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Title: travel thread
Post by: jtksu on May 17, 2011, 08:12:36 PM

IT'S THE OFFICIAL TRAVEL THREAD Y'ALL!  :excited:

Title: Re: Portland- Meth City, USA.
Post by: Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!) on May 17, 2011, 08:51:21 PM

Portland is a certified shithole.  Prison is an excellent alternative to actually living in that city.  Sounds like the junkies are on to something.

Title: Re: Portland- Meth City, USA.
Post by: pissclams on May 17, 2011, 09:18:21 PM

hmm, looks like jt posted a bit too early in this repeat episode of frontline.  time to update us and come clean, jtksu.

Title: Re: Portland- Meth City, USA.
Post by: pike on May 17, 2011, 09:20:04 PM

watching online. Portland reminds me of Colombia, MO

Title: Re: Portland- Meth City, USA.
Post by: jtksu on May 17, 2011, 09:29:39 PM

Didn't really watch the entire thing.  It was just on while I listened to the BatQatz game.

Title: Re: Portland- Meth City, USA.
Post by: yoga-like_abana on May 17, 2011, 09:48:02 PM

you can take the beems out of lawrentucky but you can't take the lawrentucky out of beems

Title: Re: Portland- Meth City, USA.
Post by: OregonSmock on May 17, 2011, 09:56:20 PM

Portland is amazing. 


 :love:

Title: Re: Portland- Meth City, USA.
Post by: OregonSmock on May 17, 2011, 10:12:10 PM

(http://idavada.com/portland-skyline.jpg)


(http://pics4.city-data.com/cpicc/cfiles19195.jpg)


(http://www.allamericanplumbinginc.net/files/QuickSiteImages/Portland_Oregon_skyline.jpg)


(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/111/294634381_e67697ba5d.jpg)


(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/ef/Mount_Hood_reflected_in_Mirror_Lake,_Oregon.jpg)


(http://www.cyburbia.org/gallery/data/525/1portland_downtown_017.jpg)


(http://www.soulfealing.com/img_march/wahclella-falls-4.jpg)



Portland's basically a cross between Denver, CO and Seattle, WA.  It's modern, progressive, and arguably the greenest city in the United States.  In other words, red neck douchebags like jtksu and SugarSnatch hate it. 

Title: Re: Portland- Meth City, USA.
Post by: jtksu on May 17, 2011, 10:13:51 PM

And it apparently has a huge meth problem.  Not very green sounding to me.

Title: Re: Portland- Meth City, USA.
Post by: _33 on May 17, 2011, 10:16:53 PM

(http://rpmedia.ask.com/ts?u=/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2f/KSU_Hale_library.jpg/248px-KSU_Hale_library.jpg)

Title: Re: Portland- Meth City, USA.
Post by: Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!) on May 17, 2011, 10:30:41 PM

Portland is what happened when Jeff City got high and had sex with Anchorage.  A bunch of white people in a cold city who like to talk about doing stuff outside, but who are too poor or strung out to do anything but sleep in a gutter and fight bums about who had "dibs" on that dumpster.  People that choose to live there, do so based on delusions of grandeur, just like lawrence.  It's really an awful, awful place, just like lawrence.

But hey, you can get clean needles there!  So your chance of getting HIV are about 100 times higher if you use heroin (for the idiots, a needle is only clean the first time you use it).


http://www.oregonlive.com/news/index.ssf/2009/01/in_a_changing_world_portland_r.html

Title: Re: Portland- Meth City, USA.
Post by: OregonSmock on May 17, 2011, 10:33:24 PM

Quote from: jtksu on May 17, 2011, 10:13:51 PM

And it apparently has a huge meth problem.  Not very green sounding to me.

A lot of the prisoners do meth... big effing deal.  You live in Wichita, KS.


 :lol:

Title: Re: Portland- Meth City, USA.
Post by: jtksu on May 17, 2011, 10:42:08 PM

I must have missed the PBS special on Wichita's meth epidemic.  Have fun hanging out in the rain with a city full of methheads!

Title: Re: Portland- Meth City, USA.
Post by: jtksu on May 17, 2011, 10:42:46 PM

Portland is basically Seattle's Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!) step-sister.

Title: Re: Portland- Meth City, USA.
Post by: yoga-like_abana on May 17, 2011, 10:45:16 PM

beems go stay @ this place http://www.treehouses.com/ lifechanging

Title: Re: Portland- Meth City, USA.
Post by: pissclams on May 17, 2011, 10:52:41 PM

Quote from: jtksu on May 17, 2011, 10:42:08 PM

I must have missed the PBS special on Wichita's meth epidemic.  Have fun hanging out in the rain with a city full of methheads!

the frontline episode you're referring to showed how portland overcame their problem and led the nation in legislative reform related to meth and has evolved into the model on how to beat meth. 

 :frown:

Title: Re: Portland- Meth City, USA.
Post by: jtksu on May 17, 2011, 10:56:56 PM

So, Portland didn't have a meth epidemic?  Sweet.

Title: Re: Portland- Meth City, USA.
Post by: yoga-like_abana on May 17, 2011, 10:58:08 PM

Quote from: pissclams on May 17, 2011, 10:52:41 PM

Quote from: jtksu on May 17, 2011, 10:42:08 PM

I must have missed the PBS special on Wichita's meth epidemic.  Have fun hanging out in the rain with a city full of methheads!

the frontline episode you're referring to showed how portland overcame their problem and led the nation in legislative reform related to meth and has evolved into the model on how to beat meth. 

 :frown:

Plus they showed Beems getting his eagle scout from this project, or was it his masters? cant remember which

Title: Re: Portland- Meth City, USA.
Post by: Catchacold on May 17, 2011, 10:59:15 PM

Beems, been to the new Cabelas in Springfield?  (First one in Oregon!!)  :party:

Title: Re: Portland- Meth City, USA.
Post by: ew2x4 on May 17, 2011, 11:20:52 PM

Would much rather live in Portland than Wichita.

Title: Re: Portland- Meth City, USA.
Post by: jtksu on May 17, 2011, 11:28:47 PM

Portland Oregon Sucks A Special Damp Level of Hell

http://www.knick-knack.com/rants/places/portland-oregon-sucks.html

Title: Re: Portland- Meth City, USA.
Post by: EMAWmeister on May 18, 2011, 12:08:33 AM

Quote from: ew2x4 on May 17, 2011, 11:20:52 PM

Would much rather live in Portland than Wichita.

would much rather live in the gaza strip as a proud jew than wichita.

Title: Re: Portland- Meth City, USA.
Post by: Trim on May 18, 2011, 12:12:44 AM

Quote from: EMAWmeister on May 18, 2011, 12:08:33 AM

Quote from: ew2x4 on May 17, 2011, 11:20:52 PM

Would much rather live in Portland than Wichita.

would much rather live in the gaza strip as a proud jew than wichita.

None of these 3 places/situations are attractive, but one can go to Q@s games easily from Wichita.  /wichita-portland-gaza debate

Title: Re: Portland- Meth City, USA.
Post by: OregonSmock on May 18, 2011, 12:50:49 AM

Does Wichita have this:


(http://oregonstate.edu/admissions/international/slideshow/slidephotos/OregonCoast.jpg)


(http://wikitravel.org/upload/shared//thumb/6/6f/OregonCoast2.jpg/420px-OregonCoast2.jpg)


or this:


(http://grandcanyon.free.fr/images/cascade/original/Columbia%20River%20Gorge,%20Oregon.jpg)


(http://www.portlandground.com/ColumbiaGorge/ColumbiaGorge0040waterfall.jpg)


(http://www.oregonherald.com/oregon/images/105.jpg)


or this:


(http://www.fsl.orst.edu/wpg/research/mthood/mthood.jpg)


(http://dencat.net/Images/Mt%20Hood%20Lost%20Lake.JPG)


or this:


(http://thundafunda.com/5/Forests/photos-of-Cape-Lookout-State-Park-Oregon-pictures.jpg)


(http://www.rimtours.com/photos/tours/oregon.gif)


or this:


(http://citiwire.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/Portland-tram.JPG)



(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/54/141645675_2c5a1d69af.jpg)



(http://www.oregonscenics.com/8-s-ci-port-br-nite_edited-.jpg)



(http://avselevator.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/portland-skyline-night.jpg)



(http://www.grumpyvoices.com/uploaded_images/03_10_rosegarden-781551.jpg)



 :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Portland- Meth City, USA.
Post by: MakeItRain on May 18, 2011, 01:04:23 AM

Quote from: OregonHawk on May 18, 2011, 12:50:49 AM

Does Wichita have this:


(http://oregonstate.edu/admissions/international/slideshow/slidephotos/OregonCoast.jpg)


(http://wikitravel.org/upload/shared//thumb/6/6f/OregonCoast2.jpg/420px-OregonCoast2.jpg)


or this:


(http://grandcanyon.free.fr/images/cascade/original/Columbia%20River%20Gorge,%20Oregon.jpg)


(http://www.portlandground.com/ColumbiaGorge/ColumbiaGorge0040waterfall.jpg)


(http://www.oregonherald.com/oregon/images/105.jpg)


or this:


(http://www.fsl.orst.edu/wpg/research/mthood/mthood.jpg)


(http://dencat.net/Images/Mt%20Hood%20Lost%20Lake.JPG)


or this:


(http://thundafunda.com/5/Forests/photos-of-Cape-Lookout-State-Park-Oregon-pictures.jpg)


(http://www.rimtours.com/photos/tours/oregon.gif)


or this:


(http://citiwire.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/Portland-tram.JPG)



(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/54/141645675_2c5a1d69af.jpg)



(http://www.oregonscenics.com/8-s-ci-port-br-nite_edited-.jpg)



(http://avselevator.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/portland-skyline-night.jpg)



(http://dougloudenback.com/hornets/Portland.RoseGarden1.jpg)



(http://www.grumpyvoices.com/uploaded_images/03_10_rosegarden-781551.jpg)



 :thumbsup:

So Portland can claim the coastline, Mt. Hood, and Cape Lookout?  eff man why not move to McMinnville?  Linfield College is cool.  That's like Pomona claiming Malibu.

Title: Re: Portland- Meth City, USA.
Post by: jtksu on May 18, 2011, 01:04:44 AM

Hook, line, and sinker.  Beem's desperate attempts at validation are always fun to watch.

Title: Re: Portland- Meth City, USA.
Post by: Trim on May 18, 2011, 06:49:51 AM

There were 2 things in Beems' pictorial that looked enticing - the cart on a wire and the basketball game.  Rumblings of a zip line going over the river at next month's riverfest.  I'd rather go to EMAW basketball. 

I saw the waterfall thing on All-Star Sports' mini-golf course.

Can't wait for MiddleEastHawk to try to sway me with post card pictures from the Gaza Strip.

Title: Re: Portland- Meth City, USA.
Post by: MeatSauce on May 18, 2011, 09:19:52 AM

Quote from: OregonHawk on May 17, 2011, 09:56:20 PM

Portland is amazing. 


 :love:

(http://laughingsquid.com/wp-content/uploads/whiter-shades-of-pale-20101119-103708.jpg)

Title: Re: Portland- Meth City, USA.
Post by: CHONGS on May 18, 2011, 10:55:21 AM

It's not my style, but Portland is a very nice place to live. 

Title: Re: Portland- Meth City, USA.
Post by: KITNfury on May 18, 2011, 11:12:55 AM

Looks like a complete dump from those angles.

Title: Re: Portland- Meth City, USA.
Post by: Trim on May 18, 2011, 11:39:42 AM

Beems, don't forget to donate to the BBBS fundraiser.

Title: Re: Portland- Meth City, USA.
Post by: john "teach me how to" dougie on May 18, 2011, 11:42:12 AM

Interesting tidbit  -  the term "Skid Row" originated in Portland, OR. from skid road.


(http://c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000SUGs8C_OhEM/s/880/880/homeless-218.JPG)

Title: Re: Portland- Meth City, USA.
Post by: Winters on May 18, 2011, 11:51:25 AM

Beems can't leave the drugs alone. Isn't really his fault imo

Title: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 28, 2011, 05:02:00 PM

this is a thread where you can post your vacation/travel needs and the goEMAW travel experts assist you.  

actually starting it because I have an idea/options request.  family wants to vacation somewhere this holiday season from the 26th of December to the 30th or 31st.  travel party consists of two young married couples, two single males and the patriarch/matriarch of the group.  kind of late notice to hit the big spots.  a lodge in Vail will probably either be booked up by now or ridiculously priced (but please post evidence of otherwise if you have it).  I have no idea what the budget is but would describe it as moderate from the talks I have had with the benefactor which really didn't help me in nailing down a number.  i am supposed to provide numerous options with cost breakdowns.  everyone probably flying out of wichita.  

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: Kat Kid on May 28, 2011, 05:12:13 PM

Puerto Vallarta.  I have a guy.

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: steve dave on May 28, 2011, 05:31:08 PM

Quote from: Tortuga on May 28, 2011, 05:12:13 PM

Puerto Vallarta.  I have a guy.

email details. tia  :driving:

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: chum1 on May 28, 2011, 06:04:13 PM

are you guys expert mountain climbers?

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: sys on May 28, 2011, 06:11:24 PM

what sort of vacation/climate?  i would go to turkey or slovenia.

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: steve dave on May 28, 2011, 06:23:52 PM

Quote from: sys on May 28, 2011, 06:11:24 PM

what sort of vacation/climate?  i would go to turkey or slovenia.

yeah, have heard great things about turkey and would like to go myself.  budget of family unit would be busted on flight though.  climate doesn't really matter but would probably not want colder than KS.

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: steve dave on May 28, 2011, 06:24:03 PM

Quote from: chum1 on May 28, 2011, 06:04:13 PM

are you guys expert mountain climbers?

no, denied

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: pike on May 28, 2011, 06:36:02 PM

Some friends and I did a trip to keystone on those exact same days a few years ago. Worked out well but we crammed 6 people into a 2 person condo thing.

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: steve dave on May 28, 2011, 06:38:00 PM

Quote from: pike on May 28, 2011, 06:36:02 PM

Some friends and I did a trip to keystone on those exact same days a few years ago. Worked out well but we crammed 6 people into a 2 person condo thing.

yeah, that's not going to work for 3 married couples and two singles who prolly don't want to share a bed

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: Trim on May 28, 2011, 07:36:01 PM

Get the chicken parm bagel sandwich at ICT.

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: steve dave on May 28, 2011, 07:42:02 PM

Quote from: Trim on May 28, 2011, 07:36:01 PM

Get the chicken parm bagel sandwich at ICT.

chicken at an airport get the steve dave thumbs down of non-approval (this-->) (http://goEMAW.com/forum/Themes/smfone_multicolour/images/post/thumbdown.gif)

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: Trim on May 28, 2011, 07:43:22 PM

Do the majority of ICT drinking in the main bar near the airport entrance BEFORE going to your gate.

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: steve dave on May 28, 2011, 07:44:30 PM

Quote from: Trim on May 28, 2011, 07:43:22 PM

Do the majority of ICT drinking in the main bar near the airport entrance BEFORE going to your gate.

(http://goEMAW.com/forum/Themes/smfone_multicolour/images/post/thumbup.gif)

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: ew2x4 on May 28, 2011, 08:51:40 PM

Lake Tahoe.

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: steve dave on May 28, 2011, 08:56:27 PM

Quote from: ew2x4 on May 28, 2011, 08:51:40 PM

Lake Tahoe.

hmmm, have never even considered going there for any reason.  describe.  any suggestions on where to stay? 

also, for the thread, a vacation house to rent would be preferable.  tia.

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: ew2x4 on May 28, 2011, 08:59:37 PM

Quote from: steve dave on May 28, 2011, 08:56:27 PM

Quote from: ew2x4 on May 28, 2011, 08:51:40 PM

Lake Tahoe.

hmmm, have never even considered going there for any reason.  describe.  any suggestions on where to stay? 

also, for the thread, a vacation house to rent would be preferable.  tia.

Have never been. Friends went not too long ago. Not sure what your group is into, seems like a great mix of scenic driving, skiing, and casinos though. I'll ask my friends for recommendations.

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: steve dave on May 28, 2011, 09:02:58 PM

Quote from: ew2x4 on May 28, 2011, 08:59:37 PM

Quote from: steve dave on May 28, 2011, 08:56:27 PM

Quote from: ew2x4 on May 28, 2011, 08:51:40 PM

Lake Tahoe.

hmmm, have never even considered going there for any reason.  describe.  any suggestions on where to stay?  

also, for the thread, a vacation house to rent would be preferable.  tia.

Have never been. Friends went not too long ago. Not sure what your group is into, seems like a great mix of scenic driving, skiing, and casinos though. I'll ask my friends for recommendations.

gracias.  can't really even say what the group is into.  gambling probably isn't important.  non-strenuous adventure that is very group inclusive?  is that a thing?  that would be the thing if so.

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: steve dave on May 28, 2011, 09:07:20 PM

Anyone that wants to take a huge trip to europe or somewhere and wants to use miles and and junk can post requests here or the credit card thread as well. :fatty:  I get off on helping with that stuff.  This particular trip is difficult because it is out of mileage range for me because of the amount of people and the desire to stay at a rental house and not a hotel (http://goEMAW.com/forum/Themes/smfone_multicolour/images/post/thumbdown.gif)

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: Trim on May 28, 2011, 09:11:28 PM

Doesn't Hyatt, Marriott, etc. offer resort type thing (not an isolated house but more homey than hotels)?

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: EllToPay on May 28, 2011, 09:12:23 PM

Gulf Shores. PM for inside info.

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: steve dave on May 28, 2011, 09:17:43 PM

Quote from: EllToPay on May 28, 2011, 09:12:23 PM

Gulf Shores. PM for inside info.

not flying my entire family to Alabama for the holidays, pm denied

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: Kat Kid on May 28, 2011, 09:41:28 PM

Stayed here for Thanksgiving.

Water Color has a bunch of nice homes for rent.  Pool, clubhouse, everyone rents bikes for the time to ride around in.  Beach close.  No idea on cost.  They have a pretty decent search function on there to find homes.

http://www.watercolorvacationhomes.com/ (http://www.watercolorvacationhomes.com/)

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: sys on May 28, 2011, 09:42:12 PM

what is the budget (for airline tix/person)?  if you hit it right, you might be able to get to uruguay via miami for something reasonable.  stay in montevideo or colonia.  you could fly into buenos aires just as easily if it was cheaper.

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: steve dave on May 28, 2011, 09:47:25 PM

Quote from: sys on May 28, 2011, 09:42:12 PM

what is the budget (for airline tix/person)?  if you hit it right, you might be able to get to uruguay via miami for something reasonable.  stay in montevideo or colonia.  you could fly into buenos aires just as easily if it was cheaper.

a) yeah, but no.
b) i don't really have a strong feel on budget but would imagine it would need to be less than $10k for flight/hotel for all 8

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on May 28, 2011, 09:47:52 PM

A couple of thoughts...

1) you guys can vacation mhk and stay at my place during that  time frame if you want. We won't be here, enough rooms etc. In favor I only ask that you...

2) ask matriarch/patriarch combo to adopt my family. Instant grandkids for them. Boom.

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: Kat Kid on May 28, 2011, 10:00:13 PM

Quote from: sys on May 28, 2011, 09:42:12 PM

what is the budget (for airline tix/person)?  if you hit it right, you might be able to get to uruguay via miami for something reasonable.  stay in montevideo or colonia.  you could fly into buenos aires just as easily if it was cheaper.

You are the kind of person that shops for themselves when getting others gifts.

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: Trim on May 28, 2011, 10:06:09 PM

Quote from: Tortuga on May 28, 2011, 10:00:13 PM

Quote from: sys on May 28, 2011, 09:42:12 PM

what is the budget (for airline tix/person)?  if you hit it right, you might be able to get to uruguay via miami for something reasonable.  stay in montevideo or colonia.  you could fly into buenos aires just as easily if it was cheaper.

You are the kind of person that shops for themselves when getting others gifts.

sys will throw his full support behind the rick daris suggestion if it includes hoops tickets for that time period left behind on the kitchen counter for the daves to use.

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: Kat Kid on May 28, 2011, 10:08:00 PM

Quote from: Trim on May 28, 2011, 10:06:09 PM

Quote from: Tortuga on May 28, 2011, 10:00:13 PM

Quote from: sys on May 28, 2011, 09:42:12 PM

what is the budget (for airline tix/person)?  if you hit it right, you might be able to get to uruguay via miami for something reasonable.  stay in montevideo or colonia.  you could fly into buenos aires just as easily if it was cheaper.

You are the kind of person that shops for themselves when getting others gifts.

sys will throw his full support behind the rick daris suggestion if it includes hoops tickets for that time period left behind on the kitchen counter for the daves to use.

But only because sys would manipulate sd in to giving up the tix.

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on May 28, 2011, 10:38:11 PM

Quote from: Tortuga on May 28, 2011, 10:08:00 PM

Quote from: Trim on May 28, 2011, 10:06:09 PM

Quote from: Tortuga on May 28, 2011, 10:00:13 PM

Quote from: sys on May 28, 2011, 09:42:12 PM

what is the budget (for airline tix/person)?  if you hit it right, you might be able to get to uruguay via miami for something reasonable.  stay in montevideo or colonia.  you could fly into buenos aires just as easily if it was cheaper.

You are the kind of person that shops for themselves when getting others gifts.

sys will throw his full support behind the rick daris suggestion if it includes hoops tickets for that time period left behind on the kitchen counter for the daves to use.

But only because sys would manipulate sd in to giving up the tix.

Deal. I'll give SD the garage passkey pin number at flipfloppak. Mods lock thread.

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: Cire on May 29, 2011, 09:41:10 AM

Phoenix.

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: steve dave on May 29, 2011, 09:50:45 AM

Quote from: Cire on May 29, 2011, 09:41:10 AM

Phoenix.

hmmmm, would be dealing with bowl crowds which we would obviously not be a part of.  what would my family do?  also, my wife may get checked for proof of citizenship which would make me kill a cop so may not be the best option. 

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: Trim on May 29, 2011, 09:56:31 AM

Quote from: steve dave on May 29, 2011, 09:50:45 AM

Quote from: Cire on May 29, 2011, 09:41:10 AM

Phoenix.

hmmmm, would be dealing with bowl crowds which we would obviously not be a part of.  what would my family do?  also, my wife may get checked for proof of citizenship which would make me kill a cop so may not be the best option. 

sys now votes for phoenix.

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: michigancat on May 29, 2011, 10:01:08 AM

What does your family like to do?

Last winter, my family (and families and sig. others) got a giant beach house on Lake Michigan. Was dirt cheap and a lot of fun (although there was nothing to do but hang out with a bunch of badasses (me and my family)).

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: steve dave on May 29, 2011, 10:11:30 AM

Quote from: michigancat on May 29, 2011, 10:01:08 AM

What does your family like to do?

Last winter, my family (and families and sig. others) got a giant beach house on Lake Michigan. Was dirt cheap and a lot of fun (although there was nothing to do but hang out with a bunch of badasses (me and my family)).

pretty much that.  they are a loose group.  if there is skiing we would ski, if there was hiking we would hike, etc.  parents just want something that gets everyone together over an extended period with no outside distractions I guess. 

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: hemmy on May 29, 2011, 10:14:28 AM

Go to the Heart Attack Grill in Chandler, its like 5 miles from Phoenix

Also, last time I was there I went mountain climbing and learned I am in really bad shape.

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: Saulbadguy on May 29, 2011, 11:01:21 AM

China.

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on May 29, 2011, 01:12:45 PM

Hit the gym and get yoked together.

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: Trim on May 29, 2011, 01:19:57 PM

Quote from: Limestone on May 29, 2011, 01:12:45 PM

Hit the gym and get yoked together.

Would be a nice boon to the weight room mottos thread.  Speaking of which...

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on May 29, 2011, 01:47:13 PM

hot or cold weather climate damnett

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: sys on May 29, 2011, 03:26:08 PM

Quote from: steve dave on May 28, 2011, 09:47:25 PM

b) i don't really have a strong feel on budget but would imagine it would need to be less than $10k for flight/hotel for all 8

i think you could do it for about that.  the house would be cheap, it'd mostly just be airfare.  quito is really cheap for some reason, somaybe you should go to quito.

but i was just kidding about all those places, mostly.  i really think you go to kansas city (plaza) or tulsa (oklahoma weather).

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: highway61 on May 30, 2011, 10:04:15 PM

Do Las Vegas deals go here, or on one of the many Las Vegas related threads?  Anyway, here is a good deal I found.  New members at the Tropicana get up to $200 in losses from slot machines reimbursed on the first day thier membership is activated.  It's on the tropicana website.  If anybody else has any good Las Vegas deals, let me know.

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on May 30, 2011, 10:45:11 PM

Anchorage Alaska, late summer. Friends only, no family.

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: Panjandrum on May 31, 2011, 01:17:06 AM

Quote from: highway61 on May 30, 2011, 10:04:15 PM

Do Las Vegas deals go here, or on one of the many Las Vegas related threads?  Anyway, here is a good deal I found.  New members at the Tropicana get up to $200 in losses from slot machines reimbursed on the first day thier membership is activated.  It's on the tropicana website.  If anybody else has any good Las Vegas deals, let me know.

Always go Tuesday and leave Friday.  Flights are cheaper, hotels are cheaper, and the place is less busy because the Californians usually drive in on Friday and leave on Sunday.

The shows suck (mainly because the real headliners are there Friday and Saturday), but really, if all you were going to do was watch Cirque de Soleil, you'll see it for less if you go during the week.

Anyway, my wife and I went in the middle of the week a few years back and had a really good time.  It wasn't a ghost town or anything, but we never had any problems waiting at a restaurant, waiting in line for an attraction, etc.  And because there are so few people, you can go to those 1/2 price ticket counters and save a crapload on shows.  You can pretty much see whatever you want for a lot less.

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: Trim on May 31, 2011, 01:28:08 AM

Quote from: Panjandrum on May 31, 2011, 01:17:06 AM

Quote from: highway61 on May 30, 2011, 10:04:15 PM

Do Las Vegas deals go here, or on one of the many Las Vegas related threads?  Anyway, here is a good deal I found.  New members at the Tropicana get up to $200 in losses from slot machines reimbursed on the first day thier membership is activated.  It's on the tropicana website.  If anybody else has any good Las Vegas deals, let me know.

Always go Tuesday and leave Friday.  Flights are cheaper, hotels are cheaper, and the place is less busy because the Californians usually drive in on Friday and leave on Sunday.

The shows suck (mainly because the real headliners are there Friday and Saturday), but really, if all you were going to do was watch Cirque de Soleil, you'll see it for less if you go during the week.

Anyway, my wife and I went in the middle of the week a few years back and had a really good time.  It wasn't a ghost town or anything, but we never had any problems waiting at a restaurant, waiting in line for an attraction, etc.  And because there are so few people, you can go to those 1/2 price ticket counters and save a crapload on shows.  You can pretty much see whatever you want for a lot less.

Don't go to Vegas on the cheap.

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: ChiComCat on May 31, 2011, 08:08:16 AM

The 200 slots deal is pretty common at properties of a certain caliber or lower.  May not be on all the websites, but you'll see it there.  On the downside, you'll be playing slots, which is really no fun for anyone.

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: pissclams on May 31, 2011, 08:19:24 AM

Quote from: ChiCat on May 31, 2011, 08:08:16 AM

The 200 slots deal is pretty common at properties of a certain caliber or lower.  May not be on all the websites, but you'll see it there.  On the downside, you'll be playing slots, which is really no fun for anyone.

squawk.  slots (wheel of fortune) can be a blast. 

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: slucat on May 31, 2011, 08:31:38 AM

Quote from: pissclams on May 31, 2011, 08:19:24 AM

Quote from: ChiCat on May 31, 2011, 08:08:16 AM

The 200 slots deal is pretty common at properties of a certain caliber or lower.  May not be on all the websites, but you'll see it there.  On the downside, you'll be playing slots, which is really no fun for anyone.

squawk.  slots (wheel of fortune) can be a blast. 

^ the only good slot game...I prefer craps or roulette...

I would second Tahoe, beautiful, great skiing, gamey type things to do.  Probably could snowshoe/hike/x-c ski if someone wasn't into downhill.

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: pissclams on May 31, 2011, 08:46:27 AM

i've never been a fan of roulette.  seems dumb and impossible.

i play craps. 

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: steve dave on May 31, 2011, 09:06:52 AM

Quote from: pissclams on May 31, 2011, 08:46:27 AM

i've never been a fan of roulette.  seems dumb and impossible.

i play craps. 

oh yeah, roulette is basically a slot machine.  there is no system or way that improves your odds at all.  when very pak'd in March our entire group sat down at a roulette table and I described our elaborate betting system to some other random people at the table.  I kept making up strange percentages and reasonings for why we bet how we did.  we bounced back and forth between playing red and black based on these random reasons.  "Always play black after a prime number.  takes away .25% of the house advantage!" Then our entire group would all play black. 

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: pissclams on May 31, 2011, 09:11:38 AM

lol yup.  i like the idea of making up fake strategies when faced with a game so stupid that there is no strategy. 

can't blame slu for playing it though, she's a women and they tend to like games like roulette.

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: CNS on May 31, 2011, 09:20:03 AM

http://www.vrbo.com/ (http://www.vrbo.com/)

My bro uses this a lot when he travels.  Seems to get dece deals for what sound like nice places.  I am looking into a San Diego or Chicago trip for this summer with this.  Haven't really spent much time on it yet, though, FWIW.

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: Saulbadguy on May 31, 2011, 09:26:46 AM

blackjack

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: steve dave on May 31, 2011, 09:38:31 AM

Quote from: Saulbadguy on May 31, 2011, 09:26:46 AM

blackjack

this and sports betting are the only things I take seriously

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on May 31, 2011, 10:14:07 AM

I like roulette.  I played it once.  Put $1200 on black.  Black hit.  Then I went and played a bunch of blackjack.  The people who were actually sitting down and playing roulette looked kind of mad when I bet once, doubled up, then walked away.

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: slucat on May 31, 2011, 10:28:01 AM

lol at the roulette rubes...

You know nothing of splitting up bets to cover multiple numbers...also, bet the thirds (the vertical columns), the first 3rd (1-12?) never seems to hit.

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: pissclams on May 31, 2011, 10:34:39 AM

man who would have thought about splitting a bet on routlette table   ././././.    i bet einstein wrote a book about it or something.

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: slucat on May 31, 2011, 10:38:44 AM

Quote from: pissclams on May 31, 2011, 10:34:39 AM

man who would have thought about splitting a bet on routlette table   ././././.    i bet einstein wrote a book about it or something.

Most azin tards who pile chips on a single number... :jerk:

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: steve dave on May 31, 2011, 11:07:11 AM

Quote from: slucat on May 31, 2011, 10:28:01 AM

lol at the roulette rubes...

You know nothing of splitting up bets to cover multiple numbers...also, bet the thirds (the vertical columns), the first 3rd (1-12?) never seems to hit.

this is a great example of some of the made up rules we were telling everyone at the table to follow that didn't improve the odds at all

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: Saulbadguy on May 31, 2011, 11:09:51 AM

I like to not hit soft 12+ against a dealer bust card, pisses people off.

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: Pete on May 31, 2011, 11:55:50 AM

In lieu of previously planned Dominican Republic trip, I am going to the Ozarks next weekend for three days.  I will be doing no Ozarking, per se.  My day will be the following each day:

1.  Arise at around 10am
2.  Eat at breakfast buffet at resort
3.  Lay out at pool and read book and drink
4.  Light lunch
5.  Nap
6.  Hour long massage at resort's spa
7.  Get ready for dinner
8.  Eat the dinner (at resort)
9.  Drink in resort's bar
10.  Bed time

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: Branson Bound on May 31, 2011, 11:59:11 AM

Quote from: Pete on May 31, 2011, 11:55:50 AM

In lieu of previously planned Dominican Republic trip, I am going to the Ozarks next weekend for three days.  I will be doing no Ozarking, per se.  My day will be the following each day:

1.  Arise at around 10am
2.  Eat at breakfast buffet at resort
3.  Lay out at pool and read book and drink
4.  Light lunch
5.  Nap
6.  Hour long massage at resort's spa
7.  Get ready for dinner
8.  Eat the dinner (at resort)
9.  Drink in resort's bar
10.  Bed time

Your telling me that your going all the way out to the Ozarks and your gonna take a nap? What is wrong with you?

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: Kat Kid on May 31, 2011, 12:18:08 PM

Quote from: Branson Bound on May 31, 2011, 11:59:11 AM

Quote from: Pete on May 31, 2011, 11:55:50 AM

In lieu of previously planned Dominican Republic trip, I am going to the Ozarks next weekend for three days.  I will be doing no Ozarking, per se.  My day will be the following each day:

1.  Arise at around 10am
2.  Eat at breakfast buffet at resort
3.  Lay out at pool and read book and drink
4.  Light lunch
5.  Nap
6.  Hour long massage at resort's spa
7.  Get ready for dinner
8.  Eat the dinner (at resort)
9.  Drink in resort's bar
10.  Bed time

Your telling me that your going all the way out to the Ozarks and your gonna take a nap? What is wrong with you?

I bet you have a much better suggestion for pete's daily itinerary.

 :popcorn: 

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: CHONGS on May 31, 2011, 12:22:42 PM

Go to the Casino in Dodge City.

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on May 31, 2011, 01:04:20 PM

sd, Im going to Chicago in the near future would like to use my 60k+ PC rewards will probably be there Thur-Sun. Peeps will probably want to stay on magnificent mile the rest is all on you, brotha./

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: Branson Bound on May 31, 2011, 01:10:23 PM

Quote from: Tortuga on May 31, 2011, 12:18:08 PM

Quote from: Branson Bound on May 31, 2011, 11:59:11 AM

Quote from: Pete on May 31, 2011, 11:55:50 AM

In lieu of previously planned Dominican Republic trip, I am going to the Ozarks next weekend for three days.  I will be doing no Ozarking, per se.  My day will be the following each day:

1.  Arise at around 10am
2.  Eat at breakfast buffet at resort
3.  Lay out at pool and read book and drink
4.  Light lunch
5.  Nap
6.  Hour long massage at resort's spa
7.  Get ready for dinner
8.  Eat the dinner (at resort)
9.  Drink in resort's bar
10.  Bed time

Your telling me that your going all the way out to the Ozarks and your gonna take a nap? What is wrong with you?

I bet you have a much better suggestion for pete's daily itinerary.

 :popcorn: 

I sure do, but hes gonna have to tell us what part of the Ozarks he's headin to if he wants specifics.

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: steve dave on May 31, 2011, 01:31:47 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on May 31, 2011, 01:04:20 PM

sd, Im going to Chicago in the near future would like to use my 60k+ PC rewards will probably be there Thur-Sun. Peeps will probably want to stay on magnificent mile the rest is all on you, brotha./

dates

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: pissclams on May 31, 2011, 01:36:49 PM

frontera grill.  nuff said.  i'd prob drive up n and hit hot dougs too.  nuff said.  /  (.Y.)

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: EllToPay on May 31, 2011, 01:42:26 PM

going to las vegas on june 24th to june 26 from mci. cannot take a vacation day on the 24th so will need a flight after 3 pm. flight home can be a red eye.

hotel reservos are already done. would like RT fare to be under $350.

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: wetwillie on May 31, 2011, 01:55:16 PM

Quote from: EllToPay on May 31, 2011, 01:42:26 PM

going to las vegas on june 24th to june 26 from mci. cannot take a vacation day on the 24th so will need a flight after 3 pm. flight home can be a red eye.

hotel reservos are already done. would like RT fare to be under $350.

Is driving to Wichita out of the question?  Allegiant Air has fantastic deals out of wichita to vegas.

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: steve dave on May 31, 2011, 02:24:03 PM

Quote from: EllToPay on May 31, 2011, 01:42:26 PM

going to las vegas on june 24th to june 26 from mci. cannot take a vacation day on the 24th so will need a flight after 3 pm. flight home can be a red eye.

hotel reservos are already done. would like RT fare to be under $350.

wtf, why is it so expensive to fly to Vegas from KC?  Seems racist.  What's your airline mile situation?  Any possibilities?  Usually I shudder at the thought of using miles for a flight to Vegas since it's usually so cheap but when you are looking at $400+ that brings miles into play. 

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: Cire on May 31, 2011, 02:28:07 PM

Phoenix is great, weather should be great.  Lots of cool outdoorsy stuff to do.  Can visit Sedona.

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: EllToPay on May 31, 2011, 02:48:32 PM

Quote from: wetwillie on May 31, 2011, 01:55:16 PM

Quote from: EllToPay on May 31, 2011, 01:42:26 PM

going to las vegas on june 24th to june 26 from mci. cannot take a vacation day on the 24th so will need a flight after 3 pm. flight home can be a red eye.

hotel reservos are already done. would like RT fare to be under $350.

Is driving to Wichita out of the question?  Allegiant Air has fantastic deals out of wichita to vegas.

yes, out of the question.

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: EllToPay on May 31, 2011, 02:49:35 PM

Quote from: steve dave on May 31, 2011, 02:24:03 PM

Quote from: EllToPay on May 31, 2011, 01:42:26 PM

going to las vegas on june 24th to june 26 from mci. cannot take a vacation day on the 24th so will need a flight after 3 pm. flight home can be a red eye.

hotel reservos are already done. would like RT fare to be under $350.

wtf, why is it so expensive to fly to Vegas from KC?  Seems racist.  What's your airline mile situation?  Any possibilities?  Usually I shudder at the thought of using miles for a flight to Vegas since it's usually so cheap but when you are looking at $400+ that brings miles into play. 

i'm white, so no, not racist.

i'm very embarassed about my miles situation. pretend that i have about 300,000 saved but don't want to use any of it.

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: steve dave on May 31, 2011, 03:17:07 PM

Quote from: EllToPay on May 31, 2011, 02:49:35 PM

Quote from: steve dave on May 31, 2011, 02:24:03 PM

Quote from: EllToPay on May 31, 2011, 01:42:26 PM

going to las vegas on june 24th to june 26 from mci. cannot take a vacation day on the 24th so will need a flight after 3 pm. flight home can be a red eye.

hotel reservos are already done. would like RT fare to be under $350.

wtf, why is it so expensive to fly to Vegas from KC?  Seems racist.  What's your airline mile situation?  Any possibilities?  Usually I shudder at the thought of using miles for a flight to Vegas since it's usually so cheap but when you are looking at $400+ that brings miles into play.  

i'm white, so no, not racist.

i'm very embarassed about my miles situation. pretend that i have about 300,000 saved but don't want to use any of it.

well, get ready to get at least 400 more miles on whatever program youf credit card is then  :thumbs:

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: EllToPay on May 31, 2011, 03:19:24 PM

Quote from: steve dave on May 31, 2011, 03:17:07 PM

Quote from: EllToPay on May 31, 2011, 02:49:35 PM

Quote from: steve dave on May 31, 2011, 02:24:03 PM

Quote from: EllToPay on May 31, 2011, 01:42:26 PM

going to las vegas on june 24th to june 26 from mci. cannot take a vacation day on the 24th so will need a flight after 3 pm. flight home can be a red eye.

hotel reservos are already done. would like RT fare to be under $350.

wtf, why is it so expensive to fly to Vegas from KC?  Seems racist.  What's your airline mile situation?  Any possibilities?  Usually I shudder at the thought of using miles for a flight to Vegas since it's usually so cheap but when you are looking at $400+ that brings miles into play. 

i'm white, so no, not racist.

i'm very embarassed about my miles situation. pretend that i have about 300,000 saved but don't want to use any of it.

well, get ready to get at least 400 more miles on whatever program you credit card is then  :thumbs:

you call that assistance?  :shakesfist:

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: yat on June 01, 2011, 11:27:30 AM

Quote from: steve dave on May 28, 2011, 05:31:08 PM

Quote from: Tortuga on May 28, 2011, 05:12:13 PM

Puerto Vallarta.  I have a guy.

email details. tia  :driving:

+1

Am actually looking @ getaway to PV either 11/26 through 12/02 or 12/31 through 01/06/12 (dates flexible).  Planning to use United (75K)/Starwood (30K) points (accumulated due to prompting by the CC thread - thanks!) to pay for at least part of the trip, but am intrigued your mysterious guy.  PM?   :crossfingers:

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on June 01, 2011, 12:24:32 PM

http://omnicancunmexico.com

Seems like a legitimately decent place for super cheap. Dunno. Good reviews, etc.

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: Panjandrum on June 01, 2011, 01:50:12 PM

Quote from: steve dave on May 31, 2011, 02:24:03 PM

Quote from: EllToPay on May 31, 2011, 01:42:26 PM

going to las vegas on june 24th to june 26 from mci. cannot take a vacation day on the 24th so will need a flight after 3 pm. flight home can be a red eye.

hotel reservos are already done. would like RT fare to be under $350.

wtf, why is it so expensive to fly to Vegas from KC?  Seems racist.  What's your airline mile situation?  Any possibilities?  Usually I shudder at the thought of using miles for a flight to Vegas since it's usually so cheap but when you are looking at $400+ that brings miles into play. 

Normally use miles for this reason.

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: sys on June 01, 2011, 02:28:02 PM

http://www.fly.com/deal.aspx?id=LAS060111&Origin=LAX&Destination=LAS&utm_source=tzoo&utm_medium=t20&utm_campaign=LAS060111

vegas flights thing that comes to my email.

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: steve dave on June 01, 2011, 02:37:44 PM

Quote from: sys on June 01, 2011, 02:28:02 PM

http://www.fly.com/deal.aspx?id=LAS060111&Origin=LAX&Destination=LAS&utm_source=tzoo&utm_medium=t20&utm_campaign=LAS060111

vegas flights thing that comes to my email.

unfortunately, ETP's dates/time restrictions seem to have screwed him

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: CNS on June 01, 2011, 05:29:54 PM

Wife found a deal for 4 nights in Kauai at the Weston with meals and stuff for two for $780 or so nic air.

Never been to Hawaii.  Looking to go for anniversary next summer. 

Is Kauai a good place to start Hawaii'ing at?

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: steve dave on June 01, 2011, 06:05:31 PM

Quote from: CNS Casey on June 01, 2011, 05:29:54 PM

Wife found a deal for 4 nights in Kauai at the Weston with meals and stuff for two for $780 or so nic air.

Never been to Hawaii.  Looking to go for anniversary next summer. 

Is Kauai a good place to start Hawaii'ing at?

kauai is amazing and is very chill.  you'll love it.  The westin is a timeshare on the non-sunny side of the island though. 

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: pissclams on June 01, 2011, 06:15:16 PM

sounds ghetto

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: EllToPay on June 01, 2011, 06:46:32 PM

Quote from: steve dave on June 01, 2011, 02:37:44 PM

Quote from: sys on June 01, 2011, 02:28:02 PM

http://www.fly.com/deal.aspx?id=LAS060111&Origin=LAX&Destination=LAS&utm_source=tzoo&utm_medium=t20&utm_campaign=LAS060111

vegas flights thing that comes to my email.

unfortunately, ETP's dates/time restrictions seem to have screwed him

going to europe for 2 weeks in august so i cannot spare any vacay days.

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: steve dave on June 01, 2011, 07:10:46 PM

Quote from: EllToPay on June 01, 2011, 06:46:32 PM

Quote from: steve dave on June 01, 2011, 02:37:44 PM

Quote from: sys on June 01, 2011, 02:28:02 PM

http://www.fly.com/deal.aspx?id=LAS060111&Origin=LAX&Destination=LAS&utm_source=tzoo&utm_medium=t20&utm_campaign=LAS060111

vegas flights thing that comes to my email.

unfortunately, ETP's dates/time restrictions seem to have screwed him

going to europe for 2 weeks in august so i cannot spare any vacay days.

yeah, that's understandable. 

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: CrushNasty on June 01, 2011, 08:11:57 PM

Going to Chicago this Monday and Tuesday. White Sox game prob and a good restaurant. Meeting will be in Tinley Park and just would like rec's on place or two to eat.

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: yat on June 02, 2011, 11:25:08 AM

Quote from: Rick Daris on June 01, 2011, 12:24:32 PM

http://omnicancunmexico.com

Seems like a legitimately decent place for super cheap. Dunno. Good reviews, etc.

Looked at this a little bit, don't like this part:

Quote

Congratulations! In appreciation of your acceptance to attend a 90 minute promotional tour of the resort sometime during your stay, the Omni Cancun Resort has extended this special ONE TIME ONLY promotional vacation package to you allowing you to save up to 75% off the retail price! Your All Inclusive vacation package allows you take advantage of UNLIMITED meals, room service, beverages including alcohol drinks*, and usage of all the resort amenities! Other than the 90-minute resort preview, there is absolutely no other Obligation. The resort preview is designed to be fun and informative and includes a tour of the resort property & amenities which will help you better enjoy your vacation! 

. . . or this part

Quote

In the event IMS Vacations is informed by the resort developer that your selected travel dates have become unavailable, IMS Vacations reserves the right to offer substitute accommodations of equal or greater value. If the reservation is cancelled within 5 days of arrival, you will be allowed to reschedule, however, the $75 rescheduling fee will apply.

http://omnicancunmexico.com/terms_conditions.asp (http://omnicancunmexico.com/terms_conditions.asp)

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: Lynchmobrules on June 02, 2011, 11:42:11 AM

This was on yahoo.  Don't know if anyone would be interested.  Probably not.

http://shine.yahoo.com/event/summertravel/10-best-hotel-deals-2483395/

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on June 02, 2011, 12:49:33 PM

Quote from: yat on June 02, 2011, 11:25:08 AM

Quote from: Rick Daris on June 01, 2011, 12:24:32 PM

http://omnicancunmexico.com

Seems like a legitimately decent place for super cheap. Dunno. Good reviews, etc.

Looked at this a little bit, don't like this part:

Quote

Congratulations! In appreciation of your acceptance to attend a 90 minute promotional tour of the resort sometime during your stay, the Omni Cancun Resort has extended this special ONE TIME ONLY promotional vacation package to you allowing you to save up to 75% off the retail price! Your All Inclusive vacation package allows you take advantage of UNLIMITED meals, room service, beverages including alcohol drinks*, and usage of all the resort amenities! Other than the 90-minute resort preview, there is absolutely no other Obligation. The resort preview is designed to be fun and informative and includes a tour of the resort property & amenities which will help you better enjoy your vacation! 

. . . or this part

Quote

In the event IMS Vacations is informed by the resort developer that your selected travel dates have become unavailable, IMS Vacations reserves the right to offer substitute accommodations of equal or greater value. If the reservation is cancelled within 5 days of arrival, you will be allowed to reschedule, however, the $75 rescheduling fee will apply.

http://omnicancunmexico.com/terms_conditions.asp (http://omnicancunmexico.com/terms_conditions.asp)

Oh man. Yeah, that looks horrible. Not worth it.

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: steve dave on June 03, 2011, 09:36:34 PM

going to be in denver thursday-sunday in july with my three brothers (d00ds only).  activities are needed.  please provide suggestions goEMAW, you are my only hope!

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: Trim on June 03, 2011, 09:37:02 PM

Quote from: steve dave on June 03, 2011, 09:36:34 PM

going to be in denver thursday-sunday in july with my three brothers (d00ds only).  activities are needed.  please provide suggestions goEMAW, you are my only hope!

Debunk DIA.

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: sys on June 03, 2011, 09:48:45 PM

Quote from: Trim on June 03, 2011, 09:37:02 PM

Debunk DIA.

check on the rabbits.

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: steve dave on June 03, 2011, 09:56:11 PM

Quote from: sys on June 03, 2011, 09:48:45 PM

Quote from: Trim on June 03, 2011, 09:37:02 PM

Debunk DIA.

check on the rabbits.

done, will be done

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on June 03, 2011, 10:10:46 PM

Quote from: steve dave on June 03, 2011, 09:36:34 PM

going to be in denver thursday-sunday in july with my three brothers (d00ds only).  activities are needed.  please provide suggestions goEMAW, you are my only hope!

Ice them back to the focking stone age. 

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: EllToPay on June 03, 2011, 11:24:46 PM

ok, back to the vegas trip. ended up going southwest ( :frown: ) friday to sunday.

never been and not a huge gambler. give me and my bachelor bros things to do. : :users:

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: steve dave on June 03, 2011, 11:37:55 PM

Quote from: EllToPay on June 03, 2011, 11:24:46 PM

ok, back to the vegas trip. ended up going southwest ( :frown: ) friday to sunday.

never been and not a huge gambler. give me and my bachelor bros things to do. : :users:

where are you staying?

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: EllToPay on June 03, 2011, 11:39:29 PM

Quote from: steve dave on June 03, 2011, 11:37:55 PM

Quote from: EllToPay on June 03, 2011, 11:24:46 PM

ok, back to the vegas trip. ended up going southwest ( :frown: ) friday to sunday.

never been and not a huge gambler. give me and my bachelor bros things to do. : :users:

where are you staying?

i dont know, somewhere in the center of the strip they assure me.

i'll tag along and gamble a bit. i don't want to look like a fool. plz help.

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: hemmy on June 03, 2011, 11:50:59 PM

Has the roller coaster at the Sahara been torn down yet?

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: steve dave on June 03, 2011, 11:54:30 PM

Quote from: EllToPay on June 03, 2011, 11:39:29 PM

Quote from: steve dave on June 03, 2011, 11:37:55 PM

Quote from: EllToPay on June 03, 2011, 11:24:46 PM

ok, back to the vegas trip. ended up going southwest ( :frown: ) friday to sunday.

never been and not a huge gambler. give me and my bachelor bros things to do. : :users:

where are you staying?

i dont know, somewhere in the center of the strip they assure me.

i'll tag along and gamble a bit. i don't want to look like a fool. plz help.

Bills huh.  Don't be ashamed, I've stayed there before.  Osheas is an amazing time late, early, in between.  Don't go to a strip club.  Don't drive or rent a car.  Don't rent a limo.  Don't ask the cab driver if he's a "muuuuslim" like Pete tends to.  

Eat here:
http://www.arialasvegas.com/dining/julian-serrano.aspx
or
http://www.mgmgrand.com/restaurants/craftsteak-steak-house.aspx

play paigow if you aren't a gambler.  the dealer will tell you what to do when you show them your cards and you will never lose or win a lot.  dress nicer than you think you need to (not that you will need to but it makes you feel like a big crap).  if you find out where you are staying I can give you exact advice on do/don't do's.  

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: steve dave on June 03, 2011, 11:54:49 PM

Quote from: hemmy on June 03, 2011, 11:50:59 PM

Has the roller coaster at the Sahara been torn down yet?

sahara is closed completely

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on June 04, 2011, 06:25:58 AM

Quote from: steve dave on June 03, 2011, 11:54:30 PM

Quote from: EllToPay on June 03, 2011, 11:39:29 PM

Quote from: steve dave on June 03, 2011, 11:37:55 PM

Quote from: EllToPay on June 03, 2011, 11:24:46 PM

ok, back to the vegas trip. ended up going southwest ( :frown: ) friday to sunday.

never been and not a huge gambler. give me and my bachelor bros things to do. : :users:

where are you staying?

i dont know, somewhere in the center of the strip they assure me.

i'll tag along and gamble a bit. i don't want to look like a fool. plz help.

Bills huh.  Don't be ashamed, I've stayed there before.  Osheas is an amazing time late, early, in between.  Don't go to a strip club.  Don't drive or rent a car.  Don't rent a limo.  Don't ask the cab driver if he's a "muuuuslim" like Pete tends to.  

Eat here:
http://www.arialasvegas.com/dining/julian-serrano.aspx
or
http://www.mgmgrand.com/restaurants/craftsteak-steak-house.aspx

play paigow if you aren't a gambler.  the dealer will tell you what to do when you show them your cards and you will never lose or win a lot.  dress nicer than you think you need to (not that you will need to but it makes you feel like a big crap).  if you find out where you are staying I can give you exact advice on do/don't do's.  

This. It's hard to get the waitresses to bring you free drinks when you look like trash.

To reduce stress when I was in Vegas, I set aside some money that I planned on losing in the casinos. That way I could relax and just have fun instead of worrying about how much money I was losing. Obviously, we're all K-State fans, and therefore have thousands to spare, but if you don't like throwing unknown amounts of money away this is a great solution.

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: michigancat on June 04, 2011, 08:34:52 AM

Quote from: steve dave on June 03, 2011, 09:36:34 PM

going to be in denver thursday-sunday in july with my three brothers (d00ds only).  activities are needed.  please provide suggestions goEMAW, you are my only hope!

Eat here, omg eat here:

http://www.snoozeeatery.com/

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: EllToPay on June 04, 2011, 11:51:16 AM

Quote from: steve dave on June 03, 2011, 11:54:30 PM

if you find out where you are staying I can give you exact advice on do/don't do's.  

just found out. the flamingo.

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: steve dave on June 04, 2011, 11:59:01 AM

Quote from: EllToPay on June 04, 2011, 11:51:16 AM

Quote from: steve dave on June 03, 2011, 11:54:30 PM

if you find out where you are staying I can give you exact advice on do/don't do's.  

just found out. the flamingo.

yeah, pretty central.  also, I think they somehow affiliate with Hilton (or at least used to) so you may be able to get Hilton Honors for staying there.  they are supposed to have a pretty legit pool for being a shithole.  plus, you are right next door to OSheas so tell the leprechaun hi from steve dave. 

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: CNS on June 06, 2011, 12:43:33 PM

Anyone ever been to Dominican Repub?  Wife looking into this rather than Hawaii now for a trip next year.  Have heard that it is silly cheap compared to Hawaii so that we could either stay much longer or in much higher rated place.

Also, shorter flight.

Anyone been.  Little bit of googling makes it look pretty fantastic. 

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: CHONGS on June 06, 2011, 01:04:23 PM

help me fly cheap to australia within the next few years

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: pissclams on June 06, 2011, 01:12:27 PM

i want to invent a method of traveling which allows you to instantly be somewhere else.  it would be a tube you get into.  push a button and then you're instantly at the place you wanted to go to.   this concept, if realized, would change the travel industry forever.  i plan on naming the concept, the wildcat transporation system incorporated.  


EDIT- forgot to add- if anyone can provide assistance with this concept, pls pm.  thx.

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: steve dave on June 06, 2011, 01:13:51 PM

Quote from: Chingon on June 06, 2011, 01:04:23 PM

help me fly cheap to australia within the next few years

Sign up for the current chase sapphire card (50k transferable to continental) the continental mastercard and the united visa.  you will then have over 100k united/continental miles which will get you there.  If you have time and don't want to sign up for all at once you should sign up for the sapphire card now as it has the best bonus followed by the continental card because it will not be available long and finally the united card because it will be available forever and doesn't have a current big bonus.  if you just want to pay for the flight you should set up an airfare alert via airfare watchdog to notify you if the flight cost dips below a figure you set.

http://www.airfarewatchdog.com/

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: Trim on June 06, 2011, 01:19:08 PM

Quote from: steve dave on June 06, 2011, 01:13:51 PM

Quote from: Chingon on June 06, 2011, 01:04:23 PM

help me fly cheap to australia within the next few years

if you just want to pay for the flight you should set up an airfare alert via airfare watchdog to notify you if the flight cost dips below a figure you set.

http://www.airfarewatchdog.com/

Set up the alert so that it makes a sound on your Homedics® SoundSpa Sound Machine.

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: CHONGS on June 06, 2011, 02:48:40 PM

Quote from: Trim on June 06, 2011, 01:19:08 PM

Quote from: steve dave on June 06, 2011, 01:13:51 PM

Quote from: Chingon on June 06, 2011, 01:04:23 PM

help me fly cheap to australia within the next few years

if you just want to pay for the flight you should set up an airfare alert via airfare watchdog to notify you if the flight cost dips below a figure you set.

http://www.airfarewatchdog.com/

Set up the alert so that it makes a sound on your Homedics® SoundSpa Sound Machine.

:gocho:

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on June 06, 2011, 06:33:43 PM

Quote from: steve dave on June 03, 2011, 09:36:34 PM

going to be in denver thursday-sunday in july with my three brothers (d00ds only).  activities are needed.  please provide suggestions goEMAW, you are my only hope!

Start your night at the Rio Grande restaurant for margaritas.

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: steve dave on June 10, 2011, 11:25:26 PM

for anyone who has been to san diego during late december holiday bowl type dates what is the weather like?  what is the gaslamp, la jolla, etc. like?

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on June 11, 2011, 12:35:43 AM

Quote from: steve dave on June 10, 2011, 11:25:26 PM

for anyone who has been to san diego during late december holiday bowl type dates what is the weather like?  what is the gaslamp, la jolla, etc. like?

Went to san Diego in march a year ago. Stayed in la jolla five nights and SD for one. Weather should be about the same. It's nice. Not hot. Warm in day cool at night. Google it. La jolla is really nice, but if you are going with other people and want to be close to food, fun, etc. Then you should stay in gaslamp. Think kc plaza, but in san Diego and by the ocean. La jolla is north of SD and by ocean and nice but you're not walking anywhere or seeing what you prob want to see.

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: 0.42 on June 11, 2011, 04:42:35 AM

I'm doing football roadies this year for laramie (for undergrad alma mater) and lubbock. What bars/restaurants in Laramie don't suck? Does anyone know what gameday is like, where good places to tailgate, and do they take the scalps of opposing fans there? i'm more familiar with lubbock but i'll still take any tips you have.

in return i can give mediocre to good recommendations for any of the following places:

austin metro area (specialty)
san antonio
west yellowstone, mt
jackson, wy
anywhere in glacier park, mt
stillwater (probs would be better if you asked OK_Cat tho)

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: steve dave on June 11, 2011, 09:39:10 AM

Quote from: Rick Daris on June 11, 2011, 12:35:43 AM

Quote from: steve dave on June 10, 2011, 11:25:26 PM

for anyone who has been to san diego during late december holiday bowl type dates what is the weather like?  what is the gaslamp, la jolla, etc. like?

Went to san Diego in march a year ago. Stayed in la jolla five nights and SD for one. Weather should be about the same. It's nice. Not hot. Warm in day cool at night. Google it. La jolla is really nice, but if you are going with other people and want to be close to food, fun, etc. Then you should stay in gaslamp. Think kc plaza, but in san Diego and by the ocean. La jolla is north of SD and by ocean and nice but you're not walking anywhere or seeing what you prob want to see.

yeah, I've been to la jolla and sd a lot just not that time of year.  I phrased my question poorly. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 13, 2011, 09:36:18 AM

Best carry on I have used.  A lot of people swear by TUMI but I really like Travelpro.  Am buying a second one for Mrs. Dave. 

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003H4Q078/ref=asc_df_B003H4Q0781585014/?tag=hyprod-20&creative=394997&creativeASIN=B003H4Q078&linkCode=asn

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yat on June 13, 2011, 12:14:30 PM

Quote from: steve dave on June 13, 2011, 09:36:18 AM

Best carry on I have used.  A lot of people swear by TUMI but I really like Travelpro.  Am buying a second one for Mrs. Dave.  

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003H4Q078/ref=asc_df_B003H4Q0781585014/?tag=hyprod-20&creative=394997&creativeASIN=B003H4Q078&linkCode=asn

This thread = incredible subtle marketing campaign by SD/Rick Daris to market their new line of travel related products?

http://www.amazon.com/Rick-Steves-Convertible-Carry-On/dp/B003JZCQWS/ref=pd_sbs_a_2 (http://www.amazon.com/Rick-Steves-Convertible-Carry-On/dp/B003JZCQWS/ref=pd_sbs_a_2)

 :dunno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EllToPay on June 23, 2011, 10:59:25 AM

wife and i are looking at going to brazil next year. anyone been? when is the best time to go? tia.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kougar24 on June 23, 2011, 11:03:07 AM

i guess i'll redirect my euro questions here.

anyone have any hotel recommendations in Paris in the St. Germaine area? what about in Rome near the train station? those areas were recommended to me.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 23, 2011, 11:27:00 AM

Quote from: kougar24 on June 23, 2011, 11:03:07 AM

i guess i'll redirect my euro questions here.

anyone have any hotel recommendations in Paris in the St. Germaine area? what about in Rome near the train station? those areas were recommended to me.

Park Hyatt Paris

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on June 23, 2011, 11:52:21 AM

Quote from: kougar24 on June 23, 2011, 11:03:07 AM

i guess i'll redirect my euro questions here.

anyone have any hotel recommendations in Paris in the St. Germaine area? what about in Rome near the train station? those areas were recommended to me.

unless you are zipping in and out of the city every day, i wouldn't stay near termini.  there are tons of cheap hotels in that area though.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kougar24 on June 23, 2011, 12:20:12 PM

Quote from: sys on June 23, 2011, 11:52:21 AM

Quote from: kougar24 on June 23, 2011, 11:03:07 AM

i guess i'll redirect my euro questions here.

anyone have any hotel recommendations in Paris in the St. Germaine area? what about in Rome near the train station? those areas were recommended to me.

unless you are zipping in and out of the city every day, i wouldn't stay near termini.  there are tons of cheap hotels in that area though.

where would you stay in Rome? when i was there last, i was a cheap college student staying in a hostel on the outskirts of town (in other words, i have zero knowledge of nice hotels in the city).

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on June 23, 2011, 12:54:07 PM

Quote from: kougar24 on June 23, 2011, 12:20:12 PM

where would you stay in Rome? when i was there last, i was a cheap college student staying in a hostel on the outskirts of town (in other words, i have zero knowledge of nice hotels in the city).

i mean, it depends on what you plan on doing, and what sort of places you enjoy, and how much you walk vs use transport.  but the area around termini is kinda boring and an uncomfortable distance (too far to enjoy walking all the time, but so close that you feel stupid paying for the metro) from most stuff.

i guess i'd recommend the trastevere/vatican area if you want somewhere a little peaceful/residential with good restaurants around, but still close enough to walk to a lot of places.  or just in the general area of the pantheon/piazza navona/spanish steps zone if you want to be in the center of everything and don't mind the noise & people.

the area past campo d fiori might be good too (peacefulish), dunno.



this is a decent site for finding places, if you're looking more apartmenty than hotely.

http://cross-pollinate.com/

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: OK_Cat on June 23, 2011, 12:54:53 PM

Quote from: 42 on June 11, 2011, 04:42:35 AM

stillwater (probs would be better if you asked OK_Cat tho)

oh man, i'm a human version of wikipedia for stillwater.

Title: Re: trip assistance request thread
Post by: sys on July 02, 2011, 02:48:40 PM

Quote from: Trim on May 29, 2011, 09:56:31 AM

Quote from: steve dave on May 29, 2011, 09:50:45 AM

Quote from: Cire on May 29, 2011, 09:41:10 AM

Phoenix.

hmmmm, would be dealing with bowl crowds which we would obviously not be a part of.  what would my family do?  also, my wife may get checked for proof of citizenship which would make me kill a cop so may not be the best option. 

sys now votes for phoenix.

phx announcement voice is the xtranormal voice.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on July 02, 2011, 03:02:38 PM

Quote from: sys on July 02, 2011, 02:48:40 PM

Quote from: Trim on May 29, 2011, 09:56:31 AM

Quote from: steve dave on May 29, 2011, 09:50:45 AM

Quote from: Cire on May 29, 2011, 09:41:10 AM

Phoenix.

hmmmm, would be dealing with bowl crowds which we would obviously not be a part of.  what would my family do?  also, my wife may get checked for proof of citizenship which would make me kill a cop so may not be the best option. 

sys now votes for phoenix.

phx announcement voice is the xtranormal voice.

Holy crap.  As you posted this, I'm listening to a criminal law lecture describing that in some jurisdictions, killing a cop can be bumped to 1st degree murder.  :surprised:  Proof of God?  Prayers.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on July 02, 2011, 03:23:35 PM

Quote from: Trim on July 02, 2011, 03:02:38 PM

killing a cop can be bumped to 1st degree murder.  :surprised:  Proof of God?  Prayers.

doesn't sound like proof of god.  but, if it will help, i will pray.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on July 02, 2011, 03:41:07 PM

Quote from: sys on July 02, 2011, 03:23:35 PM

Quote from: Trim on July 02, 2011, 03:02:38 PM

killing a cop can be bumped to 1st degree murder.  :surprised:  Proof of God?  Prayers.

doesn't sound like proof of god.  but, if it will help, i will pray.

I meant the crazy mystical "coincidence" that happened there, but prayers never hurt (unless not properly given on a premium bbs in which case it appears God neglects or grants the opposite of the prayer).

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on July 02, 2011, 03:53:52 PM

Quote from: Trim on July 02, 2011, 03:41:07 PM

I meant the crazy mystical "coincidence" that happened there, but prayers never hurt (unless not properly given on a premium bbs in which case it appears God neglects or grants the opposite of the prayer).

would be typical of god to spend his time arranging crazy coincidences while ignoring dying children and legislative reform.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on July 03, 2011, 08:52:22 AM

Quote from: kougar24 on June 23, 2011, 11:03:07 AM

i guess i'll redirect my euro questions here.

anyone have any hotel recommendations in Paris in the St. Germaine area? what about in Rome near the train station? those areas were recommended to me.

someone is trying to get you robbed/raped.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kougar24 on July 03, 2011, 07:03:22 PM

Quote from: Tortuga on July 03, 2011, 08:52:22 AM

Quote from: kougar24 on June 23, 2011, 11:03:07 AM

i guess i'll redirect my euro questions here.

anyone have any hotel recommendations in Paris in the St. Germaine area? what about in Rome near the train station? those areas were recommended to me.

someone is trying to get you robbed/raped.

meh.

settled on the Artemide Hotel. looks nice, fantastic reviews, etc. looking forward to it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on July 05, 2011, 08:42:42 PM

SD, Honolulu: Tuesday of Thanksgiving Break probably come back the Monday after. What credit cards for flight and maybe even for hotel(this one is hazy, would be going w/ a large group) should I get?
Also I may not even be able to go but would I be able to let someone else use those miles/points(rookie ? I know)
Also don't really care about the place because I wouldn't be in the room other than to sleep but would be nice if it was in central locay.

also does this go here or cc thread I contemplated that one for a good 2 seconds.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on July 05, 2011, 11:25:38 PM

Quote from: kougar24 on July 03, 2011, 07:03:22 PM

Quote from: sys and Tortuga

Quote from: kougar24 on June 23, 2011, 11:03:07 AM

i guess i'll redirect my euro questions here.

anyone have any hotel recommendations in Paris in the St. Germaine area? what about in Rome near the train station?

[useful suggestions and info]

meh.

settled on the Artemide Hotel.

FYI:  When Kougz asks where in Paris and Rome he should stay, the correct answer is, "Ooooh!!!  You're going to Paris and Rome?!?!"

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 06, 2011, 09:41:30 AM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on July 05, 2011, 08:42:42 PM

SD, Honolulu: Tuesday of Thanksgiving Break probably come back the Monday after. What credit cards for flight and maybe even for hotel(this one is hazy, would be going w/ a large group) should I get?
Also I may not even be able to go but would I be able to let someone else use those miles/points(rookie ? I know)
Also don't really care about the place because I wouldn't be in the room other than to sleep but would be nice if it was in central locay.

also does this go here or cc thread I contemplated that one for a good 2 seconds.

You are hosed for airline travel this thanksgiving.  Most programs will black out holiday dates and it is WAY too late to try to get even normal dates for free via miles to Hawaii.  Everyone uses their miles to travel to Hawaii and other vacay spots.  Nobody uses them to travel to chicago or dallas.  If you want to use miles to travel to Hawaii you need to book 10 months out.  BUT, if you want to go the Chase Sapphire route you can get the 53k in Chase and it would net you about $650 off a flight if you book via Chase's service.  That would be your only option.  As far as hotels probably the SPG 25k card (LET ME KNOW I WILL REFER YOU!!!!!).  It would get you 2 nights in Honolulu if they aren't booked to the gills already.  sdbro just stayed 4 nights in the Sheraton Waikiki and enjoyed it.  Very central. The Chase card to get Hyatt points would also be a good idea if you didn't want the airfare.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kougar24 on July 06, 2011, 10:39:09 AM

Quote from: chum1 on July 05, 2011, 11:25:38 PM

Quote from: kougar24 on July 03, 2011, 07:03:22 PM

Quote from: sys and Tortuga

Quote from: kougar24 on June 23, 2011, 11:03:07 AM

i guess i'll redirect my euro questions here.

anyone have any hotel recommendations in Paris in the St. Germaine area? what about in Rome near the train station?

[useful suggestions and info]

meh.

settled on the Artemide Hotel.

FYI:  When Kougz asks where in Paris and Rome he should stay, the correct answer is, "Ooooh!!!  You're going to Paris and Rome?!?!"

:rolleyes: i'm actually waiting for SD or 'clams to tell me how much my hotel choice sucks.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on July 06, 2011, 02:05:13 PM

Quote from: steve dave on July 06, 2011, 09:41:30 AM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on July 05, 2011, 08:42:42 PM

SD, Honolulu: Tuesday of Thanksgiving Break probably come back the Monday after. What credit cards for flight and maybe even for hotel(this one is hazy, would be going w/ a large group) should I get?
Also I may not even be able to go but would I be able to let someone else use those miles/points(rookie ? I know)
Also don't really care about the place because I wouldn't be in the room other than to sleep but would be nice if it was in central locay.

also does this go here or cc thread I contemplated that one for a good 2 seconds.

You are hosed for airline travel this thanksgiving.  Most programs will black out holiday dates and it is WAY too late to try to get even normal dates for free via miles to Hawaii.  Everyone uses their miles to travel to Hawaii and other vacay spots.  Nobody uses them to travel to chicago or dallas.  If you want to use miles to travel to Hawaii you need to book 10 months out.  BUT, if you want to go the Chase Sapphire route you can get the 53k in Chase and it would net you about $650 off a flight if you book via Chase's service.  That would be your only option.  As far as hotels probably the SPG 25k card (LET ME KNOW I WILL REFER YOU!!!!!).  It would get you 2 nights in Honolulu if they aren't booked to the gills already.  sdbro just stayed 4 nights in the Sheraton Waikiki and enjoyed it.  Very central. The Chase card to get Hyatt points would also be a good idea if you didn't want the airfare.

thanks sounds like Im sorta screwed then as far as reward programs.
I wonder how much a flight is if you book through chase with the 650 off, because I think we've found its like 750 or so rt out of MCI.
If I end up going it would be with a large group, some of who lived in Hawaii for an extended period so we might be able to stay at some peoples houses. So might not need the SPG card, the people that are "planning" this are taking there sweet ass time.

also going to san diego august2-4th and have PC points burning a whole in my wallet. any suggesto's(this is also contingent on if I don't end up staying at a friends house)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 06, 2011, 02:08:25 PM

The cost chase's program can get you should be that same 750 so you should be in good shape if you get the Sapphire card and spend $3k on it real quick.  And, worse case scenario, you don't end up going and you can still have those Chase points to transfer to Hyatt or Continental or something.  Have only stayed at the Hilton Gaslamp in San Diego.  Nice place.  PC has a lot of good deals like dollars and points or point stretcher deals and junk.  You should be good for a couple nights in SD. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EuroCat on July 06, 2011, 04:32:47 PM

Please direct elite European travel questions this way. I live in the UK and travel around Europe frequently for business (i'm in sales). This weekend i was just in Malaga for a short weekend getaway  :drink:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 06, 2011, 05:15:13 PM

Quote from: Cougar2k on July 06, 2011, 04:32:47 PM

Please direct elite European travel questions this way. I live in the UK and travel around Europe frequently for business (i'm in sales). This weekend i was just in Malaga for a short weekend getaway  :drink:

what's the mileage situation there?  like, ryanair have a nice program?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on July 06, 2011, 05:16:59 PM

what's the best site for cheap plane tickets??? no miles unfortunately. sorry sd.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on July 06, 2011, 08:33:04 PM

Quote from: WillieWatanabe on July 06, 2011, 05:16:59 PM

what's the best site for cheap plane tickets??? no miles unfortunately. sorry sd.

just try kayak or something like that and have them compare all sites. also thanks for the advice sd

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 0.42 on July 06, 2011, 08:37:43 PM

even better, actually kayak to your destination.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on July 06, 2011, 08:46:57 PM

discovered kayak about an hour ago...definitely a great site.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on July 23, 2011, 04:33:40 PM

flying n00b here. Is it better/more convenient to print tickets before hand or get them at the airport? Any other flying tips would be appreciated.

also, please don't make fun of me for being a tard. tia

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on July 23, 2011, 04:41:18 PM

Fellow WW print them prior, much more convenient. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 23, 2011, 05:20:39 PM

if you're truly elite you do it paperless on your phone.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on July 23, 2011, 05:22:26 PM

Quote from: wetwillie on July 23, 2011, 04:41:18 PM

Fellow WW print them prior, much more convenient. 

thanks for your input ww.

Quote from: michigancat on July 23, 2011, 05:20:39 PM

if you're truly elite you do it paperless on your phone.

i can see this. Probably not an option for me tho.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 23, 2011, 05:28:07 PM

yeah, you need to print a backup w/ paperless, though. I've had it not work at freaking JFK. :rolleyes:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on July 23, 2011, 05:35:13 PM

you can bring two carry ons right? Trying to avoid having checked luggage if possible. even though it's a long trip.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on July 23, 2011, 05:40:42 PM

I'd bring a regular carry on sized luggage and a backpack of sorts. Unless you have a murse or satchel thing.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 23, 2011, 06:56:27 PM

Quote from: WillieWatanabe on July 23, 2011, 05:35:13 PM

you can bring two carry ons right? Trying to avoid having checked luggage if possible. even though it's a long trip.

if you are carrying on definitely print them beforehand.  you can bring one up to 22" carry on and one small item like a medium sized backpack or laptop back or something.  I don't waste my time with the mobile boarding pass because, as rusty pointed out, a ton of places don't have the infrastructure to process them (even though they are listed as being able to). 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 23, 2011, 07:42:16 PM

Quote from: WillieWatanabe on July 23, 2011, 05:35:13 PM

you can bring two carry ons right? Trying to avoid having checked luggage if possible. even though it's a long trip.

where are you going and for how long

I like to print at the kiosks away from the main checkin, because printing at home/work is more of a hassle for me.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on July 23, 2011, 07:52:42 PM

Alaska, 6 days. Will have access to free laundry.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EuroCat on July 23, 2011, 08:25:05 PM

Quote from: steve dave on July 06, 2011, 05:15:13 PM

Quote from: Cougar2k on July 06, 2011, 04:32:47 PM

Please direct elite European travel questions this way. I live in the UK and travel around Europe frequently for business (i'm in sales). This weekend i was just in Malaga for a short weekend getaway  :drink:

what's the mileage situation there?  like, ryanair have a nice program?

Easyjet, Ryanair, etc are super cheap but they will kill you with fees for checking luggage and stuff. You can usually only carry on one item. Also, there are no rewards.

I fly British Airways a lot for work which forwards my miles to my American Airlines/One World account. if you have Platinum status with AA you can get into all the One World European lounges (BA, Iberia, etc) and you don't have to pay extra.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 24, 2011, 08:40:51 AM

nice

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 24, 2011, 08:43:15 AM

how can I get your job, cougar2k?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on July 24, 2011, 10:31:39 AM

ba sucks, iberia is worse.  hate them both.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 24, 2011, 10:32:30 AM

Quote from: sys on July 24, 2011, 10:31:39 AM

ba sucks, iberia is worse.  hate them both.

what is your euro travel carrier of choice?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on July 24, 2011, 10:44:49 AM

i didn't fly around the eurozone enough to have a valid preference.  just hated ba and iberia for transatlantics - no legroom & shitty entertainment.  any american carrier is better.  liked lufthansa and especially sas for transatlantics, when possible.

for spanish origin intracontinentals, vueling was fine, when i used it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 24, 2011, 10:47:30 AM

Quote from: sys on July 24, 2011, 10:44:49 AM

i didn't fly around the eurozone enough to have a valid preference.  just hated ba and iberia for transatlantics - no legroom & shitty entertainment.  any american carrier is better.  liked lufthansa and especially sas for transatlantics, when possible.

for spanish origin intracontinentals, vueling was fine, when i used it.

good input

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EuroCat on July 24, 2011, 10:52:18 AM

Quote from: michigancat on July 24, 2011, 08:43:15 AM

how can I get your job, cougar2k?

Graduate from EMAW U College of Engineering. Get laid off from you first job after graduation 3 weeks in. Profit.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EuroCat on July 24, 2011, 10:55:04 AM

Quote from: sys on July 24, 2011, 10:31:39 AM

ba sucks, iberia is worse.  hate them both.

Never flown Iberia but their lounge in Madrid is amazing.

BA is about equivalent to your major American carriers like AA, which means they suck.

Lufthansa is absolute trash.

Alitalia is alright.

The middleastern airlines i've flown on (Qatar Airways, Etihad) are really good.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on July 24, 2011, 11:00:55 AM

Quote from: Cougar2k on July 24, 2011, 10:55:04 AM

Lufthansa is absolute trash.

they prolly treat me better 'cause of my aryan appearance.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EuroCat on July 24, 2011, 11:04:29 AM

Quote from: sys on July 24, 2011, 11:00:55 AM

Quote from: Cougar2k on July 24, 2011, 10:55:04 AM

Lufthansa is absolute trash.

they prolly treat me better 'cause of my aryan appearance.

Prolly had you confused with Dirk Nowitzki

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on July 24, 2011, 11:18:04 AM

You mean you guys don't just drink until you pass out?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EuroCat on July 24, 2011, 12:29:43 PM

Quote from: chum1 on July 24, 2011, 11:18:04 AM

You mean you guys don't just drink until you pass out?

Well, other than that.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EllToPay on July 24, 2011, 02:12:26 PM

flying swiss air to zurich on friday. good airline?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: OK_Cat on July 25, 2011, 10:11:02 AM

welp, got my jorts and tanks packed, going to branson soon.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 25, 2011, 10:14:47 AM

Quote from: EllToPay on July 24, 2011, 02:12:26 PM

flying swiss air to zurich on friday. good airline?

http://boardingarea.com/blogs/planereality/2011/07/25/best-seat-in-the-house-swiss-airlines-4a-zrh-jfk/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 25, 2011, 10:16:30 AM

Quote from: EuroCat on July 24, 2011, 10:52:18 AM

Quote from: michigancat on July 24, 2011, 08:43:15 AM

how can I get your job, cougar2k?

Graduate from EMAW U College of Engineering. Get laid off from you first job after graduation 3 weeks in. Profit.

well, I'm part way there. :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EllToPay on July 25, 2011, 10:30:17 AM

Quote from: steve dave on July 25, 2011, 10:14:47 AM

Quote from: EllToPay on July 24, 2011, 02:12:26 PM

flying swiss air to zurich on friday. good airline?

http://boardingarea.com/blogs/planereality/2011/07/25/best-seat-in-the-house-swiss-airlines-4a-zrh-jfk/

:excited:

not business class, though :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on July 25, 2011, 11:50:23 AM

I flew a transatlantic flight with Canadian Airlines once. It was pretty nice. Much nicer than the return flight on SAS, anyway.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Saulbadguy on July 25, 2011, 12:26:44 PM

please post youtubes of the most efficient way to pack a suitecase, tia

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: OK_Cat on July 25, 2011, 12:28:34 PM

Quote from: Saulbadguy on July 25, 2011, 12:26:44 PM

please post youtubes of the most efficient way to pack a suitecase, tia

if i'm going somewhere for an extended period, i normally roll my clothes tightly.  seems to do the trick.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wELLsculptedbrows on July 25, 2011, 03:00:47 PM

Quote from: Saulbadguy on July 25, 2011, 12:26:44 PM

please post youtubes of the most efficient way to pack a suitecase, tia

Once again ...

http://videogum.com/63641/the_your_business_card_is_crap/webjunk/viral-video/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EuroCat on July 25, 2011, 03:11:02 PM

Quote from: Nuts Kicked on July 25, 2011, 11:50:23 AM

I flew a transatlantic flight with Canadian Airlines once. It was pretty nice. Much nicer than the return flight on SAS, anyway.

:love: Flew with them from Montreal to London one time and it was incredible. Lots of legroom, good entertainment system, plugins in every seat for USB and 110v 60 Hz power. Amazing food too.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on July 25, 2011, 03:14:55 PM

Quote from: EuroCat on July 25, 2011, 03:11:02 PM

Quote from: Nuts Kicked on July 25, 2011, 11:50:23 AM

I flew a transatlantic flight with Canadian Airlines once. It was pretty nice. Much nicer than the return flight on SAS, anyway.

:love: Flew with them from Montreal to London one time and it was incredible. Lots of legroom, good entertainment system, plugins in every seat for USB and 110v 60 Hz power. Amazing food too.

Yeah, my transatlantic flight experience is pretty limited, so I didn't want to brag them up too much, but I was very impressed. My flight was Toronto to Frankfurt.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CrushNasty on August 08, 2011, 10:36:49 PM

Where's that link for the forum that lists out all the priceline hotels?

Also, heading to DC, KS soon... Staying at the casino/hotel, I believe.  :kstategrad:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EllToPay on August 15, 2011, 09:33:24 AM

Quote from: steve dave on July 25, 2011, 10:14:47 AM

Quote from: EllToPay on July 24, 2011, 02:12:26 PM

flying swiss air to zurich on friday. good airline?

http://boardingarea.com/blogs/planereality/2011/07/25/best-seat-in-the-house-swiss-airlines-4a-zrh-jfk/

can confirm. :love:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EuroCat on August 15, 2011, 04:32:02 PM

Folks, i'm headed to Istanbul and Athens on vacation next week. Will be on the lookout for great travel tips/deals. Not that we cat fans care about "deals" :kstategrad:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EllToPay on January 12, 2012, 08:22:51 AM

Will be traveling with Mrs. ETP to Dublin, London and Paris in June.

goEMAW experts, assemble!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 12, 2012, 08:28:04 AM

Quote from: EllToPay on January 12, 2012, 08:22:51 AM

Will be traveling with Mrs. ETP to Dublin, London and Paris in June.

goEMAW experts, assemble!

going with mrs. dave to London, myseurocountry in november

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on January 12, 2012, 08:46:25 AM

Quote from: EllToPay on January 12, 2012, 08:22:51 AM

Will be traveling with Mrs. ETP to Dublin, London and Paris in June.

goEMAW experts, assemble!

Very jealous about the Dublin and Paris trips.  I have never been to either and really want to go.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EllToPay on January 12, 2012, 08:48:07 AM

Quote from: Pete on January 12, 2012, 08:46:25 AM

Quote from: EllToPay on January 12, 2012, 08:22:51 AM

Will be traveling with Mrs. ETP to Dublin, London and Paris in June.

goEMAW experts, assemble!

Very jealous about the Dublin and Paris trips.  I have never been to either and really want to go.

yes, very excited.

taking the chunnel from london to paris, apparently it goes underneath the channel or something.

also, $35 one way flights from dubs to london. :surprised:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on January 12, 2012, 09:14:40 AM

enjoy heathrow.  :lol:


:lol:   

:flush:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 12, 2012, 12:00:02 PM

I will be hitting up the flagship first class arrivals lounge at LHR after spending 9 hours in this SOB:

http://www.theflagshipexperience.com/flashpage.html?en_12

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on January 12, 2012, 12:09:12 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 12, 2012, 12:00:02 PM

I will be hitting up the flagship first class arrivals lounge at LHR after spending 9 hours in this SOB:

http://www.theflagshipexperience.com/flashpage.html?en_12

Oh my.  That's a bagillion miles to get those tix.  All your credit card hard work is paying off.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 12, 2012, 12:11:44 PM

Quote from: Pete on January 12, 2012, 12:09:12 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 12, 2012, 12:00:02 PM

I will be hitting up the flagship first class arrivals lounge at LHR after spending 9 hours in this SOB:

http://www.theflagshipexperience.com/flashpage.html?en_12

Oh my.  That's a bagillion miles to get those tix.  All your credit card hard work is paying off.

Yeah, it was 125k for two one ways getting there.  Flying business back for 100k assuming whatever other city we choose has AA service/availability.  I priced our exact flight there and it came to $10,126 per ticket.  So $20,252 for the pair (I would never pay that and am only flying 1st because I have the points but if JayZ is on my flight that's what he paid for his seat)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on January 12, 2012, 01:22:56 PM

Paris - Anybody that talks up the flea market there is full of crap.  Do not listen to anything they have to say on Paris going forward.  I stayed close by the Moulin Rouge and the area was really walkable, some good bars.  Don't drink a french beer, even if you want to just try it.  They are all garbage.  I took a night river cruise that takes you by all the landmarks.  Went to the back and had the best views/no crowd til people figured it out later.  The river shores are crowded with young people getting hammered.  Seems like that could be a good time too

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on January 12, 2012, 01:34:18 PM

Jay Z probably has points too.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 12, 2012, 01:36:14 PM

Quote from: PUNITRATOR on January 12, 2012, 01:34:18 PM

Jay Z probably has points too.

yeah, but he probably doesn't plan his travel 10 months in advance.  ALL AWARD SEATS ARE SPOKEN FOR HOVA!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on January 12, 2012, 01:55:25 PM

 Going to Hilton Head
New Orleans
St. Augustine
Aspen

this summer. 

pro tips for St Augustine?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: felix rex on January 12, 2012, 02:05:24 PM

Anybody ever been to Cairo or thereabouts? I'm kinda sorta moving there soon, and the crap my office provides me with is more or less only useful for their needs, not mine.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 12, 2012, 02:06:56 PM

Quote from: felix rex on January 12, 2012, 02:05:24 PM

Anybody ever been to Cairo or thereabouts? I'm kinda sorta moving there soon, and the crap my office provides me with is more or less only useful for their needs, not mine.

Seems like moving to Cairo would be a pretty definite thing. Probably worthy of it's own thread.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 12, 2012, 02:09:41 PM

you can see the pyramids from pizza hut

(http://cdn.springboard.gorillanation.com/storage/bazzinga.com/snapshots/103643.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: john "teach me how to" dougie on January 12, 2012, 02:10:10 PM

Quote from: EllToPay on January 12, 2012, 08:22:51 AM

Will be traveling with Mrs. ETP to Dublin, London and Paris in June.

goEMAW experts, assemble!

The TGV train is pretty cool. It runs slow through horrible (sans Stonehenge - Avebury)  England and the chunnel, but once into France it gets some serious speed.  If you don't have a hotel in Paris yet, get one that is close to a Metro station.  The Metro is awesome and gets you within walking distance of anything you want to see on a first trip like The Louvre, Musee de Orsay, Montmartre Sacre Coeur and surrounding, Napoleon's tomb, Rodin's garden, train to Versailles, etc.  Climb to the top of the Arc de Triumph, good view.  Don't let the smelly Germans cut in line when you are going to the top of the Eiffel Tower.

Fat Americans where jeans and tennis shoes - don't do it. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on January 12, 2012, 02:11:55 PM

Quote from: felix rex on January 12, 2012, 02:05:24 PM

Anybody ever been to Cairo or thereabouts? I'm kinda sorta moving there soon, and the crap my office provides me with is more or less only useful for their needs, not mine.

I've heard it's unbearably hot and dirty.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: econocat on January 12, 2012, 02:17:20 PM

Quote from: felix rex on January 12, 2012, 02:05:24 PM

Anybody ever been to Cairo or thereabouts? I'm kinda sorta moving there soon, and the crap my office provides me with is more or less only useful for their needs, not mine.

Cairo Illinois I Presume

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: felix rex on January 12, 2012, 02:17:37 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 12, 2012, 02:06:56 PM

Quote from: felix rex on January 12, 2012, 02:05:24 PM

Anybody ever been to Cairo or thereabouts? I'm kinda sorta moving there soon, and the crap my office provides me with is more or less only useful for their needs, not mine.

Seems like moving to Cairo would be a pretty definite thing. Probably worthy of it's own thread.

It's a federal job, so it takes forever. Was supposed to leave in February, but has since been moved back to March.

Quote from: Trim on January 12, 2012, 02:11:55 PM

I've heard it's unbearably hot and dirty.

I've also been told not to take a car you actually care about, b/c it will get the crap beat out of it within 1 week. Although in the next sentence they offered to ship both cars over there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 12, 2012, 02:21:27 PM

seems like buying a new car in cairo would be much easier than shipping a car.  also, you should take a camel everywhere. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: john "teach me how to" dougie on January 12, 2012, 02:25:18 PM

Quote from: felix rex on January 12, 2012, 02:17:37 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 12, 2012, 02:06:56 PM

Quote from: felix rex on January 12, 2012, 02:05:24 PM

Anybody ever been to Cairo or thereabouts? I'm kinda sorta moving there soon, and the crap my office provides me with is more or less only useful for their needs, not mine.

Seems like moving to Cairo would be a pretty definite thing. Probably worthy of it's own thread.

It's a federal job, so it takes forever. Was supposed to leave in February, but has since been moved back to March.

Quote from: Trim on January 12, 2012, 02:11:55 PM

I've heard it's unbearably hot and dirty.

I've also been told not to take a car you actually care about, b/c it will get the crap beat out of it within 1 week. Although in the next sentence they offered to ship both cars over there.

What happened to the person you are replacing? Hostage situation?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 12, 2012, 02:32:00 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 12, 2012, 02:21:27 PM

seems like buying a new car in cairo would be much easier than shipping a car.  also, you should take a camel everywhere. 

yeah, ask them to pay you in cash what it would cost to ship a car. or even half of that.

Other than that, my advice would be to just move to Cairo, milk the temp housing as much as possible and figure everything else out when you get there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: felix rex on January 12, 2012, 02:40:32 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 12, 2012, 02:32:00 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 12, 2012, 02:21:27 PM

seems like buying a new car in cairo would be much easier than shipping a car.  also, you should take a camel everywhere. 

yeah, ask them to pay you in cash what it would cost to ship a car. or even half of that.

Other than that, my advice would be to just move to Cairo, milk the temp housing as much as possible and figure everything else out when you get there.

No way to cash it in. They basically cover the cost/insurance of a couple containers to ship our crap over there. We can cram whatever we want in there, more or less. I'm thinking to ship one car that's already pretty used up and then also buy a scooter. Scooters have gotten a hilarious amount of recommendations from other expats.

Also, really looking forward to the free housing. Amazingly enough, the free villa in downtown Cairo wasn't part of their sales pitch. They just casually mentioned it during processing.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 12, 2012, 02:42:15 PM

Quote from: felix rex on January 12, 2012, 02:40:32 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 12, 2012, 02:32:00 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 12, 2012, 02:21:27 PM

seems like buying a new car in cairo would be much easier than shipping a car.  also, you should take a camel everywhere. 

yeah, ask them to pay you in cash what it would cost to ship a car. or even half of that.

Other than that, my advice would be to just move to Cairo, milk the temp housing as much as possible and figure everything else out when you get there.

No way to cash it in. They basically cover the cost/insurance of a couple containers to ship our crap over there. We can cram whatever we want in there, more or less. I'm thinking to ship one car that's already pretty used up and then also buy a scooter. Scooters have gotten a hilarious amount of recommendations from other expats.

Also, really looking forward to the free housing. Amazingly enough, the free villa in downtown Cairo wasn't part of their sales pitch. They just casually mentioned it during processing.

 housing is free the whole time and it's just picked for you? Do you get a driver or something? stop asking questions and just go. GO.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: felix rex on January 12, 2012, 02:47:27 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 12, 2012, 02:42:15 PM

Quote from: felix rex on January 12, 2012, 02:40:32 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 12, 2012, 02:32:00 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 12, 2012, 02:21:27 PM

seems like buying a new car in cairo would be much easier than shipping a car.  also, you should take a camel everywhere. 

yeah, ask them to pay you in cash what it would cost to ship a car. or even half of that.

Other than that, my advice would be to just move to Cairo, milk the temp housing as much as possible and figure everything else out when you get there.

No way to cash it in. They basically cover the cost/insurance of a couple containers to ship our crap over there. We can cram whatever we want in there, more or less. I'm thinking to ship one car that's already pretty used up and then also buy a scooter. Scooters have gotten a hilarious amount of recommendations from other expats.

Also, really looking forward to the free housing. Amazingly enough, the free villa in downtown Cairo wasn't part of their sales pitch. They just casually mentioned it during processing.

 housing is free the whole time and it's just picked for you? Do you get a driver or something? stop asking questions and just go. GO.

Housing, tuition at American University at Cairo, a driver. There's a ridiculous amount of free crap. 2-yr commitment, option for a 3rd. And I'm not asking any questions. I'm just waiting for the paperwork and clearances and everything to finalize.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on January 12, 2012, 02:53:40 PM

Jay-Z owns a Gulfstream G450

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 12, 2012, 02:57:19 PM

Quote from: felix rex on January 12, 2012, 02:47:27 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 12, 2012, 02:42:15 PM

Quote from: felix rex on January 12, 2012, 02:40:32 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 12, 2012, 02:32:00 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 12, 2012, 02:21:27 PM

seems like buying a new car in cairo would be much easier than shipping a car.  also, you should take a camel everywhere. 

yeah, ask them to pay you in cash what it would cost to ship a car. or even half of that.

Other than that, my advice would be to just move to Cairo, milk the temp housing as much as possible and figure everything else out when you get there.

No way to cash it in. They basically cover the cost/insurance of a couple containers to ship our crap over there. We can cram whatever we want in there, more or less. I'm thinking to ship one car that's already pretty used up and then also buy a scooter. Scooters have gotten a hilarious amount of recommendations from other expats.

Also, really looking forward to the free housing. Amazingly enough, the free villa in downtown Cairo wasn't part of their sales pitch. They just casually mentioned it during processing.

 housing is free the whole time and it's just picked for you? Do you get a driver or something? stop asking questions and just go. GO.

Housing, tuition at American University at Cairo, a driver. There's a ridiculous amount of free crap. 2-yr commitment, option for a 3rd. And I'm not asking any questions. I'm just waiting for the paperwork and clearances and everything to finalize.

your first post insinuated that you were not given adequate information. You can start a straight up bragging thread. You've earned it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 12, 2012, 02:58:10 PM

lol at michigancat being pro everthing that lowers costs

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 12, 2012, 03:00:34 PM

boss:  we'll pay for your afghany tent, a mule and all the rice and opium your family can consume
michigancat:  pack up family, we're moving to Kabul

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on January 12, 2012, 03:02:24 PM

I was going to thank steve dave and talk about a little date night I planned for me and the wife without dinging the spg stockhold too hard, but what's the point?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: felix rex on January 12, 2012, 03:04:19 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 12, 2012, 02:57:19 PM

Quote from: felix rex on January 12, 2012, 02:47:27 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 12, 2012, 02:42:15 PM

Quote from: felix rex on January 12, 2012, 02:40:32 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 12, 2012, 02:32:00 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 12, 2012, 02:21:27 PM

seems like buying a new car in cairo would be much easier than shipping a car.  also, you should take a camel everywhere. 

yeah, ask them to pay you in cash what it would cost to ship a car. or even half of that.

Other than that, my advice would be to just move to Cairo, milk the temp housing as much as possible and figure everything else out when you get there.

No way to cash it in. They basically cover the cost/insurance of a couple containers to ship our crap over there. We can cram whatever we want in there, more or less. I'm thinking to ship one car that's already pretty used up and then also buy a scooter. Scooters have gotten a hilarious amount of recommendations from other expats.

Also, really looking forward to the free housing. Amazingly enough, the free villa in downtown Cairo wasn't part of their sales pitch. They just casually mentioned it during processing.

 housing is free the whole time and it's just picked for you? Do you get a driver or something? stop asking questions and just go. GO.

Housing, tuition at American University at Cairo, a driver. There's a ridiculous amount of free crap. 2-yr commitment, option for a 3rd. And I'm not asking any questions. I'm just waiting for the paperwork and clearances and everything to finalize.

your first post insinuated that you were not given adequate information. You can start a straight up bragging thread. You've earned it.

I meant not given adequate info about actually living there (other than a map with red lines drawn around the neighborhoods I can't go to without permission and an official driver). Will def start a bragging thread once everything is finalized.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 12, 2012, 03:05:14 PM

Quote from: Tortuga on January 12, 2012, 03:02:24 PM

I was going to thank steve dave and talk about a little date night I planned for me and the wife without dinging the spg stockhold too hard, but what's the point?

do it. put it in the credit card thread.  it shows all of those out there that haven't started what can be done with minimal work.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 12, 2012, 03:10:13 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 12, 2012, 03:00:34 PM

boss:  we'll pay for your afghany tent, a mule and all the rice and opium your family can consume
michigancat:  pack up family, we're moving to Kabul

cairo is a world city - I would guess there's 100k expats there at least. although the opium is intriguing.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on January 12, 2012, 03:32:52 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 12, 2012, 03:10:13 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 12, 2012, 03:00:34 PM

boss:  we'll pay for your afghany tent, a mule and all the rice and opium your family can consume
michigancat:  pack up family, we're moving to Kabul

cairo is a world city - I would guess there's 100k expats there at least. although the opium is intriguing.

I'm curious the effect that a lot of opium would have on our music thread.  Chicat's guess: a lot more string cheese incident

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on January 12, 2012, 04:05:53 PM

Quote from: felix rex on January 12, 2012, 03:04:19 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 12, 2012, 02:57:19 PM

Quote from: felix rex on January 12, 2012, 02:47:27 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 12, 2012, 02:42:15 PM

Quote from: felix rex on January 12, 2012, 02:40:32 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 12, 2012, 02:32:00 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 12, 2012, 02:21:27 PM

seems like buying a new car in cairo would be much easier than shipping a car.  also, you should take a camel everywhere. 

yeah, ask them to pay you in cash what it would cost to ship a car. or even half of that.

Other than that, my advice would be to just move to Cairo, milk the temp housing as much as possible and figure everything else out when you get there.

No way to cash it in. They basically cover the cost/insurance of a couple containers to ship our crap over there. We can cram whatever we want in there, more or less. I'm thinking to ship one car that's already pretty used up and then also buy a scooter. Scooters have gotten a hilarious amount of recommendations from other expats.

Also, really looking forward to the free housing. Amazingly enough, the free villa in downtown Cairo wasn't part of their sales pitch. They just casually mentioned it during processing.

 housing is free the whole time and it's just picked for you? Do you get a driver or something? stop asking questions and just go. GO.

Housing, tuition at American University at Cairo, a driver. There's a ridiculous amount of free crap. 2-yr commitment, option for a 3rd. And I'm not asking any questions. I'm just waiting for the paperwork and clearances and everything to finalize.

your first post insinuated that you were not given adequate information. You can start a straight up bragging thread. You've earned it.

I meant not given adequate info about actually living there (other than a map with red lines drawn around the neighborhoods I can't go to without permission and an official driver). Will def start a bragging thread once everything is finalized.

How big of an area are you allowed to travel in without permission? I'm guessing its a little bigger than the green zone in baghdad but I'm curious to see how much of the city the gov considers "safe"

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 12, 2012, 04:09:31 PM

http://www.qatarliving.com/node/60553

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Cire on January 12, 2012, 06:04:11 PM

headed to denver tomorrow.  Don't want to go.  What should i do there?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on January 12, 2012, 06:06:43 PM

Quote from: Cire on January 12, 2012, 06:04:11 PM

headed to denver tomorrow.  Don't want to go.  What should i do there?

ski?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Cire on January 12, 2012, 06:07:47 PM

nope

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on January 12, 2012, 06:20:47 PM

Quote from: Cire on January 12, 2012, 06:04:11 PM

headed to denver tomorrow.  Don't want to go.  What should i do there?

I was only there for a night, but enjoyed the LoDo district.  A bar/restaurant called Euclid Hall was great.  Get the Pad Thai Pigs Ears.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Cire on January 12, 2012, 06:23:21 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on January 12, 2012, 06:20:47 PM

Quote from: Cire on January 12, 2012, 06:04:11 PM

headed to denver tomorrow.  Don't want to go.  What should i do there?

I was only there for a night, but enjoyed the LoDo district.  A bar/restaurant called Euclid Hall was great.  Get the Pad Thai Pigs Ears.

will try

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 12, 2012, 07:19:25 PM

pancake flight at Snooze

http://www.snoozeeatery.com/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: OK_Cat on January 24, 2012, 04:01:16 PM

little late to the party in this thread, but paris is a piece of crap. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on January 24, 2012, 04:07:38 PM

Quote from: Cire on January 12, 2012, 06:04:11 PM

headed to denver tomorrow.  Don't want to go.  What should i do there?

Next time do casa bonitas cire. Barts cave and the divers are a must see.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on January 24, 2012, 04:19:52 PM

Considering doing that trip into space that Richard Branson is selling.  Anyone done this?  How should I dress?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 24, 2012, 04:27:37 PM

Quote from: OK Cat on January 24, 2012, 04:01:16 PM

little late to the party in this thread, but paris is a piece of crap. 

explain

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Saulbadguy on January 24, 2012, 04:28:22 PM

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EuroCat on January 24, 2012, 05:02:56 PM

Quote from: OK Cat on January 24, 2012, 04:01:16 PM

little late to the party in this thread, but paris is a piece of crap. 

My god. Mods - start a "crap Hayseeds Say" thread and move this post there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 24, 2012, 06:00:29 PM

Quote from: EuroCat on January 24, 2012, 05:02:56 PM

Quote from: OK Cat on January 24, 2012, 04:01:16 PM

little late to the party in this thread, but paris is a piece of crap. 

My god. Mods - start a "crap Hayseeds Say" thread and move this post there.

I feel much better now.  thanks eurocat.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 25, 2012, 01:51:15 PM

say you have 10 nights in europe.  you don't speak a lick of any language other than english.  you are travelling Nov/Dec with the wife.  you are flying into london and out of paris.  where do you go/what do you do?  We were originally going to do 5 nights in London and 5 in Paris.  Thinking this may be too many and we should split it into 3 stops.  EuroCat? 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: K-S-U-Wildcats! on January 25, 2012, 02:04:08 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 25, 2012, 01:51:15 PM

say you have 10 nights in europe.  you don't speak a lick of any language other than english.  you are travelling Nov/Dec with the wife.  you are flying into london and out of paris.  where do you go/what do you do?  We were originally going to do 5 nights in London and 5 in Paris.  Thinking this may be too many and we should split it into 3 stops.  EuroCat? 

Get a cheap flight to Rome or Athens, and do that in between. Arrive London, depart same day for Rome/Athens (try not to leave airport), have an awesome time, depart Rome/Athens for Paris, depart Paris the same day.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on January 25, 2012, 02:08:33 PM

so i'm about ready to be cheese avalanched with a bunch of AA miles. was bored over lunch and decided to look up all of the directs out of dfw. there is one to tokyo. punched it in for award travel and was absolutely dumbfounded to see that they have some off peak rewards that i could get for 50k roundtrip out of manhattan. i mean yeah they are coach and whatever but i mean jesus.

"hey daris, where were you last week? you missed the iowa state game pak at houlihans."
"oh, me? just decided to hop on a jet out of mhk and go to tokyo for a few days. no big deal".

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EllToPay on January 25, 2012, 02:16:42 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 25, 2012, 01:51:15 PM

say you have 10 nights in europe.  you don't speak a lick of any language other than english.  you are travelling Nov/Dec with the wife.  you are flying into london and out of paris.  where do you go/what do you do?  We were originally going to do 5 nights in London and 5 in Paris.  Thinking this may be too many and we should split it into 3 stops.  EuroCat? 

Quote from: EllToPay on January 12, 2012, 08:22:51 AM

Will be traveling with Mrs. ETP to Dublin, London and Paris in June.

goEMAW experts, assemble!

EuroCat, kill two birds with one stone.

Mrs. ETP and I are planning on staying right off Hyde Park in London. Good call?

Where to stay in Paris?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: OK_Cat on January 25, 2012, 02:17:45 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 24, 2012, 04:27:37 PM

Quote from: OK Cat on January 24, 2012, 04:01:16 PM

little late to the party in this thread, but paris is a piece of crap. 

explain

paris smells like trim's feet.  eiffel tower looks like a big oil well.  nothing special at all.  i spent 3 days there and would have been good leaving after 1.  london much better.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on January 25, 2012, 02:23:18 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 25, 2012, 01:51:15 PM

say you have 10 nights in europe.  you don't speak a lick of any language other than english.  you are travelling Nov/Dec with the wife.  you are flying into london and out of paris.  where do you go/what do you do?  We were originally going to do 5 nights in London and 5 in Paris.  Thinking this may be too many and we should split it into 3 stops.  EuroCat? 

Barcelona is fun and not too out of the way, but I'm not sure about Nov/Dec. You would have to refer to EuroCat on that one.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on January 25, 2012, 02:38:13 PM

Quote from: Limestone on January 24, 2012, 04:19:52 PM

Considering doing that trip into space that Richard Branson is selling.  Anyone done this?  How should I dress?

No one?  Alphacentauri2Cat?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: _33 on January 25, 2012, 02:42:18 PM

Go to Rome.

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: raquetcat on January 25, 2012, 02:51:19 PM

Barcelona is fun, Scandinavia will be cold and cloudy that time of year so don't go there, Amsterdam is a really cool city and there is a so much more than the weed reputation it gets from American college kids

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on January 25, 2012, 02:53:57 PM

Quote from: raquetcat on January 25, 2012, 02:51:19 PM

Barcelona is fun, Scandinavia will be cold and cloudy that time of year so don't go there, Amsterdam is a really cool city and there is a so much more than the weed reputation it gets from American college kids

But it still has tons of good weed though, right?   :ohno:

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: raquetcat on January 25, 2012, 05:32:31 PM

Quote from: Limestone on January 25, 2012, 02:53:57 PM

Quote from: raquetcat on January 25, 2012, 02:51:19 PM

Barcelona is fun, Scandinavia will be cold and cloudy that time of year so don't go there, Amsterdam is a really cool city and there is a so much more than the weed reputation it gets from American college kids

But it still has tons of good weed though, right?   :ohno:

 :peek:  :bong:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 25, 2012, 06:11:56 PM

I would guess you can't go wrong either way, steve. the question is how soon would you get back to Europe? If you think you'll get back in a couple years, stick w/ the original 5/5 plan. If it will be like 5 years, I would maybe do 3 Paris/3 London/4 in random cities in Europe. (I've heard great things about Budapest relative to the other cities, FWIW, never been myself though).

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EuroCat on January 25, 2012, 06:19:38 PM

Quote from: EllToPay on January 25, 2012, 02:16:42 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 25, 2012, 01:51:15 PM

say you have 10 nights in europe.  you don't speak a lick of any language other than english.  you are travelling Nov/Dec with the wife.  you are flying into london and out of paris.  where do you go/what do you do?  We were originally going to do 5 nights in London and 5 in Paris.  Thinking this may be too many and we should split it into 3 stops.  EuroCat? 

Quote from: EllToPay on January 12, 2012, 08:22:51 AM

Will be traveling with Mrs. ETP to Dublin, London and Paris in June.

goEMAW experts, assemble!

EuroCat, kill two birds with one stone.

Mrs. ETP and I are planning on staying right off Hyde Park in London. Good call?

Where to stay in Paris?

Good place to stay. Hyde Park area is really good. The south border of the park (Kensington) is a really upscale area where a lot of diplomats and Sheikhs own property. Lots of good restaurants (Bar Boulud) and upscale type places (Mclaren dealership at 1 Hyde Park).The park itself is nice to walk around in and there's always something going on. On Sundays you can walk to the Northeast corner and see a bunch of crazies on a soapbox at Speaker's Corner, right next to Marble Arch. From there you can walk right down Oxford Street for the best shopping in London (since you're an EMAW you'll want to get rid of that cash you're carrying around). For the rest of the typical London stuff it's just a few stops away on the tube.

For SD, i would say 5 days in each place is a bit long but you can definitely fill it in. I don't know that it's enough time to go somewhere completely different and enjoy though. What i would do is stay in London for a few days and maybe take a train to Brighton (45 minutes) or go to Stonehenge (never been but people seem to like it?).

If you're taking the Eurostar train to Paris you can stop off in Lile (never been so i can't vouch for it) or just take a quick train from Paris to Versailes. The Eurostar also goes to Brussels, so you could take the train there, spend a couple days and then take a high speed the rest of the way to Paris for the remaining time. Belgium is easy to get to from Paris due to really good high speed train service.

If you still want to go elsewhere Lisbon is amazing as is Sicily. Both also have amazing weather and are along the water. If you want to go inland Munich is really nice during the summer with the alps only about 100 km away. (EDIT: Just saw that you're visiting Nov/Dec. Munich is nice, but cold. Lots of great skiing not too far away though. Weather might not be great for a European coastal destination other than Sicily or Greece. I would personally stick to Northern Europe and go where you want as long as it's not a logistical nightmare)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on January 25, 2012, 06:31:46 PM

can't imagine a european trip without visiting spain, but that's just me and i love spanish food.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: john "teach me how to" dougie on January 25, 2012, 08:54:37 PM

Quote from: OK Cat on January 25, 2012, 02:17:45 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 24, 2012, 04:27:37 PM

Quote from: OK Cat on January 24, 2012, 04:01:16 PM

little late to the party in this thread, but paris is a piece of crap. 

explain

paris smells like trim's feet.  eiffel tower looks like a big oil well.  nothing special at all.  i spent 3 days there and would have been good leaving after 1.  london much better.

I bet you wore tennis shoes and jeans.   :facepalm:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EuroCat on January 26, 2012, 01:58:36 AM

Quote from: pissclams on January 25, 2012, 06:31:46 PM

can't imagine a european trip without visiting spain, but that's just me and i love spanish food.

Agreed, but you can get great Spanish food in London as well. I recommend Tierra Brindisa in Soho

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 26, 2012, 06:58:20 AM

We are currently booked the first 5 nights at a hotel in Kinnsington.  Is it a pain to get to that area from LHR on the tube with luggage?  Would we be better off paying for car service?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: jmlynch1 on January 26, 2012, 10:18:31 AM

Do the 5/5 split. Or spend a whole week in Paris and only 3 days in London.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 26, 2012, 10:20:49 AM

are parisians going to respect my in your face attitute and demands that they speak American whenever addressing me?  because if not  :shakesfist:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on January 26, 2012, 10:22:36 AM

Quote from: steve dave on January 26, 2012, 10:20:49 AM

are parisians going to respect my in your face attitute and demands that they speak American whenever addressing me?  because if not  :shakesfist:

Yes.  Don't be afraid to get physical if you have to.  Sometimes that's the only thing they really understand.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on January 26, 2012, 10:25:53 AM

One night in paris. I mean how awful was that amirite

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: jmlynch1 on January 26, 2012, 10:27:26 AM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on January 26, 2012, 10:25:53 AM

One night in paris. I mean how awful was that amirite

Midnight in Paris...perfect combination of aloofness and smugness.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Cire on January 26, 2012, 10:29:09 AM

was the tips on traveling to Europe thread on this board or ksufans?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on January 26, 2012, 10:31:25 AM

Quote from: Cire on January 26, 2012, 10:29:09 AM

was the tips on traveling to Europe thread on this board or ksufans?

http://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=90

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 26, 2012, 10:32:44 AM

Quote from: Cire on January 26, 2012, 10:29:09 AM

was the tips on traveling to Europe thread on this board or ksufans?

Had to be ksufans.  I couldn't dig it up here.  These were the closest I came up with:

http://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=12889.0

http://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=15894.0

http://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=13380.0

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EuroCat on January 26, 2012, 12:58:08 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 26, 2012, 06:58:20 AM

We are currently booked the first 5 nights at a hotel in Kinnsington.  Is it a pain to get to that area from LHR on the tube with luggage?  Would we be better off paying for car service?

Good god no. It takes like an hour to get from Terminal 3 to King's Cross and it's full of smelly people. Buy a ticket on the Heathrow Express train in advance online. 15 minutes from LHR to Victoria Station with no stops in a nice train with plenty of room. Then just hop on the tube (District Line) and you're just a few stops from South Kensington where you can walk from or change if you need to.

A black cab will cost you upwards of £30-40 from LHR so i don't reccomend that route.

PROTIP: Buy a week or 3 day oyster travelcard. Unlimited travel on the tube or the bus, and you don't have to mess with buying tickets all the time.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 26, 2012, 01:06:00 PM

as a follow up, which of these properties should I stay at?  They are going to cost me roughly the same amount of points:

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g186338-d195198-Reviews-Crowne_Plaza_Kensington-London_England.html

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g186338-d1139866-Reviews-Hotel_Indigo_London_Paddington-London_England.html

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g186338-d293286-Reviews-Crowne_Plaza_London_The_City-London_England.html

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EuroCat on January 26, 2012, 04:01:25 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 26, 2012, 01:06:00 PM

as a follow up, which of these properties should I stay at?  They are going to cost me roughly the same amount of points:

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g186338-d195198-Reviews-Crowne_Plaza_Kensington-London_England.html

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g186338-d1139866-Reviews-Hotel_Indigo_London_Paddington-London_England.html

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g186338-d293286-Reviews-Crowne_Plaza_London_The_City-London_England.html

First one is a really nice area, i have a friend that lives about a 5 minute walk from there. Not a ton of the typical tourist places within walking distance but a really cool area with quick access to the tube. Stay here if you want to get a feel for what it's like being a banker in London.

Don't stay near Paddington Station. That area is a shithole.

The third one is a really good location for sightseeing. Walking distance from St Pauls, Millenium Bridge, Tate Modern, Tower of London and Tower Bridge. Pretty touristy, but great location for those sights and others.

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 26, 2012, 04:11:44 PM

Thanks, the first one is where we are currently booked. Wanted to make sure.

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: EllToPay on January 26, 2012, 04:23:40 PM

EuroCat, we're taking the Eurostar from London to Paris. Where in Paris should we stay? We're only in Paris for a couple days, so preferably an area that's close to the dropoff point.

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: EuroCat on January 26, 2012, 04:49:35 PM

Quote from: EllToPay on January 26, 2012, 04:23:40 PM

EuroCat, we're taking the Eurostar from London to Paris. Where in Paris should we stay? We're only in Paris for a couple days, so preferably an area that's close to the dropoff point.

Super elite. I  :love: the Eurostar. One time the train broke and had to stop at Lile for about 1.5 hours. Got a free roundtrip voucher to Paris lying around :ksugrad: .

I don't really have a good go to spot in Paris. Once i stayed at a Mercure right outside of Gare du Nord (station where you arrive) which was pretty nice and quite cheap. Very convenient but a horrible, horrible area.

One time i stayed at a place in Champs du Mars that was pretty cool and not too far from the Eiffel tower. Place was called Hotel du Cadran i believe. Would stay again but there are probably better places. About €150 a night if i recall.

Last time i was in Paris i was hanging out with one of my Parisian friends right off the Metro stop Riquet. Pretty cool bar/cafe area and definitely not touristy. There was a Holiday Inn Express right there that might be a decent option. Holiday Inns in Europe are actually genrally pretty nice.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 26, 2012, 04:52:01 PM

EC, we are currently booked here in Paris.  Sorry for all the questions, please comment on location, tia.

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g187147-d291544-Reviews-Hilton_Arc_de_Triomphe-Paris_Ile_de_France.html

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EuroCat on January 26, 2012, 04:56:20 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 26, 2012, 04:52:01 PM

EC, we are currently booked here in Paris.  Sorry for all the questions, please comment on location, tia.

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g187147-d291544-Reviews-Hilton_Arc_de_Triomphe-Paris_Ile_de_France.html

Looks good to me. :dunno: I've never been in that neighborhood. Close to Arc de Triomphe and in the neighborhood of the Louvre and all of that business.

I'm off to bed.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Cire on January 29, 2012, 07:52:04 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 26, 2012, 10:32:44 AM

Quote from: Cire on January 26, 2012, 10:29:09 AM

was the tips on traveling to Europe thread on this board or ksufans?

Had to be ksufans.  I couldn't dig it up here.  These were the closest I came up with:

http://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=12889.0

http://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=15894.0

http://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=13380.0

damn one of my favorite of all time

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on February 02, 2012, 12:29:46 PM

Has anyone been to Lisbon?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on February 02, 2012, 12:30:26 PM

Quote from: mocat on February 02, 2012, 12:29:46 PM

Has anyone been to Lisbon?

I bet sys has

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EuroCat on February 02, 2012, 01:41:52 PM

Quote from: mocat on February 02, 2012, 12:29:46 PM

Has anyone been to Lisbon?

Amazing :love:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 02, 2012, 01:53:04 PM

I'm thinking about doing the game in West Virgina next year for football. I heard the airport is 2 hours from the stadium. What's the best moon shine disitiller around that area?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on February 02, 2012, 01:55:39 PM

Quote from: EuroCat on February 02, 2012, 01:41:52 PM

Quote from: mocat on February 02, 2012, 12:29:46 PM

Has anyone been to Lisbon?

Amazing :love:

That's what I've heard. I'd like to go in the fall or spring, along with London and Berlin. Which of the 3 is the best to fly home from?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on February 02, 2012, 01:57:51 PM

Quote from: mocat on February 02, 2012, 01:55:39 PM

Quote from: EuroCat on February 02, 2012, 01:41:52 PM

Quote from: mocat on February 02, 2012, 12:29:46 PM

Has anyone been to Lisbon?

Amazing :love:

That's what I've heard. I'd like to go in the fall or spring, along with London and Berlin. Which of the 3 is the best to fly home from?

are you using points?  you can get to LHR RT on AA for 40k in coach

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on February 02, 2012, 02:04:04 PM

Quote from: mocat on February 02, 2012, 01:55:39 PM

Quote from: EuroCat on February 02, 2012, 01:41:52 PM

Quote from: mocat on February 02, 2012, 12:29:46 PM

Has anyone been to Lisbon?

Amazing :love:

That's what I've heard. I'd like to go in the fall or spring, along with London and Berlin. Which of the 3 is the best to fly home from?

heathrow is the worst airport in the entire world.  start with that data point and go from there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EllToPay on February 02, 2012, 02:35:52 PM

Quote from: mocat on February 02, 2012, 01:55:39 PM

Quote from: EuroCat on February 02, 2012, 01:41:52 PM

Quote from: mocat on February 02, 2012, 12:29:46 PM

Has anyone been to Lisbon?

Amazing :love:

That's what I've heard. I'd like to go in the fall or spring, along with London and Berlin. Which of the 3 is the best to fly home from?

for price, its usually always LHR.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on February 02, 2012, 02:40:23 PM

Quote from: steve dave on February 02, 2012, 12:30:26 PM

Quote from: mocat on February 02, 2012, 12:29:46 PM

Has anyone been to Lisbon?

I bet sys has

lisbon is fantastic.  one of the most enjoyable cities i've ever visited.  i loved everything about it.  i've heard porto is even better, but i've never been.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kougar24 on February 02, 2012, 02:45:52 PM

Quote from: EuroCat on January 26, 2012, 04:49:35 PM

Quote from: EllToPay on January 26, 2012, 04:23:40 PM

EuroCat, we're taking the Eurostar from London to Paris. Where in Paris should we stay? We're only in Paris for a couple days, so preferably an area that's close to the dropoff point.

Super elite. I  :love: the Eurostar. One time the train broke and had to stop at Lile for about 1.5 hours. Got a free roundtrip voucher to Paris lying around :ksugrad: .

I don't really have a good go to spot in Paris. Once i stayed at a Mercure right outside of Gare du Nord (station where you arrive) which was pretty nice and quite cheap. Very convenient but a horrible, horrible area.

One time i stayed at a place in Champs du Mars that was pretty cool and not too far from the Eiffel tower. Place was called Hotel du Cadran i believe. Would stay again but there are probably better places. About €150 a night if i recall.

Last time i was in Paris i was hanging out with one of my Parisian friends right off the Metro stop Riquet. Pretty cool bar/cafe area and definitely not touristy. There was a Holiday Inn Express right there that might be a decent option. Holiday Inns in Europe are actually genrally pretty nice.

We stayed at Villa Des Artistes in the St. Germain district. It turned out to be a Best Western affiliate, and it was fine. Certainly didn't look like an American hotel chain.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EuroCat on February 02, 2012, 03:34:31 PM

Quote from: mocat on February 02, 2012, 01:55:39 PM

Quote from: EuroCat on February 02, 2012, 01:41:52 PM

Quote from: mocat on February 02, 2012, 12:29:46 PM

Has anyone been to Lisbon?

Amazing :love:

That's what I've heard. I'd like to go in the fall or spring, along with London and Berlin. Which of the 3 is the best to fly home from?

Well London will definitely have the most flights.

Also, LHR is the worst airport in the world maybe if you fly into losery terminals like 1-4. PROTIP: Book an American flight operated by British Airways and fly into Terminal 5 :love:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on February 02, 2012, 03:48:25 PM

Quote from: EuroCat on February 02, 2012, 03:34:31 PM

Quote from: mocat on February 02, 2012, 01:55:39 PM

Quote from: EuroCat on February 02, 2012, 01:41:52 PM

Quote from: mocat on February 02, 2012, 12:29:46 PM

Has anyone been to Lisbon?

Amazing :love:

That's what I've heard. I'd like to go in the fall or spring, along with London and Berlin. Which of the 3 is the best to fly home from?

Well London will definitely have the most flights.

Also, LHR is the worst airport in the world maybe if you fly into losery terminals like 1-4. PROTIP: Book an American flight operated by British Airways and fly into Terminal 5 :love:

Thanks for the tip. I'm thinking. Arrive LHR, easyjet to Berlin, easyjet to Lisbon, Lisbon to MCI via EWR or whatever

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EuroCat on February 02, 2012, 04:10:04 PM

Quote from: mocat on February 02, 2012, 03:48:25 PM

Quote from: EuroCat on February 02, 2012, 03:34:31 PM

Quote from: mocat on February 02, 2012, 01:55:39 PM

Quote from: EuroCat on February 02, 2012, 01:41:52 PM

Quote from: mocat on February 02, 2012, 12:29:46 PM

Has anyone been to Lisbon?

Amazing :love:

That's what I've heard. I'd like to go in the fall or spring, along with London and Berlin. Which of the 3 is the best to fly home from?

Well London will definitely have the most flights.

Also, LHR is the worst airport in the world maybe if you fly into losery terminals like 1-4. PROTIP: Book an American flight operated by British Airways and fly into Terminal 5 :love:

Thanks for the tip. I'm thinking. Arrive LHR, easyjet to Berlin, easyjet to Lisbon, Lisbon to MCI via EWR or whatever

Easyjet doesn't fly into LHR. It's either Luton, Stanstead, Gatwick or London City. You can connect by bus service or train (most likely via central London) but it's going to be a pain in the ass. If you're staying in London it's not such a big deal but be careful with Easyjet.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on February 02, 2012, 04:41:49 PM

Quote from: EuroCat on February 02, 2012, 04:10:04 PM

Quote from: mocat on February 02, 2012, 03:48:25 PM

Quote from: EuroCat on February 02, 2012, 03:34:31 PM

Quote from: mocat on February 02, 2012, 01:55:39 PM

Quote from: EuroCat on February 02, 2012, 01:41:52 PM

Quote from: mocat on February 02, 2012, 12:29:46 PM

Has anyone been to Lisbon?

Amazing :love:

That's what I've heard. I'd like to go in the fall or spring, along with London and Berlin. Which of the 3 is the best to fly home from?

Well London will definitely have the most flights.

Also, LHR is the worst airport in the world maybe if you fly into losery terminals like 1-4. PROTIP: Book an American flight operated by British Airways and fly into Terminal 5 :love:

Thanks for the tip. I'm thinking. Arrive LHR, easyjet to Berlin, easyjet to Lisbon, Lisbon to MCI via EWR or whatever

Easyjet doesn't fly into LHR. It's either Luton, Stanstead, Gatwick or London City. You can connect by bus service or train (most likely via central London) but it's going to be a pain in the ass. If you're staying in London it's not such a big deal but be careful with Easyjet.

Yeah, sorry, i would be in London for a few days. I've had good luck with Easyjet in the past

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: O-town Kat on February 02, 2012, 07:23:53 PM

Have flown to and from Gatwick before.  Not bad.  Drove straight down to Brighton for the day after landing so made the drive that much shorter.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: O-town Kat on February 02, 2012, 07:37:56 PM

Also consider Cologne for a day/night.  Cool city without having to traverse too much of Germany coming from the west. And the Christmas market thing will be on in Dec so :drink: :drink: :barf: the Gluhwein.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EllToPay on February 14, 2012, 08:11:33 AM

http://www.kansascity.com/2012/02/13/3427293/frontier-airlines-to-cut-eight.html#storylink=cpy

Have heard rumblings of this for some time. :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on February 14, 2012, 08:22:49 AM

Quote from: EllToPay on February 14, 2012, 08:11:33 AM

http://www.kansascity.com/2012/02/13/3427293/frontier-airlines-to-cut-eight.html#storylink=cpy

Have heard rumblings of this for some time. :frown:

damn, that sucks.  Frontier is Omaha's only nonstop to Orlando and DC.  Would be super pissed if they cut back here.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EllToPay on February 14, 2012, 08:39:57 AM

Quote from: steve dave on February 14, 2012, 08:22:49 AM

Quote from: EllToPay on February 14, 2012, 08:11:33 AM

http://www.kansascity.com/2012/02/13/3427293/frontier-airlines-to-cut-eight.html#storylink=cpy

Have heard rumblings of this for some time. :frown:

damn, that sucks.  Frontier is Omaha's only nonstop to Orlando and DC.  Would be super pissed if they cut back here.

yes, now kc'ers are being held hostage by southwest if you want to fly nonstop to la or bay area. :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on February 14, 2012, 09:02:40 AM

that sucks major ass.  i loved the midwest express/frontier direct from kc to lax.

i'm never flying on frontier again.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on February 19, 2012, 01:00:11 PM

Has anyone ever been to the Turks & Caicos?  What did you think?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on February 19, 2012, 01:17:33 PM

Hit DFW on tuesday and saturday, never stepped foot in termy D. Feels like I just ran over my dog :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 18, 2012, 12:11:23 PM

Has anyone been to Guatemala? Girlfriend is considering a trip this summer with the school she teaches at, but her parents are concerned with safety issues. There's plenty of info online but I was wondering if anyone here could offer any first-hand info. tia

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 18, 2012, 12:15:54 PM

Quote from: mocat on April 18, 2012, 12:11:23 PM

Has anyone been to Guatemala? Girlfriend is considering a trip this summer with the school she teaches at, but her parents are concerned with safety issues. There's plenty of info online but I was wondering if anyone here could offer any first-hand info. tia

a kid who I went to grade school with lived there two years while his dad was one of those over seas preacher guys.  kid wouldn't shut up about it.  no matter what the subject in school the kids hand went up and when called on you knew that "In Guatamalla they...." was coming.  Just awful.  You should break up with her now to avoid the pain. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on April 18, 2012, 12:17:09 PM

Just read the last few pages of this thread... how long have SD and EuroCat had the same avatar and caption?  When I'm reading a thread a lot of the time I won't look at the name of the poster unless I don't recognize the avi out of the corner of my eye.  How many of EuroCat's posts did I attribute to SD?!?!  :runaway:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EllToPay on April 18, 2012, 12:20:34 PM

3 weeks until ETP's Eurotrip begins.  :excited:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 18, 2012, 12:21:12 PM

Quote from: EllToPay on April 18, 2012, 12:20:34 PM

3 weeks until ETP's Eurotrip begins.  :excited:

 :thumbs:

2 1/2 until sd's Kauai trip begins.   :excited:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EllToPay on April 18, 2012, 12:23:37 PM

Quote from: steve dave on April 18, 2012, 12:21:12 PM

Quote from: EllToPay on April 18, 2012, 12:20:34 PM

3 weeks until ETP's Eurotrip begins.  :excited:

 :thumbs:

2 1/2 until sd's Kauai trip begins.   :excited:

MCI-ORD-DUB-LHR for the etp's

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Bloodfart on April 18, 2012, 12:24:27 PM

Quote from: mocat on April 18, 2012, 12:11:23 PM

Has anyone been to Guatemala? Girlfriend is considering a trip this summer with the school she teaches at, but her parents are concerned with safety issues. There's plenty of info online but I was wondering if anyone here could offer any first-hand info. tia

My sister lives in Guatemala.  She has had no problems with kidnappers.  She says the beer is very strong.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 18, 2012, 12:25:40 PM

Quote from: EllToPay on April 18, 2012, 12:23:37 PM

Quote from: steve dave on April 18, 2012, 12:21:12 PM

Quote from: EllToPay on April 18, 2012, 12:20:34 PM

3 weeks until ETP's Eurotrip begins.  :excited:

 :thumbs:

2 1/2 until sd's Kauai trip begins.   :excited:

MCI-ORD-DUB-LHR for the etp's

OMA-ORD-LAX-LIH
LIH-PHX-OMA
for the sd's

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EllToPay on April 18, 2012, 12:26:46 PM

Quote from: steve dave on April 18, 2012, 12:25:40 PM

Quote from: EllToPay on April 18, 2012, 12:23:37 PM

Quote from: steve dave on April 18, 2012, 12:21:12 PM

Quote from: EllToPay on April 18, 2012, 12:20:34 PM

3 weeks until ETP's Eurotrip begins.  :excited:

 :thumbs:

2 1/2 until sd's Kauai trip begins.   :excited:

MCI-ORD-DUB-LHR for the etp's

OMA-ORD-LAX-LIH
LIH-PHX-OMA
for the sd's

 :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 18, 2012, 01:15:46 PM

Quote from: Bloodfart on April 18, 2012, 12:24:27 PM

Quote from: mocat on April 18, 2012, 12:11:23 PM

Has anyone been to Guatemala? Girlfriend is considering a trip this summer with the school she teaches at, but her parents are concerned with safety issues. There's plenty of info online but I was wondering if anyone here could offer any first-hand info. tia

My sister lives in Guatemala.  She has had no problems with kidnappers.  She says the beer is very strong.

thx bloodfart

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: _33 on April 18, 2012, 01:52:49 PM

I might be going to Fort Wayne IN this summer. Tips?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 18, 2012, 01:54:16 PM

Quote from: _33 on April 18, 2012, 01:52:49 PM

I might be going to Fort Wayne IN this summer. Tips?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3aZdV6WbFI

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on April 18, 2012, 02:12:39 PM

New Orleans, tomorrow.  Meeting elite east coast private school boys at Old Absinthe then eating at Luke's.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: felix rex on April 18, 2012, 02:19:42 PM

Quote from: mocat on April 18, 2012, 12:11:23 PM

Has anyone been to Guatemala? Girlfriend is considering a trip this summer with the school she teaches at, but her parents are concerned with safety issues. There's plenty of info online but I was wondering if anyone here could offer any first-hand info. tia

It's easy to find trouble in Central America, but it's also easy to avoid it if you're not a dumbass (<--i.e. high school girls who "thought they could trust that Caribbean night club bouncer). Bad neighborhoods are easy to spot. Other than that, just avoid poaching xate in the Chiquibul forest and she should be fine. Tell her xenophobic parents not to freak out and just imagine the maras are rednecks and the coke is meth, and they should feel just as comfortable sending her to some armpit co-op/post-office rural KS town.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 18, 2012, 02:21:41 PM

Quote from: felix rex on April 18, 2012, 02:19:42 PM

imagine the maras are rednecks and the coke is meth, and they should feel just as comfortable sending her to some armpit co-op/post-office rural KS town.

:horrorsurprise:

:thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 18, 2012, 03:15:34 PM

Quote from: michigancat on April 18, 2012, 02:21:41 PM

Quote from: felix rex on April 18, 2012, 02:19:42 PM

imagine the maras are rednecks and the coke is meth, and they should feel just as comfortable sending her to some armpit co-op/post-office rural KS town.

:horrorsurprise:

:thumbs:

My god, that was fantastic. Thanks f-r.

Title: travel thread
Post by: felix rex on April 18, 2012, 09:50:22 PM

Quote from: mocat on April 18, 2012, 03:15:34 PM

Quote from: michigancat on April 18, 2012, 02:21:41 PM

Quote from: felix rex on April 18, 2012, 02:19:42 PM

imagine the maras are rednecks and the coke is meth, and they should feel just as comfortable sending her to some armpit co-op/post-office rural KS town.

:horrorsurprise:

:thumbs:

My god, that was fantastic. Thanks f-r.

Always glad to defend Latin America by indirectly disparaging Mound Valley. I mean, if a place doesn't inspire you to caustic comparisons about places near your hometown, it's not worth visiting.

Edit: there are a couple places I would only recommend to people looking to lose their old identity.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 19, 2012, 08:54:34 AM

Quote from: felix rex on April 18, 2012, 09:50:22 PM

Quote from: mocat on April 18, 2012, 03:15:34 PM

Quote from: michigancat on April 18, 2012, 02:21:41 PM

Quote from: felix rex on April 18, 2012, 02:19:42 PM

imagine the maras are rednecks and the coke is meth, and they should feel just as comfortable sending her to some armpit co-op/post-office rural KS town.

:horrorsurprise:

:thumbs:

My god, that was fantastic. Thanks f-r.

Always glad to defend Latin America by indirectly disparaging Mound Valley. I mean, if a place doesn't inspire you to caustic comparisons about places near your hometown, it's not worth visiting.

Edit: there are a couple places I would only recommend to people looking to lose their old identity.

 :thumbs: Yo tambien. My parents used to live in Ecuador; pretty sure I was conceived there. :surprised:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on April 20, 2012, 06:28:10 AM

Is there some EMAW event in NO this weekend?  SWA  1791 is bumping with purp.  Or do emaws just spend their off season weekends jetting to elite American cities?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on April 20, 2012, 06:35:26 AM

How funny is it when adjacent gates are boarding at the same time but one is going to a fun city and the other is going some garbage place?

My gate is new Orleans the next one is Cleve.

 :excited:   :combofan: < my gate

 :bawl:  < Cleveland

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on April 20, 2012, 06:45:53 AM

I think fake clams is on my flight.  :horrorsurprise:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EllToPay on April 20, 2012, 08:54:29 AM

Quote from: Limestone on April 20, 2012, 06:28:10 AM

SWA

 :flush:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on April 20, 2012, 09:54:56 AM

Quote from: EllToPay on April 20, 2012, 08:54:29 AM

Quote from: Limestone on April 20, 2012, 06:28:10 AM

SWA

 :flush:

Yah.  But biz select and free drinks

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 20, 2012, 10:11:20 AM

gross

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 20, 2012, 10:18:55 AM

Quote from: Limestone on April 20, 2012, 09:54:56 AM

Quote from: EllToPay on April 20, 2012, 08:54:29 AM

Quote from: Limestone on April 20, 2012, 06:28:10 AM

SWA

 :flush:

Yah.  But biz select and free drinks

If you're going MCI to MSY there is no better way to travel. These KC'ians need to remember where they are and where they're going.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on April 20, 2012, 10:20:21 AM

Quote from: michigancat on April 20, 2012, 10:18:55 AM

Quote from: Limestone on April 20, 2012, 09:54:56 AM

Quote from: EllToPay on April 20, 2012, 08:54:29 AM

Quote from: Limestone on April 20, 2012, 06:28:10 AM

SWA

 :flush:

Yah.  But biz select and free drinks

If you're going MCI to MSY there is no better way to travel. These KC'ians need to remember where they are and where they're going.

I took ExpressJet from MCI to MSY back when they did the route.  Direct, satellite radio and $1 beers.  I wonder how they didn't make it?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on April 20, 2012, 10:37:41 AM

SWA is also the best direct to LAX- since Midwest cut their LAX-MCI flight. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EllToPay on April 20, 2012, 10:39:37 AM

Quote from: michigancat on April 20, 2012, 10:18:55 AM

Quote from: Limestone on April 20, 2012, 09:54:56 AM

Quote from: EllToPay on April 20, 2012, 08:54:29 AM

Quote from: Limestone on April 20, 2012, 06:28:10 AM

SWA

 :flush:

Yah.  But biz select and free drinks

If you're going MCI to MSY there is no better way to travel. These KC'ians need to remember where they are and where they're going.

wow, now the SF guy chimes in with his airport thoughts.   :jerk:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 20, 2012, 10:44:27 AM

SWA is the only direct to Vegas from Omaha.  United and Delta are the only directs to NYC.  We have no directs to LA  :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 20, 2012, 10:54:27 AM

yeah, but, you have no assigned seat, is the main thing

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 20, 2012, 10:56:24 AM

Quote from: mocat on April 20, 2012, 10:54:27 AM

yeah, but, you have no assigned seat, is the main thing

oh wow the rough ridin' horror

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on April 20, 2012, 11:22:08 AM

Quote from: steve dave on April 20, 2012, 10:44:27 AM

SWA is the only direct to Vegas from Omaha.  United and Delta are the only directs to NYC.  We have no directs to LA  :frown:

Sounds terrible not living close to a hub.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Rams on April 20, 2012, 11:27:02 AM

what is there not to like about SWA?  free checked bags, usually one of the cheapest and pretty great customer service.  pay the extra $20/round trip for early-bird and pick anywhere you want to sit.  jesus.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 20, 2012, 11:29:02 AM

Quote from: steve dave on April 20, 2012, 10:44:27 AM

SWA is the only direct to Vegas from Omaha.  United and Delta are the only directs to NYC.  We have no directs to LA  :frown:

those directs to NYC are kind of surprising. Are they townie regional birds or widebodies?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on April 20, 2012, 11:30:54 AM

i like frontier airlines, mainly because of the personal tv screens and funny jokes they say about the animals that are painted on the planes.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 20, 2012, 11:33:32 AM

Quote from: michigancat on April 20, 2012, 11:29:02 AM

Quote from: steve dave on April 20, 2012, 10:44:27 AM

SWA is the only direct to Vegas from Omaha.  United and Delta are the only directs to NYC.  We have no directs to LA  :frown:

those directs to NYC are kind of surprising. Are they townie regional birds or widebodies?

townie commuter jets.  2 x 1 Bombardiers.  I kind of like it for work because I don't have to sit next to anyone.  on the Delta flight you have to park way out in the corner of Laguardia and they bus you to the terminal  :lol:  The two daily United flights are via Newark. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 20, 2012, 11:34:35 AM

Quote from: emawblast on April 20, 2012, 11:30:54 AM

i like frontier airlines, mainly because of the personal tv screens and funny jokes they say about the animals that are painted on the planes.

Frontier is pretty great.  Omaha has a ton of Frontier service.  If I'm travelling west there's about a 50% chance I'm flying Frontier out of Omaha. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on April 20, 2012, 11:34:51 AM

Glad I don't have to use small timey airports anymore

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 20, 2012, 11:37:58 AM

Quote from: ChiCat on April 20, 2012, 11:34:51 AM

Glad I don't have to use small timey airports anymore

you have to drive an hour and half to get to an airport  :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 20, 2012, 11:41:27 AM

Quote from: steve dave on April 20, 2012, 11:33:32 AM

.  on the Delta flight you have to park way out in the corner of Laguardia and they bus you to the terminal  :lol: 

at least the bus is at laguardia and there aren't any elites there to look down on you. If you had to get bussed in at JFK oh man that would just be humiliating.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on April 20, 2012, 11:42:06 AM

Quote from: steve dave on April 20, 2012, 11:37:58 AM

Quote from: ChiCat on April 20, 2012, 11:34:51 AM

Glad I don't have to use small timey airports anymore

you have to drive an hour and half to get to an airport  :lol:

I dont have to drive crap.  Travel industry connections can get me a free shuttle.  Who is paying $50 for parking? SD and other rubes who are not in MHK or don't have mediocre travel connections

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 20, 2012, 11:43:05 AM

Interestingly, I booked the afternoon United direct to NYC about 20 minutes ago. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 20, 2012, 11:44:29 AM

Quote from: michigancat on April 20, 2012, 11:41:27 AM

Quote from: steve dave on April 20, 2012, 11:33:32 AM

.  on the Delta flight you have to park way out in the corner of Laguardia and they bus you to the terminal  :lol: 

at least the bus is at laguardia and there aren't any elites there to look down on you. If you had to get bussed in at JFK oh man that would just be humiliating.

Humiliating sd travel admission:  I've never flown through JFK. 

Proud sd travel brag:  I've never flown through Midway.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on April 20, 2012, 11:47:55 AM

Who wants a hurricane?   :gocho:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EuroCat on April 20, 2012, 11:48:20 AM

Quote from: steve dave on April 20, 2012, 11:44:29 AM

Quote from: michigancat on April 20, 2012, 11:41:27 AM

Quote from: steve dave on April 20, 2012, 11:33:32 AM

.  on the Delta flight you have to park way out in the corner of Laguardia and they bus you to the terminal  :lol: 

at least the bus is at laguardia and there aren't any elites there to look down on you. If you had to get bussed in at JFK oh man that would just be humiliating.

Humiliating sd travel admission:  I've never flown through JFK. 

Proud sd travel brag:  I've never flown through Midway.

EuroCat once flew through Midway. But it was on a private jet.


What does this mean?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 20, 2012, 11:48:46 AM

that's pretty boss eurocat. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 20, 2012, 11:50:40 AM

During the Berkshire Hathaway shareholders convention I like to watch all the private jets flying in and try to guess which one is Jay-Z's. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on April 20, 2012, 12:22:34 PM

Quote from: steve dave on April 20, 2012, 11:50:40 AM

During the Berkshire Hathaway shareholders convention I like to watch all the private jets flying in and try to guess which one is Jay-Z's.

None

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 20, 2012, 12:24:31 PM

Quote from: Limestone on April 20, 2012, 12:22:34 PM

Quote from: steve dave on April 20, 2012, 11:50:40 AM

During the Berkshire Hathaway shareholders convention I like to watch all the private jets flying in and try to guess which one is Jay-Z's.

None

He's here every year for it. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on April 20, 2012, 01:37:06 PM

Was looking for United miles, is the 40k as good as it gets? And in this case, am I just better off getting the sapphire or ink? TIA

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 20, 2012, 01:43:04 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on April 20, 2012, 01:37:06 PM

Was looking for United miles, is the 40k as good as it gets? And in this case, am I just better off getting the sapphire or ink? TIA

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No, mrs. dave and I each just got the 65k (50k after first purchase, 5k for adding another user, 10k after spending 15k or something that I'm not going to do) plus $50 statement credit, no first year fee.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 20, 2012, 01:43:51 PM

Also, TAKE IT TO THE CREDIT CARD THREAD  :shakesfist:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on April 20, 2012, 01:46:33 PM

Anyone been to Lopez Island?  I have a wedding to go to in august, it has been described as breathtaking by my relatives but I'm :dubious:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 20, 2012, 01:48:02 PM

Quote from: wetwillie on April 20, 2012, 01:46:33 PM

Anyone been to Lopez Island?  I have a wedding to go to in august, it has been described as breathtaking by my relatives but I'm :dubious:

I imagine that place would be absolutely gorgeous in August. I am planning on going to Doe Bay Fest on Orca Island around the same time if I can get tickets.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 20, 2012, 01:48:12 PM

Quote from: wetwillie on April 20, 2012, 01:46:33 PM

Anyone been to Lopez Island?  I have a wedding to go to in august, it has been described as breathtaking by my relatives but I'm :dubious:

I have not but everyone talks up the Victoria area.  Bet it's elite.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on April 21, 2012, 05:49:21 PM

New Orleans is rocking today boys

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 21, 2012, 06:00:31 PM

Quote from: Limestone on April 21, 2012, 05:49:21 PM

New Orleans is rocking today boys

I would like to go.  Have never been.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 21, 2012, 06:07:58 PM

Quote from: steve dave on April 21, 2012, 06:00:31 PM

Quote from: Limestone on April 21, 2012, 05:49:21 PM

New Orleans is rocking today boys

I would like to go.  Have never been.

next summer, katpak

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: hemmy on April 21, 2012, 06:24:41 PM

Me, on Thursday

(http://i41.tinypic.com/aorj14.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on April 21, 2012, 06:40:50 PM

Quote from: steve dave on April 21, 2012, 06:00:31 PM

Quote from: Limestone on April 21, 2012, 05:49:21 PM

New Orleans is rocking today boys

I would like to go.  Have never been.

Just high fived 2 emaws on bourbon and gave them a  :eye:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on April 21, 2012, 08:50:54 PM

Oh hai Rob Cordrry, let's have a drink together at the fancy bar in the Intercontinental in new Orleans.

Title: travel thread
Post by: felix rex on April 21, 2012, 09:17:53 PM

I'm driving back to Kansas on Tuesday. Only planned stops are st Louis and Lawrence. Any recomendo for the stop the first night? We're probably thinking Colombus, OH.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on April 21, 2012, 10:50:59 PM

Oh hello Lafitte's Blacksmith shop, should I have an Abita with Matt Leblanc?  I guess, just for a bit.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 21, 2012, 10:55:27 PM

Quote from: michigancat on April 21, 2012, 06:07:58 PM

Quote from: steve dave on April 21, 2012, 06:00:31 PM

Quote from: Limestone on April 21, 2012, 05:49:21 PM

New Orleans is rocking today boys

I would like to go.  Have never been.

next summer, katpak

that sounds delightful michigancat

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on April 22, 2012, 10:58:31 AM

Quote from: felix rex on April 21, 2012, 09:17:53 PM

I'm driving back to Kansas on Tuesday. Only planned stops are st Louis and Lawrence. Any recomendo for the stop the first night? We're probably thinking Colombus, OH.

dayton

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 22, 2012, 12:59:46 PM

felix, try to eat at a tudor's biscuit world.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on April 22, 2012, 05:00:48 PM

Just booked a NO trip for the end of June.  Can't wait. 

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: felix rex on April 22, 2012, 06:04:03 PM

Quote from: michigancat on April 22, 2012, 12:59:46 PM

felix, try to eat at a tudor's biscuit world.

I googled this to see if you were serious. I was treated to this extremely odd review:

Quote

These biscuits totally rock. They are the size of your (husband's) fist

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 22, 2012, 07:07:58 PM

Quote from: felix rex on April 22, 2012, 06:04:03 PM

Quote from: michigancat on April 22, 2012, 12:59:46 PM

felix, try to eat at a tudor's biscuit world.

I googled this to see if you were serious. I was treated to this extremely odd review:

Quote

These biscuits totally rock. They are the size of your (husband's) fist

I stopped there last time I drove through west Virginia and really enjoyed it.

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: felix rex on April 22, 2012, 07:33:06 PM

Quote from: michigancat on April 22, 2012, 07:07:58 PM

Quote from: felix rex on April 22, 2012, 06:04:03 PM

Quote from: michigancat on April 22, 2012, 12:59:46 PM

felix, try to eat at a tudor's biscuit world.

I googled this to see if you were serious. I was treated to this extremely odd review:

Quote

These biscuits totally rock. They are the size of your (husband's) fist

I stopped there last time I drove through west Virginia and really enjoyed it.

All the other reviews were high. I just enjoyed the "greasy (husband's) fist" analogy.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 24, 2012, 09:54:52 AM

Booked our London->Paris Eurostar tickets today.  They are, like, $60 each.  I assume I will pay that in cab fare to get to the station. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EllToPay on April 24, 2012, 10:09:48 AM

Quote from: steve dave on April 24, 2012, 09:54:52 AM

Booked our London->Paris Eurostar tickets today.  They are, like, $60 each.  I assume I will pay that in cab fare to get to the station.

Where are you staying and leaving from in London? We're staying in Hyde Park area and leaving out of St. Pancras. I think we can hop on the tube from hotel to St Pancras. Eurocat, confirm?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 24, 2012, 10:50:02 AM

Quote from: EllToPay on April 24, 2012, 10:09:48 AM

Quote from: steve dave on April 24, 2012, 09:54:52 AM

Booked our London->Paris Eurostar tickets today.  They are, like, $60 each.  I assume I will pay that in cab fare to get to the station.

Where are you staying and leaving from in London? We're staying in Hyde Park area and leaving out of St. Pancras. I think we can hop on the tube from hotel to St Pancras. Eurocat, confirm?

Yeah, probably.  But I don't want to haul a bunch of luggage onto the tube.  We are staying in the Kennsington/Knightsbridge area just south of Hyde Park.  Planning on just cabbing it to the station in London and from the station in Paris. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 24, 2012, 10:54:26 AM

Paging SD, paging SD. I will be in New York Saturday (first time there). Top 3 things I must do, go...

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EllToPay on April 24, 2012, 10:59:29 AM

Quote from: steve dave on April 24, 2012, 10:50:02 AM

Quote from: EllToPay on April 24, 2012, 10:09:48 AM

Quote from: steve dave on April 24, 2012, 09:54:52 AM

Booked our London->Paris Eurostar tickets today.  They are, like, $60 each.  I assume I will pay that in cab fare to get to the station.

Where are you staying and leaving from in London? We're staying in Hyde Park area and leaving out of St. Pancras. I think we can hop on the tube from hotel to St Pancras. Eurocat, confirm?

Yeah, probably.  But I don't want to haul a bunch of luggage onto the tube.  We are staying in the Kennsington/Knightsbridge area just south of Hyde Park.  Planning on just cabbing it to the station in London and from the station in Paris.

Yeah, after looking at it again I think we'll just cab it. I'm pretty demanding on the amount of luggage we bring (one bag each that can carry-on), but we have to walk about 10 minutes to get to the tube and then another 10 or so from our stop to St Pancras.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 24, 2012, 11:03:32 AM

Quote from: fanningksu on April 24, 2012, 10:54:26 AM

Paging SD, paging SD. I will be in New York Saturday (first time there). Top 3 things I must do, go...

where are you staying and who will you be traveling with? I mean honestly the best thing I could suggest is just go walking around in different neighborhoods. Pull up yelp and go to a place with 4.5+ stars, even if it's just for an appetizer. Repeat w/ a different neighborhood.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on April 24, 2012, 11:07:31 AM

Leaving today-
RDU-PHL-BCN 5 days
BCN-LYS 5 days
Too bad it is for work, The 30th and the 1st are banking holidays, so I do get that time...anybody in Lyon want to pak?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EllToPay on April 24, 2012, 11:09:55 AM

Quote from: dobber on April 24, 2012, 11:07:31 AM

Leaving today-
RDU-PHL-BCN 5 days
BCN-LYS 5 days
Too bad it is for work, The 30th and the 1st are banking holidays, so I do get that time...anybody in Lyon want to pak?

If you stay until the 20th I'll meet you in Bourges for some elite wine tasting.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 24, 2012, 11:10:49 AM

Quote from: michigancat on April 24, 2012, 11:03:32 AM

Quote from: fanningksu on April 24, 2012, 10:54:26 AM

Paging SD, paging SD. I will be in New York Saturday (first time there). Top 3 things I must do, go...

where are you staying and who will you be traveling with? I mean honestly the best thing I could suggest is just go walking around in different neighborhoods. Pull up yelp and go to a place with 4.5+ stars, even if it's just for an appetizer. Repeat w/ a different neighborhood.

Ya. I think that's the plan. It's a friend from college. I think they have the details on where we're staying. I'm down for walking around and getting lost in the city. That's the best.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on April 24, 2012, 11:12:51 AM

Quote from: fanningksu on April 24, 2012, 11:10:49 AM

Quote from: michigancat on April 24, 2012, 11:03:32 AM

Quote from: fanningksu on April 24, 2012, 10:54:26 AM

Paging SD, paging SD. I will be in New York Saturday (first time there). Top 3 things I must do, go...

where are you staying and who will you be traveling with? I mean honestly the best thing I could suggest is just go walking around in different neighborhoods. Pull up yelp and go to a place with 4.5+ stars, even if it's just for an appetizer. Repeat w/ a different neighborhood.

Ya. I think that's the plan. It's a friend from college. I think they have the details on where we're staying. I'm down for walking around and getting lost in the city. That's the best.

http://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=20343.0

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 24, 2012, 11:14:07 AM

Quote from: michigancat on April 24, 2012, 11:03:32 AM

Quote from: fanningksu on April 24, 2012, 10:54:26 AM

Paging SD, paging SD. I will be in New York Saturday (first time there). Top 3 things I must do, go...

where are you staying and who will you be traveling with? I mean honestly the best thing I could suggest is just go walking around in different neighborhoods. Pull up yelp and go to a place with 4.5+ stars, even if it's just for an appetizer. Repeat w/ a different neighborhood.

yes, this is very good NYC advice

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 24, 2012, 11:22:13 AM

Quote from: Trim on April 24, 2012, 11:12:51 AM

Quote from: fanningksu on April 24, 2012, 11:10:49 AM

Quote from: michigancat on April 24, 2012, 11:03:32 AM

Quote from: fanningksu on April 24, 2012, 10:54:26 AM

Paging SD, paging SD. I will be in New York Saturday (first time there). Top 3 things I must do, go...

where are you staying and who will you be traveling with? I mean honestly the best thing I could suggest is just go walking around in different neighborhoods. Pull up yelp and go to a place with 4.5+ stars, even if it's just for an appetizer. Repeat w/ a different neighborhood.

Ya. I think that's the plan. It's a friend from college. I think they have the details on where we're staying. I'm down for walking around and getting lost in the city. That's the best.

http://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=20343.0

  :peek:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 24, 2012, 12:34:48 PM

yeah, what rusty said is a pretty great option fanning

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 24, 2012, 12:35:05 PM

also Gramercy Tavern.  get the tavern tasting menu with beer pairings.  as good a meal as you can have for less than $100. 

EDIT:  Here is the current Tavern Menu.  Fantastic deal for NYC.

TODAY
Bar Jack
Grilled Ramps, Mezcal and Foraged Greens
Schlenkerla Helles Lager, Germany
•
Octopus Cappelletti
Grilled Radicchio, Fennel and Lobster Sauce
Victory HopDevil IPA, Pennsylvania
•
Grilled Flat Iron
Fingerling Potatoes, Hen of the Woods Mushrooms and Salsa Verde
Ayinger Celebrator Doppelbock, Germany
•
Banana Cream Tart
Rum Caramel and Salted Cashew Ice Cream
Brooklyn Monster Ale, 2010, New York

Menu 48
with Beer Pairings 68

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 24, 2012, 12:35:42 PM

 :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EuroCat on April 24, 2012, 03:53:57 PM

Quote from: EllToPay on April 24, 2012, 10:59:29 AM

Quote from: steve dave on April 24, 2012, 10:50:02 AM

Quote from: EllToPay on April 24, 2012, 10:09:48 AM

Quote from: steve dave on April 24, 2012, 09:54:52 AM

Booked our London->Paris Eurostar tickets today.  They are, like, $60 each.  I assume I will pay that in cab fare to get to the station.

Where are you staying and leaving from in London? We're staying in Hyde Park area and leaving out of St. Pancras. I think we can hop on the tube from hotel to St Pancras. Eurocat, confirm?

Yeah, probably.  But I don't want to haul a bunch of luggage onto the tube.  We are staying in the Kennsington/Knightsbridge area just south of Hyde Park.  Planning on just cabbing it to the station in London and from the station in Paris.

Yeah, after looking at it again I think we'll just cab it. I'm pretty demanding on the amount of luggage we bring (one bag each that can carry-on), but we have to walk about 10 minutes to get to the tube and then another 10 or so from our stop to St Pancras.

St Pancras is literally next door to King's Cross station. The Picadilly line runes through Kensington (Hyde Park Corner & South Kensington???) you can take the tube direct to Kings Cross and just walk through the underground walkways to St Pancras when you get off the tube.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EllToPay on April 24, 2012, 03:59:19 PM

Quote from: EuroCat on April 24, 2012, 03:53:57 PM

Quote from: EllToPay on April 24, 2012, 10:59:29 AM

Quote from: steve dave on April 24, 2012, 10:50:02 AM

Quote from: EllToPay on April 24, 2012, 10:09:48 AM

Quote from: steve dave on April 24, 2012, 09:54:52 AM

Booked our London->Paris Eurostar tickets today.  They are, like, $60 each.  I assume I will pay that in cab fare to get to the station.

Where are you staying and leaving from in London? We're staying in Hyde Park area and leaving out of St. Pancras. I think we can hop on the tube from hotel to St Pancras. Eurocat, confirm?

Yeah, probably.  But I don't want to haul a bunch of luggage onto the tube.  We are staying in the Kennsington/Knightsbridge area just south of Hyde Park.  Planning on just cabbing it to the station in London and from the station in Paris.

Yeah, after looking at it again I think we'll just cab it. I'm pretty demanding on the amount of luggage we bring (one bag each that can carry-on), but we have to walk about 10 minutes to get to the tube and then another 10 or so from our stop to St Pancras.

St Pancras is literally next door to King's Cross station. The Picadilly line runes through Kensington (Hyde Park Corner & South Kensington???) you can take the tube direct to Kings Cross and just walk through the underground walkways to St Pancras when you get off the tube.

Tube it is.

:emawkid:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 24, 2012, 07:37:49 PM

still cabbing it  :emawkid:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EllToPay on April 24, 2012, 09:21:10 PM

Quote from: steve dave on April 24, 2012, 07:37:49 PM

still cabbing it  :emawkid:

:emawkid:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EuroCat on April 25, 2012, 01:02:56 PM

Quote from: steve dave on April 24, 2012, 07:37:49 PM

still cabbing it  :emawkid:

Black cabs = incredibly elite.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 25, 2012, 01:07:31 PM

Quote from: EuroCat on April 25, 2012, 01:02:56 PM

Quote from: steve dave on April 24, 2012, 07:37:49 PM

still cabbing it  :emawkid:

Black cabs = incredibly elite.

I think we may do the black cab tour guide deal.  seems pretty great.  http://www.blackcabtourslondon.com/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on April 25, 2012, 01:15:15 PM

i want to go to greece.  just throwing that out there for you guys.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EllToPay on April 25, 2012, 01:47:26 PM

Euro, my wife and I are doing this (http://www.evanevanstours.co.uk/warwick-stratford-oxford.htm).

Thoughts? Good call?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 25, 2012, 01:52:16 PM

Quote from: EllToPay on April 25, 2012, 01:47:26 PM

Euro, my wife and I are doing this (http://www.evanevanstours.co.uk/warwick-stratford-oxford.htm).

Thoughts? Good call?

I think you're going to be crammed into a bus with a bunch of old people all day but that's just a hunch

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EuroCat on April 25, 2012, 01:58:03 PM

Quote from: EllToPay on April 25, 2012, 01:47:26 PM

Euro, my wife and I are doing this (http://www.evanevanstours.co.uk/warwick-stratford-oxford.htm).

Thoughts? Good call?

Dunno, never been.

Greece is amazing. Fly into Athens, see the Parthenon and take a high speed ferry to one of the Islands.

The black cab tour thingy is different than a "black cab". The real black cabs are regulated by TFL (Transport For London) and require the drivers to know every road within a 6 mile radius of Charring Cross. It takes most drivers around 3 years to pass the test, which is why black cabs are the best and most expensive cabs in the world.

Stay thirsty my friends.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EllToPay on April 25, 2012, 02:05:38 PM

Quote from: steve dave on April 25, 2012, 01:52:16 PM

Quote from: EllToPay on April 25, 2012, 01:47:26 PM

Euro, my wife and I are doing this (http://www.evanevanstours.co.uk/warwick-stratford-oxford.htm).

Thoughts? Good call?

I think you're going to be crammed into a bus with a bunch of old people all day but that's just a hunch

Doubtful.

Also had free tickets, so if it is at least I didn't pay for it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 25, 2012, 02:08:05 PM

Quote from: EuroCat on April 25, 2012, 01:58:03 PM

The black cab tour thingy is different than a "black cab". The real black cabs are regulated by TFL (Transport For London) and require the drivers to know every road within a 6 mile radius of Charring Cross. It takes most drivers around 3 years to pass the test, which is why black cabs are the best and most expensive cabs in the world.

same drivers, you think I just picked this place without seeing it on Rick Steves?

Quote

It begs the question, "Who is there better than a fully qualified and highly experienced black cab driver to guide you through the streets of London?".
Surely it's beyond question that London's cab drivers make the perfect personal guides because they have "The Knowledge", that unsurpassed inside knowledge of London which is a prerequisite to them passing their exam and gaining their license.
Aspiring London cab drivers face the toughest exam in the world for any cab driver, and they are expected to know every alley, street and short cut in London, as well as all about London's historic sights, palaces, museums, galleries, shops and markets.
•your driver has passed the most stringent test before being granted a license to operate.
•your driver has an individual badge and registration number which is permanently on display in the taxi cab.
•your driver is a qualified, registered Blue Badge Guide.
All our Black Cab Tours
drivers are fully trained
BLUE BADGE GUIDES  Freeman of the
City of London 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EuroCat on April 25, 2012, 02:14:59 PM

Quote from: steve dave on April 25, 2012, 02:08:05 PM

Quote from: EuroCat on April 25, 2012, 01:58:03 PM

The black cab tour thingy is different than a "black cab". The real black cabs are regulated by TFL (Transport For London) and require the drivers to know every road within a 6 mile radius of Charring Cross. It takes most drivers around 3 years to pass the test, which is why black cabs are the best and most expensive cabs in the world.

same drivers, you think I just picked this place without seeing it on Rick Steves?

Quote

It begs the question, "Who is there better than a fully qualified and highly experienced black cab driver to guide you through the streets of London?".
Surely it's beyond question that London's cab drivers make the perfect personal guides because they have "The Knowledge", that unsurpassed inside knowledge of London which is a prerequisite to them passing their exam and gaining their license.
Aspiring London cab drivers face the toughest exam in the world for any cab driver, and they are expected to know every alley, street and short cut in London, as well as all about London's historic sights, palaces, museums, galleries, shops and markets.
•your driver has passed the most stringent test before being granted a license to operate.
•your driver has an individual badge and registration number which is permanently on display in the taxi cab.
•your driver is a qualified, registered Blue Badge Guide.
All our Black Cab Tours
drivers are fully trained
BLUE BADGE GUIDES  Freeman of the
City of London 

:surprised: :cool:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on April 27, 2012, 07:30:30 PM

Mrs. Hamburglar and I have given ourselves the weekend to decide on a June vacation somewhere in Norht America. Need suggestions on where to go, just the 2 of us. No Nola and no Mexico/Carribean beach thing. Were possibly thinking Boston, but have done any research on it. We are pretty much open to anything else. Go.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on April 27, 2012, 07:40:53 PM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on April 27, 2012, 07:30:30 PM

Mrs. Hamburglar and I have given ourselves the weekend to decide on a June vacation somewhere in Norht America. Need suggestions on where to go, just the 2 of us. No Nola and no Mexico/Carribean beach thing. Were possibly thinking Boston, but have done any research on it. We are pretty much open to anything else. Go.

Vancouver

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 27, 2012, 07:49:43 PM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on April 27, 2012, 07:30:30 PM

Mrs. Hamburglar and I have given ourselves the weekend to decide on a June vacation somewhere in Norht America. Need suggestions on where to go, just the 2 of us. No Nola and no Mexico/Carribean beach thing. Were possibly thinking Boston, but have done any research on it. We are pretty much open to anything else. Go.

What do you like to do for fun?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 27, 2012, 07:50:49 PM

And I would suggest New York no matter what you like if you've never been.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on April 27, 2012, 07:51:09 PM

Quote from: wetwillie on April 27, 2012, 07:40:53 PM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on April 27, 2012, 07:30:30 PM

Mrs. Hamburglar and I have given ourselves the weekend to decide on a June vacation somewhere in Norht America. Need suggestions on where to go, just the 2 of us. No Nola and no Mexico/Carribean beach thing. Were possibly thinking Boston, but have done any research on it. We are pretty much open to anything else. Go.

Vancouver

I like this. What is there to do there? Can you combo it into 6 days with Seattle? 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on April 27, 2012, 08:00:55 PM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on April 27, 2012, 07:51:09 PM

Quote from: wetwillie on April 27, 2012, 07:40:53 PM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on April 27, 2012, 07:30:30 PM

Mrs. Hamburglar and I have given ourselves the weekend to decide on a June vacation somewhere in Norht America. Need suggestions on where to go, just the 2 of us. No Nola and no Mexico/Carribean beach thing. Were possibly thinking Boston, but have done any research on it. We are pretty much open to anything else. Go.

Vancouver

I like this. What is there to do there? Can you combo it into 6 days with Seattle? 

Yes you could,combo the crap out of it.  Grouse mountain, Granville market, caplano, ice wine vinyards

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on April 27, 2012, 08:33:49 PM

Montreal beats Vancouver in its sleep

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Bloodfart on April 27, 2012, 11:56:25 PM

(http://fotos.fotoflexer.com/b5667dda3356be42c4d5ce87d84350be.jpg)
This little dude had a blast in Vancouver.  Pretty elite dining and tons of parks.  I recommend the drive from Vancouver to Squamish, beautiful. 

(http://fotos.fotoflexer.com/b30c42306a5dc1d02a36420427286f06.jpg)
Took this at the park near Squamish.
If you have any photography skills you will have a ball.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on April 28, 2012, 11:27:22 AM

Quote from: chum1 on April 25, 2012, 01:15:15 PM

i want to go to greece.  just throwing that out there for you guys.

Might be going in October...Athens...work related

Title: travel thread
Post by: felix rex on April 28, 2012, 12:14:29 PM

Quote from: steve dave on April 25, 2012, 02:08:05 PM

Quote from: EuroCat on April 25, 2012, 01:58:03 PM

The black cab tour thingy is different than a "black cab". The real black cabs are regulated by TFL (Transport For London) and require the drivers to know every road within a 6 mile radius of Charring Cross. It takes most drivers around 3 years to pass the test, which is why black cabs are the best and most expensive cabs in the world.

same drivers, you think I just picked this place without seeing it on Rick Steves?

Quote

It begs the question, "Who is there better than a fully qualified and highly experienced black cab driver to guide you through the streets of London?".
Surely it's beyond question that London's cab drivers make the perfect personal guides because they have "The Knowledge", that unsurpassed inside knowledge of London which is a prerequisite to them passing their exam and gaining their license.
Aspiring London cab drivers face the toughest exam in the world for any cab driver, and they are expected to know every alley, street and short cut in London, as well as all about London's historic sights, palaces, museums, galleries, shops and markets.
•your driver has passed the most stringent test before being granted a license to operate.
•your driver has an individual badge and registration number which is permanently on display in the taxi cab.
•your driver is a qualified, registered Blue Badge Guide.
All our Black Cab Tours
drivers are fully trained
BLUE BADGE GUIDES  Freeman of the
City of London 

The Knowledge actually changes the wiring of their brains. Not kidding. They are like a super breed of worker drones engineered only to find the most efficient routes.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Bloodfart on April 28, 2012, 01:32:12 PM

(http://fotos.fotoflexer.com/20a0f86be4db93be65f0ecbb0ad19b45.jpg)

Is this for real?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Saulbadguy on April 30, 2012, 08:17:45 AM

Best way to go about this?

Booking a room at the Sheraton Fort Lauderdale beach resort (1 night), planning on using starpoints. The starpoints room is "limited view" - not beach view. Of course I want beach view.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on April 30, 2012, 08:27:52 AM

Quote from: Saulbadguy on April 30, 2012, 08:17:45 AM

Best way to go about this?

Booking a room at the Sheraton Fort Lauderdale beach resort (1 night), planning on using starpoints. The starpoints room is "limited view" - not beach view. Of course I want beach view.

Can't wait for this to turn into a discussion about Saul's prospective trip to Ft. Lauderdale (south florida).

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 30, 2012, 08:33:13 AM

Quote from: Saulbadguy on April 30, 2012, 08:17:45 AM

Best way to go about this?

Booking a room at the Sheraton Fort Lauderdale beach resort (1 night), planning on using starpoints. The starpoints room is "limited view" - not beach view. Of course I want beach view.

Are you a Gold from getting the SPG card?  I think you should be.  You should get an upgrade to a better view unless they are booked up for that date.  Send the manager an email about a week out and tell them your trip is for a special occasion and you are a Gold and you would like a beach view if possible.  Also, tweet something to the hotel and SPG about your upcoming stay like, "Excited for a romantic weekend with my wife at the @whatevertheirnameis".  Properties will usually try to accomodate people that are active on social networks because they don't want to get bad reviews on those same networks.  Mention to the manager in the email that you chose their hotel based on tripadvisor reviews for the same reason. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Saulbadguy on April 30, 2012, 08:33:40 AM

Quote from: Trim on April 30, 2012, 08:27:52 AM

Quote from: Saulbadguy on April 30, 2012, 08:17:45 AM

Best way to go about this?

Booking a room at the Sheraton Fort Lauderdale beach resort (1 night), planning on using starpoints. The starpoints room is "limited view" - not beach view. Of course I want beach view.

Can't wait for this to turn into a discussion about Saul's prospective trip to Ft. Lauderdale (south florida).

Discussion will be limited to the topic at hand.

T-Y,

Saulbadguy

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 30, 2012, 08:34:54 AM

Also, check for paid availability on the date you are checking in right before you actually check in.  If they have ocean view available for purchase you should mention that you are a gold and ask for an upgrade to it.  If they say they don't have any show them the paid availability.  I've never done this but a lot of the travel bloggers always throw their weight around like assholes and get pretty much whatever they want by doing this. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Saulbadguy on April 30, 2012, 08:35:14 AM

Quote from: steve dave on April 30, 2012, 08:33:13 AM

Quote from: Saulbadguy on April 30, 2012, 08:17:45 AM

Best way to go about this?

Booking a room at the Sheraton Fort Lauderdale beach resort (1 night), planning on using starpoints. The starpoints room is "limited view" - not beach view. Of course I want beach view.

Are you a Gold from getting the SPG card?  I think you should be.  You should get an upgrade to a better view unless they are booked up for that date.  Send the manager an email about a week out and tell them your trip is for a special occasion and you are a Gold and you would like a beach view if possible.  Also, tweet something to the hotel and SPG about your upcoming stay like, "Excited for a romantic weekend with my wife at the @whatevertheirnameis".  Properties will usually try to accomodate people that are active on social networks because they don't want to get bad reviews on those same networks.  Mention to the manager in the email that you chose their hotel based on tripadvisor reviews for the same reason. 

I'm a preferred guest plus(?)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on April 30, 2012, 08:35:46 AM

Quote from: Saulbadguy on April 30, 2012, 08:33:40 AM

Quote from: Trim on April 30, 2012, 08:27:52 AM

Quote from: Saulbadguy on April 30, 2012, 08:17:45 AM

Best way to go about this?

Booking a room at the Sheraton Fort Lauderdale beach resort (1 night), planning on using starpoints. The starpoints room is "limited view" - not beach view. Of course I want beach view.

Can't wait for this to turn into a discussion about Saul's prospective trip to Ft. Lauderdale (south florida).

Discussion will be limited to the topic at hand.

T-Y,

Saulbadguy

Well, Daris and I will just have to speculate.  You can "no comment."

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 30, 2012, 08:37:20 AM

Quote from: Saulbadguy on April 30, 2012, 08:35:14 AM

Quote from: steve dave on April 30, 2012, 08:33:13 AM

Quote from: Saulbadguy on April 30, 2012, 08:17:45 AM

Best way to go about this?

Booking a room at the Sheraton Fort Lauderdale beach resort (1 night), planning on using starpoints. The starpoints room is "limited view" - not beach view. Of course I want beach view.

Are you a Gold from getting the SPG card?  I think you should be.  You should get an upgrade to a better view unless they are booked up for that date.  Send the manager an email about a week out and tell them your trip is for a special occasion and you are a Gold and you would like a beach view if possible.  Also, tweet something to the hotel and SPG about your upcoming stay like, "Excited for a romantic weekend with my wife at the @whatevertheirnameis".  Properties will usually try to accomodate people that are active on social networks because they don't want to get bad reviews on those same networks.  Mention to the manager in the email that you chose their hotel based on tripadvisor reviews for the same reason. 

I'm a preferred guest plus(?)

crap, it is the Hilton Surpass that gives you gold.  my bad.  well, do the manager email mentioning tripadvisor thing anyway. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Saulbadguy on April 30, 2012, 08:44:22 AM

Quote from: steve dave on April 30, 2012, 08:33:13 AM

Quote from: Saulbadguy on April 30, 2012, 08:17:45 AM

Best way to go about this?

Booking a room at the Sheraton Fort Lauderdale beach resort (1 night), planning on using starpoints. The starpoints room is "limited view" - not beach view. Of course I want beach view.

Are you a Gold from getting the SPG card?  I think you should be.  You should get an upgrade to a better view unless they are booked up for that date.  Send the manager an email about a week out and tell them your trip is for a special occasion and you are a Gold and you would like a beach view if possible.  Also, tweet something to the hotel and SPG about your upcoming stay like, "Excited for a romantic weekend with my wife at the @whatevertheirnameis".  Properties will usually try to accomodate people that are active on social networks because they don't want to get bad reviews on those same networks. Mention to the manager in the email that you chose their hotel based on tripadvisor reviews for the same reason. 

Reading negative reviews of hotels on tripadvisor has become a brand new "thing" (hobby) for me.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on April 30, 2012, 08:48:32 AM

bed bugs saul, bed bugs

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on April 30, 2012, 08:51:44 AM

Quote from: Saulbadguy on April 30, 2012, 08:17:45 AM

Best way to go about this?

Booking a room at the Sheraton Fort Lauderdale beach resort (1 night), planning on using starpoints. The starpoints room is "limited view" - not beach view. Of course I want beach view.

I've had lunch at that hotel, back when it was the "Sheraton Yankee Clipper."

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on April 30, 2012, 09:11:16 AM

Yea, say something about reading Trip Advisor reviews/yelp reviews.  Also, check and make sure they are active responding to them, as this shows they give a crap

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 30, 2012, 09:13:48 AM

Quote from: ChiCat on April 30, 2012, 09:11:16 AM

Yea, say something about reading Trip Advisor reviews/yelp reviews.  Also, check and make sure they are active responding to them, as this shows they give a crap

checked for him, their manager has responded to some of them.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on April 30, 2012, 09:24:31 AM

Quote from: steve dave on April 30, 2012, 09:13:48 AM

Quote from: ChiCat on April 30, 2012, 09:11:16 AM

Yea, say something about reading Trip Advisor reviews/yelp reviews.  Also, check and make sure they are active responding to them, as this shows they give a crap

checked for him, their manager has responded to some of them.

Whichever manager that is, thats the one to email

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on May 01, 2012, 10:55:54 AM

just booked 7 days in Puerto Vallarta for December.      :excited:    Is it November yet?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 01, 2012, 11:03:42 AM

A special thanks to those that helped out with the NYC intenaray. During my time in philly/NYC I housed 2 philly cheesesteaks, 2 Nathans hotdogs w/ the works, and saw all of Manhattan in 12 hours of work, while pak'ing my lil heart out. Also, random, there's a chiefs bar in philly, and they have an emmy from a NFL documentary. I took pics with it of course. I also saw donald trumps daughter while walking the streets w/ emawgeddon.  :excited:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 01, 2012, 11:08:23 AM

zip

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EllToPay on May 02, 2012, 02:21:43 PM

EuroCat, recommendos on which Tube pass to get? Mrs. etp and I will be there from Sun - Wednesday night. Should we just get the 7 day pass, or just pay as we go? We'll be wandering around pretty much every day and will hop on and off at will.

What's the main diff b/w Oyster and Travelcard?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on May 02, 2012, 02:33:51 PM

Quote from: steve dave on May 01, 2012, 11:08:23 AM

zip

our first goEMAW match.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EuroCat on May 02, 2012, 05:06:49 PM

Quote from: EllToPay on May 02, 2012, 02:21:43 PM

EuroCat, recommendos on which Tube pass to get? Mrs. etp and I will be there from Sun - Wednesday night. Should we just get the 7 day pass, or just pay as we go? We'll be wandering around pretty much every day and will hop on and off at will.

What's the main diff b/w Oyster and Travelcard?

Not 100% on this but i believe a travelcard just refers to you paying for an unlimited pass for X days on TFL (tube, buses, whatever). I just use my oyster card pay as you go and keep £10-£15 in it. If it gets low i top it up.

You can either go to a ticket machine and buy a 3 or 7 day travel card or buy an oyster card with a £5 deposit and top it up when you buy it. You may also be able to buy an oyster card an buy a "travel card" to put on it but not 100%.

Felt super elite taking the tube and then the DLR this morning during rush hour on the way to London City airport. Doesn't get more elite than the tube.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EllToPay on May 03, 2012, 09:02:25 AM

Quote from: EuroCat on May 02, 2012, 05:06:49 PM

Quote from: EllToPay on May 02, 2012, 02:21:43 PM

EuroCat, recommendos on which Tube pass to get? Mrs. etp and I will be there from Sun - Wednesday night. Should we just get the 7 day pass, or just pay as we go? We'll be wandering around pretty much every day and will hop on and off at will.

What's the main diff b/w Oyster and Travelcard?

Not 100% on this but i believe a travelcard just refers to you paying for an unlimited pass for X days on TFL (tube, buses, whatever). I just use my oyster card pay as you go and keep £10-£15 in it. If it gets low i top it up.

You can either go to a ticket machine and buy a 3 or 7 day travel card or buy an oyster card with a £5 deposit and top it up when you buy it. You may also be able to buy an oyster card an buy a "travel card" to put on it but not 100%.

Felt super elite taking the tube and then the DLR this morning during rush hour on the way to London City airport. Doesn't get more elite than the tube.

Got it, makes sense. We'll just be in Zones 1-2 the whole time, but trying to decide on the Tube or Heathrow Express to get to hotel at Bayswater stop. If we're getting an Oyster card, might as well take the Tube, right?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 03, 2012, 09:06:22 AM

taxi

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EllToPay on May 03, 2012, 09:31:40 AM

Quote from: steve dave on May 03, 2012, 09:06:22 AM

taxi

i know i'm :kstategrad: and all, but it would be 60 euros from the airport to hotel. looks like it would be 5 euros apiece to get from LHR to hotel stop on the tube and walk 5 min to hotel.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EllToPay on May 03, 2012, 09:34:31 AM

Quote from: EllToPay on May 03, 2012, 09:31:40 AM

Quote from: steve dave on May 03, 2012, 09:06:22 AM

taxi

i know i'm :kstategrad: and all, but it would be 60 euros from the airport to hotel. looks like it would be 5 euros apiece to get from LHR to hotel stop on the tube and walk 5 min to hotel.

actually 2.90 apiece as it would be off peak.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 03, 2012, 09:36:27 AM

Quote from: EllToPay on May 03, 2012, 09:31:40 AM

Quote from: steve dave on May 03, 2012, 09:06:22 AM

taxi

i know i'm :kstategrad: and all, but it would be 60 euros from the airport to hotel. looks like it would be 5 euros apiece to get from LHR to hotel stop on the tube and walk 5 min to hotel.

yeah, that sounds like a good plan for you.  I'm not hauling a wife and luggage on a 45 minute tube ride though.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on May 03, 2012, 09:42:24 AM

Quote from: Saulbadguy on April 30, 2012, 08:33:40 AM

Quote from: Trim on April 30, 2012, 08:27:52 AM

Quote from: Saulbadguy on April 30, 2012, 08:17:45 AM

Best way to go about this?

Booking a room at the Sheraton Fort Lauderdale beach resort (1 night), planning on using starpoints. The starpoints room is "limited view" - not beach view. Of course I want beach view.

Can't wait for this to turn into a discussion about Saul's prospective trip to Ft. Lauderdale (south florida).

Discussion will be limited to the topic at hand.

T-Y,

Saulbadguy

the westin is nicer and better location but also 3k more points. go to elbo room and have drinks. also got to pirate bar and have drinks and play with the washer on a rope game they have. ask the bartender to walk the plank.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on May 03, 2012, 01:59:40 PM

I will have an entire afternoon to myself in LA next week. Somebody point me in the direction of the best fish tacos (doesn't matter what area, but I will be in West Hollywood that evening). TIA everybody

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on May 03, 2012, 02:57:38 PM

Quote from: mocat on May 03, 2012, 01:59:40 PM

I will have an entire afternoon to myself in LA next week. Somebody point me in the direction of the best fish tacos (doesn't matter what area, but I will be in West Hollywood that evening). TIA everybody

so jealous.

just go to Best Fish Taco In Ensenada

if you're in Santa Monica/Venice, check out M Street Kitchen or Border Grill or Tacos Por Favor

if you're a big fan of The Hills, go to Spanish Kitchen

there's a ton of great taco places in LA, check the food trucks/stands, might be easiest

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on May 03, 2012, 03:10:50 PM

Quote from: pissclams on May 03, 2012, 02:57:38 PM

Quote from: mocat on May 03, 2012, 01:59:40 PM

I will have an entire afternoon to myself in LA next week. Somebody point me in the direction of the best fish tacos (doesn't matter what area, but I will be in West Hollywood that evening). TIA everybody

so jealous.

just go to Best Fish Taco In Ensenada

if you're in Santa Monica/Venice, check out M Street Kitchen or Border Grill or Tacos Por Favor

if you're a big fan of The Hills, go to Spanish Kitchen

there's a ton of great taco places in LA, check the food trucks/stands, might be easiest

thanks clams, you're invaluable

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on May 03, 2012, 03:26:22 PM

there's a cool sports bar in west hollywood on melrose and la brea called the parlor, if you need a good place to have some tails.  good food too. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EuroCat on May 03, 2012, 05:55:00 PM

JFC don't take a black cab from LHR to central london. It will cost you about £70. Actually i did on Friday night but the immigrations line was really long and i wanted to salvage my friday night.

It depends where you're going, but i love the Heathrow Express. It just depends if your location is near Paddington or convenient to there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 3maw on May 03, 2012, 06:45:47 PM

Quote from: EuroCat on May 03, 2012, 05:55:00 PM

JFC don't take a black cab from LHR to central london. It will cost you about £70. Actually i did on Friday night but the immigrations line was really long and i wanted to salvage my friday night.

It depends where you're going, but i love the Heathrow Express. It just depends if your location is near Paddington or convenient to there.

Heathrow Express is really the only sane option into greater london. i'd say getting a oyster card would be your best bet - refundable deposit+any unused balance is refunded 100%, no worries about having to purchase any other tickets.. £1.50/journey for zones 1-2, and for "heavy use" days it will charge you a max of £6.50 per day, so if you take more than four trips that day, you're essentially riding "free". buy at any tube station, get your refund at any station... so much easier than the travelcard if you're within the city.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 03, 2012, 06:56:14 PM

tourists like steve dave waste a lot of money on cabs because they are afraid of public transportation.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 03, 2012, 07:34:50 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 03, 2012, 06:56:14 PM

tourists like steve dave waste a lot of money on cabs because they are afraid of public transportation.

oh gmafb Krusty.  who has two thumbs and rough ridin' runs the NYC subway system? 

(http://s3.amazonaws.com/rapgenius/This_guy.jpg)

It's about the value of my time and minimizing hassle, opportunity cost.  If I'm spending that amount of points/money to get there and leaving the office for 2 weeks a half hour of my time there is worth $100 to me.  Add to that the less hassle and it's an easy decision for me.  Obviously everyone's opportunity cost is different. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 03, 2012, 09:17:40 PM

You won't save a half hour. But you will avoid robbers and other unsavory types. Which is nice.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: raquetcat on May 03, 2012, 09:42:01 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 03, 2012, 09:17:40 PM

You won't save a half hour. But you will avoid robbers and other unsavory types. Which is nice.

pfffft, english robbers, "please sir may I have your wallet"

I always thought it was kind of one of the fun parts of traveling to figure out a new city's public transit system and go 'xploring  :dunno:

I spent a half day getting from CDG to one of my friend's houses near Versailles with a semester worth of luggage, was horrible, but I had a great story

Title: travel thread
Post by: EllToPay on May 03, 2012, 10:04:17 PM

EC, we're staying right near Leinster Square just north of Hyde Park. Difficult to get to from Paddington?

Title: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 04, 2012, 05:41:56 AM

Quote from:  Rusty

Everyone come look how frugal I am!

(http://www.dreamstime.com/emoticon-clapping-hands-largethumb8727374.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EuroCat on May 04, 2012, 04:24:31 PM

Quote from: EllToPay on May 03, 2012, 10:04:17 PM

EC, we're staying right near Leinster Square just north of Hyde Park. Difficult to get to from Paddington?

If you mean Leicester square it's east of Hyde Park. Should just be one change on the tube.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on May 04, 2012, 04:44:35 PM

Quote from: steve dave on May 04, 2012, 05:41:56 AM

Quote from:  Rusty

Everyone come look how frugal I am!

(http://www.dreamstime.com/emoticon-clapping-hands-largethumb8727374.jpg)

He can't help it, its what white midwesterners do.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EllToPay on May 04, 2012, 04:49:49 PM

Quote from: EuroCat on May 04, 2012, 04:24:31 PM

Quote from: EllToPay on May 03, 2012, 10:04:17 PM

EC, we're staying right near Leinster Square just north of Hyde Park. Difficult to get to from Paddington?

If you mean Leicester square it's east of Hyde Park. Should just be one change on the tube.

No, Leinster Square. Staying at The Hyde Park Hotel.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 04, 2012, 04:54:50 PM

Quote from: EllToPay on May 04, 2012, 04:49:49 PM

Quote from: EuroCat on May 04, 2012, 04:24:31 PM

Quote from: EllToPay on May 03, 2012, 10:04:17 PM

EC, we're staying right near Leinster Square just north of Hyde Park. Difficult to get to from Paddington?

If you mean Leicester square it's east of Hyde Park. Should just be one change on the tube.

No, Leinster Square. Staying at The Hyde Park Hotel.

just ran eurocat's ip.  he's in topeka. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EllToPay on May 04, 2012, 05:34:32 PM

Quote from: steve dave on May 04, 2012, 04:54:50 PM

Quote from: EllToPay on May 04, 2012, 04:49:49 PM

Quote from: EuroCat on May 04, 2012, 04:24:31 PM

Quote from: EllToPay on May 03, 2012, 10:04:17 PM

EC, we're staying right near Leinster Square just north of Hyde Park. Difficult to get to from Paddington?

If you mean Leicester square it's east of Hyde Park. Should just be one change on the tube.

No, Leinster Square. Staying at The Hyde Park Hotel.

just ran eurocat's ip.  he's in topeka.

 :curse:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on May 04, 2012, 09:18:33 PM

Hilton Head starting Wednesday, should I stay out at the HH Westin through Monday or go into Savannah on Sunday and stay there.  I fly out of Savannah on Mon.  I have never been to Savannah.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on May 04, 2012, 09:46:06 PM

euronnamakercat

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 04, 2012, 11:01:12 PM

Quote from: Limestone on May 04, 2012, 09:18:33 PM

Hilton Head starting Wednesday, should I stay out at the HH Westin through Monday or go into Savannah on Sunday and stay there.  I fly out of Savannah on Mon.  I have never been to Savannah.

lol, not joking my retired neighbors just got back from hilton head for 3 weeks.  stayed at the Marriott.  seemed to enjoy it. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on May 04, 2012, 11:14:55 PM

well if you've never been some place (savannah) then I guess I'd probably go there just because.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EuroCat on May 05, 2012, 03:29:50 AM

Quote from: steve dave on May 04, 2012, 04:54:50 PM

Quote from: EllToPay on May 04, 2012, 04:49:49 PM

Quote from: EuroCat on May 04, 2012, 04:24:31 PM

Quote from: EllToPay on May 03, 2012, 10:04:17 PM

EC, we're staying right near Leinster Square just north of Hyde Park. Difficult to get to from Paddington?

If you mean Leicester square it's east of Hyde Park. Should just be one change on the tube.

No, Leinster Square. Staying at The Hyde Park Hotel.

just ran eurocat's ip.  he's in topeka.

:thumbs:
(http://i49.tinypic.com/205a9l4.jpg)
Seriously though, i have no idea where Leinster square is

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 3maw on May 05, 2012, 11:58:50 AM

Leinster square is just NW of hyde park, and paddington is due north of hyde park. its not far at all, like 1 mile maybe? took us 15 min walking... i think you can take the district line on the tube, or a bus, but its probably just as easy to walk.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on May 05, 2012, 12:26:52 PM

I've heard very good things about Savannah

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: john "teach me how to" dougie on May 06, 2012, 11:57:05 PM

Quote from: mocat on May 03, 2012, 01:59:40 PM

I will have an entire afternoon to myself in LA next week. Somebody point me in the direction of the best fish tacos (doesn't matter what area, but I will be in West Hollywood that evening). TIA everybody

There are a few Rubios in the area around WeHo and they make a great fish taco. I know there is one in Westwood around UCLA and one on Wilshire in Santa Monica.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on May 07, 2012, 09:14:58 AM

Also, I know a girl who used to manage the Westin on Hilton Head and she was kind of an idiot.  Maybe its ran by idiots :dunno: Just some food for thought

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on May 07, 2012, 09:16:06 AM

http://articles.latimes.com/2012/may/05/business/la-fi-0506-golden-ticket-20120506

 :eek:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on May 07, 2012, 10:51:29 AM

Next year's Tokyo Pak'rs, tune in:

http://www.travelchannel.com/video/tokyos-nose-to-tail-dining

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EuroCat on May 07, 2012, 11:15:55 AM

http://boingboing.net/2012/05/06/aairpass-american-airliness.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+boingboing%2FiBag+%28Boing+Boing%29&utm_content=Google+Reader

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on May 07, 2012, 01:11:02 PM

hey guys did you hear about the people who bought the lifetime first class ticket from american airlines?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on May 07, 2012, 01:12:46 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on May 07, 2012, 01:11:02 PM

hey guys did you hear about the people who bought the lifetime first class ticket from american airlines?

the one's flying on the LukePass?   Yup....

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AppleJack on May 07, 2012, 01:15:24 PM

Anyone ever been to Lynchburg, VA? I'll be there the rest of the week.  :blank:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on May 07, 2012, 01:21:53 PM

Quote from: AppleJack on May 07, 2012, 01:15:24 PM

Anyone ever been to Lynchburg, VA? I'll be there the rest of the week.  :blank:

http://bit.ly/JM3MRN

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on May 07, 2012, 01:40:52 PM

Did I luke it earlier?

Quote from: 8manpick on May 07, 2012, 09:16:06 AM

http://articles.latimes.com/2012/may/05/business/la-fi-0506-golden-ticket-20120506

 :eek:

Or did you?

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on May 07, 2012, 01:11:02 PM

hey guys did you hear about the people who bought the lifetime first class ticket from american airlines?

8manLuke, or yoga-luke_abana?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 07, 2012, 02:13:57 PM

Quote from: AppleJack on May 07, 2012, 01:15:24 PM

Anyone ever been to Lynchburg, VA? I'll be there the rest of the week.  :blank:

how was sf. :blank:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on May 07, 2012, 02:51:51 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on May 07, 2012, 09:14:58 AM

Also, I know a girl who used to manage the Westin on Hilton Head and she was kind of an idiot.  Maybe its ran by idiots :dunno: Just some food for thought

ruh roh

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AppleJack on May 07, 2012, 02:54:27 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 07, 2012, 02:13:57 PM

Quote from: AppleJack on May 07, 2012, 01:15:24 PM

Anyone ever been to Lynchburg, VA? I'll be there the rest of the week.  :blank:

how was sf. :blank:

:( was with work people at all times. I'll be in Fremont in July I think  :dunno:

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 07, 2012, 02:57:31 PM

Quote from: AppleJack on May 07, 2012, 02:54:27 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 07, 2012, 02:13:57 PM

Quote from: AppleJack on May 07, 2012, 01:15:24 PM

Anyone ever been to Lynchburg, VA? I'll be there the rest of the week.  :blank:

how was sf. :blank:

:( was with work people at all times. I'll be in Fremont in July I think  :dunno:

Ugh. No thanks.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on May 07, 2012, 04:18:22 PM

HELP:

In Savannah, here:
 
https://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-photos/savad-mansion-on-forsyth-park-autograph-collection/
 
or here:
 
https://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-photos/savak-the-bohemian-hotel-savannah-riverfront-autograph-collection/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on May 07, 2012, 04:25:51 PM

Seriously, I need someone to tell me where to stay.  The Bohemian is an extra 5k Marriott points.  I have them but is it worth it?  They are both Autographs but Bohemian is a Cat 7 and Forstyh is a 6

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on May 07, 2012, 04:29:42 PM

Bohemian.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on May 07, 2012, 04:32:30 PM

Dinking around online, I read the location of the Bohemian is much better.  Niceness wise, I would probably just keep the points

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on May 07, 2012, 04:34:26 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on May 07, 2012, 04:32:30 PM

location

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on May 07, 2012, 04:39:47 PM

This is a family pak so I don't need to be in the hippest spot.  Still Bohemian?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on May 07, 2012, 04:43:11 PM

Quote from: Limestone on May 07, 2012, 04:39:47 PM

This is a family pak so I don't need to be in the hippest spot.  Still Bohemian?

Nope, now I'm TeamMansion.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on May 07, 2012, 04:50:42 PM

Booked.

 :bball:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on May 09, 2012, 11:21:58 PM

Posting from my ocean view balcony at the Hilton Head Westin

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on May 10, 2012, 08:22:44 AM

Quote from: pissclams on May 03, 2012, 02:57:38 PM

Quote from: mocat on May 03, 2012, 01:59:40 PM

I will have an entire afternoon to myself in LA next week. Somebody point me in the direction of the best fish tacos (doesn't matter what area, but I will be in West Hollywood that evening). TIA everybody

so jealous.

just go to Best Fish Taco In Ensenada

This was great. I had 2 fish, 1 shrimp. Also saw John Hawkes there as I was leaving.

(http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/576694_10100558541555211_17013957_47755914_1239183563_n.jpg)

(http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/531259_10100558541320681_17013957_47755908_952669673_n.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on May 10, 2012, 08:30:33 AM

damn

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EuroCat on May 10, 2012, 12:57:58 PM

Anybody have any good Amsterdam recomendos? Meeting some friends over there for a long weekend next weekend. I've been once but only for a couple hours so i didn't get to see anything really.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on May 10, 2012, 01:47:18 PM

Quote from: EuroCat on May 10, 2012, 12:57:58 PM

Anybody have any good Amsterdam recomendos? Meeting some friends over there for a long weekend next weekend. I've been once but only for a couple hours so i didn't get to see anything really.

really?  i mean, if you have to ask then you prob don't want to know.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 10, 2012, 01:53:44 PM

Smoke a lot and find a good muchies spot. DUR DUR DUR

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on May 10, 2012, 02:02:46 PM

Underrated thing to do in Amsterdam: play chess in a crowded hostel after a bit of :bigtoke:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on May 10, 2012, 03:40:40 PM

Have you guys ever told someone from South Carolina to GTFOOMF?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EuroCat on May 10, 2012, 05:17:40 PM

Hay guys, i heard you can smoke weed in Amsterdam :gocho: :gocho: :gocho: :gocho: :gocho: :gocho: :gocho:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on May 10, 2012, 06:13:38 PM

Quote from: EuroCat on May 10, 2012, 05:17:40 PM

Hay guys, i heard you can smoke weed in Amsterdam :gocho: :gocho: :gocho: :gocho: :gocho: :gocho: :gocho:

Well, you can do that in a lot of Colorado too, which is a lot closer for most people

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on May 11, 2012, 09:10:59 AM

I'm telling you, play chess.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AppleJack on May 11, 2012, 09:14:16 AM

Going to Portland next week. Just for 1 night though :(

That is one place I would like to vaca.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on May 11, 2012, 09:18:36 AM

Quote from: AppleJack on May 11, 2012, 09:14:16 AM

Going to Portland next week. Just for 1 night though :(

That is one place I would like to vaca.

What kind of music do you like?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AppleJack on May 11, 2012, 09:40:17 AM

Quote from: Limestone on May 11, 2012, 09:18:36 AM

Quote from: AppleJack on May 11, 2012, 09:14:16 AM

Going to Portland next week. Just for 1 night though :(

That is one place I would like to vaca.

What kind of music do you like?

Basically anything but Gregorian Chant.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on May 11, 2012, 10:22:25 AM

Hey applejack. What the eff do you have against gregorian chant?  :comeatme:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SpudCat on May 11, 2012, 03:02:25 PM

Going to San Francisco with the wife over Memorial weekend. Open to suggestions on things to do and places to eat, etc.  Obviously, we'll hit the high points on the tourism  list, but if there are other can't miss spots, let me know. Neither of us have been before.  :bwpopcorn:   :drink:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 11, 2012, 03:06:10 PM

Quote from: SpudCat on May 11, 2012, 03:02:25 PM

Going to San Francisco with the wife over Memorial weekend. Open to suggestions on things to do and places to eat, etc.  Obviously, we'll hit the high points on the tourism  list, but if there are other can't miss spots, let me know. Neither of us have been before.  :bwpopcorn:   :drink:

where are you staying, and will you have a car?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EuroCat on May 11, 2012, 03:42:23 PM

Quote from: SpudCat on May 11, 2012, 03:02:25 PM

Going to San Francisco with the wife over Memorial weekend. Open to suggestions on things to do and places to eat, etc.  Obviously, we'll hit the high points on the tourism  list, but if there are other can't miss spots, let me know. Neither of us have been before.  :bwpopcorn:   :drink:

Dottie's True Blue Cafe for breakfast. Get there super early because the line gets out the door fast.

Take the ferry to Sausalito if it's a nice day.

Do Golden Gate Park.

Just walk around and booze it up. That's what i do when i'm in a city i don't know and it's worked pretty well so far.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 11, 2012, 03:53:34 PM

Quote from: SpudCat on May 11, 2012, 03:02:25 PM

Going to San Francisco with the wife over Memorial weekend. Open to suggestions on things to do and places to eat, etc.  Obviously, we'll hit the high points on the tourism  list, but if there are other can't miss spots, let me know. Neither of us have been before.  :bwpopcorn:   :drink:

I would do this first (or something similar):

http://www.grayline.com/San_Francisco/Sky_View_Tour_-_Aboard_Open-Top_Double-Decker_Cable_Car

It's as touristy as it gets, but takes you to a lot of neighborhoods around the city and you can kill a lot off your list pretty quickly. I haven't been but my wife has and said it was great. If you see a neighborhood that looks like fun, come back later. You can really kill a day just hanging out somewhere like the Haight or Chinatown or North Beach or Golden Gate Park as Eurocat mentioned (the fly-fishing pools are cool). Yelp is your friend because every place has a shitload of reviews. SF has such a wide range of neighborhoods that appeal to different interests that it's hard to recommend something without knowing what kind of scene people are into. If you are into music I can point you to something.

The two safe bets I can recommend that should appeal to almost anyone are the Beach Chalet (a brewpub) on the...beach at the end of Golden Gate Park and Chowder's on Pier 39. For chowder and an Anchor and a toast to Kat Kid.  Also renting bikes, riding across the Golden Gate Bridge to Saulsalito and taking the Ferry back is popular. Eat here in Saulsalito: http://www.plateshop.net/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EuroCat on May 11, 2012, 05:17:25 PM

Elite travel tip: Use www.timeout.com. Scout places out online and then pick up the print magazine when you land. :love:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: john "teach me how to" dougie on May 11, 2012, 05:47:50 PM

Quote from: SpudCat on May 11, 2012, 03:02:25 PM

Going to San Francisco with the wife over Memorial weekend. Open to suggestions on things to do and places to eat, etc.  Obviously, we'll hit the high points on the tourism  list, but if there are other can't miss spots, let me know. Neither of us have been before.  :bwpopcorn:   :drink:

The Buena Vista for a couple of Irish coffees at the corner of Beach & Hyde. Sit at the bar if you can.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 11, 2012, 06:29:58 PM

LMAO. the whitest midwesterner in my office just told me to go to the Buena vista for Irish Coffees like an hour ago.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 11, 2012, 06:35:27 PM

also, I forgot about the cable cars. seems like an obvious choice, but they're great. Chowder at pier 39 followed by a cable car ride is probably my favorite touristy thing to do. I look forward to it when someone visits that hasn't done it. (but i dread alcatraz)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: john "teach me how to" dougie on May 11, 2012, 06:52:40 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 11, 2012, 06:29:58 PM

LMAO. the whitest midwesterner in my office just told me to go to the Buena vista for Irish Coffees like an hour ago.

You should go.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SpudCat on May 11, 2012, 07:11:43 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 11, 2012, 03:06:10 PM

Quote from: SpudCat on May 11, 2012, 03:02:25 PM

Going to San Francisco with the wife over Memorial weekend. Open to suggestions on things to do and places to eat, etc.  Obviously, we'll hit the high points on the tourism  list, but if there are other can't miss spots, let me know. Neither of us have been before.  :bwpopcorn:   :drink:

where are you staying, and will you have a car?

Staying at the Hyatt at Fisherman's Wharf (on points, duh). Don't have a car as of now, but would consider it for a day trip. Thanks for all the suggestions so far.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: p1k3 on May 11, 2012, 07:41:43 PM

I was there a couple months ago and took one of those bus things around town (not that one tho, mine was a lot more expensive). We hit every neighborhood in the city and the guide was spitting facts the whole time. Totally worth it.

The most fascinating part about San Francisco imo was China town. There's the part where all the white people go, but then there's the part when I forgot what country i was in. Was there during the Chinese new year. It was a trip.

Fishermans Wharf is mostly a tourist trap so i wouldnt hang down there too long. There are some good restaurants tho.

Really cant go wrong tho with whatever you do

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on May 12, 2012, 02:01:22 PM

Quote from: SpudCat on May 11, 2012, 07:11:43 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 11, 2012, 03:06:10 PM

Quote from: SpudCat on May 11, 2012, 03:02:25 PM

Going to San Francisco with the wife over Memorial weekend. Open to suggestions on things to do and places to eat, etc.  Obviously, we'll hit the high points on the tourism  list, but if there are other can't miss spots, let me know. Neither of us have been before.  :bwpopcorn:   :drink:

where are you staying, and will you have a car?

Staying at the Hyatt at Fisherman's Wharf (on points, duh). Don't have a car as of now, but would consider it for a day trip. Thanks for all the suggestions so far.

Grab some brews and walk around FW.  They totally let you walk with your beer.

Also, if you will be there for Memorial day, Presidio looks pretty spectacular with the flags out.  If you are into that kind of stuff.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on May 17, 2012, 10:57:02 PM

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Title: Re: travel thread
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I am currently in suburban-hell LA for work and I can't get over how good looking and nonchalant everyone appears. :love:

of course I had access to a car and google maps before I came. :driving:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on May 18, 2012, 01:21:00 AM

Going on a cruise (i know i know, it's with my family), out of SC next week.  Don't know what islands i'm going to.  Think I'm parasailing.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on May 18, 2012, 07:48:56 AM

where in LA?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 18, 2012, 07:50:17 AM

Had a two hour layover in LAX the other day and mrs. dave left to stroll around the airport and look for a Kardashian while I had a beer. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on May 18, 2012, 07:56:03 AM

what terminal?  please don't say 6.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 18, 2012, 07:57:51 AM

Quote from: pissclams on May 18, 2012, 07:56:03 AM

what terminal?  please don't say 6.

7

had a cobb salad from this little local pizza joint called California Pizza Kitchen.  You should check it out if you are in LA clams. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on May 18, 2012, 08:02:51 AM

it's bad. isn't it? 
i've been in 1, 6 (which got so bad they had to redo it), and 7.  they all suck.

people watching is ok but i never see any celebs.  if you ever watch TMZ you'd think all of hollywood hangs out there, but no.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 18, 2012, 08:10:53 AM

Quote from: pissclams on May 18, 2012, 08:02:51 AM

it's bad. isn't it? 
i've been in 1, 6 (which got so bad they had to redo it), and 7.  they all suck.

people watching is ok but i never see any celebs.  if you ever watch TMZ you'd think all of hollywood hangs out there, but no.

mrs. dave was pretty crushed she didn't see courtney kardash'

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on May 18, 2012, 08:12:38 AM

is anybody else worried about rob? his ocd seems to be overtaking him and i think with him being the only guy and stuff he just feels the weight of the world. any thoughts here?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on May 18, 2012, 08:13:05 AM

Quote from: steve dave on May 18, 2012, 08:10:53 AM

Quote from: pissclams on May 18, 2012, 08:02:51 AM

it's bad. isn't it? 
i've been in 1, 6 (which got so bad they had to redo it), and 7.  they all suck.

people watching is ok but i never see any celebs.  if you ever watch TMZ you'd think all of hollywood hangs out there, but no.

mrs. dave was pretty crushed she didn't see courtney kardash'

I love mrs. dave. (Not the actual mrs. dave- since I don't know her- but wives like mrs. dave.)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 18, 2012, 08:14:15 AM

Quote from: rick daris on May 18, 2012, 08:12:38 AM

is anybody else worried about rob? his ocd seems to be overtaking him and i think with him being the only guy and stuff he just feels the weight of the world. any thoughts here?

scott disick is enough man to cover all man bases.  not surprising that rob feels inadequate. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on May 18, 2012, 08:25:51 AM

RDU-EWR-BOM and return. Booked yesterday. Literally will only be on the ground for less than 3 days. Crappy trip, will not be in the city at all other than to and from the airport. Would have liked to spend a couple of days in the city.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 18, 2012, 08:27:54 AM

I would love to visit Mumbai and India in general.  What is the flight time on the Newark to Mumbai?  Has to be a rough ridin' monster.  Hope you are in business or better. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on May 18, 2012, 08:39:04 AM

Quote from: steve dave on May 18, 2012, 08:27:54 AM

I would love to visit Mumbai and India in general.  What is the flight time on the Newark to Mumbai?  Has to be a rough ridin' monster.  Hope you are in business or better.

15:10 Business. Flying United on a 777. Probably the crappy configuration (I think some of them have a new configuration). At least it will be better than USAir on a 737-(300- I think). I will never fly on one of those pieces of crap again...may as well be in coach.

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 18, 2012, 08:42:39 AM

Quote from: pissclams on May 18, 2012, 07:48:56 AM

where in LA?

Diamond Bar. It isn't really LA.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 18, 2012, 08:47:41 AM

And whose idea was a three day trip to India? What a waste.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 18, 2012, 08:50:58 AM

Quote from: dobber on May 18, 2012, 08:39:04 AM

Quote from: steve dave on May 18, 2012, 08:27:54 AM

I would love to visit Mumbai and India in general.  What is the flight time on the Newark to Mumbai?  Has to be a rough ridin' monster.  Hope you are in business or better.

15:10 Business. Flying United on a 777. Probably the crappy configuration (I think some of them have a new configuration). At least it will be better than USAir on a 737-(300- I think). I will never fly on one of those pieces of crap again...may as well be in coach.

772, it will have lie flat business seats.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on May 21, 2012, 09:20:04 AM

k_m will be traveling with a young filly to NYC sometime this later summer/early fall.  Where should we fly into, where should we stay?  First time for both parties.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on May 21, 2012, 09:40:35 AM

fly into LaGuardia

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 21, 2012, 09:44:17 AM

Quote from: kitten_mittons on May 21, 2012, 09:20:04 AM

k_m will be traveling with a young filly to NYC sometime this later summer/early fall.  Where should we fly into, where should we stay?  First time for both parties.

What's your budget like? Hotels in Manhattan are crazy exspensive, but it's the best place to stay.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on May 21, 2012, 10:16:48 AM

Quote from: fanningksu on May 21, 2012, 09:44:17 AM

Quote from: kitten_mittons on May 21, 2012, 09:20:04 AM

k_m will be traveling with a young filly to NYC sometime this later summer/early fall.  Where should we fly into, where should we stay?  First time for both parties.

What's your budget like? Hotels in Manhattan are crazy exspensive, but it's the best place to stay.

$$ is not really a problem, but I don't like to spend money unnecessarily.  What do you mean by crazy expensive?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 21, 2012, 10:22:41 AM

Quote from: kitten_mittons on May 21, 2012, 10:16:48 AM

Quote from: fanningksu on May 21, 2012, 09:44:17 AM

Quote from: kitten_mittons on May 21, 2012, 09:20:04 AM

k_m will be traveling with a young filly to NYC sometime this later summer/early fall.  Where should we fly into, where should we stay?  First time for both parties.

What's your budget like? Hotels in Manhattan are crazy exspensive, but it's the best place to stay.

$$ is not really a problem, but I don't like to spend money unnecessarily.  What do you mean by crazy expensive?

Lowest we found for a Saturday night, was $350 a night at the clarion. It was a great location though. Right in the middle of Manhattan.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on May 21, 2012, 10:48:06 AM

Neat, I'll find a place to stay in Manhattan.  That way we can get all the times square out of her on the first day.

Quote from: pissclams on May 21, 2012, 09:40:35 AM

fly into LaGuardia

Thank you, PC.  I will take your advice and do exactly that.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on May 22, 2012, 09:12:40 AM

Was back in LA last week/weekend. Attended the Dodgers/Cardinals game. That stadium is in the middle of a neighborhood, and you're like, ok we took a wrong turn, there is no way this is---oh there it is. Walk-off walk to end the game  :lol:

Also going out in Hollywood  :sdeek:
It's like a middle school mixer with everybody making out everywhere.  :D

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on May 22, 2012, 09:30:44 AM

the rose bowl is the same way. you're driving through this rich person neighborhood/houses and all of the sudden oh hi guise i'm rose bowl.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 22, 2012, 10:11:49 AM

Hmm, that's not how I remember Dodger stadium at all.   

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on May 22, 2012, 10:25:28 AM

Quote from: michigancat on May 22, 2012, 10:11:49 AM

Hmm, that's not how I remember Dodger stadium at all.

There might be more than one way to get in there, but I came from the northeast entrance, which you have to drive through a 25 mph neighborhood street or two to get to.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on May 22, 2012, 10:32:41 AM

Quote from: mocat on May 22, 2012, 10:25:28 AM

Quote from: michigancat on May 22, 2012, 10:11:49 AM

Hmm, that's not how I remember Dodger stadium at all.

There might be more than one way to get in there, but I came from the northeast entrance, which you have to drive through a 25 mph neighborhood street or two to get to.

I think they are alot of stadiums that can make you feel like they are in a strange location depending on how you enter. Take Arrowhead, if you come off of Manchester, you drive under that little old two lane train bridge and round the corner and you're like, "oh holy crap, there it is!"
When I went to the Rose Bowl a couple of years ago, we first went in the morning and had a brunch at the restaurant. The guy that was driving grew up there and we went in the back way through the neighborhood. However, when we drove up for the game, I seem to recall being able to see the stadium from further away.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on May 22, 2012, 10:34:02 AM

Quote from: mocat on May 22, 2012, 10:25:28 AM

Quote from: michigancat on May 22, 2012, 10:11:49 AM

Hmm, that's not how I remember Dodger stadium at all.

There might be more than one way to get in there, but I came from the northeast entrance, which you have to drive through a 25 mph neighborhood street or two to get to.

When I went to Dodger Stadium about 10 or 11 years ago, I was pakn and took a cab with a buddy of mine. I have no idea what it looked like or what the drive up was about.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on May 22, 2012, 10:36:07 AM

St. Augustine Florida.  Staying here:

http://www.casamonica.com/

Anyone been?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 22, 2012, 12:29:15 PM

Quote from: kitten_mittons on May 21, 2012, 10:48:06 AM

Neat, I'll find a place to stay in Manhattan.  That way we can get all the times square out of her on the first day.

Quote from: pissclams on May 21, 2012, 09:40:35 AM

fly into LaGuardia

Thank you, PC.  I will take your advice and do exactly that.

fly into whichever one of Laguardia, Newark or JFK has the better flight.  It's all the same other than the view from the cab or if you have a long layover.  post the hotel you are thinking of staying at and I will review it based on various factors.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on May 22, 2012, 01:07:50 PM

Quote from: steve dave on May 22, 2012, 12:29:15 PM

Quote from: kitten_mittons on May 21, 2012, 10:48:06 AM

Neat, I'll find a place to stay in Manhattan.  That way we can get all the times square out of her on the first day.

Quote from: pissclams on May 21, 2012, 09:40:35 AM

fly into LaGuardia

Thank you, PC.  I will take your advice and do exactly that.

fly into whichever one of Laguardia, Newark or JFK has the better flight.  It's all the same other than the view from the cab or if you have a long layover.  post the hotel you are thinking of staying at and I will review it based on various factors.

LaGuardia is a $20 cab ride to most of Manhattan, very close, however no subway access. You can take the subway from JFK to Manhattan. Newark is lol, no, don't do that.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on May 22, 2012, 01:46:15 PM

ya they're all the same except newark is twice as far away

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 22, 2012, 02:11:10 PM

I took the bus from La Guardia to a subway stop in Queens to get to Manhattan once. I would do it again.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on May 22, 2012, 02:21:13 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 22, 2012, 02:11:10 PM

I took the bus from La Guardia to a subway stop in Queens to get to Manhattan once. I would do it again.

i took the airport bus to a boat dock and then got on a boat and took it to my hotel in boston last month.  would also do that again.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AbeFroman on May 22, 2012, 02:32:50 PM

Quote from: mocat on May 22, 2012, 01:07:50 PM

Quote from: steve dave on May 22, 2012, 12:29:15 PM

Quote from: kitten_mittons on May 21, 2012, 10:48:06 AM

Neat, I'll find a place to stay in Manhattan.  That way we can get all the times square out of her on the first day.

Quote from: pissclams on May 21, 2012, 09:40:35 AM

fly into LaGuardia

Thank you, PC.  I will take your advice and do exactly that.

fly into whichever one of Laguardia, Newark or JFK has the better flight.  It's all the same other than the view from the cab or if you have a long layover.  post the hotel you are thinking of staying at and I will review it based on various factors.

LaGuardia is a $20 cab ride to most of Manhattan, very close, however no subway access. You can take the subway from JFK to Manhattan. Newark is lol, no, don't do that.

Good to know.  :lol: @ the thought of carrying luggage on subways.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 22, 2012, 02:35:52 PM

Quote from: AbeFroman on May 22, 2012, 02:32:50 PM

Good to know.  :lol: @ the thought of carrying luggage on subways.

I see people w/ luggage every day on BART.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on May 22, 2012, 02:40:01 PM

Quote from: AbeFroman on May 22, 2012, 02:32:50 PM

Quote from: mocat on May 22, 2012, 01:07:50 PM

Quote from: steve dave on May 22, 2012, 12:29:15 PM

Quote from: kitten_mittons on May 21, 2012, 10:48:06 AM

Neat, I'll find a place to stay in Manhattan.  That way we can get all the times square out of her on the first day.

Quote from: pissclams on May 21, 2012, 09:40:35 AM

fly into LaGuardia

Thank you, PC.  I will take your advice and do exactly that.

fly into whichever one of Laguardia, Newark or JFK has the better flight.  It's all the same other than the view from the cab or if you have a long layover.  post the hotel you are thinking of staying at and I will review it based on various factors.

LaGuardia is a $20 cab ride to most of Manhattan, very close, however no subway access. You can take the subway from JFK to Manhattan. Newark is lol, no, don't do that.

Good to know.  :lol: @ the thought of carrying luggage on subways.

There is no reason you can't bring a weekend's worth of luggage on the subway.  :dunno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 22, 2012, 03:03:07 PM

Quote from: pissclams on May 22, 2012, 01:46:15 PM

ya they're all the same except newark is twice as far away

doesn't take considerably longer to get to midtown though in my experience.  Cab fare is about double though (which is usually inconsequential if dealing with differing flight prices/times which will normally have much more variance)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 22, 2012, 03:06:47 PM

Once had a NYer approach me in the cab line about splitting a gypsy cab for half the price.  We both piled in and the gypsy cab guy said he would take both of us to midtown for $20 each.  We came to a stop in traffic and the other guy just bailed out leaving me with the unregulated cab driver guy.  was hilarious.  he didn't try to make me pay the other guy's faire though.  was obviously spitting mad.  I tipped him $10 because I felt bad for him.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on May 22, 2012, 03:26:30 PM

sd's cab ride threads are usually pretty good, this one didn't disappoint.  ivan drago episode still holds the lead as best ever.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChodoCat on May 22, 2012, 03:44:56 PM

Wife and I are headed to Ireland for a week, this September. With that amount of time, I've found most travel sites suggest to travel the southern/western part of Ireland with a rental car. This will give you a good introduction to the island with a variety of scenery and towns. My tentative schedule is to spend 2 nights in Dublin, 1 night in Kilkenny, 1 night in Kenmare, 1 night in Ballyvaughan, and 1 night in Shannon, in that order.

We're flying into Manchester (UK) on Friday (Sept 7th) for a friends wedding that weekend, but then taking a ferry to Dublin on Monday, then going from there. Flying back to the states from Shannon, on the west side of Ireland on Sunday.

There are a shitload of B&B's at all of these towns, most less than $100/night and nice choices (it seems). We'd like to stay in a castle one night, but most are 5* and cost more than $1,000/night, or only have weekly rates. We'd maybe spend up to $300 for a night in a castle, but it would have to be really sweet. There are tons of things to stop and see along the way between all towns; castles, caves, cliffs, parks, etc.

Anyone been to this area that could provide some guidance? Things to do and places to see in Dublin? B&B's to stay/avoid at any of these towns? Castles to see or possibly stay at? Other scenery along the way to see/avoid? Pubs to drink at, restuarants to go to, etc? We'd like to get as much as the local feel as possible and we both enjoy drinking heavily.

Any help would be appreciated. My research has been overwhelming so far.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on May 22, 2012, 03:56:03 PM

sounds like a fun trip, ChodoCat.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AbeFroman on May 22, 2012, 04:03:21 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 22, 2012, 02:35:52 PM

Quote from: AbeFroman on May 22, 2012, 02:32:50 PM

Good to know.  :lol: @ the thought of carrying luggage on subways.

I see people w/ luggage every day on BART.

I'm not saying people don't do it, I'm saying  :lol: at people who do. Get a cab you cheap ass.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on May 22, 2012, 04:05:23 PM

Quote from: ChodoCat on May 22, 2012, 03:44:56 PM

Wife and I are headed to Ireland for a week, this September. With that amount of time, I've found most travel sites suggest to travel the southern/western part of Ireland with a rental car. This will give you a good introduction to the island with a variety of scenery and towns. My tentative schedule is to spend 2 nights in Dublin, 1 night in Kilkenny, 1 night in Kenmare, 1 night in Ballyvaughan, and 1 night in Shannon, in that order.

We're flying into Manchester (UK) on Friday (Sept 7th) for a friends wedding that weekend, but then taking a ferry to Dublin on Monday, then going from there. Flying back to the states from Shannon, on the west side of Ireland on Sunday.

There are a shitload of B&B's at all of these towns, most less than $100/night and nice choices (it seems). We'd like to stay in a castle one night, but most are 5* and cost more than $1,000/night, or only have weekly rates. We'd maybe spend up to $300 for a night in a castle, but it would have to be really sweet. There are tons of things to stop and see along the way between all towns; castles, caves, cliffs, parks, etc.

Anyone been to this area that could provide some guidance? Things to do and places to see in Dublin? B&B's to stay/avoid at any of these towns? Castles to see or possibly stay at? Other scenery along the way to see/avoid? Pubs to drink at, restuarants to go to, etc? We'd like to get as much as the local feel as possible and we both enjoy drinking heavily.

Any help would be appreciated. My research has been overwhelming so far.

keep doing the research and then make very detailed notes during your trip and then come back and pm me everything you learned.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on May 22, 2012, 04:12:49 PM

Quote from: ChodoCat on May 22, 2012, 03:44:56 PM

Wife and I are headed to Ireland for a week, this September. With that amount of time, I've found most travel sites suggest to travel the southern/western part of Ireland with a rental car. This will give you a good introduction to the island with a variety of scenery and towns. My tentative schedule is to spend 2 nights in Dublin, 1 night in Kilkenny, 1 night in Kenmare, 1 night in Ballyvaughan, and 1 night in Shannon, in that order.

We're flying into Manchester (UK) on Friday (Sept 7th) for a friends wedding that weekend, but then taking a ferry to Dublin on Monday, then going from there. Flying back to the states from Shannon, on the west side of Ireland on Sunday.

There are a shitload of B&B's at all of these towns, most less than $100/night and nice choices (it seems). We'd like to stay in a castle one night, but most are 5* and cost more than $1,000/night, or only have weekly rates. We'd maybe spend up to $300 for a night in a castle, but it would have to be really sweet. There are tons of things to stop and see along the way between all towns; castles, caves, cliffs, parks, etc.

Anyone been to this area that could provide some guidance? Things to do and places to see in Dublin? B&B's to stay/avoid at any of these towns? Castles to see or possibly stay at? Other scenery along the way to see/avoid? Pubs to drink at, restuarants to go to, etc? We'd like to get as much as the local feel as possible and we both enjoy drinking heavily.

Any help would be appreciated. My research has been overwhelming so far.

If you want the west coast, why are you ignoring Galway? Galway is great. Also obviously the cliffs of Moher.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 22, 2012, 04:38:51 PM

SD when is your next trip to Vegas? Look's like I'll be there the weekend of June 22nd-24th.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 22, 2012, 04:46:25 PM

Quote from: fanningksu on May 22, 2012, 04:38:51 PM

SD when is your next trip to Vegas? Look's like I'll be there the weekend of June 22nd-24th.

November.  Weekend of the Baylor Game. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AbeFroman on May 22, 2012, 04:53:00 PM

Good trip plan Chodo. Did the same when I was a in middle school, don't remember much details other than it being pretty, driving for hours, stopping at scenic overlooks. Bed and Breakfast's rule too.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 22, 2012, 05:01:32 PM

Quote from: steve dave on May 22, 2012, 04:46:25 PM

Quote from: fanningksu on May 22, 2012, 04:38:51 PM

SD when is your next trip to Vegas? Look's like I'll be there the weekend of June 22nd-24th.

November.  Weekend of the Baylor Game.

I haven't been there since I was 21. So about 6 years. I might need some pro tips when the time arrives.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: jmlynch1 on May 22, 2012, 05:22:54 PM

Quote from: mocat on May 22, 2012, 04:12:49 PM

Quote from: ChodoCat on May 22, 2012, 03:44:56 PM

Wife and I are headed to Ireland for a week, this September. With that amount of time, I've found most travel sites suggest to travel the southern/western part of Ireland with a rental car. This will give you a good introduction to the island with a variety of scenery and towns. My tentative schedule is to spend 2 nights in Dublin, 1 night in Kilkenny, 1 night in Kenmare, 1 night in Ballyvaughan, and 1 night in Shannon, in that order.

We're flying into Manchester (UK) on Friday (Sept 7th) for a friends wedding that weekend, but then taking a ferry to Dublin on Monday, then going from there. Flying back to the states from Shannon, on the west side of Ireland on Sunday.

There are a shitload of B&B's at all of these towns, most less than $100/night and nice choices (it seems). We'd like to stay in a castle one night, but most are 5* and cost more than $1,000/night, or only have weekly rates. We'd maybe spend up to $300 for a night in a castle, but it would have to be really sweet. There are tons of things to stop and see along the way between all towns; castles, caves, cliffs, parks, etc.

Anyone been to this area that could provide some guidance? Things to do and places to see in Dublin? B&B's to stay/avoid at any of these towns? Castles to see or possibly stay at? Other scenery along the way to see/avoid? Pubs to drink at, restuarants to go to, etc? We'd like to get as much as the local feel as possible and we both enjoy drinking heavily.

Any help would be appreciated. My research has been overwhelming so far.

If you want the west coast, why are you ignoring Galway? Galway is great. Also obviously the cliffs of Moher.

Plus my family pretty much runs that show so if you have any q's let me know.

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 22, 2012, 05:47:43 PM

Quote from: AbeFroman on May 22, 2012, 04:03:21 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 22, 2012, 02:35:52 PM

Quote from: AbeFroman on May 22, 2012, 02:32:50 PM

Good to know.  :lol: @ the thought of carrying luggage on subways.

I see people w/ luggage every day on BART.

I'm not saying people don't do it, I'm saying  :lol: at people who do. Get a cab you cheap ass.

If the time is comparable, (which it usually is if you're in a city where it doesn't make sense to rent a car),  I would almost always prefer transit. Cabs are smelly and gross and awkward more than they are overpriced. (Cabs in NYC are surprisingly affordable)

Title: travel thread
Post by: felix rex on May 22, 2012, 06:54:47 PM

Quote from: mocat on May 22, 2012, 02:40:01 PM

Quote from: AbeFroman on May 22, 2012, 02:32:50 PM

Quote from: mocat on May 22, 2012, 01:07:50 PM

Quote from: steve dave on May 22, 2012, 12:29:15 PM

Quote from: kitten_mittons on May 21, 2012, 10:48:06 AM

Neat, I'll find a place to stay in Manhattan.  That way we can get all the times square out of her on the first day.

Quote from: pissclams on May 21, 2012, 09:40:35 AM

fly into LaGuardia

Thank you, PC.  I will take your advice and do exactly that.

fly into whichever one of Laguardia, Newark or JFK has the better flight.  It's all the same other than the view from the cab or if you have a long layover.  post the hotel you are thinking of staying at and I will review it based on various factors.

LaGuardia is a $20 cab ride to most of Manhattan, very close, however no subway access. You can take the subway from JFK to Manhattan. Newark is lol, no, don't do that.

Good to know.  :lol: @ the thought of carrying luggage on subways.

There is no reason you can't bring a weekend's worth of luggage on the subway.  :dunno:

There's always luggage people in dc. Just stand on the rough ridin' right and it is no big deal.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on May 23, 2012, 09:24:41 AM

Quote from: fanningksu on May 22, 2012, 05:01:32 PM

Quote from: steve dave on May 22, 2012, 04:46:25 PM

Quote from: fanningksu on May 22, 2012, 04:38:51 PM

SD when is your next trip to Vegas? Look's like I'll be there the weekend of June 22nd-24th.

November.  Weekend of the Baylor Game.

I haven't been there since I was 21. So about 6 years. I might need some pro tips when the time arrives.

Luckily there is an entire thread dedicated to pro tips about vegas :horrorsurprise:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChodoCat on May 23, 2012, 10:05:46 AM

Quote from: mocat on May 22, 2012, 04:12:49 PM

If you want the west coast, why are you ignoring Galway? Galway is great. Also obviously the cliffs of Moher.

Didn't have enough days basically and we're flying out of Shannon, so we didn't want to have to go that far north then back track down to Shannon. I'm considering that we skip the dip down south to Kenmare (from Kilkenny about 3 hour drive) and go westerly from Kilkenny to Ballyvaghan (which is walking distance from the Cliffs of Moher maybe?). Maybe stay a night in Ballyvaghan or Doolin or Lisdoonvarna, a night in Galway, then head back down for a night in Shannon before we fly out, since our flight is at 7:00am.

I built the itinerary loosely around this: http://irishfireside.com/2009/10/20/a-beginners-guide-to-planning-an-ireland-itinerary/

What would you recommend in Galway specifically?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EuroCat on May 23, 2012, 01:57:28 PM

Quote from: mocat on May 22, 2012, 01:07:50 PM

Quote from: steve dave on May 22, 2012, 12:29:15 PM

Quote from: kitten_mittons on May 21, 2012, 10:48:06 AM

Neat, I'll find a place to stay in Manhattan.  That way we can get all the times square out of her on the first day.

Quote from: pissclams on May 21, 2012, 09:40:35 AM

fly into LaGuardia

Thank you, PC.  I will take your advice and do exactly that.

fly into whichever one of Laguardia, Newark or JFK has the better flight.  It's all the same other than the view from the cab or if you have a long layover.  post the hotel you are thinking of staying at and I will review it based on various factors.

LaGuardia is a $20 cab ride to most of Manhattan, very close, however no subway access. You can take the subway from JFK to Manhattan. Newark is lol, no, don't do that.

There's a train right from Newark to Penn station that takes like 30 minutes so NBD.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on May 25, 2012, 11:08:02 AM

Happy "unofficial start to summer weekend" :excited: time to hit the beach.  Dr. Beach with his 2012 top 10 list :thumbsup: for #6
 http://www.drbeach.org/top10beaches.html  (http://www.drbeach.org/top10beaches.html)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on May 25, 2012, 11:10:24 AM

Quote from: MakeItRain on May 25, 2012, 11:08:02 AM

Happy "unofficial start to summer weekend" :excited: time to hit the beach.  Dr. Beach with his 2012 top 10 list :thumbsup: for #6
 http://www.drbeach.org/top10beaches.html  (http://www.drbeach.org/top10beaches.html)

I would think beaches wouldn't change so much as to there being no repeat winners.  I really question the validity of this guys PHD in beaches.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 25, 2012, 11:15:31 AM

The top 50 or so beaches in the US are in Hawaii

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on May 25, 2012, 11:22:07 AM

Quote from: steve dave on May 25, 2012, 11:15:31 AM

The top 50 or so beaches in the US are in Hawaii

You need to go to Puerto Rico bruh.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on May 25, 2012, 11:34:23 AM

 :drool:

Quote from: steve dave on May 25, 2012, 11:15:31 AM

The top 50 or so beaches in the US are in Hawaii

Hawaii's beaches are very meh compared to the Caribbean and Mexico.  Sorry man.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on May 25, 2012, 11:36:04 AM

Quote from: Limestone on May 25, 2012, 11:22:07 AM

Quote from: steve dave on May 25, 2012, 11:15:31 AM

The top 50 or so beaches in the US are in Hawaii

You need to go to Puerto Rico bruh.

Maybe SD has been kidnapped by a GPCer? You know, Peurto Rico is not in the US.

Title: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 25, 2012, 11:51:33 AM

Quote from: kim carnes on May 25, 2012, 11:34:23 AM

:drool:

Quote from: steve dave on May 25, 2012, 11:15:31 AM

The top 50 or so beaches in the US are in Hawaii

Hawaii's beaches are very meh compared to the Caribbean and Mexico.  Sorry man.

A lot of this board needs to take remedial geography again

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on May 25, 2012, 11:59:45 AM

never been to hawaii b/c sharks/etc but i love the so cal beaches over anything the east coast tries to present to us as decent

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on May 25, 2012, 12:03:38 PM

Quote from: steve dave on May 25, 2012, 11:51:33 AM

Quote from: kim carnes on May 25, 2012, 11:34:23 AM

:drool:

Quote from: steve dave on May 25, 2012, 11:15:31 AM

The top 50 or so beaches in the US are in Hawaii

Hawaii's beaches are very meh compared to the Caribbean and Mexico.  Sorry man.

A lot of this board needs to take remedial geography again

KC has also been kidnapped by GPCer's? Conspiracy.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EuroCat on May 25, 2012, 12:40:41 PM

Booking my tickets this weekend to Split, Crotia for the weekend of the 4th/5th of June (4 day weekend in the UK due to the Queen's Diamond Jubilee) :emawkid:

Title: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on May 26, 2012, 06:23:18 PM

Last time I travel without consulting goEMAW first. Kc Sheraton crown center is a disgusting construction site filled with Klingons.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EllToPay on May 27, 2012, 06:18:34 PM

ETP euro trip a success. Full report with Ireland, London and Paris deets forthcoming.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 27, 2012, 06:21:17 PM

Quote from: EllToPay on May 27, 2012, 06:18:34 PM

ETP euro trip a success. Full report with Ireland, London and Paris deets forthcoming.

 :drool:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EuroCat on May 28, 2012, 01:50:46 AM

Quote from: EllToPay on May 27, 2012, 06:18:34 PM

ETP euro trip a success. Full report with Ireland, London and Paris deets forthcoming.

:thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EllToPay on May 29, 2012, 01:49:29 PM

Ireland had elite scenery, great pubs, mediocre food. Stayed in Dublin, Galway and Dingle for six days total. Probably consumed about 30 Guinessess and 20 Smithwick's. Did all the touristy stuffs during the day and basically sat in a different pub every night listening to music, drinking and talking with the locals.

Flew to London on BMI for 39 pounds each and checked baggage for free. :gocho: London was by far my favorite city. Stayed just north of Hyde Park and did all the touristy stuff except for the Eye. Westminster Abbey was probably the coolest thing I saw there.

Took the Eurostar from London St. Pancras to Nord in Paris. Elite trip, sat first class and the trains go fast as crap. Stayed just off the Eiffel Tower and probably walked about 12 miles all around the city the first day there. Did the Louvre, Arc de Triumph, Notre Dame, etc... Eiffel Tower line was way too long.

Flew back on  :AA: and took an elite picture I'll post later of MHK just absolutely showing off.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 29, 2012, 02:53:42 PM

sounds great ETP.  post all you best tips please.  feel free to PM secret tips/pics as needed. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EllToPay on May 29, 2012, 03:35:12 PM

Quote from: steve dave on May 29, 2012, 02:53:42 PM

sounds great ETP.  post all you best tips please.  feel free to PM secret tips/pics as needed.

Where are you going/staying again?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 29, 2012, 03:37:54 PM

Quote from: EllToPay on May 29, 2012, 03:35:12 PM

Quote from: steve dave on May 29, 2012, 02:53:42 PM

sounds great ETP.  post all you best tips please.  feel free to PM secret tips/pics as needed.

Where are you going/staying again?

London for 5 nights.  Paris for 5 nights.  Crowne Plaza Kennsington (South of the park) and the Hilton Arc De Triomphe. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EllToPay on May 29, 2012, 07:52:01 PM

Quote from: EllToPay on May 29, 2012, 01:49:29 PM

Flew back on  :AA: and took an elite picture I'll post later of MHK just absolutely showing off.

(https://p.twimg.com/At7YvnDCIAAHPKG.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on May 29, 2012, 10:12:45 PM

Lots of abandoned hotels on the Grand Island of the Bahamas.  Probably due to Atlantis bogartin' all the tourists.

Anywho, found it surprising.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Teddy_Westside on May 29, 2012, 10:29:13 PM

Quote from: EllToPay on May 27, 2012, 06:18:34 PM

ETP euro trip a success. Full report with Ireland, London and Paris deets forthcoming.
[/quote

The last two days me and my brother have been talking about planning this exact same trip.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on May 30, 2012, 09:19:11 AM

Quote from: EllToPay on May 29, 2012, 07:52:01 PM

Quote from: EllToPay on May 29, 2012, 01:49:29 PM

Flew back on  :AA: and took an elite picture I'll post later of MHK just absolutely showing off.

(https://p.twimg.com/At7YvnDCIAAHPKG.jpg)

this is wonderful

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 30, 2012, 09:20:38 AM

Quote from: Dlew12 on May 29, 2012, 10:12:45 PM

Lots of abandoned hotels on the Grand Island of the Bahamas.  Probably due to Atlantis bogartin' all the tourists.

Anywho, found it surprising.

the bahamas and all those other cruise ship super stops seem kind of gross

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on May 30, 2012, 09:24:56 AM

Quote from: EllToPay on May 29, 2012, 07:52:01 PM

Quote from: EllToPay on May 29, 2012, 01:49:29 PM

Flew back on  :AA: and took an elite picture I'll post later of MHK just absolutely showing off.

(https://p.twimg.com/At7YvnDCIAAHPKG.jpg)

congrats, guys. we've made it.  :cheers:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on May 30, 2012, 09:36:31 AM

Quote from: steve dave on May 30, 2012, 09:20:38 AM

Quote from: Dlew12 on May 29, 2012, 10:12:45 PM

Lots of abandoned hotels on the Grand Island of the Bahamas.  Probably due to Atlantis bogartin' all the tourists.

Anywho, found it surprising.

the bahamas and all those other cruise ship super stops seem kind of gross

Only if you go to those losery places.  The out islands, Eluthera in particular, are elite as hell.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EuroCat on May 31, 2012, 12:35:01 AM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on May 30, 2012, 09:19:11 AM

Quote from: EllToPay on May 29, 2012, 07:52:01 PM

Quote from: EllToPay on May 29, 2012, 01:49:29 PM

Flew back on  :AA: and took an elite picture I'll post later of MHK just absolutely showing off.

(https://p.twimg.com/At7YvnDCIAAHPKG.jpg)

this is wonderful

I don't see Lawrence?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on May 31, 2012, 08:32:01 AM

Quote from: EuroCat on May 31, 2012, 12:35:01 AM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on May 30, 2012, 09:19:11 AM

Quote from: EllToPay on May 29, 2012, 07:52:01 PM

Quote from: EllToPay on May 29, 2012, 01:49:29 PM

Flew back on  :AA: and took an elite picture I'll post later of MHK just absolutely showing off.

(https://p.twimg.com/At7YvnDCIAAHPKG.jpg)

this is wonderful

I don't see Lawrence?

I flew back from Dallas on Sunday and my girlfriend could not figure out why I was so excited to fly directly over Lawrence

"Look honey they even have a little airport"

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on May 31, 2012, 11:25:27 AM

Has anyone been to Montreal? For some reason I kind of feel like visiting it sometime this fall.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on May 31, 2012, 11:31:20 AM

Quote from: ben ji on May 31, 2012, 11:25:27 AM

Has anyone been to Montreal? For some reason I kind of feel like visiting it sometime this fall.

Probably a great idea.  Have not been, but have heard things from canadian friends.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on May 31, 2012, 11:48:58 AM

Quote from: ben ji on May 31, 2012, 11:25:27 AM

Has anyone been to Montreal? For some reason I kind of feel like visiting it sometime this fall.

It is really great.  Been 5 or so times.  DO NOT GO IN THE WINTER unless you are into ice and freezing your male genitals off.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 31, 2012, 12:08:45 PM

Quote from: Limestone on May 31, 2012, 11:48:58 AM

Quote from: ben ji on May 31, 2012, 11:25:27 AM

Has anyone been to Montreal? For some reason I kind of feel like visiting it sometime this fall.

It is really great.  Been 5 or so times.  DO NOT GO IN THE WINTER unless you are into ice and freezing your male genitals off.

I would also like to go to Montreal. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on May 31, 2012, 12:13:31 PM

Quote from: steve dave on May 31, 2012, 12:08:45 PM

Quote from: Limestone on May 31, 2012, 11:48:58 AM

Quote from: ben ji on May 31, 2012, 11:25:27 AM

Has anyone been to Montreal? For some reason I kind of feel like visiting it sometime this fall.

It is really great.  Been 5 or so times.  DO NOT GO IN THE WINTER unless you are into ice and freezing your crock off.

I would also like to go to Montreal.

what are your thoughts on going to tokyo w/ chicat and i next year? we had a good convo about it last night at maes after i pounded a bunch of la hacienda tacos.

also, did you know that those club carlson points that everybody is getting are transferrable to BA at a 1:1.25 rate. chicat told me that and that he's going to get them, transfer them and then basically fly around the world next year. i refuse to believe that they transfer at that rate. i suppose i could check.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 31, 2012, 12:16:49 PM

I missed all the club carlson stuff.  get me those points if still available.  tia. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on May 31, 2012, 12:52:45 PM

Quote from: Limestone on May 31, 2012, 11:48:58 AM

Quote from: ben ji on May 31, 2012, 11:25:27 AM

Has anyone been to Montreal? For some reason I kind of feel like visiting it sometime this fall.

It is really great.  Been 5 or so times.  DO NOT GO IN THE WINTER unless you are into ice and freezing your male genitals off.

How is the fall or spring? I've got a vegas trip lined up for october so I'm thinking about going in mid november or march/april next year

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EuroCat on May 31, 2012, 04:09:44 PM

Had a layover in Montreal once. Very clean airport. Nice people. Everyone speaks English and Francais. Would lay over in again.

Title: Portland
Post by: Rams on June 02, 2012, 10:42:46 PM

will be there during the 4th for a wedding and we're looking for a good way to watch the fireworks on the river.  probably with a big group and preferably (basically mandatory) somewhere we're able to drink some vino. obviously all the bars/restaurants/everything with a good view has been booked up for months.  looks like you can't bring drinks into the waterfront park.  any pros on here? 

Title: Re: Portland
Post by: Pete on June 02, 2012, 10:50:37 PM

BEAMS!  :tsc:

Title: Re: Portland
Post by: kim carnes on June 02, 2012, 10:53:02 PM

Quote from: Pete on June 02, 2012, 10:50:37 PM

BEAMS!  :tsc:

Well, he said he lives in lake oswego

Title: Re: Portland
Post by: MakeItRain on June 02, 2012, 11:12:36 PM

oh you mean the shitty Portland?  Try the other coast.

Title: Re: Portland
Post by: sys on June 02, 2012, 11:18:30 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on June 02, 2012, 11:12:36 PM

oh you mean the shitty Portland?  Try the other coast.

is maine nice?  i've always wanted to go there (general area, doesn't have to be maine).

Title: Re: Portland
Post by: MakeItRain on June 03, 2012, 12:39:36 AM

Quote from: sys on June 02, 2012, 11:18:30 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on June 02, 2012, 11:12:36 PM

oh you mean the shitty Portland?  Try the other coast.

is maine nice?  i've always wanted to go there (general area, doesn't have to be maine).

It's amazing, not the beginning of June though, rainy season in New England.  IMO Maine is the best of New England.  Best beaches and best mountains, although Mt. Washington in NH is pretty tight, but its only an hour from Portland.  Magnificent food too, and I don't even like seafood.  Clean, good shopping, amazing quality of life.  Maine is perfect in the summer and if you like snow there is plenty of skiing in the late fall, winter, and early spring.  I've spent the last 13 summers up here and I can't imagine not doing it for the rest of my life.  Not doing the winter though.  Winters in Boston were hell, I want no part of winter in Maine, skiing be damned.

Title: Re: Portland
Post by: michigancat on June 03, 2012, 01:16:30 AM

how about asking the dumbfucks that planned the wedding what to do.

Title: Re: Portland
Post by: sys on June 03, 2012, 02:41:07 AM

Quote from: MakeItRain on June 03, 2012, 12:39:36 AM

It's amazing, not the beginning of June though, rainy season in New England.  IMO Maine is the best of New England.  Best beaches and best mountains, although Mt. Washington in NH is pretty tight, but its only an hour from Portland.  Magnificent food too, and I don't even like seafood.  Clean, good shopping, amazing quality of life.  Maine is perfect in the summer and if you like snow there is plenty of skiing in the late fall, winter, and early spring.  I've spent the last 13 summers up here and I can't imagine not doing it for the rest of my life.  Not doing the winter though.  Winters in Boston were hell, I want no part of winter in Maine, skiing be damned.

it sounds fantastic.  i'm a big fan of the cool weather vacation.

Title: Re: Portland
Post by: Tobias on June 03, 2012, 02:50:57 AM

Quote from: sys on June 03, 2012, 02:41:07 AM

Quote from: MakeItRain on June 03, 2012, 12:39:36 AM

It's amazing, not the beginning of June though, rainy season in New England.  IMO Maine is the best of New England.  Best beaches and best mountains, although Mt. Washington in NH is pretty tight, but its only an hour from Portland.  Magnificent food too, and I don't even like seafood.  Clean, good shopping, amazing quality of life.  Maine is perfect in the summer and if you like snow there is plenty of skiing in the late fall, winter, and early spring.  I've spent the last 13 summers up here and I can't imagine not doing it for the rest of my life.  Not doing the winter though.  Winters in Boston were hell, I want no part of winter in Maine, skiing be damned.

it sounds fantastic.  i'm a big fan of the cool weather vacation.

he has hneiq, for future readers deciding what to do

Title: Re: Portland
Post by: Stevesie60 on June 03, 2012, 03:04:26 AM

Quote from: sys on June 03, 2012, 02:41:07 AM

Quote from: MakeItRain on June 03, 2012, 12:39:36 AM

It's amazing, not the beginning of June though, rainy season in New England.  IMO Maine is the best of New England.  Best beaches and best mountains, although Mt. Washington in NH is pretty tight, but its only an hour from Portland.  Magnificent food too, and I don't even like seafood.  Clean, good shopping, amazing quality of life.  Maine is perfect in the summer and if you like snow there is plenty of skiing in the late fall, winter, and early spring.  I've spent the last 13 summers up here and I can't imagine not doing it for the rest of my life.  Not doing the winter though.  Winters in Boston were hell, I want no part of winter in Maine, skiing be damned.

it sounds fantastic.  i'm a big fan of the cool weather vacation.

You guys have obviously never read a Stephen King novel. Maine is terrifying.

Title: Re: Re: Portland
Post by: Rams on June 03, 2012, 08:56:26 AM

Quote from: michigancat on June 03, 2012, 01:16:30 AM

how about asking the dumbfucks that planned the wedding what to do.

the dumbfucks that planned the wedding aren't from portland and are busy planning for the wedding on friday and other wedding crap on thursday. I'm a groomsman and told him I would help him look into crap to do for the evening of the 4th.

and you don't always have to be such a douchebag.

Title: Re: Re: Re: Portland
Post by: michigancat on June 03, 2012, 09:54:58 AM

Quote from: Rams on June 03, 2012, 08:56:26 AM

Quote from: michigancat on June 03, 2012, 01:16:30 AM

how about asking the dumbfucks that planned the wedding what to do.

the dumbfucks that planned the wedding aren't from portland and are busy planning for the wedding on friday and other wedding crap on thursday. I'm a groomsman and told him I would help him look into crap to do for the evening of the 4th.

and you don't always have to be such a douchebag.

So they're having destination wedding in Portland 4th of July weekend? Jesus H. Christ. How can I not make fun of this a little?

Title: Re: Re: Re: Portland
Post by: Kat Kid on June 03, 2012, 10:19:06 AM

Quote from: michigancat on June 03, 2012, 09:54:58 AM

Quote from: Rams on June 03, 2012, 08:56:26 AM

Quote from: michigancat on June 03, 2012, 01:16:30 AM

how about asking the dumbfucks that planned the wedding what to do.

the dumbfucks that planned the wedding aren't from portland and are busy planning for the wedding on friday and other wedding crap on thursday. I'm a groomsman and told him I would help him look into crap to do for the evening of the 4th.

and you don't always have to be such a douchebag.

So they're having destination wedding in Portland 4th of July weekend? Jesus H. Christ. How can I not make fun of this a little?

Portland, USA for 4th of July wedding.  BEST LAID PLANS!

Title: Re: Re: Re: Portland
Post by: Rams on June 03, 2012, 09:17:58 PM

Quote from: michigancat on June 03, 2012, 09:54:58 AM

Quote from: Rams on June 03, 2012, 08:56:26 AM

Quote from: michigancat on June 03, 2012, 01:16:30 AM

how about asking the dumbfucks that planned the wedding what to do.

the dumbfucks that planned the wedding aren't from portland and are busy planning for the wedding on friday and other wedding crap on thursday. I'm a groomsman and told him I would help him look into crap to do for the evening of the 4th.

and you don't always have to be such a douchebag.

So they're having destination wedding in Portland 4th of July weekend? Jesus H. Christ. How can I not make fun of this a little?

yeah so we'll be touring wineries all day tuesday and experimenting with blending our own wines with the head winemaker at willamette valley, doing a microbrew tour followed by a great fireworks show over the water whilst pak'd on wednesday, having the rehearsal dinner at the rogue distillery on thursday and then the wedding on friday at willamette valley vineyards. an entire 4th of july week surrounded by great friends, great beer, great wine and great weather.  should be just miserable.

Title: Re: Portland- Meth City, USA.
Post by: Trim on June 03, 2012, 09:24:06 PM

Do the wire cart thing.

Title: Re: Portland- Meth City, USA.
Post by: michigancat on June 03, 2012, 10:02:27 PM

Quote from: Rams on June 03, 2012, 09:17:58 PM

Quote from: michigancat on June 03, 2012, 09:54:58 AM

Quote from: Rams on June 03, 2012, 08:56:26 AM

Quote from: michigancat on June 03, 2012, 01:16:30 AM

how about asking the dumbfucks that planned the wedding what to do.

the dumbfucks that planned the wedding aren't from portland and are busy planning for the wedding on friday and other wedding crap on thursday. I'm a groomsman and told him I would help him look into crap to do for the evening of the 4th.

and you don't always have to be such a douchebag.

So they're having destination wedding in Portland 4th of July weekend? Jesus H. Christ. How can I not make fun of this a little?

yeah so we'll be touring wineries all day tuesday and experimenting with blending our own wines with the head winemaker at willamette valley, doing a microbrew tour followed by a great fireworks show over the water whilst pak'd on wednesday, having the rehearsal dinner at the rogue distillery on thursday and then the wedding on friday at willamette valley vineyards. an entire 4th of july week surrounded by great friends, great beer, great wine and great weather.  should be just miserable.

jeez, was minneapolis booked? I hear cleveland is a great spot for a destination wedding. Oh, maybe you could do Fresno!

Title: Re: Re: Re: Portland
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on June 03, 2012, 10:46:29 PM

Quote from: Rams on June 03, 2012, 09:17:58 PM

Quote from: michigancat on June 03, 2012, 09:54:58 AM

Quote from: Rams on June 03, 2012, 08:56:26 AM

Quote from: michigancat on June 03, 2012, 01:16:30 AM

how about asking the dumbfucks that planned the wedding what to do.

the dumbfucks that planned the wedding aren't from portland and are busy planning for the wedding on friday and other wedding crap on thursday. I'm a groomsman and told him I would help him look into crap to do for the evening of the 4th.

and you don't always have to be such a douchebag.

So they're having destination wedding in Portland 4th of July weekend? Jesus H. Christ. How can I not make fun of this a little?

yeah so we'll be touring wineries all day tuesday and experimenting with blending our own wines with the head winemaker at willamette valley, doing a microbrew tour followed by a great fireworks show over the water whilst pak'd on wednesday, having the rehearsal dinner at the rogue distillery on thursday and then the wedding on friday at willamette valley vineyards. an entire 4th of july week surrounded by great friends, great beer, great wine and great weather.  should be just miserable.

which wineries?  :shy:

Title: Re: Portland- Meth City, USA.
Post by: Dugout DickStone on June 03, 2012, 11:21:00 PM

If you go to Maine:

Kittery
Kennebunkport

Thread

Title: Re: Portland- Meth City, USA.
Post by: PowercatPat on June 04, 2012, 12:13:56 AM

Quote from: Limestone on June 03, 2012, 11:21:00 PM

If you go to Maine:

Kittery
Kennebunkport

Thread

This. The Bush compound in Kennebunkport is pretty cool.

Title: Re: Re: Re: Portland
Post by: Rams on June 04, 2012, 07:20:17 AM

Quote from: rick daris on June 03, 2012, 10:46:29 PM

Quote from: Rams on June 03, 2012, 09:17:58 PM

Quote from: michigancat on June 03, 2012, 09:54:58 AM

Quote from: Rams on June 03, 2012, 08:56:26 AM

Quote from: michigancat on June 03, 2012, 01:16:30 AM

how about asking the dumbfucks that planned the wedding what to do.

the dumbfucks that planned the wedding aren't from portland and are busy planning for the wedding on friday and other wedding crap on thursday. I'm a groomsman and told him I would help him look into crap to do for the evening of the 4th.

and you don't always have to be such a douchebag.

So they're having destination wedding in Portland 4th of July weekend? Jesus H. Christ. How can I not make fun of this a little?

yeah so we'll be touring wineries all day tuesday and experimenting with blending our own wines with the head winemaker at willamette valley, doing a microbrew tour followed by a great fireworks show over the water whilst pak'd on wednesday, having the rehearsal dinner at the rogue distillery on thursday and then the wedding on friday at willamette valley vineyards. an entire 4th of july week surrounded by great friends, great beer, great wine and great weather.  should be just miserable.

which wineries?  :shy:

no idea at this point. we'll spend most of our time at willamette just because the head winemaker is going to let us blend wines and play around, but we'll probably hit a few other before or after that.

Title: Re: Portland- Meth City, USA.
Post by: pissclams on June 04, 2012, 07:53:17 AM

it's willamette, damn it

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: felix rex on June 04, 2012, 08:53:53 AM

Quote from: EuroCat on May 31, 2012, 04:09:44 PM

Had a layover in Montreal once. Very clean airport. Nice people. Everyone speaks English and Francais. Would lay over in again.

My sister-in-law lives in the Montreal suburbs. I've been a couple times, but they've got kids and old people living with them, so I never really got to check out the city. They do have good manoushi, though.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on June 04, 2012, 09:02:30 AM

the closest i've been to montreal was lake placid in the adirondacks.  it's beautiful up there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 04, 2012, 09:03:04 AM

Quote from: pissclams on June 04, 2012, 09:02:30 AM

the closest i've been to montreal was lake placid in the adirondacks.  it's beautiful up there.

giant alligators

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: felix rex on June 04, 2012, 09:22:12 AM

we crossed at Thousand Islands bridge. That was pretty cool. Probably not helpful if you're flying though.

Title: Re: Portland- Meth City, USA.
Post by: MakeItRain on June 04, 2012, 10:49:01 AM

Quote from: Limestone on June 03, 2012, 11:21:00 PM

If you go to Maine:

Kittery
Kennebunkport

Thread

Both places are great but I prefer Ogunquit.  Geographically in the middle of your two places and its a nice balance of touristy Kittery and more exclusive sleepier Kennebunkport.  If you do go to Kennebunk/Kennebunkport Goose Rocks Beach is the absolute best, its so peaceful.

Title: Re: Portland- Meth City, USA.
Post by: steve dave on June 04, 2012, 11:08:56 AM

Planning a trip to Maine next July.  This is all appreciated information.

edit:  also merging with travel thread for obvious reasons

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 04, 2012, 01:11:25 PM

Quote from: steve dave on June 04, 2012, 11:08:56 AM

Planning a trip to Maine next July.  This is all appreciated information.

edit:  also merging with travel thread for obvious reasons

as in july 2013? why?

Title: Re: Portland- Meth City, USA.
Post by: EllToPay on June 04, 2012, 01:13:06 PM

Quote from: steve dave on June 04, 2012, 11:08:56 AM

edit:  also merging with travel thread for obvious reasons

oh, good. now jtksu gets credit for this thread and his phone icon shows at all times. great mod job, sd.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 04, 2012, 01:53:42 PM

I have to go to Grand Forks, ND next week. Anything to do there?  :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on June 04, 2012, 02:01:37 PM

Confirmed again today I want to do a white trash pub crawl pak on S. Broadway.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on June 04, 2012, 02:05:46 PM

Quote from: mocat on June 04, 2012, 01:53:42 PM

I have to go to Grand Forks, ND next week. Anything to do there?  :lol:

Go look at the river and then report back here so we can warn flood aggie of any impending floods. :ohno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on June 04, 2012, 02:26:54 PM

Quote from: dobber on June 04, 2012, 02:05:46 PM

Quote from: mocat on June 04, 2012, 01:53:42 PM

I have to go to Grand Forks, ND next week. Anything to do there?  :lol:

Go look at the river and then report back here so we can warn flood aggie of any impending floods. :ohno:

I wouldn't warn flood aggie.  Let them flood, hence keeping their name of flood aggie.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on June 04, 2012, 02:40:39 PM

Quote from: Limestone on June 04, 2012, 02:26:54 PM

Quote from: dobber on June 04, 2012, 02:05:46 PM

Quote from: mocat on June 04, 2012, 01:53:42 PM

I have to go to Grand Forks, ND next week. Anything to do there?  :lol:

Go look at the river and then report back here so we can warn flood aggie of any impending floods. :ohno:

I wouldn't warn flood aggie.  Let them flood, hence keeping their name of flood aggie.

Warning them doesn't stop them from getting flooded. They are like, "Bring it! We got this cov..(blurble blurlbe blurble)."

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on June 04, 2012, 02:48:55 PM

Wow, flood aggie laughs about screwing tax payers, whines about some sand.

http://news.yahoo.com/feet-sand-leave-farms-wasteland-flooding-085520004.html

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on June 04, 2012, 03:08:09 PM

Quote from: dobber on June 04, 2012, 02:40:39 PM

Quote from: Limestone on June 04, 2012, 02:26:54 PM

Quote from: dobber on June 04, 2012, 02:05:46 PM

Quote from: mocat on June 04, 2012, 01:53:42 PM

I have to go to Grand Forks, ND next week. Anything to do there?  :lol:

Go look at the river and then report back here so we can warn flood aggie of any impending floods. :ohno:

I wouldn't warn flood aggie.  Let them flood, hence keeping their name of flood aggie.

Warning them doesn't stop them from getting flooded. They are like, "Bring it! We got this cov..(blurble blurlbe blurble)."

 :facepalm: That river flows north

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 04, 2012, 03:10:17 PM

Quote from: michigancat on June 04, 2012, 01:11:25 PM

Quote from: steve dave on June 04, 2012, 11:08:56 AM

Planning a trip to Maine next July.  This is all appreciated information.

edit:  also merging with travel thread for obvious reasons

as in july 2013? why?

mrs. dave wants to go to Maine in the summer.  july is her birthday.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 04, 2012, 03:12:09 PM

Quote from: mocat on June 04, 2012, 01:53:42 PM

I have to go to Grand Forks, ND next week. Anything to do there?  :lol:

brother got a grad degree from UND.  visited once.  you can play blackjack at every bar in town.  like, you walk into a basically dirt floor hole in the wall and there's some guy in the corner at a blackjack table.  they will let you order food and eat it at the blackjack table and everything.  there is nothing else to do in town.  very much nothing.  there is a place called The Blue Moose (not related to KC blue moose) that is on the river and pretty decent bar food.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 04, 2012, 03:16:25 PM

Quote from: steve dave on June 04, 2012, 03:10:17 PM

Quote from: michigancat on June 04, 2012, 01:11:25 PM

Quote from: steve dave on June 04, 2012, 11:08:56 AM

Planning a trip to Maine next July.  This is all appreciated information.

edit:  also merging with travel thread for obvious reasons

as in july 2013? why?

mrs. dave wants to go to Maine in the summer.  july is her birthday.

I was going to suggest Michigan as a good cool-weather summer vacation but if Mrs. Dave wants to go to Maine I think Maine is the right choice.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on June 04, 2012, 03:34:16 PM

Quote from: ben ji on June 04, 2012, 03:08:09 PM

Quote from: dobber on June 04, 2012, 02:40:39 PM

Quote from: Limestone on June 04, 2012, 02:26:54 PM

Quote from: dobber on June 04, 2012, 02:05:46 PM

Quote from: mocat on June 04, 2012, 01:53:42 PM

I have to go to Grand Forks, ND next week. Anything to do there?  :lol:

Go look at the river and then report back here so we can warn flood aggie of any impending floods. :ohno:

I wouldn't warn flood aggie.  Let them flood, hence keeping their name of flood aggie.

Warning them doesn't stop them from getting flooded. They are like, "Bring it! We got this cov..(blurble blurlbe blurble)."

 :facepalm: That river flows north

Crap, that is right. I still thought the blurble blurble blurble was pretty good.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on June 04, 2012, 03:43:58 PM

Quote from: michigancat on June 04, 2012, 03:16:25 PM

Quote from: steve dave on June 04, 2012, 03:10:17 PM

Quote from: michigancat on June 04, 2012, 01:11:25 PM

Quote from: steve dave on June 04, 2012, 11:08:56 AM

Planning a trip to Maine next July.  This is all appreciated information.

edit:  also merging with travel thread for obvious reasons

as in july 2013? why?

mrs. dave wants to go to Maine in the summer.  july is her birthday.

I was going to suggest Michigan

LOL, why not suggest Saskatchewan?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 04, 2012, 03:45:52 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on June 04, 2012, 03:43:58 PM

Quote from: michigancat on June 04, 2012, 03:16:25 PM

Quote from: steve dave on June 04, 2012, 03:10:17 PM

Quote from: michigancat on June 04, 2012, 01:11:25 PM

Quote from: steve dave on June 04, 2012, 11:08:56 AM

Planning a trip to Maine next July.  This is all appreciated information.

edit:  also merging with travel thread for obvious reasons

as in july 2013? why?

mrs. dave wants to go to Maine in the summer.  july is her birthday.

I was going to suggest Michigan

LOL, why not suggest Saskatchewan?

Michigan is much closer, has better beaches, similar climate.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 04, 2012, 04:49:17 PM

Quote from: steve dave on June 04, 2012, 03:12:09 PM

Quote from: mocat on June 04, 2012, 01:53:42 PM

I have to go to Grand Forks, ND next week. Anything to do there?  :lol:

brother got a grad degree from UND.  visited once.  you can play blackjack at every bar in town.  like, you walk into a basically dirt floor hole in the wall and there's some guy in the corner at a blackjack table.  they will let you order food and eat it at the blackjack table and everything.  there is nothing else to do in town.  very much nothing.  there is a place called The Blue Moose (not related to KC blue moose) that is on the river and pretty decent bar food.

 :thumbs: :woot:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on June 04, 2012, 06:40:52 PM

Quote from: michigancat on June 04, 2012, 03:45:52 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on June 04, 2012, 03:43:58 PM

Quote from: michigancat on June 04, 2012, 03:16:25 PM

Quote from: steve dave on June 04, 2012, 03:10:17 PM

Quote from: michigancat on June 04, 2012, 01:11:25 PM

Quote from: steve dave on June 04, 2012, 11:08:56 AM

Planning a trip to Maine next July.  This is all appreciated information.

edit:  also merging with travel thread for obvious reasons

as in july 2013? why?

mrs. dave wants to go to Maine in the summer.  july is her birthday.

I was going to suggest Michigan

LOL, why not suggest Saskatchewan?

Michigan is much closer, has better beaches, similar climate.

Oooooh let's go to the lake :excited: In addition to fantastic beaches on the ocean Maine has delicious yet inexpensive seafood, mountains, white water rafting, whale watching, incredible coastal towns and Acadia National Park.  Michigan has its place no doubt, but it isn't a credible alternative to Maine.  Michigan's beaches are for Chicagoans and Michiganders.

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 05, 2012, 12:32:10 AM

Quote from: MakeItRain on June 04, 2012, 06:40:52 PM

Quote from: michigancat on June 04, 2012, 03:45:52 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on June 04, 2012, 03:43:58 PM

Quote from: michigancat on June 04, 2012, 03:16:25 PM

Quote from: steve dave on June 04, 2012, 03:10:17 PM

Quote from: michigancat on June 04, 2012, 01:11:25 PM

Quote from: steve dave on June 04, 2012, 11:08:56 AM

Planning a trip to Maine next July.  This is all appreciated information.

edit:  also merging with travel thread for obvious reasons

as in july 2013? why?

mrs. dave wants to go to Maine in the summer.  july is her birthday.

I was going to suggest Michigan

LOL, why not suggest Saskatchewan?

Michigan is much closer, has better beaches, similar climate.

Oooooh let's go to the lake :excited: In addition to fantastic beaches on the ocean Maine has delicious yet inexpensive seafood, mountains, white water rafting, whale watching, incredible coastal towns and Acadia National Park.  Michigan has its place no doubt, but it isn't a credible alternative to Maine.  Michigan's beaches are for Chicagoans and Michiganders.

Don't forget Saint Louis

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 08, 2012, 11:33:15 AM

Have to go to Madison, WI this summer sometime.  Any pro-tips?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 08, 2012, 11:38:39 AM

Quote from: steve dave on June 08, 2012, 11:33:15 AM

Have to go to Madison, WI this summer sometime.  Any pro-tips?

Walk around the capitol building - it's one of the coolest settings of a capitol building in the country. Seems like lots of places to eat/drink. I imagine it's absolutely gorgeous in the summer.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on June 08, 2012, 02:21:09 PM

Quote from: steve dave on June 08, 2012, 11:33:15 AM

Have to go to Madison, WI this summer sometime.  Any pro-tips?

Go to the "Ale Asylum", best beer I have ever had in my life.

Title: travel thread
Post by: felix rex on June 08, 2012, 07:54:27 PM

Maine: pretty sure it's a topless state. Pretty sure.

Madison: spent a couple weeks there in the summer after high school. Lots of frank Lloyd wright architecture (maybe only one thing...not sure). Also, there is an REI where you can buy awesome mountain bikes with your graduation money and then there's a ramp near campus where you can peddle downhill really fast and launch yourself into the lake. Your welcome.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: eastcat on June 08, 2012, 08:12:37 PM

Just got back from Oregon. Oregon state is reminds me of Pitt state. UO is like KU with more poorly informed T-shirt fans.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: eastcat on June 08, 2012, 08:25:14 PM

Forgot to add, I saw a KSU kats hat at Dutchbros in Corvallis. Didn't see any little bro gear on the entire trip.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 09, 2012, 02:22:45 PM

Quote from: steve dave on June 08, 2012, 11:33:15 AM

Have to go to Madison, WI this summer sometime.  Any pro-tips?

I ate at a olive garden there, it was nice.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on June 09, 2012, 02:30:14 PM

Quote from: ben ji on June 08, 2012, 02:21:09 PM

Quote from: steve dave on June 08, 2012, 11:33:15 AM

Have to go to Madison, WI this summer sometime.  Any pro-tips?

Go to the "Ale Asylum", best beer I have ever had in my life.

State Street is fun, go to Mondays.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on June 09, 2012, 02:33:10 PM

Pro tip: in St. Augustine FL, "Trade Winds" is a huge townie bar and they don't like fratty tourists or east coast elites.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on June 10, 2012, 06:03:41 PM

http://www.aroniadetakazawa.com/prereservation.html (http://www.aroniadetakazawa.com/prereservation.html)

Tokyo restaurant.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on June 10, 2012, 10:54:17 PM

Quote from: felix rex on June 08, 2012, 07:54:27 PM

Maine: pretty sure it's a topless state. Pretty sure.

It is.

Also Madison is awesome.  Rusty's tip about the capitol building is a good one and State Street is right there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on June 10, 2012, 10:58:22 PM

Going to San Fran with the madre for a few days.  Any good son/mom bonding time activities?  Going to see the Rock and redwoods and stuff.  Anything else?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: p1k3 on June 10, 2012, 11:27:18 PM

Quote from: Dlew12 on June 10, 2012, 10:58:22 PM

Going to San Fran with the madre for a few days.  Any good son/mom bonding time activities?  Going to see the Rock and redwoods and stuff.  Anything else?

I'm assuming you mean the redwoods outside santa cruz? Otherwise the ones in Kings Canyon Park would take almost half a day to get to from San Francisco.

But if you are talking about Santa Cruz, Id suggest also heading south to the other side of the monterey bay and go explore Monterey and Carmel. I recently did this with my Mom and it was a lot of fun. The acquarium in Monterey is ridiculous and Carmel is a couple miles from Pebble Beach. 17 mile drive is pretty sweet but is dwarfed by highway 1 south of the bay. Also did some wine tasting outside Carmel. Anyway its a pretty cool area with lots of Mom things to do imo.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 11, 2012, 10:13:53 AM

Quote from: p1k3 on June 10, 2012, 11:27:18 PM

Quote from: Dlew12 on June 10, 2012, 10:58:22 PM

Going to San Fran with the madre for a few days.  Any good son/mom bonding time activities?  Going to see the Rock and redwoods and stuff.  Anything else?

I'm assuming you mean the redwoods outside santa cruz? Otherwise the ones in Kings Canyon Park would take almost half a day to get to from San Francisco.

But if you are talking about Santa Cruz, Id suggest also heading south to the other side of the monterey bay and go explore Monterey and Carmel. I recently did this with my Mom and it was a lot of fun. The acquarium in Monterey is ridiculous and Carmel is a couple miles from Pebble Beach. 17 mile drive is pretty sweet but is dwarfed by highway 1 south of the bay. Also did some wine tasting outside Carmel. Anyway its a pretty cool area with lots of Mom things to do imo.

Moms love Lombard St.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on June 12, 2012, 09:56:47 AM

Taking the woman to chicago end of july. Leaving Thur night, hitting up a cubs game friday afternoon, maybe a museum on saturday.

Please critic my loose itenary and add any suggestions

Thursday-

-Will be flying in and out of midway(Southwest  :love:)
-Staying just north of downtown
-Will not be renting car, google tells me the orange line/red line goes straight to my hotel from midway
-Arrive Thur night around 8, need something to do after unpacking, will prob walk around(Hotel will be on ohio and state st)

Friday-

-Take red line to wrigley around 11am on friday, pak until game starts at 1:20
-Meet up with friends who live in chicago in wrigleyville/lincoln park area after game
- Continue paking with friends

Saturday-

-Go to the shedd aquarium or museum of science and industry, can you do both? Which one is better?
-Eat someplace nice?

Sunday-

Leave in the morning

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on June 12, 2012, 10:15:42 AM

pro tip

you can pak ON THE TRAIN!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on June 12, 2012, 10:18:42 AM

Quote from: puniraptor on June 12, 2012, 10:15:42 AM

pro tip

you can pak ON THE TRAIN!

 :love:

Thanks for the input Puniraptor! This is the kind of collaboration that makes goEMAW the BEST!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on June 12, 2012, 10:29:58 AM

I've alwasy assumed this is a tourist trap of some sort, but eating at the top of the John Hancock building is my favorite thing to do in Chicago. Great food and drinks, pretty damn pricey, but the view is worth the cost.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on June 12, 2012, 10:36:23 AM

Quote from: Jakesie60 on June 12, 2012, 10:29:58 AM

I've alwasy assumed this is a tourist trap of some sort, but eating at the top of the John Hancock building is my favorite thing to do in Chicago. Great food and drinks, pretty damn pricey, but the view is worth the cost.

Thanks for the reminder! Last time I was there I had a drink at the bar on the top of that building. I will have to do that again!

Once again thank you for the great reminder!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 12, 2012, 11:25:08 AM

Quote from: Dlew12 on June 10, 2012, 10:58:22 PM

Going to San Fran with the madre for a few days.  Any good son/mom bonding time activities?  Going to see the Rock and redwoods and stuff.  Anything else?

trolley ride and double decker bus tour and slamming beers with rusty

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on June 16, 2012, 02:24:19 AM

Quote from: p1k3 on June 10, 2012, 11:27:18 PM

Quote from: Dlew12 on June 10, 2012, 10:58:22 PM

Going to San Fran with the madre for a few days.  Any good son/mom bonding time activities?  Going to see the Rock and redwoods and stuff.  Anything else?

I'm assuming you mean the redwoods outside santa cruz? Otherwise the ones in Kings Canyon Park would take almost half a day to get to from San Francisco.

But if you are talking about Santa Cruz, Id suggest also heading south to the other side of the monterey bay and go explore Monterey and Carmel. I recently did this with my Mom and it was a lot of fun. The acquarium in Monterey is ridiculous and Carmel is a couple miles from Pebble Beach. 17 mile drive is pretty sweet but is dwarfed by highway 1 south of the bay. Also did some wine tasting outside Carmel. Anyway its a pretty cool area with lots of Mom things to do imo.

Just did that today actually.  The Carmel/Monterey was great.  No wine tasting though.  Hate wine.

SF is a great place for mom/son vacation. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on June 18, 2012, 02:54:08 PM

Kougs, I'm going to Germany next summer and thinking about going over to Prague.  Mrs.kcpowercat is big on planning ahead and we are planning the trip now.  What should we see/do?  Any tips?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 18, 2012, 03:29:04 PM

Quote from: steve dave on June 04, 2012, 03:12:09 PM

Quote from: mocat on June 04, 2012, 01:53:42 PM

I have to go to Grand Forks, ND next week. Anything to do there?  :lol:

brother got a grad degree from UND.  visited once.  you can play blackjack at every bar in town.  like, you walk into a basically dirt floor hole in the wall and there's some guy in the corner at a blackjack table.  they will let you order food and eat it at the blackjack table and everything.  there is nothing else to do in town.  very much nothing.  there is a place called The Blue Moose (not related to KC blue moose) that is on the river and pretty decent bar food.

I saw a very beautiful sunset at 11 pm in Grand Forks. I would say ND is underrated in the beautiful department. At least in the summer.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on June 19, 2012, 12:34:07 PM

cool -
http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/19/yikes-hotel-platform-unlock-door-smartphone-app-ios-android/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on June 19, 2012, 02:56:40 PM

Quote from: pissclams on June 19, 2012, 12:34:07 PM

cool -
http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/19/yikes-hotel-platform-unlock-door-smartphone-app-ios-android/

they stevedave said it couldn't be done!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 19, 2012, 03:20:41 PM

Quote from: pissclams on June 19, 2012, 12:34:07 PM

cool -
http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/19/yikes-hotel-platform-unlock-door-smartphone-app-ios-android/

that does look very cool.  hopefully all the big names integrate quickly.  love the automatically choosing the floor in the elevator thing.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: bakerman on June 20, 2012, 09:34:20 AM

Heading to the Democratic Republic of the Congo in two weeks for work. Any tips?

Also will be in going to Jamaica in October. Suggestions on fun things to do?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on June 20, 2012, 11:53:30 AM

Quote from: bakerman on June 20, 2012, 09:34:20 AM

Heading to the Democratic Republic of the Congo in two weeks for work. Any tips?

Also will be in going to Jamaica in October. Suggestions on fun things to do?

where in jamaica?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: bakerman on June 20, 2012, 12:11:08 PM

Quote from: rick daris on June 20, 2012, 11:53:30 AM

where in jamaica?

Pretty sure we're staying at the Grand Palladium all inclusive in Montego Bay

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on June 20, 2012, 12:42:29 PM

Quote from: bakerman on June 20, 2012, 09:34:20 AM

Heading to the Democratic Republic of the Congo in two weeks for work. Any tips?

Tip 1: find a job that doesn't send you to Africa.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on June 20, 2012, 12:58:59 PM

Quote from: bakerman on June 20, 2012, 12:11:08 PM

Quote from: rick daris on June 20, 2012, 11:53:30 AM

where in jamaica?

Pretty sure we're staying at the Grand Palladium all inclusive in Montego Bay

hmmm. i just googled it and it actually looks like it's in lucea which is a tiny dump of a town about halfway between montego bay and negril. that's ok though because montego bay is a dump as well and there's nothing there worth seeing. if you want to leave the resort, then there are day trips and things you can do and go to like waterfalls and river rides and things like that, but they'll all be a pretty decent drive and you'll have to hire a driver to take you to them and back from them. you could also take a taxi or bus into negril and explore the beach and cliffs area which is pretty cool, but if you're already at an all inclusive then you might not want to do that i guess. my advice is to just stay at the all inclusive that you're booked at and see how many times you can get tanked each day.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: bakerman on June 20, 2012, 01:49:38 PM

Quote from: rick daris on June 20, 2012, 12:58:59 PM

Quote from: bakerman on June 20, 2012, 12:11:08 PM

Quote from: rick daris on June 20, 2012, 11:53:30 AM

where in jamaica?

Pretty sure we're staying at the Grand Palladium all inclusive in Montego Bay

hmmm. i just googled it and it actually looks like it's in lucea which is a tiny dump of a town about halfway between montego bay and negril. that's ok though because montego bay is a dump as well and there's nothing there worth seeing. if you want to leave the resort, then there are day trips and things you can do and go to like waterfalls and river rides and things like that, but they'll all be a pretty decent drive and you'll have to hire a driver to take you to them and back from them. you could also take a taxi or bus into negril and explore the beach and cliffs area which is pretty cool, but if you're already at an all inclusive then you might not want to do that i guess. my advice is to just stay at the all inclusive that you're booked at and see how many times you can get tanked each day.

 :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 20, 2012, 01:55:46 PM

Quote from: bakerman on June 20, 2012, 09:34:20 AM

Heading to the Democratic Republic of the Congo in two weeks for work. Any tips?

sounds awesome. take lots of pics.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: bakerman on June 20, 2012, 02:57:39 PM

Quote from: michigancat on June 20, 2012, 01:55:46 PM

Quote from: bakerman on June 20, 2012, 09:34:20 AM

Heading to the Democratic Republic of the Congo in two weeks for work. Any tips?

sounds awesome. take lots of pics.

from what we were told by the client, taking pictures is a sign of terrorism there and is strictly not allowed.  :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on June 20, 2012, 07:36:48 PM

Quote from: rick daris on June 20, 2012, 12:58:59 PM

Quote from: bakerman on June 20, 2012, 12:11:08 PM

Quote from: rick daris on June 20, 2012, 11:53:30 AM

where in jamaica?

Pretty sure we're staying at the Grand Palladium all inclusive in Montego Bay

hmmm. i just googled it and it actually looks like it's in lucea which is a tiny dump of a town about halfway between montego bay and negril. that's ok though because montego bay is a dump as well and there's nothing there worth seeing. if you want to leave the resort, then there are day trips and things you can do and go to like waterfalls and river rides and things like that, but they'll all be a pretty decent drive and you'll have to hire a driver to take you to them and back from them. you could also take a taxi or bus into negril and explore the beach and cliffs area which is pretty cool, but if you're already at an all inclusive then you might not want to do that i guess. my advice is to just stay at the all inclusive that you're booked at and see how many times you can get tanked each day.

I climbed one of the waterfalls there when I was 8.  I enjoyed it a lot.  But I was 8.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 0.42 on June 20, 2012, 07:44:47 PM

Holy crap. I might be able to go from Austin to Liverpool and back and go see Everton play Liverpool for under $12-1300 in October.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 20, 2012, 07:51:34 PM

Quote from: bakerman on June 20, 2012, 02:57:39 PM

Quote from: michigancat on June 20, 2012, 01:55:46 PM

Quote from: bakerman on June 20, 2012, 09:34:20 AM

Heading to the Democratic Republic of the Congo in two weeks for work. Any tips?

sounds awesome. take lots of pics.

from what we were told by the client, taking pictures is a sign of terrorism there and is strictly not allowed.  :frown:

your client sounds like dumbass

http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1104.html

even if he's partially right

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on June 20, 2012, 07:52:21 PM

Quote from: bakerman on June 20, 2012, 02:57:39 PM

Quote from: michigancat on June 20, 2012, 01:55:46 PM

Quote from: bakerman on June 20, 2012, 09:34:20 AM

Heading to the Democratic Republic of the Congo in two weeks for work. Any tips?

sounds awesome. take lots of pics.

from what we were told by the client, taking pictures is a sign of terrorism there and is strictly not allowed.  :frown:

I took pics there. Granted, that was 4 years ago. Maybe things have changed.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 21, 2012, 08:17:55 AM

Quote from: 42 on June 20, 2012, 07:44:47 PM

Holy crap. I might be able to go from Austin to Liverpool and back and go see Everton play Liverpool for under $12-1300 in October.

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 :kstategrad:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 21, 2012, 12:59:42 PM

so, I cruise around tripadvisor constantly.  garyraba is probably the best reviewer I've come across.  here is his review of gramercy tavern.  his others are great too:

http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g60763-d424094-r132412847-Gramercy_Tavern-New_York_City_New_York.html#CHECK_RATES_CONT

Quote

“Holy $hit--can you have a better food fare anywhere else? (NOT)”
 Reviewed June 20, 2012 we were the guests of a friend and we had a blast. Service par none. Wine selection (from whihc our host selected an Austrian Reisling and then a Prager Pinot) was really great.

Food courses run the full gammet and the portions are perfect for grazing one's way thru the menu' pork belly, carpaccio and then main course.

Id return tomorrow if i were still going to be here.

Visited June 2012

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 21, 2012, 01:03:52 PM

here's his review of Dovetail

Quote

Think of a perfect restuarant- this is it”
 Reviewed June 20, 2012 NEW we had a great dinner there on NY's hottest night of the year. Kristin and Natalie took great care of us in helping pick a menu.

The food was what you'd expect of a place like this; flavor raised to the power of ten. Really. we started with a rather indulgent bottle of wine for the table and were treated with small plate after small plates of tastey treats ranging from inventive original opulent textures and tastes with incredible small surprises (lilac flower) to cucumber flavored sorbet. The scallops were incredible, the cod even more so.

Id have to say the avacado salad had the most surprise flavors that you want to lick the plate!

DO it. Go there. Great place to impress some clients or that favorite person in your life.

Visited June 2012

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 21, 2012, 01:17:38 PM

elwood : gpc = garyraba : tripadvisor

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on June 21, 2012, 02:17:37 PM

cucumber ice cream is so passe, oh well, you go new york, you go...   :zzz:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: bakerman on June 21, 2012, 02:20:26 PM

Quote from: michigancat on June 20, 2012, 07:51:34 PM

Quote from: bakerman on June 20, 2012, 02:57:39 PM

Quote from: michigancat on June 20, 2012, 01:55:46 PM

Quote from: bakerman on June 20, 2012, 09:34:20 AM

Heading to the Democratic Republic of the Congo in two weeks for work. Any tips?

sounds awesome. take lots of pics.

from what we were told by the client, taking pictures is a sign of terrorism there and is strictly not allowed.  :frown:

your client sounds like dumbass

http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1104.html

even if he's partially right

 :dunno: they probably are dumb asses, but not risking it on this. Project manager says he's had his cell phone confiscated to check for pictures and had to pay bribes.

Quote

Photography: Travelers should note that photography is strictly forbidden in many public places in Kinshasa and around any public or government building in the DRC. Persons caught photographing such sites will likely have their photographic equipment confiscated and will risk detention and possible arrest.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on June 21, 2012, 02:27:04 PM

baker, you prob want to buy a cheap GSM phone (w/no camera) and buy a GSM chip when you get over there from a local company.  much cheaper than paying your domestic carrier.  and they don't have cdma networks in congo if that's what phone you have now.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: bakerman on June 21, 2012, 02:36:50 PM

Quote from: pissclams on June 21, 2012, 02:27:04 PM

baker, you prob want to buy a cheap GSM phone (w/no camera) and buy a GSM chip when you get over there from a local company.  much cheaper than paying your domestic carrier.  and they don't have cdma networks in congo if that's what phone you have now.

Yeah, we are providing local phones for the team members. Everything is being paid for and we didn't want them to run up a $2,000.00 phone bill and be like, "you said everything was paid for..."

good tips 'lams  :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: felix rex on June 21, 2012, 03:54:54 PM

Quote from: bakerman on June 21, 2012, 02:20:26 PM

Photography: Travelers should note that photography is strictly forbidden in many public places in Kinshasa and around any public or government building in the DRC. Persons caught photographing such sites will likely have their photographic equipment confiscated and will risk detention and possible arrest.

[/quote]

My Canadian friend traveled to Syria and a few places in Northern Africa recently. This is probably legit advice in the city at least. Respect that "risk" warning. Before the uprising, Syrian plainclothes would typically follow you and warn you (and follow you some more). They often don't eff around that much in Africa. Don't take pictures or loiter around buildings.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 21, 2012, 11:14:53 PM

You guys, Vegas tomorrow. Last second advice?

Title: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 22, 2012, 06:17:51 AM

Fanning, have a blast but be safe

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on June 22, 2012, 01:04:22 PM

Quote from: fanningksu on June 21, 2012, 11:14:53 PM

You guys, Vegas tomorrow. Last second advice?

My advice would be to get at least 5 hours of sleep the first night you're there so that you don't die the second night.  Don't forget to factor in that you will be drinking all day tomorrow at the pool. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 22, 2012, 01:16:51 PM

 Thanks guys! :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on June 22, 2012, 02:19:23 PM

Quote from: fanningksu on June 21, 2012, 11:14:53 PM

You guys, Vegas tomorrow. Last second advice?

Hook up with @theedfromvegas and buy him dinner from goEMAW.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EuroCat on June 22, 2012, 05:57:08 PM

Quote from: fanningksu on June 21, 2012, 11:14:53 PM

You guys, Vegas tomorrow. Last second advice?

You have a great night

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on June 22, 2012, 06:27:31 PM

deptford, nj for a week in july :dubious:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on July 09, 2012, 12:26:54 PM

Gas lamp district, is this place fun or is it san diegos version of PnL?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 09, 2012, 12:35:58 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on July 09, 2012, 12:26:54 PM

Gas lamp district, is this place fun or is it san diegos version of PnL?

It's not the P&L.  It's pretty good.  Good eateries/bars.  Petco is right there if the Padres are in town.  I'm personally a bigger fan of the La Jolla area but I like both. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EllToPay on July 09, 2012, 12:38:56 PM

Quote from: steve dave on July 09, 2012, 12:35:58 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on July 09, 2012, 12:26:54 PM

Gas lamp district, is this place fun or is it san diegos version of PnL?

It's not the P&L.  It's pretty good.  Good eateries/bars.  Petco is right there if the Padres are in town.  I'm personally a bigger fan of the La Jolla area but I like both.

La Jolla is good for during the day and beach. Gaslamp gets going around 5ish and lasts all night.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 09, 2012, 12:40:23 PM

Quote from: EllToPay on July 09, 2012, 12:38:56 PM

Quote from: steve dave on July 09, 2012, 12:35:58 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on July 09, 2012, 12:26:54 PM

Gas lamp district, is this place fun or is it san diegos version of PnL?

It's not the P&L.  It's pretty good.  Good eateries/bars.  Petco is right there if the Padres are in town.  I'm personally a bigger fan of the La Jolla area but I like both.

La Jolla is good for during the day and beach. Gaslamp gets going around 5ish and lasts all night.

yeah, this is good advice.  like, stay in the gaslamp and head to Mission Beach and La Jolla areas during the day.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AbeFroman on July 09, 2012, 12:43:37 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on July 09, 2012, 12:26:54 PM

Gas lamp district, is this place fun or is it san diegos version of PnL?

No, it's not a bunch of chain restaurants/bars owned by an out of town corporation that steals tax dollars from the City.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 09, 2012, 12:45:56 PM

Quote from: AbeFroman on July 09, 2012, 12:43:37 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on July 09, 2012, 12:26:54 PM

Gas lamp district, is this place fun or is it san diegos version of PnL?

No, it's not a bunch of chain restaurants/bars owned by an out of town corporation that steals tax dollars from the City.

well...there's a Palm and Nobu iirc.  I mean, not the type of chains that would be in KC but still kind of chains. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on July 09, 2012, 12:57:22 PM

oh man la jolla don't even get me started.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EllToPay on July 09, 2012, 12:57:55 PM

Quote from: rick daris on July 09, 2012, 12:57:22 PM

oh man la jolla don't even get me started.

:confused:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on July 09, 2012, 01:05:21 PM

Quote from: EllToPay on July 09, 2012, 12:57:55 PM

Quote from: rick daris on July 09, 2012, 12:57:22 PM

oh man la jolla don't even get me started.

:confused:

ok then, get me started. i love that place. that's pretty much it i guess.  :dunno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on July 09, 2012, 01:06:23 PM

oh, also...ucsd  :love:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EllToPay on July 09, 2012, 01:10:10 PM

Quote from: rick daris on July 09, 2012, 01:05:21 PM

Quote from: EllToPay on July 09, 2012, 12:57:55 PM

Quote from: rick daris on July 09, 2012, 12:57:22 PM

oh man la jolla don't even get me started.

:confused:

ok then, get me started. i love that place. that's pretty much it i guess.  :dunno:

 :party:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on July 09, 2012, 01:20:04 PM

Quote from: rick daris on July 09, 2012, 01:06:23 PM

oh, also...ucsd  :love:

Helped my best friend move there because he's going to grad school at UCSD. What an amazing place. Campus tours would be so great. "And if you look down this hill you can see, yes, that is the Pacific Ocean."

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 09, 2012, 01:23:37 PM

Quote from: Jakesie60 on July 09, 2012, 01:20:04 PM

Quote from: rick daris on July 09, 2012, 01:06:23 PM

oh, also...ucsd  :love:

Helped my best friend move there because he's going to grad school at UCSD. What an amazing place. Campus tours would be so great. "And if you look down this hill you can see, yes, that is the Pacific Ocean."

what borders that side of campus?  oh, just some golf course.  rorrey pines or lorrey pines or something. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 09, 2012, 01:27:31 PM

Del Mar is kind of cool/campy.  Spent an entire afternoon/evening drinking on the beach at this place once:

http://www.poseidonrestaurant.com/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on July 09, 2012, 02:56:53 PM

Quote from: Jakesie60 on July 09, 2012, 01:20:04 PM

Quote from: rick daris on July 09, 2012, 01:06:23 PM

oh, also...ucsd  :love:

Helped my best friend move there because he's going to grad school at UCSD. What an amazing place. Campus tours would be so great. "And if you look down this hill you can see, yes, that is the Pacific Ocean."

yep, la jolla is basically the manhattan ks of california.

"oh yeah, those are the flint hills. yeah, yeah, i sometimes think i'm dreaming too".

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on July 09, 2012, 03:03:33 PM

My plan is to stay at the andaz hyatt in the gas lamp district from dec 28 to new years day.   Good or bad idea?   The avg high in December is 66.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kstate16 on July 09, 2012, 03:13:46 PM

I have always dreamed of living in the San Diego area, ever since my family visited there like 10 yrs ago. I have been researching jobs for when I graduate next May, and their are a lot of opportunities in my field.  However, I have a suspicion that the salary won't match the cost of living increase.  It's gotta be like twice the cost of living in KC, am I right? Any San Diegians (sp?) that can verify?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 09, 2012, 03:28:44 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on July 09, 2012, 03:03:33 PM

My plan is to stay at the andaz hyatt in the gas lamp district from dec 28 to new years day.   Good or bad idea?   The avg high in December is 66.

yeah, sounds dreamy.  you won't be swimming sans wetsuit or anything but should be a blast.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 09, 2012, 03:30:40 PM

Quote from: kstate16 on July 09, 2012, 03:13:46 PM

I have always dreamed of living in the San Diego area, ever since my family visited there like 10 yrs ago. I have been researching jobs for when I graduate next May, and their are a lot of opportunities in my field.  However, I have a suspicion that the salary won't match the cost of living increase.  It's gotta be like twice the cost of living in KC, am I right? Any San Diegians (sp?) that can verify?

yeah, it will be more expensive relative to what you would make.  kc is about as good as it is going to get on the salary/cost of living front.  you have to determine your opportunity cost for the other advanatages.  I mean, you can bike or ride a scooter to work 365 days a year. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on July 09, 2012, 03:36:54 PM

hungout in chicago this last weekend.

kayaking the chicago river is a lot of fun, but a little bit more involved than i expected.  got pretty worn out.  Also, Chicago has a ton of bars. Seems like there are a lot more bars per capita than in NYC.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 09, 2012, 03:39:44 PM

Quote from: Dlew12 on July 09, 2012, 03:36:54 PM

hungout in chicago this last weekend.

kayaking the chicago river is a lot of fun, but a little bit more involved than i expected.  got pretty worn out.  Also, Chicago has a ton of bars. Seems like there are a lot more bars per capita than in NYC.

well, that bodes well for the goEMAW annual meeting this year

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on July 09, 2012, 03:49:54 PM

Quote from: steve dave on July 09, 2012, 03:39:44 PM

Quote from: Dlew12 on July 09, 2012, 03:36:54 PM

hungout in chicago this last weekend.

kayaking the chicago river is a lot of fun, but a little bit more involved than i expected.  got pretty worn out.  Also, Chicago has a ton of bars. Seems like there are a lot more bars per capita than in NYC.

well, that bodes well for the goEMAW annual meeting this year

Don't forget, we've got a lot of important matters to discuss.  Work before fun.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on July 09, 2012, 03:55:35 PM

Quote from: Dlew12 on July 09, 2012, 03:36:54 PM

hungout in chicago this last weekend.

kayaking the chicago river is a lot of fun, but a little bit more involved than i expected.  got pretty worn out.  Also, Chicago has a ton of bars. Seems like there are a lot more bars per capita than in NYC.

Just, hypothetically, if someone was going there in a month and a half, what were the best bars for having a great time with some buds?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on July 09, 2012, 04:39:00 PM

Quote from: Jakesie60 on July 09, 2012, 03:55:35 PM

Quote from: Dlew12 on July 09, 2012, 03:36:54 PM

hungout in chicago this last weekend.

kayaking the chicago river is a lot of fun, but a little bit more involved than i expected.  got pretty worn out.  Also, Chicago has a ton of bars. Seems like there are a lot more bars per capita than in NYC.

Just, hypothetically, if someone was going there in a month and a half, what were the best bars for having a great time with some buds?

The hot place for EMAW in the Windy City is Excalibur.   They have that thing where you watch midget goths dance in cages while your buddy pees in the corner and gets hit over the head with a 4 D cell Maglite by a big bouncer.*


*true story
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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on July 09, 2012, 04:44:14 PM

Quote from: Jakesie60 on July 09, 2012, 03:55:35 PM

Quote from: Dlew12 on July 09, 2012, 03:36:54 PM

hungout in chicago this last weekend.

kayaking the chicago river is a lot of fun, but a little bit more involved than i expected.  got pretty worn out.  Also, Chicago has a ton of bars. Seems like there are a lot more bars per capita than in NYC.

Just, hypothetically, if someone was going there in a month and a half, what were the best bars for having a great time with some buds?

i don't know.  there's a k-state bar there in Lincoln Park (i think), but really, walk down any block, and choose from one of the 3 or 4 bars on it.

also, lincoln park (the neighborhood, not the band, but the band too, when they did the Jay-Z mashups) is sweet. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 09, 2012, 04:53:03 PM

Quote from: kstate16 on July 09, 2012, 03:13:46 PM

I have always dreamed of living in the San Diego area, ever since my family visited there like 10 yrs ago. I have been researching jobs for when I graduate next May, and their are a lot of opportunities in my field.  However, I have a suspicion that the salary won't match the cost of living increase.  It's gotta be like twice the cost of living in KC, am I right? Any San Diegians (sp?) that can verify?

The cost of living won't double. Housing will, but nothing else will (except maybe your surfing and board short budgets). Go to San Diego.  You are 23 years old and shouldn't worry about stupid things like cost of living.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on July 09, 2012, 05:07:16 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 09, 2012, 04:53:03 PM

Quote from: kstate16 on July 09, 2012, 03:13:46 PM

I have always dreamed of living in the San Diego area, ever since my family visited there like 10 yrs ago. I have been researching jobs for when I graduate next May, and their are a lot of opportunities in my field.  However, I have a suspicion that the salary won't match the cost of living increase.  It's gotta be like twice the cost of living in KC, am I right? Any San Diegians (sp?) that can verify?

The cost of living won't double. Housing will, but nothing else will (except maybe your surfing and board short budgets). Go to San Diego.  You are 23 years old and shouldn't worry about stupid things like cost of living.

Yeah, and if you end up moving back to KC, you will feel rich as crap living in your Leawood house for the same monthly cost of your apartment/rent in SD.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on July 09, 2012, 05:14:20 PM

Quote from: rick daris on July 09, 2012, 02:56:53 PM

Quote from: Jakesie60 on July 09, 2012, 01:20:04 PM

Quote from: rick daris on July 09, 2012, 01:06:23 PM

oh, also...ucsd  :love:

Helped my best friend move there because he's going to grad school at UCSD. What an amazing place. Campus tours would be so great. "And if you look down this hill you can see, yes, that is the Pacific Ocean."

yep, la jolla is basically the manhattan ks of california.

"oh yeah, those are the flint hills. yeah, yeah, i sometimes think i'm dreaming too".

My brother in laws, in laws live there.  I have an incredible UCSD Triton hoodie.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on July 09, 2012, 05:17:12 PM

love SD.  I want to move there eventually.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on July 09, 2012, 05:22:02 PM

Went with some friends to Chicago last summer, really enjoyed the bar district at State and Division, whatever it's called.  She Nannigans House of Beer was cool and cheap.  Pretty young crowd.  Be wary of the hustlers on the streets after the bars close at 4 though.  My extremely drunk Canadian friend unwittingly bought some really expensive baking chowder.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on July 09, 2012, 05:34:43 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on July 09, 2012, 05:22:02 PM

Went with some friends to Chicago last summer, really enjoyed the bar district at State and Division, whatever it's called.  She Nannigans House of Beer was cool and cheap.  Pretty young crowd.  Be wary of the hustlers on the streets after the bars close at 4 though. My extremely drunk Canadian friend unwittingly bought some really expensive baking chowder.

:lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kstate16 on July 09, 2012, 05:40:20 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 09, 2012, 04:53:03 PM

Quote from: kstate16 on July 09, 2012, 03:13:46 PM

I have always dreamed of living in the San Diego area, ever since my family visited there like 10 yrs ago. I have been researching jobs for when I graduate next May, and their are a lot of opportunities in my field.  However, I have a suspicion that the salary won't match the cost of living increase.  It's gotta be like twice the cost of living in KC, am I right? Any San Diegians (sp?) that can verify?

The cost of living won't double. Housing will, but nothing else will (except maybe your surfing and board short budgets). Go to San Diego.  You are 23 years old and shouldn't worry about stupid things like cost of living.

25K in student loan debt  :sdeek:

I'm sure some of you had worse......butt eff

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 09, 2012, 06:14:20 PM

Quote from: kstate16 on July 09, 2012, 05:40:20 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 09, 2012, 04:53:03 PM

Quote from: kstate16 on July 09, 2012, 03:13:46 PM

I have always dreamed of living in the San Diego area, ever since my family visited there like 10 yrs ago. I have been researching jobs for when I graduate next May, and their are a lot of opportunities in my field.  However, I have a suspicion that the salary won't match the cost of living increase.  It's gotta be like twice the cost of living in KC, am I right? Any San Diegians (sp?) that can verify?

The cost of living won't double. Housing will, but nothing else will (except maybe your surfing and board short budgets). Go to San Diego.  You are 23 years old and shouldn't worry about stupid things like cost of living.

25K in student loan debt  :sdeek:

I'm sure some of you had worse......butt eff

Yeah, just move to Fairway. I bet the Blue Moose has great happy hour deals now.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on July 09, 2012, 06:22:24 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on July 09, 2012, 05:22:02 PM

Be wary of the hustlers on the streets after the bars close at 4 though. 

This is going to be great.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on July 09, 2012, 08:07:30 PM

Quote from: Trim on July 09, 2012, 06:22:24 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on July 09, 2012, 05:22:02 PM

Be wary of the hustlers on the streets after the bars close at 4 though. 

This is going to be great.

Just don't get burned...

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on July 10, 2012, 08:05:19 PM

Anyone know of anything cool to do in Marquette, KS this weekend?  :excited:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on July 10, 2012, 08:09:08 PM

Quote from: kstate16 on July 09, 2012, 05:40:20 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 09, 2012, 04:53:03 PM

Quote from: kstate16 on July 09, 2012, 03:13:46 PM

I have always dreamed of living in the San Diego area, ever since my family visited there like 10 yrs ago. I have been researching jobs for when I graduate next May, and their are a lot of opportunities in my field.  However, I have a suspicion that the salary won't match the cost of living increase.  It's gotta be like twice the cost of living in KC, am I right? Any San Diegians (sp?) that can verify?

The cost of living won't double. Housing will, but nothing else will (except maybe your surfing and board short budgets). Go to San Diego.  You are 23 years old and shouldn't worry about stupid things like cost of living.

25K in student loan debt  :sdeek:

I'm sure some of you had worse......butt eff

my god. 25k is nothing. slap that thing on a thirty year repayment plan at like 3.5% and you'd be paying like eighty bucks a month for the first five years.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 10, 2012, 08:14:27 PM

agree with rd, lol at freaking out about 25k in student loan debt.

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 10, 2012, 08:28:20 PM

Quote from: steve dave on July 10, 2012, 08:14:27 PM

agree with rd, lol at freaking out about 25k in student loan debt.

I don't know. He will probably pay the loan off in no time and live like a king in Lenexa. Which would be pretty sweet.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on July 10, 2012, 11:06:58 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on July 10, 2012, 08:05:19 PM

Anyone know of anything cool to do in Marquette, KS this weekend?  :excited:

SOFTBALL!

 :grin:

Title: travel thread
Post by: EuroCat on July 13, 2012, 04:05:51 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSnDpv8odj4&feature=youtube_gdata_player

You can find EuroCat at 1:15 :peek:


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on July 13, 2012, 07:31:49 AM

Quote from: EuroCat on July 13, 2012, 04:05:51 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSnDpv8odj4&feature=youtube_gdata_player

You can find EuroCat at 1:15 :peek:


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Well, maybe next year you'll have the initiative of a felix rex or emawgeddon and arrange to have a pak head with you.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Saulbadguy on July 13, 2012, 07:52:58 AM

I'll be aboard this monstrosity in November. Biggest cruise ship in the world.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 13, 2012, 07:59:17 AM

"shockingly awesome"

http://boardingarea.com/blogs/mjontravel/2011/11/13/allure-of-the-seas-shockingly-awesome/

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: kstate16 on July 13, 2012, 08:07:09 AM

Quote from: michigancat on July 10, 2012, 08:28:20 PM

Quote from: steve dave on July 10, 2012, 08:14:27 PM

agree with rd, lol at freaking out about 25k in student loan debt.

I don't know. He will probably pay the loan off in no time and live like a king in Lenexa. Which would be pretty sweet.

lol at people who would choose to live in Lenexa/joco after school when they have lived there their whole life. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Saulbadguy on July 13, 2012, 08:13:46 AM

Quote from: steve dave on July 13, 2012, 07:59:17 AM

"shockingly awesome"

http://boardingarea.com/blogs/mjontravel/2011/11/13/allure-of-the-seas-shockingly-awesome/

good to hear it will be shockingly awesome

Title: travel thread
Post by: EuroCat on July 13, 2012, 02:32:14 PM

Quote from: Trim on July 13, 2012, 07:31:49 AM

Quote from: EuroCat on July 13, 2012, 04:05:51 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSnDpv8odj4&feature=youtube_gdata_player

You can find EuroCat at 1:15 :peek:


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Well, maybe next year you'll have the initiative of a felix rex or emawgeddon and arrange to have a pak head with you.

I may also have appeared on the BBC recap of the Bryan brothers Wimbledon match Friday as well.

Olympic possibilities? Beach volleyball on the 30th...


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on July 17, 2012, 02:57:09 PM

Hey SD (or if anyone else has a great recommendation),

Where to stay in NYC? Planning a trip for early this fall. Want to go shopping and take in a broadway production. Probably not going to spend $500/night, but I would stay in a great place/locale.

Thank you for any help.

dobber

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 17, 2012, 03:01:30 PM

I'm staying at the Hyatt 48 Lex in March.  Gets good reviews.  :dunno:  Don't know what it would cost for your dates though.  If you are paying for your room I really won't be of any help.  Just find the hotels that are in your price range/area and pick the one that gets the best tripadvisor reviews. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on July 17, 2012, 03:28:02 PM

Going to Plattsburgh, NY in a couple weeks. Turns out it's only about an hour drive from Montreal. Any suggestions for a one day solo trip to Montreal?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 17, 2012, 03:30:05 PM

Quote from: mocat on July 17, 2012, 03:28:02 PM

Going to Plattsburgh, NY in a couple weeks. Turns out it's only about an hour drive from Montreal. Any suggestions for a one day solo trip to Montreal?

take tons of pics and review about 20 bars/eateries for me so I can plan my 2013 visit?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on July 17, 2012, 03:36:57 PM

Quote from: mocat on July 17, 2012, 03:28:02 PM

Going to Plattsburgh, NY in a couple weeks. Turns out it's only about an hour drive from Montreal. Any suggestions for a one day solo trip to Montreal?

that's clam's stomping grounds, montreal?  more like montreasuck. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 17, 2012, 03:44:30 PM

montreanone

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: OK_Cat on July 17, 2012, 03:45:09 PM

montreballs

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on July 17, 2012, 03:59:14 PM

Quote from: mocat on July 17, 2012, 03:28:02 PM

Going to Plattsburgh, NY in a couple weeks. Turns out it's only about an hour drive from Montreal. Any suggestions for a one day solo trip to Montreal?

The Globe to eat
Club SuperContact for dancing

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on July 17, 2012, 04:01:40 PM

Maybe I'll see Childish Gambino at the Metropolis

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on July 17, 2012, 06:40:34 PM

Quote from: mocat on July 17, 2012, 04:01:40 PM

Maybe I'll see Childish Gambino at the Metropolis

or you could see him in KC on July 25th :jerk:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 17, 2012, 06:59:03 PM

Quote from: pissclams on July 17, 2012, 06:40:34 PM

Quote from: mocat on July 17, 2012, 04:01:40 PM

Maybe I'll see Childish Gambino at the Metropolis

or you could see him in KC on July 25th :jerk:

or you could be a total too cool for school stud and see him nowhere because he's a dork. :jerk:

Title: travel thread
Post by: EllToPay on July 17, 2012, 08:51:53 PM

Mrs etp and I decided to book a weekend in Chicago in a few weeks. Will have fri night and all day Saturday and Sunday. Only thing planned is a Cubs game Sunday. Staying at the Westin on Mich ave.

Someone plan our weekend. Tia.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on July 17, 2012, 08:53:11 PM

Quote from: EllToPay on July 17, 2012, 08:51:53 PM

Chicago.

Someone plan our weekend. Tia.

If anybody offers you a free flight, take it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on July 17, 2012, 11:05:54 PM

Quote from: Trim on July 17, 2012, 08:53:11 PM

Quote from: EllToPay on July 17, 2012, 08:51:53 PM

Chicago.

Someone plan our weekend. Tia.

If anybody offers you a free flight, take it.

:thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on July 17, 2012, 11:08:34 PM

Quote from: Jakesie60 on July 17, 2012, 11:05:54 PM

Quote from: Trim on July 17, 2012, 08:53:11 PM

Quote from: EllToPay on July 17, 2012, 08:51:53 PM

Chicago.

Someone plan our weekend. Tia.

If anybody offers you a free flight, take it.

:thumbs:

You'd be surprised how some people don't get this step right.  Must be a Wichita thing.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on July 18, 2012, 07:53:43 AM

Quote from: michigancat on July 17, 2012, 06:59:03 PM

Quote from: pissclams on July 17, 2012, 06:40:34 PM

Quote from: mocat on July 17, 2012, 04:01:40 PM

Maybe I'll see Childish Gambino at the Metropolis

or you could see him in KC on July 25th :jerk:

or you could be a total too cool for school stud and see him nowhere because he's a dork. :jerk:

this is supposed to be a nice thread you meanheads  :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EllToPay on July 18, 2012, 08:09:01 AM

Quote from: Trim on July 17, 2012, 08:53:11 PM

Quote from: EllToPay on July 17, 2012, 08:51:53 PM

Chicago.

Someone plan our weekend. Tia.

If anybody offers you a free flight, take it.

:confused:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 18, 2012, 02:40:53 PM

Charleston, SC info requested.  Pretty nice place?  I've never been. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on July 18, 2012, 03:01:48 PM

Quote from: steve dave on July 18, 2012, 02:40:53 PM

Charleston, SC info requested.  Pretty nice place?  I've never been.

requested for what reason? vacation or work? i have the oppy to go to charleston in october and am thinking about it. also never been.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 18, 2012, 03:07:38 PM

Quote from: rick daris on July 18, 2012, 03:01:48 PM

Quote from: steve dave on July 18, 2012, 02:40:53 PM

Charleston, SC info requested.  Pretty nice place?  I've never been.

requested for what reason? vacation or work? i have the oppy to go to charleston in october and am thinking about it. also never been.

work possibly combo'd into vacation.  have a meeting tue-thu late september.  thought about extending through the weekend and checking it out. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on July 18, 2012, 03:10:06 PM

Quote from: steve dave on July 18, 2012, 03:07:38 PM

Quote from: rick daris on July 18, 2012, 03:01:48 PM

Quote from: steve dave on July 18, 2012, 02:40:53 PM

Charleston, SC info requested.  Pretty nice place?  I've never been.

requested for what reason? vacation or work? i have the oppy to go to charleston in october and am thinking about it. also never been.

work possibly combo'd into vacation.  have a meeting tue-thu late september.  thought about extending through the weekend and checking it out.

same here but two weeks later than you it looks like. be sure to update if you end up going. my other opportunity right now is to go to san francisco in late september for the same thing. i dunno. never been to either.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 18, 2012, 03:11:59 PM

Quote from: rick daris on July 18, 2012, 03:10:06 PM

Quote from: steve dave on July 18, 2012, 03:07:38 PM

Quote from: rick daris on July 18, 2012, 03:01:48 PM

Quote from: steve dave on July 18, 2012, 02:40:53 PM

Charleston, SC info requested.  Pretty nice place?  I've never been.

requested for what reason? vacation or work? i have the oppy to go to charleston in october and am thinking about it. also never been.

work possibly combo'd into vacation.  have a meeting tue-thu late september.  thought about extending through the weekend and checking it out.

same here but two weeks later than you it looks like. be sure to update if you end up going. my other opportunity right now is to go to san francisco in late september for the same thing. i dunno. never been to either.

San Fran is great.  I think I am going for a work thing there in May (could be a different date, I can't remember).  already warned michigancat to warm up whatever they warm up. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on July 18, 2012, 03:21:36 PM

Headed to Colorado next week.  Broadmoor from Tues to Friday then up to Denver.  Need good downtown Denver hotel recos.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 18, 2012, 03:24:20 PM

Quote from: Limestone on July 18, 2012, 03:21:36 PM

Headed to Colorado next week.  Broadmoor from Tues to Friday then up to Denver.  Need good downtown Denver hotel recos.

I stayed at the new Embassy Suites across from the convention center the other day.  pretty nice. 

http://embassysuites3.hilton.com/en/hotels/colorado/embassy-suites-denver-downtown-convention-center-DENESES/index.html

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on July 18, 2012, 03:31:19 PM

Quote from: steve dave on July 18, 2012, 03:24:20 PM

Quote from: Limestone on July 18, 2012, 03:21:36 PM

Headed to Colorado next week.  Broadmoor from Tues to Friday then up to Denver.  Need good downtown Denver hotel recos.

I stayed at the new Embassy Suites across from the convention center the other day.  pretty nice. 

http://embassysuites3.hilton.com/en/hotels/colorado/embassy-suites-denver-downtown-convention-center-DENESES/index.html

That bear looks scary.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 18, 2012, 03:35:34 PM

Quote from: Limestone on July 18, 2012, 03:31:19 PM

Quote from: steve dave on July 18, 2012, 03:24:20 PM

Quote from: Limestone on July 18, 2012, 03:21:36 PM

Headed to Colorado next week.  Broadmoor from Tues to Friday then up to Denver.  Need good downtown Denver hotel recos.

I stayed at the new Embassy Suites across from the convention center the other day.  pretty nice. 

http://embassysuites3.hilton.com/en/hotels/colorado/embassy-suites-denver-downtown-convention-center-DENESES/index.html

That bear looks scary.

IT'S AS BIG AS A HOUSE!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on July 18, 2012, 03:51:04 PM

Quote from: steve dave on July 18, 2012, 03:24:20 PM

Quote from: Limestone on July 18, 2012, 03:21:36 PM

Headed to Colorado next week.  Broadmoor from Tues to Friday then up to Denver.  Need good downtown Denver hotel recos.

I stayed at the new Embassy Suites across from the convention center the other day.  pretty nice. 

http://embassysuites3.hilton.com/en/hotels/colorado/embassy-suites-denver-downtown-convention-center-DENESES/index.html

You get free entry to the gentlemans club across the street if you show them your embassy suites room key

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on July 18, 2012, 04:15:55 PM

In quincy, IL at in-law's house.  Pro tip: don't go to quincy unless you have to.  Tomorrow I will be in chicago and all this shame will be washed away.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on July 18, 2012, 05:03:15 PM

Quote from: Kat Kid on July 18, 2012, 04:15:55 PM

In quincy, IL at in-law's house.  Pro tip: don't go to quincy unless you have to.  Tomorrow I will be in chicago and all this shame will be washed away.

my brother in law's from quincy!
 :surprised:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on July 18, 2012, 05:06:07 PM

Quote from: Kat Kid on July 18, 2012, 04:15:55 PM

In quincy, IL at in-law's house.  Pro tip: don't go to quincy unless you have to.  Tomorrow I will be in chicago and all this shame will be washed away.

try being in a fairfield inn in deptford, new jersey for a week :dubious:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on July 18, 2012, 05:15:29 PM

Minneapolis for a bachelor party in August=  :flush:

San Diego for the Chiefs game and to see an old friend in October.

Any suggestions on either?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AppleJack on July 18, 2012, 06:12:02 PM

Quote from: fanningksu on July 18, 2012, 05:15:29 PM

Minneapolis for a bachelor party in August=  :flush:

San Diego for the Chiefs game and to see an old friend in October.

Any suggestions on either?

Minny is great. Go to Brits and play bocce ball on the roof. Great place to booze.

SD - Anywhere in the gaslamp district. Coronado is also elite.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 18, 2012, 07:44:32 PM

yeah, minneapolis is kind of underrated as a fun town.

ben ji, confirmed on the boobie bar entry.  it's called a cabaret on the outside like it's some kind of non-boobie bar.  nope, just your usual boobie bar. 

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on July 18, 2012, 10:00:41 PM

Quote from: Tobias on July 18, 2012, 05:06:07 PM

Quote from: Kat Kid on July 18, 2012, 04:15:55 PM

In quincy, IL at in-law's house.  Pro tip: don't go to quincy unless you have to.  Tomorrow I will be in chicago and all this shame will be washed away.

try being in a fairfield inn in deptford, new jersey for a week :dubious:

Gamble :dunno:

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 18, 2012, 10:05:16 PM

Quote from: steve dave on July 18, 2012, 03:11:59 PM

Quote from: rick daris on July 18, 2012, 03:10:06 PM

Quote from: steve dave on July 18, 2012, 03:07:38 PM

Quote from: rick daris on July 18, 2012, 03:01:48 PM

Quote from: steve dave on July 18, 2012, 02:40:53 PM

Charleston, SC info requested.  Pretty nice place?  I've never been.

requested for what reason? vacation or work? i have the oppy to go to charleston in october and am thinking about it. also never been.

work possibly combo'd into vacation.  have a meeting tue-thu late september.  thought about extending through the weekend and checking it out.

same here but two weeks later than you it looks like. be sure to update if you end up going. my other opportunity right now is to go to san francisco in late september for the same thing. i dunno. never been to either.

San Fran is great.  I think I am going for a work thing there in May (could be a different date, I can't remember).  already warned michigancat to warm up whatever they warm up. 

cable cars or rice-a-roni

I don't know why RD would choose SC over SF in September, I really don't. (assuming company pays)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on July 18, 2012, 11:28:46 PM

Just found mouse crap on one of the beds in the basement where I'm sleeping.  What is that disease that is in mice crap and how will I know if I have it?

Title: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on July 18, 2012, 11:38:23 PM

Quote from: Kat Kid on July 18, 2012, 11:28:46 PM

Just found mouse crap on one of the beds in the basement where I'm sleeping.  What is that disease that is in mice crap and how will I know if I have it?

:horrorsurprise:

hanta virus maybe?  once you start posting in threads about shitting your pants your life expectancy drops to two weeks

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on July 18, 2012, 11:42:18 PM

Quote from: Kat Kid on July 18, 2012, 11:28:46 PM

Just found mouse crap on one of the beds in the basement where I'm sleeping.  What is that disease that is in mice crap and how will I know if I have it?

nice knowin ya

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Winters on July 18, 2012, 11:46:47 PM

I hope komo posts about his Ukraine trip when he gets back.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on July 19, 2012, 08:09:46 AM

Quote from: Limestone on July 18, 2012, 03:21:36 PM

Headed to Colorado next week.  Broadmoor from Tues to Friday then up to Denver.  Need good downtown Denver hotel recos.

the brown palace
bsac and i stayed there a few years ago when we were in staying in denver

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 19, 2012, 08:12:35 AM

Quote from: pissclams on July 19, 2012, 08:09:46 AM

Quote from: Limestone on July 18, 2012, 03:21:36 PM

Headed to Colorado next week.  Broadmoor from Tues to Friday then up to Denver.  Need good downtown Denver hotel recos.

the brown palace
bsac and i stayed there a few years ago when we were in staying in denver

yeah, nice old timey hotel. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on July 19, 2012, 08:15:49 AM

i really like it regardless of the carbon dating it does to mine and bsac's balls.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 19, 2012, 08:16:57 AM

Quote from: pissclams on July 19, 2012, 08:15:49 AM

i really like it regardless of the carbon dating it does to mine and bsac's balls.

yeah, it's nice.  I just meant it was an older/classic style hotel and not like an aLoft or W or something. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on July 19, 2012, 03:56:09 PM

Quote from: steve dave on July 19, 2012, 08:16:57 AM

Quote from: pissclams on July 19, 2012, 08:15:49 AM

i really like it regardless of the carbon dating it does to mine and bsac's balls.

yeah, it's nice.  I just meant it was an older/classic style hotel and not like an aLoft or W or something.

I've stayed there as well. The rooms are kind of small and shaped weirdly due to the fact that it was built a long rough ridin' time ago.

Other than that its really nice, there is a pretty cool nautical/sailer/ship themed bar on the lowest level that has a pianist iirc.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on July 19, 2012, 04:27:16 PM

Quote from: AppleJack on July 18, 2012, 06:12:02 PM

Quote from: fanningksu on July 18, 2012, 05:15:29 PM

Minneapolis for a bachelor party in August=  :flush:

San Diego for the Chiefs game and to see an old friend in October.

Any suggestions on either?

Minny is great. Go to Brits and play bocce ball on the roof. Great place to booze.

This struck me as incredibly elite/fun. Please take pics

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AppleJack on July 19, 2012, 04:42:33 PM

Oh it's elite alright... this is on the roof.

(http://cbsminnesota.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/brits-pub1.jpg)

(http://adamchadderdon.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/brits1.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on July 19, 2012, 06:48:44 PM

ocean beach area of san diego?  yay or nay?  looks kind of hipstery to me, which is fine.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 19, 2012, 06:53:50 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on July 19, 2012, 06:48:44 PM

ocean beach area of san diego?  yay or nay?  looks kind of hipstery to me, which is fine.

anything hipstery is half-hearted hipsterdom if it's in San Diego. It's just too sunny and magical to be a serious hipster there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on July 19, 2012, 07:00:37 PM

san diego is amazing you'll have a great time carnes..

how about some restaurant recommendos for denver. will be me and three other doods and any protips for redrocks mich or others?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 19, 2012, 07:02:30 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on July 19, 2012, 07:00:37 PM

san diego is amazing you'll have a great time carnes..

how about some restaurant recommendos for denver. will be me and three other doods and any protips for redrocks mich or others?

snooze brunch

never been to redrocks, it looks amazeballs.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on July 19, 2012, 09:15:44 PM

well, i booked in ocean beach, but i think i'm going to cancel and book in/on pacific beach.  i dunno guys, i just don't know

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on July 19, 2012, 09:35:18 PM

kim tell slo mo I said hi

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on July 20, 2012, 11:44:21 AM

Quote from: kim carnes on July 19, 2012, 09:15:44 PM

well, i booked in ocean beach, but i think i'm going to cancel and book in/on pacific beach.  i dunno guys, i just don't know

steve, kind of waiting on your input here.   Or daris or any other sandiego experts

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 20, 2012, 11:49:41 AM

Quote from: kim carnes on July 20, 2012, 11:44:21 AM

Quote from: kim carnes on July 19, 2012, 09:15:44 PM

well, i booked in ocean beach, but i think i'm going to cancel and book in/on pacific beach.  i dunno guys, i just don't know

steve, kind of waiting on your input here.   Or daris or any other sandiego experts

didn't cross over onto Ocean Beach so I can't give any input.  Tons of cool rental houses along Mission Beach though.  Really good people watching just sitting on your patio watching the sk8rs and bicyclists and beautiful beach bb's go by on the boardwalk (actually a sidewalk but they call it a boardwalk) that follows the beach. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on July 20, 2012, 12:31:26 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 19, 2012, 07:02:30 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on July 19, 2012, 07:00:37 PM

san diego is amazing you'll have a great time carnes..

how about some restaurant recommendos for denver. will be me and three other doods and any protips for redrocks mich or others?

snooze brunch

never been to redrocks, it looks amazeballs.

We should start planning for a summer 2013 goEMAW concert pak there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on July 20, 2012, 01:46:45 PM

<---------- going to pop my Red Rocks cherry at Counting Crows in august. can't freaking wait. not really for CC, just the venue. its on my bucket list so kind of a big moment for me here

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on July 20, 2012, 02:26:19 PM

counting crows?  tell mr jones i said hi.  wtf is this, the dance floor at Lucky Brew Grill?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on July 20, 2012, 02:35:39 PM

I SAID IT'S KINDA A BIG MOMENT FOR ME HERE  :curse:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on July 20, 2012, 02:53:06 PM

did you realize that omaha is some where in middle america?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Lefty on July 20, 2012, 03:26:04 PM

I'm currently in and have been in Nosara, Costa Rica for the last week. Anyone ever been here before? Legendary surfing, but I'm here on a yoga retreat. NW corner of Costa Rica.

Hotter and humider than crap here. I guess it kinda feels like Kansas does right now. Howler Monkeys and giant spiders are very common around these parts.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 20, 2012, 03:28:00 PM

Quote from: Lefty on July 20, 2012, 03:26:04 PM

I'm currently in and have been in Nosara, Costa Rica for the last week. Anyone ever been here before? Legendary surfing, but I'm here on a yoga retreat. NW corner of Costa Rica.

Hotter and humider than crap here. I guess it kinda feels like Kansas does right now. Howler Monkeys and giant spiders are very common around these parts.

that's a pretty elite stop and drop from lefty

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on July 20, 2012, 03:39:58 PM

Quote from: steve dave on July 20, 2012, 03:28:00 PM

Quote from: Lefty on July 20, 2012, 03:26:04 PM

I'm currently in and have been in Nosara, Costa Rica for the last week. Anyone ever been here before? Legendary surfing, but I'm here on a yoga retreat. NW corner of Costa Rica.

Hotter and humider than crap here. I guess it kinda feels like Kansas does right now. Howler Monkeys and giant spiders are very common around these parts.

that's a pretty elite stop and drop from lefty

especially when he threw that yoga retreat crap in there

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on July 20, 2012, 03:53:15 PM

Quote from: Lefty on July 20, 2012, 03:26:04 PM

I'm currently in and have been in Nosara, Costa Rica for the last week. Anyone ever been here before? Legendary surfing, but I'm here on a yoga retreat. NW corner of Costa Rica.

Hotter and humider than crap here. I guess it kinda feels like Kansas does right now. Howler Monkeys and giant spiders are very common around these parts.

Extremely good-looking/smelling person outed

Title: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on July 20, 2012, 04:30:35 PM

I would like to know more about what happens at a yoga retreat.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Lefty on July 20, 2012, 05:36:00 PM

I'm blessed to have a wife who doubles as a Yoga studio owner. She put together an all inclusive trip to a resort where Yoga is the emphasis. There's a few resorts like this around the World and we chose Blue Spirit in Nosara. We brought 25 people here so the staff and locals love us. There's only about 40 people staying here all together. THe other group is a yoga teacher training group out of LA.

We do Yoga first thing in morning and another class in the evening before dinner. In between is lounge around time. I surf now. Got a 10 minute lesson from a local Tica named Nelson. Spent the last couple days on the surf board doing my thing.

The resort is on a massive beach side property, but the grounds are almost like a rain forest. Howler monkeys are walking around above you at all times. Huge ass spiders and tons of little geckos are very common.

Highly recommend Nosara for a week getaway. MHK-Dallas-Liberia Costa Rica airport= 5 hour total.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 20, 2012, 05:38:43 PM

Lefty just dropping bombs on everyone's heads.  resort looks nice lefty

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g656474-d1743077-Reviews-Blue_Spirit-Nosara_Province_of_Guanacaste.html

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 20, 2012, 06:00:15 PM

Quote from: steve dave on July 20, 2012, 05:38:43 PM

Lefty just dropping bombs on everyone's heads. 

Yeah, over the course of two posts, he went from ok poster to Elite tropical yoga retreat wife poster.

Pretty remarkable, really.

Title: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on July 20, 2012, 06:08:34 PM

wouldnt at all be surprised to find out hes the #1 mys-flyer in pocket planes at this point

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: john "teach me how to" dougie on July 20, 2012, 06:20:26 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on July 19, 2012, 09:15:44 PM

well, i booked in ocean beach, but i think i'm going to cancel and book in/on pacific beach.  i dunno guys, i just don't know

Probably better off in Pacific Beach. Ocean Beach is like a 60's time warp full of Rastafarian looking hippies, which is cool for a few hours. Mostly run down hotels and strong urine odors everywhere. Pacific Beach is mostly SDSU students/tourists and lots of bars/restaurants/hotels. Beaches are nice. Short bus trip up to La Jolla if you don't have a car. If the beaches are too full in PB, go to La Jolla shores. You can walk north up the beach to Torrey Pines state beach/Blacks beach where it is much less crowded. Blacks beach is clothing optional, but most of the people there you would rather they had there clothes on.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: john "teach me how to" dougie on July 20, 2012, 06:42:05 PM

Quote from: fanningksu on July 18, 2012, 05:15:29 PM

Minneapolis for a bachelor party in August=  :flush:

San Diego for the Chiefs game and to see an old friend in October.

Any suggestions on either?

Look into hotels on Hotel Circle North, like the Town & Country resort. Much cheaper than downtown hotels, but they are right on the trolly line, so you can go downtown to Gaslamp and also right to the stadium parking lot for a couple of bucks.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on July 24, 2012, 07:43:12 PM

My plane just landed and their is an adorable little fawn on it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: felix rex on July 25, 2012, 09:37:36 AM

Work is giving us a free day on Sunday (<--Muslim Monday), so the wife and I booked a last minute trip here for a 3-day weekend: http://sharmelsheikh.regency.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels-sharmelsheikh-regency/index.jsp?src=phd_ppc_google_hr&mckv=s6BRklpAU%7Cpcrid%7C12632095883%7C&hyattprop=yes (http://sharmelsheikh.regency.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels-sharmelsheikh-regency/index.jsp?src=phd_ppc_google_hr&mckv=s6BRklpAU%7Cpcrid%7C12632095883%7C&hyattprop=yes)

(http://hotel.asiatravel.com/hotelImg/2633facade.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on July 25, 2012, 09:38:31 AM

oh man what?  that place looks like a great place to king tut the living crap out of your fellow visitors.

Title: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 25, 2012, 09:42:20 AM

All the eqypt hyatts are basically free on either points or cash.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on July 25, 2012, 09:46:01 AM

 :surprised: :surprised: Lefty.... I think I definitely know you and your wife

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on July 25, 2012, 09:48:38 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjHvJE1XU7E

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: felix rex on July 25, 2012, 09:53:22 AM

Quote from: steve dave on July 25, 2012, 09:42:20 AM

All the eqypt hyatts are basically free on either points or cash.

Now, see, I don't even know what that means. Other than that they're cheap right now? Which they are (thanks, Revolution/terrorist types :cheers: ).

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 25, 2012, 10:27:24 AM

Quote from: felix rex on July 25, 2012, 09:53:22 AM

Quote from: steve dave on July 25, 2012, 09:42:20 AM

All the eqypt hyatts are basically free on either points or cash.

Now, see, I don't even know what that means. Other than that they're cheap right now? Which they are (thanks, Revolution/terrorist types :cheers: ).

always super cheap.  they are also the lowest tier properties on hyatt points so you can booke them for like 5k-8k points a night normally. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kstate16 on July 25, 2012, 10:31:35 AM

Quote from: Lefty on July 20, 2012, 05:36:00 PM

I'm blessed to have a wife who doubles as a Yoga studio owner. She put together an all inclusive trip to a resort where Yoga is the emphasis. There's a few resorts like this around the World and we chose Blue Spirit in Nosara. We brought 25 people here so the staff and locals love us. There's only about 40 people staying here all together. THe other group is a yoga teacher training group out of LA.

We do Yoga first thing in morning and another class in the evening before dinner. In between is lounge around time. I surf now. Got a 10 minute lesson from a local Tica named Nelson. Spent the last couple days on the surf board doing my thing.

The resort is on a massive beach side property, but the grounds are almost like a rain forest. Howler monkeys are walking around above you at all times. Huge ass spiders and tons of little geckos are very common.

Highly recommend Nosara for a week getaway. MHK-Dallas-Liberia Costa Rica airport= 5 hour total.

:dubious:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EuroCat on July 25, 2012, 12:37:37 PM

Quote from: felix rex on July 25, 2012, 09:37:36 AM

Work is giving us a free day on Sunday (<--Muslim Monday), so the wife and I booked a last minute trip here for a 3-day weekend: http://sharmelsheikh.regency.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels-sharmelsheikh-regency/index.jsp?src=phd_ppc_google_hr&mckv=s6BRklpAU%7Cpcrid%7C12632095883%7C&hyattprop=yes (http://sharmelsheikh.regency.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels-sharmelsheikh-regency/index.jsp?src=phd_ppc_google_hr&mckv=s6BRklpAU%7Cpcrid%7C12632095883%7C&hyattprop=yes)

(http://hotel.asiatravel.com/hotelImg/2633facade.jpg)

My boss went to Sharm El Sheikh last summer and loved it. That being said, if you venture into the peninsula you could get abducted.

Title: travel thread
Post by: felix rex on July 25, 2012, 01:24:45 PM

Quote from: EuroCat on July 25, 2012, 12:37:37 PM

Quote from: felix rex on July 25, 2012, 09:37:36 AM

Work is giving us a free day on Sunday (<--Muslim Monday), so the wife and I booked a last minute trip here for a 3-day weekend: http://sharmelsheikh.regency.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels-sharmelsheikh-regency/index.jsp?src=phd_ppc_google_hr&mckv=s6BRklpAU%7Cpcrid%7C12632095883%7C&hyattprop=yes (http://sharmelsheikh.regency.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels-sharmelsheikh-regency/index.jsp?src=phd_ppc_google_hr&mckv=s6BRklpAU%7Cpcrid%7C12632095883%7C&hyattprop=yes)

(http://hotel.asiatravel.com/hotelImg/2633facade.jpg)

My boss went to Sharm El Sheikh last summer and loved it. That being said, if you venture into the peninsula you could get abducted.

Yeah. Work has a pretty strong prohibition against that. We are for scuba, though!

Also, chilling at Pub 28 in Zamalek tonight while the wife gets all saloned up and whatnot.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on July 25, 2012, 02:33:12 PM

oh hai Boradmoor

(http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv249/thekansascitykid/240d8ca0.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on July 25, 2012, 02:33:50 PM

rain on my pool time...

 :bawl:

(http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv249/thekansascitykid/ec16d22c.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on July 25, 2012, 02:34:34 PM

baby fawns on my plane and now in real person!?   :excited:

(http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv249/thekansascitykid/802f0894.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on July 25, 2012, 02:35:42 PM

it was sunny when I got here...

(http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv249/thekansascitykid/3864c011.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 25, 2012, 02:44:33 PM

man, those baby deer  :D

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on July 25, 2012, 03:04:09 PM

Quote from: steve dave on July 25, 2012, 02:44:33 PM

man, those baby deer  :D

Tell me about it.  Just going for a run and there they were with their mom, smiling and saying hi.  I am going to get them some marshmallows for later.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on July 25, 2012, 03:12:27 PM

did you pet them?  looks like the one on the right wants to be petted.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on July 25, 2012, 03:16:19 PM

Quote from: pissclams on July 25, 2012, 03:12:27 PM

did you pet them?  looks like the one on the right wants to be petted.

No.  and I have spent the whole day regretting it.  I am horrible at reading animal body language.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on July 25, 2012, 03:23:57 PM

true story alert...


i used to live in an apartment complex pretty close to the broadmoor. one night my girlfriend (now wife) and i went to the pool/hot tub. it was dark. there were a group of super weird guys there that looked really sketch and didn't look like they should really be hanging out together but somehow knew each other. we both instantly got super weirded out. made up some story and went back to our apt. it was super weird somehow and we both knew it. a few weeks later i was driving into woodland park colorado and couldn't get in because the police/fbi had highway 24 blocked off. later found out that they had just caught these guys in woodland park and that they had been hanging out in and around woodland park and south colorado springs for over a month. i'm pretty sure it was the guys that we saw in the pool/hotub.





http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texas_Seven

A friend of Wade Holder, the owner of the Coachlight Motel and R.V. Park in Woodland Park, Colorado, happened to watch the television program America's Most Wanted on January 20, 2001. He believed that the Texas 7, who were being compared to Ángel Maturino Reséndiz, were in Holder's trailer park and informed Holder so. When he confirmed this, he reported the suspicious activities to local authorities the next day on January 21.

The El Paso County Sheriff's Department SWAT team found Garcia, Rodriguez, and Rivas in a Jeep Cherokee in the RV Park. Authorities followed them to a nearby gas station and arrested them. They then found Halprin and Harper in an RV; Halprin surrendered peacefully, but Harper was found dead after a standoff; he had shot himself in the chest with a pistol. The surviving four members were taken into police custody.[14]

On January 23, they received information on the whereabouts of the last two. They were hiding out in a Holiday Inn in Colorado Springs, Colorado. A deal brokered between the two, Newbury and Murphy, allowed them to make live TV appearances before they were arrested.[15] In the early hours of January 24, a local KKTV television anchorman, Eric Singer, was taken into the hotel where on camera he interviewed the two by telephone. Both of them harshly denounced the criminal justice system in Texas, with Newbury adding "the system is as corrupt as we are."

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on July 25, 2012, 03:53:05 PM

Sun is out, do baby fawns like the pool?

(http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv249/thekansascitykid/f6fc8968.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on July 25, 2012, 03:55:33 PM

ha! i knew that gd sun would come back out pretty quickly. should be smooth sailing the rest of the afternoon lsoc.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on July 25, 2012, 03:59:10 PM

Quote from: rick daris on July 25, 2012, 03:55:33 PM

ha! i knew that gd sun would come back out pretty quickly. should be smooth sailing the rest of the afternoon lsoc.

Yup, I had faith.  I'm going to lay out like Petrino on a Harley.  Ftb

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on July 25, 2012, 04:26:07 PM

what a story rick, so glad you are safe.

and limestone let me know how that slide is

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on July 25, 2012, 05:28:46 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on July 25, 2012, 04:26:07 PM

what a story rick, so glad you are safe.

and limestone let me know how that slide is

It's great.  I went down with the 2 fawns.  I was in the middle.  It was adorbs.

Now I am sitting on my private balcony, looking up Pike's Peak, drinking a Tito's and soda.

Title: travel thread
Post by: Pete on July 25, 2012, 07:05:58 PM

This is a great thread, I always forget to read it.  Just a treasure.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on July 25, 2012, 10:14:14 PM

hey guys, i just wanted to say that i really love traveling and really enjoy reading this thread!  C ya later!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 26, 2012, 07:20:08 AM

Quote from: kim carnes on July 25, 2012, 10:14:14 PM

hey guys, i just wanted to say that i really love traveling and really enjoy reading this thread!  C ya later!

man, me too kc

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AppleJack on July 26, 2012, 07:49:06 AM

I'll be spending a week in Tuscaloosa a week before school starts  :dunno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on July 26, 2012, 08:56:42 AM

Bachelor Party in Cancun this October. Staying at an all inclusive

http://www.riu.com/en/Paises/mexico/cancun/hotel-riu-palace-las-americas/index.jsp

Anyone been there or to any all inclusives in Cancun?

Looking to go deep sea fishing one day if anyone has any recomendo's

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 26, 2012, 09:05:51 AM

Quote from: ben ji on July 26, 2012, 08:56:42 AM

Bachelor Party in Cancun this October. Staying at an all inclusive

http://www.riu.com/en/Paises/mexico/cancun/hotel-riu-palace-las-americas/index.jsp

Anyone been there or to any all inclusives in Cancun?

Looking to go deep sea fishing one day if anyone has any recomendo's

I've stayed at the Excellence Playa Mujeres which is basically Cancun.  It was nice.  I enjoy ordering room service and also requesting a 12 pack of iced down pacifico to come with the food just in case I feel like drinking them. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on July 26, 2012, 09:07:01 AM

Quote from: steve dave on July 26, 2012, 07:20:08 AM

Quote from: kim carnes on July 25, 2012, 10:14:14 PM

hey guys, i just wanted to say that i really love traveling and really enjoy reading this thread!  C ya later!

man, me too kc

Ready for a mind-blow? just look who started this thread  :sdeek:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 26, 2012, 09:14:40 AM

Quote from: mocat on July 26, 2012, 09:07:01 AM

Quote from: steve dave on July 26, 2012, 07:20:08 AM

Quote from: kim carnes on July 25, 2012, 10:14:14 PM

hey guys, i just wanted to say that i really love traveling and really enjoy reading this thread!  C ya later!

man, me too kc

Ready for a mind-blow? just look who started this thread  :sdeek:

fwiw, I just merged a bunch of travel related threads into this one and changed the first post to "IT'S THE OFFICIAL TRAVEL THREAD Y'ALL!" that's why everyone immediately starts in on Portland. iirc jtksu said something about Portland sucking because beems just moved there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on July 26, 2012, 09:36:23 AM

Quote from: steve dave on July 26, 2012, 09:14:40 AM

Quote from: mocat on July 26, 2012, 09:07:01 AM

Quote from: steve dave on July 26, 2012, 07:20:08 AM

Quote from: kim carnes on July 25, 2012, 10:14:14 PM

hey guys, i just wanted to say that i really love traveling and really enjoy reading this thread!  C ya later!

man, me too kc

Ready for a mind-blow? just look who started this thread  :sdeek:

fwiw, I just merged a bunch of travel related threads into this one and changed the first post to "IT'S THE OFFICIAL TRAVEL THREAD Y'ALL!" that's why everyone immediately starts in on Portland. iirc jtksu said something about Portland sucking because beems just moved there.

This scenario makes much more sense

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 26, 2012, 03:38:57 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 22, 2012, 05:47:43 PM

Quote from: AbeFroman on May 22, 2012, 04:03:21 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 22, 2012, 02:35:52 PM

Quote from: AbeFroman on May 22, 2012, 02:32:50 PM

Good to know.  :lol: @ the thought of carrying luggage on subways.

I see people w/ luggage every day on BART.

I'm not saying people don't do it, I'm saying  :lol: at people who do. Get a cab you cheap ass.

If the time is comparable, (which it usually is if you're in a city where it doesn't make sense to rent a car),  I would almost always prefer transit. Cabs are smelly and gross and awkward more than they are overpriced. (Cabs in NYC are surprisingly affordable)

http://boingboing.net/2012/07/26/bart-escalators-caked-in-human.html

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on July 26, 2012, 03:46:39 PM

just saw LSOC's mountain golf pics, figured I'd add mine from a week ago: (https://p.twimg.com/AyMlSIVCMAA9RPC.jpg:large)
(https://p.twimg.com/AyMliMCCQAE8uYJ.jpg:large)

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 26, 2012, 07:16:07 PM

Quote from: steve dave on July 26, 2012, 03:38:57 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 22, 2012, 05:47:43 PM

Quote from: AbeFroman on May 22, 2012, 04:03:21 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 22, 2012, 02:35:52 PM

Quote from: AbeFroman on May 22, 2012, 02:32:50 PM

Good to know.  :lol: @ the thought of carrying luggage on subways.

I see people w/ luggage every day on BART.

I'm not saying people don't do it, I'm saying  :lol: at people who do. Get a cab you cheap ass.

If the time is comparable, (which it usually is if you're in a city where it doesn't make sense to rent a car),  I would almost always prefer transit. Cabs are smelly and gross and awkward more than they are overpriced. (Cabs in NYC are surprisingly affordable)

http://boingboing.net/2012/07/26/bart-escalators-caked-in-human.html

well, yeah, it's the civic center stop. :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 26, 2012, 07:17:19 PM

also, taking an impromptu trip to Reno this weekend for some seedy smoke-filled old-timey gambling halls at night and tahoe during the day. should be a good time.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: OK_Cat on July 27, 2012, 02:32:44 PM

Quote from: ben ji on July 26, 2012, 08:56:42 AM

Bachelor Party in Cancun this October. Staying at an all inclusive

http://www.riu.com/en/Paises/mexico/cancun/hotel-riu-palace-las-americas/index.jsp

Anyone been there or to any all inclusives in Cancun?

Looking to go deep sea fishing one day if anyone has any recomendo's

i stayed at that place, it's pretty nice.  no complaints.

in between getting shitfaced, you and your bros should do this  http://www.cancun-discounts.com/tours/cancun/bob-tour.htm 

it was fun

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on July 27, 2012, 04:20:15 PM

Penrose room tonight!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on July 28, 2012, 11:00:17 AM

DIA, termy A.  Adorbs


(http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv249/thekansascitykid/6f22e495.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on July 28, 2012, 11:02:06 AM

Quote from: Limestone on July 28, 2012, 11:00:17 AM

DIA, termy A.  Adorbs

Say hi to the other illEMAWnati for us.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 28, 2012, 11:17:20 AM

lol at one time trim and I were randomly there at the same time and mrs. dave and I were both violently ill

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on July 28, 2012, 11:18:55 AM

Quote from: Trim on July 28, 2012, 11:02:06 AM

Quote from: Limestone on July 28, 2012, 11:00:17 AM

DIA, termy A.  Adorbs

Say hi to the other illEMAWnati for us.

(http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv249/thekansascitykid/292b62c6.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on July 28, 2012, 11:19:56 AM

Quote from: Trim on July 28, 2012, 11:02:06 AM

Quote from: Limestone on July 28, 2012, 11:00:17 AM

DIA, termy A.  Adorbs

Say hi to the other illEMAWnati for us.

(http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv249/thekansascitykid/542f277f.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 28, 2012, 11:20:38 AM

 :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on July 28, 2012, 11:21:34 AM

So blessed.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: bubbles4ksu on July 28, 2012, 12:31:34 PM

yesterday i drove from kc to indianapolis and then from akron to nyc.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on July 28, 2012, 12:53:27 PM

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on July 28, 2012, 12:56:41 PM

Quote from: Ging on July 28, 2012, 12:31:34 PM

yesterday i drove from kc to indianapolis and then from akron to nyc.

How did you get from Indianapolis to Akron?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on July 28, 2012, 01:05:03 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on July 28, 2012, 12:56:41 PM

Quote from: Ging on July 28, 2012, 12:31:34 PM

yesterday i drove from kc to indianapolis and then from akron to nyc.

How did you get from Indianapolis to Akron?

probably flew

Title: travel thread
Post by: felix rex on July 28, 2012, 01:06:36 PM

Quote from: rick daris on July 28, 2012, 01:05:03 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on July 28, 2012, 12:56:41 PM

Quote from: Ging on July 28, 2012, 12:31:34 PM

yesterday i drove from kc to indianapolis and then from akron to nyc.

How did you get from Indianapolis to Akron?

probably flew

Sleepwalked

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on July 28, 2012, 01:07:41 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on July 28, 2012, 12:56:41 PM

Quote from: Ging on July 28, 2012, 12:31:34 PM

yesterday i drove from kc to indianapolis and then from akron to nyc.

How did you get from Indianapolis to Akron?

Someone else was driving

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on July 28, 2012, 01:08:31 PM

Quote from: felix rex on July 28, 2012, 01:06:36 PM

Quote from: rick daris on July 28, 2012, 01:05:03 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on July 28, 2012, 12:56:41 PM

Quote from: Ging on July 28, 2012, 12:31:34 PM

yesterday i drove from kc to indianapolis and then from akron to nyc.

How did you get from Indianapolis to Akron?

probably flew

Sleepwalked

So many holes in this story.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on July 28, 2012, 01:09:01 PM

Answer the rough ridin' question, Ging!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: bubbles4ksu on July 28, 2012, 01:19:01 PM

I was/am helping my sister move from KC to NYC. She drove from Indy to Akron.

We stopped in Columbus to take a look at The Horseshoe. The stadium is as impressive as you would imagine, but campus and the surrounding area is Topeka-esque. I had planned to stop in State College and get a photo at the JoePa statue, but it didn't work out.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on July 28, 2012, 01:37:04 PM

Quote from: Ging on July 28, 2012, 01:19:01 PM

I was/am helping my sister move from KC to NYC. She drove from Indy to Akron.

We stopped in Columbus to take a look at The Horseshoe. The stadium is as impressive as you would imagine, but campus and the surrounding area is Topeka-esque. I had planned to stop in State College and get a photo at the JoePa statue, but it didn't work out.

 :cool:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on July 28, 2012, 01:53:24 PM

I was hoping for something more exciting

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on July 28, 2012, 03:30:43 PM

Quote from: Ging on July 28, 2012, 01:19:01 PM

I was/am helping my sister move from KC to NYC. She drove from Indy to Akron.

We stopped in Columbus to take a look at The Horseshoe. The stadium is as impressive as you would imagine, but campus and the surrounding area is Topeka-esque. I had planned to stop in State College and get a photo at the JoePa statue, but it didn't work out.

lol, isn't that like under 1/4 of a 21+hr trip?

*f.o.e.

Title: travel thread
Post by: felix rex on July 28, 2012, 04:01:38 PM

Quote from: Tobias on July 28, 2012, 03:30:43 PM

Quote from: Ging on July 28, 2012, 01:19:01 PM

I was/am helping my sister move from KC to NYC. She drove from Indy to Akron.

We stopped in Columbus to take a look at The Horseshoe. The stadium is as impressive as you would imagine, but campus and the surrounding area is Topeka-esque. I had planned to stop in State College and get a photo at the JoePa statue, but it didn't work out.

lol, isn't that like under 1/4 of a 21+hr trip?

*f.o.e.

Yes. As someone who has made the drive from DC to Wichita multiple times, I can confirm that Ging's sister basically drove long enough for him to eat one last sonic burger and take a 15- minute nap.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: bubbles4ksu on July 28, 2012, 06:23:07 PM

Quote from: felix rex on July 28, 2012, 04:01:38 PM

Quote from: Tobias on July 28, 2012, 03:30:43 PM

Quote from: Ging on July 28, 2012, 01:19:01 PM

I was/am helping my sister move from KC to NYC. She drove from Indy to Akron.

We stopped in Columbus to take a look at The Horseshoe. The stadium is as impressive as you would imagine, but campus and the surrounding area is Topeka-esque. I had planned to stop in State College and get a photo at the JoePa statue, but it didn't work out.

lol, isn't that like under 1/4 of a 21+hr trip?

*f.o.e.

Yes. As someone who has made the drive from DC to Wichita multiple times, I can confirm that Ging's sister basically drove long enough for him to eat one last sonic burger and take a 15- minute nap.

Close. I drank two beers then had time to sleep for three entire fun. songs. She is paying for tickets to the MoNH and NEWSIES tomorrow, so I haven't complained.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on July 28, 2012, 08:55:39 PM

Ging is a rough ridin' saint you losers.  Go fcuk yourselves. 

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 28, 2012, 09:28:58 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on July 28, 2012, 08:55:39 PM

Ging is a rough ridin' saint you losers.  Go fcuk yourselves.

Weird post

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 28, 2012, 09:32:07 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 28, 2012, 09:28:58 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on July 28, 2012, 08:55:39 PM

Ging is a rough ridin' saint you losers.  Go fcuk yourselves.

Weird post

it was a fantastic kc post.  go eff yourself. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 30, 2012, 01:29:12 PM

reno was great. would return. If you like O'Sheas you would love Downtown Reno because there are about 10 city blocks of O'Sheas-esque places. Fun stuff.

Also, Tahoe is very pretty. did a little hike up to a waterfall on our way back to the Bay. NBD.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 30, 2012, 01:52:11 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 30, 2012, 01:29:12 PM

reno was great. would return. If you like O'Sheas you would love Downtown Reno because there are about 10 city blocks of O'Sheas-esque places. Fun stuff.

Also, Tahoe is very pretty. did a little hike up to a waterfall on our way back to the Bay. NBD.

was the place young/hipsterish like o'sheas had become or old hilarous fat elvis'y?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on July 30, 2012, 01:59:58 PM

Door County, Wisconsin  -  pro tips please

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 30, 2012, 02:01:14 PM

Quote from: emawblast on July 30, 2012, 01:59:58 PM

Door County, Wisconsin  -  pro tips please

having never heard of the place I'm guessing, like, cheese curds, apples and light american beer?  that's what I'd do anyway. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on July 30, 2012, 02:07:43 PM

Quote from: emawblast on July 30, 2012, 01:59:58 PM

Door County, Wisconsin  -  pro tips please

Eat at the place that has a grass roof that goats grace on.  That's always fun.

Also, this is the best Fish Fry in the state, and they make mean Whiskey Old Fashions

http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/322/1321826/restaurant/Wisconsin/Fishing-Hole-Sturgeon-Bay

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on July 30, 2012, 02:09:01 PM

Quote from: Pete on July 30, 2012, 02:07:43 PM

Quote from: emawblast on July 30, 2012, 01:59:58 PM

Door County, Wisconsin  -  pro tips please

Eat at the place that has a grass roof that goats grace on.  That's always fun.

Also, this is the best Fish Fry in the state, and they make mean Whiskey Old Fashions

http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/322/1321826/restaurant/Wisconsin/Fishing-Hole-Sturgeon-Bay

and I should have mentioned that it's not really a "fish fry" meal unless it's a Friday night.  Cannot over emphasize that point. 

Title: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on July 30, 2012, 02:10:40 PM

Fish boil

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on July 30, 2012, 02:17:03 PM

Quote from: puniraptor on July 30, 2012, 02:10:40 PM

Fish boil

Denied.  Not even people from Wisconsin like fish boils.  Horrible.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on July 30, 2012, 02:26:39 PM

Walleye - eat all the walleye you can get your hands on.    :lick:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 30, 2012, 02:33:19 PM

Quote from: steve dave on July 30, 2012, 01:52:11 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 30, 2012, 01:29:12 PM

reno was great. would return. If you like O'Sheas you would love Downtown Reno because there are about 10 city blocks of O'Sheas-esque places. Fun stuff.

Also, Tahoe is very pretty. did a little hike up to a waterfall on our way back to the Bay. NBD.

was the place young/hipsterish like o'sheas had become or old hilarous fat elvis'y?

hilarious fat elvisy and young blue collar types. Don't know why more young SF hipsters don't make the trip.

Title: travel thread
Post by: felix rex on July 30, 2012, 02:35:33 PM

Quote from: steve dave on July 25, 2012, 09:42:20 AM

All the eqypt hyatts are basically free on either points or cash.

This place was kind of cool but def not great. Lots of fat Russians with fantastically hot wives and bad person kids. 12 restaurants that were all pretty subpar. The diving tour was awesome though. And they had a huge 4-story water slide that was embarrassingly enjoyable.

Also, my Swedish roommate my freshman year of college called me "fat Elvis" because of my sideburns.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on July 30, 2012, 02:44:17 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on July 30, 2012, 02:26:39 PM

Walleye - eat all the walleye you can get your hands on.    :lick:

The classic fish fry comes with fries, slaw, and buttered rye bread.  Always rye bread if you are authentic.

(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a107/big12north/fishinghole.jpg)


More about the Fishing Hole
http://www.doorcounty.com/blog/?p=73

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on July 30, 2012, 04:45:54 PM

Can anyone tell me about the Peninsula in Beverly Hills?  Like actually a nice place or just a nice website?  TIA.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on July 30, 2012, 04:48:14 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on July 30, 2012, 04:45:54 PM

Can anyone tell me about the Peninsula in Beverly Hills?  Like actually a nice place or just a nice website?  TIA.

ver nice.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on July 30, 2012, 04:50:21 PM

Quote from: Limestone on July 30, 2012, 04:48:14 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on July 30, 2012, 04:45:54 PM

Can anyone tell me about the Peninsula in Beverly Hills?  Like actually a nice place or just a nice website?  TIA.

ver nice.

Well this is good news for both me and the Peninsula in Beverly Hills.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: KCFDcat on July 31, 2012, 10:46:27 AM

Quote from: emawblast on July 30, 2012, 01:59:58 PM

Door County, Wisconsin  -  pro tips please

Don't expect to go there and have a wild time. it's basically just farm country, Don't get me wrong, I love the place have been several times, but it's a place to relax and just do nothing.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: KCFDcat on July 31, 2012, 10:47:42 AM

Going to Portland, OR in September. anyone been there? going to be doing some brewery tours and maybe a bike rental...

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on July 31, 2012, 10:55:12 AM

Quote from: KCFDcat on July 31, 2012, 10:47:42 AM

Going to Portland, OR in September. anyone been there? going to be doing some brewery tours and maybe a bike rental...

http://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=12998.msg291519#msg291519

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: nicname on July 31, 2012, 11:01:02 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on July 30, 2012, 04:50:21 PM

Quote from: Limestone on July 30, 2012, 04:48:14 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on July 30, 2012, 04:45:54 PM

Can anyone tell me about the Peninsula in Beverly Hills?  Like actually a nice place or just a nice website?  TIA.

ver nice.

Well this is good news for both me and the Peninsula in Beverly Hills.

http://www.malibuseafood.com/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: KCFDcat on July 31, 2012, 11:24:58 AM

Quote from: Trim on July 31, 2012, 10:55:12 AM

Quote from: KCFDcat on July 31, 2012, 10:47:42 AM

Going to Portland, OR in September. anyone been there? going to be doing some brewery tours and maybe a bike rental...

http://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=12998.msg291519#msg291519
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the back and forth about whether or not portland is a shithole doesn't really help me.

although, I am looking forward to the possibility of running into beems.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on July 31, 2012, 11:29:51 AM

Quote from: KCFDcat on July 31, 2012, 11:24:58 AM

Quote from: Trim on July 31, 2012, 10:55:12 AM

Quote from: KCFDcat on July 31, 2012, 10:47:42 AM

Going to Portland, OR in September. anyone been there? going to be doing some brewery tours and maybe a bike rental...

http://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=12998.msg291519#msg291519

the back and forth about whether or not portland is a shithole doesn't really help me.

although, I am looking forward to the possibility of running into beems.

Jakesie and 8mp can tell you more about the meth.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on July 31, 2012, 02:37:35 PM

Quote from: Trim on July 31, 2012, 11:29:51 AM

Quote from: KCFDcat on July 31, 2012, 11:24:58 AM

Quote from: Trim on July 31, 2012, 10:55:12 AM

Quote from: KCFDcat on July 31, 2012, 10:47:42 AM

Going to Portland, OR in September. anyone been there? going to be doing some brewery tours and maybe a bike rental...

http://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=12998.msg291519#msg291519

the back and forth about whether or not portland is a shithole doesn't really help me.

although, I am looking forward to the possibility of running into beems.

Jakesie and 8mp can tell you more about the meth.

:dubious:

Title: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on July 31, 2012, 07:15:36 PM

San Antonio. River Walk. Right Now. Lone Wolf. Pro Tips?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on July 31, 2012, 07:54:46 PM

Quote from: KCFDcat on July 31, 2012, 11:24:58 AM

Quote from: Trim on July 31, 2012, 10:55:12 AM

Quote from: KCFDcat on July 31, 2012, 10:47:42 AM

Going to Portland, OR in September. anyone been there? going to be doing some brewery tours and maybe a bike rental...

http://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=12998.msg291519#msg291519
[/quote

the back and forth about whether or not portland is a shithole doesn't really help me.

although, I am looking forward to the possibility of running into beems.

He doesn't live in Portland.  He lives in some town named after a lake, probably the equivalent of Olathe.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 3maw on August 04, 2012, 02:34:05 AM

heading down to colombia in a few days. not skank ass interstate armpit where mizzou is. but as in the largest exporter of flowers, coffee, and cocaine.  :ohno: any tips?

also, how legal is it to bring back coffee from there? prob taking a tour of some old roasteries, and don't want customs to take my juan valdez  :shakesfist:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on August 04, 2012, 09:57:33 AM

Quote from: 3maw on August 04, 2012, 02:34:05 AM

heading down to colombia in a few days. not skank ass interstate armpit where mizzou is. but as in the largest exporter of flowers, coffee, and cocaine.  :ohno: any tips?

also, how legal is it to bring back coffee from there? prob taking a tour of some old roasteries, and don't want customs to take my juan valdez  :shakesfist:

Bring back a kilo of coke for the sprint center 2012 pak, TIA.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on August 08, 2012, 08:50:44 AM

Taking recommendations for an isolated carry-onable suitcase.  The small one that's part of the cheap set I got from BB&B is in rough shape.  Needed for upcoming 3-day trip to a 10m pocket planes town.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 08, 2012, 08:55:03 AM

hands down the best-for-the-price carry on is the Travelpro crew series.  I have two of the Crew 8 22" rollaboard suiters for mrs. dave and myself.  They just came out with the Crew 9 so you may be able to get a good deal on amazon or somewhere for the Crew 8 or just get the Crew 9 because I'm sure it's elite.  It will carry on to all regular sized birds but you will have to gate check on american eagle and other commuter jets but you would have to with anything bigger than a briefcase.

http://www.travelpro.com/collection.cfm?collection=Crew%209

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 08, 2012, 08:56:26 AM

yes, confirmed ridiculous low prices for the Crew 8.  everyone should buy one of these:

http://www.amazon.com/Travelpro-Expandable-Rollaboard-Suiter-Size/dp/B003H4Q06O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1344434154&sr=8-1&keywords=travelpro+crew+22

amazon prices on the new Crew 9 also pretty good

http://www.amazon.com/Travelpro-Luggage-22-Inch-Expandable-Rollaboard/dp/B0089AXY7O/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1344434154&sr=8-2&keywords=travelpro+crew+22

I've not played with a Crew 9 so I don't know what upgrades they've made.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on August 08, 2012, 08:57:03 AM

Quote from: steve dave on August 08, 2012, 08:55:03 AM

hands down the best-for-the-price carry on is the Travelpro crew series.  I have two of the Crew 8 22" rollaboard suiters for mrs. dave and myself.  They just came out with the Crew 9 so you may be able to get a good deal on amazon or somewhere for the Crew 8 or just get the Crew 9 because I'm sure it's elite.  It will carry on to all regular sized birds but you will have to gate check on american eagle and other commuter jets but you would have to with anything bigger than a briefcase.

http://www.travelpro.com/collection.cfm?collection=Crew%209

Travelpro is absolutely the best in its price class. Can confirm.

Tumi best overall.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 08, 2012, 09:02:03 AM

Yeah, Tumi is elite, no doubt.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on August 08, 2012, 12:02:22 PM

Going to Hawaii in January.  Bing says they are 80% sure the flight prices will be dropping like 50 bucks?  Should I care?  Or should I just buy the tickets and not have to worry about checking prices every day?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 08, 2012, 12:18:14 PM

Quote from: kitten_mittons on August 08, 2012, 12:02:22 PM

Going to Hawaii in January.  Bing says they are 80% sure the flight prices will be dropping like 50 bucks?  Should I care?  Or should I just buy the tickets and not have to worry about checking prices every day?

what are prices currently?  why don't you have miles to go free?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on August 08, 2012, 12:25:11 PM

Quote from: steve dave on August 08, 2012, 12:18:14 PM

Quote from: kitten_mittons on August 08, 2012, 12:02:22 PM

Going to Hawaii in January.  Bing says they are 80% sure the flight prices will be dropping like 50 bucks?  Should I care?  Or should I just buy the tickets and not have to worry about checking prices every day?

what are prices currently?  why don't you have miles to go free?

Around $800.00.  Seem like pretty good prices. I don't like to use my miles on economy, and I just don't care enough about this flight for some reason to want to fly business class.  Plus for the planes I'm on, business class isn't much better than coach.  I'll probably fly like a baller when I go to London next summer, though.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 08, 2012, 12:26:32 PM

Man, I really hate the heavy users of the four wheel roller bags. Yeah, I know they're more practical in line or something but it usually seems like the fools pushing them along between gates are smug assholes in pleated khakis and polo shirts with logos and a Bluetooth headset.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 08, 2012, 12:27:28 PM

Quote from: kitten_mittons on August 08, 2012, 12:25:11 PM

Quote from: steve dave on August 08, 2012, 12:18:14 PM

Quote from: kitten_mittons on August 08, 2012, 12:02:22 PM

Going to Hawaii in January.  Bing says they are 80% sure the flight prices will be dropping like 50 bucks?  Should I care?  Or should I just buy the tickets and not have to worry about checking prices every day?

what are prices currently?  why don't you have miles to go free?

Around $800.00.  Seem like pretty good prices. I don't like to use my miles on economy, and I just don't care enough about this flight for some reason to want to fly business class.  Plus for the planes I'm on, business class isn't much better than coach.  I'll probably fly like a baller when I go to London next summer, though.

ok.  yeah, not a bad rate.  You will sometimes/rarley see a $600 RT rate but $800 is probably the average. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 08, 2012, 12:29:18 PM

Quote from: michigancat on August 08, 2012, 12:26:32 PM

Man, I really hate the heavy users of the four wheel roller bags. Yeah, I know they're more practical in line our something but it usually seems like the fools pushing them along between gates are smug assholes in pleated khakis and polo shirts with logos and a Bluetooth headset.

yeah, agree.  I have a MONSTER samsonite 4 wheel roller but it rarely gets used.  Will be pulling it out for the first time in awhile in November where I have a 70 lbs weight limit on an extended winter trip. 

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 08, 2012, 12:35:50 PM

Quote from: steve dave on August 08, 2012, 12:29:18 PM

Quote from: michigancat on August 08, 2012, 12:26:32 PM

Man, I really hate the heavy users of the four wheel roller bags. Yeah, I know they're more practical in line our something but it usually seems like the fools pushing them along between gates are smug assholes in pleated khakis and polo shirts with logos and a Bluetooth headset.

yeah, agree.  I have a MONSTER samsonite 4 wheel roller but it rarely gets used.  Will be pulling it out for the first time in awhile in November where I have a 70 lbs weight limit on an extended winter trip.

Can you pull them like you would a two wheel roller? I think it's the dorks just pushing them along in open space that really grind my gears.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on August 08, 2012, 12:37:54 PM

Quote from: michigancat on August 08, 2012, 12:35:50 PM

Quote from: steve dave on August 08, 2012, 12:29:18 PM

Quote from: michigancat on August 08, 2012, 12:26:32 PM

Man, I really hate the heavy users of the four wheel roller bags. Yeah, I know they're more practical in line our something but it usually seems like the fools pushing them along between gates are smug assholes in pleated khakis and polo shirts with logos and a Bluetooth headset.

yeah, agree.  I have a MONSTER samsonite 4 wheel roller but it rarely gets used.  Will be pulling it out for the first time in awhile in November where I have a 70 lbs weight limit on an extended winter trip.

Can you pull them like you would a two wheel roller? I think it's the dorks just pushing them along in open space that really grind my gears.

This is critical.  I'm fine w/getting the 4-wheeler linked above, but I want to be able to pull it like a normal dude in shorts, flip-flops and a pak head shirt.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 08, 2012, 12:39:43 PM

Quote from: Trim on August 08, 2012, 12:37:54 PM

Quote from: michigancat on August 08, 2012, 12:35:50 PM

Quote from: steve dave on August 08, 2012, 12:29:18 PM

Quote from: michigancat on August 08, 2012, 12:26:32 PM

Man, I really hate the heavy users of the four wheel roller bags. Yeah, I know they're more practical in line our something but it usually seems like the fools pushing them along between gates are smug assholes in pleated khakis and polo shirts with logos and a Bluetooth headset.

yeah, agree.  I have a MONSTER samsonite 4 wheel roller but it rarely gets used.  Will be pulling it out for the first time in awhile in November where I have a 70 lbs weight limit on an extended winter trip.

Can you pull them like you would a two wheel roller? I think it's the dorks just pushing them along in open space that really grind my gears.

This is critical.  I'm fine w/getting the 4-wheeler linked above, but I want to be able to pull it like a normal dude in shorts, flip-flops and a pak head shirt.

that's a two wheeler linked above.  it's rough ridin' elite.  buy it already. 

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 08, 2012, 12:41:02 PM

Quote from: michigancat on August 08, 2012, 12:35:50 PM

Quote from: steve dave on August 08, 2012, 12:29:18 PM

Quote from: michigancat on August 08, 2012, 12:26:32 PM

Man, I really hate the heavy users of the four wheel roller bags. Yeah, I know they're more practical in line our something but it usually seems like the fools pushing them along between gates are smug assholes in pleated khakis and polo shirts with logos and a Bluetooth headset.

yeah, agree.  I have a MONSTER samsonite 4 wheel roller but it rarely gets used.  Will be pulling it out for the first time in awhile in November where I have a 70 lbs weight limit on an extended winter trip.

Can you pull them like you would a two wheel roller? I think it's the dorks just pushing them along in open space that really grind my gears.

the small ones you can and they do piss me off when they are hogging up space.  mine you can but it's difficult because of its massive size.  it's not really what you are talking about I don't think. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 08, 2012, 12:42:53 PM

roller board = 2 wheels, make great carry ons, linked above

spinner = 4 wheels, piss off rusty, good if you need a massive bag as they roll around with no effort or leaning over

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 08, 2012, 12:46:13 PM

Quote from: steve dave on August 08, 2012, 12:42:53 PM

roller board = 2 wheels, make great carry ons, linked above

spinner = 4 wheels, piss off rusty, good if you need a massive bag as they roll around with no effort or leaning over

the spinners do seem very handy in tight spaces.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on August 08, 2012, 12:58:52 PM

Quote from: steve dave on August 08, 2012, 12:39:43 PM

that's a two wheeler linked above.  it's rough ridin' elite.  buy it already. 

:lol:  Looked at it briefly on my phone while driving earlier and thought those nubs at the foreground were wheels.

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 08, 2012, 01:11:05 PM

Quote from: Trim on August 08, 2012, 12:58:52 PM

Quote from: steve dave on August 08, 2012, 12:39:43 PM

that's a two wheeler linked above.  it's rough ridin' elite.  buy it already. 

:lol:  Looked at it briefly on my phone while driving earlier and thought those nubs at the foreground were wheels.

Same

SD, will it do wheels out on a 737? My current roller us fine on a 757, but I have to turn it on some of the 737's.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 08, 2012, 01:12:28 PM

22" is the largest carry on according to US carriers.  Don't get a 24"

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on August 08, 2012, 09:25:37 PM

I just ordered the 9s, both the 22-inch 2-wheeler and the 21-inch 4-wheeler.  Both were prime, free shipping, free returns, so I'll see which is better or if there's use for both.

Title: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 09, 2012, 06:18:05 AM

You won't regret it

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on August 09, 2012, 01:15:15 PM

Quote from: steve dave on August 08, 2012, 12:29:18 PM

Quote from: michigancat on August 08, 2012, 12:26:32 PM

Man, I really hate the heavy users of the four wheel roller bags. Yeah, I know they're more practical in line our something but it usually seems like the fools pushing them along between gates are smug assholes in pleated khakis and polo shirts with logos and a Bluetooth headset.

yeah, agree.  I have a MONSTER samsonite 4 wheel roller but it rarely gets used.  Will be pulling it out for the first time in awhile in November where I have a 70 lbs weight limit on an extended winter trip. 

november?  where are you going in november that would require the use of a 70lb weight limit 4 wheel roller  :confused:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on August 11, 2012, 09:25:15 AM

Quote from: Trim on August 08, 2012, 09:25:37 PM

I just ordered the 9s, both the 22-inch 2-wheeler and the 21-inch 4-wheeler.  Both were prime, free shipping, free returns, so I'll see which is better or if there's use for both.

They arrived yesterday.  Think I'm gonna keep the 4-wheeler and exchange the 2-wheeler for the giant version of the 4-wheeler and be set for a while.  Very easy to roll the 4-wheeler 2-wheel-style when walking a  long way and not look like a pleated bad person.  The 4-wheeler's handle has a little more substance to it and the suit bag thing can be taken out when not needed but is permanently built in on the 2-wheeler.  Neither had the foam-padded front pocket to put a laptop in, but I've found a perfect bag for all my tech stuff (see dlew grad gift thread) so I don't think I'd be using it ever anyway.

EDIT: The suit bar and cover thing can be removed from the 2-wheeler, but on the 4-wheeler it's a bag that you load your suit in and drop it in the suitcase vs. a slot that the suit goes in and folds up while attached to the inside of the top part of the suitcase..

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 11, 2012, 10:01:52 AM

pretty elite though amirite

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on August 11, 2012, 07:24:33 AM

Quote from: steve dave on August 11, 2012, 10:01:52 AM

pretty elite though amirite

Looks that way.  Of course, I've done nothing other than inspect them in my living room.

Are there maximum size limits on checked bags?  They've got the same 9 spinner in 25, 26, 28 and 29 relatively cheap too.  I'll get the biggest one that won't be a hassle. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 11, 2012, 07:27:19 AM

Quote from: Trim on August 11, 2012, 07:24:33 AM

Quote from: steve dave on August 11, 2012, 10:01:52 AM

pretty elite though amirite

Looks that way.  Of course, I've done nothing other than inspect them in my living room.

Are there maximum size limits on checked bags?  They've got the same 9 spinner in 25, 26, 28 and 29 relatively cheap too.  I'll get the biggest one that won't be a hassle.

In general 9x14x22 is the max. the 22" one is the largest size that will fit in all full size domestic jets (not using the expandable part). if the 4 wheeler is equal or less dimensions it'll be good to go.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on August 11, 2012, 11:32:46 AM

Quote from: steve dave on August 11, 2012, 07:27:19 AM

Quote from: Trim on August 11, 2012, 07:24:33 AM

Quote from: steve dave on August 11, 2012, 10:01:52 AM

pretty elite though amirite

Looks that way.  Of course, I've done nothing other than inspect them in my living room.

Are there maximum size limits on checked bags?  They've got the same 9 spinner in 25, 26, 28 and 29 relatively cheap too.  I'll get the biggest one that won't be a hassle.

In general 9x14x22 is the max. the 22" one is the largest size that will fit in all full size domestic jets (not using the expandable part). if the 4 wheeler is equal or less dimensions it'll be good to go.

I'm keeping the 21-inch 4-wheeler for a carry-on bag.  I want to get a big 4-wheeler to check for long trips.  Any reason not to get the biggest one they make?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 11, 2012, 11:43:19 AM

Quote from: Trim on August 11, 2012, 11:32:46 AM

Quote from: steve dave on August 11, 2012, 07:27:19 AM

Quote from: Trim on August 11, 2012, 07:24:33 AM

Quote from: steve dave on August 11, 2012, 10:01:52 AM

pretty elite though amirite

Looks that way.  Of course, I've done nothing other than inspect them in my living room.

Are there maximum size limits on checked bags?  They've got the same 9 spinner in 25, 26, 28 and 29 relatively cheap too.  I'll get the biggest one that won't be a hassle.

In general 9x14x22 is the max. the 22" one is the largest size that will fit in all full size domestic jets (not using the expandable part). if the 4 wheeler is equal or less dimensions it'll be good to go.

I'm keeping the 21-inch 4-wheeler for a carry-on bag.  I want to get a big 4-wheeler to check for long trips.  Any reason not to get the biggest one they make?

the only reason would be that it's a pain in the ass to get it under 50 lbs to check.  I'd shoot for the next to biggest personally if doing it again. our monster bag can't be filled anywhere near full or it goes over 50 and we have to pay extra to check it.  70 lbs is the weight limit if flying first class. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: john "teach me how to" dougie on August 11, 2012, 12:24:08 PM

Quote from: steve dave on August 11, 2012, 11:43:19 AM

Quote from: Trim on August 11, 2012, 11:32:46 AM

Quote from: steve dave on August 11, 2012, 07:27:19 AM

Quote from: Trim on August 11, 2012, 07:24:33 AM

Quote from: steve dave on August 11, 2012, 10:01:52 AM

pretty elite though amirite

Looks that way.  Of course, I've done nothing other than inspect them in my living room.

Are there maximum size limits on checked bags?  They've got the same 9 spinner in 25, 26, 28 and 29 relatively cheap too.  I'll get the biggest one that won't be a hassle.

In general 9x14x22 is the max. the 22" one is the largest size that will fit in all full size domestic jets (not using the expandable part). if the 4 wheeler is equal or less dimensions it'll be good to go.

I'm keeping the 21-inch 4-wheeler for a carry-on bag.  I want to get a big 4-wheeler to check for long trips.  Any reason not to get the biggest one they make?

the only reason would be that it's a pain in the ass to get it under 50 lbs to check.  I'd shoot for the next to biggest personally if doing it again. our monster bag can't be filled anywhere near full or it goes over 50 and we have to pay extra to check it.  70 lbs is the weight limit if flying first class.

Flew Delta (dislike) a couple of weeks ago and the wife's bag was at 54 lbs. They only wanted $90 extra for the 4 lbs over

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on August 12, 2012, 09:04:07 PM

Going to NYC tomorrow, never been.  Flying in to LaGuardia & staying in Midtown.  Subway or Taxi to my hotel?  This is my only real question, going to wing-it the rest of the time.  I like winging-it when I go somewhere on vacation, and I figure Manhattan is probably the best winging-it location in North America.

Title: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 12, 2012, 09:10:07 PM

Taxi

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on August 12, 2012, 09:31:33 PM

Quote from: steve dave on August 12, 2012, 09:10:07 PM

Taxi

Thanks, will do.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EllToPay on August 13, 2012, 09:56:28 AM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on August 12, 2012, 09:31:33 PM

Quote from: steve dave on August 12, 2012, 09:10:07 PM

Taxi

Thanks, will do.

no way, hop on the subway.


lol

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on August 13, 2012, 09:57:26 AM

Quote from: EllToPay on August 13, 2012, 09:56:28 AM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on August 12, 2012, 09:31:33 PM

Quote from: steve dave on August 12, 2012, 09:10:07 PM

Taxi

Thanks, will do.

no way, hop on the subway.


lol

goEMAW is like google maps except you get PI'd with your answer

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 13, 2012, 10:24:56 AM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on August 12, 2012, 09:31:33 PM

Quote from: steve dave on August 12, 2012, 09:10:07 PM

Taxi

Thanks, will do.

bus

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 13, 2012, 10:25:34 AM

Quote from: michigancat on August 13, 2012, 10:24:56 AM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on August 12, 2012, 09:31:33 PM

Quote from: steve dave on August 12, 2012, 09:10:07 PM

Taxi

Thanks, will do.

bus

have you done this?  curious how long it takes. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on August 13, 2012, 10:27:03 AM

Quote from: steve dave on August 13, 2012, 10:25:34 AM

Quote from: michigancat on August 13, 2012, 10:24:56 AM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on August 12, 2012, 09:31:33 PM

Quote from: steve dave on August 12, 2012, 09:10:07 PM

Taxi

Thanks, will do.

bus

have you done this?  curious how long it takes.

Have done twice. First time was about 20 minutes. Second time about an hour due to waiting for next bus. Takes you to Grand Central. It's like $12

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 13, 2012, 10:31:32 AM

that's not bad but isn't going to end up saving a couple people much money at all.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EllToPay on August 13, 2012, 10:34:35 AM

Quote from: steve dave on August 13, 2012, 10:25:34 AM

Quote from: michigancat on August 13, 2012, 10:24:56 AM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on August 12, 2012, 09:31:33 PM

Quote from: steve dave on August 12, 2012, 09:10:07 PM

Taxi

Thanks, will do.

bus

have you done this?  curious how long it takes.

have done this a couple times, abotu 30 minutes for both. but depending on where you're going you'll have to take the subway from there, so i would say taxi is best unless you're going to Port Authority or GC.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 13, 2012, 12:48:36 PM

Quote from: mocat on August 13, 2012, 10:27:03 AM

Quote from: steve dave on August 13, 2012, 10:25:34 AM

Quote from: michigancat on August 13, 2012, 10:24:56 AM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on August 12, 2012, 09:31:33 PM

Quote from: steve dave on August 12, 2012, 09:10:07 PM

Taxi

Thanks, will do.

bus

have you done this?  curious how long it takes.

Have done twice. First time was about 20 minutes. Second time about an hour due to waiting for next bus. Takes you to Grand Central. It's like $12

not that bus. I'm talking about the one that takes you straight to uptown for $2 or whatever the MTA costs. I've actually done the bus/subway combo. You get off the bus and hop on a train in Queens. What's more winging it than getting off a bus in some random intersection in Queens? It doesn't take long, depending on how close you are to the next bus.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 13, 2012, 12:50:21 PM

a cab from LGA to anywhere you want to go is, like, $30.  nothing mentioned so far can really compete with it. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 13, 2012, 12:53:01 PM

Quote from: steve dave on August 13, 2012, 12:50:21 PM

a cab from LGA to anywhere you want to go is, like, $30.  nothing mentioned so far can really compete with it. 

except the bus/subway that takes the exact same amount of time for $2.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 13, 2012, 12:53:59 PM

Quote from: michigancat on August 13, 2012, 12:53:01 PM

Quote from: steve dave on August 13, 2012, 12:50:21 PM

a cab from LGA to anywhere you want to go is, like, $30.  nothing mentioned so far can really compete with it. 

except the bus/subway that takes the exact same amount of time for $2.

lol at the exact same amount of time  :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 13, 2012, 12:56:39 PM

Quote from: steve dave on August 13, 2012, 12:53:59 PM

Quote from: michigancat on August 13, 2012, 12:53:01 PM

Quote from: steve dave on August 13, 2012, 12:50:21 PM

a cab from LGA to anywhere you want to go is, like, $30.  nothing mentioned so far can really compete with it. 

except the bus/subway that takes the exact same amount of time for $2.

lol at the exact same amount of time comment  :lol:

"oh, what's that, you're stuck on the queensboro bridge in a fart-absorbing taxi? oh, I'm already at the bar. :lol:"

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 13, 2012, 12:59:43 PM

midtown tunnel dipshit

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Teddy_Westside on August 13, 2012, 03:20:52 PM

Quote from: steve dave on August 13, 2012, 12:50:21 PM

a cab from LGA to anywhere you want to go is, like, $30.  nothing mentioned so far can really compete with it.

That's pretty much exactly what hamburglar and I just spent from LGA to our hotel.

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: raquetcat on August 14, 2012, 05:38:28 PM

Quote from: Teddy_Westside on August 13, 2012, 03:20:52 PM

Quote from: steve dave on August 13, 2012, 12:50:21 PM

a cab from LGA to anywhere you want to go is, like, $30.  nothing mentioned so far can really compete with it.

That's pretty much exactly what hamburglar and I just spent from LGA to our hotel.

Oh man I can just imagine hamburglar, t. Westside, and other triplet bro tearing up NYC

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on August 17, 2012, 12:49:22 AM

Very pleased with the travelpro crew 9 21-inch 4-wheeler in its debut.  I found myself pushing it quite a bit rather than pulling it on 2 wheels, but in either shorts/sandals/pakhead shirt or my suit and tie, so hopefully I didn't look like a pleated bad person.  Just ordered the 25 and 29 inch'rs to round out the set.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on August 23, 2012, 11:34:45 AM

I'm in saint Louis until Sunday, where are some good places to go to eat? Lunch and dinner suggestions are accepted. They already started taking about going to Texas road house some night, I need to stop this talk quickly. Tia.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on August 23, 2012, 11:44:26 AM

Quote from: kitten_mittons on August 23, 2012, 11:34:45 AM

I'm in saint Louis until Sunday, where are some good places to go to eat? Lunch and dinner suggestions are accepted. They already started taking about going to Texas road house some night, I need to stop this talk quickly. Tia.

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Ask the concierge. Even if you are at a Holiday Inn Express, they will tell you where to eat. Tell them you want to avoid the chains and don't ask when your friends are around, because they might say, "Is there a Bennigans around here!?" I have eaten at a couple of great restaurants down town, but I can't think of the names right now.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on August 23, 2012, 11:46:10 AM

There is a good brewpub at Laclede's Landing which is basically aggieville. St. Louis Brewery (Schafly) has a pub with food also, which is sweet. Pappy's smokehouse was on man vs food. The Hill is full of good italian places that get hyped alot.

i think maybe you can also find a few Cheesecake Factories.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on August 23, 2012, 12:08:56 PM

Quote from: kitten_mittons on August 23, 2012, 11:34:45 AM

I'm in saint Louis until Sunday, where are some good places to go to eat? Lunch and dinner suggestions are accepted. They already started taking about going to Texas road house some night, I need to stop this talk quickly. Tia.

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Zio's on the Hill, great Italian food.

Broadway Oyster Bar - Nice little dive bar across from Cardinals stadium if you like oysters and cajun food.   

If you want upscale, Farmhaus is supposed to be great.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on August 23, 2012, 01:59:45 PM

there's a mcdonald's located ON A RIVER BOAT (river boat) right down by the arch.  yes, it's in the water LMAO.  did i say a river jeep?  did i say land spaceship?  it's an actual river boat.  huge white one.  regardless, you have to check it out.  every few hours  they untie it and head up and down the Mississippi back and forth, up and down, circles, etc.  it's a fantastic time.   every time.  i'll tell you what, i spent hours on it last time i was in the STL.  the captain let me drive it for a while.  i can email him if you ask me to in this thread.  just reply to this post and say so because i will do it.  no worries, just get me an ice cold brew sometime. 


you've got to check it out.

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on August 23, 2012, 03:00:03 PM

Quote from: pissclams on August 23, 2012, 01:59:45 PM

there's a mcdonald's located ON A RIVER BOAT (river boat) right down by the arch.  yes, it's in the water LMAO.  did i say a river jeep?  did i say land spaceship?  it's an actual river boat.  huge white one.  regardless, you have to check it out.  every few hours  they untie it and head up and down the Mississippi back and forth, up and down, circles, etc.  it's a fantastic time.   every time.  i'll tell you what, i spent hours on it last time i was in the STL.  the captain let me drive it for a while.  i can email him if you ask me to in this thread.  just reply to this post and say so because i will do it.  no worries, just get me an ice cold brew sometime. 


you've got to check it out.

We had some McDonald's breakfast right before we left, then lunch at the McDonald's in Columbia (college town McDonald's :love: ) there is one at the cardinals stadium, and let's face it, who isn't going to eat at  McDonald's if they see one, IN A BASEBALL STADIUM?!!? I've never had McDonald's on a boat this week, so I might have to try that out? Is there one at the top of the arch? If not, I don't see a reason to go up there.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on August 23, 2012, 03:10:09 PM

don't go up in the arch, it's not safe up there and there's nothing to eat.   period.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on August 23, 2012, 03:16:18 PM

Quote from: pissclams on August 23, 2012, 03:10:09 PM

don't go up in the arch, it's not safe up there and there's nothing to eat.   period.

Yeah, if the elevator breaks, you only have 15 minutes of oxygen. It is a major design flaw.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on August 23, 2012, 03:17:45 PM

Quote from: dobber on August 23, 2012, 03:16:18 PM

Quote from: pissclams on August 23, 2012, 03:10:09 PM

don't go up in the arch, it's not safe up there and there's nothing to eat.   period.

Yeah, if the elevator breaks, you only have 15 minutes of oxygen. It is a major design flaw.

Well i mean you could just pop open a window

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on August 23, 2012, 03:20:49 PM

Quote from: mocat on August 23, 2012, 03:17:45 PM

Quote from: dobber on August 23, 2012, 03:16:18 PM

Quote from: pissclams on August 23, 2012, 03:10:09 PM

don't go up in the arch, it's not safe up there and there's nothing to eat.   period.

Yeah, if the elevator breaks, you only have 15 minutes of oxygen. It is a major design flaw.

Well i mean you could just pop open a window

At that altitude?  :horrorsurprise: Are you nuts? You'd get sucked right out of there from the pressure difference.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on August 23, 2012, 03:26:28 PM

Quote from: pissclams on August 23, 2012, 01:59:45 PM

there's a mcdonald's located ON A RIVER BOAT (river boat) right down by the arch.  yes, it's in the water LMAO.  did i say a river jeep?  did i say land spaceship?  it's an actual river boat.  huge white one.  regardless, you have to check it out.  every few hours  they untie it and head up and down the Mississippi back and forth, up and down, circles, etc.  it's a fantastic time.   every time.  i'll tell you what, i spent hours on it last time i was in the STL.  the captain let me drive it for a while.  i can email him if you ask me to in this thread.  just reply to this post and say so because i will do it.  no worries, just get me an ice cold brew sometime. 


you've got to check it out.

 :horrorsurprise: Literally just read this article

http://nation.time.com/2012/08/23/the-big-dry-up-where-the-missouri-and-the-mississippi-meet/

Quote

Earlier this month, while inspecting Saint Louis Harbor, Lynn Muench pointed to an abandoned hulk rising out of the parched Mississippi River and asked, “What the heck is that? It almost looks like a Burger King.” Turns out she was right: Twenty years ago, the sunken barge was a Burger King restaurant that was tied up near the Saint Louis Arch. It broke loose and sank during the flood of 1993. It disappeared under the water until this month, when the Mississippi hit near all-time lows.

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on August 23, 2012, 03:26:48 PM

Quote from: pissclams on August 23, 2012, 03:10:09 PM

don't go up in the arch, it's not safe up there and there's nothing to eat.   period.

Why is it there?

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Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on August 23, 2012, 03:32:46 PM

Quote from: kitten_mittons on August 23, 2012, 03:26:48 PM

Quote from: pissclams on August 23, 2012, 03:10:09 PM

don't go up in the arch, it's not safe up there and there's nothing to eat.   period.

Why is it there?

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McDonald's was in the process of building the worlds largest mcdonalds as a sort of global tourist attraction, but the builder forged some soil tests and the city halted the project. All that's left is that half of the golden arches.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on August 23, 2012, 04:32:15 PM

Quote from: kitten_mittons on August 23, 2012, 03:26:48 PM

Quote from: pissclams on August 23, 2012, 03:10:09 PM

don't go up in the arch, it's not safe up there and there's nothing to eat.   period.

Why is it there?

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two words:  racism

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Saulbadguy on August 29, 2012, 02:16:51 PM

http://www.huskercruise.com

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Events with our Husker stars will include lecture sessions from players and coaches discussing the 2013 recruiting class and the Big 10 conference. Husker Idol, Belly-Flop contest, Blackjack & "Nebraska" Hold’em tournaments, Husker Bingo, Autograph Sessions, a cocktail party and much more!

(https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/429916_200426580059252_1044200228_n.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Cartierfor3 on August 29, 2012, 02:33:31 PM

http://www1.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Jimmy+Graham+New+Orleans+Saints+v+Cincinnati+2j4_mO0w_dLl.jpg (http://www1.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Jimmy+Graham+New+Orleans+Saints+v+Cincinnati+2j4_mO0w_dLl.jpg)

I think this can go in this thread. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on August 30, 2012, 08:48:20 AM

Lufthansa, don't you do this crap to me!  :shakesfist:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 30, 2012, 09:45:16 AM

Quote from: dobber on August 30, 2012, 08:48:20 AM

Lufthansa, don't you do this crap to me!  :shakesfist:

are they striking? 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on August 30, 2012, 09:54:09 AM

Quote from: dobber on August 30, 2012, 08:48:20 AM

Lufthansa, don't you do this crap to me!  :shakesfist:

that's what you get for supporting Nazis!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EllToPay on August 30, 2012, 10:10:21 AM

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FRANKFURT, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Lufthansa passengers face widespread flight disruption from Friday after cabin crew representatives said they would start a series of strikes over pay and cost-cutting measures at Germany's largest airline.

The UFO union, which represents around two thirds of Lufthansa's 19,000 cabin crew, would not say on Thursday which locations would be targeted or give the exact timing of strikes, saying only it would give six hours' notice.

Financial Times Deutschland said cabin crew members were preparing to hold the strikes in Frankfurt and Munich, citing UFO sources. It said on its website the union was discussing whether the strikes would also include Berlin.

The strikes come as Lufthansa cuts jobs and implements a three-year cost-cutting programme to boost margins and finance investment in planes in the face of a weakening economy, high fuel costs and increased competition from low-cost carriers.

Germany's leading airline, which operates around 1,850 flights daily mostly from Frankfurt and Munich, needs to generate more profit to pay for 17 billion euros ($21 billion) of more fuel-efficient aircraft on order.

Lufthansa and the UFO union have been negotiating for 13 months, with the union demanding a 5 percent pay rise and guarantees that Lufthansa will not outsource jobs and use more temporary workers, as it has already done in Berlin.

Talks broke down on Tuesday, and while Lufthansa has called for further negotiations, it maintains that cabin crew must contribute to the cost-cutting programme.

"It may well be that this industrial action could continue for a very long time," UFO said on its website.

UFO said the first wave of strikes would cover certain airports, rather than nationwide action. It has previously mentioned Berlin, Frankfurt and Munich as likely candidates.

"We do not want to give Lufthansa the opportunity to prepare for the strike by getting replacement crews ready," UFO head Nicoley Baublies told Reuters.

Lufthansa has previously said it would seek to keep disruptions to a minimum by using cabin crew who were not part of the union and by drafting staff from other units.

A spokesman for the airline said it had several strategies to mitigate the impact of striking staff and would prioritise long-haul flights.

Lufthansa estimates a nationwide strike on a busy day would cost it millions of euros. Analysts have said costs could be kept to around 5 million euros a day if flight cancellations were kept to a few hundred.

($1 = 0.7982 euro) (Reporting by Marilyn Gerlach and Peter Maushagen; Editing by Mark Potter and Helen Massy-Beresford)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 30, 2012, 10:14:23 AM

ok lufty, just work it out before December. t-y

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on August 30, 2012, 10:56:31 AM

Quote from: steve dave on August 30, 2012, 10:14:23 AM

ok lufty, just work it out before December. t-y

Don't you even care about me?  :cry:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 30, 2012, 11:00:52 AM

Quote from: dobber on August 30, 2012, 10:56:31 AM

Quote from: steve dave on August 30, 2012, 10:14:23 AM

ok lufty, just work it out before December. t-y

Don't you even care about me?  :cry:

a little.  ask them to get you on Swiss.  hear that's pretty elite and they partner with lufty on their point program. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EllToPay on August 30, 2012, 11:02:44 AM

Quote from: steve dave on August 30, 2012, 11:00:52 AM

Quote from: dobber on August 30, 2012, 10:56:31 AM

Quote from: steve dave on August 30, 2012, 10:14:23 AM

ok lufty, just work it out before December. t-y

Don't you even care about me?  :cry:

a little.  ask them to get you on Swiss.  hear that's pretty elite and they partner with lufty on their point program.

Swiss is the most elite airline i've ever been on. Free alcohol? yes plz.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AbeFroman on August 30, 2012, 11:03:11 AM

Quote from: Saulbadguy on August 29, 2012, 02:16:51 PM

http://www.huskercruise.com

Quote

Events with our Husker stars will include lecture sessions from players and coaches discussing the 2013 recruiting class and the Big 10 conference. Husker Idol, Belly-Flop contest, Blackjack & "Nebraska" Hold’em tournaments, Husker Bingo, Autograph Sessions, a cocktail party and much more!

The butthurt!  :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 30, 2012, 11:04:00 AM

Quote from: EllToPay on August 30, 2012, 11:02:44 AM

Quote from: steve dave on August 30, 2012, 11:00:52 AM

Quote from: dobber on August 30, 2012, 10:56:31 AM

Quote from: steve dave on August 30, 2012, 10:14:23 AM

ok lufty, just work it out before December. t-y

Don't you even care about me?  :cry:

a little.  ask them to get you on Swiss.  hear that's pretty elite and they partner with lufty on their point program.

Swiss is the most elite airline i've ever been on. Free alcohol? yes plz.

all the asian and euro carriers have free booze. american carriers are mocked by the global flying community pretty hard. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EllToPay on August 30, 2012, 11:07:44 AM

Quote from: steve dave on August 30, 2012, 11:04:00 AM

Quote from: EllToPay on August 30, 2012, 11:02:44 AM

Quote from: steve dave on August 30, 2012, 11:00:52 AM

Quote from: dobber on August 30, 2012, 10:56:31 AM

Quote from: steve dave on August 30, 2012, 10:14:23 AM

ok lufty, just work it out before December. t-y

Don't you even care about me?  :cry:

a little.  ask them to get you on Swiss.  hear that's pretty elite and they partner with lufty on their point program.

Swiss is the most elite airline i've ever been on. Free alcohol? yes plz.

all the asian and euro carriers have free booze. american carriers are mocked by the global flying community pretty hard.

asian, yes. i've flown on ryan, aer lingus and some other euro carrier and swiss was the only one i received free booze on.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 30, 2012, 11:11:01 AM

Quote from: EllToPay on August 30, 2012, 11:07:44 AM

Quote from: steve dave on August 30, 2012, 11:04:00 AM

Quote from: EllToPay on August 30, 2012, 11:02:44 AM

Quote from: steve dave on August 30, 2012, 11:00:52 AM

Quote from: dobber on August 30, 2012, 10:56:31 AM

Quote from: steve dave on August 30, 2012, 10:14:23 AM

ok lufty, just work it out before December. t-y

Don't you even care about me?  :cry:

a little.  ask them to get you on Swiss.  hear that's pretty elite and they partner with lufty on their point program.

Swiss is the most elite airline i've ever been on. Free alcohol? yes plz.

all the asian and euro carriers have free booze. american carriers are mocked by the global flying community pretty hard.

asian, yes. i've flown on ryan, aer lingus and some other euro carrier and swiss was the only one i received free booze on.

lol, k.  yes, the Southwest airlines of europe probably don't serve free booze  :lol:  actually, I bet even jet blue air lingus does on transatlantics

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on August 30, 2012, 11:18:30 AM

Fly business. Booze it up.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EllToPay on August 30, 2012, 11:24:16 AM

Quote from: steve dave on August 30, 2012, 11:11:01 AM

Quote from: EllToPay on August 30, 2012, 11:07:44 AM

Quote from: steve dave on August 30, 2012, 11:04:00 AM

Quote from: EllToPay on August 30, 2012, 11:02:44 AM

Quote from: steve dave on August 30, 2012, 11:00:52 AM

Quote from: dobber on August 30, 2012, 10:56:31 AM

Quote from: steve dave on August 30, 2012, 10:14:23 AM

ok lufty, just work it out before December. t-y

Don't you even care about me?  :cry:

a little.  ask them to get you on Swiss.  hear that's pretty elite and they partner with lufty on their point program.

Swiss is the most elite airline i've ever been on. Free alcohol? yes plz.

all the asian and euro carriers have free booze. american carriers are mocked by the global flying community pretty hard.

asian, yes. i've flown on ryan, aer lingus and some other euro carrier and swiss was the only one i received free booze on.

lol, k.  yes, the Southwest airlines of europe probably don't serve free booze  :lol:  actually, I bet even jet blue air lingus does on transatlantics

jfc, i guess it's a good thing i dont post on FT. :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on August 31, 2012, 03:11:34 AM

Lufthansa  :shakesfist: :shakesfist: :shakesfist: European flight was cancelled.
Not that bad, rerouted on Swiss through Zurich to JFK. I'll report back on the level of service vs. Lufthansa.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 07, 2012, 01:05:51 PM

Hey guys, just doing a little SFO->ICN->SIN jaunt in a couple weeks, and wanted thoughts on aisle vs. window. Go with the easy access to bathrooms, or undisturbed sleep? Will I look like a rube if I bring a neck pillow? Any other long haul flight recommendos?

thanks, guys.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 07, 2012, 01:08:02 PM

Quote from: michigancat on September 07, 2012, 01:05:51 PM

Hey guys, just doing a little SFO->ICN->SIN jaunt in a couple weeks, and wanted thoughts on aisle vs. window. Go with the easy access to bathrooms, or undisturbed sleep? Will I look like a rube if I bring a neck pillow? Any other long haul flight recommendos?

thanks, guys.

I prefer long haul window in coach so nobody fucks with me.  will not look like a rube if you have a neck pillow imo.  forgot about your elite SIN trip.  SO JELLY. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 07, 2012, 01:08:35 PM

Did you seatguru your seat? 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 07, 2012, 01:21:08 PM

Quote from: steve dave on September 07, 2012, 01:08:35 PM

Did you seatguru your seat? 

It's two weeks from tomorrow and still not booked. :lol:


but it will probably be this:

http://www.seatguru.com/airlines/Singapore_Air/Singapore_Air_Boeing_777-300ER.php?Orig=SFO&Dest=ICN&Date=

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 07, 2012, 01:23:46 PM

god damn, singapore air is one of the most elite carriers. do you get to sit biz class?  would you mind taking a shitload of pictures of everything including the food, entertainment system, etc? (I think we already went through this when I was PAKout drunk)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 07, 2012, 01:34:03 PM

Quote from: steve dave on September 07, 2012, 01:23:46 PM

god damn, singapore air is one of the most elite carriers. do you get to sit biz class?  would you mind taking a shitload of pictures of everything including the food, entertainment system, etc? (I think we already went through this when I was PAKout drunk)

no biz class, I'm out of policy. :frown:

I will still try to take lots of pics.


But I think coming back I'll be on this. shared tv. *sigh*

http://www.seatguru.com/airlines/United_Airlines/United_Airlines_Boeing_747-400_B.php?Orig=HKG&Dest=SFO&Date=

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on September 07, 2012, 02:50:44 PM

Quote from: michigancat on September 07, 2012, 01:05:51 PM

Any other long haul flight recommendos?

drink early, then maintain.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 07, 2012, 02:54:26 PM

Quote from: sys on September 07, 2012, 02:50:44 PM

Quote from: michigancat on September 07, 2012, 01:05:51 PM

Any other long haul flight recommendos?

drink early, then maintain.

I have a tiny bladder and I'm scared of dehydration. Quite the pickle.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on September 07, 2012, 03:05:26 PM

If you are a sleeper, take the window and drink a few early and sleep. If you aren't going to sleep, take the isle and drink and watch movies and play games and stuff.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: bakerman on September 07, 2012, 03:52:04 PM

Quote from: michigancat on September 07, 2012, 02:54:26 PM

Quote from: sys on September 07, 2012, 02:50:44 PM

Quote from: michigancat on September 07, 2012, 01:05:51 PM

Any other long haul flight recommendos?

drink early, then maintain.

I have a tiny bladder and I'm scared of dehydration. Quite the pickle.

Bring some sleeping pills. Flying back and forth to Africa has been a bitch, 8 hours to Paris, 8 hours to Africa/America, layovers inbetween. Even when taking a sleeping pill on the flights I only get 1 or 2 hours of sleep, except the times I've been upgraded to business class.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on September 08, 2012, 02:07:15 AM

Quote from: michigancat on September 07, 2012, 02:54:26 PM

I'm scared of dehydration.

always double order.  "red wine and water, please."  don't worry about the bladder, it'll work itself out.  why does steve dave have a snake avatar?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on September 08, 2012, 04:07:56 AM

Quote from: sys on September 08, 2012, 02:07:15 AM

  why does steve dave have a snake avatar?

fight thread related...sidewinder dojo

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on September 13, 2012, 08:23:49 PM

going to tulum, mexico for 8 nights on saturday.  will try and post pics in this thread   :excited:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 13, 2012, 08:28:41 PM

 :thumbs: what resort?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on September 13, 2012, 08:36:43 PM

Quote from: steve dave on September 13, 2012, 08:28:41 PM

:thumbs: what resort?

la zebra.  its not really a resort, i'm not into the all-inclusive thing.  my main priority on vacay is direct beach access

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CHONGS on September 13, 2012, 08:37:45 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on September 13, 2012, 08:36:43 PM

Quote from: steve dave on September 13, 2012, 08:28:41 PM

:thumbs: what resort?

la zebra.  its not really a resort, i'm not into the all-inclusive thing.  my main priority on vacay is direct beach access

good luck kim watch out for jellyfish

Title: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 13, 2012, 08:39:56 PM

Good Tripadvisor reviews! Have fun KC

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on September 13, 2012, 08:49:08 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on September 13, 2012, 08:36:43 PM

Quote from: steve dave on September 13, 2012, 08:28:41 PM

:thumbs: what resort?

la zebra.  its not really a resort, i'm not into the all-inclusive thing.  my main priority on vacay is direct beach access

we honeymooned in PDC.    We visited Coba, it was amazing.  Tallest pyramid in Mexico.   Also swam in a cenote (undergound cave).  Good times.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on September 19, 2012, 01:07:43 PM

AMERICAN AIRLINES  :shakesfist:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on September 19, 2012, 01:09:48 PM

Quote from: rick daris on September 19, 2012, 01:07:43 PM

AMERICAN AIRLINES  :shakesfist:

:sdeek:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 19, 2012, 03:39:48 PM

http://boardingarea.com/blogs/thewanderingaramean/2012/09/is-the-american-airlines-operation-really-in-shambles/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+boardingarea%2Fthewanderingaramean+%28The+Wandering+Aramean%29

 :sdeek:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on September 19, 2012, 03:53:20 PM

Quote from: steve dave on September 19, 2012, 03:39:48 PM

http://boardingarea.com/blogs/thewanderingaramean/2012/09/is-the-american-airlines-operation-really-in-shambles/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+boardingarea%2Fthewanderingaramean+%28The+Wandering+Aramean%29

 :sdeek:

three straight hours on the phone with AA and BA this morning/afternoon. the BA rep was talking so much trash on AA that i was just for a good fifteen minutes  :surprised:


going to send an email to our goEMAW.com inside AA source to find out what's going on.

Title: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 19, 2012, 04:02:13 PM

Worried about upcoming flights

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheCatFanSpeaks on September 19, 2012, 04:07:05 PM

The exec plats I know are pissed.

EDIT: meant exec not elite

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EllToPay on September 19, 2012, 04:24:03 PM

Quote from: steve dave on September 19, 2012, 04:02:13 PM

Worried about upcoming flights

i have 6 flights booked right now over the next 4 months. none with aa. :gocho:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on September 19, 2012, 04:34:45 PM

The golden years of MHK already behind us? :sdeek:

Title: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 19, 2012, 05:04:59 PM

@stevedaveKSU @AmericanAir worried about upcoming travel, reading about stuff coming unravelled at AA. Reassure me please!

@AmericanAir @stevedaveKSU We look forward to seeing you next week! Thanks for flying with us!


LOLWUT!?

Title: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 19, 2012, 05:09:20 PM

@stevedaveKSU Or next month? Next year? ;) Hopefully soon, Steve!

LOLWUT!?

Title: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 19, 2012, 05:14:46 PM

Well, thank you for addressing my concerns anyway :flush: RT @AmericanAir @stevedaveKSU Or next month? Next year? ;) Hopefully soon, Steve!

@stevedaveKSU You're welcome, Steve! :)
HootSuite · 5:12 PM

I mean........

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 19, 2012, 05:27:21 PM

you would get more help from horse ebooks

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on September 19, 2012, 07:01:09 PM

Quote from: steve dave on September 19, 2012, 05:09:20 PM

@stevedaveKSU Or next month? Next year? ;) Hopefully soon, Steve!

LOLWUT!?

omg  :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on September 20, 2012, 07:20:37 PM

known jackass brian kelly chimes in with his two cents on the whole american airlines fiasco...

http://thepointsguy.com/2012/09/american-airlines-operations-crisis-and-what-it-means-for-you/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on September 20, 2012, 07:50:17 PM

I flew AA ICT-DFW last week.  Departing flight left an hour late due to plane maintenance issues.  Return flight left 4 hours late (@1AM :sdeek:) again due to maintenance, switching planes, and then maintenance on the new plane. 

Can't wait to do it again next month.   :excited:  Or maybe I'll just :driving:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on September 20, 2012, 07:59:33 PM

I can't complain, got three or four good trips out of MHK in the last few years. I guess churning those US air cards might be pointless now.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on September 20, 2012, 08:23:41 PM

Quote from: wetwillie on September 20, 2012, 07:59:33 PM

I can't complain, got three or four good trips out of MHK in the last few years. I guess churning those US air cards might be pointless now.

i don't think so. i'd churn like you've never churned before. jmo.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 21, 2012, 12:20:13 PM

Email sent to a travel blogger from AA

Quote

At American, we always do our best to provide our customers with a smooth travel experience. You may have seen recent media reports about American’s operational challenges or even experienced a service disruption yourself. Whatever the circumstance, I am truly sorry for any inconvenience to you. I also want to let you know what’s going on and assure you that we stand ready to help.

Prior to recent issues, American has been running an extremely good operation, with reliability measures at their best levels in many years. The recent delays are due to the increase in maintenance write-ups by our pilots, many right at the time of departure. Our maintenance teams are responding appropriately to such reports, which may cause interruptions in our schedules. I know you will agree that nothing is more important than running a safe and reliable operation. Ensuring the safety of our customers is always our highest priority.

We are taking several immediate steps to improve our service during this period. We are proactively reducing the rest of our September and October schedule by approximately one to two percent. These schedule adjustments will enable us to provide our customers with more reliable service while minimizing impact to travel plans. Additionally, we are increasing staffing of maintenance, reservations and airport personnel to offer you more flexible travel options.

As always, our goal is to get you to your destination safely and on-time. Because you are a valued elite member, should you find that on your day of departure these issues will cause you to arrive more than one hour late at your final destination, all you have to do is ask and we’ll do our best to arrange an alternative. We will seek out the best available reaccommodation, whether that is on American or on another carrier — or if you prefer, we will let you cancel your reservation and receive a refund. Your needs are our primary focus.

Above all, I want to thank you for your business and your support. We do not take your loyalty for granted and are working hard on your behalf.

And stupid dumbfuck Gary Leff weighs in

http://boardingarea.com/blogs/viewfromthewing/2012/09/21/americans-commitment-to-elite-members-one-hour-delays-entitle-re-routing-even-on-other-airlines-or-refund/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+boardingarea%2Fviewfromthewing+%28View+from+the+Wing%29

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EuroCat on September 21, 2012, 05:20:14 PM

(http://imageshack.us/a/img266/7517/25652210100636116534331.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/266/25652210100636116534331.jpg/)

Should be relevant this week. Check out the rube in the OU sweatshirt in front of me in Pamplona

Title: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on September 21, 2012, 05:23:44 PM

Oh man I hope you flat tired him and he got trampled when he stopped to put his euro croc back on

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AppleJack on October 09, 2012, 04:57:40 PM

I'm about to be out of the office traveling until 11/26  :blank:

East Lansing, D.C., OKC, Melbourne, FL, Indianapolis, Boston, Chicago, Atlanta and Denver in that order. So, you know, hold the fort down  :dunno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wELLsculptedbrows on October 10, 2012, 05:03:24 PM

If anyone ever needs to rent a car in Europe, I would suggest using http://www.auto-europe.co.uk (and be sure to use the UK site)

I got a Benz for the same price as an Opal would have been through Priceline/Hertz.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on October 11, 2012, 10:03:58 AM

Quote from: AppleJack on October 09, 2012, 04:57:40 PM

I'm about to be out of the office traveling until 11/26  :blank:

East Lansing, D.C., OKC, Melbourne, FL, Indianapolis, Boston, Chicago, Atlanta and Denver in that order. So, you know, hold the fort down  :dunno:

Man, I can't tell if all that is a humble brag or a humble FML.  :dunno:
Bon voyage, AppleJack! :D

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Not Sure on October 20, 2012, 03:34:34 PM

Did a two week honeymoon in Iceland over the summer.  Couldn't recommend it any more.  It has everything you want in international travel, including a bizarre language as well as monopoly money currency.  Their financial collapse in '08 certainly helped to make things a lot cheaper.  Plus, from where I am, it was strangely cheaper to fly to Reykjavik than to MCI... gotta love government travel subsidies  :kstategrad:

The whole country is like a gigantic Yellowstone with glaciers and volcanic hotspots not too far away from each other.  You can be hiking along a trail and see natural hot springs and jump in.  It's an epiclly awesome place to go deep sea fishing, you'll probably see whales and other non-kansas related sea creatures.  We stayed at a family run bed and breakfast-type place in the Westfjords area for a few days that offered some horses and kayaks to rent.  The sun never actually went down when we were there.

If you get the chance, definitely check it out.  It isn't as far away as you think and it isn't that expensive.  You could go there for a week pretty reasonably. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 20, 2012, 03:38:33 PM

Great report, it seems like the food would be gross in Iceland. Otherwise pretty amazing.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Not Sure on October 20, 2012, 04:06:29 PM

The food can be kind of a tale of two worlds.  It can be from super-traditional fermented shark and head cheese to some really good seafood and lamb dishes.  Because they have a crap ton of geothermal power, they grow most of their own fruits and veggies in local greenhouses.  The No Reservations episode for Iceland pretty much sums it up.  We ate at this great place in a suburban area in Reykjavik and found out after we got back that Anthony Bordain filmed a segment there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on October 24, 2012, 08:26:34 PM

Hard to follow up that amazing Iceland report.
If anybody is ever in West Palm Beach area, my god you must go to Souvlaki Grill. I try to find good local gyros everywhere I go. This is possibly the best gyro I've ever had (never been to Greece though so take it fwiw).
It's like the Best Fish Tacos of gyros

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on October 24, 2012, 08:33:19 PM

Quote from: mocat on October 24, 2012, 08:26:34 PM

Hard to follow up that amazing Iceland report.
If anybody is ever in West Palm Beach area, my god you must go to Souvlaki Grill. I try to find good local gyros everywhere I go. This is possibly the best gyro I've ever had (never been to Greece though so take it fwiw).
It's like the Best Fish Tacos of gyros

west palm beach and palm beach as a whole though barf, right mocat? that whole area has no soul. very zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz. also, i do the same but with jamaican food instead of gyros.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on November 19, 2012, 01:35:22 PM

Quote

Southwest Airlines Starts Service in Wichita June 2

The long-awaited, much-anticipated announcement has finally arrived.  At a press conference today in Wichita, Southwest Airlines announced that the airline will start service at Wichita Mid-Continent Airport on June 2, 2013.  Southwest’s initial service will be with flights to three markets:
2 daily flights to Dallas Love Field
2 daily flights to Chicago Midway
1 daily flight to Las Vegas
To celebrate the service, Southwest is offering introductory fares for summer travel:
$89 to Dallas*
$109 to Chicago and Las Vegas*
*Fares are one-way; 21-day advance purchase required
This fare sale is available through November 25 for travel June 2 through August 8, 2013.

Southwest service at Wichita means more flight options to and from Kansas, and access to Southwest’s network throughout the U.S.  All three of these nonstop destinations are among Southwest’s top markets served - Chicago is the largest Southwest market with 231 daily departures, Las Vegas is the second busiest with 219 flights, and Dallas has 124 departures.

Southwest Airlines is the largest domestic carrier in the U.S.  It operates more than 3,400 flights a day, and AirTran Airways, its wholly-owned subsidiary, operates nearly 700 flights a day.  Southwest and AirTran serve 97 destinations in 41 states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and six near-international countries.

The Dallas and Chicago routes will be served with the 143-seat, Boeing 737-700 aircraft with New Evolve Interior. The Las Vegas route will be served with the 137-seat, B737-300 aircraft

Southwest Airlines is known for their dependable service and satisfied customers.  Southwest consistently receives the lowest ratio of passenger complaints of all Major U.S. carriers. 
Southwest is also known for its partnership with the communities it serves, with charitable giving, volunteerism, and community outreach activities.

“Attracting Southwest Airlines is a major coup for Wichita.  It means a huge economic boost not only to Wichita but to the State of Kansas.  Southwest will make it easier for visitors to come to Kansas through Wichita, which means more dollars spent on rental cars, hotels, shopping, and dining.  It also means greater opportunity to attract conventions and increase tourism, and is an attractive incentive for companies considering locating in our region,” said Mayor Carl Brewer.

Wichita has been courting Southwest Airlines for about 30 years, but federal law prevented the airline from serving Wichita out of its home airport at Dallas Love Field until 1997 when flights to Kansas were permitted.  Significant and repeated efforts to attract Southwest continued until the airline purchased AirTran Airways last year, which gave Southwest an opportunity to assimilate the existing AirTran operation in Wichita into the Southwest network.

“We’ve worked long and hard to bring Southwest to Wichita, and we are convinced that this initial service is just a start to bigger and better things in the future from Southwest,” said Victor White, Director of Airports.

Southwest does not charge bag fees on the first two bags, nor does it charge a fee if you need to change your reservation.  Start booking your flights now at www.southwest.com.

You are now free to move about the country.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on November 19, 2012, 02:22:12 PM

alright!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: XocolateThundarr on November 19, 2012, 03:47:58 PM

Quote from: Trim on November 19, 2012, 01:35:22 PM

Quote

Southwest Airlines Starts Service in Wichita June 2

The long-awaited, much-anticipated announcement has finally arrived.  At a press conference today in Wichita, Southwest Airlines announced that the airline will start service at Wichita Mid-Continent Airport on June 2, 2013.  Southwest’s initial service will be with flights to three markets:
2 daily flights to Dallas Love Field
2 daily flights to Chicago Midway
1 daily flight to Las Vegas
To celebrate the service, Southwest is offering introductory fares for summer travel:
$89 to Dallas*
$109 to Chicago and Las Vegas*
*Fares are one-way; 21-day advance purchase required
This fare sale is available through November 25 for travel June 2 through August 8, 2013.

Southwest service at Wichita means more flight options to and from Kansas, and access to Southwest’s network throughout the U.S.  All three of these nonstop destinations are among Southwest’s top markets served - Chicago is the largest Southwest market with 231 daily departures, Las Vegas is the second busiest with 219 flights, and Dallas has 124 departures.

Southwest Airlines is the largest domestic carrier in the U.S.  It operates more than 3,400 flights a day, and AirTran Airways, its wholly-owned subsidiary, operates nearly 700 flights a day.  Southwest and AirTran serve 97 destinations in 41 states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and six near-international countries.

The Dallas and Chicago routes will be served with the 143-seat, Boeing 737-700 aircraft with New Evolve Interior. The Las Vegas route will be served with the 137-seat, B737-300 aircraft

Southwest Airlines is known for their dependable service and satisfied customers.  Southwest consistently receives the lowest ratio of passenger complaints of all Major U.S. carriers. 
Southwest is also known for its partnership with the communities it serves, with charitable giving, volunteerism, and community outreach activities.

“Attracting Southwest Airlines is a major coup for Wichita.  It means a huge economic boost not only to Wichita but to the State of Kansas.  Southwest will make it easier for visitors to come to Kansas through Wichita, which means more dollars spent on rental cars, hotels, shopping, and dining.  It also means greater opportunity to attract conventions and increase tourism, and is an attractive incentive for companies considering locating in our region,” said Mayor Carl Brewer.

Wichita has been courting Southwest Airlines for about 30 years, but federal law prevented the airline from serving Wichita out of its home airport at Dallas Love Field until 1997 when flights to Kansas were permitted.  Significant and repeated efforts to attract Southwest continued until the airline purchased AirTran Airways last year, which gave Southwest an opportunity to assimilate the existing AirTran operation in Wichita into the Southwest network.

“We’ve worked long and hard to bring Southwest to Wichita, and we are convinced that this initial service is just a start to bigger and better things in the future from Southwest,” said Victor White, Director of Airports.

Southwest does not charge bag fees on the first two bags, nor does it charge a fee if you need to change your reservation.  Start booking your flights now at www.southwest.com.

You are now free to move about the country.

 :emawkid:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on November 19, 2012, 03:52:42 PM

Hopefully those vegas flights will still be cheap next T-day???

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on November 21, 2012, 07:59:24 AM

I saw the iceland recommendation.  Any other cheap cool places people would recomend for a Tues/Wed-Sunday type trip?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on November 23, 2012, 02:20:24 PM

(http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv249/thekansascitykid/BD0E26CC-79B4-4F6C-BD8E-4292541C264B-1782-000001B417A74999.jpg)

Title: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on November 23, 2012, 02:50:10 PM

Reminds me of fatty

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on November 23, 2012, 03:45:18 PM

Quote from: steve dave on November 23, 2012, 02:50:10 PM

Reminds me of fatty

Where did he watch EMAW games?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on November 23, 2012, 03:49:18 PM

(http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv249/thekansascitykid/3DC1FD51-E9A8-4EE7-AF37-0253E49123A6-1855-000001BE82DECFA2.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on November 24, 2012, 08:39:20 PM

Philz coffee and Tiburn today.  Muir woods tomorrow.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on November 25, 2012, 04:54:37 PM

(http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv249/thekansascitykid/C5299C79-3A5C-4084-8A1A-F914534DDACD-753-0000012B3BEC953F.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on November 25, 2012, 04:57:54 PM

(http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv249/thekansascitykid/6CB48ADB-752C-4535-9E12-B6E40222F5E5-753-0000012B5A1FC1C6.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on November 25, 2012, 08:06:01 PM

Quote from: Limestone on November 25, 2012, 04:54:37 PM

(http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv249/thekansascitykid/C5299C79-3A5C-4084-8A1A-F914534DDACD-753-0000012B3BEC953F.jpg)

I can see my office in this one.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on November 25, 2012, 11:11:21 PM

I pooped in your building

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on November 26, 2012, 10:22:39 AM

Cosmo in Vegas has 33% off 3 nights going now.  Their promo changes every 2 hours, but since they basically never do promos its a good deal.  Booked one and will cancel/book another if things get cheaper

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on December 03, 2012, 10:20:26 AM

In DFW terminal A for two hours. Anything neat in there?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on December 03, 2012, 11:46:11 AM

Quote from: kitten_mittons on December 03, 2012, 10:20:26 AM

In DFW terminal A for two hours. Anything neat in there?

I heard the app FLYsmart will help you out

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on December 03, 2012, 11:46:31 AM

Update: Nope.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on December 03, 2012, 02:16:16 PM

so how hard is it going to be to make a connection at DFW from Gate A22 to D29 tomorrow in under 60 minutes?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on December 03, 2012, 02:20:28 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on December 03, 2012, 02:16:16 PM

so how hard is it going to be to make a connection at DFW from Gate A22 to D29 tomorrow in under 60 minutes?

you can go from DFW Gate A22 to DAL Gate A22 in 60 minutes

not really but the point is yeah you can

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on December 03, 2012, 02:24:17 PM

Quote from: mocat on December 03, 2012, 02:20:28 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on December 03, 2012, 02:16:16 PM

so how hard is it going to be to make a connection at DFW from Gate A22 to D29 tomorrow in under 60 minutes?

you can go from DFW Gate A22 to DAL Gate A22 in 60 minutes

not really but the point is yeah you can

yeah, I guess the Skylink train makes it fast and easy.   Never had to change terminals there before.   :dance: (but with a sombrero)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on December 03, 2012, 02:24:34 PM

Quote from: mocat on December 03, 2012, 02:20:28 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on December 03, 2012, 02:16:16 PM

so how hard is it going to be to make a connection at DFW from Gate A22 to D29 tomorrow in under 60 minutes?

you can go from DFW Gate A22 to DAL Gate A22 in 60 minutes

not really but the point is yeah you can

lol

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on December 03, 2012, 02:24:59 PM

Quote from: mocat on December 03, 2012, 02:20:28 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on December 03, 2012, 02:16:16 PM

so how hard is it going to be to make a connection at DFW from Gate A22 to D29 tomorrow in under 60 minutes?

you can go from DFW Gate A22 to DAL Gate D29 in 60 minutes

not really but the point is yeah you can

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on December 03, 2012, 02:25:16 PM

Quote from: rick daris on December 03, 2012, 02:24:34 PM

Quote from: mocat on December 03, 2012, 02:20:28 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on December 03, 2012, 02:16:16 PM

so how hard is it going to be to make a connection at DFW from Gate A22 to D29 tomorrow in under 60 minutes?

you can go from DFW Gate A22 to DAL Gate A22 in 60 minutes

not really but the point is yeah you can

lol

doh!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on December 03, 2012, 02:27:31 PM

there's a tram/skylink thing at dfw. take that. you'll make the connection easy. termy d though, huh? where you headed mikey4dcats? somewhere exotic i bet.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on December 03, 2012, 02:33:51 PM

Quote from: rick daris on December 03, 2012, 02:27:31 PM

there's a tram/skylink thing at dfw. take that. you'll make the connection easy. termy d though, huh? where you headed mikey4dcats? somewhere exotic i bet.

(http://www.extravaganzi.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Casa-Velas-1.jpg)
(http://virtualvallarta.com/images/lodgingandtravel/vivapage/4737.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Saulbadguy on December 03, 2012, 02:37:34 PM

Quote from: rick daris on December 03, 2012, 02:27:31 PM

there's a tram/skylink thing at dfw. take that. you'll make the connection easy. termy d though, huh? where you headed mikey4dcats? somewhere exotic i bet.

Tahiti? Hawaii?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on December 03, 2012, 02:37:54 PM

If I need to make a sports bet as fast as I can after landing at McCarron, what is the best book to go to?  Doesn't have to be the closest (i.e. the closest might be popular, therefore longer lines), but the fastest from landing to placing the bet. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on December 03, 2012, 02:39:49 PM

pv, huh? nice. have fun and enjoy beautiful dfw international termy d, which is the newest of dfw terminals and really just makes the rest of the airport and all other airports look like absolute dumps.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on December 03, 2012, 02:46:19 PM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on December 03, 2012, 02:37:54 PM

If I need to make a sports bet as fast as I can after landing at McCarron, what is the best book to go to?  Doesn't have to be the closest (i.e. the closest might be popular, therefore longer lines), but the fastest from landing to placing the bet.

Hard Rock...have the cab driver park next to the east side entrance and wait.*






















*from google

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on December 03, 2012, 02:47:39 PM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on December 03, 2012, 02:37:54 PM

If I need to make a sports bet as fast as I can after landing at McCarron, what is the best book to go to?  Doesn't have to be the closest (i.e. the closest might be popular, therefore longer lines), but the fastest from landing to placing the bet.

http://spaces.covers.com/blog/adnelg/Las_Vegas/09142012-What-is-the-closest-most-convenient-LV-sportsbook-to-McCarran.html

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EuroCat on December 04, 2012, 02:11:16 AM

Quote from: rick daris on December 03, 2012, 02:39:49 PM

pv, huh? nice. have fun and enjoy beautiful dfw international termy d, which is the newest of dfw terminals and really just makes the rest of the airport and all other airports look like absolute dumps.

Food choices in termy D are just awful. That's one of the main reasons i fly through Chicago for internationals. Torta Frontera :popcorn: <--but tortas instead of popcorn

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: felix rex on December 04, 2012, 02:28:00 AM

Quote from: EuroCat on December 04, 2012, 02:11:16 AM

Quote from: rick daris on December 03, 2012, 02:39:49 PM

pv, huh? nice. have fun and enjoy beautiful dfw international termy d, which is the newest of dfw terminals and really just makes the rest of the airport and all other airports look like absolute dumps.

Food choices in termy D are just awful. That's one of the main reasons i fly through Chicago for internationals. Torta Frontera :popcorn: <--but tortas instead of popcorn

Is that the one with the fox sports steakhouse or whatever? Just awful.

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on December 04, 2012, 07:41:05 AM

Quote from: felix rex on December 04, 2012, 02:28:00 AM

Quote from: EuroCat on December 04, 2012, 02:11:16 AM

Quote from: rick daris on December 03, 2012, 02:39:49 PM

pv, huh? nice. have fun and enjoy beautiful dfw international termy d, which is the newest of dfw terminals and really just makes the rest of the airport and all other airports look like absolute dumps.

Food choices in termy D are just awful. That's one of the main reasons i fly through Chicago for internationals. Torta Frontera :popcorn: <--but tortas instead of popcorn

Is that the one with the fox sports steakhouse or whatever? Just awful.

Wow, look at the expats dropping bombs on daris the leisure traveler.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on December 04, 2012, 09:02:39 AM

Quote from: EuroCat on December 04, 2012, 02:11:16 AM

Quote from: rick daris on December 03, 2012, 02:39:49 PM

pv, huh? nice. have fun and enjoy beautiful dfw international termy d, which is the newest of dfw terminals and really just makes the rest of the airport and all other airports look like absolute dumps.

Food choices in termy D are just awful. That's one of the main reasons i fly through Chicago for internationals. Torta Frontera :popcorn: <--but tortas instead of popcorn

tortas frontera is fantastic. i've eaten there three times in the last four months. ord as a whole is an absolute dump though. sorry eurocat.

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on December 05, 2012, 07:05:08 AM

Quote from: michigancat on December 04, 2012, 07:41:05 AM

Quote from: felix rex on December 04, 2012, 02:28:00 AM

Quote from: EuroCat on December 04, 2012, 02:11:16 AM

Quote from: rick daris on December 03, 2012, 02:39:49 PM

pv, huh? nice. have fun and enjoy beautiful dfw international termy d, which is the newest of dfw terminals and really just makes the rest of the airport and all other airports look like absolute dumps.

Food choices in termy D are just awful. That's one of the main reasons i fly through Chicago for internationals. Torta Frontera :popcorn: <--but tortas instead of popcorn

Is that the one with the fox sports steakhouse or whatever? Just awful.

Wow, look at the expats dropping bombs on daris the leisure traveler.

DFW D has great options. Expats outing themselves as travel n00bs. Hi rusty.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EuroCat on December 05, 2012, 07:25:48 AM

Terminal D options: http://www.dfwairport.com/shops/finder.php?terminal=13&group=%25&type=restaurants
Honestly, the Blue Mesa tequila bar is the only serviceable place i've been, and it's not brilliant. There's a couple i haven't tried. BBQ places are garbage.

ORD Terminal 3:
Torta Frontera
Wolfgang Puck
Goose Island Brewery
Macaroni Grill is ok
La Tapenade

ORD: 5 star. DFW: 5  :flush:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on December 05, 2012, 07:27:56 AM

Quote from: EuroCat on December 05, 2012, 07:25:48 AM

Terminal D options: http://www.dfwairport.com/shops/finder.php?terminal=13&group=%25&type=restaurants
Honestly, the Blue Mesa tequila bar is the only serviceable place i've been, and it's not brilliant. There's a couple i haven't tried. BBQ places are garbage.

ORD Terminal 3:
Torta Frontera
Wolfgang Puck
Goose Island Brewery
Macaroni Grill is ok
La Tapenade

ORD: 5 star. DFW: 5  :flush:

 :lol: putting a macaroni grill in your top 5  :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on December 05, 2012, 08:38:14 AM

Quote from: steve dave on December 05, 2012, 07:27:56 AM

Quote from: EuroCat on December 05, 2012, 07:25:48 AM

Terminal D options: http://www.dfwairport.com/shops/finder.php?terminal=13&group=%25&type=restaurants
Honestly, the Blue Mesa tequila bar is the only serviceable place i've been, and it's not brilliant. There's a couple i haven't tried. BBQ places are garbage.

ORD Terminal 3:
Torta Frontera
Wolfgang Puck
Goose Island Brewery
Macaroni Grill is ok
La Tapenade

ORD: 5 star. DFW: 5  :flush:

 :lol: putting a macaroni grill in your top 5  :lol:

I was expecting a Chili's Too to pop up

Title: Re: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on December 05, 2012, 08:43:31 AM

Quote from: steve dave on December 05, 2012, 07:05:08 AM

Quote from: michigancat on December 04, 2012, 07:41:05 AM

Quote from: felix rex on December 04, 2012, 02:28:00 AM

Quote from: EuroCat on December 04, 2012, 02:11:16 AM

Quote from: rick daris on December 03, 2012, 02:39:49 PM

pv, huh? nice. have fun and enjoy beautiful dfw international termy d, which is the newest of dfw terminals and really just makes the rest of the airport and all other airports look like absolute dumps.

Food choices in termy D are just awful. That's one of the main reasons i fly through Chicago for internationals. Torta Frontera :popcorn: <--but tortas instead of popcorn

Is that the one with the fox sports steakhouse or whatever? Just awful.

Wow, look at the expats dropping bombs on daris the leisure traveler.

DFW D has great options. Expats outing themselves as travel n00bs. Hi rusty.

Welcome back, Steve!

I never go to DFW. Why would an SFOian ever have to? Have fun with those domestic layovers, fellas!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on December 05, 2012, 08:45:10 AM

there's so much more than just restaurants to me. like ord term 3 is gross and smelly and full of ugly people and termy d is new and clean and wide open and everybody in there is a movie star or model.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on December 05, 2012, 08:46:21 AM

Also, a friend of mine made these:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/airportprints
 
 (No word on when he'll get to OMA)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheCatFanSpeaks on December 05, 2012, 08:50:10 AM

Those are cool.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on December 05, 2012, 08:52:01 AM

Quote from: michigancat on December 05, 2012, 08:46:21 AM

Also, a friend of mine made these:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/airportprints
 
 (No word on when he'll get to OMA)

man ORD with 7 runways

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on December 05, 2012, 09:11:44 AM

Ask him when he is doing DEN

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on December 05, 2012, 09:16:54 AM

Quote from: michigancat on December 05, 2012, 08:46:21 AM

Also, a friend of mine made these:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/airportprints
 
 (No word on when he'll get to OMA)

have him send me one of each (free of charge of course)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on December 05, 2012, 09:19:53 AM

can't wait for the mhk one.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on December 05, 2012, 09:21:36 AM

Quote from: steve dave on December 05, 2012, 09:16:54 AM

Quote from: michigancat on December 05, 2012, 08:46:21 AM

Also, a friend of mine made these:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/airportprints
 
 (No word on when he'll get to OMA)

have him send me one of each (free of charge of course)

michigancat, when considering whether to do this take into consideration that I ALMOST bought a FJM vinyl and had him sign it "To Michigancat, Fear The Beard. FJM." at his concert and mail it to you. I didn't, but almost. WOW.

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on December 05, 2012, 10:22:59 AM

Quote from: steve dave on December 05, 2012, 09:21:36 AM

Quote from: steve dave on December 05, 2012, 09:16:54 AM

Quote from: michigancat on December 05, 2012, 08:46:21 AM

Also, a friend of mine made these:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/airportprints
 
 (No word on when he'll get to OMA)

have him send me one of each (free of charge of course)

michigancat, when considering whether to do this take into consideration that I ALMOST bought a FJM vinyl and had him sign it "To Michigancat, Fear The Beard. FJM." at his concert and mail it to you. I didn't, but almost. WOW.

That makes me feel really good! (Not almost!)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EuroCat on December 06, 2012, 05:42:16 AM

Quote from: steve dave on December 05, 2012, 07:27:56 AM

Quote from: EuroCat on December 05, 2012, 07:25:48 AM

Terminal D options: http://www.dfwairport.com/shops/finder.php?terminal=13&group=%25&type=restaurants
Honestly, the Blue Mesa tequila bar is the only serviceable place i've been, and it's not brilliant. There's a couple i haven't tried. BBQ places are garbage.

ORD Terminal 3:
Torta Frontera
Wolfgang Puck
Goose Island Brewery
Macaroni Grill is ok
La Tapenade

ORD: 5 star. DFW: 5  :flush:

 :lol: putting a macaroni grill in your top 5  :lol:

You could do much worse with airport food.

First thing you mentioned in your Europe trip report thread is McDonalds. Maybe that's more your speed?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on December 06, 2012, 05:45:20 AM

Quote from: EuroCat on December 06, 2012, 05:42:16 AM

Quote from: steve dave on December 05, 2012, 07:27:56 AM

Quote from: EuroCat on December 05, 2012, 07:25:48 AM

Terminal D options: http://www.dfwairport.com/shops/finder.php?terminal=13&group=%25&type=restaurants
Honestly, the Blue Mesa tequila bar is the only serviceable place i've been, and it's not brilliant. There's a couple i haven't tried. BBQ places are garbage.

ORD Terminal 3:
Torta Frontera
Wolfgang Puck
Goose Island Brewery
Macaroni Grill is ok
La Tapenade

ORD: 5 star. DFW: 5  :flush:

 :lol: putting a macaroni grill in your top 5  :lol:

You could do much worse with airport food.

First thing you mentioned in your Europe trip report thread is McDonalds. Maybe that's more your speed?

I don't think you have a really strong grasp on what is going on when I post.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on December 20, 2012, 03:35:27 PM

stuck at Pitt airport, Hyatt, may be here until the 23rd.  traveling this time of year is pretty dumb becuse everything is full and a weather bump just kills you.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on December 20, 2012, 03:35:59 PM

Quote from: Limestone on December 20, 2012, 03:35:27 PM

stuck at Pitt airport, Hyatt, may be here until the 23rd.  traveling this time of year is pretty dumb becuse everything is full and a weather bump just kills you.

sucks

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on December 20, 2012, 03:38:19 PM

Quote from: steve dave on December 20, 2012, 03:35:59 PM

Quote from: Limestone on December 20, 2012, 03:35:27 PM

stuck at Pitt airport, Hyatt, may be here until the 23rd.  traveling this time of year is pretty dumb becuse everything is full and a weather bump just kills you.

sucks

Yeah, that sucks. One extra day is bad enough, but 3!?  :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on December 20, 2012, 04:30:18 PM

7am United, stay the hell outta Pittsburgh snow! :shakesfist:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on December 20, 2012, 04:44:02 PM

Quote from: Limestone on December 20, 2012, 03:35:27 PM

stuck at Pitt airport, Hyatt, may be here until the 23rd.  traveling this time of year is pretty dumb becuse everything is full and a weather bump just kills you.

Go get this in your life http://primantibros.com/home.html or head to the south strip.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on December 20, 2012, 04:46:57 PM

I have a question? Right now my fiesta trip is scheduled to leave wednesday morning and fly back friday morning. I want to stay till sunday with all my buds and I still have a stand by voucher I could use early Sunday. What do you think the chances are of a seat opening up that sunday back to kc? Probably not good, right? I could save my points and use the voucher though, and the voucher expires Jan. 13th. What would you do?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on December 20, 2012, 05:15:11 PM

Quote from: fanningksu on December 20, 2012, 04:44:02 PM

Quote from: Limestone on December 20, 2012, 03:35:27 PM

stuck at Pitt airport, Hyatt, may be here until the 23rd.  traveling this time of year is pretty dumb becuse everything is full and a weather bump just kills you.

Go get this in your life http://primantibros.com/home.html or head to the south strip.

ate there yesterday in Cranberry twnship.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on December 20, 2012, 05:41:42 PM

oh hey, water main broke and there is no water at the hotel.  awesome!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on December 20, 2012, 06:06:05 PM

The bar is rocking u guys!  I'm the alpha big time

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on December 20, 2012, 06:21:35 PM

Quote from: Limestone on December 20, 2012, 05:15:11 PM

Quote from: fanningksu on December 20, 2012, 04:44:02 PM

Quote from: Limestone on December 20, 2012, 03:35:27 PM

stuck at Pitt airport, Hyatt, may be here until the 23rd.  traveling this time of year is pretty dumb becuse everything is full and a weather bump just kills you.

Go get this in your life http://primantibros.com/home.html or head to the south strip.

ate there yesterday in Cranberry twnship.

Did you like it or love it? I thought it was overrated, but still good.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on December 20, 2012, 06:28:39 PM

Quote from: Limestone on December 20, 2012, 05:41:42 PM

oh hey, water main broke and there is no water at the hotel.  awesome!

I had no electricity or water my first 24 hours there. Weird. Must be a pitt thing.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on December 20, 2012, 06:47:33 PM

Quote from: fanningksu on December 20, 2012, 06:28:39 PM

Quote from: Limestone on December 20, 2012, 05:41:42 PM

oh hey, water main broke and there is no water at the hotel.  awesome!

I had no electricity or water my first 24 hours there. Weird. Must be a pitt thing.

A fat, ugly person thing apparently

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on December 20, 2012, 07:27:31 PM

Quote from: Limestone on December 20, 2012, 06:47:33 PM

Quote from: fanningksu on December 20, 2012, 06:28:39 PM

Quote from: Limestone on December 20, 2012, 05:41:42 PM

oh hey, water main broke and there is no water at the hotel.  awesome!

I had no electricity or water my first 24 hours there. Weird. Must be a pitt thing.

A fat, ugly person thing apparently

Let me guess, hockey is on everywhere at the bar. Woof!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on December 20, 2012, 07:31:15 PM

no, I am at the airport hyatt and it sucks crap.  I assumed it would be rocking but apparently everyone with a good travel agent didn't get stuck here.  no hockey, just the bowl and a ton of hicks, at the Hyatt.  I will never come back to this dumbass town.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on December 20, 2012, 08:07:30 PM

Flew to Philly today. Was supposed to depart KCI at 7:00am, we left at 3:00pm. USAir had 10 flights scheduled for today, we were the only one not cancelled. Everyone else trying to get somewhere said they weren't getting out until Sunday. I never thought I'd be thankful that my flight got delayed 8 hours.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on December 20, 2012, 09:41:35 PM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on December 20, 2012, 08:07:30 PM

Flew to Philly today. Was supposed to depart KCI at 7:00am, we left at 3:00pm. USAir had 10 flights scheduled for today, we were the only one not cancelled. Everyone else trying to get somewhere said they weren't getting out until Sunday. I never thought I'd be thankful that my flight got delayed 8 hours.

eff off and suck my dick.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AppleJack on December 20, 2012, 09:44:12 PM

lol

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on December 21, 2012, 07:55:36 AM

Termy C at ORD, I'm going to make it home!  Thanks United for your $1251 one way, non -direct flt!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on December 21, 2012, 08:51:18 AM

Airport terminal food choice regret is just the worst.

"eff, I could have had that?!"

Dammit

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Saulbadguy on December 21, 2012, 09:19:54 AM

What is everyone's favorite plane? I almost got to ride in an old Dash 400.

(http://cf.alpa.org/internet/alp/1999/Q400Pic1.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on December 21, 2012, 09:28:27 AM

Quote from: Saulbadguy on December 21, 2012, 09:19:54 AM

What is everyone's favorite plane? I almost got to ride in an old Dash 400.

(http://cf.alpa.org/internet/alp/1999/Q400Pic1.jpg)

I told you flying out of topeka would be a bad idea

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on December 21, 2012, 10:05:03 AM

Quote from: Saulbadguy on December 21, 2012, 09:19:54 AM

What is everyone's favorite plane? I almost got to ride in an old Dash 400.

(http://cf.alpa.org/internet/alp/1999/Q400Pic1.jpg)

I flew a Dash400 once from Reno>Elk Horn Idaho>SLC.    We stopped to pick up 2 people in Elk Horn (like a rough ridin' taxi or soemthing) and they had to put their luggage in the aisle because the hold was full.

correction, it must have been a Dash 100, because it had a short fuselage

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1c/Bombardier_Dash_8-100_%28N448YV%29_United_Express.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on December 21, 2012, 10:08:46 AM

Took one for those from Miami to Governor's Harbor.  I got stupid bingy on it

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on December 21, 2012, 10:25:46 AM

I've flown this bad boy Omaha to Denver twice

(http://www.realaspen.com/images/community/original1/frontierairlines_3.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on December 21, 2012, 10:26:21 AM

the best part about them is looking down at the tires and watching them smoke on landing  :love:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Saulbadguy on December 21, 2012, 10:36:06 AM

I like the sound of props

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on December 21, 2012, 10:42:47 AM

got a buddy that flies one of these to the Bahamas from time to time.     I would not fly in one that kind of distance.

(http://www.executivejetco.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Hawker-King-Air-C90-GTI.jpg)

My other buddy flies a Citation, got to go once to a guys trip in OKC, that was pretty fun.  Wheels up Billard to OKC in 45 minutes.

(http://www.aero-capital.com/uploads/Listing/Cessna/XLS_undisclosed_undisclosed_2008/100_3660.JPG)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on December 21, 2012, 10:44:13 AM

I've flown a plane tons of times before. It's super pud. zero training and I am just sitting there, flying or whatever.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on December 21, 2012, 11:06:13 AM

Quote from: steve dave on December 21, 2012, 10:44:13 AM

I've flown a plane tons of times before. It's super pud. zero training and I am just sitting there, flying or whatever.

#fanningbrag. Did I do that right?  :dunno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on December 21, 2012, 11:19:49 AM

Quote from: fanningksu on December 21, 2012, 11:06:13 AM

Quote from: steve dave on December 21, 2012, 10:44:13 AM

I've flown a plane tons of times before. It's super pud. zero training and I am just sitting there, flying or whatever.

#fanningbrag. Did I do that right?  :dunno:

no

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on December 21, 2012, 11:31:33 AM

last time i was in Philly i saw one of these land and nearly soiled myself

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ugWk-rnkqXM/TLM-pldqoUI/AAAAAAAAGOY/kuh4kMfQ4Qo/s1600/Volga_Dnepr_Airlines_Antonov_An_124-100_Ruslan_RA-82078_Smokin_logo.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on December 21, 2012, 11:48:43 AM

Quote from: mocat on December 21, 2012, 11:31:33 AM

last time i was in Philly i saw one of these land and nearly soiled myself

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ugWk-rnkqXM/TLM-pldqoUI/AAAAAAAAGOY/kuh4kMfQ4Qo/s1600/Volga_Dnepr_Airlines_Antonov_An_124-100_Ruslan_RA-82078_Smokin_logo.jpg)

they are huge.  one flew into Topeka last summer going cross country.    they can cause a lot of damage to airfields because of weight.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on December 21, 2012, 11:51:19 AM

In Frankfurt I was in a 747 parked next to this:

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8023/7695664552_e52f2f6cdf_z.jpg)

our bird felt super pud

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on December 21, 2012, 11:58:03 AM

Quote from: steve dave on December 21, 2012, 11:51:19 AM

In Frankfurt I was in a 747 parked next to this:

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8023/7695664552_e52f2f6cdf_z.jpg)

our bird felt super pud

saw one of those in Emirates garb at Termy D in Dallas.     

I was just checking out the airbus site....didn't realize so many of these were flying 

Quote

An A380 takes off or lands every 10 minutes.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on December 21, 2012, 02:58:21 PM

i'm having second thoughts about my trip to san diego next week.  the weather looks pretty meh.  what do you guys think, am i overreacting?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on December 21, 2012, 03:18:24 PM

Quote from: steve dave on December 21, 2012, 11:51:19 AM

In Frankfurt I was in a 747 parked next to this:

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8023/7695664552_e52f2f6cdf_z.jpg)

our bird felt super pud

saw like a million of those in singapore. :zzz:

They are kind of short (length-wise) so they don't seem that big to me.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on December 21, 2012, 03:42:54 PM

I once had a late night flight from St. Louis to Kansas City in a practically empty 747.  Felt kinda weird.  Like, "Am I on the right plane here?"

That's a boring story, but there are obviously a lot of airport nerds here.

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on December 21, 2012, 05:21:04 PM

Quote from: chum1 on December 21, 2012, 03:42:54 PM

I once had a late night flight from St. Louis to Kansas City in a practically empty 747.  Felt kinda weird.  Like, "Am I on the right plane here?"

That's a boring story, but there are obviously a lot of airport nerds here.

That's pretty crazy. Maybe a maintenance thing from when that facility was there?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on December 21, 2012, 05:22:40 PM

That bobcat on the tail is adorbs.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EuroCat on December 21, 2012, 09:43:12 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on December 21, 2012, 10:42:47 AM

My other buddy flies a Citation, got to go once to a guys trip in OKC, that was pretty fun.  Wheels up Billard to OKC in 45 minutes.

(http://www.aero-capital.com/uploads/Listing/Cessna/XLS_undisclosed_undisclosed_2008/100_3660.JPG)

This one is our work plane. No airport security :cool:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on December 21, 2012, 09:46:47 PM

Who takes a "guys trip" to okc?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on December 22, 2012, 10:44:49 AM

Quote from: michigancat on December 21, 2012, 09:46:47 PM

Who takes a "guys trip" to okc?

22 guys who realize the logistics of getting 22 guys to Vegas or someplace distant is too much hassle on short notice.    Instead, some of you rent vans and drive, and the elites fly down on a private jet.     Bricktown is a fun little spot to bar hop after watching some bball.

Pro-tip - indoor go karting the morning after a bender is a bad idea.   Never seen so many guys puking in helmets.    :grin:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on December 25, 2012, 11:50:02 AM

anyone else ever forget their nail clippers when they left for vacation because I did, might look around for a Christmas manicure, long nails.   :curse: #thingsyoucantstand

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on December 26, 2012, 09:16:39 AM

Planning a weekend bro trip to go skiing in the Wasatch Mountains in Feb. I've got a buddy that lives in SLC so I dont need a hotel but I do need a flight.

A quick search of southwest and priceline doesnt help much, best I have found is 297 on frontiers website. Anyone fly out to SLC before and know of any deals?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on December 26, 2012, 09:30:15 AM

That's a Delta hub  :dunno:

Lots of $217 MCI-SLC available nonstop round trip

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on December 26, 2012, 10:26:04 AM

Quote from: mocat on December 26, 2012, 09:30:15 AM

That's a Delta hub  :dunno:

Lots of $217 MCI-SLC available nonstop round trip

Where are you seeing that? Checked out delta's website and everything was 449

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on December 26, 2012, 11:14:50 AM

Quote from: ben ji on December 26, 2012, 10:26:04 AM

Quote from: mocat on December 26, 2012, 09:30:15 AM

That's a Delta hub  :dunno:

Lots of $217 MCI-SLC available nonstop round trip

Where are you seeing that? Checked out delta's website and everything was 449

I checked right before I posted that. Just checked again and now it's $345 for the same itinerary.  :horrorsurprise:

I was looking at the entire month of February with flexible dates. I think you had to go Wed-Sun or Sat-Tues to get that rate. Not sure how flexible your "weekend" definition was/is.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AppleJack on December 26, 2012, 07:10:03 PM

Going to Chicago on a whim tomorrow with some miles that were going to expire at year end. Flight is at 5:55am ( :sdeek:) and I have absolutely nothing planned. Take the orange line to the loop and get weird I guess  :dunno:

Maybe the aquarium? eff, I have no idea. Gino's East? ummmmm Sears Tower? Whatever. Go cats.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on December 26, 2012, 07:12:49 PM

Oh, God.  That will be cold as eff.  LAYERS AND LAYERS.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on December 26, 2012, 07:37:47 PM

Quote from: AppleJack on December 26, 2012, 07:10:03 PM

Going to Chicago on a whim tomorrow with some miles that were going to expire at year end. Flight is at 5:55am ( :sdeek:) and I have absolutely nothing planned. Take the orange line to the loop and get weird I guess  :dunno:

Maybe the aquarium? eff, I have no idea. Gino's East? ummmmm Sears Tower? Whatever. Go cats.

I'm familiar.

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on December 26, 2012, 07:44:15 PM

Quote from: chum1 on December 26, 2012, 07:12:49 PM

Oh, God.  That will be cold as eff.  LAYERS AND LAYERS.

Yeah. Chicago was a bad choice.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on December 26, 2012, 07:54:49 PM

Quote from: AppleJack on December 26, 2012, 07:10:03 PM

Going to Chicago on a whim tomorrow with some miles that were going to expire at year end. Flight is at 5:55am ( :sdeek:) and I have absolutely nothing planned. Take the orange line to the loop and get weird I guess  :dunno:

Maybe the aquarium? eff, I have no idea. Gino's East? ummmmm Sears Tower? Whatever. Go cats.

midway huh? southwest? weird. the aquarium is good for 4 hours of time killing though and gino's east is where tourists go to for chicago pizza. itk's and locals go here...

http://www.pequodspizza.com

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g35805-d430764-Reviews-Pequods_Pizza-Chicago_Illinois.html

also it's not sears tower, it's willis tower. also, purple pig...

http://www.thepurplepigchicago.com/

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g35805-d1647641-Reviews-The_Purple_Pig-Chicago_Illinois.html


also, if you think you might like improv then you really should go to second city. i've been twice and it was just great both times.

Title: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on December 26, 2012, 08:03:24 PM

purple pig meat tray

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on December 26, 2012, 08:07:19 PM

Quote from: pissclams on December 26, 2012, 08:03:24 PM

purple pig meat tray

also pig ears w/ kale.

http://www.latimes.com/features/food/la-fo-sos-pigears-20120616,0,3449292.story

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qeqM-FfqsH4/T86umEmpW0I/AAAAAAAAL8o/qYnHF5sUReM/s672/Fried+Pig+Ears.JPG)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on December 26, 2012, 11:21:28 PM

Personally, I like the Field Museum much better than the aquarium.  Plus, it can easily keep you out of the cold for a full day if you want.  You can ride up to the restaurant at the top of the Hancock building for free.  It has a better view than the Willis Tower.  Just get a drink or something when you're up there.  Post updates plus a recap in Steve Dave's European vacation thread.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on December 26, 2012, 11:57:03 PM

Chicago in December, woof

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: bones129 on December 26, 2012, 11:58:26 PM

Get to Chicago, drink, then come home. That's a solid trip.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on December 26, 2012, 11:59:21 PM

Quote from: bones129 on December 26, 2012, 11:58:26 PM

Get to Chicago, drink, then come home. That's a solid trip.

If you don't get snowed in.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 10, 2013, 07:49:34 AM

anyone spent any time in Savannah? going to be in the area for work and am going to tack on a few days at the Andaz Savannah on some free Hyatt nights that are getting ready to expire. pro-tips welcome. tia.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on January 10, 2013, 07:54:34 AM

My parents have been there and rave about it. It's apparently one of the most beautiful cities of the south. If you appreciate giant trees and old houses and parks and things like that you will probably like it. If not, probably not then I guess.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 10, 2013, 07:55:32 AM

Quote from: mocat on January 10, 2013, 07:54:34 AM

My parents have been there and rave about it. It's apparently one of the most beautiful cities of the south. If you appreciate giant trees and old houses and parks and things like that you will probably like it. If not, probably not then I guess.

I LIKE THOSE THINGS OK I GUESS!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on January 10, 2013, 08:03:58 AM

I haven't been, but I've known plenty of people who have.  Although I mostly zoned out when they talked about it, the old downtown historic area is the place to go.  (Maybe kind of obvious.) I've spent tine around those parts and I'd recommend chatting with locals and experiencing the hospitality/gentility stuff, which I can find both charming and annoying.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on January 10, 2013, 08:16:11 AM

I went there when I was a kid.

Only thing I remember was the bench where forrest gump sat is located in Savannah and that they have lots of old timey ghost tours.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on January 10, 2013, 08:24:42 AM

Quote from: steve dave on January 10, 2013, 07:55:32 AM

Quote from: mocat on January 10, 2013, 07:54:34 AM

My parents have been there and rave about it. It's apparently one of the most beautiful cities of the south. If you appreciate giant trees and old houses and parks and things like that you will probably like it. If not, probably not then I guess.

I LIKE THOSE THINGS OK I GUESS!

How are you with overt racism?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on January 10, 2013, 08:37:44 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on January 10, 2013, 08:24:42 AM

Quote from: steve dave on January 10, 2013, 07:55:32 AM

Quote from: mocat on January 10, 2013, 07:54:34 AM

My parents have been there and rave about it. It's apparently one of the most beautiful cities of the south. If you appreciate giant trees and old houses and parks and things like that you will probably like it. If not, probably not then I guess.

I LIKE THOSE THINGS OK I GUESS!

How are you with overt racism?

 :jerk:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on January 10, 2013, 09:15:08 AM

Quote from: mocat on January 10, 2013, 07:54:34 AM

My parents have been there and rave about it. It's apparently one of the most beautiful cities of the south. If you appreciate giant trees and old houses and parks and things like that you will probably like it. If not, probably not then I guess.

Exact same thing with my parents.  Old people love Savannah

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on January 10, 2013, 09:15:44 AM

hopefully you're there long enough that you pick up their accent and begin to talk like you're from savannah.  a savannah speaking person would really stand out in the quad city metroplex or anywhere.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on January 10, 2013, 09:20:10 AM

How to go to a diner in Savannah, Georgia
 
you'll ask around a park
on main street
where
you ask the folks
who are not in a hurry
so you can find it

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on January 10, 2013, 10:01:19 AM

Not gonna lie.  I enjoy it when women call me "sweetie" or "honey" everywhere I go.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Teddy_Westside on January 10, 2013, 03:55:00 PM

Pretty sure all of London is being completely re-done. Stood in one spot today and counted 9 cranes that I could see.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Saulbadguy on January 11, 2013, 10:27:38 AM

Going to Chicago in May. EXCITED!!!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on January 11, 2013, 10:29:31 AM

Quote from: Saulbadguy on January 11, 2013, 10:27:38 AM

Going to Chicago in May. EXCITED!!!

me too!

maybe i'll see you!

 :excited:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Saulbadguy on January 11, 2013, 10:30:15 AM

Quote from: Dlew12 on January 11, 2013, 10:29:31 AM

Quote from: Saulbadguy on January 11, 2013, 10:27:38 AM

Going to Chicago in May. EXCITED!!!

me too!

maybe i'll see you!

 :excited:

I saw you at the Fiesta bowl, but didn't say hi. By the time you wandered in we were already losing and I was upset. :(

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on January 11, 2013, 10:30:56 AM

Quote from: Saulbadguy on January 11, 2013, 10:30:15 AM

Quote from: Dlew12 on January 11, 2013, 10:29:31 AM

Quote from: Saulbadguy on January 11, 2013, 10:27:38 AM

Going to Chicago in May. EXCITED!!!

me too!

maybe i'll see you!

 :excited:

I saw you at the Fiesta bowl, but didn't say hi. By the time you wandered in we were already losing and I was upset. :(

You definitely should have said hi.  I was having a blast.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Saulbadguy on January 11, 2013, 10:32:23 AM

Quote from: Dlew12 on January 11, 2013, 10:30:56 AM

Quote from: Saulbadguy on January 11, 2013, 10:30:15 AM

Quote from: Dlew12 on January 11, 2013, 10:29:31 AM

Quote from: Saulbadguy on January 11, 2013, 10:27:38 AM

Going to Chicago in May. EXCITED!!!

me too!

maybe i'll see you!

 :excited:

I saw you at the Fiesta bowl, but didn't say hi. By the time you wandered in we were already losing and I was upset. :(

You definitely should have said hi.  I was having a blast.

oh, I could tell.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on January 11, 2013, 10:33:00 AM

Quote from: Saulbadguy on January 11, 2013, 10:32:23 AM

Quote from: Dlew12 on January 11, 2013, 10:30:56 AM

Quote from: Saulbadguy on January 11, 2013, 10:30:15 AM

Quote from: Dlew12 on January 11, 2013, 10:29:31 AM

Quote from: Saulbadguy on January 11, 2013, 10:27:38 AM

Going to Chicago in May. EXCITED!!!

me too!

maybe i'll see you!

 :excited:

I saw you at the Fiesta bowl, but didn't say hi. By the time you wandered in we were already losing and I was upset. :(

You definitely should have said hi.  I was having a blast.

oh, I could tell.

:thumbs:

next time then

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on January 11, 2013, 10:47:33 AM

Going to Nashville for a weekend in April for a Bachelor Party.

Anyone ever been and have any recomendo's?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 11, 2013, 10:48:29 AM

Quote from: ben ji on January 11, 2013, 10:47:33 AM

Going to Nashville for a weekend in April for a Bachelor Party.

Anyone ever been and have any recomendo's?

yes, here is a good itenerary

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/04/10/william-todd-crime-spree_n_1415407.html

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Saulbadguy on January 11, 2013, 10:50:32 AM

give me a few good options for elite carry on's. I don't like hard shelled. Would be opened to spinners but don't really see the point. Want lots of compartments, pref one that I can pack a suit in w/ ease

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on January 11, 2013, 10:51:13 AM

Oh man, we are planning an April Bachelor party and were down to New Orleans and Nashville. Ended up booking the NOLA flights this morning.  Pretty fired up for it already.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on January 11, 2013, 10:51:42 AM

Just booked condo for Port Aransas in June.

http://www.portaransas-texas.com/custom/virtual-tours/tour/FP/Aransas%20Princess/809/index.html

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 11, 2013, 10:51:53 AM

Quote from: Saulbadguy on January 11, 2013, 10:50:32 AM

give me a few good options for elite carry on's. I don't like hard shelled. Would be opened to spinners but don't really see the point. Want lots of compartments, pref one that I can pack a suit in w/ ease

http://www.amazon.com/Travelpro-Luggage-21-Inch-Expandable-Spinner/dp/B0089AXZJ6

Travel Pro is by far the best luggage for the money. unless you are going to spend a lot of cash and jump to Rimowa or Tumi there is no other good option.

SOURCE: I nerd out on luggage

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 11, 2013, 10:54:49 AM

Trim just got that same carry on as well.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Saulbadguy on January 11, 2013, 10:55:32 AM

Quote from: steve dave on January 11, 2013, 10:51:53 AM

Quote from: Saulbadguy on January 11, 2013, 10:50:32 AM

give me a few good options for elite carry on's. I don't like hard shelled. Would be opened to spinners but don't really see the point. Want lots of compartments, pref one that I can pack a suit in w/ ease

http://www.amazon.com/Travelpro-Luggage-21-Inch-Expandable-Spinner/dp/B0089AXZJ6

Travel Pro is by far the best luggage for the money. unless you are going to spend a lot of cash and jump to Rimowa or Tumi there is no other good option.

SOURCE: I nerd out on luggage

thanks, have american tourister right but they don't seem as durable. They are already getting their ass kicked even after light use.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 11, 2013, 10:57:01 AM

Quote from: Saulbadguy on January 11, 2013, 10:55:32 AM

Quote from: steve dave on January 11, 2013, 10:51:53 AM

Quote from: Saulbadguy on January 11, 2013, 10:50:32 AM

give me a few good options for elite carry on's. I don't like hard shelled. Would be opened to spinners but don't really see the point. Want lots of compartments, pref one that I can pack a suit in w/ ease

http://www.amazon.com/Travelpro-Luggage-21-Inch-Expandable-Spinner/dp/B0089AXZJ6

Travel Pro is by far the best luggage for the money. unless you are going to spend a lot of cash and jump to Rimowa or Tumi there is no other good option.

SOURCE: I nerd out on luggage

thanks, have american tourister right but they don't seem as durable. They are already getting their ass kicked even after light use.

yes, american tourister is super garbagey

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 11, 2013, 11:06:18 AM

the biggest studs in the airport are always towing aluminum Rimowa bags that are beat to crap. so elite. I think if I ever buy one I'm going to drag it behind my car around the block a hundred times before I use it like attorneys do when they buy a new briefcase.

http://www.rimowa.de/main#/product/920.56.00.4

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on January 11, 2013, 11:06:52 AM

Quote from: ben ji on January 11, 2013, 10:47:33 AM

Going to Nashville for a weekend in April for a Bachelor Party.

Anyone ever been and have any recomendo's?

Nashville is pretty fun. Exceeded my expectations, mostly because I had an impression that it was just a bunch of country stuff. But there's a lot going on. Ginormous hipster community also.

Hit this place up for breakfast sometime. There's like a 45 minute line every day but it's worth it imo.

http://www.thepancakepantry.com/ (http://www.thepancakepantry.com/)

Obviously the main strip (Broadway) is cool, lots of bars and shops and whatnot.

They have a giant Parthenon in a park right next to Vanderbilt. It's cool to check out. I also walked right onto the football field and goofed around with some friends, they don't even keep it locked up!

Also the state capitol building is pretty cool, there's a big park down the hill from it, and a giant map of tennessee with each county and town etched into the concrete.

I guess if you're going for a bachelor party just walk up and down Broadway and get mumped up. But the above stuff is good for daytime activities.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EuroCat on January 11, 2013, 06:13:24 PM

Love the carry on deets. Need new bags as my current are super pud and beat to hell

Title: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on January 11, 2013, 06:14:41 PM

JFC Rimowa costs more than 2 fieros.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on January 11, 2013, 06:24:41 PM

Quote from: puniraptor on January 11, 2013, 06:14:41 PM

JFC Rimowa costs more than 2 fieros.

yeah. you've been bum, bum, bum, bum, RIMOWASTRUCK!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: raquetcat on January 12, 2013, 09:56:15 AM

Quote from: mocat on January 11, 2013, 11:06:52 AM

Quote from: ben ji on January 11, 2013, 10:47:33 AM

Going to Nashville for a weekend in April for a Bachelor Party.

Anyone ever been and have any recomendo's?

Nashville is pretty fun. Exceeded my expectations, mostly because I had an impression that it was just a bunch of country stuff. But there's a lot going on. Ginormous hipster community also.

Hit this place up for breakfast sometime. There's like a 45 minute line every day but it's worth it imo.

http://www.thepancakepantry.com/ (http://www.thepancakepantry.com/)

Obviously the main strip (Broadway) is cool, lots of bars and shops and whatnot.

They have a giant Parthenon in a park right next to Vanderbilt. It's cool to check out. I also walked right onto the football field and goofed around with some friends, they don't even keep it locked up!

Also the state capitol building is pretty cool, there's a big park down the hill from it, and a giant map of tennessee with each county and town etched into the concrete.

I guess if you're going for a bachelor party just walk up and down Broadway and get mumped up. But the above stuff is good for daytime activities.

Mrs. raquetcat lived in Nashville for a year it's a pretty cool city, here are her recommendos:

Places to Eat:
Pancake Pantry – Sweet Potato Pancakes with Cinnamon Cream Syrup
Calypso Café
Fido
Loveless Café
Las Paletas (popsicles)
Germantown Café
Virago (Sushi)
South Street
Cabana

Things to do:
Downtown Nashville – Bar Hopping at night (live music in every venue)
Green Hills for Shopping
Bluebird Café (Sunday night – Writers night…go early to get in line…AWESOME!!)
Yazoo Brewery Tours
Lots of historical tours if you’re into that

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on January 12, 2013, 10:10:22 AM

Quote from: ben ji on January 11, 2013, 10:47:33 AM

Going to Nashville for a weekend in April for a Bachelor Party.

Anyone ever been and have any recomendo's?

Haven't been, but I recommend watching Django at Hosie's house.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on January 15, 2013, 10:25:12 AM

tell me where to stay in panama city beach for spring break. i want to have a rowdy wild and crazy time.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 16, 2013, 12:14:33 PM

ha ha, literally this week I was all jealous that SJC was starting to get 787 service to Narita and boom:

http://www.slate.com/blogs/moneybox/2013/01/16/_787_grounded_in_japan_boeing_s_growing_disaster.html


But I also found out Singapore Air has been flying A380's out of SFO, hoping they'll still be using them on that route in September when I go back to Asia.

http://airnation.net/2012/07/24/singapore-ads-a380-service-drops-jfk/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 16, 2013, 12:19:56 PM

the 787s will be back in the air in no time. just cutting their teeth. the A380s had the same thing with the wing cracks and engines quitting on them

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 16, 2013, 12:23:54 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 16, 2013, 12:19:56 PM

the 787s will be back in the air in no time. just cutting their teeth. the A380s had the same thing with the wing cracks and engines quitting on them

until that time, I will stop being jealous of those grimy fuckers down in San Jose. No international 787 flights from SFO? Can you believe that?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 16, 2013, 12:27:22 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 16, 2013, 12:23:54 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 16, 2013, 12:19:56 PM

the 787s will be back in the air in no time. just cutting their teeth. the A380s had the same thing with the wing cracks and engines quitting on them

until that time, I will stop being jealous of those grimy fuckers down in San Jose. No international 787 flights from SFO? Can you believe that?

they'll have them shortly. only a handful of carriers have gotten them delivered right now.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EllToPay on January 17, 2013, 09:49:32 AM

(http://www.gannett-cdn.com/media/USATODAY/todayinthesky/2013/01/17/mm44056-4_3_r536_c534.jpg?1b79b3da202957124496e3768cfb7b67cdb10c81)

 :AA:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on January 17, 2013, 09:53:50 AM

They changed their logo in honor of not losing money last quarter for the first time in forever.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on January 17, 2013, 10:00:20 AM

i like it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 17, 2013, 11:33:41 AM

I like the new eagle, don't really care for the flags on the tails.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: bubbles4ksu on January 17, 2013, 11:41:50 AM

I'm going to be in NYC for St. Patrick's Day. Where should I go?

Suggestions not related to St. Patricks Day are welcome.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 17, 2013, 12:05:38 PM

Quote from: bubbles4ksu on January 17, 2013, 11:41:50 AM

I'm going to be in NYC for St. Patrick's Day. Where should I go?

Suggestions not related to St. Patricks Day are welcome.

Gramercy Tavern

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on January 17, 2013, 12:45:31 PM

obvs you will want to make a stop at 21 Mercer St in manhattan

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: bubbles4ksu on January 17, 2013, 12:49:23 PM

i'm going to do these things!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on January 18, 2013, 01:17:31 PM

new AA logo is good, but the flag on the tail sucks imo. at least they kept it all aluminum. shiny non painted aluminum planes are pure sex.  :love:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on January 18, 2013, 01:50:59 PM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on January 18, 2013, 01:17:31 PM

new AA logo is good, but the flag on the tail sucks imo. at least they kept it all aluminum. shiny non painted aluminum planes are pure sex.  :love:

they will be transitioning to white as most modern aircraft have so much composite skin they can't be bare metal

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on January 18, 2013, 02:07:33 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on January 18, 2013, 01:50:59 PM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on January 18, 2013, 01:17:31 PM

new AA logo is good, but the flag on the tail sucks imo. at least they kept it all aluminum. shiny non painted aluminum planes are pure sex.  :love:

they will be transitioning to white as most modern aircraft have so much composite skin they can't be bare metal

well, mike, that just ruined my day

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on January 18, 2013, 02:23:13 PM

I thought the aluminum look was kinda gross. Extremely dated, at best.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on January 18, 2013, 02:36:18 PM

Quote from: mocat on January 18, 2013, 02:23:13 PM

I thought the aluminum look was kinda gross. Extremely dated, at best.

mostly the stripes.

I actually like the new look

(http://thepointsguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/New-AA-Livery.png)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EuroCat on January 18, 2013, 02:41:40 PM

The flag on the empennage is super gaudy. Other than that i like it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 18, 2013, 02:42:52 PM

looks boss, like america. these colors don't run fuckers.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on January 18, 2013, 02:44:10 PM

Quote from: EuroCat on January 18, 2013, 02:41:40 PM

The flag on the empennage is super gaudy. Other than that i like it.

You can't even say that without sounding elite.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on January 18, 2013, 03:41:55 PM

Quote from: mocat on January 18, 2013, 02:23:13 PM

I thought the aluminum look was kinda gross. Extremely dated, at best.

sounds like a personal problem.  it was awesome.

Quote from: EuroCat on January 18, 2013, 02:41:40 PM

The flag on the empennage is super gaudy. Other than that i like it.

yeah, flag takes away from what is otherwise a great design.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on January 18, 2013, 03:43:43 PM

i'm with SD.  looks badass.

if you guys don't like it maybe you should move to China or something.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on January 18, 2013, 04:18:30 PM

AMERICA*

(http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5270/5601626576_f357520302_z.jpg)

*Illinois

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EuroCat on January 18, 2013, 04:18:35 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 18, 2013, 02:42:52 PM

looks boss, like america. these colors don't run fuckers.

but they do descend.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on January 18, 2013, 10:51:58 PM

eurocat where in and around london should I go? And best way to travel around? should be there for about 7 days.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 18, 2013, 11:12:13 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on January 18, 2013, 10:51:58 PM

eurocat where in and around london should I go? And best way to travel around? should be there for about 7 days.

pro-tip: I also asked him a lot. just stick with me bro.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on January 18, 2013, 11:19:43 PM

i still don't forgive american for that bullshit they pulled with sterling cooper  :shakesfist:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EuroCat on January 19, 2013, 05:31:50 AM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on January 18, 2013, 10:51:58 PM

eurocat where in and around london should I go? And best way to travel around? should be there for about 7 days.

Typical Tourist Stuff:
Tate London
House of Parliment
London Eye
Go see a show on the West End
V&A
Tower of London
Go shopping on Oxford Street

Other Fun Stuff:
Walk around SoHo on a Saturday night and take in the drunken weirdness
Go to the Sunday Upmarket in East London around the Shoreditch area for tons of international food stalls and hipsters selling weird stuff
Walk around Hyde Park and the Kensington area. Make sure to go to Harrods and check out the Egyptian elevator (for Felix Rex)
While you're in Kensington grab a meal at Bar Boulud at 1 Hyde Park for a 5* meal.
Go to the London Transport museum

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EuroCat on January 19, 2013, 05:32:37 AM

Quote from: steve dave on January 18, 2013, 11:12:13 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on January 18, 2013, 10:51:58 PM

eurocat where in and around london should I go? And best way to travel around? should be there for about 7 days.

pro-tip: I also asked him a lot. just stick with me bro.

What thread was that? I must've missed it. My bad

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on January 19, 2013, 12:03:39 PM

Quote from: seven on January 18, 2013, 11:19:43 PM

i still don't forgive american for that bullshit they pulled with sterling cooper  :shakesfist:

Me either :curse:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: bubbles4ksu on January 19, 2013, 12:58:30 PM

Quote from: EuroCat on January 19, 2013, 05:31:50 AM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on January 18, 2013, 10:51:58 PM

eurocat where in and around london should I go? And best way to travel around? should be there for about 7 days.

Typical Tourist Stuff:
Tate London
House of Parliment
London Eye
Go see a show on the West End
V&A
Tower of London
Go shopping on Oxford Street

Other Fun Stuff:
Walk around SoHo on a Saturday night and take in the drunken weirdness
Go to the Sunday Upmarket in East London around the Shoreditch area for tons of international food stalls and hipsters selling weird stuff
Walk around Hyde Park and the Kensington area. Make sure to go to Harrods and check out the Egyptian elevator (for Felix Rex)
While you're in Kensington grab a meal at Bar Boulud at 1 Hyde Park for a 5* meal.
Go to the London Transport museum

go to trafalgar square and take sweet pictures with the lions! (seriously)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on January 20, 2013, 10:52:58 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 18, 2013, 11:12:13 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on January 18, 2013, 10:51:58 PM

eurocat where in and around london should I go? And best way to travel around? should be there for about 7 days.

pro-tip: I also asked him a lot. just stick with me bro.

will do, flights are booked  :excited:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Saulbadguy on January 21, 2013, 07:52:40 AM

www.wikivoyage.org

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on January 21, 2013, 08:13:27 AM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on January 20, 2013, 10:52:58 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 18, 2013, 11:12:13 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on January 18, 2013, 10:51:58 PM

eurocat where in and around london should I go? And best way to travel around? should be there for about 7 days.

pro-tip: I also asked him a lot. just stick with me bro.

will do, flights are booked  :excited:

Most important thing to do is to drink beer at min 1 pub a day.

Sites to see by tube - Wimbeldon, pretty cool grounds and the town is pretty cool, a pretty far walk from either of the stations the tube lets you off on though. Wembley stadium, they do a tour of the stadium that isn't too bad, probably the second nicest stadium other than the Jerrydome in the world(they sellout the NFL game faster than the champions cup)

If you're there for 7 days you ought to take a day trip out to a different city at least one day(google them all to pick which would fit your style).  Bath, Brighton, Windsor, and Dover are all pretty cool.  Bath is pretty packed with tourists but for good reason.  Going to the bell tower at the church is worth it, you can oversee the roman baths.  Brighton has the pier and a pretty wild old castle/summer residence that is made to look asian.  The white cliffs of Dover are pretty cool and it isnt a crowded place, can see France, great little British town with a couple good pubs, not touristy.  Windsor castle is better than expected, great castle to check out and the Queen lives there when not at Buckingham.   
Source: was there for 2 weeks in June. Parents go 2-3 times a year so we only hit the best spots on our trip.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on January 21, 2013, 05:41:18 PM

Michigancat, I am planning my trip to San Fran/Napa.  What do I need to do in San Fran thats super elite at the end of May?  Where is a cool bar hangout I can buy you a beer at?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 21, 2013, 06:33:50 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on January 21, 2013, 05:41:18 PM

Michigancat, I am planning my trip to San Fran/Napa.  What do I need to do in San Fran thats super elite at the end of May?  Where is a cool bar hangout I can buy you a beer at?

Man, that is a long time away. I have no idea what's going on then. There are cool bars all over the place. Do you know where you're staying? What kind of things do you like to do?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on January 21, 2013, 07:40:31 PM

I know I'm going to be in Napa on a Sat/Sun to eat at French Laundry.  In San Fran, I will be eating at Incanto one night.  I like to eat/drink/music.  Will take recommendos on areas to stay in as well.  Touristy may happen for a day or so, but goal would be to walk/easy public transit from places to eat/drink/music.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 22, 2013, 10:47:07 AM

Quote from: ChiCat on January 21, 2013, 07:40:31 PM

I know I'm going to be in Napa on a Sat/Sun to eat at French Laundry.  In San Fran, I will be eating at Incanto one night.  I like to eat/drink/music.  Will take recommendos on areas to stay in as well.  Touristy may happen for a day or so, but goal would be to walk/easy public transit from places to eat/drink/music.

do the chain/points matter? Most hotels are close to transit and places to eat drink. Union Square is really pretty good area to stay even though it's touristy. There are a lot of chain restaurants and stores, but if you pull out yelp you'll find cool places to eat/drink on side streets and alleys close by. Easy walk to Chinatown, easy bart ride to the Mission, Cable Car to the wharf. There's some cool places at Nob Hill, too, but it's not quite as easy to get everywhere via transit. (It's doable, but bus is pretty much required). Over by the Embarcadero there's some cool looking boutique hotels, but the neighborhood gets real quiet when no one's at work.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on January 22, 2013, 10:49:38 AM

Thanks.  Probably do Union Square.  Want to go by China town for a stretch.  My top thing when traveling is usually to drink and not have to worry about driving home.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on January 22, 2013, 12:36:22 PM

what wineries are you going to?  do you plan on going up to sonoma, st helena?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on January 22, 2013, 01:28:43 PM

Quote from: pissclams on January 22, 2013, 12:36:22 PM

what wineries are you going to?  do you plan on going up to sonoma, st helena?

I'm open to recommendations in any of those places.  My bro and his wife are doing the trip for their 5th anniversary/his 30th birthday and celebrating at the French Laundry.  Only things I have solidly on the books are that, china town, Incanto, and probably Morimoto's.  I think he is setting up a limo winery tour.  This was going to be a quick trip but the way my vacation schedule is looking, I might as well stretch it to a week.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 22, 2013, 01:30:53 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on January 22, 2013, 01:28:43 PM

Quote from: pissclams on January 22, 2013, 12:36:22 PM

what wineries are you going to?  do you plan on going up to sonoma, st helena?

I'm open to recommendations in any of those places.  My bro and his wife are doing the trip for their 5th anniversary/his 30th birthday and celebrating at the French Laundry.  Only things I have solidly on the books are that, china town, Incanto, and probably Morimoto's.  I think he is setting up a limo winery tour.  This was going to be a quick trip but the way my vacation schedule is looking, I might as well stretch it to a week.

If you are staying a week do a couple nights in Napa (or Yountville). Rent bikes in Yountville and go up the Silverado Trail and visit all the wineries on your way. When you get tired or it gets late you just call them and they drive to wherever you ended up and get you. they will also pack lunches for you and drop them at whatever winery you think you will be at around that time.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on January 22, 2013, 01:40:33 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on January 22, 2013, 01:28:43 PM

Quote from: pissclams on January 22, 2013, 12:36:22 PM

what wineries are you going to?  do you plan on going up to sonoma, st helena?

I'm open to recommendations in any of those places.  My bro and his wife are doing the trip for their 5th anniversary/his 30th birthday and celebrating at the French Laundry.  Only things I have solidly on the books are that, china town, Incanto, and probably Morimoto's.  I think he is setting up a limo winery tour.  This was going to be a quick trip but the way my vacation schedule is looking, I might as well stretch it to a week.

i would recommend visiting the cain winery in st helena.  it's off the beaten path but a  pretty unique place to visit and they make boss wine.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 22, 2013, 03:03:14 PM

I've been wanting to go here (distillery):

http://www.stgeorgespirits.com/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 24, 2013, 07:39:53 AM

AA adding regional jets to the non-AE fleet. Could see them flying one out of MHK once NBAF makes MHK huge and awesome. I'm sure KC/Omaha will see them.

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/american-airlines-signs-new-agreement-to-begin-large-regional-jet-flying-2013-01-24

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on January 24, 2013, 03:46:46 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 24, 2013, 07:39:53 AM

AA adding regional jets to the non-AE fleet. Could see them flying one out of MHK once NBAF makes MHK huge and awesome. I'm sure KC/Omaha will see them.

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/american-airlines-signs-new-agreement-to-begin-large-regional-jet-flying-2013-01-24

would be annoying.  the gf's dad can put us on standby for AA flights since he worked there for like 20 years...smaller jets would mean less empty seats out of MCI.  super 80s need to go though...sat in row 32 on an AA super 80 to the fiesta bowl (between the engines).  worst flying experience of all time.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 24, 2013, 05:37:30 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 24, 2013, 07:39:53 AM

AA adding regional jets to the non-AE fleet. Could see them flying one out of MHK once NBAF makes MHK huge and awesome. I'm sure KC/Omaha will see them.

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/american-airlines-signs-new-agreement-to-begin-large-regional-jet-flying-2013-01-24

more reason for you legacy fanboys to switch to SW for all things domestic.

Title: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 24, 2013, 07:16:51 PM

I fly SW to Vegas. There isn't a single benefit to a SW 737 over any carrier's 175. They are a great plane.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on January 24, 2013, 07:20:07 PM

some one give me tips for student flights to Heathrow over spring break.

Title: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 24, 2013, 07:24:56 PM

Quote from: Dlew12 on January 24, 2013, 07:20:07 PM

some one give me tips for student flights to Heathrow over spring break.

If you would have posted this in the cc thread 9 months ago you'd currently be booked in a RT 1st class ticket at no cost or inconvenience to yourself.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on January 24, 2013, 07:26:17 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 24, 2013, 07:24:56 PM

Quote from: Dlew12 on January 24, 2013, 07:20:07 PM

some one give me tips for student flights to Heathrow over spring break.

If you would have posted this in the cc thread 9 months ago you'd currently be booked in a RT 1st class ticket at no cost or inconvenience to yourself.

well i didn't do that at all

Title: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 24, 2013, 07:42:39 PM

You should next time!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on January 24, 2013, 07:44:03 PM

yeah you probably should next time dlew

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on January 24, 2013, 07:44:10 PM

i'll be sure to! 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on January 24, 2013, 07:45:16 PM

This concludes the "Give Dlew12 tips for flights to Heathrow over Spring Break" portion of the Travel Thread.

Thank you.

Title: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 24, 2013, 07:46:08 PM

AS far as this year spring break I'd suggest, like, donate blood or get a job or something...maybe steal

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on January 24, 2013, 07:46:22 PM

Hmm buy a delorean with a flux capacitor fly back 9 months ago and apply for the cc

Title: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 24, 2013, 07:47:08 PM

That seems more ethical than my stealing suggesto

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Rams on January 24, 2013, 08:11:06 PM

headed to the phoenix open next weekend.  :dance: 

anyone ever been?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AppleJack on January 24, 2013, 08:21:04 PM

Free day in San Antonio tomorrow? Should I got see that alamo thing? river walk? ftb

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on January 24, 2013, 08:28:46 PM

Quote from: AppleJack on January 24, 2013, 08:21:04 PM

Free day in San Antonio tomorrow? Should I got see that alamo thing? river walk? ftb

Just walk by the Alamo, there's little point going inside. There's no bicycle in the basement BTW.

Go eat at Mi Tierra. It's a bit touristy but everywhere downtown SA is touristy. It's delicious.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: bones129 on January 24, 2013, 08:42:31 PM

Quote from: AppleJack on January 24, 2013, 08:21:04 PM

Free day in San Antonio tomorrow? Should I got see that alamo thing? river walk? ftb

Alamo should be a go, IMO. River Walk is a can't miss bar/restaurant venue, good places to drink and eat. And drink some more.

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 24, 2013, 09:37:11 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 24, 2013, 07:16:51 PM

I fly SW to Vegas. There isn't a single benefit to a SW 737 over any carrier's 175. They are a great plane.

Shoulder room, bin space

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on January 24, 2013, 11:41:28 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 24, 2013, 09:37:11 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 24, 2013, 07:16:51 PM

I fly SW to Vegas. There isn't a single benefit to a SW 737 over any carrier's 175. They are a great plane.

Shoulder room, bin space

the fact that it's not made in brazil

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 25, 2013, 07:12:28 AM

Quote from: michigancat on January 24, 2013, 09:37:11 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 24, 2013, 07:16:51 PM

I fly SW to Vegas. There isn't a single benefit to a SW 737 over any carrier's 175. They are a great plane.

Shoulder room, bin space

17" seats on SW v. 18"+ on the Embraer. I don't think the bin space argument flys either but I've never had any trouble with either one.

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on January 25, 2013, 07:22:06 AM

Quote from: steve dave on January 25, 2013, 07:12:28 AM

Quote from: michigancat on January 24, 2013, 09:37:11 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 24, 2013, 07:16:51 PM

I fly SW to Vegas. There isn't a single benefit to a SW 737 over any carrier's 175. They are a great plane.

Shoulder room, bin space

17" seats on SW v. 18"+ on the Embraer. I don't think the bin space argument flys either but I've never had any trouble with either one.

agreed SD, agreed. I just flew RT on Delta. 757 on the way out, MD90 on the way back.  :dunno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on January 28, 2013, 04:19:30 PM

This thread is now obsolete.

http://t.co/kf9Xd6Gy

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on January 30, 2013, 10:49:49 PM

So I learned today that I'll be in Reno over the weekend, any must sees?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 30, 2013, 10:57:22 PM

Quote from: seven on January 30, 2013, 10:49:49 PM

So I learned today that I'll be in Reno over the weekend, any must sees?

the biggest little city in the world sign!

Quote from: steve dave on January 25, 2013, 07:12:28 AM

Quote from: michigancat on January 24, 2013, 09:37:11 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 24, 2013, 07:16:51 PM

I fly SW to Vegas. There isn't a single benefit to a SW 737 over any carrier's 175. They are a great plane.

Shoulder room, bin space

17" seats on SW v. 18"+ on the Embraer. I don't think the bin space argument flys either but I've never had any trouble with either one.

forgot about this, but the smaller diameter fuselage bugs me ON WINDOW SEATS. SHOULDERS NOT SEATS

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on January 31, 2013, 08:32:24 AM

Quote from: seven on January 30, 2013, 10:49:49 PM

So I learned today that I'll be in Reno over the weekend, any must sees?

the 14 pound golden male genitals at John Ascuaga's Nugget.

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 31, 2013, 08:48:23 AM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on January 31, 2013, 08:32:24 AM

Quote from: seven on January 30, 2013, 10:49:49 PM

So I learned today that I'll be in Reno over the weekend, any must sees?

the 14 pound golden male genitals at John Ascuaga's Nugget.

Ha ha, where is this? I have stayed at that establishment.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 31, 2013, 08:50:57 AM

Quote from: steve dave on January 25, 2013, 07:12:28 AM

Quote from: michigancat on January 24, 2013, 09:37:11 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 24, 2013, 07:16:51 PM

I fly SW to Vegas. There isn't a single benefit to a SW 737 over any carrier's 175. They are a great plane.

Shoulder room, bin space

17" seats on SW v. 18"+ on the Embraer. I don't think the bin space argument flys either but I've never had any trouble with either one.

forgot about this, but the smaller diameter fuselage bugs me ON WINDOW SEATS. SHOULDERS NOT SEATS
[/quote]

well, lucky for you you can't guarantee a window seat or any seat for that matter so you've only got a 1 in 3 shot at getting stuck with one. maybe if you check in exactly 24 hours before your flight you can get a good spot in the cow line and be able to secure that middle or aisle seat!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 31, 2013, 09:05:47 AM

Window seats don't bother me on a 737.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on January 31, 2013, 09:09:50 AM

Quote from: seven on January 30, 2013, 10:49:49 PM

So I learned today that I'll be in Reno over the weekend, any must sees?

You should cruise through UNR's campus (my Dad's alma mater).  At least I always like to check out other campuses. 

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on January 31, 2013, 11:09:29 AM

Quote from: michigancat on January 31, 2013, 08:48:23 AM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on January 31, 2013, 08:32:24 AM

Quote from: seven on January 30, 2013, 10:49:49 PM

So I learned today that I'll be in Reno over the weekend, any must sees?

the 14 pound golden male genitals at John Ascuaga's Nugget.

Ha ha, where is this? I have stayed at that establishment.

I stand corrected, it's actually 15 pounds.

http://dansbatcave.blogspot.com/2008/08/story-of-nuggets-golden-rooster.html

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 31, 2013, 11:17:01 AM

Wait, will chicat and steve dave be in SF at the same time in May? We can celebrate my birthday and concert spoon at the Jim James show at the Fillmore. :spoon:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 31, 2013, 01:30:44 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 31, 2013, 11:17:01 AM

Wait, will chicat and steve dave be in SF at the same time in May? We can celebrate my birthday and concert spoon at the Jim James show at the Fillmore. :spoon:

May trip now cancelled  :dubious:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on January 31, 2013, 02:06:19 PM

Booked my trip to Europe for Spring Break! 

 :D

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 31, 2013, 02:08:20 PM

Quote from: Dlew12 on January 31, 2013, 02:06:19 PM

Booked my trip to Europe for Spring Break! 

 :D

 :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on January 31, 2013, 02:11:05 PM

Quote from: seven on January 30, 2013, 10:49:49 PM

So I learned today that I'll be in Reno over the weekend, any must sees?

eff... middle seat from chicago to reno.  i've never sat in the middle before.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on January 31, 2013, 02:19:32 PM

Quote from: seven on January 31, 2013, 02:11:05 PM

Quote from: seven on January 30, 2013, 10:49:49 PM

So I learned today that I'll be in Reno over the weekend, any must sees?

eff... middle seat from chicago to reno.  i've never sat in the middle before.

it arrives at the same time as the aisle and window seats.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on February 02, 2013, 12:24:37 PM

Window seat at check in, sat next to a 3yr old that slept the whole time.   Best coach experience of my life.  :thumbs:

And +$400 at the tables last night  :excited:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on February 03, 2013, 12:35:38 PM

just booked tickets for my first amtrak experience (champaign to chicago).

i'll let you guys know what it's like!  maybe even live updates in this thread with the on-board wifi!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on February 03, 2013, 12:46:55 PM

Quote from: Dlew12 on February 03, 2013, 12:35:38 PM

just booked tickets for my first amtrak experience (champaign to chicago).

i'll let you guys know what it's like!  maybe even live updates in this thread with the on-board wifi!

It's like you are living my life in LS.  I took the Amtrak from Boston to DC and loved it.  Studied, ate, drank, fell in love and had my heart broke all in a 10 hour trip.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on February 03, 2013, 12:48:19 PM

Also, going to SA for work Wed through Sat.  Thoughts?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on February 03, 2013, 12:48:55 PM

Quote from: Limestone on February 03, 2013, 12:46:55 PM

Quote from: Dlew12 on February 03, 2013, 12:35:38 PM

just booked tickets for my first amtrak experience (champaign to chicago).

i'll let you guys know what it's like!  maybe even live updates in this thread with the on-board wifi!

It's like you are living my life in LS.  I took the Amtrak from Boston to DC and loved it.  Studied, ate, drank, fell in love and had my heart broke all in a 10 hour trip.

my trip is less than 3 hours.  i think i'll forego the love/love lost portion of your experience.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on February 03, 2013, 12:55:15 PM

Quote from: Dlew12 on February 03, 2013, 12:48:55 PM

Quote from: Limestone on February 03, 2013, 12:46:55 PM

Quote from: Dlew12 on February 03, 2013, 12:35:38 PM

just booked tickets for my first amtrak experience (champaign to chicago).

i'll let you guys know what it's like!  maybe even live updates in this thread with the on-board wifi!

It's like you are living my life in LS.  I took the Amtrak from Boston to DC and loved it.  Studied, ate, drank, fell in love and had my heart broke all in a 10 hour trip.

my trip is less than 3 hours.  i think i'll forego the love/love lost portion of your experience.

If only I had that choice, bruh

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on February 03, 2013, 08:56:15 PM

Off to Beverly Hills for work tomorrow. Will be there less than 24 hrs but will have a great dinner on the company. Anything near rodeo drive to check out that isn't mainstream shopping crap?

Title: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on February 03, 2013, 09:06:08 PM

lots of great restaurants and shopping, that's it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 03, 2013, 11:59:39 PM

Amtrak is great, when there aren't delays. When there are delays, it's still pretty good.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: bones129 on February 04, 2013, 12:09:07 AM

Amtrak is a great experience. I take it every chance I get which, unfortunately, isn't all that often.  Pretty relaxing ride, especially on long trips. That said, remember that the train rocks a bit laterally, so it's easy to slip in the showers if you have a shower available. Just takes a few minutes to get used to.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on February 04, 2013, 08:03:07 PM

So SW service to Puerto Rico in April (14th I think).  I'm sure some of you guys have been, tell me about it.  Must do things? Overrated parts?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on February 04, 2013, 08:10:32 PM

Quote from: Boom Roasted on February 04, 2013, 08:03:07 PM

So SW service to Puerto Rico in April (14th I think).  I'm sure some of you guys have been, tell me about it.  Must do things? Overrated parts?

Go to Vieques. The Bio-bay canoeing is the tits.

http://viequesadventures.com/vieques-tours-rentals/clear-canoe-bio-bay-experience/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on February 04, 2013, 09:04:51 PM

Took some folks I know 39 hours to make it from somewhere in Nebraksa (Lincoln?) to Chicago on the Amtrak.  Nearly missed the wedding they were headed up there to see.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: PoetWarrior on February 05, 2013, 02:53:42 PM

Nothing better than returning to your home, Kansas, after being somewhere else less desirable (all).

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EuroCat on February 05, 2013, 04:33:13 PM

Just booked a Chalet for the end of the month next to Mont Blanc :dance:

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on February 05, 2013, 05:24:12 PM

Quote from: EuroCat on February 05, 2013, 04:33:13 PM

Just booked a Chalet for the end of the month next to Mont Blanc :dance:

God damn that is so elite. Mont Blanc is incredible.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on February 07, 2013, 08:31:07 AM

San Antonio, staying omni la mansion

Where should I get partied up?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on February 07, 2013, 08:39:13 AM

Quote from: Limestone on February 07, 2013, 08:31:07 AM

San Antonio, staying omni la mansion

Where should I get partied up?

That's on the Riverwalk, plenty of bars to choose from.  Make sure you go eat at Mi Tierra.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on February 07, 2013, 08:43:13 AM

Will do friend!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on February 08, 2013, 07:50:29 PM

Uncaged mini-dog on this flight.  Things about to get weird!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on February 08, 2013, 08:09:43 PM

Currently on the amtrack.  The station was pretty wild.  It also doubles as the greyhound station, so really, an eclectic mix.  The chairs on the train are very comfortable.  It's an astonishingly smooth ride.  Everyone is quiet. 

As far as the ride itself goes, it beats the pants off a plane.

Also, a girl asked one of the train attendant guys if there was wifi on board the train and he was like "no, but we should have it in a couple months."  But you know what?  There is wifi on the train. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on February 08, 2013, 08:12:28 PM

Did they punch your ticket? :D

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on February 08, 2013, 08:14:06 PM

Quote from: Dlew12 on February 08, 2013, 08:09:43 PM

Currently on the amtrack.  The station was pretty wild.  It also doubles as the greyhound station, so really, an eclectic mix.  The chairs on the train are very comfortable.  It's an astonishingly smooth ride.  Everyone is quiet. 

As far as the ride itself goes, it beats the pants off a plane.

Also, a girl asked one of the train attendant guys if there was wifi on board the train and he was like "no, but we should have it in a couple months."  But you know what?  There is wifi on the train.

Any dogs?  I am very concerned about this little rough rider.  He looks crazy and stupid.  I may have to take him out pre-flight.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on February 08, 2013, 08:17:32 PM

Quote from: wetwillie on February 08, 2013, 08:12:28 PM

Did they punch your ticket? :D

no.  pretty disappointing.  they just scanned it with a scanner thing.  but they did wait till i got on and the train started moving before they checked everyone's ticket.  seemed kind of weird and old timey.

no "AAAAAAAAALLLLLLL L ABOARD!" either. 

Quote from: Limestone on February 08, 2013, 08:14:06 PM

Any dogs?  I am very concerned about this little rough rider.  He looks crazy and stupid.  I may have to take him out pre-flight.

lol no.  no dogs on the train.  how on earth do they let an uncaged animal on an airplane?  that's crazy.  probably not as bad as a screaming baby though.

t's and p's, mr. stone.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 06wildcat on February 08, 2013, 09:40:05 PM

Going to Cabo in July...anything I must see/do when there?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on February 08, 2013, 09:41:50 PM

Quote from: 06wildcat on February 08, 2013, 09:40:05 PM

Going to Cabo in July...anything I must see/do when there?

go to the bahamas instead

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on February 08, 2013, 09:43:45 PM

update: bbs'ing and binging on a train is tops.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 06wildcat on February 08, 2013, 09:44:28 PM

Quote from: steve dave on February 08, 2013, 09:41:50 PM

Quote from: 06wildcat on February 08, 2013, 09:40:05 PM

Going to Cabo in July...anything I must see/do when there?

go to the bahamas instead

Leaving from LAX so travel will be a bitch to the Caribbean.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on February 08, 2013, 09:44:51 PM

Quote from: 06wildcat on February 08, 2013, 09:44:28 PM

Quote from: steve dave on February 08, 2013, 09:41:50 PM

Quote from: 06wildcat on February 08, 2013, 09:40:05 PM

Going to Cabo in July...anything I must see/do when there?

go to the bahamas instead

Leaving from LAX so travel will be a bitch to the Caribbean.

go to costa rica instead

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on February 08, 2013, 09:45:33 PM

Had it out with the dog at about 10,000 feet.  Rest of flight was a breeze

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on February 08, 2013, 09:48:10 PM

Quote from: Dlew12 on February 08, 2013, 09:43:45 PM

update: bbs'ing and binging on a train is tops.

that sounds fun

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 06wildcat on February 08, 2013, 09:48:42 PM

Quote from: steve dave on February 08, 2013, 09:44:51 PM

Quote from: 06wildcat on February 08, 2013, 09:44:28 PM

Quote from: steve dave on February 08, 2013, 09:41:50 PM

Quote from: 06wildcat on February 08, 2013, 09:40:05 PM

Going to Cabo in July...anything I must see/do when there?

go to the bahamas instead

Leaving from LAX so travel will be a bitch to the Caribbean.

go to costa rica instead

Have been there a few times (Arenal volcano  :love:), never been to Baja California...It's happening.

*Edit, don't know how I mumped the quote up that bad.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on February 08, 2013, 09:49:35 PM

Quote from: Dlew12 on February 08, 2013, 09:43:45 PM

update: bbs'ing and binging on a train is tops.

YES, FUN

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on February 08, 2013, 09:53:04 PM

go to puerto vallarta. 

i went on a zipline excursion thing there once and afterwards there was a tequila tasting.  plus the best style of food i've ever had.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on February 08, 2013, 09:54:17 PM

Quote from: Dlew12 on February 08, 2013, 09:53:04 PM

go to puerto vallarta. 

i went on a zipline excursion thing there once and afterwards there was a tequila tasting.  plus the best style of food i've ever had.

what do you mean by style of food?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on February 08, 2013, 09:55:32 PM

Quote from: steve dave on February 08, 2013, 09:54:17 PM

Quote from: Dlew12 on February 08, 2013, 09:53:04 PM

go to puerto vallarta. 

i went on a zipline excursion thing there once and afterwards there was a tequila tasting.  plus the best style of food i've ever had.

what do you mean by style of food?

i mean it seemed like pretty much every place there specialized in seafood infused mexican dishes. 

fish tacos (duh), crab quesadillas, lobster burritos.  etc.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on February 08, 2013, 09:56:40 PM

Quote from: Dlew12 on February 08, 2013, 09:55:32 PM

Quote from: steve dave on February 08, 2013, 09:54:17 PM

Quote from: Dlew12 on February 08, 2013, 09:53:04 PM

go to puerto vallarta. 

i went on a zipline excursion thing there once and afterwards there was a tequila tasting.  plus the best style of food i've ever had.

what do you mean by style of food?

i mean it seemed like pretty much every place there specialized in seafood infused mexican dishes. 

fish tacos (duh), crab quesadillas, lobster burritos.  etc.

sounds great

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on February 08, 2013, 10:02:39 PM

Quote from: Dlew12 on February 08, 2013, 09:53:04 PM

go to puerto vallarta. 

i went on a zipline excursion thing there once and afterwards there was a tequila tasting.  plus the best style of food i've ever had.

+1.   Cabo is for the Jersey Shore crowd.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on February 08, 2013, 10:04:10 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on February 08, 2013, 10:02:39 PM

Quote from: Dlew12 on February 08, 2013, 09:53:04 PM

go to puerto vallarta. 

i went on a zipline excursion thing there once and afterwards there was a tequila tasting.  plus the best style of food i've ever had.

+1.   Cabo is for the Jersey Shore crowd.

here we go, nobody loves puerto vallarta like mikeyis4dcats

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on February 09, 2013, 03:52:47 PM

You guys I'm going to Maine! Holy eff right?

Title: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on February 09, 2013, 04:15:15 PM

Quote from: mocat on February 09, 2013, 03:52:47 PM

You guys I'm going to Maine! Holy eff right?

When?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on February 09, 2013, 04:33:13 PM

Week after next. What do I do? Eat lobster? Never been

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on February 09, 2013, 04:33:45 PM

Quote from: mocat on February 09, 2013, 03:52:47 PM

You guys I'm going to Maine! Holy eff right?

I would plan a day or two to go see where the Annie C Maguire shipwrecked on Christmas eve in 1886.  I think they built a lighthouse there to commemorate it or something

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Willesgirl on February 09, 2013, 04:47:16 PM

Quote from: mocat on February 09, 2013, 03:52:47 PM

You guys I'm going to Maine! Holy eff right?

Bangor is awesome. The people are just so nice. I like Portland, too, but I love Bangor. LOVE IT. Yes, you should eat lobster.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: bones129 on February 09, 2013, 07:08:10 PM

Maine lobster is excellent.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on February 09, 2013, 07:11:21 PM

Quote from: bones129 on February 09, 2013, 07:08:10 PM

Maine lobster is excellent.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

where are the lobsters you normally eat from?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on February 09, 2013, 07:24:56 PM

Quote from: steve dave on February 09, 2013, 07:11:21 PM

Quote from: bones129 on February 09, 2013, 07:08:10 PM

Maine lobster is excellent.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

where are the lobsters you normally eat from?

Red.

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on February 09, 2013, 08:45:36 PM

Quote from: Willesgirl on February 09, 2013, 04:47:16 PM

Quote from: mocat on February 09, 2013, 03:52:47 PM

You guys I'm going to Maine! Holy eff right?

Bangor is awesome. The people are just so nice. I like Portland, too, but I love Bangor. LOVE IT. Yes, you should eat lobster.

This is an interesting point bc the place I am going is like directly between Portland and Bangor, and its up to me which one I fly in and out of.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: bones129 on February 09, 2013, 08:47:10 PM

Quote from: steve dave on February 09, 2013, 07:11:21 PM

Quote from: bones129 on February 09, 2013, 07:08:10 PM

Maine lobster is excellent.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

where are the lobsters you normally eat from?

Some years ago, I was on business in Rhode Island and had some lobster caught there. Didn't seem as good as Maine lobster...maybe it was the water.  :)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on February 09, 2013, 09:05:12 PM

Had a gf whose parents had a house on the shore in Kittery.  Was elite

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: Willesgirl on February 10, 2013, 09:39:01 AM

Quote from: mocat on February 09, 2013, 08:45:36 PM

Quote from: Willesgirl on February 09, 2013, 04:47:16 PM

Quote from: mocat on February 09, 2013, 03:52:47 PM

You guys I'm going to Maine! Holy eff right?

Bangor is awesome. The people are just so nice. I like Portland, too, but I love Bangor. LOVE IT. Yes, you should eat lobster.

This is an interesting point bc the place I am going is like directly between Portland and Bangor, and its up to me which one I fly in and out of.

Portland has the bigger airport. So probably better flight options.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on February 10, 2013, 10:28:07 AM

Manchester is generally cheaper but it would add a 2 hour drive.  At least that was my experience from a few years ago

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on February 11, 2013, 04:15:36 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on February 10, 2013, 10:28:07 AM

Manchester is generally cheaper but it would add a 2 hour drive.  At least that was my experience from a few years ago

It's for work so price does not matter.
Went with Portland.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on February 11, 2013, 04:19:20 PM

Used to [redacted] this girl from Maine.  She went to Exeter Academy.   :gocho:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on February 11, 2013, 04:23:32 PM

Was she your Maine Squeeze?  :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on February 11, 2013, 04:43:49 PM

Just booked this summer's New Orleans trip.  Oyster festival.  Also, going to take a day to drive to a beach and do nothing. 

Looking forward to it.

Also, through work, looking at an April Key West deep sea fishing weekend excursion.  Never been to Key West and very much looking forward to it.  :dance:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on February 15, 2013, 08:30:37 AM

I'll bet a person could get a good deal on a cruise about now.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on February 15, 2013, 09:34:02 AM

My parents are cruising through the panama canal next week.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on February 18, 2013, 04:08:31 PM

Houston in March.  Fly into IAH or HOU?  Fares are the same.  Distance to destination about the same.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on February 18, 2013, 04:10:30 PM

Headed to Peoria on Thursday!  Mr. Bread, any insider touristy tips??

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on February 18, 2013, 04:11:51 PM

Quote from: Dlew12 on February 18, 2013, 04:10:30 PM

Headed to Peoria on Thursday!  Mr. Bread, any insider touristy tips??

I'm not Mr. Bread but there is a casino in peoria. Thats all I can think of.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Willesgirl on February 18, 2013, 04:12:36 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on February 18, 2013, 04:08:31 PM

Houston in March.  Fly into IAH or HOU?  Fares are the same.  Distance to destination about the same.

I like HOU better. It seems less busy, but it's been five years or so. May have changed.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Rams on February 18, 2013, 04:21:54 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on February 18, 2013, 04:08:31 PM

Houston in March.  Fly into IAH or HOU?  Fares are the same.  Distance to destination about the same.

just flew into iah and out of hou 2 weeks ago.  I would go hou simply because it's a lot smaller and less busy.  mostly a southwest airport.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on February 18, 2013, 04:25:20 PM

Thanks Rams and fanning.  :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheFormerKCCat on February 19, 2013, 04:24:37 PM

Quote from: Rams on February 18, 2013, 04:21:54 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on February 18, 2013, 04:08:31 PM

Houston in March.  Fly into IAH or HOU?  Fares are the same.  Distance to destination about the same.

just flew into iah and out of hou 2 weeks ago.  I would go hou simply because it's a lot smaller and less busy.  mostly a southwest airport.

Definitely go Hobby. On your way in or out, there's better access to food and civilization (good taco & food trucks, places to grab a burrito and horchata, etc.  :lick: ). IAH always feels SO far away from anything.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on February 21, 2013, 04:35:38 PM

Currently working to book a 4 night Portland, OR vacation. Need protips Beems and others. Prolly using 145k HH to stay at the Embassy for 4 nights on an AXON to burn through them. Flying Frontier on points.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DH on February 21, 2013, 05:01:39 PM

Quote from: steve dave on February 21, 2013, 04:35:38 PM

Currently working to book a 4 night Portland, OR vacation. Need protips Beems and others. Prolly using 145k HH to stay at the Embassy for 4 nights on an AXON to burn through them. Flying Frontier on points.

I've been a few times with my wife and stayed downtown.  We liked:

• Lan Su Chinese Garden
• Hiking in Columbia River Gorge area, there's lots of hiking trails to waterfalls (the main one is Multnomah Falls).
• Drinking at the various breweries.
• Art museum
• Hoyt Arboretum/International Rose Test Garden
• Museum of Contemporary Craft (it's small, so check out the exhibits before going).

Title: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on February 21, 2013, 05:16:56 PM

Great tips here friend :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 21, 2013, 05:22:21 PM

Quote from: steve dave on February 21, 2013, 04:35:38 PM

Currently working to book a 4 night Portland, OR vacation. Need protips Beems and others. Prolly using 145k HH to stay at the Embassy for 4 nights on an AXON to burn through them. Flying Frontier on points.

wow, that sounds like a great west coast destination. :blank:

Title: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on February 21, 2013, 05:45:24 PM

More hipster than San Fran Krusty!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on February 21, 2013, 05:46:47 PM

stay in a treehouse and pickle your points.

Title: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on February 21, 2013, 05:48:34 PM

Those HH points are basically useless if I don't burn them

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 21, 2013, 05:51:37 PM

Quote from: steve dave on February 21, 2013, 05:45:24 PM

More hipster than San Fran Krusty!

ok. have fun. :sadwave:

Title: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on February 21, 2013, 05:53:16 PM

Conference trip to your city got cancelled by us for obvious reasons

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on February 21, 2013, 09:25:24 PM

Quote from: Dlew12 on February 18, 2013, 04:10:30 PM

Headed to Peoria on Thursday!  Mr. Bread, any insider touristy tips??

it's beautiful!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: jmlynch1 on February 21, 2013, 10:00:48 PM

Quote from: DH on February 21, 2013, 05:01:39 PM

Quote from: steve dave on February 21, 2013, 04:35:38 PM

Currently working to book a 4 night Portland, OR vacation. Need protips Beems and others. Prolly using 145k HH to stay at the Embassy for 4 nights on an AXON to burn through them. Flying Frontier on points.

I've been a few times with my wife and stayed downtown.  We liked:

• Lan Su Chinese Garden
• Hiking in Columbia River Gorge area, there's lots of hiking trails to waterfalls (the main one is Multnomah Falls).
• Drinking at the various breweries.
• Art museum
• Hoyt Arboretum/International Rose Test Garden
• Museum of Contemporary Craft (it's small, so check out the exhibits before going).

river gorge area is nice

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 21, 2013, 10:44:23 PM

Quote from: Dlew12 on February 21, 2013, 09:25:24 PM

Quote from: Dlew12 on February 18, 2013, 04:10:30 PM

Headed to Peoria on Thursday!  Mr. Bread, any insider touristy tips??

it's beautiful!

I love trips like this.

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on February 21, 2013, 11:11:35 PM

Quote from: steve dave on February 21, 2013, 05:48:34 PM

Those HH points are basically useless if I don't burn them

How many weeks per year do you travel for work

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on February 21, 2013, 11:41:28 PM

Quote from: mocat on February 21, 2013, 11:11:35 PM

Quote from: steve dave on February 21, 2013, 05:48:34 PM

Those HH points are basically useless if I don't burn them

How many weeks per year do you travel for work

not many anymore. I used to travel a lot. now just a handful of weeks a year.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on February 25, 2013, 11:48:22 AM

I'm going to make lobster, and by association, Maine, my bitch this week you guys
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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on February 25, 2013, 11:49:25 AM

Please post picture of lobster roll intact and with a large bite taken out.

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on February 25, 2013, 11:54:20 AM

Quote from: puniraptor on February 25, 2013, 11:49:25 AM

Please post picture of lobster roll intact and with a large bite taken out.

You posted that just in time



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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on February 25, 2013, 12:32:30 PM

Quote from: steve dave on February 21, 2013, 04:35:38 PM

Currently working to book a 4 night Portland, OR vacation. Need protips Beems and others. Prolly using 145k HH to stay at the Embassy for 4 nights on an AXON to burn through them. Flying Frontier on points.

http://www.mcmenamins.com/427-kennedy-school-home

you're welcome.

also let me know if you guys want to head down the coast a bit to willamette valley for elite wine tasting type stuff. i know a guy.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on February 25, 2013, 12:33:15 PM

Quote from: rick daris on February 25, 2013, 12:32:30 PM

Quote from: steve dave on February 21, 2013, 04:35:38 PM

Currently working to book a 4 night Portland, OR vacation. Need protips Beems and others. Prolly using 145k HH to stay at the Embassy for 4 nights on an AXON to burn through them. Flying Frontier on points.

http://www.mcmenamins.com/427-kennedy-school-home

you're welcome.

also let me know if you guys want to head down the coast a bit to willamette valley for elite wine tasting type stuff. i know a guy.

consider this me letting you know that I do  :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on February 25, 2013, 12:38:56 PM

Quote from: steve dave on February 25, 2013, 12:33:15 PM

Quote from: rick daris on February 25, 2013, 12:32:30 PM

Quote from: steve dave on February 21, 2013, 04:35:38 PM

Currently working to book a 4 night Portland, OR vacation. Need protips Beems and others. Prolly using 145k HH to stay at the Embassy for 4 nights on an AXON to burn through them. Flying Frontier on points.

http://www.mcmenamins.com/427-kennedy-school-home

you're welcome.

also let me know if you guys want to head down the coast a bit to willamette valley for elite wine tasting type stuff. i know a guy.

consider this me letting you know that I do  :thumbs:

CHECK PM!

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on February 25, 2013, 01:06:03 PM

Quote from: mocat on February 25, 2013, 11:54:20 AM

Quote from: puniraptor on February 25, 2013, 11:49:25 AM

Please post picture of lobster roll intact and with a large bite taken out.

You posted that just in time

 :lick:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on February 25, 2013, 01:28:53 PM

Quote from: rick daris on February 25, 2013, 12:32:30 PM

Quote from: steve dave on February 21, 2013, 04:35:38 PM

Currently working to book a 4 night Portland, OR vacation. Need protips Beems and others. Prolly using 145k HH to stay at the Embassy for 4 nights on an AXON to burn through them. Flying Frontier on points.

http://www.mcmenamins.com/427-kennedy-school-home

you're welcome.

also let me know if you guys want to head down the coast a bit to willamette valley for elite wine tasting type stuff. i know a guy.

Oh man, Lange is my favorite winery.  Also one of my buddies could totally sue them but is too lazy to go through with it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on February 25, 2013, 02:25:27 PM

What are the most days worth of clothes any of you can get into a carry on bag?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on February 25, 2013, 02:26:44 PM

Quote from: CFoD on February 25, 2013, 02:25:27 PM

What are the most days worth of clothes any of you can get into a carry on bag?

winter: 10'ish summer: 13'ish. depends how varried your activities are going to be though. the key is shoes.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on February 25, 2013, 02:33:35 PM

Quote from: steve dave on February 25, 2013, 02:26:44 PM

Quote from: CFoD on February 25, 2013, 02:25:27 PM

What are the most days worth of clothes any of you can get into a carry on bag?

winter: 10'ish summer: 13'ish. depends how varried your activities are going to be though. the key is shoes.

Holy crap, that's amazing.  I would have guessed like 5.  For travel I always commit 100% to either black or brown.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on February 25, 2013, 02:37:33 PM

steve dave is amazing.

I'm struggling with 5.  I am not going to take another pair of shoes to make it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 25, 2013, 02:40:10 PM

just do 5 and then have your hotel do your laundry

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on February 25, 2013, 02:41:00 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on February 25, 2013, 02:33:35 PM

Quote from: steve dave on February 25, 2013, 02:26:44 PM

Quote from: CFoD on February 25, 2013, 02:25:27 PM

What are the most days worth of clothes any of you can get into a carry on bag?

winter: 10'ish summer: 13'ish. depends how varried your activities are going to be though. the key is shoes.

Holy crap, that's amazing.  I would have guessed like 5.  For travel I always commit 100% to either black or brown.

yeah, definitely. then you only need one belt as well. it gets much more difficult if you are travelling for work and need to go from a suit to casual or vice versa each day.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on February 25, 2013, 02:41:48 PM

Quote from: michigancat on February 25, 2013, 02:40:10 PM

just do 5 and then have your hotel do your laundry

yes, do this on occasion. also use the hotel plastic laundry bag to store all your dirty clothes in your bag.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on February 25, 2013, 02:41:58 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on February 21, 2013, 05:46:47 PM

stay in a treehouse and pickle your points.

 :love:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on February 25, 2013, 02:42:46 PM

Quote from: steve dave on February 25, 2013, 02:41:00 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on February 25, 2013, 02:33:35 PM

Quote from: steve dave on February 25, 2013, 02:26:44 PM

Quote from: CFoD on February 25, 2013, 02:25:27 PM

What are the most days worth of clothes any of you can get into a carry on bag?

winter: 10'ish summer: 13'ish. depends how varried your activities are going to be though. the key is shoes.

Holy crap, that's amazing.  I would have guessed like 5.  For travel I always commit 100% to either black or brown.

yeah, definitely. then you only need one belt as well. it gets much more difficult if you are travelling for work and need to go from a suit to casual or vice versa each day.

One time had to pack for Denmark and Israel (2 weeks) for same trip.  Was April.  So like cold rainy and then warm/sunny.  I puss'd out and had the hotel to laundry.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on February 25, 2013, 02:45:01 PM

Quote from: steve dave on February 25, 2013, 02:26:44 PM

Quote from: CFoD on February 25, 2013, 02:25:27 PM

What are the most days worth of clothes any of you can get into a carry on bag?

winter: 10'ish summer: 13'ish. depends how varried your activities are going to be though. the key is shoes.

4-5 tops and that is packing my flip flops, traveling in my shoes, and carrying my kindle in hand.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on February 25, 2013, 02:46:09 PM

i pack light and buy crap at my destination

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on February 25, 2013, 02:46:57 PM

Quote from: pissclams on February 25, 2013, 02:46:09 PM

i pack light and buy crap at my destination

Then you just leave it there?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on February 25, 2013, 02:47:25 PM

I would probably wear dirty underwear for a week before I checked a bag.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on February 25, 2013, 02:57:29 PM

i'm checking a bag for my trip to Europe.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on February 25, 2013, 02:58:03 PM

Quote from: Dlew12 on February 25, 2013, 02:57:29 PM

i'm checking a bag for my trip to Europe.

Have fun in Europe with no luggage.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EuroCat on February 25, 2013, 02:59:51 PM

Quote from: CFoD on February 25, 2013, 02:37:33 PM

steve dave is amazing.

I'm struggling with 5.  I am not going to take another pair of shoes to make it.

Gotta roll up those shirts/pants.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: raquetcat on February 25, 2013, 03:01:05 PM

What about taking sun tan lotion and mouth wash and liquid crap :runaway:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on February 25, 2013, 03:01:19 PM

Quote from: EuroCat on February 25, 2013, 02:59:51 PM

Quote from: CFoD on February 25, 2013, 02:37:33 PM

steve dave is amazing.

I'm struggling with 5.  I am not going to take another pair of shoes to make it.

Gotta roll up those shirts/pants.

I roll everything. tshirts, dress shirts, pants, jeans, underwear, the works really. everything but suits/jackets.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on February 25, 2013, 03:01:37 PM

Quote from: raquetcat on February 25, 2013, 03:01:05 PM

What about taking sun tan lotion and mouth wash and liquid crap :runaway:

the hotel has all that stuff.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on February 25, 2013, 03:10:19 PM

Quote from: CFoD on February 25, 2013, 02:58:03 PM

Quote from: Dlew12 on February 25, 2013, 02:57:29 PM

i'm checking a bag for my trip to Europe.

Have fun in Europe with no luggage.

i'm bringing a carry on too

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on February 25, 2013, 03:27:21 PM

Quote from: steve dave on February 25, 2013, 03:01:19 PM

Quote from: EuroCat on February 25, 2013, 02:59:51 PM

Quote from: CFoD on February 25, 2013, 02:37:33 PM

steve dave is amazing.

I'm struggling with 5.  I am not going to take another pair of shoes to make it.

Gotta roll up those shirts/pants.

I roll everything. tshirts, dress shirts, pants, jeans, underwear, the works really. everything but suits/jackets.

how do you roll a dress shirt without rough ridin' up the collar?

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on February 25, 2013, 03:30:57 PM

1
Button all the buttons on your shirt.

2
Lay your shirt front side down on a flat surface, such as a table or a bed.

3
Smooth your shirt out so that it is lying flat. Position the sleeves so they are sitting naturally to the sides of the shirt (at a slight angle so there is no bunching in the armpits).

4
Lay a plastic garment bag or a medium-size trash bag lengthwise on top of the shirt.

5
Fold the sleeves over the edges of the plastic bag.

6
Roll the shirt up, starting at the bottom. Roll semi-tightly. Keep the arms flush against the back of the shirt as you roll.

7
Leave the collar sticking out at the top.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 25, 2013, 03:41:28 PM

what is the purpose of the bag?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on February 25, 2013, 03:56:49 PM

Quote from: CFoD on February 25, 2013, 02:46:57 PM

Quote from: pissclams on February 25, 2013, 02:46:09 PM

i pack light and buy crap at my destination

Then you just leave it there?

what part about packing light confused you?

Title: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on February 25, 2013, 04:02:20 PM

Quote from: michigancat on February 25, 2013, 03:41:28 PM

what is the purpose of the bag?

I have no idea, I don't do that part.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on February 25, 2013, 04:51:24 PM

Quote from: steve dave on February 25, 2013, 04:02:20 PM

Quote from: michigancat on February 25, 2013, 03:41:28 PM

what is the purpose of the bag?

I have no idea, I don't do that part.

wut?

Title: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on February 25, 2013, 05:17:26 PM

Quote from: CFoD on February 25, 2013, 04:51:24 PM

Quote from: steve dave on February 25, 2013, 04:02:20 PM

Quote from: michigancat on February 25, 2013, 03:41:28 PM

what is the purpose of the bag?

I have no idea, I don't do that part.

wut?

Shirt folding

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on February 26, 2013, 07:17:12 AM

I was so close to not having anyone beside me on my flight. The guy walked right by at least 4 empty middle seats to sit in the one right next to me. It's the downside to being so sexy.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on February 26, 2013, 07:19:15 AM

Quote from: CFoD on February 26, 2013, 07:17:12 AM

I was so close to not having anyone beside me on my flight. The guy walked right by at least 4 empty middle seats to sit in the one right next to me. It's the downside to being so sexy.

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lol southwest

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on February 26, 2013, 07:31:38 AM

Quote from: steve dave on February 26, 2013, 07:19:15 AM

Quote from: CFoD on February 26, 2013, 07:17:12 AM

I was so close to not having anyone beside me on my flight. The guy walked right by at least 4 empty middle seats to sit in the one right next to me. It's the downside to being so sexy.

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lol southwest

I know. My boss pressured me into booking Southwest. Won't happen again.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on February 26, 2013, 07:49:04 AM

I love on SW when there's a husband and wife and one sits in the aisle and one on the window and then someone goes to take the middle seat and they ask if they can switch to sit together. NICE TRY DORKS!

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on February 26, 2013, 07:52:07 AM

Quote from: CFoD on February 26, 2013, 07:31:38 AM

Quote from: steve dave on February 26, 2013, 07:19:15 AM

Quote from: CFoD on February 26, 2013, 07:17:12 AM

I was so close to not having anyone beside me on my flight. The guy walked right by at least 4 empty middle seats to sit in the one right next to me. It's the downside to being so sexy.

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lol southwest

I know. My boss pressured me into booking Southwest. Won't happen again.

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Also, I mainly trash on SW because people go bonkers for them for stupid reasons. They are a good domestic carrier. I hate lining up for the cow line and hate that most flights are 50% small children but if it saves me a layover on the way to Vegas I'll take it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on February 26, 2013, 09:37:46 AM

Quote from: michigancat on February 25, 2013, 03:41:28 PM

what is the purpose of the bag?

I know they say that hanging clothes in a plastic bag in a packed closet will keep things from wrinkling, maybe it helps with rolled shirts too.

Title: Re: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on February 26, 2013, 11:52:09 AM

Quote from: steve dave on February 26, 2013, 07:52:07 AM

Quote from: CFoD on February 26, 2013, 07:31:38 AM

Quote from: steve dave on February 26, 2013, 07:19:15 AM

Quote from: CFoD on February 26, 2013, 07:17:12 AM

I was so close to not having anyone beside me on my flight. The guy walked right by at least 4 empty middle seats to sit in the one right next to me. It's the downside to being so sexy.

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lol southwest

I know. My boss pressured me into booking Southwest. Won't happen again.

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Also, I mainly trash on SW because people go bonkers for them for stupid reasons. They are a good domestic carrier. I hate lining up for the cow line and hate that most flights are 50% small children but if it saves me a layover on the way to Vegas I'll take it.

This is exactly how I feel. Midweek site visit in Portland? Delta, tyvm. Taking the kids to visit Aunt Patsy in El Paso? Southwest

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on February 26, 2013, 11:54:31 AM

Also holy crap its great here. Recommendos for future Maine visits: Becky's Diner for lobster roll and Gritty's for fish & chips, English style local brew pub. Just polished off a red claws ale and now I'm going to try the best bitter

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on February 26, 2013, 11:59:45 AM

Quote from: mocat on February 26, 2013, 11:54:31 AM

Also holy crap its great here. Recommendos for future Maine visits: Becky's Diner for lobster roll and Gritty's for fish & chips, English style local brew pub. Just polished off a red claws ale and now I'm going to try the best bitter

 :eek: :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on February 26, 2013, 12:06:25 PM

Maybe we should have a thread just for eating recommendos?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on February 26, 2013, 08:39:22 PM

I can confirm that Chicago sucks in February.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on February 27, 2013, 07:20:16 AM

I was on a Delta domestic 757 the other day and the IFE had ads like youtube or whatever but it was all free. I thought that was a pretty great idea and was kind of surprised I either hadn't seen that before or it hadn't been done before.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on February 27, 2013, 07:25:21 AM

Whoa. MHK is about to get a LOT sexier  :love:

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8390/8511238840_4126590d36.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on February 27, 2013, 08:21:38 AM

I'm guessing by the way these people are acting at the free breakfast at the hotel is that they haven't eaten in a week and they might not ever eat again.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on February 27, 2013, 08:22:39 AM

Quote from: CFoD on February 27, 2013, 08:21:38 AM

I'm guessing by the way these people are acting at the free breakfast at the hotel is that they haven't eaten in a week and they might not ever eat again.

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Embassy?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on February 27, 2013, 09:06:45 AM

When did LGA termy C get a makeover?  :love:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on February 27, 2013, 09:16:04 AM

Quote from: mocat on February 27, 2013, 09:06:45 AM

When did LGA termy C get a makeover?  :love:

US Airways huh  ;)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on February 27, 2013, 09:35:48 AM

nope Delta

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on February 27, 2013, 09:40:37 AM

Quote from: mocat on February 27, 2013, 09:35:48 AM

nope Delta

huh, well I'll be

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on February 27, 2013, 09:48:45 AM

looks like travel demigod sd just lost a few notches off his belt by travel expert mocat, wow

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on February 27, 2013, 09:56:38 AM

well i did have the unfair advantage of actually being there

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on February 27, 2013, 09:57:43 AM

Quote from: mocat on February 27, 2013, 09:56:38 AM

well i did have the unfair advantage of actually being there

travel expert gonna travel

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on February 27, 2013, 11:52:59 AM

oscar just said he's a window guy (on planes)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on February 28, 2013, 02:10:29 PM

Just made it from parking in economy lot to sitting at my gate in MCI in about 17 min.  Got to love those quick security lines in KC.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on March 01, 2013, 01:13:02 AM

any ITK stuff for versailles tours?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 01, 2013, 06:11:56 AM

Treat yourself to a treaty tour or something? Idk

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on March 01, 2013, 12:49:26 PM

Possibly doing DC for a quick sat and sun in late april.  Never been before.   What to do in a day and a half?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 01, 2013, 12:53:33 PM

Quote from: CNS Casey on March 01, 2013, 12:49:26 PM

Possibly doing DC for a quick sat and sun in late april.  Never been before.   What to do in a day and a half?

go to the mall, see the monuments, go to all the Smithsonian museums you can. All of it's very awesome and will be a great way to kill as much time as you'd like. I think the American History museum is my favorite museum and the Vietnam Memorial is my favorite...memorial. The Vietnam Memorial is truly amazing and heartbreaking.

http://www.si.edu/Museums/american-history-museum

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on March 01, 2013, 01:01:54 PM

Are those things long line things? .

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 01, 2013, 01:03:10 PM

Quote from: CNS Casey on March 01, 2013, 01:01:54 PM

Are those things long line things? .

no, not at all. And all are completely free.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on March 01, 2013, 01:32:10 PM

Thanks

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AppleJack on March 01, 2013, 01:33:57 PM

Boston next Monday and Tuesday then Miami next Wednesday and Thursday. Weird.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 01, 2013, 01:34:59 PM

applejack were you the one that like went all around the US and also i think Europe in a month last year or something?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AppleJack on March 01, 2013, 01:43:32 PM

Quote from: mocat on March 01, 2013, 01:34:59 PM

applejack were you the one that like went all around the US and also i think Europe in a month last year or something?

Never been to Europe, but mushed the US over the last few years. I could pretty much destroy the baseball stadiums visited thread  :gocho:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 01, 2013, 01:46:28 PM

how many airline miles do you have AJ?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AppleJack on March 01, 2013, 02:00:16 PM

Like a million divided by zero (90% southwest). I can't hang in the credit card thread.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 01, 2013, 02:01:16 PM

Quote from: AppleJack on March 01, 2013, 02:00:16 PM

Like a million divided by zero (90% southwest). I can't hang in the credit card thread.

you know you can get SW points though right? I'm kind of feeling sick to my stomach thinking about you not getting all these points bro.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AppleJack on March 01, 2013, 02:03:03 PM

Quote from: steve dave on March 01, 2013, 02:01:16 PM

Quote from: AppleJack on March 01, 2013, 02:00:16 PM

Like a million divided by zero (90% southwest). I can't hang in the credit card thread.

you know you can get SW points though right? I'm kind of feeling sick to my stomach thinking about you not getting all these points bro.

Oh crap yeah I have like more points than I know what to do with, just not miles. Southwest is about to start flying to PR soon and I think I'll pop that cherry.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 01, 2013, 02:03:38 PM

 :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on March 01, 2013, 02:06:01 PM

Quote from: AppleJack on March 01, 2013, 02:03:03 PM

Quote from: steve dave on March 01, 2013, 02:01:16 PM

Quote from: AppleJack on March 01, 2013, 02:00:16 PM

Like a million divided by zero (90% southwest). I can't hang in the credit card thread.

you know you can get SW points though right? I'm kind of feeling sick to my stomach thinking about you not getting all these points bro.

Oh crap yeah I have like more points than I know what to do with, just not miles. Southwest is about to start flying to PR soon and I think I'll pop that cherry.

PRpak with applejack, jw and rick daris? would do. plus we don't even have to wait. transfer those sw credits over to airtran and we can all book this weekend.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 01, 2013, 02:06:26 PM

i don't really use SW much; what's the difference between SW points and SW miles?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 01, 2013, 02:07:48 PM

Quote from: mocat on March 01, 2013, 02:06:26 PM

i don't really use SW much; what's the difference between SW points and SW miles?

nothing, just different words. I use the term "miles" pretty loosely. I'll throw it out there for hotel points interchangeably sometimes.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AppleJack on March 01, 2013, 02:08:47 PM

Quote from: rick daris on March 01, 2013, 02:06:01 PM

Quote from: AppleJack on March 01, 2013, 02:03:03 PM

Quote from: steve dave on March 01, 2013, 02:01:16 PM

Quote from: AppleJack on March 01, 2013, 02:00:16 PM

Like a million divided by zero (90% southwest). I can't hang in the credit card thread.

you know you can get SW points though right? I'm kind of feeling sick to my stomach thinking about you not getting all these points bro.

Oh crap yeah I have like more points than I know what to do with, just not miles. Southwest is about to start flying to PR soon and I think I'll pop that cherry.

PRpak with applejack, jw and rick daris? would do. plus we don't even have to wait. transfer those sw credits over to airtran and we can all book this weekend.

 :driving:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on March 01, 2013, 02:52:47 PM

Do the Air & Space Museum.  (If you are into that sort of thing.)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on March 01, 2013, 03:09:49 PM

Flight delayed 4 hours on a Friday. >:(

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 01, 2013, 03:10:23 PM

Quote from: CFoD on March 01, 2013, 03:09:49 PM

Flight delayed 4 hours on a Friday. >:(

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getting pak'd at airports > getting pak'd anywhere else. congrats bro!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 01, 2013, 03:15:10 PM

one time i got so pad'd at a bar in Logan that i slept the whole flight and when i woke up in kci at like 10 pm i was incredibly hung over and disoriented and my night was ruined. point being it was totally worth it and i totally recommend it cfod  :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 01, 2013, 03:30:10 PM

Quote from: mocat on March 01, 2013, 03:15:10 PM

one time i got so pad'd at a bar in Logan that i slept the whole flight and when i woke up in kci at like 10 pm i was incredibly hung over and disoriented and my night was ruined. point being it was totally worth it and i totally recommend it cfod  :thumbs:

Ha, this is what always happens to me (only I can't sleep because I have to pee a lot on the flight). At least now that I'm where I am now I never have to drive home.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Willesgirl on March 01, 2013, 03:41:51 PM

I like the Natural History Smithsonian the best. Dinosaur bones and giant jewels.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on March 01, 2013, 03:57:12 PM

Quote from: Willesgirl on March 01, 2013, 03:41:51 PM

I like the Natural History Smithsonian the best. Dinosaur bones and giant jewels.

Sold

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on March 01, 2013, 04:08:10 PM

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/02/peru7ase.jpg) I'm eyeing that bottle of Crown at Barista Express.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on March 02, 2013, 08:55:22 AM

Air & Space museum is by far the best IMHO, but takes a whole day (as do all the smithsonians to see them decently).

Unless you are getting paid to go to DC, I wouldn't waste the money on a 2 day trip....you'll spend half a day in cabs trying to get places.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: jmlynch1 on March 02, 2013, 09:18:58 AM

American History you weirdos.

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 02, 2013, 03:43:38 PM

Quote from: jmlynch1 on March 02, 2013, 09:18:58 AM

American History you weirdos.

yeah, there's crazy stuff there you can't see anywhere else. All the others are very good, but not particularly unique.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on March 02, 2013, 03:45:32 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on March 02, 2013, 08:55:22 AM

Air & Space museum is by far the best IMHO, but takes a whole day (as do all the smithsonians to see them decently).

Unless you are getting paid to go to DC, I wouldn't waste the money on a 2 day trip....you'll spend half a day in cabs trying to get places.

I don't think I ever saw the Air & Space because I grew up in Hutch.  In Hutch, you are raised to believe the Cosmosphere is better.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 02, 2013, 03:55:01 PM

last summer a lady that works in my office drove to DC with her husband and kids for a long weekend. kinda seemed weird to drive (18 hours) that far for just a couple days but whatever. I later found out they didn't have reservations or really any plans. they said they just stopped for the evening at some motel when they got tired of driving. I think they essentially drove around DC for a day looking for something to do and then turned around and drove the 18 hours back.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Willesgirl on March 02, 2013, 03:55:03 PM

I also really enjoy the National Archives. There's also a Spy Museum in D.C. which is fun, but not free. Also, not on the National Mall.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on March 02, 2013, 03:58:44 PM

Quote from: steve dave on March 02, 2013, 03:55:01 PM

last summer a lady that works in my office drove to DC with her husband and kids for a long weekend. kinda seemed weird to drive (18 hours) that far for just a couple days but whatever. I later found out they didn't have reservations or really any plans. they said they just stopped for the evening at some motel when they got tired of driving. I think they essentially drove around DC for a day looking for something to do and then turned around and drove the 18 hours back.

nebraskans gonna nebraska

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 02, 2013, 04:03:27 PM

Quote from: wetwillie on March 02, 2013, 03:58:44 PM

Quote from: steve dave on March 02, 2013, 03:55:01 PM

last summer a lady that works in my office drove to DC with her husband and kids for a long weekend. kinda seemed weird to drive (18 hours) that far for just a couple days but whatever. I later found out they didn't have reservations or really any plans. they said they just stopped for the evening at some motel when they got tired of driving. I think they essentially drove around DC for a day looking for something to do and then turned around and drove the 18 hours back.

nebraskans gonna nebraska

she also told me that was their first vacation going further than KC in over a decade. I felt sorry for her but she probably makes decent money so I don't know what her deal is.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on March 02, 2013, 04:04:56 PM

travel just isn't important to some people i guess.  i don't understand those people at all.  i have a little saying that goes "travel is the only thing you pay for that makes you richer."  mull on that for a while.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 02, 2013, 04:07:09 PM

Quote from: Dlew12 on March 02, 2013, 04:04:56 PM

travel just isn't important to some people i guess.  i don't understand those people at all.  i have a little saying that goes "travel is the only thing you pay for that makes you richer."  mull on that for a while.

that's a great thing to say dlew and I am going to start saying it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on March 02, 2013, 04:37:33 PM

I have some frontier vouchers I have to use before the end of june and already have three other trips booked btwn now and mid june, so just looking for an inexpensive short wknd the wife and I can do.  We will basically be able to get there for like $20/ea and neither of us has been before.   Its either dc or Denver(short, direct, cheap flights), and we've done Denver.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on March 02, 2013, 04:39:23 PM

i used to like to drive to/through parts of the country i'd never seen.  partly just to see what it looked like, what the air tasted like, etc.  was fun.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on March 02, 2013, 04:42:33 PM

travel is the one thing you spend money on that makes you richer.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on March 02, 2013, 05:59:52 PM

Quote from: Limestone on March 02, 2013, 04:42:33 PM

travel is the one thing you spend money on that makes you richer.

That is a good one stone

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 02, 2013, 10:38:47 PM

Quote from: Limestone on March 02, 2013, 04:42:33 PM

travel is the one thing you spend money on that makes you richer.

streamlined

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 02, 2013, 10:39:56 PM

Quote from: sys on March 02, 2013, 04:39:23 PM

i used to like to drive to/through parts of the country i'd never seen.  partly just to see what it looked like, what the air tasted like, etc.  was fun.

what's weird is I like flying somewhere and then renting a car and driving around. I guess the midwest (which is great) has just made me hate driving in the roughly 10 hour derivable area around the midwest.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on March 04, 2013, 12:39:43 PM

with the invention of the internet and things like google street view, i predict that travel will be obsolete within 10 years.  people will take virtual trips from the safety and comfort of their own living rooms and will never have to worry about standing in that stupid customs line again.

the safety of the internet will be harnessed to everyone's joy.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on March 04, 2013, 01:51:20 PM

Know two guys that pretty much never leave a certain county in Kansas.  It's a phobia. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on March 04, 2013, 02:35:37 PM

any idea why passenger jets have not implemented after burners in their engines? 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: jtksu on March 05, 2013, 04:47:41 PM

Going to Nicaragua in a few months. Should be fun.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on March 05, 2013, 08:14:06 PM

^great surfing

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: jtksu on March 05, 2013, 09:37:40 PM

Quote from: pissclams on March 05, 2013, 08:14:06 PM

^great surfing

Gonna be in the mountains, checking out some cigar factories. I missed the recent DR trip so I'll hit that up next my bro goes there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: hurtsogood on March 05, 2013, 10:00:52 PM

Just went to spring training/phoenix. Pretty great three night trip. Went to a suns game. People in Phoenix hate michael beasley.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on March 05, 2013, 10:02:39 PM

Quote from: hurtsogood on March 05, 2013, 10:00:52 PM

Just went to spring training/phoenix. Pretty great three night trip. Went to a suns game. People in Phoenix hate michael beasley.

Spring training fun? Will have access to a house next year for that and Phoenix open. I know I want to do the Phoenix open, trying to decide if I should do both.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: hurtsogood on March 05, 2013, 10:13:18 PM

Quote from: Boom Roasted on March 05, 2013, 10:02:39 PM

Quote from: hurtsogood on March 05, 2013, 10:00:52 PM

Just went to spring training/phoenix. Pretty great three night trip. Went to a suns game. People in Phoenix hate michael beasley.

Spring training fun? Will have access to a house next year for that and Phoenix open. I know I want to do the Phoenix open, trying to decide if I should do both.

Yeah, it's a good town for a three day weekend. Decent nightlife, good food (place called "the arrogant butcher" is especially good) and cheap. Weather beats the hell out of kc in february.

I don't want to overhype it, but spring training is pretty great. Tickets are eight bucks, no one really monitors where you sit, you can watch players hit in the cages. I bought a ticket for the outfield plaza and moved down to the first row behind home plate. I was about three feet from ned yost and eavesdropping on his conversation with dave eiland. It's basically a minor league baseball game environment but with the major league roster.

If anyone goes down, check out a bar called Salty Senoritas. Beach volleyball, tailgating games, young crowd. It's in glendale.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on March 06, 2013, 08:00:44 PM

In Houston, going to Dierks Bently concert at rodeo.  Fear the beard

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on March 06, 2013, 09:45:30 PM

Anyone ever tried airbnb.com? Seems pretty legit if you don't have the hotel points or if you have a big group.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on March 07, 2013, 08:16:46 AM

So, does my Hilton Gold status get me anything other than free wifi at Embassy Suites? I'm not noticing a discount in prices.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 07, 2013, 08:19:48 AM

Quote from: CFoD on March 07, 2013, 08:16:46 AM

So, does my Hilton Gold status get me anything other than free wifi at Embassy Suites? I'm not noticing a discount in prices.

500 extra HH miles per stay plus 25% more points earned per $1 spent, two bottles of water, late check out, some other garbage:

http://hhonors3.hilton.com/en/explore/benefits/index.html

(^ click Gold)

LOL at "not noticing a discount in prices"  :lol:

make sure you go into your Hilton Honors and make your choices among all hotels.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on March 07, 2013, 08:24:45 AM

Quote from: steve dave on March 07, 2013, 08:19:48 AM

Quote from: CFoD on March 07, 2013, 08:16:46 AM

So, does my Hilton Gold status get me anything other than free wifi at Embassy Suites? I'm not noticing a discount in prices.

500 extra HH miles per stay plus 25% more points earned per $1 spent, two bottles of water, late check out, some other garbage:

http://hhonors3.hilton.com/en/explore/benefits/index.html

(^ click Gold)

LOL at "not noticing a discount in prices"  :lol:

make sure you go into your Hilton Honors and make your choices among all hotels.

Thanks, steve dave. You are a travel guru.

Although, the rolling of my dress shirts was a huge disaster. I may as well have wadded them into a ball.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 07, 2013, 08:25:25 AM

Quote from: CFoD on March 07, 2013, 08:24:45 AM

Quote from: steve dave on March 07, 2013, 08:19:48 AM

Quote from: CFoD on March 07, 2013, 08:16:46 AM

So, does my Hilton Gold status get me anything other than free wifi at Embassy Suites? I'm not noticing a discount in prices.

500 extra HH miles per stay plus 25% more points earned per $1 spent, two bottles of water, late check out, some other garbage:

http://hhonors3.hilton.com/en/explore/benefits/index.html

(^ click Gold)

LOL at "not noticing a discount in prices"  :lol:

make sure you go into your Hilton Honors and make your choices among all hotels.

Thanks, steve dave. You are a travel guru.

Although, the rolling of my dress shirts was a huge disaster. I may as well have wadded them into a ball.

your room also comes with an iron

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on March 07, 2013, 08:27:00 AM

Ironing sucks. That's why I take everything to the dry cleaners.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 07, 2013, 08:30:02 AM

Quote from: CFoD on March 07, 2013, 08:27:00 AM

Ironing sucks. That's why I take everything to the dry cleaners.

I don't think travelling is for you friend.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on March 07, 2013, 08:51:37 AM

Quote from: steve dave on March 07, 2013, 08:30:02 AM

Quote from: CFoD on March 07, 2013, 08:27:00 AM

Ironing sucks. That's why I take everything to the dry cleaners.

I don't think travelling is for you friend.

I ironed last week... but I hated it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Rams on March 07, 2013, 08:53:30 AM

Quote from: steve dave on March 07, 2013, 08:30:02 AM

Quote from: CFoD on March 07, 2013, 08:27:00 AM

Ironing sucks. That's why I take everything to the dry cleaners.

I don't think travelling is for you friend.

you can pretty much either embrace ironing or stop traveling...at least until you can afford to charter your own jet so you can hang all your clothes. if you have a suit that you're not going to need immediately you can usually give it to the concierge to have pressed for you, but you're not going to want to do that for all of your shirts.

this stuff is pretty boss for slight wrinkles and t-shirts and stuff but it's not going to replace an iron. 

(http://i.walmartimages.com/i/p/00/79/92/28/00/0079922800961_500X500.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on March 07, 2013, 08:54:25 AM

ironing is the worst.  Hotels should have someone that will come to your room and iron your crap for a minimal fee and fat tip.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 07, 2013, 08:57:14 AM

Quote from: CNS Casey on March 07, 2013, 08:54:25 AM

ironing is the worst.  Hotels should have someone that will come to your room and iron your crap for a minimal fee and fat tip.

almost all of the decent ones do other than the "come to your room" part

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on March 07, 2013, 08:58:13 AM

i like to iron.  i'm also very good at it. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 07, 2013, 08:59:14 AM

I'm really good at ironing and actually don't mind it. I'm super organized when travelling though. I will put stuff in drawers in the order that I'm going to wear it and I immediately iron all my shirts/pants when I arrive and hang them with my jackets. I then take the bag they leave to have your clothes cleaned and start putting dirtly clothes in it in my suitcase.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on March 07, 2013, 09:16:58 AM

Was in Des Moines over the weekend and that Skywalk is great.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on March 07, 2013, 10:03:04 AM

Holy crap, you guys are talking about shirts just when I need it.

Q: can I iron a wrinkled "no iron" shirt?  Will it catch fire?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 07, 2013, 10:06:16 AM

Quote from: Limestone on March 07, 2013, 10:03:04 AM

Holy crap, you guys are talking about shirts just when I need it.

Q: can I iron a wrinkled "no iron" shirt?  Will it catch fire?

no, you're good

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on March 07, 2013, 12:47:18 PM

Quote from: Boom Roasted on March 06, 2013, 09:45:30 PM

Anyone ever tried airbnb.com? Seems pretty legit if you don't have the hotel points or if you have a big group.

My colleague does this all the time.  Once we got a nice little flat in Copenhagen, just a short walk from the "downtown" area, for less than the corporate type hotels, none of which are even close to the downtown area because it's like a thousand years old.  Obviously work was covering it so money wasn't an issue but being able to party was important to us.  I make fun of him for using it but it's actually pretty nice if you're comfortable dealing with uncertainty.  He just went to Dallas and did it and this nice lady even let him borrow her car.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 07, 2013, 12:57:03 PM

there aren't a lot of your traditional brand hotels in any part of Copenhagen

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 07, 2013, 01:23:26 PM

stayed at a pretty nice hostel in Copenhagen one time. i mean, for a hostel it was pretty nice

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on March 07, 2013, 01:54:57 PM

Like we stay at the Radisson Scandics usually when we can.  There's one in Aarhus, too. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on March 12, 2013, 07:34:26 AM

St. Louis for 2 days.  Of past 30 workdays, 25 in a hotel.  All of next week in Chicago.

I think I am nearing that threshold where I start to dislike it.  When traveling, I usually go to nice dinner, pak, go to a pro sporting event, etc.  Last night I worked out then sat in my room, watched Bachelor.   :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 12, 2013, 07:42:53 AM

Quote from: Limestone on March 12, 2013, 07:34:26 AM

St. Louis for 2 days.  Of past 30 workdays, 25 in a hotel.  All of next week in Chicago.

I think I am nearing that threshold where I start to dislike it.  When traveling, I usually go to nice dinner, pak, go to a pro sporting event, etc.  Last night I worked out then sat in my room, watched Bachelor.   :frown:

when I have a long string of work travel it wears me out. usually I see a different person/group each day and they want to go party that night. it's fine for them because it's just one day that week. it's every day of this work trip for me you nuts!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on March 12, 2013, 08:33:32 AM

There is nothing worse for me than drinking when I don't want to drink.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 12, 2013, 08:34:42 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on March 12, 2013, 08:33:32 AM

There is nothing worse for me than drinking when I don't want to drink.

that usually only lasts one drink for me luckily. then I'm full blast like YOLO.

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on March 12, 2013, 08:57:09 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on March 12, 2013, 08:33:32 AM

There is nothing worse for me than drinking when I don't want to drink.

What a weird problem that must be

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on March 12, 2013, 09:01:28 AM

Luckily I want to drink almost all the time.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on March 12, 2013, 09:31:27 AM

Quote from: steve dave on March 12, 2013, 08:34:42 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on March 12, 2013, 08:33:32 AM

There is nothing worse for me than drinking when I don't want to drink.

that usually only lasts one drink for me luckily. then I'm full blast like YOLO.

yeah two shots is my barrier. once those are down,  :excited: IT'S ON.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on March 12, 2013, 10:10:45 AM

never ironed in my life :(

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on March 12, 2013, 10:12:43 AM

Quote from: seven on March 12, 2013, 10:10:45 AM

never ironed in my life :(

Lucky.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 13, 2013, 07:43:05 PM

Pulling a daris and trying a Jamaican place in Colorado springs. Report to follow

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 13, 2013, 08:33:33 PM

Place was called Jamaican Flavor.
Spicy jerk with Jamaican rice and peas and plantains. Spicy levels were great, just on the edge of my abilities. Chicken was tender but not quite as moist as I would prefer. Rice was just would you'd want/expect. Plantains were perfect and delicious.
7.5/10

Bonus of Jamaicans everywhere and owner's car parked outside with license plate = FLAVA

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on March 13, 2013, 09:11:52 PM

Quote from: Limestone on March 12, 2013, 07:34:26 AM

St. Louis for 2 days.  Of past 30 workdays, 25 in a hotel.  All of next week in Chicago.

I think I am nearing that threshold where I start to dislike it.  When traveling, I usually go to nice dinner, pak, go to a pro sporting event, etc.  Last night I worked out then sat in my room, watched Bachelor.   :frown:

This is me right now.  :cheers:  :bang:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on March 13, 2013, 09:16:46 PM

Quote from: mocat on March 13, 2013, 08:33:33 PM

Place was called Jamaican Flavor.
Spicy jerk with Jamaican rice and peas and plantains. Spicy levels were great, just on the edge of my abilities. Chicken was tender but not quite as moist as I would prefer. Rice was just would you'd want/expect. Plantains were perfect and delicious.
7.5/10

Bonus of Jamaicans everywhere and owner's car parked outside with license plate = FLAVA

EVERYTHING WAS GREAT!!!!!!!!




7.5/10

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on March 13, 2013, 09:29:03 PM

Quote from: CNS Casey on March 07, 2013, 08:54:25 AM

ironing is the worst.  Hotels should have someone that will come to your room and iron your crap for a minimal fee and fat tip.

I iron 1 thing then drop off everything at front desk by 8 the next morning. Next 4 days are done. Marriott in Minneapolis is super great and will have everything pressed and back by 8 am if you get it in by 10pm the night before.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on March 13, 2013, 09:33:12 PM

Quote from: mocat on March 13, 2013, 08:33:33 PM

Place was called Jamaican Flavor.
Spicy jerk with Jamaican rice and peas and plantains. Spicy levels were great, just on the edge of my abilities. Chicken was tender but not quite as moist as I would prefer. Rice was just would you'd want/expect. Plantains were perfect and delicious.
7.5/10

Bonus of Jamaicans everywhere and owner's car parked outside with license plate = FLAVA

If you like jamaican food, you will enjoy oscar's new place in manhattan. Check out the thread for name deets.

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 13, 2013, 09:43:53 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on March 13, 2013, 09:16:46 PM

Quote from: mocat on March 13, 2013, 08:33:33 PM

Place was called Jamaican Flavor.
Spicy jerk with Jamaican rice and peas and plantains. Spicy levels were great, just on the edge of my abilities. Chicken was tender but not quite as moist as I would prefer. Rice was just would you'd want/expect. Plantains were perfect and delicious.
7.5/10

Bonus of Jamaicans everywhere and owner's car parked outside with license plate = FLAVA

EVERYTHING WAS GREAT!!!!!!!!




7.5/10

The chicken could have been moisterer chicat!!!!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on March 13, 2013, 10:55:37 PM

headed to Europe (England, Dublin, Paris) for a week tomorrow

i'll be sure to 'pak with KSU's European contingency for the b-ball games

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on March 26, 2013, 10:37:40 AM

Thinking of planning a quick trip in late summer(August) before football season starts. Will probably leave thur night/fri morning and come back monday or tuesday. Probably taking the philly with me.

I've never been to any big city in the northeast so I've narrowed it down to there. Thinking DC, NYC or Boston.

I'm leaning towards DC because I'm a history nerd and would love to check out all the muesuems and monuments.

Any suggestions on where to stay what to do?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 26, 2013, 10:39:06 AM

Go to NYC

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on March 26, 2013, 10:42:55 AM

Quote from: steve dave on March 26, 2013, 10:39:06 AM

Go to NYC

Why NYC over DC?

*Have been to neither.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on March 26, 2013, 10:45:10 AM

Quote from: ben ji on March 26, 2013, 10:37:40 AM

Thinking of planning a quick trip in late summer(August) before football season starts. Will probably leave thur night/fri morning and come back monday or tuesday. Probably taking the philly with me.

I've never been to any big city in the northeast so I've narrowed it down to there. Thinking DC, NYC or Boston.

I'm leaning towards DC because I'm a history nerd and would love to check out all the muesuems and monuments.

Any suggestions on where to stay what to do?

do DC and NYC. land in DC and after a couple days take a train to NYC.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on March 26, 2013, 10:58:12 AM

Quote from: raquetcat on January 12, 2013, 09:56:15 AM

Quote from: mocat on January 11, 2013, 11:06:52 AM

Quote from: ben ji on January 11, 2013, 10:47:33 AM

Going to Nashville for a weekend in April for a Bachelor Party.

Anyone ever been and have any recomendo's?

Nashville is pretty fun. Exceeded my expectations, mostly because I had an impression that it was just a bunch of country stuff. But there's a lot going on. Ginormous hipster community also.

Hit this place up for breakfast sometime. There's like a 45 minute line every day but it's worth it imo.

http://www.thepancakepantry.com/ (http://www.thepancakepantry.com/)

Obviously the main strip (Broadway) is cool, lots of bars and shops and whatnot.

They have a giant Parthenon in a park right next to Vanderbilt. It's cool to check out. I also walked right onto the football field and goofed around with some friends, they don't even keep it locked up!

Also the state capitol building is pretty cool, there's a big park down the hill from it, and a giant map of tennessee with each county and town etched into the concrete.

I guess if you're going for a bachelor party just walk up and down Broadway and get mumped up. But the above stuff is good for daytime activities.

Mrs. raquetcat lived in Nashville for a year it's a pretty cool city, here are her recommendos:

Places to Eat:
Pancake Pantry – Sweet Potato Pancakes with Cinnamon Cream Syrup
Calypso Café
Fido
Loveless Café
Las Paletas (popsicles)
Germantown Café
Virago (Sushi)
South Street
Cabana

Things to do:
Downtown Nashville – Bar Hopping at night (live music in every venue)
Green Hills for Shopping
Bluebird Café (Sunday night – Writers night…go early to get in line…AWESOME!!)
Yazoo Brewery Tours
Lots of historical tours if you’re into that

Headed to Nashville with lady BR and just booked the Yazoo tours Saturday, might hit up Pancake Pantry for breakfast that morning! Thanks Mrs. Raquetcat

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Willesgirl on March 26, 2013, 12:03:57 PM

Quote from: ben ji on March 26, 2013, 10:37:40 AM

Thinking of planning a quick trip in late summer(August) before football season starts. Will probably leave thur night/fri morning and come back monday or tuesday. Probably taking the philly with me.

I've never been to any big city in the northeast so I've narrowed it down to there. Thinking DC, NYC or Boston.

I'm leaning towards DC because I'm a history nerd and would love to check out all the muesuems and monuments.

Any suggestions on where to stay what to do?

Where does your filly want to go? Boston probably has the best mix of history plus exciting after hours stuff to do of the three. If you're really wanting the history tour, D.C. has tons and tons of stuff and it's free. (Well, your tax dollars fund it.) NYC has so much. The nightlife is amazing. You have to go to a few Broadway shows -- but save your pennies. NYC is super expensive.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 26, 2013, 12:07:37 PM

Quote from: ben ji on March 26, 2013, 10:42:55 AM

Quote from: steve dave on March 26, 2013, 10:39:06 AM

Go to NYC

Why NYC over DC?

*Have been to neither.

because it's the greatest city on the planet and has an equal amount of historical stuff as DC*.

*(given the amount of time you will have to see it)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: LilSmokyMcIntyre on March 26, 2013, 12:35:35 PM

Planned a little trip To Boston / Montreal. Gonna fly (direct, duh) to Boston and drive to Montreal. Anyone know of nice places to see/do on that drive. Staying in downtown Montreal. Would love some incredible things to do/see/consume. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slucat on March 26, 2013, 01:32:35 PM

Quote from: ben ji on March 26, 2013, 10:37:40 AM

Thinking of planning a quick trip in late summer(August) before football season starts. Will probably leave thur night/fri morning and come back monday or tuesday. Probably taking the philly with me.

I've never been to any big city in the northeast so I've narrowed it down to there. Thinking DC, NYC or Boston.

I'm leaning towards DC because I'm a history nerd and would love to check out all the muesuems and monuments.

Any suggestions on where to stay what to do?

Boston is the bees knees.
Lots of history, maybe catch a game, see the green monster, awesome breweries, cool aqarium, good public transportation, lots of nightlife via an assortment of aggieville type enclaves.

NYC-never been, but I grew up in NY state.
DC-pretty cool, but I think I'd want to be there more than a couple of days, and it would be not as cool at night as Boston.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slucat on March 26, 2013, 01:36:51 PM

Quote from: LilSmokyMcIntyre on March 26, 2013, 12:35:35 PM

Planned a little trip To Boston / Montreal. Gonna fly (direct, duh) to Boston and drive to Montreal. Anyone know of nice places to see/do on that drive. Staying in downtown Montreal. Would love some incredible things to do/see/consume.

Montreal, has a lot of one way streets and everything is in french...watch out.
Poutine is gross.
Overall Montreal is a very cool European looking old city. Enjoy. The drive up there from Boston should be very pretty (and slow, lots of small towns with speed traps).

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EuroCat on March 26, 2013, 02:52:31 PM

Quote from: slucat on March 26, 2013, 01:36:51 PM

Quote from: LilSmokyMcIntyre on March 26, 2013, 12:35:35 PM

Planned a little trip To Boston / Montreal. Gonna fly (direct, duh) to Boston and drive to Montreal. Anyone know of nice places to see/do on that drive. Staying in downtown Montreal. Would love some incredible things to do/see/consume.

Poutine is gross.

I can't believe what i'm reading.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: bubbles4ksu on March 26, 2013, 03:18:30 PM

Quote from: ben ji on March 26, 2013, 10:42:55 AM

Quote from: steve dave on March 26, 2013, 10:39:06 AM

Go to NYC

Why NYC over DC?

*Have been to neither.

DC will be exactly what you expect, which is great, but not exactly exciting. NYC will blow your white, midwestern mind. Everyone who is the best in the world at what they do does it in Manhattan.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 26, 2013, 03:19:41 PM

Quote from: bubbles4ksu on March 26, 2013, 03:18:30 PM

Quote from: ben ji on March 26, 2013, 10:42:55 AM

Quote from: steve dave on March 26, 2013, 10:39:06 AM

Go to NYC

Why NYC over DC?

*Have been to neither.

DC will be exactly what you expect, which is great, but not exactly exciting. NYC will blow your white, midwestern mind. Everyone who is the best in the world at what they do does it in Manhattan.

 :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on March 26, 2013, 04:00:30 PM

Quote from: EuroCat on March 26, 2013, 02:52:31 PM

Quote from: slucat on March 26, 2013, 01:36:51 PM

Quote from: LilSmokyMcIntyre on March 26, 2013, 12:35:35 PM

Planned a little trip To Boston / Montreal. Gonna fly (direct, duh) to Boston and drive to Montreal. Anyone know of nice places to see/do on that drive. Staying in downtown Montreal. Would love some incredible things to do/see/consume.

Poutine is gross.

I can't believe what i'm reading.

Poutine is awesome.  Anyone who says otherwise hates awesome

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slucat on March 26, 2013, 04:13:52 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on March 26, 2013, 04:00:30 PM

Quote from: EuroCat on March 26, 2013, 02:52:31 PM

Quote from: slucat on March 26, 2013, 01:36:51 PM

Quote from: LilSmokyMcIntyre on March 26, 2013, 12:35:35 PM

Planned a little trip To Boston / Montreal. Gonna fly (direct, duh) to Boston and drive to Montreal. Anyone know of nice places to see/do on that drive. Staying in downtown Montreal. Would love some incredible things to do/see/consume.

Poutine is gross.

I can't believe what i'm reading.

Poutine is awesome.  Anyone who says otherwise hates awesome

having grown up basically in canada, i have tried poutine several times in several locations in eastern canada, and i can say without a shadow of a doubt that in fact, poutine is gross.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on March 26, 2013, 05:37:53 PM

Quote from: bubbles4ksu on March 26, 2013, 03:18:30 PM

Quote from: ben ji on March 26, 2013, 10:42:55 AM

Quote from: steve dave on March 26, 2013, 10:39:06 AM

Go to NYC

Why NYC over DC?

*Have been to neither.

DC will be exactly what you expect, which is great, but not exactly exciting. NYC will blow your white, midwestern mind. Everyone who is the best in the world at what they do does it in Manhattan.

what an incredibly white, midwesterny take. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: bubbles4ksu on March 26, 2013, 05:39:44 PM

Quote from: pissclams on March 26, 2013, 05:37:53 PM

Quote from: bubbles4ksu on March 26, 2013, 03:18:30 PM

Quote from: ben ji on March 26, 2013, 10:42:55 AM

Quote from: steve dave on March 26, 2013, 10:39:06 AM

Go to NYC

Why NYC over DC?

*Have been to neither.

DC will be exactly what you expect, which is great, but not exactly exciting. NYC will blow your white, midwestern mind. Everyone who is the best in the world at what they do does it in Manhattan.

what an incredibly white, midwesterny take.

t-y, plazaclams.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on March 26, 2013, 05:49:13 PM

What's the deal with all-inclusive resorts?  Like they seem to be very white/midwesterny, relatively expensive, and stupid.  You can go to some of the same places and stay in your own house, complete with cook, rent a car, drive all over, see local crap, and pay the same or less.  I guess all inclusive is okay if you just plan on eating a eff ton of shitty food and drinking your vacation away like a fat lazy lush?  I hate to pass judgement but welp I just did. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 26, 2013, 06:09:39 PM

there is definitely appeal to being a fat lazy lush on a beach for vacation.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on March 26, 2013, 06:12:50 PM

eff.  I like to go places and see the indigenous peoples.  Mayhaps even interact or trade with them.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 26, 2013, 06:13:26 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on March 26, 2013, 06:12:50 PM

eff.  I like to go places and see the indigenous peoples.  Mayhaps even interact or trade with them.

Yeah, that definitely has some appeal, too. Both are lots of fun!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on March 26, 2013, 06:13:55 PM

I need a vacay michigancat.  :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on March 26, 2013, 06:17:37 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on March 26, 2013, 06:12:50 PM

eff.  I like to go places and see the indigenous peoples.  Mayhaps even interact or trade with them.

(http://cdn.uproxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/michael-scott-sbarro.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: LilSmokyMcIntyre on March 26, 2013, 07:34:12 PM

Quote from: slucat on March 26, 2013, 01:36:51 PM

Quote from: LilSmokyMcIntyre on March 26, 2013, 12:35:35 PM

Planned a little trip To Boston / Montreal. Gonna fly (direct, duh) to Boston and drive to Montreal. Anyone know of nice places to see/do on that drive. Staying in downtown Montreal. Would love some incredible things to do/see/consume.

Montreal, has a lot of one way streets and everything is in french...watch out.
Poutine is gross.
Overall Montreal is a very cool European looking old city. Enjoy. The drive up there from Boston should be very pretty (and slow, lots of small towns with speed traps).

Little intention on driving when we get there. Figured it was like any large city...public transportation is easier than driving. Never heard of this poutine you speak of but I might as well give it a whirl. I mean, when in Montreal, amirite? Any can't miss restaurants? Boston restaurants?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on March 27, 2013, 12:14:40 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on March 26, 2013, 05:49:13 PM

What's the deal with all-inclusive resorts?  Like they seem to be very white/midwesterny, relatively expensive, and stupid.  You can go to some of the same places and stay in your own house, complete with cook, rent a car, drive all over, see local crap, and pay the same or less.  I guess all inclusive is okay if you just plan on eating a eff ton of shitty food and drinking your vacation away like a fat lazy lush?  I hate to pass judgement but welp I just did.

Went to an all Inclusive in Cancun for a bachelor party in October and had a blast. It was a 3 night 2 day trip and the price was $475 plus airfaire, well worth it.

Stayed at the RIU Caribe and it was very non white/midwesterny. They had a sports bar at the place that was open until 4am where I Whooped up on some Chileans in Foosball. We Creeped on some Aremenian chicks from Los Angeles both days. Played some sand volleyball against a group of Brazilians who were very very good. Snuck some Swiss girls into the hotel and gave them free drinks. Met a group of white midwesterners from Ohio and hung out with them. Creeped on a gaggle of British chicks one night. Very Euro/South American Mix.

I missed a chance to hook up with a British chick named Scarlett because I couldnt understand her accent(And I was hammered). I had been light heartedly hitting on her all night and We left the bar at the same time and walked to the elevator together. As she was getting on she said something which I couldnt understand and I was just like "Yeah okay, see you later". She goes up the elevator and my buddy turns to me and says "Umm, she just said she wished she had a man to take her back to the room and you told her "See you later""

I could see what floor she got off on and took the next elevator up to that floor where I ran down the hallways yelling "Scarlett!!! SCARLETT!! SCARLET I LOVE YOU"

That was the first night and I never saw her again  :frown:

Food was decent but not great, All you can drink was pretty amazing.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: felix rex on March 27, 2013, 06:22:06 AM

A little late, but agree on the basic DC/NYC take. I'd rather live in DC, but I'd rather visit NYC. The first time I went there it was a little mind-blowing even after living in DC for a year or so.

That said, I will not stand idly by and let people slander DC night life. If you can't have a good time at night in DC, it's probably because you're afraid to leave Georgetown or 7th street and risk encountering a minority in the wild. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on March 27, 2013, 09:25:15 AM

Quote from: ben ji on March 27, 2013, 12:14:40 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on March 26, 2013, 05:49:13 PM

What's the deal with all-inclusive resorts?  Like they seem to be very white/midwesterny, relatively expensive, and stupid.  You can go to some of the same places and stay in your own house, complete with cook, rent a car, drive all over, see local crap, and pay the same or less.  I guess all inclusive is okay if you just plan on eating a eff ton of shitty food and drinking your vacation away like a fat lazy lush?  I hate to pass judgement but welp I just did.

Went to an all Inclusive in Cancun for a bachelor party in October and had a blast. It was a 3 night 2 day trip and the price was $475 plus airfaire, well worth it.

Stayed at the RIU Caribe and it was very non white/midwesterny. They had a sports bar at the place that was open until 4am where I Whooped up on some Chileans in Foosball. We Creeped on some Aremenian chicks from Los Angeles both days. Played some sand volleyball against a group of Brazilians who were very very good. Snuck some Swiss girls into the hotel and gave them free drinks. Met a group of white midwesterners from Ohio and hung out with them. Creeped on a gaggle of British chicks one night. Very Euro/South American Mix.

I missed a chance to hook up with a British chick named Scarlett because I couldnt understand her accent(And I was hammered). I had been light heartedly hitting on her all night and We left the bar at the same time and walked to the elevator together. As she was getting on she said something which I couldnt understand and I was just like "Yeah okay, see you later". She goes up the elevator and my buddy turns to me and says "Umm, she just said she wished she had a man to take her back to the room and you told her "See you later""

I could see what floor she got off on and took the next elevator up to that floor where I ran down the hallways yelling "Scarlett!!! SCARLETT!! SCARLET I LOVE YOU"

That was the first night and I never saw her again  :frown:

Food was decent but not great, All you can drink was pretty amazing.

Ya this sounds pretty good.  I was talking about those places people go honeymoon at where it's just a bunch of fat disgusting Americans stuffing their faces and generally being culturally ignorant.  But like we got this place all to ourselves for less than $200/night in November. 

(http://www.exumabahamasvillas.com/images/villas/the-castle/the-castle-000.JPG)  (http://www.exumabahamasvillas.com/images/villas/the-castle/the-castle-100.JPG)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: raquetcat on March 27, 2013, 09:52:56 AM

Looks like a awesome place/price. Did you say you got a cook too? did you just google houses for rent where you wanted to go or is there a house renting service website thingy :dunno:

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: raquetcat on March 27, 2013, 09:55:21 AM

Quote from: Boom Roasted on March 26, 2013, 10:58:12 AM

Quote from: raquetcat on January 12, 2013, 09:56:15 AM

Quote from: mocat on January 11, 2013, 11:06:52 AM

Quote from: ben ji on January 11, 2013, 10:47:33 AM

Going to Nashville for a weekend in April for a Bachelor Party.

Anyone ever been and have any recomendo's?

Nashville is pretty fun. Exceeded my expectations, mostly because I had an impression that it was just a bunch of country stuff. But there's a lot going on. Ginormous hipster community also.

Hit this place up for breakfast sometime. There's like a 45 minute line every day but it's worth it imo.

http://www.thepancakepantry.com/ (http://www.thepancakepantry.com/)

Obviously the main strip (Broadway) is cool, lots of bars and shops and whatnot.

They have a giant Parthenon in a park right next to Vanderbilt. It's cool to check out. I also walked right onto the football field and goofed around with some friends, they don't even keep it locked up!

Also the state capitol building is pretty cool, there's a big park down the hill from it, and a giant map of tennessee with each county and town etched into the concrete.

I guess if you're going for a bachelor party just walk up and down Broadway and get mumped up. But the above stuff is good for daytime activities.

Mrs. raquetcat lived in Nashville for a year it's a pretty cool city, here are her recommendos:

Places to Eat:
Pancake Pantry – Sweet Potato Pancakes with Cinnamon Cream Syrup
Calypso Café
Fido
Loveless Café
Las Paletas (popsicles)
Germantown Café
Virago (Sushi)
South Street
Cabana

Things to do:
Downtown Nashville – Bar Hopping at night (live music in every venue)
Green Hills for Shopping
Bluebird Café (Sunday night – Writers night…go early to get in line…AWESOME!!)
Yazoo Brewery Tours
Lots of historical tours if you’re into that

Headed to Nashville with lady BR and just booked the Yazoo tours Saturday, might hit up Pancake Pantry for breakfast that morning! Thanks Mrs. Raquetcat

:thumbs:
Just fyi there will be a minimum 30 minute line for the pancake pantry on a weekend morning, but they keep it moving pretty well

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on March 27, 2013, 10:03:52 AM

Quote from: raquetcat on March 27, 2013, 09:52:56 AM

Looks like a awesome place/price. Did you say you got a cook too? did you just google houses for rent where you wanted to go or is there a house renting service website thingy :dunno:

There are some pretty good websites for renting vacation houses for extended amounts of time. Boss man was telling me he rented a house for a week on Sanibel Island for $1000. Pretty big house as it is accomodating his brothers family as well, no idea on the name of the website though.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on March 27, 2013, 10:06:35 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on March 27, 2013, 09:25:15 AM

Quote from: ben ji on March 27, 2013, 12:14:40 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on March 26, 2013, 05:49:13 PM

What's the deal with all-inclusive resorts?  Like they seem to be very white/midwesterny, relatively expensive, and stupid.  You can go to some of the same places and stay in your own house, complete with cook, rent a car, drive all over, see local crap, and pay the same or less.  I guess all inclusive is okay if you just plan on eating a eff ton of shitty food and drinking your vacation away like a fat lazy lush?  I hate to pass judgement but welp I just did.

Went to an all Inclusive in Cancun for a bachelor party in October and had a blast. It was a 3 night 2 day trip and the price was $475 plus airfaire, well worth it.

Stayed at the RIU Caribe and it was very non white/midwesterny. They had a sports bar at the place that was open until 4am where I Whooped up on some Chileans in Foosball. We Creeped on some Aremenian chicks from Los Angeles both days. Played some sand volleyball against a group of Brazilians who were very very good. Snuck some Swiss girls into the hotel and gave them free drinks. Met a group of white midwesterners from Ohio and hung out with them. Creeped on a gaggle of British chicks one night. Very Euro/South American Mix.

I missed a chance to hook up with a British chick named Scarlett because I couldnt understand her accent(And I was hammered). I had been light heartedly hitting on her all night and We left the bar at the same time and walked to the elevator together. As she was getting on she said something which I couldnt understand and I was just like "Yeah okay, see you later". She goes up the elevator and my buddy turns to me and says "Umm, she just said she wished she had a man to take her back to the room and you told her "See you later""

I could see what floor she got off on and took the next elevator up to that floor where I ran down the hallways yelling "Scarlett!!! SCARLETT!! SCARLET I LOVE YOU"

That was the first night and I never saw her again  :frown:

Food was decent but not great, All you can drink was pretty amazing.

Ya this sounds pretty good.  I was talking about those places people go honeymoon at where it's just a bunch of fat disgusting Americans stuffing their faces and generally being culturally ignorant.  But like we got this place all to ourselves for less than $200/night in November. 

(http://www.exumabahamasvillas.com/images/villas/the-castle/the-castle-000.JPG)  (http://www.exumabahamasvillas.com/images/villas/the-castle/the-castle-100.JPG)

Emo, what site do you use for that?  VRBO.com? 

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: raquetcat on March 27, 2013, 10:08:01 AM

Quote from: ben ji on March 27, 2013, 10:03:52 AM

Quote from: raquetcat on March 27, 2013, 09:52:56 AM

Looks like a awesome place/price. Did you say you got a cook too? did you just google houses for rent where you wanted to go or is there a house renting service website thingy :dunno:

There are some pretty good websites for renting vacation houses for extended amounts of time. Boss man was telling me he rented a house for a week on Sanibel Island for $1000. Pretty big house as it is accomodating his brothers family as well, no idea on the name of the website though.

Tell him your irl friend wants to know the website :)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on March 27, 2013, 10:08:22 AM

Quote from: raquetcat on March 27, 2013, 09:52:56 AM

Looks like a awesome place/price. Did you say you got a cook too? did you just google houses for rent where you wanted to go or is there a house renting service website thingy :dunno:

Cook was extra, but we mostly ate out.  We just Googled.  I will admit there was a higher uncertainty because it's not like some travel agent was recommending it.  We basically had to trust the website and emails and phone calls.  That part was uncomfortable for sure. 

This is the website for this development:  http://www.exumabahamasvillas.com/ 

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on March 27, 2013, 10:14:28 AM

Quote from: raquetcat on March 27, 2013, 10:08:01 AM

Quote from: ben ji on March 27, 2013, 10:03:52 AM

Quote from: raquetcat on March 27, 2013, 09:52:56 AM

Looks like a awesome place/price. Did you say you got a cook too? did you just google houses for rent where you wanted to go or is there a house renting service website thingy :dunno:

There are some pretty good websites for renting vacation houses for extended amounts of time. Boss man was telling me he rented a house for a week on Sanibel Island for $1000. Pretty big house as it is accomodating his brothers family as well, no idea on the name of the website though.

Tell him your irl friend wants to know the website :)

CNSBro uses www.vrbo.com (http://www.vrbo.com) often and really likes it.  I have shopped it but haven't used it yet.  Depending on where you go and what you want out of it, it looks like a pretty good option.  One reason I haven't used it yet is that I usually don't spend more than 2-3 nights somewhere on vacation and the cleaning fees and stuff like that make a 3 night stay less reasonable than they do for a week stay vs other options. 

Anyway, check it out.  They seem to have a very good range of locations.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on March 27, 2013, 10:22:16 AM

vrbo is the bomb.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on March 27, 2013, 10:31:40 AM

Along the same line is www.airbnb.com I think i said something about it before but still havent used it.  Thinking of using it for the texas game and snag a condo on 6th.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 27, 2013, 10:57:03 AM

you guys are all weirdos

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on March 27, 2013, 12:47:14 PM

I like homeway.com (http://homeway.com) and flipkey.com (http://flipkey.com) - alot of the same properties are on all the websites - the best deal is to try to find the website or facebook page the owners have set up themselves and you can save 10% or so, especially if it is an low season rental.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on March 27, 2013, 01:34:31 PM

Quote from: Skipper44 on March 27, 2013, 12:47:14 PM

I like homeway.com (http://homeway.com) and flipkey.com (http://flipkey.com) - alot of the same properties are on all the websites - the best deal is to try to find the website or facebook page the owners have set up themselves and you can save 10% or so, especially if it is an low season rental.

If you're dealing with an owner, somehow assure them you are not up to college-aged jackassery.  Will go a long ways in getting a better deal.

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on March 27, 2013, 02:19:57 PM

Quote from: CNS Casey on March 27, 2013, 10:14:28 AM

Quote from: raquetcat on March 27, 2013, 10:08:01 AM

Quote from: ben ji on March 27, 2013, 10:03:52 AM

Quote from: raquetcat on March 27, 2013, 09:52:56 AM

Looks like a awesome place/price. Did you say you got a cook too? did you just google houses for rent where you wanted to go or is there a house renting service website thingy :dunno:

There are some pretty good websites for renting vacation houses for extended amounts of time. Boss man was telling me he rented a house for a week on Sanibel Island for $1000. Pretty big house as it is accomodating his brothers family as well, no idea on the name of the website though.

Tell him your irl friend wants to know the website :)

CNSBro uses www.vrbo.com (http://www.vrbo.com) often and really likes it.  I have shopped it but haven't used it yet.  Depending on where you go and what you want out of it, it looks like a pretty good option.  One reason I haven't used it yet is that I usually don't spend more than 2-3 nights somewhere on vacation and the cleaning fees and stuff like that make a 3 night stay less reasonable than they do for a week stay vs other options. 

Anyway, check it out.  They seem to have a very good range of locations.

Confirmed that boss man used this website.

Title: travel thread
Post by: felix rex on March 29, 2013, 07:28:11 AM

Going to Europe in May. Never been. TIA, travel thread.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 29, 2013, 07:28:38 AM

Quote from: felix rex on March 29, 2013, 07:28:11 AM

Going to Europe in May. Never been. TIA, travel thread.

what parts?

Title: travel thread
Post by: felix rex on March 29, 2013, 08:24:58 AM

Quote from: steve dave on March 29, 2013, 07:28:38 AM

Quote from: felix rex on March 29, 2013, 07:28:11 AM

Going to Europe in May. Never been. TIA, travel thread.

what parts?

Not entirely certain yet. Mrs Rex got 5-days paid leave with per diem (plus $500 toward each ticket) as a work bonus. She wants to go to the French countryside or something and maybe also hit London. We considered Spain, but she went to school there for awhile and wants to go somewhere new.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 29, 2013, 08:25:36 AM

Scandinavia!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on March 29, 2013, 08:59:23 AM

Quote from: felix rex on March 29, 2013, 08:24:58 AM

Quote from: steve dave on March 29, 2013, 07:28:38 AM

Quote from: felix rex on March 29, 2013, 07:28:11 AM

Going to Europe in May. Never been. TIA, travel thread.

what parts?

Not entirely certain yet. Mrs Rex got 5-days paid leave with per diem (plus $500 toward each ticket) as a work bonus. She wants to go to the French countryside or something and maybe also hit London. We considered Spain, but she went to school there for awhile and wants to go somewhere new.

If I could go anywhere in Europe I think I would pick Italy.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on March 29, 2013, 09:42:45 AM

Quote from: mocat on March 29, 2013, 08:25:36 AM

Scandinavia!

 :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on March 29, 2013, 10:22:42 AM

Positano

Google it

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on March 29, 2013, 10:24:31 AM

I really enjoyed Venice/Croatia

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: bubbles4ksu on March 29, 2013, 10:28:47 AM

sys will know what to do. i would suggest florence. if you are looking to relax, i've heard from europeans that lake como is fantastic.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 29, 2013, 10:30:31 AM

Everyone seems to rave about Budapest. Maybe you could do three days there and two on one of those little Adriatic Sea islands?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 29, 2013, 10:35:36 AM

Quote from: michigancat on March 29, 2013, 10:30:31 AM

Everyone seems to rave about Budapest. Maybe you could do three days there and two on one of those little Adriatic Sea islands?

yeah, wow, this actually sounds pretty great.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on March 29, 2013, 11:06:46 AM

Quote from: michigancat on March 29, 2013, 10:30:31 AM

Everyone seems to rave about Budapest. Maybe you could do three days there and two on one of those little Adriatic Sea islands?

 :thumbs: :thumbs:

Title: travel thread
Post by: felix rex on March 29, 2013, 12:22:45 PM

I threw these in the ring, plus a good friend of ours pushed hard for Eastern Europe, but it's her trip. She grew up speaking French and wants to finally visit France. We're going to Paris, Montpelier or something, somewhere else I think (Monaco maybe), and then Bordeaux (via train).

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 29, 2013, 12:52:43 PM

Quote from: felix rex on March 29, 2013, 12:22:45 PM

I threw these in the ring, plus a good friend of ours pushed hard for Eastern Europe, but it's her trip. She grew up speaking French and wants to finally visit France. We're going to Paris, Montpelier or something, somewhere else I think (Monaco maybe), and then Bordeaux (via train).

don't go to Ukraine

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 29, 2013, 12:52:57 PM

do go to austria

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on March 29, 2013, 12:57:19 PM

What's the deal with the area just west of the Ural mountains?  Like Russia's wheat belt?  Always wanted to go there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 29, 2013, 12:59:28 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on March 29, 2013, 12:57:19 PM

What's the deal with the area just west of the Ural mountains?  Like Russia's wheat belt?  Always wanted to go there.

yeah, it seems like your kind of place. have fun.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on March 29, 2013, 01:04:52 PM

This is my friend Sergei from Russia.

(http://www.russianhunting.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/06/Sergei-Shushunov-Siberian-brown-bear-Altai.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 29, 2013, 01:07:02 PM

Russians are an enormous pain in the ass to deal with. I don't know how Jay Z does it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 29, 2013, 01:30:18 PM

Quote from: steve dave on March 29, 2013, 01:07:02 PM

Russians are an enormous pain in the ass to deal with. I don't know how Jay Z does it.

Does he own the Nets with Russians or something? I don't get it, but I don't follow Jay Z's comings and goings that closely.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 29, 2013, 01:31:18 PM

Quote from: mocat on March 29, 2013, 01:30:18 PM

Quote from: steve dave on March 29, 2013, 01:07:02 PM

Russians are an enormous pain in the ass to deal with. I don't know how Jay Z does it.

Does he own the Nets with Russians or something? I don't get it, but I don't follow Jay Z's comings and goings that closely.

yeah

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 29, 2013, 01:32:57 PM

whew, i was hoping Beyonce was not raised by adoptive Russian parents. that would be a real big pain in the butt, right guys?
Russians!  :chainsaw:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 29, 2013, 01:35:11 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on March 29, 2013, 01:04:52 PM

This is my friend Sergei from Russia.

(http://www.russianhunting.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/06/Sergei-Shushunov-Siberian-brown-bear-Altai.jpg)

Russians and West Virginians, just two BFFs sitting on top of the Siberilachian Mountains

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on April 01, 2013, 10:28:19 AM

Just got back from a quick weekend trip to Nashville with Lady BR.  First time using the companion pass so the trip started off on the right foot considering the flights were free and very few miles were used!

Got in Friday night to plenty of rain and we went directly to Boltons Hot Chicken and Fish.
http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/boltons-spicy-chicken-and-fish-nashville?select=SxiuJPgbvLcbeclsk4XaKA#SxiuJPgbvLcbeclsk4XaKA
Yes it was a hole in the wall in a semi-sketch portion of the town but it was well worth it. The place has room for about 20 people to STAND inside and a couple little tables you could eat at but the vast majority of what looked like regulars were getting take out.  Yes your feet stuck to the floor and yes we were the only caucasians in the place.  The hot chicken and hot catfish were out of this world.  A must visit any time in Nashville if you ask me.  Being our first time in Nashville we hit up the bars downtown and had our fill of brew and live country music.
Saturday we walked down to the Gulch(fancy new hipster part of town) and the Yazoo brewery tour.  very small brewery that makes some pretty decent beer.  I really enjoyed their pale ale and the tour in general.  Small= one guy packs all of their six packs of their bottler that does 2 bottles per second.  have only had this one for like 3 years it sounded like. After a decent buzz on some beer and a really good late lunch at a place called whiskey kitchen we ventured back down to broadway so Lady BR could shop a little and we could stop in to some of the venues there.  Visited another 4 or 5 bars and then headed in as we were both pretty drunk by now.  Got take out for a late dinner and ended up just staying in as it was pouring and by the time we finished eating and started to sober up it was nearing 11. 
Rained all day sunday so after church we pretty much drove around and saw some of the touristy sites and stopped at a few places so she could either shop or we could check out the local.

Older crowd than I had expected at the bars(shouldve known)
Good music everywhere if you like country
Compact city between Vandy and downtown compared to KC and what I expected
Rain sucks, trip would have been better if it would have cooperated
Would go back, probably best with a few couples and better weather
Getting a hotel downtown was a very good choice

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on April 01, 2013, 10:29:36 AM

Trying to get to Denver this Friday and fly back Sunday.

Flights are $430 round trip right now, they'll go down as the date gets closer, right? I mean $430 is ridiculous just to get to Denver.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 01, 2013, 10:30:40 AM

Quote from: Kelly Stewart Creep on April 01, 2013, 10:29:36 AM

Trying to get to Denver this Friday and fly back Sunday.

Flights are $430 round trip right now, they'll go down as the date gets closer, right? I mean $430 is ridiculous just to get to Denver.

where are you flying out of? MCI? also, for a flight this sunday there is very little chance the prices go down.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on April 01, 2013, 10:32:43 AM

Quote from: steve dave on April 01, 2013, 10:30:40 AM

Quote from: Kelly Stewart Creep on April 01, 2013, 10:29:36 AM

Trying to get to Denver this Friday and fly back Sunday.

Flights are $430 round trip right now, they'll go down as the date gets closer, right? I mean $430 is ridiculous just to get to Denver.

where are you flying out of? MCI? also, for a flight this sunday there is very little chance the prices go down.

Yeah, MCI. I'd pay $300 round trip but its like $215 both ways right now.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 01, 2013, 10:35:21 AM

Quote from: Kelly Stewart Creep on April 01, 2013, 10:32:43 AM

Quote from: steve dave on April 01, 2013, 10:30:40 AM

Quote from: Kelly Stewart Creep on April 01, 2013, 10:29:36 AM

Trying to get to Denver this Friday and fly back Sunday.

Flights are $430 round trip right now, they'll go down as the date gets closer, right? I mean $430 is ridiculous just to get to Denver.

where are you flying out of? MCI? also, for a flight this sunday there is very little chance the prices go down.

Yeah, MCI. I'd pay $300 round trip but its like $215 both ways right now.

don't suppose you have any frontier miles. they have 20k RT availability.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on April 01, 2013, 10:36:40 AM

Quote from: steve dave on April 01, 2013, 10:35:21 AM

Quote from: Kelly Stewart Creep on April 01, 2013, 10:32:43 AM

Quote from: steve dave on April 01, 2013, 10:30:40 AM

Quote from: Kelly Stewart Creep on April 01, 2013, 10:29:36 AM

Trying to get to Denver this Friday and fly back Sunday.

Flights are $430 round trip right now, they'll go down as the date gets closer, right? I mean $430 is ridiculous just to get to Denver.

where are you flying out of? MCI? also, for a flight this sunday there is very little chance the prices go down.

Yeah, MCI. I'd pay $300 round trip but its like $215 both ways right now.

don't suppose you have any frontier miles. they have 20k RT availability.

Your 5 year old has more miles than me. I have a SW card on its way, though, so I have a RR account.

Welp sounds like I'm not going to Denver.

Title: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on April 01, 2013, 10:37:19 AM

carpool with j-dub

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 01, 2013, 10:39:50 AM

Quote from: Kelly Stewart Creep on April 01, 2013, 10:36:40 AM

Quote from: steve dave on April 01, 2013, 10:35:21 AM

Quote from: Kelly Stewart Creep on April 01, 2013, 10:32:43 AM

Quote from: steve dave on April 01, 2013, 10:30:40 AM

Quote from: Kelly Stewart Creep on April 01, 2013, 10:29:36 AM

Trying to get to Denver this Friday and fly back Sunday.

Flights are $430 round trip right now, they'll go down as the date gets closer, right? I mean $430 is ridiculous just to get to Denver.

where are you flying out of? MCI? also, for a flight this sunday there is very little chance the prices go down.

Yeah, MCI. I'd pay $300 round trip but its like $215 both ways right now.

don't suppose you have any frontier miles. they have 20k RT availability.

Your 5 year old has more miles than me. I have a SW card on its way, though, so I have a RR account.

Welp sounds like I'm not going to Denver.

Let me see if I can get you a buddy pass. I just asked for some from him back in January, so I'm not promising anything.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on April 01, 2013, 10:40:02 AM

Quote from: Kelly Stewart Creep on April 01, 2013, 10:36:40 AM

Quote from: steve dave on April 01, 2013, 10:35:21 AM

Quote from: Kelly Stewart Creep on April 01, 2013, 10:32:43 AM

Quote from: steve dave on April 01, 2013, 10:30:40 AM

Quote from: Kelly Stewart Creep on April 01, 2013, 10:29:36 AM

Trying to get to Denver this Friday and fly back Sunday.

Flights are $430 round trip right now, they'll go down as the date gets closer, right? I mean $430 is ridiculous just to get to Denver.

where are you flying out of? MCI? also, for a flight this sunday there is very little chance the prices go down.

Yeah, MCI. I'd pay $300 round trip but its like $215 both ways right now.

don't suppose you have any frontier miles. they have 20k RT availability.

Your 5 year old has more miles than me. I have a SW card on its way, though, so I have a RR account.

Welp sounds like I'm not going to Denver.

Drive.  From Manhattan you can get there in 7 hrs

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 01, 2013, 10:42:29 AM

Quote from: Kelly Stewart Creep on April 01, 2013, 10:36:40 AM

Quote from: steve dave on April 01, 2013, 10:35:21 AM

Quote from: Kelly Stewart Creep on April 01, 2013, 10:32:43 AM

Quote from: steve dave on April 01, 2013, 10:30:40 AM

Quote from: Kelly Stewart Creep on April 01, 2013, 10:29:36 AM

Trying to get to Denver this Friday and fly back Sunday.

Flights are $430 round trip right now, they'll go down as the date gets closer, right? I mean $430 is ridiculous just to get to Denver.

where are you flying out of? MCI? also, for a flight this sunday there is very little chance the prices go down.

Yeah, MCI. I'd pay $300 round trip but its like $215 both ways right now.

don't suppose you have any frontier miles. they have 20k RT availability.

Your 5 year old has more miles than me. I have a SW card on its way, though, so I have a RR account.

Welp sounds like I'm not going to Denver.

actually, I know a guy that can probably get you on frontier for $300 if you want. let me know.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on April 01, 2013, 10:49:03 AM

Quote from: steve dave on April 01, 2013, 10:42:29 AM

Quote from: Kelly Stewart Creep on April 01, 2013, 10:36:40 AM

Quote from: steve dave on April 01, 2013, 10:35:21 AM

Quote from: Kelly Stewart Creep on April 01, 2013, 10:32:43 AM

Quote from: steve dave on April 01, 2013, 10:30:40 AM

Quote from: Kelly Stewart Creep on April 01, 2013, 10:29:36 AM

Trying to get to Denver this Friday and fly back Sunday.

Flights are $430 round trip right now, they'll go down as the date gets closer, right? I mean $430 is ridiculous just to get to Denver.

where are you flying out of? MCI? also, for a flight this sunday there is very little chance the prices go down.

Yeah, MCI. I'd pay $300 round trip but its like $215 both ways right now.

don't suppose you have any frontier miles. they have 20k RT availability.

Your 5 year old has more miles than me. I have a SW card on its way, though, so I have a RR account.

Welp sounds like I'm not going to Denver.

actually, I know a guy that can probably get you on frontier for $300 if you want. let me know.

 :D Will let you know later this week

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 01, 2013, 10:51:03 AM

well you waited until less than a week out to look for a flight. there isn't a lot of time to mess around making a decision here. also, there has to still be award availability for this deal to work. so, basically, the longer you wait to make up your mind the less likely it can be done (and for future reference the less likely you are to find a good deal on a flight).

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on April 01, 2013, 10:53:55 AM

Quote from: steve dave on April 01, 2013, 10:51:03 AM

well you waited until less than a week out to look for a flight. there isn't a lot of time to mess around making a decision here. also, there has to still be award availability for this deal to work. so, basically, the longer you wait to make up your mind the less likely it can be done.

Alright. PM me, lets do this.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 01, 2013, 11:01:10 AM

Quote from: Kelly Stewart Creep on April 01, 2013, 10:53:55 AM

Quote from: steve dave on April 01, 2013, 10:51:03 AM

well you waited until less than a week out to look for a flight. there isn't a lot of time to mess around making a decision here. also, there has to still be award availability for this deal to work. so, basically, the longer you wait to make up your mind the less likely it can be done.

Alright. PM me, lets do this.

sent

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: LilSmokyMcIntyre on April 01, 2013, 12:27:50 PM

Quote from: steve dave on March 29, 2013, 12:52:57 PM

do go to austria

One time I was taking a train from Venice to Munich and, as you could imagine, dozed off on the ride. Woke up to 2 heavily armed police guys demanding my passport and the passport of a nice Egyptian woman who was about 8 months 30 days pregnant. Of course I relinquished my passport and upon approval returned it to me soon thereafter. However the woman did not have hers. So they threw this woman off the train. Apparently we had crossed into Austria.  Seemed like a quaint country tho.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on April 01, 2013, 12:35:14 PM

Did i tell you guys that British Airways gave me a 800 dollar cash card for overbooking my flight from Heathrow to DFW (as a connection to Champaign), but I ended up getting on a flight 3 hours later to O'hare and had to spend the night at the O'Hare hilton (free of charge with meals paid for) and ended up getting home only about 12 hours later than I otherwise would have?

What a deal. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 01, 2013, 12:43:36 PM

That's pretty great DLew

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 01, 2013, 12:51:31 PM

Quote from: Dlew12 on April 01, 2013, 12:35:14 PM

Did i tell you guys that British Airways gave me a 800 dollar cash card for overbooking my flight from Heathrow to DFW (as a connection to Champaign), but I ended up getting on a flight 3 hours later to O'hare and had to spend the night at the O'Hare hilton (free of charge with meals paid for) and ended up getting home only about 12 hours later than I otherwise would have?

What a deal. 

fantastic! One time I gave up my seat on an overbooked DTW-ORD flight. I was booked for a flight two hours later but on standby for one an hour later.  I went over to the next flight's gate at the last minute to see if I would get on and noticed lots of folks from my original flight around. It had gotten cancelled, and they were all trying to get on standby on my new flight, but I had priority since I had volunteered. Ended up w/ $250 voucher plus I got home a couple hours earlier than I otherwise would have.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on April 01, 2013, 12:55:50 PM

Quote from: LilSmokyMcIntyre on April 01, 2013, 12:27:50 PM

Quote from: steve dave on March 29, 2013, 12:52:57 PM

do go to austria

One time I was taking a train from Venice to Munich and, as you could imagine, dozed off on the ride. Woke up to 2 heavily armed police guys demanding my passport and the passport of a nice Egyptian woman who was about 8 months 30 days pregnant. Of course I relinquished my passport and upon approval returned it to me soon thereafter. However the woman did not have hers. So they threw this woman off the train. Apparently we had crossed into Austria.  Seemed like a quaint country tho.

this reminds me of the time i was on the high speed train traveling from madrid to seville (first class, of course).  well, of course it was a couple days before easter holiday and the only people in first class were my traveling party and one college aged dude.  we leave the station.  the car attendant lady, smokin.  she's offering newspapers/magazines, drinks.  just then, this train policeman comes into the car.  he speaks with the chick attendant.  he leaves.  about 5 minutes later, he comes back and asks the college kid for his ticket.  my spanish is very limited but they got into an argument.  the kid had snuck onto the train and into first class, hoping to boost to seville for free.  i'm assuming he wanted to enjoy the semana santa activities in seville and maybe grab some fantastic chistoras from egana oriza, but who knows.  train cop argues with the kid and then finally the kid gets up and they moved him to the back car where he had to sit with the cop.  i think they made him get off at the next stop. 

we probably need a Fantastic European Train Story Master Thread

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on April 01, 2013, 01:06:03 PM

 :D Welp, got a flight to Denver for the weekend. If you ever see me start a thread about how my identity got stolen remind me that I gave some information to steve dave  :sdeek:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 01, 2013, 01:07:27 PM

One time I was on the Eurostar London->Paris and right before we got to the chunnel it slowed way down and stopped and they said we were delayed because another train or something caught fire in the chunnel and they had to get it out of there or something. got to Paris about an hour late and got a full refund for the train ride. I like hanging out in the booze car and just boozing it up.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 01, 2013, 01:08:54 PM

Quote from: Kelly Stewart Creep on April 01, 2013, 01:06:03 PM

:D Welp, got a flight to Denver for the weekend. If you ever see me start a thread about how my identity got stolen remind me that I gave some information to steve dave  :sdeek:

Thank you for using Steve Dave Travel Services. Your home for amazing travel stuff free of charge and also where I spot you the booking fee because I'm a boss.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on April 01, 2013, 01:35:45 PM

Quote from: steve dave on April 01, 2013, 01:08:54 PM

Quote from: Kelly Stewart Creep on April 01, 2013, 01:06:03 PM

:D Welp, got a flight to Denver for the weekend. If you ever see me start a thread about how my identity got stolen remind me that I gave some information to steve dave  :sdeek:

Thank you for using Steve Dave Travel Services. Your home for amazing travel stuff free of charge and also where I spot you the booking fee because I'm a boss.

Would happily refer anyone to SDTS  :grin:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on April 01, 2013, 02:09:17 PM

Quote from: Kelly Stewart Creep on April 01, 2013, 01:35:45 PM

Quote from: steve dave on April 01, 2013, 01:08:54 PM

Quote from: Kelly Stewart Creep on April 01, 2013, 01:06:03 PM

:D Welp, got a flight to Denver for the weekend. If you ever see me start a thread about how my identity got stolen remind me that I gave some information to steve dave  :sdeek:

Thank you for using Steve Dave Travel Services. Your home for amazing travel stuff free of charge and also where I spot you the booking fee because I'm a boss.

Would happily refer anyone to SDTS  :grin:

Not me. One time I booked a flight to Detroit and fell right into this floppy pussy.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: LilSmokyMcIntyre on April 01, 2013, 03:14:07 PM

Quote from: pissclams on April 01, 2013, 12:55:50 PM

Quote from: LilSmokyMcIntyre on April 01, 2013, 12:27:50 PM

Quote from: steve dave on March 29, 2013, 12:52:57 PM

do go to austria

One time I was taking a train from Venice to Munich and, as you could imagine, dozed off on the ride. Woke up to 2 heavily armed police guys demanding my passport and the passport of a nice Egyptian woman who was about 8 months 30 days pregnant. Of course I relinquished my passport and upon approval returned it to me soon thereafter. However the woman did not have hers. So they threw this woman off the train. Apparently we had crossed into Austria.  Seemed like a quaint country tho.

this reminds me of the time i was on the high speed train traveling from madrid to seville (first class, of course).  well, of course it was a couple days before easter holiday and the only people in first class were my traveling party and one college aged dude.  we leave the station.  the car attendant lady, smokin.  she's offering newspapers/magazines, drinks.  just then, this train policeman comes into the car.  he speaks with the chick attendant.  he leaves.  about 5 minutes later, he comes back and asks the college kid for his ticket.  my spanish is very limited but they got into an argument.  the kid had snuck onto the train and into first class, hoping to boost to seville for free.  i'm assuming he wanted to enjoy the semana santa activities in seville and maybe grab some fantastic chistoras from egana oriza, but who knows.  train cop argues with the kid and then finally the kid gets up and they moved him to the back car where he had to sit with the cop.  i think they made him get off at the next stop. 

we probably need a Fantastic European Train Story Master Thread

Oh man. That Madrid high speed train is a doozy. Went from Madrid to Barcelona damn near the speed of a jet. Saw beautiful countryside and delicious drinks. Plus it was empty so my filly and I had a relaxing travel. I second a euro train thread. If you like Egyptian woman tossed on her ass story. You'll love stinky euro trash to Venice story. It ended with a sleeper car to Paris story. Not sexual.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on April 01, 2013, 03:34:33 PM

let's go!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Willesgirl on April 01, 2013, 03:52:09 PM

Just wanted to second, third and fourth the people who love Austria. It's lovely, and I really liked the people.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EuroCat on April 01, 2013, 04:58:07 PM

Quote from: steve dave on April 01, 2013, 01:07:27 PM

One time I was on the Eurostar London->Paris and right before we got to the chunnel it slowed way down and stopped and they said we were delayed because another train or something caught fire in the chunnel and they had to get it out of there or something. got to Paris about an hour late and got a full refund for the train ride. I like hanging out in the booze car and just boozing it up.

Had this happen before.

Just got back from a weekend in Dublin/Belfast. Pretty amazing. The black cab tour in Dublin that goes around to all the political murals/"peace wall" is great. The driver stops at a bunch of locations and explains the history of the troubles. Ended up buying a book about the troubles "The dirty war" and started reading on the ferry back.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on April 01, 2013, 05:45:40 PM

 :eek:

http://www.virgin.com/richard-branson/blog/virgin-atlantic-launches-worlds-first-ever-glass-bottomed-plane

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on April 01, 2013, 05:46:26 PM

Ha!  April fools!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: raquetcat on April 01, 2013, 10:13:35 PM

Took a train from Copenhagen to Berlin and the ticket puncher guy got super pissed at me and my bro for having our feet on the seat across from us, I was all  :ohno:

Took a sleeper train through Germany and slept across the walkway from a girl that went to Cincy and this was just the time that the catz got Huggins, she was all sad that Huggs left and I was all  :dance: because it was GRCOAT

Also, is every town in Switzerland just ridiculously rich, I went to Lucerne (totally beautiful) and was just blown away, but damn them for not being on the Euro like everyone else, it made staying at a hostel a total pain in the ass.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: HerrSonntag on April 01, 2013, 10:37:22 PM

Lucerne is probably the most beautiful place in the world (much apologise to BSFS)

Title: travel thread
Post by: felix rex on April 02, 2013, 12:46:08 AM

Quote from: EuroCat on April 01, 2013, 04:58:07 PM

Quote from: steve dave on April 01, 2013, 01:07:27 PM

One time I was on the Eurostar London->Paris and right before we got to the chunnel it slowed way down and stopped and they said we were delayed because another train or something caught fire in the chunnel and they had to get it out of there or something. got to Paris about an hour late and got a full refund for the train ride. I like hanging out in the booze car and just boozing it up.

Had this happen before.

Just got back from a weekend in Dublin/Belfast. Pretty amazing. The black cab tour in Dublin that goes around to all the political murals/"peace wall" is great. The driver stops at a bunch of locations and explains the history of the troubles. Ended up buying a book about the troubles "The dirty war" and started reading on the ferry back.

This sounds like a very enjoyable trip.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chunkles on April 02, 2013, 01:14:24 AM

is there a 10' high club for trains, because there are  two euro trains that me and a filly should've damn well been kicked out of... :gocho:  :sdeek:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on April 02, 2013, 01:30:22 AM

Quote from: felix rex on March 27, 2013, 06:22:06 AM

A little late, but agree on the basic DC/NYC take. I'd rather live in DC, but I'd rather visit NYC. The first time I went there it was a little mind-blowing even after living in DC for a year or so.

That said, I will not stand idly by and let people slander DC night life. If you can't have a good time at night in DC, it's probably because you're afraid to leave Georgetown or 7th street and risk encountering a minority in the wild.

In Adams Morgan do tourists run in to B and C list guests on the cable Sunday shows?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: felix rex on April 02, 2013, 02:06:06 AM

Quote from: Kat Kid on April 02, 2013, 01:30:22 AM

Quote from: felix rex on March 27, 2013, 06:22:06 AM

A little late, but agree on the basic DC/NYC take. I'd rather live in DC, but I'd rather visit NYC. The first time I went there it was a little mind-blowing even after living in DC for a year or so.

That said, I will not stand idly by and let people slander DC night life. If you can't have a good time at night in DC, it's probably because you're afraid to leave Georgetown or 7th street and risk encountering a minority in the wild.

In Adams Morgan do tourists run in to B and C list guests on the cable Sunday shows?

You're more likely to see them in Georgetown/M street during the week for lunch (once saw Rahm Emmanuel at the turkish panini place; he was wearing a dark brown suit and totally pulling it off :love: ) or around the U street corridor at night (increasingly trendy for rich white folks and (added bonus) the burgeoning epicenter of the new gentrification debate). Capitol Grille is a great spot for this, too.

Adams Morgan used to be super alternative. Still looks that way, but is now full of lawyers and lobbyists and such (still a little too seedy for the cable show crowd, though). On the plus side, probably one of the greatest 5-block concentrations of ethnic restaurants in the country. Used to do a global app crawl there a couple times a year with a group of friends.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on April 02, 2013, 08:26:59 AM

what kind of life does felix live in which Rahm Emmanuel is a b/c lister, wow.  right now, he's pretty far up the list of guys i'd like to do lunch with. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on April 04, 2013, 01:36:16 PM

Extra leg room for just $25?! Sure, isn't my credit card this bad boy is getting charged to.

 :D

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EuroCat on April 04, 2013, 02:37:48 PM

Moving back to the US tomorrow. My upgrade hasn't gone through yet :chainsaw:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 04, 2013, 02:38:35 PM

Quote from: EuroCat on April 04, 2013, 02:37:48 PM

Moving back to the US tomorrow. My upgrade hasn't gone through yet :chainsaw:

 :sdeek:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 04, 2013, 03:30:23 PM

Eurocat why aren't you blacked out right now?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on April 04, 2013, 03:36:23 PM

Quote from: mocat on April 04, 2013, 03:30:23 PM

Eurocat why aren't you blacked out right now?

Maybe he was just taking a break from banging a bunch of Euro Chicks for the last time.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mr Bread on April 04, 2013, 04:44:37 PM

They don't shave their pits.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on April 04, 2013, 05:00:55 PM

Quote from: Mr Bread on April 04, 2013, 04:44:37 PM

They don't shave their pits.

Does that make them unbangable? He was dating one so I would assume not.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: raquetcat on April 06, 2013, 08:44:25 AM

Anybody ever been to Ithaca, NY? Have a chance to go and would have free lodging and some food paid for, trying to decide if it would be worth buying a plane ticket or using some rewards to go.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on April 06, 2013, 01:53:21 PM

Quote from: raquetcat on April 06, 2013, 08:44:25 AM

Anybody ever been to Ithaca, NY? Have a chance to go and would have free lodging and some food paid for, trying to decide if it would be worth buying a plane ticket or using some rewards to go.

I saw Rambo: First Blood in a movie theather in Ithaca when I was a kid.

i can't recommend it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 06, 2013, 03:45:55 PM

My uncle is a proud alumnus of Cornell and he liked ithaca

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EuroCat on April 07, 2013, 11:04:59 AM

Quote from: raquetcat on April 06, 2013, 08:44:25 AM

Anybody ever been to Ithaca, NY? Have a chance to go and would have free lodging and some food paid for, trying to decide if it would be worth buying a plane ticket or using some rewards to go.

I have a friend that went to Cornell and he wasn't overly complimentary of it. I think it's just a college town (which is great, but maybe not the best for tourism)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on April 07, 2013, 11:19:28 AM

Ithaca looked like a lovely town in the movie "Road Trip".

Title: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on April 07, 2013, 09:41:19 PM

Ithaca is great, quality trout fly fishing

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: raquetcat on April 07, 2013, 09:55:09 PM

Quote from: pissclams on April 07, 2013, 09:41:19 PM

Ithaca is great, quality trout fly fishing

I hear the gorges are pretty (aka google says they are), not much of a fly fisherman though (aka I've never done it)

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: raquetcat on April 07, 2013, 09:56:05 PM

Quote from: mocat on April 06, 2013, 03:45:55 PM

My uncle is a proud alumnus of Cornell and he liked ithaca

Is his name Andy?

Title: Re: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 07, 2013, 09:59:09 PM

Quote from: raquetcat on April 07, 2013, 09:56:05 PM

Quote from: mocat on April 06, 2013, 03:45:55 PM

My uncle is a proud alumnus of Cornell and he liked ithaca

Is his name Andy?

Lol, no, that ass face is really Stonestreeting the Cornell name

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 07, 2013, 10:47:36 PM

I went to phoenix this weekend and left wondering why anyone would choose to go there. It just becomes more and more awful the more the San Francisco smugness rubs off on me.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 07, 2013, 10:55:38 PM

Quote from: michigancat on April 07, 2013, 10:47:36 PM

I went to phoenix this weekend and left wondering why anyone would choose to go there. It just becomes more and more awful the more the San Francisco smugness rubs off on me.

Oh, brother.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: HerrSonntag on April 07, 2013, 11:03:10 PM

Quote from: Wackycat08 on April 07, 2013, 10:55:38 PM

Quote from: michigancat on April 07, 2013, 10:47:36 PM

I went to phoenix this weekend and left wondering why anyone would choose to go there. It just becomes more and more awful the more the San Francisco smugness rubs off on me.

Oh, brother.

Going there (Phoenix) in 2 weeks, any protips?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 07, 2013, 11:15:16 PM

Stay in Scottsdale. I had a blast.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: bones129 on April 07, 2013, 11:19:46 PM

Quote from: HerrSonntag on April 07, 2013, 11:03:10 PM

Quote from: Wackycat08 on April 07, 2013, 10:55:38 PM

Quote from: michigancat on April 07, 2013, 10:47:36 PM

I went to phoenix this weekend and left wondering why anyone would choose to go there. It just becomes more and more awful the more the San Francisco smugness rubs off on me.

Oh, brother.

Going there (Phoenix) in 2 weeks, any protips?

Same question here. Have to go to Phoenix late in the month and haven't been there since '93. Took my golf clubs then, but won't have time to golf this time.

Also, thanks for the Scottsdale tip, Wacky. It reminded me that every time I've been to Phoenix I've holed up in Scottsdale. No better choice.

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 07, 2013, 11:23:12 PM

Quote from: bones129 on April 07, 2013, 11:19:46 PM

Quote from: HerrSonntag on April 07, 2013, 11:03:10 PM

Quote from: Wackycat08 on April 07, 2013, 10:55:38 PM

Quote from: michigancat on April 07, 2013, 10:47:36 PM

I went to phoenix this weekend and left wondering why anyone would choose to go there. It just becomes more and more awful the more the San Francisco smugness rubs off on me.

Oh, brother.

Going there (Phoenix) in 2 weeks, any protips?

Same question here. Have to go to Phoenix late in the month and haven't been there since '93. Took my golf clubs then, but won't have time to golf this time.

Also, thanks for the Scottsdale tip, Wacky. It reminded me that every time I've been to Phoenix I've holed up in Scottsdale. No better choice.

What would you normally do in Wichita? You can probably do the same thing in Phoenix, only with more dust.

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: bones129 on April 07, 2013, 11:34:08 PM

Quote from: michigancat on April 07, 2013, 11:23:12 PM

Quote from: bones129 on April 07, 2013, 11:19:46 PM

Quote from: HerrSonntag on April 07, 2013, 11:03:10 PM

Quote from: Wackycat08 on April 07, 2013, 10:55:38 PM

Quote from: michigancat on April 07, 2013, 10:47:36 PM

I went to phoenix this weekend and left wondering why anyone would choose to go there. It just becomes more and more awful the more the San Francisco smugness rubs off on me.

Oh, brother.

Going there (Phoenix) in 2 weeks, any protips?

Same question here. Have to go to Phoenix late in the month and haven't been there since '93. Took my golf clubs then, but won't have time to golf this time.

Also, thanks for the Scottsdale tip, Wacky. It reminded me that every time I've been to Phoenix I've holed up in Scottsdale. No better choice.

What would you normally do in Wichita? You can probably do the same thing in Phoenix, only with more dust.

Thanks for the input, mcat. Having spent a good bit of time in Wichita on an annual basis, I feel I may now have some basis for decision making on this one. In other words, for a short trip, find a good hotel and a good restaurant. Plenty of both in Scottsdale, I believe.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GBEMAW on April 07, 2013, 11:49:32 PM

Quote from: HerrSonntag on April 07, 2013, 11:03:10 PM

Quote from: Wackycat08 on April 07, 2013, 10:55:38 PM

Quote from: michigancat on April 07, 2013, 10:47:36 PM

I went to phoenix this weekend and left wondering why anyone would choose to go there. It just becomes more and more awful the more the San Francisco smugness rubs off on me.

Oh, brother.

Going there (Phoenix) in 2 weeks, any protips?

don't ride in a pedicab

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: bones129 on April 07, 2013, 11:50:30 PM

Quote from: GBEMAW on April 07, 2013, 11:49:32 PM

Quote from: HerrSonntag on April 07, 2013, 11:03:10 PM

Quote from: Wackycat08 on April 07, 2013, 10:55:38 PM

Quote from: michigancat on April 07, 2013, 10:47:36 PM

I went to phoenix this weekend and left wondering why anyone would choose to go there. It just becomes more and more awful the more the San Francisco smugness rubs off on me.

Oh, brother.

Going there (Phoenix) in 2 weeks, any protips?

don't ride in a pedicab

Excellent point.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: felix rex on April 08, 2013, 12:14:23 PM

Quote from: felix rex on March 29, 2013, 12:22:45 PM

I threw these in the ring, plus a good friend of ours pushed hard for Eastern Europe, but it's her trip. She grew up speaking French and wants to finally visit France. We're going to Paris, Montpelier or something, somewhere else I think (Monaco maybe), and then Bordeaux (via train).

Ok, so we are basically doing this. Been told to stay in the Latin Quarter in Paris. Any lodging recommendations?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on April 08, 2013, 12:20:32 PM

agreed, phoenix for being a larger city is awful with nothing to do and absolutely nothing to look at

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on April 08, 2013, 12:28:55 PM

A buddy of mine is getting married in Nevada, MO.  Can't use any of my Hilton points there. :(

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on April 08, 2013, 12:32:35 PM

No idea where the latin quarter is.  I stayed at a hotel close to Moulin Rouge (some form of the Mercure brand) and found it a pretty walkable area.  Anybody that talks up the Paris flea market is a dumbass, disregard that and any other advice they give you.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 08, 2013, 12:44:42 PM

Quote from: CFoD on April 08, 2013, 12:28:55 PM

A buddy of mine is getting married in Nevada, MO.  Can't use any of my Hilton points there. :(

Does Ft. Scott not have anything? Joplin too far?

Side note, when did Highway 71 become an interstate?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on April 08, 2013, 12:47:12 PM

Quote from: michigancat on April 08, 2013, 12:44:42 PM

Quote from: CFoD on April 08, 2013, 12:28:55 PM

A buddy of mine is getting married in Nevada, MO.  Can't use any of my Hilton points there. :(

Does Ft. Scott not have anything? Joplin too far?

Side note, when did Highway 71 become an interstate?

The closest Hilton is Clinton, MO. I might as well just stay at my parents if I'm going to drive that far.  I want to get good and PAK'd.  I'll just have to stay at the Super 8 or something.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 09, 2013, 08:53:16 AM

What's the best place to get lunch in Baton Rouge?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on April 09, 2013, 09:10:44 AM

Quote from: mocat on April 09, 2013, 08:53:16 AM

What's the best place to get lunch in Baton Rouge?

I enjoyed Walk-On's right there close to campus and the stadium.  Had some fried gator bites there that were pretty tasty.  Disclaimer: we went hard the night before and were 3-4 deep by the time we went there. 

I'm sure there are better places in town but I dont know what they are.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The1BigWillie on April 09, 2013, 04:02:48 PM

I have a 4 hour layover in San Francisco around lunchtime this coming Monday. WWSDD?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 09, 2013, 04:04:03 PM

Quote from: The1BigWillie on April 09, 2013, 04:02:48 PM

I have a 4 hour layover in San Francisco around lunchtime this coming Monday. WWSDD?

get completely binged

http://www.yelp.com/biz/anchor-steam-brewing-company-san-francisco

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on April 09, 2013, 04:44:11 PM

Quote from: The1BigWillie on April 09, 2013, 04:02:48 PM

I have a 4 hour layover in San Francisco around lunchtime this coming Monday. WWSDD?

SHOTS FIRED, RUSTY!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 09, 2013, 06:39:37 PM

Quote from: kitten_mittons on April 09, 2013, 04:44:11 PM

Quote from: The1BigWillie on April 09, 2013, 04:02:48 PM

I have a 4 hour layover in San Francisco around lunchtime this coming Monday. WWSDD?

SHOTS FIRED, RUSTY!

well, yeah. But you might have to wait an hour to get a seat.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on April 09, 2013, 07:02:46 PM

going to SF for a week in mid may  :cheers:

i'm going explore oakland this time   :cool:

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 09, 2013, 08:30:18 PM

Quote from: seven on April 09, 2013, 07:02:46 PM

going to SF for a week in mid may  :cheers:

i'm going explore oakland this time   :cool:

what dates? Are you fun to hang out with?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on April 13, 2013, 01:18:34 PM

LAYOVER HELP REQUEST  :runaway:

Guys, I have a couple layovers next week/weekend.  Is there anything worthwhile to do for a 2.5 hr Friday afternoon layover in Ft. Lauderdale (FLL), or in Charlotte NC (CLT) for 3 hrs on a sunday afternoon?

I have downloaded a couple movies and have a good book I am in the middle of, but can save those for the flights if those two places have anything worthwhile to offer.

Any good recomendos?

Title: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 13, 2013, 01:24:50 PM

Pound booze

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 13, 2013, 02:05:38 PM

Not really enough time to do much except maybe grab a bite to eat.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on April 13, 2013, 03:44:45 PM

That is what I was afraid of.

 :frown:

I hate layovers.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 13, 2013, 03:46:43 PM

There's an amazing gyro place on west palm that I mentioned in this thread a while back, too lazy to find it. Its not far from FLL

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on April 13, 2013, 04:34:08 PM

Quote from: michigancat on April 09, 2013, 08:30:18 PM

Quote from: seven on April 09, 2013, 07:02:46 PM

going to SF for a week in mid may  :cheers:

i'm going explore oakland this time   :cool:

what dates? Are you fun to hang out with?

22-29 i think, haven't set the dates in stone yet, but that timeframe. 

and no, i'm not fun to hang out with.

i do need ideas of where to go in oakland that is interesting.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on April 13, 2013, 05:44:15 PM

Seven is going to be there the exact same time as Chicat :horrorsurprise:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on April 13, 2013, 06:16:54 PM

Quote from: CNS Casey on April 13, 2013, 03:44:45 PM

That is what I was afraid of.

 :frown:

I hate layovers.

Find a Chili's Too, get beers, and watch baseball games.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on April 13, 2013, 06:41:32 PM

Baseball is the only think I dislike more than layovers.

This one is going to be rough, guys.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on April 15, 2013, 10:42:25 AM

Quote from: ChiCat on April 13, 2013, 05:44:15 PM

Seven is going to be there the exact same time as Chicat :horrorsurprise:

(http://morganegesnouin.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/multiple_personality_disorder_tshirt-p235505048117396347cpu4_400.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on April 15, 2013, 11:33:24 AM

Nashville......ERRR MYYY GAWWDDDD.

Just got back the a bachelor party there...AND...IT...WAS...AWESOME.

The ratio of bachelorette to bachelor parties is off the charts. In fact I dont think we saw one other bachelor party.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on April 15, 2013, 12:13:39 PM

that's weird that there weren't a ton of bachelor parties in nashville.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on April 15, 2013, 12:16:16 PM

Quote from: ben ji on April 15, 2013, 11:33:24 AM

Nashville......ERRR MYYY GAWWDDDD.

Just got back the a bachelor party there...AND...IT...WAS...AWESOME.

The ratio of bachelorette to bachelor parties is off the charts. In fact I dont think we saw one other bachelor party.

You might have ran into a friend of mines group down there.  I think there were 8 of them.  Bride and most of them from Chicago/Minn but went to Iowa.

I've got the New Orleans Bachelor party this weekend.  I am putting the chances of things getting out of hand at 10 out of 10.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 16, 2013, 01:56:51 PM

all AA flights grounded  :sdeek:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on April 16, 2013, 01:58:57 PM

Quote from: steve dave on April 16, 2013, 01:56:51 PM

all AA flights grounded  :sdeek:

http://www.cnbc.com/id/100637190

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 16, 2013, 02:18:26 PM

good grief, put AA out of its misery already

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on April 18, 2013, 06:18:27 AM

 Boston to spread some EMAW love.

(http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv249/thekansascitykid/888915F6-EB8A-49E1-8CA7-A5E47CC4F469-3270-00000230A4B6C6ED_zpsaea6e7e8.jpg)

And I know SWA sucks but the options in this city are decreasing everyday. 

Title: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 18, 2013, 06:44:34 AM

Have fun LSOC!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on April 18, 2013, 08:38:49 AM

lsoc flying bus select on swa

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on April 18, 2013, 08:57:41 AM

Quote from: steve dave on April 18, 2013, 06:44:34 AM

Have fun LSOC!

Thanks IRLF sd!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: felix rex on April 18, 2013, 11:04:41 AM

Quote from: Limestone on April 18, 2013, 06:18:27 AM

Boston to spread some EMAW love.

(http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv249/thekansascitykid/888915F6-EB8A-49E1-8CA7-A5E47CC4F469-3270-00000230A4B6C6ED_zpsaea6e7e8.jpg)

And I know SWA sucks but the options in this city are decreasing everyday.

I took SWA on a DC-STL round trip last year. Had a great experience. Then again, the government's contract is with United. So, warped perspective maybe.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 22, 2013, 08:56:51 AM

Just booked my first swa flight into ICT. They beat the legacy carriers by about $120/ticket and your plane will look enormous flying into Wichita. :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on April 22, 2013, 08:59:29 AM

I'm driving to Kansas tonight. I hope to see some baby dinosaurs.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 22, 2013, 09:05:31 AM

Quote from: michigancat on April 22, 2013, 08:56:51 AM

Just booked my first swa flight into ICT. They beat the legacy carriers by about $120/ticket and your plane will look enormous flying into Wichita. :thumbs:

I booked a SW flight to NYC through MDW. Have a direct United flight back. The Delta and United directs to NYC were like $800 a ticket for the way there with no reward availability. sucks.

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 22, 2013, 09:07:47 AM

Quote from: steve dave on April 22, 2013, 09:05:31 AM

Quote from: michigancat on April 22, 2013, 08:56:51 AM

Just booked my first swa flight into ICT. They beat the legacy carriers by about $120/ticket and your plane will look enormous flying into Wichita. :thumbs:

I booked a SW flight to NYC through MDW. Have a direct United flight back. The Delta and United directs to NYC were like $800 a ticket for the way there with no reward availability. sucks.

well I hope you enjoy your complimentary snack during your flights and some deep dish pizza on your layover! Cheers!

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 22, 2013, 09:12:57 AM

Quote from: michigancat on April 22, 2013, 09:07:47 AM

Quote from: steve dave on April 22, 2013, 09:05:31 AM

Quote from: michigancat on April 22, 2013, 08:56:51 AM

Just booked my first swa flight into ICT. They beat the legacy carriers by about $120/ticket and your plane will look enormous flying into Wichita. :thumbs:

I booked a SW flight to NYC through MDW. Have a direct United flight back. The Delta and United directs to NYC were like $800 a ticket for the way there with no reward availability. sucks.

well I hope you enjoy your complimentary snack during your flights and some deep dish pizza on your layover! Cheers!

on my last MDW layover mrs. dave and I were eating at Harry Carrys and some mystery diner paid for our lunch. we must have been a very polite and adorable couple  :D

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 22, 2013, 09:26:36 AM

Quote from: steve dave on April 22, 2013, 09:12:57 AM

Quote from: michigancat on April 22, 2013, 09:07:47 AM

Quote from: steve dave on April 22, 2013, 09:05:31 AM

Quote from: michigancat on April 22, 2013, 08:56:51 AM

Just booked my first swa flight into ICT. They beat the legacy carriers by about $120/ticket and your plane will look enormous flying into Wichita. :thumbs:

I booked a SW flight to NYC through MDW. Have a direct United flight back. The Delta and United directs to NYC were like $800 a ticket for the way there with no reward availability. sucks.

well I hope you enjoy your complimentary snack during your flights and some deep dish pizza on your layover! Cheers!

on my last MDW layover mrs. dave and I were eating at Harry Carrys and some mystery diner paid for our lunch. we must have been a very polite and adorable couple  :D

wow!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on April 22, 2013, 09:32:16 AM

i avoid eating at airports at all costs.  ya, ya, more tortas for you guys.  actually rick's place is one exception i would make.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on April 22, 2013, 10:07:47 AM

Quote from: Boom Roasted on April 15, 2013, 12:16:16 PM

Quote from: ben ji on April 15, 2013, 11:33:24 AM

Nashville......ERRR MYYY GAWWDDDD.

Just got back the a bachelor party there...AND...IT...WAS...AWESOME.

The ratio of bachelorette to bachelor parties is off the charts. In fact I dont think we saw one other bachelor party.

You might have ran into a friend of mines group down there.  I think there were 8 of them.  Bride and most of them from Chicago/Minn but went to Iowa.

I've got the New Orleans Bachelor party this weekend.  I am putting the chances of things getting out of hand at 10 out of 10.

Yes it was out of hand.  Today is going to be a rough one.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: felix rex on April 22, 2013, 10:10:53 AM

I'm gonna eat at Chipotle in Paris. Probably at least twice. :ohno: (<--me with a burrito)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on April 22, 2013, 10:11:32 AM

Quote from: felix rex on April 22, 2013, 10:10:53 AM

I'm gonna eat at Chipotle in Paris. Probably at least twice. :ohno: (<--me with a burrito)

Shame thread post.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 22, 2013, 10:14:34 AM

Quote from: felix rex on April 22, 2013, 10:10:53 AM

I'm gonna eat at Chipotle in Paris. Probably at least twice. :ohno: (<--me with a burrito)

I never saw a chipotle in Paris. I did, however, see about one million of these Paris version of McDonalds places called Quick with Tony Parker as sexy advertiser.

(http://blogimages.thescore.com/tbj/files/2012/12/tony-parker-french-burger-internet.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on April 22, 2013, 10:18:37 AM

Quote from: felix rex on April 22, 2013, 10:10:53 AM

I'm gonna eat at Chipotle in Paris. Probably at least twice. :ohno: (<--me with a burrito)

just got a coupon from chipotle in the mail last week, buy one get one free.  says redeemable at all locations.  i wonder if that includes paris?  it says, all locations, paris - ?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: felix rex on April 22, 2013, 10:20:56 AM

Quote from: pissclams on April 22, 2013, 10:18:37 AM

Quote from: felix rex on April 22, 2013, 10:10:53 AM

I'm gonna eat at Chipotle in Paris. Probably at least twice. :ohno: (<--me with a burrito)

just got a coupon from chipotle in the mail last week, buy one get one free.  says redeemable at all locations.  i wonder if that includes paris?  it says, all locations, paris - ?

Now I really want to print off some coupons before I go to the Paris chipotle.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on April 22, 2013, 10:31:05 AM

 :ksu:

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: felix rex on April 22, 2013, 10:40:34 AM

I can't wait to have Mrs Rex tell them in French "it says ALL locations".

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on April 22, 2013, 10:49:16 AM

Quote from: felix rex on April 22, 2013, 10:40:34 AM

I can't wait to have Mrs Rex tell them in French "it says ALL locations".

oh boy they're going to quite the pickle themselves on that too.  exact coupon verbiage "offer valid only at participating locations, which in this case means all locations" - boom roasted

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Rams on April 22, 2013, 10:49:45 AM

going to cabo in a couple of weeks.  anybody have any tips on best currency exchange?  I obviously plan on using my csp where I can, but would like some pesos as well in case I run into a place that doesn't take credit cards.  my shitty little regional bank I use doesn't have an easy currency exchange option so I plan on just exchanging down there.  Is an atm (likely at the airport) going to be the best option and just bite the bullet on the atm fee?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on April 22, 2013, 10:53:50 AM

airport atm is the best option but only on opposite day

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on April 22, 2013, 10:55:58 AM

Quote from: Rams on April 22, 2013, 10:49:45 AM

going to cabo in a couple of weeks.  anybody have any tips on best currency exchange?  I obviously plan on using my csp where I can, but would like some pesos as well in case I run into a place that doesn't take credit cards.  my shitty little regional bank I use doesn't have an easy currency exchange option so I plan on just exchanging down there.  Is an atm (likely at the airport) going to be the best option and just bite the bullet on the atm fee?

open an HSBC internet account, transfer money in.   Use HSBC ATM card in Mexico for free, get bank rate of exchange.

http://www.cabosanlucas.net/fast_facts/banks.php#hsbc

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 22, 2013, 10:58:18 AM

Quote from: Rams on April 22, 2013, 10:49:45 AM

going to cabo in a couple of weeks.  anybody have any tips on best currency exchange?  I obviously plan on using my csp where I can, but would like some pesos as well in case I run into a place that doesn't take credit cards.  my shitty little regional bank I use doesn't have an easy currency exchange option so I plan on just exchanging down there.  Is an atm (likely at the airport) going to be the best option and just bite the bullet on the atm fee?

use a regular bank ATM. You'll pay ATM fees but that's it. Don't use travelex because they will eff you. a normal large bank ATM won't eff you.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on April 22, 2013, 11:01:32 AM

outside of fees, you still want the best exchange rate and not all banks offer the same. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 22, 2013, 11:05:03 AM

Jesus Christ how much are you going to spend? Just eat the atm fee (not at the airport lol) and be done with it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Rams on April 22, 2013, 11:12:33 AM

Quote from: michigancat on April 22, 2013, 11:05:03 AM

Jesus Christ how much are you going to spend? Just eat the atm fee (not at the airport lol) and be done with it.

I don't exactly have all my purchases mapped out, but like I said, I'd like some pesos if needed. also like I said, I'm willing to eat the atm fee which isn't a big deal at all, but we're staying at the hilton in the corridor b/w the airport and cabo so I don't exactly have the option of walking down the street to find a major bank atm.  my options are pretty much an airport atm, somewhere in san jose, or the resort.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 22, 2013, 11:14:34 AM

Pretty much everywhere will take a CC in Cabo.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on April 22, 2013, 11:15:46 AM

Quote from: steve dave on April 22, 2013, 11:14:34 AM

Pretty much everywhere will take a CC in Cabo.

Not the coke dealers.

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 22, 2013, 11:16:44 AM

Quote from: Rams on April 22, 2013, 11:12:33 AM

Quote from: michigancat on April 22, 2013, 11:05:03 AM

Jesus Christ how much are you going to spend? Just eat the atm fee (not at the airport lol) and be done with it.

I don't exactly have all my purchases mapped out, but like I said, I'd like some pesos if needed. also like I said, I'm willing to eat the atm fee which isn't a big deal at all, but we're staying at the hilton in the corridor b/w the airport and cabo so I don't exactly have the option of walking down the street to find a major bank atm.  my options are pretty much an airport atm, somewhere in san jose, or the resort.

well if you don't want to leave the Hilton just put everything on your room. When you're out and about (if you go out) you can find an atm.

Also report back on the trip. Cabo is an easy trip from Cali.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on April 22, 2013, 11:18:47 AM

came half an inch away from booking a cabo trip yesterday. would've prob been there same time as rams. close call.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on April 22, 2013, 11:23:37 AM

Quote from: rick daris on April 22, 2013, 11:18:47 AM

came half an inch away from booking a cabo trip yesterday. would've prob been there same time as rams. close call.

I would go buy a lottery ticket before your good fortune runs out.

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 22, 2013, 11:25:10 AM

Quote from: CFoD on April 22, 2013, 11:23:37 AM

Quote from: rick daris on April 22, 2013, 11:18:47 AM

came half an inch away from booking a cabo trip yesterday. would've prob been there same time as rams. close call.

I would go buy a lottery ticket before your good fortune runs out.

boom! Shots fired!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Rams on April 22, 2013, 12:53:21 PM

Quote from: CFoD on April 22, 2013, 11:23:37 AM

Quote from: rick daris on April 22, 2013, 11:18:47 AM

came half an inch away from booking a cabo trip yesterday. would've prob been there same time as rams. close call.

I would go buy a lottery ticket before your good fortune runs out.

you guys  :frown:

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: Rams on April 22, 2013, 01:33:35 PM

Quote from: michigancat on April 22, 2013, 11:16:44 AM

Quote from: Rams on April 22, 2013, 11:12:33 AM

Quote from: michigancat on April 22, 2013, 11:05:03 AM

Jesus Christ how much are you going to spend? Just eat the atm fee (not at the airport lol) and be done with it.

I don't exactly have all my purchases mapped out, but like I said, I'd like some pesos if needed. also like I said, I'm willing to eat the atm fee which isn't a big deal at all, but we're staying at the hilton in the corridor b/w the airport and cabo so I don't exactly have the option of walking down the street to find a major bank atm.  my options are pretty much an airport atm, somewhere in san jose, or the resort.

well if you don't want to leave the Hilton just put everything on your room. When you're out and about (if you go out) you can find an atm.

Also report back on the trip. Cabo is an easy trip from Cali.

everything is definitely going on the room, but we're also planning on heading into town for at least one day to walk around and shop/booze.  just figured we might hit up some local shops or street vendors that don't take credit cards.  also I'm assuming cabs aren't very well equipped to take cards down there and we'll have to take a cab to get to/from cabo/airport.

I'll report back.  got some elite recs from rams' bro that lives in la.  pretty excited about dinner here: http://palmilla.oneandonlyresorts.com/cuisine/agua.aspx (http://palmilla.oneandonlyresorts.com/cuisine/agua.aspx) I guess the "moonlight tables" are sort of terraced down the side of the hill that the resort sits on and apparently the agua bar is gorgeous. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 22, 2013, 01:40:37 PM

wait, you are going to dinner at an all inclusive resort but not staying there? or is that not an all inclusive? (I thought all one and onlys were)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 22, 2013, 01:58:27 PM

http://www.allaboutcabo.com/blog/cabo-money-tips

And I love how much Rams worries about travel details like this. So tedious and stressful. It bothered me at one time but now it's kind of endearing. Love ya, ramsey.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Rams on April 22, 2013, 02:20:56 PM

Quote from: steve dave on April 22, 2013, 01:40:37 PM

wait, you are going to dinner at an all inclusive resort but not staying there? or is that not an all inclusive? (I thought all one and onlys were)

not all inclusive...and it's like $800/night.  :sdeek:  hilton los cabos is free.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Rams on April 22, 2013, 02:30:44 PM

Quote from: michigancat on April 22, 2013, 01:58:27 PM

http://www.allaboutcabo.com/blog/cabo-money-tips

And I love how much Rams worries about travel details like this. So tedious and stressful. It bothered me at one time but now it's kind of endearing. Love ya, ramsey.

yeah I already found that page but it really only talks about cabo and we won't actually be going into cabo for the first couple of days but will likely need cash immediately for the cab from the airport.

and it's really not that tedious and stressful.  I need to have reservations for certain meals and I like to have stupid crap like currency conversion figured out so I'm not wandering around the airport and/or getting ripped off when I step off the plane.  I guess I've always felt like a little planning beforehand makes the trip less stressful.  I mean it's not like I have every day (or even the majority of them) planned out.  sounds like you're the type that tosses some clothes in a bag and jumps on the plane with no cares/worries.  I respect that...it's just not me.  I don't travel as much as I'd like so when I do I like to get the most out of it. I'll readily admit that I'm a research freak.  It's just who I am.  but it helps me be much more relaxed once I arrive. :dunno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on April 22, 2013, 02:34:07 PM

Sometimes it's the planning ahead that is the real fun part.  :D

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 22, 2013, 02:35:34 PM

Quote from: Rams on April 22, 2013, 02:30:44 PM

Quote from: michigancat on April 22, 2013, 01:58:27 PM

http://www.allaboutcabo.com/blog/cabo-money-tips

And I love how much Rams worries about travel details like this. So tedious and stressful. It bothered me at one time but now it's kind of endearing. Love ya, ramsey.

yeah I already found that page but it really only talks about cabo and we won't actually be going into cabo for the first couple of days but will likely need cash immediately for the cab from the airport.

and it's really not that tedious and stressful.  I need to have reservations for certain meals and I like to have stupid crap like currency conversion figured out so I'm not wandering around the airport and/or getting ripped off when I step off the plane.  I guess I've always felt like a little planning beforehand makes the trip less stressful.  I mean it's not like I have every day (or even the majority of them) planned out.  sounds like you're the type that tosses some clothes in a bag and jumps on the plane with no cares/worries.  I respect that...it's just not me.  I don't travel as much as I'd like so when I do I like to get the most out of it. I'll readily admit that I'm a research freak.  It's just who I am.  but it helps me be much more relaxed once I arrive. :dunno:

the conversation with you is tedious and stressful. I'm sure it's fine for you.

Title: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on April 22, 2013, 02:42:29 PM

it's pretty great how google has redefined "research" to "did 1 google search w/ appropriate key words and read first two articles"

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on April 22, 2013, 02:44:42 PM

Quote from: pissclams on April 22, 2013, 02:42:29 PM

it's pretty great how google has redefined "research" to "did 1 google search w/ appropriate key words and read first two articles"

That's all it took for me to not get screwed by these two knuckleheads running a sherut.   :dunno:

(Maybe I did get screwed though and didn't realize it.)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on April 22, 2013, 03:00:26 PM

Rams wants to show his old lady a good time with no stress.  Get off his ass

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on April 26, 2013, 12:19:04 PM

Lunch at Colberts. :gocho:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 26, 2013, 01:34:45 PM

Last time I went to LA clams was spot on with the Best Fish Taco in Ensenada recommendo.
Next weekend I'll be back, and I was thinking about checking out Pasadena with a friend. Any pro tips?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 26, 2013, 01:40:54 PM

Congress just put off the ATC furlough through the end of September. Hopefully those dumbasses have their butthurt figured out by then.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on April 26, 2013, 01:47:18 PM

Quote from: mocat on April 26, 2013, 01:34:45 PM

Last time I went to LA clams was spot on with the Best Fish Taco in Ensenada recommendo.
Next weekend I'll be back, and I was thinking about checking out Pasadena with a friend. Any pro tips?

why do you want to go to pasadena?  birthplace of van halen? 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on April 26, 2013, 02:53:29 PM

Quote from: Limestone on April 26, 2013, 12:19:04 PM

Lunch at Colberts. :gocho:

lets go hit the par 3 course right now and then some weights

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 26, 2013, 02:58:24 PM

Quote from: pissclams on April 26, 2013, 01:47:18 PM

Quote from: mocat on April 26, 2013, 01:34:45 PM

Last time I went to LA clams was spot on with the Best Fish Taco in Ensenada recommendo.
Next weekend I'll be back, and I was thinking about checking out Pasadena with a friend. Any pro tips?

why do you want to go to pasadena?  birthplace of van halen?

Great question. Friend who lives in Upland, she says it's cute place to walk around or whatever. IDK. I'll only be there part of the time.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: asava on April 29, 2013, 12:32:53 AM

Have to go to St. Louis for a wedding. Will have some free time in the afternoons. No cardinals game going on. Is there anything worth doing?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 29, 2013, 12:35:21 AM

Quote from: asava on April 29, 2013, 12:32:53 AM

Have to go to St. Louis for a wedding. Will have some free time in the afternoons. No cardinals game going on. Is there anything worth doing?

umm go to the arch. seriously it's really cool.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: bones129 on April 29, 2013, 12:35:54 AM

Quote from: asava on April 29, 2013, 12:32:53 AM

Have to go to St. Louis for a wedding. Will have some free time in the afternoons. No cardinals game going on. Is there anything worth doing?

I like St. Louis. That said..no, unless you are a zoo or arch fan. STL has an excellent zoo and an excellent arch.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: asava on April 29, 2013, 12:39:24 AM

Is there anything St. Louis is known for food wise? Do they do anything particularly well?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 29, 2013, 12:41:05 AM

Quote from: asava on April 29, 2013, 12:39:24 AM

Is there anything St. Louis is known for food wise? Do they do anything particularly well?

There's a great local sandwich shop, the St. Louis Bread company. Also I think barbecue. go to yelp or something.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: asava on April 29, 2013, 01:07:02 AM

Quote from: michigancat on April 29, 2013, 12:41:05 AM

Quote from: asava on April 29, 2013, 12:39:24 AM

Is there anything St. Louis is known for food wise? Do they do anything particularly well?

There's a great local sandwich shop, the St. Louis Bread company. Also I think barbecue. go to yelp or something.

Already checked out some places . Have seen 5-Star Burger, SugarFire BBQ and a Seoul Taco as potential lunch stops. Are they worth it, or is there something better?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ednksu on April 29, 2013, 01:32:14 AM

Blues playoff game?

Also not sure if serious about St Louis Bread Co.  I think Rusty could be that dumb.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on April 29, 2013, 01:59:21 AM

Mcgurks at night is pretty great. Also,  I think you would like soulard district.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on April 29, 2013, 08:52:35 AM

Broadway Oyster Bar is a fun little dive, but will be quiet since the Cards aren't in town.

The brewery tour is fun if you've never done it, but once you've done it, no need to return.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on April 29, 2013, 09:14:36 AM

Quote from: asava on April 29, 2013, 12:39:24 AM

Is there anything St. Louis is known for food wise? Do they do anything particularly well?

Love me some St. Louis style pizza, the provelone <3 <3 <3.

There is a Casino Downtown if you are feeling lucky.

If you are there that night with no plans you could do some heavy duty catfishing on the mississippi!!! A buddy was telling me that there are fishing tour's where they take you out on the river and fish right by all these grain barges. Apparently when they load the grain barges alot falls over the edge and it acts as a fish feeder for catfish. Very similar to deep sea fishing in that the guides will do all the work for you and all you have to do is drink beer and reel in 40lb catfish.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: asava on April 29, 2013, 09:45:38 AM

Quote from: rick daris on April 29, 2013, 01:59:21 AM

Mcgurks at night is pretty great. Also,  I think you would like soulard district.

I think I've been there during St. Patricks day one year. Don't really remember much about it though.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on April 29, 2013, 12:59:33 PM

Quote from: asava on April 29, 2013, 12:39:24 AM

Is there anything St. Louis is known for food wise? Do they do anything particularly well?

the Italian restaurants in the neighborhood known as the Hill kinda fit this role

http://www.urbanspoon.com/n/28/7192/St-Louis/The-Hill-restaurants (http://www.urbanspoon.com/n/28/7192/St-Louis/The-Hill-restaurants)

I find the drive to the Hill from downtown to be fascinating - constant blight and disrepair and them boom, cute little houses and brick restaurants perfectly maintained

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on April 29, 2013, 01:06:43 PM

Zia's on the Hill is very tasty.


Sauget is also a fun trip.   :thumbsup:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on April 29, 2013, 09:11:47 PM

going to midwest it up, starting and ending in beautiful omaha, nebraska.  may also visit, or at least drive near, such places as st joseph, quincy, hannibal and/or des moines.

Title: travel thread
Post by: EuroCat on April 29, 2013, 09:27:49 PM

Headed to New Orleans on Thursday for Jazz Fest. Any NO protips?

Title: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on April 29, 2013, 09:36:51 PM

http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-bagel-factory-saint-louis

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 30, 2013, 07:22:42 AM

Quote from: sys on April 29, 2013, 09:11:47 PM

going to midwest it up, starting and ending in beautiful omaha, nebraska.  may also visit, or at least drive near, such places as st joseph, quincy, hannibal and/or des moines.

sys, if you want to binge drink or something let me know.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on April 30, 2013, 08:34:42 AM

Quote from: EuroCat on April 29, 2013, 09:27:49 PM

Headed to New Orleans on Thursday for Jazz Fest. Any NO protips?

By no means should ever consider taking a crap off Bourbon Street.  Your best bet (still iffy) is to go to the McDonalds just outside.  I recommend the hover/plop method but I've heard of others that went caveman.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on April 30, 2013, 09:29:11 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on April 30, 2013, 08:34:42 AM

Quote from: EuroCat on April 29, 2013, 09:27:49 PM

Headed to New Orleans on Thursday for Jazz Fest. Any NO protips?

By no means should ever consider taking a crap off Bourbon Street.  Your best bet (still iffy) is to go to the McDonalds just outside.  I recommend the hover/plop method but I've heard of others that went caveman.

It's Crawfish season so eat plenty of them.  Lots of great food in town so it kind of depends on your schedule, rental car vs. taxi/trolley etc but i would try and get over to Cochon Butcher for a meal.  Also, try and find a spot with a oyster happy hour, many have 50c raw oysters during a happy hour.  Bar hop to as many different spots as you can and dont buy bottle service at Ricks Saloon unless you are prepared to drop some cash and have the upstairs to yourself.  On second thought, do that and tell Roland you know the other guys from Kstate.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on April 30, 2013, 04:06:31 PM

Going to be in Austin this weekend. Flying back early Monday to binge on cervezas on Sunday

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on April 30, 2013, 04:32:58 PM

Eurocat, take a swamp tour.  Sounds cheesy but I loved it last yr.  You get to hold an alligator!!!!!  :surprised:

Also, a surprisingly good restaurant in the Quarter that isn't very expensive is Oceana.  They have my favorite gumbo that I had while down there and the other stuff we had there was very good as well.  They are just off of Bourbon and Conti(I think).  Also, for breakfast, Cafe Fleur De Lis is fantastic.  It is just north of Bienville st on Chartres.

Also, we took a cocktail tour.  It took like an hour and a half and walks you around to like 5 or 6 bars.  Was cool to meet ppl while down there and also really helped get your bearings for the french quarter(if that is where you are going to spend your time). 

Also, skip Cafe DuMonde.  Sucks.  Standard tourist trap.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on April 30, 2013, 04:58:54 PM

Quote from: steve dave on April 30, 2013, 07:22:42 AM

sys, if you want to binge drink or something let me know.

i'm on a pretty tight schedule, but maybe (but prolly not).  unless you want to binge drink in a car in iowa.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wabash909 on April 30, 2013, 06:02:54 PM

Anybody done Isla Mujeres off of Cancun?  We've heard it's pretty cool and looking for some recommendations.  Money is obviously no object. 

Title: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 30, 2013, 06:07:00 PM

Quote from: wabash909 on April 30, 2013, 06:02:54 PM

Anybody done Isla Mujeres off of Cancun?  We've heard it's pretty cool and looking for some recommendations.  Money is obviously no object.

It's ok. Plenty of coconuts with booze in them.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: bubbles4ksu on April 30, 2013, 06:22:03 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on April 30, 2013, 04:06:31 PM

Going to be in Austin this weekend. Flying back early Monday to binge on cervezas on Sunday

what for? seems like an excellent time to be on 6th street. but when is that not the case, amirite?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wabash909 on April 30, 2013, 08:28:30 PM

Quote from: steve dave on April 30, 2013, 06:07:00 PM

Quote from: wabash909 on April 30, 2013, 06:02:54 PM

Anybody done Isla Mujeres off of Cancun?  We've heard it's pretty cool and looking for some recommendations.  Money is obviously no object.

It's ok. Plenty of coconuts with booze in them.

Thanks, Steve Dave.  Sounds incredible.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: reidrolled on April 30, 2013, 08:35:18 PM

Quote from: bubbles4ksu on April 30, 2013, 06:22:03 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on April 30, 2013, 04:06:31 PM

Going to be in Austin this weekend. Flying back early Monday to binge on cervezas on Sunday

what for? seems like an excellent time to be on 6th street. but when is that not the case, amirite?

I smell a fanning brag!!! Tell 'em 8MP!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on May 01, 2013, 12:46:05 PM

Our guy Warren is headed to Europe this week. Should be fun to follow.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Daddy Claxton on May 01, 2013, 01:03:13 PM

Going to Juneau in July for work.  Will work a couple days and stay over the weekend to do Alaska stuff. Is 2 days enough/too much?

Recomendations appreciated.

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on May 01, 2013, 01:05:07 PM

Quote from: reidrolled on April 30, 2013, 08:35:18 PM

Quote from: bubbles4ksu on April 30, 2013, 06:22:03 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on April 30, 2013, 04:06:31 PM

Going to be in Austin this weekend. Flying back early Monday to binge on cervezas on Sunday

what for? seems like an excellent time to be on 6th street. but when is that not the case, amirite?

I smell a fanning brag!!! Tell 'em 8MP!

Rugby

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on May 01, 2013, 01:06:16 PM

Quote from: Daddy Claxton on May 01, 2013, 01:03:13 PM

Going to Juneau in July for work.  Will work a couple days and stay over the weekend to do Alaska stuff. Is 2 days enough/too much?

Recomendations appreciated.

How much are you into Alaska stuff? 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 01, 2013, 01:06:33 PM

Quote from: Daddy Claxton on May 01, 2013, 01:03:13 PM

Going to Juneau in July for work.  Will work a couple days and stay over the weekend to do Alaska stuff. Is 2 days enough/too much?

Recomendations appreciated.

Juneau what I would do? Have a great time.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Daddy Claxton on May 01, 2013, 01:13:09 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on May 01, 2013, 01:06:16 PM

Quote from: Daddy Claxton on May 01, 2013, 01:03:13 PM

Going to Juneau in July for work.  Will work a couple days and stay over the weekend to do Alaska stuff. Is 2 days enough/too much?

Recomendations appreciated.

How much are you into Alaska stuff?

I'm not going to go "Into the Wild" or anything, but i don't want to miss something that is worth seeing/doing. I assume you just go look at snow and mountains and wolves, which would make 2 days more than enough, but i may be missing something.

Also, where is the best place from Juneau to look at snow/mountains/wolves?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on May 01, 2013, 01:14:32 PM

Go find a glacier and hike it or something.  The few ppl I know that go on Alaska cruises all do that and say it is the best part of the trip.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on May 01, 2013, 01:14:53 PM

Take the ferry to Glacier Bay Natl Park.

If you're a risk taker hire a bush pilot to take you for a ride.  Up your life insurance before, though.

http://www.nps.gov/glba/parknews/upload/2013-Fairweather-Visitor-Guide.pdf

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Daddy Claxton on May 01, 2013, 01:19:09 PM

Dare i ask if there are any decents bars/restaurants in Juneau?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on May 01, 2013, 01:24:41 PM

No idea, never been down that way.   :grin:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on May 01, 2013, 01:27:51 PM

Hiking a glacier sounds terrible.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on May 01, 2013, 01:29:11 PM

Quote from: CFoD on May 01, 2013, 01:27:51 PM

Hiking a glacier sounds terrible.

From the pics I have seen from the last person I know that went there, it looks pretty damn awesome.  cold, but awesome.

Title: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on May 01, 2013, 01:30:20 PM

Quote from: CFoD on May 01, 2013, 01:27:51 PM

Hiking a glacier sounds terrible.

ice camping please

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on May 01, 2013, 01:36:11 PM

Quote from: steve dave on May 01, 2013, 01:06:33 PM

Quote from: Daddy Claxton on May 01, 2013, 01:03:13 PM

Going to Juneau in July for work.  Will work a couple days and stay over the weekend to do Alaska stuff. Is 2 days enough/too much?

Recomendations appreciated.

Juneau what I would do? Have a great time.

so a porcupine, a turtle and a

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 01, 2013, 01:59:37 PM

seems like it would take two days to get anywhere in Alaska from Juneau. I'd ask the locals to recommend something local when you're there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: WonderMeal on May 01, 2013, 10:24:52 PM

Quote from: EuroCat on April 29, 2013, 09:27:49 PM

Headed to New Orleans on Thursday for Jazz Fest. Any NO protips?

EuroCat, check PMs for pro-iest of pro-tips.

Title: Re: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: Rams on May 03, 2013, 02:42:07 PM

Quote from: michigancat on April 22, 2013, 11:16:44 AM

Quote from: Rams on April 22, 2013, 11:12:33 AM

Quote from: michigancat on April 22, 2013, 11:05:03 AM

Jesus Christ how much are you going to spend? Just eat the atm fee (not at the airport lol) and be done with it.

I don't exactly have all my purchases mapped out, but like I said, I'd like some pesos if needed. also like I said, I'm willing to eat the atm fee which isn't a big deal at all, but we're staying at the hilton in the corridor b/w the airport and cabo so I don't exactly have the option of walking down the street to find a major bank atm.  my options are pretty much an airport atm, somewhere in san jose, or the resort.

well if you don't want to leave the Hilton just put everything on your room. When you're out and about (if you go out) you can find an atm.

Also report back on the trip. Cabo is an easy trip from Cali.

brief update: scrapped the money exchange. called an audible and rented a car for a day at the airport. wanted $65, told him to gtfoomf and talked him down to $20 for 24 hours. rolled the windows down, cranked the ac and tunes up, drove to the Mega store in San Jose, grabbed a sixer of pacifico, drove to a taco stand and grabbed some tacos, drove to the beach for a picnic, drove to the hotel, tossed keys to concierge and told him to have the company come pick it up. would do again.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on May 03, 2013, 02:43:51 PM

Quote from: WonderMeal on May 01, 2013, 10:24:52 PM

Quote from: EuroCat on April 29, 2013, 09:27:49 PM

Headed to New Orleans on Thursday for Jazz Fest. Any NO protips?

EuroCat, check PMs for pro-iest of pro-tips.

send those to me as well please. tia.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on May 03, 2013, 02:51:35 PM

I hate planning for this trip to london and paris..  :dubious: (steve dave has been a huge help) but this sucks

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on May 03, 2013, 02:55:05 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on May 03, 2013, 02:51:35 PM

I hate planning for this trip to london and paris..  :dubious: (steve dave has been a huge help) but this sucks

Just get plane tickets and wing it from there.  That sounds pretty fun.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EllToPay on May 03, 2013, 03:00:15 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on May 03, 2013, 02:51:35 PM

I hate planning for this trip to london and paris..  :dubious: (steve dave has been a huge help) but this sucks

jfc...

planning that trip was a blast.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on May 03, 2013, 04:01:35 PM

Quote from: rick daris on May 03, 2013, 02:43:51 PM

Quote from: WonderMeal on May 01, 2013, 10:24:52 PM

Quote from: EuroCat on April 29, 2013, 09:27:49 PM

Headed to New Orleans on Thursday for Jazz Fest. Any NO protips?

EuroCat, check PMs for pro-iest of pro-tips.

send those to me as well please. tia.

Too good for everyone to see?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: john "teach me how to" dougie on May 03, 2013, 04:07:24 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on May 03, 2013, 02:51:35 PM

I hate planning for this trip to london and paris..  :dubious: (steve dave has been a huge help) but this sucks

Skip london and stay in paris. easy.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 03, 2013, 04:19:32 PM

Quote from: Rams on May 03, 2013, 02:42:07 PM

Quote from: michigancat on April 22, 2013, 11:16:44 AM

Quote from: Rams on April 22, 2013, 11:12:33 AM

Quote from: michigancat on April 22, 2013, 11:05:03 AM

Jesus Christ how much are you going to spend? Just eat the atm fee (not at the airport lol) and be done with it.

I don't exactly have all my purchases mapped out, but like I said, I'd like some pesos if needed. also like I said, I'm willing to eat the atm fee which isn't a big deal at all, but we're staying at the hilton in the corridor b/w the airport and cabo so I don't exactly have the option of walking down the street to find a major bank atm.  my options are pretty much an airport atm, somewhere in san jose, or the resort.

well if you don't want to leave the Hilton just put everything on your room. When you're out and about (if you go out) you can find an atm.

Also report back on the trip. Cabo is an easy trip from Cali.

brief update: scrapped the money exchange. called an audible and rented a car for a day at the airport. wanted $65, told him to gtfoomf and talked him down to $20 for 24 hours. rolled the windows down, cranked the ac and tunes up, drove to the Mega store in San Jose, grabbed a sixer of pacifico, drove to a taco stand and grabbed some tacos, drove to the beach for a picnic, drove to the hotel, tossed keys to concierge and told him to have the company come pick it up. would do again.

all this and no mention of how you got the cash? (This inspired my anti-picnic rant, BTW. HOW DID THE SAND TASTE, BEE-YOTCH??? (I don't really think you're a bitch, just wanted to type that out))

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on May 03, 2013, 04:26:31 PM

Quote from: rick daris on May 03, 2013, 02:43:51 PM

Quote from: WonderMeal on May 01, 2013, 10:24:52 PM

Quote from: EuroCat on April 29, 2013, 09:27:49 PM

Headed to New Orleans on Thursday for Jazz Fest. Any NO protips?

EuroCat, check PMs for pro-iest of pro-tips.

send those to me as well please. tia.

Me too, pls.

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: Rams on May 03, 2013, 04:50:23 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 03, 2013, 04:19:32 PM

Quote from: Rams on May 03, 2013, 02:42:07 PM

Quote from: michigancat on April 22, 2013, 11:16:44 AM

Quote from: Rams on April 22, 2013, 11:12:33 AM

Quote from: michigancat on April 22, 2013, 11:05:03 AM

Jesus Christ how much are you going to spend? Just eat the atm fee (not at the airport lol) and be done with it.

I don't exactly have all my purchases mapped out, but like I said, I'd like some pesos if needed. also like I said, I'm willing to eat the atm fee which isn't a big deal at all, but we're staying at the hilton in the corridor b/w the airport and cabo so I don't exactly have the option of walking down the street to find a major bank atm.  my options are pretty much an airport atm, somewhere in san jose, or the resort.

well if you don't want to leave the Hilton just put everything on your room. When you're out and about (if you go out) you can find an atm.

Also report back on the trip. Cabo is an easy trip from Cali.

brief update: scrapped the money exchange. called an audible and rented a car for a day at the airport. wanted $65, told him to gtfoomf and talked him down to $20 for 24 hours. rolled the windows down, cranked the ac and tunes up, drove to the Mega store in San Jose, grabbed a sixer of pacifico, drove to a taco stand and grabbed some tacos, drove to the beach for a picnic, drove to the hotel, tossed keys to concierge and told him to have the company come pick it up. would do again.

all this and no mention of how you got the cash? (This inspired my anti-picnic rant, BTW. HOW DID THE SAND TASTE, BEE-YOTCH??? (I don't really think you're a bitch, just wanted to type that out))

like I said I skipped the money exchange. paid with csp at Mega and usd at taco stand (raped on rate but only a couple bucks so wgaf).

generally anti-picnic as well but wanted to enjoy the beach and weather. we literally parked on the beach and I wanted to sit in the car and eat but my wife told me to stop being a bitch so I caved. sand was delish washed down with cerveza.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Rams on May 03, 2013, 06:19:22 PM

they've been posted up here pak'n since 9:00am. all chairs around them have been removed to set up the restaurant patio for the evening. these girls have no fucks to give. #boss

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: hemmy on May 03, 2013, 07:00:51 PM

Headed to europe in month, just thought i would post that here.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on May 03, 2013, 07:03:37 PM

Quote from: hemmy on May 03, 2013, 07:00:51 PM

Headed to europe in month, just thought i would post that here.

what are you going to wear

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on May 03, 2013, 07:05:49 PM

Germany this summer....go with pro tips.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on May 03, 2013, 09:11:07 PM

Quote from: EllToPay on May 03, 2013, 03:00:15 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on May 03, 2013, 02:51:35 PM

I hate planning for this trip to london and paris..  :dubious: (steve dave has been a huge help) but this sucks

jfc...

planning that trip was a blast.

the tube just seems scary bro

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on May 03, 2013, 09:23:02 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on May 03, 2013, 09:11:07 PM

Quote from: EllToPay on May 03, 2013, 03:00:15 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on May 03, 2013, 02:51:35 PM

I hate planning for this trip to london and paris..  :dubious: (steve dave has been a huge help) but this sucks

jfc...

planning that trip was a blast.

the tube just seems scary bro

oh man.  you'll have a blast.

i assume you're taking the chunnel to Paris? 

Title: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 03, 2013, 11:55:20 PM

I've got him squared away dlew

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: hemmy on May 04, 2013, 12:30:42 AM

Quote from: Tobias on May 03, 2013, 07:03:37 PM

Quote from: hemmy on May 03, 2013, 07:00:51 PM

Headed to europe in month, just thought i would post that here.

what are you going to wear

I don't know, I will do my best not to look super americany. Either that or I just wear a bunch of ksu shirts. Those are my 2 options.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on May 04, 2013, 01:11:48 AM

Quote from: steve dave on May 03, 2013, 11:55:20 PM

I've got him squared away dlew

Jolly good, govnah!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on May 08, 2013, 02:22:34 PM

Crushing a New Glarus at Mitchell field

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on May 08, 2013, 02:40:45 PM

Two weeks til San Fran.  Let me know when/where we are paking michigancat

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on May 08, 2013, 03:18:13 PM

Lady pilot!   :runaway:

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: Rams on May 08, 2013, 03:19:02 PM

Quote from: michigancat on April 22, 2013, 11:16:44 AM

Quote from: Rams on April 22, 2013, 11:12:33 AM

Quote from: michigancat on April 22, 2013, 11:05:03 AM

Jesus Christ how much are you going to spend? Just eat the atm fee (not at the airport lol) and be done with it.

I don't exactly have all my purchases mapped out, but like I said, I'd like some pesos if needed. also like I said, I'm willing to eat the atm fee which isn't a big deal at all, but we're staying at the hilton in the corridor b/w the airport and cabo so I don't exactly have the option of walking down the street to find a major bank atm.  my options are pretty much an airport atm, somewhere in san jose, or the resort.

well if you don't want to leave the Hilton just put everything on your room. When you're out and about (if you go out) you can find an atm.

Also report back on the trip. Cabo is an easy trip from Cali.

alright I'm back and settled in.  not sure what all you want to know.  cabo is gorgeous and will definitely go again but will do some things differently.  seems like there would be a lot more to do in the busy season (whale watching, marlin fishing, etc.)  don't want to write a boring complete trip report that nobody gives a crap about, so you can ask specifics or pm me.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 08, 2013, 04:35:15 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on May 08, 2013, 02:40:45 PM

Two weeks til San Fran.  Let me know when/where we are paking michigancat

what dates are you in town?

Title: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 08, 2013, 04:38:10 PM

GOSP, if you still visit tell me elite new NYC stuff to do in Oct.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on May 08, 2013, 04:44:17 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 08, 2013, 04:35:15 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on May 08, 2013, 02:40:45 PM

Two weeks til San Fran.  Let me know when/where we are paking michigancat

what dates are you in town?

22-29 - Pretty busy Saturday and have plans for dinner the weekend nights.  Other than that, let me know.  Staying in Union Square

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 08, 2013, 05:09:30 PM

hmm, I'll be gone 24-28. maybe a happy hour the 28th?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on May 08, 2013, 05:12:39 PM

arrive late 22nd, leave 28th.  :dance:

chi, don't you live in denver?  i connect in denver  :surprised:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EuroCat on May 08, 2013, 08:09:12 PM

EuroProtip: If you say "chunnel" you'll be ridiculed (secretly or in the face). It's the Eurostar.

Title: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on May 08, 2013, 08:43:52 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 08, 2013, 05:09:30 PM

hmm, I'll be gone 24-28. maybe a happy hour the 28th?

My dates were off. I leave the 28th. I vote emawpak on 23

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 08, 2013, 09:02:18 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on May 08, 2013, 08:43:52 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 08, 2013, 05:09:30 PM

hmm, I'll be gone 24-28. maybe a happy hour the 28th?

My dates were off. I leave the 28th. I vote emawpak on 23

I leave town the 23rd, get back on the 28th. Welp.

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on May 08, 2013, 09:15:05 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 08, 2013, 09:02:18 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on May 08, 2013, 08:43:52 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 08, 2013, 05:09:30 PM

hmm, I'll be gone 24-28. maybe a happy hour the 28th?

My dates were off. I leave the 28th. I vote emawpak on 23

I leave town the 23rd, get back on the 28th. Welp.

maybe you guys can sfo pak on the 28th  :dunno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on May 08, 2013, 09:22:05 PM

Going to Chicago friday!

 :excited:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on May 08, 2013, 09:44:38 PM

Charleston, SC

pro tips please

Title: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on May 08, 2013, 09:49:25 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 08, 2013, 09:02:18 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on May 08, 2013, 08:43:52 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 08, 2013, 05:09:30 PM

hmm, I'll be gone 24-28. maybe a happy hour the 28th?

My dates were off. I leave the 28th. I vote emawpak on 23

I leave town the 23rd, get back on the 28th. Welp.

22 or bust I guess :dunno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: HerrSonntag on May 08, 2013, 09:50:07 PM

Quote from: emawblast on May 08, 2013, 09:44:38 PM

Charleston, SC

pro tips please

ask them why this still exists

(http://www.bulkcandystore.com/Assets/images/products/charleston_chew_choc.jpg)

TIA

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on May 08, 2013, 10:50:02 PM

Quote from: Dlew12 on May 08, 2013, 09:22:05 PM

Going to Chicago friday!

 :excited:

that's great dlew. let me know if you need protips or restaurant suggestos.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: raquetcat on May 09, 2013, 06:31:55 AM

Ithaca, NY here I come! I'm gonna rub my EMAW eliteness all over their ivy league faces!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 09, 2013, 06:53:47 AM

Quote from: emawblast on May 08, 2013, 09:44:38 PM

Charleston, SC

pro tips please

nice place. no protips available though.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AST on May 09, 2013, 07:39:15 PM

Hey emaw world travelers, need your help

just booked a 1 week vacation in October to Portugal

anyone have any experience there, if so what does tramp and his wife need to do

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on May 09, 2013, 07:41:11 PM

Quote from: alexander supertramp on May 09, 2013, 07:39:15 PM

Hey emaw world travelers, need your help

just booked a 1 week vacation in October to Portugal

anyone have any experience there, if so what does tramp and his wife need to do

Don't drink the water.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on May 09, 2013, 08:12:13 PM

First off, I love this thread. Probs my 2nd fave on gE.c
Second, travel report from abq, the land of breaking bad:

Very bumpy flight over that little mountain thingy they have to the east.
After work today, got my swell on at the local Y. While the views are better here, the drinking fountain situation is absolutely laughable compared to the thunder fountain at the Quality Hill Y.
Ate dinner at Cosmo Tapas. Holy Walter White what a great way to end my day. Pic of meal below.
Weather is great, feels like you are at the beach in LA except you are surrounded by thousands of square miles of desert.
Mocat out


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AST on May 09, 2013, 09:43:32 PM

Quote from: CFoD on May 09, 2013, 07:41:11 PM

Quote from: alexander supertramp on May 09, 2013, 07:39:15 PM

Hey emaw world travelers, need your help

just booked a 1 week vacation in October to Portugal

anyone have any experience there, if so what does tramp and his wife need to do

Don't drink the water.

it's not in south america you cotton headed ninny muggin

and i specifically asked for things to do not things to abstain from

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on May 09, 2013, 10:20:21 PM

a lot of cocaine ?  if you're into that sort of thing.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AST on May 09, 2013, 10:38:38 PM

Quote from: pissclams on May 09, 2013, 10:20:21 PM

a lot of cocaine ?  if you're into that sort of thing.

a younger tramp would go and never come back but alas the shine of the line has worn dim

Title: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on May 09, 2013, 11:13:03 PM

Quote from: alexander supertramp on May 09, 2013, 09:43:32 PM

it's not in south america you cotton headed ninny muggin

I've got a plane ticket sitting on my kitchen counter that begs to differ

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AST on May 09, 2013, 11:39:08 PM

Quote from: Tobias on May 09, 2013, 11:13:03 PM

Quote from: alexander supertramp on May 09, 2013, 09:43:32 PM

it's not in south america you cotton headed ninny muggin

I've got a plane ticket sitting on my kitchen counter that begs to differ

oh man, when you get back are you going to your ocean front property in arizona

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on May 10, 2013, 12:30:19 AM

Nothing on Germany?  Munich,  Berlin, etc?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on May 10, 2013, 07:32:58 AM

Quote from: alexander supertramp on May 09, 2013, 09:43:32 PM

Quote from: CFoD on May 09, 2013, 07:41:11 PM

Quote from: alexander supertramp on May 09, 2013, 07:39:15 PM

Hey emaw world travelers, need your help

just booked a 1 week vacation in October to Portugal

anyone have any experience there, if so what does tramp and his wife need to do

Don't drink the water.

it's not in south america you cotton headed ninny muggin

and i specifically asked for things to do not things to abstain from

Oh.

Well if I was going to Portugal I would go run with the bulls.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 10, 2013, 07:37:29 AM

portuguese man of war  :sdeek:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AST on May 10, 2013, 08:03:57 AM

Quote from: CFoD on May 10, 2013, 07:32:58 AM

Quote from: alexander supertramp on May 09, 2013, 09:43:32 PM

Quote from: CFoD on May 09, 2013, 07:41:11 PM

Quote from: alexander supertramp on May 09, 2013, 07:39:15 PM

Hey emaw world travelers, need your help

just booked a 1 week vacation in October to Portugal

anyone have any experience there, if so what does tramp and his wife need to do

Don't drink the water.

it's not in south america you cotton headed ninny muggin

and i specifically asked for things to do not things to abstain from

Oh.

Well if I was going to Portugal I would go run with the bulls.

Well now you are getting warmer and have found the right continent

We will probably spend a day in spain as well

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on May 10, 2013, 08:05:17 AM

Quote from: alexander supertramp on May 10, 2013, 08:03:57 AM

Quote from: CFoD on May 10, 2013, 07:32:58 AM

Quote from: alexander supertramp on May 09, 2013, 09:43:32 PM

Quote from: CFoD on May 09, 2013, 07:41:11 PM

Quote from: alexander supertramp on May 09, 2013, 07:39:15 PM

Hey emaw world travelers, need your help

just booked a 1 week vacation in October to Portugal

anyone have any experience there, if so what does tramp and his wife need to do

Don't drink the water.

it's not in south america you cotton headed ninny muggin

and i specifically asked for things to do not things to abstain from

Oh.

Well if I was going to Portugal I would go run with the bulls.

Well now you are getting warmer and have found the right continent

We will probably spend a day in spain as well

I'll bet the Mexican food in Spain is the best.  It's like getting milk straight from the cow.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on May 10, 2013, 08:29:14 AM

Quote from: emawblast on May 08, 2013, 09:44:38 PM

Charleston, SC

pro tips please

Sorry man, I spent a lot of time trying to find this hotel we stayed at there back in like 2008.  It was an awesome French styled place and they had free wine/cheese parties every evening.  Plenty of young couples and even some honeymooners.  Also went to Fort Moultrie which was pretty cool, but not overly impressive and you can do that in about 30 minutes.

Yes I'm pretty damn sure this is it! http://www.fqicharleston.com/

Other than that didn't do much fun stuff (work trip).

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 10, 2013, 10:14:00 AM

the new Andaz Maui is taking reservations starting late this summer. I'm going to book something for next spring once I can get flights booked. pretty excited.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on May 10, 2013, 10:17:20 AM

Ride a horse carriage through the city and look at all the old houses. I did that with my mom last year and it was pretty fun.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on May 10, 2013, 07:10:36 PM

I wish airports had hookah bars

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: koachem_up on May 10, 2013, 08:26:32 PM

Seattle in two weeks. suggestions?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 10, 2013, 08:38:21 PM

Quote from: koachem_up on May 10, 2013, 08:26:32 PM

Seattle in two weeks. suggestions?

gum wall = grizzzzos. suggestion would be to PM or tweet trim.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EuroCat on May 10, 2013, 09:18:35 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on May 10, 2013, 12:30:19 AM

Nothing on Germany?  Munich,  Berlin, etc?

Munich is great. Hofbrauhaus is cool for the sheer scale and outdoor biergarden but there's a place with better food and beer across the street called Augustiner. Also the BMW musuem is a must see along with the olympic park.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on May 10, 2013, 09:23:33 PM

Alright fellas soo far we have planed a jack the ripper tour, stonehenge, tower of london, some museums in london etc.
for paris, eiffel tower, catacombs, louvre, day trip to versailles, and a few other things..

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on May 10, 2013, 09:25:38 PM

WHAT ELSE SHOULD I DO?!
Good food, market places, shopping(will probably drop by harrods just to see it) etc. ?
I'm staying in kensington while in London and right down the road from the louvre in paris

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 10, 2013, 09:25:50 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on May 10, 2013, 09:23:33 PM

Alright fellas soo far we have planed a jack the ripper tour, stonehenge, tower of london, some museums in london etc.
for paris, eiffel tower, catacombs, louvre, day trip to versailles, and a few other things..

you should really consult with me before you make all these plans

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on May 10, 2013, 09:26:55 PM

I DON'T LIKE TO ASK FOR HELP STEVE DAVE!? My name isn't wackycat

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 10, 2013, 09:29:46 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on May 10, 2013, 09:26:55 PM

I DON'T LIKE TO ASK FOR HELP STEVE DAVE!? My name isn't wackycat

are you flying coach? where are you laying over and for how long?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EuroCat on May 10, 2013, 10:35:40 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on May 10, 2013, 09:25:38 PM

WHAT ELSE SHOULD I DO?!
Good food, market places, shopping(will probably drop by harrods just to see it) etc. ?
I'm staying in kensington while in London and right down the road from the louvre in paris

For London:

Food
Bar Boulud at One Hyde Park
Indian Food: A must while in the UK. Go walk down brick lane and negotiate a meal. It's literally a street with nothing but indian restaurants and guys coming up to you trying to get you to come in. My favorite is a BYOB place called Tayabs near brick lane. Full Disclosure, this area is super hipster.
Hix in SoHo. Never eaten there but i hear it's great. They have an amazing cocktail bar downstairs.
Brindisi (SoHo): Awesome Spanish tapas place

As far as markets go i went to the Sunday Upmarket in East London all the time and love it, but it's super hipster. Portabello market is also good.

Definitely go to Harrods. Make sure you also shop around Oxford Street/Regents Street where most of the shops are located although it is mostly chains.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AST on May 10, 2013, 11:33:35 PM

Hey EuroCat tell me what to do in Portugal gosh darnit

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EuroCat on May 10, 2013, 11:40:27 PM

Quote from: alexander supertramp on May 10, 2013, 11:33:35 PM

Hey EuroCat tell me what to do in Portugal gosh darnit

Dunno. Been to Lisbon once but wasn't there long enough to do much. Drink a lot of wine and port i guess.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on May 11, 2013, 10:23:36 AM

Quote from: koachem_up on May 10, 2013, 08:26:32 PM

Seattle in two weeks. suggestions?

This is where foursquare is so great so I can remember what I hit there.

- The "locks" thing was pretty meh but everybody seems to like to do it. It's where the fish swim from a river back to the ocean or something.
- Shorty's bar was cool....is a bar with an old school pinball arcade in it.   Think King's Hardware was in the same neighborhood and also a cool bar.
- Pikes Place Market - See things you did just to say you did them thread
- Some boat tour that goes around the bay was cool if you like to oogle skylines (I do)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: hemmy on May 11, 2013, 11:18:21 AM

someone post some good walking shoes for europe

Title: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 11, 2013, 12:14:14 PM

Quote from: hemmy on May 11, 2013, 11:18:21 AM

someone post some good walking shoes for europe

In the city, Allen Edmonds wingtips. Outside the city? I have no idea.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on May 11, 2013, 12:23:46 PM

Quote from: alexander supertramp on May 09, 2013, 07:39:15 PM

Hey emaw world travelers, need your help

just booked a 1 week vacation in October to Portugal

anyone have any experience there, if so what does tramp and his wife need to do

i've been to lisbon twice.  never anywhere else in portugal, except as passing through on the way to lisbon.


don't really have any advice, i don't think there's any way you can go wrong.  lisbon is utterly and completely fantastic, you'll love it.  the only thing i can perhaps think you might want to be aware of is that people will try to sell you drugs.

porto is supposed to be equally great or better, but i've never been there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on May 11, 2013, 01:15:14 PM

Quote from: steve dave on May 11, 2013, 12:14:14 PM

Quote from: hemmy on May 11, 2013, 11:18:21 AM

someone post some good walking shoes for europe

In the city, Allen Edmonds wingtips. Outside the city? I have no idea.

Good one

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on May 11, 2013, 01:41:39 PM

Outside the city wear some chucks or oxfords hemmy

Title: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on May 12, 2013, 01:24:36 PM

Allen Edmonds lol

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on May 12, 2013, 01:54:32 PM

Quote from: pissclams on May 12, 2013, 01:24:36 PM

Allen Edmonds lol

:lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on May 16, 2013, 08:23:05 AM

http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/15/gmail-quick-action-buttons-flight-status/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: felix rex on May 16, 2013, 12:38:37 PM

Air France Cairo to Paris Saturday morning. Then Paris to Nice then Nice to Bordeaux.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on May 16, 2013, 12:42:04 PM

Quote from: felix rex on May 16, 2013, 12:38:37 PM

Air France Cairo to Paris Saturday morning. Then Paris to Nice then Nice to Bordeaux.

more like Air Chipotle :lick:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: felix rex on May 16, 2013, 12:43:44 PM

Quote from: Tobias on May 16, 2013, 12:42:04 PM

Quote from: felix rex on May 16, 2013, 12:38:37 PM

Air France Cairo to Paris Saturday morning. Then Paris to Nice then Nice to Bordeaux.

more like Air Chipotle :lick:

Damn right.

Title: travel thread
Post by: felix rex on May 18, 2013, 07:23:20 AM

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/18/e8y5uped.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on May 18, 2013, 07:29:22 AM

like a warm blanket  :drool:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ednksu on May 19, 2013, 11:32:31 AM

Nothing worse than old people relating with each other in an airport lounge by bitching about the entitlement of the younger generations.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!) on May 19, 2013, 12:24:47 PM

I keep hearing Costa Rica and Nicaragua are great vacation spots. Can anyone confirm?

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: Rams on May 19, 2013, 01:43:25 PM

Quote from: felix rex on May 18, 2013, 07:23:20 AM

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/18/e8y5uped.jpg)

BUT DID THEY ACCEPT THE COUPON!?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 20, 2013, 11:13:39 AM

check those airport codes or run the risk of looking like a huge dumbass in a major newspaper:

http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-lazarus-20130517,0,5470532,full.column

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on May 20, 2013, 12:26:24 PM

lax is such an amazing airport.  white midwesterners love to brag about MCI being 30 feet from the curb or whatever.  i'm off the plane and on the curb in the taxi line within 2 minutes at LAX.  suck it mci, suck it you loser garbage ass place.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mr Bread on May 20, 2013, 02:35:50 PM

MCI is so damn pud I've never even heard of it.  I knew what LAX was when I was 5. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on May 20, 2013, 02:38:15 PM

mci sucks

SCREW YOU MCI

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on May 20, 2013, 02:49:15 PM

MCI is fine for what it is i think.  I guess driving all the way out there sucks.  Wish it was in Joco.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on May 20, 2013, 02:54:42 PM

THIS JUST IN!!!:

KSC, Doom_Catz and Ron Princes Goatee will be in Chicago for July 4th weekend to party with ultra best friend Dlew.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on May 20, 2013, 02:56:59 PM

Quote from: Kelly Stewart Creep on May 20, 2013, 02:54:42 PM

THIS JUST IN!!!:

KSC, Doom_Catz and Ron Princes Goatee will be in Chicago for July 4th weekend to party with ultra best friend Dlew.

Shiza.  I assume you're talking about the 5,6,7? Or are you talking about the 4th, Thursday.

Don't know my schedule yet is all.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on May 20, 2013, 02:58:13 PM

Quote from: Dlew12 on May 20, 2013, 02:56:59 PM

Quote from: Kelly Stewart Creep on May 20, 2013, 02:54:42 PM

THIS JUST IN!!!:

KSC, Doom_Catz and Ron Princes Goatee will be in Chicago for July 4th weekend to party with ultra best friend Dlew.

Shiza.  I assume you're talking about the 5,6,7? Or are you talking about the 4th, Thursday.

Don't know my schedule yet is all.

are you ready to have your mind blown?

were talking about the 4th, 5th, 6th, AND 7th.

 :dance: :dance: :dance:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on May 20, 2013, 03:01:57 PM

Wow.  Funny how as I celebrate our country's independence day, I'll be with 3 of my best friends, who I know I could depend on for anything.

USA

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on May 20, 2013, 03:15:35 PM

Quote from: Dlew12 on May 20, 2013, 03:01:57 PM

Wow.  Funny how as I celebrate our country's independence day, I'll be with 3 of my best friends, who I know I could depend on for anything.

USA

you can totally depend on this guy to bring a 6 pack of michelob ultra for binging that weekend.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on May 20, 2013, 10:44:50 PM

Quote from: pissclams on May 20, 2013, 02:38:15 PM

mci sucks

SCREW YOU MCI

Agreed.  Excited for the new terminal and all the townies that are enraged by it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on May 20, 2013, 11:10:22 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on May 20, 2013, 10:44:50 PM

Quote from: pissclams on May 20, 2013, 02:38:15 PM

mci sucks

SCREW YOU MCI

Agreed.  Excited for the new terminal and all the townies that are enraged by it.

yes, will be good.  the dumb townies against it are so rough ridin' stupid.

Title: travel thread
Post by: felix rex on May 21, 2013, 02:51:55 AM

Well hi there, Cannes.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on May 21, 2013, 03:51:20 PM

Quote from: felix rex on May 21, 2013, 02:51:55 AM

Well hi there, Cannes.

Why haven't you posted copious amounts of photos of celebs yet?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on May 21, 2013, 03:58:06 PM

Quote from: mocat on May 21, 2013, 03:51:20 PM

Quote from: felix rex on May 21, 2013, 02:51:55 AM

Well hi there, Cannes.

Why haven't you posted copious amounts of photos of celebs yet?

we need celebs TMZRex!!!  :shakesfist:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on May 21, 2013, 03:58:28 PM

2 days guys!! I feel like I am forgetting stuff and am over or under packing  :ohno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on May 21, 2013, 03:59:31 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on May 21, 2013, 03:58:28 PM

2 days guys!! I feel like I am forgetting stuff and am over or under packing  :ohno:

where are you going yla i dont wanna read!!!!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on May 21, 2013, 04:01:25 PM

london, paris and versaille for a day

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on May 21, 2013, 04:02:26 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on May 21, 2013, 04:01:25 PM

london, paris and versaille for a day

That's a lot to do in one day!  :sdeek:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on May 21, 2013, 04:04:29 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on May 21, 2013, 04:02:26 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on May 21, 2013, 04:01:25 PM

london, paris and versaille for a day

That's a lot to do in one day!  :sdeek:

you only yolo once!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Saulbadguy on May 21, 2013, 09:03:31 PM

I just got home from Chicago today. Had a good time!

Title: travel thread
Post by: EuroCat on May 21, 2013, 09:38:05 PM

Hello there Port Arthur.


I should have stayed in Europe.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: hemmy on May 21, 2013, 10:31:55 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on May 21, 2013, 03:58:28 PM

2 days guys!! I feel like I am forgetting stuff and am over or under packing  :ohno:

7 more days for me :ohno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on May 21, 2013, 10:39:21 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on May 21, 2013, 03:58:28 PM

2 days guys!! I feel like I am forgetting stuff and am over or under packing  :ohno:

They sell stuff in those cities I'm pretty sure...that's what I always tell myself when I freak out about packing.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slucat on May 22, 2013, 02:24:23 PM

Looking for suggestions or recommendations for a family trip to the gulf coast of Florida.   Places to stay? Keys/Beaches to visit?  Flying out of MCI, projected length of stay 4-5 nights, sometime in mid-August (hurricane season; we like to live on the edge). Likely flying into Tampa (or another nearby airport), as I have some relatives in Clearwater.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on May 22, 2013, 04:24:48 PM

Quote from: slucat on May 22, 2013, 02:24:23 PM

Looking for suggestions or recommendations for a family trip to the gulf coast of Florida.   Places to stay? Keys/Beaches to visit?  Flying out of MCI, projected length of stay 4-5 nights, sometime in mid-August (hurricane season; we like to live on the edge). Likely flying into Tampa (or another nearby airport), as I have some relatives in Clearwater.

rent a house on sanibel island

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on May 22, 2013, 04:28:25 PM

go wherever that python was. everglades maybe?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on May 22, 2013, 04:29:30 PM

Quote from: slucat on May 22, 2013, 02:24:23 PM

Looking for suggestions or recommendations for a family trip to the gulf coast of Florida.   Places to stay? Keys/Beaches to visit?  Flying out of MCI, projected length of stay 4-5 nights, sometime in mid-August (hurricane season; we like to live on the edge). Likely flying into Tampa (or another nearby airport), as I have some relatives in Clearwater.

Best bet for family entertainment is the beach. Stay on the beach. You can go out whenever you want, like at sunset, with no hassle.  Clearwater Beach is the major destination, but I prefer smaller, less high-risey, more low key places like Treasure Island and St. Pete Beach.  There's an amazing private Dali museum in St. Pete.  Tarpon Springs is a little Greek sponge fishing village with little shops and Greek food.    You could go to Busch Gardens if you want a typical theme park experience.  If you're a little more adventurous and want to experience some vintage Florida family fun in the sun, check this place out:  http://www.weekiwachee.com/.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 22, 2013, 04:54:11 PM

Quote from: chum1 on May 22, 2013, 04:29:30 PM

If you're a little more adventurous and want to experience some vintage Florida family fun in the sun, check this place out:

Hating the Heat and now this sentence. chum is on a white midwesterner roll, ha.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on May 22, 2013, 04:59:56 PM

Quote from: ben ji on May 22, 2013, 04:24:48 PM

Quote from: slucat on May 22, 2013, 02:24:23 PM

Looking for suggestions or recommendations for a family trip to the gulf coast of Florida.   Places to stay? Keys/Beaches to visit?  Flying out of MCI, projected length of stay 4-5 nights, sometime in mid-August (hurricane season; we like to live on the edge). Likely flying into Tampa (or another nearby airport), as I have some relatives in Clearwater.

rent a house on sanibel island

Sanibel and Captiva are awesome but the one road/one grocery store can be a major pain in the ass if you are traveling with little kids. 

We rent houses on Marco Island for our multi family w/little kids (four kids under 7).  There is virtually no nightlife unless you drive to Naples but you can get a lot of house for your money, it is well developed so there are no 45 minute round trips to the grocery store just to get milk and the beaches are super nice.  This is one we have rented a couple times http://www.vrbo.com/98498 (http://www.vrbo.com/98498)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on May 22, 2013, 05:03:44 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 22, 2013, 04:54:11 PM

Quote from: chum1 on May 22, 2013, 04:29:30 PM

If you're a little more adventurous and want to experience some vintage Florida family fun in the sun, check this place out:

Hating the Heat and now this sentence. chum is on a white midwesterner roll, ha.

Everyone hates the Heat.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 30, 2013, 07:59:06 AM

(http://i.imgur.com/BB7PrP6.jpg)

http://www.spatialanalysis.ca/2011/global-connectivity-mapping-out-flight-routes/

Quote

Perhaps the most fascinating thing about the map is that there's no "base layer" tracing the outlines of countries or continents. Instead, the flight routes themselves sketch the edges of the world's major land masses, because so many people live in and travel between coastal cities.

I want this blown up on my wall

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on May 30, 2013, 09:11:10 AM

i can see continents very easily.  maybe my eyes are more keen to base layers than other peoples.  also, maybe the author is a complete dumbass.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on May 30, 2013, 09:47:03 AM

Quote from: pissclams on May 30, 2013, 09:11:10 AM

i can see continents very easily.  maybe my eyes are more keen to base layers than other peoples.  also, maybe the author is a complete dumbass.

He's saying that it's just a black board with the flight paths illuminated.  The flights themselves make up the shapes of the land masses.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on May 30, 2013, 10:03:40 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on May 30, 2013, 09:47:03 AM

Quote from: pissclams on May 30, 2013, 09:11:10 AM

i can see continents very easily.  maybe my eyes are more keen to base layers than other peoples.  also, maybe the author is a complete dumbass.

He's saying that it's just a black board with the flight paths illuminated.  The flights themselves make up the shapes of the land masses.

I'm pretty  :dubious: about Alaska and Africa's borders

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 30, 2013, 10:04:42 AM

I was pretty surprised how pud Canada's air traffic is. New Zealand has more than I thought it would.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on May 30, 2013, 11:26:15 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on May 30, 2013, 09:47:03 AM

Quote from: pissclams on May 30, 2013, 09:11:10 AM

i can see continents very easily.  maybe my eyes are more keen to base layers than other peoples.  also, maybe the author is a complete dumbass.

He's saying that it's just a black board with the flight paths illuminated.  The flights themselves make up the shapes of the land masses.

that's not a base layer.  let me tell you- maybe you just can't see the base layers.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on May 30, 2013, 11:27:50 AM

South America and Africa must hate each other.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 30, 2013, 12:04:23 PM

I don't get why the lines in places like greenland are so bright.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on May 30, 2013, 12:18:33 PM

Quote from: pissclams on May 30, 2013, 11:26:15 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on May 30, 2013, 09:47:03 AM

Quote from: pissclams on May 30, 2013, 09:11:10 AM

i can see continents very easily.  maybe my eyes are more keen to base layers than other peoples.  also, maybe the author is a complete dumbass.

He's saying that it's just a black board with the flight paths illuminated.  The flights themselves make up the shapes of the land masses.

that's not a base layer.  let me tell you- maybe you just can't see the base layers.

He's saying there ARE NOT BASE LAYERS!  :curse:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on May 30, 2013, 01:11:29 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 30, 2013, 12:04:23 PM

I don't get why the lines in places like greenland are so bright.

very low GIQ, royal arctic shipping

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 30, 2013, 01:22:44 PM

Quote from: pissclams on May 30, 2013, 01:11:29 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 30, 2013, 12:04:23 PM

I don't get why the lines in places like greenland are so bright.

very low GIQ, royal arctic shipping

yeah, but they're brighter than the New York to London lines. I mean really?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on May 30, 2013, 01:31:08 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 30, 2013, 01:22:44 PM

Quote from: pissclams on May 30, 2013, 01:11:29 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 30, 2013, 12:04:23 PM

I don't get why the lines in places like greenland are so bright.

very low GIQ, royal arctic shipping

yeah, but they're brighter than the New York to London lines. I mean really?

Pretty sure it is Iceland. Rickytickytavyjlt (sp?).

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on May 30, 2013, 01:44:57 PM

SanFran trip recap (mostly ate):

Rich Table: Really really good.  Good deal on a tasting menu.  Good price
Incanto: Also really really good.  Was surprised to see Chris Cosentino actually working there.  He was super friendly and cool
French Laundry: Lived up to expectations.  Service and food were both phenomenal.  Staff was really fun and atmosphere was not pretentious at all.  Didn't leave me feeling a need to go back though
Morimotos: Really creative dishes on their tasting.  Would love to go back and just order off the menu though.  Very fun place.
In-N-Out: Never been before and everyone talks it up.  Really didn't impress me much.  Ok or whatever for fast food.
Stinking Rose: Every dish is centered around garlic.  Was a novelty restaurant.  Do not try the Garlic Ice Cream

Also, a taco place in Berkley, noodle place in Union square, and Oxbow market in Napa were great.  Michigancat met at a bar where some doc brown looking dude was handing out weed to get dates.  Food was pretty awesome throughout the trip.  Would love to go back and eat more.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on May 30, 2013, 02:18:01 PM

Video of A380 on approach to San Fran:

http://www.wimp.com/approachlanding/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: asava on May 30, 2013, 02:44:50 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on May 30, 2013, 01:44:57 PM

SanFran trip recap (mostly ate):

Rich Table: Really really good.  Good deal on a tasting menu.  Good price
Incanto: Also really really good.  Was surprised to see Chris Cosentino actually working there.  He was super friendly and cool
French Laundry: Lived up to expectations.  Service and food were both phenomenal.  Staff was really fun and atmosphere was not pretentious at all.  Didn't leave me feeling a need to go back though
Morimotos: Really creative dishes on their tasting.  Would love to go back and just order off the menu though.  Very fun place.
In-N-Out: Never been before and everyone talks it up.  Really didn't impress me much.  Ok or whatever for fast food.
Stinking Rose: Every dish is centered around garlic.  Was a novelty restaurant.  Do not try the Garlic Ice Cream

Also, a taco place in Berkley, noodle place in Union square, and Oxbow market in Napa were great.  Michigancat met at a bar where some doc brown looking dude was handing out weed to get dates.  Food was pretty awesome throughout the trip.  Would love to go back and eat more.

Dude aside from maybe eating at Benu and Swans this sounds like pretty much the exact rounds I would make in SF. DAAAAAAAMN.  :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 30, 2013, 02:54:48 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on May 30, 2013, 02:18:01 PM

Video of A380 on approach to San Fran:

http://www.wimp.com/approachlanding/

well that was just delightful.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on May 30, 2013, 02:59:55 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on May 30, 2013, 01:44:57 PM

SanFran trip recap (mostly ate):

Rich Table: Really really good.  Good deal on a tasting menu.  Good price
Incanto: Also really really good.  Was surprised to see Chris Cosentino actually working there.  He was super friendly and cool
French Laundry: Lived up to expectations.  Service and food were both phenomenal.  Staff was really fun and atmosphere was not pretentious at all.  Didn't leave me feeling a need to go back though
Morimotos: Really creative dishes on their tasting.  Would love to go back and just order off the menu though.  Very fun place.
In-N-Out: Never been before and everyone talks it up.  Really didn't impress me much.  Ok or whatever for fast food.
Stinking Rose: Every dish is centered around garlic.  Was a novelty restaurant.  Do not try the Garlic Ice Cream

Also, a taco place in Berkley, noodle place in Union square, and Oxbow market in Napa were great.  Michigancat met at a bar where some doc brown looking dude was handing out weed to get dates.  Food was pretty awesome throughout the trip.  Would love to go back and eat more.

Is this the official cool kids stance?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 30, 2013, 03:02:28 PM

Quote from: mocat on May 30, 2013, 02:59:55 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on May 30, 2013, 01:44:57 PM

SanFran trip recap (mostly ate):

Rich Table: Really really good.  Good deal on a tasting menu.  Good price
Incanto: Also really really good.  Was surprised to see Chris Cosentino actually working there.  He was super friendly and cool
French Laundry: Lived up to expectations.  Service and food were both phenomenal.  Staff was really fun and atmosphere was not pretentious at all.  Didn't leave me feeling a need to go back though
Morimotos: Really creative dishes on their tasting.  Would love to go back and just order off the menu though.  Very fun place.
In-N-Out: Never been before and everyone talks it up.  Really didn't impress me much.  Ok or whatever for fast food.
Stinking Rose: Every dish is centered around garlic.  Was a novelty restaurant.  Do not try the Garlic Ice Cream

Also, a taco place in Berkley, noodle place in Union square, and Oxbow market in Napa were great.  Michigancat met at a bar where some doc brown looking dude was handing out weed to get dates.  Food was pretty awesome throughout the trip.  Would love to go back and eat more.

Is this the official cool kids stance?

I love In 'n' Out. Of course it's fast food. But it's much better than most.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on May 30, 2013, 03:03:06 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on May 30, 2013, 02:18:01 PM

Video of A380 on approach to San Fran:

http://www.wimp.com/approachlanding/

@ 8:57!  :lol: 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: lopakman on May 30, 2013, 03:06:39 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 30, 2013, 03:02:28 PM

Quote from: mocat on May 30, 2013, 02:59:55 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on May 30, 2013, 01:44:57 PM

SanFran trip recap (mostly ate):

Rich Table: Really really good.  Good deal on a tasting menu.  Good price
Incanto: Also really really good.  Was surprised to see Chris Cosentino actually working there.  He was super friendly and cool
French Laundry: Lived up to expectations.  Service and food were both phenomenal.  Staff was really fun and atmosphere was not pretentious at all.  Didn't leave me feeling a need to go back though
Morimotos: Really creative dishes on their tasting.  Would love to go back and just order off the menu though.  Very fun place.
In-N-Out: Never been before and everyone talks it up.  Really didn't impress me much.  Ok or whatever for fast food.
Stinking Rose: Every dish is centered around garlic.  Was a novelty restaurant.  Do not try the Garlic Ice Cream

Also, a taco place in Berkley, noodle place in Union square, and Oxbow market in Napa were great.  Michigancat met at a bar where some doc brown looking dude was handing out weed to get dates.  Food was pretty awesome throughout the trip.  Would love to go back and eat more.

Is this the official cool kids stance?

I love In 'n' Out. Of course it's fast food. But it's much better than most.

Double Double animal style!   :drool:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 30, 2013, 03:25:55 PM

Quote from: pissclams on May 30, 2013, 03:03:06 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on May 30, 2013, 02:18:01 PM

Video of A380 on approach to San Fran:

http://www.wimp.com/approachlanding/

@ 8:57!  :lol: 

:lol:

I also liked it when he said they were asking him to make a "sporty turn".

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on May 30, 2013, 03:29:31 PM

My take on the In-N-Out seems in contrast to the cool kids stance.  I think my expectations may of been high with everyone talking it up.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on May 30, 2013, 03:30:44 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on May 30, 2013, 03:29:31 PM

My take on the In-N-Out seems in contrast to the cool kids stance. I think my expectations may of been high with everyone talking it up.

+1

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on May 30, 2013, 03:34:29 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on May 30, 2013, 03:29:31 PM

My take on the In-N-Out seems in contrast to the cool kids stance.  I think my expectations may of been high with everyone talking it up.

You're still correct though, it's highly overrated by white midwesterners.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 30, 2013, 03:37:18 PM

Quote from: seven on May 30, 2013, 03:34:29 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on May 30, 2013, 03:29:31 PM

My take on the In-N-Out seems in contrast to the cool kids stance.  I think my expectations may of been high with everyone talking it up.

You're still correct though, it's highly overrated by white midwesterners.

LOL, white midwesterners are not cool kids. chi cat is a cool kid. :cool:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 30, 2013, 03:37:54 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 30, 2013, 03:37:18 PM

Quote from: seven on May 30, 2013, 03:34:29 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on May 30, 2013, 03:29:31 PM

My take on the In-N-Out seems in contrast to the cool kids stance.  I think my expectations may of been high with everyone talking it up.

You're still correct though, it's highly overrated by white midwesterners.

LOL, white midwesterners are not cool kids. chi cat is a cool kid. :cool:

white rocky mountain'er

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 30, 2013, 03:41:57 PM

what I'm saying is it's very cool kid-ish to play it cool with regards to innout. see: pissclams

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on May 30, 2013, 04:17:58 PM

I think I would just rather have jalepenos and bacon on my burger.  I would be onboard with In-N-Out in that scenario.  Also, my fries weren't crispy

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: asava on May 30, 2013, 04:53:14 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on May 30, 2013, 04:17:58 PM

I think I would just rather have jalepenos and bacon on my burger.  I would be onboard with In-N-Out in that scenario.  Also, my fries weren't crispy

might be a little unfair to eat there after all those tastings.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on May 30, 2013, 05:42:14 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 30, 2013, 03:41:57 PM

what I'm saying is it's very cool kid-ish to play it cool with regards to innout. see: pissclams

i like in n out just fine.  it's good- like winsteads.  if i'm in LA though my burger priority is Father's Office on Montana or The Counter. i mean, who really wants to drive to culver city for fast food?  or for any other reason (sony employees excluded :lol: gotta go to work!).

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on May 30, 2013, 05:43:03 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 30, 2013, 03:25:55 PM

Quote from: pissclams on May 30, 2013, 03:03:06 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on May 30, 2013, 02:18:01 PM

Video of A380 on approach to San Fran:

http://www.wimp.com/approachlanding/

@ 8:57!  :lol: 

:lol:

I also liked it when he said they were asking him to make a "sporty turn".

yes, forgot about sporty turn when the plane started calling him a Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!) 3x

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on May 30, 2013, 06:13:04 PM

Quote from: asava on May 30, 2013, 04:53:14 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on May 30, 2013, 04:17:58 PM

I think I would just rather have jalepenos and bacon on my burger.  I would be onboard with In-N-Out in that scenario.  Also, my fries weren't crispy

might be a little unfair to eat there after all those tastings.

Probably grossly unfair but had to go back to real life eventually

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on May 31, 2013, 07:05:31 AM

Quote

Rob Dauster ?@RobDauster 1m

So a plane ran out of gas and flew into a building in Herndon, VA, last night. Helluva wake up call.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BLk9a9bCMAEXrdT.jpg:large)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on May 31, 2013, 09:07:11 AM

Why didn't he just try to land on a street or something? :dunno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 31, 2013, 09:08:58 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on May 31, 2013, 09:07:11 AM

Why didn't he just try to land on a street or something? :dunno:

my father and grandfather have both "crash landed" in/on fields/country roads.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on May 31, 2013, 09:09:30 AM

 :thumbs: for father and  :thumbs: :thumbs: for grandfather

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 31, 2013, 09:10:09 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on May 31, 2013, 09:09:30 AM

:thumbs: for father and  :thumbs: :thumbs: for grandfather

in that guy's defense SW KS is almost 100% fields and country roads

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on May 31, 2013, 09:15:20 AM

Quote from: steve dave on May 31, 2013, 09:10:09 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on May 31, 2013, 09:09:30 AM

:thumbs: for father and  :thumbs: :thumbs: for grandfather

in that guy's defense SW KS is almost 100% fields and country roads

But I bet there are more gas stations where he was.  :dunno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on June 01, 2013, 06:24:33 PM

In hyatt.  Tv hasn't worked for 2 days.  What would be reasonable for me to ask for for free?

Havent been in room when not either asleep or getting ready to go out, but the hyatt doesn't know that.

Title: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 01, 2013, 06:50:05 PM

Tell them you want a ton of Hyatt points :drool:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on June 01, 2013, 06:51:44 PM

Free night, free WiFi, free breakfast all they are willing to do.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on June 01, 2013, 07:17:17 PM

Quote from: CNS Casey on June 01, 2013, 06:51:44 PM

Free night, free WiFi, free breakfast all they are willing to do.

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Free night is nice.  Tell them you can't stay the extra night and would like the points equivalent or whatever.

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on June 01, 2013, 07:29:26 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on June 01, 2013, 07:17:17 PM

Quote from: CNS Casey on June 01, 2013, 06:51:44 PM

Free night, free WiFi, free breakfast all they are willing to do.

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Free night is nice.  Tell them you can't stay the extra night and would like the points equivalent or whatever.

Refunding the cost of a night to me back to my card.

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Title: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 01, 2013, 08:03:29 PM

That's pretty great for just not having tv

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on June 01, 2013, 08:56:25 PM

Going to be in Dallas three days this week, need to work on my base tan

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on June 01, 2013, 09:05:50 PM

Headed to Chicago sept 9-12 with 15 BRO's for a bachelor party. Got a sweet place in wrigleyville, unfortunately the cubs are not in town that weekend but I'm sure we will find something to do.

Title: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 01, 2013, 09:07:28 PM

Ben ji, you and your bros really enjoy huge outings

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on June 02, 2013, 10:32:19 AM

Quote from: ben ji on June 01, 2013, 09:05:50 PM

Headed to Chicago sept 9-12 with 15 BRO's for a bachelor party. Got a sweet place in wrigleyville, unfortunately the cubs are not in town that weekend but I'm sure we will find something to do.

need a cab?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on June 02, 2013, 02:56:00 PM

Quote from: steve dave on June 01, 2013, 09:07:28 PM

Ben ji, you and your bros really enjoy huge outings

You know what they say, bro big or bro home.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on June 02, 2013, 05:57:18 PM

You guys would never believe the things I've seen

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: Rams on June 02, 2013, 10:23:42 PM

Quote from: pissclams on May 30, 2013, 05:42:14 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 30, 2013, 03:41:57 PM

what I'm saying is it's very cool kid-ish to play it cool with regards to innout. see: pissclams

i like in n out just fine.  it's good- like winsteads.  if i'm in LA though my burger priority is Father's Office on Montana or The Counter. i mean, who really wants to drive to culver city for fast food?  or for any other reason (sony employees excluded :lol: gotta go to work!).

father's office is great but laurel tavern is actually better. I always just grab in-n-out by the airport before my flight.  but yes the fries suck. they don't double fry them. you can order them well done but they just fry them longer and it's not nearly as good as McDonald's.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on June 03, 2013, 08:14:23 AM

too soon?

(http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq66/yoga-like_abana/5ea946b1-5f7e-4b80-b487-aa9769dffca1_zps849ca1d8.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 03, 2013, 08:17:28 AM

 :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on June 05, 2013, 08:59:26 PM

Going to have the afternoon free in downtown dallas tomorrow. Elite recommendos requested.  Will be alone.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on June 06, 2013, 08:22:35 AM

On way to Bakersfield for 2 days.  Woof

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on June 06, 2013, 08:47:40 AM

Do you guys ever post from a plane?  I'm doing it right now

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 06, 2013, 08:49:19 AM

Quote from: Limestone on June 06, 2013, 08:47:40 AM

Do you guys ever post from a plane?  I'm doing it right now

like, in the air, or before you back away from the gate?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on June 06, 2013, 08:52:44 AM

Quote from: Limestone on June 06, 2013, 08:22:35 AM

On way to Bakersfield for 2 days.  Woof

When I say my family is from California people are all  :love: but then I say Bakersfield and Fresno and most are  :confused: but those that know are  :barf:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on June 06, 2013, 08:53:27 AM

Quote from: Limestone on June 06, 2013, 08:47:40 AM

Do you guys ever post from a plane?  I'm doing it right now

Had to cancel my Gogo subscription.  :cry:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 06, 2013, 08:55:07 AM

is there a smoggier place than Bakersfield? jw

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on June 06, 2013, 08:55:41 AM

Santiago Chile, maybe?  :dunno: 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on June 06, 2013, 09:07:24 AM

Quote from: wetwillie on June 05, 2013, 08:59:26 PM

Going to have the afternoon free in downtown dallas tomorrow. Elite recommendos requested.  Will be alone.

Eat lunch at Pecan Lodge BBQ. It's located in the Farmer's Market.  Get there early, they run out.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 06, 2013, 09:08:08 AM

Quote from: Limestone on June 06, 2013, 08:47:40 AM

Do you guys ever post from a plane?  I'm doing it right now

yeah. it's pretty great. some birds have added international wifi.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on June 06, 2013, 09:11:43 AM

Quote from: CFoD on June 06, 2013, 09:07:24 AM

Quote from: wetwillie on June 05, 2013, 08:59:26 PM

Going to have the afternoon free in downtown dallas tomorrow. Elite recommendos requested.  Will be alone.

Eat lunch at Pecan Lodge BBQ. It's located in the Farmer's Market.  Get there early, they run out.

Thanks

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on June 06, 2013, 09:37:25 AM

Quote from: wetwillie on June 05, 2013, 08:59:26 PM

Going to have the afternoon free in downtown dallas tomorrow. Elite recommendos requested.  Will be alone.

if you're nerdy, the tour of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing is kind of interesting.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Daddy Claxton on June 06, 2013, 09:55:25 AM

Quote from: Limestone on June 06, 2013, 08:22:35 AM

On way to Bakersfield for 2 days.  Woof

I have to go there in the fall.  PLEASE post anything that might make it bearable.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on June 06, 2013, 10:13:49 AM

Quote from: steve dave on June 06, 2013, 09:08:08 AM

Quote from: Limestone on June 06, 2013, 08:47:40 AM

Do you guys ever post from a plane?  I'm doing it right now

yeah. it's pretty great. some birds have added international wifi.

when am i not posting from a plane is a better question.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on June 06, 2013, 11:29:24 AM

Are there hotels in Baldwin City? hiltonhonors.com is not pulling up anything.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on June 06, 2013, 11:34:44 AM

i'm sure there are some nice b and b's. why not just stay in lawrence?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on June 06, 2013, 11:49:21 AM

Quote from: rick daris on June 06, 2013, 11:34:44 AM

i'm sure there are some nice b and b's. why not just stay in lawrence?

you can't get your Maple Leaf Fest on from Lawrence bro!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on June 06, 2013, 11:53:42 AM

Quote from: rick daris on June 06, 2013, 11:34:44 AM

i'm sure there are some nice b and b's. why not just stay in lawrence?

I was hoping to get PAK'd and take a cab to the hotel.

I'm going to KC the next day, would it be just as easy to stay in Olathe as Lawrence?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on June 06, 2013, 12:03:45 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on June 06, 2013, 11:49:21 AM

Quote from: rick daris on June 06, 2013, 11:34:44 AM

i'm sure there are some nice b and b's. why not just stay in lawrence?

you can't get your Maple Leaf Fest on from Lawrence bro!

maple leaf festival is in the fall. you know how i know? i've been. twice.

cfod-call the sig eps and ask them if you can just crash at their place. or look here... http://www.baldwincitylodge.com/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on June 06, 2013, 12:18:44 PM

Quote from: rick daris on June 06, 2013, 12:03:45 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on June 06, 2013, 11:49:21 AM

Quote from: rick daris on June 06, 2013, 11:34:44 AM

i'm sure there are some nice b and b's. why not just stay in lawrence?

you can't get your Maple Leaf Fest on from Lawrence bro!

maple leaf festival is in the fall. you know how i know? i've been. twice.

cfod-call the sig eps and ask them if you can just crash at their place. or look here... http://www.baldwincitylodge.com/

That places looks pretty sweet. Thanks, Rick.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on June 06, 2013, 10:23:48 PM

Quote from: Daddy Claxton on June 06, 2013, 09:55:25 AM

Quote from: Limestone on June 06, 2013, 08:22:35 AM

On way to Bakersfield for 2 days.  Woof

I have to go there in the fall.  PLEASE post anything that might make it bearable.

Bad news Daddy C.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on June 06, 2013, 10:35:27 PM

Quote from: wetwillie on June 05, 2013, 08:59:26 PM

Going to have the afternoon free in downtown dallas tomorrow. Elite recommendos requested.  Will be alone.

Take the running shoes...great way to see the place and very flat.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on June 06, 2013, 11:24:54 PM

Quote from: Limestone on June 06, 2013, 08:22:35 AM

On way to Bakersfield for 2 days.  Woof

well, hey.  cmon out to buttonwillow, we can drink.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on June 07, 2013, 06:03:31 AM

Quote from: sys on June 06, 2013, 11:24:54 PM

Quote from: Limestone on June 06, 2013, 08:22:35 AM

On way to Bakersfield for 2 days.  Woof

well, hey.  cmon out to buttonwillow, we can drink.

Do you really work in buttonwillow?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on June 07, 2013, 08:17:04 AM

Quote from: rick daris on June 06, 2013, 12:03:45 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on June 06, 2013, 11:49:21 AM

Quote from: rick daris on June 06, 2013, 11:34:44 AM

i'm sure there are some nice b and b's. why not just stay in lawrence?

you can't get your Maple Leaf Fest on from Lawrence bro!

maple leaf festival is in the fall. you know how i know? i've been. twice.

cfod-call the sig eps and ask them if you can just crash at their place. or look here... http://www.baldwincitylodge.com/

Called last night to book a couple of rooms in August.  No vacancies unless I have an RV. :(

I guess I'll make my wife stay sober so she can drive me to Lawrence.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 07, 2013, 08:18:12 AM

Quote from: dobber on June 07, 2013, 06:03:31 AM

Quote from: sys on June 06, 2013, 11:24:54 PM

Quote from: Limestone on June 06, 2013, 08:22:35 AM

On way to Bakersfield for 2 days.  Woof

well, hey.  cmon out to buttonwillow, we can drink.

Do you really work in buttonwillow?

dobber is extremely well travelled

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on June 07, 2013, 11:01:46 AM

Quote from: dobber on June 07, 2013, 06:03:31 AM

Do you really work in buttonwillow?

it's the site of the closest, cheapest hotel.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Daddy Claxton on June 07, 2013, 12:05:59 PM

Quote from: Limestone on June 06, 2013, 10:23:48 PM

Quote from: Daddy Claxton on June 06, 2013, 09:55:25 AM

Quote from: Limestone on June 06, 2013, 08:22:35 AM

On way to Bakersfield for 2 days.  Woof

I have to go there in the fall.  PLEASE post anything that might make it bearable.

Bad news Daddy C.

Ugh. Any bars/eateries  to particularly avoid?  Did you find any place with a decent selection of brews?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on June 07, 2013, 12:59:23 PM

Quote from: sys on June 07, 2013, 11:01:46 AM

Quote from: dobber on June 07, 2013, 06:03:31 AM

Do you really work in buttonwillow?

it's the site of the closest, cheapest hotel.

What field are you in? PM if necessary. There are only a few things that people in that area do. I lived in Fresno area for a while, but what if we know some of the same people?!? Does Gar or CPS mean anything to you (not Ben ji fishing or bad parenting related)?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on June 07, 2013, 08:33:21 PM

(http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv249/thekansascitykid/79BC7B7B-78B5-43D3-857D-C0F56E8F29E8-177-0000000729FDD0C0_zps3ceeb0de.jpg)

DIA termy B is pud...but stil will crush a NB 50-50

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on June 07, 2013, 08:35:40 PM

Quote from: dobber on June 07, 2013, 12:59:23 PM

Quote from: sys on June 07, 2013, 11:01:46 AM

Quote from: dobber on June 07, 2013, 06:03:31 AM

Do you really work in buttonwillow?

it's the site of the closest, cheapest hotel.

What field are you in? PM if necessary. There are only a few things that people in that area do. I lived in Fresno area for a while, but what if we know some of the same people?!? Does Gar or CPS mean anything to you (not Ben ji fishing or bad parenting related)?

There is nothing about my field that makes Bakersfield different than any other pud town to me.  But I rode with some oil and gas bros on the flight to Denver who said that was going on so I imagine that's what you were referring to.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 07, 2013, 09:06:56 PM

Quote from: Limestone on June 07, 2013, 08:35:40 PM

Quote from: dobber on June 07, 2013, 12:59:23 PM

Quote from: sys on June 07, 2013, 11:01:46 AM

Quote from: dobber on June 07, 2013, 06:03:31 AM

Do you really work in buttonwillow?

it's the site of the closest, cheapest hotel.

What field are you in? PM if necessary. There are only a few things that people in that area do. I lived in Fresno area for a while, but what if we know some of the same people?!? Does Gar or CPS mean anything to you (not Ben ji fishing or bad parenting related)?

There is nothing about my field that makes Bakersfield different than any other pud town to me.  But I rode with some oil and gas bros on the flight to Denver who said that was going on so I imagine that's what you were referring to.

I think it's something else

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on June 07, 2013, 10:17:48 PM

Quote from: dobber on June 07, 2013, 12:59:23 PM

What field are you in? PM if necessary. There are only a few things that people in that area do. I lived in Fresno area for a while, but what if we know some of the same people?!? Does Gar or CPS mean anything to you (not Ben ji fishing or bad parenting related)?

they do now, because i just googled them.  if you know anyone who wants to sell me a lamb, preferably killed and all ground up except for the chops, pm me.

i'm working as a biological consultant.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on June 09, 2013, 05:31:00 PM

Enjoying a cold one at the beach.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on June 10, 2013, 12:42:45 PM

Just hanging out in Munich with Phil Titola.  :gocho:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on June 10, 2013, 12:50:15 PM

Son took a private chartered plane to Myrtle for a few days with his buddy and buddy's family, because that 3.5 hour drive is just too much. I am with him in spirit. Does that count?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on June 10, 2013, 02:07:31 PM

I was in Cleveland over the weekend for a wedding!   :emawkid:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 10, 2013, 02:08:08 PM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on June 10, 2013, 12:42:45 PM

Just hanging out in Munich with Phil Titola.  :gocho:

that is pretty badass burglar

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EuroCat on June 10, 2013, 09:44:42 PM

Anyone know any good restaurants in Paris?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on June 10, 2013, 10:02:25 PM

Quote from: EuroCat on June 10, 2013, 09:44:42 PM

Anyone know any good restaurants in Paris?

Bois D Arc is well regarded

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: hemmy on June 10, 2013, 10:23:42 PM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on June 10, 2013, 12:42:45 PM

Just hanging out in Munich with Phil Titola.  :gocho:

Oh man I was in Munich 5/28 - 6/1, close to having a German goEMAW encounter right there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on June 11, 2013, 09:04:39 AM

Quote from: EuroCat on June 10, 2013, 09:44:42 PM

Anyone know any good restaurants in Paris?

Besides Chipotle?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: lopakman on June 11, 2013, 09:29:18 AM

Southwest is running some great specials now. If you're thinking of going somewhere by the end of the year check it out. 

$49 one way from KC to Chicago.  Taste of Chicago here I come!

http://www.southwest.com/html/promotions/click-n-save-sale.html (http://www.southwest.com/html/promotions/click-n-save-sale.html)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 11, 2013, 10:04:08 AM

Quote from: EuroCat on June 10, 2013, 09:44:42 PM

Anyone know any good restaurants in Paris?

yes, all of these are confirmed as fantastic by me (steve dave):

L'Ami Jean
Les Papilles
Terroir Parisien
Fish La Boissonnerie
Frenchie

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 11, 2013, 10:07:54 AM

Quote from: lopakman on June 11, 2013, 09:29:18 AM

Southwest is running some great specials now. If you're thinking of going somewhere by the end of the year check it out. 

$49 one way from KC to Chicago.  Taste of Chicago here I come!

http://www.southwest.com/html/promotions/click-n-save-sale.html (http://www.southwest.com/html/promotions/click-n-save-sale.html)

isn't that $49 just for fall travel?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheCatFanSpeaks on June 11, 2013, 10:10:39 AM

Quote from: mocat on June 11, 2013, 10:07:54 AM

isn't that $49 just for fall travel?

Yes, fall travel.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 11, 2013, 10:12:59 AM

That's a pretty rad deal. Also $49 to Nashville

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 11, 2013, 10:43:35 AM

United is fare matching. $105 nonstop to NYC? yes please.  :drool:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on June 11, 2013, 12:38:17 PM

9 hour layover at DEN on sunday  :sdeek:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 11, 2013, 12:39:53 PM

Quote from: emawblast on June 11, 2013, 12:38:17 PM

9 hour layover at DEN on sunday  :sdeek:

what on earth, where are you coming from

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 11, 2013, 12:52:58 PM

Quote from: emawblast on June 11, 2013, 12:38:17 PM

9 hour layover at DEN on sunday  :sdeek:

man oh man, just in time to bid on some AA Admirals Club passes at fattyfest (though I can't vouch for the quality of the DIA AA Club and assume it's pud because AA barely flys there)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on June 11, 2013, 12:57:25 PM

vegas, i was not responsible for booking travel

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on June 11, 2013, 01:10:11 PM

Quote from: emawblast on June 11, 2013, 12:38:17 PM

9 hour layover at DEN on sunday  :sdeek:

probably will get killed by the nazi zombies/paintings. t's and p's 'blast

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 11, 2013, 01:17:05 PM

jeez, you could have just driven from Denver.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 11, 2013, 01:20:12 PM

9 hour major airport layovers are pretty fantastic when not hungover though

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on June 11, 2013, 03:26:59 PM

Quote from: steve dave on June 11, 2013, 01:20:12 PM

9 hour major airport layovers are pretty fantastic when not hungover though

will be hungover, but will probably just continue to binge.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on June 11, 2013, 09:51:19 PM

going to san diego in november.  who has a good hotel recommendo for ol gfa.  have about 40k spg points fwiw but am trying to save some for a night at the st regis princeville on my honeymoon next year.

will also accept: restaurant and sightseeing recommendos.  will just be me and the lady and will need things to do in between lovemaking.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on June 11, 2013, 10:11:15 PM

Pacbeach

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 12, 2013, 12:24:52 PM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on June 11, 2013, 09:51:19 PM

going to san diego in november.  who has a good hotel recommendo for ol gfa.  have about 40k spg points fwiw but am trying to save some for a night at the st regis princeville on my honeymoon next year.

will also accept: restaurant and sightseeing recommendos.  will just be me and the lady and will need things to do in between lovemaking.

yeah, pacbeach is a good call. rent bikes there and just cruise up and down. I would stay in la jolla if I were you unless something is going on in the gaslamp then stay there. have stayed at the Hilton gaslamp and it was great.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on June 12, 2013, 12:27:27 PM

i stayed at a hostel in the gaslamp.  had tons of fun there as a poor.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 12, 2013, 12:29:00 PM

I would love to rent one of those houses on pacbeach if I was travelling with my entire family and just party and grill on the porch on the beach and watch people roller skate around and surf and play volleyball and junk

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on June 12, 2013, 02:03:33 PM

Quote from: steve dave on June 12, 2013, 12:24:52 PM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on June 11, 2013, 09:51:19 PM

going to san diego in november.  who has a good hotel recommendo for ol gfa.  have about 40k spg points fwiw but am trying to save some for a night at the st regis princeville on my honeymoon next year.

will also accept: restaurant and sightseeing recommendos.  will just be me and the lady and will need things to do in between lovemaking.

yeah, pacbeach is a good call. rent bikes there and just cruise up and down. I would stay in la jolla if I were you unless something is going on in the gaslamp then stay there. have stayed at the Hilton gaslamp and it was great.

was looking at this place last night -- http://www.starwoodhotels.com/preferredguest/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=1959

seemed like a good value at $129.  don't really want to drop a ton of money on just a random two night trip.  only lower priced option downtown is what appears to be a shitty four points for $99.  didn't see much in the way of cash + points.  the US Grant looks amazing but way too much money/points. :(  would love to stay in the gaslamp but $300 a night is a bit much.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 12, 2013, 02:05:14 PM

I think rick daris has stayed at that Sheraton. You should get his report.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on June 12, 2013, 02:05:51 PM

HEY RICK GIVE ME YOUR REPORT

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on June 12, 2013, 02:21:00 PM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on June 12, 2013, 02:05:51 PM

HEY RICK GIVE ME YOUR REPORT

yeah i have stayed there. five nights or so a few years ago. location is good (right of interstate but you wouldn't know it when you are staying there). property is pretty darn nice and big (trees/landscaping). big courtyard with nice pool and hottub area. i'd stay there again. it's fifteen minutes north or so of san diego though and not on a beach or anything. the university in la jolla is pretty great to drive/walk through and there is a trader joes two blocks away. a couple of restaurants even closer.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on June 12, 2013, 02:34:58 PM

Quote from: rick daris on June 12, 2013, 02:21:00 PM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on June 12, 2013, 02:05:51 PM

HEY RICK GIVE ME YOUR REPORT

yeah i have stayed there. five nights or so a few years ago. location is good (right of interstate but you wouldn't know it when you are staying there). property is pretty darn nice and big (trees/landscaping). big courtyard with nice pool and hottub area. i'd stay there again. it's fifteen minutes north or so of san diego though and not on a beach or anything. the university in la jolla is pretty great to drive/walk through and there is a trader joes two blocks away. a couple of restaurants even closer.

we'll probably only go down to gaslamp area one night and do more of the beach/zoo/etc stuff (although it'll probably too cold for a beach), so probably best to just stay up that way.  maybe I'll do a gaslamp hotel one night and la jolla the second night.  I mean the world is my oyster here.  I appreciate the review and the protip on t-joes.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on June 19, 2013, 12:49:41 PM

probably already been discussed but chicago pro tips for dlew, ronpricesgoatee, doom_catz and myself? going for fourth of july.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 19, 2013, 12:51:03 PM

Quote from: Kelly Stewart Creep on June 19, 2013, 12:49:41 PM

probably already been discussed but chicago pro tips for dlew, ronpricesgoatee, doom_catz and myself? going for fourth of july.

archy boat tour

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on June 19, 2013, 01:07:41 PM

DO NOT bring your girlfriend, unless you are secretly hoping she breaks up with you so you can go back after the girl you let get away.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 19, 2013, 01:40:45 PM

Quote from: ben ji on June 19, 2013, 01:07:41 PM

DO NOT bring your girlfriend, unless you are secretly hoping she breaks up with you so you can go back after the girl you let get away.

this seems like good advice for any person, all the time, 24/7

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: lopakman on June 19, 2013, 01:42:11 PM

Quote from: Kelly Stewart Creep on June 19, 2013, 12:49:41 PM

probably already been discussed but chicago pro tips for dlew, ronpricesgoatee, doom_catz and myself? going for fourth of july.

Oh man, you guys are going to have an awesome time!  I lived in Chicago (suburb of anyway) for nine years and my wife and I went there every summer before having kids.

You'll want to watch the fireworks at the Navy Pier.  It's absolutely the place to be.  Bars, beer vendors, lots and lots of people. 

Places to eat:  Popular pizza places are Lou Malnati's, Geno's East, Giordano's all for deep dish and for thin my favorite place is Aurelio's.  For a chicago style hot dog, try Hot Dougs or Portillos.  For Italian Beef sandwich, either Al's Beef or Mr. Beef.

For fine dining, ask Clams, he's probably heard of some places.  We were poor when we used to go visit so never went anywhere really nice.

As far as places to stay, anywhere in the Loop is good. 

Bars: Clubbing really isn't my thing anymore but if you're visiting Chicago you have to go to a place called The Castle, formerly known as Excalibur.  It has multiple bars each with it's own theme in this giant building downtown.  Also for a fantastic outdoor pak'n experience there is the ROOF on theWit.  7000 square foot rooftop bar.  FYI, drinks are very expensive, like New York expensive so pre-party as necessary.

Whoever said don't bring a girlfriend was right.  If you play your cards right, it shouldn't be too hard to find a different girlfriend each night. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: lopakman on June 19, 2013, 01:44:44 PM

Also, if you want some culture, there's the Museum of Science and History, the Adler Planetarium, the Shedd Aquarium, the Art Institute of Chicago among others to visit.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: lopakman on June 19, 2013, 01:46:00 PM

Wrigleyville, how the eff did I forget about this?  If the Cubs are in town, go to Wrigleyville and hang out.  It's a giant multi block party.  You can pay to party on the roof of some the buildings near by and you can actually see the game from the roofs.  Okay I'm done for now.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 19, 2013, 01:48:35 PM

Quote from: lopakman on June 19, 2013, 01:42:11 PM

Also for a fantastic outdoor pak'n experience there is the ROOF on theWit.

can confirm. also can confirm theWit is a great place to stay.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on June 19, 2013, 01:54:38 PM

Quote from: lopakman on June 19, 2013, 01:46:00 PM

Wrigleyville, how the eff did I forget about this?  If the Cubs are in town, go to Wrigleyville and hang out.  It's a giant multi block party.  You can pay to party on the roof of some the buildings near by and you can actually see the game from the roofs.  Okay I'm done for now.

Cats games at Murphys Bleachers Bar is a lot of fun. They fly an emaw flag out front during the fall

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on June 19, 2013, 01:59:52 PM

if you think you would like second city then you will. i've enjoyed it every time i've been.

you should eat at the purple pig or at avec/any other restaurant in the avec "family"

archy boat tour good

navy pier lamesville

the local downtown chicago townies/hipsters/cool people all go to pequods for their deep dish. not ginos/giordanos/etc.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 19, 2013, 04:02:15 PM

They named my territory today at work. Looks like I'll be spending most my time in Canada, Michigan, and New Jersey. Do you need a passport for NJ?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: lopakman on June 19, 2013, 04:03:34 PM

Quote from: Wackycat08 on June 19, 2013, 04:02:15 PM

They named my territory today at work. Looks like I'll be spending most my time in Canada, Michigan, and New Jersey. Do you need a passport for NJ?

Only if you venture into the Newark region.

Title: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 19, 2013, 04:16:07 PM

I love flying into Newark

Title: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 19, 2013, 04:16:58 PM

WC, those are actually pretty great and diverse territories. Is it the entirety of Canada?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 19, 2013, 04:23:37 PM

Quote from: steve dave on June 19, 2013, 04:16:58 PM

WC, those are actually pretty great and diverse territories. Is it the entirety of Canada?

Mainly the Ontario and Quebec regions. So you could say I'm Northeast.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on June 19, 2013, 04:26:45 PM

entirety of NJ?  our main office is in pudsville, just east of PHL in NJ  :bartender:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: lopakman on June 19, 2013, 04:28:01 PM

Quote from: steve dave on June 19, 2013, 04:16:07 PM

I love flying into Newark

Me too.  Flying into Newark and taking the NJ Transit is definitely the way to go if traveling to NYC.  Much easier to find a good flight time and is a lot cheaper.

Title: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 19, 2013, 04:31:51 PM

Cheapness depends on where you live. It's all the same on average. I just love it because I have United directs.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: lopakman on June 19, 2013, 04:32:42 PM

Quote from: Wackycat08 on June 19, 2013, 04:23:37 PM

Quote from: steve dave on June 19, 2013, 04:16:58 PM

WC, those are actually pretty great and diverse territories. Is it the entirety of Canada?

Mainly the Ontario and Quebec regions. So you could say I'm Northeast.

Better brush up on your Canadian speak.  There are no regions in Canada, only provinces and territories. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Bqqkie Pimp on June 19, 2013, 04:34:35 PM

I will soon be traveling... 6 days in the lap of luxury.

 :gocho:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 19, 2013, 04:36:30 PM

These are all installed accounts. Looks like I got Vancouver too. Not sure where the NJ client is. Consider me excited. Also, making deals seems like it could get tricky with the US currency vs. the Canada currency.

Title: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 19, 2013, 04:38:30 PM

I have complete confidence in you fanning.

Title: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 19, 2013, 04:39:36 PM

Trusting you with existing clients, hard money junk, travel, other stuff, etc. seems like a no brainier.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on June 19, 2013, 04:40:46 PM

How often do you need to travel, WC?

Seems like a pretty legit area to me.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 19, 2013, 04:40:52 PM

Quote from: lopakman on June 19, 2013, 04:28:01 PM

Quote from: steve dave on June 19, 2013, 04:16:07 PM

I love flying into Newark

Me too.  Flying into Newark and taking the NJ Transit is definitely the way to go if traveling to NYC.  Much easier to find a good flight time and is a lot cheaper.

incorrect

Quote from: steve dave on June 19, 2013, 04:31:51 PM

Cheapness depends on where you live. It's all the same on average. I just love it because I have United directs.

fair enough

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 19, 2013, 04:43:55 PM

Quote from: CNS on June 19, 2013, 04:40:46 PM

How often do you need to travel, WC?

Seems like a pretty legit area to me.

1-4 times a month I would assume. Just matters the size of the deal.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 19, 2013, 04:44:46 PM

Quote from: steve dave on June 19, 2013, 04:39:36 PM

Trusting you with existing clients, hard money junk, travel, other stuff, etc. seems like a no brainier.

I gotta grow up sometime. It's time to sink or swim. We'll see what I got.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: lopakman on June 19, 2013, 04:47:44 PM

Quote from: mocat on June 19, 2013, 04:40:52 PM

Quote from: lopakman on June 19, 2013, 04:28:01 PM

Quote from: steve dave on June 19, 2013, 04:16:07 PM

I love flying into Newark

Me too.  Flying into Newark and taking the NJ Transit is definitely the way to go if traveling to NYC.  Much easier to find a good flight time and is a lot cheaper.

incorrect

Quote from: steve dave on June 19, 2013, 04:31:51 PM

Cheapness depends on where you live. It's all the same on average. I just love it because I have United directs.

fair enough

It has been my experience that Flying into Newark and taking the NJ Transit is definitely the way to go if traveling to NYC.  Much easier to find a good flight time and is a lot cheaper.



Better?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on June 19, 2013, 04:51:26 PM

Quote from: Wackycat08 on June 19, 2013, 04:44:46 PM

Quote from: steve dave on June 19, 2013, 04:39:36 PM

Trusting you with existing clients, hard money junk, travel, other stuff, etc. seems like a no brainier.

I gotta grow up sometime. It's time to sink or swim. We'll see what I got.

this is wackycats first "real" job. he'll do fine. i'm excited for him.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 19, 2013, 05:00:31 PM

Quote from: rick daris on June 19, 2013, 04:51:26 PM

Quote from: Wackycat08 on June 19, 2013, 04:44:46 PM

Quote from: steve dave on June 19, 2013, 04:39:36 PM

Trusting you with existing clients, hard money junk, travel, other stuff, etc. seems like a no brainier.

I gotta grow up sometime. It's time to sink or swim. We'll see what I got.

this is wackycats first "real" job. he'll do fine. i'm excited for him.

Thanks man.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 20, 2013, 10:23:50 AM

http://www.kansascity.com/2013/02/26/4088335/lawmakers-worry-hub-airports-might.html (http://www.kansascity.com/2013/02/26/4088335/lawmakers-worry-hub-airports-might.html)

how does everyone feel about this one? i think i have flown US Air like maybe twice ever

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 20, 2013, 12:49:31 PM

Quote from: mocat on June 20, 2013, 10:23:50 AM

http://www.kansascity.com/2013/02/26/4088335/lawmakers-worry-hub-airports-might.html (http://www.kansascity.com/2013/02/26/4088335/lawmakers-worry-hub-airports-might.html)

how does everyone feel about this one? i think i have flown US Air like maybe twice ever

there is nothing they can do to stop it at this point. it's done.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on June 20, 2013, 02:37:18 PM

Quote from: Wackycat08 on June 19, 2013, 04:23:37 PM

Quote from: steve dave on June 19, 2013, 04:16:58 PM

WC, those are actually pretty great and diverse territories. Is it the entirety of Canada?

Mainly the Ontario and Quebec regions. So you could say I'm Northeast.

Looks like we'll be competing in Ontario and Quebec.

Talking to people in Montreal is good times.

I pretty much have all of Canada, except BC.  And then I have most of the midwest.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on June 20, 2013, 05:32:43 PM

Going to visit my friend in San Diego in a couple weeks. He says we should go to Tijuana for a day. Is that normal? Sounds totes dangerous.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 20, 2013, 05:36:56 PM

Quote from: CFoD on June 20, 2013, 02:37:18 PM

Quote from: Wackycat08 on June 19, 2013, 04:23:37 PM

Quote from: steve dave on June 19, 2013, 04:16:58 PM

WC, those are actually pretty great and diverse territories. Is it the entirety of Canada?

Mainly the Ontario and Quebec regions. So you could say I'm Northeast.

Looks like we'll be competing in Ontario and Quebec.

Talking to people in Montreal is good times.

I pretty much have all of Canada, except BC.  And then I have most of the midwest.

Craziness. We're pretty much the same person.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on June 20, 2013, 05:43:26 PM

Quote from: Stevesie60 on June 20, 2013, 05:32:43 PM

Going to visit my friend in San Diego in a couple weeks. He says we should go to Tijuana for a day. Is that normal? Sounds totes dangerous.

i went for a day when spending a few days in SD.  it was my 25th birthday and i got super paked with my bros and then had to wait 90 minutes in line to get back across the border.  also bought a glass pipe and some "diamond" earrings for my girlfriend, $20 together.

you can also smile at the "I LOVE TJ" shirts  :grin:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on June 20, 2013, 07:13:07 PM

Quote from: CFoD on June 20, 2013, 02:37:18 PM

Quote from: Wackycat08 on June 19, 2013, 04:23:37 PM

Quote from: steve dave on June 19, 2013, 04:16:58 PM

WC, those are actually pretty great and diverse territories. Is it the entirety of Canada?

Mainly the Ontario and Quebec regions. So you could say I'm Northeast.

Looks like we'll be competing in Ontario and Quebec.

Talking to people in Montreal is good times.

I pretty much have all of Canada, except BC.  And then I have most of the midwest.

Used to have a vendor in Montreal that I worked with, the two guys I talked to were the biggest bro's in the world. Would always tell me about the crazy clubs/strip clubs they had been to over the weekend. Super jealous you guys get to travel there for business as I've always wanted to visit but have never had an excuse.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on June 20, 2013, 11:10:00 PM

Quote from: Stevesie60 on June 20, 2013, 05:32:43 PM

Going to visit my friend in San Diego in a couple weeks. He says we should go to Tijuana for a day. Is that normal? Sounds totes dangerous.

I went when I was like 15 for the 02 Holiday.  Went down to Tijuana and bought a sombrero.  Don't go to the donkey show.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on June 20, 2013, 11:27:30 PM

Quote from: ben ji on June 19, 2013, 01:07:41 PM

DO NOT bring your girlfriend

Don't worry this shouldn't be much of a problem for my main dog KSC and myself.  Just a couple of studs ready for the windy city to blow some tail our way if you know what i mean and i know you do.

Girlfriends?  More like shmirlfriends.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on June 20, 2013, 11:28:24 PM

(https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQSYiJaU-dsym4qzzRsrcHADGM_Ma9xlg7cO6pDajirDnHD9ZaSrQ)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on June 21, 2013, 12:48:44 AM

In LA, staying at the Standard

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 21, 2013, 07:53:43 AM

The French use racism to get its citizens to be nicer to tourists:

 http://m.theatlanticcities.com/neighborhoods/2013/06/new-ad-campaign-asks-parisians-be-nice-tourists/5972/

Title: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on June 21, 2013, 08:04:31 AM

Quote from: Dlew12 on June 20, 2013, 11:27:30 PM

Quote from: ben ji on June 19, 2013, 01:07:41 PM

DO NOT bring your girlfriend

Don't worry this shouldn't be much of a problem for my main dog KSC and myself.  Just a couple of studs ready for the windy city to blow some tail our way if you know what i mean and i know you do.

Girlfriends?  More like shmirlfriends.

mmmmm...,Chicago.     bien.   

chicago ladies really like the Italian Beef.  that'd be the special of the day, everyday, up there in chicago. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on June 21, 2013, 08:15:31 AM

RPsG cancelled on chicago yesterday.  :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: lopakman on June 21, 2013, 08:16:40 AM

Quote from: Limestone on June 21, 2013, 12:48:44 AM

In LA, staying at the Standard

You mean Dallas?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on June 21, 2013, 08:17:46 AM

Quote from: Stevesie60 on June 20, 2013, 05:32:43 PM

Going to visit my friend in San Diego in a couple weeks. He says we should go to Tijuana for a day. Is that normal? Sounds totes dangerous.

is this our mutual friend? be sure to tell him i say hello.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 21, 2013, 08:17:52 AM

Quote from: Limestone on June 21, 2013, 12:48:44 AM

the Standard

how did you get the letters to be upside down? HUR HUR HURP DURRP lol though that one was just for me

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 21, 2013, 08:18:47 AM

Quote from: lopakman on June 21, 2013, 08:16:40 AM

Quote from: Limestone on June 21, 2013, 12:48:44 AM

In LA, staying at the Standard

You mean Dallas?

hey aren't you that garbage rough ridin' poster?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: lopakman on June 21, 2013, 08:22:56 AM

Quote from: mocat on June 21, 2013, 08:18:47 AM

Quote from: lopakman on June 21, 2013, 08:16:40 AM

Quote from: Limestone on June 21, 2013, 12:48:44 AM

In LA, staying at the Standard

You mean Dallas?

hey aren't you that garbage rough ridin' poster?

Yep, I'm raping the board with my generic brand of stupidity one thread at a time. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on June 21, 2013, 07:30:35 PM

(http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv249/thekansascitykid/91B65724-5AD8-4AF2-9ED8-48DFA1EA7C9A-1429-0000012C8136F778_zps38d5b130.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on June 22, 2013, 08:16:47 PM

Quote from: Stevesie60 on June 20, 2013, 05:32:43 PM

Going to visit my friend in San Diego in a couple weeks. He says we should go to Tijuana for a day. Is that normal? Sounds totes dangerous.

Take empty prescription bottles (of your prescriptions) and fill them up with cheap Mexican meds of your choosing.  DO NOT JUST BUY THEM AND EXPECT TO BE ABLE TO STROLL BACK ACROSS THE BORDER.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Cartierfor3 on June 22, 2013, 09:26:25 PM

Expedia unpublished rates. Your thoughts?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 22, 2013, 09:26:57 PM

Quote from: CartierFor3 on June 22, 2013, 09:26:25 PM

Expedia unpublished rates. Your thoughts?

nope

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 27, 2013, 09:22:58 AM

(http://www.aa.com/content/images/production/marketing-headers/Top-Banner_DisneyPlanes.jpg)

 :D

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 27, 2013, 09:53:25 AM

wow, 11 year old mocat would have gone absolutely nuts for that movie (current all grown up mocat is going absolutely nuts as well)

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 27, 2013, 09:54:58 AM

Quote from: mocat on June 27, 2013, 09:53:25 AM

wow, 11 year old mocat would have gone absolutely nuts for that movie (current all grown up mocat is going absolutely nuts as well)

yeah, I LOVE the Cars movies. This MAY be even better.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 27, 2013, 09:56:34 AM

Just found out Ill be going out to Vegas in November for my kickball gig. It's not so lame now, is it, 8man?

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 27, 2013, 09:59:10 AM

Quote from: steve dave on June 22, 2013, 09:26:57 PM

Quote from: CartierFor3 on June 22, 2013, 09:26:25 PM

Expedia unpublished rates. Your thoughts?

nope

I think you're too quick to dismiss things like this. Earlier this month my wife got us a Holiday Inn Express in Monterey last minute for like thirty bucks. It was so bizarre.

I think it was hotwire, though.

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 27, 2013, 10:00:45 AM

Quote from: michigancat on June 27, 2013, 09:59:10 AM

Quote from: steve dave on June 22, 2013, 09:26:57 PM

Quote from: CartierFor3 on June 22, 2013, 09:26:25 PM

Expedia unpublished rates. Your thoughts?

nope

I think you're too quick to dismiss things like this. Earlier this month my wife got us a Holiday Inn Express in Monterey last minute for like thirty bucks. It was so bizarre.

I think it was hotwire, though.

I'm sufficiently but not too quick

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 27, 2013, 10:01:38 AM

also, if you are going to use hotwire make sure to figure out what hotel you are buying:

http://www.betterbidding.com/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on June 27, 2013, 11:25:32 AM

Quote from: Wackycat08 on June 27, 2013, 09:56:34 AM

Just found out Ill be going out to Vegas in November for my kickball gig. It's not so lame now, is it, 8man?

Could life get any better, Wacky? I don't think so.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 27, 2013, 11:26:13 AM

Quote from: CFoD on June 27, 2013, 11:25:32 AM

Quote from: Wackycat08 on June 27, 2013, 09:56:34 AM

Just found out Ill be going out to Vegas in November for my kickball gig. It's not so lame now, is it, 8man?

Could life get any better, Wacky? I don't think so.

:thumbs:

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on June 27, 2013, 11:28:42 AM

Quote from: michigancat on June 27, 2013, 09:54:58 AM

Quote from: mocat on June 27, 2013, 09:53:25 AM

wow, 11 year old mocat would have gone absolutely nuts for that movie (current all grown up mocat is going absolutely nuts as well)

yeah, I LOVE the Cars movies. This MAY be even better.

the first cars was pretty perfect. second cars my goodness you almost need a phd in movie plots to decipher what is going on half the time. too much clutter. thumbs sideways for that one.  :don'tcare:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 27, 2013, 11:59:27 AM

Quote from: rick daris on June 27, 2013, 11:28:42 AM

Quote from: michigancat on June 27, 2013, 09:54:58 AM

Quote from: mocat on June 27, 2013, 09:53:25 AM

wow, 11 year old mocat would have gone absolutely nuts for that movie (current all grown up mocat is going absolutely nuts as well)

yeah, I LOVE the Cars movies. This MAY be even better.

the first cars was pretty perfect. second cars my goodness you almost need a phd in movie plots to decipher what is going on half the time. too much clutter. thumbs sideways for that one.  :don'tcare:

but man those racing scenes and gadgets 'mater got were cool

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on June 27, 2013, 12:01:06 PM

Quote from: michigancat on June 27, 2013, 11:59:27 AM

Quote from: rick daris on June 27, 2013, 11:28:42 AM

Quote from: michigancat on June 27, 2013, 09:54:58 AM

Quote from: mocat on June 27, 2013, 09:53:25 AM

wow, 11 year old mocat would have gone absolutely nuts for that movie (current all grown up mocat is going absolutely nuts as well)

yeah, I LOVE the Cars movies. This MAY be even better.

the first cars was pretty perfect. second cars my goodness you almost need a phd in movie plots to decipher what is going on half the time. too much clutter. thumbs sideways for that one.  :don'tcare:

but man those racing scenes and gadgets 'mater got were cool

well if mater gadgets are cool then consider that movie a myles davis biography.  :don'tcare:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on June 27, 2013, 12:06:10 PM

Mater Tall  tales is pretty good,  there is an airplane one and a monster truck one that is  pretty  great.  http://movies.netflix.com/Movie/Cars-Toons-Mater-s-Tall-Tales/70150438 (http://movies.netflix.com/Movie/Cars-Toons-Mater-s-Tall-Tales/70150438)
 just a fyi for those  that  may not spend a  lot of time watching  the Disney channel.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 09, 2013, 03:27:25 PM

from 1978, pretty cool

(http://www.japanesewartuba.com/usny.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on July 09, 2013, 03:29:23 PM

Quote from: steve dave on June 27, 2013, 09:22:58 AM

(http://www.aa.com/content/images/production/marketing-headers/Top-Banner_DisneyPlanes.jpg)

 :D

SD, saw a prolonged preview this weekend when took the kids to Despicable Me2.  Get this:  It's centered around a crop duster trying to race other planes and stuff.


 :surprised:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 09, 2013, 03:34:39 PM

damnit. was hoping it would be about airline miles.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on July 09, 2013, 04:05:23 PM

Anyone ever go to Tampa/St. Pete?  Thinking about found a quick Thurs-Sun trip in October as just a relaxing trip. Problem is, I've never done one of these types if trips. Any advice.  :dunno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on July 09, 2013, 04:07:14 PM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on July 09, 2013, 04:05:23 PM

Anyone ever go to Tampa/St. Pete?  Thinking about found a quick Thurs-Sun trip in October as just a relaxing trip. Problem is, I've never done one of these types if trips. Any advice.  :dunno:

the beach (clearwater) is v nice. like the sand is just to die for.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on July 09, 2013, 04:09:24 PM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on July 09, 2013, 04:05:23 PM

Anyone ever go to Tampa/St. Pete?  Thinking about found a quick Thurs-Sun trip in October as just a relaxing trip. Problem is, I've never done one of these types if trips. Any advice.  :dunno:

Isn't St. Pete' a bunch of olds?

I am also interested in this answer though.

Also, would love some pro tip input on whether there is anything worth going to see in North or South Carolina?  Something really near a beach preferably.  TIA.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 10, 2013, 07:37:58 AM

Quote from: CNS on July 09, 2013, 04:09:24 PM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on July 09, 2013, 04:05:23 PM

Anyone ever go to Tampa/St. Pete?  Thinking about found a quick Thurs-Sun trip in October as just a relaxing trip. Problem is, I've never done one of these types if trips. Any advice.  :dunno:

Isn't St. Pete' a bunch of olds?

I am also interested in this answer though.

Also, would love some pro tip input on whether there is anything worth going to see in North or South Carolina?  Something really near a beach preferably.  TIA.

Charleston is very nice. Beaches there are kinda grassy. not, like, surfing snorkeling type beaches but more picnic and walk around type beaches if that makes sense.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on July 10, 2013, 09:51:50 AM

Thanks, SD.  Will look into.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on July 10, 2013, 09:59:02 AM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on July 09, 2013, 04:05:23 PM

Anyone ever go to Tampa/St. Pete?  Thinking about found a quick Thurs-Sun trip in October as just a relaxing trip. Problem is, I've never done one of these types if trips. Any advice.  :dunno:

Peak hurricane season tho.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on July 10, 2013, 09:59:45 AM

Travel insurance!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Havs on July 10, 2013, 11:04:25 AM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on July 09, 2013, 04:05:23 PM

Anyone ever go to Tampa/St. Pete?  Thinking about found a quick Thurs-Sun trip in October as just a relaxing trip. Problem is, I've never done one of these types if trips. Any advice.  :dunno:

The Iowan in me was just too overwhelmed at Clearwater Beach :love:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on July 10, 2013, 11:06:49 AM

Quote from: Haverhill on July 10, 2013, 11:04:25 AM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on July 09, 2013, 04:05:23 PM

Anyone ever go to Tampa/St. Pete?  Thinking about found a quick Thurs-Sun trip in October as just a relaxing trip. Problem is, I've never done one of these types if trips. Any advice.  :dunno:

The Iowan in me was just too overwhelmed at Clearwater Beach :love:

flood flashbacks from seeing all that water?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wiley on July 10, 2013, 11:07:59 AM

Has anyone been to Yap and/or Palau, probably going next year to both for about 2 weeks (scuba diving trip mainly).

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on July 10, 2013, 11:11:19 AM

Quote from: wiley on July 10, 2013, 11:07:59 AM

Has anyone been to Yap and/or Palau, probably going next year to both for about 2 weeks (scuba diving trip mainly).

pretty sure at least one of those is not a real place.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on July 10, 2013, 11:13:00 AM

oh man, the age old Yap versus Palau debate 2013, here we go again! 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on July 10, 2013, 11:42:50 AM

can somebody please merge this with one of the old yap vs palau threads, please.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mr Bread on July 10, 2013, 11:46:55 AM

Yap uses giant stone coins as money. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wiley on July 10, 2013, 12:01:34 PM

Quote from: Limestone on July 10, 2013, 11:11:19 AM

Quote from: wiley on July 10, 2013, 11:07:59 AM

Has anyone been to Yap and/or Palau, probably going next year to both for about 2 weeks (scuba diving trip mainly).

pretty sure at least one of those is not a real place.

 :embarrassed:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on July 10, 2013, 12:14:57 PM

Quote from: wiley on July 10, 2013, 12:01:34 PM

Quote from: Limestone on July 10, 2013, 11:11:19 AM

Quote from: wiley on July 10, 2013, 11:07:59 AM

Has anyone been to Yap and/or Palau, probably going next year to both for about 2 weeks (scuba diving trip mainly).

pretty sure at least one of those is not a real place.

 :embarrassed:

Don't be like that.  This makes your decision super easy.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AbeFroman on July 10, 2013, 12:41:13 PM

I used to live in Guam and I knew some people that went on vacation to Palau. Looked really cool. Never heard of Yap.

Title: travel thread
Post by: felix rex on July 11, 2013, 06:16:43 PM

If you're in DC in the summer and feel like rolling the dice, request the gov per diem rate when booking your hotel (this has to be done directly with the hotel, no hotels.com tomfoolery). They may say you need to show gov id (which you're supposed to do) but this is my 3rd hotel so far and I haven't shown anything but my drivers license, while getting rates 150-250 below list. No one's asked me for anything. Still get full points/rewards tho.

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on July 11, 2013, 10:23:50 PM

Quote from: felix rex on July 11, 2013, 06:16:43 PM

If you're in DC in the summer and feel like rolling the dice, request the gov per diem rate when booking your hotel (this has to be done directly with the hotel, no hotels.com tomfoolery). They may say you need to show gov id (which you're supposed to do) but this is my 3rd hotel so far and I haven't shown anything but my drivers license, while getting rates 150-250 below list. No one's asked me for anything. Still get full points/rewards tho.

Doesn't your drivers license correspond with your gov employment? If not then lets all party

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on July 11, 2013, 10:37:55 PM

Quote from: felix rex on July 11, 2013, 06:16:43 PM

If you're in DC in the summer and feel like rolling the dice, request the gov per diem rate when booking your hotel (this has to be done directly with the hotel, no hotels.com tomfoolery). They may say you need to show gov id (which you're supposed to do) but this is my 3rd hotel so far and I haven't shown anything but my drivers license, while getting rates 150-250 below list. No one's asked me for anything. Still get full points/rewards tho.

have done this ten times. only been asked once.

Title: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on July 11, 2013, 10:39:06 PM

Can confirm :wink:

Title: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on July 11, 2013, 10:39:47 PM

Quote from: puniraptor on July 11, 2013, 10:39:06 PM

Can confirm :wink:

I've even booked two at once with  NO NEGATIVE CONSEQUENCES.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 11, 2013, 11:10:42 PM

Quote from: rick daris on July 11, 2013, 10:37:55 PM

Quote from: felix rex on July 11, 2013, 06:16:43 PM

If you're in DC in the summer and feel like rolling the dice, request the gov per diem rate when booking your hotel (this has to be done directly with the hotel, no hotels.com tomfoolery). They may say you need to show gov id (which you're supposed to do) but this is my 3rd hotel so far and I haven't shown anything but my drivers license, while getting rates 150-250 below list. No one's asked me for anything. Still get full points/rewards tho.

have done this ten times. only been asked once.

what happened when they asked? :ohno:

Title: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 12, 2013, 06:02:34 AM

I book gov. rate a lot because mrs. Dave technically works for the gov. We've never been asked to show proof.

Title: travel thread
Post by: felix rex on July 12, 2013, 07:22:40 AM

We were hassled a bit once in Ohio (of all places) but I guess it's just so ubiquitous in DC that nobody checks. I have my travel orders and dip passport ready to go but nobody gives a crap.

Side note: JFK has a dip line at customs. Oddly, Dulles does not. :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 12, 2013, 07:27:18 AM

I can't wait until I travel internationally enough to make Global Entry worthwile. Would feel so elite.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: felix rex on July 12, 2013, 07:40:06 AM

Quote from: steve dave on July 12, 2013, 07:27:18 AM

I can't wait until I travel internationally enough to make Global Entry worthwile. Would feel so elite.

It's hilarious flying into a clusterfuck airport like Cairo and just walking past everyone and not even having your bags checked because you have a dip passport and a fixer. It's like 15-20 minutes from landing to cab.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 12, 2013, 07:44:45 AM

Quote from: felix rex on July 12, 2013, 07:40:06 AM

Quote from: steve dave on July 12, 2013, 07:27:18 AM

I can't wait until I travel internationally enough to make Global Entry worthwile. Would feel so elite.

It's hilarious flying into a clusterfuck airport like Cairo and just walking past everyone and not even having your bags checked because you have a dip passport and a fixer. It's like 15-20 minutes from landing to cab.

do you get to use that for personal travel as well? what is the job that requires the least experience/knowledge that would get me one of those? would also have to be something I could do on the side.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: felix rex on July 12, 2013, 07:48:12 AM

Quote from: steve dave on July 12, 2013, 07:44:45 AM

Quote from: felix rex on July 12, 2013, 07:40:06 AM

Quote from: steve dave on July 12, 2013, 07:27:18 AM

I can't wait until I travel internationally enough to make Global Entry worthwile. Would feel so elite.

It's hilarious flying into a clusterfuck airport like Cairo and just walking past everyone and not even having your bags checked because you have a dip passport and a fixer. It's like 15-20 minutes from landing to cab.

do you get to use that for personal travel as well? what is the job that requires the least experience/knowledge that would get me one of those? would also have to be something I could do on the side.

No. I can only use the dip coming and going to the country where I'm stationed. But you can always buy your own fixers in Cairo. In fact, I would highly recommend it. Before I leave (officially), I plan to get some personal contact info on a few of the better ones.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on July 12, 2013, 08:08:05 AM

ya man, i can't tell you guys how great it is to have a dip passport and a few really good fixers in cairo.  unbelievable how it's just really fantastic, you guys. 

i was there one time- i'm not even kidding either, this fixer sucked.  i stood in line & was so pissed.  uber pissed.  anyways, you get the drift.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on July 12, 2013, 08:09:58 AM

Quote from: steve dave on July 12, 2013, 07:27:18 AM

I can't wait until I travel internationally enough to make Global Entry worthwile. Would feel so elite.

Moms and Pops BR got theirs about 5 months ago.  Seems pretty awesome

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on July 12, 2013, 09:20:02 AM

Quote from: steve dave on July 12, 2013, 07:27:18 AM

I can't wait until I travel internationally enough to make Global Entry worthwile. Would feel so elite.

Our company pays for it.  But all of us neocons won't do it because of all the fingerprinting and eye scanning and ball touching.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on July 12, 2013, 11:20:15 AM

Quote from: michigancat on July 11, 2013, 11:10:42 PM

Quote from: rick daris on July 11, 2013, 10:37:55 PM

Quote from: felix rex on July 11, 2013, 06:16:43 PM

If you're in DC in the summer and feel like rolling the dice, request the gov per diem rate when booking your hotel (this has to be done directly with the hotel, no hotels.com tomfoolery). They may say you need to show gov id (which you're supposed to do) but this is my 3rd hotel so far and I haven't shown anything but my drivers license, while getting rates 150-250 below list. No one's asked me for anything. Still get full points/rewards tho.

have done this ten times. only been asked once.

what happened when they asked? :ohno:

would saying something like "actually, it's my wife that works for the government" work if challenged?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 12, 2013, 11:21:23 AM

Quote from: Skipper44 on July 12, 2013, 11:20:15 AM

Quote from: michigancat on July 11, 2013, 11:10:42 PM

Quote from: rick daris on July 11, 2013, 10:37:55 PM

Quote from: felix rex on July 11, 2013, 06:16:43 PM

If you're in DC in the summer and feel like rolling the dice, request the gov per diem rate when booking your hotel (this has to be done directly with the hotel, no hotels.com tomfoolery). They may say you need to show gov id (which you're supposed to do) but this is my 3rd hotel so far and I haven't shown anything but my drivers license, while getting rates 150-250 below list. No one's asked me for anything. Still get full points/rewards tho.

have done this ten times. only been asked once.

what happened when they asked? :ohno:

would saying something like "actually, it's my wife that works for the government" work if challenged?

no, you'd then get booked at the rack rate

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on July 12, 2013, 11:38:45 AM

you open your wallet to retrieve your gov't id and then looked befuddled/confused and say something like "oh crap i must have left my card at work. what do we do now?"  :dunno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on July 12, 2013, 12:07:55 PM

I'd say, "It's in my car BRB." Then, I'd go to another hotel.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on July 12, 2013, 12:12:41 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 11, 2013, 11:10:42 PM

Quote from: rick daris on July 11, 2013, 10:37:55 PM

Quote from: felix rex on July 11, 2013, 06:16:43 PM

If you're in DC in the summer and feel like rolling the dice, request the gov per diem rate when booking your hotel (this has to be done directly with the hotel, no hotels.com tomfoolery). They may say you need to show gov id (which you're supposed to do) but this is my 3rd hotel so far and I haven't shown anything but my drivers license, while getting rates 150-250 below list. No one's asked me for anything. Still get full points/rewards tho.

have done this ten times. only been asked once.

what happened when they asked? :ohno:

You'd have to burn down the hotel

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on July 12, 2013, 12:12:51 PM

i book using discount codes all the time.  never been asked for verification.  choice and wyndham, wyndham is easier.


haven't tried govt., may try that if i can do it online wo a number.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on July 12, 2013, 12:16:25 PM

Quote from: sys on July 12, 2013, 12:12:51 PM

i book using discount codes all the time.  never been asked for verification.  choice and wyndham, wyndham is easier.


haven't tried govt., may try that if i can do it online wo a number.

every major chain is going to have a box you can check to get the gov't per diem rate (if available). some times it is an amazing good deal, other times not. i stayed at the intercon in boston at the gov't rate and it was like 1/3 what the rooms where going for without it. also might have been the nicest hotel i've ever stayed at. chicat can correct me if i'm wrong but i doubt any place would deny you the rate unless they are at/close to capacity or unless you just run into an incredibly anal front desk employee.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on July 12, 2013, 12:22:52 PM

Quote from: rick daris on July 12, 2013, 12:16:25 PM

Quote from: sys on July 12, 2013, 12:12:51 PM

i book using discount codes all the time.  never been asked for verification.  choice and wyndham, wyndham is easier.


haven't tried govt., may try that if i can do it online wo a number.

every major chain is going to have a box you can check to get the gov't per diem rate (if available). some times it is an amazing good deal, other times not. i stayed at the intercon in boston at the gov't rate and it was like 1/3 what the rooms where going for without it. also might have been the nicest hotel i've ever stayed at. chicat can correct me if i'm wrong but i doubt any place would deny you the rate unless they are at/close to capacity or unless you just run into an incredibly anal front desk employee.

A reasonably managed hotel is going to have the rate "turned off" during busy times anyway.  If they are selling it, it is worthwhile for them to have it booked unless they forgot to turn it off.  Most front desk people don't get paid enough for the confrontation and would just as soon avoid it so they aren't going to ask often.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on July 12, 2013, 12:26:01 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on July 12, 2013, 12:22:52 PM

Quote from: rick daris on July 12, 2013, 12:16:25 PM

Quote from: sys on July 12, 2013, 12:12:51 PM

i book using discount codes all the time.  never been asked for verification.  choice and wyndham, wyndham is easier.


haven't tried govt., may try that if i can do it online wo a number.

every major chain is going to have a box you can check to get the gov't per diem rate (if available). some times it is an amazing good deal, other times not. i stayed at the intercon in boston at the gov't rate and it was like 1/3 what the rooms where going for without it. also might have been the nicest hotel i've ever stayed at. chicat can correct me if i'm wrong but i doubt any place would deny you the rate unless they are at/close to capacity or unless you just run into an incredibly anal front desk employee.

A reasonably managed hotel is going to have the rate "turned off" during busy times anyway.  If they are selling it, it is worthwhile for them to have it booked unless they forgot to turn it off.  Most front desk people don't get paid enough for the confrontation and would just as soon avoid it so they aren't going to ask often.

yeah. i imagine most not asking on purpose just because of the possible awkwardness of "uh. uh. i don't have it". well then what now, you know?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on July 12, 2013, 12:29:56 PM

i just tried it at the hotels i normally stay at.  more expensive than what i currently pay.  oh well.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 12, 2013, 12:33:22 PM

the best deals for the gov. rate are always in your large cities. another kind of shady thing that may work is to find a ridiculous expensive hotel that hosts conferences. find a conference going on when you want to go. go to the place running the conference website and they will have booking instructions for booking rooms at the conference rate. sometimes you can get ridiculous deals and most of the time you just need to know the number and what to say or they will have a special booking page. once in awhile they will only have it bookable as part of the conference package probably to avoid this very thing. we stayed in a suite at the Cosmo in Vegas that was going for about $600 a night when we were there and paid about $150. we had an actual conference going on but it got me thinking and researching this. I'm going to try it the next opportunity I get.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 12, 2013, 12:34:19 PM

just using the vegas example above I would start here:

http://www.vegasmeansbusiness.com/planning-tools/convention-calendar/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 12, 2013, 12:37:33 PM

then pick a hotel and date that fits. like that financial aid one at the baller Aria. go to their website. find this.

http://www.nasfaa.org/conference/travel/hotel/

$149 a night. Not bad. would be better if they offered suites or something but this is just the first example I tried.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: asava on July 12, 2013, 12:38:42 PM

Quote from: steve dave on July 12, 2013, 12:33:22 PM

the best deals for the gov. rate are always in your large cities. another kind of shady thing that may work is to find a ridiculous expensive hotel that hosts conferences. find a conference going on when you want to go. go to the place running the conference website and they will have booking instructions for booking rooms at the conference rate. sometimes you can get ridiculous deals and most of the time you just need to know the number and what to say or they will have a special booking page. once in awhile they will only have it bookable as part of the conference package probably to avoid this very thing. we stayed in a suite at the Cosmo in Vegas that was going for about $600 a night when we were there and paid about $150. we had an actual conference going on but it got me thinking and researching this. I'm going to try it the next opportunity I get.

I know that most Kimpton Hotels give similar discounts. The Monaco in Denver, for example, is around $150 at the gov't rate.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on July 12, 2013, 12:54:21 PM

I wonder how difficult it is to get an IATA number and Travel Agent discounts everywhere

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 12, 2013, 12:55:05 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on July 12, 2013, 12:54:21 PM

I wonder how difficult it is to get an IATA number and Travel Agent discounts everywhere

I bet the difficulty exactly matches whatever the yearly dues are at IATA.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: asava on July 12, 2013, 12:55:43 PM

Quote from: steve dave on July 12, 2013, 12:55:05 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on July 12, 2013, 12:54:21 PM

I wonder how difficult it is to get an IATA number and Travel Agent discounts everywhere

I bet the difficulty exactly matches whatever the yearly dues are at IATA.

He's good.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: felix rex on July 12, 2013, 12:59:38 PM

I can confirm that expected high occupancy rates are a factor. Also, I'm at a Kimpton and it's pretty nice. Gov rate is like 170. I'm in an executive two queen room, because you take whatever type of as much as you can get.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on July 12, 2013, 01:03:28 PM

Quote from: steve dave on July 12, 2013, 12:55:05 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on July 12, 2013, 12:54:21 PM

I wonder how difficult it is to get an IATA number and Travel Agent discounts everywhere

I bet the difficulty exactly matches whatever the yearly dues are at IATA.

I was hoping so, but research indicates you must be affiliated with a Travel Agency that has gone through some sort of certification.  Damn, would've been the ultimate scam

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on July 12, 2013, 01:04:47 PM

so goEMAW Travel, LLC huh?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on July 12, 2013, 01:21:19 PM

Quote from: Tobias on July 12, 2013, 01:04:47 PM

so goEMAW Travel, LLC huh?

Only if you want half price rooms and free crap everywhere you go

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: asava on July 12, 2013, 01:26:30 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on July 12, 2013, 01:21:19 PM

Quote from: Tobias on July 12, 2013, 01:04:47 PM

so goEMAW Travel, LLC huh?

Only if you want half price rooms and free crap everywhere you go

tough sell.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on July 12, 2013, 01:32:19 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on July 12, 2013, 01:03:28 PM

Quote from: steve dave on July 12, 2013, 12:55:05 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on July 12, 2013, 12:54:21 PM

I wonder how difficult it is to get an IATA number and Travel Agent discounts everywhere

I bet the difficulty exactly matches whatever the yearly dues are at IATA.

I was hoping so, but research indicates you must be affiliated with a Travel Agency that has gone through some sort of certification.  Damn, would've been the ultimate scam

chicat- research how much all of this would cost and then pm it to the intern who will put a powerpoint together for all of us to discuss at the next mod meeting.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on July 12, 2013, 01:39:50 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on July 12, 2013, 12:22:52 PM

Quote from: rick daris on July 12, 2013, 12:16:25 PM

Quote from: sys on July 12, 2013, 12:12:51 PM

i book using discount codes all the time.  never been asked for verification.  choice and wyndham, wyndham is easier.


haven't tried govt., may try that if i can do it online wo a number.

every major chain is going to have a box you can check to get the gov't per diem rate (if available). some times it is an amazing good deal, other times not. i stayed at the intercon in boston at the gov't rate and it was like 1/3 what the rooms where going for without it. also might have been the nicest hotel i've ever stayed at. chicat can correct me if i'm wrong but i doubt any place would deny you the rate unless they are at/close to capacity or unless you just run into an incredibly anal front desk employee.

A reasonably managed hotel is going to have the rate "turned off" during busy times anyway.  If they are selling it, it is worthwhile for them to have it booked unless they forgot to turn it off.  Most front desk people don't get paid enough for the confrontation and would just as soon avoid it so they aren't going to ask often.

chicat.  i stay at the same hotel every time i go to LA (2-3x per year).  it's what would be considered a boutique hotel, not a chain.  privately owned.  anyway, we've had a couple issues and last time they bumped us to their best suite and it was great.  just charged us regular room rate, not the upcharge for the suite.  then when we got home, i wrote a lengthy write up on how great the hotel was on tripadvisor and then emailed the GM and thanked him and linked him to the review.

think he will hook me up again?  the review has gotten a lot of hits.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on July 12, 2013, 01:45:15 PM

Quote from: pissclams on July 12, 2013, 01:39:50 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on July 12, 2013, 12:22:52 PM

Quote from: rick daris on July 12, 2013, 12:16:25 PM

Quote from: sys on July 12, 2013, 12:12:51 PM

i book using discount codes all the time.  never been asked for verification.  choice and wyndham, wyndham is easier.


haven't tried govt., may try that if i can do it online wo a number.

every major chain is going to have a box you can check to get the gov't per diem rate (if available). some times it is an amazing good deal, other times not. i stayed at the intercon in boston at the gov't rate and it was like 1/3 what the rooms where going for without it. also might have been the nicest hotel i've ever stayed at. chicat can correct me if i'm wrong but i doubt any place would deny you the rate unless they are at/close to capacity or unless you just run into an incredibly anal front desk employee.

A reasonably managed hotel is going to have the rate "turned off" during busy times anyway.  If they are selling it, it is worthwhile for them to have it booked unless they forgot to turn it off.  Most front desk people don't get paid enough for the confrontation and would just as soon avoid it so they aren't going to ask often.

chicat.  i stay at the same hotel every time i go to LA (2-3x per year).  it's what would be considered a boutique hotel, not a chain.  privately owned.  anyway, we've had a couple issues and last time they bumped us to their best suite and it was great.  just charged us regular room rate, not the upcharge for the suite.  then when we got home, i wrote a lengthy write up on how great the hotel was on tripadvisor and then emailed the GM and thanked him and linked him to the review.

think he will hook me up again?  the review has gotten a lot of hits.

I would take care of you when you came back, but it will all depend on the suite availability, etc.  Find out the Front Office Manager's name and drop it in the next review (could do Yelp).  They will see the arrival list daily, the GM may not, as well as be the ones more likely to add notes to your profile that you're a stud.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on July 12, 2013, 01:48:50 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on July 12, 2013, 01:45:15 PM

Quote from: pissclams on July 12, 2013, 01:39:50 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on July 12, 2013, 12:22:52 PM

Quote from: rick daris on July 12, 2013, 12:16:25 PM

Quote from: sys on July 12, 2013, 12:12:51 PM

i book using discount codes all the time.  never been asked for verification.  choice and wyndham, wyndham is easier.


haven't tried govt., may try that if i can do it online wo a number.

every major chain is going to have a box you can check to get the gov't per diem rate (if available). some times it is an amazing good deal, other times not. i stayed at the intercon in boston at the gov't rate and it was like 1/3 what the rooms where going for without it. also might have been the nicest hotel i've ever stayed at. chicat can correct me if i'm wrong but i doubt any place would deny you the rate unless they are at/close to capacity or unless you just run into an incredibly anal front desk employee.

A reasonably managed hotel is going to have the rate "turned off" during busy times anyway.  If they are selling it, it is worthwhile for them to have it booked unless they forgot to turn it off.  Most front desk people don't get paid enough for the confrontation and would just as soon avoid it so they aren't going to ask often.

chicat.  i stay at the same hotel every time i go to LA (2-3x per year).  it's what would be considered a boutique hotel, not a chain.  privately owned.  anyway, we've had a couple issues and last time they bumped us to their best suite and it was great.  just charged us regular room rate, not the upcharge for the suite.  then when we got home, i wrote a lengthy write up on how great the hotel was on tripadvisor and then emailed the GM and thanked him and linked him to the review.

think he will hook me up again?  the review has gotten a lot of hits.

I would take care of you when you came back, but it will all depend on the suite availability, etc.  Find out the Front Office Manager's name and drop it in the next review (could do Yelp).  They will see the arrival list daily, the GM may not, as well as be the ones more likely to add notes to your profile that you're a stud.

would meeting the GM and Front Office Manager the next time he is there help or hinder Clams attempts at achieving vip status?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on July 12, 2013, 01:52:57 PM

I wouldn't seek them out as they may be very busy, but if he were to run into them and say hello, it wouldn't hurt.  If it is believable that you recommend and actually get other people to go there, mentioning that wouldn't hurt either.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 12, 2013, 04:11:30 PM

bad week for boeing

http://www.nycaviation.com/2013/07/developing-ethiopian-boeing-787-involved-in-incident-at-london-heathrow/#.UeBvy20lP8k

Title: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 12, 2013, 04:48:57 PM

Yeah, and the A350 (new airbus competitor to the 787) is getting stud level pub right now as well. Boeing is about to get a healthy taste of airbus' ass if they don't ditch the lithium batteries.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on July 12, 2013, 04:52:30 PM

If a dude asked me for a gov't ID, I'd be like, "Uh, I'm on my period."

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Cartierfor3 on July 13, 2013, 09:07:38 PM

Chicago in late september with Mrs. for our anniversary. Hotel recommendos? Thinking of doing Hyatt place/River North for 15k points a night.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on July 13, 2013, 09:10:05 PM

Quote from: CartierFor3 on July 13, 2013, 09:07:38 PM

Chicago in late september with Mrs. for our anniversary. Hotel recommendos? Thinking of doing Hyatt place/River North for 15k points a night.

park hyatt

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on July 14, 2013, 10:02:57 PM

Get a family member in a hotel job....it changed my travel life.  Marriott or Starwood.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: asava on July 14, 2013, 11:58:10 PM

The plane i was riding had an engine fail. Had never had that happen before. The girl behind me was freaking out, crying, repeating, "i can't do this" over and over again. Really didn't seem like it was that big of a deal to the pilots.  :dunno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on July 15, 2013, 12:12:17 AM

that sounds pretty exciting, but not fun.

Title: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 15, 2013, 06:54:22 AM

Quote from: asava on July 14, 2013, 11:58:10 PM

The plane i was riding had an engine fail. Had never had that happen before. The girl behind me was freaking out, crying, repeating, "i can't do this" over and over again. Really didn't seem like it was that big of a deal to the pilots.  :dunno:

It really comes down to how many engines you have. Sd dad used to radio ahead to townie airports we were flying to and tell them to clear the runway because we were coming in one one engine and then land our single engine Beechcraft.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on July 15, 2013, 07:21:22 AM

This thread is so pud compared to Skinny Benny's

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 15, 2013, 07:41:51 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on July 15, 2013, 07:21:22 AM

This thread is so pud compared to Skinny Benny's

I stopped reading that one pretty really because skinny benny. Recap?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on July 15, 2013, 07:47:14 AM

Quote from: michigancat on July 15, 2013, 07:41:51 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on July 15, 2013, 07:21:22 AM

This thread is so pud compared to Skinny Benny's

I stopped reading that one pretty really because skinny benny. Recap?

same, but no recap required.  tia.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: asava on July 15, 2013, 10:22:15 AM

Quote from: steve dave on July 15, 2013, 06:54:22 AM

Quote from: asava on July 14, 2013, 11:58:10 PM

The plane i was riding had an engine fail. Had never had that happen before. The girl behind me was freaking out, crying, repeating, "i can't do this" over and over again. Really didn't seem like it was that big of a deal to the pilots.  :dunno:

It really comes down to how many engines you have. Sd dad used to radio ahead to townie airports we were flying to and tell them to clear the runway because we were coming in one one engine and then land our single engine Beechcraft.

 :horrorsurprise:

luckily we had two engines. i believe it was a Q400. twin prop, which made it a little crazy to see it not working.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on July 15, 2013, 10:24:01 AM

Quote from: steve dave on July 15, 2013, 06:54:22 AM

Quote from: asava on July 14, 2013, 11:58:10 PM

The plane i was riding had an engine fail. Had never had that happen before. The girl behind me was freaking out, crying, repeating, "i can't do this" over and over again. Really didn't seem like it was that big of a deal to the pilots.  :dunno:

It really comes down to how many engines you have. Sd dad used to radio ahead to townie airports we were flying to and tell them to clear the runway because we were coming in one one engine and then land our single engine Beechcraft.

 :lol: 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Cartierfor3 on July 16, 2013, 02:50:40 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on July 13, 2013, 09:10:05 PM

Quote from: CartierFor3 on July 13, 2013, 09:07:38 PM

Chicago in late september with Mrs. for our anniversary. Hotel recommendos? Thinking of doing Hyatt place/River North for 15k points a night.

park hyatt

Park Hyatt is 22k a night but $297 a night if you pay cash and Hyatt Chicago Magnificent Mile is 15k a night but $399 a night in cash.  :dunno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 16, 2013, 02:52:38 PM

Quote from: CartierFor3 on July 16, 2013, 02:50:40 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on July 13, 2013, 09:10:05 PM

Quote from: CartierFor3 on July 13, 2013, 09:07:38 PM

Chicago in late september with Mrs. for our anniversary. Hotel recommendos? Thinking of doing Hyatt place/River North for 15k points a night.

park hyatt

Park Hyatt is 22k a night but $297 a night if you pay cash and Hyatt Chicago Magnificent Mile is 15k a night but $399 a night in cash.  :dunno:

the hyatt mag mile is a POS and you shouldn't stay there. they just took it over from like ramada or something and it needs a lot of updating. the hyatt just south of the river is fine. just a nice plain hotel. I would honestly just pay that and stay at the park hyatt though.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Cartierfor3 on July 16, 2013, 02:57:27 PM

Quote from: steve dave on July 16, 2013, 02:52:38 PM

Quote from: CartierFor3 on July 16, 2013, 02:50:40 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on July 13, 2013, 09:10:05 PM

Quote from: CartierFor3 on July 13, 2013, 09:07:38 PM

Chicago in late september with Mrs. for our anniversary. Hotel recommendos? Thinking of doing Hyatt place/River North for 15k points a night.

park hyatt

Park Hyatt is 22k a night but $297 a night if you pay cash and Hyatt Chicago Magnificent Mile is 15k a night but $399 a night in cash.  :dunno:

the hyatt mag mile is a POS and you shouldn't stay there. they just took it over from like ramada or something and it needs a lot of updating. the hyatt just south of the river is fine. just a nice plain hotel. I would honestly just pay that and stay at the park hyatt though.

25 million $ remodel in May 2013, yet I'm inclined to trust SD on this one. Thanks bros.  :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on July 16, 2013, 03:02:03 PM

the fairmont chicago millennium park is pretty nice, was surprised

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AST on July 16, 2013, 10:56:27 PM

Looking for good ideas on things to do in La Cygne, Ks

Will be spending 3 days there and need to pass the time

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on July 16, 2013, 11:05:48 PM

Quote from: alexander supertramp on July 16, 2013, 10:56:27 PM

Looking for good ideas on things to do in La Cygne, Ks

Will be spending 3 days there and need to pass the time

Oh man. Find a pond and get hammered

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: AST on July 16, 2013, 11:07:42 PM

Quote from: mocat on July 16, 2013, 11:05:48 PM

Quote from: alexander supertramp on July 16, 2013, 10:56:27 PM

Looking for good ideas on things to do in La Cygne, Ks

Will be spending 3 days there and need to pass the time

Oh man. Find a pond and get hammered

That is plan a & b, was looking for c

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on July 16, 2013, 11:11:03 PM

Sounds like a made up place.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AST on July 16, 2013, 11:16:35 PM

Quote from: seven on July 16, 2013, 11:11:03 PM

Sounds like a made up place.

 :D

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on July 17, 2013, 08:09:22 AM

Is there a more herp derpy airplane than an airplane headed for Orlando?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 17, 2013, 08:35:31 AM

Quote from: mocat on July 17, 2013, 08:09:22 AM

Is there a more herp derpy airplane than an airplane headed for Orlando?

if it was not a Southwest airplane headed for Orlando then a Southwest airplane headed for Orlando would be my answer. Also a flight to Vegas from Phoenix is pretty hilariously full of people I would just not enjoy being friends with. this is a good topic of conversation imo.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on July 17, 2013, 09:07:35 AM

Quote from: alexander supertramp on July 16, 2013, 10:56:27 PM

Looking for good ideas on things to do in La Cygne, Ks

Will be spending 3 days there and need to pass the time

You're completely mumped.

If you'd like to be useful though get up super early and tell me if you hear any quail calling.

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on July 17, 2013, 10:12:58 AM

Quote from: steve dave on July 17, 2013, 08:35:31 AM

Quote from: mocat on July 17, 2013, 08:09:22 AM

Is there a more herp derpy airplane than an airplane headed for Orlando?

if it was not a Southwest airplane headed for Orlando then a Southwest airplane headed for Orlando would be my answer. Also a flight to Vegas from Phoenix is pretty hilariously full of people I would just not enjoy being friends with. this is a good topic of conversation imo.

Yeah as soon as I posted that I thought welp at least its not SW

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on July 17, 2013, 10:19:09 AM

But especially when you are in first class you get about 2 seconds to observe each person that herps and derps his or her way past you. Pretty entertaining in itself

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 17, 2013, 10:22:33 AM

Quote from: mocat on July 17, 2013, 10:19:09 AM

But especially when you are in first class you get about 2 seconds to observe each person that herps and derps his or her way past you. Pretty entertaining in itself

yeah, that's pretty ideal actually. you'll occasionally get the family that plops down in 1st because they've only ever flown SW and then you feel bad when the flight attendant tells them to move to the back row where their seats are but then you quit feeling bad and start enjoying it when they make a stink about it and demand that they stay there because they will get sick in the back or some other bullshit.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on July 17, 2013, 10:25:40 AM

Quote from: steve dave on July 15, 2013, 06:54:22 AM

Quote from: asava on July 14, 2013, 11:58:10 PM

The plane i was riding had an engine fail. Had never had that happen before. The girl behind me was freaking out, crying, repeating, "i can't do this" over and over again. Really didn't seem like it was that big of a deal to the pilots.  :dunno:

It really comes down to how many engines you have. Sd dad used to radio ahead to townie airports we were flying to and tell them to clear the runway because we were coming in one one engine and then land our single engine Beechcraft.

my dad is a pilot too sd.  our dads would be, like, best friends.   :D

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: asava on July 17, 2013, 11:34:48 AM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on July 17, 2013, 10:25:40 AM

Quote from: steve dave on July 15, 2013, 06:54:22 AM

Quote from: asava on July 14, 2013, 11:58:10 PM

The plane i was riding had an engine fail. Had never had that happen before. The girl behind me was freaking out, crying, repeating, "i can't do this" over and over again. Really didn't seem like it was that big of a deal to the pilots.  :dunno:

It really comes down to how many engines you have. Sd dad used to radio ahead to townie airports we were flying to and tell them to clear the runway because we were coming in one one engine and then land our single engine Beechcraft.

my dad is a pilot too sd.  our dads would be, like, best friends.   :D

My dad would love to be included on any future dad pilot dates.

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on July 17, 2013, 11:38:02 AM

Quote from: steve dave on July 17, 2013, 10:22:33 AM

Quote from: mocat on July 17, 2013, 10:19:09 AM

But especially when you are in first class you get about 2 seconds to observe each person that herps and derps his or her way past you. Pretty entertaining in itself

yeah, that's pretty ideal actually. you'll occasionally get the family that plops down in 1st because they've only ever flown SW and then you feel bad when the flight attendant tells them to move to the back row where their seats are but then you quit feeling bad and start enjoying it when they make a stink about it and demand that they stay there because they will get sick in the back or some other bullshit.

This exchange took place today:

Little kid: where do we sit?
Mom: well I think we can just sit anywhere

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on July 17, 2013, 12:16:26 PM

when flying southwest (bp A1/A2), it's fun to jam your carry on into the overhead above the 2nd row and sit in the first and then watch person after person try to sit there only to be mushed by the stewardess when she tells them they can't stow their bag/purse/carry on.  anyone with decent boarding passes has already found a seat they want and chowed through the front overheads so dumbass gets up and goes to back of plane b/c they don't want to sit at the front and have their crap in the back.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AST on July 17, 2013, 12:28:57 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on July 17, 2013, 09:07:35 AM

Quote from: alexander supertramp on July 16, 2013, 10:56:27 PM

Looking for good ideas on things to do in La Cygne, Ks

Will be spending 3 days there and need to pass the time

You're completely mumped.

If you'd like to be useful though get up super early and tell me if you hear any quail calling.

 :love: wildlife

You just made my mini vacation

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 17, 2013, 12:39:03 PM

Quote from: pissclams on July 17, 2013, 12:16:26 PM

when flying southwest (bp A1/A2), it's fun to jam your carry on into the overhead above the 2nd row and sit in the first and then watch person after person try to sit there only to be mushed by the stewardess when she tells them they can't stow their bag/purse/carry on.  anyone with decent boarding passes has already found a seat they want and chowed through the front overheads so dumbass gets up and goes to back of plane b/c they don't want to sit at the front and have their crap in the back.

I like coming in at like A40 or so and making the guy in row 2 alone in the aisle seat with his blazer on the middle seat (in hopes no one sits next to him) get up and take the window seat.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on July 17, 2013, 01:08:50 PM

Quote from: CartierFor3 on July 16, 2013, 02:50:40 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on July 13, 2013, 09:10:05 PM

Quote from: CartierFor3 on July 13, 2013, 09:07:38 PM

Chicago in late september with Mrs. for our anniversary. Hotel recommendos? Thinking of doing Hyatt place/River North for 15k points a night.

park hyatt

Park Hyatt is 22k a night but $297 a night if you pay cash and Hyatt Chicago Magnificent Mile is 15k a night but $399 a night in cash.  :dunno:

the mariott mag mile was pretty nice. we stayed there over the fourth for $200/night. worth looking at...  :dunno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on July 17, 2013, 03:18:24 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 17, 2013, 12:39:03 PM

Quote from: pissclams on July 17, 2013, 12:16:26 PM

when flying southwest (bp A1/A2), it's fun to jam your carry on into the overhead above the 2nd row and sit in the first and then watch person after person try to sit there only to be mushed by the stewardess when she tells them they can't stow their bag/purse/carry on.  anyone with decent boarding passes has already found a seat they want and chowed through the front overheads so dumbass gets up and goes to back of plane b/c they don't want to sit at the front and have their crap in the back.

I like coming in at like A40 or so and making the guy in row 2 alone in the aisle seat with his blazer on the middle seat (in hopes no one sits next to him) get up and take the window seat.

why would he move for you? 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on July 17, 2013, 03:42:33 PM

Making aisle guy stand up so crusty can get the window.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on July 17, 2013, 08:35:59 PM

12F is the correct primo Southwest seat. 

Title: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 17, 2013, 08:39:29 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on July 17, 2013, 08:35:59 PM

12F is the correct primo Southwest seat.

There is no primo seat on sw

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on July 17, 2013, 08:44:58 PM

Quote from: steve dave on July 17, 2013, 08:39:29 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on July 17, 2013, 08:35:59 PM

12F is the correct primo Southwest seat.

There is no primo seat on sw

sliding scale.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: eastcat on July 17, 2013, 09:13:43 PM

I'm going to South Carolina this weekend. Will Frank be there?   :crossfingers: :love:

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on July 17, 2013, 09:20:25 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on July 17, 2013, 08:44:58 PM

Quote from: steve dave on July 17, 2013, 08:39:29 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on July 17, 2013, 08:35:59 PM

12F is the correct primo Southwest seat.

There is no primo seat on sw

sliding scale.

What does that even mean

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on July 17, 2013, 09:23:40 PM

Quote from: mocat on July 17, 2013, 09:20:25 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on July 17, 2013, 08:44:58 PM

Quote from: steve dave on July 17, 2013, 08:39:29 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on July 17, 2013, 08:35:59 PM

12F is the correct primo Southwest seat.

There is no primo seat on sw

sliding scale.

What does that even mean

While SD is right that no seat on SWA is primo, if you have to be on SWA (ala only direct MCI -> LAS), that is the primo seat.  Sliding scale. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on July 17, 2013, 10:02:43 PM

Going to Chicago the weekend of Sept 14th for a bachelor party with like, 15 bros.

Staying in wrigleyville area at some sort of 3 story house you can rent out and rage at. Had originally planned to go to a cubs game but they are not in town, fortunately one of our friends knows a guy who has a 30' sea ray and is going to take us out to "The Playpen" on lake michigan saturday afternoon. Never heard of it before but apparently its party cove meets jersey shore on lake michigan, will be  :emawkid: :emawkid: :emawkid: my ass off all day.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on July 17, 2013, 10:03:29 PM

whoever planned your bachelor party should be fired

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on July 17, 2013, 10:04:15 PM

Quote from: ben ji on July 17, 2013, 10:02:43 PM

Going to Chicago the weekend of Sept 14th for a bachelor party with like, 15 bros.

Staying in wrigleyville area at some sort of 3 story house you can rent out and rage at. Had originally planned to go to a cubs game but they are not in town, fortunately one of our friends knows a guy who has a 30' sea ray and is going to take us out to "The Playpen" on lake michigan saturday afternoon. Never heard of it before but apparently its party cove meets jersey shore on lake michigan, will be  :emawkid: :emawkid: :emawkid: my ass off all day.

(http://ep.yimg.com/ty/cdn/yhst-10339770732811/Pocket-Fishing-Rod)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on July 17, 2013, 10:04:27 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on July 17, 2013, 10:03:29 PM

whoever planned your bachelor party should be fired

(http://www.examiner.com/images/blog/wysiwyg/image/scenepartya.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Cartierfor3 on July 17, 2013, 10:04:58 PM

Feel like an open invitation to anyone else here?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 18, 2013, 12:48:01 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 12, 2013, 04:11:30 PM

bad week for boeing

http://www.nycaviation.com/2013/07/developing-ethiopian-boeing-787-involved-in-incident-at-london-heathrow/#.UeBvy20lP8k

http://www.aaib.gov.uk/cms_resources.cfm?file=/S5-2013%20ET-AOP.pdf

battery again. welcome back to the world of nickel cadmium Boeing you dumbasses.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on July 18, 2013, 12:49:32 PM

I'm heading to a place called Austin, TX.. Ever heard of it? me neither.. I hear they have a shitty bar district and some other things, obv. no manhattan. other suggestos?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 18, 2013, 12:50:13 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on July 18, 2013, 12:49:32 PM

I'm heading to a place called Austin, TX.. Ever heard of it? me neither.. I hear they have a shitty bar district and some other things, obv. no manhattan. other suggestos?

rusty tells you a concert to go to

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on July 18, 2013, 12:52:56 PM

that rusty.. prob tell me to hit up the local farmers market and bring back a painting..  :lol: typical michmichkrustycat

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on July 18, 2013, 01:26:32 PM

Look up goEMAW celeb Testy Westy

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 18, 2013, 01:34:26 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on July 18, 2013, 12:52:56 PM

that rusty.. prob tell me to hit up the local farmers market and bring back a painting..  :lol: typical michmichkrustycat

when will you be there?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on July 18, 2013, 01:45:05 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 18, 2013, 01:34:26 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on July 18, 2013, 12:52:56 PM

that rusty.. prob tell me to hit up the local farmers market and bring back a painting..  :lol: typical michmichkrustycat

when will you be there?

19th-22nd of sept. obviously most of saturday will be spent going wild for the cats

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Johnny Wichita on July 18, 2013, 01:59:22 PM

Quote from: eastcat on July 17, 2013, 09:13:43 PM

I'm going to South Carolina this weekend. Will Frank be there?   :crossfingers: :love:

No. 

Title: travel thread
Post by: felix rex on July 20, 2013, 04:40:42 PM

Re the gov rate thing, this new place I'm at has a minibar that includes not only a "mini intimacy kit" but also a WALL-E Pez dispenser. So, all bases covered.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 20, 2013, 05:56:26 PM

Quote from: felix rex on July 20, 2013, 04:40:42 PM

Re the gov rate thing, this new place I'm at has a minibar that includes not only a "mini intimacy kit" but also a WALL-E Pez dispenser. So, all bases covered.

the cosmopolitan in vegas has some interesting stuff in theirs

Title: travel thread
Post by: felix rex on July 20, 2013, 06:02:11 PM

Quote from: steve dave on July 20, 2013, 05:56:26 PM

Quote from: felix rex on July 20, 2013, 04:40:42 PM

Re the gov rate thing, this new place I'm at has a minibar that includes not only a "mini intimacy kit" but also a WALL-E Pez dispenser. So, all bases covered.

the cosmopolitan in vegas has some interesting stuff in theirs

I'm also intimidated by the amount of organic booze in there. But $20 voucher so no looking back.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 20, 2013, 06:09:34 PM

Quote from: felix rex on July 20, 2013, 06:02:11 PM

Quote from: steve dave on July 20, 2013, 05:56:26 PM

Quote from: felix rex on July 20, 2013, 04:40:42 PM

Re the gov rate thing, this new place I'm at has a minibar that includes not only a "mini intimacy kit" but also a WALL-E Pez dispenser. So, all bases covered.

the cosmopolitan in vegas has some interesting stuff in theirs

I'm also intimidated by the amount of organic booze in there. But $20 voucher so no looking back.

andaz hotels mini bars are free for non-booze stuff. they usually only have local stuff in them so it's pretty interesting sometimes for snacks and drinks and like lotions and stuff.

Title: travel thread
Post by: felix rex on July 20, 2013, 06:30:33 PM

Snacks are pretty meh at this kimpton (Pez aside). Pringles, luna bars, and hotel-brand M&M knockoffs. But tiger print robes!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 20, 2013, 06:31:41 PM

Quote from: felix rex on July 20, 2013, 06:30:33 PM

tiger print robes!

whoa

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on July 20, 2013, 09:42:56 PM

Quote from: ben ji on July 17, 2013, 10:02:43 PM

Going to Chicago the weekend of Sept 14th for a bachelor party with like, 15 bros.

Staying in wrigleyville area at some sort of 3 story house you can rent out and rage at. Had originally planned to go to a cubs game but they are not in town, fortunately one of our friends knows a guy who has a 30' sea ray and is going to take us out to "The Playpen" on lake michigan saturday afternoon. Never heard of it before but apparently its party cove meets jersey shore on lake michigan, will be  :emawkid: :emawkid: :emawkid: my ass off all day.

LOL....Lake Michigan on Sept 14.   Take a blanket and a dry suit.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: eastcat on July 21, 2013, 10:43:27 PM

Charleston SC is pretty damn elite.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AST on July 22, 2013, 12:13:40 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on July 17, 2013, 09:07:35 AM

Quote from: alexander supertramp on July 16, 2013, 10:56:27 PM

Looking for good ideas on things to do in La Cygne, Ks

Will be spending 3 days there and need to pass the time

You're completely mumped.

If you'd like to be useful though get up super early and tell me if you hear any quail calling.

Did not hear any quail

I did see about 30 deer at dusk in between ft scott and baxter springs driving back tonight though

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on July 22, 2013, 09:09:09 AM

Quote from: alexander supertramp on July 22, 2013, 12:13:40 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on July 17, 2013, 09:07:35 AM

Quote from: alexander supertramp on July 16, 2013, 10:56:27 PM

Looking for good ideas on things to do in La Cygne, Ks

Will be spending 3 days there and need to pass the time

You're completely mumped.

If you'd like to be useful though get up super early and tell me if you hear any quail calling.

Did not hear any quail

I did see about 30 deer at dusk in between ft scott and baxter springs driving back tonight though

 :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on July 22, 2013, 09:21:51 AM

Quote from: ben ji on July 17, 2013, 10:02:43 PM

Going to Chicago the weekend of Sept 14th for a bachelor party with like, 15 bros.

Staying in wrigleyville area at some sort of 3 story house you can rent out and rage at. Had originally planned to go to a cubs game but they are not in town, fortunately one of our friends knows a guy who has a 30' sea ray and is going to take us out to "The Playpen" on lake michigan saturday afternoon. Never heard of it before but apparently its party cove meets jersey shore on lake michigan, will be  :emawkid: :emawkid: :emawkid: my ass off all day.

Was on the beach next to the playpen this weekend.  Tons and tons of huge boats.  Asked my bro in law about it and he said it's basically a ton of booze and drugs and also lots of porn stars hangout there and get blasted.

Sounded pretty great to me.  Should be pretty fun for a b-party.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on July 22, 2013, 10:39:46 AM

Quote from: Dlew12 on July 22, 2013, 09:21:51 AM

Quote from: ben ji on July 17, 2013, 10:02:43 PM

Going to Chicago the weekend of Sept 14th for a bachelor party with like, 15 bros.

Staying in wrigleyville area at some sort of 3 story house you can rent out and rage at. Had originally planned to go to a cubs game but they are not in town, fortunately one of our friends knows a guy who has a 30' sea ray and is going to take us out to "The Playpen" on lake michigan saturday afternoon. Never heard of it before but apparently its party cove meets jersey shore on lake michigan, will be  :emawkid: :emawkid: :emawkid: my ass off all day.

Was on the beach next to the playpen this weekend.  Tons and tons of huge boats.  Asked my bro in law about it and he said it's basically a ton of booze and drugs and also lots of porn stars hangout there and get blasted.

Sounded pretty great to me.  Should be pretty fun for a b-party.

Sounds like a Chitown version of the party cove which would be great people watching but does is a scene like that still going 2 weekends after Labor Day?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on July 22, 2013, 10:43:07 AM

Quote from: Dlew12 on July 22, 2013, 09:21:51 AM

Quote from: ben ji on July 17, 2013, 10:02:43 PM

Going to Chicago the weekend of Sept 14th for a bachelor party with like, 15 bros.

Staying in wrigleyville area at some sort of 3 story house you can rent out and rage at. Had originally planned to go to a cubs game but they are not in town, fortunately one of our friends knows a guy who has a 30' sea ray and is going to take us out to "The Playpen" on lake michigan saturday afternoon. Never heard of it before but apparently its party cove meets jersey shore on lake michigan, will be  :emawkid: :emawkid: :emawkid: my ass off all day.

Was on the beach next to the playpen this weekend.  Tons and tons of huge boats.  Asked my bro in law about it and he said it's basically a ton of booze and drugs and also lots of porn stars hangout there and get blasted.

Sounded pretty great to me.  Should be pretty fun for a b-party.

Thanks for the confirmation dlew!

Quote

Sounds like a Chitown version of the party cove which would be great people watching but does is a scene like that still going 2 weekends after Labor Day?

We will make our own scene!!!!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on July 25, 2013, 10:52:51 AM

Willy's Mexicana Grill was pretty good in the ATL airport.  Chipotle still better.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 25, 2013, 12:56:07 PM

AA is replacing some of their POS MD80s with some of these beaut's pretty soon:

http://boardingarea.com/aadvantagegeek/2013/07/25/party-pics-american-takes-deliver-of-their-first-airbus-a319/

If you are booking AA from Wichita to DFW (or vice versa) they will be flying both planes for a bit so make an effort to book a 319 if possible.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on July 25, 2013, 01:40:14 PM

you know those pilots were just bonered up that entire flight.  100% complete studass americans.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on July 25, 2013, 01:42:41 PM

It kinda looks the same as everything else?  :dunno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on July 25, 2013, 02:07:04 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on July 25, 2013, 01:42:41 PM

It kinda looks the same as everything else?  :dunno:

They're nothing special, just new. AA uses some old ass MD80's.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on July 25, 2013, 02:40:10 PM

did i ever tell you guys about the pilot that i had on my last flight from ord to mhk? this hotrod was probably around 50 and was just fired up as heck like he pounded 7 redbulls before he showed up to the airport. our plane was delayed and he was on the mic at the waiting gate telling jokes and asking people where they were from. then he grabs the red tags and starts telling everyone that if they're carryon is over a certain size that they'll have to check and starts walking around handing them out and just chatting everyone up. some people got a kick out of it but i'm like this is weird. drugs? anyway he continues hugging babies and stuff then we finally get on board and i half expecting him to be the one bringing the drink cart around. our entrance into mhk was just the absolute fastest decent i've ever seen. then we we get off he's already off the plane and helping to unload luggage onto the cart. just unreal. anyway, that's it. hope everybody is having a good day.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 25, 2013, 02:41:57 PM

rick, that sounds very enjoyable. maybe drugs?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: eastcat on July 25, 2013, 06:23:49 PM

Clearly cocaine. Probably picked it up on his Bogota - DFW run.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on July 26, 2013, 06:26:36 AM

Quote from: steve dave on July 20, 2013, 06:31:41 PM

Quote from: felix rex on July 20, 2013, 06:30:33 PM

tiger print robes!

whoa

Wear that son of a bitch down to the continental breakfast at 6:15 and get pictures!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on July 31, 2013, 12:20:54 PM

Where would you stay at if you're going to wine country?   Napa, Petaluma, Santa Rosa, or Sonoma?   I'll likely be using Hilton points.  Also what area of San Fran should I stay in?  I've heard fishermans wharf sucks.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 31, 2013, 12:21:19 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on July 31, 2013, 12:20:54 PM

Where would you stay at if you're going to wine country?   Napa, Petaluma, Santa Rosa, or Sonoma?   I'll likely be using Hilton points.  Also what area of San Fran should I stay in?  I've heard fishermans wharf sucks.

OAKLAND

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on July 31, 2013, 12:22:49 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 31, 2013, 12:21:19 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on July 31, 2013, 12:20:54 PM

Where would you stay at if you're going to wine country?   Napa, Petaluma, Santa Rosa, or Sonoma?   I'll likely be using Hilton points.  Also what area of San Fran should I stay in?  I've heard fishermans wharf sucks.

OAKLAND

Nay

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 31, 2013, 12:23:29 PM

but yeah, probably stay in Napa or Sonoma for wine country, Union Square for SF. Napa is the more high end than Napa. Union Square sucks, but not as much as Fisherman's Wharf and there are a ton of hotel choices. You can get around the city a lot easier from Union Square.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on July 31, 2013, 12:24:38 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 31, 2013, 12:23:29 PM

but yeah, probably stay in Napa or Sonoma for wine country, Union Square for SF. Napa is the more high end than Napa. Union Square sucks, but not as much as Fisherman's Wharf and there are a ton of hotel choices. You can get around the city a lot easier from Union Square.

Awesome.  I was leaning towards Napa and Union Square.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 31, 2013, 12:24:52 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on July 31, 2013, 12:20:54 PM

Where would you stay at if you're going to wine country?   Napa, Petaluma, Santa Rosa, or Sonoma?   I'll likely be using Hilton points.  Also what area of San Fran should I stay in?  I've heard fishermans wharf sucks.

have stayed at the Embassy Suites in Napa which was ok. I think they have a Hilton Garden Inn as well. Going to be tough to find any really good options with points other than the Andaz Napa with Hyatt. I'd pony up the money and stay in St. Helena or Yountville.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on July 31, 2013, 12:29:11 PM

Quote from: steve dave on July 31, 2013, 12:24:52 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on July 31, 2013, 12:20:54 PM

Where would you stay at if you're going to wine country?   Napa, Petaluma, Santa Rosa, or Sonoma?   I'll likely be using Hilton points.  Also what area of San Fran should I stay in?  I've heard fishermans wharf sucks.

have stayed at the Embassy Suites in Napa which was ok. I think they have a Hilton Garden Inn as well. Going to be tough to find any really good options with points other than the Andaz Napa with Hyatt. I'd pony up the money and stay in St. Helena or Yountville.

Yeah, I think I'm going to stay at that embassy suites in Napa and the Hilton Union Square.  My 2 free Hyatt nights just recently expired so that's out.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 31, 2013, 12:31:16 PM

ok, it's easy to get in and out of and makes a good base. plus I think they did a full remodel since I was there so maybe it's nicer now. rent bikes from napa valley bike tours in yountville and ride up the silvarado trail getting blasted.

http://www.napavalleybiketours.com/napa-bike-rentals/index.html

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Doberman_CATS!!! on July 31, 2013, 12:32:15 PM

I'm going to Vegas for a bachelor party tomorrow thru sunday  :dance:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on July 31, 2013, 12:33:00 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on July 31, 2013, 12:29:11 PM

Quote from: steve dave on July 31, 2013, 12:24:52 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on July 31, 2013, 12:20:54 PM

Where would you stay at if you're going to wine country?   Napa, Petaluma, Santa Rosa, or Sonoma?   I'll likely be using Hilton points.  Also what area of San Fran should I stay in?  I've heard fishermans wharf sucks.

have stayed at the Embassy Suites in Napa which was ok. I think they have a Hilton Garden Inn as well. Going to be tough to find any really good options with points other than the Andaz Napa with Hyatt. I'd pony up the money and stay in St. Helena or Yountville.

Yeah, I think I'm going to stay at that embassy suites in Napa and the Hilton Union Square.  My 2 free Hyatt nights just recently expired so that's out.

you're an odd duck carnes. how in the world do you let two free nights at any hyatt in the world expire? drugs?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 31, 2013, 12:33:35 PM

Quote from: Doberman_CATS!!! on July 31, 2013, 12:32:15 PM

I'm going to Vegas for a bachelor party tomorrow thru sunday  :dance:

where are you staying?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 31, 2013, 12:37:26 PM

I have a bachelor party in New Orleans in September. I've never been, but flights are annoyingly expensive.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 31, 2013, 12:40:59 PM

(http://boardingarea.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/pointmetotheplane/files/2013/04/Regional_Pilot_First_Year_Pay_II.jpg)

starting salaries for regional pilots

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 31, 2013, 12:44:40 PM

Quote from: steve dave on July 31, 2013, 12:40:59 PM

(http://boardingarea.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/pointmetotheplane/files/2013/04/Regional_Pilot_First_Year_Pay_II.jpg)

starting salaries for regional pilots

Holy crap is that real? Ramp agents probably make more.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on July 31, 2013, 12:44:53 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 31, 2013, 12:37:26 PM

I have a bachelor party in New Orleans in September. I've never been, but flights are annoyingly expensive.

i went to new orleans a few months ago. kind of an annoying place, really. hit up every john besh happy hour.  both domenica and luke were really good. also cochon butcher was great.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 31, 2013, 12:46:02 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 31, 2013, 12:44:40 PM

Quote from: steve dave on July 31, 2013, 12:40:59 PM

(http://boardingarea.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/pointmetotheplane/files/2013/04/Regional_Pilot_First_Year_Pay_II.jpg)

starting salaries for regional pilots

Holy crap is that real? Ramp agents probably make more.

yeah

http://www.forbes.com/sites/johngoglia/2013/07/31/what-do-entry-level-regional-pilots-and-mcdonalds-workers-have-in-common/?partner=yahootix

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on July 31, 2013, 02:31:46 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 31, 2013, 12:44:40 PM

Quote from: steve dave on July 31, 2013, 12:40:59 PM

(http://boardingarea.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/pointmetotheplane/files/2013/04/Regional_Pilot_First_Year_Pay_II.jpg)

starting salaries for regional pilots

Holy crap is that real? Ramp agents probably make more.

yeah, it's real.  scary huh.   especially since most of them have $170k+ in student loans.

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: eastcat on July 31, 2013, 11:02:12 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on July 31, 2013, 02:31:46 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 31, 2013, 12:44:40 PM

Quote from: steve dave on July 31, 2013, 12:40:59 PM

(http://boardingarea.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/pointmetotheplane/files/2013/04/Regional_Pilot_First_Year_Pay_II.jpg)

starting salaries for regional pilots

Holy crap is that real? Ramp agents probably make more.

yeah, it's real.  scary huh.   especially since most of them have $170k+ 250k+ in student loans.

The public is largely ignorant of the aviation world. When an airplane costs 80 million and a gallon of Jet-A $5.00 it's amazing we even have air travel, let alone affordable.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on July 31, 2013, 11:13:02 PM

santa rosa and petaluma aren't very winey/touristy.  they're just towns that happen to be near wine areas.  take that as a positive or a negative.

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: Doberman_CATS!!! on August 01, 2013, 08:04:06 AM

Quote from: steve dave on July 31, 2013, 12:33:35 PM

Quote from: Doberman_CATS!!! on July 31, 2013, 12:32:15 PM

I'm going to Vegas for a bachelor party tomorrow thru sunday  :dance:

where are you staying?

Aria Sky Suites. They're amazing

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 01, 2013, 08:06:03 AM

Quote from: Doberman_CATS!!! on August 01, 2013, 08:04:06 AM

Quote from: steve dave on July 31, 2013, 12:33:35 PM

Quote from: Doberman_CATS!!! on July 31, 2013, 12:32:15 PM

I'm going to Vegas for a bachelor party tomorrow thru sunday  :dance:

where are you staying?

Aria Sky Suites. They're amazing

yeah, good choice. we're either staying there or the Cosmo in October.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on August 01, 2013, 12:09:08 PM

Holy crap. Charles effing Barkley is on my flight in first class (I'm not in first class)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on August 01, 2013, 12:10:15 PM

Quote from: mocat on August 01, 2013, 12:09:08 PM

Holy crap. Charles effing Barkley is on my flight in first class (I'm not in first class)

 :runaway:

Title: Re: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: Doberman_CATS!!! on August 01, 2013, 12:21:28 PM

Quote from: steve dave on August 01, 2013, 08:06:03 AM

Quote from: Doberman_CATS!!! on August 01, 2013, 08:04:06 AM

Quote from: steve dave on July 31, 2013, 12:33:35 PM

Quote from: Doberman_CATS!!! on July 31, 2013, 12:32:15 PM

I'm going to Vegas for a bachelor party tomorrow thru sunday  :dance:

where are you staying?

Aria Sky Suites. They're amazing

yeah, good choice. we're either staying there or the Cosmo in October.

Haven't stayed at Cosmo but I hear good things. Based on their new commercial I've been seeing, it's right up my alley.

Title: Re: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 01, 2013, 12:33:33 PM

Quote from: Doberman_CATS!!! on August 01, 2013, 12:21:28 PM

Quote from: steve dave on August 01, 2013, 08:06:03 AM

Quote from: Doberman_CATS!!! on August 01, 2013, 08:04:06 AM

Quote from: steve dave on July 31, 2013, 12:33:35 PM

Quote from: Doberman_CATS!!! on July 31, 2013, 12:32:15 PM

I'm going to Vegas for a bachelor party tomorrow thru sunday  :dance:

where are you staying?

Aria Sky Suites. They're amazing

yeah, good choice. we're either staying there or the Cosmo in October.

Haven't stayed at Cosmo but I hear good things. Based on their new commercial I've been seeing, it's right up my alley.

It's my favorite.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on August 01, 2013, 01:22:39 PM

Is it weird that Warren Buffet flies commercial?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 01, 2013, 01:24:49 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on August 01, 2013, 01:22:39 PM

Is it weird that Warren Buffet flies commercial?

no, would be weird if he didn't

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: Rams on August 01, 2013, 01:39:50 PM

Quote from: steve dave on August 01, 2013, 01:24:49 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on August 01, 2013, 01:22:39 PM

Is it weird that Warren Buffet flies commercial?

no, would be weird if he didn't

wut? berkshire owns netjets.  why would he fly commercial and why would it be weird for him to fly private?

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 01, 2013, 01:41:48 PM

Quote from: Rams on August 01, 2013, 01:39:50 PM

Quote from: steve dave on August 01, 2013, 01:24:49 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on August 01, 2013, 01:22:39 PM

Is it weird that Warren Buffet flies commercial?

no, would be weird if he didn't

wut? berkshire owns netjets.  why would he fly commercial and why would it be weird for him to fly private?

because it would cost him more to fly a netjet than to fly commercial. he drives a POS car and lives in a POS house and eats at POS restaurants. he could also take a rough ridin' train since berkshire owns railroads out the ass.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on August 01, 2013, 01:43:59 PM

I just think his time would be too valuable to be spent sitting in the Vancouver Maple Leaf Lounge.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 01, 2013, 01:46:56 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on August 01, 2013, 01:43:59 PM

I just think his time would be too valuable to be spent sitting in the Vancouver Maple Leaf Lounge.

no crap, but the guy sits at hollywood diner watching bridge tournements for hours on end. he's just weird.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Rams on August 01, 2013, 03:04:32 PM

he's def very weird, but in response to emo's question, he doesn't fly commercial. he uses netjets.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on August 01, 2013, 03:06:43 PM

Quote from: Rams on August 01, 2013, 03:04:32 PM

he's def very weird, but in response to emo's question, he doesn't fly commercial. he uses netjets.

Do they have access to the Maple Leaf lounge?

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: Rams on August 01, 2013, 03:15:25 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on August 01, 2013, 03:06:43 PM

Quote from: Rams on August 01, 2013, 03:04:32 PM

he's def very weird, but in response to emo's question, he doesn't fly commercial. he uses netjets.

Do they have access to the Maple Leaf lounge?

I'm sure he has access to virtually any lounge he wants, and it's also very possible that netjets has deals with various lounges at different airports for their clients. :dunno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 01, 2013, 03:21:29 PM

http://www.forbes.com/sites/matthewstibbe/2011/09/22/warren-buffeett-jet/

 :surprised:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 01, 2013, 06:00:58 PM

new E175s MHK could get someday  :drool:

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-RmuJTYh9y7A/UfqlzVeEoUI/AAAAAAAAJA4/SQF443Vf2mg/w1024-h681-no/American+Airlines+E-175.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Doberman_CATS!!! on August 01, 2013, 06:11:48 PM

Just landed in Vegas you guys! Going to be a long night/morning

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on August 01, 2013, 06:20:29 PM

Quote from: Doberman_CATS!!! on August 01, 2013, 06:11:48 PM

Just landed in Vegas you guys! Going to be a long night/morning

i hope you have a great time in VEGAS, Doberman_CATS!!!.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on August 01, 2013, 06:23:24 PM

Quote from: Doberman_CATS!!! on August 01, 2013, 06:11:48 PM

Just landed in Vegas you guys! Going to be a long night/morning

party hard and take a break from filling us in on elite golfKATS :party:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on August 01, 2013, 07:00:24 PM

Quote from: Doberman_CATS!!! on August 01, 2013, 06:11:48 PM

Just landed in Vegas you guys! Going to be a long night/morning

Live it up, nothing better than the first night in vegas.  :cheers:

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: Doberman_CATS!!! on August 02, 2013, 01:32:53 AM

Quote from: ben ji on August 01, 2013, 07:00:24 PM

Quote from: Doberman_CATS!!! on August 01, 2013, 06:11:48 PM

Just landed in Vegas you guys! Going to be a long night/morning

Live it up, nothing better than the first night in vegas.  :cheers:

Tryst


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on August 02, 2013, 06:50:14 AM

Which NYC neighborhood is best?   Going in 3 weeks. I was thinking TriBeCa or Meat packing.  Also need hotel recommendos for < $400/night

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 02, 2013, 07:07:45 AM

Quote from: kim carnes on August 02, 2013, 06:50:14 AM

Which NYC neighborhood is best?   Going in 3 weeks. I was thinking TriBeCa or Meat packing.  Also need hotel recommendos for < $400/night

tribeca is too far downtown and you will be crushed by the work crowd getting anywhere. I like the gramercy park area. meat packing is ok. I've stayed at the HGI near there and it was nice for a HGI.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on August 02, 2013, 10:31:49 AM

BREAKING: US State Dept. issues worldwide travel alert for US citizens through August 31 due to unspecified Al-Qaeda threat

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 02, 2013, 11:03:18 AM

Quote from: Doberman_CATS!!! on August 02, 2013, 01:32:53 AM

Quote from: ben ji on August 01, 2013, 07:00:24 PM

Quote from: Doberman_CATS!!! on August 01, 2013, 06:11:48 PM

Just landed in Vegas you guys! Going to be a long night/morning

Live it up, nothing better than the first night in vegas.  :cheers:

Tryst

there's like 30 dudes and one female in that photo

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on August 02, 2013, 04:29:29 PM

Quote from: CFoD on August 02, 2013, 10:31:49 AM

BREAKING: US State Dept. issues worldwide travel alert for US citizens through August 31 due to unspecified Al-Qaeda threat

So Americans should be, like, EXTRA alert or something?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 13, 2013, 07:29:45 AM

Is there a bar outside of security at Midway? I have a 3 hour wait for someone after arrival and I'm pretty sure another person I'm travelling with is going to check a bag.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on August 13, 2013, 08:29:34 AM

man.  bag checkers.  woof.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on August 13, 2013, 08:44:40 AM

Quote from: steve dave on August 13, 2013, 07:29:45 AM

Is there a bar outside of security at Midway? I have a 3 hour wait for someone after arrival and I'm pretty sure another person I'm travelling with is going to check a bag.

you should totally up in the air there ass

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on August 13, 2013, 10:29:04 AM

http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/news/2013/08/13/justice-american-us-airways/2647545/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 13, 2013, 12:38:55 PM

http://www.littleapplepost.com/2013/08/12/manhattan-regional-airport-to-open-bidding-up-for-terminal-expansion-project/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 13, 2013, 12:42:08 PM

Quote

AP director told me that getting a west bound flight is a top priority. They hoped to have one announced by Spring 2013 but didnt happen yet. Will def be a new carrier...on purpose. Denver or Vegas most likely. Theyve got two they are seriously talking with. Terminal expansion will help immensely. It will be very nice.

later on....

Quote

Vegas sounds like Southwest which would be a HUGE addition to open up the West Coast (for recruiting as well!)

 :lol:

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: raquetcat on August 13, 2013, 01:22:12 PM

Quote from: steve dave on August 13, 2013, 12:38:55 PM

http://www.littleapplepost.com/2013/08/12/manhattan-regional-airport-to-open-bidding-up-for-terminal-expansion-project/

Expanding from 12,500 to 42,000 square feet
:love:

Title: travel thread
Post by: bubbles4ksu on August 13, 2013, 02:21:39 PM

Delta flight home from La Guardia is delayed :dubious:

I just spent 4 wonderful days in NYC. I stayed in the Westin Grand Central on my uncle's points, very nice. One highlight was running into the Chobani yogurt guy at his shop in Soho. My cousins recognized him and he was extremely receptive to their attention. He made us share yogurt with him and took a lot of pictures with us. He said he is at his shop(it's the only one) quite a bit. If you are into meeting billionaires you should try to stop by.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on August 13, 2013, 02:38:58 PM

Quote from: bubbles4ksu on August 13, 2013, 02:21:39 PM

Delta flight home from La Guardia is delayed :dubious:

I just spent 4 wonderful days in NYC. I stayed in the Westin Grand Central on my uncle's points, very nice. One highlight was running into the Chobani yogurt guy at his shop in Soho. My cousins recognized him and he was extremely receptive to their attention. He made us share yogurt with him and took a lot of pictures with us. He said he is at his shop(it's the only one) quite a bit. If you are into meeting billionaires you should try to stop by.

Eliteness begets eliteness.  Typical EMAW travel story :kstategrad:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on August 13, 2013, 03:17:26 PM

what's choboni yogurt?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on August 13, 2013, 03:26:15 PM

Quote from: pissclams on August 13, 2013, 03:17:26 PM

what's choboni yogurt?

i've got a bunch of it in my fridge that expired like two years ago if you want to find out

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 13, 2013, 03:26:58 PM

going to a bachelor party in New Orleans. what should we eat, do, etc.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on August 13, 2013, 03:31:25 PM

Always have a few quarters in your pocket in case you have to pay to take crap somewhere you won't get a disease.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on August 13, 2013, 04:17:51 PM

had to cancel my san diego trip because I'm now moving in December and that money is going toward a moving truck.

but did book two flights for weddings:

D.C - 10/11 - 10/14 - Wedding on the 12th, gonna do all the sights on Sunday/Monday.  Have been before but have been wanting to go back.

Milwaukee - 11/30 - 12/01 - Staying for less that 24 hours because eff these people for scheduling a wedding in Milwaukee in goddamn Nov/Dec the weekend of the KU game

Title: travel thread
Post by: bubbles4ksu on August 13, 2013, 04:53:12 PM

Quote from: pissclams on August 13, 2013, 03:17:26 PM

what's choboni yogurt?

A yogurt brand.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on August 13, 2013, 04:55:36 PM

Quote from: michigancat on August 13, 2013, 03:26:58 PM

going to a bachelor party in New Orleans. what should we eat, do, etc.

French Quarter?

What kind of food do you like?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on August 13, 2013, 05:05:58 PM

Quote from: michigancat on August 13, 2013, 03:26:58 PM

going to a bachelor party in New Orleans. what should we eat, do, etc.

john besh restaurant happy hours, especially domenica.

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 13, 2013, 05:09:13 PM

Quote from: CNS on August 13, 2013, 04:55:36 PM

Quote from: michigancat on August 13, 2013, 03:26:58 PM

going to a bachelor party in New Orleans. what should we eat, do, etc.

French Quarter?

What kind of food do you like?

staying here: http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g60864-d111983-Reviews-JW_Marriott_Hotel_New_Orleans-New_Orleans_Louisiana.html

I like all kinds of food. Preferably things I can't eat here. I think we're planning on at least one meal at Jaques-Imos.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on August 13, 2013, 05:57:03 PM

Quote from: michigancat on August 13, 2013, 03:26:58 PM

going to a bachelor party in New Orleans. what should we eat, do, etc.

commander's palace is reserved for commanders.  i'll let you figure out if you should obtain your daily nourishment from there based upon that single qualification.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on August 13, 2013, 08:17:07 PM

Quote from: michigancat on August 13, 2013, 03:26:58 PM

going to a bachelor party in New Orleans. what should we eat, do, etc.

Cochon Butcher
50cent oyster happy hours
Strip clubs but don't throw quarters on stage

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on August 13, 2013, 08:19:26 PM

That hotel is like 8 blocks away from cochon and cochon butcher.  Both are absolutely fantastic.

I am a big fan of Felix's Oyster Bar.  It is super simplistic and looks like a mid level cafe but their oyster poboy and gumbo are my fav in the quarter. 

Also, Oceana is really good, but the atmosphere is like a cajun applebees. 

Deannies gets a lot of pub, but I have tried it a couple times and wasn't impressed. I wouldn't recommend it unless you like fried seafood and fried seafood.  My impression was that is their version of red lobster. 

I really like cafe fluer de lis (sp) for breakfast, but it is stuff you can get most anywhere in the south, just really good

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EuroCat on August 13, 2013, 08:54:17 PM

Oysters: Drago's
Brunch: Fat Hen Grocery
Coffee: La Boulangerie

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on August 13, 2013, 08:56:09 PM

Quote from: EuroCat on August 13, 2013, 08:54:17 PM

Oysters: Drago's
Brunch: Fat Hen Grocery
Coffee: La Boulangerie

This reminds me.  Everyone is going to be talking up chargrilled oysters. 


MEH!

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: EuroCat on August 13, 2013, 09:12:44 PM

Quote from: CNS on August 13, 2013, 08:56:09 PM

Quote from: EuroCat on August 13, 2013, 08:54:17 PM

Oysters: Drago's
Brunch: Fat Hen Grocery
Coffee: La Boulangerie

This reminds me.  Everyone is going to be talking up chargrilled oysters. 


MEH!

Drago's is pretty well known for their oysters. Everyone gets the chargrilled oysters but you can get them uncooked as well.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on August 13, 2013, 10:11:20 PM

Quote from: michigancat on August 13, 2013, 03:26:58 PM

going to a bachelor party in New Orleans. what should we eat, do, etc.

the first thing i would do is get new friends

bing

bang

boom

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 13, 2013, 10:18:00 PM

Mich, you're really going to need me on this trip. 'Nola is my second home. Make sure to throw porter call on the list and magazine street.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on August 13, 2013, 10:20:30 PM

Didn't find magazine st to be anything fantastic.

Sent from my KFTT using Tapatalk 2

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 13, 2013, 10:21:53 PM

Quote from: CNS on August 13, 2013, 10:20:30 PM

Didn't find magazine st to be anything fantastic.

Sent from my KFTT using Tapatalk 2

Good call. It's more if you've been there a few times and you're looking to get away from the FQ.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 13, 2013, 10:42:10 PM

I want to do something to do with history, too. Anyone done this?

http://m.yelp.com/biz/french-quarter-walking-tour-by-national-park-service-new-orleans

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 13, 2013, 10:48:43 PM

Yes, that's cool. Also, they have grave, ghost, and swamp tours. May I suggest the grave tours. It's pretty cool. Everything is above ground.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 13, 2013, 10:52:20 PM

You can also do a riverboat ride right off the river dock in the French quarter. They do southern comfort food and tell you the history of all the ports.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on August 13, 2013, 11:06:13 PM

Quote from: michigancat on August 13, 2013, 03:26:58 PM

going to a bachelor party in New Orleans. what should we eat, do, etc.

Acme Oyster House
NOLA for the one "nice" meal
Pizza on corner for the rest

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on August 13, 2013, 11:34:56 PM

Quote from: michigancat on August 13, 2013, 10:42:10 PM

I want to do something to do with history, too. Anyone done this?

http://m.yelp.com/biz/french-quarter-walking-tour-by-national-park-service-new-orleans

we were going to but a kstate baseball game got in the way I think. saw them walking. seemed cool.

Title: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 14, 2013, 06:02:10 AM

WWII museum

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 14, 2013, 10:52:07 AM

Booked 2 nights at Aria for the weekend of the OSU football game for $150 a night all in. I'm going to wait to see if I get targetted for a better room/rate when they match Hyatt status on the 20th but thought I'd go ahead and get it reserved.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Daddy Claxton on August 14, 2013, 01:22:09 PM

Quote from: michigancat on August 13, 2013, 03:26:58 PM

going to a bachelor party in New Orleans. what should we eat, do, etc.

Friday lunch at Gallatoire's is fun if you can get there by 11 to get your name on the list for a table downstairs and then get a seat at the bar while you wait.

May not be for you or the group you're with, but a hair cut and shave while sipping irish whiskey at Aiden Gill can be a nice way to spend an afternoon.

Co-sign on Cochon. The food is great and GQ says their sazerac is one of the best cocktails in the U.S. That's a stretch, but it's worth trying imo.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on August 14, 2013, 01:46:23 PM

Quote from: steve dave on August 14, 2013, 10:52:07 AM

Booked 2 nights at Aria for the weekend of the OSU football game for $150 a night all in. I'm going to wait to see if I get targetted for a better room/rate when they match Hyatt status on the 20th but thought I'd go ahead and get it reserved.

I pretty regularly get offers for $109-149 as the second level Mlife member (can't remember what it's called), so I imagine you'll get something pretty good

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 14, 2013, 01:54:48 PM

I only have like 48 hours in town. And I'm kind of bummed about it now

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on August 14, 2013, 02:09:10 PM

Quote from: michigancat on August 14, 2013, 01:54:48 PM

I only have like 48 hours in town. And I'm kind of bummed about it now

pick up game?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on August 14, 2013, 04:37:24 PM

I had a 6 am MCI-SLC flight on Monday and fell asleep immediately after takeoff. I woke up from the plane landing after what seemed like a very short time. I looked out the window and thought "hmmm, I remember SLC being a little more mountainous than this."
Pilot came on the PA and said "welcome to Omaha." I then went something like  :sdeek:
Apparently there was a loss of cabin pressure and the pilot took the plane down to below 10,000 feet and landed at the nearest airport ( :adios: steve dave!), and I missed all of it completely but probably would have pooped in my pants had I been awake.
Anyway, today Delta gave me 15,000 miles for the trouble.  :)

Title: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 14, 2013, 05:09:02 PM

hi mocat!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: WonderMeal on August 14, 2013, 08:42:21 PM

Michigancat, check PM.

For future reference, any elite gE.c'rs who are coming to New Orleans should send me a PM.

#NOLA #viral #geauxcats #geauxviral

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on August 15, 2013, 09:41:53 AM

Quote from: steve dave on August 14, 2013, 06:02:10 AM

WWII museum

It is a pretty solid museum

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on August 15, 2013, 03:06:37 PM

Pork & Pickle doesn't have outlets at the bar

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on August 15, 2013, 03:24:24 PM

Pork and Pickle lists Tallgrass as being from Colorado.  I set this joker's crap straight

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on August 15, 2013, 03:25:25 PM

why are you eating at KCI?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on August 15, 2013, 03:36:18 PM

Quote from: mocat on August 15, 2013, 03:25:25 PM

why are you eating at KCI?

Why does anyone eat at an airport?  Delayed

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on August 15, 2013, 03:56:22 PM

Quote from: Limestone on August 15, 2013, 03:36:18 PM

Quote from: mocat on August 15, 2013, 03:25:25 PM

why are you eating at KCI?

Why does anyone eat at an airport?  Delayed

you know how close you are to In-a-Tub right?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on August 15, 2013, 03:58:17 PM

eating In-a-Tub on purpose when you are 100% sure that you are about to be enclosed inside an airplane within the next few hours is an absolute horrible idea, imo.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on August 15, 2013, 04:00:21 PM

Quote from: CNS on August 15, 2013, 03:58:17 PM

eating In-a-Tub on purpose when you are 100% sure that you are about to be enclosed inside an airplane within the next few hours is an absolute horrible idea, imo.

yeah limestone don't listen to me, it sounds like you're on the right track

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on August 15, 2013, 04:13:43 PM

I have a crazy good buzz

Title: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 15, 2013, 05:11:02 PM

Quote from: Limestone on August 15, 2013, 04:13:43 PM

I have a crazy good buzz

Man, airports are great.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 15, 2013, 05:19:56 PM

In-a-Tub is rough ridin' outstanding and I eat there every time I am in KC.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on August 15, 2013, 05:25:00 PM

I haven't had it in like 6 yrs, but loved it when I have had it.    Worst tacos for you in KC?  Probably!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on August 15, 2013, 05:39:35 PM

Posting live from BIZ select on my way to chicago then over to the Jet City.  Post your questions here

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 15, 2013, 05:46:19 PM

Quote from: Limestone on August 15, 2013, 05:39:35 PM

Posting live from BIZ select on my way to chicago then over to the Jet City.  Post your questions here

what's poppin' in Jet City?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on August 15, 2013, 05:47:00 PM

First question is from Poonhound and its a two parter:

Yes, vodka soda
no, but she has huge jugs

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on August 15, 2013, 05:48:11 PM

Quote from: michigancat on August 15, 2013, 05:46:19 PM

Quote from: Limestone on August 15, 2013, 05:39:35 PM

Posting live from BIZ select on my way to chicago then over to the Jet City.  Post your questions here

what's poppin' in Jet City?

work tommorrow morning then sticking arround until saturday for some LSOC time.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on August 15, 2013, 05:48:29 PM

Where is KCI?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 15, 2013, 05:49:46 PM

Quote from: CFoD on August 15, 2013, 05:48:29 PM

Where is KCI?

hurdy hur hur

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on August 15, 2013, 05:50:03 PM

Quote from: CFoD on August 15, 2013, 05:48:29 PM

Where is KCI?

im sure he meant MCI snobbo

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 16, 2013, 10:58:28 AM

(http://boardingarea.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/pointmetotheplane/files/2013/08/Screen-Shot-2013-08-15-at-5.31.58-PM.png)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on August 16, 2013, 11:06:25 AM

how would merging two companies increase competition?  :confused:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 16, 2013, 11:12:27 AM

Quote from: mocat on August 16, 2013, 11:06:25 AM

how would merging two companies increase competition?  :confused:

I think the idea is it makes it easier for them to compete w/ Delta and United. :dunno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on August 16, 2013, 11:16:54 AM

Quote from: michigancat on August 16, 2013, 11:12:27 AM

Quote from: mocat on August 16, 2013, 11:06:25 AM

how would merging two companies increase competition?  :confused:

I think the idea is it makes it easier for them to compete w/ Delta and United. :dunno:

ah ok.  i know american has been struggling but has US Air been getting their ass kicked?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 16, 2013, 11:17:38 AM

Quote from: mocat on August 16, 2013, 11:16:54 AM

Quote from: michigancat on August 16, 2013, 11:12:27 AM

Quote from: mocat on August 16, 2013, 11:06:25 AM

how would merging two companies increase competition?  :confused:

I think the idea is it makes it easier for them to compete w/ Delta and United. :dunno:

ah ok.  i know american has been struggling but has US Air been getting their ass kicked?

have you ever flown USAir for any reason?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on August 16, 2013, 11:20:05 AM

i've flown usair once and almost died. true story our plane turned around in mid air and flew back to the airport that we had just taken off at and we were greeted on the runway with fire engines and what not.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AbeFroman on August 16, 2013, 11:21:01 AM

Just found out I'm going to Madison, WI. Place is pretty cool I heard. Gonna party with Wisky fans. Tips?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on August 16, 2013, 11:21:15 AM

Quote from: michigancat on August 16, 2013, 11:17:38 AM

Quote from: mocat on August 16, 2013, 11:16:54 AM

Quote from: michigancat on August 16, 2013, 11:12:27 AM

Quote from: mocat on August 16, 2013, 11:06:25 AM

how would merging two companies increase competition?  :confused:

I think the idea is it makes it easier for them to compete w/ Delta and United. :dunno:

ah ok.  i know american has been struggling but has US Air been getting their ass kicked?

have you ever flown USAir for any reason?

i think one time i did to PHX  :dunno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on August 16, 2013, 11:28:00 AM

americanairlinescat just texted me that he can't see how the doj can make a legitimate case out of this but that they'll die trying.

Title: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 16, 2013, 11:51:08 AM

Quote from: rick daris on August 16, 2013, 11:28:00 AM

americanairlinescat just texted me that he can't see how the doj can make a legitimate case out of this but that they'll die trying.

They are doing it to gain concessions. They raised a stink with the delta and united mergers as well. It is 100% a done deal.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on August 16, 2013, 11:53:29 AM

Quote from: steve dave on August 16, 2013, 11:51:08 AM

Quote from: rick daris on August 16, 2013, 11:28:00 AM

americanairlinescat just texted me that he can't see how the doj can make a legitimate case out of this but that they'll die trying.

They are doing it to gain concessions. They raised a stink with the delta and united mergers as well. It is 100% a done deal.

yeah. should add that he/they aren't concerned.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on August 16, 2013, 01:08:06 PM

 

Quote from: AbeFroman on August 16, 2013, 11:21:01 AM

Just found out I'm going to Madison, WI. Place is pretty cool I heard. Gonna party with Wisky fans. Tips?

State street brats
Mondays

Couple places I remember from a week I spent there

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on August 16, 2013, 01:53:39 PM

(http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv249/thekansascitykid/6979300E-7990-479D-A544-1C14231194E8-908-000000E26E762C7F_zps2b361f72.jpg)

Title: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on August 16, 2013, 02:22:11 PM

Is In-a-Tub a queso fresco reference?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on August 16, 2013, 02:26:46 PM

Quote from: puniraptor on August 16, 2013, 02:22:11 PM

Is In-a-Tub a queso fresco reference?

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g44535-d390716-Reviews-In_a_tub-Kansas_City_Missouri.html (http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g44535-d390716-Reviews-In_a_tub-Kansas_City_Missouri.html)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 16, 2013, 02:32:30 PM

CLAMS ALERT:

taking a quick weekend trip to LA, will probably hit up Santa Monica/Venice Beach. Definitely going to the pier, WOULD LIKE A LUNCH AND/OR DINNER RECOMMENDO

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on August 16, 2013, 03:22:40 PM

Quote from: CNS on August 16, 2013, 02:26:46 PM

Quote from: puniraptor on August 16, 2013, 02:22:11 PM

Is In-a-Tub a queso fresco reference?

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g44535-d390716-Reviews-In_a_tub-Kansas_City_Missouri.html (http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g44535-d390716-Reviews-In_a_tub-Kansas_City_Missouri.html)

i read that, just brainstorming motivations for naming a mex place inatub

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AbeFroman on August 16, 2013, 03:25:02 PM

Quote from: michigancat on August 16, 2013, 02:32:30 PM

CLAMS ALERT:

taking a quick weekend trip to LA, will probably hit up Santa Monica/Venice Beach. Definitely going to the pier, WOULD LIKE A LUNCH AND/OR DINNER RECOMMENDO

Too bad you weren't there last weekend, my gf saw Bombino on SM pier when she was out there. I was jealous

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on August 16, 2013, 03:39:46 PM

Quote from: puniraptor on August 16, 2013, 03:22:40 PM

Quote from: CNS on August 16, 2013, 02:26:46 PM

Quote from: puniraptor on August 16, 2013, 02:22:11 PM

Is In-a-Tub a queso fresco reference?

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g44535-d390716-Reviews-In_a_tub-Kansas_City_Missouri.html (http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g44535-d390716-Reviews-In_a_tub-Kansas_City_Missouri.html)

i read that, just brainstorming motivations for naming a mex place inatub

Missouri

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on August 16, 2013, 03:41:26 PM

the taco comes in a tub

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on August 16, 2013, 03:43:07 PM

Quote from: mocat on August 16, 2013, 03:41:26 PM

the taco comes in a tub

The tub is to catch all the grease.

They take a fried taco shell, put grease, meat, grease, cheese, and grease in it, then fry it for a little while longer........then......Bam! right in a tub.

It is delish and probably the worst taco in the world for you.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AbeFroman on August 16, 2013, 03:53:13 PM

In a tub rough ridin' sucks. They serve 50 cent micowave burritos for $2. Their tacos rough ridin' suck too, it's not even the cheese chowder that makes them suck, they just suck so much everywhere. Suck

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on August 16, 2013, 04:22:24 PM

Taco Bell snobs are the worst.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AbeFroman on August 16, 2013, 04:28:20 PM

#TacoViaSnob

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 16, 2013, 04:42:58 PM

Quote from: AbeFroman on August 16, 2013, 03:53:13 PM

In a tub rough ridin' sucks. They serve 50 cent micowave burritos for $2. Their tacos rough ridin' suck too, it's not even the cheese chowder that makes them suck, they just suck so much everywhere. Suck

They are deep fried not microwaved you dumbshit

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AbeFroman on August 16, 2013, 05:00:04 PM

Quote from: michigancat on August 16, 2013, 04:42:58 PM

Quote from: AbeFroman on August 16, 2013, 03:53:13 PM

In a tub rough ridin' sucks. They serve 50 cent micowave burritos for $2. Their tacos rough ridin' suck too, it's not even the cheese chowder that makes them suck, they just suck so much everywhere. Suck

They are deep fried not microwaved you dumbshit

So they deep fry burritos that are supposed to be microwaved. Even more shitty

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Lynchmobrules on August 16, 2013, 10:30:35 PM

 :shakesfist:

Quote from: AbeFroman on August 16, 2013, 04:28:20 PM

#TacoViaSnob

I :love: Taco Via.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on August 17, 2013, 11:26:18 PM

things not to miss in Denver....Go!

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 18, 2013, 12:39:44 AM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on August 17, 2013, 11:26:18 PM

things not to miss in Denver....Go!

snooze pancake flights

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on August 18, 2013, 12:45:25 AM

Quote from: michigancat on August 18, 2013, 12:39:44 AM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on August 17, 2013, 11:26:18 PM

things not to miss in Denver....Go!

snooze pancake flights

on the list, what else?

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dub on August 18, 2013, 12:49:45 AM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on August 18, 2013, 12:45:25 AM

Quote from: michigancat on August 18, 2013, 12:39:44 AM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on August 17, 2013, 11:26:18 PM

things not to miss in Denver....Go!

snooze pancake flights

on the list, what else?

Wash Park Sundays

Title: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 18, 2013, 07:04:45 AM

walking downtown brewery and craft beer crawl

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on August 18, 2013, 08:48:22 AM

denver?  more like menver, boner alert!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: felix rex on August 18, 2013, 09:11:19 AM

Guided tree climbing tour.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on August 18, 2013, 09:13:08 AM

Alien thing under the tent airport.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on August 18, 2013, 09:44:46 AM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on August 17, 2013, 11:26:18 PM

things not to miss in Denver....Go!

MC Hammer will be performing labor day weekend

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on August 18, 2013, 10:03:14 AM

The skiing is amazing

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on August 18, 2013, 04:08:46 PM

Quote from: steve dave on August 18, 2013, 07:04:45 AM

walking downtown brewery and craft beer crawl

any one in particular?  appear to be several options.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SkinnyBenny on August 18, 2013, 11:21:51 PM

Quote from: WackySquawk08 on August 13, 2013, 10:18:00 PM

Mich, you're really going to need me on this trip. 'Nola is my second home. Make sure to throw porter call on the list and magazine street.

:D

www.portofcallnola.com

And eating in the quarter? Man. Buncha NOLA n00bs itt. Definitely go to Jacques Imo's. My favorite place to eat in the city except maybe Adolfo's. :thumbs: And yes, the WWII museum is super elite.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on August 19, 2013, 08:41:31 AM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on August 17, 2013, 11:26:18 PM

things not to miss in Denver....Go!

Dropping ecstasy at the Jet in LoDo.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 19, 2013, 09:01:12 AM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on August 18, 2013, 04:08:46 PM

Quote from: steve dave on August 18, 2013, 07:04:45 AM

walking downtown brewery and craft beer crawl

any one in particular?  appear to be several options.

all of them, that's why it's a walking tour.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on August 19, 2013, 09:46:44 AM

Quote from: steve dave on August 19, 2013, 09:01:12 AM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on August 18, 2013, 04:08:46 PM

Quote from: steve dave on August 18, 2013, 07:04:45 AM

walking downtown brewery and craft beer crawl

any one in particular?  appear to be several options.

all of them, that's why it's a walking tour.

thought you meant an organized tour...   

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 19, 2013, 09:47:24 AM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on August 19, 2013, 09:46:44 AM

Quote from: steve dave on August 19, 2013, 09:01:12 AM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on August 18, 2013, 04:08:46 PM

Quote from: steve dave on August 18, 2013, 07:04:45 AM

walking downtown brewery and craft beer crawl

any one in particular?  appear to be several options.

all of them, that's why it's a walking tour.

thought you meant an organized tour...

there is one but you don't need to take it if you don't want to. there is some interesting history they go over if you decide to though.

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g33388-d1489205-Reviews-Denver_Microbrew_Tour-Denver_Colorado.html

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: lopakman on August 19, 2013, 09:57:50 AM

I'm flying to Austin tomorrow and will be there until Friday.  It's for work so I won't have that much free time but for anyone who has been there, I'm looking for a good bbq place and thoughts on where to go drink on 6th street. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: bubbles4ksu on August 19, 2013, 10:16:31 AM

Quote from: lopakman on August 19, 2013, 09:57:50 AM

I'm flying to Austin tomorrow and will be there until Friday.  It's for work so I won't have that much free time but for anyone who has been there, I'm looking for a good bbq place and thoughts on where to go drink on 6th street.

you should check out the jackalope, it's full of things you won't find in kansas, not all of them are good.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: lopakman on August 19, 2013, 01:14:23 PM

Quote from: bubbles4ksu on August 19, 2013, 10:16:31 AM

Quote from: lopakman on August 19, 2013, 09:57:50 AM

I'm flying to Austin tomorrow and will be there until Friday.  It's for work so I won't have that much free time but for anyone who has been there, I'm looking for a good bbq place and thoughts on where to go drink on 6th street.

you should check out the jackalope, it's full of things you won't find in kansas, not all of them are good.

Thanks, I'll check it out.  The rest of you jackalopes who have been to Austin but didn't respond can kiss my ass. (http://i1351.photobucket.com/albums/p786/lopakman/icon_asskiss_zps194dbbd6.gif)

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on August 19, 2013, 02:22:28 PM

Quote from: lopakman on August 19, 2013, 01:14:23 PM

Quote from: bubbles4ksu on August 19, 2013, 10:16:31 AM

Quote from: lopakman on August 19, 2013, 09:57:50 AM

I'm flying to Austin tomorrow and will be there until Friday.  It's for work so I won't have that much free time but for anyone who has been there, I'm looking for a good bbq place and thoughts on where to go drink on 6th street.

you should check out the jackalope, it's full of things you won't find in kansas, not all of them are good.

Thanks, I'll check it out.  The rest of you jackalopes who have been to Austin but didn't respond can kiss my ass. (http://i1351.photobucket.com/albums/p786/lopakman/icon_asskiss_zps194dbbd6.gif)

There is a bar called the library that seemed cool at the time. Was v pak'd tho.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on August 19, 2013, 03:45:32 PM

Quote from: lopakman on August 19, 2013, 01:14:23 PM

Quote from: bubbles4ksu on August 19, 2013, 10:16:31 AM

Quote from: lopakman on August 19, 2013, 09:57:50 AM

I'm flying to Austin tomorrow and will be there until Friday.  It's for work so I won't have that much free time but for anyone who has been there, I'm looking for a good bbq place and thoughts on where to go drink on 6th street.

you should check out the jackalope, it's full of things you won't find in kansas, not all of them are good.

given your posting history I'd say you just belly up at the hotel bar

Thanks, I'll check it out.  The rest of you jackalopes who have been to Austin but didn't respond can kiss my ass. (http://i1351.photobucket.com/albums/p786/lopakman/icon_asskiss_zps194dbbd6.gif)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: lopakman on August 19, 2013, 04:28:02 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on August 19, 2013, 03:45:32 PM

Quote from: lopakman on August 19, 2013, 01:14:23 PM

Quote from: bubbles4ksu on August 19, 2013, 10:16:31 AM

Quote from: lopakman on August 19, 2013, 09:57:50 AM

I'm flying to Austin tomorrow and will be there until Friday.  It's for work so I won't have that much free time but for anyone who has been there, I'm looking for a good bbq place and thoughts on where to go drink on 6th street.

you should check out the jackalope, it's full of things you won't find in kansas, not all of them are good.

given your posting history I'd say you just belly up at the hotel bar

Thanks, I'll check it out.  The rest of you jackalopes who have been to Austin but didn't respond can kiss my ass. (http://i1351.photobucket.com/albums/p786/lopakman/icon_asskiss_zps194dbbd6.gif)

Given your posting history I'd think you'd know how to properly use the quote feature.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 20, 2013, 12:52:51 PM

For a beach vacation: Hawaii or somewhere in Mexico or central America? pros/cons of each?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 20, 2013, 12:59:13 PM

Quote from: michigancat on August 20, 2013, 12:52:51 PM

For a beach vacation: Hawaii or somewhere in Mexico or central America? pros/cons of each?

have been to mexico and hawaii multiple times each and will probably not go back to mexico. have not been to central america. hawaii has better water, surf & snorkling where I have gone. I've only been to cancun, cabo and the gulf coast of mexico south of padre though so I'm sure it has better options than what I saw. mexico will be cheaper apples to apples.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mr Bread on August 20, 2013, 01:13:36 PM

Hawaii and it's not even close in this poster's opinion.  I can't fathom why someone not on spring break would want to vacation in Mexico when there are so many better options. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on August 20, 2013, 01:24:57 PM

Quote from: Mr Bread on August 20, 2013, 01:13:36 PM

Hawaii and it's not even close in this poster's opinion.  I can't fathom why someone not on spring break would want to vacation in Mexico when there are so many better options.

cancun area is cheap and easy to get to/out of so i can see why people would want to do it. but westcoastrus is already on the west coast, so i'd hawaii it if i were him.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mr Bread on August 20, 2013, 01:28:48 PM

Quote from: rick daris on August 20, 2013, 01:24:57 PM

Quote from: Mr Bread on August 20, 2013, 01:13:36 PM

Hawaii and it's not even close in this poster's opinion.  I can't fathom why someone not on spring break would want to vacation in Mexico when there are so many better options.

cancun area is cheap and easy to get to/out of so i can see why people would want to do it. but westcoastrus is already on the west coast, so i'd hawaii it if i were him.

I went to Cancun on spring break and it was okay for getting black out drunk with other random college party people, but I would have hated it as an adult.  Same for Acapulco and Puerto Vallarta.  Remove my youngness and the crazy partying oppies with other like-minded and like-aged individuals and eff no.  I don't care how cheap it is Rusty, don't you do it. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 20, 2013, 01:38:29 PM

Rus, let me plan your entire trip! I will make it essentially free!  :fatty:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on August 20, 2013, 01:38:54 PM

Quote from: Mr Bread on August 20, 2013, 01:28:48 PM

Quote from: rick daris on August 20, 2013, 01:24:57 PM

Quote from: Mr Bread on August 20, 2013, 01:13:36 PM

Hawaii and it's not even close in this poster's opinion.  I can't fathom why someone not on spring break would want to vacation in Mexico when there are so many better options.

cancun area is cheap and easy to get to/out of so i can see why people would want to do it. but westcoastrus is already on the west coast, so i'd hawaii it if i were him.

I went to Cancun on spring break and it was okay for getting black out drunk with other random college party people, but I would have hated it as an adult.  Same for Acapulco and Puerto Vallarta.  Remove my youngness and the crazy partying oppies with other like-minded and like-aged individuals and eff no.  I don't care how cheap it is Rusty, don't you do it.

yeah. i don't think i'd really like cancun as an adult during the middle of spring break either. ii can understand why adults would sometimes go there instead of hawaii though. i mean eff it. why even go to hawaii when the maldives are just sitting there. right, bread?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on August 20, 2013, 01:39:29 PM

Quote from: steve dave on August 20, 2013, 01:38:29 PM

Rus, let me plan your entire trip! I will make it essentially free!  :fatty:

yes. westcoastrus should do this. heck, i'm going to do this in a couple of years.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on August 20, 2013, 01:45:16 PM

Quote from: Mr Bread on August 20, 2013, 01:28:48 PM

Quote from: rick daris on August 20, 2013, 01:24:57 PM

Quote from: Mr Bread on August 20, 2013, 01:13:36 PM

Hawaii and it's not even close in this poster's opinion.  I can't fathom why someone not on spring break would want to vacation in Mexico when there are so many better options.

cancun area is cheap and easy to get to/out of so i can see why people would want to do it. but westcoastrus is already on the west coast, so i'd hawaii it if i were him.

I went to Cancun on spring break and it was okay for getting black out drunk with other random college party people, but I would have hated it as an adult.  Same for Acapulco and Puerto Vallarta.  Remove my youngness and the crazy partying oppies with other like-minded and like-aged individuals and eff no.  I don't care how cheap it is Rusty, don't you do it.

PVR is far from a college-get-drunk destination.  Sure, spring breakers go, but the vast majority are laid back older people and a lot of ex-pats.    I'd never go back to Playa Del Carmen having been there once (and certainly would never go to Cancun).    PVR doesn't have the clear water or white sand beaches of the Carribbean side, but it has a lot more to offer in the terms of culture and other experiences.   And many of the smaller coastal towns can be a lot of fun too, depending on what you are into.

Have never been to Hawaii, so can't speak to that.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 20, 2013, 01:48:24 PM

Quote from: steve dave on August 20, 2013, 01:38:29 PM

Rus, let me plan your entire trip! I will make it essentially free!  :fatty:

OK, we're thinking next April.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 20, 2013, 01:51:14 PM

Quote from: michigancat on August 20, 2013, 01:48:24 PM

Quote from: steve dave on August 20, 2013, 01:38:29 PM

Rus, let me plan your entire trip! I will make it essentially free!  :fatty:

OK, we're thinking next April.

how many points/miles do you have? is it 2 or 4 people? what is your comfort level for applying for new cards? how many nights are you thinking? specific island or can I choose? PM if needed. :users:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on August 20, 2013, 01:52:50 PM

Bahamas >> Mexico IMO

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 20, 2013, 01:54:10 PM

I have basically no miles right now, but United is easiest for me to build up w/ lots of travel. Have really only done one SW card, a Delta card, and a United Explorer card so I'm pretty wide open. Was planning on doing Sapphire next but can be swayed.

4 people

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 20, 2013, 01:58:13 PM

Quote from: michigancat on August 20, 2013, 01:54:10 PM

I have basically no miles right now, but United is easiest for me to build up w/ lots of travel. Have really only done one SW card, a Delta card, and a United Explorer card so I'm pretty wide open. Was planning on doing Sapphire next but can be swayed.

4 people

go to kauai. stay at the grand hyatt kauai. you and the wife each get the hyatt card sometime this year and that gets you 4 nights there. you can use UR points for additional nights at 22k a night from there. with no points right now you are going to have a tough time getting free flights in that timeframe. best bet would be to find cheap airfare for 4 or find award space on a flight for 1 or 2 people and pay for the remainder. award space is tough as crap to get to hawaii anyway and it has been open for next April for a few months now so your availability may already be spotty.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on August 20, 2013, 02:06:16 PM

Quote from: steve dave on August 20, 2013, 01:58:13 PM

Quote from: michigancat on August 20, 2013, 01:54:10 PM

I have basically no miles right now, but United is easiest for me to build up w/ lots of travel. Have really only done one SW card, a Delta card, and a United Explorer card so I'm pretty wide open. Was planning on doing Sapphire next but can be swayed.

4 people

go to kauai. stay at the grand hyatt kauai. you and the wife each get the hyatt card sometime this year and that gets you 4 nights there. you can use UR points for additional nights at 22k a night from there. with no points right now you are going to have a tough time getting free flights in that timeframe. best bet would be to find cheap airfare for 4 or find award space on a flight for 1 or 2 people and pay for the remainder. award space is tough as crap to get to hawaii anyway and it has been open for next April for a few months now so your availability may already be spotty.

make sure you take advantage of that MHK-PHX flight!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EllToPay on August 20, 2013, 02:07:08 PM

SD, can you plan my wife and I are taking next year to Italy and Greece in May/June? Only CC's I have right now are Chase Visa (Southwest) and AMEX (Starwood). What do I need to do on points/flights/etc...?

T-Y,
ETP

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 20, 2013, 02:08:08 PM

Quote from: EllToPay on August 20, 2013, 02:07:08 PM

SD, can you plan my wife and I are taking next year to Italy and Greece in May/June? Only CC's I have right now are Chase Visa (Southwest) and AMEX (Starwood). What do I need to do on points/flights/etc...?

T-Y,
ETP

Switch it to May/June 2015 and I will

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on August 20, 2013, 02:11:15 PM

Quote from: steve dave on August 20, 2013, 02:08:08 PM

Quote from: EllToPay on August 20, 2013, 02:07:08 PM

SD, can you plan my wife and I are taking next year to Italy and Greece in May/June? Only CC's I have right now are Chase Visa (Southwest) and AMEX (Starwood). What do I need to do on points/flights/etc...?

T-Y,
ETP

Switch it to May/June 2015 and I will

steve dave giveth and steve dave maketh you delay until next year

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 20, 2013, 02:11:26 PM

Quote from: steve dave on August 20, 2013, 01:58:13 PM

Quote from: michigancat on August 20, 2013, 01:54:10 PM

I have basically no miles right now, but United is easiest for me to build up w/ lots of travel. Have really only done one SW card, a Delta card, and a United Explorer card so I'm pretty wide open. Was planning on doing Sapphire next but can be swayed.

4 people

go to kauai. stay at the grand hyatt kauai. you and the wife each get the hyatt card sometime this year and that gets you 4 nights there. you can use UR points for additional nights at 22k a night from there. with no points right now you are going to have a tough time getting free flights in that timeframe. best bet would be to find cheap airfare for 4 or find award space on a flight for 1 or 2 people and pay for the remainder. award space is tough as crap to get to hawaii anyway and it has been open for next April for a few months now so your availability may already be spotty.

we were kind of thinking Kauai. Would award booking at the Hyatt be difficult? How soon would it need to be booked?

Right now flights from OAK are under $600 on Hawaii Air, which isn't half bad. United still has saver awards available if I travel on a Monday.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 20, 2013, 02:15:30 PM

Quote from: michigancat on August 20, 2013, 02:11:26 PM

Quote from: steve dave on August 20, 2013, 01:58:13 PM

Quote from: michigancat on August 20, 2013, 01:54:10 PM

I have basically no miles right now, but United is easiest for me to build up w/ lots of travel. Have really only done one SW card, a Delta card, and a United Explorer card so I'm pretty wide open. Was planning on doing Sapphire next but can be swayed.

4 people

go to kauai. stay at the grand hyatt kauai. you and the wife each get the hyatt card sometime this year and that gets you 4 nights there. you can use UR points for additional nights at 22k a night from there. with no points right now you are going to have a tough time getting free flights in that timeframe. best bet would be to find cheap airfare for 4 or find award space on a flight for 1 or 2 people and pay for the remainder. award space is tough as crap to get to hawaii anyway and it has been open for next April for a few months now so your availability may already be spotty.

we were kind of thinking Kauai. Would award booking at the Hyatt be difficult? How soon would it need to be booked?

Right now flights from OAK are under $600 on Hawaii Air, which isn't half bad. United still has saver awards available if I travel on a Monday.

No, you will normally be able to book the Hyatt on points a few months out unless there is some huge convention there or something. That's a pretty good price for the flight.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 20, 2013, 02:21:27 PM

Also, I can see that 22k UR points for a night at the Hyatt is probably worth more than 40k on flights at those prices.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mr Bread on August 20, 2013, 02:30:40 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on August 20, 2013, 01:45:16 PM

Quote from: Mr Bread on August 20, 2013, 01:28:48 PM

Quote from: rick daris on August 20, 2013, 01:24:57 PM

Quote from: Mr Bread on August 20, 2013, 01:13:36 PM

Hawaii and it's not even close in this poster's opinion.  I can't fathom why someone not on spring break would want to vacation in Mexico when there are so many better options.

cancun area is cheap and easy to get to/out of so i can see why people would want to do it. but westcoastrus is already on the west coast, so i'd hawaii it if i were him.

I went to Cancun on spring break and it was okay for getting black out drunk with other random college party people, but I would have hated it as an adult.  Same for Acapulco and Puerto Vallarta.  Remove my youngness and the crazy partying oppies with other like-minded and like-aged individuals and eff no.  I don't care how cheap it is Rusty, don't you do it.

PVR is far from a college-get-drunk destination.  Sure, spring breakers go, but the vast majority are laid back older people and a lot of ex-pats.    I'd never go back to Playa Del Carmen having been there once (and certainly would never go to Cancun).    PVR doesn't have the clear water or white sand beaches of the Carribbean side, but it has a lot more to offer in the terms of culture and other experiences.   And many of the smaller coastal towns can be a lot of fun too, depending on what you are into.

Have never been to Hawaii, so can't speak to that.

It wasn't that far from it when I was there.  Me now would be bored out of my mind and put out the entire time as a result. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mr Bread on August 20, 2013, 02:37:35 PM

Quote from: rick daris on August 20, 2013, 01:38:54 PM

Quote from: Mr Bread on August 20, 2013, 01:28:48 PM

Quote from: rick daris on August 20, 2013, 01:24:57 PM

Quote from: Mr Bread on August 20, 2013, 01:13:36 PM

Hawaii and it's not even close in this poster's opinion.  I can't fathom why someone not on spring break would want to vacation in Mexico when there are so many better options.

cancun area is cheap and easy to get to/out of so i can see why people would want to do it. but westcoastrus is already on the west coast, so i'd hawaii it if i were him.

I went to Cancun on spring break and it was okay for getting black out drunk with other random college party people, but I would have hated it as an adult.  Same for Acapulco and Puerto Vallarta.  Remove my youngness and the crazy partying oppies with other like-minded and like-aged individuals and eff no.  I don't care how cheap it is Rusty, don't you do it.

yeah. i don't think i'd really like cancun as an adult during the middle of spring break either. ii can understand why adults would sometimes go there instead of hawaii though. i mean eff it. why even go to hawaii when the maldives are just sitting there. right, bread?

Cancun as an adult would be shitty whenever you go unless you enjoy having a terrible time at a subpar locale.  The maldives look awful.  Too small and low.  Might as well take a vacation on a pontoon boat in the middle of the Indian Ocean.  Maybe you'd like to suggest Beirut, great beaches I hear and crazy cheap. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 20, 2013, 02:41:42 PM

Quote from: michigancat on August 20, 2013, 02:21:27 PM

Also, I can see that 22k UR points for a night at the Hyatt is probably worth more than 40k on flights at those prices.

yep

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EllToPay on August 20, 2013, 03:41:56 PM

Quote from: steve dave on August 20, 2013, 02:08:08 PM

Quote from: EllToPay on August 20, 2013, 02:07:08 PM

SD, can you plan my wife and I are taking next year to Italy and Greece in May/June? Only CC's I have right now are Chase Visa (Southwest) and AMEX (Starwood). What do I need to do on points/flights/etc...?

T-Y,
ETP

Switch it to May/June 2015 and I will

OK -- give me a minute.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EllToPay on August 20, 2013, 03:42:17 PM

Quote from: EllToPay on August 20, 2013, 03:41:56 PM

Quote from: steve dave on August 20, 2013, 02:08:08 PM

Quote from: EllToPay on August 20, 2013, 02:07:08 PM

SD, can you plan my wife and I are taking next year to Italy and Greece in May/June? Only CC's I have right now are Chase Visa (Southwest) and AMEX (Starwood). What do I need to do on points/flights/etc...?

T-Y,
ETP

Switch it to May/June 2015 and I will

OK -- give me a minute.

ok - i switched it. plz advise.

Title: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 20, 2013, 05:07:04 PM

200k AA for 2 biz class RTs for starters.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on August 20, 2013, 05:38:00 PM

Quote from: Mr Bread on August 20, 2013, 02:37:35 PM

Quote from: rick daris on August 20, 2013, 01:38:54 PM

Quote from: Mr Bread on August 20, 2013, 01:28:48 PM

Quote from: rick daris on August 20, 2013, 01:24:57 PM

Quote from: Mr Bread on August 20, 2013, 01:13:36 PM

Hawaii and it's not even close in this poster's opinion.  I can't fathom why someone not on spring break would want to vacation in Mexico when there are so many better options.

cancun area is cheap and easy to get to/out of so i can see why people would want to do it. but westcoastrus is already on the west coast, so i'd hawaii it if i were him.

I went to Cancun on spring break and it was okay for getting black out drunk with other random college party people, but I would have hated it as an adult.  Same for Acapulco and Puerto Vallarta.  Remove my youngness and the crazy partying oppies with other like-minded and like-aged individuals and eff no.  I don't care how cheap it is Rusty, don't you do it.

yeah. i don't think i'd really like cancun as an adult during the middle of spring break either. ii can understand why adults would sometimes go there instead of hawaii though. i mean eff it. why even go to hawaii when the maldives are just sitting there. right, bread?

Cancun as an adult would be shitty whenever you go unless you enjoy having a terrible time at a subpar locale.  The maldives look awful.  Too small and low.  Might as well take a vacation on a pontoon boat in the middle of the Indian Ocean.  Maybe you'd like to suggest Beirut, great beaches I hear and crazy cheap.

i had fun in cancun the one time that i went as an adult a few years ago, but then again i'm a really fun person that tends to have a lot of fun wherever i go. dunno.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on August 20, 2013, 06:33:16 PM

Flew oak-mci in feb with a layover in phx.  The phx-mci part was 30% people coming back from Hawaii and when we landed it was super cold and snow on the ground and they were all super bummed.  Was a very boozed up party flight before that though.

I don't really have anything else to add.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on August 20, 2013, 06:36:45 PM

Quote from: seven on August 20, 2013, 06:33:16 PM

Flew oak-mci in feb with a layover in phx.  The phx-mci part was 30% people coming back from Hawaii and when we landed it was super cold and snow on the ground and they were all super bummed.  Was a very boozed up party flight before that though.

I don't really have anything else to add.

i flew to aruba once and there was some old couple (may have been a threesome-old guy that appeared to be with two old ladies) that appeared super boozed up. anyway, he and one of the ladies proceeded to grope and make out and all sorts of stuff. it was at like 11am and then they finally passed out. good grief.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on August 20, 2013, 07:45:45 PM

Retirement sound great.  Aruba.  Ladies. Morning benders.   Money magazine needs to spend more time talking about that and there would be more ppl investing in their retirement.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on August 20, 2013, 10:31:25 PM

Going to Nashville for work then sticking around for a weekend.  What should I do/stay?

Title: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on August 20, 2013, 10:40:33 PM

Quote from: Limestone on August 20, 2013, 10:31:25 PM

Going to Nashville for work then sticking around for a weekend.  What should I do/stay?

I bet trim has an idea...

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SkinnyBenny on August 20, 2013, 10:48:24 PM

Quote from: steve dave on August 20, 2013, 01:58:13 PM

Quote from: michigancat on August 20, 2013, 01:54:10 PM

I have basically no miles right now, but United is easiest for me to build up w/ lots of travel. Have really only done one SW card, a Delta card, and a United Explorer card so I'm pretty wide open. Was planning on doing Sapphire next but can be swayed.

4 people

go to kauai. stay at the grand hyatt kauai. you and the wife each get the hyatt card sometime this year and that gets you 4 nights there. you can use UR points for additional nights at 22k a night from there. with no points right now you are going to have a tough time getting free flights in that timeframe. best bet would be to find cheap airfare for 4 or find award space on a flight for 1 or 2 people and pay for the remainder. award space is tough as crap to get to hawaii anyway and it has been open for next April for a few months now so your availability may already be spotty.

Michigancat and SB could have an April Kauai pak. :horrorsurprise:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: NDSU Lollypopkid on August 20, 2013, 11:16:24 PM

Quote from: steve dave on August 20, 2013, 12:59:13 PM

Quote from: michigancat on August 20, 2013, 12:52:51 PM

For a beach vacation: Hawaii or somewhere in Mexico or central America? pros/cons of each?

have been to mexico and hawaii multiple times each and will probably not go back to mexico. have not been to central america. hawaii has better water, surf & snorkling where I have gone. I've only been to cancun, cabo and the gulf coast of mexico south of padre though so I'm sure it has better options than what I saw. mexico will be cheaper apples to apples.

Cabo is amazing....and it doesnt have the aura that youll get your head chopped off at night if you go out on the town like other Mexico cities

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on August 21, 2013, 09:36:31 AM

Quote from: Limestone on August 20, 2013, 10:31:25 PM

Going to Nashville for work then sticking around for a weekend.  What should I do/stay?

there's a bunch of good Nashville stuff earlier in this thread

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 21, 2013, 09:38:37 AM

Quote from: NDSU Lollypopkid on August 20, 2013, 11:16:24 PM

Quote from: steve dave on August 20, 2013, 12:59:13 PM

Quote from: michigancat on August 20, 2013, 12:52:51 PM

For a beach vacation: Hawaii or somewhere in Mexico or central America? pros/cons of each?

have been to mexico and hawaii multiple times each and will probably not go back to mexico. have not been to central america. hawaii has better water, surf & snorkling where I have gone. I've only been to cancun, cabo and the gulf coast of mexico south of padre though so I'm sure it has better options than what I saw. mexico will be cheaper apples to apples.

Cabo is amazing....and it doesnt have the aura that youll get your head chopped off at night if you go out on the town like other Mexico cities

If someone asked me what someone from ND would say about Cabo I would probably type this exact thing word for word. Amazing.

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on August 21, 2013, 09:54:51 AM

Quote from: steve dave on August 21, 2013, 09:38:37 AM

Quote from: NDSU Lollypopkid on August 20, 2013, 11:16:24 PM

Quote from: steve dave on August 20, 2013, 12:59:13 PM

Quote from: michigancat on August 20, 2013, 12:52:51 PM

For a beach vacation: Hawaii or somewhere in Mexico or central America? pros/cons of each?

have been to mexico and hawaii multiple times each and will probably not go back to mexico. have not been to central america. hawaii has better water, surf & snorkling where I have gone. I've only been to cancun, cabo and the gulf coast of mexico south of padre though so I'm sure it has better options than what I saw. mexico will be cheaper apples to apples.

Cabo is amazing....and it doesnt have the aura that youll get your head chopped off at night if you go out on the town like other Mexico cities

If someone asked me what someone from ND would say about Cabo I would probably type this exact thing word for word. Amazing.

To be fair to our ND friend, there are 18 times as many Hispanic people in Kansas as ND. It's pretty common for people to be uncomfortable around things their uncultured selves have never been exposed to. We really are blessed to have grown up in such a diverse environment.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EllToPay on August 21, 2013, 11:02:07 AM

Quote from: steve dave on August 20, 2013, 05:07:04 PM

200k AA for 2 biz class RTs for starters.

that's it?  :don'tcare:

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: NDSU Lollypopkid on August 21, 2013, 11:04:38 AM

Quote from: steve dave on August 21, 2013, 09:38:37 AM

Quote from: NDSU Lollypopkid on August 20, 2013, 11:16:24 PM

Quote from: steve dave on August 20, 2013, 12:59:13 PM

Quote from: michigancat on August 20, 2013, 12:52:51 PM

For a beach vacation: Hawaii or somewhere in Mexico or central America? pros/cons of each?

have been to mexico and hawaii multiple times each and will probably not go back to mexico. have not been to central america. hawaii has better water, surf & snorkling where I have gone. I've only been to cancun, cabo and the gulf coast of mexico south of padre though so I'm sure it has better options than what I saw. mexico will be cheaper apples to apples.

Cabo is amazing....and it doesnt have the aura that youll get your head chopped off at night if you go out on the town like other Mexico cities

If someone asked me what someone from ND would say about Cabo I would probably type this exact thing word for word. Amazing.

Great minds think alike..but that said, I'm not from nd

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 21, 2013, 11:06:01 AM

Quote from: EllToPay on August 21, 2013, 11:02:07 AM

Quote from: steve dave on August 20, 2013, 05:07:04 PM

200k AA for 2 biz class RTs for starters.

that's it?  :don'tcare:

yeah, let me know when you have those and we'll get to hotels and transfers and whatnot.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheCatFanSpeaks on August 21, 2013, 07:52:58 PM

Quote from: mocat on August 21, 2013, 09:36:31 AM

Quote from: Limestone on August 20, 2013, 10:31:25 PM

Going to Nashville for work then sticking around for a weekend.  What should I do/stay?

there's a bunch of good Nashville stuff earlier in this thread

Thanks mocat.  Headed there tomorrow.

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: Rams on August 21, 2013, 09:07:05 PM

Quote from: NDSU Lollypopkid on August 21, 2013, 11:04:38 AM

Quote from: steve dave on August 21, 2013, 09:38:37 AM

Quote from: NDSU Lollypopkid on August 20, 2013, 11:16:24 PM

Quote from: steve dave on August 20, 2013, 12:59:13 PM

Quote from: michigancat on August 20, 2013, 12:52:51 PM

For a beach vacation: Hawaii or somewhere in Mexico or central America? pros/cons of each?

have been to mexico and hawaii multiple times each and will probably not go back to mexico. have not been to central america. hawaii has better water, surf & snorkling where I have gone. I've only been to cancun, cabo and the gulf coast of mexico south of padre though so I'm sure it has better options than what I saw. mexico will be cheaper apples to apples.

Cabo is amazing....and it doesnt have the aura that youll get your head chopped off at night if you go out on the town like other Mexico cities

If someone asked me what someone from ND would say about Cabo I would probably type this exact thing word for word. Amazing.

Great minds think alike..but that said, I'm not from nd

:facepalm:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on August 21, 2013, 09:07:49 PM

Detroit is as pud as you imagine it is.

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 22, 2013, 12:28:26 AM

Quote from: steve dave on August 20, 2013, 01:58:13 PM

Quote from: michigancat on August 20, 2013, 01:54:10 PM

I have basically no miles right now, but United is easiest for me to build up w/ lots of travel. Have really only done one SW card, a Delta card, and a United Explorer card so I'm pretty wide open. Was planning on doing Sapphire next but can be swayed.

4 people

go to kauai. stay at the grand hyatt kauai. you and the wife each get the hyatt card sometime this year and that gets you 4 nights there. you can use UR points for additional nights at 22k a night from there. with no points right now you are going to have a tough time getting free flights in that timeframe. best bet would be to find cheap airfare for 4 or find award space on a flight for 1 or 2 people and pay for the remainder. award space is tough as crap to get to hawaii anyway and it has been open for next April for a few months now so your availability may already be spotty.

Change of plans, probably will do it next October. Start churning some AA cards?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on August 22, 2013, 12:47:10 AM

october is a good time to visit mexico.  ditch the kids and i'll hook you up with places to stay wherever you want to go.

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 22, 2013, 01:01:11 AM

Quote from: sys on August 22, 2013, 12:47:10 AM

october is a good time to visit mexico.  ditch the kids and i'll hook you up with places to stay wherever you want to go.

dude you told me to go inland. Not sure if I can trust you.

Title: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 22, 2013, 05:54:53 AM

Quote from: michigancat on August 22, 2013, 12:28:26 AM

Quote from: steve dave on August 20, 2013, 01:58:13 PM

Quote from: michigancat on August 20, 2013, 01:54:10 PM

I have basically no miles right now, but United is easiest for me to build up w/ lots of travel. Have really only done one SW card, a Delta card, and a United Explorer card so I'm pretty wide open. Was planning on doing Sapphire next but can be swayed.

4 people

go to kauai. stay at the grand hyatt kauai. you and the wife each get the hyatt card sometime this year and that gets you 4 nights there. you can use UR points for additional nights at 22k a night from there. with no points right now you are going to have a tough time getting free flights in that timeframe. best bet would be to find cheap airfare for 4 or find award space on a flight for 1 or 2 people and pay for the remainder. award space is tough as crap to get to hawaii anyway and it has been open for next April for a few months now so your availability may already be spotty.

Change of plans, probably will do it next October. Start churning some AA cards?

Yeah, whoever flys from oak or sfo. Also, the Maui invitational featuring the cats is around that time.

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on August 22, 2013, 07:03:37 AM

Quote from: michigancat on August 22, 2013, 01:01:11 AM

dude you told me to go inland. Not sure if I can trust you.

when did i tell you that?  i was right though, if you go to mexico, you should go inland.  central mexico is way more interesting, and montane western mexico is more beautiful.

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 22, 2013, 07:09:47 AM

Quote from: sys on August 22, 2013, 07:03:37 AM

when did i tell you that?  i was right though

 :thumbs:

Title: Re: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 22, 2013, 09:02:14 AM

Quote from: sys on August 22, 2013, 07:03:37 AM

Quote from: michigancat on August 22, 2013, 01:01:11 AM

dude you told me to go inland. Not sure if I can trust you.

when did i tell you that?  i was right though, if you go to mexico, you should go inland.  central mexico is way more interesting, and montane western mexico is more beautiful.

yeesh, it was just Sunday.

Quote from: sys on August 19, 2013, 03:46:06 PM

Quote from: michigancat on August 19, 2013, 12:16:20 AM

it really has that signature NorCal summer heat thing going

go a few miles inland, norcalcat.

in all honesty your potential itinerary sounds like it would be great, but I've never taken a sit my ass on a tropical beach vacation and it sounds pretty nice and relaxing.

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 22, 2013, 09:05:04 AM

Quote from: steve dave on August 22, 2013, 05:54:53 AM

Quote from: michigancat on August 22, 2013, 12:28:26 AM

Quote from: steve dave on August 20, 2013, 01:58:13 PM

Quote from: michigancat on August 20, 2013, 01:54:10 PM

I have basically no miles right now, but United is easiest for me to build up w/ lots of travel. Have really only done one SW card, a Delta card, and a United Explorer card so I'm pretty wide open. Was planning on doing Sapphire next but can be swayed.

4 people

go to kauai. stay at the grand hyatt kauai. you and the wife each get the hyatt card sometime this year and that gets you 4 nights there. you can use UR points for additional nights at 22k a night from there. with no points right now you are going to have a tough time getting free flights in that timeframe. best bet would be to find cheap airfare for 4 or find award space on a flight for 1 or 2 people and pay for the remainder. award space is tough as crap to get to hawaii anyway and it has been open for next April for a few months now so your availability may already be spotty.

Change of plans, probably will do it next October. Start churning some AA cards?

Yeah, whoever flys from oak or sfo. Also, the Maui invitational featuring the cats is around that time.

eh, thanksgiving is pretty peak, isn't it?

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 22, 2013, 09:12:44 AM

Quote from: michigancat on August 22, 2013, 09:05:04 AM

Quote from: steve dave on August 22, 2013, 05:54:53 AM

Quote from: michigancat on August 22, 2013, 12:28:26 AM

Quote from: steve dave on August 20, 2013, 01:58:13 PM

Quote from: michigancat on August 20, 2013, 01:54:10 PM

I have basically no miles right now, but United is easiest for me to build up w/ lots of travel. Have really only done one SW card, a Delta card, and a United Explorer card so I'm pretty wide open. Was planning on doing Sapphire next but can be swayed.

4 people

go to kauai. stay at the grand hyatt kauai. you and the wife each get the hyatt card sometime this year and that gets you 4 nights there. you can use UR points for additional nights at 22k a night from there. with no points right now you are going to have a tough time getting free flights in that timeframe. best bet would be to find cheap airfare for 4 or find award space on a flight for 1 or 2 people and pay for the remainder. award space is tough as crap to get to hawaii anyway and it has been open for next April for a few months now so your availability may already be spotty.

Change of plans, probably will do it next October. Start churning some AA cards?

Yeah, whoever flys from oak or sfo. Also, the Maui invitational featuring the cats is around that time.

eh, thanksgiving is pretty peak, isn't it?

yep

Title: Re: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on August 22, 2013, 10:32:24 AM

Quote from: michigancat on August 22, 2013, 09:05:04 AM

Quote from: steve dave on August 22, 2013, 05:54:53 AM

Quote from: michigancat on August 22, 2013, 12:28:26 AM

Quote from: steve dave on August 20, 2013, 01:58:13 PM

Quote from: michigancat on August 20, 2013, 01:54:10 PM

I have basically no miles right now, but United is easiest for me to build up w/ lots of travel. Have really only done one SW card, a Delta card, and a United Explorer card so I'm pretty wide open. Was planning on doing Sapphire next but can be swayed.

4 people

go to kauai. stay at the grand hyatt kauai. you and the wife each get the hyatt card sometime this year and that gets you 4 nights there. you can use UR points for additional nights at 22k a night from there. with no points right now you are going to have a tough time getting free flights in that timeframe. best bet would be to find cheap airfare for 4 or find award space on a flight for 1 or 2 people and pay for the remainder. award space is tough as crap to get to hawaii anyway and it has been open for next April for a few months now so your availability may already be spotty.

Change of plans, probably will do it next October. Start churning some AA cards?

Yeah, whoever flys from oak or sfo. Also, the Maui invitational featuring the cats is around that time.

eh, thanksgiving is pretty peak, isn't it?

I have heard tickets to get in the gym can be tough to get as the arena only seats 2,400; there is a possibility of a matchup with Mizzou

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 22, 2013, 11:00:39 AM

You would have to go through a broker unless you are a very high level donor. Each school is alloted a very small amount.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 22, 2013, 11:28:40 AM

I've talked to someone who's gone several times that said it wasn't that difficult. I just don't go to Hawaii enough (ever) to justify spending all my time watching basketball.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on August 22, 2013, 11:44:33 AM

Quote from: michigancat on August 22, 2013, 11:28:40 AM

I've talked to someone who's gone several times that said it wasn't that difficult. I just don't go to Hawaii enough (ever) to justify spending all my time watching basketball.

true, but it looks so cool on TV when you have 2 high level teams playing in high school gym - I would be pulling out all to go if it was Frank's JYCs led by Senior AA Angel  :cry:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 22, 2013, 12:38:20 PM

Quote from: michigancat on August 22, 2013, 11:28:40 AM

I've talked to someone who's gone several times that said it wasn't that difficult. I just don't go to Hawaii enough (ever) to justify spending all my time watching basketball.

yep. plus we're almost certainly going to suck so WGAF. just thought I'd point it out.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: asava on August 22, 2013, 12:49:34 PM

Quote from: steve dave on August 22, 2013, 12:38:20 PM

Quote from: michigancat on August 22, 2013, 11:28:40 AM

I've talked to someone who's gone several times that said it wasn't that difficult. I just don't go to Hawaii enough (ever) to justify spending all my time watching basketball.

yep. plus we're almost certainly going to suck so WGAF. just thought I'd point it out.

 :cry:

i just don't even want to think about it right now.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 22, 2013, 02:37:17 PM

Quote from: steve dave on August 22, 2013, 05:54:53 AM

Quote from: michigancat on August 22, 2013, 12:28:26 AM

Quote from: steve dave on August 20, 2013, 01:58:13 PM

Quote from: michigancat on August 20, 2013, 01:54:10 PM

I have basically no miles right now, but United is easiest for me to build up w/ lots of travel. Have really only done one SW card, a Delta card, and a United Explorer card so I'm pretty wide open. Was planning on doing Sapphire next but can be swayed.

4 people

go to kauai. stay at the grand hyatt kauai. you and the wife each get the hyatt card sometime this year and that gets you 4 nights there. you can use UR points for additional nights at 22k a night from there. with no points right now you are going to have a tough time getting free flights in that timeframe. best bet would be to find cheap airfare for 4 or find award space on a flight for 1 or 2 people and pay for the remainder. award space is tough as crap to get to hawaii anyway and it has been open for next April for a few months now so your availability may already be spotty.

Change of plans, probably will do it next October. Start churning some AA cards?

Yeah, whoever flys from oak or sfo. Also, the Maui invitational featuring the cats is around that time.

I can fly to Lihue from pretty much any airline that flys there with one stop max. Keep in mind I've already burned through a United Explorer. you can churn AA, right?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 22, 2013, 02:41:24 PM

Quote from: michigancat on August 22, 2013, 02:37:17 PM

Quote from: steve dave on August 22, 2013, 05:54:53 AM

Quote from: michigancat on August 22, 2013, 12:28:26 AM

Quote from: steve dave on August 20, 2013, 01:58:13 PM

Quote from: michigancat on August 20, 2013, 01:54:10 PM

I have basically no miles right now, but United is easiest for me to build up w/ lots of travel. Have really only done one SW card, a Delta card, and a United Explorer card so I'm pretty wide open. Was planning on doing Sapphire next but can be swayed.

4 people

go to kauai. stay at the grand hyatt kauai. you and the wife each get the hyatt card sometime this year and that gets you 4 nights there. you can use UR points for additional nights at 22k a night from there. with no points right now you are going to have a tough time getting free flights in that timeframe. best bet would be to find cheap airfare for 4 or find award space on a flight for 1 or 2 people and pay for the remainder. award space is tough as crap to get to hawaii anyway and it has been open for next April for a few months now so your availability may already be spotty.

Change of plans, probably will do it next October. Start churning some AA cards?

Yeah, whoever flys from oak or sfo. Also, the Maui invitational featuring the cats is around that time.

I can fly to Lihue from pretty much any airline that flys there with one stop max. Keep in mind I've already burned through a United Explorer. you can churn AA, right?

actually, just looked it over some more and you should get BA miles. You can fly OAK to LIH direct for 12,500 Avios on Alaska. That's fantastic. they are a mileage based redemption.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 22, 2013, 02:44:16 PM

BA card

http://track.linkoffers.net/a.aspx?foid=21894767&fot=9999&foc=1

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 22, 2013, 02:47:02 PM

Alaska also flys direct from SJC so you will have some options. also 12.5k each way. man, living on the west coast is amazing for avios use to hawaii.  :surprised:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 22, 2013, 02:51:04 PM

Quote from: steve dave on August 22, 2013, 02:44:16 PM

BA card

http://track.linkoffers.net/a.aspx?foid=21894767&fot=9999&foc=1

holy crap that's great. Nice tip. :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 22, 2013, 02:53:05 PM

getting 4 award tickets on the same flight will be a bit tough to LIH but they show some availability for 4 spread out around July (which is as far out as you can book right now). I'd plan to get the 100k avios ready (you and the wife can combine accounts so you get all 4 on one booking) and be ready to book in 3 months if posible. just pay attention to when they open up the award space and book the flights there on that date and the flights back seperately when they open that availability and you should be able to pick your dates (unless Alaska blocks some days, I'm not familiar with their award bookings).

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 22, 2013, 02:54:40 PM

Quote from: steve dave on August 22, 2013, 02:53:05 PM

getting 4 award tickets on the same flight will be a bit tough to LIH but they show some availability for 4 spread out around July (which is as far out as you can book right now). I'd plan to get the 100k avios ready (you and the wife can combine accounts so you get all 4 on one booking) and be ready to book in 3 months if posible. just pay attention to when they open up the award space and book the flights there on that date and the flights back seperately when they open that availability.

looks like the directs from OAK are seasonal, is it the same mileage for non-direct flights? Or flights out of SJC?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 22, 2013, 02:56:03 PM

it will be more miles if you have to layover somewhere.

this is the best tool to figure out where you can fly from and what the mileage will be:

http://www.wandr.me/Avios-Calculator.aspx

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 22, 2013, 02:57:34 PM

looks like it will be 17k each way if you layover in LAX (still not bad, would be 17.5k AA miles for the same route "off peak" and 22.5k "peak"). 20k to layover in SEA.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on August 22, 2013, 03:08:06 PM

Quote from: steve dave on August 22, 2013, 02:41:24 PM

Quote from: michigancat on August 22, 2013, 02:37:17 PM

Quote from: steve dave on August 22, 2013, 05:54:53 AM

Quote from: michigancat on August 22, 2013, 12:28:26 AM

Quote from: steve dave on August 20, 2013, 01:58:13 PM

Quote from: michigancat on August 20, 2013, 01:54:10 PM

I have basically no miles right now, but United is easiest for me to build up w/ lots of travel. Have really only done one SW card, a Delta card, and a United Explorer card so I'm pretty wide open. Was planning on doing Sapphire next but can be swayed.

4 people

go to kauai. stay at the grand hyatt kauai. you and the wife each get the hyatt card sometime this year and that gets you 4 nights there. you can use UR points for additional nights at 22k a night from there. with no points right now you are going to have a tough time getting free flights in that timeframe. best bet would be to find cheap airfare for 4 or find award space on a flight for 1 or 2 people and pay for the remainder. award space is tough as crap to get to hawaii anyway and it has been open for next April for a few months now so your availability may already be spotty.

Change of plans, probably will do it next October. Start churning some AA cards?

Yeah, whoever flys from oak or sfo. Also, the Maui invitational featuring the cats is around that time.

I can fly to Lihue from pretty much any airline that flys there with one stop max. Keep in mind I've already burned through a United Explorer. you can churn AA, right?

actually, just looked it over some more and you should get BA miles. You can fly OAK to LIH direct for 12,500 Avios on Alaska. That's fantastic. they are a mileage based redemption.

When I read this I went  :confused: because I thought Alaska was SkyTeam. I did not know Alaska was more or less independent. That's pretty neato.

Quote

Alaska Airlines is not part of any of the three major airline alliances. However, it has codeshare agreements with some members of Oneworld, such as British Airways, LAN Airlines and American Airlines, and with some SkyTeam members, including Air France and Delta Air Lines.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 22, 2013, 03:09:20 PM

yeah, Alaska is a huge slut

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on August 22, 2013, 03:10:32 PM

Quote from: steve dave on August 22, 2013, 03:09:20 PM

yeah, Alaska is a huge slut

did you see how much the USA paid for it?  :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on August 22, 2013, 03:13:28 PM

Quote from: Limestone on August 20, 2013, 10:31:25 PM

Going to Nashville for work then sticking around for a weekend.  What should I do/stay?

Went for a bach party back in April and Pak'd super hard at The Stage, was so much fun we went 2 nights in a row.

If you dont want to go to the main strip downtown there are some lower key bars around Vanderbilt that are pretty fun, cant remember much about them but they were super fun.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 22, 2013, 07:50:43 PM

approved on the first BA Card. :driving:

Title: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on September 01, 2013, 09:22:48 AM

LA then SF next 2 weeks. Will report Dallas comparos.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on September 04, 2013, 02:01:06 PM

Eating at www.rustichousechicago.com a week from Friday with the bach party, reserved the private room for all 15 of us.

Anyone been?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on September 04, 2013, 02:30:16 PM

Quote from: ben ji on September 04, 2013, 02:01:06 PM

Eating at www.rustichousechicago.com a week from Friday with the bach party, reserved the private room for all 15 of us.

Anyone been?

A+ source says its very good.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on September 04, 2013, 02:57:09 PM

Is the Hilton Doubletree in downtown Nashville any good?  Tripadvisors?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SkinnyBenny on September 04, 2013, 08:35:38 PM

Booked tickets to Kauai for h-moon next April. Free flights on the very elite Alaska Air metal. :cool:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on September 05, 2013, 06:21:45 AM

Quote from: Limestone on September 04, 2013, 02:57:09 PM

Is the Hilton Doubletree in downtown Nashville any good?  Tripadvisors?

I've stayed there. Decent place. Great steak house around the corner.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on September 05, 2013, 07:32:42 AM

Quote from: SkinnyBenny on September 04, 2013, 08:35:38 PM

Booked tickets to Kauai for h-moon next April. Free flights on the very elite Alaska Air metal. :cool:

 :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 05, 2013, 08:34:52 AM

TSA Pre-Check added to 60 more airports. I'm going to sign up now.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on September 06, 2013, 09:46:40 AM

http://business.time.com/2013/09/06/cheap-flights-to-europe-take-off-flights-under-500-round-trip-fees-included/?hpt=hp_t3 (http://business.time.com/2013/09/06/cheap-flights-to-europe-take-off-flights-under-500-round-trip-fees-included/?hpt=hp_t3)

Anyone want to go to Oslo?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on September 06, 2013, 11:11:11 AM

any Sandiegoans here?

http://thepointsguy.com/2013/09/free-roundtrip-ticket-on-alaska-for-california-flyers/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 06, 2013, 11:16:00 AM

Quote from: CNS on September 06, 2013, 09:46:40 AM

http://business.time.com/2013/09/06/cheap-flights-to-europe-take-off-flights-under-500-round-trip-fees-included/?hpt=hp_t3 (http://business.time.com/2013/09/06/cheap-flights-to-europe-take-off-flights-under-500-round-trip-fees-included/?hpt=hp_t3)

Anyone want to go to Oslo?

Oakland has been getting a few weird European budget characters lately. There's one that flies direct to the Azores Islands and one that goes to Amsterdam, too.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 06, 2013, 11:20:06 AM

When they announced the Azores flights I tried to price a flight to Lisbon and it was unbelievably difficult. LOL

http://www.sata.pt/en/content/home-page

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 06, 2013, 12:01:19 PM

Alaska Air is coming to Omaha. seems like a really weird fit. directs to SEA and can use my BA and AA miles, tho.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on September 06, 2013, 12:01:55 PM

I would go to the Azores.

Would also like to go to Olso or Stockholm.  Especially for those prices.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on September 06, 2013, 12:26:50 PM

Augusta, GA food recommendos, pls and thx

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on September 06, 2013, 12:33:05 PM

i would go to the azores too.  maybe i will.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 06, 2013, 12:34:22 PM

Quote from: sys on September 06, 2013, 12:33:05 PM

i would go to the azores too.  maybe i will.

Who wouldn't want to go to the Azores?

You can park at my house, I'll give you a ride to the airport.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on September 06, 2013, 12:38:06 PM

Quote from: michigancat on September 06, 2013, 12:34:22 PM

Quote from: sys on September 06, 2013, 12:33:05 PM

i would go to the azores too.  maybe i will.

Who wouldn't want to go to the Azores?

You can park at my house, I'll give you a ride to the airport.

it sounded like you.  like you didn't want to go to the azores, just lisbon.


thanks, if i can figure out the vacation time, i might actually do that.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 06, 2013, 12:48:36 PM

Quote from: sys on September 06, 2013, 12:38:06 PM

Quote from: michigancat on September 06, 2013, 12:34:22 PM

Quote from: sys on September 06, 2013, 12:33:05 PM

i would go to the azores too.  maybe i will.

Who wouldn't want to go to the Azores?

You can park at my house, I'll give you a ride to the airport.

it sounded like you.  like you didn't want to go to the azores, just lisbon.


thanks, if i can figure out the vacation time, i might actually do that.

I would like to do both. Why wouldn't I want to go to Lisbon if I was going all the way to the Azores?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on September 06, 2013, 01:03:13 PM

Quote from: michigancat on September 06, 2013, 12:48:36 PM

I would like to do both. Why wouldn't I want to go to Lisbon if I was going all the way to the Azores?

if you have time for both, you should do both.  you should be able to get a decent standalone azores-lisbon fare on one of the budget airlines.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 06, 2013, 01:06:47 PM

lol I don't have time for either

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on September 07, 2013, 03:30:12 PM

steve, if you're in the bay area, would you stay at the hilton in union square or the financial district?  they're really closed to each other but for some reason i feel compelled to book at the financial district location

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 07, 2013, 03:32:49 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on September 07, 2013, 03:30:12 PM

steve, if you're in the bay area, would you stay at the hilton in union square or the financial district?  they're really closed to each other but for some reason i feel compelled to book at the financial district location

I've not stayed in either but have stayed in Union Square and liked the area and being centrally located. Sometimes staying in financial districts you are going to be surrounded by people working while you are ready to party (unless you are there to party).

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on September 07, 2013, 03:44:54 PM

Quote from: steve dave on September 07, 2013, 03:32:49 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on September 07, 2013, 03:30:12 PM

steve, if you're in the bay area, would you stay at the hilton in union square or the financial district?  they're really closed to each other but for some reason i feel compelled to book at the financial district location

I've not stayed in either but have stayed in Union Square and liked the area and being centrally located. Sometimes staying in financial districts you are going to be surrounded by people working while you are ready to party (unless you are there to party).

i'm there to party, and i've already booked 1 night at the union square location so i'll just stick with that.  thanks man!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 07, 2013, 03:47:35 PM

They don't take food stamps there, Carnes. Just a heads up.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on September 07, 2013, 03:51:23 PM

Quote from: WackySquawk08 on September 07, 2013, 03:47:35 PM

They don't take food stamps there, Carnes. Just a heads up.

u sure?  hey, how is the being 30 years old w/ 50k debt thing going?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 07, 2013, 03:54:30 PM

I'm 29 and have a 6 figure job now, so I'd say college was a pretty good investment, jackass.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on September 07, 2013, 03:58:13 PM

Quote from: WackySquawk08 on September 07, 2013, 03:54:30 PM

I'm 29 and have a 6 figure job now, so I'd say college was a pretty good investment, jackass.

post a pdf of your paystub or i don't believe you

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 07, 2013, 04:03:24 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on September 07, 2013, 03:58:13 PM

Quote from: WackySquawk08 on September 07, 2013, 03:54:30 PM

I'm 29 and have a 6 figure job now, so I'd say college was a pretty good investment, jackass.

post a pdf of your paystub or i don't believe you

I'm not a rough ridin' dumbass like Tim. So, no thanks. I'll just buy all my gE bros drinks tonight at the falloon. Have fun at the Hawk.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SkinnyBenny on September 08, 2013, 02:44:25 PM

SD if you need any Alaska travel protips I can help you out there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EMAWmeister on September 09, 2013, 10:52:45 AM

I'm spending almost a week in Raliegh at the end of October. Anyone have any Raliegh pro-tips? I enjoy food, beer, wine, sports and the other finer things in life.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on September 09, 2013, 10:55:10 AM

Quote from: EMAWmeister on September 09, 2013, 10:52:45 AM

I'm spending almost a week in Raliegh at the end of October. Anyone have any Raliegh pro-tips? I enjoy food, beer, wine, sports and the other finer things in life.

1st pro tip: Raleigh

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EMAWmeister on September 09, 2013, 10:58:46 AM

Quote from: mocat on September 09, 2013, 10:55:10 AM

Quote from: EMAWmeister on September 09, 2013, 10:52:45 AM

I'm spending almost a week in Raliegh at the end of October. Anyone have any Raliegh pro-tips? I enjoy food, beer, wine, sports and the other finer things in life.

1st pro tip: Raleigh

Elementary school rough ridin' lied to me.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on September 09, 2013, 11:00:54 AM

Quote from: EMAWmeister on September 09, 2013, 10:58:46 AM

Quote from: mocat on September 09, 2013, 10:55:10 AM

Quote from: EMAWmeister on September 09, 2013, 10:52:45 AM

I'm spending almost a week in Raliegh at the end of October. Anyone have any Raliegh pro-tips? I enjoy food, beer, wine, sports and the other finer things in life.

1st pro tip: Raleigh

Elementary school rough ridin' lied to me.

i before e never applied to pronouns or names

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on September 09, 2013, 11:15:19 AM

Quote from: EMAWmeister on September 09, 2013, 10:52:45 AM

I'm spending almost a week in Raliegh at the end of October. Anyone have any Raliegh pro-tips? I enjoy food, beer, wine, sports and the other finer things in life.

Don't go to the Angus Barn. It is overrated. Good, but not that great. Somebody in your company will want to take you their. It happens all of the effing time. I don't know a lot of great stuff in Raleigh. If there is a great show at DPAC, go there. Then you can go out in the old part of Durham afterwards. Good food nearby and a few bars as well. If the Hurricanes are in town and you like Hockey, there you go... that is good time. Been here with kids, so the trips out have largely been to places closer to home west of Raleigh. I will post a couple more suggestions later.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 09, 2013, 11:21:22 AM

The "Financial District" Hilton is more in Chinatown than the Financial District. But I'd still go for Union Square. Hope you have fun, kim carnes.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 09, 2013, 11:24:24 AM

also, lol @ wacky.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on September 09, 2013, 11:49:28 AM

Quote from: EMAWmeister on September 09, 2013, 10:52:45 AM

I'm spending almost a week in Raliegh at the end of October. Anyone have any Raliegh pro-tips? I enjoy food, beer, wine, sports and the other finer things in life.

bring a ring

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 09, 2013, 11:58:08 AM

Quote from: michigancat on September 09, 2013, 11:24:24 AM

also, lol @ wacky.

I'm not lol @ him. guy makes serious bank.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on September 09, 2013, 11:58:54 AM

had a lot of fun in chicago this past weekend dealing with united...

first flight: MCI to ORD friday afternoon-

flight delayed 45 minutes due to mechanical issues, then put in penalty box at ORD. waited on the runway to get off the plane for another 30 minutes.

second flight: ORD to MCI sunday afternoon (kind of)-

flight schedule at 4:45, cancelled at 3:07 due to mechanical issues. i was rescheduled for today at noon. i talk to the guy at the kiosk, he tells me there are no other available flights but theres a good chance i can get on standby (i was the 22nd person on the standby list for the remaining 2 united flights to MCI that evening  :dubious:). he refuses to call another airline to put me on and apologizes. i go a ways down and talk to another lady from united, who puts me on the 6 am flight this morning, calls american and 2 or 3 other airlines to get me home with no luck. gives me rental car reimbursement information. they were going to pay for all of it + reimburse my flight had i chosen to drive the 8 hours home...

i will say that it wasnt a united plane, it was  like mesa airlines doing business as united express, i think?

anywho- i guess the lesson here is that sometimes the representatives are just dicks and dont want to take the time to help you so just ask another one?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 09, 2013, 12:03:25 PM

never talk to the people at the airport. they can't and won't do crap for you. call united immediately while all the other losers que up to talk to the one guy at the United desk. get on kayak or something and find the flight you want to get on from where you are at. they will put you on it. if you want to fly SW they will let you but they can't book it for you. they will let you book it and send them the conifrmation and they will reimburse you for it.

Title: NYC
Post by: pissclams on September 09, 2013, 12:19:54 PM

I hated living there (too crowded, too loud, too cold, too much for me) but I love visiting. I love the luxury hotels in Manhattan as well as the amazing restaurants--not to mention, some of my favorite people in the world live there. I love that there are so many different neighborhoods to explore, and so many options for a luxury hotel junkie like me to check out.

On this particular trip, I chose to stay for two nights at three very different hotels. Keeping in mind that we have clients with a wide variety of style, budget & neighborhood preference, I started my week uptown at the newly redone Surrey Hotel before heading down to the Meatpacking district (which didn't exist as a tourist zone when I lived in NYC. There I spent two nights at the members-only Soho House (which many don't know is also a hotel!) then crossed the street for a stay at the equally cool Gansevoort Hotel.

Loved The Surrey for its elegant uptown charm. The vintage-inspired, grey and white (with touches of black( decor is a refreshing change from your typical five-star hotel, and the unique furnishings, intimate ambience, and Duxiana beds makes it a winner in my book. The proximity to Central Park and Madison Avenue shopping are other selling points, as is the room service by Daniel Boulud.

Just as I was falling in love with The Surrey, it was time to head to the opposite end of the city for my SoHo House stay. Gotta tell you, I liked it equally as much--for totally different reasons. The personality of the small property rivals the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse Lounge (which I love). Cowshed spa products and the dresser drawer filled with "minibar" items ranging from guidebooks to accessories to stationary offer much more than your typical bathroom experience + drink/snack set up. Platform beds, a red tub & quirky furnishings add to the fun ambience. Best part about staying here though, is the entree to the hip, members-only Bar/Lounge/Club, where free WiFi is a given and the atmosphere is perfect for everything from breakfast meetings to late-night cocktails.

For those who want to experience the happening Meatpacking district location but prefer a slightly different style of hotel than SoHo House can't go wrong at The Gansevoort. It's steps awway from Pastis (my fave bfast & late night dinner spot), has its own Exhale Spa (with yoga classes) on site, as well as a rooftop pool & one of the most popular night spots (Plunge) in town. Not to mention, I loved my Grand Deluxe room with its oversized corner window nook that was a great spot to people watch & check out who's wearing what (as in, do I need an umbrella and/or rain boots). Overall, the chic decor is cool without being cold. The staff was super friendly and the location truly ideal for a "new to downtown" type like me, as the shops of 14th streets, the food & flower-filled Chelsea Market and area restaurants like Spice Market, Fig & Olive & The Standard Grill were all within a two minute walk.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EMAWmeister on September 09, 2013, 12:40:20 PM

Quote from: dobber on September 09, 2013, 11:15:19 AM

Quote from: EMAWmeister on September 09, 2013, 10:52:45 AM

I'm spending almost a week in Raliegh at the end of October. Anyone have any Raliegh pro-tips? I enjoy food, beer, wine, sports and the other finer things in life.

Don't go to the Angus Barn. It is overrated. Good, but not that great. Somebody in your company will want to take you their. It happens all of the effing time. I don't know a lot of great stuff in Raleigh. If there is a great show at DPAC, go there. Then you can go out in the old part of Durham afterwards. Good food nearby and a few bars as well. If the Hurricanes are in town and you like Hockey, there you go... that is good time. Been here with kids, so the trips out have largely been to places closer to home west of Raleigh. I will post a couple more suggestions later.

Not for business, visiting the lady friend.  She's got some things in mind, but if there are some "CAN'T MISS" things, I definitely want to get those added to the agenda.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 09, 2013, 12:45:36 PM

Quote from: steve dave on September 09, 2013, 11:58:08 AM

Quote from: michigancat on September 09, 2013, 11:24:24 AM

also, lol @ wacky.

I'm not lol @ him. guy makes serious bank.

this is a good point, six figures are a lot.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on September 09, 2013, 12:48:22 PM

Quote from: EMAWmeister on September 09, 2013, 12:40:20 PM

Quote from: dobber on September 09, 2013, 11:15:19 AM

Quote from: EMAWmeister on September 09, 2013, 10:52:45 AM

I'm spending almost a week in Raliegh at the end of October. Anyone have any Raliegh pro-tips? I enjoy food, beer, wine, sports and the other finer things in life.

Don't go to the Angus Barn. It is overrated. Good, but not that great. Somebody in your company will want to take you their. It happens all of the effing time. I don't know a lot of great stuff in Raleigh. If there is a great show at DPAC, go there. Then you can go out in the old part of Durham afterwards. Good food nearby and a few bars as well. If the Hurricanes are in town and you like Hockey, there you go... that is good time. Been here with kids, so the trips out have largely been to places closer to home west of Raleigh. I will post a couple more suggestions later.

Not for business, visiting the lady friend.  She's got some things in mind, but if there are some "CAN'T MISS" things, I definitely want to get those added to the agenda.

Quote from: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on September 09, 2013, 11:49:28 AM

ring

^ this

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on September 09, 2013, 04:17:31 PM

bring the ring! 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on September 09, 2013, 09:45:23 PM

Rusty, any early leads on an SF emaw watch Party sat?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 09, 2013, 09:47:52 PM

Quote from: puniraptor on September 09, 2013, 09:45:23 PM

Rusty, any early leads on an SF emaw watch Party sat?

This Saturday? No. Kstatehd doesn't work too well for that.

I went to one for the UL game, though. It was at the fabulous Ricky's in San Leandro. Seriously one of the greatest, grungiest sports bars in America.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on September 09, 2013, 11:04:02 PM

pretty crazy that the going rate for a phoenix MBA grad with zero sales experience is 100k+

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on September 09, 2013, 11:12:47 PM

I went to Murphy's in wriggleyville on Saturday. Side room that fit about 35 people was set up. Very BWWing-y.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on September 09, 2013, 11:23:29 PM

Quote from: michigancat on September 09, 2013, 09:47:52 PM

Quote from: puniraptor on September 09, 2013, 09:45:23 PM

Rusty, any early leads on an SF emaw watch Party sat?

This Saturday? No. Kstatehd doesn't work too well for that.

I went to one for the UL game, though. It was at the fabulous Ricky's in San Leandro. Seriously one of the greatest, grungiest sports bars in America.

CURRIE :shakesfist:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on September 12, 2013, 08:39:44 AM

Leaving for Chicago this afternoon on SW and just got this email from southwest, free TV on the flight!!!


Hello Valued Customer,
Your flight on September 12, 2013 is currently scheduled to be on one of our WiFi-enabled planes and features free live TV compliments of DISH! Using your own laptop, tablet or smartphone, you will have unlimited access to both live channels and on-demand television shows at no cost.
View a list of compatible devices.


 
 
 
 
 

Live Television Channels
On-Demand Programming       Web Browsing**
E-mail      Classic & Recent Releases
Kid Friendly Options
* Wifi and Movies are priced all day per device on Wifi-enabled aircraft.
** To provide top-notch web browsing to all Customers, we prohibit access to select streaming services.

 
WiFi, TV and Movies are all offered separately. You do not have to purchase WiFi to enjoy TV or movies.
Should you change your flight, have a connecting flight, or if operational circumstances result in an aircraft swap, please note that the alternate aircraft may not be equipped with WiFi, TV, and movies.
For travel to/from San Juan Puerto Rico: WiFi, TV, and movies are not currently available for the entire duration of your flight.

 
Once onboard and the Flight Attendant has indicated it is safe to turn on approved WiFi-enabled devices, simply select "Southwest WiFi" from the available networks and launch your web browser to be directed to the Southwest Airlines Inflight Entertainment Portal. From there you can access free TV, track your flight or purchase WiFi and movies.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on September 12, 2013, 08:42:10 AM

Nice flight entertainment! Nothing good on my flights to Houston.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 12, 2013, 08:47:15 AM

the tv on phone/tablet on SW works pretty well.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on September 12, 2013, 08:53:06 AM

Quote from: ben ji on September 12, 2013, 08:39:44 AM

Leaving for Chicago this afternoon on SW and just got this email from southwest, free TV on the flight!!!


Hello Valued Customer,
Your flight on September 12, 2013 is currently scheduled to be on one of our WiFi-enabled planes and features free live TV compliments of DISH! Using your own laptop, tablet or smartphone, you will have unlimited access to both live channels and on-demand television shows at no cost.
View a list of compatible devices.


 
 
 
 
 

Live Television Channels
On-Demand Programming       Web Browsing**
E-mail      Classic & Recent Releases
Kid Friendly Options
* Wifi and Movies are priced all day per device on Wifi-enabled aircraft.
** To provide top-notch web browsing to all Customers, we prohibit access to select streaming services.

 
WiFi, TV and Movies are all offered separately. You do not have to purchase WiFi to enjoy TV or movies.
Should you change your flight, have a connecting flight, or if operational circumstances result in an aircraft swap, please note that the alternate aircraft may not be equipped with WiFi, TV, and movies.
For travel to/from San Juan Puerto Rico: WiFi, TV, and movies are not currently available for the entire duration of your flight.

 
Once onboard and the Flight Attendant has indicated it is safe to turn on approved WiFi-enabled devices, simply select "Southwest WiFi" from the available networks and launch your web browser to be directed to the Southwest Airlines Inflight Entertainment Portal. From there you can access free TV, track your flight or purchase WiFi and movies.

had this on a recent flight to Denver, pretty meh.    Check out the deal page though, we saved $35 on a dinner we were planning anyway with a groupon-type deal they offer on the broswer page.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on September 12, 2013, 08:56:46 AM

http://www.engadget.com/2013/09/11/gogoshybrid-gto-in-flight-wifi-enhanced-speeds/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on September 12, 2013, 03:36:23 PM

enjoy your 20 minutes of free TV on your flight to chi town, ben ji!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on September 14, 2013, 07:39:21 PM

Just did the K-S-U cheer on the bar at Murphy's in CHICAGO. 

My life may be complete?

No, probably not.

Go cats!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 14, 2013, 07:42:14 PM

Go cats

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on September 20, 2013, 10:18:04 AM

If you want to change MCI to this you are a filthy animal

(http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv249/thekansascitykid/9C3815BE-26DB-4432-8524-667553A752E9-1295-000000C04BFB54DD_zps188d4a30.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 20, 2013, 10:18:37 AM

Quote from: Limestone on September 20, 2013, 10:18:04 AM

If you want to change MCI to this you are a filthy animal

(http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv249/thekansascitykid/9C3815BE-26DB-4432-8524-667553A752E9-1295-000000C04BFB54DD_zps188d4a30.jpg)

one time mrs. dave threw up about 15 times while waiting in that line. trim later met us at the airport because we just happened to both be there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on September 20, 2013, 10:20:04 AM

Is a rough ridin' Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!) airport, so much for catching a buzz before my flight

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 20, 2013, 10:21:18 AM

Quote from: Limestone on September 20, 2013, 10:20:04 AM

Is a rough ridin' Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!) airport, so much for catching a buzz before my flight

security always sucks there. good layover airport though imo.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on September 20, 2013, 10:23:26 AM

There is no excuse for security this piss poor.  A list moves slower than the poors line

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 20, 2013, 11:22:35 AM

New Orleans was the best. I think I drank about a million beers. I prefer it to Vegas for bachelor parties. (and it's not even close).

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 20, 2013, 12:46:32 PM

Neon SFO:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcfFLEr4X1A

:love:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 20, 2013, 12:50:53 PM

Quote from: michigancat on September 20, 2013, 11:22:35 AM

New Orleans was the best. I think I drank about a million beers. I prefer it to Vegas for bachelor parties. (and it's not even close).

vegas seems like one of the shittier bachelor party destinations I can think of. in all honesty, I'd rather go to almost any big city for something like that.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 20, 2013, 12:53:58 PM

Quote from: steve dave on September 20, 2013, 12:50:53 PM

Quote from: michigancat on September 20, 2013, 11:22:35 AM

New Orleans was the best. I think I drank about a million beers. I prefer it to Vegas for bachelor parties. (and it's not even close).

vegas seems like one of the shittier bachelor party destinations I can think of. in all honesty, I'd rather go to almost any big city for something like that.

True, but staying close to Bourbon Street is tough to beat. I mean you have great food, insane amounts of booze, and a ton of gentlemen's clubs within walking distance. Plus if you aren't a total doofus you can do a couple cultural things while you're there.

I wasn't prepared for how LOOOOOONG Bourbon Street was.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on September 20, 2013, 12:55:27 PM

Quote from: michigancat on September 20, 2013, 12:53:58 PM

Quote from: steve dave on September 20, 2013, 12:50:53 PM

Quote from: michigancat on September 20, 2013, 11:22:35 AM

New Orleans was the best. I think I drank about a million beers. I prefer it to Vegas for bachelor parties. (and it's not even close).

vegas seems like one of the shittier bachelor party destinations I can think of. in all honesty, I'd rather go to almost any big city for something like that.

True, but staying close to Bourbon Street is tough to beat. I mean you have great food, insane amounts of booze, and a ton of gentlemen's clubs within walking distance. Plus if you aren't a total doofus you can do a couple cultural things while you're there.

I wasn't prepared for how LOOOOOONG Bourbon Street was.

I am torn between going to the Baylor game and just going to New Orleans.  Haven't been in 5 years and GF has never been.  Rebirth Brass band would be playing the weekend I was there and I think that would be an elite show/atmosphere.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on September 20, 2013, 12:55:51 PM

Quote from: steve dave on September 20, 2013, 12:50:53 PM

Quote from: michigancat on September 20, 2013, 11:22:35 AM

New Orleans was the best. I think I drank about a million beers. I prefer it to Vegas for bachelor parties. (and it's not even close).

vegas seems like one of the shittier bachelor party destinations I can think of. in all honesty, I'd rather go to almost any big city for something like that.

oh brother

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 20, 2013, 12:59:11 PM

Quote from: mocat on September 20, 2013, 12:55:51 PM

Quote from: steve dave on September 20, 2013, 12:50:53 PM

Quote from: michigancat on September 20, 2013, 11:22:35 AM

New Orleans was the best. I think I drank about a million beers. I prefer it to Vegas for bachelor parties. (and it's not even close).

vegas seems like one of the shittier bachelor party destinations I can think of. in all honesty, I'd rather go to almost any big city for something like that.

oh brother

it's true. gambling in a large group is difficult. people fragment all over the place.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 20, 2013, 01:03:21 PM

plus strip clubs are such a hassle

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on September 20, 2013, 01:22:55 PM

Quote from: steve dave on September 20, 2013, 12:59:11 PM

Quote from: mocat on September 20, 2013, 12:55:51 PM

Quote from: steve dave on September 20, 2013, 12:50:53 PM

Quote from: michigancat on September 20, 2013, 11:22:35 AM

New Orleans was the best. I think I drank about a million beers. I prefer it to Vegas for bachelor parties. (and it's not even close).

vegas seems like one of the shittier bachelor party destinations I can think of. in all honesty, I'd rather go to almost any big city for something like that.

oh brother

it's true. gambling in a large group is difficult. people fragment all over the place.

That's a good point but the way it has worked on the 2 bachelor parties I have been too is that we all hang out together during the day at the pool, go get some dinner, then hit the tables. People will usually stay in the same casino until around 1am and then everyone splinters off....had one guy walk to the rio and try to get in his room, only prob is we were staying at hardrock (barf).


Besides Cat football there is nothing better on earth than walking down the strip 10 deep pounding alcoholic beverages under the neon lights.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 20, 2013, 01:27:00 PM

feels more elite (to me) to do that in a city where everybody else isn't doing the same thing. it's subjective obviously.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on September 20, 2013, 01:29:21 PM

Quote from: steve dave on September 20, 2013, 01:27:00 PM

feels more elite (to me) to do that in a city where everybody else isn't doing the same thing. it's subjective obviously.

i subjectively agree

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on September 20, 2013, 01:38:20 PM

Quote from: Tobias on September 20, 2013, 01:29:21 PM

Quote from: steve dave on September 20, 2013, 01:27:00 PM

feels more elite (to me) to do that in a city where everybody else isn't doing the same thing. it's subjective obviously.

i subjectively agree

I disagree, had a lot more fun at Bachelor Party in Nashville than I did in Chicago.

The reason? Tons of bachelorette parties to creep on in Nashville.

O really, you are from out of town and here with 10 girls? Whatdoyaknow, I'm here from out of town with 10 bros!

(Whips off belt and starts a limbo line in the middle of the dance floor)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 20, 2013, 01:40:57 PM

Other knocks against Vegas: kind of boring after a couple visits if you don't like gambling.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on September 20, 2013, 01:41:37 PM

Quote from: michigancat on September 20, 2013, 01:40:57 PM

Other knocks against Vegas: kind of boring after a couple visits if you don't like gambling.

Why would you go to vegas if you don't like gambling?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 20, 2013, 01:42:06 PM

Quote from: ben ji on September 20, 2013, 01:41:37 PM

Quote from: michigancat on September 20, 2013, 01:40:57 PM

Other knocks against Vegas: kind of boring after a couple visits if you don't like gambling.

Why would you go to vegas if you don't like gambling?

for a rough ridin' bachelor party

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 20, 2013, 01:47:50 PM

Quote from: michigancat on September 20, 2013, 01:42:06 PM

Quote from: ben ji on September 20, 2013, 01:41:37 PM

Quote from: michigancat on September 20, 2013, 01:40:57 PM

Other knocks against Vegas: kind of boring after a couple visits if you don't like gambling.

Why would you go to vegas if you don't like gambling?

for a rough ridin' bachelor party

 :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on September 20, 2013, 01:49:10 PM

Quote from: michigancat on September 20, 2013, 01:42:06 PM

Quote from: ben ji on September 20, 2013, 01:41:37 PM

Quote from: michigancat on September 20, 2013, 01:40:57 PM

Other knocks against Vegas: kind of boring after a couple visits if you don't like gambling.

Why would you go to vegas if you don't like gambling?

for a rough ridin' bachelor party

Fair is Fair

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on September 20, 2013, 03:09:02 PM

Quote from: ben ji on September 20, 2013, 01:38:20 PM

Quote from: Tobias on September 20, 2013, 01:29:21 PM

Quote from: steve dave on September 20, 2013, 01:27:00 PM

feels more elite (to me) to do that in a city where everybody else isn't doing the same thing. it's subjective obviously.

i subjectively agree

I disagree, had a lot more fun at Bachelor Party in Nashville than I did in Chicago.

The reason? Tons of bachelorette parties to creep on in Nashville.

O really, you are from out of town and here with 10 girls? Whatdoyaknow, I'm here from out of town with 10 bros!

(Whips off belt and starts a limbo line in the middle of the dance floor)

You can creep on lame bachelorette parties at the P&L every weekend.  You're welcome.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 24, 2013, 01:05:09 PM

oh man, looks like I may get to fly the DEN-NRT route on a 787. :crossfingers:

 :Wha:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on September 24, 2013, 02:37:35 PM

Quote from: ben ji on September 20, 2013, 01:22:55 PM

had one guy walk to the rio and try to get in his room, only prob is we were staying at hardrock (barf).

i once spent over an hour in a hotel in south padre trying to find my room number before i was asked by a security guard that i had walked past twenty times what room number i was looking for and then what hotel i was staying inn and then he said "this isn't the holiday inn. your hotel is a mile up the beach. i'll get you a cab". then he got me a cab and the cab driver had to wake me up when we got there. point is, that kind of stuff happens all the time. all the time.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on September 24, 2013, 02:57:00 PM

i bought a room for 3 (maybe 4) nice ladies at the rio one time. i stayed on the couch. also, i was already staying at the rio on a different floor.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 24, 2013, 03:15:19 PM

Quote from: michigancat on September 24, 2013, 01:05:09 PM

oh man, looks like I may get to fly the DEN-NRT route on a 787. :crossfingers:

 :Wha:

 :eek:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 30, 2013, 11:21:43 AM

Hi guys! Work is sending me up to Michigan tomorrow. I'll fly into Grand Rapids and drive over to Holland for the night. I'll be staying in the Marriott right off Lake Michigan. :D After my meeting Wednesday morning I drive to Kalamazoo for lunch with a client. Any Western Michigan suggestos?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 30, 2013, 11:28:43 AM

Quote from: WackySquawk08 on September 30, 2013, 11:21:43 AM

Hi guys! Work is sending me up to Michigan tomorrow. I'll fly into Grand Rapids and drive over to Holland for the night. I'll be staying in the Marriott right off Lake Michigan. :D After my meeting Wednesday morning I drive to Kalamazoo for lunch with a client. Any Western Michigan suggestos?

You'll be staying in a Courtyard or Residence Inn several miles from Lake Michigan, but you should go to New Holland Brewery in downtown Holland and try their pumpkin ale and also go to Bell's Taproom in Kalamazoo. The beaches are really nice there, but it will be cold and that's kind of a weird work trip activity.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 30, 2013, 11:58:08 AM

Cool. Looks like a neat town. Thank you!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 30, 2013, 12:11:44 PM

rus' smoked that hotel fanningbrag out and crushed it

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on September 30, 2013, 12:13:34 PM

Quote from: steve dave on September 30, 2013, 12:11:44 PM

rus' smoked that hotel fanningbrag out and crushed it

yeah, the trip sounds a lot more pud now

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on September 30, 2013, 12:21:19 PM

Making the rounds in Denver area this week. Any must eat joints in Denver? I need a good spot for tomorrow (Tuesday). I'm planning on lunch in Breckenridge on Wednesday. Eating in Buena Vista on Thursday. Not boozing hard this trip as I'm doing a lot of early morning hiking. Maybe a couple of pints at Breck Brew.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 30, 2013, 12:23:26 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on September 30, 2013, 12:21:19 PM

Making the rounds in Denver area this week. Any must eat joints in Denver? I need a good spot for tomorrow (Tuesday). I'm planning on lunch in Breckenridge on Wednesday. Eating in Buena Vista on Thursday. Not boozing hard this trip as I'm doing a lot of early morning hiking. Maybe a couple of pints at Breck Brew.

Blue Sushi

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on September 30, 2013, 12:23:43 PM

nice IPA4Me brag

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on September 30, 2013, 12:24:33 PM

I'm going to Denver tomorrow  :surprised:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on September 30, 2013, 12:26:43 PM

Quote from: steve dave on September 30, 2013, 12:23:26 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on September 30, 2013, 12:21:19 PM

Making the rounds in Denver area this week. Any must eat joints in Denver? I need a good spot for tomorrow (Tuesday). I'm planning on lunch in Breckenridge on Wednesday. Eating in Buena Vista on Thursday. Not boozing hard this trip as I'm doing a lot of early morning hiking. Maybe a couple of pints at Breck Brew.

Blue Sushi

Hmm. Hadn't considered sushi there. I love sushi. I'd been searching for tex-mex and steak. Thanks.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on September 30, 2013, 12:27:12 PM

Quote from: mocat on September 30, 2013, 12:24:33 PM

I'm going to Denver tomorrow  :surprised:

I'll be eating sushi.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 30, 2013, 12:29:12 PM

Quote from: Limestone on September 30, 2013, 12:13:34 PM

Quote from: steve dave on September 30, 2013, 12:11:44 PM

rus' smoked that hotel fanningbrag out and crushed it

yeah, the trip sounds a lot more pud now

It's what my Senior Exec told me you guys. :dunno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on September 30, 2013, 12:30:31 PM

Quote from: WackySquawk08 on September 30, 2013, 12:29:12 PM

Quote from: Limestone on September 30, 2013, 12:13:34 PM

Quote from: steve dave on September 30, 2013, 12:11:44 PM

rus' smoked that hotel fanningbrag out and crushed it

yeah, the trip sounds a lot more pud now

It's what my Senior Exec told me you guys. :dunno:

go mush his illiterate face with rus knowledge

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on September 30, 2013, 12:36:00 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on September 30, 2013, 12:21:19 PM

Making the rounds in Denver area this week. Any must eat joints in Denver? I need a good spot for tomorrow (Tuesday). I'm planning on lunch in Breckenridge on Wednesday. Eating in Buena Vista on Thursday. Not boozing hard this trip as I'm doing a lot of early morning hiking. Maybe a couple of pints at Breck Brew.

UNCLE (asian, steamed pork buns and the like) is good in Denver.  Euclid hall has a good beer list and interesting menu (Pad thai pigs ears/blood sausage, which are both great). Cholon is also pretty good, similar to UNCLE.  More fine dining ish and thus more expensive. 

Breck doesn't have a whole lot that blows me away from my time there.  Twist was good.  Cajun place in Frisco is good.  Butterhorn Bakery is good for breakfast/lunch and a bloody.  Mountain Lion Café in Silverthorne is good for a huge ass breakfast without booze.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on September 30, 2013, 12:38:29 PM

Quote from: WackySquawk08 on September 30, 2013, 12:29:12 PM

Quote from: Limestone on September 30, 2013, 12:13:34 PM

Quote from: steve dave on September 30, 2013, 12:11:44 PM

rus' smoked that hotel fanningbrag out and crushed it

yeah, the trip sounds a lot more pud now

It's what my Senior Exec told me you guys. :dunno:

he probably also told you hes Oklahoma Joe and owns the restaurant.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 30, 2013, 12:43:29 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on September 30, 2013, 12:26:43 PM

Quote from: steve dave on September 30, 2013, 12:23:26 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on September 30, 2013, 12:21:19 PM

Making the rounds in Denver area this week. Any must eat joints in Denver? I need a good spot for tomorrow (Tuesday). I'm planning on lunch in Breckenridge on Wednesday. Eating in Buena Vista on Thursday. Not boozing hard this trip as I'm doing a lot of early morning hiking. Maybe a couple of pints at Breck Brew.

Blue Sushi

Hmm. Hadn't considered sushi there. I love sushi. I'd been searching for tex-mex and steak. Thanks.

I've never been there fwiw. It's owned by Omaha people and this is their first place outside of Omaha. The Blue Sushi in Omaha is great though.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on September 30, 2013, 12:49:50 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on September 30, 2013, 12:26:43 PM

Quote from: steve dave on September 30, 2013, 12:23:26 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on September 30, 2013, 12:21:19 PM

Making the rounds in Denver area this week. Any must eat joints in Denver? I need a good spot for tomorrow (Tuesday). I'm planning on lunch in Breckenridge on Wednesday. Eating in Buena Vista on Thursday. Not boozing hard this trip as I'm doing a lot of early morning hiking. Maybe a couple of pints at Breck Brew.

Blue Sushi

Hmm. Hadn't considered sushi there. I love sushi. I'd been searching for tex-mex and steak. Thanks.

for steak the denver chophouse and brewery by the baseball stadium is pretty good.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Havs on September 30, 2013, 01:02:24 PM

Went to Manhattan, Lawrence, and Kansas City this past weekend. Had fun.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on September 30, 2013, 01:03:11 PM

Quote from: WackySquawk08 on September 30, 2013, 12:29:12 PM

Quote from: Limestone on September 30, 2013, 12:13:34 PM

Quote from: steve dave on September 30, 2013, 12:11:44 PM

rus' smoked that hotel fanningbrag out and crushed it

yeah, the trip sounds a lot more pud now

It's what my Senior Exec told me you guys. :dunno:

looks like the salesmen got sold.. boom. roasted

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on September 30, 2013, 01:48:15 PM

Quote from: pissclams on September 30, 2013, 12:49:50 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on September 30, 2013, 12:26:43 PM

Quote from: steve dave on September 30, 2013, 12:23:26 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on September 30, 2013, 12:21:19 PM

Making the rounds in Denver area this week. Any must eat joints in Denver? I need a good spot for tomorrow (Tuesday). I'm planning on lunch in Breckenridge on Wednesday. Eating in Buena Vista on Thursday. Not boozing hard this trip as I'm doing a lot of early morning hiking. Maybe a couple of pints at Breck Brew.

Blue Sushi

Hmm. Hadn't considered sushi there. I love sushi. I'd been searching for tex-mex and steak. Thanks.

for steak the denver chophouse and brewery by the baseball stadium is pretty good.

Thank you.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on September 30, 2013, 01:49:42 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on September 30, 2013, 12:36:00 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on September 30, 2013, 12:21:19 PM

Making the rounds in Denver area this week. Any must eat joints in Denver? I need a good spot for tomorrow (Tuesday). I'm planning on lunch in Breckenridge on Wednesday. Eating in Buena Vista on Thursday. Not boozing hard this trip as I'm doing a lot of early morning hiking. Maybe a couple of pints at Breck Brew.

UNCLE (asian, steamed pork buns and the like) is good in Denver.  Euclid hall has a good beer list and interesting menu (Pad thai pigs ears/blood sausage, which are both great). Cholon is also pretty good, similar to UNCLE.  More fine dining ish and thus more expensive. 

Breck doesn't have a whole lot that blows me away from my time there.  Twist was good.  Cajun place in Frisco is good.  Butterhorn Bakery is good for breakfast/lunch and a bloody.  Mountain Lion Café in Silverthorne is good for a huge ass breakfast without booze.

Thank you for the Denver recs. I was just going to have a bison burger at Breck Brew with a nice ipa after hiking. I like low key lunches.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on September 30, 2013, 03:16:45 PM

Quote from: WackySquawk08 on September 30, 2013, 11:21:43 AM

Hi guys! Work is sending me up to Michigan tomorrow. I'll fly into Grand Rapids and drive over to Holland for the night. I'll be staying in the Marriott right off Lake Michigan. :D After my meeting Wednesday morning I drive to Kalamazoo for lunch with a client. Any Western Michigan suggestos?

http://www.theatlantic.com/national/archive/2013/08/welcome-to-holland/278563/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Havs on September 30, 2013, 04:09:03 PM

Quote from: ben ji on September 30, 2013, 03:16:45 PM

Quote from: WackySquawk08 on September 30, 2013, 11:21:43 AM

Hi guys! Work is sending me up to Michigan tomorrow. I'll fly into Grand Rapids and drive over to Holland for the night. I'll be staying in the Marriott right off Lake Michigan. :D After my meeting Wednesday morning I drive to Kalamazoo for lunch with a client. Any Western Michigan suggestos?

http://www.theatlantic.com/national/archive/2013/08/welcome-to-holland/278563/

Tell my relatives in Grand Rapids hello!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on September 30, 2013, 04:46:34 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on September 30, 2013, 12:21:19 PM

Making the rounds in Denver area this week. Any must eat joints in Denver? I need a good spot for tomorrow (Tuesday). I'm planning on lunch in Breckenridge on Wednesday. Eating in Buena Vista on Thursday. Not boozing hard this trip as I'm doing a lot of early morning hiking. Maybe a couple of pints at Breck Brew.

we had a great dinner at Rioja.   Also had very good sushi at SushiDen.    Was underwhelmed by Biker Jim's.   Snooze for great pancakes.  Hear very good things about Pinches Tacos, but didn't make it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on September 30, 2013, 05:15:15 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on September 30, 2013, 04:46:34 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on September 30, 2013, 12:21:19 PM

Making the rounds in Denver area this week. Any must eat joints in Denver? I need a good spot for tomorrow (Tuesday). I'm planning on lunch in Breckenridge on Wednesday. Eating in Buena Vista on Thursday. Not boozing hard this trip as I'm doing a lot of early morning hiking. Maybe a couple of pints at Breck Brew.

we had a great dinner at Rioja.   Also had very good sushi at SushiDen.    Was underwhelmed by Biker Jim's.   Snooze for great pancakes.  Hear very good things about Pinches Tacos, but didn't make it.

SushiDen is supposed to be amazing, but I haven't made it yet.  Snooze is the closest I've come to the Chef.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on September 30, 2013, 06:09:07 PM

Went to Chicago last weekend.  On Sunday I got an unexpected call from rschmidt_md who also happened to be in town, so I met up with him and some other EMAWs for bloody mary's and other libations at the Chiefs bar to watch the game.  Was a delightful trip.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: OB_Won on September 30, 2013, 09:33:45 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on September 30, 2013, 12:21:19 PM

Making the rounds in Denver area this week. Any must eat joints in Denver?

The burger at Casa Bonita

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on October 01, 2013, 07:27:30 AM

Quote from: OB_Won on September 30, 2013, 09:33:45 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on September 30, 2013, 12:21:19 PM

Making the rounds in Denver area this week. Any must eat joints in Denver?

The burger at Casa Bonita

I had the Ultimate Burger at Ryan's Sports Grill in Fort Collins with sweet potato tots and a pint of Odell's IPA. Great food. Nothing fancy about the place. I had to eat before my choice restaurant was open for the day.

Tacos or sushi this afternoon in Denver. I'm undecided. Pinche sounds interesting.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on October 01, 2013, 07:30:10 AM

walking micro brew tour and just get completely wrecked. wynkoop, great divide, breck, falling rock tap house. just go bananas and don't do whatever the other stuff you were going to do was.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on October 01, 2013, 07:34:23 AM

Quote from: steve dave on October 01, 2013, 07:30:10 AM

walking micro brew tour and just get completely wrecked. wynkoop, great divide, breck, falling rock tap house. just go bananas and don't do whatever the other stuff you were going to do was.

Ha! Great plan except I need to work at 5pm in Eagle. Hmm. Buzzed mountain driving followed by three hours of hvac tech training.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AST on October 01, 2013, 08:26:59 AM

Vacation is officially here

I will be sure to post plenty of pics and info of Portugal in this thread when I get back because to be frank, you guys suck at Portugal and were no help in planning my vacation

Talk to you guys next week some time

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on October 01, 2013, 08:57:10 AM

Alex you go girl

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on October 01, 2013, 10:39:00 AM

alex.  the man

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on October 01, 2013, 10:42:16 AM

Quote from: alexander supertramp on October 01, 2013, 08:26:59 AM

Vacation is officially here

I will be sure to post plenty of pics and info of Portugal in this thread when I get back because to be frank, you guys suck at Portugal and were no help in planning my vacation

Talk to you guys next week some time

In a couple weeks I'm traveling to see Portugal. The Man. Pretty exciting stuff, eh Alex?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on October 01, 2013, 11:38:51 AM

Stellar running and hiking weather this morning. Awesome views from Arthur's Rock in Lory State Park. (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/02/y9y5ady4.jpg)

Heading to Denver for a late lunch. Thanks for the dining tips.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on October 01, 2013, 11:50:08 AM

Quote from: IPA4Me on October 01, 2013, 11:38:51 AM

Stellar running and hiking weather this morning. Awesome views from Arthur's Rock in Lory State Park. (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/02/y9y5ady4.jpg)

Heading to Denver for a late lunch. Thanks for the dining tips.

if you get time the New Belgium tour in Ft. Collins is a great tour.    Show up without tickets if sold out, you will get in.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on October 01, 2013, 11:58:58 AM

Quote from: Tobias on October 01, 2013, 10:39:00 AM

alex.  the man

Tobias. The fabulous poster

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on October 01, 2013, 11:59:23 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on October 01, 2013, 10:42:16 AM

Quote from: alexander supertramp on October 01, 2013, 08:26:59 AM

Vacation is officially here

I will be sure to post plenty of pics and info of Portugal in this thread when I get back because to be frank, you guys suck at Portugal and were no help in planning my vacation

Talk to you guys next week some time

In a couple weeks I'm traveling to see Portugal. The Man. Pretty exciting stuff, eh Alex?

ACL this weekend for ol mocat!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on October 01, 2013, 12:13:26 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on October 01, 2013, 11:50:08 AM

Quote from: IPA4Me on October 01, 2013, 11:38:51 AM

Stellar running and hiking weather this morning. Awesome views from Arthur's Rock in Lory State Park. (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/02/y9y5ady4.jpg)

Heading to Denver for a late lunch. Thanks for the dining tips.

if you get time the New Belgium tour in Ft. Collins is a great tour.    Show up without tickets if sold out, you will get in.

It's on the next trip list. I love New Belgium beer.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 01, 2013, 12:16:54 PM

Quote from: Trim on August 08, 2012, 08:50:44 AM

Taking recommendations for an isolated carry-onable suitcase.  The small one that's part of the cheap set I got from BB&B is in rough shape.  Needed for upcoming 3-day trip to a 10m pocket planes town.

OK, I'm looking for one that is too big to be carried on but isn't one of the gigantic ones that has to be half empty to get under 50 pounds. Something suitable for a 2 week trip with 4 or 5 destinations. I have done it with my gigantic suitcase but it's a pain in the ass and all the pro travelers make fun.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 01, 2013, 12:33:35 PM

Quote from: michigancat on October 01, 2013, 12:16:54 PM

Quote from: Trim on August 08, 2012, 08:50:44 AM

Taking recommendations for an isolated carry-onable suitcase.  The small one that's part of the cheap set I got from BB&B is in rough shape.  Needed for upcoming 3-day trip to a 10m pocket planes town.

OK, I'm looking for one that is too big to be carried on but isn't one of the gigantic ones that has to be half empty to get under 50 pounds. Something suitable for a 2 week trip with 4 or 5 destinations. I have done it with my gigantic suitcase but it's a pain in the ass and all the pro travelers make fun.

In case you were wondering, this is definitely a fanningbrag and I would be using this on my 787 trip. :driving:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on October 01, 2013, 12:44:26 PM

go with the rimowa topas titanium 27" trolley multiwheel

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on October 01, 2013, 12:52:29 PM

Quote from: pissclams on October 01, 2013, 12:44:26 PM

go with the rimowa topas titanium 27" trolley multiwheel

so, so elite

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on October 01, 2013, 12:54:19 PM

Quote from: michigancat on October 01, 2013, 12:16:54 PM

Quote from: Trim on August 08, 2012, 08:50:44 AM

Taking recommendations for an isolated carry-onable suitcase.  The small one that's part of the cheap set I got from BB&B is in rough shape.  Needed for upcoming 3-day trip to a 10m pocket planes town.

OK, I'm looking for one that is too big to be carried on but isn't one of the gigantic ones that has to be half empty to get under 50 pounds. Something suitable for a 2 week trip with 4 or 5 destinations. I have done it with my gigantic suitcase but it's a pain in the ass and all the pro travelers make fun.

travelpro crew 9. just pick your size and whether you want 2/4 wheels and soft/hard side. best bang for your buck in whatever type of luggage you want. go to amazon to purchase.

http://www.travelpro.com/collection.cfm?collection=Crew%209

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on October 01, 2013, 01:09:03 PM

Ugh. Just landed in St. Louis and the guy who's loaded on from stl just leaned all the way back in front of me. Seriously, what is wrong with ppl. Being tall & flying are a bad combo.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on October 01, 2013, 01:15:33 PM

Quote from: WackySquawk08 on October 01, 2013, 01:09:03 PM

Ugh. Just landed in St. Louis and the guy who's loaded on from stl just leaned all the way back in front of me. Seriously, what is wrong with ppl. Being tall & flying are a bad combo.

Tell me about it.  :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on October 01, 2013, 01:27:29 PM

Quote from: WackySquawk08 on October 01, 2013, 01:09:03 PM

Ugh. Just landed in St. Louis and the guy who's loaded on from stl just leaned all the way back in front of me. Seriously, what is wrong with ppl. Being tall & flying are a bad combo.

just jam your knees into their seat and move a lot

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on October 01, 2013, 01:30:21 PM

Quote from: WackySquawk08 on October 01, 2013, 01:09:03 PM

Ugh. Just landed in St. Louis and the guy who's loaded on from stl just leaned all the way back in front of me. Seriously, what is wrong with ppl. Being tall & flying are a bad combo.

Yeah.  Is the worst.  My knees touch the seat in front of me before the seat is leaning back on most planes. 

Who can't make a flight without reclining? 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 01, 2013, 01:56:14 PM

all the way from MCI to STL w/ a seat in your knees. the worst.

Quote from: steve dave on October 01, 2013, 12:54:19 PM

Quote from: michigancat on October 01, 2013, 12:16:54 PM

Quote from: Trim on August 08, 2012, 08:50:44 AM

Taking recommendations for an isolated carry-onable suitcase.  The small one that's part of the cheap set I got from BB&B is in rough shape.  Needed for upcoming 3-day trip to a 10m pocket planes town.

OK, I'm looking for one that is too big to be carried on but isn't one of the gigantic ones that has to be half empty to get under 50 pounds. Something suitable for a 2 week trip with 4 or 5 destinations. I have done it with my gigantic suitcase but it's a pain in the ass and all the pro travelers make fun.

travelpro crew 9. just pick your size and whether you want 2/4 wheels and soft/hard side. best bang for your buck in whatever type of luggage you want. go to amazon to purchase.

http://www.travelpro.com/collection.cfm?collection=Crew%209

I think I'll go w/ Ogio because it's cheaper, I won't use it more than once or twice a year, and I love my Ogio backpack.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on October 01, 2013, 01:59:22 PM

ok, do whatever you want idiot

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 01, 2013, 02:01:10 PM

Quote from: steve dave on October 01, 2013, 01:59:22 PM

ok, do whatever you want idiot

thanks steve dave.

what size?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on October 01, 2013, 02:24:29 PM

Quote from: michigancat on October 01, 2013, 02:01:10 PM

Quote from: steve dave on October 01, 2013, 01:59:22 PM

ok, do whatever you want idiot

thanks steve dave.

what size?

39 gallon Hefty Lawn and Leaf with the "Cinch Sak" tie

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 01, 2013, 02:34:31 PM

hilarious tidbit about my 787 flight. United is putting me on a friggin turbo prop from MCI to DEN to get to my 787. :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on October 01, 2013, 02:37:27 PM

Quote from: michigancat on October 01, 2013, 02:34:31 PM

hilarious tidbit about my 787 flight. United is putting me on a friggin turbo prop from MCI to DEN to get to my 787. :lol:

I take a frontier turbo prop from OMA to DEN from time to time. you can look down and watch the wheels smoke when you touch down.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on October 01, 2013, 03:16:28 PM

Some days it is good to be 5 - 10.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on October 01, 2013, 03:24:45 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on October 01, 2013, 03:16:28 PM

Some days it is good to be 5 - 10.

 :confused:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on October 01, 2013, 03:42:20 PM

Quote from: The Big Train on October 01, 2013, 03:24:45 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on October 01, 2013, 03:16:28 PM

Some days it is good to be 5 - 10.

 :confused:

My knees don't hit the seat in front of me on any jets. :-)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on October 01, 2013, 03:50:14 PM

its never a good day to be a shrimp

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on October 01, 2013, 03:51:44 PM

 :bwpopcorn:  :popcorn:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on October 01, 2013, 03:52:01 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on September 30, 2013, 04:46:34 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on September 30, 2013, 12:21:19 PM

Making the rounds in Denver area this week. Any must eat joints in Denver? I need a good spot for tomorrow (Tuesday). I'm planning on lunch in Breckenridge on Wednesday. Eating in Buena Vista on Thursday. Not boozing hard this trip as I'm doing a lot of early morning hiking. Maybe a couple of pints at Breck Brew.

we had a great dinner at Rioja.   Also had very good sushi at SushiDen.    Was underwhelmed by Biker Jim's.   Snooze for great pancakes.  Hear very good things about Pinches Tacos, but didn't make it.

You need to hit Pinche Taqueria. Outstanding. I ate outside under the shade tree this afternoon. Three different tacos for my meal and a very fresh guacamole with pico de gallo dip as an app. Ranger IPA on tap.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dub on October 01, 2013, 04:14:52 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on October 01, 2013, 03:52:01 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on September 30, 2013, 04:46:34 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on September 30, 2013, 12:21:19 PM

Making the rounds in Denver area this week. Any must eat joints in Denver? I need a good spot for tomorrow (Tuesday). I'm planning on lunch in Breckenridge on Wednesday. Eating in Buena Vista on Thursday. Not boozing hard this trip as I'm doing a lot of early morning hiking. Maybe a couple of pints at Breck Brew.

we had a great dinner at Rioja.   Also had very good sushi at SushiDen.    Was underwhelmed by Biker Jim's.   Snooze for great pancakes.  Hear very good things about Pinches Tacos, but didn't make it.

You need to hit Pinche Taqueria. Outstanding. I ate outside under the shade tree this afternoon. Three different tacos for my meal and a very fresh guacamole with pico de gallo dip as an app. Ranger IPA on tap.

If your a fan of French, Bistro Vendome is across the street from Rioja (and the same cook started it).  It's fantastic and very good patio and less formal than Rioja.

Sushi Den is typically regarded as best Sushi.

If you want a great bar/burger Cherry Cricket.

If you want asian fusion than Cholon Modern Asian Bistro is amazing downtown with nice patio.

There's so many diff things it'd be easier to narrow down if you picked a type of food.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on October 01, 2013, 04:35:06 PM

Thanks for the suggestions. I honestly wanted random cuisine suggestions as I'll eat most anything.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CHONGS on October 01, 2013, 10:25:34 PM

Running through southern California.  Drove the 405 down to San Diego tonight... back to Pasadena tomorrow

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 01, 2013, 10:59:08 PM

Quote from: Chingon on October 01, 2013, 10:25:34 PM

Running through southern California.  Drove the 405 down to San Diego tonight... back to Pasadena tomorrow

It's lovely this time of year.*

*it's always lovely

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on October 02, 2013, 07:52:00 AM

Quote from: Chingon on October 01, 2013, 10:25:34 PM

Running through southern California.  Drove the 405 down to San Diego tonight... back to Pasadena tomorrow

Next time on. . . "The Californians."

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on October 02, 2013, 09:23:06 AM

Quote from: Chingon on October 01, 2013, 10:25:34 PM

Running through southern California.  Drove the 405 down to San Diego tonight... back to Pasadena tomorrow

i like pasadena.  DYK? - it's the home of the rock band, van halen.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on October 02, 2013, 10:10:39 AM

In Kalamazoo, Michigan today (University of Western Michigan) and it's legging season up here already. :love:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on October 02, 2013, 11:44:24 AM

Quote from: WackySquawk08 on October 02, 2013, 10:10:39 AM

In Kalamazoo, Michigan today (University of Western Michigan) and it's legging season up here already. :love:

That's the most popular wardrobe choice in Breckenridge. Lovely views downtown.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on October 02, 2013, 12:13:35 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on October 02, 2013, 11:44:24 AM

Quote from: WackySquawk08 on October 02, 2013, 10:10:39 AM

In Kalamazoo, Michigan today (University of Western Michigan) and it's legging season up here already. :love:

That's the most popular wardrobe choice in Breckenridge. Lovely views downtown.

ah yes, just a couple of snatchmasters, mastering the snatch.  well done, gentlemen.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on October 02, 2013, 01:25:03 PM

Perfecting the dirty old man stare.  :-D

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Doberman_CATS!!! on October 02, 2013, 02:03:26 PM

I just got back from Cabo and now I'm going to the doc tomorrow BECAUSE THEY DONT KNOW HOW TO CLEAN THEIR WATER. Lots of pain.

Great trip though

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on October 02, 2013, 04:01:29 PM

Quote from: Dub on October 01, 2013, 04:14:52 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on October 01, 2013, 03:52:01 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on September 30, 2013, 04:46:34 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on September 30, 2013, 12:21:19 PM

Making the rounds in Denver area this week. Any must eat joints in Denver? I need a good spot for tomorrow (Tuesday). I'm planning on lunch in Breckenridge on Wednesday. Eating in Buena Vista on Thursday. Not boozing hard this trip as I'm doing a lot of early morning hiking. Maybe a couple of pints at Breck Brew.

we had a great dinner at Rioja.   Also had very good sushi at SushiDen.    Was underwhelmed by Biker Jim's.   Snooze for great pancakes.  Hear very good things about Pinches Tacos, but didn't make it.

You need to hit Pinche Taqueria. Outstanding. I ate outside under the shade tree this afternoon. Three different tacos for my meal and a very fresh guacamole with pico de gallo dip as an app. Ranger IPA on tap.

If your a fan of French, Bistro Vendome is across the street from Rioja (and the same cook started it).  It's fantastic and very good patio and less formal than Rioja.

Sushi Den is typically regarded as best Sushi.

If you want a great bar/burger Cherry Cricket.

If you want asian fusion than Cholon Modern Asian Bistro is amazing downtown with nice patio.

There's so many diff things it'd be easier to narrow down if you picked a type of food.

Yesterday I had lunch at Yolanda's Tacos and dinner at Steubens last night. Fantastic and great job Denver in the weather department as well.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dub on October 02, 2013, 04:48:44 PM

Quote from: mocat on October 02, 2013, 04:01:29 PM

Quote from: Dub on October 01, 2013, 04:14:52 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on October 01, 2013, 03:52:01 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on September 30, 2013, 04:46:34 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on September 30, 2013, 12:21:19 PM

Making the rounds in Denver area this week. Any must eat joints in Denver? I need a good spot for tomorrow (Tuesday). I'm planning on lunch in Breckenridge on Wednesday. Eating in Buena Vista on Thursday. Not boozing hard this trip as I'm doing a lot of early morning hiking. Maybe a couple of pints at Breck Brew.

we had a great dinner at Rioja.   Also had very good sushi at SushiDen.    Was underwhelmed by Biker Jim's.   Snooze for great pancakes.  Hear very good things about Pinches Tacos, but didn't make it.

You need to hit Pinche Taqueria. Outstanding. I ate outside under the shade tree this afternoon. Three different tacos for my meal and a very fresh guacamole with pico de gallo dip as an app. Ranger IPA on tap.

If your a fan of French, Bistro Vendome is across the street from Rioja (and the same cook started it).  It's fantastic and very good patio and less formal than Rioja.

Sushi Den is typically regarded as best Sushi.

If you want a great bar/burger Cherry Cricket.

If you want asian fusion than Cholon Modern Asian Bistro is amazing downtown with nice patio.

There's so many diff things it'd be easier to narrow down if you picked a type of food.

Yesterday I had lunch at Yolanda's Tacos and dinner at Steubens last night. Fantastic and great job Denver in the weather department as well.

Weather in Denver is the best if you like seasons.  Sunny winters and cool summers.  Otherwise west coast if your into monotonous sunshine.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on October 03, 2013, 02:29:28 PM

Flying from MCI to DFW tomorrow at 730pm.  Any chance my plane leaves the runway?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on October 03, 2013, 06:09:55 PM

Quote from: kitten_mittons on October 03, 2013, 02:29:28 PM

Flying from MCI to DFW tomorrow at 730pm.  Any chance my plane leaves the runway?

You're screwed. Glad I'm flying at 7am.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on October 03, 2013, 07:25:19 PM

kayak pro is free on ios today

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 03, 2013, 07:49:42 PM

Quote from: steve dave on October 03, 2013, 07:25:19 PM

kayak pro is free on ios today

what is pro about kayak pro

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on October 03, 2013, 07:52:12 PM

Quote from: michigancat on October 03, 2013, 07:49:42 PM

Quote from: steve dave on October 03, 2013, 07:25:19 PM

kayak pro is free on ios today

what is pro about kayak pro

no idea. downloaded and haven't opened yet.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on October 03, 2013, 07:52:56 PM

Quote from: steve dave on October 03, 2013, 07:52:12 PM

Quote from: michigancat on October 03, 2013, 07:49:42 PM

Quote from: steve dave on October 03, 2013, 07:25:19 PM

kayak pro is free on ios today

what is pro about kayak pro

no idea. downloaded and haven't opened yet.

just checked:
Airport terminal maps for over 100 airports.
No Ads.

no nothing important

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on October 04, 2013, 07:22:47 AM

Good thing pilots don't freak out in the first snow like drivers. Flakes are flying heavy at DIA.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on October 04, 2013, 07:24:53 AM

Quote from: IPA4Me on October 04, 2013, 07:22:47 AM

Good thing pilots don't freak out in the first snow like drivers. Flakes are flying heavy at DIA.

heavy snow is pretty pud to fly in as long as the wind isn't blowing

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on October 04, 2013, 07:29:17 AM

Quote from: IPA4Me on October 03, 2013, 06:09:55 PM

Quote from: kitten_mittons on October 03, 2013, 02:29:28 PM

Flying from MCI to DFW tomorrow at 730pm.  Any chance my plane leaves the runway?

You're screwed. Glad I'm flying at 7am.

Lie to me, pal.  Just make me feel alright. :/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on October 04, 2013, 07:39:40 AM

Quote from: steve dave on October 04, 2013, 07:24:53 AM

Quote from: IPA4Me on October 04, 2013, 07:22:47 AM

Good thing pilots don't freak out in the first snow like drivers. Flakes are flying heavy at DIA.

heavy snow is pretty pud to fly in as long as the wind isn't blowing

Not too strong. 15-20 ground level.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on October 04, 2013, 07:59:59 AM

driving through mulvane kansas, she's a beaut!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: HerrSonntag on October 04, 2013, 08:40:32 AM

Quote from: pissclams on October 04, 2013, 07:59:59 AM

driving through mulvane kansas, she's a beaut!

Make sure to stop by the klan headquarters that used to be there   :opcat:

And say high to Derby, KS if you happen through it!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on October 04, 2013, 09:19:40 AM

I'd hate to be the plane de-icer. What a shitty job.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on October 04, 2013, 09:21:41 AM

Quote from: pissclams on October 04, 2013, 07:59:59 AM

driving through mulvane kansas, she's a beaut!

Back to my regional travels next week through Kentucky and Ohio. Probably not as exciting as Mulvane.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on October 04, 2013, 03:31:43 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on October 04, 2013, 07:22:47 AM

Good thing pilots don't freak out in the first snow like drivers. Flakes are flying heavy at DIA.

Why I'll never move to Denver.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on October 04, 2013, 05:05:14 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on October 04, 2013, 09:19:40 AM

I'd hate to be the plane de-icer. What a shitty job.

I had to do it a few times but successfully dodged that job for most of my airport stint.  Cold as eff and spraying a plane with chemicals is not fun.  Then when passengers/pilots dick around for 5 extra minutes, you have to do it again.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 04, 2013, 05:22:54 PM

dude, the plane deicers at the really cold airports look like fun. You're in a climate-controlled robotic pod and you get to shoot a gun all day.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFcfEiCY7J4

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dub on October 04, 2013, 05:26:10 PM

Quote from: michigancat on October 04, 2013, 05:22:54 PM

dude, the plane deicers at the really cold airports look like fun. You're in a climate-controlled robotic pod and you get to shoot a gun all day.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFcfEiCY7J4

Youtube is amazing.  Guy shoots outside his plane window at a plane deicer and get over 5,000 views.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on October 04, 2013, 05:30:39 PM

Add Boston to the list. Work needs me to meet with a client out there. I've been wanting to visit for years. Can't wait! I'm sure LSOC will be helpful on this one.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on October 04, 2013, 05:42:33 PM

Quote from: michigancat on October 04, 2013, 05:22:54 PM

dude, the plane deicers at the really cold airports look like fun. You're in a climate-controlled robotic pod and you get to shoot a gun all day.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFcfEiCY7J4

Can't comment on the video because work blocks youtube, but our robotic pod must've been in the shop or something

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CHONGS on October 04, 2013, 05:50:36 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on October 04, 2013, 05:42:33 PM

Quote from: michigancat on October 04, 2013, 05:22:54 PM

dude, the plane deicers at the really cold airports look like fun. You're in a climate-controlled robotic pod and you get to shoot a gun all day.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFcfEiCY7J4

Can't comment on the video because work blocks youtube, but our robotic pod must've been in the shop or something

You know what I think?  Chi cat never deiced any planes anywhere.  That's what I think.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on October 04, 2013, 05:55:54 PM

Quote from: Chingon on October 04, 2013, 05:50:36 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on October 04, 2013, 05:42:33 PM

Quote from: michigancat on October 04, 2013, 05:22:54 PM

dude, the plane deicers at the really cold airports look like fun. You're in a climate-controlled robotic pod and you get to shoot a gun all day.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFcfEiCY7J4

Can't comment on the video because work blocks youtube, but our robotic pod must've been in the shop or something

You know what I think?  Chi cat never deiced any planes anywhere.  That's what I think.

 :surprised:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on October 04, 2013, 06:12:17 PM

20 minute delay already. . .

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on October 04, 2013, 08:39:31 PM

Quote from: michigancat on October 04, 2013, 05:22:54 PM

dude, the plane deicers at the really cold airports look like fun. You're in a climate-controlled robotic pod and you get to shoot a gun all day.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFcfEiCY7J4

Not at DEN at the Southwest terminal. Dude was hanging in a cherry picker. No good.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on October 05, 2013, 12:33:37 PM

Alright.  Predicament.  Need to find a bar or something to watch the K-State game near the galleria in Dallas.  I know I can count on EMAW to help out.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AST on October 06, 2013, 04:44:09 AM

Quote from: kitten_mittons on October 05, 2013, 12:33:37 PM

Alright.  Predicament.  Need to find a bar or something to watch the K-State game near the galleria in Dallas.  I know I can count on EMAW to help out.

There are a bunch of bars about 1.5 miles north on belt line west of the tollway

Hope that helps lmbo

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AST on October 06, 2013, 04:50:26 AM

A little preview of my Portugal report that I will be publishing here on the gE travel guide in a week

(http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h27/poimen/20131004_062608_zps53d7f74f.jpg) (http://s60.photobucket.com/user/poimen/media/20131004_062608_zps53d7f74f.jpg.html)

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Mods I am gonna need you to send me another advance because I have 2 more full days here, I'm burning through euros at an unbelievable clip and this kind of content is priceless

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on October 06, 2013, 10:38:48 AM

Quote from: steve dave on September 30, 2013, 12:43:29 PM

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Quote from: IPA4Me on September 30, 2013, 12:21:19 PM

Making the rounds in Denver area this week. Any must eat joints in Denver? I need a good spot for tomorrow (Tuesday). I'm planning on lunch in Breckenridge on Wednesday. Eating in Buena Vista on Thursday. Not boozing hard this trip as I'm doing a lot of early morning hiking. Maybe a couple of pints at Breck Brew.

Blue Sushi

Hmm. Hadn't considered sushi there. I love sushi. I'd been searching for tex-mex and steak. Thanks.

I've never been there fwiw. It's owned by Omaha people and this is their first place outside of Omaha. The Blue Sushi in Omaha is great though.

they have blue sushi in ft worth.  very good.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on October 06, 2013, 10:46:14 AM

been pretty jealous of a.tramp's trip from watching his updates

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AST on October 06, 2013, 03:41:45 PM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on October 06, 2013, 10:46:14 AM

been pretty jealous of a.tramp's trip from watching his updates

Thanks, although my intent was not to make peeps jealous but to sort of invite you along for the ride

If it came across as being my life is so much better than yours series of posts, my bad because let me assure you that my life sucks as much as the next guy's, I just happen to have finally taken a decent vacation for once in my life

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on October 06, 2013, 04:11:43 PM

i'm really looking forward to a. supertramp's portugal breakdown.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on October 06, 2013, 06:45:36 PM

Quote from: alexander supertramp on October 06, 2013, 03:41:45 PM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on October 06, 2013, 10:46:14 AM

been pretty jealous of a.tramp's trip from watching his updates

Thanks, although my intent was not to make peeps jealous but to sort of invite you along for the ride

If it came across as being my life is so much better than yours series of posts, my bad because let me assure you that my life sucks as much as the next guy's, I just happen to have finally taken a decent vacation for once in my life

I'm more jealous in a, oh man, I need to go there someday, kind of way, so don't worry.

I've enjoyed all of your updates in the goat 12 and the snapchats. way more interesting than our football team for example. I bet that sporting Lisbon game was amazeballs.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on October 07, 2013, 12:33:52 AM

Alex let me tell you, mocat has a decent amount of Portuguese heritage (Azores as far as I know) but I would love to hear more about the old country besides how port was invented

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Catchacold on October 07, 2013, 07:16:01 PM

So I have to go though security again to get from LAX termy 4 to 7?

 :shakesfist:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AST on October 09, 2013, 09:34:47 PM

Portugal trip, travel day and day 1

Left last Tuesday from Dallas @ 6pm, made it to Madrid around 11am, 4 hour layover and then Lisbon by 4:30pm. Took a cab to Cascais and made it to our villa around 6:00pm. Owner of the property was busy 'til 7 so we tossed our luggage behind some bushes and took a little walk. We stumbled upon a cafe (which you can find about 3 per city block) but this one was by far our favorite due to proximity, friendliness and quality. We had a quiche and a cafe duplo (double expresso) and i hit this spot at least twice a day as cafe was only 0,60 Euro or about 80 cents. All the cafes had pastries, fried meat pies (pork, beef, or seafood), and breads with cured meats. A good portion of them sold fresh food as well.

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1st full day, jumped on the bikes that our villa provided and had 2 locations in mind and a rough direction to head. My word it was all downhill and very steep. Made it to the seawalk, for lack of better word, and headed for the Boca do Inferno. This is a place where the strong tides and currents have bore through the rock wall along the coast and created the "mouth of hell." Pretty cool to watch the waves hit these rocks and sent spray 40' in the air.

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from there, we continued on until we arrived into the shopping/historical district of Cascais which centerpiece is an old citadel converted into a highly upscale hotel and boutique. Come to find out, Cascais is a favorite retreat for most of Europe's rich and elite. Anyways, found my 1st taste of the high quality of Portuguese seafood at Esplanada Sta Maria, which is across an inlet from Casa de Sta Marta, a historic site of sorts although we toured it and it boored. Boiled shrimp, goat cheese, fresh grilled halibut (hhhhhnnnnngggghhhh) & sangria

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went into the shopping district, found a cool wine shop that I would return to on our last day in Cascais to buy for bottles of Tawny Port to take back through customs, window shopped and then headed for the tourism center and bought our bus, train & subway passes for the rest of the stay. At about 5, we headed back for our villa, uphill after a liter of sangria and a belly full of food, ass was kicked by the time we made it back.

Rode past a place that looked good for dinner, saw the sign that said it didn't open until 7:30 so that gave us time to refresh and relax. Went to dinner, had a little bit of a language issue. Waiter assured us he understood everything we were saying. We ordered the shrimp and rice. Big mistake. When we had asked if the garlic shrimp were served with anything he told us rice so that is what we thought we were ordering. So he brought us our moscatel (similar to a port) and our shrimp, it was delicious. We ate every last bite and were stuffed. We set our plates aside and he quickly took them away. Then he set fresh plates and silverware down and my wife and i look at each other like wtf. And he brought us the rice. It was a soupy rice with chuncks of fish and shrimp. So i guess we ordered 3 or four dishes because the rice is only served for 2. And then we had the 2 shrimp dishes. Needless to say we could not eat it all and had it boxed but it was so freaking good as well.

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okay, so by this time i know a couple of things

-1 kilometer from the Estoril Coast has a lot of hills in it
-Portuguese have the seafood thing down to a science
-for such small streets, the drivers are the most courteous I've encountered, especially when dealing with pedestrians and bikers
-Portuguese are overly friendly people, not just the ones you are buying stuff from
-ice is not really a thing here, unless it is in a pitcher of sangria

will try to post another couple days worth tomorrow

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on October 09, 2013, 11:20:16 PM

Did they play "Modern Jesus"? Really digging that tune right now.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on October 09, 2013, 11:52:21 PM

Before gE was born, I had a trip to Spain and Italy, I have full descriptons in my head but limited pics.  Love the coverage and wish I would have done more documentation of everyday things.  Please continue coverage.  :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on October 09, 2013, 11:55:49 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on October 09, 2013, 11:20:16 PM

Did they play "Modern Jesus"? Really digging that tune right now.

:thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: reidrolled on October 10, 2013, 12:07:26 AM

I'm this sure has already been covered. what regulations are there on taking the 1.5 oz shooters onto airplanes in carry-ons. i take quite a few trips from DIA to KC and would like to get crap housed in that 1.5 hour time frame on as cheap of a dime as possible..... also, does anyone have ideas when it comes to weed? or is the edibles strategy still #1?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on October 10, 2013, 05:29:50 AM

Cool Portugal report.

I stood on a library roof overlooking Lake Erie yesterday. :D :lame:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AST on October 10, 2013, 06:56:03 AM

Quote from: reidrolled on October 10, 2013, 12:07:26 AM

I'm this sure has already been covered. what regulations are there on taking the 1.5 oz shooters onto airplanes in carry-ons. i take quite a few trips from DIA to KC and would like to get crap housed in that 1.5 hour time frame on as cheap of a dime as possible..... also, does anyone have ideas when it comes to weed? or is the edibles strategy still #1?

If you buy them outside the airport and put them in your carry-on, the answer is 3.  3 bottles, Iin a see through 1 qt bag.

http://www.tsa.gov/traveler-information/3-1-1-carry-ons

If you buy the little bottles in the duty free shops in between the screening and boarding gates, I saw a guy who believed the answer was as many will fit in your bag as he threw about 20 of them in there.  I don't know if that is legal but it is doable although not a cheap alternative

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on October 10, 2013, 07:22:13 AM

well, T-Mobile has jumped onto my radar for the first time ever  :Wha:

http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57606784-94/t-mobile-to-offer-free-unlimited-international-data-texts/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on October 10, 2013, 07:46:33 AM

Quote from: alexander supertramp on October 10, 2013, 06:56:03 AM

Quote from: reidrolled on October 10, 2013, 12:07:26 AM

I'm this sure has already been covered. what regulations are there on taking the 1.5 oz shooters onto airplanes in carry-ons. i take quite a few trips from DIA to KC and would like to get crap housed in that 1.5 hour time frame on as cheap of a dime as possible..... also, does anyone have ideas when it comes to weed? or is the edibles strategy still #1?

If you buy them outside the airport and put them in your carry-on, the answer is 3.  3 bottles, Iin a see through 1 qt bag.

http://www.tsa.gov/traveler-information/3-1-1-carry-ons

If you buy the little bottles in the duty free shops in between the screening and boarding gates, I saw a guy who believed the answer was as many will fit in your bag as he threw about 20 of them in there.  I don't know if that is legal but it is doable although not a cheap alternative

If for some reason 3 is not enough I would assume you could get 6 by if you just put each bag in different container.  1 tub for your shoes/phone/wallet and baggie #1 and the next tub after your bag with your jacket and baggie #2.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on October 10, 2013, 08:07:41 AM

Quote from: steve dave on October 10, 2013, 07:22:13 AM

well, T-Mobile has jumped onto my radar for the first time ever  :Wha:

http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57606784-94/t-mobile-to-offer-free-unlimited-international-data-texts/

bro do you even catherine zeta oh nvm you're right

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on October 10, 2013, 08:54:11 AM

Quote from: mocat on October 10, 2013, 08:07:41 AM

Quote from: steve dave on October 10, 2013, 07:22:13 AM

well, T-Mobile has jumped onto my radar for the first time ever  :Wha:

http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57606784-94/t-mobile-to-offer-free-unlimited-international-data-texts/

bro do you even catherine zeta oh nvm you're right

pretty crazy, not sure how they're doing it financially

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on October 10, 2013, 10:07:12 AM

Quote from: alexander supertramp on October 10, 2013, 06:56:03 AM

Quote from: reidrolled on October 10, 2013, 12:07:26 AM

I'm this sure has already been covered. what regulations are there on taking the 1.5 oz shooters onto airplanes in carry-ons. i take quite a few trips from DIA to KC and would like to get crap housed in that 1.5 hour time frame on as cheap of a dime as possible..... also, does anyone have ideas when it comes to weed? or is the edibles strategy still #1?

If you buy them outside the airport and put them in your carry-on, the answer is 3.  3 bottles, Iin a see through 1 qt bag.

http://www.tsa.gov/traveler-information/3-1-1-carry-ons

If you buy the little bottles in the duty free shops in between the screening and boarding gates, I saw a guy who believed the answer was as many will fit in your bag as he threw about 20 of them in there.  I don't know if that is legal but it is doable although not a cheap alternative

I'm not aware of any limit, but they must all fit in your ziploc bag.

Technically it is illegal for you to serve yourself alcohol on an airplane.   Some airlines/attendents don't care and won't say anything, others will.   Some will offer to serve you to make it legal.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on October 10, 2013, 10:11:12 AM

supertramp, great stuff from Portugal. did you hit any beaches and or clubs? are you old?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AST on October 10, 2013, 10:38:59 AM

Quote from: mocat on October 10, 2013, 10:11:12 AM

supertramp, great stuff from Portugal. did you hit any beaches and or clubs? are you old?

Went to a beach, took sandals off and waded in the surf, was only highs in 70's so no swimming.

Did not hit da clubs, didn't even do that as a younger guy, I'm more of a lounge type drinker.  Drank my share of wine though while there.

Mid 30's

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on October 10, 2013, 11:00:56 AM

Do they have an appreciation for smoked meats there? Show them fools some stuff.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AST on October 10, 2013, 11:11:18 AM

Quote from: WillieWatanabe on October 10, 2013, 11:00:56 AM

Do they have an appreciation for smoked meats there? Show them fools some stuff.

That was the only feasable plan I could come up with if we tried to stay there and not return home

Nothing resembling Q as far as the eye could see there

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 10, 2013, 11:16:21 AM

Quote from: steve dave on October 10, 2013, 07:22:13 AM

well, T-Mobile has jumped onto my radar for the first time ever  :Wha:

http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57606784-94/t-mobile-to-offer-free-unlimited-international-data-texts/

this would be about perfect if they'd offer it for prepaid

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on October 10, 2013, 12:16:11 PM

Quote from: alexander supertramp on October 10, 2013, 11:11:18 AM

Quote from: WillieWatanabe on October 10, 2013, 11:00:56 AM

Do they have an appreciation for smoked meats there? Show them fools some stuff.

That was the only feasable plan I could come up with if we tried to stay there and not return home

Nothing resembling Q as far as the eye could see there

So you would open up a restaurant and have the market cornered. . .

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on October 13, 2013, 07:14:06 AM

Family trip this week. We made our way from Louisville to Cocoa Beach. When I was in the Navy, I was assigned to USS Maryland in St Marys GA. Anyhow, we drove through the area yesterday and stopped at one of our favorite restaurants.

http://www.stmarysseafoodandmore.com

Fresh seafood is my favorite. This place is worth the ten minute drive from I-95 if you're passing through the area. Not a high end ambience dining experience by any means. Definitely one you'd miss if you didn't know about it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on October 13, 2013, 02:19:26 PM

Quote from: alexander supertramp on October 10, 2013, 11:11:18 AM

Nothing resembling Q as far as the eye could see there

how did you like the ham and other cured pork products!?!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on October 13, 2013, 02:25:57 PM

sys this place has good stuff
http://www.tienda.com/

i especially love these bitches http://www.tienda.com/food/products/cz-65.html?site=1

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on October 13, 2013, 03:49:54 PM

pricey, though.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on October 13, 2013, 04:28:34 PM

in DC this weekend, did all the monuments/mall today. any recs for more sightseeing tomorrow?  smithsonians closed. :frown:

we were up at a basic sheraton in Columbia for a wedding but came down to Arlington tonight. used spg free night at the Le Meridien. place is sweet. I've got my own recumbent bike in here!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AST on October 13, 2013, 08:49:39 PM

Quote from: sys on October 13, 2013, 02:19:26 PM

Quote from: alexander supertramp on October 10, 2013, 11:11:18 AM

Nothing resembling Q as far as the eye could see there

how did you like the ham and other cured pork products!?!

To honest, I focused on seafood.  I did have probably 4 of the products you speak of.  2 were really good, 2 were poor. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: raquetcat on October 15, 2013, 11:16:07 AM

I have a 4 hour layover in MIA next week, anything good to do (besides booze, because that is obviously already happening)?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on October 15, 2013, 12:20:03 PM

New Orleans:

Cochon Butcher is insanely good.  Sandwich shop with an incredible menu.  Definitely would recommend to anyone going.  Duck pastrami sliders were awesome.
Peche was really good as well.  Getting a whole wood fire grilled fish to share was neat.
Rebirth Brass Band was an extremely fun show.  Different experience from most concerts.  Would definitely see a show next time I am back.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 15, 2013, 12:28:25 PM

I almost went to Cochon Butcher but didn't. (I got shrimp and grits instead).

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on October 15, 2013, 12:33:29 PM

Quote from: michigancat on October 15, 2013, 12:28:25 PM

I almost went to Cochon Butcher but didn't. (I got shrimp and grits instead).

I had just ate somewhere else, saw it walking by, and had to get a couple things off the menu.  That place is incredible.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on October 15, 2013, 12:46:23 PM

So I got approached last week to broadcast the softball state championships this Friday in Nebraska. Guess where my glorious destination is? Grand Island, NE! :Woohoo: Pro tips would be much appreciated. SD, you wanna party? All expenses paid. :D

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 15, 2013, 12:47:45 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on October 15, 2013, 12:33:29 PM

Quote from: michigancat on October 15, 2013, 12:28:25 PM

I almost went to Cochon Butcher but didn't. (I got shrimp and grits instead).

I had just ate somewhere else, saw it walking by, and had to get a couple things off the menu.  That place is incredible.

I should have done this. You could really probably have 4 or 5 meals a day for a weekend and have something fairly unique to New Orleans every time.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on October 15, 2013, 12:51:17 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on October 15, 2013, 12:33:29 PM

Quote from: michigancat on October 15, 2013, 12:28:25 PM

I almost went to Cochon Butcher but didn't. (I got shrimp and grits instead).

I had just ate somewhere else, saw it walking by, and had to get a couple things off the menu.  That place is incredible.

just a little factoid for you re: cochon butcher- dyk that the word cochon is the french word for pig  :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on October 15, 2013, 12:54:58 PM

Quote from: raquetcat on October 15, 2013, 11:16:07 AM

I have a 4 hour layover in MIA next week, anything good to do (besides booze, because that is obviously already happening)?

Plan to leave airport?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on October 15, 2013, 12:55:30 PM

Quote from: pissclams on October 15, 2013, 12:51:17 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on October 15, 2013, 12:33:29 PM

Quote from: michigancat on October 15, 2013, 12:28:25 PM

I almost went to Cochon Butcher but didn't. (I got shrimp and grits instead).

I had just ate somewhere else, saw it walking by, and had to get a couple things off the menu.  That place is incredible.

just a little factoid for you re: cochon butcher- dyk that the word cochon is the french word for pig  :lol:

:horrorsurprise:  I wonder if they know this?!?!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on October 15, 2013, 01:27:04 PM

probably not because if they did then i doubt they would be referring to themselves as pigs.  like they always say-

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hey fellas that work there, grab a french dictionary and do some reading good grief smh   :Carl:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on October 15, 2013, 01:36:28 PM

Quote from: WackySquawk08 on October 15, 2013, 12:46:23 PM

So I got approached last week to broadcast the softball state championships this Friday in Nebraska. Guess where my glorious destination is? Grand Island, NE! :Woohoo: Pro tips would be much appreciated. SD, you wanna party? All expenses paid. :D

Scratch that. It's Hastings instead.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on October 15, 2013, 01:39:19 PM

Quote from: WackySquawk08 on October 15, 2013, 01:36:28 PM

Quote from: WackySquawk08 on October 15, 2013, 12:46:23 PM

So I got approached last week to broadcast the softball state championships this Friday in Nebraska. Guess where my glorious destination is? Grand Island, NE! :Woohoo: Pro tips would be much appreciated. SD, you wanna party? All expenses paid. :D

Scratch that. It's Hastings instead.

I know a million things to do in Grand Island including where to find the hottest chicks and get the best food.  Also, FREE DRINKS!  Hastings is a hellhole tho, sorry.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on October 15, 2013, 01:47:16 PM

 :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on October 15, 2013, 01:48:05 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on October 15, 2013, 01:39:19 PM

Quote from: WackySquawk08 on October 15, 2013, 01:36:28 PM

Quote from: WackySquawk08 on October 15, 2013, 12:46:23 PM

So I got approached last week to broadcast the softball state championships this Friday in Nebraska. Guess where my glorious destination is? Grand Island, NE! :Woohoo: Pro tips would be much appreciated. SD, you wanna party? All expenses paid. :D

Scratch that. It's Hastings instead.

I know a million things to do in Grand Island including where to find the hottest chicks and get the best food.  Also, FREE DRINKS!  Hastings is a hellhole tho, sorry.

yeah. in this edition of "pump it or dump it", grand island survives another week and hastings is casted off with the other losers. ten pumps for GI and one major dump city usa for craphastings.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on October 15, 2013, 01:52:44 PM

Quote from: rick daris on October 15, 2013, 01:48:05 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on October 15, 2013, 01:39:19 PM

Quote from: WackySquawk08 on October 15, 2013, 01:36:28 PM

Quote from: WackySquawk08 on October 15, 2013, 12:46:23 PM

So I got approached last week to broadcast the softball state championships this Friday in Nebraska. Guess where my glorious destination is? Grand Island, NE! :Woohoo: Pro tips would be much appreciated. SD, you wanna party? All expenses paid. :D

Scratch that. It's Hastings instead.

I know a million things to do in Grand Island including where to find the hottest chicks and get the best food.  Also, FREE DRINKS!  Hastings is a hellhole tho, sorry.

yeah. in this edition of "pump it or dump it", grand island survives another week and hastings is casted off with the other losers. ten pumps for GI and one major dump city usa for craphastings.

Hastings is the name of the assistant of Belgian super stud private investigator Hercule Poirot

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on October 15, 2013, 02:11:17 PM

In Grand Island tour the Hornady factory and then get lunch at the Coney Island. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on October 15, 2013, 03:25:18 PM

Quote from: mocat on October 15, 2013, 01:52:44 PM

Quote from: rick daris on October 15, 2013, 01:48:05 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on October 15, 2013, 01:39:19 PM

Quote from: WackySquawk08 on October 15, 2013, 01:36:28 PM

Quote from: WackySquawk08 on October 15, 2013, 12:46:23 PM

So I got approached last week to broadcast the softball state championships this Friday in Nebraska. Guess where my glorious destination is? Grand Island, NE! :Woohoo: Pro tips would be much appreciated. SD, you wanna party? All expenses paid. :D

Scratch that. It's Hastings instead.

I know a million things to do in Grand Island including where to find the hottest chicks and get the best food.  Also, FREE DRINKS!  Hastings is a hellhole tho, sorry.

yeah. in this edition of "pump it or dump it", grand island survives another week and hastings is casted off with the other losers. ten pumps for GI and one major dump city usa for craphastings.

Hastings is the name of the assistant of Belgian super stud private investigator Hercule Poirot

(http://lh4.ggpht.com/-6-4rGe3J8kQ/UHyrbsY9XiI/AAAAAAAABNY/4cJmeckGrLU/%25255BUNSET%25255D.gif?imgmax=800)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on October 15, 2013, 03:42:13 PM

had a wrestling tournament there once. i think the only place to eat there is subway  :dunno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on October 15, 2013, 03:44:20 PM

Quote from: puniraptor on October 15, 2013, 03:25:18 PM

Quote from: mocat on October 15, 2013, 01:52:44 PM

Quote from: rick daris on October 15, 2013, 01:48:05 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on October 15, 2013, 01:39:19 PM

Quote from: WackySquawk08 on October 15, 2013, 01:36:28 PM

Quote from: WackySquawk08 on October 15, 2013, 12:46:23 PM

So I got approached last week to broadcast the softball state championships this Friday in Nebraska. Guess where my glorious destination is? Grand Island, NE! :Woohoo: Pro tips would be much appreciated. SD, you wanna party? All expenses paid. :D

Scratch that. It's Hastings instead.

I know a million things to do in Grand Island including where to find the hottest chicks and get the best food.  Also, FREE DRINKS!  Hastings is a hellhole tho, sorry.

yeah. in this edition of "pump it or dump it", grand island survives another week and hastings is casted off with the other losers. ten pumps for GI and one major dump city usa for craphastings.

Hastings is the name of the assistant of Belgian super stud private investigator Hercule Poirot

(http://lh4.ggpht.com/-6-4rGe3J8kQ/UHyrbsY9XiI/AAAAAAAABNY/4cJmeckGrLU/%25255BUNSET%25255D.gif?imgmax=800)

'raptor continues to be among this website's elite

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on October 15, 2013, 03:45:38 PM

Quote from: mocat on October 15, 2013, 03:44:20 PM

Quote from: puniraptor on October 15, 2013, 03:25:18 PM

Quote from: mocat on October 15, 2013, 01:52:44 PM

Quote from: rick daris on October 15, 2013, 01:48:05 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on October 15, 2013, 01:39:19 PM

Quote from: WackySquawk08 on October 15, 2013, 01:36:28 PM

Quote from: WackySquawk08 on October 15, 2013, 12:46:23 PM

So I got approached last week to broadcast the softball state championships this Friday in Nebraska. Guess where my glorious destination is? Grand Island, NE! :Woohoo: Pro tips would be much appreciated. SD, you wanna party? All expenses paid. :D

Scratch that. It's Hastings instead.

I know a million things to do in Grand Island including where to find the hottest chicks and get the best food.  Also, FREE DRINKS!  Hastings is a hellhole tho, sorry.

yeah. in this edition of "pump it or dump it", grand island survives another week and hastings is casted off with the other losers. ten pumps for GI and one major dump city usa for craphastings.

Hastings is the name of the assistant of Belgian super stud private investigator Hercule Poirot

(http://lh4.ggpht.com/-6-4rGe3J8kQ/UHyrbsY9XiI/AAAAAAAABNY/4cJmeckGrLU/%25255BUNSET%25255D.gif?imgmax=800)

'raptor continues to be among this website's elite

 :alleyoop: :cheers:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on October 15, 2013, 04:03:30 PM

Kinda sounds like it sucks. I gotta stay with 4 dudes in a hotel room, first game is at 8, and it's 5 hours away. :frown: Oh and it's Softball!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on October 15, 2013, 08:00:35 PM

 :Carl:

Quote from: WackySquawk08 on October 15, 2013, 04:03:30 PM

Kinda sounds like it sucks. I gotta stay with 4 dudes in a hotel room, first game is at 8, and it's 5 hours away. :frown: Oh and it's Softball!

Yeah it's going to suck. I know a bro tha went to college there

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: raquetcat on October 15, 2013, 08:23:53 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on October 15, 2013, 12:54:58 PM

Quote from: raquetcat on October 15, 2013, 11:16:07 AM

I have a 4 hour layover in MIA next week, anything good to do (besides booze, because that is obviously already happening)?

Plan to leave airport?

Nope

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: raquetcat on October 22, 2013, 09:48:08 AM

Let's play what airport is raquetcat at? :excited: I'll post a picture of the airport and you tell me what airport and terminal it is.
Here's a easy one to get started.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on October 22, 2013, 09:54:44 AM

Quote from: raquetcat on October 22, 2013, 09:48:08 AM

Let's play what airport is raquetcat at? :excited: I'll post a picture of the airport and you tell me what airport and terminal it is.
Here's a easy one to get started.

maybe, like, Meade Co. landing strip or something?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on October 22, 2013, 09:58:20 AM

MHK?

I guess it would be terminal A gate 1

or just "the gate at the terminal"

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on October 22, 2013, 10:03:34 AM

that would be a fun game and could use its own thread, really

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on October 22, 2013, 10:05:43 AM

it looks like there's a poster of Arches national park or something over there on the left. Does Moab have an airport?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on October 22, 2013, 10:26:43 AM

fatty and I used to play this game via text message. it was pretty fun. I'll post some of his pics later if I remember.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on October 22, 2013, 10:27:29 AM

the clerestory makes me think it's MHK.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AbeFroman on October 22, 2013, 10:42:01 AM

The gf is being sent on a work trip to Puerto Rico in December for 3 weeks. Her company flies out one family member or significant other if the trip is longer than 2 weeks so looks like I have free airfare down there. Is it cool or should I expect a shitty version of the Virgin Islands?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on October 22, 2013, 10:43:07 AM

Quote from: AbeFroman on October 22, 2013, 10:42:01 AM

The gf is being sent on a work trip to Puerto Rico in December for 3 weeks. Her company flies out one family member or significant other if the trip is longer than 2 weeks so looks like I have free airfare down there. Is it cool or should I expect a shitty version of the Virgin Islands?

have heard good things about PR.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: raquetcat on October 22, 2013, 01:00:35 PM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on October 22, 2013, 09:58:20 AM

MHK?

I guess it would be terminal A gate 1

or just "the gate at the terminal"

Ding ding ding, we have a winner for round one.
Score update:
Goodforanother: 1
Er'y body else: 0

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on October 22, 2013, 01:01:24 PM

next one's DFW followed by Miami

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on October 22, 2013, 01:08:01 PM

Quote from: raquetcat on October 22, 2013, 01:00:35 PM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on October 22, 2013, 09:58:20 AM

MHK?

I guess it would be terminal A gate 1

or just "the gate at the terminal"

Ding ding ding, we have a winner for round one.
Score update:
Goodforanother: 1
Er'y body else: 0

 :cool:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: raquetcat on October 22, 2013, 01:36:11 PM

Round 2:


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on October 22, 2013, 01:44:09 PM

DFW

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on October 22, 2013, 01:44:41 PM

Quote from: steve dave on October 22, 2013, 01:44:09 PM

DFW

Terminal B
Gate 19 <--- wild guess

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on October 22, 2013, 02:16:53 PM

Sd calling his shot!  :D

why did you guess MIA next?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on October 22, 2013, 02:19:14 PM

Quote from: mocat on October 22, 2013, 02:16:53 PM

Sd calling his shot!  :D

why did you guess MIA next?

http://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=12998.msg937235#msg937235

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on October 22, 2013, 02:21:15 PM

BDL Hartford or PVD Warwick?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on October 22, 2013, 02:23:36 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on October 22, 2013, 02:19:14 PM

Quote from: mocat on October 22, 2013, 02:16:53 PM

Sd calling his shot!  :D

why did you guess MIA next?

http://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=12998.msg937235#msg937235

 :D

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on October 22, 2013, 02:41:24 PM

Quote from: AbeFroman on October 22, 2013, 10:42:01 AM

The gf is being sent on a work trip to Puerto Rico in December for 3 weeks. Her company flies out one family member or significant other if the trip is longer than 2 weeks so looks like I have free airfare down there. Is it cool or should I expect a shitty version of the Virgin Islands?

Beaches, casinos, and strip clubs. Resorts are nice. Some cool historic areas. Rain forest is interesting. I was there in 1997.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: raquetcat on October 22, 2013, 02:47:55 PM

Quote from: mocat on October 22, 2013, 02:23:36 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on October 22, 2013, 02:19:14 PM

Quote from: mocat on October 22, 2013, 02:16:53 PM

Sd calling his shot!  :D

why did you guess MIA next?

http://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=12998.msg937235#msg937235

 :D

DFW is incorrect, this should pretty much give any travel stud the answer

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on October 22, 2013, 02:51:50 PM

ORD

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: raquetcat on October 22, 2013, 03:00:05 PM

Quote from: steve dave on October 22, 2013, 02:51:50 PM

ORD

Ding ding ding, sd with the correct answer. Score update:
SD: 1 plus, official travel stud status confirmed
GFA: 1
Raquetcat: pak'd
Er'y body else: 0

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on October 22, 2013, 04:02:40 PM

I thought about guessing ORD since sd had already taken DFW

BALLS

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: raquetcat on October 22, 2013, 04:08:29 PM

I'll just go ahead and give SD another point for correctly remembering that I was going to MIA.
SD: 2
GFA: 1

The end.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on October 22, 2013, 04:09:59 PM

if i would've known he was going to mia then i deffy would've guessed ord too. oh well.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on October 22, 2013, 04:26:02 PM

this is too easy, but it's the only pic I have of an airport on my phone, and this game is fun



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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: raquetcat on October 22, 2013, 04:44:58 PM

Houston :dunno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on October 22, 2013, 05:39:14 PM

nope

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on October 22, 2013, 05:41:18 PM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on October 22, 2013, 04:26:02 PM

this is too easy, but it's the only pic I have of an airport on my phone, and this game is fun

A whataburger in the food court, so it must be IAH

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on October 22, 2013, 06:12:11 PM

it is not IAH

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on October 22, 2013, 06:42:14 PM

There is a whataburger in DFW. So.... DFW?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on October 22, 2013, 06:43:49 PM

There is? I thought for sure there wasn't because I googled it one time

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on October 22, 2013, 07:00:33 PM

New LUV terminal.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on October 22, 2013, 07:14:08 PM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on October 22, 2013, 04:26:02 PM

this is too easy, but it's the only pic I have of an airport on my phone, and this game is fun

do you work for National Geographic  :confused:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on October 22, 2013, 07:17:54 PM

I'm guessing TNP because of the color schemes.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on October 22, 2013, 07:18:55 PM

Also I visited Wichita twice over the past week(haven't been in like a yearish), just checking in.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on October 22, 2013, 07:31:35 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on October 22, 2013, 07:00:33 PM

New LUV terminal.

winner

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on October 22, 2013, 07:33:17 PM

Quote from: steve dave on October 22, 2013, 06:42:14 PM

There is a whataburger in DFW. So.... DFW?

I don't think there's one in the DFW terminal.  There's one not too far south of it, near where the rental car dropoff is.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on October 22, 2013, 08:02:37 PM

1

(http://i.imgur.com/8KN4eBX.jpg?1)

2

(http://i.imgur.com/HXMJntu.jpg?1)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on October 22, 2013, 08:13:26 PM

1 - DIA
2 - Tucson (no effing idea)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on October 22, 2013, 10:17:19 PM

yeah 1 is Denver. 2 isn't Tucson. doubt anyone will get it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on October 23, 2013, 08:09:14 AM

Seriously guys should I fly into BDL or PVD!!!  :shakesfist:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on October 23, 2013, 08:25:07 AM

well what is your destination emo

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on October 23, 2013, 08:36:54 AM

Like exactly right in between those two airports.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on October 23, 2013, 08:42:36 AM

are you renting a car? fly into whichever one is cheaper on your preferred airline

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on October 23, 2013, 08:47:24 AM

Both about the same.  Mayhaps they are similar enough it doesn't really make a difference.  Going to see if I can fly into one and fly out of the other.  Never been to RI or CT before that I can remember.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on October 23, 2013, 08:54:56 AM

is #2 Charlotte or Nashville?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on October 23, 2013, 09:02:06 AM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on October 23, 2013, 08:54:56 AM

is #2 Charlotte or Nashville?

nope

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on October 23, 2013, 09:11:28 AM

i think the airport pics should have a clue in them

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on October 23, 2013, 09:16:33 AM

yeah it's not really a fair picture.  it's ICT.  I figured someone else from Wichita might recognize that awful carpet.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EMAWmeister on October 23, 2013, 09:38:20 AM

Currently hanging out in the Baltimore Airport, looking for my bro Arthur Brown Jr.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on October 23, 2013, 09:45:47 AM

Quote from: EMAWmeister on October 23, 2013, 09:38:20 AM

Currently hanging out in the Baltimore Airport, looking for my bro Arthur Brown Jr.

I was there a couple weeks ago.  Kind of confusing but pretty nice airport.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EMAWmeister on October 23, 2013, 09:57:20 AM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on October 23, 2013, 09:45:47 AM

Quote from: EMAWmeister on October 23, 2013, 09:38:20 AM

Currently hanging out in the Baltimore Airport, looking for my bro Arthur Brown Jr.

I was there a couple weeks ago.  Kind of confusing but pretty nice airport.

It has a Chipotle (w/ breakfast!!!) and a brooks bros. it's amazing.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on October 23, 2013, 10:01:29 AM

Quote from: EMAWmeister on October 23, 2013, 09:38:20 AM

Currently hanging out in the Baltimore Airport, looking for my bro Arthur Brown Jr.

don't accidentally give him the ring!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on October 23, 2013, 10:03:20 AM

?

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: hatingfrancisco on October 23, 2013, 10:05:20 AM

Fellas, need some help deciding which direction to go.  I have a choice on some training locations at the end of January:  Dallas or NYC.  I've been to both before and I know the weather will suck balls in NYC at the time but it's still a tough choice at this time.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on October 23, 2013, 10:20:35 AM

January? Definitely Dallas if you have been to nyc.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on October 23, 2013, 10:23:46 AM

Quote from: EMAWmeister on October 23, 2013, 09:57:20 AM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on October 23, 2013, 09:45:47 AM

Quote from: EMAWmeister on October 23, 2013, 09:38:20 AM

Currently hanging out in the Baltimore Airport, looking for my bro Arthur Brown Jr.

I was there a couple weeks ago.  Kind of confusing but pretty nice airport.

It has a Chipotle (w/ breakfast!!!) and a brooks bros. it's amazing.

I went to that Chipotle!  I was like, holy balls, this Chipotle has breakfast

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on October 23, 2013, 12:05:36 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on October 23, 2013, 10:03:20 AM

?

this reminds me of dia but the guitars suggest bna

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on October 23, 2013, 12:08:15 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on October 23, 2013, 10:03:20 AM

?

Austin

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on October 23, 2013, 12:11:18 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on October 23, 2013, 12:08:15 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on October 23, 2013, 10:03:20 AM

?

Austin

you go kim carnes

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on October 23, 2013, 12:33:47 PM

Quote from: hatingfrancis on October 23, 2013, 10:05:20 AM

Fellas, need some help deciding which direction to go.  I have a choice on some training locations at the end of January:  Dallas or NYC.  I've been to both before and I know the weather will suck balls in NYC at the time but it's still a tough choice at this time.

even if NYC just had an atomic bomb exploded on it and godzilla was attacking the rubble, NYC would still be the clear answer.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on October 23, 2013, 12:36:34 PM

Quote from: hatingfrancis on October 23, 2013, 10:05:20 AM

Fellas, need some help deciding which direction to go.  I have a choice on some training locations at the end of January:  Dallas or NYC.  I've been to both before and I know the weather will suck balls in NYC at the time but it's still a tough choice at this time.

why on earth is this a tough choice?  are you stupid?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: hatingfrancisco on October 23, 2013, 04:03:57 PM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on October 23, 2013, 12:36:34 PM

Quote from: hatingfrancis on October 23, 2013, 10:05:20 AM

Fellas, need some help deciding which direction to go.  I have a choice on some training locations at the end of January:  Dallas or NYC.  I've been to both before and I know the weather will suck balls in NYC at the time but it's still a tough choice at this time.

why on earth is this a tough choice?  are you stupid?

the only reason its tough is because of the weather.  I love NYC. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on October 23, 2013, 04:22:56 PM

Quote from: hatingfrancis on October 23, 2013, 04:03:57 PM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on October 23, 2013, 12:36:34 PM

Quote from: hatingfrancis on October 23, 2013, 10:05:20 AM

Fellas, need some help deciding which direction to go.  I have a choice on some training locations at the end of January:  Dallas or NYC.  I've been to both before and I know the weather will suck balls in NYC at the time but it's still a tough choice at this time.

why on earth is this a tough choice?  are you stupid?

the only reason its tough is because of the weather.  I love NYC.

the average january high in dfw is 56.  in nyc it's 40.  call me crazy but I don't see a 16 degree temperature difference being enough to make me choose a generic texas city over the cultural capital of the world.  and I say this as someone who is moving to dfw in a month.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on October 23, 2013, 04:24:11 PM

the fact that he's even asking means the answer is DWF for this joke-a-saurus rex

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on October 23, 2013, 04:27:27 PM

Quote from: mocat on October 23, 2013, 04:24:11 PM

the fact that he's even asking means the answer is DWF for this joke-a-saurus rex

to mocat tho, the question is the same as asking NYC or LA?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: hatingfrancisco on October 23, 2013, 04:32:54 PM

it's the effing tough love around here that makes me proud to be #1Cat.

Thanks fellas... I was being a dumbass.

NYC bound.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on October 23, 2013, 06:11:53 PM

Quote from: seven on October 23, 2013, 04:27:27 PM

Quote from: mocat on October 23, 2013, 04:24:11 PM

the fact that he's even asking means the answer is DWF for this joke-a-saurus rex

to mocat tho, the question is the same as asking NYC or LA?

NYC or LA is tough. I think 2 yrs ago would be a no brainer NYC for me but now its 50/50

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 25, 2013, 02:49:14 AM

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/25/qy4uvuhy.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 25, 2013, 02:51:10 AM

Second clue

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/25/se7amy8u.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on October 25, 2013, 02:53:16 AM

Salt lake?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 25, 2013, 03:25:02 AM

Quote from: seven on October 25, 2013, 02:53:16 AM

Salt lake?

:cheers:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on October 25, 2013, 08:00:09 AM

Quote from: michigancat on October 25, 2013, 03:25:02 AM

Quote from: seven on October 25, 2013, 02:53:16 AM

Salt lake?

:cheers:

did you fly delta home?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Havs on October 25, 2013, 08:01:28 AM

Quote from: pissclams on October 25, 2013, 08:00:09 AM

Quote from: michigancat on October 25, 2013, 03:25:02 AM

Quote from: seven on October 25, 2013, 02:53:16 AM

Salt lake?

:cheers:

did you fly delta home?

Spent a night in the Salt Lake airport on Delta. Eff Salt Lake.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on October 25, 2013, 08:06:58 AM

Quote from: Haverhill on October 25, 2013, 08:01:28 AM

Spent a night in the Salt Lake airport on Delta. Eff Salt Lake.

This right here is one main reason I stick to my regional job instead of moving to a divisional or corporate role. I effing hate getting stuck in an airport.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on October 25, 2013, 08:12:57 AM

Do you guys think SLC looks like Tehran kind of? I do. it's probably just the high desert surroundings and mountainous backdrop but still.  :dunno:

(http://academicadvising.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/salt_lake_city.jpg)

(http://w0.fast-meteo.com/system/images/10072/large/Tehran.jpg?1353187951)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on October 25, 2013, 08:17:58 AM

Yes I do mocat.  Also looks like this city.  Can you name it?  No URL spying.

(http://www.frasesparafacebook.info/imagens/santiago-chile-f95ec2.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on October 25, 2013, 08:22:27 AM

my guess would be Vancouver  :dunno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on October 25, 2013, 08:22:51 AM

damn, who knew. i would love to go there

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: hatingfrancisco on October 25, 2013, 08:51:16 AM

Vancouver is the absolute best.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 25, 2013, 09:21:55 AM

It wasn't really Salt Lake

:Wha:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 25, 2013, 09:24:04 AM

Also Salt Lake is maybe the most beautiful large city setting in the US

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on October 25, 2013, 09:26:26 AM

Quote from: michigancat on October 25, 2013, 09:21:55 AM

It wasn't really Salt Lake

:Wha:

well that's a pretty crappy way to play this game

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on October 25, 2013, 10:27:07 AM

based on the hippie sculptures I'm going to guess some hippie place like portland

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on October 25, 2013, 10:30:06 AM

well that's a pretty dang big airport if they have an E terminal. i'll go LAX.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on October 25, 2013, 11:06:34 AM

MSP has E gates and those people are pretty warmly dressed, so that's my second guess

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on October 25, 2013, 11:08:11 AM

good point on the clothes. LAXers would be caught dead in those polyester rags.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on October 25, 2013, 11:12:20 AM

well that looks like kind of an outdated crap-hole, so that kind of rules out MSP imo.

this game is hard  :frown:

could it be SFO? haven't been since i was a kid

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 25, 2013, 04:50:26 PM

Quote from: rick daris on October 25, 2013, 09:26:26 AM

Quote from: michigancat on October 25, 2013, 09:21:55 AM

It wasn't really Salt Lake

:Wha:

well that's a pretty crappy way to play this game

I thought he was joking about us being Utahns at heart.

next hint: I am fanningbragging the crap out of this game so stop guessing domestic termy's.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on October 25, 2013, 05:02:38 PM

Tan Son Nhat?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 25, 2013, 05:03:32 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on October 25, 2013, 05:02:38 PM

Tan Son Nhat?

BIGGER

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on October 25, 2013, 05:07:35 PM

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/26/8ydyquve.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on October 25, 2013, 05:07:55 PM

Quote from: michigancat on October 25, 2013, 09:24:04 AM

Also Salt Lake is maybe the most beautiful large city setting in the US

in feb i connected though salt lake and i was getting in around noon and a snow storm had just happened and the entire city/mountains were white and it was really beautiful to see from the sky.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on October 25, 2013, 05:16:13 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on October 22, 2013, 10:43:07 AM

Quote from: AbeFroman on October 22, 2013, 10:42:01 AM

The gf is being sent on a work trip to Puerto Rico in December for 3 weeks. Her company flies out one family member or significant other if the trip is longer than 2 weeks so looks like I have free airfare down there. Is it cool or should I expect a shitty version of the Virgin Islands?

have heard good things about PR.

Old San Juan is fantastic. Avoid Sr Frogs at all cost tho. It is like a herpes sore on the beautiful face that is Old San Juan.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 25, 2013, 05:20:37 PM

Quote from: Tobias on October 25, 2013, 05:07:35 PM

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/26/8ydyquve.jpg)

Charlotte

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on October 25, 2013, 05:32:09 PM

Quote from: michigancat on October 25, 2013, 05:03:32 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on October 25, 2013, 05:02:38 PM

Tan Son Nhat?

BIGGER

Changi   :gocho:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on October 25, 2013, 06:01:26 PM

Quote from: michigancat on October 25, 2013, 05:20:37 PM

Charlotte

:thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 25, 2013, 06:03:17 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on October 25, 2013, 05:32:09 PM

Quote from: michigancat on October 25, 2013, 05:03:32 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on October 25, 2013, 05:02:38 PM

Tan Son Nhat?

BIGGER

Changi   :gocho:

:thumbs:

although you kind of cheated

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on October 25, 2013, 06:05:18 PM

Quote from: michigancat on October 25, 2013, 06:03:17 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on October 25, 2013, 05:32:09 PM

Quote from: michigancat on October 25, 2013, 05:03:32 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on October 25, 2013, 05:02:38 PM

Tan Son Nhat?

BIGGER

Changi   :gocho:

:thumbs:

although you kind of cheated

Will take

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 25, 2013, 06:09:56 PM

Also, Changi has a horrible gate setup. EVERY gate has security, kind of like KCI but the security is only for one gate. And right after you go through security they scan your boarding pass, which I'm guessing makes it even harder to leave the gate.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on October 25, 2013, 06:23:10 PM

I googled changi and saw they have a 4 story slide and now I'm going

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on October 25, 2013, 06:52:05 PM

changi? more like chingy right thurr right thurr

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on October 25, 2013, 10:56:41 PM

feel like maybe this has been discussed before, but any must-dos in asheville NC?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: raquetcat on October 26, 2013, 06:43:23 PM

Just boarded the dfw to mhk flight, thinking about leading a K-S-U chant as we touchdown (get it) in the happiest place on earth. I'll let you know how it goes...

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 27, 2013, 12:40:06 PM

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/28/zyguhuse.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on October 27, 2013, 01:05:41 PM

Quote from: michigancat on October 27, 2013, 12:40:06 PM

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/28/zyguhuse.jpg)

How did you rate Lee Eng Kwee's handiwork?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 27, 2013, 01:09:40 PM

It's so sad I had to rate it excellent. He might get caned otherwise

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on October 27, 2013, 01:10:33 PM

Quote from: michigancat on October 27, 2013, 01:09:40 PM

It's so sad I had to rate it excellent. He might get caned otherwise

For a second I thought you misspelled canned, nope.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 29, 2013, 10:35:53 AM

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/29/aty7u4e8.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on October 29, 2013, 11:18:16 AM

too easy

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on October 30, 2013, 12:31:14 PM

Michigancat or others, at Oakland airport, will I have to take a bus to get to the BART station?  Destination is Union Square.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on October 30, 2013, 01:05:48 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on October 30, 2013, 12:31:14 PM

Michigancat or others, at Oakland airport, will I have to take a bus to get to the BART station?  Destination is Union Square.

yes

there is a special bus that takes you to the OAK/Coliseum station.  i think it's 2 bucks.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 31, 2013, 12:07:17 AM

Maybe three bucks. Have cash for the bus but you can use a credit card for Bart tickets.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on October 31, 2013, 12:12:19 AM

Quote from: kim carnes on October 30, 2013, 12:31:14 PM

Michigancat or others, at Oakland airport, will I have to take a bus to get to the BART station?  Destination is Union Square.

Leave him to die seems like the best response here.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on October 31, 2013, 11:42:24 AM

Quote from: WackySquawk08 on October 31, 2013, 12:12:19 AM

Quote from: kim carnes on October 30, 2013, 12:31:14 PM

Michigancat or others, at Oakland airport, will I have to take a bus to get to the BART station?  Destination is Union Square.

Leave him to die seems like the best response here.

 :cry:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on October 31, 2013, 03:59:52 PM

Quote from: WackySquawk08 on October 31, 2013, 12:12:19 AM

Quote from: kim carnes on October 30, 2013, 12:31:14 PM

Michigancat or others, at Oakland airport, will I have to take a bus to get to the BART station?  Destination is Union Square.

Leave him to die seems like the best response here.

why? because you told everyone he has a fat wife?  :confused:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: salcat on November 01, 2013, 12:44:13 AM

Primanti Bros Pittsburgh

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on November 01, 2013, 12:52:28 AM

Quote from: salcat on November 01, 2013, 12:44:13 AM

Primanti Bros Pittsburgh

:lick:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on November 01, 2013, 10:30:20 AM

Augusta, GA? More like Disgusta, GA?  :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on November 01, 2013, 11:31:32 AM

Quote from: salcat on November 01, 2013, 12:44:13 AM

Primanti Bros Pittsburgh

At the one in the Strip District?  Went there last year before the WVU game.  Good stuff

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: salcat on November 01, 2013, 11:46:10 AM

Quote from: Boom Roasted on November 01, 2013, 11:31:32 AM

Quote from: salcat on November 01, 2013, 12:44:13 AM

Primanti Bros Pittsburgh

At the one in the Strip District?  Went there last year before the WVU game.  Good stuff

Yup

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on November 03, 2013, 10:06:34 AM

Should be easy

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/04/a9e4etab.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on November 03, 2013, 11:02:20 AM

another easy one
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/04/5ama9u7e.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on November 03, 2013, 11:12:53 AM

Quote from: michigancat on November 03, 2013, 10:06:34 AM

Should be easy

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/04/a9e4etab.jpg)

Ho Chi Minh?

Quote from: pissclams on November 03, 2013, 11:02:20 AM

another easy one
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/04/5ama9u7e.jpg)

Little Rock Arxansas :shades:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on November 03, 2013, 11:37:33 AM

Here is the Burger King.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/04/deva2e8e.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on November 05, 2013, 03:27:39 PM

Quote

Delta passengers will now be able to use their portable electronic devices below 10,000 feet on mainline U.S. domestic flights. Keep those e-readers, tablets and smartphones in airplane mode from gate to gate and continue enjoying Wi-Fi above 10,000 feet.

 :Woot:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on November 05, 2013, 03:30:14 PM

Quote from: mocat on November 05, 2013, 03:27:39 PM

Quote

Delta passengers will now be able to use their portable electronic devices below 10,000 feet on mainline U.S. domestic flights. Keep those e-readers, tablets and smartphones in airplane mode from gate to gate and continue enjoying Wi-Fi above 10,000 feet.

 :Woot:

whoa, that is huge news

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on November 05, 2013, 04:00:09 PM

LOL at "airplane mode". More like tapatalk mode  :gocho:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on November 05, 2013, 06:50:37 PM

American and JetBlue too.  They all will before too long now that the FAA is allowing it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on November 06, 2013, 06:19:18 AM

Have you guys been living in, like, a tomb for the last couple weeks encased with cement and no sound or light or wifi signal can penetrate it?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on November 06, 2013, 06:28:30 AM

I knew it was coming but got the official email yesterday

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on November 06, 2013, 07:08:09 AM

Quote from: steve dave on November 06, 2013, 06:19:18 AM

Have you guys been living in, like, a tomb for the last couple weeks encased with cement and no sound or light or wifi signal can penetrate it?

Actually, yes. something like that.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on November 10, 2013, 10:25:40 PM

My 787 playing cards from my DEN-NRT flight. :gocho:

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/11/tyreny4e.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: eastcat on November 11, 2013, 01:03:12 AM

787 sux

A3504#life

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on November 11, 2013, 06:20:28 AM

That's pretty elite rus

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on November 13, 2013, 09:09:49 AM

not surprising or anything but the antitrust suite brought by the gov against the US/AA merger has been settled and they merger is a go. no real concessions made by the airlines. warm up the US/AA mileage account consolidations.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on November 13, 2013, 09:24:29 AM

Quote from: steve dave on November 13, 2013, 09:09:49 AM

not surprising or anything but the antitrust suite brought by the gov against the US/AA merger has been settled and they merger is a go. no real concessions made by the airlines. warm up the US/AA mileage account consolidations.

sounds like we have until early 2015.

Just re-upped the Mrs. and I's Barclay cards.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on November 19, 2013, 01:09:51 PM

Headed to UC Davis for a few days in January.  Undergrad enrollment is 33,000.   :eek:  Bet there's probably some fun stuff to do there.  Not interested in the wine country stuff.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on November 19, 2013, 01:11:19 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on November 19, 2013, 01:09:51 PM

Headed to UC Davis for a few days in January.  Undergrad enrollment is 33,000.   :eek:  Bet there's probably some fun stuff to do there.  Not interested in the wine country stuff.

It's a typical nice college town but not a whole lot else.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on November 19, 2013, 01:14:21 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on November 19, 2013, 01:09:51 PM

Headed to UC Davis for a few days in January.  Undergrad enrollment is 33,000.   :eek:  Bet there's probably some fun stuff to do there.  Not interested in the wine country stuff.

You can visit my grandma.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on November 22, 2013, 02:11:39 PM

this is really cool-
http://www.engadget.com/2013/11/22/british-airways-billboard/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on November 22, 2013, 02:40:28 PM

Yes, that is

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on November 27, 2013, 10:44:10 AM

not surprising to anyone but judge approved the settlement

http://www.forbes.com/sites/maggiemcgrath/2013/11/27/american-airlines-us-airways-merger-officially-cleared-for-takeoff/

probably be a year or so before USA and AA miles merge, tho

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on November 27, 2013, 12:20:57 PM

i am tentatively putting feelers out there for a possible honeymoon somewhere in the caribbean, with a few nights in nyc first. i can get RT for 2 MCI-LGA and then JFK-[pretty much anywhere in Caribbean]-MCI for less than 100k skymiles  :horrorsurprise:

this is going to be easier than i thought  :cool:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on November 27, 2013, 12:39:44 PM

Quote from: mocat on November 27, 2013, 12:20:57 PM

i am tentatively putting feelers out there for a possible honeymoon somewhere in the caribbean, with a few nights in nyc first. i can get RT for 2 MCI-LGA and then JFK-[pretty much anywhere in Caribbean]-MCI for less than 100k skymiles  :horrorsurprise:

this is going to be easier than i thought  :cool:

it's great isn't it

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: asava on November 27, 2013, 03:49:16 PM

Quote from: mocat on November 27, 2013, 12:20:57 PM

i am tentatively putting feelers out there for a possible honeymoon somewhere in the caribbean, with a few nights in nyc first. i can get RT for 2 MCI-LGA and then JFK-[pretty much anywhere in Caribbean]-MCI for less than 100k skymiles  :horrorsurprise:

this is going to be easier than i thought  :cool:

'grats

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: felix rex on December 13, 2013, 09:10:09 AM

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on December 13, 2013, 09:22:29 AM

Quote from: felix rex on December 13, 2013, 09:10:09 AM

...

thats an odd way to get to Cairo FR.... :peek:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on December 13, 2013, 09:58:36 AM

i don't get it

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on December 13, 2013, 09:59:40 AM

Quote from: mocat on December 13, 2013, 09:58:36 AM

i don't get it

me neither.. also 'grats on the honeymoon mocat!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on December 13, 2013, 10:44:54 AM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on December 13, 2013, 09:59:40 AM

Quote from: mocat on December 13, 2013, 09:58:36 AM

i don't get it

me neither.. also 'grats on the honeymoon mocat!

shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!! hasn't happened yet!  ;)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AppleJack on December 16, 2013, 07:34:56 PM

Hello. How are you?

Has anyone ever been to Vancouver? Considering a vaca to Seattle (chick I married has never been) and I've looked into train rides that take my drunk ass north to Vancouver. Someone tell me if this is fun.

 :Jammin':

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on December 23, 2013, 12:33:54 PM

BBS'ing from 33.983 feet right now. right above manhattan!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on December 23, 2013, 12:34:42 PM

Quote from: emawblast on December 23, 2013, 12:33:54 PM

BBS'ing from 33.983 feet right now. right above manhattan!

such an elite feeling isn't it

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on December 23, 2013, 12:34:59 PM

Quote from: Three Bones Jebediah on December 16, 2013, 07:34:56 PM

Hello. How are you?

Has anyone ever been to Vancouver? Considering a vaca to Seattle (chick I married has never been) and I've looked into train rides that take my drunk ass north to Vancouver. Someone tell me if this is fun.

 :Jammin':

killer whales

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: HerrSonntag on December 23, 2013, 12:52:32 PM

Quote from: Three Bones Jebediah on December 16, 2013, 07:34:56 PM

Hello. How are you?

Has anyone ever been to Vancouver? Considering a vaca to Seattle (chick I married has never been) and I've looked into train rides that take my drunk ass north to Vancouver. Someone tell me if this is fun.

 :Jammin':

My supervisor was in Seattle to watch one of the qualifying world cup games against Panama (wife grew up there) and they went on that train ride to Vancouver... he said it was pretty cool, but its just a train ride.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Willesgirl on December 23, 2013, 03:11:23 PM

You can take a ferry or sea plane.

http://www.kenmoreair.com/ (http://www.kenmoreair.com/)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: eastcat on December 23, 2013, 03:15:43 PM

Jet Life +1

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on December 26, 2013, 11:02:59 AM

Headed to Chicago tomorrow with Lady BR for her family Christmas and the Bears Packers Game.  Staying with her family tomorrow night and Saturday but getting a hotel Sunday since they live like an hour from Midway and we have an early flight home Monday morning. 

I've never done it before, but I assume leaving your bags with the hotel at like noon shouldn't be too much trouble if they wont let you check in.

Where would you stay Sunday night?  First thought was use SPG points, but being a Sunday night the rates are dirt cheap.  Been looking at the W Lakshore.

Any tricks for checking in really early?  Games at 3:25 and would like to get a little bit of binging in beforehand.  Maybe even get dressed at the hotel if possible, driving in the car in full cold weather gear(25 degree game) isn't fun.

Where should we eat after the game?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on December 26, 2013, 11:09:17 AM

Quote from: Boom Roasted on December 26, 2013, 11:02:59 AM

Headed to Chicago tomorrow with Lady BR for her family Christmas and the Bears Packers Game.  Staying with her family tomorrow night and Saturday but getting a hotel Sunday since they live like an hour from Midway and we have an early flight home Monday morning. 

I've never done it before, but I assume leaving your bags with the hotel at like noon shouldn't be too much trouble if they wont let you check in.

Where would you stay Sunday night?  First thought was use SPG points, but being a Sunday night the rates are dirt cheap.  Been looking at the W Lakshore.

Any tricks for checking in really early?  Games at 3:25 and would like to get a little bit of binging in beforehand.  Maybe even get dressed at the hotel if possible, driving in the car in full cold weather gear(25 degree game) isn't fun.

Where should we eat after the game?

In all honesty I think you'll save yourself a lot of trouble if you just stay w/ the parents another night and wake up 30 minutes earlier.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on December 26, 2013, 11:34:44 AM

Quote from: Boom Roasted on December 26, 2013, 11:02:59 AM

Headed to Chicago tomorrow with Lady BR for her family Christmas and the Bears Packers Game.  Staying with her family tomorrow night and Saturday but getting a hotel Sunday since they live like an hour from Midway and we have an early flight home Monday morning. 

I've never done it before, but I assume leaving your bags with the hotel at like noon shouldn't be too much trouble if they wont let you check in.

Where would you stay Sunday night?  First thought was use SPG points, but being a Sunday night the rates are dirt cheap.  Been looking at the W Lakshore.

Any tricks for checking in really early?  Games at 3:25 and would like to get a little bit of binging in beforehand.  Maybe even get dressed at the hotel if possible, driving in the car in full cold weather gear(25 degree game) isn't fun.

Where should we eat after the game?

I enjoy hitting Hugo's Frog Bar when in Chicago.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on December 26, 2013, 11:46:31 AM

Quote from: michigancat on December 26, 2013, 11:09:17 AM

Quote from: Boom Roasted on December 26, 2013, 11:02:59 AM

Headed to Chicago tomorrow with Lady BR for her family Christmas and the Bears Packers Game.  Staying with her family tomorrow night and Saturday but getting a hotel Sunday since they live like an hour from Midway and we have an early flight home Monday morning. 

I've never done it before, but I assume leaving your bags with the hotel at like noon shouldn't be too much trouble if they wont let you check in.

Where would you stay Sunday night?  First thought was use SPG points, but being a Sunday night the rates are dirt cheap.  Been looking at the W Lakshore.

Any tricks for checking in really early?  Games at 3:25 and would like to get a little bit of binging in beforehand.  Maybe even get dressed at the hotel if possible, driving in the car in full cold weather gear(25 degree game) isn't fun.

Where should we eat after the game?

In all honesty I think you'll save yourself a lot of trouble if you just stay w/ the parents another night and wake up 30 minutes earlier.

Think traffic into the city would be bad Monday morning for the 8am flight though?  Other thing is figuring out how to get my booze soaked ass back up there after the game.  Her grandma lives in like Huntley or something.  Not sure there is a train anywhere near there to get me to Soldier Field and to Midway.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on December 27, 2013, 12:22:43 PM

Anyone have thoughts on trying to hit both LA and SF in a single trip?  Fly into one, out of the other.  Six days total.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on December 27, 2013, 12:36:30 PM

Quote from: chum1 on December 27, 2013, 12:22:43 PM

Anyone have thoughts on trying to hit both LA and SF in a single trip?  Fly into one, out of the other.  Six days total.

It would be great. Set aside an entire day for the drive and take Highway 1 between Monterrey and LA.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on December 27, 2013, 12:38:56 PM

Quote from: michigancat on December 27, 2013, 12:36:30 PM

Quote from: chum1 on December 27, 2013, 12:22:43 PM

Anyone have thoughts on trying to hit both LA and SF in a single trip?  Fly into one, out of the other.  Six days total.

It would be great. Set aside an entire day for the drive and take Highway 1 between Monterrey and LA.

i would just pay $80 and fly

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on December 27, 2013, 12:41:42 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on December 27, 2013, 12:38:56 PM

Quote from: michigancat on December 27, 2013, 12:36:30 PM

Quote from: chum1 on December 27, 2013, 12:22:43 PM

Anyone have thoughts on trying to hit both LA and SF in a single trip?  Fly into one, out of the other.  Six days total.

It would be great. Set aside an entire day for the drive and take Highway 1 between Monterrey and LA.

i would just pay $80 and fly

Yeah, that works, too. It's a really nice drive, though.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on December 27, 2013, 12:57:19 PM

Quote from: michigancat on December 27, 2013, 12:41:42 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on December 27, 2013, 12:38:56 PM

Quote from: michigancat on December 27, 2013, 12:36:30 PM

Quote from: chum1 on December 27, 2013, 12:22:43 PM

Anyone have thoughts on trying to hit both LA and SF in a single trip?  Fly into one, out of the other.  Six days total.

It would be great. Set aside an entire day for the drive and take Highway 1 between Monterrey and LA.

i would just pay $80 and fly

Yeah, that works, too. It's a really nice drive, though.

we did this in september! it was awesome, but it was totally foggy the whole time and the only time i saw the ocean was when we climbed down the cliff to stand next to it.

and there was a bike race in the southbound lane which made cars pass in our lane around blind corners which was terrifying.

but it was still awesome.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on December 27, 2013, 01:19:51 PM

http://money.cnn.com/2013/12/26/news/companies/delta-ticket-price-glitch/index.html?iid=HP_River

Anyone get in on the fun while it lasted?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on December 27, 2013, 02:03:08 PM

Hyatt in Wichita is being renovated. It's pretty nice now.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on December 27, 2013, 02:53:26 PM

Quote from: steve dave on December 27, 2013, 02:03:08 PM

Hyatt in Wichita is being renovated. It's pretty nice now.

Did you have the Christmas buffet?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on December 27, 2013, 02:55:33 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 22, 2013, 03:03:14 PM

I've been wanting to go here (distillery):

http://www.stgeorgespirits.com/

GOING TODAY (if we don't get to drunk at the brewery and winery next door first).

:gocho:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on December 27, 2013, 04:43:04 PM

Quote from: michigancat on December 27, 2013, 12:36:30 PM

Quote from: chum1 on December 27, 2013, 12:22:43 PM

Anyone have thoughts on trying to hit both LA and SF in a single trip?  Fly into one, out of the other.  Six days total.

It would be great. Set aside an entire day for the drive and take Highway 1 between Monterrey and LA.

Thanks.  Was on the fence due to drive time.  Now planning to stay overnight in SLO to break up the trip and also go to the beach which would surely get put on the agenda anyway.  Unless someone knows of a better place to stop along the way!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on December 28, 2013, 11:34:10 AM

slo is great

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on December 28, 2013, 11:38:37 AM

Going to check it out today. Staying in Pismo but will try to eat in SLO on the way or something.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on December 28, 2013, 11:40:08 AM

Quote from: Gooch on December 27, 2013, 02:53:26 PM

Quote from: steve dave on December 27, 2013, 02:03:08 PM

Hyatt in Wichita is being renovated. It's pretty nice now.

Did you have the Christmas buffet?

No, had the breakfast Buffett though. Pretty good!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on December 28, 2013, 11:55:03 AM

ate at Chi SPACCA on thursday.  was worth flying to LA just to eat there.  got the affettati misti, focaccia di recco, and the bistecca fiorentina.  the steak was a showstopper. 

(http://www.trbimg.com/img-511acdde/turbine/la-dd-meet-your-meat-chad-colby-bistecca-costa-001/600/600x600)

(http://files.kevineats.com/pics/2013/130211-chiSPACCA/DSC04601.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on December 28, 2013, 12:03:47 PM

well that certainly looks pretty tasty.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on December 28, 2013, 12:16:56 PM

i'm not much of a carnivore but my mouth is watering

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on December 28, 2013, 12:21:23 PM

i carnivore my ass off.  some of my irl buds call me the carnivore. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on December 28, 2013, 12:26:26 PM

Quote from: pissclams on December 28, 2013, 12:21:23 PM

i carnivore my ass off.  some of my irl buds call me the carnivore.

the karnivore!! Rawwwwrrr


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk (http://tapatalk.com/m?id=1)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on December 28, 2013, 12:28:47 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on December 28, 2013, 12:26:26 PM

Quote from: pissclams on December 28, 2013, 12:21:23 PM

i carnivore my ass off.  some of my irl buds call me the carnivore.

the karnivore!! Rawwwwrrr


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk (http://tapatalk.com/m?id=1)

i like it.  KKKarnivore.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on December 28, 2013, 12:29:32 PM

snapped this wall art at pissklams'

(http://i.imgur.com/xvzTUHH.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on December 28, 2013, 01:15:03 PM

oil pastels on canvas, I did it myself

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on December 28, 2013, 01:42:37 PM

what was the final bill

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on December 28, 2013, 04:18:52 PM

I'd rather not be mocked

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on December 28, 2013, 05:17:50 PM

Quote from: pissclams on December 28, 2013, 04:18:52 PM

I'd rather not be mocked

why would you be mocked for spending a lot of money?  something smells?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on December 28, 2013, 06:26:08 PM

Clams, I want to go there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on December 29, 2013, 12:19:38 PM

Quote from: steve dave on December 28, 2013, 06:26:08 PM

Clams, I want to go there.

I know you guys don't do LA but this place is really great

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on December 29, 2013, 12:34:17 PM

Quote from: pissclams on December 29, 2013, 12:19:38 PM

Quote from: steve dave on December 28, 2013, 06:26:08 PM

Clams, I want to go there.

I know you guys don't do LA but this place is really great

hello I do LA hence me asking about the bill.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on December 29, 2013, 12:37:19 PM

Quote from: michigancat on December 29, 2013, 12:34:17 PM

Quote from: pissclams on December 29, 2013, 12:19:38 PM

Quote from: steve dave on December 28, 2013, 06:26:08 PM

Clams, I want to go there.

I know you guys don't do LA but this place is really great

hello I do LA hence me asking about the bill.

you'd talk about going there but then you would just end up eating at in and out anyways.. don't bother pclams

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on December 29, 2013, 01:15:44 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on December 28, 2013, 05:17:50 PM

Quote from: pissclams on December 28, 2013, 04:18:52 PM

I'd rather not be mocked

why would you be mocked for spending a lot of money?  something smells?

He complained about the food, said he didn't order a gratuity and then split the bill 5 ways with the rest of his group, who just split an app.  'Clams final bill was $16.33

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on December 29, 2013, 01:19:14 PM

in n out fries taste like cardboard.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on December 29, 2013, 03:07:30 PM

Quote from: michigancat on December 29, 2013, 12:34:17 PM

Quote from: pissclams on December 29, 2013, 12:19:38 PM

Quote from: steve dave on December 28, 2013, 06:26:08 PM

Clams, I want to go there.

I know you guys don't do LA but this place is really great

hello I do LA hence me asking about the bill.

plates are pretty big, that steak was $175 and was 42 oz, so definitely shareable.  they charcoal grill it.  i'd plan on ~$150 per head.  it's only 10 tables and gaining a lot press so plan in advance.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on December 29, 2013, 04:51:37 PM

That's not insanely expensive

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on December 30, 2013, 08:08:16 AM

What should I do by myself in Chicago today? Arriving at Midway at 10:30, need to be in Streeterville by roughly 5:30. Can't binge (much).

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on December 30, 2013, 08:38:01 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on December 30, 2013, 08:08:16 AM

What should I do by myself in Chicago today? Arriving at Midway at 10:30, need to be in Streeterville by roughly 5:30. Can't binge (much).

Maybe meet up with your GF over lunch and make out with her?

Dunno if you guyz have made it that far yet but Lauren let me make out with her last week so you should totally use that to peer pressure your girl into playing some tonsil hockey.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on December 30, 2013, 02:01:25 PM

So, is Priceline a joke or what?  Every bid I put in gets rejected and I get a counter offer to change my dates for a 2% discount.  I'm trying to book a flight to Manchester, UK in almost 4 months. I've offered $1K per ticket for two tickets only to have William Shatner point and laugh at me.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on December 30, 2013, 02:02:10 PM

Quote from: Batt BcKee P.O.S. Esq on December 30, 2013, 02:01:25 PM

So, is Priceline a joke or what?  Every bid I put in gets rejected and I get a counter offer to change my dates for a 2% discount.  I'm trying to book a flight to Manchester, UK in almost 4 months. I've offered $1K per ticket for two tickets only to have William Shatner point and laugh at me.

yes, joke

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on December 30, 2013, 02:33:54 PM

Quote from: Batt BcKee P.O.S. Esq on December 30, 2013, 02:01:25 PM

So, is Priceline a joke or what?  Every bid I put in gets rejected and I get a counter offer to change my dates for a 2% discount.  I'm trying to book a flight to Manchester, UK in almost 4 months. I've offered $1K per ticket for two tickets only to have William Shatner point and laugh at me.

delta can get you there with only 1 stop in atl for $1100 (don't know exactly when you're going)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on December 30, 2013, 05:05:04 PM

Quote from: michigancat on December 29, 2013, 04:51:37 PM

That's not insanely expensive

no it isn't. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on December 30, 2013, 06:03:41 PM

Quote from: mocat on December 30, 2013, 02:33:54 PM

Quote from: Batt BcKee P.O.S. Esq on December 30, 2013, 02:01:25 PM

So, is Priceline a joke or what?  Every bid I put in gets rejected and I get a counter offer to change my dates for a 2% discount.  I'm trying to book a flight to Manchester, UK in almost 4 months. I've offered $1K per ticket for two tickets only to have William Shatner point and laugh at me.

delta can get you there with only 1 stop in atl for $1100 (don't know exactly when you're going)

Thanks, I'll check that out.  I was hoping if I didn't get a great price on Priceline I could fly United because that's where I have all my miles but the cheapest for them right now is $1300.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on December 30, 2013, 08:25:40 PM

here's a great travel video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7EP9Ko6IsY#t=206

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on December 31, 2013, 01:13:58 PM

Quote from: pissclams on December 28, 2013, 11:34:10 AM

slo is great

so I spend the weekend in SLO/Pismo Beach. SLO is definitely nicer than Pismo, but has a more generic college-town feel. Pismo is like a 1960's surf town. Montana de Oro State Park is great. Ate in Morro Bay, also great. I've heard Cayucos is nice, didn't go. Hearst Castle is farther north. Really you can't go wrong on a drive up Hwy 1.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on January 02, 2014, 04:53:38 PM

planning a bros-only ice fishing trip to northern (ish) Michigan later this month  :drool:

michigancat have you ever ice fished in michigan?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 02, 2014, 04:55:39 PM

Quote from: mocat on January 02, 2014, 04:53:38 PM

planning a bros-only ice fishing trip to northern (ish) Michigan later this month  :drool:

michigancat have you ever ice fished in michigan?

no, it sounds dumb. I know people who did, though.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on January 02, 2014, 04:56:58 PM

Quote from: seven on December 29, 2013, 01:19:14 PM

in n out fries taste like cardboard.

yep, they're horrible.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on January 02, 2014, 05:00:09 PM

Quote from: michigancat on December 31, 2013, 01:13:58 PM

Quote from: pissclams on December 28, 2013, 11:34:10 AM

slo is great

so I spend the weekend in SLO/Pismo Beach. SLO is definitely nicer than Pismo, but has a more generic college-town feel. Pismo is like a 1960's surf town. Montana de Oro State Park is great. Ate in Morro Bay, also great. I've heard Cayucos is nice, didn't go. Hearst Castle is farther north. Really you can't go wrong on a drive up Hwy 1.

i stayed in the slo area all the time for work over the last two years.  slo is initially pretty, but got very old, very fast.  kinda dislike it now.  morro is my favorite place to stay in the area.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on January 02, 2014, 05:01:14 PM

Quote from: sys on January 02, 2014, 04:56:58 PM

Quote from: seven on December 29, 2013, 01:19:14 PM

in n out fries taste like cardboard.

yep, they're horrible.

i always get animal style so i have no clue what the fries taste like

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on January 02, 2014, 05:02:12 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 02, 2014, 04:55:39 PM

Quote from: mocat on January 02, 2014, 04:53:38 PM

planning a bros-only ice fishing trip to northern (ish) Michigan later this month  :drool:

michigancat have you ever ice fished in michigan?

no, it sounds dumb.

i thought so too at first but now i think it's going to be pretty great

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 02, 2014, 05:08:44 PM

Quote from: sys on January 02, 2014, 05:00:09 PM

Quote from: michigancat on December 31, 2013, 01:13:58 PM

Quote from: pissclams on December 28, 2013, 11:34:10 AM

slo is great

so I spend the weekend in SLO/Pismo Beach. SLO is definitely nicer than Pismo, but has a more generic college-town feel. Pismo is like a 1960's surf town. Montana de Oro State Park is great. Ate in Morro Bay, also great. I've heard Cayucos is nice, didn't go. Hearst Castle is farther north. Really you can't go wrong on a drive up Hwy 1.

i stayed in the slo area all the time for work over the last two years.  slo is initially pretty, but got very old, very fast.  kinda dislike it now.  morro is my favorite place to stay in the area.

we at lunch in Morro here: http://www.yelp.com/biz/tognazzinis-dockside-too-morro-bay

Dungeness crab for $8/pound! :eek: would be a great stop on your drive, chum1.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheFormerKCCat on January 02, 2014, 05:34:21 PM

Quote from: mocat on January 02, 2014, 05:02:12 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 02, 2014, 04:55:39 PM

Quote from: mocat on January 02, 2014, 04:53:38 PM

planning a bros-only ice fishing trip to northern (ish) Michigan later this month  :drool:

michigancat have you ever ice fished in michigan?

no, it sounds dumb.

i thought so too at first but now i think it's going to be pretty great

Ice fishing is big up here (Wisconsin), but I've never gone.

Funny story, it seems like all winter long there's a story each week about an ice-fisherman's truck falling through the ice.

So, a tip from the uninitiated, don't park your car on the ice! (I think people use them to pull their shanties (sp?) out there)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 02, 2014, 05:57:10 PM

Quote from: mocat on January 02, 2014, 05:02:12 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 02, 2014, 04:55:39 PM

Quote from: mocat on January 02, 2014, 04:53:38 PM

planning a bros-only ice fishing trip to northern (ish) Michigan later this month  :drool:

michigancat have you ever ice fished in michigan?

no, it sounds dumb.

i thought so too at first but now i think it's going to be pretty great

ha ha

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on January 02, 2014, 07:13:27 PM

Quote from: TheFormerKCCat on January 02, 2014, 05:34:21 PM

Quote from: mocat on January 02, 2014, 05:02:12 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 02, 2014, 04:55:39 PM

Quote from: mocat on January 02, 2014, 04:53:38 PM

planning a bros-only ice fishing trip to northern (ish) Michigan later this month  :drool:

michigancat have you ever ice fished in michigan?

no, it sounds dumb.

i thought so too at first but now i think it's going to be pretty great

Ice fishing is big up here (Wisconsin), but I've never gone.

Funny story, it seems like all winter long there's a story each week about an ice-fisherman's truck falling through the ice.

So, a tip from the uninitiated, don't park your car on the ice! (I think people use them to pull their shanties (sp?) out there)

We are staying in a house that is right on the lake so no problem there.
Apparently you can see 30 feet down into the water and watch fish consider your bait. WOW

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on January 02, 2014, 08:03:47 PM

I did not get to fly out of Chicago today, despite being at the airport for ten hours and spending 2 of those hours in an airplane :dubious: :curse:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on January 02, 2014, 09:54:29 PM

Quote from: mocat on January 02, 2014, 04:53:38 PM

planning a bros-only ice fishing trip to northern (ish) Michigan later this month  :drool:

michigancat have you ever ice fished in michigan?

Sounds fun mocat! Go slay some fish!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SkinnyBenny on January 03, 2014, 12:46:23 PM

True story: SB has been ice fishing 4 times in Minnesota and never caught one fish. It's all an excuse to binge like crazy in a weird hut on a frozen lake with 16 of your friends. If you do it right you will catch zero fish.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on January 03, 2014, 01:01:22 PM

Quote from: SkinnyBenny on January 03, 2014, 12:46:23 PM

True story: SB has been ice fishing 4 times in Minnesota and never caught one fish. It's all an excuse to binge like crazy in a weird hut on a frozen lake with 16 of your friends. If you do it right you will catch zero fish.

this is exactly the kind of news i was looking for  :driving:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on January 03, 2014, 01:02:42 PM

So it's kinda like golf.  Huh.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on January 03, 2014, 01:05:25 PM

apparently mocat's bros have caught fish during previous ice fishing adventures, although not in Michigan

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Willesgirl on January 03, 2014, 01:07:37 PM

Serious question: How do binging ice fishermen stay warm?

It sounds so, so cold. And doesn't having a lot of alcohol in your blood stream make it more likely that you'll freeze to death? Don't freeze to death, mocat.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on January 03, 2014, 01:08:45 PM

Quote from: Willesgirl on January 03, 2014, 01:07:37 PM

Serious question: How do binging ice fishermen stay warm?

It sounds so, so cold. And doesn't having a lot of alcohol in your blood stream make it more likely that you'll freeze to death? Don't freeze to death, mocat.

are you familiar with 6am late november cats tailgating?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 03, 2014, 01:09:43 PM

Quote from: Willesgirl on January 03, 2014, 01:07:37 PM

Serious question: How do binging ice fishermen stay warm?

It sounds so, so cold. And doesn't having a lot of alcohol in your blood stream make it more likely that you'll freeze to death? Don't freeze to death, mocat.

orgasms

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on January 03, 2014, 01:12:41 PM

more and more evidence of katdaddy being a steve dave sock

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Bloodfart on January 03, 2014, 01:23:27 PM

Mocat how was your trip to Guetemala?  Sorry I never posted any elite tips from BF Sis.  I guess she didn't see my message and replied like a month ago.   :blank: I told her don't worry about it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on January 03, 2014, 01:44:22 PM

guatemala is fabulous and they have the best bananas and beans and the nicest people. you just have to get used to throwing your poopy TP into the trash can instead of the toilet. i am probably going back again this year

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on January 03, 2014, 01:45:02 PM

and feral dogs everywhere. EVERYWHERE.

also my spanish got a monster workout and was very sore when i got back to the states

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 03, 2014, 02:10:27 PM

feral dogs, bananas and trash can tp? SIGN ME UP DUDES!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on January 03, 2014, 02:21:58 PM

houses did not have enough garages for steve dave enjoyment, i think

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Willesgirl on January 03, 2014, 03:35:29 PM

Quote from: Tobias on January 03, 2014, 01:08:45 PM

Quote from: Willesgirl on January 03, 2014, 01:07:37 PM

Serious question: How do binging ice fishermen stay warm?

It sounds so, so cold. And doesn't having a lot of alcohol in your blood stream make it more likely that you'll freeze to death? Don't freeze to death, mocat.

are you familiar with 6am late november cats tailgating?

I am familiar with 6 a.m. late November tailgating. It usually involves a lot of cuddling to maintain body heat. So that's how the ice fisherman do it. Got it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on January 03, 2014, 03:37:19 PM

Quote from: Willesgirl on January 03, 2014, 03:35:29 PM

Quote from: Tobias on January 03, 2014, 01:08:45 PM

Quote from: Willesgirl on January 03, 2014, 01:07:37 PM

Serious question: How do binging ice fishermen stay warm?

It sounds so, so cold. And doesn't having a lot of alcohol in your blood stream make it more likely that you'll freeze to death? Don't freeze to death, mocat.

are you familiar with 6am late november cats tailgating?

I am familiar with 6 a.m. late November tailgating. It usually involves a lot of cuddling to maintain body heat. So that's how the ice fisherman do it. Got it.

Quote from: steve dave on January 03, 2014, 01:09:43 PM

Quote from: Willesgirl on January 03, 2014, 01:07:37 PM

Serious question: How do binging ice fishermen stay warm?

It sounds so, so cold. And doesn't having a lot of alcohol in your blood stream make it more likely that you'll freeze to death? Don't freeze to death, mocat.

orgasms

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheFormerKCCat on January 03, 2014, 03:48:54 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 03, 2014, 02:10:27 PM

feral dogs, bananas and trash can tp? SIGN ME UP DUDES!

Sounds a lot like the Yucatán Peninsula too. It's a lot better IRL than the hygiene situation makes it sound.

Mocat, do they make cochinita (or pollo) pibil in Guatemala? If so, I'm super jealous you got to go - if you ate some. Some of the best pork you'll ever taste.  :drool:  :lick:

Are there hammock hooks on the walls of people's homes?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on January 03, 2014, 04:00:06 PM

Quote from: TheFormerKCCat on January 03, 2014, 03:48:54 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 03, 2014, 02:10:27 PM

feral dogs, bananas and trash can tp? SIGN ME UP DUDES!

Sounds a lot like the Yucatán Peninsula too. It's a lot better IRL than the hygiene situation makes it sound.

Mocat, do they make cochinita (or pollo) pibil in Guatemala? If so, I'm super jealous you got to go - if you ate some. Some of the best pork you'll ever taste.  :drool:  :lick:

Are there hammock hooks on the walls of people's homes?

i did not have pibil, and i was up in the mountains so it is not quite tropical enough up there for hammocks i think

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SkinnyBenny on January 04, 2014, 04:52:46 PM

Quote from: Willesgirl on January 03, 2014, 01:07:37 PM

Serious question: How do binging ice fishermen stay warm?

It sounds so, so cold. And doesn't having a lot of alcohol in your blood stream make it more likely that you'll freeze to death? Don't freeze to death, mocat.

Most ice fishing is done in heated huts like in that one episode of Home Improvement.

Mocat. IFFFF you get the right group of people and enough booze and don't actually care about catching fish, you are about to have the time of your life. We did it four years straight it was such a blast.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 04, 2014, 06:44:18 PM

staying at the Andaz Napa for mrs. dave's bday this summer and taking one day to go to lagunitas and russian river and other beer places on the sonoma side of the hills. pretty excited.

more of a credit card thread alert but could be helpful here: make sure and book your Hyatt stays for the next year before the 7th because the redemption levels go up by about 30% then (depending on what level you are booking).

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 04, 2014, 07:10:30 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 04, 2014, 06:44:18 PM

staying at the Andaz Napa for mrs. dave's bday this summer and taking one day to go to lagunitas and russian river and other beer places on the sonoma side of the hills. pretty excited.

more of a credit card thread alert but could be helpful here: make sure and book your Hyatt stays for the next year before the 7th because the redemption levels go up by about 30% then (depending on what level you are booking).

Let's binge

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 04, 2014, 07:14:27 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 04, 2014, 07:10:30 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 04, 2014, 06:44:18 PM

staying at the Andaz Napa for mrs. dave's bday this summer and taking one day to go to lagunitas and russian river and other beer places on the sonoma side of the hills. pretty excited.

more of a credit card thread alert but could be helpful here: make sure and book your Hyatt stays for the next year before the 7th because the redemption levels go up by about 30% then (depending on what level you are booking).

Let's binge

July 11-14, we should figure somethign out

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 04, 2014, 07:22:24 PM

:cheers:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Bloodfart on January 04, 2014, 07:52:45 PM

 :peek: Mrs. BF and I will be flying to LA and then diving to SF for our 10 yr anniversary at the end of July.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 04, 2014, 07:53:24 PM

Quote from: Bloodfart on January 04, 2014, 07:52:45 PM

:peek: Mrs. BF and I will be flying to LA and then diving to SF for our 10 yr anniversary at the end of July.

why are you driving from LA to SF if you are already at the airport? drugs?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Bloodfart on January 04, 2014, 07:55:15 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 04, 2014, 07:53:24 PM

Quote from: Bloodfart on January 04, 2014, 07:52:45 PM

:peek: Mrs. BF and I will be flying to LA and then diving to SF for our 10 yr anniversary at the end of July.

why are you driving from LA to SF if you are already at the airport? drugs?

She thinks it would be fun.  I am skeptical though. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Bloodfart on January 04, 2014, 07:56:33 PM

No drugs but she could write you a scrip if you need one.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 04, 2014, 08:42:44 PM

Quote from: Bloodfart on January 04, 2014, 07:55:15 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 04, 2014, 07:53:24 PM

Quote from: Bloodfart on January 04, 2014, 07:52:45 PM

:peek: Mrs. BF and I will be flying to LA and then diving to SF for our 10 yr anniversary at the end of July.

why are you driving from LA to SF if you are already at the airport? drugs?

She thinks it would be fun.  I am skeptical though.

Not sure if you noticed but we just discussed an LA to SF drive and it is pretty awesome if you take the 1 from LA to Monterey (or even all the way to Pacifica).

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Bloodfart on January 04, 2014, 09:10:29 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 04, 2014, 08:42:44 PM

Quote from: Bloodfart on January 04, 2014, 07:55:15 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 04, 2014, 07:53:24 PM

Quote from: Bloodfart on January 04, 2014, 07:52:45 PM

:peek: Mrs. BF and I will be flying to LA and then diving to SF for our 10 yr anniversary at the end of July.

why are you driving from LA to SF if you are already at the airport? drugs?

She thinks it would be fun.  I am skeptical though.

Not sure if you noticed but we just discussed an LA to SF drive and it is pretty awesome if you take the 1 from LA to Monterey (or even all the way to Pacifica).

Thanks michigancat.  Any other recomendos/tips?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on January 04, 2014, 11:03:52 PM

Stop and Look at the elephant seals

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 04, 2014, 11:13:22 PM

Hearst Castle is an option. 17 mile drive/pebble beach. Monterey aquarium. Random Big Sur hiking. Depends on what you like to do.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on January 04, 2014, 11:20:24 PM

put a mustache on your rental car. try to blend with the locals. don't say things like frisco or san fran it will make you seem douchey and like you are trying to hard.. definitely not like a true san francisco resident.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Bloodfart on January 04, 2014, 11:46:33 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 04, 2014, 11:13:22 PM

Hearst Castle is an option. 17 mile drive/pebble beach. Monterey aquarium. Random Big Sur hiking. Depends on what you like to do.

I like hiking!

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on January 04, 2014, 11:20:24 PM

put a mustache on your rental car. try to blend with the locals. don't say things like frisco or san fran it will make you seem douchey and like you are trying to hard.. definitely not like a true san francisco resident.

I read the SF things thread regularly so I feel like I'm prepared for the culture shock.  I'll just make an anti-gentrification sign and carry it with me everywhere.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: p1k3 on January 05, 2014, 12:15:56 AM

Quote from: michigancat on January 04, 2014, 11:13:22 PM

Hearst Castle is an option. 17 mile drive/pebble beach. Monterey aquarium. Random Big Sur hiking. Depends on what you like to do.

Done all the above. Would recommend staying at least one night in the town of Carmel

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 08, 2014, 06:24:45 PM

Which island?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on January 08, 2014, 06:55:23 PM

I watched this crap on TV where you hunt wild pigs armed with dogs and a Rambo knife.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on January 08, 2014, 07:31:04 PM

Quote from: puniraptor on January 08, 2014, 06:55:23 PM

I watched this crap on TV where you hunt wild pigs armed with dogs and a Rambo knife.

You can just go to Oklahoma for that.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 09, 2014, 09:35:25 AM

Quote from: ShellShock on January 09, 2014, 09:32:17 AM

Quote from: steve dave on January 08, 2014, 06:24:45 PM

Which island?

Oahu. I figure that i'll see the Pearl Harbor stuff for sure but other than that and maybe taking a tour of the Jurassic Park and Lost sets, i'm pretty stumped on what else to do. I've just never been there or even researched what's cool to do down there.

go to the north shore and watch the surfers and visit Haleiwa Town. prepare for the biggest cluster eff of a traffic jam in human existence every weekday morning on the H1. skip that stupid movie set crap.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on January 09, 2014, 09:36:24 AM

Is there a volcano to go look at? 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Bloodfart on January 09, 2014, 09:37:28 AM

Quote from: wetwillie on January 08, 2014, 07:31:04 PM

Quote from: puniraptor on January 08, 2014, 06:55:23 PM

I watched this crap on TV where you hunt wild pigs armed with dogs and a Rambo knife.

You can just go to Oklahoma for that.

Ya, my sister did that in Arkansas a couple yrs ago.  Seems pretty barbaric to me.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 09, 2014, 09:43:58 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on January 09, 2014, 09:36:24 AM

Is there a volcano to go look at?

no, only on the big island

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 09, 2014, 09:44:32 AM

Quote from: ShellShock on January 09, 2014, 09:38:35 AM

Quote from: steve dave on January 09, 2014, 09:35:25 AM

Quote from: ShellShock on January 09, 2014, 09:32:17 AM

Quote from: steve dave on January 08, 2014, 06:24:45 PM

Which island?

Oahu. I figure that i'll see the Pearl Harbor stuff for sure but other than that and maybe taking a tour of the Jurassic Park and Lost sets, i'm pretty stumped on what else to do. I've just never been there or even researched what's cool to do down there.

go to the north shore and watch the surfers and visit Haleiwa Town. prepare for the biggest cluster eff of a traffic jam in human existence every weekday morning on the H1. skip that stupid movie set crap.

Noted. All good things, so keep them coming! Luckily i'll have a driver and car service while i'm down there so i'm going to just bring my tablet and chill out while getting paid to ride from place to place.  :kstategrad:

What is Haleiwa Town all about? I vaguely remember someone talking about that but I can't remember what they were saying about it...

it's just a chill little surfer town

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on January 09, 2014, 09:50:28 AM

Quote from: steve dave on January 09, 2014, 09:43:58 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on January 09, 2014, 09:36:24 AM

Is there a volcano to go look at?

no, only on the big island

I visited a volcano on Maui.  :dunno:  Mt Haleakala.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on January 09, 2014, 09:52:42 AM

make sure you come back to this thread and bitch about the cost of everything and the amount of homeless people  :crossfingers:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: bubbles4ksu on January 09, 2014, 09:55:31 AM

will i survive a megabus trip from jacksonville to NYC? it would be broken up by three overnight stops. i'm trying to see people in palm beach, atlanta, raleigh, DC, and NYC in a span of two weeks. i'd like to fly into florida and then bus it up to NYC.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on January 09, 2014, 09:57:42 AM

Sounds fun

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on January 09, 2014, 10:15:05 AM

sounds like a nightmare and less fun than just using a rental car. probably infinitely less expensive tho

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 09, 2014, 10:37:48 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on January 09, 2014, 09:50:28 AM

Quote from: steve dave on January 09, 2014, 09:43:58 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on January 09, 2014, 09:36:24 AM

Is there a volcano to go look at?

no, only on the big island

I visited a volcano on Maui.  :dunno:  Mt Haleakala.

I assumed you meant active volcano. yeah, the entire island chain is extinct/dormant volcanos.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on January 09, 2014, 10:38:28 AM

 :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on January 09, 2014, 10:52:56 AM

Quote from: steve dave on January 09, 2014, 10:37:48 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on January 09, 2014, 09:50:28 AM

Quote from: steve dave on January 09, 2014, 09:43:58 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on January 09, 2014, 09:36:24 AM

Is there a volcano to go look at?

no, only on the big island

I visited a volcano on Maui.  :dunno:  Mt Haleakala.

I assumed you meant active volcano. yeah, the entire island chain is extinct/dormant volcanos.

I was thinking one of those deals where they drive you up there and you look at it and then bike down if the weather is good.  So really I'm just after the elevation.  Don't need to see smoke or lava.  But of course it's up to ShellShock if he's big into lava or capitalizing on his potential energy for leisurely biking or what.  For all we know he might just want to hole up in the hotel with a case of Spam and really Hawaii it up.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on January 09, 2014, 11:13:22 AM

order the "hawaiian" from Pizza Hut while you're there

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on January 09, 2014, 11:17:10 AM

dressup as magnum pi for your flight

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on January 09, 2014, 12:30:00 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on January 09, 2014, 11:17:10 AM

dressup as magnum pi for your flight

we should do a PAK out there and each dress up as characters from the show.  who would clams dress up as?  you guessed it - rick.  ladies man, owns bar.  stud. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: john "teach me how to" dougie on January 09, 2014, 12:49:40 PM

Quote from: mocat on January 03, 2014, 01:44:22 PM

guatemala is fabulous and they have the best bananas and beans and the nicest people. you just have to get used to throwing your poopy TP into the trash can instead of the toilet. i am probably going back again this year

Freaked me out the first time I used a Home Depot bathroom in San Diego. Totally like WTF.. why is there poopy TP all over the floor around the toilets?  :horrorsurprise:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on January 09, 2014, 12:51:19 PM

I had to PI our foreign exchange student from Chile for doing that.  Then he had to PI me for flushing it in Chile.  Don't worry bros no grievance here!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on January 09, 2014, 01:00:29 PM

Quote from: bubbles4ksu on January 09, 2014, 09:55:31 AM

will i survive a megabus trip from jacksonville to NYC? it would be broken up by three overnight stops. i'm trying to see people in palm beach, atlanta, raleigh, DC, and NYC in a span of two weeks. i'd like to fly into florida and then bus it up to NYC.

probably will survive. either way make sure to fill us in on all the seedy details if you do it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 09, 2014, 01:11:47 PM

Quote from: rick daris on January 09, 2014, 01:00:29 PM

Quote from: bubbles4ksu on January 09, 2014, 09:55:31 AM

will i survive a megabus trip from jacksonville to NYC? it would be broken up by three overnight stops. i'm trying to see people in palm beach, atlanta, raleigh, DC, and NYC in a span of two weeks. i'd like to fly into florida and then bus it up to NYC.

probably will survive. either way make sure to fill us in on all the seedy details if you do it.

Yeah, that sounds like one of those things that make for a great story and if you go into it with a good attitude it will be hilarious and fun.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: john "teach me how to" dougie on January 09, 2014, 01:14:11 PM

Quote from: rick daris on January 09, 2014, 01:00:29 PM

Quote from: bubbles4ksu on January 09, 2014, 09:55:31 AM

will i survive a megabus trip from jacksonville to NYC? it would be broken up by three overnight stops. i'm trying to see people in palm beach, atlanta, raleigh, DC, and NYC in a span of two weeks. i'd like to fly into florida and then bus it up to NYC.

probably will survive. either way make sure to fill us in on all the seedy details if you do it.

Pics and details would make an cassie-worthy thread.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on January 09, 2014, 01:25:58 PM

Quote from: rick daris on January 09, 2014, 01:00:29 PM

Quote from: bubbles4ksu on January 09, 2014, 09:55:31 AM

will i survive a megabus trip from jacksonville to NYC? it would be broken up by three overnight stops. i'm trying to see people in palm beach, atlanta, raleigh, DC, and NYC in a span of two weeks. i'd like to fly into florida and then bus it up to NYC.

probably will survive. either way make sure to fill us in on all the seedy details if you do it.

A bus trip from Florida to NY would likely be the most interesting trip of a lifetime in a dirty and possibly scary way.  I'd rather take a bus in Venazuela

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 09, 2014, 01:29:00 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 09, 2014, 01:11:47 PM

Quote from: rick daris on January 09, 2014, 01:00:29 PM

Quote from: bubbles4ksu on January 09, 2014, 09:55:31 AM

will i survive a megabus trip from jacksonville to NYC? it would be broken up by three overnight stops. i'm trying to see people in palm beach, atlanta, raleigh, DC, and NYC in a span of two weeks. i'd like to fly into florida and then bus it up to NYC.

probably will survive. either way make sure to fill us in on all the seedy details if you do it.

Yeah, that sounds like one of those things that make for a great story and if you go into it with a good attitude it will be hilarious and fun.

megabus's do crash, start on fire and explode on the reg, tho. so watch out for that. make sure to remind us before you go so we can all follow the @megabuscrashes twitter feed.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on January 09, 2014, 01:29:49 PM

i think this needs to happen (be sure you can keep your phone charged)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: bubbles4ksu on January 09, 2014, 08:13:35 PM

new plan. i will drive from palm beach to DC and then hop on a bus with a friend from there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 10, 2014, 03:43:18 PM

http://upgrd.com/blogs/friendlyskies/travelling-from-the-capital-city-to-the-windy-city-united-airlines-inaugural-flight-from-topeka-kansas.html

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on January 10, 2014, 03:51:40 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 09, 2014, 01:11:47 PM

Quote from: rick daris on January 09, 2014, 01:00:29 PM

Quote from: bubbles4ksu on January 09, 2014, 09:55:31 AM

will i survive a megabus trip from jacksonville to NYC? it would be broken up by three overnight stops. i'm trying to see people in palm beach, atlanta, raleigh, DC, and NYC in a span of two weeks. i'd like to fly into florida and then bus it up to NYC.

probably will survive. either way make sure to fill us in on all the seedy details if you do it.

Yeah, that sounds like one of those things that make for a great story and if you go into it with a good attitude it will be hilarious and fun.

my thoughts exactly. be safe though bubs!

Title: travel thread
Post by: TheCatFanSpeaks on January 11, 2014, 04:23:05 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 04, 2014, 06:44:18 PM

staying at the Andaz Napa for mrs. dave's bday this summer and taking one day to go to lagunitas and russian river and other beer places on the sonoma side of the hills. pretty excited.

We're going on the same trip but in August!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on January 15, 2014, 07:26:32 PM

used Uber for the first time today (dfw to uptown and back).  Very nice.  Will use on all my Dallas trips from now on.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on January 15, 2014, 08:22:54 PM

uber is great in LA, love it

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on January 15, 2014, 08:36:48 PM

weird trip bubs. when are you doing this excursion?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: everyone shut up on January 15, 2014, 08:44:57 PM

Driving to Ada, OK tomorrow. Should i just bring my own booze and pass out at the hotel, or is there anyone who has elite insidery info about this shithole for me to take advantage of?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on January 16, 2014, 05:51:10 AM

I thought having to stay in Youngstown OH was bad. Yeesh. Ada.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on January 16, 2014, 09:03:16 AM

Quote from: rick daris on January 10, 2014, 03:51:40 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 09, 2014, 01:11:47 PM

Quote from: rick daris on January 09, 2014, 01:00:29 PM

Quote from: bubbles4ksu on January 09, 2014, 09:55:31 AM

will i survive a megabus trip from jacksonville to NYC? it would be broken up by three overnight stops. i'm trying to see people in palm beach, atlanta, raleigh, DC, and NYC in a span of two weeks. i'd like to fly into florida and then bus it up to NYC.

probably will survive. either way make sure to fill us in on all the seedy details if you do it.

Yeah, that sounds like one of those things that make for a great story and if you go into it with a good attitude it will be hilarious and fun.

my thoughts exactly. be safe though bubs!

That could make for some good live pbp BBS'in.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 21, 2014, 09:58:34 AM

http://boardingarea.com/pointmetotheplane/2014/01/21/what-ive-learned-after-2-weeks-in-kansas-99-margaritas-1-drinks-applebees-karaoke-line-dancing-more-2/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on January 21, 2014, 11:14:22 AM

Quote from: steve dave on January 21, 2014, 09:58:34 AM

http://boardingarea.com/pointmetotheplane/2014/01/21/what-ive-learned-after-2-weeks-in-kansas-99-margaritas-1-drinks-applebees-karaoke-line-dancing-more-2/

 :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on January 21, 2014, 11:22:24 AM

Quote from: steve dave on January 21, 2014, 09:58:34 AM

http://boardingarea.com/pointmetotheplane/2014/01/21/what-ive-learned-after-2-weeks-in-kansas-99-margaritas-1-drinks-applebees-karaoke-line-dancing-more-2/

this is like the greatest thing of all time.. better than 99cent margaritas and $2 eyetalian martinis

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on January 21, 2014, 02:44:58 PM

Quote from: ShellShock on January 21, 2014, 02:33:47 PM

Well guys, Hawaii on Thursday!  :Woohoo:

Any last minute ideas or things I can't miss out on?

same thing for me!*



*except sioux falls south dakota instead of hawaii

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on January 21, 2014, 03:21:39 PM

Quote from: ShellShock on January 21, 2014, 02:33:47 PM

Well guys, Hawaii on Thursday!  :Woohoo:

Any last minute ideas or things I can't miss out on?

be sure to torrent the Brady Bunch episode and watch it on the plane without headphones to delight your seatmates.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on January 21, 2014, 03:24:10 PM

NYC in the morning, bring it Janus.  rough ridin' bring it right here.   :comeatme:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mr Bread on January 21, 2014, 03:46:07 PM

Quote from: Limestone on January 21, 2014, 03:24:10 PM

NYC in the morning, bring it Janus.  rough ridin' bring it right here.   :comeatme:

Quote

Janus is the two-faced Roman god of gates, doors, doorways, beginnings, and endings.

Quote

Janus, the criminal organization in the James Bond movie GoldenEye

Quote

Janus, a song from the album Out and About with The Gone Jackals by hard rock group The Gone Jackals

Quote

Janus (album), the first full-length album released by Boyfriend

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Janus, British spanking fetish magazine, in print since 1972

Quote

Janus (moon), a moon of Saturn

 :confused:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on January 21, 2014, 03:47:09 PM

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/snowstorm-hits-u-s-foot-snow-article-1.1586238 (http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/snowstorm-hits-u-s-foot-snow-article-1.1586238)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mr Bread on January 21, 2014, 03:48:35 PM

hmm

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: bubbles4ksu on January 21, 2014, 03:50:27 PM

Quote from: Dlew12 on January 15, 2014, 08:36:48 PM

weird trip bubs. when are you doing this excursion?

late april, early may. probably not going to happen because i found out last night that my friend in raleigh is moving to australia in may.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on January 21, 2014, 04:21:06 PM

Will be staying at the Waldorf.   :thumbsup:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on January 22, 2014, 12:57:34 PM

Where am I connecting through?

(http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv249/thekansascitykid/D314A559-6CC0-456C-AED7-2CDBA0ACC983-168-000000058E7A8D08_zps90dd2c0d.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 22, 2014, 01:00:15 PM

Quote from: Limestone on January 22, 2014, 12:57:34 PM

Where am I connecting through?

(http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv249/thekansascitykid/D314A559-6CC0-456C-AED7-2CDBA0ACC983-168-000000058E7A8D08_zps90dd2c0d.jpg)

atl

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on January 22, 2014, 01:00:49 PM

omg give us a hard one next time  :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on January 22, 2014, 01:11:55 PM

What terminal?

(http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv249/thekansascitykid/CEFA5A5A-0FA6-4AEE-AE13-1F7F5669E125-225-0000000AE244149B_zpsa39d02bb.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on January 22, 2014, 01:14:49 PM

omg, give us a not that hard one next time  :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on January 22, 2014, 01:19:11 PM

uh

D

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 22, 2014, 01:22:52 PM

N

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on January 22, 2014, 01:24:12 PM

Quote from: mocat on January 22, 2014, 01:14:49 PM

omg, give us a not that hard one next time  :lol:

C, just had Original El Taco, pretty good

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on January 22, 2014, 01:44:14 PM

Somebody put gum on my armrest.  In 1st class

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 23, 2014, 06:23:14 AM

Shell shock, aloha.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on January 23, 2014, 09:29:03 AM

Kinda feel like ShellShock needs some good ole Hawaiian hakuna matata.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on January 23, 2014, 09:32:53 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on January 23, 2014, 09:29:03 AM

Kinda feel like ShellShock needs some good ole Hawaiian hakuna matata.

why do you feel like that?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on January 23, 2014, 09:40:27 AM

Mostly this...


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on January 23, 2014, 04:29:59 PM

Going to Colorado from 5/16-5/20.

We are going to a Rockies game after flying in on 5/16, then staying the night in Denver.  (Hotel near Coors field recommendation appreciated.)

Then, the next morning we are renting a car and driving to Loveland for a bit so I can get a slurpee at the 7-11 where my dad used to take us to go get slurpees when I was a kidden_mittons.  Then I will go check out some nostalgic places before driving up to Estes Park.  We would like to rent a cabin or something of the sort on 5/17 and 5/18.  (Cabin near Estes Park recommendation appreciated.)

We would like to do some hiking over those days.  I already know I want to go to Round Mountain (for nostalgic reasons).  But I'm not sure of any super secrety type hiking places up there.  (Super secrety hiking place near Estes Park recommendation appreciated.)

On Monday night, we would like to stay somewhere in Fort Collins, because I remember that place being pretty neat.  (Hotel in Fort Collins recommendation appreciated.)

We will have all day Tuesday to check out Fort Collins type things before having to get on a plane in Denver around 9pm.

**ATTENTION STEVEN DAVID**
I have no hotel points anywhere.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on January 23, 2014, 04:32:08 PM

Quote from: kitten_mittons on January 23, 2014, 04:29:59 PM

Going to Colorado from 5/16-5/20.

We are going to a Rockies game after flying in on 5/16, then staying the night in Denver.  (Hotel near Coors field recommendation appreciated.)

Then, the next morning we are renting a car and driving to Loveland for a bit so I can get a slurpee at the 7-11 where my dad used to take us to go get slurpees when I was a kidden_mittons.  Then I will go check out some nostalgic places before driving up to Estes Park.  We would like to rent a cabin or something of the sort on 5/17 and 5/18.  (Cabin near Estes Park recommendation appreciated.)

We would like to do some hiking over those days.  I already know I want to go to Round Mountain (for nostalgic reasons).  But I'm not sure of any super secrety type hiking places up there.  (Super secrety hiking place near Estes Park recommendation appreciated.)

On Monday night, we would like to stay somewhere in Fort Collins, because I remember that place being pretty neat.  (Hotel in Fort Collins recommendation appreciated.)

We will have all day Tuesday to check out Fort Collins type things before having to get on a plane in Denver around 9pm.

**ATTENTION STEVEN DAVID**
I have no hotel points anywhere.

Go check out Red Rocks while staying in Denver; Ft Collins has great microbrews to keep you entertained before your flight.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on January 23, 2014, 04:33:58 PM

Quote from: kitten_mittons on January 23, 2014, 04:29:59 PM

Going to Colorado from 5/16-5/20.

We are going to a Rockies game after flying in on 5/16, then staying the night in Denver.  (Hotel near Coors field recommendation appreciated.)

Then, the next morning we are renting a car and driving to Loveland for a bit so I can get a slurpee at the 7-11 where my dad used to take us to go get slurpees when I was a kidden_mittons.  Then I will go check out some nostalgic places before driving up to Estes Park.  We would like to rent a cabin or something of the sort on 5/17 and 5/18.  (Cabin near Estes Park recommendation appreciated.)

We would like to do some hiking over those days.  I already know I want to go to Round Mountain (for nostalgic reasons).  But I'm not sure of any super secrety type hiking places up there.  (Super secrety hiking place near Estes Park recommendation appreciated.)

On Monday night, we would like to stay somewhere in Fort Collins, because I remember that place being pretty neat.  (Hotel in Fort Collins recommendation appreciated.)

We will have all day Tuesday to check out Fort Collins type things before having to get on a plane in Denver around 9pm.

**ATTENTION STEVEN DAVID**
I have no hotel points anywhere.

For the Denver hotel check out the Jet Lounge.  It's a cool little place, reasonable, sort of a boutique hotel.  It has a bar/club sort of deal on the main floor.  Also good parking.  Check out the website to see if it's your thing.  It's like a huge line outside kind of place, but if you're staying there then no waiting to party obvs.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on January 23, 2014, 04:47:37 PM

We stayed at the Embassy Suites Downtown Denver and it was decent.   Metered street parking beside the hotel allows you to avoid the parking lot / valet hassles.

The New Belgium Brewery tour in Ft. Collins is one of the better tours I've been on.   Even if sold out online, show up, they have a waiting list and you usually will get in.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on January 23, 2014, 05:25:19 PM

Wife and I have been leaning pretty hard toward San Fransisco for a trip this summer but haven't dug into any research on it yet.  This is still the birf'ing stage of the vacation plan.

Suggestions on where to stay in San Fran that would allow us to walk to a bunch of stuff?

Neither of us have been before.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 23, 2014, 05:28:17 PM

Quote from: CNS on January 23, 2014, 05:25:19 PM

Wife and I have been leaning pretty hard toward San Fransisco for a trip this summer but haven't dug into any research on it yet.  This is still the birf'ing stage of the vacation plan.

Suggestions on where to stay in San Fran that would allow us to walk to a bunch of stuff?

Neither of us have been before.

Union Square - touristy, but lots of hotel choices and best public transportation access of anywhere you'll stay.

re: The Colorado trip above - that seems like an awful lot of driving. I'd cut out Ft. Collins & stay in Denver an extra day. JMO

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on January 23, 2014, 05:39:26 PM

Let's say e want a Bunch of good cafes and people watching.   Is that union square?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ew2x4 on January 23, 2014, 05:44:06 PM

Quote from: CNS on January 23, 2014, 05:25:19 PM

Wife and I have been leaning pretty hard toward San Fransisco for a trip this summer but haven't dug into any research on it yet.  This is still the birf'ing stage of the vacation plan.

Suggestions on where to stay in San Fran that would allow us to walk to a bunch of stuff?

Neither of us have been before.

Stayed at Hotel Des Arts for my honeymoon several years ago. Amazing location:price ratio at the time. Not the best hotel ever, but it's very unique. 

Highly recommend this thread too- http://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=1378.0 I dish out some info/pics.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 23, 2014, 05:48:26 PM

Quote from: CNS on January 23, 2014, 05:39:26 PM

Let's say e want a Bunch of good cafes and people watching.   Is that union square?

Probably North Beach or Valencia street in the Mission. Yelp is your friend.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 23, 2014, 05:50:58 PM

Quote from: CNS on January 23, 2014, 05:25:19 PM

Wife and I have been leaning pretty hard toward San Fransisco for a trip this summer but haven't dug into any research on it yet.  This is still the birf'ing stage of the vacation plan.

Suggestions on where to stay in San Fran that would allow us to walk to a bunch of stuff?

Neither of us have been before.

We will be there the weekend of the 13th of July. Staying at the Andaz Napa but may hit some Bay sites on either shoulder.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on January 23, 2014, 05:53:29 PM

Quote from: kitten_mittons on January 23, 2014, 04:29:59 PM

Going to Colorado from 5/16-5/20.

We are going to a Rockies game after flying in on 5/16, then staying the night in Denver.  (Hotel near Coors field recommendation appreciated.)

Then, the next morning we are renting a car and driving to Loveland for a bit so I can get a slurpee at the 7-11 where my dad used to take us to go get slurpees when I was a kidden_mittons.  Then I will go check out some nostalgic places before driving up to Estes Park.  We would like to rent a cabin or something of the sort on 5/17 and 5/18.  (Cabin near Estes Park recommendation appreciated.)

We would like to do some hiking over those days.  I already know I want to go to Round Mountain (for nostalgic reasons).  But I'm not sure of any super secrety type hiking places up there.  (Super secrety hiking place near Estes Park recommendation appreciated.)

On Monday night, we would like to stay somewhere in Fort Collins, because I remember that place being pretty neat.  (Hotel in Fort Collins recommendation appreciated.)

We will have all day Tuesday to check out Fort Collins type things before having to get on a plane in Denver around 9pm.

**ATTENTION STEVEN DAVID**
I have no hotel points anywhere.

fort collins, tour the o'dell brewery and the new belgium brewery.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on January 23, 2014, 06:37:00 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 23, 2014, 05:48:26 PM

Quote from: CNS on January 23, 2014, 05:39:26 PM

Let's say e want a Bunch of good cafes and people watching.   Is that union square?

Probably North Beach or Valencia street in the Mission. Yelp is your friend.

Thanks, Mich.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on January 23, 2014, 06:55:23 PM

Quote from: kitten_mittons on January 23, 2014, 04:29:59 PM

We would like to do some hiking over those days.  I already know I want to go to Round Mountain (for nostalgic reasons).  But I'm not sure of any super secrety type hiking places up there.  (Super secrety hiking place near Estes Park recommendation appreciated.)

What are you looking for in a hike?  Most peaks of any reasonable elevation are going to be tough that time of year because of snow.  I tried hiking Flattop by myself in early June about 5 years ago, and it got pretty impossible at around tree line.  If you want stunning views at that time of year without doing snowshoeing I would suggest Mills Lake.  It's an easy hike and pretty crowded in the summer, but that early in the season it probably won't be crowded.

(http://www.nat-park.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/img-6345.jpg)

Might ask around and see if Chasm Lake is do-able at that point.  Maybe, maybe not depending on snowfall. 
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_DoNW0oUOdbY/TAhI7g4f0DI/AAAAAAAABYE/kFWsSHspw-M/s320/Chasm_Lake.jpg)
--Photos posted in June, not sure when they were taken

A peak that you may be able to do at that time would be Twin Sisters, which gives you great views of Meeker and Longs.

http://www.rockymountainhikingtrails.com/twin-sisters-peak.htm

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on January 23, 2014, 06:57:58 PM

Brew tours sound great.  Will do those.  Any good places to stay in Ft. Collins, or are they all about the same?  Also, someone in the dating thread mentioned a trail by estes that ended at some cool waterfall.  Would like some info like this.  Spill it, bros.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on January 23, 2014, 07:02:09 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on January 23, 2014, 06:55:23 PM

Quote from: kitten_mittons on January 23, 2014, 04:29:59 PM

We would like to do some hiking over those days.  I already know I want to go to Round Mountain (for nostalgic reasons).  But I'm not sure of any super secrety type hiking places up there.  (Super secrety hiking place near Estes Park recommendation appreciated.)

What are you looking for in a hike?  Most peaks of any reasonable elevation are going to be tough that time of year because of snow.  I tried hiking Flattop by myself in early June about 5 years ago, and it got pretty impossible at around tree line.  If you want stunning views at that time of year without doing snowshoeing I would suggest Mills Lake.  It's an easy hike and pretty crowded in the summer, but that early in the season it probably won't be crowded.

(http://www.nat-park.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/img-6345.jpg)

Might ask around and see if Chasm Lake is do-able at that point.  Maybe, maybe not depending on snowfall. 
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_DoNW0oUOdbY/TAhI7g4f0DI/AAAAAAAABYE/kFWsSHspw-M/s320/Chasm_Lake.jpg)
--Photos posted in June, not sure when they were taken

A peak that you may be able to do at that time would be Twin Sisters, which gives you great views of Meeker and Longs.

http://www.rockymountainhikingtrails.com/twin-sisters-peak.htm

Yes, more things like this.  I'm going with the gf, so nothing too crazy as far as hikes.  Just some nice leisurely hiking with good scenery.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on January 23, 2014, 07:02:57 PM

Quote from: kitten_mittons on January 23, 2014, 06:57:58 PM

Brew tours sound great.  Will do those.  Any good places to stay in Ft. Collins, or are they all about the same?  Also, someone in the dating thread mentioned a trail by estes that ended at some cool waterfall.  Would like some info like this.  Spill it, bros.

http://www.thearmstronghotel.com/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on January 23, 2014, 07:10:14 PM

Quote from: kitten_mittons on January 23, 2014, 07:02:09 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on January 23, 2014, 06:55:23 PM

Yes, more things like this.  I'm going with the gf, so nothing too crazy as far as hikes.  Just some nice leisurely hiking with good scenery.

If you were going in July or August, I would have a handful of other suggestions, but I would definitely suggest Mills Lake for this trip.  Easy hike, about 5 miles round trip.  You'll go past an impressive waterfall a little over a half mile into the hike, and if you feel like going further once you get to Mills, Black Lake is another 2 miles up.  Another option is Loch Vale, which is another lake starting from the same trailhead.  The trail splits about a half mile from either Mills Lake or Loch Vale so you can easily hit both if you want.  Mills>Loch but not by a lot.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on January 23, 2014, 08:54:56 PM

Quote from: CNS on January 23, 2014, 06:37:00 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 23, 2014, 05:48:26 PM

Quote from: CNS on January 23, 2014, 05:39:26 PM

Let's say e want a Bunch of good cafes and people watching.   Is that union square?

Probably North Beach or Valencia street in the Mission. Yelp is your friend.

Thanks, Mich.

Don't stay in Union Square.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on January 24, 2014, 08:43:41 AM

The Loch or Loch Vale is a good and pretty and not-so-demanding hike.  Pretty sure there are some waterfalls along the way, too.  There are quite a few people around Bear Lake and the last time I went parking was a bitch but not many people go up the Loch Vale.

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__XOe1juJ7uo/TNdaG_QqLdI/AAAAAAAAEuM/zYBKaAmNk_Q/s1600/loch_vale01.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 24, 2014, 08:50:39 AM

hiked up to that one two summers ago with my bros. pretty cool.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on January 24, 2014, 09:12:04 AM

Lawn Lake is similar but it's a longer hike with even fewer people.  I've only ever gone up for a few days of camping but I know people in good shape will make the summit of Mummy Mountain from the trailhead and back in a day, but holy crap that would probably kill me, and probably not do-able in May. 

(https://scontent-b-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/t1/8733_683619903241_5732067_n.jpg)

This is where Emo and Mrs Emo got engaged (but like way up on that mountain).

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: HerrSonntag on January 24, 2014, 09:14:49 AM

Hey!  I've stayed 2 nights at lawn lake, used it as a base camp to climb Mummy Mountain!!

We got sleeted on in July, at the summit, so I wouldn't want to imagine trying to make the Hike in May.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on January 24, 2014, 09:19:05 AM

I've only ever had great weather up there (July/August), but drought ya know? 

I bet HerrSontag and I have crapped in the same hole in the ground!  :D

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: HerrSonntag on January 24, 2014, 09:24:50 AM

Might even have tossed granola at the same friendly marmots that are everywhere up there!   :raccoon:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on January 24, 2014, 10:38:49 AM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on January 23, 2014, 04:47:37 PM

We stayed at the Embassy Suites Downtown Denver and it was decent.   Metered street parking beside the hotel allows you to avoid the parking lot / valet hassles.

The New Belgium Brewery tour in Ft. Collins is one of the better tours I've been on.   Even if sold out online, show up, they have a waiting list and you usually will get in.

There is a gentlemans club right across the street that advertises free entry if you show your Embassy Suites room card.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on January 24, 2014, 10:39:43 AM

Quote from: HerrSonntag on January 24, 2014, 09:24:50 AM

Might even have tossed granola at the same friendly marmots that are everywhere up there!   :raccoon:

You're not supposed to feed the animals.  :nono:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on January 24, 2014, 01:40:24 PM

I enjoyed hiking Lory State Park in October.

http://www.parks.state.co.us/parks/lory/Pages/LoryStatePark.aspx

Arthur's Rock gives a great view to the east. Hike along Westridge Trail gives great views to the west toward the front range.

Could be a great option with snow at elevation.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: HerrSonntag on January 24, 2014, 01:42:24 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on January 24, 2014, 10:39:43 AM

Quote from: HerrSonntag on January 24, 2014, 09:24:50 AM

Might even have tossed granola at the same friendly marmots that are everywhere up there!   :raccoon:

You're not supposed to feed the animals.  :nono:

I tossed some deer jerky at a friendly deer...  that one went too far...

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on January 24, 2014, 01:47:02 PM

I haven't done the Lawn / Mummy hike yet, but I'd really like to.  Next big one I want to do is either Mt. Meeker or Fairchild, mostly because when I was about 10 my older cousin did them.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on January 24, 2014, 02:11:33 PM

Quote from: kitten_mittons on January 23, 2014, 04:29:59 PM

Going to Colorado from 5/16-5/20.

We are going to a Rockies game after flying in on 5/16, then staying the night in Denver.  (Hotel near Coors field recommendation appreciated.)

Then, the next morning we are renting a car and driving to Loveland for a bit so I can get a slurpee at the 7-11 where my dad used to take us to go get slurpees when I was a kidden_mittons.  Then I will go check out some nostalgic places before driving up to Estes Park.  We would like to rent a cabin or something of the sort on 5/17 and 5/18.  (Cabin near Estes Park recommendation appreciated.)

We would like to do some hiking over those days.  I already know I want to go to Round Mountain (for nostalgic reasons).  But I'm not sure of any super secrety type hiking places up there.  (Super secrety hiking place near Estes Park recommendation appreciated.)

On Monday night, we would like to stay somewhere in Fort Collins, because I remember that place being pretty neat.  (Hotel in Fort Collins recommendation appreciated.)

We will have all day Tuesday to check out Fort Collins type things before having to get on a plane in Denver around 9pm.

**ATTENTION STEVEN DAVID**
I have no hotel points anywhere.

The baseball stadium is close to the 16th street mall which has bars, restaurants, etc.  There is a shuttle that goes up and down the 16th so if you are worried about walking to the properties further up, its not a big deal.  I've stayed at The Curtis, Monaco, Four Seasons, Teatro, and Crowne Plaza on that stretch.  For a lower price I would prob recommend The Curtis or Crowne.  For impressing a lady friend The Four Seasons is unmatched.  Room 1111 will get you the best views for a non-suite.

If you come to the Winter Park area, let me know and I will meet you somewhere for a beer.  Not terribly far from Estes and there is a neat hike to Devil's Thumb (5 hour or so round trip) but May might be too early for the snow to be done melting.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on January 24, 2014, 08:50:04 PM

Quote from: ShellShock on January 24, 2014, 08:47:12 PM

ShellShock = Not prepared for how many Asian people are in Hawaii...  :Wha:

They are actually known as hawaiians.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 24, 2014, 09:17:06 PM

Quote from: The Big Train on January 24, 2014, 08:50:04 PM

Quote from: ShellShock on January 24, 2014, 08:47:12 PM

ShellShock = Not prepared for how many Asian people are in Hawaii...  :Wha:

They are actually known as hawaiians.

kansans have a hard time accepting Honolulu in general

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: HerrSonntag on January 24, 2014, 09:44:12 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on January 24, 2014, 01:47:02 PM

I haven't done the Lawn / Mummy hike yet, but I'd really like to.  Next big one I want to do is either Mt. Meeker or Fairchild, mostly because when I was about 10 my older cousin did them.

Heres a shot i took from the saddle up near Crystal Lake (drains into lawn)
(http://ubuntuone.com/6D3AuYhqbOIUf0lPpCbm6t)

I put a red dot to show where Emo is standing in his picture.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on January 26, 2014, 05:04:54 AM

So I'm in Sioux Falls, and I gotta say I like it. The actual falls are pretty cool, other than there are no trees. Mocatdad's dad's house was built in 1890. Suck that non European Americans

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 26, 2014, 09:30:18 AM

Quote from: ShellShock on January 24, 2014, 08:47:12 PM

ShellShock = Not prepared for how many Asian people are in Hawaii...  :Wha:

What would you have done to prepare yourself?

Also, shellshock is better about reminding folks about his trip to Hawaii than steve dave was.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on January 26, 2014, 09:49:38 AM

Quote from: HerrSonntag on January 24, 2014, 09:44:12 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on January 24, 2014, 01:47:02 PM

I haven't done the Lawn / Mummy hike yet, but I'd really like to.  Next big one I want to do is either Mt. Meeker or Fairchild, mostly because when I was about 10 my older cousin did them.

Heres a shot i took from the saddle up near Crystal Lake (drains into lawn)
(http://ubuntuone.com/6D3AuYhqbOIUf0lPpCbm6t)

I put a red dot to show where Emo is standing in his picture.

:D :thumbs: Did you go on up Fairchild from Crystal Lakes?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: HerrSonntag on January 26, 2014, 11:31:37 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on January 26, 2014, 09:49:38 AM

Quote from: HerrSonntag on January 24, 2014, 09:44:12 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on January 24, 2014, 01:47:02 PM

I haven't done the Lawn / Mummy hike yet, but I'd really like to.  Next big one I want to do is either Mt. Meeker or Fairchild, mostly because when I was about 10 my older cousin did them.

Heres a shot i took from the saddle up near Crystal Lake (drains into lawn)
(http://ubuntuone.com/6D3AuYhqbOIUf0lPpCbm6t)

I put a red dot to show where Emo is standing in his picture.

:D :thumbs: Did you go on up Fairchild from Crystal Lakes?

Yessir!  Hiked up to the saddle and followed the ridge line all the way up

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on January 27, 2014, 08:52:20 AM

Quote from: HerrSonntag on January 26, 2014, 11:31:37 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on January 26, 2014, 09:49:38 AM

Quote from: HerrSonntag on January 24, 2014, 09:44:12 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on January 24, 2014, 01:47:02 PM

I haven't done the Lawn / Mummy hike yet, but I'd really like to.  Next big one I want to do is either Mt. Meeker or Fairchild, mostly because when I was about 10 my older cousin did them.

Heres a shot i took from the saddle up near Crystal Lake (drains into lawn)
(http://ubuntuone.com/6D3AuYhqbOIUf0lPpCbm6t)

I put a red dot to show where Emo is standing in his picture.

:D :thumbs: Did you go on up Fairchild from Crystal Lakes?

Yessir!  Hiked up to the saddle and followed the ridge line all the way up

Guys after we got engaged we went to both of those lakes and I fished them.  She was cool with it because she was just sitting there moving the ring around in the sun.  I didn't catch any up there but I did rip a bunch on Lawn.

(https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/8733_683619918211_7737476_n.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on January 31, 2014, 11:31:31 AM

?

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/01/quba5upa.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 31, 2014, 11:34:09 AM

the garbagey older vegas concourse?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on January 31, 2014, 11:34:29 AM

greyhound station in grand junction

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on January 31, 2014, 11:42:49 AM

SD to far west, Tobias to far east.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on January 31, 2014, 11:53:42 AM

Quote from: ShellShock on January 31, 2014, 11:51:46 AM

Quote from: The Big Train on January 31, 2014, 11:42:49 AM

SD to far west, Tobias to far east.

That looks like SLC to be honest...could be wrong though

 :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on January 31, 2014, 12:00:28 PM

i would have guessed SLC also if i had seen it earlier dammit

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ShellShock on January 31, 2014, 01:11:26 PM

Quote from: The Big Train on January 31, 2014, 11:53:42 AM

Quote from: ShellShock on January 31, 2014, 11:51:46 AM

Quote from: The Big Train on January 31, 2014, 11:42:49 AM

SD to far west, Tobias to far east.

That looks like SLC to be honest...could be wrong though

 :thumbs:

Also, IRL friend, what in the world are you doing in SLC?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on January 31, 2014, 01:15:08 PM

Quote from: ShellShock on January 31, 2014, 01:11:26 PM

Quote from: The Big Train on January 31, 2014, 11:53:42 AM

Quote from: ShellShock on January 31, 2014, 11:51:46 AM

Quote from: The Big Train on January 31, 2014, 11:42:49 AM

SD to far west, Tobias to far east.

That looks like SLC to be honest...could be wrong though

 :thumbs:

Also, IRL friend, what in the world are you doing in SLC?

http://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=30950.25

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ShellShock on January 31, 2014, 01:19:03 PM

Quote from: The Big Train on January 31, 2014, 01:15:08 PM

Quote from: ShellShock on January 31, 2014, 01:11:26 PM

Quote from: The Big Train on January 31, 2014, 11:53:42 AM

Quote from: ShellShock on January 31, 2014, 11:51:46 AM

Quote from: The Big Train on January 31, 2014, 11:42:49 AM

SD to far west, Tobias to far east.

That looks like SLC to be honest...could be wrong though

 :thumbs:

Also, IRL friend, what in the world are you doing in SLC?

http://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=30950.25

 :Cheers: Sorry to hear about that man...you need to come back to KC for a bball game so we can have a reunion pak!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on January 31, 2014, 01:31:27 PM

Quote from: ShellShock on January 31, 2014, 01:11:26 PM

Quote from: The Big Train on January 31, 2014, 11:53:42 AM

Quote from: ShellShock on January 31, 2014, 11:51:46 AM

Quote from: The Big Train on January 31, 2014, 11:42:49 AM

SD to far west, Tobias to far east.

That looks like SLC to be honest...could be wrong though

 :thumbs:

Also, IRL friend, what in the world are you doing in SLC?

flying through delta's second shittiest hub  :dunno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on January 31, 2014, 01:32:29 PM

Quote from: ShellShock on January 31, 2014, 01:19:03 PM

Quote from: The Big Train on January 31, 2014, 01:15:08 PM

Quote from: ShellShock on January 31, 2014, 01:11:26 PM

Quote from: The Big Train on January 31, 2014, 11:53:42 AM

Quote from: ShellShock on January 31, 2014, 11:51:46 AM

Quote from: The Big Train on January 31, 2014, 11:42:49 AM

SD to far west, Tobias to far east.

That looks like SLC to be honest...could be wrong though

 :thumbs:

Also, IRL friend, what in the world are you doing in SLC?

http://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=30950.25

 :Cheers: Sorry to hear about that man...you need to come back to KC for a bball game so we can have a reunion pak!

 :cheers:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 31, 2014, 03:52:31 PM

man I saw it and thought "SLC" but I thought they had carpet there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on January 31, 2014, 04:56:51 PM

going to vegas monday night thru thursday night.  fiancee has a work conference so I'll be on my own during the days.  any recommendos for just rolling around solo?  always been with huge groups before, kind of excited to just lone ranger around.  also need good recommendos for nice fancy dinner as we're going to do our anniversary dinner there.  tia.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on January 31, 2014, 06:51:07 PM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on January 31, 2014, 04:56:51 PM

going to vegas monday night thru thursday night.  fiancee has a work conference so I'll be on my own during the days.  any recommendos for just rolling around solo?  always been with huge groups before, kind of excited to just lone ranger around.  also need good recommendos for nice fancy dinner as we're going to do our anniversary dinner there.  tia.

I haven't ate anywhere too fancy by Vegas standards.  Robuchon is probably where I would go if I wanted one really fancy meal there.  Michael Mina's restaurants have done pretty well by me in the past as good happy hour places for weekdays.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AST on February 04, 2014, 09:14:42 PM

so it appears i really dropped the ball with my portugal report, sorry mocat and anyone else that was interested but i had a really busy fall/early winter

day 2

checking out cabo de roca and sintra via bus and foot

took a bus up the estoril coast to cabo de roca, the westernmost piece of land in continental europe, man was it pretty, almost sheer cliffs and big ol' waves crashing

(http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h27/poimen/20131004_061846_zps391bfece.jpg) (http://s60.photobucket.com/user/poimen/media/20131004_061846_zps391bfece.jpg.html)

(http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h27/poimen/20131004_062608_zpsb8968928.jpg) (http://s60.photobucket.com/user/poimen/media/20131004_062608_zpsb8968928.jpg.html)

from there, into the mountains to sintra.  sintra is extremely touristy with tons of palaces, castles and historical sites.  the shopping district is basically hung on a mountainside

(http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h27/poimen/20131004_081342_zpsa61030ca.jpg) (http://s60.photobucket.com/user/poimen/media/20131004_081342_zpsa61030ca.jpg.html)

the castelo dos mouros, or castle of the moors

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that last picture was from atop the castle, and looking up even further to the next stop, the palacio nacional de pena, or pena national palace

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dead ass tired waiting for the bus to pick us up, this cobblestone was everywhere

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on February 04, 2014, 09:21:46 PM

Looks like it was a very fun trip, some beautiful scenery there.  :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on February 04, 2014, 09:31:32 PM

that looks awesome supertramp.

ChiCat-

Where does Grand Lake Lodge rank in for scenery/drinks/meals?  Any day trip recommends from your general locale?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on February 04, 2014, 09:41:56 PM

You are going to look great with the yeard!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AST on February 04, 2014, 09:48:22 PM

day 3 portugal

wife had her head in the toilet most of the night so we hung around our rented villa until noon

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we jumped on a train to lisbon to catch a sporting portugal match.  we were the 1st ones to the tailgate and shut it down.  a couple of locals were our new best friend when they found out we were from the u.s. and texas.  sporting portugal rolled, i was drunk as cooter brown and a good time was had

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passed out on the train back to cascais, somehow made it back to the villa after midnite

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AST on February 04, 2014, 09:49:10 PM

Quote from: puniraptor on February 04, 2014, 09:41:56 PM

You are going to look great with the yeard!

O.M.G. THAT IS WHAT I THINK TOO!!!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: cDubya on February 04, 2014, 10:03:50 PM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on January 31, 2014, 04:56:51 PM

going to vegas monday night thru thursday night.  fiancee has a work conference so I'll be on my own during the days.  any recommendos for just rolling around solo?  always been with huge groups before, kind of excited to just lone ranger around.  also need good(?) recommendos for nice fancy dinner as we're going to do our anniversary dinner there.  tia.

Eiffel Tower restaurant was amazing, imo. But this is admittedly coming from a hillbilly.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AST on February 04, 2014, 10:12:25 PM

day 4 portugal

back to sintra, so much to see and do there.  we started with the quinta da regaleira, a must see for the initiatic well

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the sintra national palace

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and when you see this sign, you have arrived in heaven.  the paella, hhhhnnnnggggghhhhh

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the waiter was confused when i ordered the paella and the sirloin.  he said the paella is for 2.  i kindly explained to him that there was no way i was leaving portugal without paella but my wife could not eat any more seafood so we had to get both

this is me, after eating, trying to fugure out a way i could parlay our 1000 remaining euro into not going back to the states and staying in portugal forever

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: eastcat on February 04, 2014, 10:26:06 PM

Why do people travel to Europe so much?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 04, 2014, 10:29:42 PM

It's closer than Asia, for one.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AST on February 04, 2014, 10:31:10 PM

i don't know, i've only done it once but 10/10 would do again

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on February 04, 2014, 10:33:20 PM

great stuff, ast!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on February 05, 2014, 07:11:41 AM

AST, that trip looks amazing. congrats.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Daddy Claxton on February 05, 2014, 07:46:16 AM

3 days in Panama City this spring. No idea what to expect. Anyone have recommendations?



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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on February 05, 2014, 07:51:21 AM

Are retro travel reports allowed?  Been looking for an excuse to finally go through some old pics.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AST on February 05, 2014, 07:56:37 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on February 05, 2014, 07:51:21 AM

Are retro travel reports allowed?  Been looking for an excuse to finally go through some old pics.

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i vote yes, as mine were from october although i did actually start it in october, i see little difference

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on February 05, 2014, 07:57:55 AM

Mine would be from April of 2012??  Allowed?

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AST on February 05, 2014, 07:58:36 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on February 05, 2014, 07:57:55 AM

Mine would be from April of 2012??  Allowed?

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DO IT!!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on February 05, 2014, 08:29:37 AM

AST that was a fantastic journey

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on February 05, 2014, 08:57:54 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on February 05, 2014, 07:57:55 AM

Mine would be from April of 2012??  Allowed?

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on February 05, 2014, 10:43:33 AM

I have some trips to Spain and Italy circa 2005/2006, is that WAY to far back?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on February 05, 2014, 10:58:41 AM

Just post your pictures you indecisive nitwits.  No one will know they are from 2 years ago

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 05, 2014, 11:46:04 AM

all your trips sound boring compared to AST's.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on February 05, 2014, 12:54:22 PM

Just got back from golfing in Surprise, AZ and attending the Phoenix open.  Partied in Oldtown  :fatty: pretty hard after the open.  Had great seats on the 16th green in the stadium.  Was a wild good time. Long version below.

Since most of us have probably done Oldtown and golfing in Phoenix area, not much to report.  Next year the WMO is the same weekend as the superbowl down there so that should be a pretty crazy time.  The tournament is basically a giant tailgate with 189k people watching golf.  Being in Scottsdale, on a golf course, and in great weather removes lots of the trashy aspects of tailgating and enhances the number of good looking ladies.  We got into the tournament around 7:30 Saturday morning so we could check things out.  Played 36 each of the two days before so we had been going to bed fairly early.  Tickets to get in were $30 each and they never run out of tickets.  We walked over to the 16th hole while checking out 17 and 18 and got into the stadium when there were tons of seats.  It filled up around 8:45 and by 9:45 you were looking at a 3.5hr wait to get into the stadium since no one wanted to leave. The concession stand that opened at 9 had $7 beers and $4 hotdogs.  Beer vendors and a pretty long bathroom line were all we needed.  Lots of betting on random things like the colors of the next groups pants and what certain guys would shoot on the hole was going on.  Once the last group went through we headed towards 18 to watch everyone finish up.  Ended up seeing a couple shots then heading out.  Cab line was a great setup, just way too many people.  Ended up taking about a $60 cab over to Oldtown where we had some food at HiFi and partied there for quite some time.  Finished up at El Hefe before heading home.  Airport wasn't terrible on Sunday which surprised us, was pretty hungover from the

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AST on February 05, 2014, 01:35:04 PM

sounds fun Boom Roasted, who doesn't like beer and golf (rhetorical)

one question though, was your camera broken, sheeze

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on February 05, 2014, 05:40:14 PM

Quote from: bubbles4ksu on January 09, 2014, 08:13:35 PM

new plan. i will drive from palm beach to DC and then hop on a bus with a friend from there.

Any reason for not taking the train?  Train >> Bus IMO

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on February 05, 2014, 06:03:03 PM

Quote from: cDubya on February 04, 2014, 10:03:50 PM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on January 31, 2014, 04:56:51 PM

going to vegas monday night thru thursday night.  fiancee has a work conference so I'll be on my own during the days.  any recommendos for just rolling around solo?  always been with huge groups before, kind of excited to just lone ranger around.  also need good(?) recommendos for nice fancy dinner as we're going to do our anniversary dinner there.  tia.

Eiffel Tower restaurant was amazing, imo. But this is admittedly coming from a hillbilly.

I've actually been before and it was good. We have a resort credit at Aria that only applies to their dining, no other MGM places. Fiancée picked Javier's. Going to do that, then Jean Phillipe for dessert.

Been spending most of my time wandering around the strip and playing cheap table games at Casino Royale and the Quad/Linq.

The new O'Sheas was fairly underwhelming, not enough "character" as the old one and it's smaller.

Title: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on February 05, 2014, 06:42:18 PM

Javier's looks garbagey (not really but relative). Go to the Julian Serranos. Jean Phillipe is a coffee stand with a line and multiple locations. It is good though.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on February 05, 2014, 06:49:38 PM

might have done that if you'd replied sooner than an hour before dinner :dubious:

now go plan my Kauai trip for me :dubious:

:dubious:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on February 05, 2014, 07:01:41 PM

Quote from: chum1's father

I stopped flying a long time ago.  See, the same thing happened to bus travel.  Traveling by bus was once a really nice, upscale thing to do.  Then, it started going downhill.  That's what's been happening to air travel.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: daBish7 on February 05, 2014, 07:36:25 PM

Anyone know of some elite things to do in San Diego?  Mrs daBish7 and I will be there for 5 days in June then travel up the coast the next week.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Paul Moscow on February 05, 2014, 07:41:45 PM

Quote from: daBish7 on February 05, 2014, 07:36:25 PM

Anyone know of some elite things to do in San Diego?  Mrs daBish7 and I will be there for 5 days in June then travel up the coast the next week.

If you've got 5 days head up to La Jolla one day for a summer time happy hour on the terrace http://www.yelp.com/biz/georges-ocean-terrace-la-jolla 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: daBish7 on February 05, 2014, 07:57:24 PM

Quote from: Paul Moscow on February 05, 2014, 07:41:45 PM

Quote from: daBish7 on February 05, 2014, 07:36:25 PM

Anyone know of some elite things to do in San Diego?  Mrs daBish7 and I will be there for 5 days in June then travel up the coast the next week.

If you've got 5 days head up to La Jolla one day for a summer time happy hour on the terrace http://www.yelp.com/biz/georges-ocean-terrace-la-jolla

Looks like a great place for a cocktail!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on February 05, 2014, 08:56:54 PM

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on February 05, 2014, 09:28:46 PM

TBT Italy trip circa 2005/2006

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AST on February 05, 2014, 09:42:58 PM

Boom Roasted, looks great, love the colors that the golf course, clothes and blue sky provide

The Big Train, you have a weird looking head but great pics as well

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ShellShock on February 06, 2014, 07:23:40 AM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on February 05, 2014, 06:03:03 PM

Quote from: cDubya on February 04, 2014, 10:03:50 PM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on January 31, 2014, 04:56:51 PM

going to vegas monday night thru thursday night.  fiancee has a work conference so I'll be on my own during the days.  any recommendos for just rolling around solo?  always been with huge groups before, kind of excited to just lone ranger around.  also need good(?) recommendos for nice fancy dinner as we're going to do our anniversary dinner there.  tia.

Eiffel Tower restaurant was amazing, imo. But this is admittedly coming from a hillbilly.

I've actually been before and it was good. We have a resort credit at Aria that only applies to their dining, no other MGM places. Fiancée picked Javier's. Going to do that, then Jean Phillipe for dessert.

Been spending most of my time wandering around the strip and playing cheap table games at Casino Royale and the Quad/Linq.

The new O'Sheas was fairly underwhelming, not enough "character" as the old one and it's smaller.

Side note: I always found that New York, New York was a great place to cheaply day gamble before returning somewhere nicer to post up at the sportsbook during the evenings. It's also a pretty big shithole, so that's probably the reason why.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on February 06, 2014, 07:32:50 AM

NYNY has great tables. they bring the drinks faster than I can drink them and I drink super fast. probably my favorite place to play cheap blackjack.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: daBish7 on February 06, 2014, 08:41:47 AM

Quote from: steve dave on February 06, 2014, 07:32:50 AM

NYNY has great tables. they bring the drinks faster than I can drink them and I drink super fast. probably my favorite place to play cheap blackjack.

I agree, good place to get a cheep buzz in the afternoon on the strip.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ShellShock on February 06, 2014, 08:53:07 AM

Quote from: steve dave on February 06, 2014, 07:32:50 AM

NYNY has great tables. they bring the drinks faster than I can drink them and I drink super fast. probably my favorite place to play cheap blackjack.

I was especially impressed with their craps tables. Quite a few places on the south side of the strip have pretty run down craps tables except NYNY...they looked almost brand new when I was out there

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on February 06, 2014, 08:59:14 AM

vegas sucks, get over yourselves.  good grief, you guys act like a bunch of donnie brasco wanna-be's. 
it's a fugazi, no it isn't.  let's play craps.  21!  :flush:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on February 06, 2014, 09:03:02 AM

Quote from: pissclams on February 06, 2014, 08:59:14 AM

vegas sucks, get over yourselves.  good grief, you guys act like a bunch of donnie brasco wanna-be's. 
it's a fugazi, no it isn't.  let's play craps.  21!  :flush:

i'm glad someone finally said it. hit me bro. hit me again. hit me again. crap i'm out let's go grab some wolfgang puck and then put a fiver down on some nba game. balls to the wall!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: daBish7 on February 06, 2014, 09:22:52 AM

Quote from: rick daris on February 06, 2014, 09:03:02 AM

Quote from: pissclams on February 06, 2014, 08:59:14 AM

vegas sucks, get over yourselves.  good grief, you guys act like a bunch of donnie brasco wanna-be's. 
it's a fugazi, no it isn't.  let's play craps.  21!  :flush:

i'm glad someone finally said it. hit me bro. hit me again. hit me again. crap i'm out let's go grab some wolfgang puck and then put a fiver down on some nba game. balls to the wall!

It's not for everyone.  :gocho:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on February 06, 2014, 09:40:03 AM

Quote from: pissclams on February 06, 2014, 08:59:14 AM

vegas sucks, get over yourselves.  good grief, you guys act like a bunch of donnie brasco wanna-be's. 
it's a fugazi, no it isn't.  let's play craps.  21!  :flush:

I'm with clams.  vegas is pretty played

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on February 06, 2014, 09:42:31 AM

Quote from: daBish7 on February 06, 2014, 09:22:52 AM

Quote from: rick daris on February 06, 2014, 09:03:02 AM

Quote from: pissclams on February 06, 2014, 08:59:14 AM

vegas sucks, get over yourselves.  good grief, you guys act like a bunch of donnie brasco wanna-be's. 
it's a fugazi, no it isn't.  let's play craps.  21!  :flush:

i'm glad someone finally said it. hit me bro. hit me again. hit me again. crap i'm out let's go grab some wolfgang puck and then put a fiver down on some nba game. balls to the wall!

It's not for everyone.  :gocho:

just landed in vegas, do i hit the strip club or the casino, or should i just dial up some whores and get busy?  man, what a life, i'm the king of the world. 
hey guys, i lost all my money on a great game of bacarat, can someone pay for my hotel room?  does anyone want to go to the club until 6 am and do ecstasy because I can handle a good rager. 

it's not for everyone though!  eff YA!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on February 06, 2014, 09:46:32 AM

Quote from: pissclams on February 06, 2014, 09:42:31 AM

Quote from: daBish7 on February 06, 2014, 09:22:52 AM

Quote from: rick daris on February 06, 2014, 09:03:02 AM

Quote from: pissclams on February 06, 2014, 08:59:14 AM

vegas sucks, get over yourselves.  good grief, you guys act like a bunch of donnie brasco wanna-be's. 
it's a fugazi, no it isn't.  let's play craps.  21!  :flush:

i'm glad someone finally said it. hit me bro. hit me again. hit me again. crap i'm out let's go grab some wolfgang puck and then put a fiver down on some nba game. balls to the wall!

It's not for everyone.  :gocho:

just landed in vegas, do i hit the strip club or the casino, or should i just dial up some whores and get busy?  man, what a life, i'm the king of the world. 
hey guys, i lost all my money on a great game of bacarat, can someone pay for my hotel room?  does anyone want to go to the club until 6 am and do ecstasy because I can handle a good rager. 

it's not for everyone though!  eff YA!

its 115 degrees, lets take a dip

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on February 06, 2014, 09:54:40 AM

Muddin' up at the Dead Sea!  :excited:

(http://i.imgur.com/H27gN5g.gif)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on February 06, 2014, 09:55:41 AM

Quote from: Limestone on February 06, 2014, 09:46:32 AM

Quote from: pissclams on February 06, 2014, 09:42:31 AM

Quote from: daBish7 on February 06, 2014, 09:22:52 AM

Quote from: rick daris on February 06, 2014, 09:03:02 AM

Quote from: pissclams on February 06, 2014, 08:59:14 AM

vegas sucks, get over yourselves.  good grief, you guys act like a bunch of donnie brasco wanna-be's. 
it's a fugazi, no it isn't.  let's play craps.  21!  :flush:

i'm glad someone finally said it. hit me bro. hit me again. hit me again. crap i'm out let's go grab some wolfgang puck and then put a fiver down on some nba game. balls to the wall!

It's not for everyone.  :gocho:

just landed in vegas, do i hit the strip club or the casino, or should i just dial up some whores and get busy?  man, what a life, i'm the king of the world. 
hey guys, i lost all my money on a great game of bacarat, can someone pay for my hotel room?  does anyone want to go to the club until 6 am and do ecstasy because I can handle a good rager. 

it's not for everyone though!  eff YA!

its 115 degrees, lets take a dip

what i love about vegas is how clean it is, and the people- definitely upper crust. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on February 06, 2014, 09:56:07 AM

Quote from: Limestone on February 06, 2014, 09:46:32 AM

Quote from: pissclams on February 06, 2014, 09:42:31 AM

Quote from: daBish7 on February 06, 2014, 09:22:52 AM

Quote from: rick daris on February 06, 2014, 09:03:02 AM

Quote from: pissclams on February 06, 2014, 08:59:14 AM

vegas sucks, get over yourselves.  good grief, you guys act like a bunch of donnie brasco wanna-be's. 
it's a fugazi, no it isn't.  let's play craps.  21!  :flush:

i'm glad someone finally said it. hit me bro. hit me again. hit me again. crap i'm out let's go grab some wolfgang puck and then put a fiver down on some nba game. balls to the wall!

It's not for everyone.  :gocho:

just landed in vegas, do i hit the strip club or the casino, or should i just dial up some whores and get busy?  man, what a life, i'm the king of the world. 
hey guys, i lost all my money on a great game of bacarat, can someone pay for my hotel room?  does anyone want to go to the club until 6 am and do ecstasy because I can handle a good rager. 

it's not for everyone though!  eff YA!

its 115 degrees, lets take a dip

yeah lets "take a dip" and balls to the wall with a bunch of thirty year olds that have been drinking in the pool for five hours and haven't got out to use the bathroom yet. party! also what DJamer is at the trop tonight? i've got a comp pass from loosing 2k at the venetian last year and plan to ball to the wall party my balls tonight! what happens here stays here! LOL!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: daBish7 on February 06, 2014, 01:52:23 PM

Quote from: rick daris on February 06, 2014, 09:56:07 AM

Quote from: Limestone on February 06, 2014, 09:46:32 AM

Quote from: pissclams on February 06, 2014, 09:42:31 AM

Quote from: daBish7 on February 06, 2014, 09:22:52 AM

Quote from: rick daris on February 06, 2014, 09:03:02 AM

Quote from: pissclams on February 06, 2014, 08:59:14 AM

vegas sucks, get over yourselves.  good grief, you guys act like a bunch of donnie brasco wanna-be's. 
it's a fugazi, no it isn't.  let's play craps.  21!  :flush:

i'm glad someone finally said it. hit me bro. hit me again. hit me again. crap i'm out let's go grab some wolfgang puck and then put a fiver down on some nba game. balls to the wall!

It's not for everyone.  :gocho:

just landed in vegas, do i hit the strip club or the casino, or should i just dial up some whores and get busy?  man, what a life, i'm the king of the world. 
hey guys, i lost all my money on a great game of bacarat, can someone pay for my hotel room?  does anyone want to go to the club until 6 am and do ecstasy because I can handle a good rager. 

it's not for everyone though!  eff YA!

its 115 degrees, lets take a dip

yeah lets "take a dip" and balls to the wall with a bunch of thirty year olds that have been drinking in the pool for five hours and haven't got out to use the bathroom yet. party! also what DJamer is at the trop tonight? i've got a comp pass from loosing 2k at the venetian last year and plan to ball to the wall party my balls tonight! what happens here stays here! LOL!

You guys forgot Hoover Dam...that crap is still curing.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on February 06, 2014, 02:39:30 PM

what about the shows though!?

they tell me las vegas is the branson of the desert^tm

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 06, 2014, 03:00:56 PM

Quote from: puniraptor on February 06, 2014, 02:39:30 PM

what about the shows though!?

they tell me las vegas is the branson of the desert^tm

:thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on February 06, 2014, 10:38:52 PM

I enjoy Las Vegas a great deal.  I plan to enjoy it next month for "March Madness".  I do not plan to bed a whore.  :party:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on February 06, 2014, 10:40:46 PM

Quote from: The Big Train on February 05, 2014, 09:28:46 PM

TBT Italy trip circa 2005/2006

(http://i1346.photobucket.com/albums/p684/The_Big_Train/rome1_zps57e125e4.jpg)

Went in 07...looked way different than this since they painted it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ShellShock on February 07, 2014, 07:37:57 AM

Quote from: daBish7 on February 06, 2014, 01:52:23 PM

Quote from: rick daris on February 06, 2014, 09:56:07 AM

Quote from: Limestone on February 06, 2014, 09:46:32 AM

Quote from: pissclams on February 06, 2014, 09:42:31 AM

Quote from: daBish7 on February 06, 2014, 09:22:52 AM

Quote from: rick daris on February 06, 2014, 09:03:02 AM

Quote from: pissclams on February 06, 2014, 08:59:14 AM

vegas sucks, get over yourselves.  good grief, you guys act like a bunch of donnie brasco wanna-be's. 
it's a fugazi, no it isn't.  let's play craps.  21!  :flush:

i'm glad someone finally said it. hit me bro. hit me again. hit me again. crap i'm out let's go grab some wolfgang puck and then put a fiver down on some nba game. balls to the wall!

It's not for everyone.  :gocho:

just landed in vegas, do i hit the strip club or the casino, or should i just dial up some whores and get busy?  man, what a life, i'm the king of the world. 
hey guys, i lost all my money on a great game of bacarat, can someone pay for my hotel room?  does anyone want to go to the club until 6 am and do ecstasy because I can handle a good rager. 

it's not for everyone though!  eff YA!

its 115 degrees, lets take a dip

yeah lets "take a dip" and balls to the wall with a bunch of thirty year olds that have been drinking in the pool for five hours and haven't got out to use the bathroom yet. party! also what DJamer is at the trop tonight? i've got a comp pass from loosing 2k at the venetian last year and plan to ball to the wall party my balls tonight! what happens here stays here! LOL!

You guys forgot Hoover Dam...that crap is still curing.

I was once in Vegas and randomly found myself on a bus full of retired people heading to the dam to take a tour. I was the youngest by about 25 years minimum...it was a strange turn of events, but a great story none the less!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on February 07, 2014, 08:08:28 AM

I'm going to Boston next week. I'll be sure to take plenty of pictures of snow and post them.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on February 07, 2014, 08:27:08 AM

The last four weeks have made business travel less fun: Atlanta, San Antonio, Hartford, and Orlando. Nothing fun. Meetings and some decent dinners, but I can get decent dinners at home. Plus, it really cut into my gE time.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on February 07, 2014, 08:32:09 AM

giving this place a try in Chicago tonight. http://topogigiochicago.com/ (http://topogigiochicago.com/) looks decent :dunno:

also, for some odd rough ridin' reason I cant wrap my head around, ms TTHOTUC put me in charge of picking a place to have V-day celebraish at tomorrow night. any recommendos?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on February 07, 2014, 08:54:35 AM

You guys did not appreciate my mud gif as much as I had hoped.  :cry:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wELLsculptedbrows on February 07, 2014, 09:37:56 AM

Quote from: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on February 07, 2014, 08:32:09 AM

giving this place a try in Chicago tonight. http://topogigiochicago.com/ (http://topogigiochicago.com/) looks decent :dunno:

also, for some odd rough ridin' reason I cant wrap my head around, ms TTHOTUC put me in charge of picking a place to have V-day celebraish at tomorrow night. any recommendos?

Assuming you're downtown, I would highly recommend the Gage, across from Millenium Park. Intimate, incredible service, great food.

You should also check out Eatly ... but not for a romantic dinner.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on February 07, 2014, 09:47:07 AM

Quote from: wELLsculptedbrows on February 07, 2014, 09:37:56 AM

Quote from: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on February 07, 2014, 08:32:09 AM

giving this place a try in Chicago tonight. http://topogigiochicago.com/ (http://topogigiochicago.com/) looks decent :dunno:

also, for some odd rough ridin' reason I cant wrap my head around, ms TTHOTUC put me in charge of picking a place to have V-day celebraish at tomorrow night. any recommendos?

Assuming you're downtown, I would highly recommend the Gage, across from Millenium Park. Intimate, incredible service, great food.

You should also check out Eatly ... but not for a romantic dinner.

old town, actually. but ill check it out  :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Bloodfart on February 07, 2014, 10:00:17 AM

Quote from: alexander supertramp on February 04, 2014, 09:14:42 PM

(http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h27/poimen/20131004_101053_zpsec0efa73.jpg) (http://s60.photobucket.com/user/poimen/media/20131004_101053_zpsec0efa73.jpg.html)

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41OsdqZo9UL._SY300_.jpg)   :Carl:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AST on February 07, 2014, 10:20:40 AM

Quote from: Bloodfart on February 07, 2014, 10:00:17 AM

Quote from: alexander supertramp on February 04, 2014, 09:14:42 PM

(http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h27/poimen/20131004_101053_zpsec0efa73.jpg) (http://s60.photobucket.com/user/poimen/media/20131004_101053_zpsec0efa73.jpg.html)

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41OsdqZo9UL._SY300_.jpg)   :Carl:

 :confused:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Bloodfart on February 07, 2014, 10:27:46 AM

Quote from: alexander supertramp on February 07, 2014, 10:20:40 AM

Quote from: Bloodfart on February 07, 2014, 10:00:17 AM

Quote from: alexander supertramp on February 04, 2014, 09:14:42 PM

(http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h27/poimen/20131004_101053_zpsec0efa73.jpg) (http://s60.photobucket.com/user/poimen/media/20131004_101053_zpsec0efa73.jpg.html)

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41OsdqZo9UL._SY300_.jpg)   :Carl:

 :confused:

John Deere Gator bottom right corner.   :driving:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AST on February 07, 2014, 10:32:39 AM

Quote from: Bloodfart on February 07, 2014, 10:27:46 AM

Quote from: alexander supertramp on February 07, 2014, 10:20:40 AM

Quote from: Bloodfart on February 07, 2014, 10:00:17 AM

Quote from: alexander supertramp on February 04, 2014, 09:14:42 PM

(http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h27/poimen/20131004_101053_zpsec0efa73.jpg) (http://s60.photobucket.com/user/poimen/media/20131004_101053_zpsec0efa73.jpg.html)

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41OsdqZo9UL._SY300_.jpg)   :Carl:

 :confused:

John Deere Gator bottom right corner.   :driving:

i'm on my phone and didn't notice that  :bang:

that's cool because it provides a little scale to the castle

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on February 07, 2014, 11:55:59 AM

Quote from: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on February 07, 2014, 09:47:07 AM

Quote from: wELLsculptedbrows on February 07, 2014, 09:37:56 AM

Quote from: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on February 07, 2014, 08:32:09 AM

giving this place a try in Chicago tonight. http://topogigiochicago.com/ (http://topogigiochicago.com/) looks decent :dunno:

also, for some odd rough ridin' reason I cant wrap my head around, ms TTHOTUC put me in charge of picking a place to have V-day celebraish at tomorrow night. any recommendos?

Assuming you're downtown, I would highly recommend the Gage, across from Millenium Park. Intimate, incredible service, great food.

You should also check out Eatly ... but not for a romantic dinner.

old town, actually. but ill check it out  :thumbs:

eff that crap, go to MK

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on February 10, 2014, 03:37:55 PM

Quote from: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on February 07, 2014, 08:32:09 AM

giving this place a try in Chicago tonight. http://topogigiochicago.com/ (http://topogigiochicago.com/) looks decent :dunno:

this place was pretty incredible... :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 14, 2014, 10:24:23 PM

Just found out Ms. Wackysquawks grandparents are sending us out to San Fran in September for her cousins wedding. Everything paid for. Michigancat and I can finally meet and be best buds now! What a gE moment that will be. :Wha: :Woohoo:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 14, 2014, 10:43:11 PM

What weekend, fanman? I have a wedding in Kansas the 27th.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 14, 2014, 10:47:22 PM

Quote from: michigancat on February 14, 2014, 10:43:11 PM

What weekend, fanman? I have a wedding in Kansas the 27th.

Day after the Auburn game we would fly out.  September 19th-24th.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 14, 2014, 10:48:32 PM

Quote from: WackySquawk08 on February 14, 2014, 10:47:22 PM

Quote from: michigancat on February 14, 2014, 10:43:11 PM

What weekend, fanman? I have a wedding in Kansas the 27th.

Day after the Auburn game we would fly out.  September 19th-24th.

:binge:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 14, 2014, 10:52:17 PM

 :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EMAWmeister on February 18, 2014, 11:01:02 PM

Heading to Iowa City this weekend.  gE elites, be my travel guides.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on February 19, 2014, 05:57:50 AM

Quote from: EMAWmeister on February 18, 2014, 11:01:02 PM

Heading to Iowa City this weekend.  gE elites, be my travel guides.

The downtown bars are pretty darn fun.  Only been on game weekend to tailgate though.  What's the occasion?  My brother lives in CR so could help with recos

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: felix rex on February 19, 2014, 07:44:43 AM

For those of you putting the final touches on your travel plans, here's a quick security update courtesy of the Egyptian state-run media:

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bg07s90IMAA2ez2.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on February 19, 2014, 12:08:54 PM

SD can you tell me or link me to some examples of a good redemption rate when using miles vs the $ amount it would cost to NOT use miles?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on February 19, 2014, 12:12:08 PM

Quote from: EMAWmeister on February 18, 2014, 11:01:02 PM

Heading to Iowa City this weekend.  gE elites, be my travel guides.

Don't

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 19, 2014, 12:19:01 PM

Quote from: felix rex on February 19, 2014, 07:44:43 AM

For those of you putting the final touches on your travel plans, here's a quick security update courtesy of the Egyptian state-run media:

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bg07s90IMAA2ez2.jpg)

ha ha

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on February 19, 2014, 12:59:18 PM

Quote from: mocat on February 19, 2014, 12:08:54 PM

SD can you tell me or link me to some examples of a good redemption rate when using miles vs the $ amount it would cost to NOT use miles?

 :impatient:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 19, 2014, 01:02:16 PM

I have to travel all the way down to Olathe tonight. Any pro tips? :ohno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on February 19, 2014, 01:10:45 PM

Quote from: WackySquawk08 on February 19, 2014, 01:02:16 PM

I have to travel all the way down to Olathe tonight. Any pro tips? :ohno:

There's a BBQ joint at 119th and Strang Line that's pretty good.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on February 19, 2014, 01:17:18 PM

Quote from: mocat on February 19, 2014, 12:08:54 PM

SD can you tell me or link me to some examples of a good redemption rate when using miles vs the $ amount it would cost to NOT use miles?

a) post this in the CC thread next time, sheesh.

b) I don't understand your question 100% but here is a good breakdown of the value of miles

http://boardingarea.com/onemileatatime/2013/03/14/what-miles-points-are-worth-airline-miles/

just do a fake booking with cash and then see if there's award availability :dunno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on February 19, 2014, 01:23:50 PM

Quote from: steve dave on February 19, 2014, 01:17:18 PM

Quote from: mocat on February 19, 2014, 12:08:54 PM

SD can you tell me or link me to some examples of a good redemption rate when using miles vs the $ amount it would cost to NOT use miles?

a) post this in the CC thread next time, sheesh.

b) I don't understand your question 100% but here is a good breakdown of the value of miles

http://boardingarea.com/onemileatatime/2013/03/14/what-miles-points-are-worth-airline-miles/

just do a fake booking with cash and then see if there's award availability :dunno:

a) ok

b) i know how to calculate mine, but i was just trying to gauge what is a "good" rate and what is a "bad" rate. thanks for the link.

the previously discussed MCI-LGA-JFK-SXM-MCI itinerary is about $1100, or 45k miles, so that is 2.4 cents/mile, which (judging off the link) is really good.

edit: that link compares business class $ vs business class miles, so who knows how that compares

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on February 19, 2014, 01:24:50 PM

yeah, that's a great redemption for a domestic coach route. you will rarely find better. you can get into pretty lofty redemptions if you start booking international biz/first routes.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on February 19, 2014, 02:05:04 PM

Quote from: mocat on February 19, 2014, 12:59:18 PM

Quote from: mocat on February 19, 2014, 12:08:54 PM

SD can you tell me or link me to some examples of a good redemption rate when using miles vs the $ amount it would cost to NOT use miles?

 :impatient:

i use 1.5 cents/mile as my guideline (united and aa miles).  coach.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: williamthewildcat on February 19, 2014, 02:17:24 PM

Wish I would have found this thread befo I went to Maui.

I will say that while Maui was never a destination for me, I had the vacation of my life. Eight days, daughter married on the beach, whale watching, waterfalls, golf, sun, surf, food.

Definitely going back again. Longer the next time.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on February 19, 2014, 02:18:14 PM

yeah, maui is amazing. you should go to kauai next time, tho.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EMAWmeister on February 19, 2014, 03:40:26 PM

Quote from: Boom Roasted on February 19, 2014, 05:57:50 AM

Quote from: EMAWmeister on February 18, 2014, 11:01:02 PM

Heading to Iowa City this weekend.  gE elites, be my travel guides.

The downtown bars are pretty darn fun.  Only been on game weekend to tailgate though.  What's the occasion?  My brother lives in CR so could help with recos

Gf is a traveling advisor stationed in Raleigh and has a visit in IC Monday-Thursday. I'm coming up Friday and staying until she flies back on Sunday.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on February 19, 2014, 04:01:46 PM

Quote from: EMAWmeister on February 19, 2014, 03:40:26 PM

Gf is stationed in Raleigh

woof, take it to the dating thread meister

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on February 19, 2014, 04:16:03 PM

Explore the university. Maybe check out amana colonies. Booze downtown. Iowa bball?  Minor league hockey in CR?  Iowa wrestling? Concerts anywhere? 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EMAWmeister on February 19, 2014, 05:37:22 PM

Quote from: mocat on February 19, 2014, 04:01:46 PM

Quote from: EMAWmeister on February 19, 2014, 03:40:26 PM

Gf is stationed in Raleigh

woof, take it to the dating thread meister

HE ASKED AND I ANSWERED OKAY MOCAT GOOD GRIEF

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on February 19, 2014, 05:48:24 PM

sit in hotel room in iowa city and bonercity usa it all day and all night long. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on February 20, 2014, 02:17:47 PM

Just booked 4day trip to Cozumel.  After booking it, I realized that I am going to be there during Cinco de Mayo, so that should be fun.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on February 20, 2014, 02:21:46 PM

Quote from: CNS on February 20, 2014, 02:17:47 PM

Just booked 4day trip to Cozumel.  After booking it, I realized that I am going to be there during Cinco de Mayo, so that should be fun.

more white people in the US celebrate cinco de mayo than mexicans do in mexico.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on February 20, 2014, 02:43:53 PM

Quote from: CNS on February 20, 2014, 02:17:47 PM

Just booked 4day trip to Cozumel.  After booking it, I realized that I am going to be there during Cinco de Mayo, so that should be fun.

I couldn't do a 4 day trip...I wouldn't even feel like I got to unpack.

And what he said about Cinco.   They will oblige you, but hate you behind your back.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on February 20, 2014, 02:46:13 PM

for reference

http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g150793-i46-k587228-Cinco_de_Mayo-Puerto_Vallarta.html

http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g150793-i46-k7091932-Cinco_De_Mayo-Puerto_Vallarta.html

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on February 20, 2014, 02:55:09 PM

Not worried about lack of show for cinco.  We booked there not even realizing the holiday so will be just fine if it doesn't change the trip.

I like 3-4 day trips.  Longer and I get bored.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on February 20, 2014, 03:01:49 PM

Quote from: CNS on February 20, 2014, 02:55:09 PM

Not worried about lack of show for cinco.  We booked there not even realizing the holiday so will be just fine if it doesn't change the trip.

I like 3-4 day trips.  Longer and I get bored.

and a bad back. have you seen these hotel beds? they can't accomodate seven footers.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on February 20, 2014, 03:31:14 PM

Don't even get me started,  rick.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wELLsculptedbrows on February 21, 2014, 02:04:52 PM

Does anyone have any experience with foreign traffic citations?

Is there any real danger in ignoring a notice and fine from the Roman police indicating that a traffic camera caught me driving in a bus lane?

Will I not be able to rent a car if and when I return to Rome/Italy/other EU nations?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on February 21, 2014, 02:15:24 PM

Quote from: wELLsculptedbrows on February 21, 2014, 02:04:52 PM

Does anyone have any experience with foreign traffic citations?

Is there any real danger in ignoring a notice and fine from the Roman police indicating that a traffic camera caught me driving in a bus lane?

Will I not be able to rent a car if and when I return to Rome/Italy/other EU nations?

Interesting question. The rental car company may just pay it and charge you.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on February 21, 2014, 02:20:54 PM

Quote from: wELLsculptedbrows on February 21, 2014, 02:04:52 PM

Does anyone have any experience with foreign traffic citations?

Is there any real danger in ignoring a notice and fine from the Roman police indicating that a traffic camera caught me driving in a bus lane?

Will I not be able to rent a car if and when I return to Rome/Italy/other EU nations?

Same exact thing happened to a colleague.  I know he didn't pay it.  Will investigate and report back.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wELLsculptedbrows on February 21, 2014, 02:34:33 PM

A little more info ...

I was in Italy in October 2012.

About a year ago, the rental car company sent me a notice (entirely in Italian) and charged me for an administrative fee for giving my information to the police, I disputed that charge with my credit card company and after they investigated they decided not to issue payment.

I just got the notice from the Roman police (in English) via certified mail this week. There is no mention of the consequences of failing to pay the €105 fine.

Lots of varying advice online, pretty much all of it relates to driving in Italy.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on February 21, 2014, 02:36:56 PM

sounds like you're gonna need that kind of lawyer

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on February 21, 2014, 02:40:08 PM

sounds like the easiest thing is to never ever go back to italy

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on February 21, 2014, 02:51:00 PM

Ok he got it in Italy, they sent him a notice 14 months after his visit.  He didn't pay it but will go back to Italy someday.  He has been back to the EU since without issue.  Also he just got another ticket in Hungary that he will not pay.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on February 21, 2014, 02:53:30 PM

Don't do the crime if you can't do the time.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on February 21, 2014, 02:54:18 PM

related, i just got a toll in the mail from 470 in denver.  just throw it in the trash right?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on February 21, 2014, 02:56:28 PM

I've seen enough Locked Up Abroad to think twice about ever going back

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on February 21, 2014, 02:57:52 PM

Quote from: seven on February 21, 2014, 02:54:18 PM

related, i just got a toll in the mail from 470 in denver.  just throw it in the trash right?

i probably wouldn't. i got a ticket for driving on expired tags in a work vehicle in colorado over ten years ago. was a work vehicle so i never paid because they said they would. then moved back to ks and lived for along time and renewed my license no prob and then went to renew again at a later date and boom. problem. ks would not renew my license until i took care of the colorado thing. their systems are connected now.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on February 21, 2014, 03:09:04 PM

Quote from: rick daris on February 21, 2014, 02:57:52 PM

Quote from: seven on February 21, 2014, 02:54:18 PM

related, i just got a toll in the mail from 470 in denver.  just throw it in the trash right?

i probably wouldn't. i got a ticket for driving on expired tags in a work vehicle in colorado over ten years ago. was a work vehicle so i never paid because they said they would. then moved back to ks and lived for along time and renewed my license no prob and then went to renew again at a later date and boom. problem. ks would not renew my license until i took care of the colorado thing. their systems are connected now.

hmm, same thing happened to me with a ticket in missouri.  thanks for the advice ofc. daris.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on February 21, 2014, 03:10:19 PM

Quote from: rick daris on February 21, 2014, 02:57:52 PM

Quote from: seven on February 21, 2014, 02:54:18 PM

related, i just got a toll in the mail from 470 in denver.  just throw it in the trash right?

i probably wouldn't. i got a ticket for driving on expired tags in a work vehicle in colorado over ten years ago. was a work vehicle so i never paid because they said they would. then moved back to ks and lived for along time and renewed my license no prob and then went to renew again at a later date and boom. problem. ks would not renew my license until i took care of the colorado thing. their systems are connected now.

pfft, KBI cant do anything right!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on February 21, 2014, 03:31:17 PM

Colorado totally mumped me on a ticket once.  I mailed them a check and they were like "oh hey we don't accept checks but here's a bench warrant rough rider."  :curse:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on February 21, 2014, 03:33:04 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on February 21, 2014, 03:31:17 PM

Colorado totally mumped me on a ticket once.  I mailed them a check and they were like "oh hey we don't accept checks but here's a bench warrant rough rider."  :curse:

that's what happened with the missouri ticket i mentioned earlier!!!   :curse:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on February 21, 2014, 04:45:15 PM

Colorado law enforcement is easy.  Tell them you're a local and they will let you go with a warning.  Also, they will tell you to switch to CO tags/license.  I've been pulled over for speeding twice and they let me go.  My GF was pulled over for headlight out, running a stop sign, no registration and expired tags and got a warning with this.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on February 21, 2014, 05:01:37 PM

Like don't drive as fast and in the wrong lane and none of this is an issue

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on February 21, 2014, 05:03:48 PM

what's the best car rental company?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on February 21, 2014, 05:17:28 PM

Budget

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on February 21, 2014, 06:44:16 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on February 21, 2014, 04:45:15 PM

Colorado law enforcement is easy.  Tell them you're a local and they will let you go with a warning.  Also, they will tell you to switch to CO tags/license.  I've been pulled over for speeding twice and they let me go.  My GF was pulled over for headlight out, running a stop sign, no registration and expired tags and got a warning with this.

bazongas.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on February 21, 2014, 08:17:33 PM

Quote from: emawblast on February 21, 2014, 05:03:48 PM

what's the best car rental company?

whoever your company contracts with. we have agreements with Hertz and Enterprise. I get a reduced rate at both and free "insurance" on any damage I do to the cars. Also a Hertz Gold. Mrs. dave is a National Emerald. I'm positive your company would have something similar with someone. the best part of it is they will probably have negotiated rates for certain cars so even if it's super busy for huge events or whatever and they are charging $200 a day for a midsize they have to give you one for $39 or whatever your company negotiated.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on February 21, 2014, 08:18:10 PM

Quote from: steve dave on February 21, 2014, 08:17:33 PM

Quote from: emawblast on February 21, 2014, 05:03:48 PM

what's the best car rental company?

whoever your company contracts with. we have agreements with Hertz and Enterprise. I get a reduced rate at both and free "insurance" on any damage I do to the cars. Also a Hertz Gold. Mrs. dave is a National Emerald. I'm positive your company would have something similar with someone.

yeah Hertz it is

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on February 21, 2014, 08:29:12 PM

Quote from: emawblast on February 21, 2014, 08:18:10 PM

Quote from: steve dave on February 21, 2014, 08:17:33 PM

Quote from: emawblast on February 21, 2014, 05:03:48 PM

what's the best car rental company?

whoever your company contracts with. we have agreements with Hertz and Enterprise. I get a reduced rate at both and free "insurance" on any damage I do to the cars. Also a Hertz Gold. Mrs. dave is a National Emerald. I'm positive your company would have something similar with someone.

yeah Hertz it is

Avis is an option but i seem to hear more positives about Hertz in the small sample size of opinions i've gathered

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 21, 2014, 08:31:00 PM

car rental companies are indistinguishable

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on February 21, 2014, 08:32:29 PM

Quote from: michigancat on February 21, 2014, 08:31:00 PM

car rental companies are indistinguishable

have also gathered this

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on February 21, 2014, 08:38:57 PM

Hertz has a good point program. Enterprise just rolled one out but I have no experience with it. Hertz and National (Enterprise, Alamo and National are the same company) are your real options.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on February 21, 2014, 08:57:31 PM

I always just use hertz because I'm gold through work

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on February 25, 2014, 08:50:32 AM

man, work travel. i'm going to love this.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on February 25, 2014, 08:51:56 AM

Quote from: emawblast on February 25, 2014, 08:50:32 AM

man, work travel. i'm going to love this.

it's great

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on February 25, 2014, 08:53:45 AM

Quote from: steve dave on February 25, 2014, 08:51:56 AM

Quote from: emawblast on February 25, 2014, 08:50:32 AM

man, work travel. i'm going to love this.

it's great

3+ nights a week on a king size with no obligations after 5 pm? yes please.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on February 25, 2014, 08:59:55 AM

Quote from: emawblast on February 25, 2014, 08:53:45 AM

Quote from: steve dave on February 25, 2014, 08:51:56 AM

Quote from: emawblast on February 25, 2014, 08:50:32 AM

man, work travel. i'm going to love this.

it's great

3+ nights a week on a king size with no obligations after 5 pm? yes please.

It's great until you end up in Boston the second week of February. Not so much fun.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on February 25, 2014, 09:03:31 AM

Work travel is fun like the first year.  Then it sucks. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 25, 2014, 09:17:19 AM

It depends on how often and where you travel.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on February 25, 2014, 09:22:37 AM

Quote from: michigancat on February 25, 2014, 09:17:19 AM

It depends on how often and where you travel.

Yes, and it doesn't stop being fun if you do it properly.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 25, 2014, 09:28:18 AM

Quote from: steve dave on February 25, 2014, 09:22:37 AM

Quote from: michigancat on February 25, 2014, 09:17:19 AM

It depends on how often and where you travel.

Yes, and it doesn't stop being fun if you do it properly.

As with life, business travel is as enjoyable as you make it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on February 25, 2014, 09:35:08 AM

it (could) dramatically increase the amount of books you read, which is a fabulous benefit

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on February 25, 2014, 09:59:57 AM

It's really the opportunity cost of not being home with my friends and family.  That's why it sucks to do it so often.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 25, 2014, 10:21:21 AM

Example: sulking about missing your family and friends is not a good way to make your trip enjoyable.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on February 25, 2014, 11:35:56 AM

Well that's a big leap there rusty. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on February 25, 2014, 11:52:25 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on February 25, 2014, 09:59:57 AM

It's really the opportunity cost of not being home with my friends and family.  That's why it sucks to do it so often.

if you have kids, yes.

if you don't have kids, big deal you'll see them in a few days.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 25, 2014, 12:16:25 PM

Work travel is far harder on the spouse left behind w/ the kids. It's pud city when you're traveling and the kids are at home.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EMAWmeister on February 25, 2014, 12:26:17 PM

Quote from: seven on February 21, 2014, 02:54:18 PM

related, i just got a toll in the mail from 470 in denver.  just throw it in the trash right?

That is how Colorado does tolls. No idea what the repercussions to trashing it would be.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on February 25, 2014, 05:17:29 PM

I have to go to NYC and Boston the week of the 10th if anyone wants to go for me. :)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on February 25, 2014, 05:40:14 PM

Quote from: Batt BcKee P.O.S. Esq on February 25, 2014, 05:17:29 PM

I have to go to NYC and Boston the week of the 10th if anyone wants to go for me. :)

won't someone think of the children?!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on February 25, 2014, 08:13:10 PM

got my TSA Pre Check  PIN today, obviously feels pretty elite

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on February 25, 2014, 08:16:08 PM

Quote from: pissclams on February 25, 2014, 08:13:10 PM

got my TSA Pre Check  PIN today, obviously feels pretty elite

nice

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on March 01, 2014, 04:26:36 PM

I'm currently in Austin, TX.  Where should I go to eat food and watch the ksu cats?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on March 01, 2014, 04:45:33 PM

Quote from: kitten_mittons on March 01, 2014, 04:26:36 PM

I'm currently in Austin, TX.  Where should I go to eat food and watch the ksu cats?

Is there a Kites?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: HerrSonntag on March 01, 2014, 04:56:51 PM

Quote from: EMAWmeister on February 25, 2014, 12:26:17 PM

Quote from: seven on February 21, 2014, 02:54:18 PM

related, i just got a toll in the mail from 470 in denver.  just throw it in the trash right?

That is how Colorado does tolls. No idea what the repercussions to trashing it would be.

Was it certified mail?  If not they can't prove you ever got it...

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on March 01, 2014, 04:58:30 PM

I get once a year to Vegas on work. Meet a lot of people in the travel industry and do zero work. The boss knows it but treats it as a bonus I get for hitting goals

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on March 01, 2014, 05:41:22 PM

Quote from: Limestone on March 01, 2014, 04:45:33 PM

Quote from: kitten_mittons on March 01, 2014, 04:26:36 PM

I'm currently in Austin, TX.  Where should I go to eat food and watch the ksu cats?

Is there a Kites?

Nope, checked.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on March 01, 2014, 10:52:35 PM

 Just so you know.  You guys were not helpful.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on March 03, 2014, 08:16:20 AM

Best price booking times...

http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/4875266?ncid=edlinkushpmg00000008

What are your experiences?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on March 03, 2014, 09:15:07 AM

Vegas for work wed through fri. Looking forward to some heat

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on March 03, 2014, 09:19:51 AM

Quote from: CNS on March 03, 2014, 09:15:07 AM

Vegas for work wed through fri. Looking forward to some heat

Enjoy the Mandalay Bay!   :peek:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on March 03, 2014, 10:12:18 AM

Not Mandalay...

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on March 03, 2014, 10:20:40 AM

I will be spending a weekend in Denver with ERiI and DoctorJack here soon. We've got a concert and some other activities planned already. Any place in particular that we should stay or make time for?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on March 03, 2014, 10:22:34 AM

Quote from: Metalhead on March 03, 2014, 10:20:40 AM

some other activities

:eye:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: hatingfrancisco on March 03, 2014, 10:32:21 AM

Vegas all next week for wireless/nerd convention.  Good beer/wing place on the strip?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 03, 2014, 10:34:52 AM

Quote from: hatingfrancis on March 03, 2014, 10:32:21 AM

Vegas all next week for wireless/nerd convention.  Good beer/wing place on the strip?

Todd English Pub (don't know if they have wings but they will be very good if they do). Excellent craft beer selection.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: hatingfrancisco on March 03, 2014, 10:36:16 AM

Quote from: steve dave on March 03, 2014, 10:34:52 AM

Quote from: hatingfrancis on March 03, 2014, 10:32:21 AM

Vegas all next week for wireless/nerd convention.  Good beer/wing place on the strip?

Todd English Pub (don't know if they have wings but they will be very good if they do). Excellent craft beer selection.

Thanks!   :Woot:

Also that's right near the Cosmo where I'm staying so that makes it even better!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on March 03, 2014, 10:36:59 AM

Ok, so this sounds stupid, but I love Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives and there was one a month or so ago where they went to Yayo Tacos right next to UNLV's campus and the food looked stupid good.  I think I am going to try to go there while in town this week. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 03, 2014, 10:37:47 AM

Quote from: hatingfrancis on March 03, 2014, 10:36:16 AM

Quote from: steve dave on March 03, 2014, 10:34:52 AM

Quote from: hatingfrancis on March 03, 2014, 10:32:21 AM

Vegas all next week for wireless/nerd convention.  Good beer/wing place on the strip?

Todd English Pub (don't know if they have wings but they will be very good if they do). Excellent craft beer selection.

Thanks!   :Woot:

Todd was there when I was in Vegas during football season. I got a picture of him (not with him, just of him)  :shy:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on March 03, 2014, 10:42:38 AM

Quote from: Tobias on March 03, 2014, 10:22:34 AM

Quote from: Metalhead on March 03, 2014, 10:20:40 AM

some other activities

:eye:

things are never going to be the same, man.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on March 03, 2014, 10:47:21 AM

Quote from: Metalhead on March 03, 2014, 10:20:40 AM

I will be spending a weekend in Denver with ERiI and DoctorJack here soon. We've got a concert and some other activities planned already. Any place in particular that we should stay or make time for?

I believe the Highland Tap & Burger is the KSU bar in the area

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on March 03, 2014, 11:22:27 AM

Quote from: Metalhead on March 03, 2014, 10:20:40 AM

I will be spending a weekend in Denver with ERiI and DoctorJack here soon. We've got a concert and some other activities planned already. Any place in particular that we should stay or make time for?

SushiDen is very good.      NBB tour very fun.    If you enjoy nature, Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs is neat.

Concert at RedRocks?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 03, 2014, 12:14:16 PM

I mention it every time people ask about Denver, but Snooze is probably my favorite brunch place anywhere.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on March 03, 2014, 12:37:34 PM

Quote from: michigancat on March 03, 2014, 12:14:16 PM

I mention it every time people ask about Denver, but Snooze is probably my favorite brunch place anywhere.

the pancakes were pretty good, but not life changing.  Mine were a little over-done.  A very slick operation though marketing-wise.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on March 03, 2014, 12:42:24 PM

Cool dining experience. Decent food. I ate lunch on the patio in October. Another poster recommended it to me.

Pinche Taqueria

http://goo.gl/maps/f5DB9

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on March 03, 2014, 12:54:54 PM

Quote from: michigancat on March 03, 2014, 12:14:16 PM

I mention it every time people ask about Denver, but Snooze is probably my favorite brunch place anywhere.

I prefer the Chef, but if you like one you will like the other

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on March 03, 2014, 01:37:27 PM

I'm going to push hard to put the snooze on the itinerary.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on March 03, 2014, 01:41:49 PM

Quote from: Metalhead on March 03, 2014, 01:37:27 PM

I'm going to push hard to put the snooze on the itinerary.

Done. A trip to Tommyknocker Brewery in Idaho Springs is on the itinerary for Friday

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on March 03, 2014, 03:52:59 PM

Quote from: Metalhead on March 03, 2014, 01:37:27 PM

I'm going to push hard to put the snooze on the itinerary.

Get there early BTW, they are very busy.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on March 03, 2014, 04:12:13 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on March 03, 2014, 03:52:59 PM

Quote from: Metalhead on March 03, 2014, 01:37:27 PM

I'm going to push hard to put the snooze on the itinerary.

Get there early BTW, they are very busy.

sounds like if you snooze you loose at this highly recommended brunch place  :ROFL:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on March 04, 2014, 01:00:50 PM

(http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv249/thekansascitykid/0D624644-07A4-4232-8292-F6692E3E5E74-418-000000DDF620CE93_zps1d842d3e.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on March 04, 2014, 01:17:23 PM

nicaragua

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on March 04, 2014, 01:18:54 PM

Got it

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on March 04, 2014, 02:09:25 PM

Quote from: Limestone on March 04, 2014, 01:00:50 PM

(http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv249/thekansascitykid/0D624644-07A4-4232-8292-F6692E3E5E74-418-000000DDF620CE93_zps1d842d3e.jpg)

are we supposed to be guessing?   

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on March 04, 2014, 02:11:35 PM

no but i did already and obviously got it right  :alleyoop:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ShellShock on March 04, 2014, 02:58:47 PM

Quote from: Limestone on March 04, 2014, 01:00:50 PM

(http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv249/thekansascitykid/0D624644-07A4-4232-8292-F6692E3E5E74-418-000000DDF620CE93_zps1d842d3e.jpg)

Atlanta....give me a hard one :shakesfist:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on March 04, 2014, 03:03:05 PM

he already said it was nicaragua, dumbass

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on March 04, 2014, 03:05:47 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on March 03, 2014, 10:47:21 AM

Quote from: Metalhead on March 03, 2014, 10:20:40 AM

I will be spending a weekend in Denver with ERiI and DoctorJack here soon. We've got a concert and some other activities planned already. Any place in particular that we should stay or make time for?

I believe the Highland Tap & Burger is the KSU bar in the area

It was very fun during the KSU-TCU football game

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ShellShock on March 04, 2014, 03:07:37 PM

Quote from: Tobias on March 04, 2014, 03:03:05 PM

he already said it was nicaragua, dumbass

You have no idea do you?

:facepalm:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 04, 2014, 03:18:13 PM

Quote from: ShellShock on March 04, 2014, 03:07:37 PM

Quote from: Tobias on March 04, 2014, 03:03:05 PM

he already said it was nicaragua, dumbass

You have no idea do you?

:facepalm:

um, tobias is 100% correct. You ok, shellshocked?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on March 04, 2014, 03:21:34 PM

Quote from: ShellShock on March 04, 2014, 02:58:47 PM

Quote from: Limestone on March 04, 2014, 01:00:50 PM

(http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv249/thekansascitykid/0D624644-07A4-4232-8292-F6692E3E5E74-418-000000DDF620CE93_zps1d842d3e.jpg)

Atlanta....give me a hard one :shakesfist:

what gave it away, the part where it says Atlanta?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ShellShock on March 04, 2014, 03:31:14 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on March 04, 2014, 03:21:34 PM

Quote from: ShellShock on March 04, 2014, 02:58:47 PM

Quote from: Limestone on March 04, 2014, 01:00:50 PM

(http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv249/thekansascitykid/0D624644-07A4-4232-8292-F6692E3E5E74-418-000000DDF620CE93_zps1d842d3e.jpg)

Atlanta....give me a hard one :shakesfist:

what gave it away, the part where it says Atlanta?

Well, for me it was the fact that i've spent more days/night stuck in hotlanta than I care to share...by far the worst airport that i've ever experienced and somehow my flights ALWAYS transfer through there

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wiley on March 04, 2014, 06:11:18 PM

Quote from: ShellShock on March 04, 2014, 03:31:14 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on March 04, 2014, 03:21:34 PM

Quote from: ShellShock on March 04, 2014, 02:58:47 PM

Quote from: Limestone on March 04, 2014, 01:00:50 PM

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Atlanta....give me a hard one :shakesfist:

what gave it away, the part where it says Atlanta?

Well, for me it was the fact that i've spent more days/night stuck in hotlanta than I care to share...by far the worst airport that i've ever experienced and somehow my flights ALWAYS transfer through there

I used to fly through atlanta every monday/friday, by far my favorite airport that i traveled through.  Probably had more to do with familiarity than enjoyment though. (logo in the lower right hand corner give away as well)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on March 04, 2014, 07:36:14 PM

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on March 04, 2014, 07:49:20 PM

charlotte?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on March 04, 2014, 08:02:05 PM

Quote from: rick daris on March 04, 2014, 07:49:20 PM

charlotte?

Short sleeves and not coat, maybe, but I best southwest someplace.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on March 04, 2014, 08:05:43 PM

Quote from: rick daris on March 04, 2014, 07:49:20 PM

charlotte?

i'm w/ rick

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on March 04, 2014, 08:14:51 PM

Quote from: pissclams on March 04, 2014, 08:05:43 PM

Quote from: rick daris on March 04, 2014, 07:49:20 PM

charlotte?

i'm w/ rick

Bingo x2

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 05, 2014, 08:05:42 PM

How could Atlanta be the worst airport? What in the world shellshock

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 05, 2014, 08:08:17 PM

Also the fact that he said "somehow" transfer through there is very telling of which airline shellshock loves to moo his way onto

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 05, 2014, 08:56:43 PM

I'm starting to think mocat is the one w/ the enormous SWA butthurt

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on March 05, 2014, 10:52:40 PM

SW sucks.  Plain and simple.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on March 05, 2014, 11:11:24 PM

 I have to agree, Atlanta airport sucks.  The security line today was a mess.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ShellShock on March 05, 2014, 11:38:27 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on March 05, 2014, 10:52:40 PM

SW sucks.  Plain and simple.

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Only sucks when you don't have A-List status...  :kstategrad:

Traveling for work all the time has it's perks!

SW isn't really a favorite airline of mine, just seems like they're reasonable in price and go everywhere I need.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on March 05, 2014, 11:39:16 PM

I'd use them for personal but not if someone else is picking up the bill.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ShellShock on March 05, 2014, 11:49:23 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on March 05, 2014, 11:39:16 PM

I'd use them for personal but not if someone else is picking up the bill.

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If it's personal use, then I most always use them unless other airlines are similar in price. On business, it usually comes down to what airline can get me there the quickest...and it's usually SW.

I will give SW credit though, they are efficient, always on time and the not paying for bags is a plus. $25-$35 each way on other airlines is a scam...i mean, GMAFB...

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on March 05, 2014, 11:51:08 PM

Quote from: ShellShock on March 05, 2014, 11:49:23 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on March 05, 2014, 11:39:16 PM

I'd use them for personal but not if someone else is picking up the bill.

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If it's personal use, then I most always use them unless other airlines are similar in price. On business, it usually comes down to what airline can get me there the quickest...and it's usually SW.

I will give SW credit though, they are efficient, always on time and the not paying for bags is a plus. $25-$35 each way on other airlines is a scam...i mean, GMAFB...

Their boarding process sucks ballsacks and taints. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on March 05, 2014, 11:51:49 PM

Also the counter lines are way too long and understaffed.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ShellShock on March 06, 2014, 12:11:53 AM

Quote from: wetwillie on March 05, 2014, 11:51:08 PM

Quote from: ShellShock on March 05, 2014, 11:49:23 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on March 05, 2014, 11:39:16 PM

I'd use them for personal but not if someone else is picking up the bill.

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If it's personal use, then I most always use them unless other airlines are similar in price. On business, it usually comes down to what airline can get me there the quickest...and it's usually SW.

I will give SW credit though, they are efficient, always on time and the not paying for bags is a plus. $25-$35 each way on other airlines is a scam...i mean, GMAFB...

Their boarding process sucks ballsacks and taints.

I agree with the boarding process sucking balls after about A-10, but with A-List i've never been further down the row than that. Also, the counters are a disaster and I always skip them if possible.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 06, 2014, 06:12:38 AM

Quote from: ShellShock on March 05, 2014, 11:49:23 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on March 05, 2014, 11:39:16 PM

I'd use them for personal but not if someone else is picking up the bill.

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If it's personal use, then I most always use them unless other airlines are similar in price. On business, it usually comes down to what airline can get me there the quickest...and it's usually SW.

I will give SW credit though, they are efficient, always on time and the not paying for bags is a plus. $25-$35 each way on other airlines is a scam...i mean, GMAFB...

Compare apples to apples. Nobody actually pays for bags if you are a frequent flyer on any airline.

Too much herp derp and no business class. Great award rates and online interface are two huge SW perks imo. ATL is a fabulous airport though. Maybe just the SWA terminals are crappy? Idk never been there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 06, 2014, 06:13:53 AM

Quote from: michigancat on March 05, 2014, 08:56:43 PM

I'm starting to think mocat is the one w/ the enormous SWA butthurt

Why do you always follow me around??? GAH!!!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 06, 2014, 06:15:53 AM

Also, Michigan, I doubt seven has swa butthurt, if that helps you

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 06, 2014, 06:16:33 AM

who travels for work and checks a bag? Like, hauling around tons of work things or something?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on March 06, 2014, 06:23:24 AM

Quote from: mocat on March 06, 2014, 06:15:53 AM

Also, Michigan, I doubt seven has swa butthurt, if that helps you

pretty sure this is an insult, but you're right.  i enjoy swa just fine.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on March 06, 2014, 07:33:25 AM

all domestic carriers are commoditized crap so just stfu w/ the swa hate b/c they all pretty much suck compared to their international overlords

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on March 06, 2014, 07:46:25 AM

Quote from: steve dave on March 06, 2014, 06:16:33 AM

who travels for work and checks a bag? Like, hauling around tons of work things or something?

When you spend two weeks overseas in two different environments you have to check a bag.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: WonderMeal on March 06, 2014, 08:17:21 AM

Mrs. WonderMeal wants to plan a trip this summer for just the two of us. Because of the age of the Li'l WonderMeals and the duration we can be gone (4-5 days), it's looking like the trip needs to stay in North America as long flights will eat up too much vacation time.

Early leaders in the clubhouse are Vancouver, somewhere in Mexico or Central America, or somewhere like Montana (or other Western states where we have never been). She likes outdoorsy things, but also tasty eats.

Plan this vacay, gE!
 :billdance:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 06, 2014, 08:29:03 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on March 06, 2014, 07:46:25 AM

Quote from: steve dave on March 06, 2014, 06:16:33 AM

who travels for work and checks a bag? Like, hauling around tons of work things or something?

When you spend two weeks overseas in two different environments you have to check a bag.

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well I have good news for you: you can check a bag for free on international flights on the major carriers

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on March 06, 2014, 08:34:19 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on March 05, 2014, 11:51:49 PM

Also the counter lines are way too long and understaffed.

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Why would you ever go to a SW counter unless you were checking golf clubs?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 06, 2014, 08:51:40 AM

The lack of upgrades and international point redemptions are great, valid arguments against southwest for frequent travelers. So I don't understand why seven and his followers always complain about the derp-yness or the boarding process or the amount of help at the gate counter. Like clams said, you're flying domestic from KC to Cleveland or Jacksonville or Boise - everyone is equally derpy, and the boarding process is a mess for every airline because people are afraid of missing out on overhead bin space. And lmao at talking to a gate agent.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on March 06, 2014, 09:05:00 AM

Quote from: steve dave on March 06, 2014, 08:29:03 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on March 06, 2014, 07:46:25 AM

Quote from: steve dave on March 06, 2014, 06:16:33 AM

who travels for work and checks a bag? Like, hauling around tons of work things or something?

When you spend two weeks overseas in two different environments you have to check a bag.

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well I have good news for you: you can check a bag for free on international flights on the major carriers

I don't care about the cost, I care about waiting in a long, understaffed line to get home. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on March 06, 2014, 09:07:24 AM

Quote from: Boom Roasted on March 06, 2014, 08:34:19 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on March 05, 2014, 11:51:49 PM

Also the counter lines are way too long and understaffed.

Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk

Why would you ever go to a SW counter unless you were checking golf clubs?

April, 1 week in Denmark (cold as crap), 1 week in Israel (hot as crap), then back to Chicago for a few days (cold again), then back to MCI on Southwest.  Suits, jackets, sweaters, swim trunks, workout clothes, etc.  You check a bag.  I didn't have an option.  As long as that line was I think anyone that had the option wouldn't have been there. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 06, 2014, 09:08:11 AM

I don't think emo even knows what he's arguing.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on March 06, 2014, 09:10:32 AM

Quote from: steve dave on March 06, 2014, 06:16:33 AM

who travels for work and checks a bag? Like, hauling around tons of work things or something?

my work travel is 3 weeks at a time and I carry some equipment with me, so I have to check when I fly

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on March 06, 2014, 09:11:46 AM

I'm arguing that I needed to check a bag, and for reasons unbeknownst to you I needed to fly SW to get home, hence the need to wait in a long line and thus my general dissatisfaction with fly Southwest. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on March 06, 2014, 09:13:44 AM

idk but for a pro-traveler you don't seem like a pro-traveler smh

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on March 06, 2014, 09:15:49 AM

I'd love to hear what I should have done.  :D

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 06, 2014, 09:17:08 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on March 06, 2014, 09:11:46 AM

I'm arguing that I needed to check a bag, and for reasons unbeknownst to you I needed to fly SW to get home, hence the need to wait in a long line and thus my general dissatisfaction with fly Southwest.

Yeah that's a pretty random case and anecdote. If you travel a lot domestically, you run into these situations with every airline depending on the airport and time of day. I've been forced to check bags on southwest and had way more issues when I've had to check on delta or united. But those are just anecdotes, much like yours.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 06, 2014, 09:19:58 AM

Like, why on earth did you book southwest at the end of that trip? I don't hate southwest but I definitely would have used whatever alliance got me to Israel and back.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on March 06, 2014, 09:22:46 AM

Quote from: michigancat on March 06, 2014, 09:17:08 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on March 06, 2014, 09:11:46 AM

I'm arguing that I needed to check a bag, and for reasons unbeknownst to you I needed to fly SW to get home, hence the need to wait in a long line and thus my general dissatisfaction with fly Southwest.

Yeah that's a pretty random case and anecdote. If you travel a lot domestically, you run into these situations with every airline depending on the airport and time of day. I've been forced to check bags on southwest and had way more issues when I've had to check on delta or united. But those are just anecdotes, much like yours.

It certainly could have been anecdotal, but I've checked (for work) with other carriers many times and none had such a long and understaffed line as that one.  Maybe Midway SW just sucks though?  :dunno:  It's enough that I won't even consider them for work if I don't have to.  I will (and just plan ahead) for personal stuff if it saves me enough money.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on March 06, 2014, 09:23:34 AM

SWA has the no change fees which is probably the best thing about them and Rapid Rewards is great and so is their website.  but they have shitty boarding and you have to fly with 136 other Walmart shopping poors.  AA has normal boarding and you can actually get upgrades but their website is shitty and they're always late because the workhorse of their fleet is still a bunch of 30-year-old MD-80s.  United-Continental is just LOL.  I can't get past their awful website to even bother flying with them.  I just laugh every time I go there and then I pass out from laughing so hard and wake up and book with someone else.  so anyway my central thesis here is who cares, they all suck pretty much equally in one way or another.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 06, 2014, 09:28:03 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on March 06, 2014, 09:22:46 AM

Quote from: michigancat on March 06, 2014, 09:17:08 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on March 06, 2014, 09:11:46 AM

I'm arguing that I needed to check a bag, and for reasons unbeknownst to you I needed to fly SW to get home, hence the need to wait in a long line and thus my general dissatisfaction with fly Southwest.

Yeah that's a pretty random case and anecdote. If you travel a lot domestically, you run into these situations with every airline depending on the airport and time of day. I've been forced to check bags on southwest and had way more issues when I've had to check on delta or united. But those are just anecdotes, much like yours.

It certainly could have been anecdotal, but I've checked (for work) with other carriers many times and none had such a long and understaffed line as that one.  Maybe Midway SW just sucks though?  :dunno:  It's enough that I won't even consider them for work if I don't have to.  I will (and just plan ahead) for personal stuff if it saves me enough money.

Trust me, it happens all the time with other carriers.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on March 06, 2014, 10:25:50 AM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on March 06, 2014, 09:23:34 AM

but they have shitty boarding and you have to fly with 136 other Walmart shopping poors.

i've never had a problem w/ getting on a swa plane and really don't understand why it's any more difficult than any other airline

i've never noticed people on swa are any poorer than any other airline

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on March 06, 2014, 10:27:40 AM

Do they still do rando seating?  That's the worst.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 06, 2014, 10:31:05 AM

Once southwest started lining people up in order, their boarding process actually became a little better than other airlines.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 06, 2014, 10:31:55 AM

Quote from: michigancat on March 06, 2014, 10:31:05 AM

Once southwest started lining people up in order, their boarding process actually became a little better than other airlines.

*assuming no status, of course.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: raquetcat on March 06, 2014, 10:34:56 AM

Quote from: WonderMeal on March 06, 2014, 08:17:21 AM

Mrs. WonderMeal wants to plan a trip this summer for just the two of us. Because of the age of the Li'l WonderMeals and the duration we can be gone (4-5 days), it's looking like the trip needs to stay in North America as long flights will eat up too much vacation time.

Early leaders in the clubhouse are Vancouver, somewhere in Mexico or Central America, or somewhere like Montana (or other Western states where we have never been). She likes outdoorsy things, but also tasty eats.

Plan this vacay, gE!
 :billdance:

Whitefish, Montana is beautiful, you could hike, white water raft, camp, and they have a local brewery and an eclectic variety of restaurants. Also you can eat huckleberries to your hearts content! And it's basically right by glacier national park, which is one of the most beautiful things you'll ever see!

Only problem is it's kind of a pain/expensive to fly there :(

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ShellShock on March 06, 2014, 10:38:15 AM

Quote from: steve dave on March 06, 2014, 06:16:33 AM

who travels for work and checks a bag? Like, hauling around tons of work things or something?

Some of the things I use on site are not allowed in the cabin of the airplane. They really frown upon hammers, matte knives, etc after bin laden went and did his thing...

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on March 06, 2014, 10:49:04 AM

Quote from: michigancat on March 06, 2014, 10:31:05 AM

Once southwest started lining people up in order, their boarding process actually became a little better than other airlines.

that's kind of where i'm at.  it's so pud that it's nails.  #pudasnails

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on March 06, 2014, 11:25:37 AM

You can fly SWA or AirTran to Mexico and do an All-In.  If you find one with a kids program, they can run the kids ragged all day and you can drink on the beach.  Win-win.  I am probably going to do this once a year once I have kids.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on March 06, 2014, 11:31:58 AM

Quote from: ChiCat on March 06, 2014, 11:25:37 AM

You can fly SWA or AirTran to Mexico and do an All-In.  If you find one with a kids program, they can run the kids ragged all day and you can drink on the beach.  Win-win.  I am probably going to do this once a year once I have kids.

SWA flights to Cancun or Cabo start August 25.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on March 06, 2014, 11:45:15 AM

Quote from: pissclams on March 06, 2014, 10:49:04 AM

Quote from: michigancat on March 06, 2014, 10:31:05 AM

Once southwest started lining people up in order, their boarding process actually became a little better than other airlines.

that's kind of where i'm at.  it's so pud that it's nails.  #pudasnails

Haters must be c-people or something

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on March 06, 2014, 11:46:58 AM

Quote from: ChiCat on March 06, 2014, 11:25:37 AM

You can fly SWA or AirTran to Mexico and do an All-In.  If you find one with a kids program, they can run the kids ragged all day and you can drink on the beach.  Win-win.  I am probably going to do this once a year once I have kids.

Deets?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on March 06, 2014, 12:59:31 PM

Quote from: WonderMeal on March 06, 2014, 08:17:21 AM

Mrs. WonderMeal wants to plan a trip this summer for just the two of us. Because of the age of the Li'l WonderMeals and the duration we can be gone (4-5 days), it's looking like the trip needs to stay in North America as long flights will eat up too much vacation time.

Early leaders in the clubhouse are Vancouver, somewhere in Mexico or Central America, or somewhere like Montana (or other Western states where we have never been). She likes outdoorsy things, but also tasty eats.

Plan this vacay, gE!
 :billdance:

what month?   that can make a fair difference for Mexico/CA as it becomes rainy season.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 06, 2014, 01:05:30 PM

I would go to Glacier National Park.

Also, it never rains in California in the summer.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: WonderMeal on March 06, 2014, 09:46:06 PM

**PAGING ALL CREDIT CARD CATS**

Turns out that my wife just qualified for the SW Companion pass (our primary travel objective is free domestic flights to see family--moo moo), so I'll probably hop on that for this vacay. I also have about 70,000 UR points thanks to my extra elite Chase Ink Bold.

Two questions for Steve Dave, mocat, Rich Daris, other cc studs:

1) Where should we go that SW flies? (see list below)
2) Should I transfer my UR points to Hyatt then book a couple of nice Hyatt stays, or should I go for the personal and business SPG Amex?

Recommend a SWA city for WonderMeal and Mrs. Wondermeal in June:

Cancun
Chicago (she's never been!  :sdeek:)
Key West
Birmingham (loljk)
Miami
Bahamas
Mexico City
Montego Bay, Jamaica
Portland, OR
San Francisco
Santa Fe
Seattle

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 06, 2014, 09:51:19 PM

Chicago if she's really never been.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 06, 2014, 09:52:24 PM

Visit all the warm places when it's colder in Kansas.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!) on March 06, 2014, 10:01:39 PM

Fly to SF, rent a car, immediately leave SF and drive to Napa.  Option 2: Nashville

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on March 06, 2014, 10:02:06 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on March 06, 2014, 11:31:58 AM

Quote from: ChiCat on March 06, 2014, 11:25:37 AM

You can fly SWA or AirTran to Mexico and do an All-In.  If you find one with a kids program, they can run the kids ragged all day and you can drink on the beach.  Win-win.  I am probably going to do this once a year once I have kids.

SWA flights to Cancun or Cabo start August 25.

Nice.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 06, 2014, 10:48:30 PM

Quote from: Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!) on March 06, 2014, 10:01:39 PM

Fly to SF, rent a car, immediately leave SF and drive to Napa.  Option 2: Nashville

Oakland would be much more convenient.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 07, 2014, 06:18:10 AM

Sounds like a good strategy WM. Don't transfer them until you know what you want to book and know there's availability

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 07, 2014, 08:15:12 AM

Eastern time zone

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 07, 2014, 08:16:23 AM

JAX?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 07, 2014, 08:47:55 AM

Not JAX

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on March 07, 2014, 08:59:29 AM

looks like slc but wtf eastern time zone

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AbeFroman on March 07, 2014, 09:14:36 AM

Job interview in Cincinnati next week (job isn't there just the corporate office). Good ideas for lunch/dinner? Cincinnati chili is weird to me. Pasta in my chili?  :Yuck:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on March 07, 2014, 09:17:36 AM

Is that Cleveland?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 07, 2014, 10:24:45 AM

SD has been closest so far. Also yes Cincinnati chili looks like Emo's toilet soup

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 07, 2014, 10:35:54 AM

mco?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on March 07, 2014, 10:36:13 AM

that's Tampa bros

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 07, 2014, 10:40:44 AM

Quote from: michigancat on March 07, 2014, 10:35:54 AM

mco?

Yes, this could be it. "shuttle to terminal" referring to the tram thing?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 07, 2014, 10:43:42 AM

but man oh man look at all those sexy delta passengers. No derp here!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 07, 2014, 11:07:58 AM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on March 07, 2014, 10:36:13 AM

that's Tampa bros

GFA wins

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 07, 2014, 11:09:13 AM

Quote from: michigancat on March 07, 2014, 10:43:42 AM

but man oh man look at all those sexy delta passengers. No derp here!

:love:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on March 07, 2014, 11:11:47 AM

Quote from: mocat on March 07, 2014, 11:09:13 AM

Quote from: michigancat on March 07, 2014, 10:43:42 AM

but man oh man look at all those sexy delta passengers. No derp here!

:love:

Rusty gets so butthurt over the silliest things.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 07, 2014, 11:16:53 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on March 07, 2014, 11:11:47 AM

Quote from: mocat on March 07, 2014, 11:09:13 AM

Quote from: michigancat on March 07, 2014, 10:43:42 AM

but man oh man look at all those sexy delta passengers. No derp here!

:love:

Rusty gets so butthurt over the silliest things.

I'm having fun you rough ridin' moron

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on March 07, 2014, 11:19:28 AM

Quote from: michigancat on March 07, 2014, 11:16:53 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on March 07, 2014, 11:11:47 AM

Quote from: mocat on March 07, 2014, 11:09:13 AM

Quote from: michigancat on March 07, 2014, 10:43:42 AM

but man oh man look at all those sexy delta passengers. No derp here!

:love:

Rusty gets so butthurt over the silliest things.

I'm having fun you rough ridin' moron

Looks like a real blast!  :cheers:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on March 07, 2014, 11:20:52 AM

Quote from: michigancat on March 07, 2014, 11:16:53 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on March 07, 2014, 11:11:47 AM

Rusty gets so butthurt over the silliest things.

I'm having fun you rough ridin' moron

:love:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 07, 2014, 11:21:22 AM

 :emawkid:

 :Woohoo:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on March 07, 2014, 12:11:21 PM

Quote from: mocat on March 07, 2014, 11:07:58 AM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on March 07, 2014, 10:36:13 AM

that's Tampa bros

GFA wins

Damnit I was too late, flew in/out of that airport last summer

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 07, 2014, 12:17:22 PM

I've never been to Tampa. How would you rate the airport mocat?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 07, 2014, 12:19:14 PM

Quote from: steve dave on March 07, 2014, 12:17:22 PM

I've never been to Tampa. How would you rate the airport mocat?

at first I thought tampa seemed like a place that installed a shuttle/tram because it seemed cool but apparently they have directs to LHR. :surprised:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 07, 2014, 12:20:19 PM

Quote from: michigancat on March 07, 2014, 12:19:14 PM

Quote from: steve dave on March 07, 2014, 12:17:22 PM

I've never been to Tampa. How would you rate the airport mocat?

at first I thought tampa seemed like a place that installed a shuttle/tram because it seemed cool but apparently they have directs to LHR. :surprised:

wtf, what carrier?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 07, 2014, 12:23:14 PM

It's actually Gatwick on BA:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tampa_International_Airport

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on March 07, 2014, 12:26:08 PM

Quote from: AbeFroman on March 07, 2014, 09:14:36 AM

Job interview in Cincinnati next week (job isn't there just the corporate office). Good ideas for lunch/dinner? Cincinnati chili is weird to me. Pasta in my chili?  :Yuck:

What area you staying? If in the Blue Ash area, http://www.montgomeryinn.com/ (http://www.montgomeryinn.com/) is a local joint that's been featured on several tv shows. Great food. They have three other locations in the metro area as well. Downtown area is loaded. We like the Brazilian steakhouse next door to Morton's at 5th and Vine.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 07, 2014, 12:31:05 PM

Quote from: michigancat on March 07, 2014, 12:23:14 PM

It's actually Gatwick on BA:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tampa_International_Airport

Gatwick, the Midway of London

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 07, 2014, 12:34:01 PM

still, good for them!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 07, 2014, 12:39:15 PM

Quote from: michigancat on March 07, 2014, 12:34:01 PM

still, good for them!

oh absolutely

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AbeFroman on March 07, 2014, 12:45:36 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on March 07, 2014, 12:26:08 PM

Quote from: AbeFroman on March 07, 2014, 09:14:36 AM

Job interview in Cincinnati next week (job isn't there just the corporate office). Good ideas for lunch/dinner? Cincinnati chili is weird to me. Pasta in my chili?  :Yuck:

What area you staying? If in the Blue Ash area, http://www.montgomeryinn.com/ (http://www.montgomeryinn.com/) is a local joint that's been featured on several tv shows. Great food. They have three other locations in the metro area as well. Downtown area is loaded. We like the Brazilian steakhouse next door to Morton's at 5th and Vine.

not sure yet where I'm staying, but the offices are close to Blue Ash. I will try that  :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on March 07, 2014, 12:51:51 PM

Quote from: AbeFroman on March 07, 2014, 12:45:36 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on March 07, 2014, 12:26:08 PM

Quote from: AbeFroman on March 07, 2014, 09:14:36 AM

Job interview in Cincinnati next week (job isn't there just the corporate office). Good ideas for lunch/dinner? Cincinnati chili is weird to me. Pasta in my chili?  :Yuck:

What area you staying? If in the Blue Ash area, http://www.montgomeryinn.com/ (http://www.montgomeryinn.com/) is a local joint that's been featured on several tv shows. Great food. They have three other locations in the metro area as well. Downtown area is loaded. We like the Brazilian steakhouse next door to Morton's at 5th and Vine.

not sure yet where I'm staying, but the offices are close to Blue Ash. I will try that  :thumbs:

Embassy Suites in Blue Ash isn't that nice but free drinks 530-730 and good breakfast. Hilton Garden Inn is nicer and has a decent bar in the lobby.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 07, 2014, 12:55:16 PM

TOPICAL! I would put the good parts in quotes on here but the entire thing is good parts  :lol:

http://boardingarea.com/pointsmilesandmartinis/2014/03/southwest-plane-diverts-after-passenger-demands-first-class/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 07, 2014, 12:57:04 PM

yes, all good parts. :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on March 07, 2014, 01:08:20 PM

Don't mind me. I'm just throwing up signs for Jesus.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on March 07, 2014, 01:11:51 PM

Quote

Rogers told authorities he had been smoking “purple hash” before the flight but didn’t feel high aboard the plane, court records show.

:lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 07, 2014, 01:20:19 PM

I just keep lol'ing at him claiming the lady and her daughter moved seats because he is black. also the flight attendant boiling water to throw on him. also him saying "I do what I want". also he wants three glasses of wine at once. also saying he should be in first class. I mean, wow.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 07, 2014, 01:23:13 PM

Quote from: steve dave on March 07, 2014, 01:20:19 PM

I just keep lol'ing at him claiming the lady and her daughter moved seats because he is black. also the flight attendant boiling water to throw on him. also him saying "I do what I want". also he wants three glasses of wine at once. also saying he should be in first class. I mean, wow.

the boiling water seemed pretty smart. Also hilarious. :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on March 07, 2014, 01:23:52 PM

Quote from: steve dave on March 07, 2014, 01:20:19 PM

I just keep lol'ing at him claiming the lady and her daughter moved seats because he is black. also the flight attendant boiling water to throw on him. also him saying "I do what I want". also he wants three glasses of wine at once. also saying he should be in first class. I mean, wow.

The purple hash is some good stuff, man.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 07, 2014, 01:27:57 PM

Quote from: steve dave on March 07, 2014, 12:17:22 PM

I've never been to Tampa. How would you rate the airport mocat?

Efficient, clean, large concourses, located near downtown Tampa, not a whole lot of dining options tho, at least in termy E. Overall pretty good, would go back.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 07, 2014, 01:46:25 PM

Quote from: mocat on March 07, 2014, 01:27:57 PM

Quote from: steve dave on March 07, 2014, 12:17:22 PM

I've never been to Tampa. How would you rate the airport mocat?

Efficient, clean, large concourses, located near downtown Tampa, not a whole lot of dining options tho, at least in termy E. Overall pretty good, would go back.

It's really moist when you walk out of it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on March 07, 2014, 01:48:36 PM

Quote from: WackySquawk08 on March 07, 2014, 01:46:25 PM

Quote from: mocat on March 07, 2014, 01:27:57 PM

Quote from: steve dave on March 07, 2014, 12:17:22 PM

I've never been to Tampa. How would you rate the airport mocat?

Efficient, clean, large concourses, located near downtown Tampa, not a whole lot of dining options tho, at least in termy E. Overall pretty good, would go back.

It's really moist when you walk out of it.

wtf

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on March 07, 2014, 01:49:01 PM

Quote

“Get the (expletive) out of my face,” he sneered. Then he said, “Jesus loves you,” according to documents. - See more at: http://boardingarea.com/pointsmilesandmartinis/2014/03/southwest-plane-diverts-after-passenger-demands-first-class/#sthash.Dl81AfHR.dpuf

 :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on March 07, 2014, 01:51:09 PM

GTFOMF-JLY

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on March 07, 2014, 01:51:44 PM

that whole thing is just is so lemar, it's like- lemar, chill out man. 

oh well, tonight i'm ordering 3 glasses of wine at cap grille (#1st class)  in honor of lemar's flight from seattle to portland

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on March 07, 2014, 01:55:28 PM

pretty impressive body of work lemar managed to squeeze in between seattle and portland

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on March 07, 2014, 02:02:10 PM

i wonder what he wanted to talk to the pilot about

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on March 07, 2014, 02:02:49 PM

Quote from: pissclams on March 07, 2014, 02:02:10 PM

i wonder what he wanted to talk to the pilot about

Had to be the Cats, right?  Maybe Notre Dame.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on March 07, 2014, 02:03:20 PM

(http://media.oregonlive.com/portland_impact/photo/rogers-1jpg-b673eb5c0245c032.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on March 07, 2014, 02:04:38 PM

I can't recall ever noticing a black man with a widow's peak.  :confused:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: asava on March 07, 2014, 02:42:38 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on March 07, 2014, 02:04:38 PM

I can't recall ever noticing a black man with a widow's peak.  :confused:

(http://i.imgur.com/uTvhgu2.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on March 07, 2014, 02:43:27 PM

 :lol: :cheers:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on March 07, 2014, 02:43:45 PM

Wait those are the same guy.  :dubious:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 07, 2014, 02:58:02 PM

Quote from: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on March 07, 2014, 02:03:20 PM

(http://media.oregonlive.com/portland_impact/photo/rogers-1jpg-b673eb5c0245c032.jpg)

Quote from: Emo EMAW on March 07, 2014, 02:04:38 PM

I can't recall ever noticing a black man with a widow's peak.  :confused:

yeah but he wears it off to the side like a boss

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on March 07, 2014, 03:49:38 PM

Quote from: steve dave on March 07, 2014, 01:20:19 PM

I just keep lol'ing at him claiming the lady and her daughter moved seats because he is black. also the flight attendant boiling water to throw on him. also him saying "I do what I want". also he wants three glasses of wine at once. also saying he should be in first class. I mean, wow.

Trim 3:16

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on March 07, 2014, 06:46:23 PM

Quote from: WonderMeal on March 06, 2014, 09:46:06 PM

**PAGING ALL CREDIT CARD CATS**

Turns out that my wife just qualified for the SW Companion pass (our primary travel objective is free domestic flights to see family--moo moo), so I'll probably hop on that for this vacay. I also have about 70,000 UR points thanks to my extra elite Chase Ink Bold.

Two questions for Steve Dave, mocat, Rich Daris, other cc studs:

1) Where should we go that SW flies? (see list below)
2) Should I transfer my UR points to Hyatt then book a couple of nice Hyatt stays, or should I go for the personal and business SPG Amex?

Recommend a SWA city for WonderMeal and Mrs. Wondermeal in June:

Cancun
Chicago (she's never been!  :sdeek:)
Key West
Birmingham (loljk)
Miami
Bahamas
Mexico City
Montego Bay, Jamaica
Portland, OR
San Francisco
Santa Fe
Seattle

if you are flying out of MCI you cannot fly international on SWA until August 25.   But then I would go to Cabo.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on March 07, 2014, 07:40:40 PM

Quote from: AbeFroman on March 07, 2014, 12:45:36 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on March 07, 2014, 12:26:08 PM

Quote from: AbeFroman on March 07, 2014, 09:14:36 AM

Job interview in Cincinnati next week (job isn't there just the corporate office). Good ideas for lunch/dinner? Cincinnati chili is weird to me. Pasta in my chili?  :Yuck:

What area you staying? If in the Blue Ash area, http://www.montgomeryinn.com/ (http://www.montgomeryinn.com/) is a local joint that's been featured on several tv shows. Great food. They have three other locations in the metro area as well. Downtown area is loaded. We like the Brazilian steakhouse next door to Morton's at 5th and Vine.

not sure yet where I'm staying, but the offices are close to Blue Ash. I will try that  :thumbs:

They have good ribs.  Huggins liked to chow down there.  It's actually in Montgomery (surprise!), which is maybe 10-15 minutes from Blue Ash if that matters.

What kind of experience do you want for dinner?  If you want a fancy dinner, this list is good.  Table is my personal favorite for fancy.  Nicola's is good for Italian.

http://www.cincinnatimagazine.com/bestrestaurants/category/best-restaurants-2013

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AbeFroman on March 07, 2014, 07:53:58 PM

Quote from: chum1 on March 07, 2014, 07:40:40 PM

Quote from: AbeFroman on March 07, 2014, 12:45:36 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on March 07, 2014, 12:26:08 PM

Quote from: AbeFroman on March 07, 2014, 09:14:36 AM

Job interview in Cincinnati next week (job isn't there just the corporate office). Good ideas for lunch/dinner? Cincinnati chili is weird to me. Pasta in my chili?  :Yuck:

What area you staying? If in the Blue Ash area, http://www.montgomeryinn.com/ (http://www.montgomeryinn.com/) is a local joint that's been featured on several tv shows. Great food. They have three other locations in the metro area as well. Downtown area is loaded. We like the Brazilian steakhouse next door to Morton's at 5th and Vine.

not sure yet where I'm staying, but the offices are close to Blue Ash. I will try that  :thumbs:

They have good ribs.  Huggins liked to chow down there.  It's actually in Montgomery (surprise!), which is maybe 10-15 minutes from Blue Ash if that matters.

What kind of experience do you want for dinner?  If you want a fancy dinner, this list is good.  Table is my personal favorite for fancy.  Nicola's is good for Italian.

http://www.cincinnatimagazine.com/bestrestaurants/category/best-restaurants-2013

Ribs would be good. Since I'm down there near Kentucky I wouldn't mind a glass of good whiskey (post-interview). Any local microbrewery that has good food would also be considered. Dutch's Larder sounds interesting but might be a little out of the way

Title: Re: Malaysian Airline
Post by: chum1 on March 07, 2014, 08:33:22 PM

Quote from: AbeFroman on March 07, 2014, 07:53:58 PM

Quote from: chum1 on March 07, 2014, 07:40:40 PM

Quote from: AbeFroman on March 07, 2014, 12:45:36 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on March 07, 2014, 12:26:08 PM

Quote from: AbeFroman on March 07, 2014, 09:14:36 AM

Job interview in Cincinnati next week (job isn't there just the corporate office). Good ideas for lunch/dinner? Cincinnati chili is weird to me. Pasta in my chili?  :Yuck:

What area you staying? If in the Blue Ash area, http://www.montgomeryinn.com/ (http://www.montgomeryinn.com/) is a local joint that's been featured on several tv shows. Great food. They have three other locations in the metro area as well. Downtown area is loaded. We like the Brazilian steakhouse next door to Morton's at 5th and Vine.

not sure yet where I'm staying, but the offices are close to Blue Ash. I will try that  :thumbs:

They have good ribs.  Huggins liked to chow down there.  It's actually in Montgomery (surprise!), which is maybe 10-15 minutes from Blue Ash if that matters.

What kind of experience do you want for dinner?  If you want a fancy dinner, this list is good.  Table is my personal favorite for fancy.  Nicola's is good for Italian.

http://www.cincinnatimagazine.com/bestrestaurants/category/best-restaurants-2013

Ribs would be good. Since I'm down there near Kentucky I wouldn't mind a glass of good whiskey (post-interview). Any local microbrewery that has good food would also be considered. Dutch's Larder sounds interesting but might be a little out of the way

Go here for your bourbon.  Sit outside in the patio area if the weather is good. 

http://www.arnoldsbarandgrill.com/

Go here for craft beer restaurant.  It's right on the river.

www.moerleinlagerhouse.com/

Title: Re: Re: Malaysian Airline
Post by: SkinnyBenny on March 07, 2014, 08:40:25 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on March 07, 2014, 06:46:23 PM

Quote from: WonderMeal on March 06, 2014, 09:46:06 PM

**PAGING ALL CREDIT CARD CATS**

Turns out that my wife just qualified for the SW Companion pass (our primary travel objective is free domestic flights to see family--moo moo), so I'll probably hop on that for this vacay. I also have about 70,000 UR points thanks to my extra elite Chase Ink Bold.

Two questions for Steve Dave, mocat, Rich Daris, other cc studs:

1) Where should we go that SW flies? (see list below)
2) Should I transfer my UR points to Hyatt then book a couple of nice Hyatt stays, or should I go for the personal and business SPG Amex?

Recommend a SWA city for WonderMeal and Mrs. Wondermeal in June:

Cancun
Chicago (she's never been!  :sdeek:)
Key West
Birmingham (loljk)
Miami
Bahamas
Mexico City
Montego Bay, Jamaica
Portland, OR
San Francisco
Santa Fe
Seattle

if you are flying out of MCI you cannot fly international on SWA until August 25.   But then I would go to Cabo.

go to seattle dummy (unless you want something sunny like Cancun or whatever). Also I have heard great things about SFO fwiw.

Title: Re: Re: Malaysian Airline
Post by: steve dave on March 07, 2014, 08:41:02 PM

Quote from: chum1 on March 07, 2014, 08:33:22 PM

www.moerleinlagerhouse.com/

this looks great

Title: Re: Re: Malaysian Airline
Post by: AbeFroman on March 07, 2014, 08:42:32 PM

Quote from: chum1 on March 07, 2014, 08:33:22 PM

Quote from: AbeFroman on March 07, 2014, 07:53:58 PM

Quote from: chum1 on March 07, 2014, 07:40:40 PM

Quote from: AbeFroman on March 07, 2014, 12:45:36 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on March 07, 2014, 12:26:08 PM

Quote from: AbeFroman on March 07, 2014, 09:14:36 AM

Job interview in Cincinnati next week (job isn't there just the corporate office). Good ideas for lunch/dinner? Cincinnati chili is weird to me. Pasta in my chili?  :Yuck:

What area you staying? If in the Blue Ash area, http://www.montgomeryinn.com/ (http://www.montgomeryinn.com/) is a local joint that's been featured on several tv shows. Great food. They have three other locations in the metro area as well. Downtown area is loaded. We like the Brazilian steakhouse next door to Morton's at 5th and Vine.

not sure yet where I'm staying, but the offices are close to Blue Ash. I will try that  :thumbs:

They have good ribs.  Huggins liked to chow down there.  It's actually in Montgomery (surprise!), which is maybe 10-15 minutes from Blue Ash if that matters.

What kind of experience do you want for dinner?  If you want a fancy dinner, this list is good.  Table is my personal favorite for fancy.  Nicola's is good for Italian.

http://www.cincinnatimagazine.com/bestrestaurants/category/best-restaurants-2013

Ribs would be good. Since I'm down there near Kentucky I wouldn't mind a glass of good whiskey (post-interview). Any local microbrewery that has good food would also be considered. Dutch's Larder sounds interesting but might be a little out of the way

Go here for your bourbon.  Sit outside in the patio area if the weather is good. 

http://www.arnoldsbarandgrill.com/

Go here for craft beer restaurant.  It's right on the river.

www.moerleinlagerhouse.com/

 :thumbs:
Thanks man, depending on where I am and the amount of time on my hands I'll choose between those 2 and Montgomery Inn

Title: Re: Re: Malaysian Airline
Post by: IPA4Me on March 08, 2014, 07:10:49 AM

Quote from: steve dave on March 07, 2014, 08:41:02 PM

Quote from: chum1 on March 07, 2014, 08:33:22 PM

www.moerleinlagerhouse.com/

this looks great

I agree. I'm going to see if the boss will hold our next sales meeting downtown instead of Blue Ash.

Nice tips chum1.

Title: Re: Re: Malaysian Airline
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on March 08, 2014, 02:46:38 PM

Quote from: SkinnyBenny on March 07, 2014, 08:40:25 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on March 07, 2014, 06:46:23 PM

Quote from: WonderMeal on March 06, 2014, 09:46:06 PM

**PAGING ALL CREDIT CARD CATS**

Turns out that my wife just qualified for the SW Companion pass (our primary travel objective is free domestic flights to see family--moo moo), so I'll probably hop on that for this vacay. I also have about 70,000 UR points thanks to my extra elite Chase Ink Bold.

Two questions for Steve Dave, mocat, Rich Daris, other cc studs:

1) Where should we go that SW flies? (see list below)
2) Should I transfer my UR points to Hyatt then book a couple of nice Hyatt stays, or should I go for the personal and business SPG Amex?

Recommend a SWA city for WonderMeal and Mrs. Wondermeal in June:

Cancun
Chicago (she's never been!  :sdeek:)
Key West
Birmingham (loljk)
Miami
Bahamas
Mexico City
Montego Bay, Jamaica
Portland, OR
San Francisco
Santa Fe
Seattle

if you are flying out of MCI you cannot fly international on SWA until August 25.   But then I would go to Cabo.

go to seattle dummy (unless you want something sunny like Cancun or whatever). Also I have heard great things about SFO fwiw.

not sure that it makes sense given you have the companion pass, but turning in your swa points for AirTran credits is a pretty great way to go to Aruba, puerto Vallarta, cabo, Monday, etc. 9600 swa gets you one way lower level redemption.

Title: Re: Re: Malaysian Airline
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on March 08, 2014, 05:36:11 PM

Quote from: rick daris on March 08, 2014, 02:46:38 PM

Quote from: SkinnyBenny on March 07, 2014, 08:40:25 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on March 07, 2014, 06:46:23 PM

Quote from: WonderMeal on March 06, 2014, 09:46:06 PM

**PAGING ALL CREDIT CARD CATS**

Turns out that my wife just qualified for the SW Companion pass (our primary travel objective is free domestic flights to see family--moo moo), so I'll probably hop on that for this vacay. I also have about 70,000 UR points thanks to my extra elite Chase Ink Bold.

Two questions for Steve Dave, mocat, Rich Daris, other cc studs:

1) Where should we go that SW flies? (see list below)
2) Should I transfer my UR points to Hyatt then book a couple of nice Hyatt stays, or should I go for the personal and business SPG Amex?

Recommend a SWA city for WonderMeal and Mrs. Wondermeal in June:

Cancun
Chicago (she's never been!  :sdeek:)
Key West
Birmingham (loljk)
Miami
Bahamas
Mexico City
Montego Bay, Jamaica
Portland, OR
San Francisco
Santa Fe
Seattle

if you are flying out of MCI you cannot fly international on SWA until August 25.   But then I would go to Cabo.

go to seattle dummy (unless you want something sunny like Cancun or whatever). Also I have heard great things about SFO fwiw.

not sure that it makes sense given you have the companion pass, but turning in your swa points for AirTran credits is a pretty great way to go to Aruba, puerto Vallarta, cabo, Monday, etc. 9600 swa gets you one way lower level redemption.

Airtan doesn't fly to Puerto Vallarta.

Title: Re: Malaysian Airline
Post by: pissclams on March 11, 2014, 06:16:22 PM

Quote from: mocat on March 11, 2014, 06:06:39 PM

So I'm in seat 1D today on the far right side. Halfway through the flight, the guy next to me in 1C pops a cell phone pic of the attractive blonde across the aisle in 1A. She is asleep so I am like wtf this guy is a super creep. At the end of the flight I stand up and realize that the blonde is the GF of the guy in 1B, and its Chipper Freaking Jones, and the guy in 1C was actually taking a pic of him.

#nails stories like this are what keep my coming back here to ol'goEMAW.   i mean, chipper freaking jones.  #nailstory #CFJ #luvin'it #sexEblond1

Title: Re: Re: Malaysian Airline
Post by: EMAWmeister on March 11, 2014, 06:50:54 PM

Quote from: mocat on March 11, 2014, 06:06:39 PM

So I'm in seat 1D today on the far right side. Halfway through the flight, the guy next to me in 1C pops a cell phone pic of the attractive blonde across the aisle in 1A. She is asleep so I am like wtf this guy is a super creep. At the end of the flight I stand up and realize that the blonde is the GF of the guy in 1B, and its Chipper Freaking Jones, and the guy in 1C was actually taking a pic of him.

You lucky sonofabitch

Title: Re: Re: Malaysian Airline
Post by: mocat on March 11, 2014, 07:43:56 PM

My bad I thought the travel thread was a safe place for travel stories

Title: Re: Re: Malaysian Airline
Post by: michigancat on March 11, 2014, 07:54:35 PM

man for a second there I was worried you were sitting next to a creep

Title: Re: Re: Malaysian Airline
Post by: wetwillie on March 11, 2014, 08:08:07 PM

Quote from: mocat on March 11, 2014, 07:43:56 PM

My bad I thought the travel thread was a safe place for travel stories

I thought the  whole thing was just a fanning brag about seat 1D and then BAM! Chipper jones.   

Title: Re: Malaysian Airline
Post by: Institutional Control on March 12, 2014, 09:54:03 AM

NYC Building Collapses After Report of Explosion

http://www.cnn.com/2014/03/12/us/manhattan-building-explosion/index.html?hpt=hp_t1

Title: Re: Re: Malaysian Airline
Post by: Boom Roasted on March 13, 2014, 07:00:05 AM

On first Delta flight in a long time. Lots of herp derp. Spring break effect. First best shirt- blazing wings challenge survivor.

Title: Re: Re: Malaysian Airline
Post by: steve dave on March 13, 2014, 07:16:27 AM

Quote from: Boom Roasted on March 13, 2014, 07:00:05 AM

First best shirt- blazing wings challenge survivor.

I would love to own that shirt

Title: Re: Re: Malaysian Airline
Post by: mocat on March 13, 2014, 07:59:35 AM

 :love:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on March 13, 2014, 06:30:11 PM

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BipD8PIIIAEA4XS.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 13, 2014, 06:31:12 PM

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BipHkL_CcAApVR4.jpg:large)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on March 13, 2014, 06:32:46 PM

fun going-down-slide opportunity for those kids

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AbeFroman on March 13, 2014, 06:33:39 PM

Are these pictures part of the "which airport am I at?" game?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 13, 2014, 07:33:18 PM

Wtf guys

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 13, 2014, 08:01:48 PM

there was a plane crash today and some girl took a selfie after her crash. Do you need me to get fanning in here to break it down for you?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: WonderMeal on March 13, 2014, 08:14:06 PM

So Mrs. WonderMeal and I have narrowed down our June vacation to either San Francisco or Seattle.

Of those two cities, which one is better suited for stud bosses? Which SPG or Hyatt hotels should we book for free (because stud bosses)? And what should we do while there?

Please note: I do not have a mustache, nor do I have a desire to watch people throw fish. Outdoor things and good food are primary objectives.

 :party:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on March 13, 2014, 08:35:09 PM

Quote from: WonderMeal on March 13, 2014, 08:14:06 PM

So Mrs. WonderMeal and I have narrowed down our June vacation to either San Francisco or Seattle.

Of those two cities, which one is better suited for stud bosses? Which SPG or Hyatt hotels should we book for free (because stud bosses)? And what should we do while there?

Please note: I do not have a mustache, nor do I have a desire to watch people throw fish. Outdoor things and good food are primary objectives.

 :party:

San Fran is great. And I'll tell you about a great fountain where you can go throw a penny and wish for michigancat to walk by.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 13, 2014, 08:47:59 PM

Quote from: WonderMeal on March 13, 2014, 08:14:06 PM

So Mrs. WonderMeal and I have narrowed down our June vacation to either San Francisco or Seattle.

Of those two cities, which one is better suited for stud bosses? Which SPG or Hyatt hotels should we book for free (because stud bosses)? And what should we do while there?

Please note: I do not have a mustache, nor do I have a desire to watch people throw fish. Outdoor things and good food are primary objectives.

 :party:

SF has some great outdoor places within an hour (and much less). Muir Woods, Half Moon Bay, Stinson Beach, Mt Tam are all great. Ride a bike across the GG Bridge and take a ferry back. And there's tons of high end food.

But it will be cold.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 13, 2014, 09:12:41 PM

do you love getting blasted on wine or beer? jk, both have tons of great booze to get wrecked up on. HAVE FUN BRO!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on March 14, 2014, 01:00:08 PM

If you don't have this on your boarding passes yet, go apply.  Now.
(http://www.tnooz.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/TSA-Precheck-logo-TM.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 14, 2014, 01:15:27 PM

why is it worth $85?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on March 14, 2014, 01:29:55 PM

Quote from: mocat on March 14, 2014, 01:15:27 PM

why is it worth $85?

Short line (unless they eff it up and put normal schlubs in it), keep shoes on, keep laptop and liquids in bag. It's 5 years and....  :kstategrad:

edit:  added necessary )

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on March 14, 2014, 01:37:24 PM

Budapest in May, anyone?  :gocho:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 14, 2014, 01:41:09 PM

It's weird they don't let normal schlubs in it because it's perfect for normal schlubs.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 14, 2014, 01:42:16 PM

It's really perfect for everyone. Taking your shoes off is the dumbest rough ridin' thing in the world. Especially when you don't need to do it in other countries even when you have a US destination.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on March 14, 2014, 01:43:31 PM

Quote from: michigancat on March 14, 2014, 01:41:09 PM

It's weird they don't let normal schlubs in it because it's perfect for normal schlubs.

They will pull "low risk" schlubs from the normal line into the precheck line...then they don't know the drill of not removing shoes, etc. and slow it down for us normal schlubs that paid the $85/100 for the line.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 14, 2014, 02:11:48 PM

i don't wear laces to the airport so the whole shoes thing is not worth $85, imo

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on March 14, 2014, 02:13:28 PM

i can't identify which ones are the schlubs anymore! :runaway:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 14, 2014, 02:16:57 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on March 14, 2014, 01:43:31 PM

Quote from: michigancat on March 14, 2014, 01:41:09 PM

It's weird they don't let normal schlubs in it because it's perfect for normal schlubs.

They will pull "low risk" schlubs from the normal line into the precheck line...then they don't know the drill of not removing shoes, etc. and slow it down for us normal schlubs that paid the $85/100 for the line.

My point is every line should be that way.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on March 14, 2014, 02:17:57 PM

Quote from: mocat on March 14, 2014, 02:11:48 PM

i don't wear laces to the airport so the whole shoes thing is not worth $85, imo

Fancy pants.  The laptop and liquids in the bag are pretty awesome...and the fact that nobody has to do this crap makes the line move lickey split.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 14, 2014, 02:18:27 PM

Quote from: michigancat on March 14, 2014, 02:16:57 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on March 14, 2014, 01:43:31 PM

Quote from: michigancat on March 14, 2014, 01:41:09 PM

It's weird they don't let normal schlubs in it because it's perfect for normal schlubs.

They will pull "low risk" schlubs from the normal line into the precheck line...then they don't know the drill of not removing shoes, etc. and slow it down for us normal schlubs that paid the $85/100 for the line.

My point is every line should be that way.

they will be in less than 5 years

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 14, 2014, 02:18:45 PM

Precheck lines are longer than normal lines on weekdays at a lot of airports. Weekends, doe.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 14, 2014, 02:23:00 PM

I always LOL @ people who fancy themselves as pro-travelers getting visibly annoyed w/ schlubs at security. I mean, there's always an old guy that doesn't realize he left his watch on or something but people like roll their eyes and stuff. Good grief, your first time flying, bruh?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on March 14, 2014, 02:23:23 PM

Quote from: steve dave on March 14, 2014, 02:18:45 PM

Precheck lines are longer than normal lines on weekdays at a lot of airports. Weekends, doe.

I've only had it for one flight so far and KCI and EWR had nobody in the precheck lines...but I have heard this report.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 14, 2014, 02:27:44 PM

Quote from: michigancat on March 14, 2014, 02:23:00 PM

I always LOL @ people who fancy themselves as pro-travelers getting visibly annoyed w/ schlubs at security. I mean, there's always an old guy that doesn't realize he left his watch on or something but people like roll their eyes and stuff. Good grief, your first time flying, bruh?

I would have an amazing pocket knife collection if I worked there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on March 14, 2014, 02:29:36 PM

pocket knives...reminds me of ole KSU/ISU tuck fans getting all bent out of shape at Sprint Center for not being allowed in with a knife.  Great people watching.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on March 14, 2014, 02:32:09 PM

Quote from: michigancat on March 14, 2014, 02:23:00 PM

I always LOL @ people who fancy themselves as pro-travelers getting visibly annoyed w/ schlubs at security. I mean, there's always an old guy that doesn't realize he left his watch on or something but people like roll their eyes and stuff. Good grief, your first time flying, bruh?

strollers drive people insane

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on March 14, 2014, 09:08:33 PM

my mom accidentally took a box cutter through security in her purse on the way to the holiday bowl 15 months after 9/11.  wichita completely missed it and she took it to san diego and didn't realize it was in the purse until san diego security found it and almost arrested her and then took it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 14, 2014, 09:11:45 PM

I know a lady who got her purse gun through security and realized it only after they were about to board. Ended up just mailing it back to herself.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on March 18, 2014, 08:33:47 AM

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/18/4yraqy8e.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on March 18, 2014, 08:37:22 AM

(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3768/13109672865_81e80e058c_z.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on March 18, 2014, 08:40:32 AM

Quote

SeaPort Airlines has announced its first interline partnership -- with Alaska Airlines -- that will allow "seamless" connections, SeaPort President and CEO Rob McKinney said.

He shared the news with Salina Airport Authority officials Monday. The partnership, made possible by SeaPort's Amadeus Altea reservation system, goes into effect Sunday.

The partnership means that passengers can buy one ticket and fly from Salina to Seattle, McKinney said. Because there is no Transportation Security Administration screening at Salina Regional Airport, luggage will have to be checked at Kansas City International Airport, the first stop on journeys to the northwest United States. But coming back, he said, travelers won't have to touch their luggage until after landing in Salina.

During a visit to Salina in October, Tim Sieber, SeaPort executive vice president, spoke about the company's high expectations for Amadeus.

The Alaska Airlines partnership is a first step toward one day being able to book one ticket from Salina to South Africa, McKinney said, and other points around this nation and the world.

"It puts Salina back on the map," he said. "It's a huge step for us."

The new system should make it easier for customers to book flights, and for more of them to notice options from such places as Salina, where it's free to park, said Melissa McCoy, Salina Airport Authority spokeswoman.

"SeaPort is the first American carrier on this platform," McKinney said. "You can sit at your computer or go to a local travel agency and see that 'I can go anywhere in the world.' "

Boardings in Salina are still not what SeaPort would like, but he's confident the new system will improve those numbers.

McKinney said taht SeaPort will announce a new tagline May 1: "Hometown Airline; Worldwide Connections."

McKinney also mentioned that the Pilatus PC-12 aircraft that belly landed Feb. 14 at Salina Regional Airport is the last of that model in the SeaPort fleet of owned and leased planes.

The airline has opted to use only Cessna Caravans, which also offer nine seats, but with more baggage space. Passenger luggage can now total 50 free pounds instead of 35.

The Caravans are easier to work on, train on and get parts for, McKinney said.

"They're more reliable and cheaper to operate," he said.

SeaPort fired a pilot and co-pilot for landing the Pilatus at Salina on Feb. 14 without the landing gear deployed. The plane contained no passengers, and there were no injuries. The company determined that the landing mistake was attributable to pilot error.

The National Transportation Safety Board has labeled the gear-up landing an incident, McKinney said, but no final conclusions have been released.

To "inspire" people to use the interline connection, SeaPort is giving away a free weekend in Seattle during late April. To learn more, text "fly" to 313131 for SeaPort updates on the promotion.

SeaPort has been selected as the Essential Air Service carrier at Great Bend. Starting in May, Salina passengers can connect with Wichita, with a stop in Great Bend. Other connections can be made to fly to Denver, Dallas and other destinations. The lowest one-way fare is $69. Salina to Kansas City flights -- three daily, one Saturdays and two on Sundays -- can be booked in advance for $49 one way.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on March 18, 2014, 08:42:15 AM

pictures from a lounge club in the same airport i took the other picture. lounge opened at 730am. got there at 815am. was told at 915am that they had a six drink maximum and that the rule was in place to help ensure people were sober enough to make their flights.  :lol:



(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3727/13242749373_6b71d365ba_z.jpg)

(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3790/13242590115_51b359afbc_z.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on March 18, 2014, 08:44:16 AM

I'm going to say Salina.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on March 18, 2014, 08:48:59 AM

Quote from: Boom Roasted on March 18, 2014, 08:33:47 AM

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/18/4yraqy8e.jpg)

i'll go with miami

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on March 18, 2014, 08:51:14 AM

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/18/4u9e9ymu.jpg)
Not Miami with this baby plane!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 18, 2014, 08:52:50 AM

Quote from: Boom Roasted on March 18, 2014, 08:51:14 AM

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/18/4u9e9ymu.jpg)
Not Miami with this baby plane!

Denver

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 18, 2014, 08:54:05 AM

Quote from: rick daris on March 18, 2014, 08:37:22 AM

(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3768/13109672865_81e80e058c_z.jpg)

What's the letter after the S? That would help

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on March 18, 2014, 08:55:20 AM

I think you should hit that drink max then ask some old lady to get you more. And I like the Salina guess.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on March 18, 2014, 09:00:08 AM

They are looking for a Richard Kuntz.  Wonder if it's Rustys brother. Equally unfortunate name.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on March 18, 2014, 09:03:57 AM

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/18/ytydaje7.jpg)
United Herp Derp. And that thing just pissed on the floor. She's acting like no one saw it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on March 18, 2014, 09:14:48 AM

Quote from: mocat on March 18, 2014, 08:54:05 AM

Quote from: rick daris on March 18, 2014, 08:37:22 AM

(http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3768/13109672865_81e80e058c_z.jpg)

What's the letter after the S? That would help

it's the picture of the thing that should help, but k. the letter after the s is k.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 18, 2014, 09:42:15 AM

Hmmm dfw or ord?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on March 18, 2014, 09:52:16 AM

ORD is my guess

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Catchacold on March 18, 2014, 09:59:02 AM

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sLgQZ-80DLQ/TtMDnDqPa6I/AAAAAAAAGe0/veo6FnbLWRw/s1600/2620455474_0d4e04d032_o_2.jpg)

uncanny resemblance

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on March 18, 2014, 10:01:58 AM

yes! it was none other than offical mascot picture of world famous dfw skylink! bing, bing, bing!

(http://s3-media3.ak.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/quXEZZS7e85SZvNYppNLhw/l.jpg)

(http://s3-media3.ak.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/6JNRcKfuGmVkjd6FFNTKpw/l.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on March 18, 2014, 12:34:28 PM

Rick are you in the metroplex today?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on March 18, 2014, 12:40:51 PM

Quote from: wetwillie on March 18, 2014, 12:34:28 PM

Rick are you in the metroplex today?

no. those pics were from a few days ago but i was too lazy/forgot to put them on here.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on March 18, 2014, 01:44:45 PM

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/19/9emybu6y.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 18, 2014, 01:56:20 PM

well that's gotta be denver

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on March 18, 2014, 01:58:01 PM

man that's a lot of b gates. no idea. i'll go atl.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on March 18, 2014, 02:06:27 PM

Quote from: michigancat on March 18, 2014, 01:56:20 PM

well that's gotta be denver

I'm with Rusty.  Looks like the new security walkway thing they are doing at DIA

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on March 18, 2014, 02:08:36 PM

99% positive that is denver

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on March 18, 2014, 02:09:31 PM

Yep it's Denver. Earlier ones were MCI. Had to walk on the Tarmac upon arrival. Blowing snow wasn't ideal. Now stuck here for a few hours. Elways for lunch it is.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 18, 2014, 02:10:23 PM

MCI-DEN has some embarrassing airplanes (not jets)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on March 18, 2014, 02:12:22 PM

don't know if id have the courage to get on a plane that didn't have turbo engines...

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on March 18, 2014, 02:24:22 PM

I can't remember which terminal, A or B, but one has that shitty hallway at the end of it where Great Lakes and other crap airlines fly out of.  So sad

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on March 18, 2014, 02:25:41 PM

Quote from: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on March 18, 2014, 02:12:22 PM

don't know if id have the courage to get on a plane that didn't have turbo engines...

rock this bad boy every now and then between salina and kc

(http://i.imgur.com/5K79FCD.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on March 18, 2014, 03:43:38 PM

Quote from: michigancat on March 18, 2014, 02:10:23 PM

MCI-DEN has some embarrassing airplanes (not jets)

Yes it sucked. Took forever too. Overhead bins couldn't fit a full backpack.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on March 18, 2014, 03:46:16 PM

Quote from: Tobias on March 18, 2014, 02:25:41 PM

Quote from: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on March 18, 2014, 02:12:22 PM

don't know if id have the courage to get on a plane that didn't have turbo engines...

rock this bad boy every now and then between salina and kc

(http://i.imgur.com/5K79FCD.jpg)

luckily they are ditching those killing machines (according to the article)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on March 18, 2014, 03:50:17 PM

i don't understand how the security for salina works.  do they just land that little plane on one of the loop drives and drop you off at the door and then you walk into mci and go though security?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on March 18, 2014, 03:51:22 PM

Look how big time Wichita is now with Lufthansa flying in. (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/19/tynape5e.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on March 18, 2014, 03:56:22 PM

Quote from: seven on March 18, 2014, 03:50:17 PM

i don't understand how the security for salina works.  do they just land that little plane on one of the loop drives and drop you off at the door and then you walk into mci and go though security?

pretty much.  about all they do when you board in salina is make sure that your luggage doesn't weigh more than a large cat, and then you just walk outside and hop in the plane.  then you get dropped off at some pud satellite terminal and they have to shuttle you over to the big boys and go through security and stuff.  that part's kinda a PITA.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on March 18, 2014, 03:57:57 PM

Does anyone fly out of downtown KC?  Where to?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 18, 2014, 04:08:18 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on March 18, 2014, 03:57:57 PM

Does anyone fly out of downtown KC?  Where to?

rich people. (Like really rich)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on March 18, 2014, 04:13:22 PM

Quote from: Tobias on March 18, 2014, 02:25:41 PM

Quote from: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on March 18, 2014, 02:12:22 PM

don't know if id have the courage to get on a plane that didn't have turbo engines...

rock this bad boy every now and then between salina and kc

(http://i.imgur.com/5K79FCD.jpg)

Holy eff! Does that thing even go faster than a car on I-70?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on March 18, 2014, 04:18:57 PM

Quote from: Gooch on March 18, 2014, 04:13:22 PM

Holy eff! Does that thing even go faster than a car on I-70?

it's kinda hilarious because you don't even really get up to altitude or whatever - flight path is pretty much like that of a punt.  probably in the air for like 45 minutes or so.  there's not really much of a time savings, but i really hate driving to MCI

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on March 18, 2014, 04:20:40 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on March 18, 2014, 03:57:57 PM

Does anyone fly out of downtown KC?  Where to?

Private. The main hangar(hangar 10) is on the backside away from 69. It's pretty slick. Have left my house 20 min before takeoff and had no issues.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AbeFroman on March 18, 2014, 04:29:25 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on March 18, 2014, 03:57:57 PM

Does anyone fly out of downtown KC?  Where to?

NFL teams, MLB players/owners. It looked like an airshow when the All Star Game was going on.

Also, blimps.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on March 18, 2014, 04:31:37 PM

Quote from: Tobias on March 18, 2014, 04:18:57 PM

Quote from: Gooch on March 18, 2014, 04:13:22 PM

Holy eff! Does that thing even go faster than a car on I-70?

it's kinda hilarious because you don't even really get up to altitude or whatever - flight path is pretty much like that of a punt.  probably in the air for like 45 minutes or so.  there's not really much of a time savings, but i really hate driving to MCI

isn't it bumpy as eff?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on March 18, 2014, 04:35:46 PM

Quote from: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on March 18, 2014, 04:31:37 PM

isn't it bumpy as eff?

not too bad, really.  i've had worse commercial flights, i've had better :dunno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on March 18, 2014, 04:42:06 PM

I probably should have #fanningbragged that one

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on March 18, 2014, 04:45:21 PM

Quote from: Boom Roasted on March 18, 2014, 04:42:06 PM

I probably should have #fanningbragged that one

nah, you're fine :thumbs:

maybe if you posted after abe

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AbeFroman on March 18, 2014, 04:48:32 PM

Boom Roasted is David Glass (possibly Clark Hunt)?  :Wha:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on March 18, 2014, 05:02:14 PM

Quote from: AbeFroman on March 18, 2014, 04:48:32 PM

Boom Roasted is David Glass (possibly Clark Hunt)?  :Wha:

If that's the case he better settle in cause i got a lot of crap to get off my chest.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AbeFroman on March 18, 2014, 05:04:24 PM

He also might be the MetLife blimp, so don't get too heated... yet

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 19, 2014, 08:19:03 AM

Omg is this a thing at every airport and I've just missed it until now?



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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on March 19, 2014, 08:23:49 AM

Quote from: mocat on March 19, 2014, 08:19:03 AM

Omg is this a thing at every airport and I've just missed it until now?

Oh man that's amazing. First I've ever seen.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on March 19, 2014, 08:46:51 AM

Milwaukee?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: WonderMeal on March 19, 2014, 08:50:03 AM

IAH?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 19, 2014, 08:51:19 AM

Quote from: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on March 19, 2014, 08:46:51 AM

Milwaukee?

Amazing work right here dontcha know

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on March 19, 2014, 09:47:45 AM

Quote from: mocat on March 19, 2014, 08:51:19 AM

Quote from: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on March 19, 2014, 08:46:51 AM

Milwaukee?

Amazing work right here dontcha know

it's like, the 3rd option on google for "recombobu"

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on March 19, 2014, 09:50:06 AM

ya I cheated. I remember seeing it somewhere but I couldn't remember which airport.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 19, 2014, 10:40:23 AM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on March 19, 2014, 09:47:45 AM

Quote from: mocat on March 19, 2014, 08:51:19 AM

Quote from: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on March 19, 2014, 08:46:51 AM

Milwaukee?

Amazing work right here dontcha know

it's like, the 3rd option on google for "recombobu"

HAHA!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on March 19, 2014, 02:32:23 PM

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/20/4ezabe2u.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/20/zaqaguge.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 19, 2014, 02:33:46 PM

You're in Garden City.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on March 19, 2014, 02:34:51 PM

Billings?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on March 19, 2014, 02:44:45 PM

Nope and nope

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on March 19, 2014, 02:46:03 PM

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/20/rytype4u.jpg)
Another. It's a tough one. Nice, but very generic.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on March 19, 2014, 02:46:25 PM

Quote from: Boom Roasted on March 19, 2014, 02:44:45 PM

Nope and nope

But like PNW right?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 19, 2014, 02:48:04 PM

PHX

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 19, 2014, 02:49:45 PM

Vegas

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on March 19, 2014, 03:04:28 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on March 19, 2014, 02:46:25 PM

Quote from: Boom Roasted on March 19, 2014, 02:44:45 PM

Nope and nope

But like PNW right?

Yes roughly. Not Vegas or PHX

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 19, 2014, 03:13:57 PM

that's very hard.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 19, 2014, 03:15:08 PM

it doesn't look like SLC or MSO or ABQ. is it reno? i've never been there

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 19, 2014, 03:18:10 PM

Boise?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on March 19, 2014, 03:21:03 PM

I will say, you guys are weird for remembering airports.  Besides like MCI and ATL and some of the really bad ones, I don't remember crap about the airports I go through.  I'm not a detail noticer.  Same with stadiums or whatever.  Only have reading this blog and some @Skinny Benny posts do I really try to notice this stuff.  Hopefully my life is more fulfilling now.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 19, 2014, 03:22:01 PM

i will say, i love this airport guessing game and it should probably be its own thread

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 19, 2014, 03:22:29 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on March 19, 2014, 03:21:03 PM

I will say, you guys are weird for remembering airports.  Besides like MCI and ATL and some of the really bad ones, I don't remember crap about the airports I go through.  I'm not a detail noticer.  Same with stadiums or whatever.  Only have reading this blog and some @Skinny Benny posts do I really try to notice this stuff.  Hopefully my life is more fulfilling now.

you are posting this on a message board about college sports but yeah you're not weird at all

Quote from: mocat on March 19, 2014, 03:22:01 PM

i will say, i love this airport guessing game and it should probably be its own thread

me too. great fanning brag oppy's

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: hemmy on March 19, 2014, 03:26:39 PM

I remember many many years ago eating a pepperoni pizza/pretzel hybrid at PHL.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on March 19, 2014, 03:28:13 PM

Boise it is. Well played Michcat

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 19, 2014, 03:32:52 PM

Safe travels, boom.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on March 19, 2014, 03:36:41 PM

Quote from: michigancat on March 19, 2014, 03:22:29 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on March 19, 2014, 03:21:03 PM

I will say, you guys are weird for remembering airports.  Besides like MCI and ATL and some of the really bad ones, I don't remember crap about the airports I go through.  I'm not a detail noticer.  Same with stadiums or whatever.  Only have reading this blog and some @Skinny Benny posts do I really try to notice this stuff.  Hopefully my life is more fulfilling now.

you are posting this on a message board about college sports but yeah you're not weird at all

Quote from: mocat on March 19, 2014, 03:22:01 PM

i will say, i love this airport guessing game and it should probably be its own thread

me too. great fanning brag oppy's

Oh I'm weird alright but you guys are next level. 

Anyway...what's happening in Boise Boom Roasted?  For a while I was looking at moving there.  Probably should have done it right after school.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 19, 2014, 03:39:15 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on March 19, 2014, 03:36:41 PM

Quote from: michigancat on March 19, 2014, 03:22:29 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on March 19, 2014, 03:21:03 PM

I will say, you guys are weird for remembering airports.  Besides like MCI and ATL and some of the really bad ones, I don't remember crap about the airports I go through.  I'm not a detail noticer.  Same with stadiums or whatever.  Only have reading this blog and some @Skinny Benny posts do I really try to notice this stuff.  Hopefully my life is more fulfilling now.

you are posting this on a message board about college sports but yeah you're not weird at all

Quote from: mocat on March 19, 2014, 03:22:01 PM

i will say, i love this airport guessing game and it should probably be its own thread

me too. great fanning brag oppy's

Oh I'm weird alright but you guys are next level. 

Anyway...what's happening in Boise Boom Roasted?  For a while I was looking at moving there.  Probably should have done it right after school.

YOU'RE NEXT LEVEL

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on March 19, 2014, 03:40:05 PM

 :runaway:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on March 19, 2014, 03:42:55 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on March 19, 2014, 03:36:41 PM

Quote from: michigancat on March 19, 2014, 03:22:29 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on March 19, 2014, 03:21:03 PM

I will say, you guys are weird for remembering airports.  Besides like MCI and ATL and some of the really bad ones, I don't remember crap about the airports I go through.  I'm not a detail noticer.  Same with stadiums or whatever.  Only have reading this blog and some @Skinny Benny posts do I really try to notice this stuff.  Hopefully my life is more fulfilling now.

you are posting this on a message board about college sports but yeah you're not weird at all

Quote from: mocat on March 19, 2014, 03:22:01 PM

i will say, i love this airport guessing game and it should probably be its own thread

me too. great fanning brag oppy's

Oh I'm weird alright but you guys are next level. 

Anyway...what's happening in Boise Boom Roasted?  For a while I was looking at moving there.  Probably should have done it right after school.

Business trip. Rolled in last night for dinner at a great little steakhouse called chandlers. Leaving already. Extremely clean city and was very pretty. Will have to make time next trip to explore more. University is typical commuter school except its in a nicer part of town and is relatively nice and big feeling.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on March 19, 2014, 03:43:58 PM

Quote from: WackySquawk08 on March 19, 2014, 03:32:52 PM

Safe travels, boom.

Thanks Wacky. On to Phoenix for vacation now. Would've done the game but everyone's been there so it's not as fun.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 19, 2014, 03:55:06 PM

Quote from: Boom Roasted on March 19, 2014, 03:43:58 PM

On to Phoenix for vacation now. Would've done the game but everyone's been there so it's not as fun.

no man, that's the fun part of the game! finding a place in ATL or PHX or whatever that people will not immediately get but is not too impossible

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on March 19, 2014, 03:57:00 PM

i mean we've all been to dfw like a billion times but nobody recognized the skylink mascot.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on March 19, 2014, 04:16:39 PM

man I cant wait to post a picture from MDW that none of you guys are gonna recognize but youll prolly be like MDW because that's the only airport besides MCI I ever go to.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on March 19, 2014, 04:16:59 PM

just wait, you guys. just. rough ridin'. wait.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on March 19, 2014, 05:40:41 PM

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/20/qypaqene.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on March 19, 2014, 05:49:08 PM

So I'm on this current streak of flying all over the place and will have more in the next week. Made me think, what's the most # of different airports you have been through in a 7 day streak?  From today till next Wednesday I will hit 7. Someone here has to have like 13

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 19, 2014, 06:10:06 PM

Quote from: Boom Roasted on March 19, 2014, 05:49:08 PM

So I'm on this current streak of flying all over the place and will have more in the next week. Made me think, what's the most # of different airports you have been through in a 7 day streak?  From today till next Wednesday I will hit 7. Someone here has to have like 13

Not a 7 day streak, but the best I've done is 9 airports in 6 countries in 11 days.

ALL IN COACH

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on March 19, 2014, 06:23:16 PM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on March 19, 2014, 03:57:00 PM

i mean we've all been to dfw like a billion times but nobody recognized the skylink mascot.

fwiw, I would've gotten that one had I read the thread then.  the skylink is sweet.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on March 20, 2014, 08:47:16 AM

Quote from: Boom Roasted on March 19, 2014, 05:49:08 PM

So I'm on this current streak of flying all over the place and will have more in the next week. Made me think, what's the most # of different airports you have been through in a 7 day streak?  From today till next Wednesday I will hit 7. Someone here has to have like 13

I've done 7 unique airports in 9 days.  Only 3 countries though. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 20, 2014, 09:47:09 AM

Quote from: Boom Roasted on March 19, 2014, 05:49:08 PM

So I'm on this current streak of flying all over the place and will have more in the next week. Made me think, what's the most # of different airports you have been through in a 7 day streak?  From today till next Wednesday I will hit 7. Someone here has to have like 13

flying out of pud airports like OMA/MCI helps this figure. the double layover is sometimes unavoidable. that's 4 right out of the gates. my record is only 6 a few times I think.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 21, 2014, 09:02:20 AM

Herp derp guy at my work who loves southwest just came up to me to bitch that he had to fly Delta this week and got stuck in the middle seat. "Stupid assigned seats" he grumbled as he walked away.  :D

Title: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 21, 2014, 10:17:06 AM

lol when some SW'er that just plops down in my amazing lounger up front thinking that crap flys. Back of the bus son.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on March 21, 2014, 10:23:57 AM

Quote from: michigancat on March 19, 2014, 06:10:06 PM

Quote from: Boom Roasted on March 19, 2014, 05:49:08 PM

So I'm on this current streak of flying all over the place and will have more in the next week. Made me think, what's the most # of different airports you have been through in a 7 day streak?  From today till next Wednesday I will hit 7. Someone here has to have like 13

Not a 7 day streak, but the best I've done is 9 airports in 6 countries in 11 days.

ALL IN COACH

Man, that sounds like an experience that could make a person find religion

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 21, 2014, 11:21:23 AM

Quote from: mocat on March 21, 2014, 09:02:20 AM

Herp derp guy at my work who loves southwest just came up to me to bitch that he had to fly Delta this week and got stuck in the middle seat. "Stupid assigned seats" he grumbled as he walked away.  :D

This really can be a pain in the ass when you're flying with kids and they put you all in different rows. It's happened to me on Delta on flights that I had to book somewhat short notice. their solution was to have us ask people to trade seats on the plane.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on March 24, 2014, 07:40:56 AM

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/24/aqemyvam.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 24, 2014, 08:06:19 AM

PHX

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on March 24, 2014, 10:02:19 AM

Nope. Was only there for like 20 min so sadly this is my only pic.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 24, 2014, 10:11:49 AM

Based on the new info I'll guess DEN

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 24, 2014, 10:18:53 AM

those drinking fountains look old fashioned

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on March 24, 2014, 10:22:28 AM

And I used the taller one! Hint, I'm not out west anymore, headed the other way.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on March 24, 2014, 02:16:28 PM

LGA or BOS is my guess

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 24, 2014, 02:30:37 PM

Santa Fe

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 24, 2014, 02:32:47 PM

Memphis

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on March 24, 2014, 03:14:37 PM

It's time to talk jetlag, folks.  Flying east, 20-24 hour total travel time.  Arrive on a Sunday morning, expected to be productive Monday morning.  Tips welcome. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 24, 2014, 03:19:32 PM

change your flights to arrive Sunday night.

How many hours difference?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on March 24, 2014, 03:33:42 PM

7 hours most of the time.  The last time I did it we arrive at like 6AM Saturday, slept all day, partied balls all night Saturday night, stayed up way too late, then slept all day Sunday and were appropriately wrecked for Monday.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on March 24, 2014, 03:35:26 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on March 24, 2014, 03:33:42 PM

7 hours most of the time.  The last time I did it we arrive at like 6AM Saturday, slept all day, partied balls all night Saturday night, stayed up way too late, then slept all day Sunday and were appropriately wrecked for Monday.

TOKYO  :weirdrobert:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on March 24, 2014, 03:36:12 PM

Try to sleep on the time of the place you are arriving to on the plane or even the day you are leaving.  See if Havs will let you borrow his Zzzquil

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on March 24, 2014, 03:46:32 PM

I guess I need to try drugs.  I can never sleep on the way over there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on March 24, 2014, 03:54:55 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on March 24, 2014, 03:46:32 PM

I guess I need to try drugs.  I can never sleep on the way over there.

Pharmaceuticals are definitely the way to go.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 24, 2014, 03:58:05 PM

you guys where the hell is boom roasted?  :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on March 24, 2014, 04:02:51 PM

Quote from: mocat on March 24, 2014, 03:58:05 PM

you guys where the hell is boom roasted?  :frown:

MSP

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 24, 2014, 04:07:24 PM

Quote from: puniraptor on March 24, 2014, 04:02:51 PM

Quote from: mocat on March 24, 2014, 03:58:05 PM

you guys where the hell is boom roasted?  :frown:

MSP

no

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 24, 2014, 04:35:51 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on March 24, 2014, 03:33:42 PM

7 hours most of the time.  The last time I did it we arrive at like 6AM Saturday, slept all day, partied balls all night Saturday night, stayed up way too late, then slept all day Sunday and were appropriately wrecked for Monday.

What time do you normally wake up? I'd try waking up an hour earlier every day until you're waking up at 4am the day before you leave.

And I think it's best to arrive at the local bedtime.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on March 24, 2014, 04:37:57 PM

Quote from: michigancat on March 24, 2014, 04:35:51 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on March 24, 2014, 03:33:42 PM

7 hours most of the time.  The last time I did it we arrive at like 6AM Saturday, slept all day, partied balls all night Saturday night, stayed up way too late, then slept all day Sunday and were appropriately wrecked for Monday.

What time do you normally wake up? I'd try waking up an hour earlier every day until you're waking up at 4am the day before you leave.

And I think it's best to arrive at the local bedtime.

115pm depart gets me 6pm arrival

Seems silly though when I could also have 115pm depart and 10am arrival. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 24, 2014, 04:40:31 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on March 24, 2014, 04:37:57 PM

Quote from: michigancat on March 24, 2014, 04:35:51 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on March 24, 2014, 03:33:42 PM

7 hours most of the time.  The last time I did it we arrive at like 6AM Saturday, slept all day, partied balls all night Saturday night, stayed up way too late, then slept all day Sunday and were appropriately wrecked for Monday.

What time do you normally wake up? I'd try waking up an hour earlier every day until you're waking up at 4am the day before you leave.

And I think it's best to arrive at the local bedtime.

115pm depart gets me 6pm arrival

Seems silly though when I could also have 115pm depart and 10am arrival. 

Yeah. well then it seems like you could also have a 6pm departure and 5pm arrival. Just a suggestion that has really helped me in the past. Especially if you have issues sleeping on the plane - you arrive pretty exhausted and can get in a good 8 hours or so at the hotel.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on March 24, 2014, 04:42:20 PM

Quote from: michigancat on March 24, 2014, 04:40:31 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on March 24, 2014, 04:37:57 PM

Quote from: michigancat on March 24, 2014, 04:35:51 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on March 24, 2014, 03:33:42 PM

7 hours most of the time.  The last time I did it we arrive at like 6AM Saturday, slept all day, partied balls all night Saturday night, stayed up way too late, then slept all day Sunday and were appropriately wrecked for Monday.

What time do you normally wake up? I'd try waking up an hour earlier every day until you're waking up at 4am the day before you leave.

And I think it's best to arrive at the local bedtime.

115pm depart gets me 6pm arrival

Seems silly though when I could also have 115pm depart and 10am arrival. 

Yeah. well then it seems like you could also have a 6pm departure and 5pm arrival. Just a suggestion that has really helped me in the past. Especially if you have issues sleeping on the plane - you arrive pretty exhausted and can get in a good 8 hours or so at the hotel.

I'm running into issues of a pud airport on both sides of this ocean.  Ain't no seats or something.  Not giving up on it though, still one other airline to check.  :cheers:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 24, 2014, 04:43:39 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on March 24, 2014, 04:42:20 PM

Quote from: michigancat on March 24, 2014, 04:40:31 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on March 24, 2014, 04:37:57 PM

Quote from: michigancat on March 24, 2014, 04:35:51 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on March 24, 2014, 03:33:42 PM

7 hours most of the time.  The last time I did it we arrive at like 6AM Saturday, slept all day, partied balls all night Saturday night, stayed up way too late, then slept all day Sunday and were appropriately wrecked for Monday.

What time do you normally wake up? I'd try waking up an hour earlier every day until you're waking up at 4am the day before you leave.

And I think it's best to arrive at the local bedtime.

115pm depart gets me 6pm arrival

Seems silly though when I could also have 115pm depart and 10am arrival. 

Yeah. well then it seems like you could also have a 6pm departure and 5pm arrival. Just a suggestion that has really helped me in the past. Especially if you have issues sleeping on the plane - you arrive pretty exhausted and can get in a good 8 hours or so at the hotel.

I'm running into issues of a pud airport on both sides of this ocean.  Ain't no seats or something.  Not giving up on it though, still one other airline to check.  :cheers:

try ITA search - it seems to find more options for oddball routes:

http://matrix.itasoftware.com/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on March 24, 2014, 06:03:13 PM

It was Nashville. In New York now but didn't get an airport pic as I was in a rush. At Beer Authority having ommegang witte on tap. Where should I eat in helps kitchen that's reasonably priced???

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on March 24, 2014, 06:10:36 PM

Quote from: Boom Roasted on March 24, 2014, 06:03:13 PM

It was Nashville. In New York now but didn't get an airport pic as I was in a rush. At Beer Authority having ommegang witte on tap. Where should I eat in helps kitchen that's reasonably priced???

Try Chez Satan.  Should be able to get a table on a Monday, although you might have to pay the Ultimate Price.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 24, 2014, 06:23:31 PM

Quote from: Boom Roasted on March 24, 2014, 06:03:13 PM

It was Nashville. In New York now but didn't get an airport pic as I was in a rush.

odd connection point. At least it seems odd.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on March 24, 2014, 06:58:45 PM

Quote from: michigancat on March 24, 2014, 06:23:31 PM

Quote from: Boom Roasted on March 24, 2014, 06:03:13 PM

It was Nashville. In New York now but didn't get an airport pic as I was in a rush.

odd connection point. At least it seems odd.

Yeah I thought so too. Earliest way to NYC though. Found a place called Mercato. Extremely good. Had an app called stracciatello which was a stringy mozzarella over prosciutto that I will certainly bring lady br back for. If in NY near Times Square do it. Only a few blocks off

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on March 24, 2014, 07:34:16 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on March 18, 2014, 03:57:57 PM

Does anyone fly out of downtown KC?  Where to?

I have a few times :kstategrad:


Nobody commercial yet...there were some rumors but think the runway safety runoff areas are too short to get FAA approval of regularly scheduled commercial aircraft....or I just made that whole thing up, can't remember.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: eastcat on March 24, 2014, 11:28:22 PM

Nobody is going to be flying commercial out of MKC. Probably ever again.

Only has one precision approach on 19 and 3/21 is weight restricted.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on March 25, 2014, 12:03:46 AM

my dad took some of his pilot guy lessons out of downtown KC and says it's a crazy dangerous place to fly in and out of

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on March 25, 2014, 12:06:29 AM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on March 25, 2014, 12:03:46 AM

my dad took some of his pilot guy lessons out of downtown KC and says it's a crazy dangerous place to fly in and out of

I believe it, for the .2 seconds you can take your eyes off the road to look at the airport, doesn't look like fun.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 25, 2014, 12:43:59 PM

Quote from: michigancat on March 24, 2014, 04:43:39 PM

try ITA search - it seems to find more options for oddball routes:

http://matrix.itasoftware.com/

well this is amazing. they have a very nice (and free!) android app too

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 25, 2014, 12:46:46 PM

Yes, but it's called "on the fly" so it always takes me a while to find it.

It's really good with international alliances. Seems to find results that don't show up on airline sites or other search engines.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on March 26, 2014, 11:52:57 AM

I'm taking on a new role with my company in the next few months. I'd like to have things together regarding airline travel. I'm currently a regional traveler. Most everything is done by car (company-provided) and I stay at Hilton properties. This new role will involve flights throughout the central and midwest US (Michigan to Texas). I will have direct flights to many locations from Louisville - Houston, Chicago, Dallas. However, that won't always be the case. Are there FF partner programs that allow me to roll into one package? With different airlines serving different cities in my territory, I'm not really certain the best approach here. Things that might matter - company provided AmEx for all charges plus airline and car rentals book through agency (I can use my own FF number).

If there is already a detailed post within the 141 pages of this thread, I'd appreciate a link to it. Thanks!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 26, 2014, 11:57:30 AM

it sounds like SWA is your best option  :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on March 26, 2014, 12:02:15 PM

Quote from: mocat on March 26, 2014, 11:57:30 AM

it sounds like SWA is your best option  :frown:

:flush: I really hate that cattle line.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 26, 2014, 04:55:59 PM

well pick the most convenient of these groups of (somewhat) midwestern hubs to avoid the cattle line and get yourself some worthwhile rewards:

group A
DFW
ORD
CLT
PHX

group B
DEN
ORD
CLE
IAH

group C
MSP
DTW
MEM
CVG
ATL
SLC

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 26, 2014, 05:00:47 PM

Ms. wackysquak and I are going to fly down to Marco Island, FL this summer and stay at her grandparents condo off the beach. The pictures make it look amazing. I kinda want to drive to the keys for a couple of days. Has anyone been? Any pro tips?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 26, 2014, 05:31:28 PM

Quote from: mocat on March 26, 2014, 04:55:59 PM

well pick the most convenient of these groups of (somewhat) midwestern hubs to avoid the cattle line and get yourself some worthwhile rewards:

group A
DFW
ORD
CLT
PHX

group B
DEN
ORD
CLE
IAH

group C
MSP
DTW
MEM
CVG
ATL
SLC

Yeah those options kind of suck from Louisville, don't they? AA probably looks the best.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on March 26, 2014, 05:39:12 PM

Quote from: WackySquawk08 on March 26, 2014, 05:00:47 PM

Ms. wackysquak and I are going to fly down to Marco Island, FL this summer and stay at her grandparents condo off the beach. The pictures make it look amazing. I kinda want to drive to the keys for a couple of days. Has anyone been? Any pro tips?

protips for marco island or the keys? i've been to the keys twice but not marco island. also if you have a free place to stay on marco island then i'd honestly just make the most of it and stay there. key west has to be at least a five hour drive from there and to stay where you would want to stay, not cheap. also the rest of the keys don't have anything going on except nice beach and water but you already have that at marco island.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on March 26, 2014, 05:43:24 PM

go to Disney world. totally worth the drive.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 26, 2014, 06:02:54 PM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on March 26, 2014, 05:39:12 PM

Quote from: WackySquawk08 on March 26, 2014, 05:00:47 PM

Ms. wackysquak and I are going to fly down to Marco Island, FL this summer and stay at her grandparents condo off the beach. The pictures make it look amazing. I kinda want to drive to the keys for a couple of days. Has anyone been? Any pro tips?

protips for marco island or the keys? i've been to the keys twice but not marco island. also if you have a free place to stay on marco island then i'd honestly just make the most of it and stay there. key west has to be at least a five hour drive from there and to stay where you would want to stay, not cheap. also the rest of the keys don't have anything going on except nice beach and water but you already have that at marco island.

Thanks! :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on March 26, 2014, 06:08:05 PM

Quote from: mocat on March 26, 2014, 04:55:59 PM

well pick the most convenient of these groups of (somewhat) midwestern hubs to avoid the cattle line and get yourself some worthwhile rewards:

group A
DFW
ORD
CLT
PHX

group B
DEN
ORD
CLE
IAH

group C
MSP
DTW
MEM
CVG
ATL
SLC

Thanks. I'll make the most of it. Free vacation flights for the family will be nice.

Quote from: michigancat on March 26, 2014, 05:31:28 PM

Quote from: mocat on March 26, 2014, 04:55:59 PM

well pick the most convenient of these groups of (somewhat) midwestern hubs to avoid the cattle line and get yourself some worthwhile rewards:

group A
DFW
ORD
CLT
PHX

group B
DEN
ORD
CLE
IAH

group C
MSP
DTW
MEM
CVG
ATL
SLC

Yeah those options kind of suck from Louisville, don't they? AA probably looks the best.

Ya. Not real sexy choices.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on March 26, 2014, 09:38:12 PM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on March 26, 2014, 05:39:12 PM

Quote from: WackySquawk08 on March 26, 2014, 05:00:47 PM

Ms. wackysquak and I are going to fly down to Marco Island, FL this summer and stay at her grandparents condo off the beach. The pictures make it look amazing. I kinda want to drive to the keys for a couple of days. Has anyone been? Any pro tips?

protips for marco island or the keys? i've been to the keys twice but not marco island. also if you have a free place to stay on marco island then i'd honestly just make the most of it and stay there. key west has to be at least a five hour drive from there and to stay where you would want to stay, not cheap. also the rest of the keys don't have anything going on except nice beach and water but you already have that at marco island.

I have spent a lot of time on Marco and have made the drive to the keys.  We took the back way on old 41 hwy and it was a solid 4 hours not including stops but was scenic.  There is not much for nightlife on Marco, especially in the summer so I might try to find a place in Key West for a night or two.

There are plenty of nice restaurants and bars on Marco and tons more in Naples but I like the kind of grungy places like the Tiki Bar http://dolphintiki.com/ (http://dolphintiki.com/), the Capri Fish house http://www.caprifishhouse.com/ (http://www.caprifishhouse.com/) and the Little Bar in Goodland that is worth the short drive for steamed mussels alone http://www.littlebarrestaurant.com/lb30_menu.htm (http://www.littlebarrestaurant.com/lb30_menu.htm)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on March 26, 2014, 11:59:50 PM

it might be just me but if i had never been to a place like marco island before and i was going with my gf and we had a free place to stay on the beach, the last thing i would want to do would be to make a boring as 4 plus hour drive to key west, stay a day or two and then drive four plus hours back. that's just me though. who knows.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on March 27, 2014, 11:01:18 AM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on March 26, 2014, 11:59:50 PM

it might be just me but if i had never been to a place like marco island before and i was going with my gf and we had a free place to stay on the beach, the last thing i would want to do would be to make a boring as 4 plus hour drive to key west, stay a day or two and then drive four plus hours back. that's just me though. who knows.

you are probably right if it is just a long weekend but I think our guy Wacky might get a little board after the third day of beach -> pool -> nice seafood dinner at a half empty restaurant. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on March 27, 2014, 11:08:28 AM

Quote from: Skipper44 on March 27, 2014, 11:01:18 AM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on March 26, 2014, 11:59:50 PM

it might be just me but if i had never been to a place like marco island before and i was going with my gf and we had a free place to stay on the beach, the last thing i would want to do would be to make a boring as 4 plus hour drive to key west, stay a day or two and then drive four plus hours back. that's just me though. who knows.

you are probably right if it is just a long weekend but I think our guy Wacky might get a little board after the third day of beach -> pool -> nice seafood dinner at a half empty restaurant.

well i don't necessarily disagree w/ that. looks like you are going to key west afterall wacks!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 27, 2014, 11:11:29 AM

I like both advices, fellas. I haven't been to the beach since we played at Miami in 2012. I'll probably just stay put and enjoy the free stay. Thanks for everything.  :cheers:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on March 27, 2014, 12:10:21 PM

Quote from: WackySquawk08 on March 27, 2014, 11:11:29 AM

I like both advices, fellas. I haven't been to the beach since we played at Miami in 2012. I'll probably just stay put and enjoy the free stay. Thanks for everything.  :cheers:

If you are going to be there over the weekend, you might look into renting a boat from Marco River marina and going to Keewaydin Island, that area's version of the party cove. (http://www.thehulltruth.com/attachments/florida-georgia/239441d1336654833-keewaydin-island-canoe-race-weekend-2012-keeywadin2_lg.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on March 27, 2014, 12:32:27 PM

Quote from: Skipper44 on March 27, 2014, 12:10:21 PM

Quote from: WackySquawk08 on March 27, 2014, 11:11:29 AM

I like both advices, fellas. I haven't been to the beach since we played at Miami in 2012. I'll probably just stay put and enjoy the free stay. Thanks for everything.  :cheers:

If you are going to be there over the weekend, you might look into renting a boat from Marco River marina and going to Keewaydin Island, that area's version of the party cove. (http://www.thehulltruth.com/attachments/florida-georgia/239441d1336654833-keewaydin-island-canoe-race-weekend-2012-keeywadin2_lg.jpg)

That looks truly awful.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on March 27, 2014, 12:37:34 PM

Quote from: Gooch on March 27, 2014, 12:32:27 PM

Quote from: Skipper44 on March 27, 2014, 12:10:21 PM

Quote from: WackySquawk08 on March 27, 2014, 11:11:29 AM

I like both advices, fellas. I haven't been to the beach since we played at Miami in 2012. I'll probably just stay put and enjoy the free stay. Thanks for everything.  :cheers:

If you are going to be there over the weekend, you might look into renting a boat from Marco River marina and going to Keewaydin Island, that area's version of the party cove. (http://www.thehulltruth.com/attachments/florida-georgia/239441d1336654833-keewaydin-island-canoe-race-weekend-2012-keeywadin2_lg.jpg)

That looks truly awful.

I'd go chill somewhere roughly right beneath "might look"

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 27, 2014, 12:47:15 PM

 :love:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 27, 2014, 12:48:42 PM

I want to catch a shark this summer and  :lol: right in his fat, mean, face.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on March 27, 2014, 02:39:22 PM

Quote from: WackySquawk08 on March 27, 2014, 12:48:42 PM

I want to catch a shark this summer and  :lol: right in his fat, mean, face.

the Sunshine Ace hardware store on Marco has a great fishing dept- they can set you up to fish the beach at night, reportedly that is when the big sharks are caught.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 27, 2014, 02:55:32 PM

Delta is going to start serving Sweetwater 420 on some flights. pretty great move.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on March 27, 2014, 07:57:54 PM

Easy one. (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/28/ynu3uzev.jpg)

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on March 27, 2014, 08:04:38 PM

No

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on March 27, 2014, 08:05:03 PM

DFW

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on March 27, 2014, 08:05:41 PM

Quote from: Spracne on March 27, 2014, 08:05:03 PM

DFW

Yes

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on March 27, 2014, 08:06:28 PM

I can't tell if this thread is "guess the airport" or "let me brag about my vacation." (looking at fanning).

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on March 27, 2014, 08:13:18 PM

that's obviously krypton

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on March 27, 2014, 08:27:13 PM

Quote from: Spracne on March 27, 2014, 08:06:28 PM

I can't tell if this thread is "guess the airport" or "let me brag about my vacation." (looking at fanning).

Both.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on March 27, 2014, 08:34:19 PM

In that case, anyone have any recommendations for Jost besides Soggy Dollar Bar & Foxy's?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 27, 2014, 08:46:57 PM

Quote from: Skipper44 on March 27, 2014, 02:39:22 PM

Quote from: WackySquawk08 on March 27, 2014, 12:48:42 PM

I want to catch a shark this summer and  :lol: right in his fat, mean, face.

the Sunshine Ace hardware store on Marco has a great fishing dept- they can set you up to fish the beach at night, reportedly that is when the big sharks are caught.

:thumbs: You're on this crap.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 27, 2014, 08:48:16 PM

Quote from: Boom Roasted on March 27, 2014, 08:27:13 PM

Quote from: Spracne on March 27, 2014, 08:06:28 PM

I can't tell if this thread is "guess the airport" or "let me brag about my vacation." (looking at fanning).

Both.

Yes. Definitely this.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AST on March 27, 2014, 08:54:57 PM

Quote from: WackySquawk08 on March 27, 2014, 12:48:42 PM

I want to catch a shark this summer and  :lol: right in his fat, mean, face.

come fish with me off the beach, i haul those bad boys in left and right after kayaking my baits out

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on March 27, 2014, 08:59:27 PM

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/28/a6ujyhem.jpg)

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 27, 2014, 09:13:23 PM

Quote from: alexander supertramp on March 27, 2014, 08:54:57 PM

Quote from: WackySquawk08 on March 27, 2014, 12:48:42 PM

I want to catch a shark this summer and  :lol: right in his fat, mean, face.

come fish with me off the beach, i haul those bad boys in left and right after kayaking my baits out

OMG! Want!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AST on March 27, 2014, 09:33:45 PM

Quote from: WackySquawk08 on March 27, 2014, 09:13:23 PM

Quote from: alexander supertramp on March 27, 2014, 08:54:57 PM

Quote from: WackySquawk08 on March 27, 2014, 12:48:42 PM

I want to catch a shark this summer and  :lol: right in his fat, mean, face.

come fish with me off the beach, i haul those bad boys in left and right after kayaking my baits out

OMG! Want!

bull red fall trip
(https://fbcdn-photos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/t1.0-0/76532_1704373050057_6937647_n.jpg)

reeling in a black tip on a summer trip
(https://fbcdn-photos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/t1.0-0/7622_701974620310_6439193_n.jpg)



brother pulling in a bull red fall trip
(https://fbcdn-photos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/t1.0-0/76468_1704370169985_4829815_n.jpg)


i have all the gear, you just need a texas salt water fishing license and to pray to the fishing gods that the fish are in and the weed is out while you are on the sand

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EuroCat on March 27, 2014, 09:34:39 PM

Quote from: Batt BcKee P.O.S. Esq on March 27, 2014, 08:05:41 PM

Quote from: Spracne on March 27, 2014, 08:05:03 PM

DFW

Yes

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Terminal D

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on March 27, 2014, 09:42:05 PM

Quote from: EuroCat on March 27, 2014, 09:34:39 PM

Quote from: Batt BcKee P.O.S. Esq on March 27, 2014, 08:05:41 PM

Quote from: Spracne on March 27, 2014, 08:05:03 PM

DFW

Yes

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Terminal D

yep. one of, if not the hottest piece of ass in the entire usa airport network. hubba hubba.  :love:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 27, 2014, 09:44:39 PM

Quote from: alexander supertramp on March 27, 2014, 09:33:45 PM

Quote from: WackySquawk08 on March 27, 2014, 09:13:23 PM

Quote from: alexander supertramp on March 27, 2014, 08:54:57 PM

Quote from: WackySquawk08 on March 27, 2014, 12:48:42 PM

I want to catch a shark this summer and  :lol: right in his fat, mean, face.

come fish with me off the beach, i haul those bad boys in left and right after kayaking my baits out

OMG! Want!

bull red fall trip
(https://fbcdn-photos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/t1.0-0/76532_1704373050057_6937647_n.jpg)

reeling in a black tip on a summer trip
(https://fbcdn-photos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/t1.0-0/7622_701974620310_6439193_n.jpg)



brother pulling in a bull red fall trip
(https://fbcdn-photos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/t1.0-0/76468_1704370169985_4829815_n.jpg)


i have all the gear, you just need a texas salt water fishing license and to pray to the fishing gods that the fish are in and the weed is out while you are on the sand

OMG! :love:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on March 27, 2014, 09:45:11 PM

dfw terminal d is incredible.  just amazing.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: meow meow on March 27, 2014, 09:48:59 PM

Just knowing wacky through what I read on this here blog, I'm gonna say he doesn't know anything about fishing

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 27, 2014, 09:49:48 PM

Did you laugh at that dumb fish and tell him what was up?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AST on March 27, 2014, 09:51:42 PM

Quote from: WackySquawk08 on March 27, 2014, 09:49:48 PM

Did you laugh at that dumb fish and tell him what was up?

if by laugh at him you mean filet him and by tell him what's up you mean eat him, then yeah, i did all of that

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 27, 2014, 09:54:36 PM

Quote from: meow meow on March 27, 2014, 09:48:59 PM

Just knowing wacky through what I read on this here blog, I'm gonna say he doesn't know anything about fishing

You'd be wrong then. I've never sea fished, but go troat fishing annually. Use to live in Colorado growing up. My grandparents have a lot of land in the flint hills. Stocked ponds and creeks on their property. Dad and I went all the time. There's a scene in dumb and dumber where the bad dude is parked over on the bridge in Colorado and that was my dad and I's fishing spot daily when we lived there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 27, 2014, 09:55:20 PM

Quote from: alexander supertramp on March 27, 2014, 09:51:42 PM

Quote from: WackySquawk08 on March 27, 2014, 09:49:48 PM

Did you laugh at that dumb fish and tell him what was up?

if by laugh at him you mean filet him and by tell him what's up you mean eat him, then yeah, i did all of that

:thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AST on March 27, 2014, 09:58:54 PM

Quote from: WackySquawk08 on March 27, 2014, 09:54:36 PM

Quote from: meow meow on March 27, 2014, 09:48:59 PM

Just knowing wacky through what I read on this here blog, I'm gonna say he doesn't know anything about fishing

You'd be wrong then. I've never sea fished, but go troat fishing annually. Use to live in Colorado growing up. My grandparents have a lot of land in the flint hills. Stocked ponds and creeks on their property. Dad and I went all the time. There's a scene in dumb and dumber where the bad dude is parked over on the bridge in Colorado and that was my dad and I's fishing spot daily when we lived there.

love fly fishing

that is one of my next projects, do some salt wayer fly fishing on some sandies and specks.  and then, BOOM have a  tarpon pop.  omg, could you only imagine!!!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on March 27, 2014, 10:00:18 PM

TAKE IT TO THE FISHING THREAD SO I CAN BE SURE TO READ EVERYTHING AND "GAWK" AT ast's AWESOME FISHING PICTURES AND SAY, "WOW, THAT LOOKS LIKE AN ABSOLUTE BLAST"

But I actually came to this thread to ask about vacations to DC.

GF and I are planning a trip to DC in August to visit museums and monuments and such. Planning on going sat-wed or tue-friday.

Where should we stay? Do we need to rent a car or will public transportation suffice?

I have never been to DC and the GF has not been since an 8th grade field trip, any pro tips are appreciated!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 27, 2014, 10:01:15 PM

@alexander: Sounds amazing, friend! Ben Ji, I was just about to @ you in here.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on March 27, 2014, 10:34:37 PM

Does anyone else wish fanning would post less or maybe just stop posting altogether?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: meow meow on March 27, 2014, 10:48:43 PM

A fanningbrag for all seasons

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on March 28, 2014, 07:32:26 AM

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/28/ahyzare5.jpg)

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 28, 2014, 07:38:07 AM

my gut says one of the new york airports

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on March 28, 2014, 07:43:08 AM

Not NY

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 28, 2014, 07:43:25 AM

austin

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on March 28, 2014, 07:45:52 AM

Weird ceiling

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on March 28, 2014, 07:47:30 AM

Quote from: mocat on March 28, 2014, 07:43:25 AM

austin

nope

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 28, 2014, 07:47:41 AM

Quote from: mocat on March 28, 2014, 07:43:25 AM

austin

that outerwear tho

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on March 28, 2014, 07:51:40 AM

guessing canada here based on the dorks in then picture, weird ceiling and outerwear.  I'll go winnipeg because I can't remember any other canadian cities right now.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on March 28, 2014, 07:52:18 AM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on March 28, 2014, 07:51:40 AM

guessing canada here based on the dorks in then picture, weird ceiling and outerwear.  I'll go winnipeg because I can't remember any other canadian cities right now.

sorry. Not Canada.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on March 28, 2014, 07:55:34 AM

crap.  I dunno.  Minneapolis?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 28, 2014, 07:59:03 AM

Quote from: steve dave on March 28, 2014, 07:47:41 AM

Quote from: mocat on March 28, 2014, 07:43:25 AM

austin

that outerwear tho

i'm not cut out for this. i've already guessed like 4 airports  :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on March 28, 2014, 07:59:17 AM

Hrathrow

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 28, 2014, 07:59:49 AM

I think SLC has tile like that but I don't remember that ceiling. going SLC anyway.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 28, 2014, 08:00:30 AM

Quote from: Batt BcKee P.O.S. Esq on March 28, 2014, 07:59:17 AM

Hrathrow

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say what now

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AST on March 28, 2014, 08:00:43 AM

portland

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on March 28, 2014, 08:03:48 AM

Quote from: mocat on March 28, 2014, 08:00:30 AM

Quote from: Batt BcKee P.O.S. Esq on March 28, 2014, 07:59:17 AM

Hrathrow

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say what now

typo

Heathrow, London

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kslim on March 28, 2014, 08:12:06 AM

flying to virginia next week, any recomendos?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on March 28, 2014, 08:18:50 AM

Quote from: Batt BcKee P.O.S. Esq on March 28, 2014, 08:03:48 AM

Quote from: mocat on March 28, 2014, 08:00:30 AM

Quote from: Batt BcKee P.O.S. Esq on March 28, 2014, 07:59:17 AM

Hrathrow

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say what now

typo

Heathrow, London

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So it's out of the main holding mall and at the gate..

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on March 28, 2014, 08:20:04 AM

Quote from: Boom Roasted on March 28, 2014, 08:18:50 AM

Quote from: Batt BcKee P.O.S. Esq on March 28, 2014, 08:03:48 AM

Quote from: mocat on March 28, 2014, 08:00:30 AM

Quote from: Batt BcKee P.O.S. Esq on March 28, 2014, 07:59:17 AM

Hrathrow

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say what now

typo

Heathrow, London

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So it's out of the main holding mall and at the gate..

Yes.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 28, 2014, 08:24:17 AM

i mean i knew you meant heathrow but here we all are guessing domestipuds and you are all 'bout that time eh chaps? righto govna

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on March 28, 2014, 10:21:44 AM

How about train stations?
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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 28, 2014, 10:24:37 AM

Chicago

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 28, 2014, 10:27:30 AM

Quote from: WackySquawk08 on March 28, 2014, 10:24:37 AM

Chicago

 :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on March 28, 2014, 10:29:51 AM

manchester?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on March 28, 2014, 10:30:29 AM

or liverpool.  those will be my two guesses for everything over the next week

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 28, 2014, 10:32:44 AM

Quote from: Tobias on March 28, 2014, 10:30:29 AM

or liverpool.  those will be my two guesses for everything over the next week

His gate did say Manchester.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EuroCat on March 28, 2014, 12:45:14 PM

Quote from: Batt BcKee P.O.S. Esq on March 28, 2014, 10:21:44 AM

How about train stations?
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Most definitely in the UK. Newcastle?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EuroCat on March 28, 2014, 12:46:43 PM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on March 27, 2014, 09:45:11 PM

dfw terminal d is incredible.  just amazing.

food in termy B is just turrrable

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on March 28, 2014, 03:58:47 PM

Quote from: mocat on March 28, 2014, 10:27:30 AM

Quote from: WackySquawk08 on March 28, 2014, 10:24:37 AM

Chicago

 :lol:

 Omg that was adorable

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 28, 2014, 04:03:59 PM

Yes, classic fanman

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on March 28, 2014, 04:25:06 PM

Quote from: EuroCat on March 28, 2014, 12:45:14 PM

Quote from: Batt BcKee P.O.S. Esq on March 28, 2014, 10:21:44 AM

How about train stations?
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Most definitely in the UK. Newcastle?

That was the Picadelly stop in Manchester.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on March 28, 2014, 04:29:27 PM

(http://a.abcnews.com/images/US/AP_train_crash_chicago1_ml_140324_16x9_992.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AST on March 28, 2014, 04:34:01 PM

chicago

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 28, 2014, 04:35:32 PM

Quote from: alexander supertramp on March 28, 2014, 04:34:01 PM

chicago

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on March 28, 2014, 08:42:15 PM

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 28, 2014, 08:47:56 PM

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They read it the first time, Carnes. No one joined in. Move along poking Jevon Thomas voo doo dolls.

Title: Re: travel thread
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Title: Re: travel thread
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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on March 28, 2014, 09:12:54 PM

I enjoy learning about the fan dude and thus feeling closer to him, but I do think maybe there should be a dedicated thread about his personal life.  Ya know, just so I can efficiently feel closer to him, not as a chilling effect whatsoever.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on March 28, 2014, 09:16:56 PM

Oh, hey Kim.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on March 28, 2014, 10:05:38 PM

I'm going to Killeen. Who has good Killeen recommendos?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on March 28, 2014, 10:17:57 PM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on March 28, 2014, 10:05:38 PM

I'm going to Killeen. Who has good Killeen recommendos?

Austin

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on March 28, 2014, 10:36:10 PM

thanks for the hot Killeen tip Spracne

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on March 28, 2014, 10:38:42 PM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on March 28, 2014, 10:36:10 PM

thanks for the hot Killeen tip Spracne

Sorry.  How bout Georgetown? It's pretty conservative.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on March 28, 2014, 10:39:55 PM

Or Ft. Hood. Go get in a bar fight.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on March 28, 2014, 10:51:24 PM

Quote from: Spracne on March 28, 2014, 10:38:42 PM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on March 28, 2014, 10:36:10 PM

thanks for the hot Killeen tip Spracne

Sorry.  How bout Georgetown? It's pretty conservative.

I was being serious, I'll probably go down to Austin if I have time

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on March 28, 2014, 10:57:16 PM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on March 28, 2014, 10:51:24 PM

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Quote from: GoodForAnother on March 28, 2014, 10:36:10 PM

thanks for the hot Killeen tip Spracne

Sorry.  How bout Georgetown? It's pretty conservative.

I was being serious, I'll probably go down to Austin if I have time

Just to visit me?  :cheers: :comehere: :love:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on March 28, 2014, 10:58:52 PM

yeah prob

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on March 29, 2014, 12:31:01 AM

Try the local bar  :)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 29, 2014, 11:28:41 AM

Kim Carnes :love:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 29, 2014, 11:38:06 AM

Quote from: mocat on March 29, 2014, 11:28:41 AM

Kim Carnes :love:

What a menace.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on March 30, 2014, 06:56:28 AM

Quote from: kim carnes on March 28, 2014, 09:10:04 PM

But I actually came to this thread to ask about vacations to DC.

GF and I are planning a trip to DC in August to visit museums and monuments and such. Planning on going sat-wed or tue-friday.

Where should we stay? Do we need to rent a car or will public transportation suffice?

I have never been to DC and the GF has not been since an 8th grade field trip, any pro tips are appreciated!

Quote from: kim carnes on March 28, 2014, 09:10:04 PM

But I actually came to this thread to ask about vacations to DC.

GF and I are planning a trip to DC in August to visit museums and monuments and such. Planning on going sat-wed or tue-friday.

Where should we stay? Do we need to rent a car or will public transportation suffice?

I have never been to DC and the GF has not been since an 8th grade field trip, any pro tips are appreciated!

Quote from: kim carnes on March 28, 2014, 09:10:04 PM

But I actually came to this thread to ask about vacations to DC.

GF and I are planning a trip to DC in August to visit museums and monuments and such. Planning on going sat-wed or tue-friday.

Where should we stay? Do we need to rent a car or will public transportation suffice?

I have never been to DC and the GF has not been since an 8th grade field trip, any pro tips are appreciated!

Quote from: kim carnes on March 28, 2014, 09:10:04 PM

But I actually came to this thread to ask about vacations to DC.

GF and I are planning a trip to DC in August to visit museums and monuments and such. Planning on going sat-wed or tue-friday.

Where should we stay? Do we need to rent a car or will public transportation suffice?

I have never been to DC and the GF has not been since an 8th grade field trip, any pro tips are appreciated!

Quote from: kim carnes on March 28, 2014, 09:10:04 PM

But I actually came to this thread to ask about vacations to DC.

GF and I are planning a trip to DC in August to visit museums and monuments and such. Planning on going sat-wed or tue-friday.

Where should we stay? Do we need to rent a car or will public transportation suffice?

I have never been to DC and the GF has not been since an 8th grade field trip, any pro tips are appreciated!

Quote from: kim carnes on March 28, 2014, 09:10:04 PM

But I actually came to this thread to ask about vacations to DC.

GF and I are planning a trip to DC in August to visit museums and monuments and such. Planning on going sat-wed or tue-friday.

Where should we stay? Do we need to rent a car or will public transportation suffice?

I have never been to DC and the GF has not been since an 8th grade field trip, any pro tips are appreciated!

Quote from: kim carnes on March 28, 2014, 09:10:04 PM

But I actually came to this thread to ask about vacations to DC.

GF and I are planning a trip to DC in August to visit museums and monuments and such. Planning on going sat-wed or tue-friday.

Where should we stay? Do we need to rent a car or will public transportation suffice?

I have never been to DC and the GF has not been since an 8th grade field trip, any pro tips are appreciated!

Quote from: kim carnes on March 28, 2014, 09:10:04 PM

But I actually came to this thread to ask about vacations to DC.

GF and I are planning a trip to DC in August to visit museums and monuments and such. Planning on going sat-wed or tue-friday.

Where should we stay? Do we need to rent a car or will public transportation suffice?

I have never been to DC and the GF has not been since an 8th grade field trip, any pro tips are appreciated!

Quote from: kim carnes on March 28, 2014, 09:10:04 PM

But I actually came to this thread to ask about vacations to DC.

GF and I are planning a trip to DC in August to visit museums and monuments and such. Planning on going sat-wed or tue-friday.

Where should we stay? Do we need to rent a car or will public transportation suffice?

I have never been to DC and the GF has not been since an 8th grade field trip, any pro tips are appreciated!

Quote from: kim carnes on March 28, 2014, 09:10:04 PM

But I actually came to this thread to ask about vacations to DC.

GF and I are planning a trip to DC in August to visit museums and monuments and such. Planning on going sat-wed or tue-friday.

Where should we stay? Do we need to rent a car or will public transportation suffice?

I have never been to DC and the GF has not been since an 8th grade field trip, any pro tips are appreciated!

Quote from: kim carnes on March 28, 2014, 09:10:04 PM

But I actually came to this thread to ask about vacations to DC.

GF and I are planning a trip to DC in August to visit museums and monuments and such. Planning on going sat-wed or tue-friday.

Where should we stay? Do we need to rent a car or will public transportation suffice?

I have never been to DC and the GF has not been since an 8th grade field trip, any pro tips are appreciated!

Quote from: kim carnes on March 28, 2014, 09:10:04 PM

But I actually came to this thread to ask about vacations to DC.

GF and I are planning a trip to DC in August to visit museums and monuments and such. Planning on going sat-wed or tue-friday.

Where should we stay? Do we need to rent a car or will public transportation suffice?

I have never been to DC and the GF has not been since an 8th grade field trip, any pro tips are appreciated!

Quote from: kim carnes on March 28, 2014, 09:10:04 PM

But I actually came to this thread to ask about vacations to DC.

GF and I are planning a trip to DC in August to visit museums and monuments and such. Planning on going sat-wed or tue-friday.

Where should we stay? Do we need to rent a car or will public transportation suffice?

I have never been to DC and the GF has not been since an 8th grade field trip, any pro tips are appreciated!

Quote from: kim carnes on March 28, 2014, 09:10:04 PM

But I actually came to this thread to ask about vacations to DC.

GF and I are planning a trip to DC in August to visit museums and monuments and such. Planning on going sat-wed or tue-friday.

Where should we stay? Do we need to rent a car or will public transportation suffice?

I have never been to DC and the GF has not been since an 8th grade field trip, any pro tips are appreciated!

Quote from: kim carnes on March 28, 2014, 09:10:04 PM

But I actually came to this thread to ask about vacations to DC.

GF and I are planning a trip to DC in August to visit museums and monuments and such. Planning on going sat-wed or tue-friday.

Where should we stay? Do we need to rent a car or will public transportation suffice?

I have never been to DC and the GF has not been since an 8th grade field trip, any pro tips are appreciated!

Quote from: kim carnes on March 28, 2014, 09:10:04 PM

But I actually came to this thread to ask about vacations to DC.

GF and I are planning a trip to DC in August to visit museums and monuments and such. Planning on going sat-wed or tue-friday.

Where should we stay? Do we need to rent a car or will public transportation suffice?

I have never been to DC and the GF has not been since an 8th grade field trip, any pro tips are appreciated!

Quote from: kim carnes on March 28, 2014, 09:10:04 PM

But I actually came to this thread to ask about vacations to DC.

GF and I are planning a trip to DC in August to visit museums and monuments and such. Planning on going sat-wed or tue-friday.

Where should we stay? Do we need to rent a car or will public transportation suffice?

I have never been to DC and the GF has not been since an 8th grade field trip, any pro tips are appreciated!

Quote from: kim carnes on March 28, 2014, 09:10:04 PM

But I actually came to this thread to ask about vacations to DC.

GF and I are planning a trip to DC in August to visit museums and monuments and such. Planning on going sat-wed or tue-friday.

Where should we stay? Do we need to rent a car or will public transportation suffice?

I have never been to DC and the GF has not been since an 8th grade field trip, any pro tips are appreciated!

Quote from: kim carnes on March 28, 2014, 09:10:04 PM

But I actually came to this thread to ask about vacations to DC.

GF and I are planning a trip to DC in August to visit museums and monuments and such. Planning on going sat-wed or tue-friday.

Where should we stay? Do we need to rent a car or will public transportation suffice?

I have never been to DC and the GF has not been since an 8th grade field trip, any pro tips are appreciated!

Quote from: kim carnes on March 28, 2014, 09:10:04 PM

But I actually came to this thread to ask about vacations to DC.

GF and I are planning a trip to DC in August to visit museums and monuments and such. Planning on going sat-wed or tue-friday.

Where should we stay? Do we need to rent a car or will public transportation suffice?

I have never been to DC and the GF has not been since an 8th grade field trip, any pro tips are appreciated!

Quote from: kim carnes on March 28, 2014, 09:10:04 PM

But I actually came to this thread to ask about vacations to DC.

GF and I are planning a trip to DC in August to visit museums and monuments and such. Planning on going sat-wed or tue-friday.

Where should we stay? Do we need to rent a car or will public transportation suffice?

I have never been to DC and the GF has not been since an 8th grade field trip, any pro tips are appreciated!

Quote from: kim carnes on March 28, 2014, 09:10:04 PM

But I actually came to this thread to ask about vacations to DC.

GF and I are planning a trip to DC in August to visit museums and monuments and such. Planning on going sat-wed or tue-friday.

Where should we stay? Do we need to rent a car or will public transportation suffice?

I have never been to DC and the GF has not been since an 8th grade field trip, any pro tips are appreciated!

Quote from: kim carnes on March 28, 2014, 09:10:04 PM

But I actually came to this thread to ask about vacations to DC.

GF and I are planning a trip to DC in August to visit museums and monuments and such. Planning on going sat-wed or tue-friday.

Where should we stay? Do we need to rent a car or will public transportation suffice?

I have never been to DC and the GF has not been since an 8th grade field trip, any pro tips are appreciated!

Quote from: kim carnes on March 28, 2014, 09:10:04 PM

But I actually came to this thread to ask about vacations to DC.

GF and I are planning a trip to DC in August to visit museums and monuments and such. Planning on going sat-wed or tue-friday.

Where should we stay? Do we need to rent a car or will public transportation suffice?

I have never been to DC and the GF has not been since an 8th grade field trip, any pro tips are appreciated!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on March 31, 2014, 01:27:43 AM

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on March 31, 2014, 04:00:04 AM

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 31, 2014, 06:36:08 AM

Quote from: Batt BcKee P.O.S. Esq on March 31, 2014, 04:00:04 AM

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Shannon

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on March 31, 2014, 06:44:52 AM

Close.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 31, 2014, 07:41:06 AM

DUB

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 31, 2014, 07:52:25 AM

Quote from: Batt BcKee P.O.S. Esq on March 31, 2014, 01:27:43 AM

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that lady can military press 400 lbs

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on March 31, 2014, 07:57:42 AM

Quote from: steve dave on March 31, 2014, 07:52:25 AM

Quote from: Batt BcKee P.O.S. Esq on March 31, 2014, 01:27:43 AM

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that lady can military press 400 lbs

Reykjavic

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 31, 2014, 08:23:58 AM

Chicago.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kslim on March 31, 2014, 08:30:32 AM

Flying out of topeka for the first time, will report back findings

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on March 31, 2014, 08:32:58 AM

Quote from: kslim on March 31, 2014, 08:30:32 AM

Flying out of topeka for the first time, will report back findings

pics!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kslim on March 31, 2014, 08:33:50 AM

Quote from: Tobias on March 31, 2014, 08:32:58 AM

Quote from: kslim on March 31, 2014, 08:30:32 AM

Flying out of topeka for the first time, will report back findings

pics!

you got it. Flying out Sunday

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on March 31, 2014, 08:34:14 AM

:thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on March 31, 2014, 01:18:44 PM

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/01/8yqugadu.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 31, 2014, 01:20:33 PM

Quote from: Boom Roasted on March 31, 2014, 01:18:44 PM

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newark

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on March 31, 2014, 01:57:08 PM

Not Newark.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 31, 2014, 02:02:53 PM

maybe Cleveland

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Daddy Claxton on March 31, 2014, 02:43:13 PM

 Ben Ji,
If you and your lady are into boozing on great cocktails, make time to go to the Columbia Room. I liked it a bunch. If you're interested be sure to make a reservation on their website.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on March 31, 2014, 02:46:11 PM

Quote from: Daddy Claxton on March 31, 2014, 02:43:13 PM

Ben Ji,
If you and you're lady are into boozing on great cocktails, make time to go to the Columbia Room. I liked it a bunch. If you're interested be sure to make a reservation on their website.

how fancy can it be if they let in dogs?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on March 31, 2014, 07:21:43 PM

Quote from: Boom Roasted on March 31, 2014, 01:18:44 PM

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Classy lighting stolen from every office building ever.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on March 31, 2014, 07:22:27 PM

I need a fun 3-4 day weekend memorial day place.  What cities have good events other than KC with the symphony / fireworks show thing.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on March 31, 2014, 11:19:00 PM

It was boston kids

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on April 01, 2014, 02:43:24 AM

Last one in a while, boys. I'm coming home.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on April 01, 2014, 07:07:00 AM

Frankfurt

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on April 01, 2014, 08:28:01 AM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on April 01, 2014, 07:07:00 AM

Frankfurt

yup

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on April 01, 2014, 08:55:25 AM

Ich habe ein Kamera.  Wo ist meine Flugzeug?  Meine Flugzeug ist sehr schnell.  Ich habe an der Flugzeug geschlofen und viele pretzels geessen.  Ich habe nicht Bier getrunken.  Ich sollte Franzosisch studiern.  Deutsch ist nicht so good.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: HerrSonntag on April 01, 2014, 03:44:20 PM

Warum trinkst du kein Bier?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 03, 2014, 03:37:19 PM

Easy one



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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on April 03, 2014, 04:22:30 PM

After mocat's softball hit this gimme.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: eastcat on April 03, 2014, 04:51:58 PM

Quote from: mocat on April 03, 2014, 03:37:19 PM

Easy one

Philadelphia aka shithole

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 03, 2014, 04:52:46 PM

I love Philly!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 03, 2014, 06:36:50 PM

Its actually sunny today

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on April 03, 2014, 07:45:10 PM

Anyone else getting mumped by weather today?  Sheesh. 


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on April 03, 2014, 09:07:56 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on April 03, 2014, 07:45:10 PM

Anyone else getting mumped by weather today?  Sheesh. 


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just had a major hail storm hit our house and cars

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on April 03, 2014, 09:39:16 PM

Quote from: Batt BcKee P.O.S. Esq on April 03, 2014, 09:07:56 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on April 03, 2014, 07:45:10 PM

Anyone else getting mumped by weather today?  Sheesh. 


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just had a major hail storm hit our house and cars

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Just about 20 miles southwest of you and didn't even get a drop of rain.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on April 03, 2014, 09:46:37 PM

north DFW suburbs got monster hail, saw pics of windshields and sunroofs blasted out, takes a big hit to do that

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 03, 2014, 10:28:42 PM

what airport?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m61WikOVqWg

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on April 03, 2014, 10:34:27 PM

You gotta guess Steve Dave!  But ya headed to DFW.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 03, 2014, 10:50:54 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on April 03, 2014, 10:34:27 PM

You gotta guess Steve Dave!  But ya headed to DFW.

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I took the video. but no.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on April 03, 2014, 10:52:53 PM

The eff is SD doing up at 11 on a Thursday night? 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 03, 2014, 10:55:31 PM

Quote from: wetwillie on April 03, 2014, 10:52:53 PM

The eff is SD doing up at 11 on a Thursday night?

WORK  :curse:

EDIT: but still 70% gE'ing

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on April 03, 2014, 11:07:51 PM

Quote from: steve dave on April 03, 2014, 10:28:42 PM

what airport?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m61WikOVqWg

We have a thread titled: Cell Phone Insiders, maybe check it out, that camera, WOOOOOOOOOOOOF

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 03, 2014, 11:13:19 PM

Quote from: The Big Train on April 03, 2014, 11:07:51 PM

Quote from: steve dave on April 03, 2014, 10:28:42 PM

what airport?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m61WikOVqWg

We have a thread titled: Cell Phone Insiders, maybe check it out, that camera, WOOOOOOOOOOOOF

I took that with what was probably a flip phone in 2008 brainiac

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on April 03, 2014, 11:15:51 PM

Quote from: steve dave on April 03, 2014, 11:13:19 PM

Quote from: The Big Train on April 03, 2014, 11:07:51 PM

Quote from: steve dave on April 03, 2014, 10:28:42 PM

what airport?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m61WikOVqWg

We have a thread titled: Cell Phone Insiders, maybe check it out, that camera, WOOOOOOOOOOOOF

I took that with what was probably a flip phone in 2008 brainiac

I seem to remember helping you decide on your iPhone 5s  :Take the Bait:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on April 03, 2014, 11:18:40 PM

I was more a fan of this SD classic:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_lDBgXr52k

Which airport?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 03, 2014, 11:20:19 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on April 03, 2014, 11:18:40 PM

I was more a fan of this SD classic:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_lDBgXr52k

Which airport?

fatty commented!

Marriott Time Square iirc

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on April 03, 2014, 11:22:20 PM

Quote from: The Big Train on April 03, 2014, 11:07:51 PM

We have a thread titled: Cell Phone Insiders, maybe check it out, that camera, WOOOOOOOOOOOOF

2008, tho

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on April 03, 2014, 11:42:32 PM

Quote from: steve dave on April 03, 2014, 11:20:19 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on April 03, 2014, 11:18:40 PM

I was more a fan of this SD classic:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_lDBgXr52k

Which airport?

fatty commented!

Marriott Time Square iirc

Welp my night is now set watching FFF videos.

Just at that hotel a month ago....cool story.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 04, 2014, 04:45:13 PM

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/05/tyne4aju.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 04, 2014, 07:57:37 PM

non domestic airports are total fanning brags

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on April 04, 2014, 08:01:40 PM

Quote from: mocat on April 04, 2014, 07:57:37 PM

non domestic airports are total fanning brags

he just does it because of how miserable he is

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on April 04, 2014, 09:24:07 PM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on April 04, 2014, 08:01:40 PM

Quote from: mocat on April 04, 2014, 07:57:37 PM

non domestic airports are total fanning brags

he just does it because of how miserable he is

yeah, what a miserable POS

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 04, 2014, 09:33:30 PM

Quote from: mocat on April 04, 2014, 07:57:37 PM

non domestic airports are total fanning brags

We don't all get to sit in the same row as Chipper Jones. :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 04, 2014, 09:34:34 PM

Quote from: michigancat on April 04, 2014, 09:33:30 PM

Quote from: mocat on April 04, 2014, 07:57:37 PM

non domestic airports are total fanning brags

We don't all get to sit in the same row as Chipper Jones. :frown:

Doc Sadler was like 5 rows further back than me prior to that hot 2008 clip I posted :cool:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 04, 2014, 09:35:17 PM

Was Doc in economy? :surprised:

Title: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 04, 2014, 09:36:03 PM

We both were!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 04, 2014, 10:01:58 PM

You guys I'm in Topeka tonight. What a disaster of a place

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: raquetcat on April 04, 2014, 10:05:02 PM

Quote from: mocat on April 04, 2014, 10:01:58 PM

You guys I'm in Topeka tonight. What a disaster of a place

Thanks for the heads up :dubious:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: raquetcat on April 04, 2014, 10:06:49 PM

Quote from: mocat on April 04, 2014, 10:01:58 PM

You guys I'm in Topeka tonight. What a disaster of a place

Have you tried our newest and most popular restaurant; it's called noodles and Co., I think the co.stand for company :dunno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 04, 2014, 11:23:25 PM

I'm at a bar called skinnys bc my friends band is playing

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 04, 2014, 11:23:55 PM

There's lots of hats and t shirts and ku gear

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on April 04, 2014, 11:24:17 PM

raquetcat did you travel to salina this week or is it next?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 05, 2014, 12:03:44 AM

I mean it's like basically a southwest airlines party up in here

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: raquetcat on April 05, 2014, 07:45:59 AM

Quote from: Tobias on April 04, 2014, 11:24:17 PM

raquetcat did you travel to salina this week or is it next?

I was there Wednesday night and Thursday. We went to blue Skye (it was good) and a bar across the street that was upstairs. I witnessed some of salina's finest attempting karaoke, and drank way too much for a Wednesday night. Overall salina did not disappoint.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: raquetcat on April 05, 2014, 07:47:36 AM

Quote from: mocat on April 04, 2014, 11:23:25 PM

I'm at a bar called skinnys bc my friends band is playing

Unfortunately that is one of Topeka's more popular bars :(

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: raquetcat on April 05, 2014, 07:48:35 AM

Quote from: mocat on April 05, 2014, 12:03:44 AM

I mean it's like basically a southwest airlines party up in here

I think you just described all of Topeka

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on April 05, 2014, 08:14:57 AM

Quote from: raquetcat on April 05, 2014, 07:45:59 AM

Quote from: Tobias on April 04, 2014, 11:24:17 PM

raquetcat did you travel to salina this week or is it next?

I was there Wednesday night and Thursday. We went to blue Skye (it was good) and a bar across the street that was upstairs. I witnessed some of salina's finest attempting karaoke, and drank way too much for a Wednesday night. Overall salina did not disappoint.

did you shoot some billiards at Big Nose Kate's?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kslim on April 05, 2014, 08:40:34 AM

Quote from: mocat on April 04, 2014, 10:01:58 PM

You guys I'm in Topeka tonight. What a disaster of a place

it is truly awful

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: raquetcat on April 05, 2014, 11:24:36 AM

Quote from: wetwillie on April 05, 2014, 08:14:57 AM

Quote from: raquetcat on April 05, 2014, 07:45:59 AM

Quote from: Tobias on April 04, 2014, 11:24:17 PM

raquetcat did you travel to salina this week or is it next?

I was there Wednesday night and Thursday. We went to blue Skye (it was good) and a bar across the street that was upstairs. I witnessed some of salina's finest attempting karaoke, and drank way too much for a Wednesday night. Overall salina did not disappoint.

did you shoot some billiards at Big Nose Kate's?

Yep that was the place, pretty cool looking bar on the inside, just a weird crowd on a Wednesday night

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on April 05, 2014, 11:26:32 AM

the best place in salina to do nu-metal karaoke, for sure

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on April 05, 2014, 12:43:21 PM

Topeka (and swa) is great, you fools

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kslim on April 06, 2014, 07:29:08 AM

(http://i.imgur.com/kMITHLM.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AST on April 06, 2014, 08:37:36 AM

atlanta

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kslim on April 06, 2014, 08:43:01 AM

Quote from: alexander supertramp on April 06, 2014, 08:37:36 AM

atlanta

nope, lol it's the easiest of them all to get

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on April 06, 2014, 08:59:03 AM

curved walls! that floor! why it's none other than our very own mci!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kslim on April 06, 2014, 09:04:26 AM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on April 06, 2014, 08:59:03 AM

curved walls! that floor! why it's none other than our very own mci!

ding ding! The next one won't be so easy

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 06, 2014, 10:55:37 AM

Quote from: alexander supertramp on April 06, 2014, 08:37:36 AM

atlanta

Lol

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kslim on April 06, 2014, 04:19:20 PM

Winner gets a round on me at fattyfest

(http://i.imgur.com/5EY87oL.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on April 06, 2014, 04:39:55 PM

Cabo?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kslim on April 06, 2014, 04:51:05 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on April 06, 2014, 04:39:55 PM

Cabo?

no

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on April 06, 2014, 04:53:22 PM

Atlanta

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kslim on April 06, 2014, 04:54:39 PM

Quote from: EllRobersonisInnocent on April 06, 2014, 04:53:22 PM

Atlanta

lol

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on April 06, 2014, 06:18:05 PM

Quote from: kslim on April 06, 2014, 04:19:20 PM

Winner gets a round on me at fattyfest

(http://i.imgur.com/5EY87oL.jpg)

Not sure yet, but that guy appears to be carrying a fly rod. 

(http://24.media.tumblr.com/2bc2db6e30b04bacaa7b6a351aabcc5c/tumblr_mft6jfbWDv1qf2xeyo1_250.gif)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ShellShock on April 06, 2014, 06:25:28 PM

Quote from: kslim on April 06, 2014, 04:19:20 PM

Winner gets a round on me at fattyfest

(http://i.imgur.com/5EY87oL.jpg)

Jackson Hole?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on April 06, 2014, 07:12:10 PM

Spokane

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kslim on April 06, 2014, 08:03:02 PM

Nope nope lol nope

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on April 06, 2014, 09:10:13 PM

Quote from: ShellShock on April 06, 2014, 06:25:28 PM

Quote from: kslim on April 06, 2014, 04:19:20 PM

Winner gets a round on me at fattyfest

(http://i.imgur.com/5EY87oL.jpg)

Jackson Hole?

 :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on April 07, 2014, 10:15:47 AM

That is not a flyrod.  Probably architectural drawings or something like that.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on April 07, 2014, 10:28:00 AM

no socks on the dude to the right.  miami?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on April 07, 2014, 10:28:38 AM

Ooo good call, Orange County.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on April 07, 2014, 10:33:59 AM

Quote from: Limestone on April 07, 2014, 10:28:00 AM

no socks on the dude to the right.  miami?

That's why I went south/warm.  The guy seems to be carrying his coat, which makes me think he is dressed for his warm destination, not his colder departure city. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on April 07, 2014, 10:40:15 AM

jackson, miss

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on April 07, 2014, 10:47:44 AM

tampa/st. pete

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 07, 2014, 10:56:27 AM

it's hard to tell because it appears the photo was taken by someone with cerebral palsy

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on April 07, 2014, 10:57:36 AM

Quote from: mocat on April 07, 2014, 10:56:27 AM

it's hard to tell because it appears the photo was taken by someone with cerebral palsy

Parkinson's?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 07, 2014, 11:00:32 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on April 07, 2014, 10:57:36 AM

Quote from: mocat on April 07, 2014, 10:56:27 AM

it's hard to tell because it appears the photo was taken by someone with cerebral palsy

Parkinson's?

maybe both

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on April 07, 2014, 11:02:49 AM

Ts&Ps kslim

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kslim on April 07, 2014, 11:49:25 AM

Quote from: ChiCat on April 07, 2014, 11:02:49 AM

Ts&Ps kslim

i died, thanks. Florida answers are getting close but not there yet

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on April 07, 2014, 12:37:12 PM

Nassau

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on April 07, 2014, 12:40:02 PM

Tallahassee

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on April 07, 2014, 12:41:21 PM

Jacksonville or new orleans

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 07, 2014, 12:43:36 PM

Tampa

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on April 07, 2014, 12:55:23 PM

Birmingham

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kslim on April 07, 2014, 01:34:39 PM

Think eastern seaboard

Not in florida

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on April 07, 2014, 01:34:58 PM

Charleston

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kslim on April 07, 2014, 01:35:25 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on April 07, 2014, 01:34:58 PM

Charleston

almost

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on April 07, 2014, 01:36:26 PM

wilmington

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on April 07, 2014, 01:37:20 PM

savannah

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on April 07, 2014, 01:37:27 PM

Myrtle Beach or Savannah* probably

Damnit tonya, 7 seconds  :shakesfist:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kslim on April 07, 2014, 01:39:43 PM

Farther north

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on April 07, 2014, 01:40:54 PM

Virginia Beach  :dunno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on April 07, 2014, 01:41:04 PM

Richmond

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on April 07, 2014, 01:42:04 PM

Boston

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on April 07, 2014, 01:42:40 PM

Greenville

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on April 07, 2014, 01:43:28 PM

Norfolk

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on April 07, 2014, 01:43:56 PM

Ocean City

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on April 07, 2014, 01:45:04 PM

That doesn't look like Charlotte but Ima guess Charlotte.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on April 07, 2014, 01:45:13 PM

Morehead City

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on April 07, 2014, 01:45:26 PM

The Jersey Shore

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kslim on April 07, 2014, 01:54:13 PM

Quote from: EllRobersonisInnocent on April 07, 2014, 01:41:04 PM

Richmond

winner horrible awful place so far but drinks are on me at ff14 erii

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on April 07, 2014, 01:59:59 PM

 :lynchmob:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on April 07, 2014, 02:51:19 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on April 07, 2014, 01:45:04 PM

That doesn't look like Charlotte but Ima guess Charlotte.

eastern seaboard?    damn global warming....

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 11, 2014, 03:12:16 PM

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/12/2umupube.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on April 11, 2014, 03:14:52 PM

Quote from: michigancat on April 11, 2014, 03:12:16 PM

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/12/2umupube.jpg)

this image is named "2umupube.jpg".....

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on April 11, 2014, 03:16:01 PM

lincoln

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 11, 2014, 03:17:06 PM

i think that's just a red herring, tobias

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on April 11, 2014, 03:27:49 PM

looks v japanesy to me.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 11, 2014, 03:28:38 PM

Quote from: mocat on April 11, 2014, 03:17:06 PM

i think that's just a red herring, tobias

tobias i'm not sure if you saw this post, but, wow

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on April 11, 2014, 03:37:42 PM

Quote from: mocat on April 11, 2014, 03:28:38 PM

Quote from: mocat on April 11, 2014, 03:17:06 PM

i think that's just a red herring, tobias

tobias i'm not sure if you saw this post, but, wow

just did, and WOW! :love:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TownieCat on April 14, 2014, 12:11:17 PM

Heading to Chicago tomorrow for a quick work trip... Any recommendations on where to grab lunch? I'll be downtown, so something in the Loop would be convenient. TIA.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: asava on April 14, 2014, 12:16:50 PM

Quote from: TownieCat on April 14, 2014, 12:11:17 PM

Heading to Chicago tomorrow for a quick work trip... Any recommendations on where to grab lunch? I'll be downtown, so something in the Loop would be convenient. TIA.

http://www.kumascorner.com/ (http://www.kumascorner.com/)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on April 14, 2014, 01:02:23 PM

flew to Trenton/Mercer this week. it was about as meh as it sounds.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 14, 2014, 01:13:50 PM

Looks like we're doing Marco in June. We're going with another couple who's family has a condo there too. The guy i'm going with just retired from the Marines after a near death assignment in Belize. He's got some other buddy who has a huge boat and lives in Jacksonville. He's going to meet us down in marco with it and we're going to take it up the coast. Deep sea fishing bros!  :love:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on April 14, 2014, 01:30:58 PM

Quote from: WackySquawk08 on April 14, 2014, 01:13:50 PM

The guy i'm going with just retired from the Marines after a near death assignment in Belize.

aren't all trips to belize death assignments? /stevesie60

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 14, 2014, 01:35:28 PM

Quote from: Tobias on April 14, 2014, 01:30:58 PM

Quote from: WackySquawk08 on April 14, 2014, 01:13:50 PM

The guy i'm going with just retired from the Marines after a near death assignment in Belize.

aren't all trips to belize death assignments? /stevesie60

He definitely has some stories. He was undercover for something.
 :sdeek:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on April 14, 2014, 01:39:15 PM

Quote from: WackySquawk08 on April 14, 2014, 01:35:28 PM

Quote from: Tobias on April 14, 2014, 01:30:58 PM

Quote from: WackySquawk08 on April 14, 2014, 01:13:50 PM

The guy i'm going with just retired from the Marines after a near death assignment in Belize.

aren't all trips to belize death assignments? /stevesie60

He definitely has some stories. He was undercover for something.
 :sdeek:

get him to tell you some classified stuff and then PM to that emo or something

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 14, 2014, 01:39:53 PM

Quote from: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on April 14, 2014, 01:39:15 PM

Quote from: WackySquawk08 on April 14, 2014, 01:35:28 PM

Quote from: Tobias on April 14, 2014, 01:30:58 PM

Quote from: WackySquawk08 on April 14, 2014, 01:13:50 PM

The guy i'm going with just retired from the Marines after a near death assignment in Belize.

aren't all trips to belize death assignments? /stevesie60

He definitely has some stories. He was undercover for something.
 :sdeek:

get him to tell you some classified stuff and then PM to that emo or something

Will do.  :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on April 14, 2014, 01:42:49 PM

Quote from: WackySquawk08 on April 14, 2014, 01:35:28 PM

Quote from: Tobias on April 14, 2014, 01:30:58 PM

Quote from: WackySquawk08 on April 14, 2014, 01:13:50 PM

The guy i'm going with just retired from the Marines after a near death assignment in Belize.

aren't all trips to belize death assignments? /stevesie60

He definitely has some stories. He was undercover for something.
 :sdeek:

Make fun of him for getting thrown out of marines for not being able to hack a Belize station.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on April 14, 2014, 01:45:55 PM

Quote from: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on April 14, 2014, 01:39:15 PM

Quote from: WackySquawk08 on April 14, 2014, 01:35:28 PM

Quote from: Tobias on April 14, 2014, 01:30:58 PM

Quote from: WackySquawk08 on April 14, 2014, 01:13:50 PM

The guy i'm going with just retired from the Marines after a near death assignment in Belize.

aren't all trips to belize death assignments? /stevesie60

He definitely has some stories. He was undercover for something.
 :sdeek:

 :dubious:

get him to tell you some classified stuff and then PM to that emo or something

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on April 14, 2014, 01:46:31 PM

PTSD bros are the best bros to go out into deep, deep, silent, abysmal water with.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 14, 2014, 01:50:22 PM

 :ohno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on April 14, 2014, 01:51:36 PM

WTF, Belize is a pretty nice/friendly country.  :dunno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on April 14, 2014, 01:53:03 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on April 14, 2014, 01:51:36 PM

WTF, Belize is a pretty nice/friendly country.  :dunno:

yeah, fanning's marine friend is making up a story to cover getting discharged.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on April 14, 2014, 01:53:04 PM

not a lot of breaking bad fans ITT apparently

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on April 14, 2014, 01:54:20 PM

Quote from: Tobias on April 14, 2014, 01:53:04 PM

not a lot of breaking bad fans ITT apparently

I liked the comment I just don't wanna explain to fanning how his PTSD bro is lying about his marine career.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on April 14, 2014, 01:56:01 PM

never sen the show.  wish i had now

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 14, 2014, 01:58:27 PM

He was in the marines for like 14 years.  :dunno: Maybe he did, I don't know. He said they sniffed out his cover (don't know what the assignment was) and blind folded him and tortured him. He had a gun placed under his chin during the process and his buddy had to pull some rambo crap to save his life. He was dating my gf's best friend for awhile, when all of a sudden he disappeared for two months (during the same time frame) and came back and surprised her at her door. That's when he handed in his crap the next day. Maybe he made it all up.  :dunno:

P.S.- He did make some fantastic belize brunch the other day. It involved goat meat, a weird chz, a cracker, and more.  :love:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on April 14, 2014, 01:59:31 PM

Keep typing more stuff fanning!  :bwpopcorn:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on April 14, 2014, 02:02:33 PM

Quote from: WackySquawk08 on April 14, 2014, 01:58:27 PM

He was in the marines for like 14 years.  :dunno: Maybe he did, I don't know. He said they sniffed out his cover (don't know what the assignment was) and blind folded him and tortured him. He had a gun placed under his chin during the process and his buddy had to pull some rambo crap to save his life. He was dating my gf's best friend for awhile, when all of a sudden he disappeared for two months (during the same time frame) and came back and surprised her at her door. That's when he handed in his crap the next day. Maybe he made it all up.  :dunno:

P.S.- He did make some fantastic belize brunch the other date. It involved goat meat, a weird chz, a cracker, and more.  :love:

pro-tip: people who go undercover don't tell people they were undercover and they sure as hell don't tell undercover stories
pro-tip II: people who are in the Marines and go undercover don't just "hand in their crap" and quit.  That is called "AWOL"

I bet this guy watched True Lies a lot

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on April 14, 2014, 02:05:27 PM

yeah. the undercover marine that one day simply just decided he had had enough and then politely turned in his stuff is pretty lol.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 14, 2014, 02:06:18 PM

 :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 14, 2014, 02:06:54 PM

 :lol:

Well the only person he told the story to was his gf. Cause she had been uncontacted for the 2 months and got really depressed and he had to convince her that he had no communication. To be fair, he only really told her the story and it got handed off to me through my gf. I want it to be true, but 'stone is pretty much telling me that santa clause isn't real again.  :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on April 14, 2014, 02:11:02 PM

You really never know when wacky is going to drop a laugh bomb.  It's like I just sit here :users: and BOOM!  :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on April 14, 2014, 02:14:20 PM

I wonder if this undercover mission in Belize for 2 months had a name... Hermina? 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on April 14, 2014, 02:15:30 PM

welp NSFW VIRUS DO NOT CLICK

http://theconcourse.deadspin.com/us-airways-tweets-out-photo-of-model-airplane-in-womans-1563098531/+barryap (http://theconcourse.deadspin.com/us-airways-tweets-out-photo-of-model-airplane-in-womans-1563098531/+barryap)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on April 14, 2014, 02:15:52 PM

Quote from: WackySquawk08 on April 14, 2014, 02:06:54 PM

:lol:

Well the only person he told the story to was his gf. Cause she had been uncontacted for the 2 months and got really depressed and he had to convince her that he had no communication. To be fair, he only really told her the story and it got handed off to me through my gf. I want it to be true, but 'stone is pretty much telling me that santa clause isn't real again.  :frown:

yeah, when your boyfriend disappears for 2 months and doesn't call you ever but then returns one day, says he "was undercover in belize and was tortured but escaped and is back now and oh hey also retired from the Marines just now so not doing that anymore but it's great to be back where are the want ads?' he was in jail and got kicked out of the marines.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on April 14, 2014, 02:17:49 PM

I bet they didn't just use a gun to torture him. I bet they totally tortured him with Herpes too.  Those bastards  :shakesfist:

Also, you know what is better than a bro with real undercover stories?  A free deep sea fishing trip with a fantastic liar.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on April 14, 2014, 02:18:15 PM

Quote from: Limestone on April 14, 2014, 02:15:52 PM

Quote from: WackySquawk08 on April 14, 2014, 02:06:54 PM

:lol:

Well the only person he told the story to was his gf. Cause she had been uncontacted for the 2 months and got really depressed and he had to convince her that he had no communication. To be fair, he only really told her the story and it got handed off to me through my gf. I want it to be true, but 'stone is pretty much telling me that santa clause isn't real again.  :frown:

yeah, when your boyfriend disappears for 2 months and doesn't call you ever but then returns one day, says he "was undercover in belize and was tortured but escaped and is back now and oh hey also retired from the Marines just now so not doing that anymore but it's great to be back where are the want ads?' he was in jail and got kicked out of the marines.

Nailed it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on April 14, 2014, 02:22:52 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on April 14, 2014, 02:18:15 PM

Quote from: Limestone on April 14, 2014, 02:15:52 PM

Quote from: WackySquawk08 on April 14, 2014, 02:06:54 PM

:lol:

Well the only person he told the story to was his gf. Cause she had been uncontacted for the 2 months and got really depressed and he had to convince her that he had no communication. To be fair, he only really told her the story and it got handed off to me through my gf. I want it to be true, but 'stone is pretty much telling me that santa clause isn't real again.  :frown:

yeah, when your boyfriend disappears for 2 months and doesn't call you ever but then returns one day, says he "was undercover in belize and was tortured but escaped and is back now and oh hey also retired from the Marines just now so not doing that anymore but it's great to be back where are the want ads?' he was in jail and got kicked out of the marines.

Nailed it.

yep.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 14, 2014, 02:25:13 PM

 :don'tcare:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on April 14, 2014, 02:25:50 PM

It doesn't really matter.  I mean, truth or fib, you are in for some great tales, WC.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on April 14, 2014, 02:26:51 PM

Quote from: emawblast on April 14, 2014, 02:15:30 PM

welp

http://theconcourse.deadspin.com/us-airways-tweets-out-photo-of-model-airplane-in-womans-1563098531/+barryap (http://theconcourse.deadspin.com/us-airways-tweets-out-photo-of-model-airplane-in-womans-1563098531/+barryap)

I mean, that had to hurt, right?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 14, 2014, 02:27:57 PM

Quote from: emawblast on April 14, 2014, 02:15:30 PM

welp

http://theconcourse.deadspin.com/us-airways-tweets-out-photo-of-model-airplane-in-womans-1563098531/+barryap (http://theconcourse.deadspin.com/us-airways-tweets-out-photo-of-model-airplane-in-womans-1563098531/+barryap)

nsfw is appropriate here

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on April 14, 2014, 02:28:41 PM

jfc

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on April 14, 2014, 02:28:53 PM

virus, do not click

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 14, 2014, 02:29:06 PM

Quote from: CNS on April 14, 2014, 02:25:50 PM

It doesn't really matter.  I mean, truth or fib, you are in for some great tales, WC.

Definitely!  :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 14, 2014, 02:30:01 PM

Quote from: Tobias on April 14, 2014, 02:28:53 PM

virus, do not click

Too late.  :frown: :eek:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on April 14, 2014, 02:35:40 PM

Quote from: CNS on April 14, 2014, 02:25:50 PM

It doesn't really matter.  I mean, truth or fib, you are in for some great tales, WC.

well yeah.  This guy is obviously cool with going pretty damn big on a lie and his girlfriend may be the most gullible (desperate) girls in recent history so it's going to be a hoot either way.  Just trying to get wacky's radar up on this dude before he borrows some money to go back to belieze to recover the suitcase of gold bars he buried there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on April 14, 2014, 02:36:23 PM

Quote from: emawblast on April 14, 2014, 02:15:30 PM

welp

http://theconcourse.deadspin.com/us-airways-tweets-out-photo-of-model-airplane-in-womans-1563098531/+barryap (http://theconcourse.deadspin.com/us-airways-tweets-out-photo-of-model-airplane-in-womans-1563098531/+barryap)

Quote

Chris Burke ?@ChrisBurke_SI 7m

And the plane, hopefully. RT @USAirways: We apologize for an inappropriate image shared in one of our responses. We’ve removed the tweet.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on April 14, 2014, 02:37:10 PM

 :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 14, 2014, 02:41:56 PM

Quote from: Limestone on April 14, 2014, 02:35:40 PM

Quote from: CNS on April 14, 2014, 02:25:50 PM

It doesn't really matter.  I mean, truth or fib, you are in for some great tales, WC.

well yeah.  This guy is obviously cool with going pretty damn big on a lie and his girlfriend may be the most gullible (desperate) girls in recent history so it's going to be a hoot either way.  Just trying to get wacky's radar up on this dude before he borrows some money to go back to belieze to recover the suitcase of gold bars he buried there.

:lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on April 14, 2014, 02:43:06 PM

I would have to really think long and hard to decide which vacation would be more fun: a free deep sea fishing trip with a fantastic liar that bold, or a trip to Belize with a great liar looking for buried treasure.

I mean, my vacations are pretty much spoken for this calendar year, but I would think pretty hard about booking that guy for next April or something. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AbeFroman on April 14, 2014, 02:53:34 PM

emawblast just got a bunch of you fired

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 14, 2014, 02:56:37 PM

8500+  posts and he thinks "welp" means the same as "nsfw"

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on April 14, 2014, 02:59:36 PM

link title should have been a dead giveaway, not my fault

 :don'tcare:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 14, 2014, 02:59:45 PM

Quote from: CNS on April 14, 2014, 02:43:06 PM

I would have to really think long and hard to decide which vacation would be more fun: a free deep sea fishing trip with a fantastic liar that bold, or a trip to Belize with a great liar looking for buried treasure.

I mean, my vacations are pretty much spoken for this calendar year, but I would think pretty hard about booking that guy for next April or something.

Just let me know man. This guy keeps wanting to plan more trips when we all meet up for HH. I think we're going to the lake next month. I'll pick his brain there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: OK_Cat on April 14, 2014, 03:02:33 PM

jfc, i hope my 6 kids and 3 dogs and i aren't kicked out of my house because of this

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on April 14, 2014, 03:03:08 PM

kinda disappointed in emawblast right now :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on April 14, 2014, 03:03:50 PM

San Fran in October!!!! Mrs. Stevesie and I went there for our honeymoon so we're going back for our 5 year anniversary.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 14, 2014, 03:06:03 PM

that plane tearing that girl apart is a metaphor for emawblast tearing this board apart

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on April 14, 2014, 03:07:06 PM

Was she tricked into it all by the plane by lack of disclosure in this metaphor?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: OK_Cat on April 14, 2014, 03:07:27 PM

Quote from: mocat on April 14, 2014, 03:06:03 PM

that plane tearing that girl apart is a metaphor for emawblast tearing this board apart

all the goddamn liberals running the site are going to go overboard and make new rules about link-posting and will totally ruin it for the rest of us.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TownieCat on April 14, 2014, 03:07:42 PM

Quote from: Stevesie60 on April 14, 2014, 03:03:50 PM

San Fran in October!!!! Mrs. Stevesie and I went there for our honeymoon so we're going back for our 5 year anniversary.

Holy crap....You guys have been married for 5 years??  :surprised:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on April 14, 2014, 03:09:11 PM

just got fired. feels a lot like emawblast took the plane out of that girls welp and put it straight up my nsfw.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on April 14, 2014, 03:09:53 PM

do we really live in a world where a toy airplane ripping apart some lady parts is inappropriate in an office setting? take it to the pussification of america thread.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on April 14, 2014, 03:10:35 PM

no pun intended

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: OlatheWildcat on April 14, 2014, 03:11:01 PM

Quote from: emawblast on April 14, 2014, 02:15:30 PM

welp NSFW VIRUS DO NOT CLICK

http://theconcourse.deadspin.com/us-airways-tweets-out-photo-of-model-airplane-in-womans-1563098531/+barryap (http://theconcourse.deadspin.com/us-airways-tweets-out-photo-of-model-airplane-in-womans-1563098531/+barryap)

This is a fanningbrag right?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on April 14, 2014, 03:15:10 PM

yeah, Don Draper had 10 broads being smashed by miniatures of TWA planes on his interwebs and no one got all weepy.  The good old days

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on April 14, 2014, 03:27:14 PM

Quote from: TownieCat on April 14, 2014, 03:07:42 PM

Quote from: Stevesie60 on April 14, 2014, 03:03:50 PM

San Fran in October!!!! Mrs. Stevesie and I went there for our honeymoon so we're going back for our 5 year anniversary.

Holy crap....You guys have been married for 5 years??  :surprised:

Currently 4 and a half.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on April 14, 2014, 04:15:01 PM

How many previously successful emaws did 'blast just get fired?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on April 14, 2014, 04:21:42 PM

They not only fired me but also my boss and the IT guy.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on April 14, 2014, 04:22:00 PM

more like pornblast   :bang:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on April 14, 2014, 04:27:43 PM

So has SD confirmed yet if that is indeed a real 777?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mr Bread on April 14, 2014, 05:54:57 PM

That lady is very committed to her twitter jokes.  Edgy.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on April 15, 2014, 08:17:08 AM

Has anyone checked in there for the Malaysia flight?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 15, 2014, 08:25:38 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on April 15, 2014, 08:17:08 AM

Has anyone checked in there for the Malaysia flight?

HUR HUR HUR DERP!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on April 15, 2014, 08:27:30 AM

We were all thinking it.  It needed to be said.  The standard of BBSing was met.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on April 15, 2014, 08:28:45 AM

you guys all need to take personal responsibility for your own actions

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 15, 2014, 08:29:40 AM

Quote from: steve dave on April 15, 2014, 08:25:38 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on April 15, 2014, 08:17:08 AM

Has anyone checked in there for the Malaysia flight?

HUR HUR HUR DERP!

omg, impact font  :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on April 15, 2014, 08:29:49 AM

Quote from: emawblast on April 15, 2014, 08:28:45 AM

you guys all need to take personal responsibility for your own actions

sounds like what HR told me this morning

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 15, 2014, 08:33:18 AM

Saw these babes at the airport with the Nebraska fan. :gocho:

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/15/7u4a4u7e.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 15, 2014, 08:44:40 AM

 :love:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on April 15, 2014, 09:07:20 AM

oh man. that lufy is one hot poa.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 15, 2014, 09:20:07 AM

Quote from: mocat on April 15, 2014, 08:29:40 AM

Quote from: steve dave on April 15, 2014, 08:25:38 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on April 15, 2014, 08:17:08 AM

Has anyone checked in there for the Malaysia flight?

HUR HUR HUR DERP!

omg, impact font  :lol:

i mean, do you guys get it? odds are steve dave is more clever than you

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 15, 2014, 10:07:18 AM

I get it, mocat. Now stop kissing his ass.  :)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kslim on April 15, 2014, 11:11:55 AM

Ftr unless you are medically discharged you have to be in the military 20 years before you can retire

Carry on with the beautiful planes and welp pics

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AbeFroman on April 15, 2014, 11:30:08 AM

Quote from: asava on April 14, 2014, 12:16:50 PM

Quote from: TownieCat on April 14, 2014, 12:11:17 PM

Heading to Chicago tomorrow for a quick work trip... Any recommendations on where to grab lunch? I'll be downtown, so something in the Loop would be convenient. TIA.

http://www.kumascorner.com/ (http://www.kumascorner.com/)

Can't recommend this enough. Ate there before I saw Refused a couple summers ago. Top 5 day in my life.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 15, 2014, 11:30:24 AM

Quote from: kslim on April 15, 2014, 11:11:55 AM

Ftr unless you are medically discharged you have to be in the military 20 years before you can retire

Carry on with the beautiful planes and welp pics

He said he's staying on in a way to still get paid tho? Like, help out with rotc programs once a month or something. He said, he just stepped away from his normal duties.  :dunno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on April 15, 2014, 11:31:47 AM

Quote from: WackySquawk08 on April 15, 2014, 11:30:24 AM

Quote from: kslim on April 15, 2014, 11:11:55 AM

Ftr unless you are medically discharged you have to be in the military 20 years before you can retire

Carry on with the beautiful planes and welp pics

He said he's staying on in a way to still get paid tho? Like, help out with rotc programs once a month or something. He said, he just stepped away from his normal duties.  :dunno:

yup.  Marines love paying a dude who shows up once a month to run a few laps with the nerds at Lee's Summit West

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: asava on April 15, 2014, 11:32:09 AM

Quote from: AbeFroman on April 15, 2014, 11:30:08 AM

Quote from: asava on April 14, 2014, 12:16:50 PM

Quote from: TownieCat on April 14, 2014, 12:11:17 PM

Heading to Chicago tomorrow for a quick work trip... Any recommendations on where to grab lunch? I'll be downtown, so something in the Loop would be convenient. TIA.

http://www.kumascorner.com/ (http://www.kumascorner.com/)

Can't recommend this enough. Ate there before I saw Refused a couple summers ago. Top 5 day in my life.

This post is so full of things that make me think we would be great friends irl, i don't know where to begin.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on April 15, 2014, 11:33:45 AM

Quote from: WackySquawk08 on April 15, 2014, 11:30:24 AM

Quote from: kslim on April 15, 2014, 11:11:55 AM

Ftr unless you are medically discharged you have to be in the military 20 years before you can retire

Carry on with the beautiful planes and welp pics

He said he's staying on in a way to still get paid tho? Like, help out with rotc programs once a month or something. He said, he just stepped away from his normal duties.  :dunno:

Can you tell me his initials?  The more you reveal, the more I think there's a chance I know this cat.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 15, 2014, 11:37:31 AM

Honestly, I don't know his initials. I'm really bad with names starting out. I always have to have my gf remind me of his name.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on April 15, 2014, 11:40:18 AM

Quote from: WackySquawk08 on April 15, 2014, 11:37:31 AM

Honestly, I don't know his initials. I'm really bad with names starting out. I always have to have my gf remind me of his name.

Did he go to KSU?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 15, 2014, 11:44:26 AM

Quote from: Spracne on April 15, 2014, 11:40:18 AM

Quote from: WackySquawk08 on April 15, 2014, 11:37:31 AM

Honestly, I don't know his initials. I'm really bad with names starting out. I always have to have my gf remind me of his name.

Did he go to KSU?

No. He's been in the marines since he graduated HS. I think he's trying to take a few courses at Park now.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on April 15, 2014, 12:05:09 PM

Quote from: Limestone on April 15, 2014, 11:31:47 AM

Quote from: WackySquawk08 on April 15, 2014, 11:30:24 AM

Quote from: kslim on April 15, 2014, 11:11:55 AM

Ftr unless you are medically discharged you have to be in the military 20 years before you can retire

Carry on with the beautiful planes and welp pics

He said he's staying on in a way to still get paid tho? Like, help out with rotc programs once a month or something. He said, he just stepped away from his normal duties.  :dunno:

yup.  Marines love paying a dude who shows up once a month to run a few laps with the nerds at Lee's Summit West

"hey boss. i don't really feel like the whole undercover marine guy thing is really my thing anymore. any chance i can just turn my stuff in and rotc it once a month and still get them papers?"

"sure johnson. no problem. thanks for all you've done and i'll alert CG tomorrow."

"thanks. i'll be in florida on a boat with my gf and some of here friends for a while so just leave a vm if i don't answer. later."

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 15, 2014, 12:07:54 PM

 :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on April 15, 2014, 01:05:59 PM

nobody leaves voicemails anymore, grandpa rick.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kslim on April 15, 2014, 02:56:43 PM

Quote from: Limestone on April 15, 2014, 11:31:47 AM

Quote from: WackySquawk08 on April 15, 2014, 11:30:24 AM

Quote from: kslim on April 15, 2014, 11:11:55 AM

Ftr unless you are medically discharged you have to be in the military 20 years before you can retire

Carry on with the beautiful planes and welp pics

He said he's staying on in a way to still get paid tho? Like, help out with rotc programs once a month or something. He said, he just stepped away from his normal duties.  :dunno:

yup.  Marines love paying a dude who shows up once a month to run a few laps with the nerds at Lee's Summit West

okay so retirement was the wrong word then. He didn't retire he just went reserve or guard

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 15, 2014, 03:01:00 PM

Quote from: kslim on April 15, 2014, 02:56:43 PM

Quote from: Limestone on April 15, 2014, 11:31:47 AM

Quote from: WackySquawk08 on April 15, 2014, 11:30:24 AM

Quote from: kslim on April 15, 2014, 11:11:55 AM

Ftr unless you are medically discharged you have to be in the military 20 years before you can retire

Carry on with the beautiful planes and welp pics

He said he's staying on in a way to still get paid tho? Like, help out with rotc programs once a month or something. He said, he just stepped away from his normal duties.  :dunno:

yup.  Marines love paying a dude who shows up once a month to run a few laps with the nerds at Lee's Summit West

okay so retirement was the wrong word then. He didn't retire he just went reserve or guard

Yes, I was very naive on the difference. I misspoke.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kslim on April 15, 2014, 03:06:31 PM

All good fanman just trying to help

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 16, 2014, 08:16:43 PM

this is the domestic carry on I use. I love it. This is a really good deal:

http://www.amazon.com/Travelpro-Luggage-22-Inch-Expandable-Rollaboard/dp/B0089AXY7O/ref=sr_1_3?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1397697375&sr=1-3&keywords=travelpro+22%22

I think Trim has the spinner

http://www.amazon.com/Travelpro-Luggage-21-Inch-Expandable-Spinner/dp/B0089AXZJ6/ref=sr_1_8?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1397697375&sr=1-8&keywords=travelpro+22%22

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 16, 2014, 08:27:05 PM

Quote from: kslim on April 15, 2014, 03:06:31 PM

All good fanman just trying to help

:thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on April 16, 2014, 11:52:37 PM

kauai now officially booked (flights, hotels, car)

(http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/767/7672287/2419993-6554963966-13882.gif)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kslim on April 17, 2014, 06:06:02 AM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on April 16, 2014, 11:52:37 PM

kauai now officially booked (flights, hotels, car)

(http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/767/7672287/2419993-6554963966-13882.gif)

(http://i.imgur.com/APArrRK.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 17, 2014, 09:40:57 AM

I don't think I've ever been on a 737-900ER before, but, it's pretty badass



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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 17, 2014, 09:44:09 AM

CHICAGO.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on April 17, 2014, 09:44:44 AM

who are you sitting next to?  michael jordan?  charles barkley?  :excited:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 17, 2014, 09:45:27 AM

Anyone here go to NW Arkansas in the summer time? We're going to Devils Den (20 miles south of fayetville) next weekend to hike and fish.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on April 17, 2014, 09:51:45 AM

Quote from: WackySquawk08 on April 17, 2014, 09:45:27 AM

Anyone here go to NW Arkansas in the summer time? We're going to Devils Den (20 miles south of fayetville) next weekend to hike and fish.

Will be going to Beaver Lake just north of Fayetteville in July. It's a beautiful area and the water is crystal clear.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 17, 2014, 09:53:16 AM

Quote from: EllRobersonisInnocent on April 17, 2014, 09:51:45 AM

Quote from: WackySquawk08 on April 17, 2014, 09:45:27 AM

Anyone here go to NW Arkansas in the summer time? We're going to Devils Den (20 miles south of fayetville) next weekend to hike and fish.

Will be going to Beaver Lake just north of Fayetteville in July. It's a beautiful area and the water is crystal clear.

Yes. Took an ex there. Love that lake. Also, Eureka Springs is 20 miles NE of there. I love that place. I bet you would too.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on April 17, 2014, 10:18:08 AM

Quote from: Tobias on April 17, 2014, 09:44:44 AM

who are you sitting next to?  michael jordan?  charles barkley?  :excited:

The guy to his left looks a lot like Mayor Adam West and the guy in front of him is definitely John McCain.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Daddy Claxton on April 17, 2014, 10:28:43 AM

Quote from: steve dave on April 16, 2014, 08:16:43 PM

this is the domestic carry on I use. I love it. This is a really good deal:

http://www.amazon.com/Travelpro-Luggage-22-Inch-Expandable-Rollaboard/dp/B0089AXY7O/ref=sr_1_3?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1397697375&sr=1-3&keywords=travelpro+22%22

I think Trim has the spinner

http://www.amazon.com/Travelpro-Luggage-21-Inch-Expandable-Spinner/dp/B0089AXZJ6/ref=sr_1_8?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1397697375&sr=1-8&keywords=travelpro+22%22

Ty, sd. Do you put suits/sport coats in that fold out thing? If so, are the wrinkles manageable?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 17, 2014, 11:05:42 AM

Quote from: Daddy Claxton on April 17, 2014, 10:28:43 AM

Quote from: steve dave on April 16, 2014, 08:16:43 PM

this is the domestic carry on I use. I love it. This is a really good deal:

http://www.amazon.com/Travelpro-Luggage-22-Inch-Expandable-Rollaboard/dp/B0089AXY7O/ref=sr_1_3?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1397697375&sr=1-3&keywords=travelpro+22%22

I think Trim has the spinner

http://www.amazon.com/Travelpro-Luggage-21-Inch-Expandable-Spinner/dp/B0089AXZJ6/ref=sr_1_8?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1397697375&sr=1-8&keywords=travelpro+22%22

Ty, sd. Do you put suits/sport coats in that fold out thing? If so, are the wrinkles manageable?

yes, keeps them in decent shape. still usually hit them with an iron but could probably throw them on in a pinch in most instances.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on April 17, 2014, 11:06:47 AM

steve dave you need a brooks brothers non iron suitcase

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on April 17, 2014, 11:13:55 AM

Quote from: mocat on April 17, 2014, 09:40:57 AM

I don't think I've ever been on a 737-900ER before, but, it's pretty badass

looks like you've got plenty of leg room back there, mocat. grats.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on April 17, 2014, 11:25:41 AM

Quote from: WackySquawk08 on April 17, 2014, 09:45:27 AM

Anyone here go to NW Arkansas in the summer time? We're going to Devils Den (20 miles south of fayetville) next weekend to hike and fish.

I used to live in the area. My mom and sisters are still in the area.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 17, 2014, 11:35:20 AM

Wow even coach is a fanning brag now?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on April 17, 2014, 11:39:05 AM

Quote from: mocat on April 17, 2014, 11:35:20 AM

Wow even coach is a fanning brag now?

more about your propensity to rub elbows with the rich and famous

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 17, 2014, 11:42:07 AM

Quote from: mocat on April 17, 2014, 09:40:57 AM

I don't think I've ever been on a 737-900ER before, but, it's pretty badass

reminds me of kougs olathe apartment. :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 17, 2014, 11:57:48 AM

Quote from: michigancat on April 17, 2014, 11:42:07 AM

Quote from: mocat on April 17, 2014, 09:40:57 AM

I don't think I've ever been on a 737-900ER before, but, it's pretty badass

reminds me of kougs olathe apartment. :lol:

He's got a pretty badass apartment?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 17, 2014, 12:28:45 PM

Yes!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 17, 2014, 12:37:37 PM

I'm just saying, those TVs had USB chargers in them

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 17, 2014, 12:40:00 PM

Quote from: mocat on April 17, 2014, 12:37:37 PM

I'm just saying, those TVs had USB chargers in them

don't let rusty make fun of you. he used to refer to 737s as wide-bodys. he thinks he's fancy because he flys on 787s all over asia all the time.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on April 17, 2014, 12:52:04 PM

Quote from: EllRobersonisInnocent on April 17, 2014, 09:51:45 AM

Quote from: WackySquawk08 on April 17, 2014, 09:45:27 AM

Anyone here go to NW Arkansas in the summer time? We're going to Devils Den (20 miles south of fayetville) next weekend to hike and fish.

Will be going to Beaver Lake just north of Fayetteville in July. It's a beautiful area and the water is crystal clear.

Used to go there every summer as a kid so Stevesie60 Dad could scuba dive. Lots of fun cliffs to jump off of. Then they outlawed drinking on the lake because they had a bunch of alcohol related deaths so Stevesie60 'rents decided it was fun to go anymore. Don't know if this rule is still in effect or not.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 17, 2014, 12:53:32 PM

Quote from: steve dave on April 17, 2014, 12:40:00 PM

Quote from: mocat on April 17, 2014, 12:37:37 PM

I'm just saying, those TVs had USB chargers in them

don't let rusty make fun of you. he used to refer to 737s as wide-bodys. he thinks he's fancy because he flys on 787s all over asia all the time.

My last three long flights have been on United 747's, which were probably pretty sweet in 1987. :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on April 17, 2014, 01:32:43 PM

I was on a 777 to London.  It was pretty nice and it not only had USB ports under the TVs but it had a standard plug in as well.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on April 17, 2014, 03:09:53 PM

Quote from: Stevesie60 on April 17, 2014, 12:52:04 PM

Quote from: EllRobersonisInnocent on April 17, 2014, 09:51:45 AM

Quote from: WackySquawk08 on April 17, 2014, 09:45:27 AM

Anyone here go to NW Arkansas in the summer time? We're going to Devils Den (20 miles south of fayetville) next weekend to hike and fish.

Will be going to Beaver Lake just north of Fayetteville in July. It's a beautiful area and the water is crystal clear.

Used to go there every summer as a kid so Stevesie60 Dad could scuba dive. Lots of fun cliffs to jump off of. Then they outlawed drinking on the lake because they had a bunch of alcohol related deaths so Stevesie60 'rents decided it was fun to go anymore. Don't know if this rule is still in effect or not.

No dancing too

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CrushNasty on April 17, 2014, 03:14:08 PM

Want to go to NYC in October for a weekend.  2 or 3 night stay.

Willing to open a new credit card to get a free stay somewhere nice.  I'll be covered for the flight thanks to "how many credit cards do you have?"

Have 101k HHonors Points in the bank and 43k with SPG.

TIA

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 17, 2014, 04:01:15 PM

Quote from: michigancat on April 17, 2014, 12:53:32 PM

Quote from: steve dave on April 17, 2014, 12:40:00 PM

Quote from: mocat on April 17, 2014, 12:37:37 PM

I'm just saying, those TVs had USB chargers in them

don't let rusty make fun of you. he used to refer to 737s as wide-bodys. he thinks he's fancy because he flys on 787s all over asia all the time.

My last three long flights have been on United 747's, which were probably pretty sweet in 1987. :frown:

ive never been on a 747 but i want to someday

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on April 17, 2014, 05:01:49 PM

Quote from: steve dave on April 16, 2014, 08:16:43 PM

this is the domestic carry on I use. I love it. This is a really good deal:

http://www.amazon.com/Travelpro-Luggage-22-Inch-Expandable-Rollaboard/dp/B0089AXY7O/ref=sr_1_3?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1397697375&sr=1-3&keywords=travelpro+22%22

I think Trim has the spinner

http://www.amazon.com/Travelpro-Luggage-21-Inch-Expandable-Spinner/dp/B0089AXZJ6/ref=sr_1_8?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1397697375&sr=1-8&keywords=travelpro+22%22

I roll with this one for long trips:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005ME3H18/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on April 17, 2014, 07:05:24 PM

Quote from: mocat on April 17, 2014, 04:01:15 PM

Quote from: michigancat on April 17, 2014, 12:53:32 PM

Quote from: steve dave on April 17, 2014, 12:40:00 PM

Quote from: mocat on April 17, 2014, 12:37:37 PM

I'm just saying, those TVs had USB chargers in them

don't let rusty make fun of you. he used to refer to 737s as wide-bodys. he thinks he's fancy because he flys on 787s all over asia all the time.

My last three long flights have been on United 747's, which were probably pretty sweet in 1987. :frown:

ive never been on a 747 but i want to someday

same.  just a classic plane and amazing feat of engineering.

our hawaii flights are on a 767-300, 717, 757-200 and a 737-800.  kind of meh city although the new 737-800s are nice.  have read just awful things about the hawaiian 717 but I'll be pretty drunk at that point and it's only 39 minutes so w/e.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 17, 2014, 07:09:52 PM

all the things that fly to hawaii are ancient pieces of crap. that's just how it is.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 18, 2014, 01:54:09 AM

Quote from: steve dave on April 17, 2014, 12:40:00 PM

Quote from: mocat on April 17, 2014, 12:37:37 PM

I'm just saying, those TVs had USB chargers in them

don't let rusty make fun of you. he used to refer to 737s as wide-bodys. he thinks he's fancy because he flys on 787s all over asia all the time.

crazy that he follows me around riding in domestic olathe apartments while he has dreamliners at his every beck and call

 :confused:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on April 18, 2014, 07:24:55 AM

ordered one of these a couple days ago

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004AB4YWA/ref=pe_385040_30332190_TE_M3T1_ST1_dp_1 (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004AB4YWA/ref=pe_385040_30332190_TE_M3T1_ST1_dp_1)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 18, 2014, 07:28:34 AM

Quote from: emawblast on April 18, 2014, 07:24:55 AM

ordered one of these a couple days ago

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004AB4YWA/ref=pe_385040_30332190_TE_M3T1_ST1_dp_1 (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004AB4YWA/ref=pe_385040_30332190_TE_M3T1_ST1_dp_1)

I like how it rides on top of your carry on. My backpack has the chest strap deal that I make as tight as it can go and strap it to the top of my carry on like that. Lucky/Ben (of stud travel blog onemileatatime) hangs his extra bag off the back of his all weird to keep it balanced and it actually works really well.

http://boardingarea.com/onemileatatime/2014/03/10/spinner-suitcases-one-hates/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on April 18, 2014, 07:34:35 AM

Quote from: steve dave on April 18, 2014, 07:28:34 AM

Quote from: emawblast on April 18, 2014, 07:24:55 AM

ordered one of these a couple days ago

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004AB4YWA/ref=pe_385040_30332190_TE_M3T1_ST1_dp_1 (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004AB4YWA/ref=pe_385040_30332190_TE_M3T1_ST1_dp_1)

I like how it rides on top of your carry on. My backpack has the chest strap deal that I make as tight as it can go and strap it to the top of my carry on like that. Lucky/Ben (of stud travel blog onemileatatime) hangs his extra bag off the back of his all weird to keep it balanced and it actually works really well.

http://boardingarea.com/onemileatatime/2014/03/10/spinner-suitcases-one-hates/

interesting. i can see my setup potentially being top heavy. also not sure how easy it is to slide the top bag on and off the carry on, but we'll see.

btw, should be informed of my work travel location(s) in the next week or so, at which point i will be circling back around for flight/hotel pro tips. maybe in the credit card thread.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 18, 2014, 07:40:12 AM

Quote from: emawblast on April 18, 2014, 07:34:35 AM

btw, should be informed of my work travel location(s) in the next week or so, at which point i will be circling back around for flight/hotel pro tips. maybe in the credit card thread.

the credit card thread is for high level power user travel pro tips only. come prepared.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on April 18, 2014, 07:40:48 AM

noted

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on April 18, 2014, 08:55:17 AM

Quote from: Stevesie60 on April 17, 2014, 12:52:04 PM

Quote from: EllRobersonisInnocent on April 17, 2014, 09:51:45 AM

Quote from: WackySquawk08 on April 17, 2014, 09:45:27 AM

Anyone here go to NW Arkansas in the summer time? We're going to Devils Den (20 miles south of fayetville) next weekend to hike and fish.

Will be going to Beaver Lake just north of Fayetteville in July. It's a beautiful area and the water is crystal clear.

Used to go there every summer as a kid so Stevesie60 Dad could scuba dive. Lots of fun cliffs to jump off of. Then they outlawed drinking on the lake because they had a bunch of alcohol related deaths so Stevesie60 'rents decided it was fun to go anymore. Don't know if this rule is still in effect or not.

there are some BA caves down there

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on April 20, 2014, 12:28:10 AM

thanks for the recommendation, @chicat. the snooze was delicious.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SkinnyBenny on April 20, 2014, 05:18:16 PM

In Kauai! :party:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 21, 2014, 10:21:04 AM

Quote from: SkinnyBenny on April 20, 2014, 05:18:16 PM

In Kauai! :party:

flying for free is the best amiright skinben? nice work

http://www.kansascity.com/2014/04/21/4972424/teen-ok-after-riding-in-wheel.html#tnt_refhome (http://www.kansascity.com/2014/04/21/4972424/teen-ok-after-riding-in-wheel.html#tnt_refhome)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on April 21, 2014, 10:30:11 AM

So I guess now we're thinking we might want to go somewhere we haven't been in June instead of New York.
Any suggestions on where we could go using our BA and UR points?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on April 21, 2014, 10:47:06 AM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on April 21, 2014, 10:30:11 AM

So I guess now we're thinking we might want to go somewhere we haven't been in June instead of New York.
Any suggestions on where we could go using our BA and UR points?

I hear Gary, Indiana is nice in June.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: raquetcat on April 21, 2014, 10:09:54 PM

I think I want to go to Detroit, rent a car and just drive around and look at all the abandoned buildings, like bordain did, I mean it's like a once in a lifetime thing to be able to see a city deserted, like going to an old west gold rush town :love:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on April 21, 2014, 10:38:52 PM

Quote from: SkinnyBenny on April 20, 2014, 05:18:16 PM

In Kauai! :party:

pls post report and pro tips as I am going in November. tia

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on April 22, 2014, 08:52:56 AM

Quote from: raquetcat on April 21, 2014, 10:09:54 PM

I think I want to go to Detroit, rent a car and just drive around and look at all the abandoned buildings, like bordain did, I mean it's like a once in a lifetime thing to be able to see a city deserted, like going to an old west gold rush town :love:

St Marie, MT, which is the old military housing (mostly duplexes) for an air force base outside of Glascow, MT, is creepy AF.  Would be perfect setting for zombie movie. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqEHvdqzEuk

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SkinnyBenny on April 23, 2014, 01:51:57 AM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on April 21, 2014, 10:38:52 PM

Quote from: SkinnyBenny on April 20, 2014, 05:18:16 PM

In Kauai! :party:

pls post report and pro tips as I am going in November. tia

Roosters galore.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on April 23, 2014, 08:09:07 AM

Spirit coming to MCI. Only upside to that is price pressure on WN on directs to Vegas. Currently showing 220 direct vs WN normal 380. Of course one flight a day and horrible times doesn't come close to making it worth it

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 23, 2014, 11:02:00 AM

also isn't spirit the garbagest airline in the world?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on April 23, 2014, 11:13:36 AM

Quote from: michigancat on April 23, 2014, 11:02:00 AM

also isn't spirit the garbagest airline in the world?

Sounds like a perfect marriage  :dunno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on April 23, 2014, 11:14:55 AM

Did you guys ever do like a "last no kids vacation" when your wife was 4 or 5 months pregnant?  Any recommendos?  It'll be this summer, and normally we'd do some backpacking and/or hiking and then swing in to a major metro for a night.  But that's off the table.  Beach trip? 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on April 23, 2014, 11:19:57 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on April 23, 2014, 11:14:55 AM

Did you guys ever do like a "last no kids vacation" when your wife was 4 or 5 months pregnant?  Any recommendos?  It'll be this summer, and normally we'd do some backpacking and/or hiking and then swing in to a major metro for a night.  But that's off the table.  Beach trip?

Why does that have to be the last time you vacation without kids?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 23, 2014, 11:20:40 AM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on April 23, 2014, 11:19:57 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on April 23, 2014, 11:14:55 AM

Did you guys ever do like a "last no kids vacation" when your wife was 4 or 5 months pregnant?  Any recommendos?  It'll be this summer, and normally we'd do some backpacking and/or hiking and then swing in to a major metro for a night.  But that's off the table.  Beach trip?

Why does that have to be the last time you vacation without kids?

for some people their lives end when they have kids

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on April 23, 2014, 11:22:30 AM

desire cancun

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on April 23, 2014, 11:25:17 AM

Quote from: Metalhead on April 20, 2014, 12:28:10 AM

thanks for the recommendation, @chicat. the snooze was delicious.

If you were there on the 18th, we may have crossed paths!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on April 23, 2014, 11:43:33 AM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on April 23, 2014, 11:19:57 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on April 23, 2014, 11:14:55 AM

Did you guys ever do like a "last no kids vacation" when your wife was 4 or 5 months pregnant?  Any recommendos?  It'll be this summer, and normally we'd do some backpacking and/or hiking and then swing in to a major metro for a night.  But that's off the table.  Beach trip?

Why does that have to be the last time you vacation without kids?

It doesn't. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mr Bread on April 23, 2014, 12:04:17 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on April 23, 2014, 11:43:33 AM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on April 23, 2014, 11:19:57 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on April 23, 2014, 11:14:55 AM

Did you guys ever do like a "last no kids vacation" when your wife was 4 or 5 months pregnant?  Any recommendos?  It'll be this summer, and normally we'd do some backpacking and/or hiking and then swing in to a major metro for a night.  But that's off the table.  Beach trip?

Why does that have to be the last time you vacation without kids?

It doesn't.

When's the youngster due?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 23, 2014, 12:04:46 PM

but "babymoons" are definitely a thing now

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on April 23, 2014, 12:07:22 PM

Quote from: Mr Bread on April 23, 2014, 12:04:17 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on April 23, 2014, 11:43:33 AM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on April 23, 2014, 11:19:57 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on April 23, 2014, 11:14:55 AM

Did you guys ever do like a "last no kids vacation" when your wife was 4 or 5 months pregnant?  Any recommendos?  It'll be this summer, and normally we'd do some backpacking and/or hiking and then swing in to a major metro for a night.  But that's off the table.  Beach trip?

Why does that have to be the last time you vacation without kids?

It doesn't.

When's the youngster due?

UTEP game

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Bloodfart on April 23, 2014, 12:18:11 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on April 23, 2014, 11:14:55 AM

Did you guys ever do like a "last no kids vacation" when your wife was 4 or 5 months pregnant?  Any recommendos?  It'll be this summer, and normally we'd do some backpacking and/or hiking and then swing in to a major metro for a night.  But that's off the table.  Beach trip?

Why is that off the table? 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on April 23, 2014, 12:22:59 PM

Quote from: Bloodfart on April 23, 2014, 12:18:11 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on April 23, 2014, 11:14:55 AM

Did you guys ever do like a "last no kids vacation" when your wife was 4 or 5 months pregnant?  Any recommendos?  It'll be this summer, and normally we'd do some backpacking and/or hiking and then swing in to a major metro for a night.  But that's off the table.  Beach trip?

Why is that off the table?

She doesn't want to put a 30 pound pack on her back or do too much physically strenuous stuff.  She also veto'd horseback riding and boozing in wine country. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mr Bread on April 23, 2014, 12:24:07 PM

Just get her a wheelchair and push her around the closest mall.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on April 23, 2014, 12:24:16 PM

Don't you want the baby to be hardy?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mr Bread on April 23, 2014, 12:25:52 PM

Quote from: Spracne on April 23, 2014, 12:24:16 PM

Don't you want the baby to be hardy?

Emo is a very tiny, physically weak human specimen.  That kid might as well be made out of porcelain. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 23, 2014, 12:26:13 PM

You can still go hiking without a giant pack on your back. If you aren't the most obnoxious couple in the world.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on April 23, 2014, 12:26:27 PM

Quote from: Spracne on April 23, 2014, 12:24:16 PM

Don't you want the baby to be hardy?

Of course!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on April 23, 2014, 12:27:04 PM

Quote from: raquetcat on April 21, 2014, 10:09:54 PM

I think I want to go to Detroit, rent a car and just drive around and look at all the abandoned buildings, like bordain did, I mean it's like a once in a lifetime thing to be able to see a city deserted, like going to an old west gold rush town :love:

Let me know if you decide to do this.  I might go with you.  Or will at least give you recommendos.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on April 23, 2014, 12:27:46 PM

Quote from: Mr Bread on April 23, 2014, 12:25:52 PM

Quote from: Spracne on April 23, 2014, 12:24:16 PM

Don't you want the baby to be hardy?

Emo is a very tiny, physically weak human specimen.  That kid might as well be made out of porcelain.

I dragged a 200 lb deer a mile.  A mile!  And he wasn't even dead yet.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Bloodfart on April 23, 2014, 12:29:41 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on April 23, 2014, 12:22:59 PM

Quote from: Bloodfart on April 23, 2014, 12:18:11 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on April 23, 2014, 11:14:55 AM

Did you guys ever do like a "last no kids vacation" when your wife was 4 or 5 months pregnant?  Any recommendos?  It'll be this summer, and normally we'd do some backpacking and/or hiking and then swing in to a major metro for a night.  But that's off the table.  Beach trip?

Why is that off the table?

She doesn't want to put a 30 pound pack on her back or do too much physically strenuous stuff.  She also veto'd horseback riding and boozing in wine country.

Hmm, if she likes that stuff just scale it back, like do short hikes followed up by spa treatments.   

Mrs. Bf liked our trip to Puerto Vallarta while she was prego with our first. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on April 23, 2014, 12:31:18 PM

shooting range

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on April 23, 2014, 12:38:31 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on April 23, 2014, 11:25:17 AM

Quote from: Metalhead on April 20, 2014, 12:28:10 AM

thanks for the recommendation, @chicat. the snooze was delicious.

If you were there on the 18th, we may have crossed paths!

Nope, we ate there on the 19th. Our waitress somehow knew we were from Kansas before talking to us and it's still bothering me trying to figure out how she knew.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on April 23, 2014, 01:13:20 PM

Quote from: Metalhead on April 23, 2014, 12:38:31 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on April 23, 2014, 11:25:17 AM

Quote from: Metalhead on April 20, 2014, 12:28:10 AM

thanks for the recommendation, @chicat. the snooze was delicious.

If you were there on the 18th, we may have crossed paths!

Nope, we ate there on the 19th. Our waitress somehow knew we were from Kansas before talking to us and it's still bothering me trying to figure out how she knew.

She was taking a smoke break when you pulled up. She saw your license plate, but you didn't see her.

CASE CLOSED!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on April 23, 2014, 08:51:34 PM

hey losers who live in dallas, what are some good restaurants in uptown or lower greenville?  i have to go there this weekend.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on April 23, 2014, 09:00:43 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on April 23, 2014, 08:51:34 PM

hey losers who live in dallas, what are some good restaurants in uptown or lower greenville?  i have to go there this weekend.

Near lower Greenville:  The Porch (Knox/Henderson)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on April 23, 2014, 09:27:59 PM

Quote from: Spracne on April 23, 2014, 09:00:43 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on April 23, 2014, 08:51:34 PM

hey losers who live in dallas, what are some good restaurants in uptown or lower greenville?  i have to go there this weekend.

Near lower Greenville:  The Porch (Knox/Henderson)

suggest something else

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on April 23, 2014, 09:32:26 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on April 23, 2014, 09:27:59 PM

Quote from: Spracne on April 23, 2014, 09:00:43 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on April 23, 2014, 08:51:34 PM

hey losers who live in dallas, what are some good restaurants in uptown or lower greenville?  i have to go there this weekend.

Near lower Greenville:  The Porch (Knox/Henderson)

suggest something else

why?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on April 23, 2014, 09:34:23 PM

Quote from: Spracne on April 23, 2014, 09:32:26 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on April 23, 2014, 09:27:59 PM

Quote from: Spracne on April 23, 2014, 09:00:43 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on April 23, 2014, 08:51:34 PM

hey losers who live in dallas, what are some good restaurants in uptown or lower greenville?  i have to go there this weekend.

Near lower Greenville:  The Porch (Knox/Henderson)

suggest something else

why?

i need options

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on April 23, 2014, 09:36:17 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on April 23, 2014, 09:34:23 PM

Quote from: Spracne on April 23, 2014, 09:32:26 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on April 23, 2014, 09:27:59 PM

Quote from: Spracne on April 23, 2014, 09:00:43 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on April 23, 2014, 08:51:34 PM

hey losers who live in dallas, what are some good restaurants in uptown or lower greenville?  i have to go there this weekend.

Near lower Greenville:  The Porch (Knox/Henderson)

suggest something else

why?

i need options

Then I need information.  What type of food are you looking for?  Upscale? Gastropub? Neapolitan Pissa? What is your ideal type of food?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on April 23, 2014, 09:38:07 PM

Quote from: Spracne on April 23, 2014, 09:36:17 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on April 23, 2014, 09:34:23 PM

Quote from: Spracne on April 23, 2014, 09:32:26 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on April 23, 2014, 09:27:59 PM

Quote from: Spracne on April 23, 2014, 09:00:43 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on April 23, 2014, 08:51:34 PM

hey losers who live in dallas, what are some good restaurants in uptown or lower greenville?  i have to go there this weekend.

Near lower Greenville:  The Porch (Knox/Henderson)

suggest something else

why?

i need options

Then I need information.  What type of food are you looking for?  Upscale? Gastropub? Neapolitan Pissa? What is your ideal type of food?

gastropub or upscale or even thai

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on April 23, 2014, 09:45:47 PM

The Porch for more of a comfort food, somewhat "gastropub" experience. Not cheap, but not extravagant.  omg, beef stroganoff :drool:

Hibiscus for more of an upscale dining experience without the artifice of ridiculous luxury.

Abacus for sushi and "new American" or whatever you want to call it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on April 23, 2014, 09:51:45 PM

KC, eat brunch at Bread Winners on McKinney Ave. The chicken and waffles are made by Jesus and delivered straight from heaven.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I717 using Tapatalk 2

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on April 23, 2014, 10:01:31 PM

Quote from: Stevesie60 on April 23, 2014, 01:13:20 PM

Quote from: Metalhead on April 23, 2014, 12:38:31 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on April 23, 2014, 11:25:17 AM

Quote from: Metalhead on April 20, 2014, 12:28:10 AM

thanks for the recommendation, @chicat. the snooze was delicious.

If you were there on the 18th, we may have crossed paths!

Nope, we ate there on the 19th. Our waitress somehow knew we were from Kansas before talking to us and it's still bothering me trying to figure out how she knew.

She was taking a smoke break when you pulled up. She saw your license plate, but you didn't see her.

CASE CLOSED!

that's like the least likely. i'd believe that she snatched my wallet and looked at my ID and then put it back before I would believe that.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on April 23, 2014, 10:05:13 PM

i think stevesie is on the dope

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on April 23, 2014, 10:08:21 PM

cut the bullshit you guys, this thread is about restaurant suggestions in the uptown or lower greenville area for the next 24'ish hours

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on April 23, 2014, 10:11:13 PM

Well somehow I've never been to SD but I'm fixing that soon after a quick week in LV....any San Diego suggestions?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on April 23, 2014, 10:18:40 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on April 23, 2014, 10:11:13 PM

Well somehow I've never been to SD but I'm fixing that soon after a quick week in LV....any San Diego suggestions?

craft and commerce, hash house a go go for breakfast

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on April 23, 2014, 10:23:10 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on April 23, 2014, 10:18:40 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on April 23, 2014, 10:11:13 PM

Well somehow I've never been to SD but I'm fixing that soon after a quick week in LV....any San Diego suggestions?

craft and commerce, hash house a go go for breakfast

Hash house?  Wasn't that that trash place that couldn't even make it at the KCK outlet mall?  Now I don't know if I can trust your other suggestion.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on April 23, 2014, 10:26:50 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on April 23, 2014, 10:23:10 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on April 23, 2014, 10:18:40 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on April 23, 2014, 10:11:13 PM

Well somehow I've never been to SD but I'm fixing that soon after a quick week in LV....any San Diego suggestions?

craft and commerce, hash house a go go for breakfast

Hash house?  Wasn't that that trash place that couldn't even make it at the KCK outlet mall?  Now I don't know if I can trust your other suggestion.

yeah, you're probably right, its awful

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on April 23, 2014, 11:24:24 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on April 23, 2014, 08:51:34 PM

hey losers who live in dallas, what are some good restaurants in uptown or lower greenville?  i have to go there this weekend.

Applebee's in Plano

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on April 23, 2014, 11:41:15 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on April 23, 2014, 08:51:34 PM

hey losers who live in dallas, what are some good restaurants in uptown or lower greenville?  i have to go there this weekend.

The Common Table

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on April 23, 2014, 11:42:18 PM

We all know he's going to end up at nobu so don't bother. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on April 24, 2014, 06:29:39 PM

If these suggestions are the best Dallas has to offer then wow, just wow.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 24, 2014, 06:37:36 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on April 24, 2014, 06:29:39 PM

If these suggestions are the best Dallas has to offer then wow, just wow.

it's practically LA

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on April 24, 2014, 07:25:40 PM

Pecan Lodge at farmers market. Best BBQ anywhere.

Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 24, 2014, 07:37:45 PM

Quote from: michigancat on April 24, 2014, 06:37:36 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on April 24, 2014, 06:29:39 PM

If these suggestions are the best Dallas has to offer then wow, just wow.

it's practically LA

Yes, just go to the beach weirdo

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on April 24, 2014, 07:41:51 PM

Quote from: Steve Dave Jr. on April 24, 2014, 07:25:40 PM

Pecan Lodge at farmers market. Best BBQ anywhere.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Catchacold on April 24, 2014, 07:57:25 PM

(http://i.imgur.com/h2BOa0f.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on April 24, 2014, 08:01:31 PM

Denver

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SkinnyBenny on April 24, 2014, 08:15:48 PM

I can't wait to give gfa kauai protips because this might be the best place on Earth.
Kauai= :love:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 24, 2014, 08:38:53 PM

Quote from: Catchacold on April 24, 2014, 07:57:25 PM

(http://i.imgur.com/h2BOa0f.jpg)

Bramlage

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on April 24, 2014, 08:42:10 PM

Quote from: SkinnyBenny on April 24, 2014, 08:15:48 PM

I can't wait to give gfa kauai protips because this might be the best place on Earth.
Kauai= :love:

my mom agrees with you

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on April 24, 2014, 08:43:02 PM

so where did you end up eating carnes?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on April 24, 2014, 08:45:15 PM

Is katdaddy your daddy?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on April 24, 2014, 08:51:15 PM

Quote from: wetwillie on April 24, 2014, 08:43:02 PM

so where did you end up eating carnes?

nobu

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Catchacold on April 24, 2014, 08:53:23 PM

(http://i.imgur.com/w4WuLTa.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 24, 2014, 08:59:00 PM

Msp

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Catchacold on April 24, 2014, 09:01:44 PM

Quote from: mocat on April 24, 2014, 08:59:00 PM

Msp

yep

Start! Walking!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on April 24, 2014, 09:24:59 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on April 24, 2014, 08:51:15 PM

Quote from: wetwillie on April 24, 2014, 08:43:02 PM

so where did you end up eating carnes?

nobu

How touristy of you. Did you stop and get a T-shirt at Hard Rock Cafe after dinner?

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on April 24, 2014, 09:25:43 PM

Quote from: Steve Dave Jr. on April 24, 2014, 09:24:59 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on April 24, 2014, 08:51:15 PM

Quote from: wetwillie on April 24, 2014, 08:43:02 PM

so where did you end up eating carnes?

nobu

How touristy of you. Did you stop and get a T-shirt at Hard Rock Cafe after dinner?

Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk

it was a joke

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on April 24, 2014, 09:26:53 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on April 24, 2014, 09:25:43 PM

Quote from: Steve Dave Jr. on April 24, 2014, 09:24:59 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on April 24, 2014, 08:51:15 PM

Quote from: wetwillie on April 24, 2014, 08:43:02 PM

so where did you end up eating carnes?

nobu

How touristy of you. Did you stop and get a T-shirt at Hard Rock Cafe after dinner?

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it was a joke

I know. Worst Hard Rock gift shop I've ever seen. Way worse than Branson.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 24, 2014, 09:31:05 PM

Branson has a hard rock?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on April 24, 2014, 09:32:21 PM

Quote from: mocat on April 24, 2014, 09:31:05 PM

Branson has a hard rock?

Used to. Closed d/t shitty shirt shop, I think.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on April 24, 2014, 09:35:54 PM

nobu is great not funny

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on April 24, 2014, 09:46:27 PM

Quote from: pissclams on April 24, 2014, 09:35:54 PM

nobu is great not funny

yea, barelystillindfwcat is just way off base here.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on April 25, 2014, 09:03:04 AM

Need a Budapest hotel recommendo.  Western preferably.  Just two nights.  First night we arrive, would probably like to have a nice dinner.  Next day we do as much as we can in one day.  Think Ferris Bueller kind of day.  Then next morning fly out.  So if it's near the cool stuff to do and not too far from the airport that's a good thing.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on April 25, 2014, 10:04:55 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on April 25, 2014, 09:03:04 AM

Need a Budapest hotel recommendo.  Western preferably.  Just two nights.  First night we arrive, would probably like to have a nice dinner.  Next day we do as much as we can in one day.  Think Ferris Bueller kind of day.  Then next morning fly out.  So if it's near the cool stuff to do and not too far from the airport that's a good thing.

Try the Grand Budapest, awesome

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on April 25, 2014, 10:15:12 AM

Goddamnit.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 25, 2014, 10:25:53 AM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on April 25, 2014, 10:04:55 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on April 25, 2014, 09:03:04 AM

Need a Budapest hotel recommendo.  Western preferably.  Just two nights.  First night we arrive, would probably like to have a nice dinner.  Next day we do as much as we can in one day.  Think Ferris Bueller kind of day.  Then next morning fly out.  So if it's near the cool stuff to do and not too far from the airport that's a good thing.

Try the Grand Budapest, awesome

Lol

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on April 25, 2014, 11:24:55 AM

Quote from: mocat on April 25, 2014, 10:25:53 AM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on April 25, 2014, 10:04:55 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on April 25, 2014, 09:03:04 AM

Need a Budapest hotel recommendo.  Western preferably.  Just two nights.  First night we arrive, would probably like to have a nice dinner.  Next day we do as much as we can in one day.  Think Ferris Bueller kind of day.  Then next morning fly out.  So if it's near the cool stuff to do and not too far from the airport that's a good thing.

Try the Grand Budapest, awesome

Lol

I contemplated this exact post earlier, but passed.  #Regrets

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on April 25, 2014, 11:47:40 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on April 23, 2014, 11:14:55 AM

Did you guys ever do like a "last no kids vacation" when your wife was 4 or 5 months pregnant?  Any recommendos?  It'll be this summer, and normally we'd do some backpacking and/or hiking and then swing in to a major metro for a night.  But that's off the table.  Beach trip?

we did a babymoon in Savannah and stayed on beach front condo on Tybee Island.  The little lady was 5 months prego at the time so we would do some sight seeing and lunch in Savannah then drive the 20 minutes back to the condo and I would fish while she napped.  IIRC there was a direct from KC to Savannah at that time as well.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on April 25, 2014, 11:59:24 AM

Quote from: Skipper44 on April 25, 2014, 11:47:40 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on April 23, 2014, 11:14:55 AM

Did you guys ever do like a "last no kids vacation" when your wife was 4 or 5 months pregnant?  Any recommendos?  It'll be this summer, and normally we'd do some backpacking and/or hiking and then swing in to a major metro for a night.  But that's off the table.  Beach trip?

we did a babymoon in Savannah and stayed on beach front condo on Tybee Island.  The little lady was 5 months prego at the time so we would do some sight seeing and lunch in Savannah then drive the 20 minutes back to the condo and I would fish while she napped.  IIRC there was a direct from KC to Savannah at that time as well.

Fish for what?  That sounds really nice.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on April 25, 2014, 12:16:26 PM

Quote from: Spracne on April 25, 2014, 11:24:55 AM

Quote from: mocat on April 25, 2014, 10:25:53 AM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on April 25, 2014, 10:04:55 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on April 25, 2014, 09:03:04 AM

Need a Budapest hotel recommendo.  Western preferably.  Just two nights.  First night we arrive, would probably like to have a nice dinner.  Next day we do as much as we can in one day.  Think Ferris Bueller kind of day.  Then next morning fly out.  So if it's near the cool stuff to do and not too far from the airport that's a good thing.

Try the Grand Budapest, awesome

Lol

I contemplated this exact post earlier, but passed.  #Regrets

someone with better genes did instead of dreaming

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on April 25, 2014, 12:21:46 PM

Quote from: pissclams on April 25, 2014, 12:16:26 PM

Quote from: Spracne on April 25, 2014, 11:24:55 AM

Quote from: mocat on April 25, 2014, 10:25:53 AM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on April 25, 2014, 10:04:55 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on April 25, 2014, 09:03:04 AM

Need a Budapest hotel recommendo.  Western preferably.  Just two nights.  First night we arrive, would probably like to have a nice dinner.  Next day we do as much as we can in one day.  Think Ferris Bueller kind of day.  Then next morning fly out.  So if it's near the cool stuff to do and not too far from the airport that's a good thing.

Try the Grand Budapest, awesome

Lol

I contemplated this exact post earlier, but passed.  #Regrets

someone with better genes did instead of dreaming

 :Crybaby:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on April 25, 2014, 12:54:37 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on April 25, 2014, 11:59:24 AM

Quote from: Skipper44 on April 25, 2014, 11:47:40 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on April 23, 2014, 11:14:55 AM

Did you guys ever do like a "last no kids vacation" when your wife was 4 or 5 months pregnant?  Any recommendos?  It'll be this summer, and normally we'd do some backpacking and/or hiking and then swing in to a major metro for a night.  But that's off the table.  Beach trip?

we did a babymoon in Savannah and stayed on beach front condo on Tybee Island.  The little lady was 5 months prego at the time so we would do some sight seeing and lunch in Savannah then drive the 20 minutes back to the condo and I would fish while she napped.  IIRC there was a direct from KC to Savannah at that time as well.

Fish for what?  That sounds really nice.

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It was early June, I caught some small redfish and sea trout using Gulp shrimp on jigs.  I don't think tarpon and snook are around at that time but might be later in the summer, Dax (aka NCCat) might know.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on April 25, 2014, 12:59:23 PM

Quote from: Skipper44 on April 25, 2014, 12:54:37 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on April 25, 2014, 11:59:24 AM

Quote from: Skipper44 on April 25, 2014, 11:47:40 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on April 23, 2014, 11:14:55 AM

Did you guys ever do like a "last no kids vacation" when your wife was 4 or 5 months pregnant?  Any recommendos?  It'll be this summer, and normally we'd do some backpacking and/or hiking and then swing in to a major metro for a night.  But that's off the table.  Beach trip?

we did a babymoon in Savannah and stayed on beach front condo on Tybee Island.  The little lady was 5 months prego at the time so we would do some sight seeing and lunch in Savannah then drive the 20 minutes back to the condo and I would fish while she napped.  IIRC there was a direct from KC to Savannah at that time as well.

Fish for what?  That sounds really nice.

Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk

It was early June, I caught some small redfish and sea trout using Gulp shrimp on jigs.  I don't think tarpon and snook are around at that time but might be later in the summer, Dax (aka NCCat) might know.

Cool, I was really only curious if it was freshwater salt or deep water.  :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 25, 2014, 01:10:52 PM

I'm going to take a crap ton of photos of caves this weekend in Arkansas for rowdyboydaris. I know he'd do it for me.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on April 25, 2014, 01:13:25 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on April 25, 2014, 01:10:52 PM

I'm going to take a crap ton of photos of caves this weekend in Arkansas for rowdyboydaris. I know he'd do it for me.

It's @DugoutDickstone that loves the caves, FYI!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 25, 2014, 01:14:29 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on April 25, 2014, 01:13:25 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on April 25, 2014, 01:10:52 PM

I'm going to take a crap ton of photos of caves this weekend in Arkansas for rowdyboydaris. I know he'd do it for me.

It's @DugoutDickstone that loves the caves, FYI!

Oh crap, I messed up. All these new name changes. :runaway: Yes, I'll do this one for you, 'stone.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on April 25, 2014, 02:05:27 PM

http://oppositelock.jalopnik.com/nightmare-fuel-welcome-to-the-clown-motel-818988256

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on April 25, 2014, 02:23:57 PM

interesting article about in-flight wifi
http://www.engadget.com/2014/04/25/guide-to-inflight-wifi/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 25, 2014, 03:58:07 PM

Quote from: pissclams on April 25, 2014, 02:23:57 PM

interesting article about in-flight wifi
http://www.engadget.com/2014/04/25/guide-to-inflight-wifi/

I was surprised to see wifi on an international flight on a piece of crap United 747. It was $17 and pretty spotty so I passed.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on April 30, 2014, 09:04:56 PM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on April 21, 2014, 10:47:06 AM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on April 21, 2014, 10:30:11 AM

So I guess now we're thinking we might want to go somewhere we haven't been in June instead of New York.
Any suggestions on where we could go using our BA and UR points?

I hear Gary, Indiana is nice in June.

Close! Chicago it is. Will be staying longer than my usual 18 hours though.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on April 30, 2014, 09:15:22 PM

Quote from: Gooch on April 30, 2014, 09:04:56 PM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on April 21, 2014, 10:47:06 AM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on April 21, 2014, 10:30:11 AM

So I guess now we're thinking we might want to go somewhere we haven't been in June instead of New York.
Any suggestions on where we could go using our BA and UR points?

I hear Gary, Indiana is nice in June.

Close! Chicago it is. Will be staying longer than my usual 18 hours though.

Chicago: City of 10's.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Panjandrum on April 30, 2014, 11:37:14 PM

I'm probably missing an entire Vegas eatery thread somewhere, but I'm headed there for a conference next week.  I haven't been there in five years, so a lot's probably changed since I've been last.

Any specific restaurant that I should hit up?  Probably won't do too much boozing and the like since I'll be there for work and on my own, so there's that.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on May 01, 2014, 09:07:36 AM

Same topic, but Cozumel.   Go.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: powercat_62 on May 01, 2014, 10:08:48 AM

Quote from: Panjandrum on April 30, 2014, 11:37:14 PM

I'm probably missing an entire Vegas eatery thread somewhere, but I'm headed there for a conference next week.  I haven't been there in five years, so a lot's probably changed since I've been last.

Any specific restaurant that I should hit up?  Probably won't do too much boozing and the like since I'll be there for work and on my own, so there's that.

Will you have a car, or will you be mainly confined to the strip?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on May 01, 2014, 10:09:52 AM

Quote from: powercat_62 on May 01, 2014, 10:08:48 AM

Quote from: Panjandrum on April 30, 2014, 11:37:14 PM

I'm probably missing an entire Vegas eatery thread somewhere, but I'm headed there for a conference next week.  I haven't been there in five years, so a lot's probably changed since I've been last.

Any specific restaurant that I should hit up?  Probably won't do too much boozing and the like since I'll be there for work and on my own, so there's that.

Will you have a car, or will you be mainly confined to the strip?

They have cabs in Vegas. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on May 01, 2014, 10:17:36 AM

Quote from: CNS on May 01, 2014, 09:07:36 AM

Same topic, but Cozumel.   Go.

i was just in cozumel cns casey. where are you staying?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on May 01, 2014, 10:21:32 AM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on May 01, 2014, 10:17:36 AM

Quote from: CNS on May 01, 2014, 09:07:36 AM

Same topic, but Cozumel.   Go.

i was just in cozumel cns casey. where are you staying?

Intercontinental Presidente.


Anything worth seeing in town or is it like a border town/tourist trap?

Also, what fun stuff did you do/fun places would you recommend?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on May 01, 2014, 10:31:11 AM

Quote from: CNS on May 01, 2014, 10:21:32 AM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on May 01, 2014, 10:17:36 AM

Quote from: CNS on May 01, 2014, 09:07:36 AM

Same topic, but Cozumel.   Go.

i was just in cozumel cns casey. where are you staying?

Intercontinental Presidente.


Anything worth seeing in town or is it like a border town/tourist trap?

Also, what fun stuff did you do/fun places would you recommend?

@Mrs. Gooch take notes here for the Thanksgiving trip.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on May 01, 2014, 10:43:02 AM

Quote from: CNS on May 01, 2014, 10:21:32 AM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on May 01, 2014, 10:17:36 AM

Quote from: CNS on May 01, 2014, 09:07:36 AM

Same topic, but Cozumel.   Go.

i was just in cozumel cns casey. where are you staying?

Intercontinental Presidente.


Anything worth seeing in town or is it like a border town/tourist trap?

Also, what fun stuff did you do/fun places would you recommend?

that's a very nice hotel cns casey.

here is my overall opinion of cozumel- it's kind of a dump with mostly dumpy places. like imagine that boring drive through the florida keys before you get to key west where all the buildings look like they were built in 1972 and 1/4 of them are unoccupied... that's basically cozumel. it's a tiny little island that cruise ships dock at. the main street along where the main cruise dock is basically this-carlos and charlies...t-shirt shop...t-shirt shop...little hotel...bank...jewelry store...jewelry store...hooters....t-shirt shop...little hotel...t-shirt shop... anyway, you get the idea.

i can't recommend much because i mostly just hung out at the AI pool bar. what i do know is that you have some of the absolute best snorkeling and scuba diving in the world there so def do one or both of those. plenty of places to just snorkel off the beach too so don't pay for that. basically i recommend drinking and either scuba or snorkel the rest of the time.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on May 01, 2014, 10:47:20 AM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on May 01, 2014, 10:43:02 AM

Quote from: CNS on May 01, 2014, 10:21:32 AM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on May 01, 2014, 10:17:36 AM

Quote from: CNS on May 01, 2014, 09:07:36 AM

Same topic, but Cozumel.   Go.

i was just in cozumel cns casey. where are you staying?

Intercontinental Presidente.


Anything worth seeing in town or is it like a border town/tourist trap?

Also, what fun stuff did you do/fun places would you recommend?

that's a very nice hotel cns casey.

here is my overall opinion of cozumel- it's kind of a dump with mostly dumpy places. like imagine that boring drive through the florida keys before you get to key west where all the buildings look like they were built in 1972 and 1/4 of them are unoccupied... that's basically cozumel. it's a tiny little island that cruise ships dock at. the main street along where the main cruise dock is basically this-carlos and charlies...t-shirt shop...t-shirt shop...little hotel...bank...jewelry store...jewelry store...hooters....t-shirt shop...little hotel...t-shirt shop... anyway, you get the idea.

i can't recommend much because i mostly just hung out at the AI pool bar. what i do know is that you have some of the absolute best snorkeling and scuba diving in the world there so def do one or both of those. plenty of places to just snorkel off the beach too so don't pay for that. basically i recommend drinking and either scuba or snorkel the rest of the time.

thanks.

you and most of the internet agrees. 

I think we will do the Mayan ATV tour, although the mayan ruins look like backyard sheds according to Google Earth.  We may also see if the tequila place does a tour. 

Other than that, our plan was to get turnt up/burnt up.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on May 01, 2014, 10:49:23 AM

Also, we booked a Reef Room, so we should be able to basically roll out of bed, take like 50 steps out the slider and snorkel.  Will def try this out. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on May 01, 2014, 11:39:45 AM

Rick, how safe is it there?  There is a bar or two just a half mile or so south of the hotel.  Would you feel safe walking there in the evening?

Internet says its a super safe place but doesn't give much detail.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on May 01, 2014, 12:08:30 PM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on May 01, 2014, 10:43:02 AM

Quote from: CNS on May 01, 2014, 10:21:32 AM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on May 01, 2014, 10:17:36 AM

Quote from: CNS on May 01, 2014, 09:07:36 AM

Same topic, but Cozumel.   Go.

i was just in cozumel cns casey. where are you staying?

Intercontinental Presidente.


Anything worth seeing in town or is it like a border town/tourist trap?

Also, what fun stuff did you do/fun places would you recommend?

that's a very nice hotel cns casey.

here is my overall opinion of cozumel- it's kind of a dump with mostly dumpy places. like imagine that boring drive through the florida keys before you get to key west where all the buildings look like they were built in 1972 and 1/4 of them are unoccupied... that's basically cozumel. it's a tiny little island that cruise ships dock at. the main street along where the main cruise dock is basically this-carlos and charlies...t-shirt shop...t-shirt shop...little hotel...bank...jewelry store...jewelry store...hooters....t-shirt shop...little hotel...t-shirt shop... anyway, you get the idea.

i can't recommend much because i mostly just hung out at the AI pool bar. what i do know is that you have some of the absolute best snorkeling and scuba diving in the world there so def do one or both of those. plenty of places to just snorkel off the beach too so don't pay for that. basically i recommend drinking and either scuba or snorkel the rest of the time.

I'm going for the diving.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on May 01, 2014, 12:28:16 PM

Quote from: CNS on May 01, 2014, 11:39:45 AM

Rick, how safe is it there?  There is a bar or two just a half mile or so south of the hotel.  Would you feel safe walking there in the evening?

Internet says its a super safe place but doesn't give much detail.

i think you'd be just fine. i stayed at the park royal which is a little north of it. there are actually two places ships dock on cozumel and one of them is right by your hotel. once you start to go south of your hotel things start to get a little more barren though i think. more action/people north. also, that port/terminal is a little north and there is a carlos n charlies or something generic inside of it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on May 01, 2014, 12:30:30 PM

srs ? can you take a boat over to cuba?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on May 01, 2014, 12:32:17 PM

srs ? what does playa mean?  i look at the word and can only think of a of someone saying the word like, what up playa?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on May 01, 2014, 12:37:12 PM

playboyx should know

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on May 01, 2014, 12:40:36 PM

we need pbx at fattyfest this year

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on May 01, 2014, 12:41:05 PM

Quote from: pissclams on May 01, 2014, 12:32:17 PM

srs ? what does playa mean?  i look at the word and can only think of a of someone saying the word like, what up playa?

You son of a beach... :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on May 01, 2014, 12:46:18 PM

Quote from: pissclams on May 01, 2014, 12:40:36 PM

we need pbx at fattyfest this year

omg that would be great  :pray:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on May 01, 2014, 01:15:37 PM

Quote from: Spracne on May 01, 2014, 12:41:05 PM

Quote from: pissclams on May 01, 2014, 12:32:17 PM

srs ? what does playa mean?  i look at the word and can only think of a of someone saying the word like, what up playa?

You son of a beach... :lol:

i would have never guessed that.  one of my talents (beyond guessing a person's profession based upon a photo (http://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=28495.msg886256#msg886256)) - is being able to guess what words in other languages mean

so far the list of words that i've failed on is pretty short-
playa (guess:  plywood) truth:  beach
pregunta (guess:  pregnant)  truth:  question

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on May 01, 2014, 01:18:13 PM

I have a question for you, playa: have you ever been sitting a piece of plywood while pregnant at the beach?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on May 01, 2014, 01:21:22 PM

plywood has formaldehyde

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Panjandrum on May 01, 2014, 02:23:38 PM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on May 01, 2014, 10:09:52 AM

Quote from: powercat_62 on May 01, 2014, 10:08:48 AM

Quote from: Panjandrum on April 30, 2014, 11:37:14 PM

I'm probably missing an entire Vegas eatery thread somewhere, but I'm headed there for a conference next week.  I haven't been there in five years, so a lot's probably changed since I've been last.

Any specific restaurant that I should hit up?  Probably won't do too much boozing and the like since I'll be there for work and on my own, so there's that.

Will you have a car, or will you be mainly confined to the strip?

They have cabs in Vegas.

I was planning on staying just on the strip and getting some exercise by walking.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on May 02, 2014, 09:48:33 AM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on May 01, 2014, 10:43:02 AM

Quote from: CNS on May 01, 2014, 10:21:32 AM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on May 01, 2014, 10:17:36 AM

Quote from: CNS on May 01, 2014, 09:07:36 AM

Same topic, but Cozumel.   Go.

i was just in cozumel cns casey. where are you staying?

Intercontinental Presidente.


Anything worth seeing in town or is it like a border town/tourist trap?

Also, what fun stuff did you do/fun places would you recommend?

that's a very nice hotel cns casey.

here is my overall opinion of cozumel- it's kind of a dump with mostly dumpy places. like imagine that boring drive through the florida keys before you get to key west where all the buildings look like they were built in 1972 and 1/4 of them are unoccupied... that's basically cozumel. it's a tiny little island that cruise ships dock at. the main street along where the main cruise dock is basically this-carlos and charlies...t-shirt shop...t-shirt shop...little hotel...bank...jewelry store...jewelry store...hooters....t-shirt shop...little hotel...t-shirt shop... anyway, you get the idea.

i can't recommend much because i mostly just hung out at the AI pool bar. what i do know is that you have some of the absolute best snorkeling and scuba diving in the world there so def do one or both of those. plenty of places to just snorkel off the beach too so don't pay for that. basically i recommend drinking and either scuba or snorkel the rest of the time.

Any recommendations on places to stay where the SCUBA people can just pick you up in a boat right at the hotel beach?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on May 02, 2014, 09:54:46 AM

For those scuba things is it best to get certified to a certain degree before going?  Or is it Mexico and they dgaf so you just get a quick lesson then go

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on May 02, 2014, 09:56:13 AM

Quote from: Boom Roasted on May 02, 2014, 09:54:46 AM

For those scuba things is it best to get certified to a certain degree before going?  Or is it Mexico and they dgaf so you just get a quick lesson then go

Personally, I didn't want to waste my vacation time in a pool in SCUBA gear so we got certified before we ever went SCUBA diving on vacation.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on May 02, 2014, 10:03:37 AM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on May 02, 2014, 09:48:33 AM

Any recommendations on places to stay where the SCUBA people can just pick you up in a boat right at the hotel beach?

the park royal where we stayed at was pretty decent and they had a scuba shop that operated out of it. a person i went with used them and said they were fine. my guess is that most major hotels/resorts/whatever in czm have scuba people that will pick you up at the resort or operate out of it though. it really is a main reason why most people probably go there. i just kayak checked some random days in june and the price for two people all inclusive at park royal was $123 which is pretty ridiculous/cheap. i'm sure there are places that are a little nicer though and also a lot of places that are quite a bit worse.

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g150809-d219149-Reviews-Park_Royal_Cozumel-Cozumel_Yucatan_Peninsula.html

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on May 02, 2014, 03:02:36 PM

Quote from: Panjandrum on May 01, 2014, 02:23:38 PM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on May 01, 2014, 10:09:52 AM

Quote from: powercat_62 on May 01, 2014, 10:08:48 AM

Quote from: Panjandrum on April 30, 2014, 11:37:14 PM

I'm probably missing an entire Vegas eatery thread somewhere, but I'm headed there for a conference next week.  I haven't been there in five years, so a lot's probably changed since I've been last.

Any specific restaurant that I should hit up?  Probably won't do too much boozing and the like since I'll be there for work and on my own, so there's that.

Will you have a car, or will you be mainly confined to the strip?

They have cabs in Vegas.

I was planning on staying just on the strip and getting some exercise by walking.

What type of restaurant?  Good for a single guy to sit at the bar and eat or shmoozy client type restaurant?  I just got back from LV last night after a week there alone.  Lots of gourmet burger joints, gastropubs, and Neapolitan pizza places are now popping up after years of just high end star chef restaurants.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on May 02, 2014, 03:06:05 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on May 02, 2014, 03:02:36 PM

napoleon pizza

:D

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on May 02, 2014, 03:20:01 PM

Quote from: Tobias on May 02, 2014, 03:06:05 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on May 02, 2014, 03:02:36 PM

napoleon pizza

:D

Little known fact he was a master pizza artist.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: HerrSonntag on May 02, 2014, 03:48:46 PM

Doing a roadtrip to South Carolina by way of Memphis here in two weeks,  2 days in Charleston and 2 in Myrtle Beach.  Then head back through the Smokies and St. Louie.   

Any of you wild wildcats got any suggestions for things to stop and see on this grand escapade?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on May 02, 2014, 08:39:03 PM

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/03/rahameja.jpg)
I am standing about 10' from my bed, right inside my sliding glass door that leads to my private balcony.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 02, 2014, 08:40:22 PM

that ashtray tho

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 02, 2014, 08:41:28 PM

also, looks amazing cns.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on May 02, 2014, 08:47:52 PM

Quote from: steve dave on May 02, 2014, 08:40:22 PM

that ashtray tho

Mexico apparently mandates that ashtrays be stationed erwhere. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on May 02, 2014, 10:09:51 PM

Quote from: SkinnyBenny on April 24, 2014, 08:15:48 PM

I can't wait to give gfa kauai protips because this might be the best place on Earth.
Kauai= :love:

OMG, I can't wait either!  :D

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on May 02, 2014, 10:30:02 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on May 02, 2014, 03:02:36 PM

Quote from: Panjandrum on May 01, 2014, 02:23:38 PM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on May 01, 2014, 10:09:52 AM

Quote from: powercat_62 on May 01, 2014, 10:08:48 AM

Quote from: Panjandrum on April 30, 2014, 11:37:14 PM

I'm probably missing an entire Vegas eatery thread somewhere, but I'm headed there for a conference next week.  I haven't been there in five years, so a lot's probably changed since I've been last.

Any specific restaurant that I should hit up?  Probably won't do too much boozing and the like since I'll be there for work and on my own, so there's that.

Will you have a car, or will you be mainly confined to the strip?

They have cabs in Vegas.

I was planning on staying just on the strip and getting some exercise by walking.

What type of restaurant?  Good for a single guy to sit at the bar and eat or shmoozy client type restaurant?  I just got back from LV last night after a week there alone.  Lots of gourmet burger joints, gastropubs, and Neapolitan pizza places are now popping up after years of just high end star chef restaurants.

Gordon Ramsay BURGR @ Planet Hollywood is very solid

Hidden Pizza @ Cosmo is still my fave Vegas casual eatery tho

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on May 02, 2014, 10:32:10 PM

also my residence inn has lost power for the last couple hours so I'm just sitting alone in the dark. I recommend this. very relaxing.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 02, 2014, 10:45:10 PM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on May 02, 2014, 10:32:10 PM

also my residence inn has lost power for the last couple hours so I'm just sitting alone in the dark. I recommend this. very relaxing.

do you remember when that happened at my house and I only had 3g and I almost burned this place down?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on May 02, 2014, 10:53:43 PM

Quote from: steve dave on May 02, 2014, 10:45:10 PM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on May 02, 2014, 10:32:10 PM

also my residence inn has lost power for the last couple hours so I'm just sitting alone in the dark. I recommend this. very relaxing.

do you remember when that happened at my house and I only had 3g and I almost burned this place down?

yeah. I had full lte though just crushing it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 02, 2014, 10:54:59 PM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on May 02, 2014, 10:53:43 PM

Quote from: steve dave on May 02, 2014, 10:45:10 PM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on May 02, 2014, 10:32:10 PM

also my residence inn has lost power for the last couple hours so I'm just sitting alone in the dark. I recommend this. very relaxing.

do you remember when that happened at my house and I only had 3g and I almost burned this place down?

yeah. I had full lte though just crushing it.

lte? crap son, you don't even know

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on May 02, 2014, 10:57:05 PM

Quote from: steve dave on May 02, 2014, 10:54:59 PM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on May 02, 2014, 10:53:43 PM

Quote from: steve dave on May 02, 2014, 10:45:10 PM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on May 02, 2014, 10:32:10 PM

also my residence inn has lost power for the last couple hours so I'm just sitting alone in the dark. I recommend this. very relaxing.

do you remember when that happened at my house and I only had 3g and I almost burned this place down?

yeah. I had full lte though just crushing it.

3g

lte? crap son, you don't even know

sometimes my little mobile hotspot guy from work goes from lte down to 3G like right when I'm really busy and I always want to throw it against a wall

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on May 03, 2014, 02:26:13 PM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on May 02, 2014, 10:30:02 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on May 02, 2014, 03:02:36 PM

Quote from: Panjandrum on May 01, 2014, 02:23:38 PM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on May 01, 2014, 10:09:52 AM

Quote from: powercat_62 on May 01, 2014, 10:08:48 AM

Quote from: Panjandrum on April 30, 2014, 11:37:14 PM

I'm probably missing an entire Vegas eatery thread somewhere, but I'm headed there for a conference next week.  I haven't been there in five years, so a lot's probably changed since I've been last.

Any specific restaurant that I should hit up?  Probably won't do too much boozing and the like since I'll be there for work and on my own, so there's that.

Will you have a car, or will you be mainly confined to the strip?

They have cabs in Vegas.

I was planning on staying just on the strip and getting some exercise by walking.

What type of restaurant?  Good for a single guy to sit at the bar and eat or shmoozy client type restaurant?  I just got back from LV last night after a week there alone.  Lots of gourmet burger joints, gastropubs, and Neapolitan pizza places are now popping up after years of just high end star chef restaurants.

Gordon Ramsay BURGR @ Planet Hollywood is very solid

Hidden Pizza @ Cosmo is still my fave Vegas casual eatery tho

I wasn't impressed with BURGR... Secret pizza is the bomb.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: raquetcat on May 03, 2014, 04:18:35 PM

Has anyone done the goose island brewery tours in Chicago? Any fun?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 03, 2014, 05:23:26 PM

Quote from: raquetcat on May 03, 2014, 04:18:35 PM

Has anyone done the goose island brewery tours in Chicago? Any fun?

boycot

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on May 03, 2014, 08:12:13 PM

Any guesses?(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/04/e8u6e6ep.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 03, 2014, 08:22:22 PM

Texas

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SkinnyBenny on May 04, 2014, 02:09:06 AM

Quote from: raquetcat on May 03, 2014, 04:18:35 PM

Has anyone done the goose island brewery tours in Chicago? Any fun?

Rock over London, rock on Chicago. Goose Island. It's Chicago's crab royer.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: WonderMeal on May 04, 2014, 08:38:04 AM

Alright, gE.c globetrotters, time to offer your  :th_twocents:.

Mrs. WonderMeal and I are going to ditch the junior WMs and head to Europe. We're thinking either Spain, Italy, or Greece, sometime in October. Which should we pick, and what city/cities in those countries should we stay in given the info below:

-Will be there 5-6 nights
-Priorities are eating great food, going on adventures, learning things.
-We are grown-ups, and will be using copious amounts of UR points to stay in nice accommodations

After your guidance, we will head on over to the credit card thread to make sure all the points and things line up.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 04, 2014, 09:09:58 AM

Why aren't you considering other countries?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: WonderMeal on May 04, 2014, 09:25:50 AM

We've considered other countries. Those are the three we landed on, for various reasons that are kind of boring. Any pro-tips appreciated it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on May 04, 2014, 10:42:12 AM

Spent a day in Venice and that is one of the coolest cities I've been to.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on May 05, 2014, 02:40:45 PM

spain has the best food in the world.  i did a madrid- seville trip a few years ago, it was way better than going to olathe.

also, this- http://www.engadget.com/2014/05/04/etihad-a380-residence/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 05, 2014, 03:21:30 PM

Quote from: pissclams on May 05, 2014, 02:40:45 PM

also, this-http://www.engadget.com/2014/05/04/etihad-a380-residence/

damn, $43k for a 7 hour flight?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on May 05, 2014, 04:52:47 PM

ya i'd think anyone w/ that kind of money is flying charter

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on May 05, 2014, 05:14:15 PM

well technically it's $43k for two 7-hour flights

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: WonderMeal on May 05, 2014, 08:00:51 PM

ChiCat says Italy, 'ssclams says Spain.

No one for Greece? Anyone want to break this tie?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on May 05, 2014, 09:01:30 PM

I'd do Spain personally (haven't been but ms Tobias has).  Dat food!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on May 05, 2014, 09:03:18 PM

Quote from: Tobias on May 05, 2014, 09:01:30 PM

I'd do Spain personally (haven't been but ms Tobias has).  Dat food!

Dem Bulls Doe!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on May 05, 2014, 10:28:13 PM

Dallas is just like Rome.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: OB_Won on May 05, 2014, 11:17:45 PM

We're doing western Europe for approximately 10 days in late September or early October, too.  Neither of us has been yet so we're going to some of the usual tourist spots.  We're debating whether we want to work west to east or vice versa. Option 1; fly into Dublin, take a 5 hour train/ferry ride to London, and then a 2 hour chunnel ride to fly out of Paris.  Option 2: fly into Milan, 7 hour train to Paris, 2 hour chunnel to London, either back to Paris to fly out or onto Dublin to fly out.  We're not flying into or out of London because of the ridiculous taxes.

Any alternative suggestions?  We want to see lots of stuff, but we also are a little worried about trying to fit too much into one trip.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: HerrSonntag on May 06, 2014, 12:15:37 AM

You know thats Oktoberfest time, right?  Can't see why you'd pass that up.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SkinnyBenny on May 06, 2014, 06:35:18 AM

Quote from: HerrSonntag on May 06, 2014, 12:15:37 AM

You know thats Oktoberfest time, right?  Can't see why you'd pass that up.

Lol

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 06, 2014, 07:06:50 AM

Quote from: OB_Won on May 05, 2014, 11:17:45 PM

We're doing western Europe for approximately 10 days in late September or early October, too.  Neither of us has been yet so we're going to some of the usual tourist spots.  We're debating whether we want to work west to east or vice versa. Option 1; fly into Dublin, take a 5 hour train/ferry ride to London, and then a 2 hour chunnel ride to fly out of Paris.  Option 2: fly into Milan, 7 hour train to Paris, 2 hour chunnel to London, either back to Paris to fly out or onto Dublin to fly out.  We're not flying into or out of London because of the ridiculous taxes.

Any alternative suggestions?  We want to see lots of stuff, but we also are a little worried about trying to fit too much into one trip.

that sounds like a good plan. Travel bloggers say Milan is meh compared to other parts of Italy but I have never been. the eurostar between London and Paris is very convenient. drops you at the center of each city.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: OB_Won on May 06, 2014, 10:04:55 AM

I actually think Oktoberfest would be pretty cool. 

Thanks, SD.  I actually wasn't super excited about Milan, other than we wanted to see Italy.  Now you have me thinking fly into Rome, take Chicat's suggestion and go to Venice, then on to Paris and London.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 06, 2014, 10:14:58 AM

Quote from: OB_Won on May 06, 2014, 10:04:55 AM

I actually think Oktoberfest would be pretty cool. 

Thanks, SD.  I actually wasn't super excited about Milan, other than we wanted to see Italy.  Now you have me thinking fly into Rome, take Chicat's suggestion and go to Venice, then on to Paris and London.

yeah, flying into Rome would be a much better idea imo.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on May 06, 2014, 10:19:41 AM

If i go back to Europe i will try to do London/Paris/Lisbon

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on May 06, 2014, 11:28:33 AM

Confirmed. Milan is worthless.

Quote from: steve dave on May 06, 2014, 07:06:50 AM

Quote from: OB_Won on May 05, 2014, 11:17:45 PM

We're doing western Europe for approximately 10 days in late September or early October, too.  Neither of us has been yet so we're going to some of the usual tourist spots.  We're debating whether we want to work west to east or vice versa. Option 1; fly into Dublin, take a 5 hour train/ferry ride to London, and then a 2 hour chunnel ride to fly out of Paris.  Option 2: fly into Milan, 7 hour train to Paris, 2 hour chunnel to London, either back to Paris to fly out or onto Dublin to fly out.  We're not flying into or out of London because of the ridiculous taxes.

Any alternative suggestions?  We want to see lots of stuff, but we also are a little worried about trying to fit too much into one trip.

that sounds like a good plan. Travel bloggers say Milan is meh compared to other parts of Italy but I have never been. the eurostar between London and Paris is very convenient. drops you at the center of each city.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on May 06, 2014, 01:19:49 PM

go to spain and watch jake play and go to greece and watch J Massey play

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: asava on May 06, 2014, 03:02:11 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on May 06, 2014, 11:28:33 AM

Confirmed. Milan is worthless.

Double confirmed. Unless you are huge into fashion there is really not much need to go to Milan. I would suggest Tuscany though, Florence and the countryside that surrounds it is incredible. Orvieto is another great stop between Rome and Venice. Both are easily reachable by train. Can't recommend the train enough. Definitely the best way and easiest way to see the country. It can be a little difficult to navigate, but it is manageable if you know what you are doing. If you are doing the train in Rome, do not listen to any mother rough rider that approaches you and tells you that your train has already left, unless it is an agent of the station (which case they will not approach you, but hide from you).

When you get to Venice, check out Burano if you have the chance. A ferry goes between the two regularly.

(http://www.online-turs.ru/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Burano-4.jpg)

Eat Gelato as much as possible. Eat cured meats as much as possible. Drink wine as much as possible. Molto Bene.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on May 06, 2014, 03:03:21 PM

how many months did it take you to get to italy, asava?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on May 06, 2014, 03:08:47 PM

Quote from: asava on May 06, 2014, 03:02:11 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on May 06, 2014, 11:28:33 AM

Confirmed. Milan is worthless.

Double confirmed. Unless you are huge into fashion there is really not much need to go to Milan. I would suggest Tuscany though, Florence and the countryside that surrounds it is incredible. Orvieto is another great stop between Rome and Venice. Both are easily reachable by train. Can't recommend the train enough. Definitely the best way and easiest way to see the country. It can be a little difficult to navigate, but it is manageable if you know what you are doing. If you are doing the train in Rome, do not listen to any mother rough rider that approaches you and tells you that your train has already left, unless it is an agent of the station (which case they will not approach you, but hide from you).

When you get to Venice, check out Burano if you have the chance. A ferry goes between the two regularly.

(http://www.online-turs.ru/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Burano-4.jpg)

Eat Gelato as much as possible. Eat cured meats as much as possible. Drink wine as much as possible. Molto Bene.

what is their motive for telling you your train has left?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: asava on May 06, 2014, 05:20:07 PM

Quote from: Tobias on May 06, 2014, 03:03:21 PM

how many months did it take you to get to italy, asava?

1 1/2 years to build the boat, and 3 months to cross the Atlantic.

Quote from: puniraptor on May 06, 2014, 03:08:47 PM

what is their motive for telling you your train has left?

this usually happens in the late day. the people who do this are associated with hotels or vacation rentals, and will essentially tell you that you are in a situation where you are stuck in Rome for the night, and that they are so very sorry this happened, but that they know a good place to stay for a good deal... blah blah blah you just paid three times what you should have to stay at some crap hotel on the outskirts of town. if you are stuck in this situation there are a few hostels around the train station that are way cheaper and have better locations.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on May 06, 2014, 05:24:56 PM

Quote from: asava on May 06, 2014, 05:20:07 PM

Quote from: Tobias on May 06, 2014, 03:03:21 PM

how many months did it take you to get to italy, asava?

1 1/2 years to build the boat, and 3 months to cross the Atlantic.

Quote from: puniraptor on May 06, 2014, 03:08:47 PM

what is their motive for telling you your train has left?

this usually happens in the late day. the people who do this are associated with hotels or vacation rentals, and will essentially tell you that you are in a situation where you are stuck in Rome for the night, and that they are so very sorry this happened, but that they know a good place to stay for a good deal... blah blah blah you just paid three times what you should have to stay at some crap hotel on the outskirts of town. if you are stuck in this situation there are a few hostels around the train station that are way cheaper and have better locations.

and rich westerners pay to torture and murder you??!?!?  :sdeek:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: asava on May 06, 2014, 05:29:59 PM

Quote from: puniraptor on May 06, 2014, 05:24:56 PM

Quote from: asava on May 06, 2014, 05:20:07 PM

Quote from: Tobias on May 06, 2014, 03:03:21 PM

how many months did it take you to get to italy, asava?

1 1/2 years to build the boat, and 3 months to cross the Atlantic.

Quote from: puniraptor on May 06, 2014, 03:08:47 PM

what is their motive for telling you your train has left?

this usually happens in the late day. the people who do this are associated with hotels or vacation rentals, and will essentially tell you that you are in a situation where you are stuck in Rome for the night, and that they are so very sorry this happened, but that they know a good place to stay for a good deal... blah blah blah you just paid three times what you should have to stay at some crap hotel on the outskirts of town. if you are stuck in this situation there are a few hostels around the train station that are way cheaper and have better locations.

and rich westerners pay to torture and murder you??!?!?  :sdeek:

never fell for this grift myself, but i'm 100% sure that is what happens.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on May 06, 2014, 06:34:31 PM

Florence is pretty amazing. I liked Rome better but almost everybody else in my traveling party preferred Florence. Agree on trains. Only way to get through Italy.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on May 06, 2014, 07:00:49 PM

If you don't think you'll ever get back, the 3 cities in 3 countries on 1 trip is the way to go. 

However, if you think you'll get back to Europe a few more times in the next couple decades I'd suggest you "plan out" 4 trips at once with what countries/regions you'd like to go to.  That way you can do just 1 or 2 countries at a time.  That's what we've done.  We went to Turkey 4 years ago and Germany/Salzburg last summer.  Both were great.  We got to fully experience the country/culture while doing major city/small city/major city/small city in different regions of the country.  Also, you don't have to re-adjust to a new country/culture every 3-4 days and don't feel rushed.

Phil can also chime in in this as he's done an Italy trip then went to Germany with us last summer.  He may have a different opinion.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on May 06, 2014, 07:10:33 PM

Agreed. Only do one country at once unless you have ear aids or something and don't expect to go back, in that case get a Europass and blow it out one city a day.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on May 06, 2014, 08:00:36 PM

our guy @KSUpurple is killing it in Europe right now. :love:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 06, 2014, 08:05:29 PM

I think even if I had ear aids I'd rather do one country at once.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mr Bread on May 06, 2014, 08:41:27 PM

Asava built a boat and then sailed across the Atlantic for three months in it?  I guess this was something that was already known.   

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on May 06, 2014, 08:43:09 PM

Quote from: Mr Bread on May 06, 2014, 08:41:27 PM

Asava built a boat and then sailed across the Atlantic for three months in it?  I guess this was something that was already known.   

His parents named him Melville.  He was doomed from the start to be an insufferable hipster.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mr Bread on May 06, 2014, 08:47:49 PM

Three months on a homemade boat sounds worse than jail.  The homemade part doesn't even matter.  Three months on a boat would be hell for me.  I am not a boat person at all.  Even just in lakes.  Hate it. 

Asava and I are very different humans.     

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on May 06, 2014, 08:54:20 PM

Quote from: Mr Bread on May 06, 2014, 08:47:49 PM

Three months on a homemade boat sounds worse than jail.  The homemade part doesn't even matter.  Three months on a boat would be hell for me.  I am not a boat person at all.  Even just in lakes.  Hate it. 

Asava and I are very different humans.     

down stater.  flat lander.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on May 06, 2014, 08:54:51 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on May 06, 2014, 06:34:31 PM

Florence is pretty amazing. I liked Rome better but almost everybody else in my traveling party preferred Florence. Agree on trains. Only way to get through Italy.

Both Florence and Rome are amazing, I posted pics of me at the colosseum in this thread maybe? Italy in general is pretty awesome.

The guys dressed as Spartans outside the colosseum that want to get pics with you only to tell you that you will owe them 20 euros after the fact tho are assholes.   

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Panjandrum on May 06, 2014, 09:44:57 PM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on May 02, 2014, 10:30:02 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on May 02, 2014, 03:02:36 PM

Quote from: Panjandrum on May 01, 2014, 02:23:38 PM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on May 01, 2014, 10:09:52 AM

Quote from: powercat_62 on May 01, 2014, 10:08:48 AM

Quote from: Panjandrum on April 30, 2014, 11:37:14 PM

I'm probably missing an entire Vegas eatery thread somewhere, but I'm headed there for a conference next week.  I haven't been there in five years, so a lot's probably changed since I've been last.

Any specific restaurant that I should hit up?  Probably won't do too much boozing and the like since I'll be there for work and on my own, so there's that.

Will you have a car, or will you be mainly confined to the strip?

They have cabs in Vegas.

I was planning on staying just on the strip and getting some exercise by walking.

What type of restaurant?  Good for a single guy to sit at the bar and eat or shmoozy client type restaurant?  I just got back from LV last night after a week there alone.  Lots of gourmet burger joints, gastropubs, and Neapolitan pizza places are now popping up after years of just high end star chef restaurants.

Gordon Ramsay BURGR @ Planet Hollywood is very solid

Hidden Pizza @ Cosmo is still my fave Vegas casual eatery tho

So, I think I'll do BURGR tomorrow, but my last night is Thursday, and I'm going to want to go out in style.

Has anyone been to Ramsay Steak?  It's a pretty quick walk from my hotel, and I really want a good steak dinner in Vegas.  Never done that before.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 06, 2014, 09:50:55 PM

I picture Italian tourist hustlers as being some of the worst in the world.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on May 06, 2014, 10:01:49 PM

Quote from: Panjandrum on May 06, 2014, 09:44:57 PM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on May 02, 2014, 10:30:02 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on May 02, 2014, 03:02:36 PM

Quote from: Panjandrum on May 01, 2014, 02:23:38 PM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on May 01, 2014, 10:09:52 AM

Quote from: powercat_62 on May 01, 2014, 10:08:48 AM

Quote from: Panjandrum on April 30, 2014, 11:37:14 PM

I'm probably missing an entire Vegas eatery thread somewhere, but I'm headed there for a conference next week.  I haven't been there in five years, so a lot's probably changed since I've been last.

Any specific restaurant that I should hit up?  Probably won't do too much boozing and the like since I'll be there for work and on my own, so there's that.

Will you have a car, or will you be mainly confined to the strip?

They have cabs in Vegas.

I was planning on staying just on the strip and getting some exercise by walking.

What type of restaurant?  Good for a single guy to sit at the bar and eat or shmoozy client type restaurant?  I just got back from LV last night after a week there alone.  Lots of gourmet burger joints, gastropubs, and Neapolitan pizza places are now popping up after years of just high end star chef restaurants.

Gordon Ramsay BURGR @ Planet Hollywood is very solid

Hidden Pizza @ Cosmo is still my fave Vegas casual eatery tho

So, I think I'll do BURGR tomorrow, but my last night is Thursday, and I'm going to want to go out in style.

Has anyone been to Ramsay Steak?  It's a pretty quick walk from my hotel, and I really want a good steak dinner in Vegas.  Never done that before.

not been to ramsay steak.  both delmonico (emeril) and craftsteak (tom colicchio) are really good though, you'll have your dick out by the time your steak gets to the table.
i would also skip BURGR and go across the street to julian serrano, that crap is great spanish food.  you can find a good hamburger anywhere.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on May 06, 2014, 10:01:51 PM

They'll steal your wallet and your wife.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Panjandrum on May 07, 2014, 12:09:20 AM

Quote from: pissclams on May 06, 2014, 10:01:49 PM

Quote from: Panjandrum on May 06, 2014, 09:44:57 PM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on May 02, 2014, 10:30:02 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on May 02, 2014, 03:02:36 PM

Quote from: Panjandrum on May 01, 2014, 02:23:38 PM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on May 01, 2014, 10:09:52 AM

Quote from: powercat_62 on May 01, 2014, 10:08:48 AM

Quote from: Panjandrum on April 30, 2014, 11:37:14 PM

I'm probably missing an entire Vegas eatery thread somewhere, but I'm headed there for a conference next week.  I haven't been there in five years, so a lot's probably changed since I've been last.

Any specific restaurant that I should hit up?  Probably won't do too much boozing and the like since I'll be there for work and on my own, so there's that.

Will you have a car, or will you be mainly confined to the strip?

They have cabs in Vegas.

I was planning on staying just on the strip and getting some exercise by walking.

What type of restaurant?  Good for a single guy to sit at the bar and eat or shmoozy client type restaurant?  I just got back from LV last night after a week there alone.  Lots of gourmet burger joints, gastropubs, and Neapolitan pizza places are now popping up after years of just high end star chef restaurants.

Gordon Ramsay BURGR @ Planet Hollywood is very solid

Hidden Pizza @ Cosmo is still my fave Vegas casual eatery tho

So, I think I'll do BURGR tomorrow, but my last night is Thursday, and I'm going to want to go out in style.

Has anyone been to Ramsay Steak?  It's a pretty quick walk from my hotel, and I really want a good steak dinner in Vegas.  Never done that before.

not been to ramsay steak.  both delmonico (emeril) and craftsteak (tom colicchio) are really good though, you'll have your dick out by the time your steak gets to the table.
i would also skip BURGR and go across the street to julian serrano, that crap is great spanish food.  you can find a good hamburger anywhere.

Thanks, 'clams.

I had Mexican tonight, but it wasn't great.  I may walk over to the Aria tomorrow night and give it a shot.

Pretty sold on delmonico, now, though.  I think I'll make that happen on Thursday.   :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on May 07, 2014, 12:50:00 AM

I'd also skip all the gourmet burger joints. There is a good taco stand by Polo towers, most Mexican on the strip is garbage, new one in linq included. Try China poblano in cosmo, unique stuff and has been good.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on May 07, 2014, 10:25:14 AM

I don't even know what to think about this:  http://www.buddhabarhotelbudapest.com/en/  :sdeek:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: asava on May 07, 2014, 11:48:48 AM

True story. The first thing I saw when I entered Rome proper was a homeless guy without any pants on, standing up, holding his legs and taking a crap. Fantastic way to start a trip. If you can, I can't suggest it enough.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 09, 2014, 08:24:00 AM

Quote from: michigancat on May 05, 2014, 03:21:30 PM

Quote from: pissclams on May 05, 2014, 02:40:45 PM

also, this-http://www.engadget.com/2014/05/04/etihad-a380-residence/

damn, $43k for a 7 hour flight?

you can book these with 2,365,199 Etihad miles. which is the same as 43 Etihad first class seats according to stupid gary leff  :lol:

edit: not stupid because he did the math on this, just stupid in general re. other things

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on May 09, 2014, 04:44:02 PM

Don't know if there's a separate luggage thread or not, but any recommendations for a canvas/leather duffle bag, mostly for personal use, preferably that will fit in the overheads, and most importantly looks like the carrier thereof is possibly a world adventurer and/or eminent archaeologist?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on May 09, 2014, 04:47:54 PM

Quote from: Spracne on May 09, 2014, 04:44:02 PM

Don't know if there's a separate luggage thread or not, but any recommendations for a canvas/leather duffle bag, mostly for personal use, preferably that will fit in the overheads, and most importantly looks like the carrier thereof is possibly a world adventurer and/or eminent archaeologist?

How long have you been here? I've never seen Bread ask for directions

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on May 09, 2014, 04:48:57 PM

Quote from: mocat on May 09, 2014, 04:47:54 PM

Quote from: Spracne on May 09, 2014, 04:44:02 PM

Don't know if there's a separate luggage thread or not, but any recommendations for a canvas/leather duffle bag, mostly for personal use, preferably that will fit in the overheads, and most importantly looks like the carrier thereof is possibly a world adventurer and/or eminent archaeologist?

How long have you been here? I've never seen Bread ask for directions

Jeez, mocat, when did this beef start? oh yeah...

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 09, 2014, 04:56:29 PM

world travelers don't worry about carry-on luggage. Trust me, I've lived outside of kansas for more than 3 months so I'm very traveled.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on May 09, 2014, 05:00:42 PM

Quote from: steve dave on May 09, 2014, 08:24:00 AM

Quote from: michigancat on May 05, 2014, 03:21:30 PM

Quote from: pissclams on May 05, 2014, 02:40:45 PM

also, this-http://www.engadget.com/2014/05/04/etihad-a380-residence/

damn, $43k for a 7 hour flight?

you can book these with 2,365,199 Etihad miles. which is the same as 43 Etihad first class seats according to stupid gary leff  :lol:

edit: not stupid because he did the math on this, just stupid in general re. other things

One Gary thing I really want to try are the Andaz 5th Ave pancakes. Other than that, agreed.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on May 09, 2014, 05:11:44 PM

Quote from: Spracne on May 09, 2014, 04:48:57 PM

Quote from: mocat on May 09, 2014, 04:47:54 PM

Quote from: Spracne on May 09, 2014, 04:44:02 PM

Don't know if there's a separate luggage thread or not, but any recommendations for a canvas/leather duffle bag, mostly for personal use, preferably that will fit in the overheads, and most importantly looks like the carrier thereof is possibly a world adventurer and/or eminent archaeologist?

How long have you been here? I've never seen Bread ask for directions

Jeez, mocat, when did this beef start? oh yeah...

Man you are so good at this game

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wiley on May 09, 2014, 06:49:00 PM

10 hour layover in Japan (Narita), I really want go into Tokyo (Shinjuku?) any advice?  Like do i have enough time to enjoy it and what should i focus on seeing?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 09, 2014, 07:27:47 PM

Quote from: wiley on May 09, 2014, 06:49:00 PM

10 hour layover in Japan (Narita), I really want go into Tokyo (Shinjuku?) any advice?  Like do i have enough time to enjoy it and what should i focus on seeing?

with a 10 hour international layover you won't have a lot of time with all the garbage you will have to do on each end of exiting and returning. pick one thing and take your time then get something to eat.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kslim on May 09, 2014, 07:41:33 PM

Booked a 249 dollar a night hotel for 103 a night

:gocho:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 09, 2014, 07:43:27 PM

Quote from: kslim on May 09, 2014, 07:41:33 PM

Booked a 249 dollar a night hotel for 103 a night

:gocho:

you booked an equal to or less than 103 dollar a night hotel for 103 dollars

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on May 09, 2014, 07:43:46 PM

Quote from: kslim on May 09, 2014, 07:41:33 PM

Booked a 249 dollar a night hotel for 103 a night

:gocho:

(http://www.dailyconversions.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/august-12-01.png)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on May 09, 2014, 07:47:55 PM

No Duffle advice huh?  Thinking about pulling the trigger on this b.b.

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61a8u9lXaIL._UX522_.jpg)

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/71xiuotGecL._UX522_.jpg)

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/619qE4ywuEL._UX522_.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kslim on May 09, 2014, 07:49:11 PM

Quote from: steve dave on May 09, 2014, 07:43:27 PM

Quote from: kslim on May 09, 2014, 07:41:33 PM

Booked a 249 dollar a night hotel for 103 a night

:gocho:

you booked an equal to or less than 103 dollar a night hotel for 103 dollars

i don't think so Steve Dave, will post pics later

Also don't be a dick

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 09, 2014, 07:50:40 PM

Quote from: Spracne on May 09, 2014, 07:47:55 PM

No Duffle advice huh?  Thinking about pulling the trigger on this b.b.

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61a8u9lXaIL._UX522_.jpg)

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/71xiuotGecL._UX522_.jpg)

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/619qE4ywuEL._UX522_.jpg)

that's very attractive

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on May 09, 2014, 07:52:32 PM

Quote from: Spracne on May 09, 2014, 07:47:55 PM

No Duffle advice huh?  Thinking about pulling the trigger on this b.b.

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61a8u9lXaIL._UX522_.jpg)

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/71xiuotGecL._UX522_.jpg)

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/619qE4ywuEL._UX522_.jpg)

That is hideous

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kslim on May 09, 2014, 07:54:16 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on May 09, 2014, 07:52:32 PM

Quote from: Spracne on May 09, 2014, 07:47:55 PM

No Duffle advice huh?  Thinking about pulling the trigger on this b.b.

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61a8u9lXaIL._UX522_.jpg)

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/71xiuotGecL._UX522_.jpg)

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/619qE4ywuEL._UX522_.jpg)

That is hideous

seal of approval right here spracs, fire away

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on May 09, 2014, 07:59:22 PM

Quote from: Spracne on May 09, 2014, 07:47:55 PM

No Duffle advice huh?  Thinking about pulling the trigger on this b.b.

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61a8u9lXaIL._UX522_.jpg)

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/71xiuotGecL._UX522_.jpg)

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/619qE4ywuEL._UX522_.jpg)

Wow!  Great bag!  What an exciting time in your life!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on May 09, 2014, 08:02:38 PM

Haven't pulled the trigger yet, but thanks chum.  I really do feel like this bag purchase is just the beginning of a whole new chapter in my life.  Glad I could share it with everyone.  Will be sure to post pics of how all my rolled up shirts look when packed inside. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 09, 2014, 08:16:44 PM

fyi, you will hate that you never use it. it's going to be a pain in the ass in the airport. it's sold for hotness and not for usefulness.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on May 09, 2014, 08:19:53 PM

Quote from: steve dave on May 09, 2014, 08:16:44 PM

fyi, you will hate that you never use it. it's going to be a pain in the ass in the airport. it's sold for hotness and not for usefulness.

That's not possible.  I've been assured that this is the perfect companion for those who find themselves in the outdoors, travel, and business. And going between the three.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 09, 2014, 08:27:13 PM

Quote from: Spracne on May 09, 2014, 08:19:53 PM

Quote from: steve dave on May 09, 2014, 08:16:44 PM

fyi, you will hate that you never use it. it's going to be a pain in the ass in the airport. it's sold for hotness and not for usefulness.

That's not possible.  I've been assured that this is the perfect companion for those who find themselves in the outdoors, travel, and business. And going between the three.

maybe I've gotten some bad information because it does look hot

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 09, 2014, 08:30:44 PM

like, you look at that hot piece of ass and say, "yes, I am a man that just needs my basic things and will explore the world and get into advantures" and then you are in the airport and are all "where the eff do I put my ipad, what the eff did I do with my phone charger?, what did I do with those twizzlers, UGGGHHHHHH!"

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on May 09, 2014, 08:35:51 PM

Quote from: steve dave on May 09, 2014, 08:30:44 PM

like, you look at that hot piece of ass and say, "yes, I am a man that just needs my basic things and will explore the world and get into advantures" and then you are in the airport and are all "where the eff do I put my ipad, what the eff did I do with my phone charger?, what did I do with those twizzlers, UGGGHHHHHH!"

iPad - either one of the two end compartments inside (with leather trim) or the zipper center compartment

Phone Charger - obviously one of the leather outside pockets

Twizzlers - would not eat that crap, so let's pretend it's fresh buffalo or deer jerky: probably one of the two end compartments inside (with leather @Trim)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 09, 2014, 09:16:29 PM

fantasyland bro

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on May 09, 2014, 09:22:24 PM

I'm going to level with you, sd. The only real driver for me here is aesthetics.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 09, 2014, 09:24:49 PM

Excellent choice friend

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on May 09, 2014, 09:27:33 PM

Quote from: Spracne on May 09, 2014, 09:22:24 PM

I'm going to level with you, sd. The only real driver for me here is aesthetics.

louisvuitton.com

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 09, 2014, 09:30:13 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on May 09, 2014, 09:27:33 PM

Quote from: Spracne on May 09, 2014, 09:22:24 PM

I'm going to level with you, sd. The only real driver for me here is aesthetics.

louisvuitton.com

I doubt spracne is a stay at home mom

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on May 09, 2014, 09:33:10 PM

lv is pretty gauche anymore, anyways.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 09, 2014, 10:04:27 PM

Quote from: steve dave on May 09, 2014, 07:27:47 PM

Quote from: wiley on May 09, 2014, 06:49:00 PM

10 hour layover in Japan (Narita), I really want go into Tokyo (Shinjuku?) any advice?  Like do i have enough time to enjoy it and what should i focus on seeing?

with a 10 hour international layover you won't have a lot of time with all the garbage you will have to do on each end of exiting and returning. pick one thing and take your time then get something to eat.

I'm gonna overrule steve dave here.

Find an info desk and ask how long it would take total. (Also Google before you go)...Lots of the big intentional hubs encourage city excursions for long layovers and an info desk can give you an idea of customs lines, which I'm guessing will be pretty quick. Narita is like a 90 minute train ride to downtown which would give you plenty of time to have a meal and walk around. Plus Narita is pretty pud for restaurants and things to do.

As long as you don't bring some stupid canvas carry-on like a dumbass you'll be fine.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 09, 2014, 10:05:07 PM

https://www.jasondavies.com/maps/voronoi/airports/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: HerrSonntag on May 10, 2014, 12:08:13 AM

So, that trip with FreundunSonntag is coming up, looking for some thinks to do in St. Louis.  Got a hotel DT for the nigh but only going to halve like half a day to kill.  Are there any must sees to stop by while we're there?  Was thinking about just doing an Arch tour but it seems pretty small-timey.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: HerrSonntag on May 10, 2014, 12:10:20 AM

Heres the whole trip, if anyone was planning on stalking us!
https://roadtrippers.com/trips/sc-trip/535fc32df79d518c83004540 (https://roadtrippers.com/trips/sc-trip/535fc32df79d518c83004540)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 10, 2014, 12:28:42 AM

The Arch is amazing

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on May 10, 2014, 05:01:08 PM

I like City Museum but half a day might be rushing it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: HerrSonntag on May 10, 2014, 10:07:32 PM

That does look neat!  However we'll be there on a Sunday and they don't open until 11AM, and i think we need to hit the road by like noon.  Got a CousinSonntag getting married next February in the Lou, i'll have to plan some time for it.    :cheers:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on May 11, 2014, 08:09:10 AM

the Budweiser and Schlafly brewery tours are neat. there's an incredibly filthy strip club on the Illinois side called Roxy's. this is the extent of my St Lois knowledge.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on May 12, 2014, 10:36:35 PM

Do people actually choose American Airlines?  They have to be the worst, 5 hours to get to Dallas, now can't get to gate. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on May 12, 2014, 11:50:24 PM

going back a week or so.  italy is way more historic, better arch than spain.  spain is more new worldy.  nice tho, not discouraging spain.  better for drinking and meeting locals.

milan sucks.  venice is otherworldly.  crazy great city, but disneyfied.  plan everything around crowd avoidance/off the beaten pathiness if you go there.  bologna is a great stopover between rome and venice.  great city off the tourist circuit.  rome is probably the greatest city in the world.

if you go to spain, and go to more than just madrid/barcelona, try to hit portugal.  well worth the effort.

paris is also great.  hard to do well as cheap as italy/spain.

trains are great in italy, suck in spain.  spain has buses.  don't forget about the budget airlines, tho.  may make more sense than training/chunnelling all over the place.  don't try to move too much in 10 days.  gets old.  don't be afraid to rent a car and drive.  just don't keep it/use it when you're in cities.  but can make life super easy for getting between cities, seeing the countryside.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: OB_Won on May 13, 2014, 12:31:56 AM

Thanks, Sys.  Great advice.  Appreciate it everybody.  Now for another wrinkle.  We're looking at going From London to Paris to Rome.  Would you rather go through Cannes-Nice-Monaco or Venice on your way from Paris to Rome? Or just bypass both and go straight to Rome for more time?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on May 13, 2014, 02:56:12 AM

venice.  tho it's not really on the way (by land).  nice is good.  cannes/monaco wouldn't interest me at all.

lyon/grenoble/turin/genoa more on the way.


for 10 days, 3 cities would be plenty for me.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on May 13, 2014, 08:46:28 AM

Quote from: Dugout DickStone on May 12, 2014, 10:36:35 PM

Do people actually choose American Airlines?  They have to be the worst, 5 hours to get to Dallas, now can't get to gate.

all airlines do that.  I live in Dallas and AA flies direct to pretty much the entire world from here so yeah I go with them.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on May 13, 2014, 08:50:42 AM

I went with AA to get to Houston.  They nickle and dime you for aisle or window seats, and even some middle seats towards the front.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on May 13, 2014, 09:13:32 AM

an airline that sometimes shows up late and tries to get as much money out of you as possible?  that's so weird

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on May 13, 2014, 09:24:04 AM

known dallas texan, GFA in the pocket of big American, color me shocked

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on May 13, 2014, 02:56:02 PM

http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/travel-guide/

good list of travel crap that helps make travel not crap

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 13, 2014, 02:57:54 PM

one of the worst things about traveling is carrying around stupid crap you don't need. like binoculars and bluetooth speakers. GTFOH clams.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 13, 2014, 03:02:00 PM

And most of that crap will be available at the hotel if you need it. A sewing kit? Sounds great if you're the worst dumbest traveler in history.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on May 13, 2014, 03:02:41 PM

noise canceling headphones? man, never would have thought of that. thanks clams

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 13, 2014, 03:03:49 PM

clams got us with that one! :lol:

what a joker.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 13, 2014, 03:04:11 PM

earplugs are a good one that most people forget though.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on May 13, 2014, 03:13:42 PM

hey! i've never used a sewing kit in my entire life. better take one with me to vegas this weekend though!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on May 13, 2014, 03:18:37 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 13, 2014, 03:03:49 PM

clams got us with that one! :lol:

what a joker.

it's just a list of ideas, not applicable in every situ and for every traveler so shut the eff up you downgrade.  don't tell me you didn't read the list and go hmm, great tip on that one thing

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CHONGS on May 13, 2014, 03:20:47 PM

That link changed my life.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on May 13, 2014, 03:24:00 PM

Quote from: Chingon on May 13, 2014, 03:20:47 PM

That link changed my life.

if you're being serious, then i'm glad i supplied you with the uniform resource locator.  if you're not, then go to hell. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on May 13, 2014, 03:26:25 PM

Quote from: pissclams on May 13, 2014, 03:24:00 PM

Quote from: Chingon on May 13, 2014, 03:20:47 PM

That link changed my life.

if you're being serious, then i'm glad i supplied you with the uniform resource locator.  if you're not, then go to hell.

don't forget your old navy flip flops! it's hot there!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CHONGS on May 13, 2014, 03:28:14 PM

Quote from: pissclams on May 13, 2014, 03:24:00 PM

Quote from: Chingon on May 13, 2014, 03:20:47 PM

That link changed my life.

if you're being serious, then i'm glad i supplied you with the uniform resource locator.  if you're not, then go to hell. 

:horrorsurprise:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 13, 2014, 03:34:42 PM

Quote from: pissclams on May 13, 2014, 03:18:37 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 13, 2014, 03:03:49 PM

clams got us with that one! :lol:

what a joker.

it's just a list of ideas, not applicable in every situ and for every traveler so shut the eff up you downgrade.  don't tell me you didn't read the list and go hmm, great tip on that one thing

hey moron party of one, I never said I wouldn't read the link.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on May 13, 2014, 04:51:11 PM

who pissed in clams cereal this morning, sheesh.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: eastcat on May 13, 2014, 11:43:43 PM

eastcat is currently accepting Seattle pro-tips.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on May 14, 2014, 07:37:03 AM

you should make fun of all the Asians there and ask them who won world war 2

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on May 14, 2014, 09:58:52 PM

Quote from: eastcat on May 13, 2014, 11:43:43 PM

eastcat is currently accepting Seattle pro-tips.

Fremont neighborhood and a bar named Shorty's and some bars around that were cool.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SkinnyBenny on May 14, 2014, 10:30:17 PM

There are not many known racists there so you might have a tough time, bud. :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on May 15, 2014, 02:33:44 PM

NYC food or bar recs. There next week and then June 2 week and have some free nights

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 15, 2014, 02:34:57 PM

Quote from: Boom Roasted on May 15, 2014, 02:33:44 PM

NYC food or bar recs. There next week and then June 2 week and have some free nights

gramercy tavern

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 15, 2014, 02:36:56 PM

yelp. you have like infinity options and it really helps you.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on May 15, 2014, 05:58:54 PM

Yeah that's what I did the last two times. Thinking of checking the new 9/11 museum one night.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on May 15, 2014, 06:42:00 PM

Quote from: Boom Roasted on May 15, 2014, 02:33:44 PM

NYC food or bar recs. There next week and then June 2 week and have some free nights

What neighborhood.  McSorielys (sp?) is fun but pretty cliche.  The Jeffrey by the Roosevelt Island Tram was cool.  Really liked Anthony Bourdain's old restaurant, Les Halles for lunch.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on May 15, 2014, 06:48:49 PM

Midtown/Times Square but willing to move all over

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on May 15, 2014, 07:12:26 PM

went to a great pizza joint while I was there called sbarro

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on May 15, 2014, 07:15:55 PM

Quote from: Boom Roasted on May 15, 2014, 06:48:49 PM

Midtown/Times Square but willing to move all over

Juniors cheesecake is as awesome as stated....I got recommendation of John's Pizzeria by there...I did not enjoy it.  My other recommendations remain valid.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on May 15, 2014, 07:41:52 PM

Thanks Phil. Will try pizza n cheesecake Monday hopefully. Wonder what @Johnny Wichita would think of their cheesecake?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on May 16, 2014, 01:38:12 PM

Us and about 10 other people just got mumped pretty hard by frontier.  We tried to check in about 40 minutes before our flight.  They said check in was closed and we now have to wait on standby for the next flight.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on May 16, 2014, 01:43:25 PM

Quote from: mocat on May 14, 2014, 07:37:03 AM

you should make fun of all the Asians there and ask them who won world war 2

Can confirm this is a blast.  Also, ask them about Godzilla

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on May 16, 2014, 01:46:25 PM

Quote from: kitten_mittons on May 16, 2014, 01:38:12 PM

Us and about 10 other people just got mumped pretty hard by frontier.  We tried to check in about 40 minutes before our flight.  They said check in was closed and we now have to wait on standby for the next flight.

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Weird that Frontier would follow their policy like that and not chance rough ridin' over the passengers that can follow it.  What asshats.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 16, 2014, 01:53:59 PM

That's actually kind of nice that they let you have standby for the next flight.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on May 16, 2014, 01:56:53 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on May 16, 2014, 01:46:25 PM

Quote from: kitten_mittons on May 16, 2014, 01:38:12 PM

Us and about 10 other people just got mumped pretty hard by frontier.  We tried to check in about 40 minutes before our flight.  They said check in was closed and we now have to wait on standby for the next flight.

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Weird that Frontier would follow their policy like that and not chance rough ridin' over the passengers that can follow it.  What asshats.

How would letting us on the flight that I definitely would have been on time for eff anyone else over?  Keep in mind,  I'm flying out of KC and would have been sitting down before they started boarding.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on May 16, 2014, 01:57:45 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 16, 2014, 01:53:59 PM

That's actually kind of nice that they let you have standby for the next flight.

Yes, very generous to let us pay them money to maybe fly later.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 16, 2014, 01:59:03 PM

Quote from: kitten_mittons on May 16, 2014, 01:57:45 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 16, 2014, 01:53:59 PM

That's actually kind of nice that they let you have standby for the next flight.

Yes, very generous to let us pay them money to maybe fly later.

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oh, you didn't say you had to pay.

http://www.flyfrontier.com/flight-info/at-the-airport/about-checking-in

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on May 16, 2014, 02:03:26 PM

Yeah,  I saw that after we had missed it.   That doesn't make the rule any more idiotic.  I feel like they should at least allow you to try and make your flight.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on May 16, 2014, 02:22:00 PM

Seems like the policy was conveyed in plane English... :dunno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on May 16, 2014, 02:31:31 PM

Early bird gets the worm.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on May 16, 2014, 02:42:22 PM

Early bird gets the bird

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 16, 2014, 03:01:14 PM

why did you wait until 40 minutes pre-flight to check in?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on May 16, 2014, 03:41:43 PM

That's a pretty weird policy.  I've checked in numerous times with less than 40 min.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on May 16, 2014, 04:10:14 PM

Don't check bags maybe?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on May 16, 2014, 04:44:32 PM

Quote from: Boom Roasted on May 16, 2014, 04:10:14 PM

Don't check bags maybe?

We aren't checking bags.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on May 16, 2014, 04:45:02 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on May 16, 2014, 03:41:43 PM

That's a pretty weird policy.  I've checked in numerous times with less than 40 min.

Same here,  and everyone else in line that got screwed.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on May 16, 2014, 04:45:38 PM

Quote from: steve dave on May 16, 2014, 03:01:14 PM

why did you wait until 40 minutes pre-flight to check in?

Because it's KC and it never takes that long.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on May 16, 2014, 05:09:43 PM

Quote from: kitten_mittons on May 16, 2014, 01:56:53 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on May 16, 2014, 01:46:25 PM

Quote from: kitten_mittons on May 16, 2014, 01:38:12 PM

Us and about 10 other people just got mumped pretty hard by frontier.  We tried to check in about 40 minutes before our flight.  They said check in was closed and we now have to wait on standby for the next flight.

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Weird that Frontier would follow their policy like that and not chance rough ridin' over the passengers that can follow it.  What asshats.

How would letting us on the flight that I definitely would have been on time for eff anyone else over?  Keep in mind,  I'm flying out of KC and would have been sitting down before they started boarding.

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Because Frontier doesn't make policies with exceptions if someone is pretty sure they can make the flight. 

I've worked at an airline and when you make exceptions to let people try to make it, you frequently delay the hundred or so people that can follow the policy.  Everyone thinks they have plenty of time.  Usually the airline closes checkin for the flights at a set amount of time before the flight, that they notify passengers of, so some do-gooder employee doesn't screw the people that follow the policy over trying to help one guy out and make the plane late.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 16, 2014, 05:15:32 PM

You can check in 24 hours before your flight from any phone or computer or tablet or whatever. Just a fwiw.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kslim on May 16, 2014, 07:36:27 PM

(http://i.imgur.com/v6oxo0J.jpg)

Plus I met a cute girl named aushti

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on May 17, 2014, 12:11:03 AM

Quote from: ChiCat on May 16, 2014, 05:09:43 PM

Quote from: kitten_mittons on May 16, 2014, 01:56:53 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on May 16, 2014, 01:46:25 PM

Quote from: kitten_mittons on May 16, 2014, 01:38:12 PM

Us and about 10 other people just got mumped pretty hard by frontier.  We tried to check in about 40 minutes before our flight.  They said check in was closed and we now have to wait on standby for the next flight.

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Weird that Frontier would follow their policy like that and not chance rough ridin' over the passengers that can follow it.  What asshats.

How would letting us on the flight that I definitely would have been on time for eff anyone else over?  Keep in mind,  I'm flying out of KC and would have been sitting down before they started boarding.

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Because Frontier doesn't make policies with exceptions if someone is pretty sure they can make the flight. 

I've worked at an airline and when you make exceptions to let people try to make it, you frequently delay the hundred or so people that can follow the policy.  Everyone thinks they have plenty of time.  Usually the airline closes checkin for the flights at a set amount of time before the flight, that they notify passengers of, so some do-gooder employee doesn't screw the people that follow the policy over trying to help one guy out and make the plane late.

What if I were 100% sure without a doubt going to make it?  It's a dumb policy.  I bought the ticket, if they give me the ticket at the time I asked for it,  I would have been sitting down waiting for boarding call.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 17, 2014, 06:26:13 AM

Check in on your phone (preferably the day before but right at the airport could also work) and walk onto the plane. Why on earth were you checking in at the airport desk to begin with? Even if you are checking luggage check in the day before. Even always. It's the second option:

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/17/umusydyd.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on May 17, 2014, 07:20:49 AM

Yeah, obviously I should have done that.   I usually this walk in, swipe my credit card at the kiosk and then head to my gate. Either way,  though,  they didn't save anyone time,  and just pissed off a bunch of customers.  Luckily I got on the 6pm fought And only missed the first 7 innings of the Rockies game!

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kslim on May 17, 2014, 07:33:32 AM

I almost missed my first flight yesterday because a 89 year old man was being hassled by tsa, lot if unhappy people

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 17, 2014, 09:09:44 AM

Quote from: kitten_mittons on May 17, 2014, 07:20:49 AM

Yeah, obviously I should have done that.   I usually this walk in, swipe my credit card at the kiosk and then head to my gate. Either way,  though,  they didn't save anyone time,  and just pissed off a bunch of customers.  Luckily I got on the 6pm fought And only missed the first 7 innings of the Rockies game!

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I love how he still thinks the airline is the problem here.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on May 17, 2014, 09:43:10 AM

Quote from: michigancat on May 17, 2014, 09:09:44 AM

Quote from: kitten_mittons on May 17, 2014, 07:20:49 AM

Yeah, obviously I should have done that.   I usually this walk in, swipe my credit card at the kiosk and then head to my gate. Either way,  though,  they didn't save anyone time,  and just pissed off a bunch of customers.  Luckily I got on the 6pm fought And only missed the first 7 innings of the Rockies game!

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I love how he still thinks the airline is the problem here.

totes

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on May 17, 2014, 09:49:34 AM

Quote from: kslim on May 16, 2014, 07:36:27 PM

(http://i.imgur.com/v6oxo0J.jpg)

Plus I met a cute girl named aushti

What the hell is this? Should I be creeped out?  Or are you just showing off your camera's resolution?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 17, 2014, 09:58:35 AM

A guy (likely a zany sportscaster) is wearing athletic shorts and a blazer.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on May 17, 2014, 10:26:37 AM

Checking in online early has like 10 advantages (seat location, confirm trip, alerted to any flight issues, etc) . Checking in last minute has no advantages. Lesson learned?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 17, 2014, 10:52:41 AM

Like, you know that stand by you got on? That was them selling you the tickets of the previous people who didn't check in 45 minutes before the flight. That is when they start processing that and calling people up to the podium.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on May 17, 2014, 10:58:44 AM

Typing this post on board a choo-choo.  Complimentary wifi.   :gocho:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on May 17, 2014, 02:51:31 PM

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-6dui5bfdbYA/U3e8Q0_eNBI/AAAAAAAASXA/WvQEijrD_hI/s512/IMG_20140515_123010541.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on May 17, 2014, 07:02:26 PM

Weird. ABQ?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on May 18, 2014, 07:37:10 AM

Quote from: steve dave on May 17, 2014, 10:52:41 AM

Like, you know that stand by you got on? That was them selling you the tickets of the previous people who didn't check in 45 minutes before the flight. That is when they start processing that and calling people up to the podium.

Yep, they are cleaning up on not giving people their plane tickets they paid for.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 18, 2014, 10:50:39 AM

Quote from: kitten_mittons on May 18, 2014, 07:37:10 AM

Quote from: steve dave on May 17, 2014, 10:52:41 AM

Like, you know that stand by you got on? That was them selling you the tickets of the previous people who didn't check in 45 minutes before the flight. That is when they start processing that and calling people up to the podium.

Yep, they are cleaning up on not giving people their plane tickets they paid for.

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Still holding firm. :love:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 18, 2014, 10:51:17 AM

it's something

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on May 18, 2014, 11:04:04 AM

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/19/puzeta5u.jpg)

@stevedave


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on May 18, 2014, 11:05:35 AM

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/19/rybuze9e.jpg)


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on May 18, 2014, 11:29:44 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on May 18, 2014, 11:05:35 AM

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/19/rybuze9e.jpg)


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Lawrence

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on May 18, 2014, 11:55:20 AM

Quote from: Boom Roasted on May 17, 2014, 07:02:26 PM

Weird. ABQ?

nope

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on May 19, 2014, 09:42:25 AM

Quote from: kslim on May 16, 2014, 07:36:27 PM

(http://i.imgur.com/v6oxo0J.jpg)

Plus I met a cute girl named aushti

Is this a picture of her legs?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on May 19, 2014, 10:20:48 AM

Sitting on a damn runway waiting for a gate after you land freaking sucks

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 19, 2014, 10:21:29 AM

Quote from: Boom Roasted on May 19, 2014, 10:20:48 AM

Sitting on a damn runway waiting for a gate after you land freaking sucks

did this at OHR one night for about an hour and a half. sucks.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kslim on May 19, 2014, 10:43:04 AM

Quote from: Boom Roasted on May 19, 2014, 10:20:48 AM

Sitting on a damn runway waiting for a gate after you land freaking sucks

getting to the airport for a flight at 7 finding out it has been overbooked and not being able to catch another flight till 3 is the worst thing in the history of my life(currently happening btw)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on May 19, 2014, 10:43:56 AM

mimosa count?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kslim on May 19, 2014, 10:50:16 AM

Quote from: Tobias on May 19, 2014, 10:43:56 AM

mimosa count?

3 but on to blvd and three finger neats. I'm at the blvd brewpub if anyone wants to join me, of not I'll see you in the binge thread later

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on May 19, 2014, 10:51:08 AM

i would have just gone home or somewhere that isn't MCI

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kslim on May 19, 2014, 10:52:40 AM

Quote from: pissclams on May 19, 2014, 10:51:08 AM

i would have just gone home or somewhere that isn't MCI

yeah I live in topeka. Didn't want the wife to make that trip 6 times in a few weeks span. I'm not like going to kill myself or anything just a shitty day now

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on May 19, 2014, 10:56:17 AM

oh topeka, ya MCI is definitely better than going there.  it's like you're spending the day close to the big city but not quite at the big city. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 19, 2014, 11:00:04 AM

did they give you a voucher?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kslim on May 19, 2014, 11:03:26 AM

Quote from: michigancat on May 19, 2014, 11:00:04 AM

did they give you a voucher?

58 bucks but it's a company trip so idgaf. rough ridin' delta

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 19, 2014, 11:06:25 AM

Quote from: kslim on May 19, 2014, 11:03:26 AM

Quote from: michigancat on May 19, 2014, 11:00:04 AM

did they give you a voucher?

58 bucks but it's a company trip so idgaf. rough ridin' delta

$58? Oh hell no.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kslim on May 19, 2014, 11:09:50 AM

Quote from: michigancat on May 19, 2014, 11:06:25 AM

Quote from: kslim on May 19, 2014, 11:03:26 AM

Quote from: michigancat on May 19, 2014, 11:00:04 AM

did they give you a voucher?

58 bucks but it's a company trip so idgaf. rough ridin' delta

$58? Oh hell no.

yep!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on May 19, 2014, 11:19:05 AM

at first I was like, wow what a random number, then I realized that $58 divided by an 8 hour delay is $7.25, so it appears delta believes your time is worth minimum wage

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 19, 2014, 11:20:55 AM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on May 19, 2014, 11:19:05 AM

at first I was like, wow what a random number, then I realized that $58 divided by an 8 hour delay is $7.25, so it appears delta believes your time is worth minimum wage

Yep, he probably shouldn't have agreed to this. Did you check in late or something, slim? I love volunteering to give up my seat w/ a good offer, ESPECIALLY on company time.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on May 19, 2014, 11:21:09 AM

kslim you have to get out of the airport. did you know there is an In-a-Tub like really close? wow.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on May 19, 2014, 11:25:43 AM

Quote from: mocat on May 19, 2014, 11:21:09 AM

kslim you have to get out of the airport. did you know there is an In-a-Tub like really close? wow.

I can't imagine a worse idea than drinking a bunch, eating in-a-tub, then getting on an airplane unless your actual assigned seat is in the men's room.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kslim on May 19, 2014, 11:32:40 AM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on May 19, 2014, 11:19:05 AM

at first I was like, wow what a random number, then I realized that $58 divided by an 8 hour delay is $7.25, so it appears delta believes your time is worth minimum wage

you are a god damn wizard. That is exactly what happened. eff my life

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kslim on May 19, 2014, 11:36:17 AM

Also rusty they overbooked by 5 people and I pulled strings to get out today by going from here to Memphis to Atlanta to Pensacola or else I would miss my conference tomorrow so I'm okay. It's all paid for so I don't care that much

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 19, 2014, 11:41:05 AM

Quote from: kslim on May 19, 2014, 11:36:17 AM

Also rusty they overbooked by 5 people and I pulled strings to get out today by going from here to Memphis to Atlanta to Pensacola or else I would miss my conference tomorrow so I'm okay. It's all paid for so I don't care that much

In that case, you can usually get at least $250 when they start asking for volunteers.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kslim on May 19, 2014, 11:43:33 AM

Quote from: michigancat on May 19, 2014, 11:41:05 AM

Quote from: kslim on May 19, 2014, 11:36:17 AM

Also rusty they overbooked by 5 people and I pulled strings to get out today by going from here to Memphis to Atlanta to Pensacola or else I would miss my conference tomorrow so I'm okay. It's all paid for so I don't care that much

In that case, you can usually get at least $250 when they start asking for volunteers.

tried that, for whatever reason everything delta is maxed out flying out today. I tried everything to be honest I was suppose to be golfing at 3et in Florida today

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on May 19, 2014, 01:20:15 PM

Ended up being on the runway for an hour. Plane heats up and it sucks. Not sure if it $58 to sit in MCI sucks though. But I'm working now and you're getting boozed up so...

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on May 19, 2014, 01:52:10 PM

Quote from: kslim on May 19, 2014, 10:43:04 AM

Quote from: Boom Roasted on May 19, 2014, 10:20:48 AM

Sitting on a damn runway waiting for a gate after you land freaking sucks

getting to the airport for a flight at 7 finding out it has been overbooked and not being able to catch another flight till 3 is the worst thing in the history of my life(currently happening btw)

Our flight from DFW to MCI had 21 people on standby...    :facepalm:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kslim on May 19, 2014, 01:54:54 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on May 19, 2014, 01:52:10 PM

Quote from: kslim on May 19, 2014, 10:43:04 AM

Quote from: Boom Roasted on May 19, 2014, 10:20:48 AM

Sitting on a damn runway waiting for a gate after you land freaking sucks

getting to the airport for a flight at 7 finding out it has been overbooked and not being able to catch another flight till 3 is the worst thing in the history of my life(currently happening btw)

Our flight from DFW to MCI had 21 people on standby...    :facepalm:

this is a rough ridin' problem

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kslim on May 19, 2014, 01:56:22 PM

Quote from: kslim on May 19, 2014, 01:54:54 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on May 19, 2014, 01:52:10 PM

Quote from: kslim on May 19, 2014, 10:43:04 AM

Quote from: Boom Roasted on May 19, 2014, 10:20:48 AM

Sitting on a damn runway waiting for a gate after you land freaking sucks

getting to the airport for a flight at 7 finding out it has been overbooked and not being able to catch another flight till 3 is the worst thing in the history of my life(currently happening btw)

Our flight from DFW to MCI had 21 people on standby...    :facepalm:

this is a rough ridin' problem

actually was this around ten? Lots of loud speaker about dfw was happening

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on May 19, 2014, 04:34:34 PM

Quote from: kslim on May 19, 2014, 01:56:22 PM

Quote from: kslim on May 19, 2014, 01:54:54 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on May 19, 2014, 01:52:10 PM

Quote from: kslim on May 19, 2014, 10:43:04 AM

Quote from: Boom Roasted on May 19, 2014, 10:20:48 AM

Sitting on a damn runway waiting for a gate after you land freaking sucks

getting to the airport for a flight at 7 finding out it has been overbooked and not being able to catch another flight till 3 is the worst thing in the history of my life(currently happening btw)

Our flight from DFW to MCI had 21 people on standby...    :facepalm:

this is a rough ridin' problem

actually was this around ten? Lots of loud speaker about dfw was happening

no, Thursday night 7:15pm

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on May 19, 2014, 04:36:01 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on May 17, 2014, 02:51:31 PM

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-6dui5bfdbYA/U3e8Q0_eNBI/AAAAAAAASXA/WvQEijrD_hI/s512/IMG_20140515_123010541.jpg)

no more guesses?  c'mon, if you have paid any attention, you know where mikey loves to vacation.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 19, 2014, 04:55:24 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on May 19, 2014, 04:36:01 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on May 17, 2014, 02:51:31 PM

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-6dui5bfdbYA/U3e8Q0_eNBI/AAAAAAAASXA/WvQEijrD_hI/s512/IMG_20140515_123010541.jpg)

no more guesses?  c'mon, if you have paid any attention, you know where mikey loves to vacation.

have not been paying attention to Mikeyis4dcats posts

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on May 19, 2014, 04:55:54 PM

somewhere in mexico

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on May 19, 2014, 05:27:22 PM

Branson

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on May 19, 2014, 06:00:28 PM

when I went to vegas in february AA overbooked the flight and offered a free hotel (it was the last flight out) at dfw (which prob would've been the hyatt or grand hyatt), two meal vouchers, first flight out at 6am the next day, and a $500 voucher.  I got up and went up there but it was a feeding frenzy and I was too late.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on May 19, 2014, 07:16:47 PM

Quote from: Tobias on May 19, 2014, 04:55:54 PM

somewhere in mexico

ya, this is all i got

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on May 19, 2014, 07:56:53 PM

Quote from: Spracne on May 19, 2014, 05:27:22 PM

Branson

Seems like the most logical answer re: Mikey

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kslim on May 19, 2014, 08:19:54 PM

Lol they lost my luggage I should own this airline by the time it's all said and done

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on May 19, 2014, 08:29:34 PM

I am planning a 4-6 day trip with my mom in July

MHK-->(1-2 days) Rocky Mountains(Grand Lake/Rocky Mt. Nat'l/Tabarnash)--> (2-3 days) Jackson Hole, WY-->(1 day) Ft. Collins-->MHK

Alternative trip:

MHK-->(1 day) Colorado Springs-->(1 day) Durango-->(2-3 days) Santa Fe/Taos-->MHK

Any recommendos on either trip would be great.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on May 19, 2014, 08:30:52 PM

photography, hiking, golf, eating, drinking, tours of stuff, museums, art (viewing/buying) and other tourist stuff would be our mutual interests.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on May 19, 2014, 09:08:45 PM

Green chili beer at CooperSmith's in Ft. Collins.  The whole Old Town area is tremendous for eating and drinking craft beer.

Santa Fe's old downtown is one of the great places in the US, I think.  Beautiful Southwest art everywhere.  Maria's is an amazing place to eat and sample from their ridiculous selection of premium tequila.  And, obviously, the place is Georgia O'Keefe central.

Look into Garden of the Gods near Colorado Springs.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on May 19, 2014, 09:16:42 PM

Quote from: chum1 on May 19, 2014, 09:08:45 PM

Green chili beer at CooperSmith's in Ft. Collins.  The whole Old Town area is tremendous for eating and drinking craft beer.

Santa Fe's old downtown is one of the great places in the US, I think.  Beautiful Southwest art everywhere.  Maria's is an amazing place to eat and sample from their ridiculous selection of premium tequila.  And, obviously, the place is Georgia O'Keefe central.

Look into Garden of the Gods near Colorado Springs.

Would probably do at least one brew tour in Ft. Collins.

Good tips.  waiting on acsava to tell me more about Durango.

Have done and enjoyed Garden of the Gods.  Would go back.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ksupamplemousse on May 19, 2014, 09:21:19 PM

If you're going through Denver, don't stop at Casa Bonita. I didn't know you could feel that sick without having food poisoning.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on May 19, 2014, 09:45:14 PM

ms tobias and i enjoyed the santa fe area considerably more than taos.  don't really remember taos much at all to be honest.  santa fe is touristy but can be fun

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kslim on May 19, 2014, 09:51:19 PM

My flight is basically all Nebraska girls college t and f runners, very very weird

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on May 19, 2014, 10:41:19 PM

Quote from: Tobias on May 19, 2014, 09:45:14 PM

ms tobias and i enjoyed the santa fe area considerably more than taos.  don't really remember taos much at all to be honest.  santa fe is touristy but can be fun

my grandma lived in an efficiency apartment in taos for like 4 years and had the best time of her life.  she all artisty and stuff tho

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on May 20, 2014, 06:34:00 AM

At the Andaz 5th Ave getting those lemon pancakes Gary and all the bloggers jizz about

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on May 20, 2014, 06:53:23 AM

Well it's not pancakes. It's a big flat soufflé. But damn they were right, that sonnuvabitch was good.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 20, 2014, 06:57:30 AM

 :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on May 20, 2014, 08:46:10 AM

 :ksu:

Quote from: Tobias on May 19, 2014, 04:55:54 PM

somewhere in mexico

I'll accept that....PVR.   It's a very wierd airport.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on May 20, 2014, 08:53:29 AM

Quote from: Kat Kid on May 19, 2014, 08:29:34 PM

I am planning a 4-6 day trip with my mom in July

MHK-->(1-2 days) Rocky Mountains(Grand Lake/Rocky Mt. Nat'l/Tabarnash)--> (2-3 days) Jackson Hole, WY-->(1 day) Ft. Collins-->MHK

Alternative trip:

MHK-->(1 day) Colorado Springs-->(1 day) Durango-->(2-3 days) Santa Fe/Taos-->MHK

Any recommendos on either trip would be great.

I'd suggest  MHK > Denver (from here day trip to Mt. Evans / Ft. Collins/Co. Springs) > Durango >MHK

I haven't been to Durango, but looked into it as our kid loves trains, and it appears to me unless you really love tourist shopping, more than a day and a half - 2 days is overkill.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on May 20, 2014, 09:21:28 AM

Pole Creek is great golf course in the Tabernash area.  27 holes, incredible views.

My area is 40 min or so from an entrance to RMNP.  If you go through Boulder to RMNP, you can take Trail Ridge Road and that will give you amazing views. Mid July there is a Jazz Fest in WP.  Brings in a pretty good crowd but I don't think it is anything to write home about.  A great 3 hour hike on my property isn't too strenuous and gets you a good taste of the mountains.  7ish hour hike to the Devil's Thumb is fairly strenuous but will put you right on the continental divide.  Grand Lake will be about 80 degrees and sunny with no humidity.  Maybe worth renting a boat.  Chicat and ChicatGF would be willing to join you on any of these activities.  Even if you just go through Denver for a day we will join you for a meal.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on May 20, 2014, 09:39:36 AM

Quote from: ChiCat on May 20, 2014, 09:21:28 AM

Pole Creek is great golf course in the Tabernash area.  27 holes, incredible views.

My area is 40 min or so from an entrance to RMNP.  If you go through Boulder to RMNP, you can take Trail Ridge Road and that will give you amazing views. Mid July there is a Jazz Fest in WP.  Brings in a pretty good crowd but I don't think it is anything to write home about.  A great 3 hour hike on my property isn't too strenuous and gets you a good taste of the mountains.  7ish hour hike to the Devil's Thumb is fairly strenuous but will put you right on the continental divide.  Grand Lake will be about 80 degrees and sunny with no humidity.  Maybe worth renting a boat.  Chicat and ChicatGF would be willing to join you on any of these activities.  Even if you just go through Denver for a day we will join you for a meal.

Yes.  Will definitely stay two days or so in Tabarnash area and do day trips to Grand Lake/Winter Park/RMNP or other stuff close by.  We will def do dinner.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on May 20, 2014, 09:46:27 AM

Quote from: Kat Kid on May 19, 2014, 09:16:42 PM

Quote from: chum1 on May 19, 2014, 09:08:45 PM

Green chili beer at CooperSmith's in Ft. Collins.  The whole Old Town area is tremendous for eating and drinking craft beer.

Santa Fe's old downtown is one of the great places in the US, I think.  Beautiful Southwest art everywhere.  Maria's is an amazing place to eat and sample from their ridiculous selection of premium tequila.  And, obviously, the place is Georgia O'Keefe central.

Look into Garden of the Gods near Colorado Springs.

Would probably do at least one brew tour in Ft. Collins.

Good tips.  waiting on acsava to tell me more about Durango.

Have done and enjoyed Garden of the Gods.  Would go back.

we're doing the new belgium tour today.  Will let you know how it is.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on May 20, 2014, 10:15:49 AM

Quote from: Kat Kid on May 20, 2014, 09:39:36 AM

Quote from: ChiCat on May 20, 2014, 09:21:28 AM

Pole Creek is great golf course in the Tabernash area.  27 holes, incredible views.

My area is 40 min or so from an entrance to RMNP.  If you go through Boulder to RMNP, you can take Trail Ridge Road and that will give you amazing views. Mid July there is a Jazz Fest in WP.  Brings in a pretty good crowd but I don't think it is anything to write home about.  A great 3 hour hike on my property isn't too strenuous and gets you a good taste of the mountains.  7ish hour hike to the Devil's Thumb is fairly strenuous but will put you right on the continental divide.  Grand Lake will be about 80 degrees and sunny with no humidity.  Maybe worth renting a boat.  Chicat and ChicatGF would be willing to join you on any of these activities.  Even if you just go through Denver for a day we will join you for a meal.

Yes.  Will definitely stay two days or so in Tabarnash area and do day trips to Grand Lake/Winter Park/RMNP or other stuff close by.  We will def do dinner.

Wed-Sun the fancy place is open for dinner on my property.  Incredibly good

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: asava on May 20, 2014, 10:49:52 AM

Quote from: Kat Kid on May 19, 2014, 08:29:34 PM

I am planning a 4-6 day trip with my mom in July

MHK-->(1-2 days) Rocky Mountains(Grand Lake/Rocky Mt. Nat'l/Tabarnash)--> (2-3 days) Jackson Hole, WY-->(1 day) Ft. Collins-->MHK

Alternative trip:

MHK-->(1 day) Colorado Springs-->(1 day) Durango-->(2-3 days) Santa Fe/Taos-->MHK

Any recommendos on either trip would be great.

DURANGO PAK

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on May 20, 2014, 12:15:19 PM

You should probably just eat every meal at The Snooze.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on May 20, 2014, 01:24:15 PM

Quote from: kitten_mittons on May 20, 2014, 09:46:27 AM

Quote from: Kat Kid on May 19, 2014, 09:16:42 PM

Quote from: chum1 on May 19, 2014, 09:08:45 PM

Green chili beer at CooperSmith's in Ft. Collins.  The whole Old Town area is tremendous for eating and drinking craft beer.

Santa Fe's old downtown is one of the great places in the US, I think.  Beautiful Southwest art everywhere.  Maria's is an amazing place to eat and sample from their ridiculous selection of premium tequila.  And, obviously, the place is Georgia O'Keefe central.

Look into Garden of the Gods near Colorado Springs.

Would probably do at least one brew tour in Ft. Collins.

Good tips.  waiting on acsava to tell me more about Durango.

Have done and enjoyed Garden of the Gods.  Would go back.

we're doing the new belgium tour today.  Will let you know how it is.

Sent from my SM-G900P using Tapatalk

probably depends on your guide, but NBB was one of the best brewery tours I've been on.    Lots of free beer too.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on May 20, 2014, 01:51:23 PM

anyone have any hot Billings Montana pro tips

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 20, 2014, 01:54:59 PM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on May 20, 2014, 01:51:23 PM

anyone have any hot Billings Montana pro tips

You could go to the stereo shop where Will Forte worked in the movie Nebraska.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on May 20, 2014, 02:03:03 PM

thanks

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Cire on May 20, 2014, 02:07:36 PM

travelling to the Ozarks this weekend.  Hope the weather is nice.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: asava on May 20, 2014, 03:44:44 PM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on May 20, 2014, 01:51:23 PM

anyone have any hot Billings Montana pro tips

you could go to the street where little asava mooned cars and subsequently got grounded. or the field where little asava threw snowballs at cars and subsequently got grounded.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on May 20, 2014, 03:56:15 PM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on May 20, 2014, 01:51:23 PM

anyone have any hot Billings Montana pro tips

What do you want to know?


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on May 20, 2014, 04:12:41 PM

everything

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on May 20, 2014, 04:18:52 PM

mostly just good local places to eat and any cool stuff I should check out.  I'll be there 2-3 weeks starting tomorrow.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on May 20, 2014, 04:20:22 PM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on May 20, 2014, 04:18:52 PM

mostly just good local places to eat and any cool stuff I should check out.  I'll be there 2-3 weeks starting tomorrow.

A buddy of mine goes up there for work in some streaks like that too!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 20, 2014, 04:44:29 PM

It's a college town. :dunno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on May 20, 2014, 04:51:43 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 20, 2014, 04:44:29 PM

It's a college town. :dunno:

eff. YES.  TIME TO PARTY AND GET LAID.  and paid.  shots?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kslim on May 20, 2014, 06:16:45 PM

Not a care in the world

(http://i.imgur.com/j3WsfwQ.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on May 20, 2014, 07:48:02 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on May 20, 2014, 01:24:15 PM

Quote from: kitten_mittons on May 20, 2014, 09:46:27 AM

Quote from: Kat Kid on May 19, 2014, 09:16:42 PM

Quote from: chum1 on May 19, 2014, 09:08:45 PM

Green chili beer at CooperSmith's in Ft. Collins.  The whole Old Town area is tremendous for eating and drinking craft beer.

Santa Fe's old downtown is one of the great places in the US, I think.  Beautiful Southwest art everywhere.  Maria's is an amazing place to eat and sample from their ridiculous selection of premium tequila.  And, obviously, the place is Georgia O'Keefe central.

Look into Garden of the Gods near Colorado Springs.

Would probably do at least one brew tour in Ft. Collins.

Good tips.  waiting on acsava to tell me more about Durango.

Have done and enjoyed Garden of the Gods.  Would go back.

we're doing the new belgium tour today.  Will let you know how it is.

Sent from my SM-G900P using Tapatalk

probably depends on your guide, but NBB was one of the best brewery tours I've been on.    Lots of free beer too.

Confirmed.  Most beer I've been given during a tour.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on May 20, 2014, 08:06:13 PM

Quote from: kslim on May 20, 2014, 06:16:45 PM

Not a care in the world

(http://i.imgur.com/j3WsfwQ.jpg)

you should get your money back, there's no hills to look at

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kslim on May 20, 2014, 08:53:08 PM

I'm at work @seven I'm not paying for anything

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kslim on May 20, 2014, 08:53:53 PM

also, good post (i hope beems reads it)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on May 21, 2014, 12:52:06 AM

Quote from: michigancat on May 20, 2014, 04:44:29 PM

It's a college town. :dunno:

Is it tho?

From my perspective Billings is an industrial town, with either 2 or 3 refineries in town.  Mostly blue collar.

If you're going to be there 3 weeks then you must eat at the Montana Brewing Company restaurant and try all their beers.  I like the Sharptail Pale Ale.  If you have weekends off and don't mind a drive you should head up to Lewistown, MT, and eat at the Mint.  It's small town fine dining at it's best.  The artichoke chicken is great, the walleye too.  Can't go wrong with a steak, either.  Also might drive over to Bozeman and check that out.  I've strolled through campus once but can't really recommend anything.

Also if you're into history you should check out the Battle of the Little Bighorn site down by Hardin.  (Don't actually go into Hardin though, and if you do, watch yer topknot.)  Be sure to stay on the trails, or watch out for rattlesnakes, they're all over.

Sadly the second best restaurant in Billings is probably Uno or some crap. 

Let me know if any of this piques your interest and I can recommend more or offer more details.  Oh also you could get a day of fishing on the Bighorn River, should be fishing well by now for sure.  Maybe go up to Roundup and shoot some prairie dogs? 

I see Billings as sort of the gateway to the rest of MT.  I just swing through and top off the tank and pick up the last of the supplies and GTFO of there. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on May 21, 2014, 08:03:55 AM

won't have a lot of weekends off but if I get a day I'll check the Little Bighorn site for sure. Montana a brewing company now on my list as well.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 21, 2014, 08:08:36 AM

wait, I was confusing it with Bozeman. :clac:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on May 21, 2014, 08:20:10 AM

Missoula is the real college town in Montana

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: meow meow on May 21, 2014, 08:41:54 AM

need a suggesto on a place to take mrs. meow meow on a quick getaway.  have a bunch of southwest points, so perferably some place i can blow a bunch of those.  also probably a fairly quick trip (4 or 5 days), so don't want to spend a couple days traveling.  beaches can be good.  some place where we can find some fun things to do, eat and drink also.

THANKS!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on May 21, 2014, 08:43:20 AM

SF

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on May 21, 2014, 09:45:34 AM

Quote from: meow meow on May 21, 2014, 08:41:54 AM

need a suggesto on a place to take mrs. meow meow on a quick getaway.  have a bunch of southwest points, so perferably some place i can blow a bunch of those.  also probably a fairly quick trip (4 or 5 days), so don't want to spend a couple days traveling.  beaches can be good.  some place where we can find some fun things to do, eat and drink also.

THANKS!

New orleans.  Especially if you haven't been. Cheap and direct flights frm MCI on SW.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on May 21, 2014, 10:03:24 AM

Agree with CNS. Wait till October and the weather will be perfect and you can go to an LSU game

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 21, 2014, 10:09:12 AM

Do not go to an LSU game if you go to New Orleans.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on May 21, 2014, 10:22:02 AM

FYI, NO in June isn't that bad.  Last two years I have gone in June and it was fine.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on May 21, 2014, 10:28:16 AM

hey guys lets go to new orleans, it's not that bad

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on May 21, 2014, 10:28:49 AM

Quote from: pissclams on May 21, 2014, 10:28:16 AM

hey guys lets go to new orleans, it's not that bad

 :dubious:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on May 21, 2014, 10:38:36 AM

i really struggle to understand how a person could choose new orleans (swamp) over SF but hey man different strokes

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 21, 2014, 10:41:26 AM

There's also NYC and LA. I mean those places should be at the top of your list if you've never been. If you need a beach you should go to LA or some trashy place in Florida. (It's all trashy in Florida, I imagine.)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on May 21, 2014, 10:43:24 AM

if you need a beach then go to SD, not LA.  but beaches are pretty stupid so who really needs one of them?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 21, 2014, 10:46:25 AM

Quote from: CNS on May 21, 2014, 10:28:49 AM

Quote from: pissclams on May 21, 2014, 10:28:16 AM

hey guys lets go to new orleans, it's not that bad

 :dubious:

I like NO, CNS. :) It's ok.  :cheers:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 21, 2014, 10:48:09 AM

Quote from: pissclams on May 21, 2014, 10:43:24 AM

if you need a beach then go to SD, not LA.  but beaches are pretty stupid so who really needs one of them?

Agree, let's all carry a bunch of crap from our car and put oil on our bodies and sit in sand and swim in nasty saltwater and then sit in the sand again. yipee

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 21, 2014, 11:01:41 AM

Either way, sounds better than KC.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 21, 2014, 11:02:56 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on May 21, 2014, 11:01:41 AM

Either way, sounds better than KC.

does it sound better than new york fuckin city? does it?? huh?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on May 21, 2014, 11:07:03 AM

Quite possibly. I do enjoy NO quite a bit.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on May 21, 2014, 11:07:08 AM

Quote from: pissclams on May 21, 2014, 10:43:24 AM

if you need a beach then go to SD, not LA.  but beaches are pretty stupid so who really needs one of them?

I REST MY rough ridin' CASE

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on May 21, 2014, 11:09:13 AM

have you considered dallas?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mr Bread on May 21, 2014, 11:09:42 AM

Quote from: michigancat on May 21, 2014, 10:48:09 AM

Quote from: pissclams on May 21, 2014, 10:43:24 AM

if you need a beach then go to SD, not LA.  but beaches are pretty stupid so who really needs one of them?

Agree, let's all carry a bunch of crap from our car and put oil on our bodies and sit in sand and swim in nasty saltwater and then sit in the sand again. yipee

No one likes beaches.  The people that say they do are just dumbasses conditioned to think they do, but they really don't.  Greatest lie of the 20th century iyam. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on May 21, 2014, 11:13:03 AM

Beaches are great.  Get some rays.  Drink some cold ones.  Plus, hey, there's the ocean.

What kind of a weirdo freak doesn't like the beach?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on May 21, 2014, 11:14:10 AM

Quote from: Dlew12 on May 21, 2014, 11:13:03 AM

Beaches are great.  Get some rays.  Drink some cold ones.  Plus, hey, there's the ocean.

What kind of a weirdo freak doesn't like the beach?

(http://i.imgur.com/iaYCHSs.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 21, 2014, 11:15:42 AM

Quote from: michigancat on May 21, 2014, 11:02:56 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on May 21, 2014, 11:01:41 AM

Either way, sounds better than KC.

does it sound better than new york fuckin city? does it?? huh?

:dunno: Depends on your mood that weekend. Do I wanna get some rays or walk around a bunch of giant skyscrapers that weekend? :dunno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mr Bread on May 21, 2014, 11:20:30 AM

Quote from: Dlew12 on May 21, 2014, 11:13:03 AM

Beaches are great.  Get some rays.  Drink some cold ones.  Plus, hey, there's the ocean.

What kind of a weirdo freak doesn't like the beach?

Getting rays says it all as an endorsement.  You can get rays anywhere there is rough ridin' sun.  What a selling point.  Oh wait, Dlew12 says you can drink beer there too! :Wha:

Fanning get in here and close this case.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on May 21, 2014, 11:25:35 AM

You can do anything anywhere. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: meow meow on May 21, 2014, 11:31:30 AM

sadly, i've never been to Chicago.  fun stuff to do there?  quick flight is appealing.  cubs game? 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on May 21, 2014, 11:32:29 AM

Quote from: meow meow on May 21, 2014, 11:31:30 AM

sadly, i've never been to Chicago.  fun stuff to do there?  quick flight is appealing.  cubs game?

go to the beach!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 21, 2014, 11:33:15 AM

I actually prefer Northern California beaches because you're a rough ridin' moron if you get in the water. God invented swimming pools for a reason.

ALTHOUGH, on Mother's day I was out at a beach on Point Reyes (because mrs. michigancat loves beaches), and my daughter says, "HEY, THAT WOMAN DOESN'T HAVE ANY CLOTHES ON", and I'm like, "No, they have on a *turns head*...yep, naked." Jeep in mind I was wearing a hoodie at this point BECAUSE NORCAL BEACHES ARE rough ridin' COLD AS eff. (relatively).

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 21, 2014, 11:34:19 AM

Quote from: meow meow on May 21, 2014, 11:31:30 AM

sadly, i've never been to Chicago.  fun stuff to do there?  quick flight is appealing.  cubs game? 

You can do anything you could possibly like to do in a city in Chicago.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on May 21, 2014, 11:35:56 AM

Quote from: michigancat on May 21, 2014, 11:33:15 AM

I actually prefer Northern California beaches because you're a rough ridin' moron if you get in the water. God invented swimming pools for a reason.

ALTHOUGH, on Mother's day I was out at a beach on Point Reyes (because mrs. michigancat loves beaches), and my daughter says, "HEY, THAT WOMAN DOESN'T HAVE ANY CLOTHES ON", and I'm like, "No, they have on a *turns head*...yep, naked." Jeep in mind I was wearing a hoodie at this point BECAUSE NORCAL BEACHES ARE rough ridin' COLD AS eff. (relatively).

i enjoyed this because it kind of makes sense even with the typo

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on May 21, 2014, 11:37:31 AM

Quote from: meow meow on May 21, 2014, 11:31:30 AM

sadly, i've never been to Chicago.  fun stuff to do there?  quick flight is appealing.  cubs game?

When is your trip? I will report back on Chicago in 2.5 weeks. (I mean stuff other than just getting drunk and eating steak like all the Mods like to do there - not that there's anything wrong with that.)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kslim on May 21, 2014, 12:09:05 PM

Quote from: Dlew12 on May 21, 2014, 11:13:03 AM

Beaches are great.  Get some rays.  Drink some cold ones.  Plus, hey, there's the ocean.

What kind of a weirdo freak doesn't like the beach?

pretty sure he posted that to pi me for whatever reason (that's what it feels like anyway not sure why)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mr Bread on May 21, 2014, 12:12:21 PM

Quote from: Dlew12 on May 21, 2014, 11:25:35 AM

You can do anything anywhere.

You can't get sand all over your stuff and body anywhere. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EllToPay on May 21, 2014, 12:12:41 PM

Does US Airways give free booze on Transatlantic flights?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 21, 2014, 12:12:59 PM

there is really no reason anyone from MHK would not have been to Chicago 5+ times when it's quicker and easier to fly to Chicago on AA than it is to drive to KC to do the same but crappier activities.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 21, 2014, 12:14:32 PM

Quote from: EllToPay on May 21, 2014, 12:12:41 PM

Does US Airways give free booze on Transatlantic flights?

I think most domestic carriers are now giving free booze to the back on transatlantics. Kind of a recent change.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on May 21, 2014, 12:19:47 PM

I can't imagine disliking a good beach

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on May 21, 2014, 12:24:09 PM

Quote from: Dugout DickStone on May 21, 2014, 12:19:47 PM

I can't imagine disliking a good beach

Maybe if you were lax on your off-season workouts and your bod isn't up to par?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on May 21, 2014, 12:30:29 PM

m2- i wouldn't use points to pay for a chicago flight

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 21, 2014, 12:31:51 PM

Quote from: steve dave on May 21, 2014, 12:14:32 PM

Quote from: EllToPay on May 21, 2014, 12:12:41 PM

Does US Airways give free booze on Transatlantic flights?

I think most domestic carriers are now giving free booze to the back on transatlantics. Kind of a recent change.

nope:

http://www.usairways.com/en-US/traveltools/intheair/foodandbeverages/maincabin.html

United doesn't on most international flights, although they do on flights to/from Tokyo for some reason.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 21, 2014, 01:02:30 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 21, 2014, 12:31:51 PM

Quote from: steve dave on May 21, 2014, 12:14:32 PM

Quote from: EllToPay on May 21, 2014, 12:12:41 PM

Does US Airways give free booze on Transatlantic flights?

I think most domestic carriers are now giving free booze to the back on transatlantics. Kind of a recent change.

nope:

http://www.usairways.com/en-US/traveltools/intheair/foodandbeverages/maincabin.html

United doesn't on most international flights, although they do on flights to/from Tokyo for some reason.

damn, that sucks

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 21, 2014, 01:02:54 PM

Quote from: pissclams on May 21, 2014, 12:30:29 PM

m2- i wouldn't use points to pay for a chicago flight

unless they are avios, then use the living crap out of them (in tiny little increments)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 21, 2014, 01:23:05 PM

Quote from: steve dave on May 21, 2014, 01:02:30 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 21, 2014, 12:31:51 PM

Quote from: steve dave on May 21, 2014, 12:14:32 PM

Quote from: EllToPay on May 21, 2014, 12:12:41 PM

Does US Airways give free booze on Transatlantic flights?

I think most domestic carriers are now giving free booze to the back on transatlantics. Kind of a recent change.

nope:

http://www.usairways.com/en-US/traveltools/intheair/foodandbeverages/maincabin.html

United doesn't on most international flights, although they do on flights to/from Tokyo for some reason.

damn, that sucks

Well, if you're spending a grand or so on tickets, what's 30 or 40 for drinks? I know, I know. But still.

Quote from: steve dave on May 21, 2014, 01:02:54 PM

Quote from: pissclams on May 21, 2014, 12:30:29 PM

m2- i wouldn't use points to pay for a chicago flight

unless they are avios, then use the living crap out of them (in tiny little increments)

wouldn't Avios be some of the most efficient use of them?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 21, 2014, 01:39:45 PM

yes, that's what I was saying. clams was saying not to use points to fly to chicago. I said unless they are avios. meaning use avios.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on May 21, 2014, 02:14:47 PM

clams was saying not to use the non-avios points to fly to chicago

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 21, 2014, 02:16:11 PM

Southwest points would be ok, too.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 21, 2014, 02:16:59 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 21, 2014, 02:16:11 PM

Southwest points would be ok, too.

 :blah:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: meow meow on May 21, 2014, 02:22:12 PM

don't even know what avios are, should prob take it to the shame thread or reread CC thread.

i think the trip will be in August if that changes anything

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on May 21, 2014, 02:24:45 PM

Quote from: meow meow on May 21, 2014, 02:22:12 PM

i think the trip will be in August if that changes anything

Don't go to NO in August.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EllToPay on May 21, 2014, 02:36:41 PM

Quote from: steve dave on May 21, 2014, 01:02:30 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 21, 2014, 12:31:51 PM

Quote from: steve dave on May 21, 2014, 12:14:32 PM

Quote from: EllToPay on May 21, 2014, 12:12:41 PM

Does US Airways give free booze on Transatlantic flights?

I think most domestic carriers are now giving free booze to the back on transatlantics. Kind of a recent change.

nope:

http://www.usairways.com/en-US/traveltools/intheair/foodandbeverages/maincabin.html

United doesn't on most international flights, although they do on flights to/from Tokyo for some reason.

damn, that sucks

this says they do  :dunno:

http://www.usairways.com/en-US/traveltools/intheair/foodandbeverages/economy.html

doing CLT to FCO in a few weeks.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 21, 2014, 02:42:06 PM

Quote from: EllToPay on May 21, 2014, 02:36:41 PM

Quote from: steve dave on May 21, 2014, 01:02:30 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 21, 2014, 12:31:51 PM

Quote from: steve dave on May 21, 2014, 12:14:32 PM

Quote from: EllToPay on May 21, 2014, 12:12:41 PM

Does US Airways give free booze on Transatlantic flights?

I think most domestic carriers are now giving free booze to the back on transatlantics. Kind of a recent change.

nope:

http://www.usairways.com/en-US/traveltools/intheair/foodandbeverages/maincabin.html

United doesn't on most international flights, although they do on flights to/from Tokyo for some reason.

damn, that sucks

this says they do  :dunno:

http://www.usairways.com/en-US/traveltools/intheair/foodandbeverages/economy.html

oh, I guess it does with meals.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on May 21, 2014, 04:28:24 PM

Quote from: meow meow on May 21, 2014, 08:41:54 AM

need a suggesto on a place to take mrs. meow meow on a quick getaway.  have a bunch of southwest points, so perferably some place i can blow a bunch of those.  also probably a fairly quick trip (4 or 5 days), so don't want to spend a couple days traveling.  beaches can be good.  some place where we can find some fun things to do, eat and drink also.

THANKS!

After August 25 you can fly SWA to Cancun for under 20k points plus $80 in fees.     Downside is it looks like for now it's Saturday only flights.  Ridiculously cheap redemption though.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on May 21, 2014, 04:29:32 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on May 21, 2014, 04:28:24 PM

Quote from: meow meow on May 21, 2014, 08:41:54 AM

need a suggesto on a place to take mrs. meow meow on a quick getaway.  have a bunch of southwest points, so perferably some place i can blow a bunch of those.  also probably a fairly quick trip (4 or 5 days), so don't want to spend a couple days traveling.  beaches can be good.  some place where we can find some fun things to do, eat and drink also.

THANKS!

After August 25 you can fly SWA to Cancun for under 20k points plus $80 in fees.     Downside is it looks like for now it's Saturday only flights.  Ridiculously cheap redemption though.

Each ticket or for a pair? 

Also,  :driving:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on May 21, 2014, 05:12:48 PM

I can't believe how much this thread is full of hayseed crap.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 21, 2014, 05:15:54 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on May 21, 2014, 05:12:48 PM

I can't believe how much this thread is full of hayseed crap.

Quote from: Emo EMAW on May 07, 2014, 01:13:53 PM

I spend about $12k a year bird hunting.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on May 21, 2014, 05:16:57 PM

Quote from: CNS on May 21, 2014, 04:29:32 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on May 21, 2014, 04:28:24 PM

Quote from: meow meow on May 21, 2014, 08:41:54 AM

need a suggesto on a place to take mrs. meow meow on a quick getaway.  have a bunch of southwest points, so perferably some place i can blow a bunch of those.  also probably a fairly quick trip (4 or 5 days), so don't want to spend a couple days traveling.  beaches can be good.  some place where we can find some fun things to do, eat and drink also.

THANKS!

After August 25 you can fly SWA to Cancun for under 20k points plus $80 in fees.     Downside is it looks like for now it's Saturday only flights.  Ridiculously cheap redemption though.

Each ticket or for a pair? 

Also,  :driving:

each

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on May 21, 2014, 05:19:45 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 21, 2014, 05:15:54 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on May 21, 2014, 05:12:48 PM

I can't believe how much this thread is full of hayseed crap.

Quote from: Emo EMAW on May 07, 2014, 01:13:53 PM

I spend about $12k a year bird hunting.

Ya hayseeds spend 12k on anything, loser. Sent from Budapest. 


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 21, 2014, 05:20:23 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on May 21, 2014, 05:19:45 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 21, 2014, 05:15:54 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on May 21, 2014, 05:12:48 PM

I can't believe how much this thread is full of hayseed crap.

Quote from: Emo EMAW on May 07, 2014, 01:13:53 PM

I spend about $12k a year bird hunting.

Ya hayseeds spend 12k on anything, loser. Sent from Budapest. 


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They spend it on bird huntin'.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kslim on May 21, 2014, 05:24:51 PM

 :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on May 21, 2014, 05:25:14 PM

Portland....train to Seattle....back to KC.  that's my suggestion.

Planning to take SWA to Puerto Rico this fall...glad they added that route and still can use companion pass.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kslim on May 21, 2014, 05:29:19 PM

Anyone been to Yucatan? I'm headed there in a couple weeks. Have the Mayan ruins zip line and dolphin swimming planned but I'm looking for insiders info

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on May 21, 2014, 05:36:35 PM

omg emo :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on May 21, 2014, 05:46:25 PM

It's like man get me a whiskey y'all (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/22/asydyhes.jpg)


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on May 21, 2014, 05:48:37 PM

Pass the goose terrine Bubba!
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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 21, 2014, 05:50:37 PM

:lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on May 21, 2014, 05:51:15 PM

Hold my beer watch this (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/22/nenazutu.jpg)


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on May 21, 2014, 05:53:42 PM

:lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on May 21, 2014, 05:54:58 PM

emo are you a jane austen type of bird hunter or an orange jacket with a goatee type of bird hunter? i think that might settle this little controversy

(https://janeaustensworld.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/colonel-brandon-rugged-hunter.jpg)

(http://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/upland_birds/graphics/hunter_quail.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 21, 2014, 05:56:42 PM

Quote from: mocat on May 21, 2014, 05:54:58 PM

emo are you a jane austen type of bird hunter or an orange jacket with a goatee type of bird hunter? i think that might settle this little controversy

oh there's no controversy here

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on May 21, 2014, 05:57:17 PM

So walking down the street are two Americans a Magyar and. Chinese guy.  Four girls approach and offer a drink.  The American guy identifies them as prostitutes and keeps the rest away and then logs on a college football website.  Of course he swallows his chew.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on May 21, 2014, 05:58:53 PM

Quote from: mocat on May 21, 2014, 05:54:58 PM

emo are you a jane austen type of bird hunter or an orange jacket with a goatee type of bird hunter? i think that might settle this little controversy

(https://janeaustensworld.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/colonel-brandon-rugged-hunter.jpg)

(http://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/upland_birds/graphics/hunter_quail.jpg)

I don't wear orange jfc as if you didn't know


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on May 21, 2014, 06:05:05 PM

Also compared to this blogs readership even the guy in the orange is well traveled.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on May 21, 2014, 06:10:47 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on May 21, 2014, 06:05:05 PM

Also compared to this blogs readership even the guy in the orange is well traveled.


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have you lived outside of your home state for more than 3 months?  HAVE YOU?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on May 21, 2014, 06:11:30 PM

Anyway ima rack out if I can get these dang coveralls off /drop mike (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/22/mepuru8a.jpg)


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on May 21, 2014, 06:12:54 PM

Quote from: seven on May 21, 2014, 06:10:47 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on May 21, 2014, 06:05:05 PM

Also compared to this blogs readership even the guy in the orange is well traveled.


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have you lived outside of your home state for more than 3 months?  HAVE YOU?

Does my entire life count?  Happy Friday jerk.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on May 21, 2014, 06:13:45 PM

this thread delivers

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on May 21, 2014, 06:49:32 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on May 21, 2014, 05:25:14 PM

Portland....train to Seattle....back to KC.  that's my suggestion.

Planning to take SWA to Puerto Rico this fall...glad they added that route and still can use companion pass.

Make sure it's not on the "approved weekend" list mrs Titola gave mrs hamburg.  Or not, I really don't care, as evidence of this past weekend.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 21, 2014, 07:12:32 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 21, 2014, 05:15:54 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on May 21, 2014, 05:12:48 PM

I can't believe how much this thread is full of hayseed crap.

Quote from: Emo EMAW on May 07, 2014, 01:13:53 PM

I spend about $12k a year bird hunting.

lol

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mr Bread on May 21, 2014, 07:44:57 PM

Emo thinks it matters where you put the 'seed. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on May 21, 2014, 08:02:41 PM

oakland cat just got mushed in his raider face. :D

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on May 21, 2014, 08:26:11 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on May 21, 2014, 05:51:15 PM

Hold my beer watch this (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/22/nenazutu.jpg)


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That coal mine car ride through that there holler makes me want to lose my viddles just looking at it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on May 21, 2014, 08:57:14 PM

Quote from: kslim on May 21, 2014, 05:29:19 PM

Anyone been to Yucatan? I'm headed there in a couple weeks. Have the Mayan ruins zip line and dolphin swimming planned but I'm looking for insiders info

We honeymooned in PDC.   Did a fantastic tour with Alltournative - Mayan Village visit w/ lunch in a hut, swimming in an underground cenote, and the Coba ruins.    Coba was pretty cool, tallest pyramid in Mexico.    We didn't do the dolphin thing just because we feel dolphin captivity is wrong.  Most of them are kept in very small areas.   Don't be afraid to take a colectivo from your resort into PDC (I'm assuming you're staying somewhere south of Cancun?), very cheap and safe.  Just walk out to the highway and one will pick you up.   It was like $1 to ride into town in 2006.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SkinnyBenny on May 21, 2014, 09:18:57 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on May 21, 2014, 05:25:14 PM

Portland....train to Seattle....back to KC.  that's my suggestion.

If you do this be sure to sit on the left side of the train while traveling up along the coast. More scenic. And don't leave when it's already dark. Obviously.

Title: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 21, 2014, 09:19:15 PM

Rusty, I think the fact that you didn't get called the N word at the end of all that shows that we've come a long way as a message board.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on May 21, 2014, 09:20:39 PM

Guys. I got on the wrong train leaving the mets game. Currently in some sketch area of flushing/queens waiting on a train that comes in 15 min

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on May 21, 2014, 09:32:20 PM

:lol: oh wow what a sequence

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on May 21, 2014, 09:34:20 PM

Yeah it's pretty weird. Had some great seats but the fuckers from NY took home a cab cause the trains didn't go close to them and they went close to my hotel. They just said hop on up there and you're good. Apparently rough ridin' not. And beer didn't help me.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on May 21, 2014, 09:34:36 PM

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/22/yby9ape6.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on May 21, 2014, 09:34:59 PM

Quote from: puniraptor on May 21, 2014, 09:32:20 PM

:lol: oh wow what a sequence

it was beems and fanning and the travel thread all rolled into one :D

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on May 21, 2014, 09:35:01 PM

Food there was really good. App buffet then mussels with a nice white

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on May 21, 2014, 10:59:43 PM

This thread got really weird there for a minute. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on May 21, 2014, 11:19:11 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on May 21, 2014, 10:59:43 PM

This thread got really weird rough ridin' awesome there for a minute.

fyp

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 21, 2014, 11:30:22 PM

Quote from: Tobias on May 21, 2014, 09:34:59 PM

Quote from: puniraptor on May 21, 2014, 09:32:20 PM

:lol: oh wow what a sequence

it was beems and fanning and the travel thread all rolled into one :D

I really enjoyed it. Great way to :dropmic: at the end of it by, emo. Also, nice find by Mich.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on May 21, 2014, 11:32:21 PM

Quote from: Boom Roasted on May 21, 2014, 09:35:01 PM

This song is about me!

Lol

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on May 22, 2014, 12:07:24 AM

Seriously though, going to Europe is like really hayseedy

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: nicname on May 22, 2014, 01:18:46 AM

Quote from: asava on May 20, 2014, 10:49:52 AM

Quote from: Kat Kid on May 19, 2014, 08:29:34 PM

I am planning a 4-6 day trip with my mom in July

MHK-->(1-2 days) Rocky Mountains(Grand Lake/Rocky Mt. Nat'l/Tabarnash)--> (2-3 days) Jackson Hole, WY-->(1 day) Ft. Collins-->MHK

Alternative trip:

MHK-->(1 day) Colorado Springs-->(1 day) Durango-->(2-3 days) Santa Fe/Taos-->MHK

Any recommendos on either trip would be great.

DURANGO PAK

High probability that Nicname will also be in Durango in July (1-6 if everything goes right).

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on May 22, 2014, 03:00:00 AM

Guys last night was fun!  :)


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kslim on May 22, 2014, 06:31:20 AM

I need more culture

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EMAWmeister on May 22, 2014, 07:32:42 AM

Meister's dad flies to Bangkok on Tuesday, which makes me incredibly nervous given the whole martial law thing.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: asava on May 22, 2014, 09:43:46 AM

Quote from: nicname on May 22, 2014, 01:18:46 AM

Quote from: asava on May 20, 2014, 10:49:52 AM

Quote from: Kat Kid on May 19, 2014, 08:29:34 PM

I am planning a 4-6 day trip with my mom in July

MHK-->(1-2 days) Rocky Mountains(Grand Lake/Rocky Mt. Nat'l/Tabarnash)--> (2-3 days) Jackson Hole, WY-->(1 day) Ft. Collins-->MHK

Alternative trip:

MHK-->(1 day) Colorado Springs-->(1 day) Durango-->(2-3 days) Santa Fe/Taos-->MHK

Any recommendos on either trip would be great.

DURANGO PAK

High probability that Nicname will also be in Durango in July (1-6 if everything goes right).

 :D

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 22, 2014, 09:45:55 AM

Quote from: EMAWmeister on May 22, 2014, 07:32:42 AM

Meister's dad flies to Bangkok on Tuesday, which makes me incredibly nervous given the whole martial law thing.

Is he there for work or vacation?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on May 22, 2014, 10:24:37 AM

Quote from: michigancat on May 22, 2014, 09:45:55 AM

Quote from: EMAWmeister on May 22, 2014, 07:32:42 AM

Meister's dad flies to Bangkok on Tuesday, which makes me incredibly nervous given the whole martial law thing.

Is he there for work or vacation?

Seems kind of hayseedy to be worried about martiall law.







(T's & P's to your dad while he is there.)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EMAWmeister on May 22, 2014, 12:11:27 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 22, 2014, 09:45:55 AM

Quote from: EMAWmeister on May 22, 2014, 07:32:42 AM

Meister's dad flies to Bangkok on Tuesday, which makes me incredibly nervous given the whole martial law thing.

Is he there for work or vacation?

Work. The company is trying to have them meet in Jakarta instead, so we'll see.

Quote from: slobber on May 22, 2014, 10:24:37 AM

Quote from: michigancat on May 22, 2014, 09:45:55 AM

Quote from: EMAWmeister on May 22, 2014, 07:32:42 AM

Meister's dad flies to Bangkok on Tuesday, which makes me incredibly nervous given the whole martial law thing.

Is he there for work or vacation?

Seems kind of hayseedy to be worried about Martial Law

I'm as hayseed as they come :spits:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 22, 2014, 12:13:16 PM

Quote from: EMAWmeister on May 22, 2014, 12:11:27 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 22, 2014, 09:45:55 AM

Quote from: EMAWmeister on May 22, 2014, 07:32:42 AM

Meister's dad flies to Bangkok on Tuesday, which makes me incredibly nervous given the whole martial law thing.

Is he there for work or vacation?

Work. The company is trying to have them meet in Jakarta instead, so we'll see.

He should push for Singapore instead!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on May 22, 2014, 04:32:47 PM

one of the bridesmaids in my wedding is a flight attendant for Lufthansa HAILING FROM OSAGE CITY KANSAS  :Wha:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on May 22, 2014, 04:48:31 PM

Quote from: mocat on May 22, 2014, 04:32:47 PM

one of the bridesmaids in my wedding is a flight attendant for Lufthansa HAILING FROM OSAGE CITY KANSAS  :Wha:

 :curse:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kslim on May 22, 2014, 07:47:48 PM

(http://i.imgur.com/EJrgXgM.jpg)

eff beaches you guys

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on May 25, 2014, 08:55:35 AM

Is Uber viable for picking me up at MCI and taking me to Joco?


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 25, 2014, 09:01:56 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on May 25, 2014, 08:55:35 AM

Is Uber viable for picking me up at MCI and taking me to Joco?


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Yeah

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on May 25, 2014, 11:59:58 AM

Kid just yaked upon landing.  Never seen that before.  Parents


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on May 25, 2014, 10:46:28 PM

Billings pro tips hot off the presses

Go to Jakes for steak, v good
Go to Montana Brewing Co, it's good too
There are a lot of rocks

More to come as this story develops

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Bloodfart on May 25, 2014, 11:00:18 PM

 :bwpopcorn:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on May 26, 2014, 07:25:46 AM

Quote from: EMAWmeister on May 22, 2014, 07:32:42 AM

Meister's dad flies to Bangkok on Tuesday, which makes me incredibly nervous given the whole martial law thing.

As long as he only stays one night, he should survive.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on May 26, 2014, 07:33:33 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on May 25, 2014, 08:55:35 AM

Is Uber viable for picking me up at MCI and taking me to Joco?


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You might be the biggest hayseed on goEMAW

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on May 26, 2014, 08:52:07 AM

Quote from: kim carnes on May 26, 2014, 07:33:33 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on May 25, 2014, 08:55:35 AM

Is Uber viable for picking me up at MCI and taking me to Joco?


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You might be the biggest hayseed on goEMAW

I ended up going with Carey. 

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EMAWmeister on May 26, 2014, 09:42:22 AM

Quote from: Spracne on May 26, 2014, 07:25:46 AM

Quote from: EMAWmeister on May 22, 2014, 07:32:42 AM

Meister's dad flies to Bangkok on Tuesday, which makes me incredibly nervous given the whole martial law thing.

As long as he only stays one night, he should survive.

They mushed the Thai govt and are only going to Beijing and Hong Kong

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on May 26, 2014, 11:45:13 AM

Quote from: EMAWmeister on May 26, 2014, 09:42:22 AM

Quote from: Spracne on May 26, 2014, 07:25:46 AM

Quote from: EMAWmeister on May 22, 2014, 07:32:42 AM

Meister's dad flies to Bangkok on Tuesday, which makes me incredibly nervous given the whole martial law thing.

As long as he only stays one night, he should survive.

They mushed the Thai govt and are only going to Beijing and Hong Kong

Meh, one town's very like another when you head's down over your pieces, brother...

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SkinnyBenny on May 26, 2014, 12:27:46 PM

Man. KK. Visit SB's Vision Quest thread and try to tell me you don't want to go to Jackson Hole. Just try it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on May 26, 2014, 12:37:47 PM

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/27/u5aruna6.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 26, 2014, 03:27:59 PM

Hmmm, mke?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on May 26, 2014, 05:08:05 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on May 25, 2014, 08:55:35 AM

Is Uber viable for picking me up at MCI and taking me to Joco?


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Uber can't pick up at KCI..they can take you to KCI but they also don't operate in KS.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on May 26, 2014, 05:21:37 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on May 26, 2014, 05:08:05 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on May 25, 2014, 08:55:35 AM

Is Uber viable for picking me up at MCI and taking me to Joco?


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Uber can't pick up at KCI..they can take you to KCI but they also don't operate in KS.

Well sd and kim mushed. 

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 26, 2014, 06:54:57 PM

Quote from: Spracne on May 26, 2014, 12:37:47 PM

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/27/u5aruna6.jpg)

Cancun?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on June 03, 2014, 01:22:18 PM

(http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv249/thekansascitykid/F72A8458-7EE7-49A4-AEDC-34351DEFB03F-2933-0000055301AB6983_zps6d467557.jpg)

Whistling Straits

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on June 03, 2014, 01:42:08 PM

Quote from: steve dave on May 26, 2014, 06:54:57 PM

Quote from: Spracne on May 26, 2014, 12:37:47 PM

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/27/u5aruna6.jpg)

Cancun?

Nope

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kslim on June 03, 2014, 02:11:18 PM

Found our next sky mall rep

(http://i.imgur.com/z7wguSs.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EuroCat on June 03, 2014, 09:03:29 PM

portland recommendos?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: eastcat on June 03, 2014, 09:07:31 PM

Quote from: EuroCat on June 03, 2014, 09:03:29 PM

portland recommendos?

watch out for the homeless people

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on June 03, 2014, 09:09:01 PM

Quote from: EuroCat on June 03, 2014, 09:03:29 PM

portland recommendos?

@oregonsmock

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on June 03, 2014, 09:32:58 PM

Quote from: eastcat on June 03, 2014, 09:07:31 PM

Quote from: EuroCat on June 03, 2014, 09:03:29 PM

portland recommendos?

watch out for the homeless people

Go see Maltnoma (sp?) Falls. Pretty sweet. Maybe 30 minute drive?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on June 03, 2014, 09:51:42 PM

Quote from: EuroCat on June 03, 2014, 09:03:29 PM

portland recommendos?

Deschutes Brewery & Public House
Timbers match
Foodtruck park downtown
Oven & Shaker

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on June 03, 2014, 09:53:53 PM

CHURROS AT TIMBERS MATCH (report back to reasons soccer is lame thread and i'll mod you pos rep)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on June 03, 2014, 10:06:57 PM

Quote from: slobber on June 03, 2014, 09:32:58 PM

Quote from: eastcat on June 03, 2014, 09:07:31 PM

Quote from: EuroCat on June 03, 2014, 09:03:29 PM

portland recommendos?

watch out for the homeless people

Go see Maltnoma (sp?) Falls. Pretty sweet. Maybe 30 minute drive?

Yeah it's pretty cool

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on June 03, 2014, 10:09:56 PM

pay your debts to society at the multnomah county library (@pissclams)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on June 03, 2014, 11:20:17 PM

Quote from: wetwillie on June 03, 2014, 09:09:01 PM

Quote from: EuroCat on June 03, 2014, 09:03:29 PM

portland recommendos?

@oregonsmock

He lives in lake oswego

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on June 03, 2014, 11:37:34 PM

#rimrocks

(http://i.imgur.com/ibeJbef.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SkinnyBenny on June 04, 2014, 07:47:42 AM

Quote from: Tobias on June 03, 2014, 10:09:56 PM

pay your debts to society at the multnomah county library (@pissclams)

Omg.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on June 04, 2014, 09:31:31 AM

washington dc and one free afternoon. what should i do?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on June 04, 2014, 09:34:31 AM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on June 04, 2014, 09:31:31 AM

washington dc and one free afternoon. what should i do?

Smithsonian!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Daddy Claxton on June 04, 2014, 09:39:31 AM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on June 04, 2014, 09:31:31 AM

washington dc and one free afternoon. what should i do?

National art gallery. I enjoyed it much more than I ever thought I would. One of their hand outs has the top 15 or 20 things to see and you can do it in an hour or so. Worth the time IMO.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on June 04, 2014, 09:49:41 AM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on June 04, 2014, 09:31:31 AM

washington dc and one free afternoon. what should i do?

http://www.nleomf.org/museum/
E St and 5th St, Washington, DC 20004

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 04, 2014, 10:44:39 AM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on June 04, 2014, 09:31:31 AM

washington dc and one free afternoon. what should i do?

What have you seen? I'd go to The Mall and pick up a map. Vietnam Memorial is my favorite memorial thing, and all the museums McKee mentioned are right there. The American History Museum has some pretty amazing stuff like the actual Star Spangled Banner and the hat Lincoln was wearing when he got shot.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on June 04, 2014, 10:49:52 AM

Quote from: michigancat on June 04, 2014, 10:44:39 AM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on June 04, 2014, 09:31:31 AM

washington dc and one free afternoon. what should i do?

What have you seen? I'd go to The Mall and pick up a map. Vietnam Memorial is my favorite memorial thing, and all the museums McKee mentioned are right there. The American History Museum has some pretty amazing stuff like the actual Star Spangled Banner and the hat Lincoln was wearing when he got shot.

Is there a hole in it?
CF3 5 tacos please :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 04, 2014, 10:57:13 AM

I don't think he was actually wearing it, he just had it with him.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on June 04, 2014, 11:17:20 AM

Quote from: michigancat on June 04, 2014, 10:44:39 AM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on June 04, 2014, 09:31:31 AM

washington dc and one free afternoon. what should i do?

What have you seen? I'd go to The Mall and pick up a map. Vietnam Memorial is my favorite memorial thing, and all the museums McKee mentioned are right there. The American History Museum has some pretty amazing stuff like the actual Star Spangled Banner and the hat Lincoln was wearing when he got shot.

i've been once before but didn't see anything. just sat in my bethesda hotel for two days. this time i'm just a few blocks north of the white house and figured what the heck i should actually go walk around and see stuff.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: HerrSonntag on June 04, 2014, 11:21:32 AM

Quote from: SkinnyBenny on June 04, 2014, 07:47:42 AM

Quote from: Tobias on June 03, 2014, 10:09:56 PM

pay your debts to society at the multnomah county library (@pissclams)

Omg.

:D

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 04, 2014, 11:31:58 AM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on June 04, 2014, 11:17:20 AM

Quote from: michigancat on June 04, 2014, 10:44:39 AM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on June 04, 2014, 09:31:31 AM

washington dc and one free afternoon. what should i do?

What have you seen? I'd go to The Mall and pick up a map. Vietnam Memorial is my favorite memorial thing, and all the museums McKee mentioned are right there. The American History Museum has some pretty amazing stuff like the actual Star Spangled Banner and the hat Lincoln was wearing when he got shot.

i've been once before but didn't see anything. just sat in my bethesda hotel for two days. this time i'm just a few blocks north of the white house and figured what the heck i should actually go walk around and see stuff.

Well the mall has tons of tourists but it's fantastic to see at least once.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Scary Smart on June 04, 2014, 11:40:04 AM

Will be working in Europe for a couple weeks and spending the weekend in between in Amsterdam. Any recommendo's on where to watch the World Cup while I'm there?


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: asava on June 04, 2014, 12:22:32 PM

Quote from: Scary Smart on June 04, 2014, 11:40:04 AM

Will be working in Europe for a couple weeks and spending the weekend in between in Amsterdam. Any recommendo's on where to watch the World Cup while I'm there?


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Europe is a big place.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Scary Smart on June 04, 2014, 12:26:25 PM

Quote from: asava on June 04, 2014, 12:22:32 PM

Quote from: Scary Smart on June 04, 2014, 11:40:04 AM

Will be working in Europe for a couple weeks and spending the weekend in between in Amsterdam. Any recommendo's on where to watch the World Cup while I'm there?


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Europe is a big place.

Yeah. I'm asking about Amsterdam specifically.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 04, 2014, 12:27:18 PM

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 04, 2014, 12:28:29 PM

:D

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on June 04, 2014, 01:16:15 PM

I hate taking photos in places where people might notice me taking photos if it isn't a typical photo site...thus the quality

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on June 04, 2014, 01:21:07 PM

atl

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on June 04, 2014, 01:27:25 PM

Quote from: puniraptor on June 04, 2014, 01:21:07 PM

atl

Nope!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 04, 2014, 01:29:40 PM

Quote from: puniraptor on June 04, 2014, 01:21:07 PM

atl

ATL wouldn't be caught dead with those super low ceiling tiles

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 04, 2014, 01:33:33 PM

The mirrored columns make me think maybe some random corner of ORD.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 04, 2014, 01:40:03 PM

townie downstairs part of DEN

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 04, 2014, 01:43:12 PM

Quote from: steve dave on June 04, 2014, 01:40:03 PM

townie downstairs part of DEN

Too nice. That part of DEN looks like a construction site office.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 04, 2014, 01:45:04 PM

Quote from: michigancat on June 04, 2014, 01:43:12 PM

Quote from: steve dave on June 04, 2014, 01:40:03 PM

townie downstairs part of DEN

Too nice. That part of DEN looks like a construction site office.

last time I was down there mrs. dave was violently throwing up everywhere and trim walked down to chat because we both just happened to be there. pretty WTF moment.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on June 04, 2014, 01:46:30 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on June 04, 2014, 01:16:15 PM

I hate taking photos in places where people might notice me taking photos if it isn't a typical photo site...thus the quality

laguardia

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on June 04, 2014, 01:46:58 PM

going to Omaha, anything worth a crap there?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on June 04, 2014, 01:48:34 PM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on June 04, 2014, 01:46:30 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on June 04, 2014, 01:16:15 PM

I hate taking photos in places where people might notice me taking photos if it isn't a typical photo site...thus the quality

laguardia

Winner!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 04, 2014, 01:49:41 PM

Nice job GFA

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 04, 2014, 03:06:56 PM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on June 04, 2014, 01:46:58 PM

going to Omaha, anything worth a crap there?

prepare to have your mind blown by the things per capita in comparison to dallas.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ksupamplemousse on June 04, 2014, 03:10:33 PM

Cheap flights on Southwest today/tomorrow, cancelled my flights for October and booked the same exact flights for much less today using my UR points.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 04, 2014, 03:15:22 PM

Quote from: ksudeuce on June 04, 2014, 03:10:33 PM

Cheap flights on Southwest today/tomorrow, cancelled my flights for October and booked the same exact flights for much less today using my UR points.

Just saw your FB post.  :thumbs: Don't steal my denver flights, ppl! :nono:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ksupamplemousse on June 04, 2014, 03:17:58 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on June 04, 2014, 03:15:22 PM

Quote from: ksudeuce on June 04, 2014, 03:10:33 PM

Cheap flights on Southwest today/tomorrow, cancelled my flights for October and booked the same exact flights for much less today using my UR points.

Just saw your FB post.  :thumbs: Don't steal my denver flights, ppl! :nono:

My mom is booking Denver flights today, I'm sure she'd be willing to arm wrestle you for them though   :dunno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 04, 2014, 04:28:20 PM

Quote from: ksudeuce on June 04, 2014, 03:17:58 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on June 04, 2014, 03:15:22 PM

Quote from: ksudeuce on June 04, 2014, 03:10:33 PM

Cheap flights on Southwest today/tomorrow, cancelled my flights for October and booked the same exact flights for much less today using my UR points.

Just saw your FB post.  :thumbs: Don't steal my denver flights, ppl! :nono:

My mom is booking Denver flights today, I'm sure she'd be willing to arm wrestle you for them though   :dunno:

Ms. Wacky is trying to plan this "surprise" for my 30th this September, but we'd actually do it in August. She wants to take me to Avery brewery and cabin it for 4 days.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on June 04, 2014, 06:06:27 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on June 04, 2014, 01:48:34 PM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on June 04, 2014, 01:46:30 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on June 04, 2014, 01:16:15 PM

I hate taking photos in places where people might notice me taking photos if it isn't a typical photo site...thus the quality

laguardia

Winner!

I remember being shocked at how shitty it was

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on June 04, 2014, 06:10:03 PM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on June 04, 2014, 06:06:27 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on June 04, 2014, 01:48:34 PM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on June 04, 2014, 01:46:30 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on June 04, 2014, 01:16:15 PM

I hate taking photos in places where people might notice me taking photos if it isn't a typical photo site...thus the quality

laguardia

Winner!

I remember being shocked at how shitty it was

No kidding...

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on June 04, 2014, 07:30:58 PM

concourses are just incredibly small, way overcrowded, not enough eateries, etc.  really a horrible gateway to such a fun city.  I have not flown into JFK but I assume it's much better.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on June 04, 2014, 08:03:53 PM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on June 04, 2014, 07:30:58 PM

concourses are just incredibly small, way overcrowded, not enough eateries, etc.  really a horrible gateway to such a fun city.  I have not flown into JFK but I assume it's much better.

lol

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: bubbles4ksu on June 04, 2014, 10:16:20 PM

Quote from: Scary Smart on June 04, 2014, 12:26:25 PM

Quote from: asava on June 04, 2014, 12:22:32 PM

Quote from: Scary Smart on June 04, 2014, 11:40:04 AM

Will be working in Europe for a couple weeks and spending the weekend in between in Amsterdam. Any recommendo's on where to watch the World Cup while I'm there?


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Europe is a big place.

Yeah. I'm asking about Amsterdam specifically.


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Call your pal bubbs and we'll talk.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on June 04, 2014, 10:31:20 PM

i flew into jfk on monday, what god damn zoo, we deplaned in the middle of the tarmac (ain't no gates).  then on tuesday, there were 40 rough ridin' jets waiting in line to takeoff.  40 rough ridin' jets u guys.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on June 04, 2014, 10:56:23 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on June 04, 2014, 01:16:15 PM

I hate taking photos in places where people might notice me taking photos if it isn't a typical photo site...thus the quality

:sdeek: I was here tonight (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/05/8yruqeru.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 04, 2014, 10:57:56 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on June 04, 2014, 10:31:20 PM

i flew into jfk on monday, what god damn zoo, we deplaned in the middle of the tarmac (ain't no gates).  then on tuesday, there were 40 rough ridin' jets waiting in line to takeoff.  40 rough ridin' jets u guys.

doubt it

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 04, 2014, 11:09:35 PM

Quote from: Boom Roasted on June 04, 2014, 10:56:23 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on June 04, 2014, 01:16:15 PM

I hate taking photos in places where people might notice me taking photos if it isn't a typical photo site...thus the quality

:sdeek: I was here tonight (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/05/8yruqeru.jpg)

A's! :excited:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: HerrSonntag on June 04, 2014, 11:48:13 PM

(https://www.dropbox.com/meta_dl/eyJzdWJfcGF0aCI6ICIiLCAidGVzdF9saW5rIjogZmFsc2UsICJzZXJ2ZXIiOiAiZGwuZHJvcGJveHVzZXJjb250ZW50LmNvbSIsICJpdGVtX2lkIjogbnVsbCwgImlzX2RpciI6IGZhbHNlLCAidGtleSI6ICJ1OXhyanU1amFuMDZkb2gifQ/AAMUGiwNYrIOYlRpMZz0k2XJEIIu_iKP1Br2GGwsyJJ1VA?dl=1)
Guesses?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on June 05, 2014, 10:10:47 AM

Cleveland

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on June 05, 2014, 11:42:30 AM

Topeka

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on June 05, 2014, 06:20:59 PM

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/06/ysysa5ep.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on June 05, 2014, 08:20:08 PM

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/06/7azu4yga.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on June 05, 2014, 08:28:02 PM

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/06/y7ajane8.jpg)
Been here a long freaking time to discover all these areas.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on June 05, 2014, 09:34:48 PM

Ok now that I'm slap happy tired and pretty buzzed from a multi airport binge, here's how unlucky I've been today. Started my morning slightly hungover from the Yankees game(fanning brag) getting up a tad early to pack my bags before going into the office. Go down to breakfast in the hotel and bring it back up to my room. Key doesn't work. Go down and eat in the regular area and get a replacement. It doesn't work. Shamefully walk downstairs and ask for help like a hungover idiot. Manager can't get it with his master key. Brings maintenance guy and even the fire department key doesn't work. After a 45 min wait they have finally drilled a 6 inch hole in my door and opened it up finally so I could walk in rain to the office. Keeping my cool the whole time thinking this good karma is going to help me. Get to airport very easily on Uber :cool: and flights slightly delayed. Hop on with just a 25 min delay with no worries. Sit on runway for 45 min before we take off. Land in STL and they didn't hold my flight home. Literally landed at 3:35 and flight was at 3:40. 15 min would've saved my day. Sat in airport all day. Just now sitting on my delayed replacement flight that was supposed to take off at 9:20 and we are waiting on people connecting. eff

TL:DNR - BR has had a super shitty day

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on June 05, 2014, 10:03:27 PM

Quote from: Boom Roasted on June 05, 2014, 08:20:08 PM

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/06/7azu4yga.jpg)

DeBruce center

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on June 05, 2014, 11:19:09 PM

Quote from: Boom Roasted on June 05, 2014, 09:34:48 PM

Ok now that I'm slap happy tired and pretty buzzed from a multi airport binge, here's how unlucky I've been today. Started my morning slightly hungover from the Yankees game(fanning brag) getting up a tad early to pack my bags before going into the office. Go down to breakfast in the hotel and bring it back up to my room. Key doesn't work. Go down and eat in the regular area and get a replacement. It doesn't work. Shamefully walk downstairs and ask for help like a hungover idiot. Manager can't get it with his master key. Brings maintenance guy and even the fire department key doesn't work. After a 45 min wait they have finally drilled a 6 inch hole in my door and opened it up finally so I could walk in rain to the office. Keeping my cool the whole time thinking this good karma is going to help me. Get to airport very easily on Uber :cool: and flights slightly delayed. Hop on with just a 25 min delay with no worries. Sit on runway for 45 min before we take off. Land in STL and they didn't hold my flight home. Literally landed at 3:35 and flight was at 3:40. 15 min would've saved my day. Sat in airport all day. Just now sitting on my delayed replacement flight that was supposed to take off at 9:20 and we are waiting on people connecting. eff

TL:DNR - BR has had a super shitty day

...but hey, great Uber experience!!! :dunno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheProdigiousTalent on June 06, 2014, 03:28:54 AM

Quote from: EuroCat on June 03, 2014, 09:03:29 PM

portland recommendos?

Ultimate Portland (v0.1)

Do:
-Visit the Columbia River Gorge.  ~30 miles east of PDX: Multnomah Falls, Wahkeena Falls, and Oneonta Gorge (http://www.portlandhikersfieldguide.org/wiki/Oneonta_Gorge_Hike) (wade).
-Take windsurfing lesson at Hood River (1 hr east of PDX) or The Dalles. Effing windy there, broseph!
-Fish for salmon/sturgeon on the Columbia or go crabbing on the coast (Newport/Garibaldi). Or so I hear.
-Walk along Cannon Beach 75 mins W. Of PDX (big rocks just off the coast). Bring your camera. Just don't swim (too cold).
-Hike the coast range.  Saddle Mountain (great 2-3 hr hike) about 10 miles east of the coast (near Cannon Beach).
-Hike in the city: Leif Erikson trail in Forest Park - tame but foresty hike in city limits (just west of downtown in Forest Park).
-Walk around Nob Hill (NW PDX).  Great restaurants, Victorian houses, people watching. Near soccer stadium. Gelato district. Sadly, high yuppie coefficient (un-Portland).
-Go to a Timbers match. Have never been, but it sounds like best regularly scheduled soccer experience you can get in US.
-Red wine: Surprisingly pretty much world-class in Willamette Valley (http://willamettewines.com) (pinot noir is the best).  Personal fave: Montinore Estate (http://www.montinore.com) south of Forest Grove.
-Sake: Organic sake brewery Sake One (http://www.sakeone.com) / Momokawa is just south of Forest Grove (combine w/ winery trip).  Was once the only USDA-certified organic sake brewery in US. Legit.
-Great restaurants in wine country (McMinnville, 45 mins S): La Rambla (http://www.laramblaonthird.com) (tapas) is fantastic - recommended.  Haven't been to these, but Nick's Italian Cafe, Bistro Maison, and...if you're an adventurous foodie (think offal)...Thistle are all supposed to be great too.
-Get espresso at a rural gas station...because this is Oregon and you effing CAN get decent espresso at rural gas stations.
-Visit Mt. Hood or St. Helen's.  One has a peak, a sweet WPA-era lodge, and year-round skiing.  The other doesn't. Both mountains. Do whatcha WANNA.
-International rose test garden (Washington Park, just next to downtown/Forest Park) in June/July. Japanese garden while you're at it because you're EMAW and you appreciate that crap.
-Powell's bookstore. Huge.

Do (food):
-Restaurants in general: Yelp will guide you. Main risk is going to wildly popular place.
-Beer: GMAFB.  Where CAN'T you drink great beer in Portland?
-Elite foodie experience: Natural Selection (http://www.naturalselectionpdx.com) in NE.  Vegetarian/vegan food. Open kitchen. Stylish place, but dress as you please (you're EMAW, so it's not like you'd wear shorts or a basketball jersey or something). Prepare to enjoy the crap out of it - even if you can't picture yourself enjoying vegetarian food. Don't go if unwilling to pay $40-60 per person for prix fixe menu or if you are the type of person who complains about being hungry after not eating 1800 calories. Would not go alone (very awkward; tight tables).
-Indian food (actually solid): Tao of Tea on Hawthorne (cheap but awesome street food and tea (obviously) in a Portlandy environment); Chennai Masala in Hillsboro for great south Indian (dosas, idlii, etc.); Swagat in Hillsboro for epic Hyderabadi chicken/goat/lamb biriyani. If you are white and do yoga and like being in a place that feels really "Indian" (and rubbing shoulders with other white people who do yoga), you would probably love Bollywood Cafe on Alberta. Then again, you would probably love Portland in general.
-Ice cream: Salt & Straw.  Way too popular (20-min wait), but I'll be damned if their ice cream isn't worth the wait.
-Korean food: hole-in-the-wall mom and pop noodle shop Du Kuh Bee in Beaverton if you're not Korean (noodles, bulgogi); Nakwon next door if you are.
-Bakery: Petit Provence on Thurman. Amazing. Head guy/proprietor won the best-baker-in-France award or something. Pastries and coffee or GTFO.
-Authentic Polish food: Grandpa's cafe (http://portlandpolonia.org/cafe-home/). Not only is the food great, but they hilariously require all patrons to be members of the Polish Library Building Association.  Fortunately you can buy a 1-day membership for just $1. Not making this up.
-Pizza: Ken's Artisan (SE)
-Vegasy/occasional celebs/12th-floor rooftop happy hour/pan-asian: Departure. Saw Minnesota Timberwolf Mike Beasley there once.
-Steak/classy bar/30th-floor view: Portland City Grill

Don't:
-...go to ridiculously popular restaurants that are as much social phenomena as great restaurants (Screen Door, Pok Pok, Broder, etc.).  Unless it's worth it to you to tell people that you went to PDX hot spots, no idea why you'd wait in line for 2 hours for brunch (PDX loves brunch), fried chicken, or Thai street food. You can't throw a rock without hitting an affordable yet delicioso restaurant here. Yelp.
-...wait in line at Voodoo Donuts...unless you like to chill with dumb/smelly locals and boatloads of lemming tourists to pay homage to a wildly/inexplicably successful filthy/gross donut shop that sells average donuts.  If you are a sociologist/psychologist, however, it's a must-see.  Potential PhD dissertation material.
-...go to Stumptown coffee.  Their coffee is bitter, isn't it?  There are better coffeehouse experiences to be had (almost anywhere in this espresso wonderland). Spartan environs. Great hipster-watching location, though (then again, so is most of Portland). Overrated since somehow became darling of NYC coffee scene a few years ago.
-...eat barbecue. This is probably obvious, but just don't. Not Portland's strength.
-...expect great food at a McMenamin's brewpub.  McMenamin's (many locations - best are Cornelis Pass Roadhouse in Hillsboro and Grand Lodge (with disc golf!) In Forest Grove) is all about beer or whiskey and sunshine (and maybe music).  Having said that, the cajun tots are excellent.
-...go on an official walking tour.  If you want to hear people make crap up or talk about how amazingly unique and wonderful their city is, talk to the homeless people or shoppers, respectively, at the Portland Saturday market FOR FREE.

Enjoy.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on June 06, 2014, 06:05:52 AM

@Wacky:  It would seem the Ms.wacky is really shitty at surprises. Like, completely clueless!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 06, 2014, 06:23:44 AM

Quote from: slobber on June 06, 2014, 06:05:52 AM

@Wacky:  It would seem the Ms.wacky is really shitty at surprises. Like, completely clueless!

:lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on June 06, 2014, 07:35:53 AM

Quote from: TheProdigiousTalent on June 06, 2014, 03:28:54 AM

Quote from: EuroCat on June 03, 2014, 09:03:29 PM

portland recommendos?

Ultimate Portland (v0.1)



Don't:
-...go to portland

FYP

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on June 06, 2014, 08:51:36 PM

Classic carnes  :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: meow meow on June 06, 2014, 10:02:51 PM

I second Portland City Grill, tell them meow meow sent you

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on June 07, 2014, 12:14:25 PM

steve dave, please provide downtown Omaha suggestion by 5pm central time, tia

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 07, 2014, 01:17:12 PM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on June 07, 2014, 12:14:25 PM

steve dave, please provide downtown Omaha suggestion by 5pm central time, tia

Go to the old market and bar hop. Blatt Burger near the stadium is good for casual food and craft beer. Mr Toads for booze if you can get a table outside. Upstream for beers. If you want amazing food go to The Boiler Room. Also fancy cocktails there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on June 07, 2014, 10:27:56 PM

Quote from: steve dave on June 07, 2014, 01:17:12 PM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on June 07, 2014, 12:14:25 PM

steve dave, please provide downtown Omaha suggestion by 5pm central time, tia

Go to the old market and bar hop. Blatt Burger near the stadium is good for casual food and craft beer. Mr Toads for booze if you can get a table outside. Upstream for beers. If you want amazing food go to The Boiler Room. Also fancy cocktails there.

Went to Blatt Burger and enjoyed. Did not stay out late as I am secretly 75 years old.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kslim on June 08, 2014, 04:55:01 PM

(http://i.imgur.com/urlRAMc.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/wM9gyWb.jpg)

?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 08, 2014, 04:56:26 PM

I will guess IAH.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kslim on June 08, 2014, 05:00:19 PM

Quote from: michigancat on June 08, 2014, 04:56:26 PM

I will guess IAH.

nope

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 08, 2014, 05:03:49 PM

DFW

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on June 08, 2014, 05:11:52 PM

Had a great time in Austin this weekend.  It's mocats SF to Dallas's LA. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kslim on June 08, 2014, 06:52:00 PM

Quote from: michigancat on June 08, 2014, 05:03:49 PM

DFW

1/2

rough ridin' missed boarding by 45 minutes because we have no flight attendants

I mean seriously.......

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on June 09, 2014, 08:39:54 AM

Quote from: kslim on June 08, 2014, 04:55:01 PM

(http://i.imgur.com/urlRAMc.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/wM9gyWb.jpg)

?

DFW

*edit*  bottom one at least.   Top I don't think I've been...

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on June 09, 2014, 08:42:15 AM

Quote from: kslim on June 08, 2014, 06:52:00 PM

Quote from: michigancat on June 08, 2014, 05:03:49 PM

DFW

1/2

rough ridin' missed boarding by 45 minutes because we have no flight attendants

I mean seriously.......

happens.   If mid-day there was a crew change and they had a delay on the other flight.

If first thing in the AM, then they had a delay the night before and had to stall to meet the FAA off-time requirement before flying again.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kslim on June 09, 2014, 09:10:52 AM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on June 09, 2014, 08:42:15 AM

Quote from: kslim on June 08, 2014, 06:52:00 PM

Quote from: michigancat on June 08, 2014, 05:03:49 PM

DFW

1/2

rough ridin' missed boarding by 45 minutes because we have no flight attendants

I mean seriously.......

happens.   If mid-day there was a crew change and they had a delay on the other flight.

If first thing in the AM, then they had a delay the night before and had to stall to meet the FAA off-time requirement before flying again.

yeah I travel enough to know it happens, but it was airport wide. I mean they should have some people on standby. it happened to 9 flights out of the main united hub (Charlotte btw) we were delayed 4 hrs with a three and two year old who had been flying all day, so needless to say my life sucked yesterday /rant

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 09, 2014, 09:14:05 AM

Quote from: kslim on June 09, 2014, 09:10:52 AM

it happened to 9 flights out of the main united hub (Charlotte btw)

wut

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kslim on June 09, 2014, 09:20:22 AM

Quote from: steve dave on June 09, 2014, 09:14:05 AM

Quote from: kslim on June 09, 2014, 09:10:52 AM

it happened to 9 flights out of the main united hub (Charlotte btw)

wut

us airways, sorry

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on June 09, 2014, 05:04:42 PM

this is probably a common thing but i hadn't seen it before: walked into my hilton garden inn yesterday in tennessee and there's a jacuzzi tub in the living room. :gocho:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 09, 2014, 07:46:50 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on June 09, 2014, 05:04:42 PM

this is probably a common thing but i hadn't seen it before: walked into my hilton garden inn yesterday in tennessee and there's a jacuzzi tub in the living room. :gocho:

I can confirm that is not a common HGI thing.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on June 10, 2014, 10:43:42 AM

The Horseshoe Casino in Shreveport has jacuzzi tubs right next to the bed.  Weird.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 10, 2014, 12:18:26 PM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on June 10, 2014, 10:43:42 AM

The Horseshoe Casino in Shreveport has jacuzzi tubs right next to the bed.  Weird.

that seems like it would be a pretty common thing for deep south casinos but I can't confirm

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SkinnyBenny on June 13, 2014, 12:09:53 AM

Can 100% confirm that Shreveport is gross.

Title: travel thread
Post by: TheCatFanSpeaks on June 13, 2014, 01:08:06 AM

Baller security @mco today. Liquids, laptop, cell phone, wallet, keys, etc. stay in your carryon(s). Take off your shoes. The line was booking. Grandmas confused as eff.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on June 13, 2014, 01:49:33 PM

Quote from: TheCatFanSpeaks on June 13, 2014, 01:08:06 AM

Baller security @mco today. Liquids, laptop, cell phone, wallet, keys, etc. stay in your carryon(s). Take off your shoes. The line was booking. Grandmas confused as eff.

i mean, it's not like anyone's tried to blow up the airport recently or anything...

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on June 13, 2014, 02:05:19 PM

Dodge City, KS....go!  You have 12 hours.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kslim on June 13, 2014, 02:07:20 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on June 13, 2014, 02:05:19 PM

Dodge City, KS....go!  You have 12 hours.

casino? man i really have nothing, maybe get the ole boots out and head over to the racetrack?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on June 13, 2014, 02:07:40 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on June 13, 2014, 02:05:19 PM

Dodge City, KS....go!  You have 12 hours.

how far can you GET from Dodge City in 12 hours?

But seriously, I guess casino?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on June 13, 2014, 02:26:10 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on June 13, 2014, 02:07:40 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on June 13, 2014, 02:05:19 PM

Dodge City, KS....go!  You have 12 hours.

how far can you GET from Dodge City in 12 hours?

But seriously, I guess casino?

Just have tomorrow afternoon to kill...heard they have taco trucks out the wazzoo.  Hope they are open when I get there tonight!!!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on June 13, 2014, 02:34:37 PM

Quote from: TheCatFanSpeaks on June 13, 2014, 01:08:06 AM

Baller security @mco today. Liquids, laptop, cell phone, wallet, keys, etc. stay in your carryon(s). Take off your shoes. The line was booking. Grandmas confused as eff.

There is elite security like this in DEN.  Most people go to standard lines and don't know about it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on June 13, 2014, 02:40:50 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on June 13, 2014, 02:34:37 PM

Quote from: TheCatFanSpeaks on June 13, 2014, 01:08:06 AM

Baller security @mco today. Liquids, laptop, cell phone, wallet, keys, etc. stay in your carryon(s). Take off your shoes. The line was booking. Grandmas confused as eff.

There is elite security like this in DEN.  Most people go to standard lines and don't know about it.

TSA Precheck?   That's not open to everyone though.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 13, 2014, 03:00:58 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on June 13, 2014, 02:40:50 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on June 13, 2014, 02:34:37 PM

Quote from: TheCatFanSpeaks on June 13, 2014, 01:08:06 AM

Baller security @mco today. Liquids, laptop, cell phone, wallet, keys, etc. stay in your carryon(s). Take off your shoes. The line was booking. Grandmas confused as eff.

There is elite security like this in DEN.  Most people go to standard lines and don't know about it.

TSA Precheck?   That's not open to everyone though.

It is if there's no one in it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on June 13, 2014, 03:16:57 PM

Quote from: michigancat on June 13, 2014, 03:00:58 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on June 13, 2014, 02:40:50 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on June 13, 2014, 02:34:37 PM

Quote from: TheCatFanSpeaks on June 13, 2014, 01:08:06 AM

Baller security @mco today. Liquids, laptop, cell phone, wallet, keys, etc. stay in your carryon(s). Take off your shoes. The line was booking. Grandmas confused as eff.

There is elite security like this in DEN.  Most people go to standard lines and don't know about it.

TSA Precheck?   That's not open to everyone though.

It is if there's no one in it.

that's the way us TSA Precheck elite want to keep it....get out of our line!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on June 13, 2014, 03:23:33 PM

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/14/9yre3amu.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kslim on June 13, 2014, 03:27:11 PM

(http://i.imgur.com/GPugr2g.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/OBW8ovu.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/5w38QUa.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/jQL0ADk.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 13, 2014, 03:53:27 PM

 :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on June 13, 2014, 04:01:42 PM

All the Mexicans from dodge city I know tell me that dodge city had the best Mexican food in the world

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on June 14, 2014, 01:29:34 AM

Quote from: puniraptor on June 13, 2014, 04:01:42 PM

All the Mexicans from dodge city I know tell me that dodge city had the best Mexican food in the world

Pretty Meh taco wagon today but got a torta so that's on me. Try better tomorrow.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on June 14, 2014, 04:50:02 AM

Pinehurst on Thursday. Myrtle Friday thru Tuesday. Staying at the Marriott Vacation club. Friends have LITERALLY booked the entire 9th floor of the Villas (top floor) for two weeks. We are only staying for 5 days. (This should be in the brag about some stud thing thread.)


Gonna win 'em all!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on June 14, 2014, 04:51:13 AM

I am ocean viewing and gEing on this peaceful morning.


Gonna win 'em all!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 14, 2014, 07:19:21 AM

Quote from: The Big Train on June 13, 2014, 03:23:33 PM

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/14/9yre3amu.jpg)

See you in a few hours bruh

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 14, 2014, 08:41:30 AM

Just went through the Pre-check at OAK like a boss. LOL at you suckers that paid $85 for this.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 14, 2014, 10:57:54 AM

Nice rus, United status get you in?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 14, 2014, 11:06:39 AM

No, there just wasn't a line. They always let regular people use it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 14, 2014, 11:07:01 AM

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/15/4uba2u2u.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on June 14, 2014, 11:22:40 AM

Quote from: steve dave on June 14, 2014, 07:19:21 AM

Quote from: The Big Train on June 13, 2014, 03:23:33 PM

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/14/9yre3amu.jpg)

See you in a few hours bruh

Headed there now  :cheers:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on June 14, 2014, 11:58:21 AM

Quote from: michigancat on June 14, 2014, 11:07:01 AM

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/15/4uba2u2u.jpg)

Can't tell if Weis or just some other Farside character.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 14, 2014, 12:07:31 PM

Quote from: The Big Train on June 14, 2014, 11:22:40 AM

Quote from: steve dave on June 14, 2014, 07:19:21 AM

Quote from: The Big Train on June 13, 2014, 03:23:33 PM

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/14/9yre3amu.jpg)

See you in a few hours bruh

Headed there now  :cheers:

It's very windy

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on June 14, 2014, 12:31:44 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on June 13, 2014, 02:40:50 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on June 13, 2014, 02:34:37 PM

Quote from: TheCatFanSpeaks on June 13, 2014, 01:08:06 AM

Baller security @mco today. Liquids, laptop, cell phone, wallet, keys, etc. stay in your carryon(s). Take off your shoes. The line was booking. Grandmas confused as eff.

There is elite security like this in DEN.  Most people go to standard lines and don't know about it.

TSA Precheck?   That's not open to everyone though.

No, on the same level as checkin there is a tunnel that does a bomb sniffing dog or whatever and you walk to terminal A without removing shoes, etc.  Most people take the escalator down to the long maze lines like a bunch of rubes.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on June 14, 2014, 12:36:38 PM

Quote from: steve dave on June 14, 2014, 12:07:31 PM

It's very windy

Yes it is. Also I don't like all the TCU purple  :Yuck:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on June 14, 2014, 12:59:16 PM

Quote from: michigancat on June 14, 2014, 11:06:39 AM

No, there just wasn't a line. They always let regular people use it.

Just there? I always see normals get told to get out of the precheck line. Oakland tho.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 16, 2014, 10:50:43 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on June 14, 2014, 12:59:16 PM

Quote from: michigancat on June 14, 2014, 11:06:39 AM

No, there just wasn't a line. They always let regular people use it.

Just there? I always see normals get told to get out of the precheck line. Oakland tho.

It's happened to me in Denver and my parents at SFO. Both times for me I start in the regular line and get redirected.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on June 16, 2014, 10:55:34 PM

Boston in a couple months. Seeing a game in Fenway. What else do I need to do

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on June 16, 2014, 10:58:11 PM

Quote from: michigancat on June 16, 2014, 10:50:43 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on June 14, 2014, 12:59:16 PM

Quote from: michigancat on June 14, 2014, 11:06:39 AM

No, there just wasn't a line. They always let regular people use it.

Just there? I always see normals get told to get out of the precheck line. Oakland tho.

It's happened to me in Denver and my parents at SFO. Both times for me I start in the regular line and get redirected.

Yeah sometimes they will direct "low risk" people through it when not busy. Can't just randomly use it when you want though. It sucks when people who don't understand get in that lane. Mass hysteria.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on June 17, 2014, 02:50:52 AM

What's the best place to go for an all-inclusive resort type vacation? Thinking Mexico or a Caribbean island.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Havs on June 17, 2014, 07:43:36 AM

I'm going to South Dakota in TWO WEEKS!  :Woohoo:

(http://www.terryblackburn.us/PostCards/collection/SiouxFalls-front.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on June 17, 2014, 08:06:56 AM

Quote from: Haverhill on June 17, 2014, 07:43:36 AM

I'm going to South Dakota in TWO WEEKS!  :Woohoo:

(http://www.terryblackburn.us/PostCards/collection/SiouxFalls-front.jpg)

Better then than January!!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on June 17, 2014, 08:12:44 AM

Quote from: Haverhill on June 17, 2014, 07:43:36 AM

I'm going to South Dakota in TWO WEEKS!  :Woohoo:

(http://www.terryblackburn.us/PostCards/collection/SiouxFalls-front.jpg)

Better then than January!!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Havs on June 17, 2014, 08:13:43 AM

Quote from: Boom Roasted on June 17, 2014, 08:12:44 AM

Quote from: Haverhill on June 17, 2014, 07:43:36 AM

I'm going to South Dakota in TWO WEEKS!  :Woohoo:

(http://www.terryblackburn.us/PostCards/collection/SiouxFalls-front.jpg)

Better then than January!!

Better there than Fargo!!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on June 17, 2014, 08:15:12 AM

Quote from: Boom Roasted on June 16, 2014, 10:55:34 PM

Boston in a couple months. Seeing a game in Fenway. What else do I need to do

Nantucket

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on June 17, 2014, 08:40:25 AM

Quote from: Stevesie60 on June 17, 2014, 02:50:52 AM

What's the best place to go for an all-inclusive resort type vacation? Thinking Mexico or a Caribbean island.

Belize!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on June 17, 2014, 08:42:49 AM

Quote from: puniraptor on June 17, 2014, 08:40:25 AM

Quote from: Stevesie60 on June 17, 2014, 02:50:52 AM

What's the best place to go for an all-inclusive resort type vacation? Thinking Mexico or a Caribbean island.

Belize!

if you just want to go to an all inclusive where you can lay on a beach and not do anything for five days, then mexico is pretty hard to beat in terms of convenience and price.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on June 17, 2014, 08:59:26 AM

Quote from: puniraptor on June 17, 2014, 08:40:25 AM

Quote from: Stevesie60 on June 17, 2014, 02:50:52 AM

What's the best place to go for an all-inclusive resort type vacation? Thinking Mexico or a Caribbean island.

Belize!

i've tried this a few times and nobody ever seems to get it :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on June 17, 2014, 09:08:45 AM

Quote from: Tobias on June 17, 2014, 08:59:26 AM

Quote from: puniraptor on June 17, 2014, 08:40:25 AM

Quote from: Stevesie60 on June 17, 2014, 02:50:52 AM

What's the best place to go for an all-inclusive resort type vacation? Thinking Mexico or a Caribbean island.

Belize!

i've tried this a few times and nobody ever seems to get it :frown:

i'm sorry  :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on June 17, 2014, 09:09:42 AM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on June 17, 2014, 09:08:45 AM

i'm sorry  :frown:

he did it directly @Stevesie60 tho (smart play!)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 17, 2014, 09:20:27 AM

I'm giving the Los Cabos Hyatt Ziva a try and will report. Cabo is great because it's a 3 hour direct flight for me, and that time is worth a lot to me.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kslim on June 17, 2014, 09:30:58 AM

yes mexico is very cheap. do that

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on June 17, 2014, 10:02:04 AM

Quote from: Tobias on June 17, 2014, 09:09:42 AM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on June 17, 2014, 09:08:45 AM

i'm sorry  :frown:

he did it directly @Stevesie60 tho (smart play!)

hold on

i dont get it :confused:  :surprised:

is belize a funny itk joke or do they not get how actually awesome belize is? I feel the second way, but it definitely isnt cheaper than mexico

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on June 17, 2014, 10:14:01 AM

thought you were taking this route :(

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/breaking-bad-top-5-memes-611474 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/breaking-bad-top-5-memes-611474)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on June 17, 2014, 10:16:47 AM

 :lol:

in that case i don't see anyone here talking stevesie out of going to belize

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on June 17, 2014, 11:48:06 AM

Quote from: puniraptor on June 17, 2014, 10:16:47 AM

:lol:

in that case i don't see anyone here talking stevesie out of going to belize

rumblings that a one-way is included in the fattyfest trivia package :surprised:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on June 17, 2014, 01:08:40 PM

Quote from: Tobias on June 17, 2014, 11:48:06 AM

Quote from: puniraptor on June 17, 2014, 10:16:47 AM

:lol:

in that case i don't see anyone here talking stevesie out of going to belize

rumblings that a one-way is included in the fattyfest trivia package :surprised:

:lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on June 17, 2014, 04:32:13 PM

heard great things about the dominican mr stevesie60

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on June 20, 2014, 06:44:26 AM

Laguardia is overrun with EMAW this morning. 4 shirts already

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on June 20, 2014, 01:03:54 PM

http://www.businessinsider.com/use-a-fake-location-for-cheap-airfare-2014-6

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on June 20, 2014, 01:17:31 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on June 20, 2014, 01:03:54 PM

http://www.businessinsider.com/use-a-fake-location-for-cheap-airfare-2014-6

read the comments - some airlines may refuse you boarding if the ticket was bought in a location not matching the traveller's ID.   

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on June 21, 2014, 01:09:53 PM

Name the truck stop.  (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/22/ahy2eraq.jpg)


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on June 21, 2014, 01:23:00 PM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on June 21, 2014, 01:09:53 PM

Name the truck stop.  (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/22/ahy2eraq.jpg)


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It's a Flying J

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on June 21, 2014, 01:35:26 PM

In Moore, OK

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on June 21, 2014, 02:01:27 PM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on June 21, 2014, 01:09:53 PM

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all of them? :dunno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on June 21, 2014, 03:02:10 PM

I'm impressed all the words are spelled correctly!

Title: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on June 21, 2014, 07:21:03 PM

Pilot Truck Stop off I-10 in Lafayette, LA.

Guys. Gulf Shores, AL was wonderful this week.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on June 21, 2014, 07:25:16 PM

Do Mexicans that are Muslim get killed or deported?


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on June 21, 2014, 08:10:25 PM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on June 21, 2014, 07:21:03 PM

Pilot Truck Stop off I-10 in Lafayette, LA.

Guys. Gulf Shores, AL was wonderful this week.


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Redneck Riviera is a fantastic vacation spot.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on June 21, 2014, 09:00:00 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on June 21, 2014, 08:10:25 PM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on June 21, 2014, 07:21:03 PM

Pilot Truck Stop off I-10 in Lafayette, LA.

Guys. Gulf Shores, AL was wonderful this week.


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Redneck Riviera is a fantastic vacation spot.

Agreed. It was great. We've already reserved our beach house for next summer


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on June 21, 2014, 09:55:44 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on June 21, 2014, 03:02:10 PM

I'm impressed all the words are spelled correctly!

I don't think "muslins"was a correct spelling unless they hate cotton fabrics.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mr Bread on June 21, 2014, 10:10:02 PM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on June 21, 2014, 07:25:16 PM

Do Mexicans that are Muslim get killed or deported?

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For sure both. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 22, 2014, 03:41:54 PM

Hey mci experts, (I'm looking at you, @mocat). What should be my World Cup watching strategy be when I have a Southwest flight that leaves at 7:50/boards at 7:20? Find a bar and watch it there? Will it be on the TV's past security? HELP!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 22, 2014, 03:42:33 PM

Actually a bar will probably be best

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on June 22, 2014, 04:22:17 PM

Quote from: michigancat on June 22, 2014, 03:41:54 PM

Hey mci experts, (I'm looking at you, @mocat). What should be my World Cup watching strategy be when I have a Southwest flight that leaves at 7:50/boards at 7:20? Find a bar and watch it there? Will it be on the TV's past security? HELP!

Zona Rosa has one of those 'burb bar districts - Not great but close and better than MCI airport

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 22, 2014, 04:23:29 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on June 22, 2014, 04:22:17 PM

Quote from: michigancat on June 22, 2014, 03:41:54 PM

Hey mci experts, (I'm looking at you, @mocat). What should be my World Cup watching strategy be when I have a Southwest flight that leaves at 7:50/boards at 7:20? Find a bar and watch it there? Will it be on the TV's past security? HELP!

Zona Rosa has one of those 'burb bar districts - Not great but close and better than MCI airport

I'm going to minsky's until about halftime.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on June 22, 2014, 04:27:48 PM

Quote from: michigancat on June 22, 2014, 04:23:29 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on June 22, 2014, 04:22:17 PM

Quote from: michigancat on June 22, 2014, 03:41:54 PM

Hey mci experts, (I'm looking at you, @mocat). What should be my World Cup watching strategy be when I have a Southwest flight that leaves at 7:50/boards at 7:20? Find a bar and watch it there? Will it be on the TV's past security? HELP!

Zona Rosa has one of those 'burb bar districts - Not great but close and better than MCI airport

I'm going to minsky's until about halftime.

Minsky's has incredible calzones if you get food

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on June 22, 2014, 07:35:48 PM

Minskys is a good choice. No tvs at MCI will have the game.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 22, 2014, 07:36:42 PM

Quote from: Boom Roasted on June 22, 2014, 07:35:48 PM

Minskys is a good choice. No tvs at MCI will have the game.

I had to watch the end of the game outside security. eff.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on June 22, 2014, 07:37:44 PM

Yeah late post on my part. Currently strategizing the best place to take a 3 hr lunch on Thursday

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 22, 2014, 10:12:55 PM

Sorry mich, the @ thing didn't work, apparently

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on June 23, 2014, 06:36:26 AM

marcus foster on my 705 flight out of mhk this morning. ftb.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on June 23, 2014, 07:07:26 AM

That's pretty neat rd!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 24, 2014, 05:06:09 PM

Well, it's going to be short and sweet, but i'm heading to san Fran from 9/19-9/21 for ms. wacky's cousins wedding. Her parents booked my flight on the 19th, cause they knew i'd want to watch the Auburn game and the only other flight to take was at 6pm on that Thursday night.  :)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 24, 2014, 05:19:07 PM

you know we have televisions in San Francisco

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 24, 2014, 05:21:47 PM

Quote from: michigancat on June 24, 2014, 05:19:07 PM

you know we have televisions in San Francisco

I know, but wouldn't I have missed most of it? It's like a 4 hour flight.  :dunno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on June 24, 2014, 05:22:23 PM

Quote from: michigancat on June 24, 2014, 05:19:07 PM

you know we have televisions in San Francisco

Does that help him watch while on the plane?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 24, 2014, 05:25:00 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on June 24, 2014, 05:21:47 PM

Quote from: michigancat on June 24, 2014, 05:19:07 PM

you know we have televisions in San Francisco

I know, but wouldn't I have missed most of it? It's like a 4 hour flight.  :dunno:

Well I'm pretty sure you should be able to find more than one flight option from MCI to the Bay Area per week. But maybe not!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 24, 2014, 05:27:37 PM

Quote from: michigancat on June 24, 2014, 05:25:00 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on June 24, 2014, 05:21:47 PM

Quote from: michigancat on June 24, 2014, 05:19:07 PM

you know we have televisions in San Francisco

I know, but wouldn't I have missed most of it? It's like a 4 hour flight.  :dunno:

Well I'm pretty sure you should be able to find more than one flight option from MCI to the Bay Area per week. But maybe not!

They're picking up the flights. I was just trying to give them the cheapest options, but yeah, that would have been fun to do a san fran pak.  :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 24, 2014, 05:36:08 PM

On SW, Thursday flights getting into OAK before noon are cheaper than anything on Friday. But it's OK to avoid me. I understand.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 24, 2014, 05:47:42 PM

Quote from: michigancat on June 24, 2014, 05:36:08 PM

On SW, Thursday flights getting into OAK before noon are cheaper than anything on Friday. But it's OK to avoid me. I understand.

Ha. It's not that. I've gotta watch my PTO. She wants to do a week in Marco in August. I've got 3 weddings of hers to attend to in September (two of those are away: san fran & chicago) and I have like 10 days to work with the rest of the year. I'm just trying to be conservative for a rainy day.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 24, 2014, 08:37:35 PM

Pump the brakes, rusty. I just had her get me on a flight for that Thursday that will get me in at 5:02 your time. Games at 5:30pm that Thursday, right (west coast time)? That might work! We'll spend less time in Marco. :Woot:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 25, 2014, 03:57:31 PM

Quote

MR. FANNING

SEPT 18, 2014 UNITED # 6240 LEAVES KANSAS CITY 6:00 AM ARRIVES SF 7:48 AM

SEPT 21, 2014 UNITED #6530 LEAVES SAN FRAN 4:05 PM ARRIVES KC 9:35 PM

 :ksu:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on June 25, 2014, 04:43:31 PM

Would like to get away for a long weekend of Montana fly fishing?  Don't mind if I do!. :gocho:  And all for free, thanks to this thread. :thumbs: :thumbs: :cheers:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 25, 2014, 04:44:58 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on June 25, 2014, 04:43:31 PM

Would like to get away for a long weekend of Montana fly fishing?  Don't mind if I do!. :gocho:  And all for free, thanks to this thread. :thumbs: :thumbs: :cheers:

That's a very cosmopolitan way to use credit card miles.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on June 25, 2014, 04:49:50 PM

Quote from: michigancat on June 25, 2014, 04:44:58 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on June 25, 2014, 04:43:31 PM

Would like to get away for a long weekend of Montana fly fishing?  Don't mind if I do!. :gocho:  And all for free, thanks to this thread. :thumbs: :thumbs: :cheers:

That's a very cosmopolitan way to use credit card miles.

My best fishing/hunting buddy is also prego so it was impulse trip.  Gotta horde those vacay days.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on June 27, 2014, 06:09:44 AM

Where am I?

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on June 27, 2014, 06:24:59 AM

F2?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on June 27, 2014, 06:37:04 AM

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/27/enesuseq.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 27, 2014, 07:17:38 AM

Quote from: 'taterblast on June 27, 2014, 06:09:44 AM

Where am I?

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MSP?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 27, 2014, 07:50:46 AM

looks like shitty memphis

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on June 27, 2014, 09:03:08 AM

Quote from: mocat on June 27, 2014, 07:50:46 AM

looks like shitty memphis

Is Shitty Memphis the capitol of the Dirty South?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on June 27, 2014, 11:47:19 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on June 27, 2014, 06:37:04 AM

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/27/enesuseq.jpg)

http://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=1031.2475

maybe look for something with a little better camera  :dunno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SkinnyBenny on June 28, 2014, 12:15:09 PM

On the plane to Alaska. p. exciting.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: raquetcat on June 29, 2014, 10:36:55 AM

I just accidentally went through the TSA pre check line :love: it turned what would have been a 45 minute security experience into a 5 minute one

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 29, 2014, 04:36:01 PM

Where on earth was there a 45 minute line?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on June 29, 2014, 05:07:44 PM

Cleveland things? No rock and roll HOF crap suggestions

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on June 29, 2014, 05:15:07 PM

Tthotuc is taking a cab from mdw to north of the loop because he thinks the orange line "will have a ton of people masturbating"





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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on June 29, 2014, 05:19:46 PM

Quote from: Dlew12 on June 29, 2014, 05:15:07 PM

Tthotuc is taking a cab from mdw to north of the loop because he thinks the orange line "will have a ton of people masturbating"





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What a dweeb... When? Also, are you at MCI?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on June 29, 2014, 05:24:52 PM

Next Thursday I think


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on June 29, 2014, 07:33:36 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on June 29, 2014, 05:07:44 PM

Cleveland things? No rock and roll HOF crap suggestions

Do you like craft beer? Great Lakes Brewery is nice. Fat Head in North Olmsted. Good zoo. Science Center is nice. Nice park system too. I usually have my road bike with me.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: raquetcat on June 29, 2014, 09:16:38 PM

Quote from: michigancat on June 29, 2014, 04:36:01 PM

Where on earth was there a 45 minute line?

Midway, the line to get your boarding pass checked and then going through the metal detector and bag x-rays. Maybe 45 is a big estimate, but it was long!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on June 29, 2014, 09:51:14 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on June 29, 2014, 07:33:36 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on June 29, 2014, 05:07:44 PM

Cleveland things? No rock and roll HOF crap suggestions

Do you like craft beer? Great Lakes Brewery is nice. Fat Head in North Olmsted. Good zoo. Science Center is nice. Nice park system too. I usually have my road bike with me.

Yes on beer...will do.  Thanks.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on June 30, 2014, 09:03:24 AM

Quote from: raquetcat on June 29, 2014, 09:16:38 PM

Quote from: michigancat on June 29, 2014, 04:36:01 PM

Where on earth was there a 45 minute line?

Midway, the line to get your boarding pass checked and then going through the metal detector and bag x-rays. Maybe 45 is a big estimate, but it was long!

Ya SW at Midway rough ridin' sucks.  Still having nightmares. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on June 30, 2014, 10:16:31 AM

Quote from: michigancat on June 27, 2014, 07:17:38 AM

Quote from: 'taterblast on June 27, 2014, 06:09:44 AM

Where am I?

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MSP?

this was correct, btw

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kslim on June 30, 2014, 02:20:00 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on June 30, 2014, 10:16:31 AM

Quote from: michigancat on June 27, 2014, 07:17:38 AM

Quote from: 'taterblast on June 27, 2014, 06:09:44 AM

Where am I?

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MSP?

this was correct, btw

was there recently, awful airport

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on June 30, 2014, 05:00:18 PM

Quote from: kslim on June 30, 2014, 02:20:00 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on June 30, 2014, 10:16:31 AM

Quote from: michigancat on June 27, 2014, 07:17:38 AM

Quote from: 'taterblast on June 27, 2014, 06:09:44 AM

Where am I?

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MSP?

this was correct, btw

was there recently, awful airport

Yes, WITB. Very narrow corridors and reaks of shitty chain BBQ.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 30, 2014, 07:16:06 PM

Quote from: Gooch on June 30, 2014, 05:00:18 PM

Quote from: kslim on June 30, 2014, 02:20:00 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on June 30, 2014, 10:16:31 AM

Quote from: michigancat on June 27, 2014, 07:17:38 AM

Quote from: 'taterblast on June 27, 2014, 06:09:44 AM

Where am I?

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MSP?

this was correct, btw

was there recently, awful airport

Yes, WITB. Very narrow corridors and reaks of shitty chain BBQ.

You are definitely talking about Memphis

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 30, 2014, 07:19:30 PM

I am at a local hamburger restaurant and a few tables away from me are two moms, and exactly twelve little girls all blonde haired and appearing to be related to each other and under the age of twelve. What city am I in?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 30, 2014, 07:21:54 PM

Quote from: mocat on June 30, 2014, 07:19:30 PM

I am at a local hamburger restaurant and a few tables away from me are two moms, and exactly twelve little girls all blonde haired and appearing to be related to each other and under the age of twelve. What city am I in?

Fargo!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on June 30, 2014, 07:22:04 PM

kalingrad

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on June 30, 2014, 07:24:18 PM

Slc

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on June 30, 2014, 07:24:54 PM

kansas city

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on June 30, 2014, 07:25:00 PM

Quote from: mocat on June 30, 2014, 07:19:30 PM

I am at a local hamburger restaurant and a few tables away from me are two moms, and exactly twelve little girls all blonde haired and appearing to be related to each other and under the age of twelve. What city am I in?

lindsborg

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on June 30, 2014, 07:26:07 PM

I hope that burger is well done  :ohno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 30, 2014, 07:27:04 PM

Quote from: seven on June 30, 2014, 07:24:18 PM

Slc

Also a good guess. I would need to know the sleeve situation - then it would be obvious.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 30, 2014, 07:29:59 PM

Quote from: seven on June 30, 2014, 07:24:18 PM

Slc

Yes

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 30, 2014, 07:31:26 PM

I am confused as to where all the boys are

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on June 30, 2014, 07:45:08 PM

Quote from: mocat on June 30, 2014, 07:29:59 PM

Quote from: seven on June 30, 2014, 07:24:18 PM

Slc

Yes

Always great memories of SLC...being there for the Xavier Sweet 16 game.  So great.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kslim on June 30, 2014, 07:45:14 PM

Quote from: mocat on June 30, 2014, 07:19:30 PM

I am at a local hamburger restaurant and a few tables away from me are two moms, and exactly twelve little girls all blonde haired and appearing to be related to each other and under the age of twelve. What city am I in?

sioux falls

Edit: good call

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on June 30, 2014, 10:51:45 PM

Hey mocat - which burger joint?  was it any good?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on July 01, 2014, 01:36:01 AM

Quote from: tdaver on June 30, 2014, 10:51:45 PM

Hey mocat - which burger joint?  was it any good?

it was called Training Table which is obviously what initially got my attention. it was kind of winsteads-y but the burger was much better than winsteads. they didnt have tots so i had to get fries and they were pretty bad

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on July 01, 2014, 05:49:54 AM

So the folks who don't normally need wheel chairs except when flying at which time, front of the line outta my way!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on July 01, 2014, 08:08:08 AM

Quote from: mocat on July 01, 2014, 01:36:01 AM

Quote from: tdaver on June 30, 2014, 10:51:45 PM

Hey mocat - which burger joint?  was it any good?

it was called Training Table which is obviously what initially got my attention. it was kind of winsteads-y but the burger was much better than winsteads. they didnt have tots so i had to get fries and they were pretty bad

Hmm.  Pretty sure I've driven by one of those.  Didn't realize what it was.  Will give it a shot sometime but skip the fries.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on July 01, 2014, 08:30:01 AM

Quote from: mocat on June 30, 2014, 07:31:26 PM

I am confused as to where all the boys are

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on July 01, 2014, 10:31:07 AM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on July 01, 2014, 08:30:01 AM

Quote from: mocat on June 30, 2014, 07:31:26 PM

I am confused as to where all the boys are

Lol

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on July 01, 2014, 10:33:17 AM

Quote from: tdaver on July 01, 2014, 08:08:08 AM

Quote from: mocat on July 01, 2014, 01:36:01 AM

Quote from: tdaver on June 30, 2014, 10:51:45 PM

Hey mocat - which burger joint?  was it any good?

it was called Training Table which is obviously what initially got my attention. it was kind of winsteads-y but the burger was much better than winsteads. they didnt have tots so i had to get fries and they were pretty bad

Hmm.  Pretty sure I've driven by one of those.  Didn't realize what it was.  Will give it a shot sometime but skip the fries.

Where should I eat lunch today

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on July 01, 2014, 10:40:02 AM

What part of town are you in?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on July 01, 2014, 10:42:20 AM

I'm up in Layton/Ogden this morning but I'm flying out later this afternoon so I can go anywhere

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on July 01, 2014, 10:56:22 AM

Here are some downtown options

Spitz - great doner kebab
Caputo's - Italian market with decent sandwiches
Bruges Waffles - haven't been here yet but have heard it's good

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on July 01, 2014, 12:07:44 PM

Quote from: tdaver on July 01, 2014, 10:56:22 AM

Bruges Waffles - haven't been here yet but have heard it's good

Bro do you even world cup

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on July 01, 2014, 12:27:16 PM

wasn't sure if you'd movie reference (you thought about it didn't you?)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on July 01, 2014, 12:34:05 PM

:facepalm: Didn't even think about it.  So don't go there today.

And great movie, but I haven't seen it in forever so probably would have missed that to.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on July 01, 2014, 12:59:16 PM

Quote from: Tobias on July 01, 2014, 12:27:16 PM

wasn't sure if you'd movie reference (you thought about it didn't you?)

Any other day I would have fairy tale place'd his ass

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on July 01, 2014, 12:59:36 PM

:emawkid:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on July 01, 2014, 08:14:58 PM

Where am I?

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/02/5ujenape.jpg)


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 01, 2014, 08:16:43 PM

PHX

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on July 01, 2014, 08:25:44 PM

on stilts

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on July 01, 2014, 09:44:11 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 01, 2014, 08:16:43 PM

PHX

close!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on July 01, 2014, 09:49:08 PM

Abq

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on July 01, 2014, 09:52:21 PM

Quote from: seven on July 01, 2014, 09:49:08 PM

Abq

less close!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 01, 2014, 10:04:24 PM

TUS

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on July 01, 2014, 10:05:58 PM

Reno

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on July 01, 2014, 10:08:15 PM

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on July 01, 2014, 10:53:23 PM

Orange county

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on July 01, 2014, 10:56:00 PM

ontario

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on July 01, 2014, 11:52:26 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 01, 2014, 10:04:24 PM

TUS

:thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slucat on July 03, 2014, 08:34:39 AM

I can't read all 184 pages...
I'm looking for a good Caribbean/Mexican destination for a 3-5 night long weekend getaway this August.  We are hoping to do very little outside of snorkel.  Not interested in least in Cancun or a all inclusive resort. Antigua, St. Martin, Caymans are in consideration now, with the likelihood of hooking up a condo through vrbo. 

Open to suggestions.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on July 03, 2014, 08:37:08 AM

Quote from: slucat on July 03, 2014, 08:34:39 AM

I can't read all 184 pages...
I'm looking for a good Caribbean/Mexican destination for a 3-5 night long weekend getaway this August.  We are hoping to do very little outside of snorkel.  Not interested in least in Cancun or a all inclusive resort. Antigua, St. Martin, Caymans are in consideration now, with the likelihood of hooking up a condo through vrbo. 

Open to suggestions.

oh man, wait til steve dave tells you you're in the wrong thread

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on July 03, 2014, 08:38:51 AM

Quote from: slucat on July 03, 2014, 08:34:39 AM

I can't read all 184 pages...
I'm looking for a good Caribbean/Mexican destination for a 3-5 night long weekend getaway this August.  We are hoping to do very little outside of snorkel.  Not interested in least in Cancun or a all inclusive resort. Antigua, St. Martin, Caymans are in consideration now, with the likelihood of hooking up a condo through vrbo. 

Open to suggestions.

If you are seriously taking a 5 day trip to dog paddle around underwater just go to ozarks.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on July 03, 2014, 08:40:25 AM

August?  Yeesh. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slucat on July 03, 2014, 08:47:46 AM

Quote from: mocat on July 03, 2014, 08:37:08 AM

Quote from: slucat on July 03, 2014, 08:34:39 AM

I can't read all 184 pages...
I'm looking for a good Caribbean/Mexican destination for a 3-5 night long weekend getaway this August.  We are hoping to do very little outside of snorkel.  Not interested in least in Cancun or a all inclusive resort. Antigua, St. Martin, Caymans are in consideration now, with the likelihood of hooking up a condo through vrbo. 

Open to suggestions.

oh man, wait til steve dave tells you you're in the wrong thread

link?

Quote from: Dugout DickStone on July 03, 2014, 08:38:51 AM

Quote from: slucat on July 03, 2014, 08:34:39 AM

I can't read all 184 pages...
I'm looking for a good Caribbean/Mexican destination for a 3-5 night long weekend getaway this August.  We are hoping to do very little outside of snorkel.  Not interested in least in Cancun or a all inclusive resort. Antigua, St. Martin, Caymans are in consideration now, with the likelihood of hooking up a condo through vrbo. 

Open to suggestions.

If you are seriously taking a 5 day trip to dog paddle around underwater just go to ozarks.

I'm not a redneck, so Ozarks are out of the question.

Quote from: Emo EMAW on July 03, 2014, 08:40:25 AM

August?  Yeesh. 

August, kind of an anniversary thing.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 03, 2014, 08:49:27 AM

an all-inclusive seems perfect if you don't want to do anything but also think you're above going to lake of the Ozarks

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slucat on July 03, 2014, 08:58:15 AM

Quote from: michigancat on July 03, 2014, 08:49:27 AM

an all-inclusive seems perfect if you don't want to do anything but also think you're above going to lake of the Ozarks

JFC, I guess I didn't mention that these trip ideas are really for my knocked up Canadian friend... :facepalm:

more of a anniversary/last opportunity (for a few years) to take a parents only trip before kid #2 comes. Neither are big drinkers (and one can't), and both are typically pretty adventurous, however with one being 5 mo preg, super adventurous options are limited.  They would never normally do a all-inclusive gig, because that is just not appealing to them. 

Have passports and money, will travel.  They could do, and probably will someday w/kids, a trip to LoOz.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on July 03, 2014, 09:00:35 AM

At least in August the Caribbean will be pretty cheap.  In the Bahamas though a lot of places will be closed because it's the off-season.  I like the Bahamas myself because it's cheap and safe and they speak English, but I only go to the Caribbean to fish so my criteria is different than yours.  I'm gonna :users: this thread.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SpudCat on July 03, 2014, 09:15:10 AM

Heading to Hawaii for 10 days in exactly one month. Splitting time between Kauai and Maui. Staying at the Andaz at Wailea on Maui and splitting time at the Grand Hyatt and St. Regis on Kauai. Only thing I definitively have scheduled right now is a helo tour of Kauai. Likely will do bike down the volcano on Maui.

Open to any other thoughts or suggestions. Is snorkeling at Molokai worth it? If doing a helo tour on Kauai would a boat tour of Na Pali still be worthwhile? Food suggestions also welcomed.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on July 03, 2014, 09:17:07 AM

Quote from: slucat on July 03, 2014, 08:58:15 AM

Quote from: michigancat on July 03, 2014, 08:49:27 AM

an all-inclusive seems perfect if you don't want to do anything but also think you're above going to lake of the Ozarks

JFC, I guess I didn't mention that these trip ideas are really for my knocked up Canadian friend... :facepalm:

more of a anniversary/last opportunity (for a few years) to take a parents only trip before kid #2 comes. Neither are big drinkers (and one can't), and both are typically pretty adventurous, however with one being 5 mo preg, super adventurous options are limited.  They would never normally do a all-inclusive gig, because that is just not appealing to them. 

Have passports and money, will travel.  They could do, and probably will someday w/kids, a trip to LoOz.

When we were in St. Lucia (for a cruise stop) we went out on a boat tour thing where this guy just took us around to see different sights around the island, we stopped at a place for lunch, and also went snorkeling. It was a private company with just the boat captain and another guy and only our group; so we basically could do whatever we wanted but they also had suggestions and some interesting info about different locations.

So we weren't in St. Lucia for long but it was really nice and is a place we might go back to stay.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on July 03, 2014, 09:17:45 AM

Quote from: SpudCat on July 03, 2014, 09:15:10 AM

Heading to Hawaii for 10 days in exactly one month. Splitting time between Kauai and Maui. Staying at the Andaz at Wailea on Maui and splitting time at the Grand Hyatt and St. Regis on Kauai. Only thing I definitively have scheduled right now is a helo tour of Kauai. Likely will do bike down the volcano on Maui.

Open to any other thoughts or suggestions. Is snorkeling at Molokai worth it? If doing a helo tour on Kauai would a boat tour of Na Pali still be worthwhile? Food suggestions also welcomed.

Fire away...


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You should just snork the whole time.  maybe get some water proof food so you don't have to go to any restaurants but can eat while you snork.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 03, 2014, 09:18:34 AM

Quote from: SpudCat on July 03, 2014, 09:15:10 AM

Heading to Hawaii for 10 days in exactly one month. Splitting time between Kauai and Maui. Staying at the Andaz at Wailea on Maui and splitting time at the Grand Hyatt and St. Regis on Kauai. Only thing I definitively have scheduled right now is a helo tour of Kauai. Likely will do bike down the volcano on Maui.

Open to any other thoughts or suggestions. Is snorkeling at Molokai worth it? If doing a helo tour on Kauai would a boat tour of Na Pali still be worthwhile? Food suggestions also welcomed.

Fire away...


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I think the boat tour of Na Pali is more worth your time than a snorkel on molokai. there is a ton of incredible snorkeling that you don't have to pay hundreds of dollars to boat out to and I'd imagine the views of Na Pali and the relaxation, view, and booze provided by a boat tour of na pali is a completely different experience than the helo tour would provide. I cannot rec. the sunset dinner tour enough on this boat.

http://www.napali.com/tours/ss/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 03, 2014, 09:20:49 AM

Quote from: SpudCat on July 03, 2014, 09:15:10 AM

Heading to Hawaii for 10 days in exactly one month. Splitting time between Kauai and Maui. Staying at the Andaz at Wailea on Maui and splitting time at the Grand Hyatt and St. Regis on Kauai. Only thing I definitively have scheduled right now is a helo tour of Kauai. Likely will do bike down the volcano on Maui.

Open to any other thoughts or suggestions. Is snorkeling at Molokai worth it? If doing a helo tour on Kauai would a boat tour of Na Pali still be worthwhile? Food suggestions also welcomed.
Fire away...

Merrimans Kauai and Maui but especially Maui. Get the first reservation available at the Maui location and you can get a lanai table and watch the sunset. Kauai location also great but less of a view. Monkeypod on Maui (also a Peter Merriman place) for craft beer and more casual food. it's right around the corner from the Andaz.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on July 03, 2014, 09:23:26 AM

Quote from: SpudCat on July 03, 2014, 09:15:10 AM

Heading to Hawaii for 10 days in exactly one month. Splitting time between Kauai and Maui. Staying at the Andaz at Wailea on Maui and splitting time at the Grand Hyatt and St. Regis on Kauai. Only thing I definitively have scheduled right now is a helo tour of Kauai. Likely will do bike down the volcano on Maui.

Open to any other thoughts or suggestions. Is snorkeling at Molokai worth it? If doing a helo tour on Kauai would a boat tour of Na Pali still be worthwhile? Food suggestions also welcomed.

Fire away...


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I've snorkeled Molokai and it was fun, although I more enjoyed the sail to/from Molokai.  On the way back we stopped in some cove/calm water for lunch.  That was really fun.  We also went to the top of Mt Haleakala and it was kinda cold and miserable.  Also did some deep sea fishing and almost everyone puked and we didn't catch anything.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 03, 2014, 09:24:34 AM

NORTH SIDE KAUAI:

Hike the Kalalau trail at least until the beach. I've probably told you all of this stuff already but I'm going to do it again. The beach at the head of the hike is great snorkeling if you can get around the outside of the coral. when the surf is up you can't get out there but if it's calm it's great. Tunnels beach, also north side, is between the St. Regis and the Kalalau and is also great snorkeling.

SOUTH SIDE KAUAI:

Boat tour mentioned above. Hike around Shipwreck in the morning up the side of the golf course and you'll end up at a pretty cool hidden beach by a horse ranch thing. Farmers market on Wednesdays here:

http://kukuiula.com/community/the-shops-at-kukuiula/

Also a great grocery store/restaraunt to get breakfast at and get stuff for a lunch while you hike

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on July 03, 2014, 09:33:21 AM

I can't imagine going to Hawaii if I could afford to go to the Ozarks. Seems dumb.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 03, 2014, 09:35:18 AM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on July 03, 2014, 09:33:21 AM

I can't imagine going to Hawaii if I could afford to go to the Ozarks. Seems dumb.

wrong account

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 03, 2014, 09:37:13 AM

Quote from: slucat on July 03, 2014, 08:58:15 AM

Quote from: michigancat on July 03, 2014, 08:49:27 AM

an all-inclusive seems perfect if you don't want to do anything but also think you're above going to lake of the Ozarks

JFC, I guess I didn't mention that these trip ideas are really for my knocked up Canadian friend... :facepalm:

more of a anniversary/last opportunity (for a few years) to take a parents only trip before kid #2 comes. Neither are big drinkers (and one can't), and both are typically pretty adventurous, however with one being 5 mo preg, super adventurous options are limited.  They would never normally do a all-inclusive gig, because that is just not appealing to them. 

I still don't understand what you want to do other than maybe snorkel.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 03, 2014, 09:37:48 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on July 03, 2014, 09:00:35 AM

I only go to the Caribbean to fish

pfffft

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 03, 2014, 09:41:25 AM

Quote from: michigancat on July 03, 2014, 09:37:13 AM

Quote from: slucat on July 03, 2014, 08:58:15 AM

Quote from: michigancat on July 03, 2014, 08:49:27 AM

an all-inclusive seems perfect if you don't want to do anything but also think you're above going to lake of the Ozarks

JFC, I guess I didn't mention that these trip ideas are really for my knocked up Canadian friend... :facepalm:

more of a anniversary/last opportunity (for a few years) to take a parents only trip before kid #2 comes. Neither are big drinkers (and one can't), and both are typically pretty adventurous, however with one being 5 mo preg, super adventurous options are limited.  They would never normally do a all-inclusive gig, because that is just not appealing to them. 

I still don't understand what you want to do other than maybe snorkel.

yeah, I don't think the carribean or mexico are what you're looking for slu.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on July 03, 2014, 09:47:20 AM

Quote from: michigancat on July 03, 2014, 09:37:48 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on July 03, 2014, 09:00:35 AM

I only go to the Caribbean to fish

pfffft

 :confused:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slucat on July 03, 2014, 10:32:08 AM

Quote from: steve dave on July 03, 2014, 09:41:25 AM

Quote from: michigancat on July 03, 2014, 09:37:13 AM

Quote from: slucat on July 03, 2014, 08:58:15 AM

Quote from: michigancat on July 03, 2014, 08:49:27 AM

an all-inclusive seems perfect if you don't want to do anything but also think you're above going to lake of the Ozarks

JFC, I guess I didn't mention that these trip ideas are really for my knocked up Canadian friend... :facepalm:

more of a anniversary/last opportunity (for a few years) to take a parents only trip before kid #2 comes. Neither are big drinkers (and one can't), and both are typically pretty adventurous, however with one being 5 mo preg, super adventurous options are limited.  They would never normally do a all-inclusive gig, because that is just not appealing to them. 

I still don't understand what you want to do other than maybe snorkel.

yeah, I don't think the carribean or mexico are what you're looking for slu.

what am i looking for?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 03, 2014, 10:37:21 AM

I think you should sit around the house but tell all your friends you dropped some cash on a Caribbean vacation.

That's what it sounds like you're looking for to me.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 03, 2014, 10:37:54 AM

Quote from: slucat on July 03, 2014, 10:32:08 AM

Quote from: steve dave on July 03, 2014, 09:41:25 AM

Quote from: michigancat on July 03, 2014, 09:37:13 AM

Quote from: slucat on July 03, 2014, 08:58:15 AM

Quote from: michigancat on July 03, 2014, 08:49:27 AM

an all-inclusive seems perfect if you don't want to do anything but also think you're above going to lake of the Ozarks

JFC, I guess I didn't mention that these trip ideas are really for my knocked up Canadian friend... :facepalm:

more of a anniversary/last opportunity (for a few years) to take a parents only trip before kid #2 comes. Neither are big drinkers (and one can't), and both are typically pretty adventurous, however with one being 5 mo preg, super adventurous options are limited.  They would never normally do a all-inclusive gig, because that is just not appealing to them. 

I still don't understand what you want to do other than maybe snorkel.

yeah, I don't think the carribean or mexico are what you're looking for slu.

what am i looking for?

somewhere with lots of historical stuff. relaxing. good food. great walking city. you're from NY so no NYC. would normally suggest Savannah but may be too hot for a 5 month preg lady. Mountain resort? would you still enjoy hiking? Drive up the coast of New England from Boston to Maine? Do the same but in the Pacific NW?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 03, 2014, 10:38:56 AM

Montreal? Feel like you're in Paris without all the Paris stuff and surrounded by Canucks instead of French people?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on July 03, 2014, 10:40:11 AM

Dublin!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 03, 2014, 10:41:06 AM

Is Europe on the table? train trip from Paris to Salzburg or Vienna stopping along the way a couple times. relaxing weeklong trip.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slucat on July 03, 2014, 10:42:49 AM

Quote from: michigancat on July 03, 2014, 10:37:21 AM

I think you should sit around the house but tell all your friends you dropped some cash on a Caribbean vacation.

That's what it sounds like you're looking for to me.

Sweet recomendo, TIA!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on July 03, 2014, 04:36:27 PM

Quote from: SpudCat on July 03, 2014, 09:15:10 AM

splitting time at the Grand Hyatt and St. Regis on Kauai.

I'm doing the same hotel combo in November :D

Steve Daves post have me very excited :D

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SkinnyBenny on July 03, 2014, 05:36:06 PM

Guys if you watch The Descendants you can see the St. Regis Kauai in the background of the beach scenes where Clooney is jogging. :love:

Oh and fwiw when I was in Kauai in April we stayed at the Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas and they were rough ridin' sweet. Rooms were incredibly enormous. I did yoga twice. Beach access is not great but everything else is. Maria might be the best concierge on the planet. :surprised:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on July 07, 2014, 04:17:34 PM

I survived.  :thumbsup:

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-fourth-of-july-toll-82-shot-14-of-them-fatally-in-chicago-20140707,0,5439185.story

Also, I walked by the Ralph Lauren restaurant outdoor seating area on my way to the Contemporary Art Museum and determined that it must be the douchiest place I've ever seen in my life.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 07, 2014, 04:19:49 PM

Oakland illegal fireworks were amazing as always. last year a neighbor had a bullet come through their roof, though.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 07, 2014, 04:27:29 PM

AND I'VE BEEN MUGGED!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on July 07, 2014, 04:28:40 PM

:surprised:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on July 07, 2014, 06:51:50 PM

Quote from: steve dave on July 07, 2014, 04:27:29 PM

AND I'VE BEEN MUGGED!

 :dubious:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on July 07, 2014, 06:52:27 PM

A poster on this board got mugged once in Lawrence. He was pretty shaken up about it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on July 07, 2014, 06:53:36 PM

did he get your points

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on July 07, 2014, 06:55:16 PM

I got mugged one time, but I bent the guys arm behind his back, threw his gun on the roof of a house and took his wallet instead.  :gocho:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 07, 2014, 06:58:13 PM

Mine was a Bay Area joke guys

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on July 07, 2014, 07:04:11 PM

we were worried about you bad person!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on July 07, 2014, 07:27:07 PM

It's ok.  The guy I was talking about was only messing around too because he lost his wallet when he was blacked out and needed a good excuse for his parents.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EllToPay on July 07, 2014, 08:30:36 PM

Quote from: EllToPay on May 21, 2014, 12:12:41 PM

Does US Airways give free booze on Transatlantic flights?

confirmed, btw.

Flew Aegean and Alitalia on a couple times last week. Why do Euro airlines seem much more flyer friendly (attendants, snacks, the free booze, etc...) than US airlines? Less competition, culture?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: WonderMeal on July 07, 2014, 10:07:44 PM

Quote from: slucat on July 03, 2014, 08:58:15 AM

JFC, I guess I didn't mention that these trip ideas are really for my knocked up Canadian friend... :facepalm:

more of a anniversary/last opportunity (for a few years) to take a parents only trip before kid #2 comes. Neither are big drinkers (and one can't), and both are typically pretty adventurous, however with one being 5 mo preg, super adventurous options are limited.  They would never normally do a all-inclusive gig, because that is just not appealing to them. 

Have passports and money, will travel.  They could do, and probably will someday w/kids, a trip to LoOz.

SluCat, this is a great reason to take a trip. Not sure why everyone is hating on your pregnant Canadian friend.

A young WonderMeal and his WonderBride honeymooned on the Cayman Islands.  (No Katdaddy) We stayed on the quiet side of the island, which was pretty awesome. We only went to the main city (George Town?) once, and it didn't seem like there was a whole lot going on there. We did rent snorkeling gear for the week and just did it whenever we wanted. Also fed manta rays from our hands and ate some good food out of restaurants people had set up in their garages.

What I'm saying is: would do again, especially if I was Canadian and pregnant.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on July 07, 2014, 10:16:57 PM

Multiple Choice of midwest airports:  Midway, Louisville, Nashville, Cleveland

A) (http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b535/Philtotola/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140703_232730_zpse9w1utlo.jpg)

B) (http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b535/Philtotola/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140706_193935_zpsfxtyhujo.jpg)

C) (http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b535/Philtotola/Mobile%20Uploads/6fcf6977-e2c2-49b9-aa32-2f0531bfe99a_zpsc57629c2.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on July 07, 2014, 10:47:12 PM

C is Nashville, unless they're all Nashville, in which case...Nashville

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 07, 2014, 10:52:22 PM

B is Midway

and I'll go A being Cleveland

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on July 07, 2014, 11:01:38 PM

I'll say A is Louisville because I'm an bad person

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on July 07, 2014, 11:47:17 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 07, 2014, 10:52:22 PM

B is Midway

and I'll go A being Cleveland

Correct

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on July 07, 2014, 11:48:13 PM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on July 07, 2014, 10:47:12 PM

C is Nashville, unless they're all Nashville, in which case...Nashville

Correct . only C

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slucat on July 08, 2014, 08:16:10 AM

Quote from: WonderMeal on July 07, 2014, 10:07:44 PM

Quote from: slucat on July 03, 2014, 08:58:15 AM

JFC, I guess I didn't mention that these trip ideas are really for my knocked up Canadian friend... :facepalm:

more of a anniversary/last opportunity (for a few years) to take a parents only trip before kid #2 comes. Neither are big drinkers (and one can't), and both are typically pretty adventurous, however with one being 5 mo preg, super adventurous options are limited.  They would never normally do a all-inclusive gig, because that is just not appealing to them. 

Have passports and money, will travel.  They could do, and probably will someday w/kids, a trip to LoOz.

SluCat, this is a great reason to take a trip. Not sure why everyone is hating on your pregnant Canadian friend.

A young WonderMeal and his WonderBride honeymooned on the Cayman Islands.  (No Katdaddy) We stayed on the quiet side of the island, which was pretty awesome. We only went to the main city (George Town?) once, and it didn't seem like there was a whole lot going on there. We did rent snorkeling gear for the week and just did it whenever we wanted. Also fed manta rays from our hands and ate some good food out of restaurants people had set up in their garages.

What I'm saying is: would do again, especially if I was Canadian and pregnant.

TY, WM

(and Mrs. G, from a few posts back).

The rest of you can suck it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 08, 2014, 08:30:33 AM

Quote from: slucat on July 08, 2014, 08:16:10 AM

Quote from: WonderMeal on July 07, 2014, 10:07:44 PM

Quote from: slucat on July 03, 2014, 08:58:15 AM

JFC, I guess I didn't mention that these trip ideas are really for my knocked up Canadian friend... :facepalm:

more of a anniversary/last opportunity (for a few years) to take a parents only trip before kid #2 comes. Neither are big drinkers (and one can't), and both are typically pretty adventurous, however with one being 5 mo preg, super adventurous options are limited.  They would never normally do a all-inclusive gig, because that is just not appealing to them. 

Have passports and money, will travel.  They could do, and probably will someday w/kids, a trip to LoOz.

SluCat, this is a great reason to take a trip. Not sure why everyone is hating on your pregnant Canadian friend.

A young WonderMeal and his WonderBride honeymooned on the Cayman Islands.  (No Katdaddy) We stayed on the quiet side of the island, which was pretty awesome. We only went to the main city (George Town?) once, and it didn't seem like there was a whole lot going on there. We did rent snorkeling gear for the week and just did it whenever we wanted. Also fed manta rays from our hands and ate some good food out of restaurants people had set up in their garages.

What I'm saying is: would do again, especially if I was Canadian and pregnant.

TY, WM

(and Mrs. G, from a few posts back).

The rest of you can suck it.

what in the living eff was wrong with my multiple suggestions?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on July 08, 2014, 08:31:34 AM

Quote from: steve dave on July 08, 2014, 08:30:33 AM

Quote from: slucat on July 08, 2014, 08:16:10 AM

Quote from: WonderMeal on July 07, 2014, 10:07:44 PM

Quote from: slucat on July 03, 2014, 08:58:15 AM

JFC, I guess I didn't mention that these trip ideas are really for my knocked up Canadian friend... :facepalm:

more of a anniversary/last opportunity (for a few years) to take a parents only trip before kid #2 comes. Neither are big drinkers (and one can't), and both are typically pretty adventurous, however with one being 5 mo preg, super adventurous options are limited.  They would never normally do a all-inclusive gig, because that is just not appealing to them. 

Have passports and money, will travel.  They could do, and probably will someday w/kids, a trip to LoOz.

SluCat, this is a great reason to take a trip. Not sure why everyone is hating on your pregnant Canadian friend.

A young WonderMeal and his WonderBride honeymooned on the Cayman Islands.  (No Katdaddy) We stayed on the quiet side of the island, which was pretty awesome. We only went to the main city (George Town?) once, and it didn't seem like there was a whole lot going on there. We did rent snorkeling gear for the week and just did it whenever we wanted. Also fed manta rays from our hands and ate some good food out of restaurants people had set up in their garages.

What I'm saying is: would do again, especially if I was Canadian and pregnant.

TY, WM

(and Mrs. G, from a few posts back).

The rest of you can suck it.

what in the living eff was wrong with my multiple suggestions?

yeah. start a fight with the preggo. great call there, sd.  :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 08, 2014, 08:48:05 AM

Quote from: steve dave on July 08, 2014, 08:30:33 AM

Quote from: slucat on July 08, 2014, 08:16:10 AM

Quote from: WonderMeal on July 07, 2014, 10:07:44 PM

Quote from: slucat on July 03, 2014, 08:58:15 AM

JFC, I guess I didn't mention that these trip ideas are really for my knocked up Canadian friend... :facepalm:

more of a anniversary/last opportunity (for a few years) to take a parents only trip before kid #2 comes. Neither are big drinkers (and one can't), and both are typically pretty adventurous, however with one being 5 mo preg, super adventurous options are limited.  They would never normally do a all-inclusive gig, because that is just not appealing to them. 

Have passports and money, will travel.  They could do, and probably will someday w/kids, a trip to LoOz.

SluCat, this is a great reason to take a trip. Not sure why everyone is hating on your pregnant Canadian friend.

A young WonderMeal and his WonderBride honeymooned on the Cayman Islands.  (No Katdaddy) We stayed on the quiet side of the island, which was pretty awesome. We only went to the main city (George Town?) once, and it didn't seem like there was a whole lot going on there. We did rent snorkeling gear for the week and just did it whenever we wanted. Also fed manta rays from our hands and ate some good food out of restaurants people had set up in their garages.

What I'm saying is: would do again, especially if I was Canadian and pregnant.

TY, WM

(and Mrs. G, from a few posts back).

The rest of you can suck it.

what in the living eff was wrong with my multiple suggestions?

Eating meals out of people's garages is a great idea for the mother to be. You suggested New York, bad person.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 08, 2014, 08:49:47 AM

Quote from: michigancat on July 08, 2014, 08:48:05 AM

Quote from: steve dave on July 08, 2014, 08:30:33 AM

Quote from: slucat on July 08, 2014, 08:16:10 AM

Quote from: WonderMeal on July 07, 2014, 10:07:44 PM

Quote from: slucat on July 03, 2014, 08:58:15 AM

JFC, I guess I didn't mention that these trip ideas are really for my knocked up Canadian friend... :facepalm:

more of a anniversary/last opportunity (for a few years) to take a parents only trip before kid #2 comes. Neither are big drinkers (and one can't), and both are typically pretty adventurous, however with one being 5 mo preg, super adventurous options are limited.  They would never normally do a all-inclusive gig, because that is just not appealing to them. 

Have passports and money, will travel.  They could do, and probably will someday w/kids, a trip to LoOz.

SluCat, this is a great reason to take a trip. Not sure why everyone is hating on your pregnant Canadian friend.

A young WonderMeal and his WonderBride honeymooned on the Cayman Islands.  (No Katdaddy) We stayed on the quiet side of the island, which was pretty awesome. We only went to the main city (George Town?) once, and it didn't seem like there was a whole lot going on there. We did rent snorkeling gear for the week and just did it whenever we wanted. Also fed manta rays from our hands and ate some good food out of restaurants people had set up in their garages.

What I'm saying is: would do again, especially if I was Canadian and pregnant.

TY, WM

(and Mrs. G, from a few posts back).

The rest of you can suck it.

what in the living eff was wrong with my multiple suggestions?

Eating meals out of people's garages is a great idea for the mother to be. You suggested New York, bad person.

I specifically didn't suggest NY (but not for garage eating reasons)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 08, 2014, 08:52:01 AM

Quote from: steve dave on July 08, 2014, 08:49:47 AM

Quote from: michigancat on July 08, 2014, 08:48:05 AM

Quote from: steve dave on July 08, 2014, 08:30:33 AM

Quote from: slucat on July 08, 2014, 08:16:10 AM

Quote from: WonderMeal on July 07, 2014, 10:07:44 PM

Quote from: slucat on July 03, 2014, 08:58:15 AM

JFC, I guess I didn't mention that these trip ideas are really for my knocked up Canadian friend... :facepalm:

more of a anniversary/last opportunity (for a few years) to take a parents only trip before kid #2 comes. Neither are big drinkers (and one can't), and both are typically pretty adventurous, however with one being 5 mo preg, super adventurous options are limited.  They would never normally do a all-inclusive gig, because that is just not appealing to them. 

Have passports and money, will travel.  They could do, and probably will someday w/kids, a trip to LoOz.

SluCat, this is a great reason to take a trip. Not sure why everyone is hating on your pregnant Canadian friend.

A young WonderMeal and his WonderBride honeymooned on the Cayman Islands.  (No Katdaddy) We stayed on the quiet side of the island, which was pretty awesome. We only went to the main city (George Town?) once, and it didn't seem like there was a whole lot going on there. We did rent snorkeling gear for the week and just did it whenever we wanted. Also fed manta rays from our hands and ate some good food out of restaurants people had set up in their garages.

What I'm saying is: would do again, especially if I was Canadian and pregnant.

TY, WM

(and Mrs. G, from a few posts back).

The rest of you can suck it.

what in the living eff was wrong with my multiple suggestions?

Eating meals out of people's garages is a great idea for the mother to be. You suggested New York, bad person.

I specifically didn't suggest NY (but not for garage eating reasons)

Montreal, whatever. Why did you have to be such a dickhead?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SdK on July 08, 2014, 10:29:45 AM

I will be visiting Clearwater over Labor Day.  :dunno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on July 08, 2014, 10:32:23 AM

Quote from: Sundance»¤«Kid on July 08, 2014, 10:29:45 AM

I will be visiting Clearwater over Labor Day.  :dunno:

clearwater beach is bitb in the sand game. best sand in the usa, you say? yep. probably.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SdK on July 08, 2014, 11:48:19 AM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on July 08, 2014, 10:32:23 AM

Quote from: Sundance»¤«Kid on July 08, 2014, 10:29:45 AM

I will be visiting Clearwater over Labor Day.  :dunno:

clearwater beach is bitb in the sand game. best sand in the usa, you say? yep. probably.

:excited:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on July 08, 2014, 02:59:58 PM

I have heard that about Clearwater.  Unfortunately, I have some super annoying and sketchy fam there and am not going to even try that.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 10, 2014, 08:10:39 PM

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/11/9aby7y2e.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on July 10, 2014, 08:30:51 PM

Denver.

Anyone been to Amelia Island?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on July 10, 2014, 08:33:42 PM

admirals club--DALLAS FORT WORTH IA. WOAH HIGH FIVE

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 10, 2014, 08:33:55 PM

Termy A!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on July 10, 2014, 08:43:28 PM

it's my first point ever in this thread!  what's the score now???

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CrushNasty on July 10, 2014, 08:56:48 PM

Want to go w/ the SO and ~10 friends for NYE in Cabo or Playa del Carmen...

Suggestos?    All inclusive is the way to go right... envision bingeing on the beach and eating lots of food.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on July 10, 2014, 09:16:07 PM

If there are two damn airports with curvy train track sculptures, I'm going back to my policy of not gonna guess because airports all look the same.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 10, 2014, 09:35:06 PM

Quote from: chum1 on July 10, 2014, 09:16:07 PM

If there are two damn airports with curvy train track sculptures, I'm going back to my policy of not gonna guess because airports all look the same.

You were correct

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 11, 2014, 01:03:43 AM

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/11/y8eteha8.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 11, 2014, 01:07:13 AM

Hot piece of ass

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on July 11, 2014, 01:19:44 AM

Why did it take you so long to get to SFO?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 11, 2014, 01:46:28 AM

Quote from: kim carnes on July 11, 2014, 01:19:44 AM

Why did it take you so long to get to SFO?

I live in Omaha is a primary factor. 2 hour layover in DEN is secondary.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SpudCat on July 11, 2014, 09:43:30 AM

Quote from: chum1 on July 10, 2014, 08:30:51 PM

Denver.

Anyone been to Amelia Island?

I was there for a couple days in January on business. Stayed at the Ritz. Wasn't really there long enough to form too may opinions other than the golf course kind of sucked, at least for what they charged. Nice hotel, beach was nice, but it was still January.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on July 12, 2014, 07:51:23 PM

Quote from: SpudCat on July 11, 2014, 09:43:30 AM

Quote from: chum1 on July 10, 2014, 08:30:51 PM

Denver.

Anyone been to Amelia Island?

I was there for a couple days in January on business. Stayed at the Ritz. Wasn't really there long enough to form too may opinions other than the golf course kind of sucked, at least for what they charged. Nice hotel, beach was nice, but it was still January.


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Ditto. Ritz is nice. Not much positive to say about the area. I'd rather go north to St Simon Island or south to St Augustine.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on July 12, 2014, 08:04:00 PM

Hmm. Maybe I'll go with St Augustine, then. Thanks!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on July 14, 2014, 10:40:18 AM

Back to civilization...

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on July 14, 2014, 11:02:30 AM

Ireland and Amsterdam. Any can't miss things in either location? Doing a trip in April to both. Wanted to pick areas we both haven't been and see more than one country

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on July 14, 2014, 11:50:23 AM

emo is that the new place at MSP?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on July 14, 2014, 12:23:05 PM

Quote from: mocat on July 14, 2014, 11:50:23 AM

emo is that the new place at MSP?

Dunno if it's new first time here. 


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on July 14, 2014, 12:26:23 PM

Denver ppl, going there this week.  Staying at the Magnolia Hotel at 17th and Stout.  What is good stuff to do there during afternoons and evenings?  Preferably walkable.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slucat on July 14, 2014, 12:57:43 PM

Quote from: CNS on July 14, 2014, 12:26:23 PM

Denver ppl, going there this week.  Staying at the Magnolia Hotel at 17th and Stout.  What is good stuff to do there during afternoons and evenings?  Preferably walkable.

check out the green russel for drinks.
go see a rockies game.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on July 14, 2014, 12:59:47 PM

Quote from: slucat on July 14, 2014, 12:57:43 PM

Quote from: CNS on July 14, 2014, 12:26:23 PM

Denver ppl, going there this week.  Staying at the Magnolia Hotel at 17th and Stout.  What is good stuff to do there during afternoons and evenings?  Preferably walkable.

check out the green russel for drinks.
go see a rockies game.

pop into Charlie's place on 14th, right by the old greasy spoon diner.  ask for Hal, he'll make you the best old fashioned you'll ever have in your life. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on July 14, 2014, 01:02:30 PM

Quote from: slucat on July 14, 2014, 12:57:43 PM

Quote from: CNS on July 14, 2014, 12:26:23 PM

Denver ppl, going there this week.  Staying at the Magnolia Hotel at 17th and Stout.  What is good stuff to do there during afternoons and evenings?  Preferably walkable.

check out the green russel for drinks.
go see a rockies game.

Agree with both

For food, look at the Larimer Square area which is where the Green Russell is.  Get edibles if you want to get high so you don't have to worry about hotel smoking policies.  Uncle is a short drive and really good food and not expensive.  You could Uber it for like $5 each way.  Sushi Den is absurdly good for sushi in the middle of the US.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on July 14, 2014, 01:07:34 PM

These are all great(except for the baseball one).  Thanks.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on July 14, 2014, 01:21:47 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on July 14, 2014, 01:02:30 PM

Quote from: slucat on July 14, 2014, 12:57:43 PM

Quote from: CNS on July 14, 2014, 12:26:23 PM

Denver ppl, going there this week.  Staying at the Magnolia Hotel at 17th and Stout.  What is good stuff to do there during afternoons and evenings?  Preferably walkable.

check out the green russel for drinks.
go see a rockies game.

Agree with both

For food, look at the Larimer Square area which is where the Green Russell is.  Get edibles if you want to get high so you don't have to worry about hotel smoking policies.  Uncle is a short drive and really good food and not expensive.  You could Uber it for like $5 each way.  Sushi Den is absurdly good for sushi in the middle of the US.

thought's on Hal over at charlie's place?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on July 14, 2014, 02:00:00 PM

The Snooze for breakfast/ brunch.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on July 14, 2014, 05:50:52 PM

promo code GOROCKIES for 10% off Frontier flights until oct 1, fwiw

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on July 14, 2014, 06:52:54 PM

Quote from: pissclams on July 14, 2014, 12:59:47 PM

Quote from: slucat on July 14, 2014, 12:57:43 PM

Quote from: CNS on July 14, 2014, 12:26:23 PM

Denver ppl, going there this week.  Staying at the Magnolia Hotel at 17th and Stout.  What is good stuff to do there during afternoons and evenings?  Preferably walkable.

check out the green russel for drinks.
go see a rockies game.

pop into Charlie's place on 14th, right by the old greasy spoon diner.  ask for Hal, he'll make you the best old fashioned you'll ever have in your life.

Has anybody ever done this or "tell them 'clams sent you" type of thing?  I always figure it would end with puzzled looks.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on July 14, 2014, 08:35:36 PM

there's no such thing as charlie's on 14th in denver but i did send a friend who i met playing online video games into the capital grille in vegas b/c i knew the bartender from kc was there opening up the LV locashe.  it worked, he drank for free!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on July 15, 2014, 08:48:43 AM

Sushi Den was very good.   Not that pricey ether.  Will need to cab it tho.
We also had a great dinner at Rioja.
Snooze was a little overrated IMHO.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on July 15, 2014, 08:57:51 AM

Ireland and Amsterdam :tappingfootguy:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on July 15, 2014, 09:11:42 AM

I have heard that tourists are no longer allowed in the Amsterdam hash bars.  You have to score it on the street.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 15, 2014, 09:18:40 AM

What goEMAW lacks in knowledge about Ireland and Amsterdam, we more than make up for with our knowledge of Denver.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on July 15, 2014, 09:28:01 AM

emo i actually haven't been to MSP in months but all the ipads looked like a Delta lounge, and i know LGA has some newer areas like that but you said you were coming back to civilization, which you would never do through LGA. then i remembered all the construction at MSP the last few times i was there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 15, 2014, 09:30:47 AM

It about has to be msp or slc

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on July 15, 2014, 09:48:31 AM

Ya I already said it's MSP, at least that's what I intended to imply.  It was funny, the techs they had running around servicing the iPads were wearing hard hats.  Que cute!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on July 15, 2014, 10:15:39 AM

Quote from: michigancat on July 15, 2014, 09:18:40 AM

What goEMAW lacks in knowledge about Ireland and Amsterdam, we more than make up for with our knowledge of Denver.

True

And not going to Amsterdam for the hash. Looks like a pretty cool city and Lady BR wants to see the tulip fields. Going to try and rent a car and drive on the other side of the road in Ireland

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on July 15, 2014, 10:20:06 AM

Quote from: Boom Roasted on July 15, 2014, 10:15:39 AM

Quote from: michigancat on July 15, 2014, 09:18:40 AM

What goEMAW lacks in knowledge about Ireland and Amsterdam, we more than make up for with our knowledge of Denver.

True

And not going to Amsterdam for the hash. Looks like a pretty cool city and Lady BR wants to see the tulip fields. Going to try and rent a car and drive on the other side of the road in Ireland

Why do you think it looks like a pretty cool city? 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on July 15, 2014, 10:21:00 AM

my friends and i rented bikes, went to the Heineken brewery, the van Gogh museum, a couple pot establishments, and burger king like 3 times in 3 days (after the pot establishments). mostly just exploring around all the beautiful canal-y streets and stuff is fun.

fun fact:
most old multiple story houses in Holland sort of lean out towards the street at the top, and they have hooks extended out even farther. this is for moving large items into upper floors of buildings because they make their stairs hilariously steep and narrow.

(http://newsofthetimes.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/dsc02590.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on July 15, 2014, 10:29:14 AM

where are you going in Ireland? i recommend getting out of Dublin. it's cool and the Guinness brewery is by far the best and most unique experience i've had at a brewery, and Temple Bar area is fun, but there's a lot more interesting things outside Dublin.
I would recommend going to the west coast and explore Galway and definitely go to the cliffs of Moher. it's like a 3 hour and super cheap bus ride across the country if you don't want to rent a car. You'll see lots of old timey castles and signs in gaelic and whatnot. also there are approximately infinity number of stone fences in every direction. they also have some mini-stonehenge type things on the west side of the country if you're interested in that. drink a lot of beer and eat a lot of fish and potatoes and other cliche ireland-y things. it's a beautiful country.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on July 15, 2014, 10:29:43 AM

Quote from: slucat on July 08, 2014, 08:16:10 AM

TY, WM

(and Mrs. G, from a few posts back).

The rest of you can suck it.

have you booked anything yet slucat?  Bermuda is where I have always wanted to go for a summer time beach trip but it might not be the value the Caribbean is in August.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: BigCat on July 15, 2014, 10:37:20 AM

Everything mentioned is walkable, including Sushi Den. Train to Pearl St. station, walk a couple blocks down. Boom. If there's something that doesn't appear walkable, Bcycle, train or free shuttle will get you there.

Walk up to Highlands for lots of other great restaurants and have cocktails at Williams and Graham or while you eat at Old Major or Linger. Little Man after.

Snooze is delicious but entirely overrated, so is Green Russell.

There are very few bad places and a million awesome ones, basically just walk around and find something that looks good.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: raquetcat on July 15, 2014, 10:40:21 AM

Quote from: Boom Roasted on July 15, 2014, 08:57:51 AM

Ireland and Amsterdam :tappingfootguy:

In Amsterdam: van Gogh museum is nice, the Heineken brewery tour is more like a history of Heineken tour, it's ok. Anne Frank house isn't a must do unless you really enjoy that, if you've read the book that's pretty much it. The red light district is worth a walk through, but it's much more tame than I thought it would be. I really enjoyed just walking around and looking at all the canals, if there is a canal boat tour that would be a fun way to see the city quickly, I didn't do one, but kind of wish I had. I don't have any food recommendations, have fun!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on July 15, 2014, 10:46:02 AM

I like when house hunters looks at houseboats

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 15, 2014, 10:57:16 AM

NRT->SFO time lapse:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cB1FFlNk-zQ

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on July 15, 2014, 11:05:20 AM

RE: Denver

We didn't make it, and I don't recall where I got the rec, but El Chapultepec is suposed to be a fun jazz/dive  bar  http://www.thepeclodo.com/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on July 15, 2014, 11:16:46 AM

Thanks, Mikey

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 15, 2014, 11:17:35 AM

I really like this place in Denver:

http://www.theoxfordhotel.com/dining/the-cruise-room/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on July 15, 2014, 11:33:17 AM

Snooze brought ERiI, Dr. Jack and MH an order of free strawberry rhubarb pancakes when we were there in April. I thought the place was fantastic.  :dunno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 15, 2014, 11:37:38 AM

Quote from: Metalhead on July 15, 2014, 11:33:17 AM

Snooze brought ERiI, Dr. Jack and MH an order of free strawberry rhubarb pancakes when we were there in April. I thought the place was fantastic.  :dunno:

I think it is appropriately rated. (As fantastic). I mean, what does Mikey expect for brunch?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on July 15, 2014, 12:10:22 PM

Quote from: mocat on July 15, 2014, 10:21:00 AM

my friends and i rented bikes, went to the Heineken brewery, the van Gogh museum, a couple pot establishments, and burger king like 3 times in 3 days (after the pot establishments). mostly just exploring around all the beautiful canal-y streets and stuff is fun.

fun fact:
most old multiple story houses in Holland sort of lean out towards the street at the top, and they have hooks extended out even farther. this is for moving large items into upper floors of buildings because they make their stairs hilariously steep and narrow.

(http://newsofthetimes.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/dsc02590.jpg)

i knew about the hooks from watching house hunters international #savings

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on July 15, 2014, 12:13:18 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 15, 2014, 11:37:38 AM

Quote from: Metalhead on July 15, 2014, 11:33:17 AM

Snooze brought ERiI, Dr. Jack and MH an order of free strawberry rhubarb pancakes when we were there in April. I thought the place was fantastic.  :dunno:

I think it is appropriately rated. (As fantastic). I mean, what does Mikey expect for brunch?

pancakes that aren't overcooked and scorched for one.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 15, 2014, 12:14:36 PM

That's not normal. I've been three times and never had a problem with anything. You should have complained.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on July 15, 2014, 12:16:29 PM

Yea, everyone's food in our group was fantastic.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on July 15, 2014, 12:59:49 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 15, 2014, 12:14:36 PM

That's not normal. I've been three times and never had a problem with anything. You should have complained.

meh.   We were on the way to the airport, so we were in a hurry.    It wasn't terribad, just more along the lines of what I'd expect from Perkins.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on July 15, 2014, 02:21:15 PM

Quote from: mocat on July 15, 2014, 10:29:14 AM

where are you going in Ireland? i recommend getting out of Dublin. it's cool and the Guinness brewery is by far the best and most unique experience i've had at a brewery, and Temple Bar area is fun, but there's a lot more interesting things outside Dublin.
I would recommend going to the west coast and explore Galway and definitely go to the cliffs of Moher. it's like a 3 hour and super cheap bus ride across the country if you don't want to rent a car. You'll see lots of old timey castles and signs in gaelic and whatnot. also there are approximately infinity number of stone fences in every direction. they also have some mini-stonehenge type things on the west side of the country if you're interested in that. drink a lot of beer and eat a lot of fish and potatoes and other cliche ireland-y things. it's a beautiful country.

:cheers: we may have to talk Ireland over a beer.
Plan as of now, could easily change. Fueled equally on free hotel ops and what the internet calls good places. Land first afternoon and stay at westin Dublin. Check out city in am then rent car and drive to Galway for dinner. Next three nights at raddison blu Galway. Aran islands G day one, cliffs of Moher and Galway something else G day two. Drive to dingle early am G day three to explore the town and area. Stay there that night. Next am go to rock of cashel then to Dublin westin that night. Dublin all day, amsterdam flight mid morning next day. Have no clue on one afternoon and two full days of Amsterdam plan but canals windmills tulips old stuff are on the list. Like the bike ride idea and vangoh thought.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on July 15, 2014, 02:24:14 PM

And probably more for the card thread but initial estimates are about 7k in travel for $750ish on one hotel I can't points and airline taxes cause BA.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on July 15, 2014, 02:29:27 PM

when i stepped out of schiphol i was completely overwhelmed at the number of bicycles. they are not hard to find. it's like "hi welcome to holland, and here's a crap ton of bikes"

(http://www.letshavefuninamsterdam.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/amsterdam-bicycles-photo.jpg)

(http://www.dutchamsterdam.nl/i/aa/bicyle_parking_garage_amsterdam_da.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on July 15, 2014, 02:55:15 PM

Quote from: Boom Roasted on July 15, 2014, 02:21:15 PM

Quote from: mocat on July 15, 2014, 10:29:14 AM

where are you going in Ireland? i recommend getting out of Dublin. it's cool and the Guinness brewery is by far the best and most unique experience i've had at a brewery, and Temple Bar area is fun, but there's a lot more interesting things outside Dublin.
I would recommend going to the west coast and explore Galway and definitely go to the cliffs of Moher. it's like a 3 hour and super cheap bus ride across the country if you don't want to rent a car. You'll see lots of old timey castles and signs in gaelic and whatnot. also there are approximately infinity number of stone fences in every direction. they also have some mini-stonehenge type things on the west side of the country if you're interested in that. drink a lot of beer and eat a lot of fish and potatoes and other cliche ireland-y things. it's a beautiful country.

:cheers: we may have to talk Ireland over a beer.
Plan as of now, could easily change. Fueled equally on free hotel ops and what the internet calls good places. Land first afternoon and stay at westin Dublin. Check out city in am then rent car and drive to Galway for dinner. Next three nights at raddison blu Galway. Aran islands G day one, cliffs of Moher and Galway something else G day two. Drive to dingle early am G day three to explore the town and area. Stay there that night. Next am go to rock of cashel then to Dublin westin that night. Dublin all day, amsterdam flight mid morning next day. Have no clue on one afternoon and two full days of Amsterdam plan but canals windmills tulips old stuff are on the list. Like the bike ride idea and vangoh thought.

did you check using Avios on Iberia to get lowes taxes and fees?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on July 15, 2014, 02:57:19 PM

I don't have avois. Just AA and the flight over the pond is AA but it's BA London to Dublin.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on July 15, 2014, 02:58:14 PM

Quote from: Boom Roasted on July 15, 2014, 02:57:19 PM

I don't have avois. Just AA and the flight over the pond is AA but it's BA London to Dublin.

you can fly from mci to dublin via london using just AA

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on July 15, 2014, 02:59:52 PM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on July 15, 2014, 02:58:14 PM

Quote from: Boom Roasted on July 15, 2014, 02:57:19 PM

I don't have avois. Just AA and the flight over the pond is AA but it's BA London to Dublin.

you can fly from mci to dublin via london using just AA

if he can avoid London he will save a lot in taxes.

you can fly Iberia with AA miles too.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on July 15, 2014, 03:02:49 PM

Yeah the key is finding one for 20k pts each way per person. Right now two flights to Dublin is 40k pts and $250 in April. Can I beat that? Return from ams is 40k and $350.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on July 15, 2014, 03:11:23 PM

Quote from: mocat on July 15, 2014, 02:29:27 PM

when i stepped out of schiphol i was completely overwhelmed at the number of bicycles. they are not hard to find. it's like "hi welcome to holland, and here's a crap ton of bikes"

(http://www.letshavefuninamsterdam.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/amsterdam-bicycles-photo.jpg)

(http://www.dutchamsterdam.nl/i/aa/bicyle_parking_garage_amsterdam_da.jpg)

jacob pullen's last night's dream thread crosspost

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on July 15, 2014, 03:44:48 PM

frankly, with the time available to do so, I'd sign up for a BA credit card for each of you , and fly Aer Lingus.   Direct flights from several US cities including CHI, and taxes and fuel surcharges are MUCH lower
Hell, the 20k AA awards fly you MCI>DFW>LHR>DUB, thats a LONG day (27hrs total)

http://millionmilesecrets.com/2012/04/14/low-avios-redemptions/

If this is correct  https://www.britishairways.com/travel/avios-calculator/execclub/_gf/en_gb (and I don't think it is on the fees) but if you do MCI>CHI  CHI>DUB it's 33.5k avios pp and ZERO in fees and taxes.  (Note, I think taxes are going to be somewhere in the $150-170 range).

sign up for an Executive Club account and you can probably call and make a dummy booking to confirm price and fees.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on July 15, 2014, 03:52:21 PM

Not a bad thought but I already have the points on American. Trying to save the CC apps for hyatt and club Carlson cards. One for two nights at park hyatt in NY around Xmas and the other for the nights in Galway. Lady BR is against signing up for cards at this point in time so I've got to gather points myself for two ppl

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on July 15, 2014, 03:58:43 PM

Quote from: Boom Roasted on July 15, 2014, 03:52:21 PM

Not a bad thought but I already have the points on American. Trying to save the CC apps for hyatt and club Carlson cards. One for two nights at park hyatt in NY around Xmas and the other for the nights in Galway. Lady BR is against signing up for cards at this point in time so I've got to gather points myself for two ppl

yeah...   I will point out though Aer Lingus from Chicago>Dublin is only 7.5hrs, so you're probably all-in about 10 hrs vs. 27.....think of all the extra time you would have there.

good luck!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on July 15, 2014, 04:08:49 PM

I guess the other problem is the one way ticket. I could do it through united for less fee but it's only round trip. The more expensive one on fees is return from amsterdam

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on July 15, 2014, 04:09:30 PM

Appreciate the assistance Mikey!  These ideas were ones I hadn't checked out

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on July 15, 2014, 04:27:33 PM

Quote from: Boom Roasted on July 15, 2014, 04:08:49 PM

I guess the other problem is the one way ticket. I could do it through united for less fee but it's only round trip. The more expensive one on fees is return from amsterdam

assuming the AMS flight connects through UK you are getting hit with the APD.    No way to avoid it connecting through UK, LHR just adds more on top.  That might be a reason to look harder into Iberia or AirBerlin for that leg to reduce fees.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on July 16, 2014, 04:19:32 PM

Does anyone know anything about biking Rocky Mountain National Park?  Thinking something friendly to a couple in their 40's in decent shape, not like triathlete shape.  Assume they have to rent bikes, and they are open to both pavement riding and well manicured gravel trails.  Thanks guys.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: asava on July 17, 2014, 09:24:08 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on July 16, 2014, 04:19:32 PM

Does anyone know anything about biking Rocky Mountain National Park?  Thinking something friendly to a couple in their 40's in decent shape, not like triathlete shape.  Assume they have to rent bikes, and they are open to both pavement riding and well manicured gravel trails.  Thanks guys.

RMNP is pretty big. Are you thinking of using Estes as your starting point?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on July 17, 2014, 09:31:58 AM

Quote from: asava on July 17, 2014, 09:24:08 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on July 16, 2014, 04:19:32 PM

Does anyone know anything about biking Rocky Mountain National Park?  Thinking something friendly to a couple in their 40's in decent shape, not like triathlete shape.  Assume they have to rent bikes, and they are open to both pavement riding and well manicured gravel trails.  Thanks guys.

RMNP is pretty big. Are you thinking of using Estes as your starting point?

I would guess so.  I'm asking for a Danish colleague who is visiting the US with his wife.  I am pretty familiar with RMNP from a hiking/fishing standpoint, but I know he likes to bike, and I doubt he's flying his bikes over here for a vacation.  I suggested they stay in Estes or Grand Lake, dine there, but I get the feeling they want to get away from people and will therefore spend the majority of the day in the park.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on July 20, 2014, 08:22:41 PM

@gooch

Not shopped

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on July 20, 2014, 09:02:36 PM

Quote from: mocat on July 20, 2014, 08:22:41 PM

@gooch

Not shopped

Dallas?  Melrose?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on July 21, 2014, 09:42:40 AM

Neosho, MO

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on July 21, 2014, 09:55:12 AM

Downtown denver has a bunch of beautiful ppl.  They also have an alarmingly high rate of what seems to be batshit crazy ppl.   Not much in between it seems. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on July 21, 2014, 09:58:23 AM

Quote from: mocat on July 21, 2014, 09:42:40 AM

Neosho, MO

Kill yourself.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on July 21, 2014, 10:31:42 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on July 21, 2014, 09:58:23 AM

Quote from: mocat on July 21, 2014, 09:42:40 AM

Neosho, MO

Kill yourself.

on the way back from a float trip. obviously did not spend time in neosho. good grief emo  :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on July 21, 2014, 10:34:21 AM

Quote from: mocat on July 21, 2014, 10:31:42 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on July 21, 2014, 09:58:23 AM

Quote from: mocat on July 21, 2014, 09:42:40 AM

Neosho, MO

Kill yourself.

on the way back from a float trip. obviously did not spend time in neosho. good grief emo  :lol:

Unless you got lost, probably the worst place to go on a float trip.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on July 21, 2014, 10:36:13 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on July 21, 2014, 10:34:21 AM

Quote from: mocat on July 21, 2014, 10:31:42 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on July 21, 2014, 09:58:23 AM

Quote from: mocat on July 21, 2014, 09:42:40 AM

Neosho, MO

Kill yourself.

on the way back from a float trip. obviously did not spend time in neosho. good grief emo  :lol:

Unless you got lost, probably the worst place to go on a float trip.

i did take a wrong turn after a potty break, but look what i found tho! gooch rd. the lord works in mysterious ways emo. sorry your dog died in neosho

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on July 21, 2014, 10:37:16 AM

Quote from: mocat on July 21, 2014, 10:36:13 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on July 21, 2014, 10:34:21 AM

Quote from: mocat on July 21, 2014, 10:31:42 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on July 21, 2014, 09:58:23 AM

Quote from: mocat on July 21, 2014, 09:42:40 AM

Neosho, MO

Kill yourself.

on the way back from a float trip. obviously did not spend time in neosho. good grief emo  :lol:

Unless you got lost, probably the worst place to go on a float trip.

i did take a wrong turn after a potty break, but look what i found tho! gooch rd. the lord works in mysterious ways emo. sorry your dog died in neosho

Pretty quick cut to dead dog joke.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on July 21, 2014, 10:45:17 AM

Quote from: mocat on July 21, 2014, 10:36:13 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on July 21, 2014, 10:34:21 AM

Quote from: mocat on July 21, 2014, 10:31:42 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on July 21, 2014, 09:58:23 AM

Quote from: mocat on July 21, 2014, 09:42:40 AM

Neosho, MO

Kill yourself.

on the way back from a float trip. obviously did not spend time in neosho. good grief emo  :lol:

Unless you got lost, probably the worst place to go on a float trip.

i did take a wrong turn after a potty break, but look what i found tho! gooch rd. the lord works in mysterious ways emo. sorry your dog died in neosho

Next time you stop by Neosho tape a little piece of paper with "Mrs." on the top of that sign.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on July 21, 2014, 10:54:18 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on July 21, 2014, 10:37:16 AM

Quote from: mocat on July 21, 2014, 10:36:13 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on July 21, 2014, 10:34:21 AM

Quote from: mocat on July 21, 2014, 10:31:42 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on July 21, 2014, 09:58:23 AM

Quote from: mocat on July 21, 2014, 09:42:40 AM

Neosho, MO

Kill yourself.

on the way back from a float trip. obviously did not spend time in neosho. good grief emo  :lol:

Unless you got lost, probably the worst place to go on a float trip.

i did take a wrong turn after a potty break, but look what i found tho! gooch rd. the lord works in mysterious ways emo. sorry your dog died in neosho

Pretty quick cut to dead dog joke.

pretty quick cut to kill yourself tho

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on July 21, 2014, 11:37:07 AM

Quote from: mocat on July 21, 2014, 10:54:18 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on July 21, 2014, 10:37:16 AM

Quote from: mocat on July 21, 2014, 10:36:13 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on July 21, 2014, 10:34:21 AM

Quote from: mocat on July 21, 2014, 10:31:42 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on July 21, 2014, 09:58:23 AM

Quote from: mocat on July 21, 2014, 09:42:40 AM

Neosho, MO

Kill yourself.

on the way back from a float trip. obviously did not spend time in neosho. good grief emo  :lol:

Unless you got lost, probably the worst place to go on a float trip.

i did take a wrong turn after a potty break, but look what i found tho! gooch rd. the lord works in mysterious ways emo. sorry your dog died in neosho

Pretty quick cut to dead dog joke.

pretty quick cut to kill yourself tho

That was a forward looking recommendo assuming you were being forced to go there against your will.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on July 23, 2014, 09:18:06 AM

https://www.yahoo.com/travel/the-worst-things-parents-do-on-planes-confessions-92180139342.html

Has anyone ever seen a woman breastfeeding a cat on a plane?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 23, 2014, 11:28:13 AM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on July 23, 2014, 09:18:06 AM

https://www.yahoo.com/travel/the-worst-things-parents-do-on-planes-confessions-92180139342.html

Has anyone ever seen a woman breastfeeding a cat on a plane?

no, but I have seen a mom who was breast feeding and both her and the baby fell asleep and her nipple was just hanging out in the open.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on July 23, 2014, 05:03:08 PM

Quote from: mocat on July 20, 2014, 08:22:41 PM

@gooch

Not shopped

Do you know any mischievous/rascally kids that might steal that for me?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Bloodfart on July 25, 2014, 10:46:42 AM

Mrs. Bf and I are currently in Carmel, Ca.  Should we drive up to San Fran today or tomorrow? 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 25, 2014, 11:02:32 AM

Quote from: Bloodfart on July 25, 2014, 10:46:42 AM

Mrs. Bf and I are currently in Carmel, Ca.  Should we drive up to San Fran today or tomorrow? 

how much time do you have and what do you want to do? It'll be like 80 degrees in SF today, which like never happens. So consider that.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Bloodfart on July 25, 2014, 11:13:20 AM

Quote from: michigancat on July 25, 2014, 11:02:32 AM

Quote from: Bloodfart on July 25, 2014, 10:46:42 AM

Mrs. Bf and I are currently in Carmel, Ca.  Should we drive up to San Fran today or tomorrow? 

how much time do you have and what do you want to do? It'll be like 80 degrees in SF today, which like never happens. So consider that.

We have all day today or tomorow.  All we want to do is walk or bike across the Golden Gate.  Where is the best place to park and take public transit? 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 25, 2014, 11:15:46 AM

Quote from: Bloodfart on July 25, 2014, 11:13:20 AM

Quote from: michigancat on July 25, 2014, 11:02:32 AM

Quote from: Bloodfart on July 25, 2014, 10:46:42 AM

Mrs. Bf and I are currently in Carmel, Ca.  Should we drive up to San Fran today or tomorrow? 

how much time do you have and what do you want to do? It'll be like 80 degrees in SF today, which like never happens. So consider that.

We have all day today or tomorow.  All we want to do is walk or bike across the Golden Gate.  Where is the best place to park and take public transit?

just did this. michigancat can give you a good website with a list of parking garages near the bridge. we rented bikes from Blazing Saddles which have like 20 locations and it was really easy. pretty good half day activity.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Bloodfart on July 25, 2014, 11:19:27 AM

 :thumbs: We are going today. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 25, 2014, 01:06:16 PM

park at fisherman's wharf:

http://www.parkme.com/map/?lat=37.806950749494085&lng=-122.41764378759788&zoom=17

rent a bike, (they're all over), ride over the bridge to Sausalito, and take the ferry Back to Pier 41. Every tourist does this (because it's a great thing to do) and the bike rental folks will give you maps and a bike purse and answer any questions.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on July 25, 2014, 01:10:15 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 25, 2014, 01:06:16 PM

park at fisherman's wharf:

http://www.parkme.com/map/?lat=37.806950749494085&lng=-122.41764378759788&zoom=17

rent a bike, (they're all over), ride over the bridge to Sausalito, and take the ferry Back to Pier 41. Every tourist does this (because it's a great thing to do) and the bike rental folks will give you maps and a bike purse and answer any questions.

i would not ride a bike across the bridge.  one strong gust of wind and you're fish food.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Bloodfart on July 25, 2014, 11:56:27 PM

Just got back to the house and my seat is sore.  We had a great time!  Mrs. Bf was disappointed about the 1hr wait for the ferry NBD IMO.  Thanks for the tips because I wouldn't have believed there would actually be parking available and would have parked at some place much farther away.  If we did it again we would have flipped a U at the end of the bridge and just rode our bikes right back across and shaved an hour off the trip.  Beautiful city, crap loads of pics were taken by Mrs. Bf and she has already forgotten the ferry wait. 

Edit: I also recommend fueling up at the chipotle before the big ride.  Chicken fajita burrito and chips N guacamole.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: HELLHAMMER on July 27, 2014, 09:13:56 AM

Local eateries everywhere and you go to Chipotle.   :confused:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 27, 2014, 11:32:12 AM

Quote from: HELLHAMMER on July 27, 2014, 09:13:56 AM

Local eateries everywhere and you go to Chipotle.   :confused:

Well, Fisherman's Wharf isn't exactly known for it's fine local cuisine. (Although I could have sent him to some decent chowder in a bread bowl).

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: cDubya on July 27, 2014, 11:34:49 AM

So the gf and I will be traveling to Germany in late November, to a town called Kollweiler (between Frankfurt and Luxemburg City). Staying for about a week and a half visiting her sister.

Suggestions? Advice? She has been there before, I have not. Pretty excited!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on July 27, 2014, 11:44:05 AM

check out the Long John Silvers on am wolfsgraben street

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 27, 2014, 11:44:40 AM

Quote from: cDubya on July 27, 2014, 11:34:49 AM

So the gf and I will be traveling to Germany in late November, to a town called Kollweiler (between Frankfurt and Luxemburg City). Staying for about a week and a half visiting her sister.

Suggestions? Advice? She has been there before, I have not. Pretty excited!

I would guess your girlfriend's sister has a better idea of what to do than anyone here.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on July 27, 2014, 11:48:06 AM

Quote from: michigancat on July 27, 2014, 11:44:40 AM

Quote from: cDubya on July 27, 2014, 11:34:49 AM

So the gf and I will be traveling to Germany in late November, to a town called Kollweiler (between Frankfurt and Luxemburg City). Staying for about a week and a half visiting her sister.

Suggestions? Advice? She has been there before, I have not. Pretty excited!

I would guess your girlfriend's sister has a better idea of what to do than anyone here.

this thread is more about humble bragging than it is anything else

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: cDubya on July 27, 2014, 11:57:10 AM

Quote from: pissclams on July 27, 2014, 11:48:06 AM

Quote from: michigancat on July 27, 2014, 11:44:40 AM

Quote from: cDubya on July 27, 2014, 11:34:49 AM

So the gf and I will be traveling to Germany in late November, to a town called Kollweiler (between Frankfurt and Luxemburg City). Staying for about a week and a half visiting her sister.

Suggestions? Advice? She has been there before, I have not. Pretty excited!

I would guess your girlfriend's sister has a better idea of what to do than anyone here.

this thread is more about humble bragging than it is anything else

Ahhhhhh. Gotcha. Will take many pics of beers I consume and :fanningbrag: here when I get back.  :cheers:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 27, 2014, 12:02:05 PM

Quote from: pissclams on July 27, 2014, 11:48:06 AM

Quote from: michigancat on July 27, 2014, 11:44:40 AM

Quote from: cDubya on July 27, 2014, 11:34:49 AM

So the gf and I will be traveling to Germany in late November, to a town called Kollweiler (between Frankfurt and Luxemburg City). Staying for about a week and a half visiting her sister.

Suggestions? Advice? She has been there before, I have not. Pretty excited!

I would guess your girlfriend's sister has a better idea of what to do than anyone here.

this thread is more about humble bragging than it is anything else

For sure.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on July 27, 2014, 12:29:59 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 27, 2014, 11:44:40 AM

Quote from: cDubya on July 27, 2014, 11:34:49 AM

So the gf and I will be traveling to Germany in late November, to a town called Kollweiler (between Frankfurt and Luxemburg City). Staying for about a week and a half visiting her sister.

Suggestions? Advice? She has been there before, I have not. Pretty excited!

I would guess your girlfriend's sister has a better idea of what to do than anyone here.

Frankly as someone who was raised and lives in a Democratic Republic I can't understand how you believe this.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on July 27, 2014, 12:32:19 PM

Quote from: cDubya on July 27, 2014, 11:57:10 AM

Quote from: pissclams on July 27, 2014, 11:48:06 AM

Quote from: michigancat on July 27, 2014, 11:44:40 AM

Quote from: cDubya on July 27, 2014, 11:34:49 AM

So the gf and I will be traveling to Germany in late November, to a town called Kollweiler (between Frankfurt and Luxemburg City). Staying for about a week and a half visiting her sister.

Suggestions? Advice? She has been there before, I have not. Pretty excited!

I would guess your girlfriend's sister has a better idea of what to do than anyone here.

this thread is more about humble bragging than it is anything else

Ahhhhhh. Gotcha. Will take many pics of beers I consume and :fanningbrag: here when I get back.  :cheers:

octoberfest is on my to do list

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on July 27, 2014, 09:13:08 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 27, 2014, 12:02:05 PM

Quote from: pissclams on July 27, 2014, 11:48:06 AM

Quote from: michigancat on July 27, 2014, 11:44:40 AM

Quote from: cDubya on July 27, 2014, 11:34:49 AM

So the gf and I will be traveling to Germany in late November, to a town called Kollweiler (between Frankfurt and Luxemburg City). Staying for about a week and a half visiting her sister.

Suggestions? Advice? She has been there before, I have not. Pretty excited!

I would guess your girlfriend's sister has a better idea of what to do than anyone here.

this thread is more about humble bragging than it is anything else

For sure.

yeah

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on July 29, 2014, 04:21:37 PM

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/30/yzyzymyz.jpg)
If you are in this airport, but not in this terminal, you should bus on over.



Gonna win 'em all!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 29, 2014, 04:26:12 PM

Quote from: slobber on July 29, 2014, 04:21:37 PM

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/30/yzyzymyz.jpg)
If you are in this airport, but not in this terminal, you should bus on over.



Gonna win 'em all!

hmm, I have to guess Cincinnati because that's the last domestic airport I can remember going to that required taking an inter-terminal bus.

Title: travel thread
Post by: slobber on July 29, 2014, 04:27:59 PM

NOPE! But glad you didn't overlook that clue, brother :love:
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/30/terureny.jpg)


Gonna win 'em all!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on July 29, 2014, 04:29:39 PM

i've never been to CVG but i imagine that it's a monstrous crap hole that doesn't have shiny new stuff like that

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 29, 2014, 04:38:13 PM

Quote from: mocat on July 29, 2014, 04:29:39 PM

i've never been to CVG but i imagine that it's a monstrous crap hole that doesn't have shiny new stuff like that

It's very new and shiny. (and empty)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 29, 2014, 04:39:53 PM

my second guess is PHL

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on July 29, 2014, 04:41:40 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 29, 2014, 04:39:53 PM

my second guess is PHL

Yes!
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/30/ymebu7u9.jpg)


Gonna win 'em all!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on July 29, 2014, 05:05:18 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 29, 2014, 04:38:13 PM

Quote from: mocat on July 29, 2014, 04:29:39 PM

i've never been to CVG but i imagine that it's a monstrous crap hole that doesn't have shiny new stuff like that

It's very new and shiny. (and empty)

man, who knew? good for Cincinnati

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on July 29, 2014, 09:28:17 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 29, 2014, 04:26:12 PM

Quote from: slobber on July 29, 2014, 04:21:37 PM

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/30/yzyzymyz.jpg)
If you are in this airport, but not in this terminal, you should bus on over.



Gonna win 'em all!

hmm, I have to guess Cincinnati because that's the last domestic airport I can remember going to that required taking an inter-terminal bus.

MCI....does LAX still have inter-terminal buses?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on July 30, 2014, 02:32:02 PM

(http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv249/thekansascitykid/7E507B1D-DBB0-425C-9C8C-03F7D89D98F3-5397-0000057F4FD05600_zps6e9549b5.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 30, 2014, 02:38:41 PM

Quote from: mocat on July 29, 2014, 05:05:18 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 29, 2014, 04:38:13 PM

Quote from: mocat on July 29, 2014, 04:29:39 PM

i've never been to CVG but i imagine that it's a monstrous crap hole that doesn't have shiny new stuff like that

It's very new and shiny. (and empty)

man, who knew? good for Cincinnati

detroit has a surprisingly nice airport as well. I think the old NW hubs tried to stay in the mix when their pud airline got gobbled up by delta. I was in the detroit airport right about the time they merged and were cutting routes. it was a ghost town of nice new stuff.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on July 30, 2014, 03:15:26 PM

yes Detroit is a very nice airport

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 30, 2014, 03:20:25 PM

 DTW is pretty full now though

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 30, 2014, 03:25:00 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 30, 2014, 03:20:25 PM

DTW is pretty full now though

they are boarding 2 million fewer passengers a year than they did pre-merger though

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on July 30, 2014, 03:50:24 PM

No one?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 30, 2014, 03:54:03 PM

Quote from: Dugout DickStone on July 30, 2014, 03:50:24 PM

No one?

the art kind of looks like dinosaurs so I'll guess SLC

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on July 30, 2014, 03:57:26 PM

other than the not-palm tree outside, it looks like Derp City, FL

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on July 30, 2014, 03:57:42 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 30, 2014, 03:54:03 PM

Quote from: Dugout DickStone on July 30, 2014, 03:50:24 PM

No one?

the art kind of looks like dinosaurs so I'll guess SLC

Much further east

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Teddy_Westside on July 30, 2014, 04:26:55 PM

I'm going to DC from Friday through Monday.  This is my first time going, what should I do there? Go.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on July 30, 2014, 04:28:59 PM

Quote from: Teddy_Westside on July 30, 2014, 04:26:55 PM

I'm going to DC from Friday through Monday.  This is my first time going, what should I do there? Go.

Smithsonian

Title: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 30, 2014, 06:40:15 PM

There is an elite vintage Hawaiian travel poster temp. exhibit at the air smithsonian which is near the airport and not by the others. Would like to see it.

http://boingboing.net/2014/07/25/hawaii-by-air-opens-at-smi.html

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Daddy Claxton on July 30, 2014, 06:57:34 PM

Quote from: Teddy_Westside on July 30, 2014, 04:26:55 PM

I'm going to DC from Friday through Monday.  This is my first time going, what should I do there? Go.

Changing of guard at Arlington cemetery
Vietnam nam memorial
Lincoln, Washington and Jefferson memorials
American history musuem
Go by White House and take pics from the fence, don't tour
Capitol
Round robin bar
Columbia room

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on July 30, 2014, 07:43:20 PM

Quote from: Daddy Claxton on July 30, 2014, 06:57:34 PM

Quote from: Teddy_Westside on July 30, 2014, 04:26:55 PM

I'm going to DC from Friday through Monday.  This is my first time going, what should I do there? Go.

Changing of guard at Arlington cemetery
Vietnam nam memorial
Lincoln, Washington and Jefferson memorials
American history musuem
Go by White House and take pics from the fence, don't tour
Capitol
Round robin bar
Columbia room

All of this. Changing of the guard is awesome.

I'd recommend air and space too. Tied with American history as my fave.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on July 31, 2014, 08:49:50 AM

Greenville/ Spartanburg

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on July 31, 2014, 08:52:48 AM

Quote from: Dugout DickStone on July 31, 2014, 08:49:50 AM

Greenville/ Spartanburg

Greenville/Spartanburg's motto is "Derp City, FL without all the palm trees"

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on July 31, 2014, 04:38:49 PM

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/01/ysupa3u2.jpg)
I don't care if that makes it too easy. It is awesome.


Gonna win 'em all!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on July 31, 2014, 04:46:08 PM

New Jersey.  :D

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on July 31, 2014, 04:47:45 PM

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/01/ta8ereta.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on July 31, 2014, 04:48:15 PM

slobber EWR

blast STL

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on July 31, 2014, 04:48:48 PM

What is this?  An airplane for ants!  :dubious:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on July 31, 2014, 04:49:01 PM

nope, west of that

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on July 31, 2014, 05:13:32 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on July 31, 2014, 04:46:08 PM

New Jersey.  :D

THATS NOT AN AIRPORT!


Gonna win 'em all!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on July 31, 2014, 05:14:36 PM

Quote from: mocat on July 31, 2014, 04:48:15 PM

slobber EWR

blast STL

as if it needed to be confirmed :
WINNER


Gonna win 'em all!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 31, 2014, 05:29:11 PM

tater's is really tough. West of KC, empty, but the TWA model thinks it is or was a major destination.

LAX? Although I can't imagine finding an empty gate area there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on July 31, 2014, 05:52:52 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 31, 2014, 05:29:11 PM

tater's is really tough. West of KC, empty, but the TWA model thinks it is or was a major destination.

LAX? Although I can't imagine finding an empty gate area there.

you're hot! so hot!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on July 31, 2014, 05:55:38 PM

Ontario?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on July 31, 2014, 05:56:09 PM

Quote from: mocat on July 31, 2014, 05:55:38 PM

Ontario?

cold!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on July 31, 2014, 06:03:36 PM

Bakersfield

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on July 31, 2014, 06:06:06 PM

John Wayne (lol they named an airport after John Wayne)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on July 31, 2014, 06:09:17 PM

How can lax be red hot but Ontario be cold

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 31, 2014, 06:12:44 PM

Quote from: mocat on July 31, 2014, 06:09:17 PM

How can lax be red hot but Ontario be cold

yeah they're basically the same distance

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on July 31, 2014, 06:17:30 PM

Quote from: puniraptor on July 31, 2014, 06:03:36 PM

Bakersfield

Close!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 31, 2014, 06:19:11 PM

LOL, I totally confused seven and tater. :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on July 31, 2014, 06:19:47 PM

Palm springs

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on July 31, 2014, 06:23:18 PM

San Diego

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on July 31, 2014, 06:23:23 PM

Vegas

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on July 31, 2014, 06:23:28 PM

Fresno

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on July 31, 2014, 06:25:19 PM

Bob hope

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on July 31, 2014, 06:25:29 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 31, 2014, 06:19:11 PM

LOL, I totally confused seven and tater. :lol:

 :love:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on July 31, 2014, 06:27:41 PM

i might go to mexico 3 times this year. trying to think if pud or stud and leaning towards pud.

he guys i'm seeing the world!
oh yeah? where'd you go?
mexico three times.  :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on July 31, 2014, 06:28:23 PM

Quote from: puniraptor on July 31, 2014, 06:25:19 PM

Bob hope

DING DING DING

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on July 31, 2014, 06:28:54 PM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on July 31, 2014, 06:27:41 PM

i might go to mexico 3 times this year. trying to think if pud or stud and leaning towards pud.

he guys i'm seeing the world!
oh yeah? where'd you go?
mexico three times.  :frown:

Different parts or same parts

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 31, 2014, 06:29:32 PM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on July 31, 2014, 06:27:41 PM

i might go to mexico 3 times this year. trying to think if pud or stud and leaning towards pud.

he guys i'm seeing the world!
oh yeah? where'd you go?
mexico three times.  :frown:

I might go twice in 6 months. To Cabo both times. (One is already booked at the Hyatt Ziva) :cool:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on July 31, 2014, 06:29:41 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on July 31, 2014, 06:28:23 PM

Quote from: puniraptor on July 31, 2014, 06:25:19 PM

Bob hope

DING DING DING

I prolly win something awesome!!!!!!!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on July 31, 2014, 06:33:39 PM

Quote from: seven on July 31, 2014, 06:28:54 PM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on July 31, 2014, 06:27:41 PM

i might go to mexico 3 times this year. trying to think if pud or stud and leaning towards pud.

he guys i'm seeing the world!
oh yeah? where'd you go?
mexico three times.  :frown:

Different parts or same parts

have been to cozumel and playa del carmen both within the past four months. might go to cancun in nov/dec. i mean pretty much the same thing/place but technically not. mods?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on July 31, 2014, 06:35:12 PM

I'm not a mod yet, but I say it counts as different parts

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 31, 2014, 06:37:34 PM

Rusty, do a travel blog style trip report here. Tia.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on July 31, 2014, 06:37:54 PM

Quote from: seven on July 31, 2014, 06:35:12 PM

I'm not a mod yet, but I say it counts as different parts

pud or stud though. it screams midwest nascar if you ask me but eff man i honest to god just needed to get away for a few days and lay on a beach so kind of eff people for judging for it, no?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on July 31, 2014, 06:39:17 PM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on July 31, 2014, 06:27:41 PM

i might go to mexico 3 times this year. trying to think if pud or stud and leaning towards pud.

he guys i'm seeing the world!
oh yeah? where'd you go?
mexico three times.  :frown:

Have you ever considered going to Tokyo?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on July 31, 2014, 06:39:26 PM

I would love to go to mexico 3 times a year to just relax and I hate nascar

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on July 31, 2014, 06:40:22 PM

Quote from: chum1 on July 31, 2014, 06:39:17 PM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on July 31, 2014, 06:27:41 PM

i might go to mexico 3 times this year. trying to think if pud or stud and leaning towards pud.

he guys i'm seeing the world!
oh yeah? where'd you go?
mexico three times.  :frown:

Have you ever considered going to Tokyo?

This is a good idea, ricky might be the tallest person there!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on July 31, 2014, 06:42:55 PM

Quote from: chum1 on July 31, 2014, 06:39:17 PM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on July 31, 2014, 06:27:41 PM

i might go to mexico 3 times this year. trying to think if pud or stud and leaning towards pud.

he guys i'm seeing the world!
oh yeah? where'd you go?
mexico three times.  :frown:

Have you ever considered going to Tokyo?

god i need to do this. it's just never "the right time", ya know?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 31, 2014, 06:44:12 PM

You could really big time your friends if you went to Tokyo

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 31, 2014, 06:46:02 PM

Man, Tokyo, wow

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on July 31, 2014, 06:47:12 PM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on July 31, 2014, 06:42:55 PM

Quote from: chum1 on July 31, 2014, 06:39:17 PM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on July 31, 2014, 06:27:41 PM

i might go to mexico 3 times this year. trying to think if pud or stud and leaning towards pud.

he guys i'm seeing the world!
oh yeah? where'd you go?
mexico three times.  :frown:

Have you ever considered going to Tokyo?

god i need to do this. it's just never "the right time", ya know?

Yeah, for me too. But 2015 is by far my best opportunity yet.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on July 31, 2014, 06:54:44 PM

Quote from: chum1 on July 31, 2014, 06:47:12 PM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on July 31, 2014, 06:42:55 PM

Quote from: chum1 on July 31, 2014, 06:39:17 PM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on July 31, 2014, 06:27:41 PM

i might go to mexico 3 times this year. trying to think if pud or stud and leaning towards pud.

he guys i'm seeing the world!
oh yeah? where'd you go?
mexico three times.  :frown:

Have you ever considered going to Tokyo?

god i need to do this. it's just never "the right time", ya know?

Yeah, for me too. But 2015 is by far my best opportunity yet.

who would you do it with? solo? probably with wife? me and a couple of other mhsers?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on July 31, 2014, 07:00:53 PM

I meant Ontario California in case somebody in this thread was being a d bag

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on July 31, 2014, 07:01:31 PM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on July 31, 2014, 06:54:44 PM

Quote from: chum1 on July 31, 2014, 06:47:12 PM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on July 31, 2014, 06:42:55 PM

Quote from: chum1 on July 31, 2014, 06:39:17 PM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on July 31, 2014, 06:27:41 PM

i might go to mexico 3 times this year. trying to think if pud or stud and leaning towards pud.

he guys i'm seeing the world!
oh yeah? where'd you go?
mexico three times.  :frown:

Have you ever considered going to Tokyo?

god i need to do this. it's just never "the right time", ya know?

Yeah, for me too. But 2015 is by far my best opportunity yet.

who would you do it with? solo? probably with wife? me and a couple of other mhsers?

MHSers. Wife's not interested.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on July 31, 2014, 07:03:18 PM

Quote from: chum1 on July 31, 2014, 07:01:31 PM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on July 31, 2014, 06:54:44 PM

Quote from: chum1 on July 31, 2014, 06:47:12 PM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on July 31, 2014, 06:42:55 PM

Quote from: chum1 on July 31, 2014, 06:39:17 PM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on July 31, 2014, 06:27:41 PM

i might go to mexico 3 times this year. trying to think if pud or stud and leaning towards pud.

he guys i'm seeing the world!
oh yeah? where'd you go?
mexico three times.  :frown:

Have you ever considered going to Tokyo?

god i need to do this. it's just never "the right time", ya know?

Yeah, for me too. But 2015 is by far my best opportunity yet.

who would you do it with? solo? probably with wife? me and a couple of other mhsers?

MHSers. Wife's not interested.

omg! yes!  :excited:

i want to make this happen so, so bad.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on July 31, 2014, 07:06:07 PM

You know what would concern me about going to Japan (well, most foreign countries, but especially asia), the food. I would end up eating only rice for like the entire duration  :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 31, 2014, 07:07:32 PM

Quote from: mocat on July 31, 2014, 07:00:53 PM

I meant Ontario California in case somebody in this thread was being a d bag

no crap, I thought seven was tater and said it was john wayne and ontario and LAX are both basically the same distance to John Wayne. (They're basically the same distance to Burbank, too.)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 31, 2014, 07:08:09 PM

Quote from: seven on July 31, 2014, 07:06:07 PM

You know what would concern me about going to Japan (well, most foreign countries, but especially asia), the food. I would end up eating only rice for like the entire duration  :frown:

jesus christ is your user name also your age?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on July 31, 2014, 07:08:14 PM

I would eat at least 10 million kilograms of sushi

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on July 31, 2014, 07:09:03 PM

That's what I thought, I was directing that more at blast

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on July 31, 2014, 07:09:31 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 31, 2014, 07:08:09 PM

Quote from: seven on July 31, 2014, 07:06:07 PM

You know what would concern me about going to Japan (well, most foreign countries, but especially asia), the food. I would end up eating only rice for like the entire duration  :frown:

jesus christ is your user name also your age?

 :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on July 31, 2014, 07:11:00 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 31, 2014, 07:08:09 PM

Quote from: seven on July 31, 2014, 07:06:07 PM

You know what would concern me about going to Japan (well, most foreign countries, but especially asia), the food. I would end up eating only rice for like the entire duration  :frown:

jesus christ is your user name also your age?

nice going in your attempt to totally just bypass the fact that chum and i are basically planning a trip to tokyo together. i mean how jealous is the entire board of me right now on a scale of 1-10? 15? 16?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on July 31, 2014, 07:11:51 PM

seventeen

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 31, 2014, 07:13:26 PM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on July 31, 2014, 07:11:00 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 31, 2014, 07:08:09 PM

Quote from: seven on July 31, 2014, 07:06:07 PM

You know what would concern me about going to Japan (well, most foreign countries, but especially asia), the food. I would end up eating only rice for like the entire duration  :frown:

jesus christ is your user name also your age?

nice going in your attempt to totally just bypass the fact that chum and i are basically planning a trip to tokyo together. how jealous is the entire board now on a scale of 1-10? 15? 16?

Can I come? SFO-NRT generally has pretty good award availability. Of course you already saw my NRT pics from the terminal guessing game but no biggie.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on July 31, 2014, 07:16:37 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 31, 2014, 07:13:26 PM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on July 31, 2014, 07:11:00 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 31, 2014, 07:08:09 PM

Quote from: seven on July 31, 2014, 07:06:07 PM

You know what would concern me about going to Japan (well, most foreign countries, but especially asia), the food. I would end up eating only rice for like the entire duration  :frown:

jesus christ is your user name also your age?

nice going in your attempt to totally just bypass the fact that chum and i are basically planning a trip to tokyo together. how jealous is the entire board now on a scale of 1-10? 15? 16?

Can I come? SFO-NRT generally has pretty good award availability. Of course you already saw my NRT pics from the terminal guessing game but no biggie.

omg, omg, omg!   :emawkid:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on July 31, 2014, 07:18:52 PM

I think at least 10% of rick's post count is planning trips to Tokyo.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on July 31, 2014, 07:24:00 PM

Quote from: puniraptor on July 31, 2014, 07:18:52 PM

I think at least 10% of rick's post count is planning trips to Tokyo.

i'll check to see if they have bacon and maybe you could come too then, dork.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on July 31, 2014, 07:58:47 PM

Ms mocat laughed at me when I suggested Tokyo for the honeymoon :(

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on July 31, 2014, 08:03:15 PM

Orlando.  Its just like japan.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 31, 2014, 08:23:20 PM

Quote from: CNS on July 31, 2014, 08:03:15 PM

Orlando.  Its just like japan.

epcot has a japan

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on July 31, 2014, 08:25:54 PM

Quote from: mocat on July 31, 2014, 07:00:53 PM

I meant Ontario California in case somebody in this thread was being a d bag

Probably gonna just take this to the shame yourself thread, but I didn't really know LA/Ontario was a thing

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on July 31, 2014, 08:46:14 PM

I could be in Tokyo 12.5 hours after walking out my front door.  Is that a brag?  You bet it is.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 31, 2014, 08:48:28 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on July 31, 2014, 08:46:14 PM

I could be in Tokyo 12.5 hours after walking out my front door.  Is that a brag?  You bet it is.

You could do it on a JAL Dreamliner, too, correct?

Great brag, seriously.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on July 31, 2014, 09:10:41 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 31, 2014, 08:48:28 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on July 31, 2014, 08:46:14 PM

I could be in Tokyo 12.5 hours after walking out my front door.  Is that a brag?  You bet it is.

You could do it on a JAL Dreamliner, too, correct?

Great brag, seriously.

no idea

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on July 31, 2014, 09:12:47 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on July 31, 2014, 09:10:41 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 31, 2014, 08:48:28 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on July 31, 2014, 08:46:14 PM

I could be in Tokyo 12.5 hours after walking out my front door.  Is that a brag?  You bet it is.

You could do it on a JAL Dreamliner, too, correct?

Great brag, seriously.

no idea

just checked.  yes, it is a boeing 787

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on July 31, 2014, 10:09:06 PM

kind of funny that gogo in flight wifi blocks netflix/hbo go but illegal streams? no problem! currently watching dexter

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on July 31, 2014, 10:51:18 PM

Lol

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on August 03, 2014, 02:28:58 PM

(http://i.imgur.com/NeDOydx.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/zF7inuV.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on August 03, 2014, 03:52:55 PM

STL?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on August 03, 2014, 09:21:48 PM

Clip art suggests Lawrence

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on August 03, 2014, 09:23:07 PM

(http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv249/thekansascitykid/037FFB48-5132-43D5-B79F-E0B62422B9D2-2889-0000034E107B30B1_zps0eb5cbb3.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on August 03, 2014, 09:26:47 PM

Quote from: mocat on August 03, 2014, 09:21:48 PM

Clip art suggests Lawrence

This airport has commercial flights

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on August 03, 2014, 10:25:12 PM

it could have been a bus station, we don't know

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on August 04, 2014, 08:47:31 AM

I never would have dreamed seven would partake in any sort of public transit.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on August 04, 2014, 12:12:03 PM

I'm not big on flying, but commuter trains are like one of my favorite things

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 04, 2014, 12:14:43 PM

Quote from: seven on August 04, 2014, 12:12:03 PM

I'm not big on flying, but commuter trains are like one of my favorite things

oh man, BART to OAK is opening soon, you should have a field day.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on August 04, 2014, 12:20:48 PM

Quote from: michigancat on August 04, 2014, 12:14:43 PM

Quote from: seven on August 04, 2014, 12:12:03 PM

I'm not big on flying, but commuter trains are like one of my favorite things

oh man, BART to OAK is opening soon, you should have a field day.

Benicia tho. When she lived a block from a bart station I was super excited for that stretch to finish

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SpudCat on August 05, 2014, 08:54:51 PM

Probably easy...

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on August 06, 2014, 08:53:01 AM

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/06/e3avatem.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 06, 2014, 09:11:23 AM

New york.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on August 06, 2014, 09:22:42 AM

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/06/e3avatem.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 06, 2014, 09:23:33 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on August 06, 2014, 09:11:23 AM

New york.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 06, 2014, 09:28:24 AM

Quote from: puniraptor on August 06, 2014, 09:22:42 AM

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/06/e3avatem.jpg)

Beijing! Or Helsinki!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on August 06, 2014, 09:29:45 AM

Nope nope nope!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 06, 2014, 09:30:39 AM

Paris! no wait, Munich!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 06, 2014, 09:31:04 AM

that's all my guesses unless you can get a longer shot with more flags

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on August 06, 2014, 09:31:10 AM

Rock Springs, WY?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on August 06, 2014, 09:39:40 AM

Going to Charlotte next week. Staying downtown, no car. Any pro tips?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 06, 2014, 09:41:13 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on August 06, 2014, 09:39:40 AM

Going to Charlotte next week. Staying downtown, no car. Any pro tips?

Go to a hornets game.  :D

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on August 06, 2014, 09:42:56 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on August 06, 2014, 09:41:13 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on August 06, 2014, 09:39:40 AM

Going to Charlotte next week. Staying downtown, no car. Any pro tips?

Go to a hornets game.  :D

Sure thing. NBA in August. Sure thing.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 06, 2014, 09:43:22 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on August 06, 2014, 09:42:56 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on August 06, 2014, 09:41:13 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on August 06, 2014, 09:39:40 AM

Going to Charlotte next week. Staying downtown, no car. Any pro tips?

Go to a hornets game.  :D

Sure thing. NBA in August. Sure thing.

:D

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 06, 2014, 10:24:53 AM

Quote from: SpudCat on August 05, 2014, 08:54:51 PM

Probably easy...

apparently not! :surprised: DEN?

And I'll guess ORD for puni.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SpudCat on August 06, 2014, 10:25:47 AM

Quote from: michigancat on August 06, 2014, 10:24:53 AM

Quote from: SpudCat on August 05, 2014, 08:54:51 PM

Probably easy...

apparently not! :surprised: DEN?

And I'll guess ORD for puni.

Bingo!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SpudCat on August 06, 2014, 10:28:08 AM

More!

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/06/avupypu9.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on August 06, 2014, 10:32:19 AM

Yes bingo ORD!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on August 06, 2014, 11:08:55 AM

you know, i don't think i've ever been to ORD

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on August 06, 2014, 11:10:35 AM

lucky

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 06, 2014, 11:17:26 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on August 06, 2014, 11:10:35 AM

lucky

no, tortas frontera makes it my favorite layover

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on August 06, 2014, 11:18:41 AM

Quote from: michigancat on August 06, 2014, 11:17:26 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on August 06, 2014, 11:10:35 AM

lucky

no, tortas frontera makes it my favorite layover

I mixed it up with Midway.  I am shameful.  Midway sucks big floppy donkey dicks.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on August 06, 2014, 11:28:01 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on August 06, 2014, 11:18:41 AM

Quote from: michigancat on August 06, 2014, 11:17:26 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on August 06, 2014, 11:10:35 AM

lucky

no, tortas frontera makes it my favorite layover

I mixed it up with Midway.  I am shameful.  Midway sucks big floppy donkey dicks.

Midway is great if you are going to Chicago. Ride the orange line in, piece of cake.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 06, 2014, 11:31:38 AM

Quote from: SpudCat on August 06, 2014, 10:28:08 AM

More!

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/06/avupypu9.jpg)

and this one seems like it should be easy but I got nothin

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on August 06, 2014, 11:50:48 AM

Quote from: Boom Roasted on August 06, 2014, 11:28:01 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on August 06, 2014, 11:18:41 AM

Quote from: michigancat on August 06, 2014, 11:17:26 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on August 06, 2014, 11:10:35 AM

lucky

no, tortas frontera makes it my favorite layover

I mixed it up with Midway.  I am shameful.  Midway sucks big floppy donkey dicks.

Midway is great if you are going to Chicago. Ride the orange line in, piece of cake.

Replace orange with blue and MDW with ORD and it is even better

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on August 06, 2014, 12:49:28 PM

Guess I stumped everyone, what do I win?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 06, 2014, 12:53:36 PM

Quote from: seven on August 06, 2014, 12:49:28 PM

Guess I stumped everyone, what do I win?

you get to tell us the answer and brag about where you were

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on August 06, 2014, 12:56:00 PM

DFW, how's that for a brag  :gocho:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on August 06, 2014, 01:10:24 PM

Quote from: seven on August 06, 2014, 12:56:00 PM

DFW, how's that for a brag  :gocho:

there's a yoga studio?  terminal D?  that airport is like the #1 benefit to living here.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on August 06, 2014, 01:35:44 PM

puni are you in DC somewhere or what's going on there

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 06, 2014, 01:37:51 PM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on August 06, 2014, 01:10:24 PM

Quote from: seven on August 06, 2014, 12:56:00 PM

DFW, how's that for a brag  :gocho:

there's a yoga studio?  terminal D?  that airport is like the #1 benefit to living here.

I saw people getting married in terminal D once. I have pictures. texted them to fatty when it happened. groom gave me the thumbs up.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on August 06, 2014, 01:40:24 PM

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/07/a3e4uhut.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on August 06, 2014, 01:41:20 PM

Quote from: puniraptor on August 06, 2014, 01:40:24 PM

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/07/a3e4uhut.jpg)

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/07/sa7uvega.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on August 06, 2014, 01:41:55 PM

you are in a very interesting airport

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 06, 2014, 01:44:50 PM

The last time I got to travel for work was last year.  :frown: Also, I flew into grand rapids, MI and drove to Holland and Kalamazoo for meetings. We ate/drank at a BWW the night befoore. I'm doing it wrong.  :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on August 06, 2014, 02:05:33 PM

I sure stumped everyone

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 06, 2014, 02:10:02 PM

Quote from: puniraptor on August 06, 2014, 01:41:20 PM

Quote from: puniraptor on August 06, 2014, 01:40:24 PM

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/07/a3e4uhut.jpg)

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/07/sa7uvega.jpg)

logan

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on August 06, 2014, 02:19:17 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on August 06, 2014, 11:50:48 AM

Quote from: Boom Roasted on August 06, 2014, 11:28:01 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on August 06, 2014, 11:18:41 AM

Quote from: michigancat on August 06, 2014, 11:17:26 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on August 06, 2014, 11:10:35 AM

lucky

no, tortas frontera makes it my favorite layover

I mixed it up with Midway.  I am shameful.  Midway sucks big floppy donkey dicks.

Midway is great if you are going to Chicago. Ride the orange line in, piece of cake.

Replace orange with blue and MDW with ORD and it is even better

the blue line is great if you wanna go 50 mph into the escalator. team orange line and MDW.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on August 06, 2014, 04:33:55 PM

Quote from: steve dave on August 06, 2014, 01:37:51 PM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on August 06, 2014, 01:10:24 PM

Quote from: seven on August 06, 2014, 12:56:00 PM

DFW, how's that for a brag  :gocho:

there's a yoga studio?  terminal D?  that airport is like the #1 benefit to living here.

I saw people getting married in terminal D once. I have pictures. texted them to fatty when it happened. groom gave me the thumbs up.

that's amazing.  terminal d is p boss.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on August 06, 2014, 05:06:03 PM

Quote from: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on August 06, 2014, 02:19:17 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on August 06, 2014, 11:50:48 AM

Quote from: Boom Roasted on August 06, 2014, 11:28:01 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on August 06, 2014, 11:18:41 AM

Quote from: michigancat on August 06, 2014, 11:17:26 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on August 06, 2014, 11:10:35 AM

lucky

no, tortas frontera makes it my favorite layover

I mixed it up with Midway.  I am shameful.  Midway sucks big floppy donkey dicks.

Midway is great if you are going to Chicago. Ride the orange line in, piece of cake.

Replace orange with blue and MDW with ORD and it is even better

the blue line is great if you wanna go 50 mph into the escalator. team orange line and MDW.

Oh please.  You wanted to cab in from midway because you were scared homeless people might be on the orange line.

Fwiw,  mdw/orange is a much quicker trip to the loop than ord/blue.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on August 06, 2014, 05:11:14 PM

The yoga studio is between d and b (where a very classy mhk flight flew out)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on August 06, 2014, 05:43:28 PM

the one time I flew AA to MHK from DFW we flew out of terminal D.  it was a great.  a little American Eagle jet next to all these 747s and A380s that are like going to Tokyo and crap.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on August 06, 2014, 05:46:24 PM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on August 06, 2014, 05:43:28 PM

the one time I flew AA to MHK from DFW we flew out of terminal D.  it was a great.  a little American Eagle jet next to all these 747s and A380s that are like going to Tokyo and crap.

Looked like ae had all of b to themselves

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on August 06, 2014, 05:53:15 PM

the last time i flew dfw back into mhk there was a thunderstorm going through and skylink was shut down. shut down! i had to run (run) from d to b or something ridiculous. it was probably around two miles. my legs hurt for at least a day.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on August 06, 2014, 05:54:13 PM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on August 06, 2014, 05:53:15 PM

the last time i flew dfw back into mhk there was a thunderstorm going through and skylink was shut down. shut down! i had to run (run) from d to b or something ridiculous. it was probably around two miles. my legs hurt for at least a day.

Omg, no skylink would bring me to my knees. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 06, 2014, 05:54:28 PM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on August 06, 2014, 05:53:15 PM

the last time i flew dfw back into mhk there was a thunderstorm going through and skylink was shut down. shut down! i had to run (run) from d to b or something ridiculous. it was probably around two miles. my legs hurt for at least a day.

perhaps the craziest part of the story is that flights could leave on time and skylink could not

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on August 06, 2014, 06:26:23 PM

Quote from: steve dave on August 06, 2014, 02:10:02 PM

Quote from: puniraptor on August 06, 2014, 01:41:20 PM

Quote from: puniraptor on August 06, 2014, 01:40:24 PM

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/07/a3e4uhut.jpg)

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/07/sa7uvega.jpg)

logan

Yay!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 06, 2014, 06:48:58 PM

Quote from: puniraptor on August 06, 2014, 06:26:23 PM

Quote from: steve dave on August 06, 2014, 02:10:02 PM

Quote from: puniraptor on August 06, 2014, 01:41:20 PM

Quote from: puniraptor on August 06, 2014, 01:40:24 PM

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/07/a3e4uhut.jpg)

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/07/sa7uvega.jpg)

logan

Yay!

:gocho:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on August 06, 2014, 07:14:57 PM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on August 06, 2014, 05:53:15 PM

the last time i flew dfw back into mhk there was a thunderstorm going through and skylink was shut down. shut down! i had to run (run) from d to b or something ridiculous. it was probably around two miles. my legs hurt for at least a day.

:O

that's like 25 miles or something

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on August 06, 2014, 08:40:34 PM

Yeah, take that crap to the distance running thread


Gonna win 'em all!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on August 06, 2014, 09:11:51 PM

anyone done one of the wrigleyville rooftop deals for a Cubs game?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on August 06, 2014, 10:27:43 PM

anybody have experience with the TRE at DFW?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on August 06, 2014, 10:33:55 PM

Quote from: Meathead on August 06, 2014, 10:27:43 PM

anybody have experience with the TRE at DFW?

(http://i1.ytimg.com/vi/JhyMdoyTBeg/mqdefault.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on August 06, 2014, 10:35:22 PM

Quote from: Meathead on August 06, 2014, 10:27:43 PM

anybody have experience with the TRE at DFW?

my wife took it from the mid cities station over to connect with the DART and on to work from there for a while.  the TRE is a big huge double decker that goes like 70 mph and has pretty limited stops.  get you from Dallas to Ft Worth pretty fast.  the TRE itself is great but the transfers over to DART suck, they're timed badly.  once my wife was riding on it and they hit a guy in a truck and he died.  that's what I know.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 07, 2014, 07:35:43 AM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on August 06, 2014, 09:11:51 PM

anyone done one of the wrigleyville rooftop deals for a Cubs game?

we (gE mods and buds) researched them for our chicago meeting. some of the all you can eat/drink ones seemed like a good deal if you can commit yourself to staying there the entire time and maximizing your booze/food intake. we are a wandering bunch though so we just ended up sitting in GA and then moving to better seats later in the game. I have just the one data point but the wrigley security makes kauffman stadium seem like Alcatraz by comparison.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on August 07, 2014, 10:53:03 AM

Quote from: steve dave on August 07, 2014, 07:35:43 AM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on August 06, 2014, 09:11:51 PM

anyone done one of the wrigleyville rooftop deals for a Cubs game?

we (gE mods and buds) researched them for our chicago meeting. some of the all you can eat/drink ones seemed like a good deal if you can commit yourself to staying there the entire time and maximizing your booze/food intake. we are a wandering bunch though so we just ended up sitting in GA and then moving to better seats later in the game. I have just the one data point but the wrigley security makes kauffman stadium seem like Alcatraz by comparison.

this would be for a bachelor party of 20 bros, so I'm sure we can make it worth our while.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on August 10, 2014, 10:05:54 PM

Wausau Wisconsin. Not even going to look up if there is a trip report. They have a Texas Roadhouse. Will report back more after I enjoy the town this week. Airport has 5 gates. One cool thing I'll take a pic of when leaving

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on August 10, 2014, 10:13:25 PM

Quote from: Boom Roasted on August 10, 2014, 10:05:54 PM

Wausau Wisconsin. Not even going to look up if there is a trip report. They have a Texas Roadhouse. Will report back more after I enjoy the town this week. Airport has 5 gates. One cool thing I'll take a pic of when leaving

probably 70% of houses built in MHK over the last few years have at least a few products from wausau in them.  siding, facia, decking mostly

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on August 10, 2014, 10:45:25 PM

Quote from: seven on August 10, 2014, 10:13:25 PM

Quote from: Boom Roasted on August 10, 2014, 10:05:54 PM

Wausau Wisconsin. Not even going to look up if there is a trip report. They have a Texas Roadhouse. Will report back more after I enjoy the town this week. Airport has 5 gates. One cool thing I'll take a pic of when leaving

probably 70% of houses built in MHK over the last few years have at least a few products from wausau in them.  siding, facia, decking mostly

So you're saying there's a plant here I need to visit? 

Their local news girl was pretty good looking. Not good at her job though.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on August 10, 2014, 10:58:19 PM

nope, just giving you a fun little fact about the place you're visiting  :cheers:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on August 10, 2014, 11:14:25 PM

:thumbs:
On another note. I never watch the news at home but generally enjoy watching the local news when I'm in hotels. Not sure why other than it makes me feel like I am experiencing and learning the place more. Anyone else do this?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on August 10, 2014, 11:20:22 PM

Quote from: Boom Roasted on August 10, 2014, 11:14:25 PM

:thumbs:
On another note. I never watch the news at home but generally enjoy watching the local news when I'm in hotels. Not sure why other than it makes me feel like I am experiencing and learning the place more. Anyone else do this?

yes!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on August 11, 2014, 06:33:28 AM

My neighbor buddy does sports on abc. I have seen him on tv three times. What I am trying to say is.... Yes.


Gonna win 'em all!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on August 11, 2014, 09:49:54 AM

Ensanada Mexico.  Go!     Keep in mind I will have 9 hours to binge, anything I shouldn't miss?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on August 12, 2014, 02:02:48 AM

If you legit get this one plz post in stud boss thread.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/12/jerudyse.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on August 12, 2014, 06:58:49 AM

I guessed the country, google guessed the airport

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on August 12, 2014, 07:15:19 AM

https://www.google.com/search?q=square+cafe+kiosk+airport

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on August 12, 2014, 08:26:55 AM

:dubious:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 12, 2014, 08:52:01 AM

:lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on August 12, 2014, 05:52:31 PM

oh, that's billund!  love billund!  make sure you check out Speciallægepraksisplanlægningsstabiliseringsperiode

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on August 12, 2014, 06:02:17 PM

The Square Café and Kiosk is the center of life and excitement. It is at this restaurant where you meet with family and friends, but also here where you say farewell before your journey begins.

The Square Café and Kiosk opens at the first morning departure. During the day you will be served exciting hot dishes, that are made quickly while you wait.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 12, 2014, 06:05:43 PM

 :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs:

At Square Café and Kiosk there is a constant buzz of life and travel joy - and people saying hello and goodbye to each other.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on August 12, 2014, 06:07:24 PM

 :love:

http://youtu.be/15LC3I1u4J0

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on August 12, 2014, 06:09:00 PM

Quote from: chum1 on August 12, 2014, 06:07:24 PM

:love:

http://youtu.be/15LC3I1u4J0

omg  :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on August 12, 2014, 06:10:00 PM

I'm going to guess Billund but got to admit, it's been awhile.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 12, 2014, 06:15:45 PM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on August 12, 2014, 06:09:00 PM

Quote from: chum1 on August 12, 2014, 06:07:24 PM

:love:

http://youtu.be/15LC3I1u4J0

omg  :thumbs:

holy crap, it's just so perfect :love:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on August 12, 2014, 06:24:24 PM

Emo was enjoying his ass off in that place. The entire time he was at LEGO, he was daydreaming about his return trip to Square Café & Kiosk.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on August 12, 2014, 06:28:38 PM

That humble brag, man

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on August 13, 2014, 02:00:33 AM

Quote from: chum1 on August 12, 2014, 06:24:24 PM

Emo was enjoying his ass off in that place. The entire time he was at LEGO, he was daydreaming about his return trip to Square Café & Kiosk.

Pretty accurate! 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on August 13, 2014, 09:14:27 AM

http://news.yahoo.com/british-airways-launches-animal-channel-stress-passengers-081107258.html

we need a paws and relax channel on goEMAW

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AppleJack on August 13, 2014, 09:17:38 AM

What am I supposed to do in the Quad Cities this weekend?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on August 13, 2014, 09:44:06 AM

Quote from: AppleJack on August 13, 2014, 09:17:38 AM

What am I supposed to do in the Quad Cities this weekend?

paws and relax

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on August 13, 2014, 09:44:50 AM

also go here http://www.dantepizzeria.com/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on August 13, 2014, 11:39:52 AM

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/14/e9e6uhut.jpg)
To exit the airport you walk into the bubble then it closes behind you and the other side opens. Star Trekkie and very slow.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/14/eha5udep.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 13, 2014, 11:45:27 AM

CWA

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on August 13, 2014, 04:58:56 PM

New Orleans suggestions?  going for a bachelor party this weekend, have never been

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on August 13, 2014, 05:39:20 PM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on August 13, 2014, 04:58:56 PM

New Orleans suggestions?  going for a bachelor party this weekend, have never been

Acme Seafood and NOLA.  Just wander down Bourbon and find a bar...there is one that's in the basement of a hotel that my friends have dubbed the "skinny bar" as it's ..ummm...a skinny room.  It's a little more laid back with good people watching.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on August 13, 2014, 07:49:16 PM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on August 13, 2014, 04:58:56 PM

New Orleans suggestions?  going for a bachelor party this weekend, have never been

If you want some great food away from bourbon street go to Cochon butcher. Sunday lunch was when we went

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on August 13, 2014, 08:15:54 PM

Quote from: Boom Roasted on August 13, 2014, 07:49:16 PM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on August 13, 2014, 04:58:56 PM

New Orleans suggestions?  going for a bachelor party this weekend, have never been

If you want some great food away from bourbon street go to Cochon butcher. Sunday lunch was when we went

we've ordered a bunch of stuff from there for saturday night and are getting it to go and bringing it back to our condo (there's like 18 of us)

pretty excited

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on August 13, 2014, 08:24:35 PM

Quad Cities: that tractor museum is pretty awesome if you are interested in Ag history. (Serious post)


Gonna win 'em all!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 13, 2014, 08:29:14 PM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on August 13, 2014, 08:15:54 PM

Quote from: Boom Roasted on August 13, 2014, 07:49:16 PM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on August 13, 2014, 04:58:56 PM

New Orleans suggestions?  going for a bachelor party this weekend, have never been

If you want some great food away from bourbon street go to Cochon butcher. Sunday lunch was when we went

we've ordered a bunch of stuff from there for saturday night and are getting it to go and bringing it back to our condo (there's like 18 of us)

pretty excited

Wonder meal has a good guide he sent me. New Orleans is the absolute best place for bachelor parties. You should have shitloads of fun.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on August 13, 2014, 08:34:52 PM

Quote from: michigancat on August 13, 2014, 08:29:14 PM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on August 13, 2014, 08:15:54 PM

Quote from: Boom Roasted on August 13, 2014, 07:49:16 PM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on August 13, 2014, 04:58:56 PM

New Orleans suggestions?  going for a bachelor party this weekend, have never been

If you want some great food away from bourbon street go to Cochon butcher. Sunday lunch was when we went

we've ordered a bunch of stuff from there for saturday night and are getting it to go and bringing it back to our condo (there's like 18 of us)

pretty excited

Wonder meal has a good guide he sent me. New Orleans is the absolute best place for bachelor parties. You should have shitloads of fun.

I'm p excited

@wondermeal pls advise

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: eastcat on August 13, 2014, 09:05:58 PM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on August 13, 2014, 08:34:52 PM

Quote from: michigancat on August 13, 2014, 08:29:14 PM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on August 13, 2014, 08:15:54 PM

Quote from: Boom Roasted on August 13, 2014, 07:49:16 PM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on August 13, 2014, 04:58:56 PM

New Orleans suggestions?  going for a bachelor party this weekend, have never been

If you want some great food away from bourbon street go to Cochon butcher. Sunday lunch was when we went

we've ordered a bunch of stuff from there for saturday night and are getting it to go and bringing it back to our condo (there's like 18 of us)

pretty excited

Wonder meal has a good guide he sent me. New Orleans is the absolute best place for bachelor parties. You should have shitloads of fun.

I'm p excited

@wondermeal pls advise

If you are going with the group I think you are, it will be V epic.

Vin is a living legend cat booze hound.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on August 13, 2014, 09:44:04 PM

Quote from: eastcat on August 13, 2014, 09:05:58 PM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on August 13, 2014, 08:34:52 PM

Quote from: michigancat on August 13, 2014, 08:29:14 PM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on August 13, 2014, 08:15:54 PM

Quote from: Boom Roasted on August 13, 2014, 07:49:16 PM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on August 13, 2014, 04:58:56 PM

New Orleans suggestions?  going for a bachelor party this weekend, have never been

If you want some great food away from bourbon street go to Cochon butcher. Sunday lunch was when we went

we've ordered a bunch of stuff from there for saturday night and are getting it to go and bringing it back to our condo (there's like 18 of us)

pretty excited

Wonder meal has a good guide he sent me. New Orleans is the absolute best place for bachelor parties. You should have shitloads of fun.

I'm p excited

@wondermeal pls advise

If you are going with the group I think you are, it will be V epic.

Vin is a living legend cat booze hound.

can confirm. EE?  I worked with him @ iTAC.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Cartierfor3 on August 14, 2014, 10:57:25 AM

Quote

Even at SF... a nice elder gentlman from Kansas City recognized me & bring me in United lounge!!
Midwest Hospitality! pic.twitter.com/YaNo53hiwJ
 California, USA

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BvAdx5YCUAAnM3q.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on August 14, 2014, 11:19:27 AM

I can't believe that chud is actually sticking to his schedule and going back. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on August 14, 2014, 12:04:57 PM

Quote from: Spracne on August 14, 2014, 11:19:27 AM

I can't believe that chud is actually sticking to his schedule and going back. 

my guess is he'll end up possibly moving to KC at some point soon and realizing the truth

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on August 18, 2014, 11:02:24 AM

In rhode island they have a delicacy called Party Pizza which is room temperature pizza with no cheese or toppings. just pizza crust with sauce on it. don't know why it's called party pizza it must be some kind of new england joke.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on August 18, 2014, 12:27:52 PM

in rhode island they have an endemic delicacy called "Hot Weiner". it is a hot dog with "meat sauce" on it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 18, 2014, 12:35:25 PM

Quote from: puniraptor on August 18, 2014, 12:27:52 PM

in rhode island they have an endemic delicacy called "Hot Weiner". it is a hot dog with "meat sauce" on it.

chili dog

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The1BigWillie on August 18, 2014, 12:40:35 PM

Girlfriend of T1BW says there is a family of EMAW decked out and EMAW gear and smelling wonderful sitting in the SW Terminal at KCI headed for Chicago. 

Anyone?  :billdance:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on August 18, 2014, 12:54:51 PM

Quote from: steve dave on August 18, 2014, 12:35:25 PM

Quote from: puniraptor on August 18, 2014, 12:27:52 PM

in rhode island they have an endemic delicacy called "Hot Weiner". it is a hot dog with "meat sauce" on it.

chili dog

thats what i said and they got really defensive and insisted that RH meat sauce was not chili

Title: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on August 18, 2014, 02:03:20 PM

lots of different ways to make chili

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: WonderMeal on August 21, 2014, 07:57:09 PM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on August 13, 2014, 08:34:52 PM

I'm p excited

@wondermeal pls advise

Check PMs.  :party:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SkinnyBenny on August 24, 2014, 11:40:22 PM

Man. I should check the travel thread more.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on August 25, 2014, 09:29:01 AM

looking for an all-inclusive (doesn't have to be, but is preferred) somewhere along a beach. its just ms tonya and i so it doesn't have to be kid friendly although were both ballers on budgets. flights will be taken care of with points. thoughts?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on August 25, 2014, 09:33:42 AM

Quote from: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on August 25, 2014, 09:29:01 AM

looking for an all-inclusive (doesn't have to be, but is preferred) somewhere along a beach. its just ms tonya and i so it doesn't have to be kid friendly although were both ballers on budgets. flights will be taken care of with points. thoughts?

Cancun and punta Cana are the most affordable

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on August 25, 2014, 03:37:36 PM

Any Indy tips?  Found myself here this morning and now I want to get dinner but I'm by myself and not exactly thinking super nice steakhouse but something more lively and fun.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on August 25, 2014, 03:39:13 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on August 25, 2014, 03:37:36 PM

Any Indy tips?  Found myself here this morning and now I want to get dinner but I'm by myself and not exactly thinking super nice steakhouse but something more lively and fun.

hit a strip joint with whitlock

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on August 25, 2014, 06:22:36 PM

Where am I getting my royals on? Man you guys are good if you get this.

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/08/25/6bf027df5347d2f2f1ef7cf76c1b8bd6.jpg)


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on August 26, 2014, 04:27:12 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on August 25, 2014, 03:37:36 PM

Any Indy tips?  Found myself here this morning and now I want to get dinner but I'm by myself and not exactly thinking super nice steakhouse but something more lively and fun.

I like to go here.

Black Acre Brewing Co.

http://goo.gl/maps/R6Lpv

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SdK on August 26, 2014, 05:56:45 AM

Heading to Clearwater Friday! :excited:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on August 26, 2014, 12:25:01 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on August 26, 2014, 04:27:12 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on August 25, 2014, 03:37:36 PM

Any Indy tips?  Found myself here this morning and now I want to get dinner but I'm by myself and not exactly thinking super nice steakhouse but something more lively and fun.

I like to go here.

Black Acre Brewing Co.

http://goo.gl/maps/R6Lpv

Cool will have to check out next time.  WEnt to St Elmo's instead and I don't regret it at all.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 26, 2014, 12:34:12 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on August 25, 2014, 06:22:36 PM

Where am I getting my royals on? Man you guys are good if you get this.

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/08/25/6bf027df5347d2f2f1ef7cf76c1b8bd6.jpg)


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I'll guess Dulles. eff, I should be working.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on August 26, 2014, 03:48:44 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on August 25, 2014, 06:22:36 PM

Where am I getting my royals on? Man you guys are good if you get this.

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/08/25/6bf027df5347d2f2f1ef7cf76c1b8bd6.jpg)


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SLC

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on August 26, 2014, 03:50:07 PM

looks like a bowling alley

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on August 28, 2014, 01:50:37 PM

I arrived at this airport just as a flight made it's final boarding call. The next flight is mine, but since there is 3 hours in between, this is what you are welcomed to. (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/29/de8y4eny.jpg)


Gonna win 'em all!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on August 28, 2014, 02:23:05 PM

Somewhere in the south I'm sure. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on August 28, 2014, 02:25:51 PM

good use of the portrait orientation slobber

Title: travel thread
Post by: slobber on August 28, 2014, 02:36:42 PM

Quote from: mocat on August 28, 2014, 02:25:51 PM

good use of the portrait orientation slobber

SCREW YOU!!!!!!
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/29/nyzepe4e.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on August 28, 2014, 02:56:40 PM

looks like a dried up breakfast sausage

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on August 28, 2014, 02:57:32 PM

Didn't picture dobz fingz like that.  :sdeek:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on August 28, 2014, 02:59:13 PM

i thought they would be wider. my mental image always had dobber as a wide-fingered man.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on August 28, 2014, 02:59:58 PM

makes me think of (http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8Srm9h_HeS0/T7mP2Nh33aI/AAAAAAAAEoI/y2SSYFV0P3I/s640/judice-kristen-wiig2.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on August 28, 2014, 03:12:50 PM

Quote from: puniraptor on August 28, 2014, 02:59:13 PM

i thought they would be wider. my mental image always had dobber as a wide-fingered man.

Same.  No wonder this dude got off the farm.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on August 28, 2014, 03:15:53 PM

Do you use that thing to get termites out of logs so to then eat them?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on August 28, 2014, 03:36:01 PM

Definitely someone who has had many a manicure.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on August 28, 2014, 03:36:47 PM

it looks like maybe KCFDcat showed up too late to save all the skin

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on August 28, 2014, 03:37:44 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on August 28, 2014, 02:23:05 PM

Somewhere in the south I'm sure.

Yes.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slucat on August 28, 2014, 03:54:45 PM

Just got back from a great trip, we did a long weekend in Playa del Carmen at a partial inclusive beach resort on the north side of the city. Had an amazeballz time. 

Anywho, the reason I am posting about this adventure was on the first leg of our trip, a great unwashed chiefs fan from Iola, KS was making his "first fracking flight EVER, man, like eff, dude", and got bombed to like a 7+ and assaulted 176 and the flight attendant while en route to Chicago.  Chicago PD escorted him off the flight upon landing and were holding him until the FBI arrived. Assault of a flight attendant can be a mandatory 5 yr fed prison sentence.  It was super crazy/scary.  Guy went from stupid/redneck/isthisguyforrealz/funny/annoying to INSANE on a short 1hr flight. Threatened us, the flight attendant, the whole assault thing, then went on a homophobic rant/horrific language/take down the plane deal!

Anybody want to claim this guy as a pal? Black eye, scruffy beard, 33 yr old, with children (and an ex who was trying to bleed him dryfor child support), chiefs fan, who was going to Chitown last Friday?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on August 28, 2014, 03:56:56 PM

 :bwpopcorn:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on August 28, 2014, 04:00:06 PM

You take away the track and look what happens.


Gonna win 'em all!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on August 28, 2014, 04:01:08 PM

i like the way slucat tells a story  :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on August 28, 2014, 04:08:57 PM

I'm heading to the promised land!

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/08/28/dacffcfdaf8ba00d5e790d47106e660d.jpg)

Gotta love the suggested Manhattan restaurants and attractions.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 28, 2014, 04:11:20 PM

Serious question? Is the little grill ever open? :dunno: I feel like it's always closed when I want to go there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on August 28, 2014, 04:11:44 PM

The Little Grill that Could make it all way onto an airline ticket recommendo  :love:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on August 28, 2014, 04:15:59 PM

I get un-naturally pissed off with people that have too large of carry-ons and people that put their small carry-ons in the large side of the overhead storage.
Have some common sense and courtesy you losing losers.


Gonna win 'em all!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on August 28, 2014, 04:18:03 PM

I did a small favor for kennrick yesterday and he told me to come in for a jerk burger on him (no Katdaddy). Kind of excited cause I've never been there. I'm thinking lunch tomorrow (open at noon on f/sat/sun fanning, closed monday, open at 3 tues-thurs)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on August 28, 2014, 04:19:24 PM

i'll tell you what seven, it is not overrated. very good food. usually takes a while to get your food so don't be expecting fast food

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on August 28, 2014, 04:21:39 PM

Quote from: slucat on August 28, 2014, 03:54:45 PM

Just got back from a great trip, we did a long weekend in Playa del Carmen at a partial inclusive beach resort on the north side of the city. Had an amazeballz time. 

Anywho, the reason I am posting about this adventure was on the first leg of our trip, a great unwashed chiefs fan from Iola, KS was making his "first fracking flight EVER, man, like eff, dude", and got bombed to like a 7+ and assaulted 176 and the flight attendant while en route to Chicago.  Chicago PD escorted him off the flight upon landing and were holding him until the FBI arrived. Assault of a flight attendant can be a mandatory 5 yr fed prison sentence.  It was super crazy/scary.  Guy went from stupid/redneck/isthisguyforrealz/funny/annoying to INSANE on a short 1hr flight. Threatened us, the flight attendant, the whole assault thing, then went on a homophobic rant/horrific language/take down the plane deal!

Anybody want to claim this guy as a pal? Black eye, scruffy beard, 33 yr old, with children (and an ex who was trying to bleed him dryfor child support), chiefs fan, who was going to Chitown last Friday?

OH man... If you had a picture I could probably tell you who they were.

This wouldn't have happened if you would have taken gE's advice and just went to the Lake of the Ozarks.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on August 28, 2014, 04:25:11 PM

I really love that the Insect Zoo is the #4 attraction in mhk

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on August 28, 2014, 04:45:50 PM

Quote from: slucat on August 28, 2014, 03:54:45 PM

Just got back from a great trip, we did a long weekend in Playa del Carmen at a partial inclusive beach resort on the north side of the city. Had an amazeballz time. 

Anywho, the reason I am posting about this adventure was on the first leg of our trip, a great unwashed chiefs fan from Iola, KS was making his "first fracking flight EVER, man, like eff, dude", and got bombed to like a 7+ and assaulted 176 and the flight attendant while en route to Chicago.  Chicago PD escorted him off the flight upon landing and were holding him until the FBI arrived. Assault of a flight attendant can be a mandatory 5 yr fed prison sentence.  It was super crazy/scary.  Guy went from stupid/redneck/isthisguyforrealz/funny/annoying to INSANE on a short 1hr flight. Threatened us, the flight attendant, the whole assault thing, then went on a homophobic rant/horrific language/take down the plane deal!

Anybody want to claim this guy as a pal? Black eye, scruffy beard, 33 yr old, with children (and an ex who was trying to bleed him dryfor child support), chiefs fan, who was going to Chitown last Friday?

:peek:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 28, 2014, 05:36:54 PM

Aren't you glad we told you to a fully inclusive, slu?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slucat on August 28, 2014, 09:43:06 PM

Quote from: michigancat on August 28, 2014, 05:36:54 PM

Aren't you glad we told you to a fully inclusive, slu?

All inclusive,  Barf city man.  It was kind of a boutique  type place, huge breakfast then the option of lunch or dinner.  It was super small with thatched roof huts, steps from the beach, however we were hardly there.  We day tripped around quite a bit.  Location was great, if we'd done a traditional all inclusive, we would have had generic Mexican and American food and barely left the confines of the resort. This place was right up our alley.

Oh and if we had gone to lake of the Ozarks, we probably would have seen more dirt bags from iola. Granted probably not all of them would have wanted to start a fight.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SdK on August 29, 2014, 03:58:20 PM

Lots of WVU fans at the ATL airport. I think they must have a game in GA.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SdK on August 29, 2014, 03:58:37 PM

All dressed nicely and not smelly ftr.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on August 29, 2014, 08:38:47 PM

Quote from: Sundance»¤«Kid on August 29, 2014, 03:58:20 PM

Lots of WVU fans at the ATL airport. I think they must have a game in GA.

Oh man, just missed a meet up with SDK. Really disappointed.


Gonna win 'em all!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SdK on August 29, 2014, 08:43:17 PM

Quote from: slobber on August 29, 2014, 08:38:47 PM

Quote from: Sundance»¤«Kid on August 29, 2014, 03:58:20 PM

Lots of WVU fans at the ATL airport. I think they must have a game in GA.

Oh man, just missed a meet up with SDK. Really disappointed.


Gonna win 'em all!

I was there from 950a til 1050a. Gate c20. At at The Varsity. I am disappoint as well. If you're at St. Pete Beach, come to beef O'bradys tomorrow!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SdK on August 31, 2014, 12:07:31 AM

Apparently flying back through N'awlins Monday. I'll send vibes your way Ski    Be   !

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SdK on August 31, 2014, 09:17:59 AM

@benja

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/08/31/b8cb9a55812227058f625df1e2160909.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SdK on September 01, 2014, 08:24:35 AM

Where am I?

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/01/03556d9d3d9a9f385d964393fd3feb81.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on September 01, 2014, 12:55:44 PM

Quote from: Sundance»¤«Kid on September 01, 2014, 08:24:35 AM

Where am I?

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/01/03556d9d3d9a9f385d964393fd3feb81.jpg)

At an airport  :dunno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on September 01, 2014, 01:36:47 PM

Tampa

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 01, 2014, 01:45:52 PM

Sundance has milked the crap out of this trip

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SdK on September 01, 2014, 02:21:02 PM

Quote from: Spracne on September 01, 2014, 01:36:47 PM

Tampa

Ding ding ding!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on September 01, 2014, 02:24:07 PM

And for later: New Orleans.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SdK on September 01, 2014, 02:44:38 PM

Quote from: Spracne on September 01, 2014, 02:24:07 PM

And for later: New Orleans.

Already in KC. Didn't think I gave away the Tampa one already. Maybe I did. I knew I had mentioned Nawlins.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on September 01, 2014, 03:46:07 PM

Quote from: Sundance»¤«Kid on September 01, 2014, 02:44:38 PM

Quote from: Spracne on September 01, 2014, 02:24:07 PM

And for later: New Orleans.

Already in KC. Didn't think I gave away the Tampa one already. Maybe I did. I knew I had mentioned Nawlins.

St. Pete's, my dear Watson.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SdK on September 01, 2014, 05:12:01 PM

Quote from: Spracne on September 01, 2014, 03:46:07 PM

Quote from: Sundance»¤«Kid on September 01, 2014, 02:44:38 PM

Quote from: Spracne on September 01, 2014, 02:24:07 PM

And for later: New Orleans.

Already in KC. Didn't think I gave away the Tampa one already. Maybe I did. I knew I had mentioned Nawlins.

St. Pete's, my dear Watson.

Oh wells. It was my first attempt at the travel thread. Will do better next time.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on September 01, 2014, 09:08:04 PM

Oh man this would be great:
http://www.kansascity.com/news/government-politics/article1342652.html

 :crossfingers:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on September 02, 2014, 07:57:48 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on September 01, 2014, 09:08:04 PM

Oh man this would be great:
http://www.kansascity.com/news/government-politics/article1342652.html

 :crossfingers:

They'd be better off with Amsterdam or Frankfurt than London, IMO.  If it were London it wouldn't help me at all, just put the next leg in Europe as opposed to MCI to Chicago.  A girl can dream though I guess.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 02, 2014, 08:25:41 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on September 02, 2014, 07:57:48 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on September 01, 2014, 09:08:04 PM

Oh man this would be great:
http://www.kansascity.com/news/government-politics/article1342652.html

 :crossfingers:

They'd be better off with Amsterdam or Frankfurt than London, IMO.  If it were London it wouldn't help me at all, just put the next leg in Europe as opposed to MCI to Chicago.

It would reduce a connection for you

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on September 02, 2014, 12:07:00 PM

Quote from: michigancat on September 02, 2014, 08:25:41 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on September 02, 2014, 07:57:48 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on September 01, 2014, 09:08:04 PM

Oh man this would be great:
http://www.kansascity.com/news/government-politics/article1342652.html

 :crossfingers:

They'd be better off with Amsterdam or Frankfurt than London, IMO.  If it were London it wouldn't help me at all, just put the next leg in Europe as opposed to MCI to Chicago.

It would reduce a connection for you

Not in this case I'm pretty sure.  MCI>London>Amsterdam/Frankfurt/Copenhagen>Podunk DK airport




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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 02, 2014, 12:09:38 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on September 02, 2014, 12:07:00 PM

Quote from: michigancat on September 02, 2014, 08:25:41 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on September 02, 2014, 07:57:48 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on September 01, 2014, 09:08:04 PM

Oh man this would be great:
http://www.kansascity.com/news/government-politics/article1342652.html

 :crossfingers:

They'd be better off with Amsterdam or Frankfurt than London, IMO.  If it were London it wouldn't help me at all, just put the next leg in Europe as opposed to MCI to Chicago.

It would reduce a connection for you

Not in this case I'm pretty sure.  MCI>London>Amsterdam/Frankfurt/Copenhagen>Podunk DK airport




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BA flies direct from London to Billund. This isn't hard to look up.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 02, 2014, 12:14:46 PM

Quote from: michigancat on September 02, 2014, 12:09:38 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on September 02, 2014, 12:07:00 PM

Quote from: michigancat on September 02, 2014, 08:25:41 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on September 02, 2014, 07:57:48 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on September 01, 2014, 09:08:04 PM

Oh man this would be great:
http://www.kansascity.com/news/government-politics/article1342652.html

 :crossfingers:

They'd be better off with Amsterdam or Frankfurt than London, IMO.  If it were London it wouldn't help me at all, just put the next leg in Europe as opposed to MCI to Chicago.

It would reduce a connection for you

Not in this case I'm pretty sure.  MCI>London>Amsterdam/Frankfurt/Copenhagen>Podunk DK airport




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BA flies direct from London to Billund. This isn't hard to look up.

whoops, it's just from london city. yeah, frankfurt would be better.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on September 02, 2014, 01:49:28 PM

An apology is necessary in this case.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 02, 2014, 01:52:41 PM

Sorry, hillbilly

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on September 02, 2014, 02:02:47 PM

Haha didn't think a smug prick like you was capable of apology.  :)


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on September 02, 2014, 02:06:52 PM

:lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Catchacold on September 02, 2014, 02:08:25 PM

CDG would be nice

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 02, 2014, 03:06:02 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on September 02, 2014, 02:02:47 PM

Haha didn't think a smug prick like you was capable of apology.  :)


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I've probably apologized more than anyone on this blog.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on September 03, 2014, 12:05:44 AM

Quote from: michigancat on September 02, 2014, 03:06:02 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on September 02, 2014, 02:02:47 PM

Haha didn't think a smug prick like you was capable of apology.  :)


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I've probably apologized more than anyone on this blog.

before meeting you, i would have agreed with Emo, after meeting you, i agree with you.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on September 03, 2014, 08:25:10 AM

ATL finally has free wifi

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SdK on September 03, 2014, 09:24:33 AM

SW>>>>>> AirTran.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 03, 2014, 09:26:18 AM

Quote from: Sundance»¤«Kid on September 03, 2014, 09:24:33 AM

SW>>>>>> AirTran.

heh

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 04, 2014, 02:13:53 PM

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/04/dfdecc11ea938daedcaf7f20545adbc2.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on September 04, 2014, 02:14:25 PM

Quote from: steve dave on September 04, 2014, 02:13:53 PM

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/04/dfdecc11ea938daedcaf7f20545adbc2.jpg)

She is smiling because that hs to be the best job in the whole airport.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 04, 2014, 02:20:55 PM

Quote from: steve dave on September 04, 2014, 02:13:53 PM

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/04/dfdecc11ea938daedcaf7f20545adbc2.jpg)

I'll guess PHX

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 04, 2014, 02:24:45 PM

Nope. I've never been to this airport before. Everyone is walking around with booze. Very eye opening.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on September 04, 2014, 02:39:50 PM

i'm trying to guess by the odd beer selection, MSO?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 04, 2014, 02:42:16 PM

An alaskan beer? Are you Nortwest? I'll say Seattle.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 04, 2014, 02:43:06 PM

Both very cold

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on September 04, 2014, 02:50:54 PM

Bahamas, or somewhere Caribbean

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Catchacold on September 04, 2014, 02:51:18 PM

hobby

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on September 04, 2014, 02:51:31 PM

BUR

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on September 04, 2014, 02:51:47 PM

or PSP

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 04, 2014, 02:54:03 PM

Well, this is very hard since you flew through DFW:

http://www.alaskanbeer.com/our-brew/find-our-beer.html

http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/distribution/21748/

The overlap of Vanilla Porter and Alaskan beer would imply the SW United States. Since we're cold, it almost has to be upper midwest? But then you wouldn't be flying through DFW.

Maybe San Antonio? But that doesn't seem "very cold" relative to PHX IMO. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 04, 2014, 02:57:02 PM

Quote from: Catchacold on September 04, 2014, 02:51:18 PM

hobby

YES

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 04, 2014, 02:59:15 PM

AA flys into both Hobby and IAH. Kinda weird.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 04, 2014, 03:00:13 PM

Interesting.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Daddy Claxton on September 04, 2014, 03:05:00 PM

 Layover at both DFW and HOU?  Seems odd.  :dunno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 04, 2014, 03:05:44 PM

I'm meeting another guy in HOU

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 04, 2014, 03:09:30 PM

See if you can get Houcat to load the game. TIA.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: asava on September 04, 2014, 03:24:58 PM

Just took a train from Pittsburgh, PA to NYC. First time I've been on a long distance train in America. Pretty sweet. Has anyone else been taken a multiple hour train ride in the U.S.?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on September 04, 2014, 03:32:35 PM

Quote from: Sundance»¤«Kid on September 03, 2014, 09:24:33 AM

SW>>>>>> AirTran.

Both are trash

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 04, 2014, 03:35:37 PM

Quote from: asava on September 04, 2014, 03:24:58 PM

Just took a train from Pittsburgh, PA to NYC. First time I've been on a long distance train in America. Pretty sweet. Has anyone else been taken a multiple hour train ride in the U.S.?

I've done Holland, MI to Chicago. It's probably about the same distance. LOVE IT. Would travel everywhere on trains if it was significantly cheaper than flying.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on September 04, 2014, 03:39:06 PM

Quote from: asava on September 04, 2014, 03:24:58 PM

Just took a train from Pittsburgh, PA to NYC. First time I've been on a long distance train in America. Pretty sweet. Has anyone else been taken a multiple hour train ride in the U.S.?

DC>NYC

Passenger rail is p good in the NE.  Slower than flying, yes, but much more comfortable (more legroom/room in general).

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Daddy Claxton on September 04, 2014, 03:45:30 PM

Quote from: asava on September 04, 2014, 03:24:58 PM

Just took a train from Pittsburgh, PA to NYC. First time I've been on a long distance train in America. Pretty sweet. Has anyone else been taken a multiple hour train ride in the U.S.?

Completly different than Pitt to NYC, but I took a train from anchorage to Seward, AK and back (4 hrs one way).  It was amazing.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Catchacold on September 04, 2014, 03:48:48 PM

Quote from: asava on September 04, 2014, 03:24:58 PM

Just took a train from Pittsburgh, PA to NYC. First time I've been on a long distance train in America. Pretty sweet. Has anyone else been taken a multiple hour train ride in the U.S.?

Yeah, agree, pretty great. Once took the Capital Limited through historic Harpers Ferry to DC, then Acela up to Newark.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CHONGS on September 04, 2014, 03:48:53 PM

Quote from: asava on September 04, 2014, 03:24:58 PM

Just took a train from Pittsburgh, PA to NYC. First time I've been on a long distance train in America. Pretty sweet. Has anyone else been taken a multiple hour train ride in the U.S.?

yes

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: raquetcat on September 04, 2014, 04:23:56 PM

Quote from: asava on September 04, 2014, 03:24:58 PM

Just took a train from Pittsburgh, PA to NYC. First time I've been on a long distance train in America. Pretty sweet. Has anyone else been taken a multiple hour train ride in the U.S.?

I've taken Amtrak from Topeka to Chicago and from Whitefish, MT to Minneapolis. I love the extra legroom, more space to walk around and seeing the scenery. I don't like the slowness and the fact that both trips were late getting to my destination. Also, you can bring your own booze :drink:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on September 04, 2014, 04:36:33 PM

Quote from: raquetcat on September 04, 2014, 04:23:56 PM

Quote from: asava on September 04, 2014, 03:24:58 PM

Just took a train from Pittsburgh, PA to NYC. First time I've been on a long distance train in America. Pretty sweet. Has anyone else been taken a multiple hour train ride in the U.S.?

I've taken Amtrak from Topeka to Chicago and from Whitefish, MT to Minneapolis. I love the extra legroom, more space to walk around and seeing the scenery. I don't like the slowness and the fact that both trips were late getting to my destination. Also, you can bring your own booze :drink:

get out of here!  :horrorsurprise:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on September 04, 2014, 04:40:59 PM

my parents took the amtrak from topeka to bakersfield with my 5 y/o neice for some reason. it took like 3 days and cost as much as plane tickets and a rental car.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on September 04, 2014, 04:43:34 PM

Quote from: asava on September 04, 2014, 03:24:58 PM

Just took a train from Pittsburgh, PA to NYC. First time I've been on a long distance train in America. Pretty sweet. Has anyone else been taken a multiple hour train ride in the U.S.?

Took amtrack from KC to Chicago in high school. A sewage line busted, made the whole train smell and stopped travel for an hour+ while they worked on fixing it. It was awful.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on September 04, 2014, 05:15:08 PM

Took Amtrak KC to Chicago RT and loved it. So relaxing. Had a nice dinner convo with some randos, then went back to my booze (that I brought)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on September 04, 2014, 05:16:44 PM

Den to San Diego to sf to Portland back to Denver. Denver to SD was like 2 days and I listened to cooleyhighharmony like a million times on my walkman

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on September 04, 2014, 06:02:13 PM

FWIW not much boozing going on at IAH.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on September 04, 2014, 07:52:00 PM

Nashville has a pretty nice open beer garden area and lets you walk your beer around....I enjoyed that.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on September 04, 2014, 08:23:59 PM

Quote from: asava on September 04, 2014, 03:24:58 PM

Just took a train from Pittsburgh, PA to NYC. First time I've been on a long distance train in America. Pretty sweet. Has anyone else been taken a multiple hour train ride in the U.S.?

my mom is at the us open and did that exact same thing to get there

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 05, 2014, 02:25:06 PM

There's a guy from a tv show here (http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/05/c7f800808c4b0874b240d2d145171a8e.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on September 05, 2014, 07:51:28 PM

I rough ridin' swear if I can't make it to Des Moines tonight I hope all of Iowa goes the way of Atlantis

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on September 05, 2014, 07:54:33 PM

did you give the dog a little head rub?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 08, 2014, 10:53:11 AM

new SW livery

http://www.southwest-heart.com/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on September 08, 2014, 11:02:19 AM

Quote from: michigancat on September 08, 2014, 10:53:11 AM

new SW livery

http://www.southwest-heart.com/

hate that word

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on September 08, 2014, 11:02:56 AM

also, damn ugly planes

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on September 08, 2014, 11:21:34 AM

i don't think i've seen a 737 with downward pointing winglets

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 08, 2014, 11:43:19 AM

Quote from: mocat on September 08, 2014, 11:21:34 AM

i don't think i've seen a 737 with downward pointing winglets

http://www.gizmag.com/united-airlines-split-scimitar-winglets/31587/

agree w/ clams that livery is a weird word. Makes me think of horseshit.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on September 08, 2014, 12:51:59 PM

Quote from: michigancat on September 08, 2014, 11:43:19 AM

Quote from: mocat on September 08, 2014, 11:21:34 AM

i don't think i've seen a 737 with downward pointing winglets

http://www.gizmag.com/united-airlines-split-scimitar-winglets/31587/

agree w/ clams that livery is a weird word. Makes me think of horseshit.

Yup, but there is some fun in using jargon for the sake of using jargon

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 08, 2014, 12:59:58 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on September 08, 2014, 12:51:59 PM

Quote from: michigancat on September 08, 2014, 11:43:19 AM

Quote from: mocat on September 08, 2014, 11:21:34 AM

i don't think i've seen a 737 with downward pointing winglets

http://www.gizmag.com/united-airlines-split-scimitar-winglets/31587/

agree w/ clams that livery is a weird word. Makes me think of horseshit.

Yup, but there is some fun in using jargon for the sake of using jargon

travel dorks especially enjoy it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on September 08, 2014, 01:00:39 PM

South Carolina.. Charleston area. places to see things to do?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on September 08, 2014, 01:50:53 PM

Quote from: mocat on September 08, 2014, 11:21:34 AM

i don't think i've seen a 737 with downward pointing winglets

hate that word

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on September 08, 2014, 02:00:17 PM

if you want to re-write the book on aircraft jargon, please do. i would be willing to reference it in future posts

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on September 08, 2014, 02:04:50 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on September 08, 2014, 01:00:39 PM

South Carolina.. Charleston area. places to see things to do?

Naval history. http://www.patriotspoint.org/


Downtown market area is nice to walk. Good restaurants down there too.


Plenty of golf courses in the area. Nice beaches at Folly Beach and Isle of Palms.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on September 08, 2014, 02:05:16 PM

Quote from: pissclams on September 08, 2014, 01:50:53 PM

Quote from: mocat on September 08, 2014, 11:21:34 AM

i don't think i've seen a 737 with downward pointing winglets

hate that word

Direct shot at Mrs. Gooch :sdeek:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on September 08, 2014, 02:20:29 PM

Wings on wings

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on September 08, 2014, 02:47:18 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on September 08, 2014, 01:00:39 PM

South Carolina.. Charleston area. places to see things to do?

Do a search in this thread, it's already in here somewhere.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: JohnCurrie is Weird/Gross on September 08, 2014, 03:46:14 PM

RTP (Raleigh) in North Carolina. Any bar/restaurant recommendos?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on September 08, 2014, 03:47:51 PM

it's @EMAWmeister

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 08, 2014, 03:51:55 PM

Bojangles!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on September 08, 2014, 04:08:51 PM

Quote from: JohnCurrie is Weird/Gross on September 08, 2014, 03:46:14 PM

RTP (Raleigh) in North Carolina. Any bar/restaurant recommendos?

OMG GO TO DAX'S HOUSE

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on September 08, 2014, 05:30:36 PM

Quote from: Tobias on September 08, 2014, 03:47:51 PM

it's @EMAWmeister

SCREW YOU!!!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on September 08, 2014, 05:32:27 PM

you don't mean that slobbs

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 08, 2014, 06:02:50 PM

Just booked a 787 long-haul flight. :driving:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on September 08, 2014, 08:22:29 PM

Quote from: Tobias on September 08, 2014, 05:32:27 PM

you don't mean that slobbs

Go to North Hills for higher end shopping/dining.
Lots of great restaurants. If you are staying near RDU, then go to Chop House for finer dining. Ruckus is good. (Cary address) for watching sports and unique? Dining.
If you end up not liking it, then there is a BWW right next to if.
TriBeCa is also good.
There are some really great restaurants in Durham.
Where are you staying?
Soccer fan? Check to see if State, Carolina, or the Railhawks are in town. Baseball? Then see if there are in games on the docket at the USA ball fields.


Gonna win 'em all!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on September 08, 2014, 08:27:17 PM

Great elite place to stay? The Umstead. A little more affordable but closer to the action while still being elite? Carolina Inn...walk to Franklin Street.


Gonna win 'em all!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on September 08, 2014, 08:52:40 PM

Franklin St blows ass

go to satisfaction in durham, just a nice little venue where a guy or a girl can catch a game and an ice cold brew

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on September 09, 2014, 03:56:55 AM

Carolina Inn is awesome.


Gonna win 'em all!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on September 09, 2014, 03:58:11 AM

I don't party in the RTP area, so I may not be up on which area is the best for bars.


Gonna win 'em all!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on September 09, 2014, 03:59:52 AM

@JCisG, what are you looking for? Just you, or bringing the wife? On a budget or not?


Gonna win 'em all!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on September 09, 2014, 10:41:12 AM

(http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/tjy9gfzubk5d6txkhvpw.gif)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on September 09, 2014, 10:55:58 AM

pretty bland livery. also no downward pointing winglets.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on September 09, 2014, 01:01:34 PM

Quote from: Gooch on September 08, 2014, 02:05:16 PM

Quote from: pissclams on September 08, 2014, 01:50:53 PM

Quote from: mocat on September 08, 2014, 11:21:34 AM

i don't think i've seen a 737 with downward pointing winglets

hate that word

Direct shot at Mrs. Gooch :sdeek:

 :shakesfist:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on September 09, 2014, 01:07:56 PM

Quote from: michigancat on September 08, 2014, 06:02:50 PM

Just booked a 787 long-haul flight. :driving:

Hope you make it. :ohno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on September 09, 2014, 01:08:49 PM

Quote from: pissclams on September 09, 2014, 10:41:12 AM

(http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/tjy9gfzubk5d6txkhvpw.gif)

have you ever flown on a futalognkosaurus?    No leg room at all.  it's like flying Spirit.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on September 09, 2014, 01:09:28 PM

what kind of bullshit dinosaur isnt even bigger than a plane

get those podunk dinos out of my face

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 09, 2014, 01:10:20 PM

Quote from: Gooch on September 09, 2014, 01:07:56 PM

Quote from: michigancat on September 08, 2014, 06:02:50 PM

Just booked a 787 long-haul flight. :driving:

Hope you make it. :ohno:

I'm starting to get nervous about my flight next week.  :ohno: It's almost been 8 months since i've been in a plane and a lot of crap has happened in that amount of time.  :ohno: Also, what if our plane doesn't make the strip in San Fran? :ohno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on September 09, 2014, 01:12:40 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on September 09, 2014, 01:10:20 PM

Also, what if our plane doesn't make the strip in San Fran? :ohno:

In that case try not to get run over by the fire truck.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 09, 2014, 01:14:51 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on September 09, 2014, 01:12:40 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on September 09, 2014, 01:10:20 PM

Also, what if our plane doesn't make the strip in San Fran? :ohno:

In that case try not to get run over by the fire truck.

:runaway:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on September 09, 2014, 01:18:04 PM

the endless blanket of human feces can always soften the blow if you overshoot

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 09, 2014, 01:21:13 PM

 :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on September 09, 2014, 01:38:27 PM

:lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on September 09, 2014, 03:24:44 PM

Quote from: Tobias on September 09, 2014, 01:18:04 PM

the endless blanket of human feces can always soften the blow if you overshoot

Just be sure to post in Spracne's thread afterwards.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: JohnCurrie is Weird/Gross on September 10, 2014, 09:55:47 AM

Quote from: slobber on September 09, 2014, 03:59:52 AM

@JCisG, what are you looking for? Just you, or bringing the wife? On a budget or not?


Gonna win 'em all!

Thanks Dobbs and PC. It's for work next Sunday-Friday but I'll have nights free.  Staying at the Sheraton Imperial.  Worked booked the hotel so didn't have a choice. Will check out all places mentioned ESPECIALLY Satisfaction, I enjoy guys, gals, and brews.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on September 10, 2014, 10:06:04 AM

duke's campus is pretty nice, you should definitely walk around, check out cameron, etc
satisfaction is really just a sports bar in a newly developed area of durham.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AbeFroman on September 10, 2014, 10:50:30 AM

Opinions on Barbados? Looking at the Caribbean for a vacation but there are so many islands, how does one choose?  :runaway:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on September 10, 2014, 10:52:40 AM

Quote from: AbeFroman on September 10, 2014, 10:50:30 AM

Opinions on Barbados? Looking at the Caribbean for a vacation but there are so many islands, how does one choose?  :runaway:

Barbados is nice. Except for all three times i have been there these little crabs pinch your feet while so stand in the water drinking these
(http://hoppedupbrewer.com/wp-content/uploads/20130107-DSC_4306.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on September 10, 2014, 11:14:47 AM

barbados doesn't sound very nice. go to aruba.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on September 10, 2014, 11:24:31 AM

Quote from: AbeFroman on September 10, 2014, 10:50:30 AM

Opinions on Barbados? Looking at the Caribbean for a vacation but there are so many islands, how does one choose?  :runaway:

Go here if you want to get crap faced and barely make it back to your ship before you puke.
http://www.theboatyard.com/home.html

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AbeFroman on September 10, 2014, 12:34:34 PM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on September 10, 2014, 11:14:47 AM

barbados doesn't sound very nice. go to aruba.

Aruba's flights are cheaper. How's the crabs situation?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slucat on September 10, 2014, 12:52:52 PM

Quote from: AbeFroman on September 10, 2014, 10:50:30 AM

Opinions on Barbados? Looking at the Caribbean for a vacation but there are so many islands, how does one choose?  :runaway:

you should just go to lake of the ozarks/branson.  :flush:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: everyone shut up on September 10, 2014, 01:24:05 PM

Quote from: AbeFroman on September 10, 2014, 10:50:30 AM

Opinions on Barbados? Looking at the Caribbean for a vacation but there are so many islands, how does one choose?  :runaway:

vacationed in punta cana a couple years ago for a friends wedding. was pretty great.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on September 10, 2014, 01:32:39 PM

i'll never understand why people go to the caribbean, sounds lame

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on September 10, 2014, 01:41:07 PM

Quote from: AbeFroman on September 10, 2014, 12:34:34 PM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on September 10, 2014, 11:14:47 AM

barbados doesn't sound very nice. go to aruba.

Aruba's flights are cheaper. How's the crabs situation?

was there six days and never got bit once! it's nice in an american kind of nice way. not sure if that makes you like it better or worse for you though. food and drink are kind of expensive but it's a foodie island so lots of good options. also casinos if you like that.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on September 11, 2014, 10:16:44 PM

Headed to LA of the Midwest this weekend. Concert at Billy Bobs Saturday is all I know of in terms of plans.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on September 11, 2014, 11:08:01 PM

St. Thomas is pretty fun.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on September 11, 2014, 11:09:02 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on September 11, 2014, 11:08:01 PM

St. Thomas is pretty fun.

Wait, you mean St. Trauma? You're joking, right?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on September 11, 2014, 11:10:06 PM

Quote from: Spracne on September 11, 2014, 11:09:02 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on September 11, 2014, 11:08:01 PM

St. Thomas is pretty fun.

Wait, you mean St. Trauma? You're joking, right?

No.  St. Thomas = fun.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on September 11, 2014, 11:16:02 PM

Quote from: pissclams on September 10, 2014, 01:32:39 PM

i'll never understand why people go to the caribbean, sounds lame

st barts is great.  the rest of the caribbean looks pretty bad though.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on September 12, 2014, 06:48:59 AM

Quote from: Boom Roasted on September 11, 2014, 10:16:44 PM

Headed to LA of the Midwest this weekend. Concert at Billy Bobs Saturday is all I know of in terms of plans.

BR, be sure and check out our award winning skyline.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on September 12, 2014, 08:26:13 AM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on September 12, 2014, 06:48:59 AM

Quote from: Boom Roasted on September 11, 2014, 10:16:44 PM

Headed to LA of the Midwest this weekend. Concert at Billy Bobs Saturday is all I know of in terms of plans.

BR, be sure and check out our award winning skyline.


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I certainly will. My favorite is the building with a hole in the middle!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on September 12, 2014, 08:28:08 AM

i once got to attend a wedding that was held at the top of the downtown boa building. they timed the wedding to coincide with the sun setting and held the ceremony on the west side of the floor so that the setting sun was the backdrop. wow!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on September 12, 2014, 08:28:46 AM

Quote from: Boom Roasted on September 12, 2014, 08:26:13 AM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on September 12, 2014, 06:48:59 AM

Quote from: Boom Roasted on September 11, 2014, 10:16:44 PM

Headed to LA of the Midwest this weekend. Concert at Billy Bobs Saturday is all I know of in terms of plans.

BR, be sure and check out our award winning skyline.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I certainly will. My favorite is the building with a hole in the middle!

I worked on the 35th floor of that building for 2 years.  It was a great view.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on September 12, 2014, 10:28:45 AM

Shut up about Dallas.  Dallas sucks and I don't want to hear about it.  Is it any coincidence that 4 of the biggest losers on this blog live in Dallas?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on September 12, 2014, 10:30:17 AM

Quote from: kim carnes on September 12, 2014, 10:28:45 AM

Shut up about Dallas.  Dallas sucks and I don't want to hear about it.  Is it any coincidence that 4 of the biggest losers on this blog live in Dallas?

 :shakesfist:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on September 12, 2014, 10:39:17 AM

does the Caribbean suck tho?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on September 12, 2014, 10:58:47 AM

Quote from: kim carnes on September 12, 2014, 10:28:45 AM

Shut up about Dallas.  Dallas sucks and I don't want to hear about it.  Is it any coincidence that 4 of the biggest losers on this blog live in Dallas?

Dang, should I adjust my trip for Arlington or Fort Worth? 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on September 12, 2014, 11:01:19 AM

Quote from: mocat on September 12, 2014, 10:39:17 AM

does the Caribbean suck tho?

Why in the world would it suck?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on September 12, 2014, 11:03:15 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on September 12, 2014, 11:01:19 AM

Quote from: mocat on September 12, 2014, 10:39:17 AM

does the Caribbean suck tho?

Why in the world would it suck?

that's what clams intimated

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on September 12, 2014, 11:24:37 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on September 11, 2014, 11:10:06 PM

Quote from: Spracne on September 11, 2014, 11:09:02 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on September 11, 2014, 11:08:01 PM

St. Thomas is pretty fun.

Wait, you mean St. Trauma? You're joking, right?

No.  St. Thomas = fun.

People ITK refer to St. Thomas as St. Trauma.  Inversely, they refer to St. John as St. Yawn.  Now I ask, to which would you prefer to vacate?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on September 12, 2014, 12:30:23 PM

Have not be to St. John.  Going to a ton of the islands in December will report back fun rating of each.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on September 12, 2014, 12:32:27 PM

Quote from: mocat on September 12, 2014, 11:03:15 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on September 12, 2014, 11:01:19 AM

Quote from: mocat on September 12, 2014, 10:39:17 AM

does the Caribbean suck tho?

Why in the world would it suck?

that's what clams intimated

it's a 3rd world beach, man.  hey look crabs and sand lice, let's grab a beer and some melanoma - maybe get eaten by a shark.  it's not a party until a sea gull shits on you!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Jabeez on September 12, 2014, 12:55:48 PM

Quote from: everyone shut up on September 10, 2014, 01:24:05 PM

Quote from: AbeFroman on September 10, 2014, 10:50:30 AM

Opinions on Barbados? Looking at the Caribbean for a vacation but there are so many islands, how does one choose?  :runaway:

vacationed in punta cana a couple years ago for a friends wedding. was pretty great.

Doing this for a week in October!  Super stoked!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on September 12, 2014, 01:17:19 PM

Quote from: pissclams on September 12, 2014, 12:32:27 PM

Quote from: mocat on September 12, 2014, 11:03:15 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on September 12, 2014, 11:01:19 AM

Quote from: mocat on September 12, 2014, 10:39:17 AM

does the Caribbean suck tho?

Why in the world would it suck?

that's what clams intimated

it's a 3rd world beach, man.  hey look crabs and sand lice, let's grab a beer and some melanoma - maybe get eaten by a shark.  it's not a party until a sea gull shits on you!

all this sounds amazing  :confused:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on September 12, 2014, 01:22:56 PM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on July 31, 2014, 06:27:41 PM

i might go to mexico 3 times this year. trying to think if pud or stud and leaning towards pud.

he guys i'm seeing the world!
oh yeah? where'd you go?
mexico three times.  :frown:

well here we go!  :party:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on September 12, 2014, 01:24:07 PM

i'm going to mexico in december  :Carl:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on September 12, 2014, 01:39:25 PM

Never been to Mexico. Don't really get the draw. Is it like, way way cheaper?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on September 12, 2014, 01:40:09 PM

Quote from: Spracne on September 12, 2014, 01:39:25 PM

Never been to Mexico. Don't really get the draw. Is it like, way way cheaper?

than what?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on September 12, 2014, 01:48:20 PM

Quote from: puniraptor on September 12, 2014, 01:40:09 PM

Quote from: Spracne on September 12, 2014, 01:39:25 PM

Never been to Mexico. Don't really get the draw. Is it like, way way cheaper?

than what?

Similar latitudinal alternatives?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: JohnCurrie is Weird/Gross on September 12, 2014, 02:24:39 PM

Starting a new job next week with frequent (every week) travel.

Who has done the TSA Pre-Check thing? Is it a hassle?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on September 12, 2014, 02:32:54 PM

Quote from: JohnCurrie is Weird/Gross on September 12, 2014, 02:24:39 PM

Starting a new job next week with frequent (every week) travel.

Who has done the TSA Pre-Check thing? Is it a hassle?

Super easy and fast.  If you are in KC,  the appointments will always be full... Just walk-in.   They aren't busy.   Probably have your KTN# in like 2 days... Unless you are a terrorist,  then please don't get one.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on September 12, 2014, 02:34:10 PM

Quote from: Spracne on September 12, 2014, 01:48:20 PM

Quote from: puniraptor on September 12, 2014, 01:40:09 PM

Quote from: Spracne on September 12, 2014, 01:39:25 PM

Never been to Mexico. Don't really get the draw. Is it like, way way cheaper?

than what?

Similar latitudinal alternatives?

Cheap.   Quick flights.   Slight chance of beheading.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on September 12, 2014, 02:34:59 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on September 12, 2014, 02:34:10 PM

Quote from: Spracne on September 12, 2014, 01:48:20 PM

Quote from: puniraptor on September 12, 2014, 01:40:09 PM

Quote from: Spracne on September 12, 2014, 01:39:25 PM

Never been to Mexico. Don't really get the draw. Is it like, way way cheaper?

than what?

Similar latitudinal alternatives?

Cheap.   Quick flights.   Slight chance of beheading.

Sounds busy, tho.  Lots of people.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on September 12, 2014, 02:36:20 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on September 10, 2014, 11:24:31 AM

Quote from: AbeFroman on September 10, 2014, 10:50:30 AM

Opinions on Barbados? Looking at the Caribbean for a vacation but there are so many islands, how does one choose?  :runaway:

Go here if you want to get crap faced and barely make it back to your ship before you puke.
http://www.theboatyard.com/home.html

what is with the Gooches and puking?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on September 12, 2014, 02:44:26 PM

Quote from: Spracne on September 12, 2014, 01:48:20 PM

Quote from: puniraptor on September 12, 2014, 01:40:09 PM

Quote from: Spracne on September 12, 2014, 01:39:25 PM

Never been to Mexico. Don't really get the draw. Is it like, way way cheaper?

than what?

Similar latitudinal alternatives?

cheaper, quicker/easier to get to, large variety of places you could stay, great beaches, great ocean life. there really isn't much to not like. from cancun to two hours south (tulum) there's pretty much whatever anyone would want. where have you gone instead? why wouldn't you go there?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 12, 2014, 02:45:59 PM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on September 12, 2014, 02:44:26 PM

Quote from: Spracne on September 12, 2014, 01:48:20 PM

Quote from: puniraptor on September 12, 2014, 01:40:09 PM

Quote from: Spracne on September 12, 2014, 01:39:25 PM

Never been to Mexico. Don't really get the draw. Is it like, way way cheaper?

than what?

Similar latitudinal alternatives?

cheaper, quicker/easier to get to, large variety of places you could stay, great beaches, great ocean life. there really isn't much to not like. from cancun to two hours south (tulum) there's pretty much whatever anyone would want. where have you gone instead? why wouldn't you go there?

It's much more impressive to tell your friends you went to the caribbean.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on September 12, 2014, 02:54:57 PM

Quote from: michigancat on September 12, 2014, 02:45:59 PM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on September 12, 2014, 02:44:26 PM

Quote from: Spracne on September 12, 2014, 01:48:20 PM

Quote from: puniraptor on September 12, 2014, 01:40:09 PM

Quote from: Spracne on September 12, 2014, 01:39:25 PM

Never been to Mexico. Don't really get the draw. Is it like, way way cheaper?

than what?

Similar latitudinal alternatives?

cheaper, quicker/easier to get to, large variety of places you could stay, great beaches, great ocean life. there really isn't much to not like. from cancun to two hours south (tulum) there's pretty much whatever anyone would want. where have you gone instead? why wouldn't you go there?

It's much more impressive to tell your friends you went to the caribbean.

Say, Cancun for example?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on September 12, 2014, 02:55:24 PM

Quote from: Metalhead (not MeatSauce) on September 12, 2014, 02:36:20 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on September 10, 2014, 11:24:31 AM

Quote from: AbeFroman on September 10, 2014, 10:50:30 AM

Opinions on Barbados? Looking at the Caribbean for a vacation but there are so many islands, how does one choose?  :runaway:

Go here if you want to get crap faced and barely make it back to your ship before you puke.
http://www.theboatyard.com/home.html

what is with the Gooches and puking?

Sorry for partying.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on September 12, 2014, 03:00:45 PM

Quote from: michigancat on September 12, 2014, 02:45:59 PM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on September 12, 2014, 02:44:26 PM

Quote from: Spracne on September 12, 2014, 01:48:20 PM

Quote from: puniraptor on September 12, 2014, 01:40:09 PM

Quote from: Spracne on September 12, 2014, 01:39:25 PM

Never been to Mexico. Don't really get the draw. Is it like, way way cheaper?

than what?

Similar latitudinal alternatives?

cheaper, quicker/easier to get to, large variety of places you could stay, great beaches, great ocean life. there really isn't much to not like. from cancun to two hours south (tulum) there's pretty much whatever anyone would want. where have you gone instead? why wouldn't you go there?

It's much more impressive to tell your friends you went to the caribbean.

yeah probably.

i'm going to take my family here in a month though. we'll divide up the stays between a couple of places just to mix it up, but we'll stay here for three or four days. it's right on a large reef and shore shorkeling is supposed to be absolutely fantastic. the place looks nice enough and here is a picture of the pool. it's all inclusive with restaurants and a kids club or whatever if we wanted to use it. it's also around $170/night. absolutely ridiculous. 1)you can't get this in most caribbean locations. 2)if you can, you are paying three times as much and it's harder to get there. at least flying out of mhk it would be. but yeah, probably not as impressive as telling my co-workers i went to st kitts.


http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g240327-d579133-Reviews-Hotel_Marina

_El_Cid_Spa_Beach_Resort-Puerto_Morelos_Yucatan_Peninsula.html



(http://images.bestday.com/_lib/vimages/Riviera_Maya/Hotels/Marina_El_Cid/Gallery/Riviera-Maya-Marina-El-Cid-Tobogan-2.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on September 12, 2014, 03:02:10 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on September 12, 2014, 02:55:24 PM

Quote from: Metalhead (not MeatSauce) on September 12, 2014, 02:36:20 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on September 10, 2014, 11:24:31 AM

Quote from: AbeFroman on September 10, 2014, 10:50:30 AM

Opinions on Barbados? Looking at the Caribbean for a vacation but there are so many islands, how does one choose?  :runaway:

Go here if you want to get crap faced and barely make it back to your ship before you puke.
http://www.theboatyard.com/home.html

what is with the Gooches and puking?

Sorry for partying.

 :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on September 12, 2014, 03:05:48 PM

Hey, Daris. Don't come back.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on September 12, 2014, 03:07:43 PM

Quote from: chum1 on September 12, 2014, 03:05:48 PM

Hey, Daris. Don't come back.

i still have enough AA miles left over for a trip to tokyo next spring/summer   :dunno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on September 12, 2014, 03:41:16 PM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on September 12, 2014, 03:07:43 PM

Quote from: chum1 on September 12, 2014, 03:05:48 PM

Hey, Daris. Don't come back.

i still have enough AA miles left over for a trip to tokyo next spring/summer   :dunno:

I didn't have a real reason for saying that.  Just sounded funny.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on September 12, 2014, 04:44:30 PM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on September 12, 2014, 03:00:45 PM

i'm going to take my family here in a month though. we'll divide up the stays between a couple of places just to mix it up, but we'll stay here for three or four days. it's right on a large reef and shore shorkeling is supposed to be absolutely fantastic. the place looks nice enough and here is a picture of the pool. it's all inclusive with restaurants and a kids club or whatever if we wanted to use it. it's also around $170/night. absolutely ridiculous. 1)you can't get this in most caribbean locations. 2)if you can, you are paying three times as much and it's harder to get there. at least flying out of mhk it would be. but yeah, probably not as impressive as telling my co-workers i went to st kitts.


http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g240327-d579133-Reviews-Hotel_Marina

_El_Cid_Spa_Beach_Resort-Puerto_Morelos_Yucatan_Peninsula.html



(http://images.bestday.com/_lib/vimages/Riviera_Maya/Hotels/Marina_El_Cid/Gallery/Riviera-Maya-Marina-El-Cid-Tobogan-2.jpg)

I haven't stayed in the Riviera Maya but you cannot beat Cozumel for easy of diving and snorkeling.  The water clarity and temp is never a question due to the Gulf stream, the weather is almost always great unless there is a hurricane and it can be as cheap or as nice you want it to be for accommodations.  The fancy pants dining options are limited but eating great seafood from the same couple of places isn't that bad. 

The nightlife is pretty limited to just drunk hayseeds from the midwest tho

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: everyone shut up on September 13, 2014, 08:30:27 PM

i've stayed in the riviera maya 6 times. keep going back due to its affordability, ease of travel, and beauty. never had a bad time. stay away from cancun unless you enjoy being around 5 billion people, huge buildings, and sub-completion underwater hj's.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 13, 2014, 08:58:05 PM

I have been to the Caribbean and Mexico some. It's fine for what it is. I wouldn't call any of the parts I've been to "beautiful" or anything. Just, like, fine for what they are. I will probably go back sometime with other people but won't plan a trip there for myself.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on September 13, 2014, 10:25:09 PM

Making fun of the Caribbean is like making fun of hosmer.  It's dumb.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on September 13, 2014, 11:04:10 PM

Quote from: steve dave on September 13, 2014, 08:58:05 PM

I have been to the Caribbean and Mexico some. It's fine for what it is. I wouldn't call any of the parts I've been to "beautiful" or anything. Just, like, fine for what they are. I will probably go back sometime with other people but won't plan a trip there for myself.

a good portion of the hundred miles or so that are south of cancun are without a doubt "beautiful". so are the negril cliffs in jamaica.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: everyone shut up on September 13, 2014, 11:52:52 PM

i took this photo a little over a week ago. i suppose beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on September 13, 2014, 11:55:49 PM

Outside of the Maldives, tulum mx has the most beautiful water in the world.  that's real talk, son.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on September 14, 2014, 10:44:39 AM

Quote from: steve dave on September 13, 2014, 08:58:05 PM

I have been to the Caribbean and Mexico some. It's fine for what it is. I wouldn't call any of the parts I've been to "beautiful" or anything. Just, like, fine for what they are. I will probably go back sometime with other people but won't plan a trip there for myself.

Will usually do Mexico on a spur of the moment weekend trip around January/Feb on a particularly poor weather weekend here.

Caribbean is for cruises

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on September 14, 2014, 01:08:15 PM

(http://i59.tinypic.com/99lyqu.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on September 15, 2014, 11:41:56 AM

Is anyone else going to be in Cleveland this Thursday? If no gE Pak, I'm going to visit the Catbacker  brewpub hangout.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slucat on September 15, 2014, 11:48:43 AM

Quote from: IPA4Me on September 15, 2014, 11:41:56 AM

Is anyone else going to be in Cleveland this Thursday? If no gE Pak, I'm going to visit the Catbacker  brewpub hangout.

My IRL bro is in Cleveland right now for work, he'd probably pak with anyone (as long as he's not on night shift), watch Cats FB and NGAF. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on September 16, 2014, 02:39:04 PM

Quote from: slucat on September 15, 2014, 11:48:43 AM

Quote from: IPA4Me on September 15, 2014, 11:41:56 AM

Is anyone else going to be in Cleveland this Thursday? If no gE Pak, I'm going to visit the Catbacker  brewpub hangout.

My IRL bro is in Cleveland right now for work, he'd probably pak with anyone (as long as he's not on night shift), watch Cats FB and NGAF.

Friday meeting rescheduled. So headed home on Thursday. Cats cheering from home. :)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 16, 2014, 03:05:40 PM

Any Hong Kong recommendos? I'll be staying at the Intercontinental Kowloon.

:users:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 16, 2014, 03:06:17 PM

Quote from: michigancat on September 16, 2014, 03:05:40 PM

Any Hong Kong recommendos? I'll be staying at the Intercontinental Kowloon.

:users:

I don't expect answers, just wanted to give you guys a little brag.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 16, 2014, 03:07:34 PM

buy a cheap bespoke suit. that's what the travel bloggers all do.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on September 16, 2014, 03:08:09 PM

:D

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 16, 2014, 03:15:09 PM

Quote from: steve dave on September 16, 2014, 03:07:34 PM

buy a cheap bespoke suit. that's what the travel bloggers all do.

I don't think I'll have time.

But I may try to see this guy:

http://consequenceofsound.net/aux-out/the-best-record-collection-in-hong-kong/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 16, 2014, 03:25:31 PM

Quote from: michigancat on September 16, 2014, 03:06:17 PM

Quote from: michigancat on September 16, 2014, 03:05:40 PM

Any Hong Kong recommendos? I'll be staying at the Intercontinental Kowloon.

:users:

I don't expect answers, just wanted to give you guys a little brag.

Let me  :Wha: Ms. wacky. Maybe she can just tell ya in a few days.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 16, 2014, 03:45:31 PM

I'll honestly be there less than 24 hours. I just wanted to :gocho: you guys.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on September 16, 2014, 04:07:20 PM

Quote from: michigancat on September 16, 2014, 03:45:31 PM

I'll honestly be there less than 24 hours. I just wanted to :gocho: you guys.

what concerts are you going to?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on September 16, 2014, 04:07:48 PM

Quote from: michigancat on September 16, 2014, 03:45:31 PM

I'll honestly be there less than 24 hours. I just wanted to :gocho: you guys.

Long trip for such a short stay.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 16, 2014, 04:11:27 PM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on September 16, 2014, 04:07:48 PM

Quote from: michigancat on September 16, 2014, 03:45:31 PM

I'll honestly be there less than 24 hours. I just wanted to :gocho: you guys.

Long trip for such a short stay.

oh I'll be hopping around Asia Justin Ross Lee style

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 16, 2014, 09:48:57 PM

Ms. Wacky said stay at the langham. Just now.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AU_Tigers on September 16, 2014, 09:52:08 PM

Quote from: michigancat on September 16, 2014, 03:45:31 PM

I'll honestly be there less than 24 hours. I just wanted to :gocho: you guys.

Hong Kong is going to blow your mind. If you get the chance go over to Kowloon on the ferry - that place is pretty cool, especially the outdoor food markets.

If you go to Singapore better take possession of the Mrs.' credit cards - that place is one giant mall. An expensive mall at that.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AU_Tigers on September 16, 2014, 10:04:00 PM

Don't know if it is still there but there was a place in Wanchai called "The Wanch" that was a pretty good pub for westerners. Otherwise Wanchai is mostly a red light district.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 16, 2014, 11:24:55 PM

Boy howdy gotta hide that credit card cause women just can't contain themselves in a shopping mall. :cheers:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AU_Tigers on September 16, 2014, 11:33:03 PM

Quote from: michigancat on September 16, 2014, 11:24:55 PM

Boy howdy gotta hide that credit card cause women just can't contain themselves in a shopping mall. :cheers:

Have a good trip. It is not what you are expecting, I promise you that - it is much better. You will never forget the trip.

If you are going to Thailand, make sure you try their Klosters beer, it is brewed by German brewers in Thailand and is very good. The food in Thailand is out of this world!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on September 17, 2014, 03:41:44 AM

Gold is the new king of the fanningbrag. I don't know if he has earned that. Yellow belts shouldn't be allowed to get away with that crap.


Gonna win 'em all!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on September 17, 2014, 07:45:28 AM

Asia isn't even on my travel radar.  I mean, sure it sounds great, but that is a super long flight.  If I was to take such a flight, I would need the trip to be long enough so that I don't dread the return flight the whole time.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on September 17, 2014, 07:46:09 AM

Musk needs to get that hyperloop thing up and going before I go, probs.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 17, 2014, 07:48:46 AM

I would like to visit singapore, south korea, hong kong, and japan.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on September 17, 2014, 07:54:13 AM

At my office this week they're giving away free airfare for two to anywhere United flies and four free nights in any Hilton hotel.

Where would everyone go? My wife and I are at odds on where we would go if I won them.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 17, 2014, 08:04:43 AM

Quote from: CNS on September 17, 2014, 07:45:28 AM

Asia isn't even on my travel radar.  I mean, sure it sounds great, but that is a super long flight.  If I was to take such a flight, I would need the trip to be long enough so that I don't dread the return flight the whole time.

What's the longest flight you've ever been on? Because IMO once you hit about five hours you probably won't get any more uncomfortable the rest of the flight.

I look forward to long flights because I never get that much time in a single block without having to do really anything but watch movies or read.

You're freakishly large, though. But economy plus probably wouldn't be too bad for you. Even in standard coach, the jet lag effects would be far worse for you than a few hours of general discomfort. (Which would also be a good reason for a longer trip).

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 17, 2014, 08:06:54 AM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on September 17, 2014, 07:54:13 AM

At my office this week they're giving away free airfare for two to anywhere United flies and four free nights in any Hilton hotel.

Where would everyone go? My wife and I are at odds on where we would go if I won them.

Given your location and length of stay, the best Hilton resort in Latin America or the Caribbean.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on September 17, 2014, 08:09:21 AM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on September 17, 2014, 07:54:13 AM

At my office this week they're giving away free airfare for two to anywhere United flies and four free nights in any Hilton hotel.

Where would everyone go? My wife and I are at odds on where we would go if I won them.

Waldorf Astoria Rome.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on September 17, 2014, 08:10:03 AM

Quote from: michigancat on September 17, 2014, 08:06:54 AM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on September 17, 2014, 07:54:13 AM

At my office this week they're giving away free airfare for two to anywhere United flies and four free nights in any Hilton hotel.

Where would everyone go? My wife and I are at odds on where we would go if I won them.

Given your location and length of stay, the best Hilton resort in Latin America or the Caribbean.

Well, 4 nights are free but that's not to say I couldn't/wouldn't pay for a room for more nights.   I would prefer to go to the South Pacific. My wife is thinking more along the lines of the Caribbean.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 17, 2014, 08:34:08 AM

the tough part will be "that united flies" because that won't include star alliance. On top of paying for a few more nights out of pocket you could explore having United get you to Singapore and then hopping some flight to the Maldives and staying at the Conrad Maldives. Or the same and stay at the Conrad Bali. Or fly to Thailand and hop a flight to Koh Samui and stay at the Conrad Koh Samui. It's expensive as crap to fly and stay in Australia and United flys there. Could do Hilton Sydney. The key will be paying your own way (preferrably with points) to get your moneys worth.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on September 17, 2014, 08:40:46 AM

i'm excited for Batt BcKee!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AU_Tigers on September 17, 2014, 08:54:17 AM

Quote from: michigancat on September 17, 2014, 08:04:43 AM

Quote from: CNS on September 17, 2014, 07:45:28 AM

Asia isn't even on my travel radar.  I mean, sure it sounds great, but that is a super long flight.  If I was to take such a flight, I would need the trip to be long enough so that I don't dread the return flight the whole time.

What's the longest flight you've ever been on? Because IMO once you hit about five hours you probably won't get any more uncomfortable the rest of the flight.

I look forward to long flights because I never get that much time in a single block without having to do really anything but watch movies or read.

You're freakishly large, though. But economy plus probably wouldn't be too bad for you. Even in standard coach, the jet lag effects would be far worse for you than a few hours of general discomfort. (Which would also be a good reason for a longer trip).

For me it was Dubai to Seattle, via Chinook CH-47 to Abu Dhabi, C-130 to Bahrain, MAC Flight to Philly with stops in Naples, Italy and Shannon, Ireland, then commercial air to Seattle back in '91.

It was a long, but glorious day.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on September 17, 2014, 08:55:13 AM

Quote from: mocat on September 17, 2014, 08:40:46 AM

i'm excited for Batt BcKee!

I know right. I have about a 1 in 10,000 chance of a free vacation.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 17, 2014, 08:58:38 AM

I think my longest flight ever will be the one to san fran. Not sure. I flew to Tampa and philly tho. I hate flying, especially with no leg room. Especially on the earliest flight, cause like, you shouldn't probably be drinking on the early flight, but like, I need something to calm me down through turbulence.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 17, 2014, 09:24:13 AM

Quote from: michigancat on September 17, 2014, 08:04:43 AM

Quote from: CNS on September 17, 2014, 07:45:28 AM

Asia isn't even on my travel radar.  I mean, sure it sounds great, but that is a super long flight.  If I was to take such a flight, I would need the trip to be long enough so that I don't dread the return flight the whole time.

What's the longest flight you've ever been on? Because IMO once you hit about five hours you probably won't get any more uncomfortable the rest of the flight.

I look forward to long flights because I never get that much time in a single block without having to do really anything but watch movies or read.

You're freakishly large, though. But economy plus probably wouldn't be too bad for you. Even in standard coach, the jet lag effects would be far worse for you than a few hours of general discomfort. (Which would also be a good reason for a longer trip).

my longest flight was frankfurt to denver. it was really long. I got blasted and stretched out for a long nap in a lufty biz class seat.  :cool:

I hate flying for more than a couple hours in coach. really hate it. more being close to random people than not being able to stretch out. that's why I actually like the little regionals that have a single seat on one side. my least favorite flight ever was LGA or EWR (don't remember which) to SAN at like 9PM. It was the worst. I almost died from hating it so much.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 17, 2014, 10:11:25 AM

Quote from: steve dave on September 17, 2014, 09:24:13 AM

I hate flying for more than a couple hours in coach. really hate it. more being close to random people than not being able to stretch out. that's why I actually like the little regionals that have a single seat on one side. my least favorite flight ever was LGA or EWR (don't remember which) to SAN at like 9PM. It was the worst. I almost died from hating it so much.

With a good set of headphones and plenty of music and movies and things to read, it's real easy to make yourself forget you're around other people. I kind of make myself a little cocoon and end up really liking it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 17, 2014, 10:48:11 AM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on September 17, 2014, 08:10:03 AM

Quote from: michigancat on September 17, 2014, 08:06:54 AM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on September 17, 2014, 07:54:13 AM

At my office this week they're giving away free airfare for two to anywhere United flies and four free nights in any Hilton hotel.

Where would everyone go? My wife and I are at odds on where we would go if I won them.

Given your location and length of stay, the best Hilton resort in Latin America or the Caribbean.

Well, 4 nights are free but that's not to say I couldn't/wouldn't pay for a room for more nights.   I would prefer to go to the South Pacific. My wife is thinking more along the lines of the Caribbean.

Like, the South Pacific for an island/beach? I guess I don't see the point of going all that way to sit around and drink fruity drinks and play in the water when the Caribbean (and Mexico) are so much closer and would leave you jet-lag free.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 17, 2014, 10:57:35 AM

Ms. Wacky wants to know what bar we're watching the game at in San Fran. I guess her aunt wants to know. Any suggestos, mich? How close will we be to you?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 17, 2014, 11:01:09 AM

Quote from: michigancat on September 17, 2014, 10:48:11 AM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on September 17, 2014, 08:10:03 AM

Quote from: michigancat on September 17, 2014, 08:06:54 AM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on September 17, 2014, 07:54:13 AM

At my office this week they're giving away free airfare for two to anywhere United flies and four free nights in any Hilton hotel.

Where would everyone go? My wife and I are at odds on where we would go if I won them.

Given your location and length of stay, the best Hilton resort in Latin America or the Caribbean.

Well, 4 nights are free but that's not to say I couldn't/wouldn't pay for a room for more nights.   I would prefer to go to the South Pacific. My wife is thinking more along the lines of the Caribbean.

Like, the South Pacific for an island/beach? I guess I don't see the point of going all that way to sit around and drink fruity drinks and play in the water when the Caribbean (and Mexico) are so much closer and would leave you jet-lag free.

I don't think it's all the same at all. a beach isn't a beach anymore than a city is a city. everywhere has unique things to offer and I think there's significant value to taking advantage in this instance.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on September 17, 2014, 11:08:37 AM

I've been to Caribbean and Mexico.  It's great but those are easily affordable trips that I could take any time. If it's my own money, I don't know if I pay for plane ticket to the other side of the world but I would like to see it.  I think Maldives would be pretty awesome.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 17, 2014, 11:26:52 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on September 17, 2014, 10:57:35 AM

Ms. Wacky wants to know what bar we're watching the game at in San Fran. I guess her aunt wants to know. Any suggestos, mich? How close will we be to you?

http://ggtaproom.com/

I'll see if I can go to part of it, but I doubt it. :frown:

It'll be a bit of a walk from your hotel but it's right off Union Square so whatever.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 17, 2014, 11:27:33 AM

Quote from: michigancat on September 17, 2014, 11:26:52 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on September 17, 2014, 10:57:35 AM

Ms. Wacky wants to know what bar we're watching the game at in San Fran. I guess her aunt wants to know. Any suggestos, mich? How close will we be to you?

http://ggtaproom.com/

I'll see if I can go to part of it, but I doubt it. :frown:

Thank you! I understand.  :frown: Go qatz, tho!  :D

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on September 17, 2014, 11:27:50 AM

i hope the person that wins this thing ends up taking his family to orlando or something

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on September 17, 2014, 12:11:46 PM

My longest duration flight was from Atlanta to Omaha, NE when we circled Omaha for like 3 hrs because of a storm.

My longest non-weather f'ed up flight was prob from LAX to MX city(iirc).  It was like 4:40 or something.  My primary problem is wide shoulders.  I have to like fold myself in half and keep my arms inside the seat.  Did this about 6yrs ago on a 3hr flight and ended up having some weird nerve/muscle issue in my elbow.  It took like 6 months of rehab to get rid of it and it returns somewhat easily when doing the same thing on flights.  The fact that coach seats rest into my knees without them being reclined is a close second to the elbow thing when it comes to pains in my flying ass.  I have def told the wife that when we start doing the overseas thing, we need to do it in biz class or something, otherwise I would prob really hate it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on September 17, 2014, 01:54:42 PM

Istanbul to Chicago. 11:45.  Middle seat of a 5-wide center section.  I was sitting next to the most annoying lady I've ever met.  She would take off my headphones to tell me something about the trip that I was just on with her.  I one point I very sternly told he to not touch my headphones again.  5 minutes later she tapped the side of them to get my attention.  Last 4 hours I had to fake sleep to get her to leave me alone.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 17, 2014, 01:55:45 PM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on September 17, 2014, 01:54:42 PM

Istanbul to Chicago. 11:45.  Middle seat of a 5-wide center section.  I was sitting next to the most annoying lady I've ever met.  She would take off my headphones to tell me something about the trip that I was just with her on.  I one point I very sternly told he to not touch my headphones again.  5 minutes later she tapped the side of them to get my attention.  Last 4 hours I had to fake sleep to get her to leave me alone.

 :sdeek:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on September 17, 2014, 01:56:22 PM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on September 17, 2014, 01:54:42 PM

Istanbul to Chicago. 11:45.  Middle seat of a 5-wide center section.  I was sitting next to the most annoying lady I've ever met.  She would take off my headphones to tell me something about the trip that I was just with her on.  I one point I very sternly told he to not touch my headphones again.  5 minutes later she tapped the side of them to get my attention.  Last 4 hours I had to fake sleep to get her to leave me alone.

 :goodbyecruelworld:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 17, 2014, 02:16:22 PM

I was on a flight from SFO to Tokyo and there was a Japanese couple who sat next to me that I swear did not watch a movie or read anything or listen to music for the entire 11 hour flight.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on September 17, 2014, 02:23:50 PM

Quote from: michigancat on September 17, 2014, 02:16:22 PM

I was on a flight from SFO to Tokyo and there was a Japanese couple who sat next to me that I swear did not watch a movie or read anything or listen to music for the entire 11 hour flight.

Robots

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 17, 2014, 02:24:39 PM

Quote from: michigancat on September 17, 2014, 02:16:22 PM

I was on a flight from SFO to Tokyo and there was a Japanese couple who sat next to me that I swear did not watch a movie or read anything or listen to music for the entire 11 hour flight.

 :love:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 17, 2014, 02:26:45 PM

Quote from: steve dave on September 17, 2014, 02:24:39 PM

Quote from: michigancat on September 17, 2014, 02:16:22 PM

I was on a flight from SFO to Tokyo and there was a Japanese couple who sat next to me that I swear did not watch a movie or read anything or listen to music for the entire 11 hour flight.

 :love:

The man sort of chatted me up during a meal and from what I could understand they were in the US to visit Lake Havasu.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on September 17, 2014, 02:27:26 PM

Quote from: michigancat on September 17, 2014, 02:16:22 PM

I was on a flight from SFO to Tokyo and there was a Japanese couple who sat next to me that I swear did not watch a movie or read anything or listen to music for the entire 11 hour flight.

I sat next to an Indian couple from Frankfurt to DFW that didn't watch TV, read or even speak to each other the entire flight.  The man did remove his shoes 30 minutes into the flight. He had the worst smelling feet ever and I was glad when their vegetarian meals with curry came and momentarily masked the stench.  5 hours in, he put his shoes on to go to the restroom and left them on the rest of the flight. Saved me life.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 17, 2014, 02:37:53 PM

Quote from: michigancat on September 17, 2014, 02:26:45 PM

Quote from: steve dave on September 17, 2014, 02:24:39 PM

Quote from: michigancat on September 17, 2014, 02:16:22 PM

I was on a flight from SFO to Tokyo and there was a Japanese couple who sat next to me that I swear did not watch a movie or read anything or listen to music for the entire 11 hour flight.

 :love:

The man sort of chatted me up during a meal and from what I could understand they were in the US to visit Lake Havasu.

Probably spring breaking like bosses.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on September 17, 2014, 03:24:50 PM

Longest was to Italy but most hated was to Hawaii. I literally dont want to go back to Hawaii because of the flight. Give me Mexico any day.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: bubbles4ksu on September 17, 2014, 03:32:15 PM

Quote from: CNS on September 17, 2014, 02:23:50 PM

Quote from: michigancat on September 17, 2014, 02:16:22 PM

I was on a flight from SFO to Tokyo and there was a Japanese couple who sat next to me that I swear did not watch a movie or read anything or listen to music for the entire 11 hour flight.

Robots

telepathy

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 17, 2014, 03:35:21 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on September 17, 2014, 03:24:50 PM

Longest was to Italy but most hated was to Hawaii. I literally dont want to go back to Hawaii because of the flight. Give me Mexico any day.

flew coach back from kauai once on usair and the guy next to mrs dave and I was our valet at the hotel. was awesome because we talked about our stay and then he told us stories about famous people that have stayed at the hotel and stuff they did and secret stuff to do and how to get to beaches and junk we didn't know about. obviously I forgot all the pro-tips since then but I had big plans to remember them and do that stuff next trip.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 23, 2014, 02:00:46 PM

I've never really done Chicago as an "adult". I've always followed the lead of others. Do we take a cab or some other transit (train?) to get downtown Chicago? @8manpick @dlew etc.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on September 23, 2014, 02:23:17 PM

Lots of options. ORD to downtown is ~45 minutes via Blue Line / $40-50 cab. Midway is about 30 minutes via Orange or $30 cab. Once downtown, walk, cab, train, or bus depending on where you're going

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 23, 2014, 02:24:00 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on September 23, 2014, 02:23:17 PM

Lots of options. ORD to downtown is ~45 minutes via Blue Line / $40-50 cab. Midway is about 30 minutes via Orange or $30 cab. Once downtown, walk, cab, train, or bus depending on where you're going

Thanks!  :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on September 23, 2014, 02:26:01 PM

Royals Friday or Sunday?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 23, 2014, 02:32:04 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on September 23, 2014, 02:26:01 PM

Royals Friday or Sunday?

Ugh. Not sure. They have to do a walk through on Friday night and I have to be there (although, I'll still see if I can squirm out of it). Saturday afternoon will be the wedding and the reception. If you want, I'd be down to meet up for the qatz game in the morning. I guess our hotel is across the street from Ditkas.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on September 23, 2014, 03:28:34 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on September 23, 2014, 02:24:00 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on September 23, 2014, 02:23:17 PM

Lots of options. ORD to downtown is ~45 minutes via Blue Line / $40-50 cab. Midway is about 30 minutes via Orange or $30 cab. Once downtown, walk, cab, train, or bus depending on where you're going

Thanks!  :thumbs:

Uber dumb dumb

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on September 23, 2014, 03:38:01 PM

Longest Flights:

MCI--->MAD
13 hrs

LHR--->CPT

12 hrs

DTW--->LHR

8 hrs

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on September 23, 2014, 03:41:49 PM

Uber is just a cab that you have to wait for

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on September 23, 2014, 03:47:28 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on September 23, 2014, 03:41:49 PM

Uber is just a cab that you have to wait for

Also not driven by some Russian hobo, but yes.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on September 23, 2014, 03:48:21 PM

Quote from: Gooch on September 23, 2014, 03:47:28 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on September 23, 2014, 03:41:49 PM

Uber is just a cab that you have to wait for

Also not driven by some Russian hobo, but yes.

What world do you live in where Uber drivers aren't Russian hobos?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on September 23, 2014, 03:50:38 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on September 23, 2014, 03:48:21 PM

Quote from: Gooch on September 23, 2014, 03:47:28 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on September 23, 2014, 03:41:49 PM

Uber is just a cab that you have to wait for

Also not driven by some Russian hobo, but yes.

What world do you live in where Uber drivers aren't Russian hobos?

Only used Uber black in Chicago. :dunno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on September 23, 2014, 03:52:13 PM

Quote from: Gooch on September 23, 2014, 03:50:38 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on September 23, 2014, 03:48:21 PM

Quote from: Gooch on September 23, 2014, 03:47:28 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on September 23, 2014, 03:41:49 PM

Uber is just a cab that you have to wait for

Also not driven by some Russian hobo, but yes.

What world do you live in where Uber drivers aren't Russian hobos?

Only used Uber black in Chicago. :dunno:

Yeah, that is definitely better. Plain Uber is just normal cabbies.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 23, 2014, 04:02:26 PM

Cars on uber x are generally cleaner than cabs, at least in my experience. Drivers are often similar, but not always.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on September 23, 2014, 04:04:13 PM

Wait is Wacky not getting to Chicago until Friday? 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 23, 2014, 04:08:45 PM

Also, cabs are cabs you have to wait for.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 23, 2014, 04:12:02 PM

Quote from: Dlew12 on September 23, 2014, 04:04:13 PM

Wait is Wacky not getting to Chicago until Friday?

Yeah. I was gone for two days last week. I couldn't make it another 4 day weekend. It's crazy here at work.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TownieCat on September 23, 2014, 04:13:15 PM

Heading to China next week... SFO>PEK is about 12.5 hours.  :sdeek:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 23, 2014, 04:17:26 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on September 23, 2014, 03:41:49 PM

Uber is just a cab that you have to wait for

That bills your card automatically, and comes to wherever you are with no phone calls involved, and don't accept tips, and gives you free bottles of water, and is cleaner, and is a much better experience in every way imaginable.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on September 23, 2014, 04:45:51 PM

Quote from: steve dave on September 23, 2014, 04:17:26 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on September 23, 2014, 03:41:49 PM

Uber is just a cab that you have to wait for

That bills your card automatically, and comes to wherever you are with no phone calls involved, and don't accept tips, and gives you free bottles of water, and is cleaner, and is a much better experience in every way imaginable.

wow that does sound really great

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 23, 2014, 04:48:44 PM

Quote from: TownieCat on September 23, 2014, 04:13:15 PM

Heading to China next week... SFO>PEK is about 12.5 hours.  :sdeek:

ugh, prob a united 747, too. the worst.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TownieCat on September 23, 2014, 04:50:06 PM

Quote from: michigancat on September 23, 2014, 04:48:44 PM

Quote from: TownieCat on September 23, 2014, 04:13:15 PM

Heading to China next week... SFO>PEK is about 12.5 hours.  :sdeek:

ugh, prob a united 747, too. the worst.

Bingo. It will probably be the longest day of my life.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EllToPay on September 23, 2014, 05:03:25 PM

Is SLC the worst airport to have a connection, or just one of the worst?

Gordon Biersch - yuck.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on September 23, 2014, 05:06:39 PM

Quote from: TownieCat on September 23, 2014, 04:50:06 PM

Quote from: michigancat on September 23, 2014, 04:48:44 PM

Quote from: TownieCat on September 23, 2014, 04:13:15 PM

Heading to China next week... SFO>PEK is about 12.5 hours.  :sdeek:

ugh, prob a united 747, too. the worst.

Bingo. It will probably be the longest day of my life.

Pop a molly

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on September 23, 2014, 05:25:38 PM

Quote from: EllToPay on September 23, 2014, 05:03:25 PM

Is SLC the worst airport to have a connection, or just one of the worst?

Gordon Biersch - yuck.

holy crap where did you come from?  :sdeek:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 23, 2014, 05:26:32 PM

I fly like 3-6 times a year, so i'm kind of a n00b, but Ms. Wacky and I were pretty pissed Sunday afternoon with @United and @SFO. We went through United express and got through the security check. We went right and saw there was only two restaurants to eat at and we didn't think we had time for that. We needed something fast. So whe walked down the aisle and saw a sign on our right for dining, so we went right towards the escalators. Two workers were standing right there and let us walk through without saying anything to us. As soon as we walk through, we turn around confused and they closed the section off and said we couldn't come back in and we needed to go back through security. Being a dumbass, I said: "That's BS! We're going to miss our flight. Why didn't you say anything to us when we walked through? Where are the signs?!" Curmudgeonly he replied: "That's not are job!" as he called for security back up. I mean, I was rough ridin' baffled. We had to rush to get through security again and luckily our flight was delayed. We walked by that exit again and there were 10 confused ppl doing the same thing by these ppl. They were closed off and they wanted to know why? So apparently they're just there to stand by the gate, not say anything to you, and then close it when you make the mistake.  :confused: Weird!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EllToPay on September 23, 2014, 05:36:07 PM

Quote from: mocat on September 23, 2014, 05:25:38 PM

Quote from: EllToPay on September 23, 2014, 05:03:25 PM

Is SLC the worst airport to have a connection, or just one of the worst?

Gordon Biersch - yuck.

holy crap where did you come from?  :sdeek:

:users:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on September 23, 2014, 05:38:25 PM

I saw Mike leach last time I was at sfo and he was swearing loudly on a phone call at a sandwich place. Sucks your experience wasn't good wacks. Next time fly from Oakland, similar to mci with no amenities really, but much more convenient, imo.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on September 23, 2014, 10:52:38 PM

Quote from: EllToPay on September 23, 2014, 05:03:25 PM

Is SLC the worst airport to have a connection, or just one of the worst?

Gordon Biersch - yuck.

Squatters in Concourse C if you want some better brews

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 23, 2014, 11:01:17 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on September 23, 2014, 05:38:25 PM

I saw Mike leach last time I was at sfo and he was swearing loudly on a phone call at a sandwich place. Sucks your experience wasn't good wacks. Next time fly from Oakland, similar to mci with no amenities really, but much more convenient, imo.

It was a great trip. Just found that a bit bizarre. Thanks for the pro tip. :cheers:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on September 23, 2014, 11:30:55 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on September 23, 2014, 05:26:32 PM

So whe walked down the aisle

:horrorsurprise:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 23, 2014, 11:46:37 PM

Quote from: mocat on September 23, 2014, 11:30:55 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on September 23, 2014, 05:26:32 PM

So whe walked down the aisle

:horrorsurprise:

:nono:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on September 24, 2014, 12:36:57 PM

Toledo. What a crap hole.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on September 25, 2014, 12:09:22 PM

OMG!  KLM apparently has an adorable dog that brings you stuff if you leave it on the plane.  My goal in life now is to fly KLM and "forget" something on the plane.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NK-T_t166TY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NK-T_t166TY)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on September 25, 2014, 12:55:14 PM

Holy crap!  :love:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 25, 2014, 02:48:41 PM

fake (?)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on September 25, 2014, 02:58:46 PM

Quote from: michigancat on September 25, 2014, 02:48:41 PM

fake (?)

advertising campaign. its not a real service. sry evrybdy

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 25, 2014, 03:00:26 PM

http://mashable.com/2014/09/24/klm-airlines-dog-fake/

of course

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 25, 2014, 03:00:57 PM

I hate crushing kat kid like this.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on September 25, 2014, 03:17:32 PM

Lufthansa would never pull this crap.  :dubious:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on September 25, 2014, 03:21:10 PM

just checking in from 30,000 feet. probably above colorado right now.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 26, 2014, 07:16:14 AM

A tower in Chicago is on fire. :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on September 26, 2014, 08:18:29 AM

Found a suicide in the basement.  All Midway and Ohare flights cancelled.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 26, 2014, 08:19:29 AM

 :sdeek:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on September 26, 2014, 08:21:45 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on September 26, 2014, 08:18:29 AM

Found a suicide in the basement.  All Midway and Ohare flights cancelled.

air travel through Chicago is on a groundstop until at least 10am.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on September 26, 2014, 08:22:14 AM

Midway until noon, O'Hare until 8:30 at least

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on September 26, 2014, 08:22:52 AM

Were you flying in today Wacky? May as well get in your car

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on September 26, 2014, 08:30:27 AM

Damn. That's some shitty luck for wacky. Yeah, just drive and you'll be there at like 5:00.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 26, 2014, 08:32:29 AM

 I'm sure wacky's the only midwesterner heading to Chicago this weekend that thinks, "hey, driving would be faster" and traffic should be a breeze.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on September 26, 2014, 08:33:18 AM

There's at least two ways to get there, tho!  (Only one with a Buffalo Wild Wings on the way.)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on September 26, 2014, 08:45:50 AM

Quote from: michigancat on September 26, 2014, 08:32:29 AM

I'm sure wacky's the only midwesterner heading to Chicago this weekend that thinks, "hey, driving would be faster" and traffic should be a breeze.

1. Midwesterners are the type to sit and wait for their flights.
2. The ones that do drive instead will all arrive at different times.
3. There are hardly any people in the Midwest and the roads are empty.

I'm just curious about arrival time alone. It would help to know the scheduled arrival time for his flight. My gut, which could be totally wrong, says to jump in a car in order to get there earlier.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 26, 2014, 08:50:08 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on September 26, 2014, 08:22:52 AM

Were you flying in today Wacky? May as well get in your car

Yeah. Sitting at MCI. Surprisingly they're getting us on a 9:45am flight. Should be there by 11:30. I really thought they'd cancel this bad boy.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on September 26, 2014, 08:52:35 AM

Quote from: michigancat on September 26, 2014, 08:32:29 AM

I'm sure wacky's the only midwesterner heading to Chicago this weekend that thinks, "hey, driving would be faster" and traffic should be a breeze.

The drive from KC to Chicago has virtually no traffic until you get to Chicago anyway

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 26, 2014, 08:56:51 AM

Any pizza suggestos for lunch?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 26, 2014, 09:00:25 AM

Quote from: chum1 on September 26, 2014, 08:45:50 AM

Quote from: michigancat on September 26, 2014, 08:32:29 AM

I'm sure wacky's the only midwesterner heading to Chicago this weekend that thinks, "hey, driving would be faster" and traffic should be a breeze.

1. Midwesterners are the type to sit and wait for their flights.
2. The ones that do drive instead will all arrive at different times.
3. There are hardly any people in the Midwest and the roads are empty.

I'm just curious about arrival time alone. It would help to know the scheduled arrival time for his flight. My gut, which could be totally wrong, says to jump in a car in order to get there earlier.

The problem would not be I-80 in Iowa, it would be once you get to the outskirts of Chicago, which always has pretty bad traffic, and enough midwesterners, (including Chicagoans returning home from sales calls in Indy and Minneapolis) will likely cause a sizeable clusterfuck by rush hour. Depending on when all this crap gets cleared up.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on September 26, 2014, 09:24:38 AM

megabus!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on September 26, 2014, 09:29:28 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on September 26, 2014, 08:56:51 AM

Any pizza suggestos for lunch?

fong's in des moines?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 26, 2014, 09:30:37 AM

Quote from: losers

CHICAGO STYLE PIZZA ISN'T PIZZA

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on September 26, 2014, 09:47:50 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on September 26, 2014, 08:50:08 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on September 26, 2014, 08:22:52 AM

Were you flying in today Wacky? May as well get in your car

Yeah. Sitting at MCI. Surprisingly they're getting us on a 9:45am flight. Should be there by 11:30. I really thought they'd cancel this bad boy.

Quote

Planes destined for Chicago airports won't be allowed to depart until at least 10 a.m. CT (11 a.m. ET), the FAA said on its website.

T&Ps wacky

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on September 26, 2014, 09:48:34 AM

Quote from: michigancat on September 26, 2014, 09:00:25 AM

Quote from: chum1 on September 26, 2014, 08:45:50 AM

Quote from: michigancat on September 26, 2014, 08:32:29 AM

I'm sure wacky's the only midwesterner heading to Chicago this weekend that thinks, "hey, driving would be faster" and traffic should be a breeze.

1. Midwesterners are the type to sit and wait for their flights.
2. The ones that do drive instead will all arrive at different times.
3. There are hardly any people in the Midwest and the roads are empty.

I'm just curious about arrival time alone. It would help to know the scheduled arrival time for his flight. My gut, which could be totally wrong, says to jump in a car in order to get there earlier.

The problem would not be I-80 in Iowa, it would be once you get to the outskirts of Chicago, which always has pretty bad traffic, and enough midwesterners, (including Chicagoans returning home from sales calls in Indy and Minneapolis) will likely cause a sizeable clusterfuck by rush hour. Depending on when all this crap gets cleared up.

You sound really midwesterny saying that traffic in Chicago is so bad that you can't drive there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 26, 2014, 11:40:24 AM

Here. I tweeted the fire.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 26, 2014, 11:44:37 AM

Quote from: kim carnes on September 26, 2014, 09:48:34 AM

Quote from: michigancat on September 26, 2014, 09:00:25 AM

Quote from: chum1 on September 26, 2014, 08:45:50 AM

Quote from: michigancat on September 26, 2014, 08:32:29 AM

I'm sure wacky's the only midwesterner heading to Chicago this weekend that thinks, "hey, driving would be faster" and traffic should be a breeze.

1. Midwesterners are the type to sit and wait for their flights.
2. The ones that do drive instead will all arrive at different times.
3. There are hardly any people in the Midwest and the roads are empty.

I'm just curious about arrival time alone. It would help to know the scheduled arrival time for his flight. My gut, which could be totally wrong, says to jump in a car in order to get there earlier.

The problem would not be I-80 in Iowa, it would be once you get to the outskirts of Chicago, which always has pretty bad traffic, and enough midwesterners, (including Chicagoans returning home from sales calls in Indy and Minneapolis) will likely cause a sizeable clusterfuck by rush hour. Depending on when all this crap gets cleared up.

You sound really midwesterny saying that traffic in Chicago is so bad that you can't drive there.

 it's based on my experience in the Midwest so....

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on September 26, 2014, 12:43:53 PM

I mean, traffic sucks for a couple hours in the late afternoon, but you would arrive. Good thing wacky was on one of the 5 out of 26 flights to Chicago that didn't get canceled

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on September 26, 2014, 01:04:28 PM

Quote from: michigancat on September 26, 2014, 11:44:37 AM

Quote from: kim carnes on September 26, 2014, 09:48:34 AM

Quote from: michigancat on September 26, 2014, 09:00:25 AM

Quote from: chum1 on September 26, 2014, 08:45:50 AM

Quote from: michigancat on September 26, 2014, 08:32:29 AM

I'm sure wacky's the only midwesterner heading to Chicago this weekend that thinks, "hey, driving would be faster" and traffic should be a breeze.

1. Midwesterners are the type to sit and wait for their flights.
2. The ones that do drive instead will all arrive at different times.
3. There are hardly any people in the Midwest and the roads are empty.

I'm just curious about arrival time alone. It would help to know the scheduled arrival time for his flight. My gut, which could be totally wrong, says to jump in a car in order to get there earlier.

The problem would not be I-80 in Iowa, it would be once you get to the outskirts of Chicago, which always has pretty bad traffic, and enough midwesterners, (including Chicagoans returning home from sales calls in Indy and Minneapolis) will likely cause a sizeable clusterfuck by rush hour. Depending on when all this crap gets cleared up.

You sound really midwesterny saying that traffic in Chicago is so bad that you can't drive there.

 it's based on my experience in the Midwest so....

Compared to Meade even Newton has a lot of traffic.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 26, 2014, 03:32:09 PM

you leave meade out of this you piece of trash

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on September 26, 2014, 03:39:48 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on September 26, 2014, 09:47:50 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on September 26, 2014, 08:50:08 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on September 26, 2014, 08:22:52 AM

Were you flying in today Wacky? May as well get in your car

Yeah. Sitting at MCI. Surprisingly they're getting us on a 9:45am flight. Should be there by 11:30. I really thought they'd cancel this bad boy.

(http://s11.postimg.org/4n9p7e7u7/rsz_1boy_and_dog_flying_airplane.png)(http://s9.postimg.org/hj85lxisv/qoute.png)

T&Ps wacky

FYP

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on September 26, 2014, 11:19:38 PM

Quote from: Spracne on September 26, 2014, 03:39:48 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on September 26, 2014, 09:47:50 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on September 26, 2014, 08:50:08 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on September 26, 2014, 08:22:52 AM

Were you flying in today Wacky? May as well get in your car

Yeah. Sitting at MCI. Surprisingly they're getting us on a 9:45am flight. Should be there by 11:30. I really thought they'd cancel this bad boy.

(http://s11.postimg.org/4n9p7e7u7/rsz_1boy_and_dog_flying_airplane.png)(http://s9.postimg.org/hj85lxisv/qoute.png)

T&Ps wacky

FYP

rep

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on September 27, 2014, 06:08:44 AM

Glad this fire thing didn't happen Monday. I have a 1020a departing Louisville to ORD. Looking forward to trying @8manpick recommended bars and restaurants for dinner each night.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on October 01, 2014, 12:01:49 PM

well, shitty weather in Chicago this weekend. going to NYC now. Avios no fee (essentially no fee) cancellation/redeposit on reward tickets is BITB (tied for BITB).

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on October 03, 2014, 03:49:27 PM

https://www.facebook.com/#!/video.php?v=588037587984595

Nope, nope, nope, nope, nope...  :buh-bye:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on October 03, 2014, 10:16:00 PM

please provide LA protips, tia

I understand it is the Dallas of the west coast so I imagine I will be v comfortable there

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on October 03, 2014, 10:33:05 PM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on October 03, 2014, 10:16:00 PM

please provide LA protips, tia

I understand it is the Dallas of the west coast so I imagine I will be v comfortable there

Depends. Do you have access to heli-transpo?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 04, 2014, 12:39:21 AM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on October 03, 2014, 10:16:00 PM

please provide LA protips, tia

I understand it is the Dallas of the west coast so I imagine I will be v comfortable there

You can do anything you like at the highest level as long as it isn't NFL football. So what do you like to do?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on October 04, 2014, 01:08:30 AM

Rollerblade along Venice Beach

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on October 04, 2014, 07:08:49 AM

LA traffic is in its own league of SUCK. So, have a specific plan for what you want to do and follow it. Don't just wing it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on October 04, 2014, 10:11:24 AM

I would be horrible at LA.  I am def #TeamWingIt on vacation lately.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on October 04, 2014, 10:16:41 AM

LA is huge, just pick some cool things

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on October 04, 2014, 10:18:05 AM

If it was me, I would center the trip around the ability to walk to the absolute best reviewed fish taco and sushi joints in the city daily. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on October 05, 2014, 05:20:33 PM

def go to mozza

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on October 05, 2014, 06:37:00 PM

Elysian Park, Best fish taco in ensenada, Santa Monica. Those are three great and basically free things

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on October 05, 2014, 07:15:34 PM

los angeles is horrible.  i'd just stay in your hotel as much as possible.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on October 05, 2014, 07:17:08 PM

Quote from: sys on October 05, 2014, 07:15:34 PM

los angeles is horrible.  i'd just stay in your hotel as much as possible.

 :D

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on October 05, 2014, 07:36:09 PM

umami burger is great

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Paul Moscow on October 05, 2014, 07:36:19 PM

if you're gonna be downtown hit up grand central market - go early and you can reward yourself with eggslut - if you make it late have the best pastrami sandwich you've ever had at wexler's.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Paul Moscow on October 05, 2014, 07:39:24 PM

not sure what you're into either but go paddle boarding with wade one morning, http://www.yelp.com/biz/stand-up-paddleboarding-with-wade-marina-del-rey (http://www.yelp.com/biz/stand-up-paddleboarding-with-wade-marina-del-rey) then go brunch in venice or main st in santa monica afterwards.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Paul Moscow on October 05, 2014, 08:06:31 PM

tips on traffic:

if you're gonna be driving during the week leave before 8am - if you don't then you should wait until 9:45 or 10 - this isn't universal, but if you're going anywhere >10 miles that's what you'll want to do.

in the afternoon same rule applies but its worse 4-7pm are the times you'd prefer to avoid - whatever you do don't end up on the westside (SM, Venice, Culver City, etc) and then try to go east in the afternoon. Leave by 3:30 or you're effed - same goes for the 405 north at that time but its usually a bit better before then. 

Ubers are everywhere and are there within 3 minutes 99% of the time, Uberx is especially cheap.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on October 05, 2014, 09:35:31 PM

The biggest difference between Dallas and LA (and there are very few) is definitely traffic. If you live in Dallas and you visit LA, you will not be used to such a sprawling metro area with so many freeways and tens of millions of cars and really high overpasses and stuff like that

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on October 06, 2014, 06:40:05 PM

btw when I said LA I meant like 40 minutes from LA in Westlake Village

I did notice I'm near some kind of national forest mountain type thing so I'll prob check that out, then go into town this weekend to do touristy type stuff

definitely the biggest difference from Dallas is the traffic, insane drivers, and massively overbuilt freeway system.  also LA is so big and sprawled out, which is very different from DFW.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on October 06, 2014, 06:45:52 PM

took a brand new AA A321.  elite plane.  was seated next to massive fat guy (likely KU fan) who took up half my seat.  flight attendant noticed and came over.

flight attendant: sir, would you like me to move you to somewhere where you have some more room?
fat guy: no this is fine
gfa: smh

about a minute later she came back and looked at me and said very lightly "well sir, you have long legs, would you like to move to the emergency exit row?"  of course I said yes and got moved and didn't have to suffer with a fat guy all up in my business for three hours.  god bless that flight attendant.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on October 06, 2014, 06:53:46 PM

Go to Malibu and get some grub on the beach.  :cheers:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on October 06, 2014, 07:00:22 PM

Yeah, you're close to Zuma Beach. I think Westlake just got an In-N-Out. (Shut up. It's good.)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on October 06, 2014, 07:25:26 PM

How much do you tip flight attendants?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on October 06, 2014, 07:37:10 PM

zero

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on October 06, 2014, 11:31:53 PM

Quote from: chum1 on October 06, 2014, 07:00:22 PM

Yeah, you're close to Zuma Beach. I think Westlake just got an In-N-Out. (Shut up. It's good.)

yeah saw it earlier.  had a burger at some place near my hotel called the counter.  it was alright.

did notice we are near malibu and beaches and pacific coast highway and will be checking that stuff out as we have time.  liking the weather so far.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on October 07, 2014, 07:50:47 AM

the patio at moonshadow's in the 'bu is a pretty elite spot to get lunch and also get pak'd, it's just down the canyon from where you're at

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on October 07, 2014, 12:34:57 PM

I just got back from NYC. stayed at the Andaz 5th Ave, ate at Spotted Pig and Gramercy Tavern. watched the royals really late two nights and then the cats the last night and I'm wiped out. the us airways club between C & D in charlotte has been re-branded as an admirals club already and has all the usual admirals club snacks and booze and stuff. used to not have complimentary booze when it was a us air club iirc so that's good. I don't really like the charlotte airport fwiw. just not an enjoyable stop. except for the bathroom attendant that is super good at his job and tells you he will watch your bags so they don't get pee on them and is aggressive about giving directions and stuff. he is a treat. second time running into him in like 4 months. his tip box was really full of singles.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on October 07, 2014, 12:36:38 PM

also had tea/booze at the new Park Hyatt. really nice place. like, the bar/lobby area on the 3rd floor had more bar/concierge staff than people there drinking. seems like the place to be if they ever open up reward bookings. it was going for $900+ a night when we were there so we used points and stayed at the Andaz instead.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on October 07, 2014, 01:00:14 PM

I watched the Royals at the Keg Room on Thursday night  :horrorsurprise:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on October 07, 2014, 01:32:13 PM

Quote from: mocat on October 07, 2014, 01:00:14 PM

I watched the Royals at the Keg Room on Thursday night  :horrorsurprise:

holy crap  :sdeek:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ksupamplemousse on October 07, 2014, 01:38:47 PM

Going to LA tomorrow. Couple days of checking out Hollywood, beaches, and architecture (Getty Center and Bradbury Building, probably more). San Diego zoo for a day followed by dinner and drinks downtown. Then four days of Disneyland.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on October 07, 2014, 01:50:06 PM

Quote from: ksupamplemousse on October 07, 2014, 01:38:47 PM

Going to LA tomorrow. Couple days of checking out Hollywood, beaches, and architecture (Getty Center and Bradbury Building, probably more). San Diego zoo for a day followed by dinner and drinks downtown. Then four days of Disneyland.

wtf?  if your flight home gets cancelled and you're still out there in 3 weeks, lmk and i'll show you some crap in la

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ksupamplemousse on October 07, 2014, 01:52:34 PM

Quote from: pissclams on October 07, 2014, 01:50:06 PM

Quote from: ksupamplemousse on October 07, 2014, 01:38:47 PM

Going to LA tomorrow. Couple days of checking out Hollywood, beaches, and architecture (Getty Center and Bradbury Building, probably more). San Diego zoo for a day followed by dinner and drinks downtown. Then four days of Disneyland.

wtf?  if your flight home gets cancelled and you're still out there in 3 weeks, lmk and i'll show you some crap in la

Well, I'm going with the wife, so we're doing things in which we have a mutual interest. If I was going solo, or with a bud, the itinerary would look much different. I'll let you know if we're stranded in LA for 2+ weeks.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Paul Moscow on October 07, 2014, 04:48:59 PM

Quote from: ksupamplemousse on October 07, 2014, 01:38:47 PM

Going to LA tomorrow. Couple days of checking out Hollywood, beaches, and architecture (Getty Center and Bradbury Building, probably more). San Diego zoo for a day followed by dinner and drinks downtown. Then four days of Disneyland.

Check out the walking tours the LA preservation society does, https://www.laconservancy.org/walking-tours

If you're messing around the hollywood/highland area Davey Wayne's is a fun spot to try out for a happy hour drink, http://www.timeout.com/los-angeles/bars/good-times-at-davey-waynes

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on October 07, 2014, 07:53:36 PM

Go to dinner at Poseidon or Jakes on the Beach then go downtown.  They are next door and right on the beach.  Either will do.  Call ahead and see if you can get a table on either patio.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ksupamplemousse on October 07, 2014, 10:44:09 PM

Quote from: Paul Moscow on October 07, 2014, 04:48:59 PM

Quote from: ksupamplemousse on October 07, 2014, 01:38:47 PM

Going to LA tomorrow. Couple days of checking out Hollywood, beaches, and architecture (Getty Center and Bradbury Building, probably more). San Diego zoo for a day followed by dinner and drinks downtown. Then four days of Disneyland.

Check out the walking tours the LA preservation society does, https://www.laconservancy.org/walking-tours

If you're messing around the hollywood/highland area Davey Wayne's is a fun spot to try out for a happy hour drink, http://www.timeout.com/los-angeles/bars/good-times-at-davey-waynes

Unfortunately our Saturday is already booked, but I'm definitely going to check out Davey Wayne's, that place sounds awesome.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ksupamplemousse on October 07, 2014, 10:45:08 PM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on October 07, 2014, 07:53:36 PM

Go to dinner at Poseidon or Jakes on the Beach then go downtown.  They are next door and right on the beach.  Either will do.  Call ahead and see if you can get a table on either patio.

Got a table at Jake's on the patio during sunset. Should be awesome, thanks for the tip.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on October 07, 2014, 11:02:38 PM

Quote from: ksupamplemousse on October 07, 2014, 10:45:08 PM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on October 07, 2014, 07:53:36 PM

Go to dinner at Poseidon or Jakes on the Beach then go downtown.  They are next door and right on the beach.  Either will do.  Call ahead and see if you can get a table on either patio.

Got a table at Jake's on the patio during sunset. Should be awesome, thanks for the tip.

honestly, i would recommend eating downtown, little italy, or bankers hill and catching a sunset in sunset cliffs. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 08, 2014, 05:27:05 AM

4 days at Disney land? :sdeek:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on October 08, 2014, 07:46:49 AM

Quote from: michigancat on October 08, 2014, 05:27:05 AM

4 days at Disney land? :sdeek:

we're taking lil sd for 5 nights at disneyworld in december

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ksupamplemousse on October 08, 2014, 05:39:21 PM

Quote from: michigancat on October 08, 2014, 05:27:05 AM

4 days at Disney land? :sdeek:

Disneyland is rough ridin' great.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 08, 2014, 05:53:54 PM

Quote from: steve dave on October 08, 2014, 07:46:49 AM

Quote from: michigancat on October 08, 2014, 05:27:05 AM

4 days at Disney land? :sdeek:

we're taking lil sd for 5 nights at disneyworld in december

Isn't disneyworld like five times the size of Disneyland?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on October 08, 2014, 06:06:44 PM

http://www.kstatecollegian.com/2014/10/08/comparing-the-two-happiest-places-on-earth-k-state-and-disney-world/?utm_content=buffereaf94&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer (http://www.kstatecollegian.com/2014/10/08/comparing-the-two-happiest-places-on-earth-k-state-and-disney-world/?utm_content=buffereaf94&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ksupamplemousse on October 13, 2014, 03:11:26 PM

Disneyland is pretty great you guys, kinda worried about getting Ebola from some Dallas resident though  :ohno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on October 13, 2014, 03:14:15 PM

Quote from: michigancat on October 08, 2014, 05:53:54 PM

Quote from: steve dave on October 08, 2014, 07:46:49 AM

Quote from: michigancat on October 08, 2014, 05:27:05 AM

4 days at Disney land? :sdeek:

we're taking lil sd for 5 nights at disneyworld in december

Isn't disneyworld like five times the size of Disneyland?

maybe, like, 3 times

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on October 15, 2014, 10:46:12 AM

Quote from: steve dave on October 13, 2014, 03:14:15 PM

Quote from: michigancat on October 08, 2014, 05:53:54 PM

Quote from: steve dave on October 08, 2014, 07:46:49 AM

Quote from: michigancat on October 08, 2014, 05:27:05 AM

4 days at Disney land? :sdeek:

we're taking lil sd for 5 nights at disneyworld in december

Isn't disneyworld like five times the size of Disneyland?

maybe, like, 3 times

there are like dozens of theme parks in the Orlando area - Disney has 4 or so, then you add in Sea World, Legoland and Universal Studio and like 3 or 4 different water parks.  Also tons of miniature golf and other random kid oriented crap, it is pretty amazing.  You could spend weeks there and be able to do something different every day if you really wanted.

SD, your wife may already know all this but the one pro tip I have is to see if they are doing any private parties at Magic Kingdom when you are there.  They were doing "Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween" when we were there and basically they kick out everybody that paid $100 for a the regular day ticket at 7 pm and only people that paid around $60 for the private party get to stay.  There was no waiting for anything but the new 7 Dwarves ride. 

The private party ticket also gets you into the park at 4 pm, so it is roughly half price for a better experience as I can't stand waiting in line.

Also, the Disney Animal Kingdom sells beer :beersmiley:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on October 15, 2014, 10:50:29 AM

lil sd goes to bed at like 7 PM so that evening stuff is probably not going to happen. We'll just be the first people on those rides whenever they open since he wakes up around 6:30 AM.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 16, 2014, 11:52:24 AM

Quote from: michigancat on September 16, 2014, 03:15:09 PM

Quote from: steve dave on September 16, 2014, 03:07:34 PM

buy a cheap bespoke suit. that's what the travel bloggers all do.

I don't think I'll have time.

But I may try to see this guy:

http://consequenceofsound.net/aux-out/the-best-record-collection-in-hong-kong/

I MET PAUL YOU GUYS

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 16, 2014, 11:53:30 AM

Also saw shitloads of signs for Disney Asia that I figured you guys would appreciate

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 17, 2014, 10:49:42 AM

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/10/17/tyrajemu.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on October 17, 2014, 10:52:01 AM

Hong Kong!!!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on October 17, 2014, 10:52:26 AM

are you going to disneyland or the airport?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on October 17, 2014, 10:53:32 AM

red china's getting ready to bomb that place off the map so I'd go the airport route and just hit tokyo disney on your way home

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 17, 2014, 10:56:01 AM

Quote from: mocat on October 17, 2014, 10:52:26 AM

are you going to disneyland or the airport?

Just got home! Direct but a super shitty United 747 that had the entertainment system break after two movies (that you couldn't choose). :lol:


But landed an hour early! :kstategrad:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 17, 2014, 11:01:59 AM

Least glamorous international arrival ever

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/10/18/5ahejebu.jpg)

The bus took us here:

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/10/18/a8e8ury3.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on October 17, 2014, 11:05:56 AM

That reminds me of Frankfurt.  We were picked up by a bus on the tarmac and then took a seemingly 10 mile drive to the terminal and before getting on a tram for a two mile ride to the right gate.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 17, 2014, 11:09:58 AM

Not Frankfurt! Here they put the entire plane on one bus:

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/10/18/eruhe3y3.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on October 17, 2014, 11:12:22 AM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on October 17, 2014, 11:05:56 AM

That reminds me of Frankfurt.  We were picked up by a bus on the tarmac and then took a seemingly 10 mile drive to the terminal and before getting on a tram for a two mile ride to the right gate.

if you fly lufty 1st you get picked up in a porsche or mercedes and don't have to pile in with the back of the bus'ers.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 17, 2014, 01:21:04 PM

United gave me 1250 bonus miles for not having an entertainment system for like 8 hours of the flight. whateves.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on October 17, 2014, 01:36:46 PM

Quote from: steve dave on October 17, 2014, 11:12:22 AM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on October 17, 2014, 11:05:56 AM

That reminds me of Frankfurt.  We were picked up by a bus on the tarmac and then took a seemingly 10 mile drive to the terminal and before getting on a tram for a two mile ride to the right gate.

if you fly lufty 1st you get picked up in a porsche or mercedes and don't have to pile in with the back of the bus'ers.

cars, wgaf, amirite?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on October 24, 2014, 09:56:09 AM

first class upgrade this morning MSP->MCI. feels good.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on October 24, 2014, 10:10:20 AM

Dunno if this is the right thread but Jim Boeheim was on my flight yesterday.  More blood vessels in his nose than I would have expected.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on October 24, 2014, 06:31:36 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on October 24, 2014, 09:56:09 AM

first class upgrade this morning MSP->MCI. feels good.

Are you going to make gold this year?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on October 24, 2014, 06:33:30 PM

Quote from: mocat on October 24, 2014, 06:31:36 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on October 24, 2014, 09:56:09 AM

first class upgrade this morning MSP->MCI. feels good.

Are you going to make gold this year?

Doubtful...I think I have until the end of February to do so if I was looking at it right, which in that case it might be close. Flights to Alaska add up quickly. Or is it strictly by calendar year?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on October 28, 2014, 08:02:11 AM

Quote from: 'taterblast on October 24, 2014, 06:33:30 PM

Quote from: mocat on October 24, 2014, 06:31:36 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on October 24, 2014, 09:56:09 AM

first class upgrade this morning MSP->MCI. feels good.

Are you going to make gold this year?

Doubtful...I think I have until the end of February to do so if I was looking at it right, which in that case it might be close. Flights to Alaska add up quickly. Or is it strictly by calendar year?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

You have till the end of December to earn gold for 2015

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on October 28, 2014, 10:01:22 AM

Quote from: mocat on October 28, 2014, 08:02:11 AM

You have till the end of December to earn gold for 2015

damn. it's going to be close then. if i had january to work with i'm pretty sure i'd hit gold

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on October 28, 2014, 10:07:07 AM

Quote from: 'taterblast on October 28, 2014, 10:01:22 AM

Quote from: mocat on October 28, 2014, 08:02:11 AM

You have till the end of December to earn gold for 2015

damn. it's going to be close then. if i had january to work with i'm pretty sure i'd hit gold

but, since i'll be pretty close when 2015 starts, i should get gold for 2016 pretty soon after that right?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on October 28, 2014, 10:11:00 AM

blast, sit down. we're going to have to have a little talk.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on October 28, 2014, 10:19:09 AM

Quote from: 'taterblast on October 28, 2014, 10:07:07 AM

Quote from: 'taterblast on October 28, 2014, 10:01:22 AM

Quote from: mocat on October 28, 2014, 08:02:11 AM

You have till the end of December to earn gold for 2015

damn. it's going to be close then. if i had january to work with i'm pretty sure i'd hit gold

but, since i'll be pretty close when 2015 starts, i should get gold for 2016 pretty soon after that right?

You'll be very close to silver for 2016

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on October 28, 2014, 10:28:56 AM

silver? god damnit. so the flights i'm taking right now after earning silver until the end of 2014 mean nothing if i don't earn gold by the end of 2014?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on October 28, 2014, 10:32:10 AM

Quote from: 'taterblast on October 28, 2014, 10:28:56 AM

silver? god damnit. so the flights i'm taking right now after earning silver until the end of 2014 mean nothing if i don't earn gold by the end of 2014?

i'm being a dumbass. of course they count. i'm just pissed i'll be that close to gold and probably won't get it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on October 28, 2014, 10:33:33 AM

sometimes they will do a late in the year bonus deal where they extend the date out a month or two. don't know how common it is. they'll also sometimes offer a "soft landing" and let you maintain your current status even if you didn't quite have enough miles to get there for the next year.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on October 28, 2014, 10:34:56 AM

Quote from: 'taterblast on October 28, 2014, 10:28:56 AM

silver? god damnit. so the flights i'm taking right now after earning silver until the end of 2014 mean nothing if i don't earn gold by the end of 2014?

Blast goddammit. All the mqm's you earn between whenever you qualified for silver 15, and the end of 2014, will get carried over towards qualifying you for silver in 2016. So you when you start flying in 2015, you will already almost be to silver for 16, so it will take you much less time to make gold for 16.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on October 28, 2014, 10:38:05 AM

Also when you earn gold sometime in the middle of 2015, it will be effective immediately and last the rest of 2015 and all of 2016

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on October 28, 2014, 10:39:00 AM

Quote from: mocat on October 28, 2014, 10:34:56 AM

Quote from: 'taterblast on October 28, 2014, 10:28:56 AM

silver? god damnit. so the flights i'm taking right now after earning silver until the end of 2014 mean nothing if i don't earn gold by the end of 2014?

Blast goddammit. All the mqm's you earn between whenever you qualified for silver 15, and the end of 2014, will get carried over towards qualifying you for silver in 2016. So you when you start flying in 2015, you will already almost be to silver for 16, so it will take you much less time to make gold for 16.

yeah i got there eventually. it's just shitty timing, i'd have it for sure if it was extended to jan. 31.

Quote from: mocat on October 28, 2014, 10:38:05 AM

Also when you earn gold sometime in the middle of 2015, it will be effective immediately and last the rest of 2015 and all of 2016

this was my next question, figured that was the case.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on October 28, 2014, 10:39:36 AM

actually i think if i mileage boost the crap out of the rest of my flights i could get it. hmmmmm

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on October 28, 2014, 10:40:11 AM

I earned gold like in September or something 2013 and will be until like February 2015. I did not qualify for gold this year

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on October 28, 2014, 10:42:21 AM

Gold and silver is night and day, btw. You get 100% bonus miles on every flight and priority line in security, and get upgraded much more often. Depending on how close I am in December I may go on a run to get there

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on October 28, 2014, 10:50:18 AM

Quote from: mocat on October 28, 2014, 10:42:21 AM

Gold and silver is night and day, btw. You get 100% bonus miles on every flight and priority line in security, and get upgraded much more often. Depending on how close I am in December I may go on a run to get there

i must have it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 28, 2014, 11:03:12 AM

rough ridin' united and their new dollar requirement. :curse:

Would only be silver but that's still good for Premium Economy on international

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on October 28, 2014, 11:54:45 AM

Quote from: 'taterblast on October 28, 2014, 10:39:36 AM

actually i think if i mileage boost the crap out of the rest of my flights i could get it. hmmmmm

nvm, mileage booster doesn't count toward MQM's. jfc.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on October 28, 2014, 02:27:26 PM

If you guys need a quick 5k MQM you could get the Delta Amex and spend $1k on it?

Quote

If you are looking for a way to boost your end of the year SkyMiles and MQM’s, the Delta Reserve card gives 10,000 MQM’s and 10,000 SkyMiles after the first purchase. The Platinum Delta Amex gives 35,000 bonus SkyMiles plus 5,000 MQM’s after spending $1,000, and the Delta Gold Amex gives 30,000 bonus SkyMiles  5,000 after spending $1,000.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on October 29, 2014, 12:22:49 PM

I'm on my first flight in like forever that is not either in economy comfort or business. Holy crap, I had forgotten. I mean the guy next to me is not even fat at all, and his arm is like inside my seat

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on October 29, 2014, 12:36:09 PM

Quote from: mocat on October 29, 2014, 12:22:49 PM

I'm on my first flight in like forever that is not either in economy comfort or business. Holy crap, I had forgotten. I mean the guy next to me is not even fat at all, and his arm is like inside my seat

I bet he's all up in your computer screen, too.  Hi, not-even-fat guy with wandering arms!  :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 29, 2014, 12:52:32 PM

delta's premium economy has more seat width?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on October 29, 2014, 01:02:18 PM

Quote from: michigancat on October 29, 2014, 12:52:32 PM

delta's premium economy has more seat width?

no, just more leg room and recline

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on October 29, 2014, 01:55:54 PM

Quote from: michigancat on October 29, 2014, 12:52:32 PM

delta's premium economy has more seat width?

It feels like it. Or else this guy is just an bad person

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on October 29, 2014, 03:50:46 PM

Quote from: mocat on October 29, 2014, 01:55:54 PM

Quote from: michigancat on October 29, 2014, 12:52:32 PM

delta's premium economy has more seat width?

It feels like it.

Well, these distinctions are ultimately only about how they make a person feel.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: felix rex on November 06, 2014, 05:43:16 AM

Is this luked?

Quote

CPI is working on a fuselage in which there are no windows. Instead, a high-resolution digital display, made up of panels running the entire length of the cabin wall, would project the image from outside the plane, captured by external cameras.

http://www.economist.com/blogs/gulliver/2014/10/aircraft-design?fsrc=scn/tw/te/bl/ed/aircraftdesign
 (http://www.economist.com/blogs/gulliver/2014/10/aircraft-design?fsrc=scn/tw/te/bl/ed/aircraftdesign)

(http://cdn.static-economist.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/full-width/images/2014/10/blogs/gulliver/flight-concept-04b.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on November 06, 2014, 08:01:06 AM

Level one of the silo, who gets sent out for cleaning?  :runaway:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Bloodfart on November 06, 2014, 10:03:29 AM

Quote from: felix rex on November 06, 2014, 05:43:16 AM

Is this luked?

Quote

CPI is working on a fuselage in which there are no windows. Instead, a high-resolution digital display, made up of panels running the entire length of the cabin wall, would project the image from outside the plane, captured by external cameras.

http://www.economist.com/blogs/gulliver/2014/10/aircraft-design?fsrc=scn/tw/te/bl/ed/aircraftdesign
 (http://www.economist.com/blogs/gulliver/2014/10/aircraft-design?fsrc=scn/tw/te/bl/ed/aircraftdesign)

(http://cdn.static-economist.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/full-width/images/2014/10/blogs/gulliver/flight-concept-04b.jpg)

Oh hell no!  Nuh uh. Nope.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 06, 2014, 10:15:13 AM

(http://31.media.tumblr.com/62ff8d256e0b84273ec621b07dea4bfa/tumblr_n32wezVes41tw1vhco1_500.gif)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on November 06, 2014, 01:27:37 PM

airport sports bar enthusiastic guy is so f'n annoying

doing back flips and high fiving everyone in the terminal every time any player on any team does anything.  WOOOOOHHOOO YES YES YES

Title: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on November 06, 2014, 01:32:15 PM

Yeah, that guy is the worst.

In related news I am going to crush infinite amounts of free bloody Mary's in the Atlanta United club tomorrow around 7PM. Who's with me?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on November 06, 2014, 01:33:56 PM

And if I have expensable funds left we can even meet at one of the 25 Sweetwaters and drink those for awhile!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on November 06, 2014, 10:48:04 PM

Need an all-inclusive good for a group around Cancun (hate all-inclusives but necessary for this trip).  Suggestions?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on November 06, 2014, 11:00:05 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on November 06, 2014, 10:48:04 PM

Need an all-inclusive good for a group around Cancun (hate all-inclusives but necessary for this trip).  Suggestions?

I AM GOING TO ONE SATURDAY AND WILL REPORT

All-inclusives seem like a dumb thing to hate though. (I know people have had this conversation before.)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on November 06, 2014, 11:05:06 PM

Resorts in general are pretty tacky, it's just that all-inclusives tend to be tackier.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: eastcat on November 06, 2014, 11:24:20 PM

Going to be in Vienna Austria for new years. Where do I get hammered at?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on November 07, 2014, 06:39:25 AM

I forgot to report back on the AI in St Maarten. I can't recommend enough. Not tacky. Great food and booze everywhere. Variety. Wonderful beach and friendly people. Jamaican lady gave us a massage on the beach and squirted a bunch of aloe junk right out of a massive aloe branch thing. Drove around the whole island one day and went to different beaches, and it's pretty great. Idk guys, having great food really made this one awesome. I can see where if the food sucked, it would suck to be stuck at an AI.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on November 07, 2014, 07:50:50 AM

Going to be killing some time at DFW tomorrow morning. Binge, binge city, bish.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on November 07, 2014, 09:22:46 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on November 06, 2014, 10:48:04 PM

Need an all-inclusive good for a group around Cancun (hate all-inclusives but necessary for this trip).  Suggestions?

Suggestion - don't stay IN Cancun or Cozumel.   Look in PDC or Puerto Adventuras.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on November 07, 2014, 11:44:33 AM

I did the Hard Rock in Riviera Maya.  I liked that it had a lot of restaurants for dinner.  Options were limited for Breakfast/lunch.  Wasn't a whole lot to do after dinner but drink at a bar which isn't so appealing when you've been drinking all day.

Hard for me to judge too much as it was my first all-in.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on November 07, 2014, 02:04:16 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on November 06, 2014, 10:48:04 PM

Need an all-inclusive good for a group around Cancun (hate all-inclusives but necessary for this trip).  Suggestions?

This place is adequate. Just down the road from Ranni's fav Swinger resort Desire.
http://www.excellence-resorts.com/caribbean-and-mexico-destinations/excellence-riviera-cancun

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on November 07, 2014, 03:08:23 PM

I'm crushing beers at PBI guys. Nice little airport.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on November 09, 2014, 09:50:26 PM

Quote from: michigancat on November 06, 2014, 11:00:05 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on November 06, 2014, 10:48:04 PM

Need an all-inclusive good for a group around Cancun (hate all-inclusives but necessary for this trip).  Suggestions?

I AM GOING TO ONE SATURDAY AND WILL REPORT

All-inclusives seem like a dumb thing to hate though. (I know people have had this conversation before.)

I like getting out and trying to find a good restaurant and/or bar in whatever city....all-inclusives seem lazy and forced fun.

Can't wait for the report back.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on November 09, 2014, 10:08:39 PM

i've been on about 10 vacations to mexico and the caribbean. half have been spent at all inclusives and half haven't. i've had crap tons of fun every time.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on November 09, 2014, 10:12:00 PM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on November 09, 2014, 10:08:39 PM

i've been on about 10 vacations to mexico and the caribbean. half have been spent at all inclusives and half haven't. i've had crap tons of fun every time.

Where did you have the most crap ton fun in the 1/2 that are all-in trips?  That's the question in front of us.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on November 09, 2014, 10:22:10 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on November 09, 2014, 10:12:00 PM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on November 09, 2014, 10:08:39 PM

i've been on about 10 vacations to mexico and the caribbean. half have been spent at all inclusives and half haven't. i've had crap tons of fun every time.

Where did you have the most crap ton fun in the 1/2 that are all-in trips?  That's the question in front of us.

i mean there are roughly 1,000 all inclusives in the cancun to playa del carmen area. pick a decent one and go have a blast. what is important to your group and who is in it? all adults? adults and kids? good food? good beach? party scene? laid back?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on November 09, 2014, 10:22:28 PM

"i use excessive force on perps and get monetary rewards and promotions and stuff, half of those arrest were without a warrant but i beat the suspects so hard they wouldnt talk.  love my vacations."

- Rick Daris

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on November 09, 2014, 10:26:59 PM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on November 09, 2014, 10:22:10 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on November 09, 2014, 10:12:00 PM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on November 09, 2014, 10:08:39 PM

i've been on about 10 vacations to mexico and the caribbean. half have been spent at all inclusives and half haven't. i've had crap tons of fun every time.

Where did you have the most crap ton fun in the 1/2 that are all-in trips?  That's the question in front of us.

i mean there are roughly 1,000 all inclusives in the cancun to playa del carmen area. pick a decent one and go have a blast. what is important to your group and who is in it? all adults? adults and kids? good food? good beach? party scene? laid back?

Yeah I know, why I'm asking for any person experiences from my bros.  All adults.  Good food.  good beach.  party scene.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on November 09, 2014, 10:44:10 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on November 09, 2014, 10:26:59 PM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on November 09, 2014, 10:22:10 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on November 09, 2014, 10:12:00 PM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on November 09, 2014, 10:08:39 PM

i've been on about 10 vacations to mexico and the caribbean. half have been spent at all inclusives and half haven't. i've had crap tons of fun every time.

Where did you have the most crap ton fun in the 1/2 that are all-in trips?  That's the question in front of us.

i mean there are roughly 1,000 all inclusives in the cancun to playa del carmen area. pick a decent one and go have a blast. what is important to your group and who is in it? all adults? adults and kids? good food? good beach? party scene? laid back?

Yeah I know, why I'm asking for any person experiences from my bros.  All adults.  Good food.  good beach.  party scene.

hotel riu palace peninsula. next!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on November 09, 2014, 11:13:09 PM

The Hyatt doesn't have much of a "party scene" but other than that it's great. Beach is perfect, pool is perfect, food is good. Mostly couples, kids aren't allowed. I haven't left and haven't wanted to. Yes it's lazy, that's the point.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on November 09, 2014, 11:47:05 PM

glad you are enjoying your vaca michcat

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on November 10, 2014, 08:26:21 AM

Quote from: michigancat on November 09, 2014, 11:13:09 PM

The Hyatt doesn't have much of a "party scene" but other than that it's great.

i don't think many/any do, but some are within walking distances to night life if you really need to get your party on.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on November 10, 2014, 10:25:16 AM

Quote from: michigancat on November 09, 2014, 11:13:09 PM

The Hyatt doesn't have much of a "party scene" but other than that it's great. Beach is perfect, pool is perfect, food is good. Mostly couples, kids aren't allowed. I haven't left and haven't wanted to. Yes it's lazy, that's the point.

Thanks. Nothing wrong with being lazy in Mexico.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on November 10, 2014, 10:25:35 AM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on November 09, 2014, 10:44:10 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on November 09, 2014, 10:26:59 PM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on November 09, 2014, 10:22:10 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on November 09, 2014, 10:12:00 PM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on November 09, 2014, 10:08:39 PM

i've been on about 10 vacations to mexico and the caribbean. half have been spent at all inclusives and half haven't. i've had crap tons of fun every time.

Where did you have the most crap ton fun in the 1/2 that are all-in trips?  That's the question in front of us.

i mean there are roughly 1,000 all inclusives in the cancun to playa del carmen area. pick a decent one and go have a blast. what is important to your group and who is in it? all adults? adults and kids? good food? good beach? party scene? laid back?

Yeah I know, why I'm asking for any person experiences from my bros.  All adults.  Good food.  good beach.  party scene.

hotel riu palace peninsula. next!

You're the best.!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on November 10, 2014, 12:54:23 PM

i hadn't flown southwest in a while but did last week because direct to vegas. my goodness, what a nightmare.

will be in seat 1A on delta to LAX this afternoon though :gocho:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 10, 2014, 01:02:04 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on November 10, 2014, 12:54:23 PM

i hadn't flown southwest in a while but did last week because direct to vegas. my goodness, what a nightmare.

will be in seat 1A on delta to LAX this afternoon though :gocho:

You're telling me. My flight home yesterday was awful. I ended up with B58 to board and found a window seat. We had the middle seat open until a 6-6, 300 lbs dude sat in our middle seat and took up both armrests while his fat bulged onto my side. I'm 6-4 myself, so I had to try and pretzel myself into a coasterphobic state. Longest flight of my lfe. He was also a TCU fan who was fat and smelly.  :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on November 10, 2014, 01:08:47 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on November 10, 2014, 01:02:04 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on November 10, 2014, 12:54:23 PM

i hadn't flown southwest in a while but did last week because direct to vegas. my goodness, what a nightmare.

will be in seat 1A on delta to LAX this afternoon though :gocho:

You're telling me. My flight home yesterday was awful. I ended up with B58 to board and found a window seat. We had the middle seat open until a 6-6, 300 lbs dude sat in our middle seat and took up both armrests while his fat bulged onto my side. I'm 6-4 myself, so I had to try and pretzel myself into a coasterphobic state. Longest flight of my lfe. He was also a TCU fan who was fat and smelly.  :frown:

 :confused:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on November 10, 2014, 01:09:12 PM

Quote from: Spracne on November 10, 2014, 01:08:47 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on November 10, 2014, 01:02:04 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on November 10, 2014, 12:54:23 PM

i hadn't flown southwest in a while but did last week because direct to vegas. my goodness, what a nightmare.

will be in seat 1A on delta to LAX this afternoon though :gocho:

You're telling me. My flight home yesterday was awful. I ended up with B58 to board and found a window seat. We had the middle seat open until a 6-6, 300 lbs dude sat in our middle seat and took up both armrests while his fat bulged onto my side. I'm 6-4 myself, so I had to try and pretzel myself into a coasterphobic state. Longest flight of my lfe. He was also a TCU fan who was fat and smelly.  :frown:

 :confused:

loves condensation, this guy

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on November 10, 2014, 01:22:15 PM

i fly southwest a fair bit, it's pretty great

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 10, 2014, 01:31:36 PM

Quote from: mocat on November 10, 2014, 01:09:12 PM

Quote from: Spracne on November 10, 2014, 01:08:47 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on November 10, 2014, 01:02:04 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on November 10, 2014, 12:54:23 PM

i hadn't flown southwest in a while but did last week because direct to vegas. my goodness, what a nightmare.

will be in seat 1A on delta to LAX this afternoon though :gocho:

You're telling me. My flight home yesterday was awful. I ended up with B58 to board and found a window seat. We had the middle seat open until a 6-6, 300 lbs dude sat in our middle seat and took up both armrests while his fat bulged onto my side. I'm 6-4 myself, so I had to try and pretzel myself into a coasterphobic state. Longest flight of my lfe. He was also a TCU fan who was fat and smelly.  :frown:

 :confused:

loves condensation, this guy

*Claustrophobic

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on November 10, 2014, 07:15:56 PM

How do you even end up in the b's on sw? I've never been higher than a30's.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 10, 2014, 07:33:34 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on November 10, 2014, 07:15:56 PM

How do you even end up in the b's on sw? I've never been higher than a30's.

Every flight i've ever taken has A1-C60. I literally checked in 10 minutes past the amount of time I could first check in and I was already that far back. Mainly cause, I usually travel with sw for K-State events and there's a bunch of us on those flights.  :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on November 10, 2014, 07:40:20 PM

Quote from: pissclams on November 10, 2014, 01:22:15 PM

i fly southwest a fair bit, it's pretty great

If you are baller enough to be A-list it's fab.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on November 10, 2014, 07:46:40 PM

of course I never fall below A10

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on November 10, 2014, 07:56:07 PM

Quote from: Dugout DickStone on November 10, 2014, 07:40:20 PM

Quote from: pissclams on November 10, 2014, 01:22:15 PM

i fly southwest a fair bit, it's pretty great

If you are baller enough to be A-list it's fab.

guess this is why I don't get the bitching about sw

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on November 11, 2014, 11:42:06 AM

southwest is fine if you fly it all the time and get a-list, and are <a30 when you fly. also the point system is great, tons of direct flights, i get its perks. but after flying delta for a while i'm just used to knowing my seat when i walk on the plane and with status being able to get more leg room and the occasional first class upgrade. the sw 'cattle herding' process when you're in the B's is just awful.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on November 11, 2014, 12:29:32 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on November 11, 2014, 11:42:06 AM

southwest is fine if you fly it all the time and get a-list, and are <a30 when you fly. also the point system is great, tons of direct flights, i get its perks. but after flying delta for a while i'm just used to knowing my seat when i walk on the plane and with status being able to get more leg room and the occasional first class upgrade. the sw 'cattle herding' process when you're in the B's is just awful.

life is hard for dumbasses, no matter the airline they fly

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wiley on November 11, 2014, 12:31:29 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on November 11, 2014, 11:42:06 AM

southwest is fine if you fly it all the time and get a-list, and are <a30 when you fly. also the point system is great, tons of direct flights, i get its perks. but after flying delta for a while i'm just used to knowing my seat when i walk on the plane and with status being able to get more leg room and the occasional first class upgrade. the sw 'cattle herding' process when you're in the B's is just awful.

100% with you 'blast.  During my days of travel i used delta all the time.  My first trip with sw just sucked overall, likely because i am so used to how other airlines do it (admittedly i didn't really give sw a chance).  I switched over to United since i use the UR point system now (thanks to SD).  Will only do ws for direct flights to NOLA/Chicago or when it's the only option, i'll pay the extra few dollars otherwise.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on November 11, 2014, 05:14:11 PM

If you know you're flying coach and won't fly enough for status/upgrades, everything about southwest is better than the legacy carriers. Choosing your seat is a blessing*.

*this assumes you aren't a complete dumbass as clams alluded to.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on November 11, 2014, 06:20:43 PM

Quote from: michigancat on November 11, 2014, 05:14:11 PM

If you know you're flying coach and won't fly enough for status/upgrades, everything about southwest is better than the legacy carriers. Choosing your seat is a blessing*.

Names things that are better. I'm having a hard time thinking of any. Also I don't understand the choosing seat is a blessing thing.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on November 11, 2014, 06:31:58 PM

costs less
free bags
a1-15
free tv

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on November 11, 2014, 06:32:34 PM

Quote from: steve dave on November 11, 2014, 06:20:43 PM

Quote from: michigancat on November 11, 2014, 05:14:11 PM

If you know you're flying coach and won't fly enough for status/upgrades, everything about southwest is better than the legacy carriers. Choosing your seat is a blessing*.

Names things that are better. I'm having a hard time thinking of any. Also I don't understand the choosing seat is a blessing thing.

best flight change policy
Entertainment(free)/wifi on every flight and it always works (at last I've had better luck than United)
Best domestic flight options (unless you're going to Wyoming or something)
no rj's
if you see a fat smelly person in a seat, you can walk past them and find another (again, this assumes you aren't a dumbass)
no baggage fees
free snacks

again, their biggest knock is status and upgrades. Getting a10 or better is a pretty worthless perk

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on November 11, 2014, 06:36:27 PM

Also, choosing your own seat is great if you book late, because you can basically guarantee yourself a window or aisle by checking in before you get to the airport while the assigners will stick you in the aisle and you have to ask to change every time you see an employee

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on November 11, 2014, 06:49:22 PM

a10 or better is great, i sit in bulkhead or that extra long exit row every flight

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on November 11, 2014, 06:49:45 PM

Pretty sure a1-a15 is reserved for business class

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on November 11, 2014, 06:53:06 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on November 11, 2014, 06:49:45 PM

Pretty sure a1-a15 is reserved for business class

it is, and no one pays to fly business class on swa so there's always empty spots available for purchase.   the price of the ticket is still less than other carriers.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on November 11, 2014, 06:54:06 PM

Quote from: pissclams on November 11, 2014, 06:53:06 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on November 11, 2014, 06:49:45 PM

Pretty sure a1-a15 is reserved for business class

it is, and no one pays to fly business class on swa so there's always empty spots available for purchase.   the price of the ticket is still less than other carriers.

did this on sunday. was $40 to move up to A9. worth it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on November 11, 2014, 06:58:21 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on November 11, 2014, 06:54:06 PM

Quote from: pissclams on November 11, 2014, 06:53:06 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on November 11, 2014, 06:49:45 PM

Pretty sure a1-a15 is reserved for business class

it is, and no one pays to fly business class on swa so there's always empty spots available for purchase.   the price of the ticket is still less than other carriers.

did this on sunday. was $40 to move up to A9. worth it.

:lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on November 11, 2014, 07:00:32 PM

I don't understand how cattle heading in order into the plane is worse than groups 1-6 or whatever. If you don't have any status SW is better

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on November 11, 2014, 07:04:49 PM

The lining up A1-60 is actually far less of a clusterfuck than your typical United boarding process. All five zones line up at once and usually three of the United zone lines extend into the seats where non-dumbasses were waiting until their zone was called.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on November 11, 2014, 07:11:06 PM

Quote from: Boom Roasted on November 11, 2014, 07:00:32 PM

I don't understand how cattle heading in order into the plane is worse than groups 1-6 or whatever. If you don't have any status SW is better

ya it's not.  swa haters gonna hate.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on November 11, 2014, 07:47:37 PM

Quote from: michigancat on November 11, 2014, 06:32:34 PM

Quote from: steve dave on November 11, 2014, 06:20:43 PM

Quote from: michigancat on November 11, 2014, 05:14:11 PM

If you know you're flying coach and won't fly enough for status/upgrades, everything about southwest is better than the legacy carriers. Choosing your seat is a blessing*.

Names things that are better. I'm having a hard time thinking of any. Also I don't understand the choosing seat is a blessing thing.

best flight change policy
Entertainment(free)/wifi on every flight and it always works (at last I've had better luck than United)
Best domestic flight options (unless you're going to Wyoming or something)
no rj's
if you see a fat smelly person in a seat, you can walk past them and find another (again, this assumes you aren't a dumbass)
no baggage fees
free snacks

again, their biggest knock is status and upgrades. Getting a10 or better is a pretty worthless perk

Good list I think. Comparing exclusively coach products anyway. I wish they had additional stretch seating on top of the exit and bulkhead rows. I think the biggest knocks are no first or business class product, no lounges, no alliance participation, and no real international redemption option. That's not their market though.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on November 11, 2014, 08:31:24 PM

You know what's great about flying sw during the week?  If you're heading east to a mid-sized city from the west coast at the end of the day the flights are always only 60-70% full.  Makes the pick your own seat thing great.  Walk on 3 minutes before the door shuts and still have no one sitting next to you.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on November 11, 2014, 08:55:44 PM

Quote from: Boom Roasted on November 11, 2014, 07:00:32 PM

I don't understand how cattle heading in order into the plane is worse than groups 1-6 or whatever. If you don't have any status SW is better

I think it's worse now because everybody is fighting to get their little too big carryon on and not pay the $25 check bag fee.

I'm not a fan of Southwest honestly but it goes where I want to go out of KCI direct and their cancel/change policy is pretty great.  Having companion pass was pretty fun as well.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on November 11, 2014, 08:59:11 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on November 11, 2014, 08:55:44 PM

Quote from: Boom Roasted on November 11, 2014, 07:00:32 PM

I don't understand how cattle heading in order into the plane is worse than groups 1-6 or whatever. If you don't have any status SW is better

I think it's worse now because everybody is fighting to get their little too big carryon on and not pay the $25 check bag fee.

I'm not a fan of Southwest honestly but it goes where I want to go out of KCI direct and their cancel/change policy is pretty great.  Having companion pass was pretty fun as well.

Hey dumbass, if there isn't enough room for your carry on they'll check your bag for free.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on November 11, 2014, 11:04:27 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on November 11, 2014, 08:59:11 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on November 11, 2014, 08:55:44 PM

Quote from: Boom Roasted on November 11, 2014, 07:00:32 PM

I don't understand how cattle heading in order into the plane is worse than groups 1-6 or whatever. If you don't have any status SW is better

I think it's worse now because everybody is fighting to get their little too big carryon on and not pay the $25 check bag fee.

I'm not a fan of Southwest honestly but it goes where I want to go out of KCI direct and their cancel/change policy is pretty great.  Having companion pass was pretty fun as well.

Hey dumbass, if there isn't enough room for your carry on they'll check your bag for free.

No crap.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on November 12, 2014, 04:26:08 PM

Just mailed ten of these to mocat. Have another ten that will expire 12/31/14 if anyone will be flying Delta.

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/12/a47b096c5af3efae9423e5bb2485c043.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on November 12, 2014, 04:27:55 PM

Quote from: steve dave on November 12, 2014, 04:26:08 PM

Just mailed ten of these to mocat. Have another ten that will expire 12/31/14 if anyone will be flying Delta.

i just slid into your dm's

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 12, 2014, 04:31:10 PM

I don't hate southwest fwiw. I just didn't like my flight on Sunday. The dude was huge. I should have stopped partying and checked in earlier on saturday. You live and learn you guys!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on November 12, 2014, 04:33:33 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on November 12, 2014, 04:27:55 PM

Quote from: steve dave on November 12, 2014, 04:26:08 PM

Just mailed ten of these to mocat. Have another ten that will expire 12/31/14 if anyone will be flying Delta.

i just slid into your dm's

So tapatalk doesn't like your new handle and won't let me DM you back. You want your name on that letter or just 'blast?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on November 12, 2014, 04:36:51 PM

Quote from: steve dave on November 12, 2014, 04:33:33 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on November 12, 2014, 04:27:55 PM

Quote from: steve dave on November 12, 2014, 04:26:08 PM

Just mailed ten of these to mocat. Have another ten that will expire 12/31/14 if anyone will be flying Delta.

i just slid into your dm's

So tapatalk doesn't like your new handle and won't let me DM you back. You want your name on that letter or just 'blast?

'blast would make me giggle but just to be safe let's do the name. check dm. by the way, THANKS! :thumbs:

looks like i can start the binge early for free on my way to morgantown next thursday :gocho:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on November 12, 2014, 04:36:56 PM

it's a trap!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on November 12, 2014, 04:37:59 PM

Quote from: Tobias on November 12, 2014, 04:36:56 PM

it's a trap!

hell of a slow play by sd, if so

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on November 12, 2014, 04:38:47 PM

post the map, steve dave!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on November 12, 2014, 04:39:10 PM

On their way 'blast

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on November 12, 2014, 04:53:44 PM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on November 11, 2014, 08:31:24 PM

You know what's great about flying sw during the week?  If you're heading east to a mid-sized city from the west coast at the end of the day the flights are always only 60-70% full.  Makes the pick your own seat thing great.  Walk on 3 minutes before the door shuts and still have no one sitting next to you.

I can't remember the last SW flight I was on out of or headed to KC that wasn't completely full.  If can't get exit row I prefer to board mid to late A group and find the most tolerable middle seat towards the front instead of rolling the dice and ending up condensed like WC08.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on November 12, 2014, 06:17:11 PM

Quote from: steve dave on November 12, 2014, 04:26:08 PM

Just mailed ten of these to mocat. Have another ten that will expire 12/31/14 if anyone will be flying Delta.

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/12/a47b096c5af3efae9423e5bb2485c043.jpg)

the last time i used one of these, i had 2 of them out where the flight attendant could see them. i ordered a drink and she for some reason was like "you can keep the coupon" so i was like sweet. next time she comes by i order another and she's like "OK this time i'm going to need that coupon" and likewise for the 3rd.

by my count you just sent me 15 free drinks!  :excited:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: everyone shut up on November 12, 2014, 09:40:25 PM

anyone visited costa rica? might book a last minute vacay with the mrs. over christmas. would appreciate info on where to stay/what to do/how not to get a disease, etc.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on November 12, 2014, 11:10:30 PM

ive been to puerto rico if that helps

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on November 13, 2014, 05:38:48 AM

My colleague went to Costa Rica last winter and got sick and said he's never leaving the country again.  So good luck!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AbeFroman on November 13, 2014, 06:10:36 AM

Costa Rica is where girls studied abroad that couldn't afford to go to Europe

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on November 13, 2014, 06:35:44 AM

Isn't that also where rich fat guys go for "all inclusive" vacations? Coincidence? I think not.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on November 13, 2014, 07:28:09 AM

Quote from: Skipper44 on November 12, 2014, 04:53:44 PM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on November 11, 2014, 08:31:24 PM

You know what's great about flying sw during the week?  If you're heading east to a mid-sized city from the west coast at the end of the day the flights are always only 60-70% full.  Makes the pick your own seat thing great.  Walk on 3 minutes before the door shuts and still have no one sitting next to you.

I can't remember the last SW flight I was on out of or headed to KC that wasn't completely full.  If can't get exit row I prefer to board mid to late A group and find the most tolerable middle seat towards the front instead of rolling the dice and ending up condensed like WC08.

You must be fairly small

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on November 13, 2014, 02:53:21 PM

Quote from: steve dave on November 11, 2014, 07:47:37 PM

Quote from: michigancat on November 11, 2014, 06:32:34 PM

Quote from: steve dave on November 11, 2014, 06:20:43 PM

Quote from: michigancat on November 11, 2014, 05:14:11 PM

If you know you're flying coach and won't fly enough for status/upgrades, everything about southwest is better than the legacy carriers. Choosing your seat is a blessing*.

Names things that are better. I'm having a hard time thinking of any. Also I don't understand the choosing seat is a blessing thing.

best flight change policy
Entertainment(free)/wifi on every flight and it always works (at last I've had better luck than United)
Best domestic flight options (unless you're going to Wyoming or something)
no rj's
if you see a fat smelly person in a seat, you can walk past them and find another (again, this assumes you aren't a dumbass)
no baggage fees
free snacks

again, their biggest knock is status and upgrades. Getting a10 or better is a pretty worthless perk

Good list I think. Comparing exclusively coach products anyway. I wish they had additional stretch seating on top of the exit and bulkhead rows. I think the biggest knocks are no first or business class product, no lounges, no alliance participation, and no real international redemption option. That's not their market though.

of course it's a good list, idiot

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on November 13, 2014, 02:57:07 PM

son of a bitch, he burned me down

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on November 13, 2014, 03:12:02 PM

Quote from: michigancat on November 09, 2014, 11:13:09 PM

The Hyatt doesn't have much of a "party scene" but other than that it's great. Beach is perfect, pool is perfect, food is good. Mostly couples, kids aren't allowed. I haven't left and haven't wanted to. Yes it's lazy, that's the point.

OK, that was a lovely vacation - great way to spend Hyatt points with zero planning. I mean it was pretty much non-stop boozing/sleeping on the beach or by the pool, and the weather and water is just silly there. Big resort, nothing was crowded except some of the sit-down restaurants at night (which were mostly just OK). For lunch every day we'd eat seafood at the outdoor restaurant overlooking the beach (best food and it was just great to be there).

Biggest knock is it pretty much shuts down at 9 or 10pm and it would have been nice to have a bar with a DJamer or something without having to leave. One night they had a beach party with a DJamer which was kind of the forced fun people don't like but it was the only time we did anything other than sit in the sun so it was OK. Never did any other activity or really talked to anyone else because we didn't want to. Judging from the hotel strip on the way there I had no desire at all to interact with any of the other dumbasses visiting cancun. Maybe it gets better in the city or wherever but no thanks.

One thing I wasn't prepared for was the legions of adorable little Japanese couples with their ridiculous fashion (like, tons of matching swimsuits) and constant taking photos of themselves giving the peace sign on the beach.

Basically, you would hate it

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on November 13, 2014, 09:20:18 PM

Quote from: michigancat on November 13, 2014, 03:12:02 PM

Quote from: michigancat on November 09, 2014, 11:13:09 PM

The Hyatt doesn't have much of a "party scene" but other than that it's great. Beach is perfect, pool is perfect, food is good. Mostly couples, kids aren't allowed. I haven't left and haven't wanted to. Yes it's lazy, that's the point.

OK, that was a lovely vacation - great way to spend Hyatt points with zero planning. I mean it was pretty much non-stop boozing/sleeping on the beach or by the pool, and the weather and water is just silly there. Big resort, nothing was crowded except some of the sit-down restaurants at night (which were mostly just OK). For lunch every day we'd eat seafood at the outdoor restaurant overlooking the beach (best food and it was just great to be there).

Biggest knock is it pretty much shuts down at 9 or 10pm and it would have been nice to have a bar with a DJamer or something without having to leave. One night they had a beach party with a DJamer which was kind of the forced fun people don't like but it was the only time we did anything other than sit in the sun so it was OK. Never did any other activity or really talked to anyone else because we didn't want to. Judging from the hotel strip on the way there I had no desire at all to interact with any of the other dumbasses visiting cancun. Maybe it gets better in the city or wherever but no thanks.

One thing I wasn't prepared for was the legions of adorable little Japanese couples with their ridiculous fashion (like, tons of matching swimsuits) and constant taking photos of themselves giving the peace sign on the beach.

Basically, you would hate it

i had no idea micat liked to party so much

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on November 17, 2014, 11:24:35 PM

micat, how bad does sf suck in january?  reply asap.  thx.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on November 18, 2014, 12:17:32 AM

Quote from: kim carnes on November 17, 2014, 11:24:35 PM

micat, how bad does sf suck in january?  reply asap.  thx.

You'd hate it

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on November 18, 2014, 12:23:51 AM

Quote from: michigancat on November 18, 2014, 12:17:32 AM

Quote from: kim carnes on November 17, 2014, 11:24:35 PM

micat, how bad does sf suck in january?  reply asap.  thx.

You'd hate it

sf in january? 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on November 18, 2014, 08:38:12 AM

Quote from: michigancat on November 18, 2014, 12:17:32 AM

Quote from: kim carnes on November 17, 2014, 11:24:35 PM

micat, how bad does sf suck in january?  reply asap.  thx.

You'd hate it

your reply?

edge of our seats over here, come on micat- answer (or don't if we would hate it?)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on November 18, 2014, 08:42:47 AM

Omaha is getting daily Allegient service to Tampa Bay. We've never had Allegient service before. Lincoln did for awhile and then they moved out to Grand Island. Weird route as well.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on November 18, 2014, 08:45:23 AM

Quote from: steve dave on November 18, 2014, 08:42:47 AM

Omaha is getting daily Allegient service to Tampa Bay. We've never had Allegient service before. Lincoln did for awhile and then they moved out to Grand Island. Weird route as well.

allegiant is so weird

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on November 18, 2014, 08:56:06 AM

Quote from: pissclams on November 18, 2014, 08:38:12 AM

Quote from: michigancat on November 18, 2014, 12:17:32 AM

Quote from: kim carnes on November 17, 2014, 11:24:35 PM

micat, how bad does sf suck in january?  reply asap.  thx.

You'd hate it

your reply?

edge of our seats over here, come on micat- answer (or don't if we would hate it?)

His reply doesn't make any sense.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on November 18, 2014, 08:57:42 AM

well, it's often rainy in January, but there's a drought, so maybe it won't rain much. Are you visiting? I don't know what you want to know. You're so crazy, kim carnes.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on November 18, 2014, 09:02:07 AM

Quote from: michigancat on November 18, 2014, 08:57:42 AM

well, it's often rainy in January, but there's a drought, so maybe it won't rain much. Are you visiting? I don't know what you want to know. You're so crazy, kim carnes.

welp, really wish you hadn't replied.  any future travel plans to the sf area in january are going to be subjected to intense focus prior to booking.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Bloodfart on November 18, 2014, 09:19:08 AM

 I'm gonna check out the Bloodfart contingent down in Guetemala next month. My lil sis lives there with her husband and new baby.  Will be flying United ICT-IAH-GUA on Dec. 2.  This is a solo mission and I'm kinda terrified about what could happen without Mrs. Bf there to keep me in check.  I hope I can find my way back to Kansas.   

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on November 18, 2014, 09:22:05 AM

<--- Guatemala expert

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Bloodfart on November 18, 2014, 09:25:34 AM

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Guatemala expert

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Bloodfart on November 18, 2014, 09:36:15 AM

Quote from: mocat on November 18, 2014, 09:22:05 AM

<--- Guatemala expert

What's the heavy metal sitch down there, Like good or bad?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Bloodfart on November 18, 2014, 09:41:45 AM

I can't wait to see volcanoes and crap!  Maybe feel an earthquake pssh yeah like us Kansas peeps don't know what an aftershock feels like #KANSASTHINGS 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Bloodfart on November 18, 2014, 09:45:46 AM

I could pick my own coffee, age it, roast it, brew it.  ALL BY HAND!  I sure hope the power shuts off at my sister's house too because the shitty manicupality she lives in won't spend any $ on infrastructure.  Oh boy!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on November 18, 2014, 11:57:27 AM

no heavy metal, only reggaeton. unless you are out of the city, and then you have more traditional music.
coffee and bananas and black beans are just everywhere, along with feral dogs. and roosters.
don't drink any water, don't flush your TP.
enjoy some Gallo and for goodness sakes, wake up early and enjoy a beautiful sunrise. or stay up late on a rooftop and look at all the stars.
are you going to antigua with the tourists, or staying in the city, or going to lake atitlan area?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on November 18, 2014, 11:58:01 AM

you will probably die, bloodfart

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Bloodfart on November 18, 2014, 12:15:17 PM

 :sdeek:

Quote from: mocat on November 18, 2014, 11:57:27 AM

no heavy metal, only reggaeton. unless you are out of the city, and then you have more traditional music.
coffee and bananas and black beans are just everywhere, along with feral dogs. and roosters.
don't drink any water, don't flush your TP.
enjoy some Gallo and for goodness sakes, wake up early and enjoy a beautiful sunrise. or stay up late on a rooftop and look at all the stars.
are you going to antigua with the tourists, or staying in the city, or going to lake atitlan area?

The main reason for the trip is to visit with my sis and her new baby boy.  She is very home sick but can't get away from her job till January.  Her house is near Santa Lucia and her husband is native to Guatemala.  They said something about a lake, I'm just going to go with the flow. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on November 18, 2014, 01:38:03 PM

Quote from: michigancat on November 18, 2014, 08:57:42 AM

well, it's often rainy in January, but there's a drought, so maybe it won't rain much. Are you visiting? I don't know what you want to know. You're so crazy, kim carnes.

Not in January.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on November 18, 2014, 01:52:01 PM

its adorable how much belizeans and guatemalans hate each other. maybe talk bad on belize and make a friend or get a discount on your haggled tourist trinkets

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on November 18, 2014, 06:26:07 PM

I had no idea there were so many Guatemalans in KC until the USMNT played the at Sporting Park.  Had a little 4 year old yell at me "what is wrong with Guatemala?!?!"....I was like "nothing kid"

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on November 18, 2014, 09:17:10 PM

I think I might take a trip to Alaska next summer. Round trip flights are $600 right now.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on November 18, 2014, 09:20:18 PM

oh wow, that would be pretty fun

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on November 18, 2014, 09:24:50 PM

Quote from: EllRobersonisInnocent on November 18, 2014, 09:17:10 PM

I think I might take a trip to Alaska next summer. Round trip flights are $600 right now.

Where to?  To do what?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Bloodfart on November 18, 2014, 09:28:06 PM

My fuckin 3/4 ton Dodge truck came from motherfuckin Alaska so that pretty much makes me an expert on all things Alaska.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on November 18, 2014, 09:28:14 PM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on November 18, 2014, 09:24:50 PM

Quote from: EllRobersonisInnocent on November 18, 2014, 09:17:10 PM

I think I might take a trip to Alaska next summer. Round trip flights are $600 right now.

Where to?  To do what?

I haven't figured that out yet but I've always wanted to go to Alaska.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on November 18, 2014, 09:29:04 PM

Who has been to Alaska? What are fun things to do there? I like the outdoors and eating good food so ideas in those categories would be helpful.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on November 18, 2014, 09:32:26 PM

i want to go to alaska at the time where there is like no daylight at all.  man, that would be great.  eff the sun.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on November 18, 2014, 09:34:31 PM

@'taterblast, when is the annual jazz festival?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on November 18, 2014, 09:34:40 PM

Quote from: EllRobersonisInnocent on November 18, 2014, 09:29:04 PM

Who has been to Alaska? What are fun things to do there? I like the outdoors and eating good food so ideas in those categories would be helpful.

Maybe do one of those dog sled races

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on November 18, 2014, 09:36:14 PM

Quote from: EllRobersonisInnocent on November 18, 2014, 09:29:04 PM

Who has been to Alaska? What are fun things to do there? I like the outdoors and eating good food.

I went to Anchorage in college for a conference.  It was late November.  It was interesting, but I didn't really get to do much.  I remember being surprised at how small it felt.  It felt like Topeka.  However, it was still cool just to experience it.  I've wanted to go back, but not sure what to do besides a fishing trip.  If you're not going on a fishing trip I'd think about a cruise.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on November 18, 2014, 09:36:32 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on November 18, 2014, 09:32:26 PM

i want to go to alaska at the time where there is like no daylight at all.  man, that would be great.  eff the sun.

I'm glad to call you a close personal friend of mine. Can you imagine all the fun we'd have sitting in silence at the lodge bar while #haf?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on November 18, 2014, 09:42:43 PM

a canadian friend of mine told me that alaska air has complimentary booze  :surprised:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on November 18, 2014, 09:49:14 PM

my wife's bro lived in mccarthy alaska this summer. there's a tv show on discovery now about the town. it's called edge of alaska. he liked it and will prob go back next summer. he's in hawaii now.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on November 18, 2014, 11:48:09 PM

Quote from: EllRobersonisInnocent on November 18, 2014, 09:29:04 PM

Who has been to Alaska? What are fun things to do there? I like the outdoors and eating good food so ideas in those categories would be helpful.

anchorage is great. there are tons of things to do outdoorsy. just get online and find something touristy, like a helicopter tour that takes you out to a glacier or something like that. or, just rent a car and drive. drive drive drive. it's ridiculously beautiful, particularly in the summer.

food -
moose's tooth pub and pizza. they have a brewery and it is good. also their pizza is amazing and widely accepted as the best in anchorage.
glacier brewhouse. also very good. a little fancier.
humpy's - good bar food and bar, popular spot
midnight sun brewing co - it's in a warehouse, great beer, great food. be careful as they're only allowed to serve you three beers. i managed to get to five before anyone said anything.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on November 18, 2014, 11:50:18 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on November 18, 2014, 09:42:43 PM

a canadian friend of mine told me that alaska air has complimentary booze  :surprised:

this is not true

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on November 18, 2014, 11:51:06 PM

Quote from: EllRobersonisInnocent on November 18, 2014, 09:36:32 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on November 18, 2014, 09:32:26 PM

i want to go to alaska at the time where there is like no daylight at all.  man, that would be great.  eff the sun.

I'm glad to call you a close personal friend of mine. Can you imagine all the fun we'd have sitting in silence at the lodge bar while #haf?

will be there in a few weeks. sunrise is 9:15 am and set 4:30 pm right now. should be fun.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on November 19, 2014, 03:56:40 AM

Quote from: 'taterblast on November 18, 2014, 11:50:18 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on November 18, 2014, 09:42:43 PM

a canadian friend of mine told me that alaska air has complimentary booze  :surprised:

this is not true

Canadians  :shakesfist:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SkinnyBenny on November 19, 2014, 06:26:32 AM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on November 18, 2014, 09:42:43 PM

a canadian friend of mine told me that alaska air has complimentary booze  :surprised:

Not true, at least usually.

Guys, I'm here to answer all your Alaska questions. Have been all over that state. Am married to an Alaskan. Where are the $600 flights to? Because it makes a big difference.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SkinnyBenny on November 19, 2014, 06:29:56 AM

BTW if you want to fish you can basically go anywhere. SE Alaska is the salmon capital of the world and has tons of charter trips too that will allow you to catch buttloadz of different things like salmon, halibut, etc. But the most gorge place SB has been is probably the Kenai Peninsula. Fly to Anchorage, rent a car, go to Cooper Landing. Wow. Oh, and stay in the Princess Lodge because it's like $100/night and each lodge has a fireplace, adorable.

Friends of ours got married at Alyeska on top of a mountain. I mean...wut. It was either here or Sabetha that they were deciding between.

(http://www.alyeskaresort.com/alyeskaresort.com/SiteAssets/images/meetings-weddings/wedding_couple_new_640_427.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on November 19, 2014, 08:55:07 AM

watched an ep of the mccarthy show and now I just have to know more about rick daris's wife's brother. what was he running from?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on November 19, 2014, 09:24:44 AM

Quote from: 'taterblast on November 18, 2014, 11:48:09 PM

Quote from: EllRobersonisInnocent on November 18, 2014, 09:29:04 PM

Who has been to Alaska? What are fun things to do there? I like the outdoors and eating good food so ideas in those categories would be helpful.

anchorage is great. there are tons of things to do outdoorsy. just get online and find something touristy, like a helicopter tour that takes you out to a glacier or something like that. or, just rent a car and drive. drive drive drive. it's ridiculously beautiful, particularly in the summer.

food -
moose's tooth pub and pizza. they have a brewery and it is good. also their pizza is amazing and widely accepted as the best in anchorage.
glacier brewhouse. also very good. a little fancier.
humpy's - good bar food and bar, popular spot
midnight sun brewing co - it's in a warehouse, great beer, great food. be careful as they're only allowed to serve you three beers. i managed to get to five before anyone said anything.

@ERiI @lib^7 let's rough ridin' do this.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on November 19, 2014, 10:09:21 AM

Quote from: Metalhead (not MeatSauce) on November 19, 2014, 09:24:44 AM

Quote from: 'taterblast on November 18, 2014, 11:48:09 PM

Quote from: EllRobersonisInnocent on November 18, 2014, 09:29:04 PM

Who has been to Alaska? What are fun things to do there? I like the outdoors and eating good food so ideas in those categories would be helpful.

anchorage is great. there are tons of things to do outdoorsy. just get online and find something touristy, like a helicopter tour that takes you out to a glacier or something like that. or, just rent a car and drive. drive drive drive. it's ridiculously beautiful, particularly in the summer.

food -
moose's tooth pub and pizza. they have a brewery and it is good. also their pizza is amazing and widely accepted as the best in anchorage.
glacier brewhouse. also very good. a little fancier.
humpy's - good bar food and bar, popular spot
midnight sun brewing co - it's in a warehouse, great beer, great food. be careful as they're only allowed to serve you three beers. i managed to get to five before anyone said anything.

@ERiI @lib^7 let's rough ridin' do this.

if you're in anchorage, go to the bubbly mermaid

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SkinnyBenny on November 19, 2014, 07:25:47 PM

If you are in Anchorage you should probably only go there for like a day or two and then spend the rest of the time doing other stuff, like taking SkinBen's elite recommendations.

Guys. The fireweed in the summer on the drive from Girdwood to Cooper Landing? You have no idea.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on November 19, 2014, 08:47:47 PM

northern lights season is late august to late april.....

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SkinnyBenny on November 19, 2014, 08:56:54 PM

Hey btw, Fairbanks is only okay. If you're going to the interior, you can probably do better. DON'T tell my cousin-in-law I said that.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SkinnyBenny on November 19, 2014, 08:59:12 PM

Then again, it's hard to argue with this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8THGqrjUDGI).

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: nicname on November 19, 2014, 09:46:08 PM

Has anyone been to Banff, Canada? I saw this hotel once on TV or something. It's pretty rad. I'd like to visit someday.

(http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-o/06/1c/f5/c6/fairmont-chateau-lake.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SkinnyBenny on November 19, 2014, 10:08:51 PM

Quote from: nicname on November 19, 2014, 09:46:08 PM

Has anyone been to Banff, Canada? I saw this hotel once on TV or something. It's pretty rad. I'd like to visit someday.

(http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-o/06/1c/f5/c6/fairmont-chateau-lake.jpg)

I haven't but I know it's like right above Glacier National Forest in Montana, which I visited and detailed exclusively in the Vision Quest thread. Basically I think it's a continuation of the same amazing forest. Would love to BANFF. Would love to.

Pretty sure Porky Morgan went on his honeymoon there and broke his back skiing.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on November 19, 2014, 11:52:04 PM

my wife went as a kid and says it's amazing. def on our list.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SkinnyBenny on November 19, 2014, 11:58:27 PM

Here's a bunch of the Montana pictures and junk from the vq thread for those that are curious.
http://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=27622.msg864455#msg864455

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on November 20, 2014, 04:21:49 AM

Quote from: SkinnyBenny on November 19, 2014, 11:58:27 PM

Here's a bunch of the Montana pictures and junk from the vq thread for those that are curious.
http://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=27622.msg864455#msg864455 (http://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=27622.msg864455#msg864455)

Pretty cool trip!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AbeFroman on November 20, 2014, 06:43:36 AM

Quote from: nicname on November 19, 2014, 09:46:08 PM

Has anyone been to Banff, Canada? I saw this hotel once on TV or something. It's pretty rad. I'd like to visit someday.

(http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-o/06/1c/f5/c6/fairmont-chateau-lake.jpg)

I knew a Canadian exchange student at KSU that worked there during the summer in high school. I was very jelly. That lake is on my bucket list.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on November 20, 2014, 07:30:03 AM

hope you idiots love mosquitoes

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on November 20, 2014, 07:48:50 AM

Alaska is terrible. Good luck finding a Starbucks.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Bloodfart on November 20, 2014, 08:16:06 AM

Going to get the Hep A and B shots today, and started taking the malaria pills too.   :flush:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: raquetcat on November 20, 2014, 09:06:04 AM

Basically anywhere near glacier national park will have lakes similar to that (without the hotel). I worked in that area for a summer, you can basically pull off the road find a trail and boom, picturesque lake with a mountain backdrop, it's pretty sweet

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: cDubya on November 20, 2014, 09:16:26 AM

Flying out to Germany this afternoon!  :excited:

See you rough riders in December!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on November 20, 2014, 10:01:48 AM

germany,  huh?  check out octoberfest while you're over there, the babes outfits are  :tongue:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on November 20, 2014, 10:38:50 AM

Quote from: cDubya on November 20, 2014, 09:16:26 AM

Flying out to Germany this afternoon!  :excited:

See you rough riders in December!

Pretty piss poor timing. You're going to miss the Cats' last non-conference game tonight.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: cDubya on November 20, 2014, 11:46:40 AM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on November 20, 2014, 10:38:50 AM

Quote from: cDubya on November 20, 2014, 09:16:26 AM

Flying out to Germany this afternoon!  :excited:

See you rough riders in December!

Pretty piss poor timing. You're going to miss the Cats' last non-conference game tonight.

Tickets were purchased before the schedule was even out. Also, :dubious: Will watch as much as possible during my layover in Charlotte.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on November 20, 2014, 12:02:46 PM

what part of DE, bruder?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: cDubya on November 20, 2014, 02:36:18 PM

Quote from: mocat on November 20, 2014, 12:02:46 PM

what part of DE, bruder?

Kolweiller. Gf's sister livespecially there. Will also hit Bavaria and Switzerland for sure. Who knows what else is planned for us.

Ich bin sehr aufgeregt!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on November 20, 2014, 02:57:46 PM

hopefully a U-boat excursion :pray:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on November 20, 2014, 03:56:22 PM

oh man, your boot stories are going to get a lot more DAS-y  :love:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: cDubya on November 20, 2014, 04:50:15 PM

Quote from: mocat on November 20, 2014, 03:56:22 PM

oh man, your boot stories are going to get a lot more DAS-y  :love:

 :lol:

Having a couple brews at our terminal now, A Taste of Carolina.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on November 20, 2014, 05:56:23 PM

Quote from: cDubya on November 20, 2014, 04:50:15 PM

Quote from: mocat on November 20, 2014, 03:56:22 PM

oh man, your boot stories are going to get a lot more DAS-y  :love:

 :lol:

Having a couple brews at our terminal now, A Taste of Carolina.

You'll have a blast....

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on November 21, 2014, 09:29:24 PM

Need restaurant suggestions for San Diego.   All types.  Breakfast, lunch and dinner (supper).

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on November 22, 2014, 11:23:12 AM

That place where you cook your own steaks

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: JohnCurrie is Weird/Gross on November 23, 2014, 12:25:49 PM

Cincinnati recommendos? I know nothing.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on November 23, 2014, 12:43:44 PM

Quote from: JohnCurrie is Weird/Gross on November 23, 2014, 12:25:49 PM

Cincinnati recommendos? I know nothing.

Cdubya, chum1, ipa4me are your go to's here.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on November 23, 2014, 01:04:49 PM

Quote from: JohnCurrie is Weird/Gross on November 23, 2014, 12:25:49 PM

Cincinnati recommendos? I know nothing.

Yes! What kind of experience are you looking for!!??

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: JohnCurrie is Weird/Gross on November 23, 2014, 01:29:51 PM

Staying at the crowne plaza blue ash. Just some places for dinner/watching the cats for the next 3 days.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on November 23, 2014, 02:26:41 PM

Going to Atlanta for job training for most of a week in early December. Staying in midtown. Never been. Recommendations?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on November 23, 2014, 02:29:32 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on November 23, 2014, 02:26:41 PM

Going to Atlanta for job training for most of a week in early December. Staying in midtown. Never been. Recommendations?

Never been either.  Their favorite restaurant is called the varsity.  Hope that helps!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on November 24, 2014, 12:21:10 AM

Quote from: JohnCurrie is Weird/Gross on November 23, 2014, 01:29:51 PM

Staying at the crowne plaza blue ash. Just some places for dinner/watching the cats for the next 3 days.

The alumni group goes here, but I'm not sure if anyone would show for the games this week:

http://www.taphousecincy.com/

This place has pretty good food and plenty of TVs:

http://www.slattspub.com/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on November 24, 2014, 11:32:59 AM

what the...

http://www.cnn.com/2014/11/21/travel/italy-venice-wheeled-suitcases/index.html?hpt=hp_c3

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on November 24, 2014, 12:26:06 PM

Where to eat when you're visiting the National Mall with a large group? (UGH)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on November 24, 2014, 12:47:13 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on November 24, 2014, 11:32:59 AM

what the...

http://www.cnn.com/2014/11/21/travel/italy-venice-wheeled-suitcases/index.html?hpt=hp_c3

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-2847073/Venice-authorities-deny-ban-use-damaging-wheelie-suitcases-city-following-outcry-tourists.html

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: cDubya on November 24, 2014, 05:37:00 PM

Bern, Switzerland for the day...

(http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag451/colemanwmullins/Mobile%20Uploads/20141124_041653_zpsh3f04uff.jpg) (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/colemanwmullins/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20141124_041653_zpsh3f04uff.jpg.html)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on November 24, 2014, 05:38:47 PM

Quote from: cDubya on November 24, 2014, 05:37:00 PM

Bern, Switzerland for the day...

(http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag451/colemanwmullins/Mobile%20Uploads/20141124_041653_zpsh3f04uff.jpg) (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/colemanwmullins/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20141124_041653_zpsh3f04uff.jpg.html)

Tight. tighttighttight.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on November 25, 2014, 10:19:39 AM

that is hawt cDub, keep em coming!  :drool:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on November 25, 2014, 10:41:08 AM

KC  :frown:

http://gizmodo.com/the-worst-airports-in-america-1662565765

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on November 25, 2014, 10:50:27 AM

Quote from: cDubya on November 24, 2014, 05:37:00 PM

Bern, Switzerland for the day...

(http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag451/colemanwmullins/Mobile%20Uploads/20141124_041653_zpsh3f04uff.jpg) (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/colemanwmullins/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20141124_041653_zpsh3f04uff.jpg.html)

Better than Bern, Kansas. That's for sure.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on November 25, 2014, 10:54:45 AM

Quote from: steve dave on November 25, 2014, 10:41:08 AM

KC  :frown:

http://gizmodo.com/the-worst-airports-in-america-1662565765

#5  :curse:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on November 25, 2014, 11:16:35 AM

i think flying in and out of kansas city is pretty easy. layovers? yeah, eff that.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on November 25, 2014, 11:28:19 AM

kc isn't a hub, layovers aren't an issue here

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on November 25, 2014, 11:32:29 AM

Quote from: pissclams on November 25, 2014, 11:28:19 AM

kc isn't a hub, layovers aren't an issue here

SW has layovers here. aren't you some sort of SW expert?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: illBisonYourdele on November 25, 2014, 11:33:25 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on November 23, 2014, 02:26:41 PM

Going to Atlanta for job training for most of a week in early December. Staying in midtown. Never been. Recommendations?

eat at La Tavola in Virginia Highland (basically midtown).  fresh/seasonal menus.  they served pickled-beet bruschetta when I was there in October.

also check out the other places in that area.  my favorite part of town to hangout/eat/drink (by a great margin).

for sports viewing, Hudson Grille is elite atmosphere on gameday

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: cDubya on November 25, 2014, 01:35:08 PM

Some more from Bern...


(http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag451/colemanwmullins/Mobile%20Uploads/20141124_092100_zpslympdjay.jpg) (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/colemanwmullins/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20141124_092100_zpslympdjay.jpg.html)


(http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag451/colemanwmullins/Mobile%20Uploads/20141124_044135_zpsqsucudze.jpg) (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/colemanwmullins/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20141124_044135_zpsqsucudze.jpg.html)


(http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag451/colemanwmullins/Mobile%20Uploads/20141124_044203_zpsp1s1taqq.jpg) (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/colemanwmullins/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20141124_044203_zpsp1s1taqq.jpg.html)


(http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag451/colemanwmullins/Mobile%20Uploads/20141124_044725_zpstntfpkpm.jpg) (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/colemanwmullins/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20141124_044725_zpstntfpkpm.jpg.html)

(http://i1375.photobucket.com/albums/ag451/colemanwmullins/Mobile%20Uploads/20141124_075635_zpst4wwvhdx.jpg) (http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/colemanwmullins/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20141124_075635_zpst4wwvhdx.jpg.html)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on November 25, 2014, 01:38:14 PM

looks like ku's campus

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on November 25, 2014, 01:39:10 PM

(nm) means no message

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on November 25, 2014, 01:40:39 PM

 :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: cDubya on November 25, 2014, 01:53:49 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on November 25, 2014, 01:38:14 PM

looks like ku's campus

 :facepalm:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on November 25, 2014, 02:21:35 PM

Quote from: mocat on November 25, 2014, 11:32:29 AM

Quote from: pissclams on November 25, 2014, 11:28:19 AM

kc isn't a hub, layovers aren't an issue here

SW has layovers here. aren't you some sort of SW expert?

very few change plane, extended layovers which is what we are talking about.  try to keep up.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on November 25, 2014, 02:48:44 PM

Say hello to my distant euro cousins Cdub

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: cDubya on November 25, 2014, 02:52:25 PM

Quote from: tdaver on November 25, 2014, 02:48:44 PM

Say hello to my distant euro cousins Cdub

I did. They want the money you owe them.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on November 25, 2014, 02:54:45 PM

cDub.  I've been searching the internet for this advent liquor to no avail.  Any other information you can give me about it?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on November 25, 2014, 05:24:13 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on November 25, 2014, 11:16:35 AM

i think flying in and out of kansas city is pretty easy. layovers? yeah, eff that.

New airport could/would also be easy to fly in and out of....might also open KC up to more directs if the airlines had an easier layover situation.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on November 25, 2014, 05:53:35 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on November 25, 2014, 05:24:13 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on November 25, 2014, 11:16:35 AM

i think flying in and out of kansas city is pretty easy. layovers? yeah, eff that.

New airport could/would also be easy to fly in and out of....might also open KC up to more directs if the airlines had an easier layover situation.

You're obviously not familiar with the hub and spoke concept.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on November 25, 2014, 06:43:33 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on November 25, 2014, 05:53:35 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on November 25, 2014, 05:24:13 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on November 25, 2014, 11:16:35 AM

i think flying in and out of kansas city is pretty easy. layovers? yeah, eff that.

New airport could/would also be easy to fly in and out of....might also open KC up to more directs if the airlines had an easier layover situation.

You're obviously not familiar with the hub and spoke concept.

Things change.  KCI isn't equipped to change or handle growth.  It's really pretty simple

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on November 25, 2014, 07:55:40 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on November 25, 2014, 06:43:33 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on November 25, 2014, 05:53:35 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on November 25, 2014, 05:24:13 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on November 25, 2014, 11:16:35 AM

i think flying in and out of kansas city is pretty easy. layovers? yeah, eff that.

New airport could/would also be easy to fly in and out of....might also open KC up to more directs if the airlines had an easier layover situation.

You're obviously not familiar with the hub and spoke concept.

Things change.  KCI isn't equipped to change or handle growth.  It's really pretty simple

Yep you def don't get it

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on November 26, 2014, 06:38:57 AM

Quote from: pissclams on November 25, 2014, 02:21:35 PM

Quote from: mocat on November 25, 2014, 11:32:29 AM

Quote from: pissclams on November 25, 2014, 11:28:19 AM

kc isn't a hub, layovers aren't an issue here

SW has layovers here. aren't you some sort of SW expert?

very few change plane, extended layovers which is what we are talking about.  try to keep up.

No it happens every day, but if you're flying southwest I guess you don't really care about stuff being a PITA. However I did hear you can go from one southwest gate to any of them now without changing security. But there are layovers

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on November 26, 2014, 06:42:47 AM

Phil, I think I read about sacramento getting a shiny new airport and nothing really changing as far as their service opportunities. If anything fares got more expensive because airlines subsidized part of the cost of the airport

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on November 26, 2014, 07:08:17 AM

as it relates to mci expansion, the airlines have already said that our fares will go up and # of flights will go down

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on November 26, 2014, 08:26:01 AM

Quote from: pissclams on November 26, 2014, 07:08:17 AM

as it relates to mci expansion, the airlines have already said that our fares will go up and # of flights will go down

if mci stays status quo, or if kc gets a new airport?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on November 26, 2014, 08:30:55 AM

Quote from: pissclams on November 26, 2014, 07:08:17 AM

as it relates to mci expansion, the airlines have already said that our fares will go up and # of flights will go down

What was said early to try and protect their fees going up isn't the current message now that all airlines are part of the renovation/rebuild planning.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on November 26, 2014, 09:05:55 AM

where can i read more about this turn around from the airlines?

also, how much is the new terminal going to cost?  no one knows, just like the streetcar. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on November 26, 2014, 09:13:11 AM

Biz journal has articles with southwest execs talking about their involvement in the planning. When they signed their new leases, the planning of improved KCI was part of the agreement.

The cost can't really be determined prior to the plan?? Some estimates were a billion for new, 500 million for renovations. All paid by airport user fees.

Streetcar has very defined budget and costs. Come on 'clams don't go all Steve from Shawnee

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on November 26, 2014, 09:21:31 AM

come on  phil, don't go all KCPowercat1 from Phog.net

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on November 26, 2014, 09:44:24 AM

streetcar costs $100 million, pretty well-documented  :confused:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mr Bread on November 26, 2014, 09:53:30 AM

well this quite the pickle for ol' 'lams

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on November 26, 2014, 10:18:21 AM

clams, what are your thoughts on fluoridating municipal water supplies?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mr Bread on November 26, 2014, 10:40:30 AM

:crickets:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mr Bread on November 26, 2014, 10:40:56 AM

#thesoundsofsilence

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mr Bread on November 26, 2014, 10:41:34 AM

#clamsdontmakenonoise

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on November 26, 2014, 11:03:49 AM

Quote from: pissclams on November 26, 2014, 09:21:31 AM

come on  phil, don't go all KCPowercat1 from Phog.net

Dumb city rants brings it out. :dunno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on November 26, 2014, 11:11:58 AM

our airport works great, there is no good reason to spend $1B on a new terminal

now, if you want to discuss a real need in our city, the $2.5B needed to eliminate raw sewage from our sewer system seems like a great place to start

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on November 26, 2014, 11:14:05 AM

Quote from: pissclams on November 26, 2014, 11:11:58 AM

now, if you want to discuss a real need in our city, the $2.5B needed to eliminate raw sewage from our sewer system seems like a great place to start

do you guys still have combined sanitary/storm sewers? :Yuck:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on November 26, 2014, 11:30:00 AM

yup, and a needless 2 mile streetcar!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on November 26, 2014, 11:33:31 AM

part of the $100 million streetcar thing is replacing 115-130 year old sewage and drain pipes clams, is that what you're referring to?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on November 26, 2014, 11:40:44 AM

Quote from: mocat on November 26, 2014, 11:33:31 AM

part of the $100 million streetcar thing is replacing 115-130 year old sewage and drain pipes clams, is that what you're referring to?

oh, man :D

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on November 26, 2014, 12:08:50 PM

See you in the Kansas City things blog :buh-bye:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on November 26, 2014, 12:23:35 PM

Quote from: mocat on November 26, 2014, 11:33:31 AM

part of the $100 million streetcar thing is replacing 115-130 year old sewage and drain pipes clams, is that what you're referring to?

lol you can't be serious

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on November 26, 2014, 12:30:04 PM

no i wasn't trying to "get" you i was actually asking if that was what you were referring to

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on November 26, 2014, 12:41:46 PM

you guys all shut up

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kslim on November 26, 2014, 12:58:03 PM

(http://i.imgur.com/Z2pkgBG.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on November 26, 2014, 01:00:01 PM

Quote from: steve dave on November 26, 2014, 12:41:46 PM

you guys all shut up

I had to eat in the basement of the Smithsonian natural history museum and it sucked and was overpriced. :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on November 26, 2014, 01:23:38 PM

Quote from: kslim on November 26, 2014, 12:58:03 PM

(http://i.imgur.com/Z2pkgBG.jpg)

wow!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on November 26, 2014, 04:41:06 PM

Quote from: kslim on November 26, 2014, 12:58:03 PM

(http://i.imgur.com/Z2pkgBG.jpg)

FLL?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on November 28, 2014, 10:39:03 AM

Southwest has this new watch live tv on the plane for free app thing.  Works well. Limited channel selection, but Fox Sports 1 is one of them, so that's how I will watch the Dillons game tomorrow.  Fantastic way to spend a few hours in the air.  But,if we were to lose I might require an air Marshall.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on November 28, 2014, 04:22:36 PM

Turns out delta still flies md-80's.

:sdeek:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on November 28, 2014, 05:02:23 PM

Quote from: michigancat on November 28, 2014, 04:22:36 PM

Turns out delta still flies md-80's.

:sdeek:

So does American. A lot.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: eastcat on November 28, 2014, 09:18:04 PM

Quote from: Pete on November 28, 2014, 10:39:03 AM

Southwest has this new watch live tv on the plane for free app thing.  Works well. Limited channel selection, but Fox Sports 1 is one of them, so that's how I will watch the Dillons game tomorrow.  Fantastic way to spend a few hours in the air.  But,if we were to lose I might require an air Marshall.

It has been like this for most of the year.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on November 29, 2014, 01:33:43 AM

It was an md 80, but man, sitting on the right side of the plane out of dca to a dtw layover ain't half bad. Except it wasn't long enough to get my hungry howie's wings that I paid for.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on November 29, 2014, 10:02:32 PM

Quote from: michigancat on November 26, 2014, 01:00:01 PM

Quote from: steve dave on November 26, 2014, 12:41:46 PM

you guys all shut up

I had to eat in the basement of the Smithsonian natural history museum and it sucked and was overpriced. :frown:

7th grade TBT ate in that cafeteria and it was quite good iirc, american history smithsonian we got in trouble for running up the escalators the wrong way, but the science one was pretty rough ridin' cool

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on November 30, 2014, 10:42:31 AM

Recommendation in Old San Juan for kstate / Baylor watching next Saturday? TIA

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: illBisonYourdele on December 01, 2014, 01:58:25 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on November 30, 2014, 10:42:31 AM

Recommendation in Old San Juan for kstate / Baylor watching next Saturday? TIA

if you are stuck in OSJ, BrickHaus would be the spot.

if you venture to the Condado area, I would visit Prime Time (watched lots of bball there last february)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on December 01, 2014, 02:01:16 PM

So on my other trips to DC for whatever reason I hadn't noticed what a great troll job DC's license plates are:

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c3/DC_2013.jpg)

How wonderful!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on December 01, 2014, 03:57:30 PM

Quote from: Pete on November 28, 2014, 10:39:03 AM

Southwest has this new watch live tv on the plane for free app thing.  Works well. Limited channel selection, but Fox Sports 1 is one of them, so that's how I will watch the Dillons game tomorrow.  Fantastic way to spend a few hours in the air.  But,if we were to lose I might require an air Marshall.

 :D

Edit: eff you @tapatalk

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on December 01, 2014, 08:28:55 PM

Quote from: michigancat on December 01, 2014, 02:01:16 PM

So on my other trips to DC for whatever reason I hadn't noticed what a great troll job DC's license plates are:

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c3/DC_2013.jpg)

How wonderful!

That's awesome

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on December 02, 2014, 08:11:41 AM

here's (http://online.wsj.com/articles/faa-boeing-and-gs-yuasa-all-faulted-over-dreamliner-battery-fire-ntsb-says-1417465012) an update on those dreamliner battery failures

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: JohnCurrie is Weird/Gross on December 04, 2014, 03:18:02 PM

New to weekly air travel.  Was warned about inevitability of eating like crap and gaining a bunch of weight because of airport food choices being generally horrific.  How do you fitcats deal with this?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on December 04, 2014, 03:32:04 PM

Quote from: JohnCurrie is Weird/Gross on December 04, 2014, 03:18:02 PM

New to weekly air travel.  Was warned about inevitability of eating like crap and gaining a bunch of weight because of airport food choices being generally horrific.  How do you fitcats deal with this?

Do lunges as you walk through the airport.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on December 04, 2014, 03:51:48 PM

Quote from: JohnCurrie is Weird/Gross on December 04, 2014, 03:18:02 PM

New to weekly air travel.  Was warned about inevitability of eating like crap and gaining a bunch of weight because of airport food choices being generally horrific.  How do you fitcats deal with this?

Be really funny and have an amazingly masculine face

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on December 04, 2014, 06:07:20 PM

Last call on San Juan sports bar recommendations.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on December 04, 2014, 06:10:43 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on December 04, 2014, 06:07:20 PM

Last call on San Juan sports bar recommendations.

Wherever Denni and Lu are hanging out

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on December 04, 2014, 06:12:05 PM

Quote from: JohnCurrie is Weird/Gross on December 04, 2014, 03:18:02 PM

New to weekly air travel.  Was warned about inevitability of eating like crap and gaining a bunch of weight because of airport food choices being generally horrific.  How do you fitcats deal with this?

you don't stand a chance

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on December 04, 2014, 06:14:06 PM

Quote from: puniraptor on December 04, 2014, 06:10:43 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on December 04, 2014, 06:07:20 PM

Last call on San Juan sports bar recommendations.

Wherever Denni and Lu are hanging out

I lost their numbers  :Crying:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on December 04, 2014, 06:28:28 PM

Quote from: JohnCurrie is Weird/Gross on December 04, 2014, 03:18:02 PM

New to weekly air travel.  Was warned about inevitability of eating like crap and gaining a bunch of weight because of airport food choices being generally horrific.  How do you fitcats deal with this?

This post is bullshit.  There are plenty of healthy options at airports.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on December 04, 2014, 06:42:55 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on December 04, 2014, 06:28:28 PM

Quote from: JohnCurrie is Weird/Gross on December 04, 2014, 03:18:02 PM

New to weekly air travel.  Was warned about inevitability of eating like crap and gaining a bunch of weight because of airport food choices being generally horrific.  How do you fitcats deal with this?

This post is bullshit.  There are plenty of healthy options at airports.

like, every restaurant has a salad to go. seems pretty simple and is the fastest way to get food

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on December 04, 2014, 06:48:12 PM

Airport restaurants are rough ridin' disgusting anyway

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on December 04, 2014, 07:47:18 PM

I've had a beer followed by a Red Mango yogurt parfait for dinner on multiple occasions.  Most place have salads or low cal menus now.  Not that hard if you want to do it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on December 04, 2014, 08:31:56 PM

Airport yogurt parfaits are great

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on December 04, 2014, 09:02:56 PM

airport food (including o'hare terminal 1) is disgusting

I would never eat at one, but I have core values that most of you fat out of shape hogs don't

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: hollacat on December 04, 2014, 11:38:46 PM

Hey gents,

A buddy and I are planning a 3 week trip to Europe this winter break. Understand that winter might not be the best time to take a tour of Europe but this was the only time that worked for the two of us. First time to Europe for both of us, first time overseas for me. As of now, our current schedule looks like this.

MHK->ORD->CDG via American
Paris->Munich->Venice->Florence->Naples->Rome->Barcelona->South Spain (Granada, Seville, Cordoba)->Madrid (plus Toledo and Segovia) all by train
MAD->ORD->MHK via Iberian and American

Any tips/tricks/hints that we should take into account? Any spots we can't miss? Anything would be appreciated.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on December 04, 2014, 11:52:48 PM

not just gents here

only been to spain and italy but olympic village and the entire olympic stuff in barcelona was awesome, la rambla is a must see also, saw a guy almost die(he may have idk) there too, just very interesting with shops on shops on shops.

rome is the best, the absolute best.  while you are there do everything and anything.  also i said eff on the steps of the vatican and it was a huge rush, didnt mean to say it but i did, and my god, i dont regret it at all.

other places send me a postcard please so i can visit those places in the future.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on December 04, 2014, 11:55:58 PM

also, this is the best ass shot you will ever see in your entire life

(http://i1346.photobucket.com/albums/p684/The_Big_Train/florence_zpsac1229a6.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on December 05, 2014, 12:00:06 AM

this thing is pretty cool too #Rome

(http://i1346.photobucket.com/albums/p684/The_Big_Train/rome_zps9642f59c.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on December 05, 2014, 12:29:16 AM

Quote from: kim carnes on November 28, 2014, 05:02:23 PM

Quote from: michigancat on November 28, 2014, 04:22:36 PM

Turns out delta still flies md-80's.

:sdeek:

So does American. A lot.

they're so awful. the new 737s and a321s they're replacing them with are amazing tho.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on December 05, 2014, 12:29:44 AM

pls provide salt lake city protips everyone, tia

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on December 05, 2014, 11:10:39 AM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on December 05, 2014, 12:29:44 AM

pls provide salt lake city protips everyone, tia

When?  Just filling a little free time or full days?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on December 05, 2014, 11:49:41 AM

Sunday through the 22nd. I'll be working the majority of the time so like evening stuff.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on December 05, 2014, 12:11:52 PM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on December 05, 2014, 12:29:44 AM

pls provide salt lake city protips everyone, tia

be aware only bottle beer is hi-test, everything else is 3.2.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on December 05, 2014, 12:23:15 PM

Quote from: hollacat on December 04, 2014, 11:38:46 PM

Hey gents,

A buddy and I are planning a 3 week trip to Europe this winter break. Understand that winter might not be the best time to take a tour of Europe but this was the only time that worked for the two of us. First time to Europe for both of us, first time overseas for me. As of now, our current schedule looks like this.

MHK->ORD->CDG via American
Paris->Munich->Venice->Florence->Naples->Rome->Barcelona->South Spain (Granada, Seville, Cordoba)->Madrid (plus Toledo and Segovia) all by train
MAD->ORD->MHK via Iberian and American

Any tips/tricks/hints that we should take into account? Any spots we can't miss? Anything would be appreciated.

I would have told you to visit fewer spots but looks like I'm too late

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CHONGS on December 05, 2014, 12:27:59 PM

I am going to vegas in January.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on December 05, 2014, 12:31:19 PM

should be awesome weather

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on December 05, 2014, 12:34:27 PM

Wow, two weeks is quite a while.
Ski.  If you can’t make time during the day, I think Brighton has night skiing from 4-9PM for $40.
Mikey is correct.  Always order a bottled beer unless drinking a domestic light.
Jazz or Utes game
Take a walk through Temple Square.  Supposed to have great Xmas lights I've heard.
There are usually a couple good concerts each week around downtown.
Plenty of good restaurants.  I can try to recommend a few if you tell me what you like.
Drive up to Park City.
Ride the Bobsled at the Olympic Park.
Grab a beer after work with me. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on December 05, 2014, 12:43:16 PM

Quote from: Chingon on December 05, 2014, 12:27:59 PM

I am going to vegas in January.

i really hate that place but like rusty said, the weather will be warmer than where you live and there are a lot of great restaurants in vegas.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CHONGS on December 05, 2014, 12:44:45 PM

its for work, but I hope to see some stuff

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on December 05, 2014, 12:45:55 PM

have you ever been?  if not, then definitely worth experiencing

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CHONGS on December 05, 2014, 01:07:03 PM

never been

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on December 05, 2014, 01:09:56 PM

need Napa recommendos.  Trying to keep this leg of the trip under ~$600 for the day and a half.  We are staying in down town Napa, not really looking to do a bunch of wine tours on vineyards all over the place because of the time, would probably need one where they pick us up drive us around or something.  Approximately half of the budget is for the hotel room, the other half will need to include food/wine but a lot of activities already have that as part of it, so I'm not overly worried about that.

Day 1 - Drive over at breakfast/stay Overnight
Day 2 - Leave after breakfast

Hotel- $261


Napa Wine Train?
Walk around and stuff?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on December 05, 2014, 01:14:16 PM

Quote from: Kat Kid on December 05, 2014, 01:09:56 PM

need Napa recommendos.  Trying to keep this leg of the trip under ~$600 for the day and a half.  We are staying in down town Napa, not really looking to do a bunch of wine tours on vineyards all over the place because of the time, would probably need one where they pick us up drive us around or something.  Approximately half of the budget is for the hotel room, the other half will need to include food/wine but a lot of activities already have that as part of it, so I'm not overly worried about that.

Day 1 - Drive over at breakfast/stay Overnight
Day 2 - Leave after breakfast

Hotel- $261


Napa Wine Train?
Walk around and stuff?

Oxbow market or however they spell it is probably a good spot for a cheaper (comparatively) lunch that is really good quality.  I did the tasting at Morimoto's last time I was there that was pretty pricey.  Ordering off the menu is the way I would go if I went again and also was much more reasonably priced.  It was really good.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on December 05, 2014, 01:18:55 PM

Come stay on my couch and you can live like a king with $600 in Oakland

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on December 05, 2014, 01:22:12 PM

Quote from: michigancat on December 05, 2014, 01:18:55 PM

Come stay on my couch and you can live like a king with $600 in Oakland

Believe it or not, that might not be as good of a 7th anniversary gift for my wife.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on December 05, 2014, 01:22:43 PM

Eh

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on December 05, 2014, 01:29:52 PM

7th anniversary gift traditionally is wool.  i think you know where to go from here.   ;)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on December 05, 2014, 01:38:03 PM

Quote from: Kat Kid on December 05, 2014, 01:09:56 PM

need Napa recommendos.  Trying to keep this leg of the trip under ~$600 for the day and a half.  We are staying in down town Napa, not really looking to do a bunch of wine tours on vineyards all over the place because of the time, would probably need one where they pick us up drive us around or something.  Approximately half of the budget is for the hotel room, the other half will need to include food/wine but a lot of activities already have that as part of it, so I'm not overly worried about that.

Day 1 - Drive over at breakfast/stay Overnight
Day 2 - Leave after breakfast

Hotel- $261


Napa Wine Train?
Walk around and stuff?

Schedule a visit to Tres Sabores. It's a great experience.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on December 05, 2014, 01:38:31 PM

Do not under any circumstances do the Napa wine train. JFC I almost missed that.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on December 05, 2014, 01:39:44 PM

Eat at Redd. Get a burger at the St. Helena Gotts.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on December 05, 2014, 01:42:49 PM

Quote from: steve dave on December 05, 2014, 01:39:44 PM

Eat at Redd. Get a burger at the St. Helena Gotts.

I mean I never go to napa but gotts is a chain if that matters. But what Mrs. KK doesn't know won't hurt her I guess.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on December 05, 2014, 01:45:01 PM

Quote from: steve dave on December 05, 2014, 01:39:44 PM

Eat at Redd. Get a burger at the St. Helena Gotts.

Had already planned on a fun pic at that place, but we might as well eat there too!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on December 05, 2014, 01:47:01 PM

How do you tie in Napa, wool, and seeing your bud Chicat all in one unforgettable anniversary trip?

http://woolyweeders.com/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on December 05, 2014, 02:02:29 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on December 05, 2014, 12:11:52 PM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on December 05, 2014, 12:29:44 AM

pls provide salt lake city protips everyone, tia

be aware only bottle beer is hi-test, everything else is 3.2.

 :thumbs:

Quote from: tdaver on December 05, 2014, 12:34:27 PM

Wow, two weeks is quite a while.
Ski.  If you can’t make time during the day, I think Brighton has night skiing from 4-9PM for $40.
Mikey is correct.  Always order a bottled beer unless drinking a domestic light.
Jazz or Utes game
Take a walk through Temple Square.  Supposed to have great Xmas lights I've heard.
There are usually a couple good concerts each week around downtown.
Plenty of good restaurants.  I can try to recommend a few if you tell me what you like.
Drive up to Park City.
Ride the Bobsled at the Olympic Park.
Grab a beer after work with me. 

 :thumbs:

as far as restaurants go I'll eat just about anything tbh, not a picky dude here

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on December 05, 2014, 02:49:22 PM

Quote from: michigancat on December 05, 2014, 01:42:49 PM

Quote from: steve dave on December 05, 2014, 01:39:44 PM

Eat at Redd. Get a burger at the St. Helena Gotts.

I mean I never go to napa but gotts is a chain if that matters. But what Mrs. KK doesn't know won't hurt her I guess.

Yeah, that's why I specified the st. Helena location crap for brains.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CHONGS on December 05, 2014, 02:53:54 PM

Watch out for volcanoes there, getting caught in one can be a real pain in the ash.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CHONGS on December 05, 2014, 02:54:50 PM

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gTgYsdDfNhU/R9jNAHPAiPI/AAAAAAAAAK4/btmlJYOsXzQ/s400/happy%2Blizard.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on December 05, 2014, 02:58:05 PM

are there any words or phrases in espanol i would need to memorize for an optimal mexican AI experience?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on December 05, 2014, 03:01:55 PM

Quote from: puniraptor on December 05, 2014, 02:58:05 PM

are there any words or phrases in espanol i would need to memorize for an optimal mexican AI experience?

enviar las putas a mi habitación , y no le digas a mi esposa .

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on December 05, 2014, 03:03:23 PM

Quote from: Kat Kid on December 05, 2014, 01:45:01 PM

Quote from: steve dave on December 05, 2014, 01:39:44 PM

Eat at Redd. Get a burger at the St. Helena Gotts.

Had already planned on a fun pic at that place, but we might as well eat there too!

I wasn't impressed.  It's eatable though.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on December 05, 2014, 03:06:20 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on December 05, 2014, 03:03:23 PM

Quote from: Kat Kid on December 05, 2014, 01:45:01 PM

Quote from: steve dave on December 05, 2014, 01:39:44 PM

Eat at Redd. Get a burger at the St. Helena Gotts.

Had already planned on a fun pic at that place, but we might as well eat there too!

I wasn't impressed.  It's eatable though.

I am expecting Napa Whataburger so maybe we have different expectations going in?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on December 05, 2014, 03:08:18 PM

Quote from: steve dave on December 05, 2014, 02:49:22 PM

Quote from: michigancat on December 05, 2014, 01:42:49 PM

Quote from: steve dave on December 05, 2014, 01:39:44 PM

Eat at Redd. Get a burger at the St. Helena Gotts.

I mean I never go to napa but gotts is a chain if that matters. But what Mrs. KK doesn't know won't hurt her I guess.

Yeah, that's why I specified the st. Helena location crap for brains.

Whoa, easy there, big shifter.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on December 05, 2014, 06:57:18 PM

A nice day trip to KC in two weeks on Friday. What would I do see?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on December 05, 2014, 07:02:50 PM

Quote from: Gooch on December 05, 2014, 06:57:18 PM

A nice day trip to KC in two weeks on Friday. What would I do see?

cabelas is can't miss

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on December 05, 2014, 08:32:04 PM

Quote from: pissclams on December 05, 2014, 12:43:16 PM

Quote from: Chingon on December 05, 2014, 12:27:59 PM

I am going to vegas in January.

i really hate that place but like rusty said, the weather will be warmer than where you live and there are a lot of great restaurants in vegas.

How can one hate Vegas?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on December 06, 2014, 06:37:30 AM

I would hate to live in Vegas or to spend more than 4 nights there. I love it for what it is though.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Bloodfart on December 06, 2014, 08:47:37 AM

My thoughts on Guatemala so far.  Beautiful but a little smelly, the coast is hot as crap, and the traffic is crazy.  My brother in law thinks he has to make the tires sqweal around every curve.    :blindfold: 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on December 06, 2014, 11:05:39 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on December 05, 2014, 08:32:04 PM

Quote from: pissclams on December 05, 2014, 12:43:16 PM

Quote from: Chingon on December 05, 2014, 12:27:59 PM

I am going to vegas in January.

i really hate that place but like rusty said, the weather will be warmer than where you live and there are a lot of great restaurants in vegas.

How can one hate Vegas?

did you like Lucky's?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on December 06, 2014, 12:29:29 PM

i don't really care for vegas.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on December 06, 2014, 01:20:47 PM

Quote from: steve dave on December 06, 2014, 06:37:30 AM

I would hate to live in Vegas or to spend more than 4 nights there. I love it for what it is though.

Great for business conventions.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on December 06, 2014, 01:59:20 PM

Quote from: Bloodfart on December 06, 2014, 08:47:37 AM

My thoughts on Guatemala so far.  Beautiful but a little smelly, the coast is hot as crap, and the traffic is crazy.  My brother in law thinks he has to make the tires sqweal around every curve.    :blindfold:

Photos man, jfc

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on December 06, 2014, 02:01:58 PM

Quote from: Bloodfart on December 06, 2014, 08:47:37 AM

My thoughts on Guatemala so far.  Beautiful but a little smelly, the coast is hot as crap, and the traffic is crazy.  My brother in law thinks he has to make the tires sqweal around every curve.    :blindfold:

I mean, it's no Honduras, but it can still be OK and stuff.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Bloodfart on December 06, 2014, 05:12:30 PM

Quote from: mocat on December 06, 2014, 01:59:20 PM

Quote from: Bloodfart on December 06, 2014, 08:47:37 AM

My thoughts on Guatemala so far.  Beautiful but a little smelly, the coast is hot as crap, and the traffic is crazy.  My brother in law thinks he has to make the tires sqweal around every curve.    :blindfold:

Photos man, jfc

When I get back home I will post the pics.  We hiked up a volcano today and roasted marshmallows in a hot spot.  Lava rocks tore my shoes up pretty bad.  We ate lunch in San Lucas and they stole the battery out of my sister's car lol.   My sister started giving everyone the stink eye and I thought we were going to die. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on December 06, 2014, 05:15:07 PM

why the eff are you in guatemala?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Bloodfart on December 06, 2014, 05:19:16 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on December 06, 2014, 05:15:07 PM

why the eff are you in guatemala?

My sister lives here.  Thought I would come see how they are doing.  Her husband has a chicken, talapia, and shrimp farm.  She works for peace corp.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on December 06, 2014, 05:24:25 PM

Quote from: Bloodfart on December 06, 2014, 05:19:16 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on December 06, 2014, 05:15:07 PM

why the eff are you in guatemala?

My sister lives here.  Thought I would come see how they are doing.  Her husband has a chicken, talapia, and shrimp farm.  She works for peace corp.

ohhhh

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on December 06, 2014, 05:53:34 PM

Quote from: Bloodfart on December 06, 2014, 05:19:16 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on December 06, 2014, 05:15:07 PM

why the eff are you in guatemala?

My sister lives here.  Thought I would come see how they are doing.  Her husband has a chicken, talapia, and shrimp farm.  She works for peace corp.

(http://www.tenaflyguy.com/photos/Cover-Up-Photos//bubba-gump.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Bloodfart on December 06, 2014, 06:01:54 PM

Quote from: The Big Train on December 06, 2014, 05:53:34 PM

Quote from: Bloodfart on December 06, 2014, 05:19:16 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on December 06, 2014, 05:15:07 PM

why the eff are you in guatemala?

My sister lives here.  Thought I would come see how they are doing.  Her husband has a chicken, talapia, and shrimp farm.  She works for peace corp.

(http://www.tenaflyguy.com/photos/Cover-Up-Photos//bubba-gump.jpg)

Basically they dug huge ponds near the ocean and stock them with tiny shrimp.  They feed them out like cows then sell them off.  He said when they are ready to sell they will have 15 tons of shrimp.   :surprised:  They also have 35,000 chickens for butchering.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on December 06, 2014, 09:29:03 PM

Quote from: Bloodfart on December 06, 2014, 05:12:30 PM

Quote from: mocat on December 06, 2014, 01:59:20 PM

Quote from: Bloodfart on December 06, 2014, 08:47:37 AM

My thoughts on Guatemala so far.  Beautiful but a little smelly, the coast is hot as crap, and the traffic is crazy.  My brother in law thinks he has to make the tires sqweal around every curve.    :blindfold:

Photos man, jfc

When I get back home I will post the pics.  We hiked up a volcano today and roasted marshmallows in a hot spot.  Lava rocks tore my shoes up pretty bad.  We ate lunch in San Lucas and they stole the battery out of my sister's car lol.   My sister started giving everyone the stink eye and I thought we were going to die.

Omg San Lucas toliman? That's where I've been and Mrs mocat goes there every year with her school. Isn't lake atitlan crazy? Apparently in their revolution they dumped like thousands of bodies in there. Crazy

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on December 06, 2014, 09:30:15 PM

Panajachel has got a wild market

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on December 06, 2014, 09:59:32 PM

I'm going to Atlanta tomorrow for the week. My previous SE experience is limited to Charlotte and Louisville. Kinda nervous

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on December 06, 2014, 10:05:15 PM

It's a good city. You'll find plenty of good beer and food.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on December 07, 2014, 08:25:45 AM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on December 06, 2014, 12:29:29 PM

i don't really care for vegas.

and three hours after i post this. i (out of nowhere) have a flight booked to go to vegas. jfc.  :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on December 07, 2014, 08:32:06 AM

Had Whataburger for the first time. It's a dine-in sonic with spicy ketchup.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on December 07, 2014, 08:33:12 AM

Also, Waco = Topeka-lite. I will never go back.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on December 07, 2014, 01:58:40 PM

Kroger brand topeka

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on December 07, 2014, 02:04:22 PM

That is a startlingly poor Whataburger comparison.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on December 07, 2014, 02:07:34 PM

so... vegas. jesus christ. should i care much about where i stay? like, is tropicana for $100/night a dump motel 6 place? is something like bellagio for $200/night appreciably better? if i'm there for two nights do i even care? crap.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on December 07, 2014, 02:07:58 PM

whataburger is great

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on December 07, 2014, 02:13:21 PM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on December 07, 2014, 02:07:58 PM

whataburger is great

Sure is, but even whataburger doesn't raise waco above topeka... Very telling

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: nicname on December 07, 2014, 02:24:07 PM

I was in Lincoln, Neb. Friday night. It smelled funny downtown.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on December 07, 2014, 02:26:34 PM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on December 07, 2014, 02:07:34 PM

so... vegas. jesus christ. should i care much about where i stay? like, is tropicana for $100/night a dump motel 6 place? is something like bellagio for $200/night appreciably better? if i'm there for two nights do i even care? crap.

can you actually stay at the bellagio for $200/night?  that seems cheap

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on December 07, 2014, 02:34:17 PM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on December 07, 2014, 02:07:34 PM

so... vegas. jesus christ. should i care much about where i stay? like, is tropicana for $100/night a dump motel 6 place? is something like bellagio for $200/night appreciably better? if i'm there for two nights do i even care? crap.

My personal take is it doesn't matter for 2 days.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on December 07, 2014, 02:44:19 PM

"Oooooooh look at me, my name is fuckface and I don't like whataburger"

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on December 07, 2014, 03:05:34 PM

Stay at The Pallazzo, it's really nice

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on December 07, 2014, 05:18:27 PM

I didn't say Whataburger was bad, but it's nothing special either. jesus christ.

Also upon further consideration, comparing Waco to Topeka is unfair to Topeka. Waco is a more murdery and culty Salina.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on December 07, 2014, 06:14:32 PM

I was merely criticizing your critique.  Grossly inaccurate.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on December 07, 2014, 06:21:00 PM

Quote from: Spracne on December 07, 2014, 06:14:32 PM

I was merely criticizing your critique.  Grossly inaccurate.

I can get an equivalent fast food burger at Sonic. I did enjoy Torchy's though.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on December 07, 2014, 06:33:20 PM

Quote from: Metalhead (not MeatSauce) on December 07, 2014, 06:21:00 PM

Quote from: Spracne on December 07, 2014, 06:14:32 PM

I was merely criticizing your critique.  Grossly inaccurate.

I can get an equivalent fast food burger at Sonic. I did enjoy Torchy's though.

 :curse:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on December 07, 2014, 09:41:12 PM

I do always tell myself that sonic burgers are underrated and underappreciated and probably under marketed.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on December 07, 2014, 09:48:36 PM

Quote from: puniraptor on December 07, 2014, 09:41:12 PM

I do always tell myself that sonic burgers are underrated and underappreciated and probably under marketed.

my intention was not to trash whataburger. sonic makes a pretty good fast food burger, better than McD's, BK or Wendy's IMO.

I was just underwhelmed based on the reviews that cat fans give it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on December 07, 2014, 10:00:37 PM

I've seen really stupid people compare whataburger to sonic before, so the conclusion here is that MH is just really stupid

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on December 07, 2014, 10:03:57 PM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on December 07, 2014, 10:00:37 PM

I've seen really stupid people compare whataburger to sonic before, so the conclusion here is that MH is just really stupid

I don't like it, but I have to agree with you  :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on December 07, 2014, 10:09:20 PM

Its more like beef chick fil a. Beef-fil-a.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on December 07, 2014, 10:22:56 PM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on December 07, 2014, 10:00:37 PM

I've seen really stupid people compare whataburger to sonic before, so the conclusion here is that MH is just really stupid

I'd say the line that separates intelligent people from stupid people in this case is whether or not they consider fast food a decent meal to begin.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on December 07, 2014, 10:30:28 PM

Sorry mh I was pretty hung over this morning

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on December 07, 2014, 10:38:40 PM

Quote from: mocat on December 07, 2014, 10:30:28 PM

Sorry mh I was pretty hung over this morning

I've said worse to better people than myself. No offense was taken.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on December 07, 2014, 10:39:03 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on December 07, 2014, 02:26:34 PM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on December 07, 2014, 02:07:34 PM

so... vegas. jesus christ. should i care much about where i stay? like, is tropicana for $100/night a dump motel 6 place? is something like bellagio for $200/night appreciably better? if i'm there for two nights do i even care? crap.

can you actually stay at the bellagio for $200/night?  that seems cheap

looks like it. 220ish for bellagio or 100 for trop. i mean i don't even want to be there to begin with. get in/get out and cheap up the hotel is my thought unless someone talks me out of it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: nicname on December 07, 2014, 10:43:00 PM

Quote from: Metalhead (not MeatSauce) on December 07, 2014, 10:22:56 PM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on December 07, 2014, 10:00:37 PM

I've seen really stupid people compare whataburger to sonic before, so the conclusion here is that MH is just really stupid

I'd say the line that separates intelligent people from stupid people in this case is whether or not they consider fast food a decent meal to begin.

Tread lightly, my friend. I love a good fast-food burger. Rank them however you want tho. It's personal preference. I've never been to Whataburger.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on December 07, 2014, 10:43:41 PM

yes, do that daris

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: nicname on December 07, 2014, 10:46:48 PM

Nobody ever told me why Lincoln, Neb. is so stinky downtown. It's a weird smell too. I can't even really describe it.

Just saw this.

http://journalstar.com/news/local/what-caused-yesterday-s-stinky-smell-around-lincoln/article_d0e9d935-82f2-5ff1-a929-4b604bfdb4f6.html

 :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on December 07, 2014, 10:53:08 PM

Isn't the city landfill like just across I 80?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on December 08, 2014, 09:03:42 AM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on December 05, 2014, 07:02:50 PM

Quote from: Gooch on December 05, 2014, 06:57:18 PM

A nice day trip to KC in two weeks on Friday. What would I do see?

cabelas is can't miss

We don't need any more guns though.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on December 08, 2014, 09:05:03 AM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on December 08, 2014, 09:03:42 AM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on December 05, 2014, 07:02:50 PM

Quote from: Gooch on December 05, 2014, 06:57:18 PM

A nice day trip to KC in two weeks on Friday. What would I do see?

cabelas is can't miss

We don't need any more guns though.

sounds like the Gran Falloon it is then!  see you there!!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on December 10, 2014, 08:58:54 AM

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/10/21919b7d4a7b121f9b88310360130096.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on December 10, 2014, 09:08:34 AM

Quote from: puniraptor on December 10, 2014, 08:58:54 AM

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/10/21919b7d4a7b121f9b88310360130096.jpg)

BWI

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on December 10, 2014, 09:20:28 AM

Wow!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kslim on December 10, 2014, 09:32:35 AM

headed to wolf creek in a couple of weeks, any recomendos?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on December 10, 2014, 09:36:33 AM

wear a geiger counter

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on December 10, 2014, 09:54:55 AM

that place is the bomb!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kslim on December 10, 2014, 10:00:38 AM

 :lol:


thanks

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: HELLHAMMER on December 10, 2014, 09:22:53 PM

Quote from: Bloodfart on December 06, 2014, 08:47:37 AM

My thoughts on Guatemala so far.  Beautiful but a little smelly, the coast is hot as crap, and the traffic is crazy.  My brother in law thinks he has to make the tires sqweal around every curve.    :blindfold:

Watch out for escaped Bolivian Mennonite rape gang members.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on December 10, 2014, 10:23:56 PM

i need the best lunch spot in hiawatha kansas

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on December 10, 2014, 10:31:49 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on December 10, 2014, 10:23:56 PM

i need the best lunch spot in hiawatha kansas

subway

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on December 10, 2014, 10:35:42 PM

Wackonalds

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on December 10, 2014, 10:47:59 PM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on December 10, 2014, 10:31:49 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on December 10, 2014, 10:23:56 PM

i need the best lunch spot in hiawatha kansas

subway

went there when i was last in hiawatha a few months ago

what's second best i guess?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on December 10, 2014, 10:50:27 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on December 10, 2014, 10:47:59 PM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on December 10, 2014, 10:31:49 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on December 10, 2014, 10:23:56 PM

i need the best lunch spot in hiawatha kansas

subway

went there when i was last in hiawatha a few months ago

what's second best i guess?

tough call. sonic?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on December 10, 2014, 10:53:32 PM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on December 10, 2014, 10:50:27 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on December 10, 2014, 10:47:59 PM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on December 10, 2014, 10:31:49 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on December 10, 2014, 10:23:56 PM

i need the best lunch spot in hiawatha kansas

subway

went there when i was last in hiawatha a few months ago

what's second best i guess?

tough call. sonic?

The Whataburger of Kansas.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on December 10, 2014, 11:00:19 PM

 :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on December 10, 2014, 11:19:49 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on December 10, 2014, 10:23:56 PM

i need the best lunch spot in hiawatha kansas

Not sure if open for lunch, but Country Cabin is probably the only non fast food place worth eating at.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on December 12, 2014, 04:53:07 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on December 08, 2014, 09:03:42 AM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on December 05, 2014, 07:02:50 PM

Quote from: Gooch on December 05, 2014, 06:57:18 PM

A nice day trip to KC in two weeks on Friday. What would I do see?

cabelas is can't miss

We don't need any more guns though.

this is false

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on December 12, 2014, 04:54:12 PM

Quote from: tdaver on December 10, 2014, 11:19:49 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on December 10, 2014, 10:23:56 PM

i need the best lunch spot in hiawatha kansas

Not sure if open for lunch, but Country Cabin is probably the only non fast food place worth eating at.

Meh ok for Hiawatha i guess just not great.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on December 12, 2014, 11:12:16 PM

Are any ICT emaws in mexico right now for a wedding?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: hollacat on December 15, 2014, 12:07:17 AM

Quote from: michigancat on December 05, 2014, 12:23:15 PM

Quote from: hollacat on December 04, 2014, 11:38:46 PM

Hey gents,

A buddy and I are planning a 3 week trip to Europe this winter break. Understand that winter might not be the best time to take a tour of Europe but this was the only time that worked for the two of us. First time to Europe for both of us, first time overseas for me. As of now, our current schedule looks like this.

MHK->ORD->CDG via American
Paris->Munich->Venice->Florence->Naples->Rome->Barcelona->South Spain (Granada, Seville, Cordoba)->Madrid (plus Toledo and Segovia) all by train
MAD->ORD->MHK via Iberian and American

Any tips/tricks/hints that we should take into account? Any spots we can't miss? Anything would be appreciated.

I would have told you to visit fewer spots but looks like I'm too late

Never too late. Friend and I just want to get a taste of the continent, rather than focus in on a few specific spots. We understand it's not a very long timeframe though. Where would you go/places you'd recommend?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: hollacat on December 15, 2014, 12:16:42 AM

Quote from: The Big Train on December 04, 2014, 11:52:48 PM

not just gents here

only been to spain and italy but olympic village and the entire olympic stuff in barcelona was awesome, la rambla is a must see also, saw a guy almost die(he may have idk) there too, just very interesting with shops on shops on shops.

rome is the best, the absolute best.  while you are there do everything and anything.  also i said eff on the steps of the vatican and it was a huge rush, didnt mean to say it but i did, and my god, i dont regret it at all.

other places send me a postcard please so i can visit those places in the future.

Will definitely check those out. Rome might be the one place I'm most excited to see. So many things to see and do in just a few days.

Not sure about a postcard, but will definitely post pictures while I'm delayed in Madrid the day before the semester starts.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Bloodfart on December 15, 2014, 01:38:01 PM

(http://fotos.fotoflexer.com/3794c55d127d327d6a30eb1366e8a414.jpg)
Sugar cane trucks.  These suckers were all over the place.  Probly because they grow sugar cane like Iowa grows corn.

(http://fotos.fotoflexer.com/ab5b33ab4e4c22fc8d4d3167749617c6.jpg)
Some dudes we saw on the road.  Tons of crazy crap happens on Guatemala's roads.

(http://fotos.fotoflexer.com/7ef2f07c3761c91339d97fc4bfa869e1.jpg)
My bro in law's boss was given this deer as a present.  He kept it at the work place.  It was kind of weird and cute at the same time.  That deer is like 2 feet tall and the baby is the size of a cat.

(http://fotos.fotoflexer.com/9a704eab65d347b28a9641d292fd9bc3.jpg)

6 week and 4 week old chickens

(http://fotos.fotoflexer.com/dac7515d98b5e19350bb19d0e9fe9e1a.jpg)

Chicken houses and fish pools.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Bloodfart on December 15, 2014, 01:46:30 PM

(http://fotos.fotoflexer.com/10036b9b7fb6bde1b6ec02a072d91a80.jpg)

Shrimp ponds.

(http://fotos.fotoflexer.com/ecc35eb1aaa0c127966fa7fb01f80605.jpg)

Getting ready to feed the shrimp.

(http://fotos.fotoflexer.com/a2213519d4fbc2632226aaf7840f978d.jpg)

Shrimp boat captn and sample shrimps checked for disease and then thrown back.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Bloodfart on December 15, 2014, 01:59:11 PM

(http://fotos.fotoflexer.com/f3108d7792da138979d3916414f40a26.jpg)

Lake Atitlan, it's a big ass lake in the highlands.  @mocat I didn't have the heart to ask my bro in law about the bodies in the lake because he was really trying to impress me.

(http://fotos.fotoflexer.com/2a0ecd76cf97241e90de08b418b58062.jpg)

One of the towns we visited on our tour of the lake.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Bloodfart on December 15, 2014, 02:18:44 PM

(http://fotos.fotoflexer.com/4601be2321dca601897ca457f6b73d47.jpg)
Antigua
Some churches and a water fountain complete with chicks with water flowing from their tits.  :thumbs:

(http://fotos.fotoflexer.com/0f5030b6d0dddbba7aafd1a3b9b2cf10.jpg)

Burn the devil dolls for sale in San Lucas (where the car battery got stolen) and some locals celebrating burn the devil near Atitlan.

(http://fotos.fotoflexer.com/3cde95effa1bf0bceb8129a4cb34198d.jpg)

My sister's dog and the neighbor's dog, and yes there are dogs running wild every where as well.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on December 15, 2014, 03:29:09 PM

great stuff, bloodfart. where did you stay in san lucas and why were you even there?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on December 15, 2014, 03:31:43 PM

looks like a nice trip, bloodfart, I appreciate the photos.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Bloodfart on December 15, 2014, 05:01:55 PM

Quote from: mocat on December 15, 2014, 03:29:09 PM

great stuff, bloodfart. where did you stay in san lucas and why were you even there?

We just went there to eat a steak for lunch.  The thief was able to pick the locks and steal the battery while we ate.  I stayed at my sister's house for most of the trip. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on December 15, 2014, 06:51:26 PM

They don't feed the shrimp the "slightly used" chicken feed do they?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Bloodfart on December 15, 2014, 07:14:55 PM

Quote from: Skipper44 on December 15, 2014, 06:51:26 PM

They don't feed the shrimp the "slightly used" chicken feed do they?

No, they are too concerned with disease to do that.  The biggest threat to the shrimp is disease which can spread rapidly in the ponds.  They do plan to sell the used chicken bedding (rice hulls) to cattle producers tho...  :Yuck:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on December 16, 2014, 07:37:59 AM

something that bugs me- people that travel with things that they absolutely shouldn't be traveling with.   a vacuum?  wtf you're hauling a vacuum around with you on vacation.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: bubbles4ksu on December 16, 2014, 08:42:00 AM

Great pic of the weiner dog, Bloodfart. You captured the animal's stately essence. Thanks for the rest of the pics as well.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on December 16, 2014, 10:39:32 AM

Quote from: bubbles4ksu on December 16, 2014, 08:42:00 AM

Great pic of the weiner dog, Bloodfart. You captured the animal's stately essence. Thanks for the rest of the pics as well.

It looks like he is using that tree stump as a bongo drum.  :D

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on December 16, 2014, 10:40:29 AM

Quote from: pissclams on December 16, 2014, 07:37:59 AM

something that bugs me- people that travel with things that they absolutely shouldn't be traveling with.   a vacuum?  wtf you're hauling a vacuum around with you on vacation.

I have never seen this. Who takes a vacuum on vacation?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on December 16, 2014, 10:41:52 AM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on December 16, 2014, 10:40:29 AM

Quote from: pissclams on December 16, 2014, 07:37:59 AM

something that bugs me- people that travel with things that they absolutely shouldn't be traveling with.   a vacuum?  wtf you're hauling a vacuum around with you on vacation.

I have never seen this. Who takes a vacuum on vacation?

Some people have weird vacuuming compulsions, or "sweeping" compulsions, for you hayseeds out there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on December 16, 2014, 11:33:34 AM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on December 16, 2014, 10:40:29 AM

Quote from: pissclams on December 16, 2014, 07:37:59 AM

something that bugs me- people that travel with things that they absolutely shouldn't be traveling with.   a vacuum?  wtf you're hauling a vacuum around with you on vacation.

I have never seen this. Who takes a vacuum on vacation?

guessing it was a gift who's owner is too cheap to ship it, people are idiots

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Winters on December 19, 2014, 12:19:14 PM

Can't wait to ride the Orlando monorail 18 times tomorrow  :excited:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on December 19, 2014, 03:29:01 PM

Quote from: Winters on December 19, 2014, 12:19:14 PM

Can't wait to ride the Orlando monorail 18 times tomorrow  :excited:

Did it last week. lil sd went bonkers.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on December 19, 2014, 05:16:04 PM

 :excited:

(http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b535/Philtotola/Mobile%20Uploads/15589b46-ff21-4728-9b05-8d3bdcc0b49a_zps7257cba9.jpg) (http://s1290.photobucket.com/user/Philtotola/media/Mobile%20Uploads/15589b46-ff21-4728-9b05-8d3bdcc0b49a_zps7257cba9.jpg.html)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on December 19, 2014, 05:33:51 PM

Did you take that photo? I was just there!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on December 19, 2014, 05:34:25 PM

Yup...last Saturday.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on December 19, 2014, 05:56:34 PM

Hey guys headed to Quincy, IL.  Any attractions besides Mark Twain's casino in La grange?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on December 19, 2014, 05:57:30 PM

Obviously maid rite and cassanos pizza for food.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on December 19, 2014, 11:53:31 PM

salt lake city has legitimately some of the best mexican food I've ever had (red iguana)

also just tons of great food in general

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on December 19, 2014, 11:59:11 PM

Isn't there supposed to be some kind of gondola thing at Quincy?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on December 20, 2014, 12:05:47 AM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on December 19, 2014, 11:53:31 PM

salt lake city has legitimately some of the best mexican food I've ever had (red iguana)

also just tons of great food in general

I always end up there when visiting my 10yr senior doc bro, I think unless newcomer tdaver shoots it down it's basically canon

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on December 20, 2014, 12:09:19 AM

you guys remember when ms tobias drove nonstop to slc or the tourney for oscar?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on December 20, 2014, 09:32:21 AM

Quote from: Tobias on December 20, 2014, 12:05:47 AM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on December 19, 2014, 11:53:31 PM

salt lake city has legitimately some of the best mexican food I've ever had (red iguana)

also just tons of great food in general

I always end up there when visiting my 10yr senior doc bro, I think unless newcomer tdaver shoots it down it's basically canon

Forgot you were here GFA.  Everyone recommends Red Iguana but I still haven't been yet.  Find anything fun to do?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on December 20, 2014, 02:36:28 PM

Quote from: tdaver on December 20, 2014, 09:32:21 AM

Quote from: Tobias on December 20, 2014, 12:05:47 AM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on December 19, 2014, 11:53:31 PM

salt lake city has legitimately some of the best mexican food I've ever had (red iguana)

also just tons of great food in general

I always end up there when visiting my 10yr senior doc bro, I think unless newcomer tdaver shoots it down it's basically canon

Forgot you were here GFA.  Everyone recommends Red Iguana but I still haven't been yet.  Find anything fun to do?

I work a lot of hours when I travel but have been able to go up to Park City, have checked out a lot of good restaurants.  Thinking about going down to see the Xmas lights tomorrow or Monday night, flying back Tuesday.  Really fun city, great dining and a lot to do for the size.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on December 20, 2014, 02:38:00 PM

went to apollo burger yesterday and got the pastrami burger and holy hell

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on December 20, 2014, 06:05:05 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on December 19, 2014, 11:59:11 PM

Isn't there supposed to be some kind of gondola thing at Quincy?

The Gem City offers many things in winter time, but Mississippi River gondolas are not one of those things.  Perhaps you are thinking of barges? 

I found a Buffalo Wild Wings to watch the KSU cats, but Izzo is in OT against Texas southern.  So here I am alone among a large open concept BWW full of river people all alone.

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/20/9d5f0ed5092c38efbb2a3ba726fb6038.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on December 20, 2014, 06:06:41 PM

Quote from: Kat Kid on December 20, 2014, 06:05:05 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on December 19, 2014, 11:59:11 PM

Isn't there supposed to be some kind of gondola thing at Quincy?

The Gem City offers many things in winter time, but Mississippi River gondolas are not one of those things.  Perhaps you are thinking of barges? 

I found a Buffalo Wild Wings to watch the KSU cats, but Izzo is in OT against Texas southern.  So here I am alone among a large open concept BWW full of river people all alone.

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/20/9d5f0ed5092c38efbb2a3ba726fb6038.jpg)

It's on ESPNNews

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on December 20, 2014, 06:06:58 PM

Also, have fun. Are you eating wings?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on December 20, 2014, 08:03:29 PM

I was at an AI near PDC for a week. It was fun. The cervazas and tequilas flowed mucho. The food ranged from very excellent to fairly bad. Overall very fun time. Great beaches and pools and people. Euros tan topless as advertised.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on December 28, 2014, 10:49:36 AM

OAK smells like a garbage truck today and is also 85 degrees inside :'bye cruel world:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on December 28, 2014, 07:41:38 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on November 18, 2014, 09:32:26 PM

i want to go to alaska at the time where there is like no daylight at all.  man, that would be great.  eff the sun.

When I was in Budapest we were in this ruin pub and the sun started coming up.  I was trying to drag a colleague away from this parasite local and I say "let's go man the sun is coming up."  She said "theese ees why I hate summer."  Your one match in the world no doubt. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on January 01, 2015, 06:24:28 PM

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/01/d54ae9267bccce82796722ad4720f233.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: bubbles4ksu on January 01, 2015, 06:40:55 PM

Miami

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on January 01, 2015, 06:41:10 PM

no idea, but what a deal on tees and hats

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on January 01, 2015, 09:54:46 PM

Napa is really great.  I hated the wine tasting tho.  It was like inviting myself to a tupperware party and the host hovering 3 feet from my face asking which tupperware was the best and which I thought I might like to buy.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 02, 2015, 02:33:01 PM

Quote from: Kat Kid on January 01, 2015, 09:54:46 PM

Napa is really great.  I hated the wine tasting tho.  It was like inviting myself to a tupperware party and the host hovering 3 feet from my face asking which tupperware was the best and which I thought I might like to buy.

What did you like about it?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on January 02, 2015, 04:26:07 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 02, 2015, 02:33:01 PM

Quote from: Kat Kid on January 01, 2015, 09:54:46 PM

Napa is really great.  I hated the wine tasting tho.  It was like inviting myself to a tupperware party and the host hovering 3 feet from my face asking which tupperware was the best and which I thought I might like to buy.

What did you like about it?

beautiful scenery, fun roads to drive.  great food.  lots of specialty/gourmet stores.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on January 13, 2015, 11:40:42 AM

Cancun in May! All inclusive!  :Woohoo:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 13, 2015, 11:41:40 AM

Quote from: Stevesie60 on January 13, 2015, 11:40:42 AM

Cancun in May! All inclusive!  :Woohoo:

where you staying?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on January 13, 2015, 11:46:36 AM

Quote from: michigancat on January 13, 2015, 11:41:40 AM

Quote from: Stevesie60 on January 13, 2015, 11:40:42 AM

Cancun in May! All inclusive!  :Woohoo:

where you staying?

Moon Palace Resort

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on January 13, 2015, 03:53:31 PM

lol wut?

(http://oi57.tinypic.com/dxi6np.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 13, 2015, 03:59:23 PM

san diego, right? IIRC Top gun was filmed there

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on January 13, 2015, 04:24:00 PM

yeah, the place was full of KU and Kstate stuff (especially from the Holiday Bowl trips) but it was gutted by a fire in 2008  :frown:, I believe the owners are from KCK

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on January 13, 2015, 04:32:34 PM

well i'll be! i remember the kansas flag and stuff from top gun, but had no idea it was randomly in downtown SD

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on January 13, 2015, 05:15:11 PM

Quote from: mocat on January 13, 2015, 04:32:34 PM

well i'll be! i remember the kansas flag and stuff from top gun, but had no idea it was randomly in downtown SD

Went there first time last May when Royals were there....much smaller than expected. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: JohnCurrie is Weird/Gross on January 15, 2015, 08:33:04 PM

 :frown:

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 19, 2015, 05:04:21 PM

ugh, just had to cancel my United flight to New York.

More specifically, I had to change the flight with a $200 change fee (fare rules said I couldn't cancel). So I change the flight, even find a lower fare. Surely the fare difference would pay for some of the $200, right? nope. The fare difference goes back to a united credit. Maybe I can use some flight credits I already had for the $200 fee? Nope, the $200 has to be new.

gross, I miss SW. :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on January 19, 2015, 10:34:58 PM

United is so mean

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Bloodfart on January 20, 2015, 10:22:45 AM

I'm going to Branson this spring break.  Never been before, any recomendos/tips?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on January 20, 2015, 10:37:38 AM

@BransonBound

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on January 20, 2015, 10:38:31 AM

Quote from: Bloodfart on January 20, 2015, 10:22:45 AM

I'm going to Branson this spring break.  Never been before, any recomendos/tips?

Make sure to go to the Shoji Tabuchi Theatre.

http://www.shoji.com/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on January 20, 2015, 10:46:27 AM

Quote from: Bloodfart on January 20, 2015, 10:22:45 AM

I'm going to Branson this spring break.  Never been before, any recomendos/tips?

don't try and leave town Sunday and expect it to be quick.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on January 20, 2015, 11:50:04 AM

Quote from: Bloodfart on January 20, 2015, 10:22:45 AM

I'm going to Branson this spring break.  Never been before, any recomendos/tips?

Don't.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on January 20, 2015, 12:12:06 PM

I don't like spring skiing, does anyone prefer it to winter skiing?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on January 20, 2015, 12:14:15 PM

Quote from: wetwillie on January 20, 2015, 12:12:06 PM

I don't like spring skiing, does anyone prefer it to winter skiing?

No

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: HerrSonntag on January 20, 2015, 02:14:07 PM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on January 20, 2015, 11:50:04 AM

Quote from: Bloodfart on January 20, 2015, 10:22:45 AM

I'm going to Branson this spring break.  Never been before, any recomendos/tips?

Don't.

In general, this.   However, this place is pretty great:
http://www.dogwoodcanyon.org/ (http://www.dogwoodcanyon.org/)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on January 20, 2015, 02:22:11 PM

4 words breaks down Branson, bruh! "Fire in the hole!"

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Bloodfart on January 21, 2015, 09:48:32 AM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on January 20, 2015, 10:38:31 AM

Make sure to go to the Shoji Tabuchi Theatre.

http://www.shoji.com/

Looks neat!

Quote from: Batt BcKee on January 20, 2015, 11:50:04 AM

Quote from: Bloodfart on January 20, 2015, 10:22:45 AM

I'm going to Branson this spring break.  Never been before, any recomendos/tips?

Don't.

It's non-negotiable.  We will be stuck in Parsons, Ks for part of the week and Branson is the best thing we could come up with. 

Quote from: HerrSonntag on January 20, 2015, 02:14:07 PM

In general, this.   However, this place is pretty great:
http://www.dogwoodcanyon.org/ (http://www.dogwoodcanyon.org/)

Interesting!

Quote from: WackyCat08 on January 20, 2015, 02:22:11 PM

4 words breaks down Branson, bruh! "Fire in the hole!"

Is this a Silver Dollar City reference?  I already made plans to take the 2, 4, & 6yr old BFs there!  The oldest keeps asking if there will be a foam ball shooting place like at Worlds of Fun.  I hope there is!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on January 21, 2015, 09:58:11 AM

Yup. Silver Dollar City. Bring swimming trunks too.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: HerrSonntag on January 21, 2015, 10:11:18 AM

Is silver dollar city even open yet on spring break?  I thought it usually wasn't

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Bloodfart on January 21, 2015, 10:34:25 AM

Quote from: HerrSonntag on January 21, 2015, 10:11:18 AM

Is silver dollar city even open yet on spring break?  I thought it usually wasn't

According to their blog they will be open March 14th.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on January 21, 2015, 10:41:05 AM

 :emawkid: Also, I went there with my dad right after I turned 21. I don't remember seeing one bar there. I could be wrong, but it's definitely a family destination.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Brock Landers on January 21, 2015, 10:46:59 AM

I haven't been to Branson since about 1991.  Is there any reason to go there now or should I revisit this topic in another 24 years?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on January 21, 2015, 10:49:45 AM

Quote from: Brock Landers on January 21, 2015, 10:46:59 AM

I haven't been to Branson since about 1991.  Is there any reason to go there now or should I revisit this topic in another 24 years?

Absolutely no reason.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on January 21, 2015, 10:49:55 AM

Quote from: Brock Landers on January 21, 2015, 10:46:59 AM

I haven't been to Branson since about 1991.  Is there any reason to go there now or should I revisit this topic in another 24 years?

It depends. Do you like rolls thrown at you while you eat?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Brock Landers on January 21, 2015, 10:54:46 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on January 21, 2015, 10:49:55 AM

Quote from: Brock Landers on January 21, 2015, 10:46:59 AM

I haven't been to Branson since about 1991.  Is there any reason to go there now or should I revisit this topic in another 24 years?

It depends. Do you like rolls thrown at you while you eat?

Not usually.  Plus your post about not seeing any bars really knocks Branson down as a destination.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on January 21, 2015, 10:58:27 AM

Quote from: Brock Landers on January 21, 2015, 10:54:46 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on January 21, 2015, 10:49:55 AM

Quote from: Brock Landers on January 21, 2015, 10:46:59 AM

I haven't been to Branson since about 1991.  Is there any reason to go there now or should I revisit this topic in another 24 years?

It depends. Do you like rolls thrown at you while you eat?

Not usually.  Plus your post about not seeing any bars really knocks Branson down as a destination.

I use to love to take girls to Eureka Springs (just south of there) until this last Summer with Ms. Wacky. That town is dying  :frown: but it's still beautiful down there. It's infested with bikers now and all the neat shops are closing up.  :frown: However, plenty of caves to go see and Beaver lake too.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: HerrSonntag on January 21, 2015, 11:06:11 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on January 21, 2015, 10:58:27 AM

Quote from: Brock Landers on January 21, 2015, 10:54:46 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on January 21, 2015, 10:49:55 AM

Quote from: Brock Landers on January 21, 2015, 10:46:59 AM

I haven't been to Branson since about 1991.  Is there any reason to go there now or should I revisit this topic in another 24 years?

It depends. Do you like rolls thrown at you while you eat?

Not usually.  Plus your post about not seeing any bars really knocks Branson down as a destination.

I use to love to take girls to Eureka Springs (just south of there) until this last Summer with Ms. Wacky. That town is dying  :frown: but it's still beautiful down there. It's infested with bikers now and all the neat shops are closing up.  :frown: However, plenty of caves to go see and Beaver lake too.

Beaver lake is pretty fantastic

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on January 21, 2015, 12:03:17 PM

Please report back if you find one restaurant that isn't disgusting there. Thks

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on January 21, 2015, 12:49:44 PM

http://www.seatguru.com/airlines/Delta_Airlines/Delta_Airlines_Boeing_757-300_75Y.php (http://www.seatguru.com/airlines/Delta_Airlines/Delta_Airlines_Boeing_757-300_75Y.php)

tell me which seat to choose.

my choices:
21A, nobody is currently in the middle seat
27C, nobody is currently in the middle seat, more leg room but i don't think i like the seats that have the tray tables in the armrest. less room.
29F, nobody is currently in the middle seat, tons of leg room, but same as 27C with the arm rests, i also usually prefer being on the aisle.
41D, nobody is currently in the middle seat, lots of leg room but close to the bathroom, also the same issue with the arm rests.
45A, standard window seat with nobody in the middle seat

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 21, 2015, 01:06:45 PM

Is this some kind of fanning brag?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on January 21, 2015, 03:04:12 PM

21A

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on January 21, 2015, 03:07:43 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 21, 2015, 01:06:45 PM

Is this some kind of fanning brag?

i don't think so, but this is a fanning brag: i just booked a flight on a 747. i have never been on one and am really geeking out. i mean they are old and shitty or whatever but man.  :drool:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 21, 2015, 03:08:42 PM

747's are pretty cool. takeoffs especially

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on January 21, 2015, 03:32:52 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 21, 2015, 01:06:45 PM

Is this some kind of fanning brag?

i mean, none of my choices are first class or even economy comfort so no, definitely not a fanning brag.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 22, 2015, 02:36:18 PM

Quote from: mocat on January 21, 2015, 03:07:43 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 21, 2015, 01:06:45 PM

Is this some kind of fanning brag?

i don't think so, but this is a fanning brag: i just booked a flight on a 747. i have never been on one and am really geeking out. i mean they are old and shitty or whatever but man.  :drool:

I've mentioned this over a million times but I flew lufty biz class FRA-DEN in row two of the bottom level. the concav'ity (convex'ity?) of the nose made it so my seat had a view straight ahead if I put my head near the window. my seat was also ahead of the pilots seat upstairs. pretty amaze.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on January 22, 2015, 02:57:15 PM

a window seat enthusiast's paradise  :love:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on January 22, 2015, 05:57:54 PM

I hope I get to the point where I have so many miles/points that I want to use them for business class to Europe, but I'm just not there yet. It's over twice as many!

Title: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 22, 2015, 06:17:51 PM

Quote from: mocat on January 22, 2015, 05:57:54 PM

I hope I get to the point where I have so many miles/points that I want to use them for business class to Europe, but I'm just not there yet. It's over twice as many!

If you credit card thread correctly you would never even consider not flying 1st/biz. The only reason we were stuck in biz was because lufty are rough ridin' prudes with 1st partner awards.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on January 22, 2015, 07:15:06 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 22, 2015, 06:17:51 PM

Quote from: mocat on January 22, 2015, 05:57:54 PM

I hope I get to the point where I have so many miles/points that I want to use them for business class to Europe, but I'm just not there yet. It's over twice as many!

If you credit card thread correctly you would never even consider not flying 1st/biz. The only reason we were stuck in biz was because lufty are rough ridin' prudes with 1st partner awards.

no duh

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on January 22, 2015, 07:15:42 PM

I don't know how you guys keep up with it

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 22, 2015, 07:23:52 PM

Quote from: pissclams on January 22, 2015, 07:15:42 PM

I don't know how you guys keep up with it

Once you get passed the initial figuring it out stage it's super easy. Put some effort in for a day and then just follow this thread and one or two other blogs and you'll kick yourself in the balls for not doing it for your entire life.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on January 22, 2015, 08:08:00 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 22, 2015, 07:23:52 PM

Quote from: pissclams on January 22, 2015, 07:15:42 PM

I don't know how you guys keep up with it

Once you get passed the initial figuring it out stage it's super easy. Put some effort in for a day and then just follow this thread and one or two other blogs and you'll kick yourself in the balls for not doing it for your entire life.

My weakness in the whole process is keeping up with the canceling the cards I'm not using before the fees.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 22, 2015, 08:12:07 PM

Well, you can also wait until they charge the fee and then cancel. They will remove it if you cancel in that billing period.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on January 22, 2015, 09:54:52 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 22, 2015, 08:12:07 PM

Well, you can also wait until they charge the fee and then cancel. They will remove it if you cancel in that billing period.

This is my typical method but then some say transfer the credit line to another card, etc. etc....it's just where I seem to fall apart on the mileage game.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 22, 2015, 10:02:42 PM

I will cancel cards for everyone in the cc thread if you are all comfortable giving me your info and allowing me to have free reign on retention negotiations.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on January 22, 2015, 10:03:39 PM

Wow this sounds like a great deal

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on January 22, 2015, 10:10:17 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 22, 2015, 10:02:42 PM

I will cancel cards for everyone in the cc thread if you are all comfortable giving me your info and allowing me to have free reign on retention negotiations.

Only if you take over retention negotiations in every phase of my life.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on January 22, 2015, 10:24:32 PM

Quote from: puniraptor on January 22, 2015, 10:03:39 PM

Wow this sounds like a great deal

incredible.  sys will be ecstatic

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on January 22, 2015, 10:26:21 PM

the mods already have pretty much all your info, might as well give them your SSN and PIN

(http://blog.chron.com/tubular/files/2014/03/its-a-trap.gif)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on January 23, 2015, 11:33:55 AM

SkyMall :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on January 23, 2015, 05:05:19 PM

Friday afternoon flight to from KC to DFW with all the road warrior consultants going home... Could have done without that. I heard enough back slapping anecdote in Texas drawl to last me a year.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 23, 2015, 06:30:06 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on January 23, 2015, 05:05:19 PM

Friday afternoon flight to from KC to DFW with all the road warrior consultants going home... Could have done without that. I heard enough back slapping anecdote in Texas drawl to last me a year.

I bet all those assholes had spinner bags and the most enormous laptop bags in the world.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 23, 2015, 06:34:15 PM

Livin large.

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/23/56bdd4117f1778a5efbb4249d9d957c8.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 23, 2015, 06:34:56 PM

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/23/1c9aef7cdfcfc41dcd25c13bb6e77e1f.jpg)

I believe this airport has been discussed previously

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 23, 2015, 06:35:19 PM

Man, that looks like an omaha level townie airport bar

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 23, 2015, 06:36:46 PM

It's actually from a round table pizza! The generic townie bar is adjacent

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on January 23, 2015, 06:39:42 PM

yes, that airport has been discussed  :)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 23, 2015, 06:41:44 PM

Whoa, the generic bar is actually "Mexican"! :eek:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 23, 2015, 06:42:04 PM

And it's not OAK

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on January 23, 2015, 06:42:37 PM

That looks like Memphis but not as bad as Memphis

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on January 23, 2015, 06:44:43 PM

whoa, interesting turn of events, i believe mocat was even the one talking about this airport previously!

(maybe not tho)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on January 23, 2015, 06:47:55 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on January 23, 2015, 06:44:43 PM

whoa, interesting turn of events, i believe mocat was even the one talking about this airport previously!

(maybe not tho)

search function has confirmed that i was correct  :Wha:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 23, 2015, 06:54:52 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on January 23, 2015, 06:47:55 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on January 23, 2015, 06:44:43 PM

whoa, interesting turn of events, i believe mocat was even the one talking about this airport previously!

(maybe not tho)

search function has confirmed that i was correct  :Wha:

:eek:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on January 23, 2015, 06:59:03 PM

Well now I just don't know what to do

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 23, 2015, 07:08:13 PM

take a guess, silly!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on January 23, 2015, 07:15:31 PM

Ontario

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 23, 2015, 07:16:21 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on January 23, 2015, 07:15:31 PM

Ontario

I have no idea how lib knew

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on January 23, 2015, 07:37:17 PM

Quote from: michigancat on April 17, 2014, 12:53:32 PM

Quote from: steve dave on April 17, 2014, 12:40:00 PM

Quote from: mocat on April 17, 2014, 12:37:37 PM

I'm just saying, those TVs had USB chargers in them

don't let rusty make fun of you. he used to refer to 737s as wide-bodys. he thinks he's fancy because he flys on 787s all over asia all the time.

My last three long flights have been on United 747's, which were probably pretty sweet in 1987. :frown:

I rough ridin' knew it

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 23, 2015, 07:44:45 PM

Quote from: mocat on January 23, 2015, 07:37:17 PM

Quote from: michigancat on April 17, 2014, 12:53:32 PM

Quote from: steve dave on April 17, 2014, 12:40:00 PM

Quote from: mocat on April 17, 2014, 12:37:37 PM

I'm just saying, those TVs had USB chargers in them

don't let rusty make fun of you. he used to refer to 737s as wide-bodys. he thinks he's fancy because he flys on 787s all over asia all the time.

My last three long flights have been on United 747's, which were probably pretty sweet in 1987. :frown:

I rough ridin' knew it

That was a delightful exchange were Steve Dave gave me a pretty nice burn

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on January 23, 2015, 07:50:21 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 23, 2015, 07:16:21 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on January 23, 2015, 07:15:31 PM

Ontario

I have no idea how lib knew

i know, because he's a close personal friend of mine.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on January 23, 2015, 08:07:38 PM

I googled "schlotsky gate 406"

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on January 23, 2015, 08:10:02 PM

What, I don't travel?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 23, 2015, 09:10:05 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on January 23, 2015, 08:10:02 PM

What, I don't travel?

It's a very small airport, chum had a method

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on January 23, 2015, 09:14:30 PM

well, i saw the california and co sign and knew it wasn't sacramento, oak, sfo, san jose, lax, or john wayne.  also i remembered ontario in this thread because it was the first i heard of that airport and then i wikipedia'd it and saw the configuration of the gates matched and here we are.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 24, 2015, 01:10:32 PM

AA just took delivery of this hot piece of ass

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ms65-GRBysM

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on January 24, 2015, 01:18:10 PM

you know what is hilarious? boeing puts gas station windshield wipers on their hot piece of ass dreamliner

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 24, 2015, 01:19:29 PM

What routes are they using it on?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 24, 2015, 01:28:55 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 24, 2015, 01:19:29 PM

What routes are they using it on?

if they've announced it I haven't heard. they are getting like 40 of them with options on like 60 more.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 24, 2015, 01:35:34 PM

I think they said that one was going to be based in DFW though. Or at least that is where they delivered it to I think.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 24, 2015, 01:36:33 PM

I'm making an east coast run next month and going to try to get on an SFO-IAH leg that randomly flies the dreamliner

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 24, 2015, 01:39:24 PM

I flew into Melbourne, FL last week. they have a super townie airport and only one snack bar/bar place that only operates at certain times depending on when a flight is scheduled. I got there really early because I had nowhere to be/go before my flight and the bar lady gave me three beers because she was leaving for like an hour.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on January 24, 2015, 01:54:04 PM

Quote from: michigancat on September 23, 2014, 04:48:44 PM

Quote from: TownieCat on September 23, 2014, 04:13:15 PM

Heading to China next week... SFO>PEK is about 12.5 hours.  :sdeek:

ugh, prob a united 747, too. the worst.

my god it's everywhere

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 24, 2015, 02:01:21 PM

I bet Delta's are way nicer than United's

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on January 24, 2015, 02:53:49 PM

just take a gander at that livery  :eek:

(http://www.everywheremag.com/blog/delta-747-delta.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on January 24, 2015, 02:55:29 PM

this belongs in a 3rd world country

(http://air-ddf.kxcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/110930-newUnited747-01.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 24, 2015, 02:56:48 PM

I don't think United has painted any of their 747's since the merger.

They are starting to stream entertainment on personal devices, though, which is much better than their one feed for the entire plane entertainment they had previously

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 24, 2015, 02:57:06 PM

Oh man, they have updated some!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 24, 2015, 03:00:09 PM

Hell, my last 747 flight had the new livery. :facepalm:

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/24/91874631e3df70936bc8ba7f9356cac6.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on January 24, 2015, 03:48:25 PM

I really don't like United. I seem to have bad luck with them.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 24, 2015, 04:43:32 PM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on January 24, 2015, 03:48:25 PM

I really don't like United. I seem to have bad luck with them.

There's basically no difference between them and the other legacy carriers other than hubs

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 24, 2015, 04:44:34 PM

Although I somehow kept silver status in 2015 despite not having enough qualifying dollars

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on January 25, 2015, 10:09:09 AM

Quote from: michigancat on January 24, 2015, 04:43:32 PM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on January 24, 2015, 03:48:25 PM

I really don't like United. I seem to have bad luck with them.

There's basically no difference between them and the other legacy carriers other than hubs

I understand, I just always seem to have bad luck with them.  plus you have to go through yucky houston.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 25, 2015, 10:19:37 AM

their mileage program used to be BITB but they devalued their partner awards and now they are just medium good

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on January 25, 2015, 10:44:08 AM

a coworker and I flew the same flight on United recently and we're both silver with them by way of being Marriott plats. we checked in at the same time. they upgraded me to first class and left him in coach. :lol:

pretty much my only positive united experience to date. it was an old continental 737 so the first class wasn't amazing anyway.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on January 25, 2015, 10:49:03 AM

also does anyone have some Grand Rapids, MI, protips tia

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on January 25, 2015, 11:34:42 AM

i was on a new Delta boeing 757 yesterday and it had personal screens on the back of each seat. great movie selections (i watched Her, Glengarry Glen Ross, and This is Where I Leave You). it's the first time i've been on one with personal entertainment devices and i've flown that specific route a few times in the last six months. was pretty great, made the 5.5 hour flight much easier.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 25, 2015, 11:35:38 AM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on January 25, 2015, 10:49:03 AM

also does anyone have some Grand Rapids, MI, protips tia

downtown is pretty nice

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 25, 2015, 12:50:42 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on January 25, 2015, 11:34:42 AM

i was on a new Delta boeing 757 yesterday and it had personal screens on the back of each seat. great movie selections (i watched Her, Glengarry Glen Ross, and This is Where I Leave You). it's the first time i've been on one with personal entertainment devices and i've flown that specific route a few times in the last six months. was pretty great, made the 5.5 hour flight much easier.

yes, those are great

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on January 25, 2015, 01:26:13 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 25, 2015, 11:35:38 AM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on January 25, 2015, 10:49:03 AM

also does anyone have some Grand Rapids, MI, protips tia

downtown is pretty nice

thx

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on January 26, 2015, 07:39:50 AM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on January 25, 2015, 10:49:03 AM

also does anyone have some Grand Rapids, MI, protips tia

Founders Brewery. Good food. Great beer.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 26, 2015, 07:56:21 AM

Quote from: IPA4Me on January 26, 2015, 07:39:50 AM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on January 25, 2015, 10:49:03 AM

also does anyone have some Grand Rapids, MI, protips tia

Founders Brewery. Good food. Great beer.

Yeah that's a good one. Sometimes they have decent music at night there, too.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: JohnCurrie is Weird/Gross on January 27, 2015, 04:36:01 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 24, 2015, 01:39:24 PM

I flew into Melbourne, FL last week. they have a super townie airport and only one snack bar/bar place that only operates at certain times depending on when a flight is scheduled. I got there really early because I had nowhere to be/go before my flight and the bar lady gave me three beers because she was leaving for like an hour.

Sounds identical to the Saginaw Michigan airport. 4 gates. I flew to Detroit from there, 14 minutes in the air. :D

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on January 27, 2015, 05:41:11 PM

Quote from: JohnCurrie is Weird/Gross on January 27, 2015, 04:36:01 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 24, 2015, 01:39:24 PM

I flew into Melbourne, FL last week. they have a super townie airport and only one snack bar/bar place that only operates at certain times depending on when a flight is scheduled. I got there really early because I had nowhere to be/go before my flight and the bar lady gave me three beers because she was leaving for like an hour.

Sounds identical to the Saginaw Michigan airport. 4 gates. I flew to Detroit from there, 14 minutes in the air. :D

Only 14 minutes in the air? uggh, jeals! It took me 4 days to hitchhike from Saginaw...

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on January 30, 2015, 09:43:04 AM

I figured out how to post photos again!

Throwback jersey:

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/30/3950ffe4ec3b1d5dca56e074c86b3f35.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on January 30, 2015, 10:27:57 AM

I would not ride that plane.  If they don't care enough about that plane to update the paint scheme, they probably don't care enough to keep up the maintenance.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on February 02, 2015, 09:49:18 PM

grand rapids: cold!  but pretty neat

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on February 02, 2015, 09:51:21 PM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on February 02, 2015, 09:49:18 PM

grand rapids: cold!  but pretty neat

did you drink a founders brew?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on February 04, 2015, 11:13:26 AM

http://gizmodo.com/how-the-portland-airport-carpet-became-a-hipster-icon-1682786190

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 04, 2015, 11:37:12 AM

Quote from: steve dave on February 04, 2015, 11:13:26 AM

http://gizmodo.com/how-the-portland-airport-carpet-became-a-hipster-icon-1682786190

The new carpet is basically identical.

Good story though

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on February 04, 2015, 11:53:16 AM

Delta told Seattle's Best to gtfo. Now serving Starbucks instead (although starbucks owned seattle's best apparently)

http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/02/04/delta-air-lines-starbucks-idUSL1N0VD35W20150204 (http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/02/04/delta-air-lines-starbucks-idUSL1N0VD35W20150204)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on February 04, 2015, 12:56:07 PM

that's great news

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on February 04, 2015, 12:57:18 PM

good for delta

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 04, 2015, 12:57:45 PM

slightly OT, but I enjoy Starbucks coffee more than coffee from anywhere else. I can't think of any product so mass produced and uniform that I enjoy as much as Starbucks Coffee.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on February 04, 2015, 01:01:57 PM

yeah, it's great

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on February 04, 2015, 05:08:59 PM

man their coffee is so damn good, glad someone had the balls to say it
when i am in the mood for a solid cup of joe, i can always count on my local 'bucks to deliver it hot and tasty.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 04, 2015, 05:12:00 PM

Quote from: pissclams on February 04, 2015, 05:08:59 PM

man their coffee is so damn good, glad someone had the balls to say it
when i am in the mood for a solid cup of joe, i can always count on my local 'bucks to deliver it hot and tasty.

agreed

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on February 04, 2015, 05:25:55 PM

Quote from: michigancat on February 04, 2015, 05:12:00 PM

Quote from: pissclams on February 04, 2015, 05:08:59 PM

man their coffee is so damn good, glad someone had the balls to say it
when i am in the mood for a solid cup of joe, i can always count on my local 'bucks to deliver it hot and tasty.

agreed

if we're being completely candid here, i f'n hate bad coffee, bro.  fresh beans, fresh grind, french press.  orgasm. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 04, 2015, 05:29:55 PM

Speaking of coffee, I brought a can of cafe du monde stuff from New Orleans today for my coworker to try. He has his own coffee pot at work and every once and awhile i'll give him a $1 for a cup. Anyways, he was very thankful and he sat it next to the coffee maker and made some for us this morning. Everything is cool, right? Well this afternoon, I made a small pot for myself because i'm going to workout after work. I go back for a second cup and guess what? HE DUMPED IT OUT! Reasoning? You never asked me if you could use my coffee maker. I mean, what in the world?!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on February 04, 2015, 05:33:13 PM

lesson learned, don't eff with a man's Du Monde.  this isn't chock full o nuts that we're talking about.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on February 04, 2015, 05:58:07 PM

Why did you just assume you could use his pot

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 04, 2015, 06:01:18 PM

Because I brought him my coffee to share it with him since he'd never had it before. :dunno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 04, 2015, 06:03:29 PM

he charges a dollar a cup?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on February 04, 2015, 06:04:53 PM

you should feel bad, wacky

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on February 04, 2015, 06:05:11 PM

Did you use the coffee you gave him as a present?

Also, is coffee before a workout a thing? Seems like it wouldn't be good, but I don't really drink coffee much (or workout lol)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 04, 2015, 06:08:01 PM

Quote from: michigancat on February 04, 2015, 06:03:29 PM

he charges a dollar a cup?

He's our accountant and the dick head of the office. Tries to intimidate ppl so they won't talk to him. Some days I'm desperate and I'm like "eff it, here's a $1, can I have a cup plz?"

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 04, 2015, 06:09:07 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on February 04, 2015, 06:05:11 PM

Did you use the coffee you gave him as a present?

Also, is coffee before a workout a thing? Seems like it wouldn't be good, but I don't really drink coffee much (or workout lol)

My bros a personal trainer and does it all the time. I do it for energy.  :dunno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on February 04, 2015, 06:13:36 PM

Wacky work stories always make me feel good about my office

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 04, 2015, 06:20:38 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on February 04, 2015, 06:13:36 PM

Wacky work stories always make me feel good about my office

:thumbs: You're welcome!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on February 04, 2015, 06:24:20 PM

Multiple parts of that story are very weird.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on February 04, 2015, 06:35:41 PM

Great post though,  it should have been it's own thread

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on February 04, 2015, 09:05:01 PM

You're a man now. It's time you had your own coffee pot at your desk.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 04, 2015, 09:11:09 PM

Every job I've ever had, has had free coffee. I'm talking about some elite crap too. This whole coffee ordeal just shows how backwards I've went with my "career". :bawl:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on February 04, 2015, 09:58:31 PM

Probably a @stevedave question but I'm looking for a new carry on. Previously travel pro was suggested but just looking to confirm or for another direction. Been using my current Eddie Bauer one since 2002 and it's been through all sorts of crap. A Zipper is finally ripping through on the bottom now that the bump stops are worn down and streets rubbed it down.

I like two wheels for durability and since I don't care about rolling it upright. Usually hold lady BRs duffel on top and use as foot rest at airports sometimes so it needs to be tough. Have read some good things about Briggs and Riley and others give bad reviews and those are more than I want to spend. If I could find the same one all over again I would in a heartbeat so this is kinda stressing me out.

Title: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on February 05, 2015, 06:07:22 AM

I also prefer two wheels on my checked bag. I don't personally like B&R. I like travel pro crew series for the value. Have two crew 7 rollaboard suiters and a large crew 10 checked 4 wheeler. Amazon has the crew series for really cheap.

http://www.amazon.com/Travelpro-Crew-Expandable-Rollaboard-Suiter/dp/B00L681H9S

If you want anything better/more expensive the only other brands I'd look at would be tumi and rimowa. Someday I'll have a full set of rimowa topas bags.

http://www.rimowa.com/en-us/topas

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on February 05, 2015, 08:29:40 AM

Quote from: puniraptor on February 04, 2015, 09:05:01 PM

You're a man now. It's time you had your own coffee pot at your desk.

And charge 75 cents per cup.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on February 05, 2015, 09:40:19 AM

Quote from: steve dave on February 05, 2015, 06:07:22 AM

Someday I'll have a full set of rimowa topas bags.

http://www.rimowa.com/en-us/topas

clams gf has a set of the salsa airs.  bag and baggage does a one year sale where you can trade in your old stuff for credit, it's a good deal.  anyway, they're nice but i'm not sure they're worth the money from a quality perspective.  she hasn't had any problems, but they just don't seem as durable as i would have thought they would be.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ShellShock on February 05, 2015, 09:41:51 AM

Quote from: steve dave on February 05, 2015, 06:07:22 AM

I also prefer two wheels on my checked bag. I don't personally like B&R. I like travel pro crew series for the value. Have two crew 7 rollaboard suiters and a large crew 10 checked 4 wheeler. Amazon has the crew series for really cheap.

http://www.amazon.com/Travelpro-Crew-Expandable-Rollaboard-Suiter/dp/B00L681H9S

If you want anything better/more expensive the only other brands I'd look at would be tumi and rimowa. Someday I'll have a full set of rimowa topas bags.

http://www.rimowa.com/en-us/topas

I have a Tumi carryon and I can't imagine stepping foot on a plane without it. I also really like my Osprey bags if I'm checking anything.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on February 05, 2015, 09:44:26 AM

Quote from: ShellShock on February 05, 2015, 09:41:51 AM

Quote from: steve dave on February 05, 2015, 06:07:22 AM

I also prefer two wheels on my checked bag. I don't personally like B&R. I like travel pro crew series for the value. Have two crew 7 rollaboard suiters and a large crew 10 checked 4 wheeler. Amazon has the crew series for really cheap.

http://www.amazon.com/Travelpro-Crew-Expandable-Rollaboard-Suiter/dp/B00L681H9S

If you want anything better/more expensive the only other brands I'd look at would be tumi and rimowa. Someday I'll have a full set of rimowa topas bags.

http://www.rimowa.com/en-us/topas

I have a Tumi carryon and I can't imagine stepping foot on a plane without it. I also really like my Osprey bags if I'm checking anything.

which tumi?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on February 06, 2015, 12:42:38 AM

I bought an entire set of luggage for $60 at target and its lasted 3 years and I travel 100+ days a year

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on February 06, 2015, 08:17:39 AM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on February 06, 2015, 12:42:38 AM

I bought an entire set of luggage for $60 at target and its lasted 3 years and I travel 100+ days a year

i found a rock, it was free.  it's lasted since the cambrian period.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on February 06, 2015, 09:49:42 AM

Quote from: pissclams on February 06, 2015, 08:17:39 AM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on February 06, 2015, 12:42:38 AM

I bought an entire set of luggage for $60 at target and its lasted 3 years and I travel 100+ days a year

i found a rock, it was free.  it's lasted since the cambrian period.

that's pretty rough ridin' badass

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on February 06, 2015, 10:34:44 AM

want it?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on February 06, 2015, 07:08:53 PM

pm me

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on February 07, 2015, 03:12:53 PM

has emo or anybody been to Zurich, and if so is it worth it to go for like half a day in between other places?
tia

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on February 17, 2015, 08:46:31 AM

if anyone's passing through DTW today and wants to grab a beer, i'm here until 4. snow storm on the east coast messed some things up for me.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on February 17, 2015, 12:24:08 PM

Flying into Providence in two weeks. I hope that snow melts before I get there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: WonderMeal on February 17, 2015, 10:32:08 PM

Mrs. WonderMeal is looking to go to Colorado (her first time!) for a quick trip w/out the Li'l Meals in late April. She'd like to do the following things:

-Stay in an elite hotel 1-2 nights
-Stay in an elite B&B/lodge thing for one night
-Hike

It's going to be a three day trip max, so any tips (or pro-tips) on hotels, B&Bs/lodges, and hikes in or around Denver would be much appreciated.

Also, paging @steve dave: is there a way I can use some of my leftover Lufty miles for a United flight without calling someone up on the phone (gross)? I'm looking to get rid of them. Can I just transfer them to United or do I have to book through Lufty?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on February 17, 2015, 11:12:35 PM

Quote from: WonderMeal on February 17, 2015, 10:32:08 PM

Mrs. WonderMeal is looking to go to Colorado (her first time!) for a quick trip w/out the Li'l Meals in late April. She'd like to do the following things:

-Stay in an elite hotel 1-2 nights
-Stay in an elite B&B/lodge thing for one night
-Hike

It's going to be a three day trip max, so any tips (or pro-tips) on hotels, B&Bs/lodges, and hikes in or around Denver would be much appreciated.

Also, paging @steve dave: is there a way I can use some of my leftover Lufty miles for a United flight without calling someone up on the phone (gross)? I'm looking to get rid of them. Can I just transfer them to United or do I have to book through Lufty?

this trip advice sounds right in chicat's wheelhouse

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on February 18, 2015, 09:28:50 AM

my advice:

Mt. Evans and Summit Lake for a hike, respectable views and travel time.
Did not stay as I was using up some points, but the Brown Palace is supposed to be a very cool hotel.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on February 18, 2015, 09:46:20 AM

Quote from: WonderMeal on February 17, 2015, 10:32:08 PM

Also, paging @steve dave: is there a way I can use some of my leftover Lufty miles for a United flight without calling someone up on the phone (gross)? I'm looking to get rid of them. Can I just transfer them to United or do I have to book through Lufty?

you will have to call

Go to United.com and enter your travel information. 

Don’t forget to check the button for “Award Travel“

Write Down the Flight Information

You are searching for “Saver” or low-level awards in the cabin

They will show up as a blue button under the left column for economy, center (or right if there is no First Class) for Business Class, and the right column for First Class.

Write down the flight information for the flight.  Call the Lufthansa (NOT United) service center and ask them to book that award for you.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 18, 2015, 10:49:20 AM

OK, the family has requested Harry Potter World or whatever in Orlando. I thought about changing it up and shooting for London instead. I've heard great things about the Orlando one, anyone been to the London one?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on February 18, 2015, 11:01:54 AM

I see London, I see France, I see michigancat in his underpants

lol, pwnt

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 18, 2015, 11:11:10 AM

That was low

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on February 18, 2015, 08:08:45 PM

Yeah, fly your entire family to London to go to London Lego land or whatever instead of the much more convenient one. Makes sense.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 18, 2015, 08:29:31 PM

Quote from: steve dave on February 18, 2015, 08:08:45 PM

Yeah, fly your entire family to London to go to London Lego land or whatever instead of the much more convenient one. Makes sense.

We'd see other London stuff, too. I'm not taking my family to spend an entire week at a friggin theme park.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on February 18, 2015, 09:48:09 PM

Quote from: michigancat on February 18, 2015, 08:29:31 PM

Quote from: steve dave on February 18, 2015, 08:08:45 PM

Yeah, fly your entire family to London to go to London Lego land or whatever instead of the much more convenient one. Makes sense.

We'd see other London stuff, too. I'm not taking my family to spend an entire week at a friggin theme park.

no one would do that

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on February 18, 2015, 09:52:10 PM

there are actual books about doing it at individual theme parks

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on February 19, 2015, 02:58:19 PM

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/19/5987d8efe87b6fb0a46f9936318e738d.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Ghost of Stan Parrish on February 19, 2015, 03:47:36 PM

Quote from: mocat on February 07, 2015, 03:12:53 PM

has emo or anybody been to Zurich, and if so is it worth it to go for like half a day in between other places?
tia

I've spent a whole lot of time in Zurich, and it's one of my favorite places. But are you talking about a flight layover? Not sure that it's worth it just to go there on a layover. If you're coming on train you'll be in the middle of town, and I would absolutely recommend it for any length of time. You can just wander out onto Bahnhofstrasse ("train station street"), one of the main areas.

If I was there for just part of a day I would go to Sternen Grill and order one of each sausage on the menu, with a couple of beers. Then wander up into the old town for a few. But mostly just eat a heap of Sternen Grill sausages. (I just googled it and there's one at the airport now, FYI!)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on February 19, 2015, 03:53:32 PM

Quote from: Ghost of Stan Parrish on February 19, 2015, 03:47:36 PM

Quote from: mocat on February 07, 2015, 03:12:53 PM

has emo or anybody been to Zurich, and if so is it worth it to go for like half a day in between other places?
tia

I've spent a whole lot of time in Zurich, and it's one of my favorite places. But are you talking about a flight layover? Not sure that it's worth it just to go there on a layover. If you're coming on train you'll be in the middle of town, and I would absolutely recommend it for any length of time. You can just wander out onto Bahnhofstrasse ("train station street"), one of the main areas.

If I was there for just part of a day I would go to Sternen Grill and order one of each sausage on the menu, with a couple of beers. Then wander up into the old town for a few. But mostly just eat a heap of Sternen Grill sausages. (I just googled it and there's one at the airport now, FYI!)

thanks GoSP!
mrs mocat and i will be taking a train from munich to paris. we have an extra floating day in our schedule, so we can spend an extra day in munich, or stop and either spend most of a day in zurich or spend the night. it's sort of on the way, and i have heard good things so i wanted to check it out.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 19, 2015, 03:58:32 PM

Quote from: puniraptor on February 19, 2015, 02:58:19 PM

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/19/5987d8efe87b6fb0a46f9936318e738d.jpg)

RDU

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Ghost of Stan Parrish on February 19, 2015, 04:06:52 PM

Quote from: mocat on February 19, 2015, 03:53:32 PM

Quote from: Ghost of Stan Parrish on February 19, 2015, 03:47:36 PM

Quote from: mocat on February 07, 2015, 03:12:53 PM

has emo or anybody been to Zurich, and if so is it worth it to go for like half a day in between other places?
tia

I've spent a whole lot of time in Zurich, and it's one of my favorite places. But are you talking about a flight layover? Not sure that it's worth it just to go there on a layover. If you're coming on train you'll be in the middle of town, and I would absolutely recommend it for any length of time. You can just wander out onto Bahnhofstrasse ("train station street"), one of the main areas.

If I was there for just part of a day I would go to Sternen Grill and order one of each sausage on the menu, with a couple of beers. Then wander up into the old town for a few. But mostly just eat a heap of Sternen Grill sausages. (I just googled it and there's one at the airport now, FYI!)

thanks GoSP!
mrs mocat and i will be taking a train from munich to paris. we have an extra floating day in our schedule, so we can spend an extra day in munich, or stop and either spend most of a day in zurich or spend the night. it's sort of on the way, and i have heard good things so i wanted to check it out.

Fantastic! I haven't been to Munich so I can't compare directly, but I think you'd like Zurich. It's very compact and the important sites to see are all really walkable from the train station, on either side of the river. I often stay with friends there, but I once stayed at the Hotel Storchen and found it nice -- and it's also walkable from the train station.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on February 19, 2015, 08:02:07 PM

GOSP returning to the board has been a really great thing dudes. Dudes.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on February 19, 2015, 08:09:24 PM

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/19/da49e7758ead98c648b3e5021cc2843c.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on February 19, 2015, 08:12:08 PM

Quote from: michigancat on February 19, 2015, 03:58:32 PM

Quote from: puniraptor on February 19, 2015, 02:58:19 PM

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/19/5987d8efe87b6fb0a46f9936318e738d.jpg)

RDU

Nope

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on February 19, 2015, 08:22:00 PM

Also experiencing my first ever missed connection. Sucks. Any travel elite tips to get some benefit of this?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on February 19, 2015, 09:27:48 PM

FLL?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on February 19, 2015, 09:39:04 PM

Quote from: mocat on February 19, 2015, 09:27:48 PM

FLL?

Which one? (Nope, nope)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on February 19, 2015, 09:43:04 PM

Well I swear they have a great big blue parking garage too

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on February 20, 2015, 06:18:19 AM

Quote from: puniraptor on February 19, 2015, 08:22:00 PM

Also experiencing my first ever missed connection. Sucks. Any travel elite tips to get some benefit of this?

Doubtful assuming they booked you on the next flight out. Unless you were really late and it wasn't weather that caused the late arrival.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on February 20, 2015, 06:19:29 AM

Weather.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on February 20, 2015, 06:41:28 AM

Quote from: puniraptor on February 19, 2015, 08:09:24 PM

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/19/da49e7758ead98c648b3e5021cc2843c.jpg)

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/20/b250983803daf54c429b343a2e35cc49.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on February 20, 2015, 07:07:21 AM

Delayed at the gate for engine fuel leak.

"Sometimes when its cold that's normal. Sometimes not. We'll have a technician come take a look"

Elites, is leaking fuel normal?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EMAWican on February 20, 2015, 08:00:47 AM

Quote from: puniraptor on February 20, 2015, 07:07:21 AM

Delayed at the gate for engine fuel leak.

"Sometimes when its cold that's normal. Sometimes not. We'll have a technician come take a look"

Elites, is leaking fuel normal?

In warm weather, yes, sometimes. Airplane fuel tanks have vents that if the tank is full and the fuel warms and expands, fuel can seep or leak out. Other than that, never heard of it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on February 20, 2015, 08:38:12 AM

Quote from: puniraptor on February 20, 2015, 07:07:21 AM

Delayed at the gate for engine fuel leak.

"Sometimes when its cold that's normal. Sometimes not. We'll have a technician come take a look"

Elites, is leaking fuel normal?

GET OFF THAT PLANE IMMEDIATELY!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on February 20, 2015, 08:38:35 AM

jk, you probably won't die probably

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on February 20, 2015, 08:53:48 AM

puni where are you? i feel like i should know that skyline but i just don't

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on February 20, 2015, 10:13:28 AM

Ok. Just landed alive. After about 45 mins of techs starting and restarting the engines they determined it "mechanically sound" then we had to go back to the gate to refile paperwork to "make it legal" before taking off.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on February 20, 2015, 10:16:58 AM

Quote from: mocat on February 20, 2015, 08:53:48 AM

puni where are you? i feel like i should know that skyline but i just don't

That's not the game!?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on February 20, 2015, 12:59:41 PM

https://www.thetileapp.com/#this-is-tile

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 20, 2015, 01:11:38 PM

Charlotte!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on February 20, 2015, 01:23:26 PM

Quote from: michigancat on February 20, 2015, 01:11:38 PM

Charlotte!

Yes!!! (But not the first pic)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 20, 2015, 01:30:16 PM

Boston for the first!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: JohnCurrie is Weird/Gross on February 20, 2015, 02:20:57 PM

Dignitary Delays at O'Hare last night (Obama was there) so we had to have extra fuel in case of emergency landing. Took an hour.

Anyways 10 American flights this week, 10 delays of at least an hour.  I've essentially broke with reality and am just drinking at an astounding rate. It's going to end badly.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on February 20, 2015, 02:22:21 PM

Quote from: JohnCurrie is Weird/Gross on February 20, 2015, 02:20:57 PM

Dignitary Delays at O'Hare last night (Obama was there) so we had to have extra fuel in case of emergency landing. Took an hour.

Anyways 10 American flights this week, 10 delays of at least an hour.  I've essentially broke with reality and am just drinking at an astounding rate. It's going to end badly.

i retweeted your tweet tho. that had to have made it all worth it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on February 20, 2015, 02:26:58 PM

Quote from: michigancat on February 20, 2015, 01:30:16 PM

Boston for the first!

Yup!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: JohnCurrie is Weird/Gross on February 20, 2015, 02:27:53 PM

Quote from: steve dave on February 20, 2015, 02:22:21 PM

Quote from: JohnCurrie is Weird/Gross on February 20, 2015, 02:20:57 PM

Dignitary Delays at O'Hare last night (Obama was there) so we had to have extra fuel in case of emergency landing. Took an hour.

Anyways 10 American flights this week, 10 delays of at least an hour.  I've essentially broke with reality and am just drinking at an astounding rate. It's going to end badly.

i retweeted your tweet tho. that had to have made it all worth it.

 :love: :love: :love:

It did, a rare SteveDave retweet. Sunshine on a cloud day.

In all seriousness tho I am going to attempt to affect American Airlines stock price with the amount of alcohol I'm going to consume.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on February 20, 2015, 02:40:09 PM

i had a delta flight canceled this week because of weather. just gave me airport lounge time, i wasn't mad.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 20, 2015, 03:07:55 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on February 20, 2015, 02:40:09 PM

i had a delta flight canceled this week because of weather. just gave me airport lounge time, i wasn't mad.

look at you! :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on February 23, 2015, 09:17:30 AM

Hey elite travel people...
Flying 1st class (first time! :excited: ) AA from ORD to PBI on Friday. Does that come with lounge access, or is that just for international flights?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on February 23, 2015, 11:41:12 AM

Just international

Title: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on February 23, 2015, 11:41:22 AM

PBI is great btw

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 23, 2015, 01:22:09 PM

Bout to fly on this dreamy POA. Domestic, too!

 (http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/23/06f523f3110969819924ce8c9c0f2c50.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on February 23, 2015, 01:46:42 PM

the wings are super floppy

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on February 23, 2015, 05:37:05 PM

Yup, looks like a plane

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 0.42 on February 23, 2015, 05:39:05 PM

where should i stay in new orleans and tallahassee next football season iyo gE?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on February 23, 2015, 06:24:25 PM

Vrbo for NOLA if you aren't doing points. Somewhere within a few blocks of St. Charles along the trolly line. No need to be in FQ with the cheap ride that's very pretty during the day going by old houses and Audubon park.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 25, 2015, 07:39:06 PM

Who can name the airport with the hilariously tiny tram cars

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/25/0f419fba5ab919dd078273ea52eca144.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 25, 2015, 07:39:58 PM

I mean I am literally leaning against the other side of the car when I took this picture

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 25, 2015, 07:41:29 PM

Deserved a panorama

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/25/6c7772774c337ff45f8f7812222541c5.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on February 26, 2015, 06:13:59 AM

Houston?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on February 26, 2015, 06:14:44 AM

SFO

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 26, 2015, 06:25:42 AM

Another hint!

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/26/17019def739b320f8592823f7b37a43e.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on February 26, 2015, 09:45:46 AM

seatac

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on February 26, 2015, 09:53:59 AM

LAX

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 26, 2015, 01:41:30 PM

wrong wrong wrong

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on February 26, 2015, 02:26:10 PM

(http://images.gizmag.com/hero/ultra-prt-system.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Catchacold on February 26, 2015, 02:34:44 PM

looks kinda newark-y

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on February 26, 2015, 02:47:14 PM

a place that has international flights, tiny prt trams, is cold right now, and michcat hasnt been

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Catchacold on February 26, 2015, 02:51:06 PM

Quote from: Catchacold on February 26, 2015, 02:34:44 PM

looks kinda newark-y

as in terminal C newark-y. not crappy terminal A.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 26, 2015, 03:24:45 PM

Quote from: Catchacold on February 26, 2015, 02:51:06 PM

Quote from: Catchacold on February 26, 2015, 02:34:44 PM

looks kinda newark-y

as in terminal C newark-y. not crappy terminal A.

Ding ding ding!!!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 26, 2015, 03:26:12 PM

SW would never treat someone like this:

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/26/17efd53ffbae00e6d3b51db76da392d6.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on February 26, 2015, 03:49:20 PM

treat people like what?  an empty hallway?  a gate agent?   a disembodied pair of legs?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on February 26, 2015, 03:50:49 PM

looks like you are in a prison

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on February 26, 2015, 03:52:52 PM

man i looked at newark.

(http://nycsubway.org.s3.amazonaws.com/images/icon/title_world_us_newark_airtrain.jpg)

so is each segment of this train a tiny closed car like your pic?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 26, 2015, 04:09:29 PM

Quote from: mocat on February 26, 2015, 03:50:49 PM

looks like you are in a prison

Yes, a prison with no bathrooms or drinking fountains or anything

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 26, 2015, 04:10:08 PM

Quote from: puniraptor on February 26, 2015, 03:52:52 PM

man i looked at newark.

(http://nycsubway.org.s3.amazonaws.com/images/icon/title_world_us_newark_airtrain.jpg)

so is each segment of this train a tiny closed car like your pic?

I was actually on an end which looks larger than the others.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on March 02, 2015, 10:50:55 AM

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/02/c7fc5f4a6b22e938da4f11179abee75c.jpg)


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on March 02, 2015, 06:45:40 PM

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/02/80a8655a5489b77fb930f566ec814d20.jpg)


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 02, 2015, 06:56:39 PM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on March 02, 2015, 06:45:40 PM

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/02/80a8655a5489b77fb930f566ec814d20.jpg)


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Are we airport Eskimo brothers??

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on March 02, 2015, 06:57:16 PM

Yes we are.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 02, 2015, 06:58:24 PM

You should take a ride on air train even if you don't need to for a laugh

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on March 02, 2015, 07:00:36 PM

Well, I do have two hours to kill.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 02, 2015, 07:03:25 PM

Hmm, are you coming or going? Are you on your way to Europe?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on March 02, 2015, 07:19:06 PM

I'm going. I wish I was going to Europe.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on March 02, 2015, 07:19:57 PM

They need to rip these old things out and put in more charging stations. (http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/02/edaef1816993c91567f3eae4e2ba2d96.jpg)


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on March 02, 2015, 07:23:16 PM

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/02/57f85235b89b2bf7cef3a09ea55f8fb7.jpg)


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: WonderMeal on March 02, 2015, 09:21:41 PM

Quote from: WonderMeal on February 17, 2015, 10:32:08 PM

Mrs. WonderMeal is looking to go to Colorado (her first time!) for a quick trip w/out the Li'l Meals in late April. She'd like to do the following things:

-Stay in an elite hotel 1-2 nights
-Stay in an elite B&B/lodge thing for one night
-Hike

It's going to be a three day/2 night trip, so any tips (or pro-tips) on hotels, B&Bs/lodges, and hikes in or around Denver would be much appreciated.

Okay, change of plans. Now planning on flying into Denver and driving out to Beaver Creek to use two free nights at this Category 7 Hyatt in early May:

http://beavercreek.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html (http://beavercreek.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html)

Mrs. WM has never been to Colorado (other than Holly, LOL), so she's excited to drive around the state. Is this a can't-miss plan w/ lots of pretty scenery, or are we wasting some of our time stuck in the car? Please advise. 

And HyattCats, any tips on getting upgraded to a suite in what will probably be a slow season for them, other than just giving the person at the front desk $50?

(Flying into Vail doesn't work with our time frame, I already looked.)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 02, 2015, 09:30:21 PM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on March 02, 2015, 07:19:57 PM

They need to rip these old things out and put in more charging stations. (http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/02/edaef1816993c91567f3eae4e2ba2d96.jpg)


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True story: today I was at IAH and saw a whole row of those occupied by Mormon missionaries.

I was at EWR last night and they cancelled my flight after we sat on the plane for an hour. Couldn't change my flight online, couldn't reach the call center, customer service lines in the terminal were a mile long. Not an ideal experience.

A pro tip for this type of situation is to go straight to a self check in station if none of these easily work. The only downside is I couldn't tell how far down I would be on the standby lists.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 05, 2015, 12:02:45 PM

http://www.ajc.com/news/news/report-atlanta-delta-flight-skids-off-runway-at-la/nkPLR/ (http://www.ajc.com/news/news/report-atlanta-delta-flight-skids-off-runway-at-la/nkPLR/)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 05, 2015, 12:08:15 PM

Quote from: mocat on March 05, 2015, 12:02:45 PM

http://www.ajc.com/news/news/report-atlanta-delta-flight-skids-off-runway-at-la/nkPLR/ (http://www.ajc.com/news/news/report-atlanta-delta-flight-skids-off-runway-at-la/nkPLR/)

yikes (LGA being closed, not a plane skidding off the runway)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 05, 2015, 12:11:56 PM

i think it's fair to yikes the plane skidding off the runway too micat. i mean the wing is completely sheared off.

https://instagram.com/p/z2kcdEiNtE/?modal=true (https://instagram.com/p/z2kcdEiNtE/?modal=true)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 05, 2015, 12:28:51 PM

yeah that's fair. But man what an inconvenience

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 06, 2015, 11:56:21 AM

The greatest feeling when you're stuck flying coach (http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/06/44115a4cd445831e497e0d1b67aff3b9.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on March 06, 2015, 11:58:00 AM

congrats!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 06, 2015, 12:00:54 PM

I always hiss/spit at ppl like a cobra so ppl won't sit next to me.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 06, 2015, 12:01:50 PM

did your suitcase fit in the bin? Probably since it's empty.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 06, 2015, 12:04:56 PM

It always fits, I'm an excellent traveler

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 06, 2015, 12:08:13 PM

:lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on March 07, 2015, 08:07:00 PM

i never imagined SD to be a jnco jean wearer  :surprised:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 07, 2015, 08:34:28 PM

Well, those aren't jeans so....

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on March 07, 2015, 08:52:07 PM

 :Wha:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on March 08, 2015, 02:27:54 PM

Brother-in-law just told me his dad is going to be the captain on the first AA 787 flight in May.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 08, 2015, 02:52:15 PM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on March 08, 2015, 02:27:54 PM

Brother-in-law just told me his dad is going to be the captain on the first AA 787 flight in May.

pretty hot

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 08, 2015, 02:54:22 PM

tell him I went on my first 787 flight like two years ago if he needs any pointers. :cool:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: eastcat on March 10, 2015, 08:14:39 PM

Anyone been to Singapore or Bali recently?

Going for spring break

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 10, 2015, 08:17:01 PM

I've been to Singapore recently. Very plasticy, would not recommend.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 10, 2015, 08:24:07 PM

Also a coworker just went to Bali and said there were lots of people begging for money but he's kind of an unhappy guy who would complain about Bali even if it was perfect.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Saulbadguy on March 10, 2015, 08:58:41 PM

Quote from: michigancat on March 10, 2015, 08:24:07 PM

Also a coworker just went to Bali and said there were lots of people begging for money but he's kind of an unhappy guy who would complain about Bali even if it was perfect.

Is this the guy from Indiana?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 10, 2015, 09:03:31 PM

Quote from: Saulbadguy on March 10, 2015, 08:58:41 PM

Quote from: michigancat on March 10, 2015, 08:24:07 PM

Also a coworker just went to Bali and said there were lots of people begging for money but he's kind of an unhappy guy who would complain about Bali even if it was perfect.

Is this the guy from Indiana?

no, the guy from Indiana loves Singapore. He compared it to Disneyland.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: JohnCurrie is Weird/Gross on March 13, 2015, 02:59:26 PM

My god the Westchester New York airport, woof. What a cluster eff

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SdK on March 15, 2015, 04:50:27 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on February 04, 2015, 05:29:55 PM

Speaking of coffee, I brought a can of cafe du monde stuff from New Orleans today for my coworker to try. He has his own coffee pot at work and every once and awhile i'll give him a $1 for a cup. Anyways, he was very thankful and he sat it next to the coffee maker and made some for us this morning. Everything is cool, right? Well this afternoon, I made a small pot for myself because i'm going to workout after work. I go back for a second cup and guess what? HE DUMPED IT OUT! Reasoning? You never asked me if you could use my coffee maker. I mean, what in the world?!

Hmmm

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on March 18, 2015, 01:51:45 AM

https://twitter.com/CllrAbhiSach/status/576145756194775041

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-2994583/British-Airways-flight-Dubai-forced-return-Heathrow-Airport-foul-odour-toilet.html

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 21, 2015, 03:10:05 PM

@steve dave

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/21/8ac749c529caa68d6d1ba53fadc70f7b.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on March 21, 2015, 03:12:05 PM

should probably fattyfest that son of a bitch, i bet sd would pay roughly $1000 for it

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on March 23, 2015, 08:54:25 AM

@STEVE DAVE !!!! (or anyone)

tell me a nice Hilton property in Omaha, around downtown or a cool area to stay at with points. thanks.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on March 23, 2015, 09:06:14 AM

went ahead and booked Embassy Suites Downtown/Old Market. let me know if this was a horrible mistake.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: meow meow on March 23, 2015, 09:11:49 AM

Quote from: 'taterblast on March 23, 2015, 09:06:14 AM

went ahead and booked Embassy Suites Downtown/Old Market. let me know if this was a horrible mistake.

stayed there several times, it's okay.  manager's reception has free drinks from 5-7 during the week which is nice.  like a block away from upstream brewery.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on March 23, 2015, 09:17:56 AM

Quote from: meow meow on March 23, 2015, 09:11:49 AM

Quote from: 'taterblast on March 23, 2015, 09:06:14 AM

went ahead and booked Embassy Suites Downtown/Old Market. let me know if this was a horrible mistake.

stayed there several times, it's okay.  manager's reception has free drinks from 5-7 during the week which is nice.  like a block away from upstream brewery.

cool. ms. 'blast and i are doing some brewery tour thing so that will be good.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 23, 2015, 09:53:20 AM

yeah, it's a good location. eat at The Boiler Room or Le Bouillon

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on March 23, 2015, 11:09:36 AM

Quote from: 'taterblast on March 23, 2015, 09:06:14 AM

went ahead and booked Embassy Suites Downtown/Old Market. let me know if this was a horrible mistake.

goood place.

Did you sign up for the Visit Omaha free beer coupons?

http://www.visitomaha.com/craftbrew/request/#.VRA6ruEXv6g

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on March 23, 2015, 11:16:19 AM

Will be landing in San Fran in 4 hours. Busy work week, but I'll keep my eyes open for Crusty!! Any telling features I should be looking for?


Gonna win 'em all!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 23, 2015, 11:19:00 AM

Quote from: slobber on March 23, 2015, 11:16:19 AM

Will be landing in San Fran in 4 hours. Busy work week, but I'll keep my eyes open for Crusty!! Any telling features I should be looking for?


Gonna win 'em all!

:D

where are you staying/working?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on March 23, 2015, 11:23:00 AM

 Marriott Marquis. National business meeting.


Gonna win 'em all!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 23, 2015, 11:31:24 AM

Quote from: michigancat on March 23, 2015, 11:19:00 AM

Quote from: slobber on March 23, 2015, 11:16:19 AM

Will be landing in San Fran in 4 hours. Busy work week, but I'll keep my eyes open for Crusty!! Any telling features I should be looking for?


Gonna win 'em all!

:D

where are you staying/working?

Look for a handsome guy, who might be rocking out, to a pbr, at your closest bar.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on March 23, 2015, 11:31:39 AM

Tall, beard, possibly wearing an argyle sweater

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on March 23, 2015, 11:38:09 AM

Do you ball at 5:30 am? I could join you for that!


Gonna win 'em all!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 23, 2015, 11:43:10 AM

Quote from: slobber on March 23, 2015, 11:38:09 AM

Do you ball at 5:30 am? I could join you for that!


Gonna win 'em all!

hmm, maybe a drink or coffee first so I can assess your skills. I have a reputation to uphold at my gym and I can't just bring anyone to my game.

If you want to impress your work buds with a very fancy beer place close to your hotel, take them here:

http://www.mikkellerbar.com

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 23, 2015, 11:46:27 AM

Also eat here:

http://www.yelp.com/biz/hops-and-hominy-san-francisco

And maybe have a drink here:

http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-irish-bank-bar-and-restaurant-san-francisco

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on March 23, 2015, 12:07:24 PM

Went to Nashville for the first time this weekend. Blacked out pretty hard, but I think it was cool. Lots of lines to get into bars. Sunny and warm Florida next weekend

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on March 23, 2015, 12:26:45 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on March 23, 2015, 11:09:36 AM

Quote from: 'taterblast on March 23, 2015, 09:06:14 AM

went ahead and booked Embassy Suites Downtown/Old Market. let me know if this was a horrible mistake.

goood place.

Did you sign up for the Visit Omaha free beer coupons?

http://www.visitomaha.com/craftbrew/request/#.VRA6ruEXv6g

yep that's what we're doing!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 23, 2015, 12:45:34 PM

Quote from: slobber on March 23, 2015, 11:38:09 AM

Do you ball at 5:30 am? I could join you for that!


Gonna win 'em all!

You could also walk down to the opera house and look for celebrities!

http://sfist.com/2015/03/23/photo_du_jour_opera_house_prepares.php

and say hi to some addicts along the way

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 23, 2015, 01:00:24 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on March 23, 2015, 12:26:45 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on March 23, 2015, 11:09:36 AM

Quote from: 'taterblast on March 23, 2015, 09:06:14 AM

went ahead and booked Embassy Suites Downtown/Old Market. let me know if this was a horrible mistake.

goood place.

Did you sign up for the Visit Omaha free beer coupons?

http://www.visitomaha.com/craftbrew/request/#.VRA6ruEXv6g

yep that's what we're doing!

when you hit Benson Brewing/Infusion Brewing also go to Krug Park and if you want to eat near there eat at Lot 2.

http://krugpark.com/

http://lot2benson.com/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 23, 2015, 01:01:07 PM

Another good stop that's not on that list is

http://www.scriptownbrewing.com/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on March 23, 2015, 01:33:53 PM

outstanding, thank you! any super efficient way of getting around to all these places other than uber/cab?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on March 23, 2015, 01:38:05 PM

looks like lucky bucket, nebraska, and soaring wings are a little out of the way. may hit those friday if we can o our way in. or skip them.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 23, 2015, 01:45:56 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on March 23, 2015, 01:33:53 PM

outstanding, thank you! any super efficient way of getting around to all these places other than uber/cab?

not really unfortunately. actually, I have no idea how the bus schedule works in Omaha but I can't imagine it would be a good time. But, you  can skip a few of those places and be in good shape. I'd skip:

Lucky Bucket: It's gone in the toilet since they got in a fight with the guy that actually knows how to brew beer (who started Brickway) and it's not anywhere near anything you want to visit.

Soaring Wings: No idea what this is but I can't imagine it doesn't suck and it's also not even in Omaha.

Nebraska Brewing: Make great beer but their location is terrible.

That leaves you with a good list of good breweries/food that are in 3 locations.

Downtown/Old Market (which is where your hotel is): Upstream, Brickway (formerly called Borgata and the building may actually still say that)

Midtown: Farnam House Brewing, Scriptown (the one I linked that's not on the list), Crescent Moon Ale House (not a brewery but right next to Farnam House and owned by the same people and is the Omaha Craft Beer bar). Midtown may seem like a bad neighborhood but it's not.

Benson: Benson Brewing, Infusion Brewing. Cool area. Krug Park here is probably the more hipster of the Omaha craft beer bars where Crescent Moon is like the classic. Good food/bars here.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on March 23, 2015, 01:54:29 PM

awesome. that's exactly what i wanted to know. thanks again.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 23, 2015, 02:04:37 PM

Quote from: steve dave on March 23, 2015, 09:53:20 AM

yeah, it's a good location. eat at The Boiler Room or Le Bouillon

here are the links to these places, cannot recommend enough

http://www.boilerroomomaha.com/

http://bouillonomaha.com/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on March 23, 2015, 02:18:01 PM

Quote from: steve dave on March 23, 2015, 02:04:37 PM

Quote from: steve dave on March 23, 2015, 09:53:20 AM

yeah, it's a good location. eat at The Boiler Room or Le Bouillon

here are the links to these places, cannot recommend enough

http://www.boilerroomomaha.com/

http://bouillonomaha.com/

:thumbs: good enough for me. booked a reservo for both. (le bouillon friday, boiler room saturday). may end up canceling boiler room because it's possible we could be super pak'd by dinner time but who knows.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 23, 2015, 02:19:15 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on March 23, 2015, 02:18:01 PM

Quote from: steve dave on March 23, 2015, 02:04:37 PM

Quote from: steve dave on March 23, 2015, 09:53:20 AM

yeah, it's a good location. eat at The Boiler Room or Le Bouillon

here are the links to these places, cannot recommend enough

http://www.boilerroomomaha.com/

http://bouillonomaha.com/

:thumbs: good enough for me. booked a reservo for both. (le bouillon friday, boiler room saturday). may end up canceling boiler room because it's possible we could be super pak'd by dinner time but who knows.

yeah, good plan.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 23, 2015, 02:23:18 PM

(https://img0.etsystatic.com/049/0/5859333/il_fullxfull.693713448_luua.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on March 23, 2015, 03:17:10 PM

Quote from: steve dave on March 23, 2015, 02:19:15 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on March 23, 2015, 02:18:01 PM

:thumbs: good enough for me. booked a reservo for both. (le bouillon friday, boiler room saturday). may end up canceling boiler room because it's possible we could be super pak'd by dinner time but who knows.

yeah, good plan.

actually went ahead and did boiler room friday night and le bouillon for sunday brunch. saturday will be played by ear.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Ghost of Stan Parrish on March 23, 2015, 03:38:32 PM

Quote from: steve dave on February 19, 2015, 08:02:07 PM

GOSP returning to the board has been a really great thing dudes. Dudes.

Delayed thanks amigo. I would love to contribute more, but I can't bring the zeal much anymore. True story.

Also, I will likely be in Omaha next month for a conference. So there's that.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on March 23, 2015, 04:43:18 PM

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/23/e7b68a1d12e44b6cc8ea588ededc0cf2.jpg)


Gonna win 'em all!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on March 23, 2015, 04:44:22 PM

What kind of third world hell is this place?!?


Gonna win 'em all!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on March 23, 2015, 05:26:43 PM

Omaha: it's above average

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 23, 2015, 05:29:52 PM

Quote from: slobber on March 23, 2015, 04:43:18 PM

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/23/e7b68a1d12e44b6cc8ea588ededc0cf2.jpg)


Gonna win 'em all!

are you taking Bart, slobber?!? :D

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on March 23, 2015, 05:49:32 PM

I think a female friend of mine is trying to sell things to slobber in San Fran!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on March 23, 2015, 06:25:04 PM

Quote from: michigancat on March 23, 2015, 05:29:52 PM

Quote from: slobber on March 23, 2015, 04:43:18 PM

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/23/e7b68a1d12e44b6cc8ea588ededc0cf2.jpg)


Gonna win 'em all!

are you taking Bart, slobber?!? :D

:D IS IT SAFE???!!!!!?!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on March 23, 2015, 06:29:27 PM

Quote from: slobber on March 23, 2015, 06:25:04 PM

Quote from: michigancat on March 23, 2015, 05:29:52 PM

Quote from: slobber on March 23, 2015, 04:43:18 PM

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/23/e7b68a1d12e44b6cc8ea588ededc0cf2.jpg)


Gonna win 'em all!

are you taking Bart, slobber?!? :D

Will there be minorities???!!!!!?!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on March 23, 2015, 07:24:51 PM

Quote from: wetwillie on March 23, 2015, 06:29:27 PM

Quote from: slobber on March 23, 2015, 06:25:04 PM

Quote from: michigancat on March 23, 2015, 05:29:52 PM

Quote from: slobber on March 23, 2015, 04:43:18 PM

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/23/e7b68a1d12e44b6cc8ea588ededc0cf2.jpg)


Gonna win 'em all!

are you taking Bart, slobber?!? :D

Will there be minorities???!!!!!?!

In a related story, I took the CTA red line all the way south to 95th street on Friday, then waited an hour in the station for my late ride to show up. There was only one fight and no weapons drawn, so yeah, kind of safe.

Title: travel thread
Post by: slobber on March 23, 2015, 07:46:24 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on March 23, 2015, 07:24:51 PM

Quote from: wetwillie on March 23, 2015, 06:29:27 PM

Quote from: slobber on March 23, 2015, 06:25:04 PM

Quote from: michigancat on March 23, 2015, 05:29:52 PM

Quote from: slobber on March 23, 2015, 04:43:18 PM

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/23/e7b68a1d12e44b6cc8ea588ededc0cf2.jpg)


Gonna win 'em all!

are you taking Bart, slobber?!? :D

Will there be minorities???!!!!!?!

In a related story, I took the CTA red line all the way south to 95th street on Friday, then waited an hour in the station for my late ride to show up. There was only one fight and no weapons drawn, so yeah, kind of safe.

Since we are buds, I'm going to assume you meant to quote me and not wet willie, because quoting wet willie with that post seems kind of RACISTY.




:lol:


Gonna win 'em all!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on March 23, 2015, 07:48:48 PM

Yeah, tapatalk does weird things with quote previews on my phone

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on March 24, 2015, 10:12:23 AM

Help me not hate Phoenix with your recommendations of where to booze and eat.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on March 24, 2015, 03:36:19 PM

Just stick to the golf courses. And Old Town scottsdale for the fillies

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on March 24, 2015, 05:25:22 PM

Quote from: Boom Roasted on March 24, 2015, 03:36:19 PM

Just stick to the golf courses. And Old Town scottsdale for the fillies

I completely wiffed on old town scottsdale last time during the fiesta bowl.  Of course with that gametime, it was only during the day.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wiley on March 24, 2015, 06:22:19 PM

Anyone have a little input on the most cost efficient rail in Tokyo?  I'm flying into Narita and staying in Shibuya.  Will probably spend limited time in the hotel and do as much possible in the city.  I'm just trying to decide what pass to purchase, one that hopefully includes a ride back to the airport.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on March 24, 2015, 06:27:16 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on March 24, 2015, 10:12:23 AM

Help me not hate Phoenix with your recommendations of where to booze and eat.

it's just like Dallas and LA

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on March 24, 2015, 06:56:23 PM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on March 24, 2015, 06:27:16 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on March 24, 2015, 10:12:23 AM

Help me not hate Phoenix with your recommendations of where to booze and eat.

it's just like Dallas and LA

Not helping

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on March 24, 2015, 08:25:07 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on March 24, 2015, 06:56:23 PM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on March 24, 2015, 06:27:16 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on March 24, 2015, 10:12:23 AM

Help me not hate Phoenix with your recommendations of where to booze and eat.

it's just like Dallas and LA

Not helping

I went to some brewery in Tempe that was really good.  Scottsdale is neat.  Tempe/Mill Ave is cool if you can still pass for a college student.  they have whataburger and qt so that tells you it's a decent city.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on March 24, 2015, 09:44:58 PM

@michigancat Sotto Mare is too long of a wait. Where else close by? Help!


Gonna win 'em all!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on March 24, 2015, 09:45:40 PM

Quote from: slobber on March 24, 2015, 09:44:58 PM

@michigancat Sotto Mare is too long of a wait. Where else close by? Help!


Gonna win 'em all!

Is Sodini's good?


Gonna win 'em all!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on March 24, 2015, 09:56:12 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on March 24, 2015, 10:12:23 AM

Help me not hate Phoenix with your recommendations of where to booze and eat.

Where are you on PHX? Is a pretty huge spread out city. Agreed that mill in tempe is nice. Old town does have some good food and drink spots. Of you're trying to spend a boatload of cash Mastros is as good as it gets. A few around town. If out near surprise I can ask my folks for spots since they winter there. When we visit we literally stick to the golf courses except phx open.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 24, 2015, 10:09:30 PM

Quote from: slobber on March 24, 2015, 09:45:40 PM

Quote from: slobber on March 24, 2015, 09:44:58 PM

@michigancat Sotto Mare is too long of a wait. Where else close by? Help!


Gonna win 'em all!

Is Sodini's good?


Gonna win 'em all!

Oh crap! Maybe stinking rose?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 24, 2015, 10:10:43 PM

I really like Tony's pizza and Giardano brothers but they're probably not what you're looking for. I don't really like most Italian places so I don't know many sit down restaurants around there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on March 24, 2015, 10:51:24 PM

Quote from: Boom Roasted on March 24, 2015, 09:56:12 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on March 24, 2015, 10:12:23 AM

Help me not hate Phoenix with your recommendations of where to booze and eat.

Where are you on PHX? Is a pretty huge spread out city. Agreed that mill in tempe is nice. Old town does have some good food and drink spots. Of you're trying to spend a boatload of cash Mastros is as good as it gets. A few around town. If out near surprise I can ask my folks for spots since they winter there. When we visit we literally stick to the golf courses except phx open.

thanks...at the Ritz between downtown and Scottsdale it appears.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on March 24, 2015, 11:07:03 PM

I ate stinking rose 6 hours before getting on the plane. All apologies to my fellow humans.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on March 25, 2015, 01:02:43 AM

Sodini's was good. We then went full on hipster at Rick House:
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/24/76e763ce6ade906e94c1e5d277fdffbe.jpg)


Gonna win 'em all!

Title: travel thread
Post by: slobber on March 25, 2015, 01:05:17 AM

I wanted to get a good picture of one of the bartenders, but he didn't like pictures or using your phone light to light up the bourbon choices on the wall. He was about 40 and was a very serious bartender who watches Cocktail twice a week.


Gonna win 'em all!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on March 25, 2015, 07:23:26 AM

Did you see any poop logs on the sidewalk/street?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on March 25, 2015, 07:29:46 AM

Quote from: wetwillie on March 25, 2015, 07:23:26 AM

Did you see any poop logs on the sidewalk/street?
[/
I was looking for one!


Gonna win 'em all!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Ghost of Stan Parrish on March 25, 2015, 10:43:51 AM

Quote from: wiley on March 24, 2015, 06:22:19 PM

Anyone have a little input on the most cost efficient rail in Tokyo?  I'm flying into Narita and staying in Shibuya.  Will probably spend limited time in the hotel and do as much possible in the city.  I'm just trying to decide what pass to purchase, one that hopefully includes a ride back to the airport.

Are you staying in Tokyo the whole trip? I bought a Japan Rail (JR) Pass before I went because I was going to other cities, and it included my train between Narita and Tokyo (N'EX train). The pass also includes the JR line within Tokyo, but it's probably not worth buying for you -- price-wise -- if you're staying in Tokyo the entire trip.

When returning to Narita, I actually took the bus (Airport Limousine) from my hotel (Shinjuku Hilton) directly back to Narita because my JR Pass had expired by then. The bus made sense for me price-wise and travel-wise since I would've had to first trek my way over to the Tokyo Central train station just to get on the train to Narita. You'll have the same issue in Shibuya. I'd check out the bus options for your hotel:
https://www.limousinebus.co.jp/en/bus_services/narita/index (https://www.limousinebus.co.jp/en/bus_services/narita/index)

I'm sure you've seen this, but there are discounted ways to buy subway tickets, which I didn't look into personally:
http://www.tokyometro.jp/en/ticket/value/index.html (http://www.tokyometro.jp/en/ticket/value/index.html)

The subway seemed confusing to me before I went because there are 3 different lines in Tokyo, if you count the JR train. But they're all relatively easy to figure out and you'll just use whichever is most convenient to your location. When you get in the station, you look at the map to see what the cost is from your station to the next (160 yen or whatever) and put that amount in the machine to get your ticket. Cash only.

I'm jealous of your trip. Hope you have a great time.

P.S. If you do karaoke while you're there, it makes sense to buy a membership. I now carry a membership card for Karaoke Kan in Shinjuku.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 25, 2015, 12:28:04 PM

I'd really like to spend time in Tokyo. I think I'd rather go there before Europe.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Ghost of Stan Parrish on March 25, 2015, 01:33:37 PM

It's so much more foreign than Europe. I often marvelled while there at how humanity has come up with such different ways to operate their societies. There are obvious little things like nobody there eats or drinks while they walk around -- Starbucks serves your coffee is a ceramic cup to stay, unless you specifically ask for it to go. But the underlying mindset that leads to such an orderly society is what's really interesting. For example, when ISIS killed 2 Japanese men, the response wasn't sympathy, instead their families were shamed for producing troublemakers who would get themselves into that situation.

And then there's the more basic foreigness of operating where many people don't even read our alphabet, let alone speak our language. (Wiley, you should print out the name of your hotel in Japanese characters before you go, to show to a cab driver if needed.)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on March 25, 2015, 07:35:12 PM

Welp... best way to kill 4 hours at DEN?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 25, 2015, 07:43:05 PM

Quote from: Spracne on March 25, 2015, 07:35:12 PM

Welp... best way to kill 4 hours at DEN?

Illuminati scavenger hunt, obviously.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 25, 2015, 07:44:12 PM

Quote from: michigancat on March 25, 2015, 07:43:05 PM

Quote from: Spracne on March 25, 2015, 07:35:12 PM

Welp... best way to kill 4 hours at DEN?

Illuminati scavenger hunt, obviously.

http://www.csicop.org/specialarticles/show/the_denver_international_airport_conspiracy

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on March 25, 2015, 07:45:06 PM

Are all of the clues located within a single drinking establishment?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wiley on March 25, 2015, 07:47:33 PM

Quote from: Ghost of Stan Parrish on March 25, 2015, 10:43:51 AM

Quote from: wiley on March 24, 2015, 06:22:19 PM

Anyone have a little input on the most cost efficient rail in Tokyo?  I'm flying into Narita and staying in Shibuya.  Will probably spend limited time in the hotel and do as much possible in the city.  I'm just trying to decide what pass to purchase, one that hopefully includes a ride back to the airport.

Are you staying in Tokyo the whole trip? I bought a Japan Rail (JR) Pass before I went because I was going to other cities, and it included my train between Narita and Tokyo (N'EX train). The pass also includes the JR line within Tokyo, but it's probably not worth buying for you -- price-wise -- if you're staying in Tokyo the entire trip.

When returning to Narita, I actually took the bus (Airport Limousine) from my hotel (Shinjuku Hilton) directly back to Narita because my JR Pass had expired by then. The bus made sense for me price-wise and travel-wise since I would've had to first trek my way over to the Tokyo Central train station just to get on the train to Narita. You'll have the same issue in Shibuya. I'd check out the bus options for your hotel:
https://www.limousinebus.co.jp/en/bus_services/narita/index (https://www.limousinebus.co.jp/en/bus_services/narita/index)

I'm sure you've seen this, but there are discounted ways to buy subway tickets, which I didn't look into personally:
http://www.tokyometro.jp/en/ticket/value/index.html (http://www.tokyometro.jp/en/ticket/value/index.html)

The subway seemed confusing to me before I went because there are 3 different lines in Tokyo, if you count the JR train. But they're all relatively easy to figure out and you'll just use whichever is most convenient to your location. When you get in the station, you look at the map to see what the cost is from your station to the next (160 yen or whatever) and put that amount in the machine to get your ticket. Cash only.

I'm jealous of your trip. Hope you have a great time.

P.S. If you do karaoke while you're there, it makes sense to buy a membership. I now carry a membership card for Karaoke Kan in Shinjuku.

Huge thanks for that write up.  Basically what is going on is im traveling around the south pacific for 2 weeks on a dive trip.  On my way back i had an 8 hour layover at narita.  Reading a little about tokyo and hearing from a friend that visited a few times, i decided to push back my flight so i can go to tokyo and take in as much as possible in about a 26 hour window.  The hotel is the granbell in shibuya, i plan on hitting the fish market, the tokyo tree tower and probably some club at night (i don't plan on much if any sleep).  Ive been told to attempt to go see a sumo match.  If you have any suggestions by all means please let me know.  I do plan on spending the entire time in tokyo, so possibly so narita express roundtrip ticket plus the tokyo metro li e 24 hour or 2 day pass.

Thanks again

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 25, 2015, 07:49:35 PM

Quote from: Spracne on March 25, 2015, 07:45:06 PM

Are all of the clues located within a single drinking establishment?

If you need to drink then drink at a bar, dumbass

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on March 25, 2015, 07:53:09 PM

Quote from: michigancat on March 25, 2015, 07:49:35 PM

Quote from: Spracne on March 25, 2015, 07:45:06 PM

Are all of the clues located within a single drinking establishment?

If you need to drink then drink at a bar, dumbass

Do you feel better about yourself, now?

I'm not looking for just any bar, im looking for the finest establishment DEN has to offer.  I've never had to kill time here.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on March 25, 2015, 07:56:10 PM

What's up with the hostility around here these days?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 25, 2015, 08:06:59 PM

Quote from: Spracne on March 25, 2015, 07:53:09 PM

Quote from: michigancat on March 25, 2015, 07:49:35 PM

Quote from: Spracne on March 25, 2015, 07:45:06 PM

Are all of the clues located within a single drinking establishment?

If you need to drink then drink at a bar, dumbass

Do you feel better about yourself, now?

I'm not looking for just any bar, im looking for the finest establishment DEN has to offer.  I've never had to kill time here.

All airport bars are the same

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on March 25, 2015, 08:16:30 PM

That's not true.  Elways looked dark and inviting.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on March 26, 2015, 10:05:16 AM

Quote from: wiley on March 25, 2015, 07:47:33 PM

Quote from: Ghost of Stan Parrish on March 25, 2015, 10:43:51 AM

Quote from: wiley on March 24, 2015, 06:22:19 PM

Anyone have a little input on the most cost efficient rail in Tokyo?  I'm flying into Narita and staying in Shibuya.  Will probably spend limited time in the hotel and do as much possible in the city.  I'm just trying to decide what pass to purchase, one that hopefully includes a ride back to the airport.

Are you staying in Tokyo the whole trip? I bought a Japan Rail (JR) Pass before I went because I was going to other cities, and it included my train between Narita and Tokyo (N'EX train). The pass also includes the JR line within Tokyo, but it's probably not worth buying for you -- price-wise -- if you're staying in Tokyo the entire trip.

When returning to Narita, I actually took the bus (Airport Limousine) from my hotel (Shinjuku Hilton) directly back to Narita because my JR Pass had expired by then. The bus made sense for me price-wise and travel-wise since I would've had to first trek my way over to the Tokyo Central train station just to get on the train to Narita. You'll have the same issue in Shibuya. I'd check out the bus options for your hotel:
https://www.limousinebus.co.jp/en/bus_services/narita/index (https://www.limousinebus.co.jp/en/bus_services/narita/index)

I'm sure you've seen this, but there are discounted ways to buy subway tickets, which I didn't look into personally:
http://www.tokyometro.jp/en/ticket/value/index.html (http://www.tokyometro.jp/en/ticket/value/index.html)

The subway seemed confusing to me before I went because there are 3 different lines in Tokyo, if you count the JR train. But they're all relatively easy to figure out and you'll just use whichever is most convenient to your location. When you get in the station, you look at the map to see what the cost is from your station to the next (160 yen or whatever) and put that amount in the machine to get your ticket. Cash only.

I'm jealous of your trip. Hope you have a great time.

P.S. If you do karaoke while you're there, it makes sense to buy a membership. I now carry a membership card for Karaoke Kan in Shinjuku.

Huge thanks for that write up.  Basically what is going on is im traveling around the south pacific for 2 weeks on a dive trip.  On my way back i had an 8 hour layover at narita.  Reading a little about tokyo and hearing from a friend that visited a few times, i decided to push back my flight so i can go to tokyo and take in as much as possible in about a 26 hour window.  The hotel is the granbell in shibuya, i plan on hitting the fish market, the tokyo tree tower and probably some club at night (i don't plan on much if any sleep).  Ive been told to attempt to go see a sumo match.  If you have any suggestions by all means please let me know.  I do plan on spending the entire time in tokyo, so possibly so narita express roundtrip ticket plus the tokyo metro li e 24 hour or 2 day pass.

Thanks again

Your whole trip sounds awesome.

This thread is really making me need to plan a vacation.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 26, 2015, 10:20:28 AM

Quote from: michigancat on March 25, 2015, 08:06:59 PM

Quote from: Spracne on March 25, 2015, 07:53:09 PM

Quote from: michigancat on March 25, 2015, 07:49:35 PM

Quote from: Spracne on March 25, 2015, 07:45:06 PM

Are all of the clues located within a single drinking establishment?

If you need to drink then drink at a bar, dumbass

Do you feel better about yourself, now?

I'm not looking for just any bar, im looking for the finest establishment DEN has to offer.  I've never had to kill time here.

All airport bars are the same

lol

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on March 26, 2015, 06:17:16 PM

Quote from: michigancat on March 25, 2015, 08:06:59 PM

Quote from: Spracne on March 25, 2015, 07:53:09 PM

Quote from: michigancat on March 25, 2015, 07:49:35 PM

Quote from: Spracne on March 25, 2015, 07:45:06 PM

Are all of the clues located within a single drinking establishment?

If you need to drink then drink at a bar, dumbass

Do you feel better about yourself, now?

I'm not looking for just any bar, im looking for the finest establishment DEN has to offer.  I've never had to kill time here.

All airport bars are the same

Nope. Laguardia bar in SW terminal is worst on earth

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on March 26, 2015, 10:23:57 PM

just booked another bachelor party in nola this fall.  going to go to the Arky @ LSU game too!   :ksu:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on March 27, 2015, 07:59:46 AM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on March 26, 2015, 10:23:57 PM

just booked another bachelor party in nola this fall.  going to go to the Arky @ LSU game too!   :ksu:

That will be a great Bach party

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 27, 2015, 08:07:06 AM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on March 26, 2015, 10:23:57 PM

just booked another bachelor party in nola this fall.  going to go to the Arky @ LSU game too!   :ksu:

that's amazing, GOSP  :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on March 27, 2015, 08:47:46 AM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on March 26, 2015, 10:23:57 PM

just booked another bachelor party in nola this fall.  going to go to the Arky @ LSU game too!   :ksu:

are you driving down from new york or flying?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on March 27, 2015, 09:07:11 PM

I don't understand

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on March 27, 2015, 10:14:50 PM

5 hour flight in 757-200 Delta Comfort+ tomorrow with AVOD (Audio Video On Demand). man am i pumped.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 27, 2015, 10:50:28 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on March 27, 2015, 10:14:50 PM

5 hour flight in 757-200 Delta Comfort+ tomorrow with AVOD (Audio Video On Demand). man am i pumped.

Weekend work travel? :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on March 27, 2015, 10:52:03 PM

Quote from: michigancat on March 27, 2015, 10:50:28 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on March 27, 2015, 10:14:50 PM

5 hour flight in 757-200 Delta Comfort+ tomorrow with AVOD (Audio Video On Demand). man am i pumped.

Weekend work travel? :frown:

yeah, not ideal. but i don't mind too much when i don't have anything else planned. i like traveling and a relaxed night in a hotel room is fine by me.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 28, 2015, 08:40:31 AM

Are you like always going to Alaska

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on March 28, 2015, 08:42:04 AM

Quote from: mocat on March 28, 2015, 08:40:31 AM

Are you like always going to Alaska

one last time.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 28, 2015, 11:49:12 PM

DIA conspiracy show on history channel now!!!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 31, 2015, 03:46:42 PM

Just found out I'll be going to Indianapolis next month for work.  :Yuck: Never been, but I can't imagine it being that exciting. Any pro tips?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 31, 2015, 04:40:00 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on March 31, 2015, 03:46:42 PM

Just found out I'll be going to Indianapolis next month for work.  :Yuck: Never been, but I can't imagine it being that exciting. Any pro tips?

Ask every business you interact with if they are stupid bigots who hate gays

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 31, 2015, 04:51:54 PM

Quote from: michigancat on March 31, 2015, 04:40:00 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on March 31, 2015, 03:46:42 PM

Just found out I'll be going to Indianapolis next month for work.  :Yuck: Never been, but I can't imagine it being that exciting. Any pro tips?

Ask every business you interact with if they are stupid bigots who hate gays

:thumbs: Will do. I'll get in their face about it too.

(http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view7/2379593/turk-s-in-your-face-dance-o.gif)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on March 31, 2015, 05:28:27 PM

In the Annapolis is pretty great this time of year.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on March 31, 2015, 06:09:31 PM

Phoenix update:

- Sedona isn't for me
- Found a couple good restaurants (The Gladly & Richardson's).  Didn't have time to go to this huge 2 story brunch place (RNR) in Scottsdale.  Seemed more like a club than a restaurant.
- Spring training is better than I expected....could see it being really good for a family with kids
- I dislike Phoenix overall still.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wiley on April 01, 2015, 01:47:57 AM

Great tokyo south pacific dive trip update:

Was suposed to fly to yap last night while it was. Getting slammed by the typhoon.  Sounds like things are pretty bad on the islands so we're roughing it in guam then on to palau friday.  Some lady said the looting was pretty bad.  I experienced katrina first hand, no desire to live it again in a place like the south pacific.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: nicname on April 01, 2015, 04:40:21 AM

If there is anything worse then people who crap on one city, state or another when they talk about going there or living there. So dumb. It's not the place, idiot. It's you.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on April 01, 2015, 07:07:57 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on March 31, 2015, 03:46:42 PM

Just found out I'll be going to Indianapolis next month for work.  :Yuck: Never been, but I can't imagine it being that exciting. Any pro tips?

It's basically the Kansas City of the Midwest

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 01, 2015, 08:18:00 AM

Quote from: nicname on April 01, 2015, 04:40:21 AM

If there is anything worse then people who crap on one city, state or another when they talk about going there or living there. So dumb. It's not the place, idiot. It's you.

:frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 01, 2015, 08:19:10 AM

I'm pretty sure living in Garden City was the worst of all time and I made the most of it, nicdub.  :shakesfist:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on April 01, 2015, 08:28:15 AM

Quote from: nicname on April 01, 2015, 04:40:21 AM

If there is anything worse then people who crap on one city, state or another when they talk about going there or living there. So dumb. It's not the place, idiot. It's you.

Weird stance. Some places suck more than others.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 01, 2015, 08:46:57 AM

Quote from: nicname on April 01, 2015, 04:40:21 AM

If there is anything worse then people who crap on one city, state or another when they talk about going there or living there. So dumb. It's not the place, idiot. It's you.

I don't agree with this at all. schools, economy, taxes, culture, infrastructure, weather, etc. vary a lot from place to place. very weird post.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 01, 2015, 08:47:53 AM

I'm moving to North Korea  :frown:

SHUT UP IDIOT, IT'S NOT A NORTH KOREA PROBLEM IT'S A YOU PROBLEM  :curse:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 01, 2015, 08:48:42 AM

Got relocated to Antarctica  :frown:

IT'S JUST AS GOOD THERE AS ANYWHERE ELSE IDIOT!  :curse:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 01, 2015, 10:12:50 AM

 :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on April 09, 2015, 11:34:42 AM

Anyone have TSA precheck? Is it awesome?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: hemmy on April 09, 2015, 03:38:32 PM

Quote from: steve dave on April 01, 2015, 08:47:53 AM

I'm moving to North Korea  :frown:

SHUT UP IDIOT, IT'S NOT A NORTH KOREA PROBLEM IT'S A YOU PROBLEM  :curse:

If steve dave lived in North Korea he would live in that giant unused hotel all by himself.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on April 09, 2015, 07:23:28 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on April 09, 2015, 11:34:42 AM

Anyone have TSA precheck? Is it awesome?

Yes.  Yes.  Although the awesomeness will vary based on where you fly.  I whiz by the long line of lowly commoners at my home base with shoes on and laptop/liquids in my bag.  Where I normally fly to there are never lines and often no precheck lane, so no benefit.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on April 09, 2015, 07:28:09 PM

Is it even worth going to NYC for 2-3 days in the summer if you have never been before, or would it be better to wait a yr, take a week, and go in late spring?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: daBish7 on April 09, 2015, 07:35:06 PM

Going to New Orleans for a long weekend, what shall Mrs. DaBish7 and I do?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on April 09, 2015, 07:38:19 PM

Swamp tour

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on April 09, 2015, 08:19:48 PM

can't wait until SB reads this on monday

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 10, 2015, 07:31:47 AM

Quote from: CNS on April 09, 2015, 07:28:09 PM

Is it even worth going to NYC for 2-3 days in the summer if you have never been before, or would it be better to wait a yr, take a week, and go in late spring?

NYC is like the perfect weekend visit. 2-3 days will be great.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Bloodfart on April 13, 2015, 08:52:35 AM

(http://i1261.photobucket.com/albums/ii583/purplebf68/image.jpg1.jpg) (http://s1261.photobucket.com/user/purplebf68/media/image.jpg1.jpg.html)

(http://i1261.photobucket.com/albums/ii583/purplebf68/image.jpg2.jpg) (http://s1261.photobucket.com/user/purplebf68/media/image.jpg2.jpg.html)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on April 13, 2015, 08:57:41 AM

Quote from: Bloodfart on April 13, 2015, 08:52:35 AM

(http://i1261.photobucket.com/albums/ii583/purplebf68/image.jpg1.jpg) (http://s1261.photobucket.com/user/purplebf68/media/image.jpg1.jpg.html)

(http://i1261.photobucket.com/albums/ii583/purplebf68/image.jpg2.jpg) (http://s1261.photobucket.com/user/purplebf68/media/image.jpg2.jpg.html)

DFW?  Detroit?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on April 13, 2015, 08:58:31 AM

MSP

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Bloodfart on April 13, 2015, 09:06:01 AM

 

Quote from: 'taterblast on April 13, 2015, 08:58:31 AM

MSP

Wow that was fast!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on April 13, 2015, 09:22:50 AM

got pretty pak'd at the MSP Chili's bar a few weekends ago

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 13, 2015, 10:46:08 AM

went to Cabo for a week. It was nice. Lost my phone on day 1 eff me.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 13, 2015, 07:10:49 PM

Just booked mrs mocat a nonstop RT to LGA for $215 on delta :sdeek:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on April 13, 2015, 07:46:34 PM

MSP is such a great airport

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on April 13, 2015, 07:58:25 PM

Ugh. Flying into LGA tomorrow. What an unbelievably bad airport.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 13, 2015, 08:22:02 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on April 13, 2015, 07:58:25 PM

Ugh. Flying into LGA tomorrow. What an unbelievably bad airport.

It's the absolute worst. I can't think of a worse one, or even a contender to give LGA a run for its money.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on April 13, 2015, 08:24:25 PM

Quote from: michigancat on April 13, 2015, 08:22:02 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on April 13, 2015, 07:58:25 PM

Ugh. Flying into LGA tomorrow. What an unbelievably bad airport.

It's the absolute worst. I can't think of a worse one, or even a contender to give LGA a run for its money.

Unfortunately there are like 4x as many flights from ORD to LGA than JFK, and they are cheaper, so work travel means I get a lovely visit to LGA once a month.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 13, 2015, 08:37:09 PM

If LGA was a house and I was its realtor, I would start off the listing like this: LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Lots of character in this little apple charmer. Features include original runways and cozy hallways! 4 terminals, 8 1/2 baths.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on April 13, 2015, 08:40:54 PM

runway looks out over charming polluted river!  hardly any rats!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on April 13, 2015, 08:58:37 PM

Ireland tomorrow

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on April 14, 2015, 05:48:09 AM

Quote from: mocat on April 13, 2015, 08:37:09 PM

If LGA was a house and I was its realtor, I would start off the listing like this: LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Lots of character in this little apple charmer. Features include original runways and cozy hallways! 4 terminals, 8 1/2 baths.

Ever tried getting from LGA to Lower Manhattan at rush hour? :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on April 19, 2015, 07:34:58 AM

SDF - DCA - PHL this fine Sunday morning.

DCA and the shuttle bus can suck it. What a horrible idea.

Looking forward to a few cold ones in the beer garden after lunch at Campo's.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: JohnCurrie is Weird/Gross on April 19, 2015, 07:30:40 PM

Like I wish there was a way to replicate the feeling you get when upgraded to first class. Tonight's like middle seat 3 hour flight then bam first class I almost started crying.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Jabeez on April 20, 2015, 03:32:05 PM

Anybody been to a white Sox game?  Trying to decide what tickets to buy saturday, and if we should pak on the way or find some Towne bar like on shamless?  Anyone been to US Cellular with advice? 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 20, 2015, 03:39:58 PM

Quote from: Jabeez on April 20, 2015, 03:32:05 PM

Anybody been to a white Sox game?  Trying to decide what tickets to buy saturday, and if we should pak on the way or find some Towne bar like on shamless?  Anyone been to US Cellular with advice?

go to wrigley first and then do everything the exact opposite

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on April 20, 2015, 08:59:38 PM

i wonder how many games 8MP has gone to

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on April 21, 2015, 09:15:12 AM

speaking of chicago, every hotel is unavailable for 4oJ. is this because its too far out or do i need to get some status to book without restrictions?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on April 21, 2015, 09:45:00 AM

Quote from: Jabeez on April 20, 2015, 03:32:05 PM

Anybody been to a white Sox game?  Trying to decide what tickets to buy saturday, and if we should pak on the way or find some Towne bar like on shamless?  Anyone been to US Cellular with advice?

I've been to several games there... There are some bars in the area, but I've always pak'd downtown, then jumped on the red line to get to the game.  I can't go Saturday, but I grabbed StubHub tickets for Friday right behind home page for about $50 each.  Schaller's Pump is supposed to be a pretty good game day bar down there.  Pretty solid food options at the stadium and a bar right at the entrance that is pretty fun too.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on April 21, 2015, 09:47:22 AM

Quote from: The Big Train on April 20, 2015, 08:59:38 PM

i wonder how many games 8MP has gone to

Last year I went to 8 of 10 Royals games there and a Yankees game. So 9 I guess.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Jabeez on April 21, 2015, 12:34:54 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on April 21, 2015, 09:45:00 AM

Quote from: Jabeez on April 20, 2015, 03:32:05 PM

Anybody been to a white Sox game?  Trying to decide what tickets to buy saturday, and if we should pak on the way or find some Towne bar like on shamless?  Anyone been to US Cellular with advice?

I've been to several games there... There are some bars in the area, but I've always pak'd downtown, then jumped on the red line to get to the game.  I can't go Saturday, but I grabbed StubHub tickets for Friday right behind home page for about $50 each.  Schaller's Pump is supposed to be a pretty good game day bar down there.  Pretty solid food options at the stadium and a bar right at the entrance that is pretty fun too.

Thanks.  I am staying in the Wicker Park area, we'll probably just hop on the train.  Friend just moved there, so he didn't have any idea about the area.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on April 22, 2015, 07:06:59 AM

https://twitter.com/FrankMartin_SC/status/590847217193332739

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 22, 2015, 07:25:16 AM

Quote from: 'taterblast on April 22, 2015, 07:06:59 AM

https://twitter.com/FrankMartin_SC/status/590847217193332739

adorable. also AA has the BITB twitter team.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on April 22, 2015, 09:08:04 AM

cae has some nice directs

(http://www.columbiaairport.com/UserFiles/airport/Images/Final%20Route%20Map%20Fall%202014.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: JohnCurrie is Weird/Gross on April 22, 2015, 01:03:22 PM

Admirals Club: Worth it to use miles or just spend the money?  I got a free 1 day pass and I'm hooked.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: everyone shut up on April 22, 2015, 05:19:18 PM

Caught the 2011 Cats vs. Baylor game on the flight home from Miami today. ABJr. was such a stud. Also, R.I.P. David Garrett  :cry:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: eastcat on April 22, 2015, 05:35:11 PM

bonus points

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 22, 2015, 05:44:59 PM

AMS

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on April 22, 2015, 06:17:04 PM

CGK

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on April 22, 2015, 10:44:14 PM

expansion rendering of MCI

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on April 22, 2015, 11:14:38 PM

i had to google this one.  not what I expected

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 22, 2015, 11:16:41 PM

oh yeah he was fanning bragging about Bali. I didn't Google cause I ain't no punk.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on April 22, 2015, 11:19:47 PM

unique oppy for hamburglar to fanningbrag here :excited:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: eastcat on April 24, 2015, 02:58:26 PM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on April 22, 2015, 06:17:04 PM

CGK

 :thumbs:

Crazy glass/steel terminal with no A/C or jet bridges.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Jabeez on April 25, 2015, 11:05:15 AM

Royals game canceled.   Any brewery tours in chicago you guys know about?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on April 26, 2015, 10:54:38 AM

Quote from: Jabeez on April 25, 2015, 11:05:15 AM

Royals game canceled.   Any brewery tours in chicago you guys know about?

Sorry just saw this, but there are quite a few breweries, I'm sure many have tours. Going to the game today?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on April 27, 2015, 06:26:21 PM

Adding one these to a London trip....Ireland or Scotland?  I think I'm leaning Scotland but I would appreciate any feedback from you bros.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on April 27, 2015, 09:39:17 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on April 27, 2015, 06:26:21 PM

Adding one these to a London trip....Ireland or Scotland?  I think I'm leaning Scotland but I would appreciate any feedback from you bros.

Just got back from 11 days in Ireland. Planning on putting together a trip report I will post. How many days are you thinking it would be?  We loved the west coast.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on April 27, 2015, 09:44:13 PM

And what all are you planning on for London?  Depending on what you like, there are tons of great day trips from there to fill up a full trip.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on April 27, 2015, 10:03:34 PM

Quote from: Boom Roasted on April 27, 2015, 09:44:13 PM

And what all are you planning on for London?  Depending on what you like, there are tons of great day trips from there to fill up a full trip.

Haven't really decided....more of a city traveler than the country day trips but up for anything....

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on April 28, 2015, 07:50:13 AM

Well Ireland might not be for you if city traveling is your thing. Dublin isn't very big and the next best "city" we saw was Galway, which was great, but is more of a college town with only 75k people. 4th biggest Ireland.  Our favorite parts were the natural beauty of some of the country. An amazing variety of landscapes in small areas. You could fly london to Shannon and see a decent amount of the west coast driving(best way to see the ireland) for a few days.  Google the ring of Kerry for examples.

Tons to see in London with tower bridge, Big Ben, Westminster, museums, St. Paul's, Hyde park, sport venues, or just wandering the city. Harrods is worth a visit. Some great day trips easily done by train in order are Windsor, Brighton, and Bath.  In my experience London is more about the history and the culture of a huge mixed city and ireland is more about the natural sites and breathtaking views.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on April 29, 2015, 11:53:37 AM

what a baller

http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2015/04/28/further-details-on-uniteds-mysterious-newark-to-columbia-flight/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: WonderMeal on May 06, 2015, 10:57:33 PM

Headed to Park Hyatt Beaver Creek this weekend with Mrs. WonderMeal.

Any tips on non-skiing things to do in the area? Any tips for Park Hyatting? Feeling pretty jazzed.

Thanks, credit card thread!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on May 07, 2015, 09:59:22 AM

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/07/85687c4ba36cf3c33e274ef57ed27a61.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on May 07, 2015, 10:41:49 AM

:barf:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on May 07, 2015, 11:09:59 AM

what is wrong w/ people?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Brock Landers on May 07, 2015, 12:05:50 PM

I know right?  Polo brand socks with New Balance sneakers?  Makes no sense.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: WonderMeal on May 07, 2015, 05:35:36 PM

Quote from: WonderMeal on May 06, 2015, 10:57:33 PM

Headed to Park Hyatt Beaver Creek this weekend with Mrs. WonderMeal.

Any tips on non-skiing things to do in the area? Any tips for Park Hyatting? Feeling pretty jazzed.

Thanks, credit card thread!

Vail / Beaver Creek tips? Anyone? Hiking/food/etc?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 07, 2015, 05:41:28 PM

I take shoes off on long flights, but I always wear socks. (Ideally smartwools)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on May 07, 2015, 05:42:01 PM

rough ridin' California hippies

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Brock Landers on May 08, 2015, 08:27:06 AM

I'm heading down to Norman for my cousin's graduation tomorrow.  Is there actually anything to do or see in Norman when a KSU and/or OU sporting event isn't happening or should I just punch Bob Stoops in his goiter and leave town as soon as the graduation ceremony is over?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on May 08, 2015, 09:02:18 AM

Quote from: Brock Landers on May 08, 2015, 08:27:06 AM

I'm heading down to Norman for my cousin's graduation tomorrow.  Is there actually anything to do or see in Norman when a KSU and/or OU sporting event isn't happening or should I just punch Bob Stoops in his goiter and leave town as soon as the graduation ceremony is over?

Probably be a great weekend to see multiple tornadoes in Norman.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 08, 2015, 09:07:01 AM

They have a decent bbq place there and you can walk the streets with an open container. Enjoy!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on May 08, 2015, 09:10:48 AM

Quote from: Brock Landers on May 08, 2015, 08:27:06 AM

I'm heading down to Norman for my cousin's graduation tomorrow.  Is there actually anything to do or see in Norman when a KSU and/or OU sporting event isn't happening or should I just punch Bob Stoops in his goiter and leave town as soon as the graduation ceremony is over?

avoid suicide bombers

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Brock Landers on May 08, 2015, 09:14:24 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on May 08, 2015, 09:07:01 AM

They have a decent bbq place there and you can walk the streets with an open container. Enjoy!

Are you referring to the one Billy Sims has or is there another good BBQ place.  We are going out for lunch afterwards but not sure where yet.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ednksu on May 08, 2015, 09:18:39 AM

Quote from: WonderMeal on May 07, 2015, 05:35:36 PM

Quote from: WonderMeal on May 06, 2015, 10:57:33 PM

Headed to Park Hyatt Beaver Creek this weekend with Mrs. WonderMeal.

Any tips on non-skiing things to do in the area? Any tips for Park Hyatting? Feeling pretty jazzed.

Thanks, credit card thread!

Vail / Beaver Creek tips? Anyone? Hiking/food/etc?

Went to Beaver Creek in October and it was a ghost town.  Luckily we like doing out doors activities so we found a local trail book and hiked around. A lot of the shops and restaurants keep really weird hours off season so be aware of that.  If you have a hotel room with a kitchenette it might be useful to buy some groceries.  There is a small nature center outside of Avon called Walking Mountains Science Center which might be good if you have kiddos, that is actually where we got our trail book.  Depending on the time of your trip there is a growing mountain bike industry growing in these resorts.  Some you can rent bikes, but they mostly start in the summer.  There is a large mix of trails in the area.  Some are easy day hikes, others you should be well prepared. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 08, 2015, 09:20:08 AM

Quote from: Brock Landers on May 08, 2015, 09:14:24 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on May 08, 2015, 09:07:01 AM

They have a decent bbq place there and you can walk the streets with an open container. Enjoy!

Are you referring to the one Billy Sims has or is there another good BBQ place.  We are going out for lunch afterwards but not sure where yet.

Honestly, I'm not sure. It was in their strip of college bars. It seemed like their kites.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on May 08, 2015, 04:35:47 PM

Peru?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on May 13, 2015, 01:03:26 PM

Just booked my flight with Delta to head up to MSP for the Royals' series there the first weekend of October! I'm excited.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on May 13, 2015, 01:07:01 PM

Quote from: roidhead on May 13, 2015, 01:03:26 PM

Just booked my flight with Delta to head up to MSP for the Royals' series there the first weekend of October! I'm excited.

You should maybe tell your travel partner the dates because he doesn't seem to know.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on May 13, 2015, 01:46:07 PM

Where should my 8manGF and I eat dinner in NYC on Memorial Day?  Staying in Midtown / Hell's Kitchen, but doesn't have to be right there.  Would prefer to keep it around or under $100 (excluding booze, duh) for the two of us.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on May 13, 2015, 02:07:15 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on May 13, 2015, 01:46:07 PM

Where should my 8manGF and I eat dinner in NYC on Memorial Day?  Staying in Midtown / Hell's Kitchen, but doesn't have to be right there.  Would prefer to keep it around or under $100 (excluding booze, duh) for the two of us.

(http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/04/0a/cd/3c/sbarro.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on May 13, 2015, 02:10:04 PM

eat at that burger place in Times Square

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on May 13, 2015, 02:12:47 PM

Shake shack, maybe it's not in Times Square but that's the place I was talking about

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on May 13, 2015, 02:15:21 PM

Is Flavortown too far out of the way?  Rhetorical Q, of course it isn't:

(http://static4.businessinsider.com/image/53503897ecad04e93cf1c954-480/guy-fieri-nyc.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on May 13, 2015, 02:20:25 PM

God damnit guys

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on May 13, 2015, 02:21:52 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on May 13, 2015, 01:07:01 PM

Quote from: roidhead on May 13, 2015, 01:03:26 PM

Just booked my flight with Delta to head up to MSP for the Royals' series there the first weekend of October! I'm excited.

You should maybe tell your travel partner the dates because he doesn't seem to know.

He and I are talking about Milwaukee. A coworker scooped up the Minneapolis trip because his brother lives up there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on May 13, 2015, 02:39:36 PM

Quote from: roidhead on May 13, 2015, 02:21:52 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on May 13, 2015, 01:07:01 PM

Quote from: roidhead on May 13, 2015, 01:03:26 PM

Just booked my flight with Delta to head up to MSP for the Royals' series there the first weekend of October! I'm excited.

You should maybe tell your travel partner the dates because he doesn't seem to know.

He and I are talking about Milwaukee. A coworker scooped up the Minneapolis trip because his brother lives up there.

Oh, ok well he still doesn't know the dates. They keep changing every time I ask him, or maybe that is because you keep changing plans.  :runaway:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on May 13, 2015, 02:40:14 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on May 13, 2015, 02:39:36 PM

Quote from: roidhead on May 13, 2015, 02:21:52 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on May 13, 2015, 01:07:01 PM

Quote from: roidhead on May 13, 2015, 01:03:26 PM

Just booked my flight with Delta to head up to MSP for the Royals' series there the first weekend of October! I'm excited.

You should maybe tell your travel partner the dates because he doesn't seem to know.

He and I are talking about Milwaukee. A coworker scooped up the Minneapolis trip because his brother lives up there.

Oh, ok well he still doesn't know the dates. They keep changing every time I ask him, or maybe that is because you keep changing plans.  :runaway:

We'll figure something out this weekend on our way to the game.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on May 13, 2015, 02:46:23 PM

Quote from: roidhead on May 13, 2015, 02:40:14 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on May 13, 2015, 02:39:36 PM

Quote from: roidhead on May 13, 2015, 02:21:52 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on May 13, 2015, 01:07:01 PM

Quote from: roidhead on May 13, 2015, 01:03:26 PM

Just booked my flight with Delta to head up to MSP for the Royals' series there the first weekend of October! I'm excited.

You should maybe tell your travel partner the dates because he doesn't seem to know.

He and I are talking about Milwaukee. A coworker scooped up the Minneapolis trip because his brother lives up there.

Oh, ok well he still doesn't know the dates. They keep changing every time I ask him, or maybe that is because you keep changing plans.  :runaway:

We'll figure something out this weekend on our way to the game.

I need to know when he is going to be gone so I can plan the party at my house.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on May 13, 2015, 02:46:54 PM

You should consult Zagat's.

(http://media.zenfs.com/en-US/video/video.snl.com/SNL_0891_04_Zagats.png)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on May 18, 2015, 11:12:53 AM

I am going someplace really rough ridin' weird (for me) next week.  My family is going on vacation to Gulf Shores, AL.  I didn't even know that this place existed that long ago.  So weird.

Anyway, it's basically Destin, FL, but more to the west and with fewer cool people and more boring, that's basically what I have been told. 

This should be interesting.  I have also thought that Alabama and the deep south sounded very strange, so this will revealing.  We are driving, which is about a 14 hour drive, that we are breaking into 2 days.  We'll stay in Memphis on the way, and eat BBQ and go see the zoo (they have Pandas, which is apparently rare). I want to go to that BBQ place that has the "slap your momma" saying, and maybe see those ducks march in a hotel.  I really have no desire to see Graceland, but I will drive by it I suppose.  We have to drive through Mississippi and Alabama to get to Gulf Shores.  My wife and kids and I look non-jewish, so we should be pretty safe but you never know.  I am going to visit the pit and get some "Thanks Obama" talking points to use in case I get a flat tire or get into some other type of jam down there.

I will try and document my observations, and will share them with you guys!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 18, 2015, 11:16:08 AM

Quote from: Pete on May 18, 2015, 11:12:53 AM

I am going someplace really rough ridin' weird (for me) next week.  My family is going on vacation to Gulf Shores, AL.  I didn't even know that this place existed that long ago.  So weird.

Anyway, it's basically Destin, FL, but more to the west and with fewer cool people and more boring, that's basically what I have been told. 

This should be interesting.  I have also thought that Alabama and the deep south sounded very strange, so this will revealing.  We are driving, which is about a 14 hour drive, that we are breaking into 2 days.  We'll stay in Memphis on the way, and eat BBQ and go see the zoo (they have Pandas, which is apparently rare). I want to go to that BBQ place that has the "slap your momma" saying, and maybe see those ducks march in a hotel.  I really have no desire to see Graceland, but I will drive by it I suppose.  We have to drive through Mississippi and Alabama to get to Gulf Shores.  My wife and kids and I look non-jewish, so we should be pretty safe but you never know.  I am going to visit the pit and get some "Thanks Obama" talking points to use in case I get a flat tire or get into some other type of jam down there.

I will try and document my observations, and will share them with you guys!

Sounds fun!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on May 18, 2015, 11:16:44 AM

I went to Gulf Shores last summer.  It was great.

Did you rent a beach house?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on May 18, 2015, 11:23:32 AM

i went to gulf shores the summer before the oil spill. it was great.

driving through the deep south is interesting. it was apparent that the entire economy of arkansas consists of backwoods flea markets and confederate flag stores.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 18, 2015, 11:25:26 AM

I would try to do Graceland, too. Even if it sucked it would be great.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on May 18, 2015, 11:28:34 AM

Quote from: Pete on May 18, 2015, 11:12:53 AM

I am going someplace really rough ridin' weird (for me) next week.  My family is going on vacation to Gulf Shores, AL.  I didn't even know that this place existed that long ago.  So weird.

Anyway, it's basically Destin, FL, but more to the west and with fewer cool people and more boring, that's basically what I have been told. 

This should be interesting.  I have also thought that Alabama and the deep south sounded very strange, so this will revealing.  We are driving, which is about a 14 hour drive, that we are breaking into 2 days.  We'll stay in Memphis on the way, and eat BBQ and go see the zoo (they have Pandas, which is apparently rare). I want to go to that BBQ place that has the "slap your momma" saying, and maybe see those ducks march in a hotel.  I really have no desire to see Graceland, but I will drive by it I suppose.  We have to drive through Mississippi and Alabama to get to Gulf Shores.  My wife and kids and I look non-jewish, so we should be pretty safe but you never know.  I am going to visit the pit and get some "Thanks Obama" talking points to use in case I get a flat tire or get into some other type of jam down there.

I will try and document my observations, and will share them with you guys!

Interstate BBQ is where you shoudl go.   And eff the ducks.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on May 18, 2015, 12:21:32 PM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on May 18, 2015, 11:16:44 AM

I went to Gulf Shores last summer.  It was great.

Did you rent a beach house?

We are renting a condo thing.  The complex has a pool and stuff.  A house would have been better, but this thing was pretty reasonably priced.  I figure I'll check out the area, and if we like it, maybe do it up fancier next time.  I really had no idea what I was doing on this.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 18, 2015, 12:35:36 PM

and regarding Graceland: every town has a rough ridin' zoo. There's just one Graceland.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on May 18, 2015, 04:09:29 PM

Quote from: Pete on May 18, 2015, 12:21:32 PM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on May 18, 2015, 11:16:44 AM

I went to Gulf Shores last summer.  It was great.

Did you rent a beach house?

We are renting a condo thing.  The complex has a pool and stuff.  A house would have been better, but this thing was pretty reasonably priced.  I figure I'll check out the area, and if we like it, maybe do it up fancier next time.  I really had no idea what I was doing on this.

I recommend this place if you decide to go back again.

http://www.kivadunes.com/?from=12

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Jabeez on May 18, 2015, 04:46:00 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on May 13, 2015, 01:46:07 PM

Where should my 8manGF and I eat dinner in NYC on Memorial Day?  Staying in Midtown / Hell's Kitchen, but doesn't have to be right there.  Would prefer to keep it around or under $100 (excluding booze, duh) for the two of us.

Locanda Verde.  Their meatballs are the best ever.

If you can find a hip hop brunch place, everyone gets drunk out of their mind and the place is basically a club of millenial scum by 3 in the afternoon.  I haven't witnessed it, but I'm told it's a real thing and it's fun.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on May 18, 2015, 05:06:01 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 18, 2015, 12:35:36 PM

and regarding Graceland: every town has a rough ridin' zoo. There's just one Graceland.

They have Pandas at the Memphis Zoo.  Put that in your China book pipe and smoke it, RUSTY!!!!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on May 18, 2015, 05:08:13 PM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on May 18, 2015, 04:09:29 PM

Quote from: Pete on May 18, 2015, 12:21:32 PM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on May 18, 2015, 11:16:44 AM

I went to Gulf Shores last summer.  It was great.

Did you rent a beach house?

We are renting a condo thing.  The complex has a pool and stuff.  A house would have been better, but this thing was pretty reasonably priced.  I figure I'll check out the area, and if we like it, maybe do it up fancier next time.  I really had no idea what I was doing on this.

I recommend this place if you decide to go back again.

http://www.kivadunes.com/?from=12

Wow, that's a nice place.  We are slumming it, compared to that.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 18, 2015, 05:09:24 PM

Quote from: Pete on May 18, 2015, 05:06:01 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 18, 2015, 12:35:36 PM

and regarding Graceland: every town has a rough ridin' zoo. There's just one Graceland.

They have Pandas at the Memphis Zoo.  Put that in your China book pipe and smoke it, RUSTY!!!!

the nationall zoo in DC has pandas. So does San Diego and Atlanta. How many Elvis-themed museums have the toilet where he died? I'll listen off the air.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: WonderMeal on May 18, 2015, 06:19:00 PM

Quote from: Pete on May 18, 2015, 11:12:53 AM

We'll stay in Memphis on the way, and eat BBQ and go see the zoo (they have Pandas, which is apparently rare). I want to go to that BBQ place that has the "slap your momma" saying, and maybe see those ducks march in a hotel.

In addition to BBQ, you should definitely make some time for Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken. It is absolutely worth the trip.

1000+ reviews on Yelp, 4.5+ average.

http://www.yelp.com/biz/guss-world-famous-hot-and-spicy-chicken-memphis (http://www.yelp.com/biz/guss-world-famous-hot-and-spicy-chicken-memphis)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Jabeez on May 18, 2015, 07:26:02 PM

Screw yelp.  Go to beale street get some drinks and listen to tunes, then get bbq from whatever place tickles your fancy after you've drank enough to not care about taste.  There will be live music and fun. If you have kids, same rules, just go in the afternoon.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Boom Roasted on May 18, 2015, 09:22:47 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on May 13, 2015, 01:46:07 PM

Where should my 8manGF and I eat dinner in NYC on Memorial Day?  Staying in Midtown / Hell's Kitchen, but doesn't have to be right there.  Would prefer to keep it around or under $100 (excluding booze, duh) for the two of us.

Valbella and Lattanzis are at the top of your price range but very good. Been to each twice and much better than yelp seems to think. Glasshouse Tavern is a great lunch or happy hour spot if you sit at the bar and hang with Jane the bar tender. Irish lady that's great. Another great one that is quite small and cramped but very good is Mercato.

Title: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on May 18, 2015, 09:36:55 PM

:thumbs: appreciate the pro-tips J and BR

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on May 18, 2015, 09:42:31 PM

 :don'tcare:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CrushNasty on May 19, 2015, 12:27:50 PM

Leaving this weekend to go to Cancun for long memorial day weekend.  Staying at Hyatt Zilara all-inclusive.

Any tips?  Tanks in advance.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 19, 2015, 12:38:24 PM

Quote from: CrushNasty on May 19, 2015, 12:27:50 PM

Leaving this weekend to go to Cancun for long memorial day weekend.  Staying at Hyatt Zilara all-inclusive.

Any tips?  Tanks in advance.

I liked to do breakfast and lunch at the outdoor restaurant. I think I got the fish of the day every day. Helps to not binge on buffets. I didn't have any desire to leave the hotel and there's really not much else to tell you. I think you will have a lovely time.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on May 19, 2015, 05:14:33 PM

Quote from: WonderMeal on May 18, 2015, 06:19:00 PM

Quote from: Pete on May 18, 2015, 11:12:53 AM

We'll stay in Memphis on the way, and eat BBQ and go see the zoo (they have Pandas, which is apparently rare). I want to go to that BBQ place that has the "slap your momma" saying, and maybe see those ducks march in a hotel.

In addition to BBQ, you should definitely make some time for Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken. It is absolutely worth the trip.

1000+ reviews on Yelp, 4.5+ average.

http://www.yelp.com/biz/guss-world-famous-hot-and-spicy-chicken-memphis (http://www.yelp.com/biz/guss-world-famous-hot-and-spicy-chicken-memphis)

http://www.kansascity.com/news/business/biz-columns-blogs/cityscape/article21334215.html

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CrushNasty on May 20, 2015, 08:45:36 AM

Quote from: michigancat on May 19, 2015, 12:38:24 PM

Quote from: CrushNasty on May 19, 2015, 12:27:50 PM

Leaving this weekend to go to Cancun for long memorial day weekend.  Staying at Hyatt Zilara all-inclusive.

Any tips?  Tanks in advance.

I liked to do breakfast and lunch at the outdoor restaurant. I think I got the fish of the day every day. Helps to not binge on buffets. I didn't have any desire to leave the hotel and there's really not much else to tell you. I think you will have a lovely time.

Thanks.  Looking forward to it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on May 25, 2015, 05:56:17 AM

Heading to a terrible airport this morning! Woohoo!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on May 25, 2015, 08:36:30 AM

 :Woohoo:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on May 25, 2015, 07:32:12 PM

Ended up eating at Beauty & Essex. Super tasty, trendy, etc. Yum.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EllToPay on May 25, 2015, 09:22:03 PM

Flying BOS -> SAN in a couple weeks on JetBlue. Never flown JetBlue before, but have it heard it's very good.

Any insidery info on JB?


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ShellShock on May 27, 2015, 08:38:04 AM

(http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m110/anonymousemaw/Mobile%20Uploads/20150526_190019_zpsw5d06w92.jpg)

Where am I?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 27, 2015, 08:41:40 AM

YYZ

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ShellShock on May 27, 2015, 08:43:24 AM

Quote from: steve dave on May 27, 2015, 08:41:40 AM

YYZ

Kudos! BTW, welcome back SD!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 27, 2015, 08:43:56 AM

Quote from: ShellShock on May 27, 2015, 08:43:24 AM

Quote from: steve dave on May 27, 2015, 08:41:40 AM

YYZ

Kudos! BTW, welcome back SD!

thanks bud

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on May 27, 2015, 04:48:05 PM

(http://i.imgur.com/yv0E7v0.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 27, 2015, 04:57:11 PM

LIM

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on May 27, 2015, 05:00:23 PM

well that was easy.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on May 29, 2015, 10:20:36 AM

Quote from: tdaver on April 09, 2015, 07:23:28 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on April 09, 2015, 11:34:42 AM

Anyone have TSA precheck? Is it awesome?

Yes.  Yes.  Although the awesomeness will vary based on where you fly.  I whiz by the long line of lowly commoners at my home base with shoes on and laptop/liquids in my bag.  Where I normally fly to there are never lines and often no precheck lane, so no benefit.

Here's a funny thing....When I went to do the precheck sign up, the lady asked me my height and typed it in and then she said "And you can enter your weight"....Like they think that people are going to be so sensitive about their weight that they let you type it in yourself but not your height.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on May 29, 2015, 11:55:03 AM

well a lot of people are stupid mrs gooch

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on May 29, 2015, 12:03:07 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on May 29, 2015, 10:20:36 AM

Quote from: tdaver on April 09, 2015, 07:23:28 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on April 09, 2015, 11:34:42 AM

Anyone have TSA precheck? Is it awesome?

Yes.  Yes.  Although the awesomeness will vary based on where you fly.  I whiz by the long line of lowly commoners at my home base with shoes on and laptop/liquids in my bag.  Where I normally fly to there are never lines and often no precheck lane, so no benefit.

Here's a funny thing....When I went to do the precheck sign up, the lady asked me my height and typed it in and then she said "And you can enter your weight"....Like they think that people are going to be so sensitive about their weight that they let you type it in yourself but not your height.

only happens to women I'm sure.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 29, 2015, 12:32:56 PM

yeah, I didn't have that happen re. my weight. I had to be completely humiliated and tell it to them.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on May 31, 2015, 11:34:32 AM

Big moment for Steve Dave today.  NYT Travel does spread on Omaha restaurants.(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/31/d63f8f25fda34733a16a1912491a0502.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on May 31, 2015, 11:35:29 AM

Westport gets condescending headline.(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/31/92a93735dd80571dde62e649664321ac.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on June 03, 2015, 08:02:31 AM

Quote from: tdaver on April 09, 2015, 07:23:28 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on April 09, 2015, 11:34:42 AM

Anyone have TSA precheck? Is it awesome?

Yes.  Yes.  Although the awesomeness will vary based on where you fly.  I whiz by the long line of lowly commoners at my home base with shoes on and laptop/liquids in my bag.  Where I normally fly to there are never lines and often no precheck lane, so no benefit.

TSA Precheck is super awesome, although it feels shitty to be really excited about not spending half an hour in security, not taking my shoes off, and not taking my laptop out of the bag.  It's like being treated like a real person!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ksupamplemousse on June 03, 2015, 10:20:32 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on June 03, 2015, 08:02:31 AM

Quote from: tdaver on April 09, 2015, 07:23:28 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on April 09, 2015, 11:34:42 AM

Anyone have TSA precheck? Is it awesome?

Yes.  Yes.  Although the awesomeness will vary based on where you fly.  I whiz by the long line of lowly commoners at my home base with shoes on and laptop/liquids in my bag.  Where I normally fly to there are never lines and often no precheck lane, so no benefit.

TSA Precheck is super awesome, although it feels shitty to be really excited about not spending half an hour in security, not taking my shoes off, and not taking my laptop out of the bag.  It's like being treated like a real person!

It's kind of shitty that you have to pay money to be treated like a non-criminal type person.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on June 06, 2015, 08:36:19 AM

Nothing like on ocean sunrise.

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/06/523a204956e84ab3a2e9b2fbea9c0083.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Saulbadguy on June 07, 2015, 10:05:30 AM

http://mommypoints.boardingarea.com/2015/06/07/is-it-unethical-to-book-an-ada-hotel-room/

tl;dr= Have you ever booked an ADA room when you didn't need one?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on June 07, 2015, 10:11:38 AM

Quote from: Saulbadguy on June 07, 2015, 10:05:30 AM

http://mommypoints.boardingarea.com/2015/06/07/is-it-unethical-to-book-an-ada-hotel-room/

tl;dr= Have you ever booked an ADA room when you didn't need one?

Not intentionally.  They are always on the first floor and close to the lobby.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on June 10, 2015, 02:30:03 PM

This "To-go-bag" is for you, who have just arrived.

For only DKK 49,- (EUR 6.58) you will get a delicious sandwich, Kildevand water and a piece of fruit.

The "To-go-bag" is an easy and quick lunch, which you can bring to your car or bus.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 10, 2015, 02:34:42 PM

Quote from: chum1 on June 10, 2015, 02:30:03 PM

This "To-go-bag" is for you, who have just arrived.

For only DKK 49,- (EUR 6.58) you will get a delicious sandwich, Kildevand water and a piece of fruit.

The "To-go-bag" is an easy and quick lunch, which you can bring to your car or bus.

RIP emo

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mr Bread on June 10, 2015, 03:03:37 PM

he was hands down the best part of this thread that one time he went to europe. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on June 10, 2015, 03:29:54 PM

Quote from: Mr Bread on June 10, 2015, 03:03:37 PM

he was hands down the best part of this thread that one time he went to europe.

the hayseed meltdowncalypse still makes me laugh to this day.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on June 10, 2015, 03:33:48 PM

i don't think we passed the brie to him enough

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on June 10, 2015, 05:55:15 PM

I kinda think lego might have killed him instead of laying him off  :cry:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SleepFighter on June 18, 2015, 08:42:38 AM

Just got back from here.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/vMJYiNEZDibu4nhly64GcY6vh9f1kJoPmkRh_CHf_Ro=w1000-h666-no)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on June 18, 2015, 08:45:20 AM

:surprise:  deets, pls

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SleepFighter on June 18, 2015, 09:01:02 AM

11 nights in Tanzania. Went to the Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire, Olduvai Gorge and some other places in between.

Was more or less completely amazing.

I have a few thousand pictures, but it will take more or less forever to sort them and do photo-nerd stuff to the ones I like.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SleepFighter on June 18, 2015, 09:02:26 AM

This one is probably my fav from the whole trip.

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/iAXhTvrZ8wHi2vTEC9k-LnMveNaG9O_D6FQWZsf3iak=w1000-h664-no)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 18, 2015, 11:27:22 AM

you should probably go ahead and post some more photos

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Brock Landers on June 18, 2015, 11:35:09 AM

Hello, SleepFighter.  You have our attention.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SleepFighter on June 18, 2015, 11:50:07 AM

Hi guys! I'll post more pictures, but it like takes time and stuff. Especially now that I'm back at work.  :curse:

Do you know what those two giraffes are doing? They're beating the crap out of each other with their necks! Like super hard. If you ever get the chance to watch two giraffes beat the crap out of each other with their necks, I'd recommend doing it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on June 18, 2015, 12:38:07 PM

Quote from: SleepFighter on June 18, 2015, 11:50:07 AM

Hi guys! I'll post more pictures, but it like takes time and stuff. Especially now that I'm back at work.  :curse:

Do you know what those two giraffes are doing? They're beating the crap out of each other with their necks! Like super hard. If you ever get the chance to watch two giraffes beat the crap out of each other with their necks, I'd recommend doing it.

I thought they were doing interpretive dance.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on June 19, 2015, 12:58:54 PM

Quote from: steve dave on March 23, 2015, 02:04:37 PM

Quote from: steve dave on March 23, 2015, 09:53:20 AM

yeah, it's a good location. eat at The Boiler Room or Le Bouillon

here are the links to these places, cannot recommend enough

http://www.boilerroomomaha.com/

http://bouillonomaha.com/

sd, i never thanked you for these recommendo's. didn't make it to le bouillon but had dinner at the boiler room and it was absolutely phenomenal. so, thanks. :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SleepFighter on June 20, 2015, 04:40:23 PM

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Vs3a-9KEtqbcwFikPELV29Ud1dlRQVKGbgC5ex6_Y-o=w664-h1000-no)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SleepFighter on June 20, 2015, 04:53:00 PM

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/6lcNwtpvTpItydSJhaAVKjOZ-ey8KrSBuJkIYgRQgPQ=w1000-h664-no)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SleepFighter on June 20, 2015, 05:07:39 PM

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/izTej-uuzxRdeIuAUEzAVv79SlIcv-klCiXJBBymmxw=w1000-h664-no)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 22, 2015, 09:58:32 AM

 :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 22, 2015, 09:58:53 AM

idk

http://comingsoon-tech.com/firefly-smart-luggage (http://comingsoon-tech.com/firefly-smart-luggage)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on June 22, 2015, 10:05:34 AM

Quote from: mocat on June 22, 2015, 09:58:53 AM

idk

http://comingsoon-tech.com/firefly-smart-luggage (http://comingsoon-tech.com/firefly-smart-luggage)

LOL.    What a joke.

That stuff will look great after a year.   Aluminum is very tough you guys!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 22, 2015, 10:05:48 AM

Wow, sleepfighter! That looks amazing. I have you fought sleep out there, because that looks like I'd wanna be awake 24/7 to see that amazing landscape.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 22, 2015, 10:26:06 AM

I see sleepfighter enjoyed his trip to Omaha's famous Henry Doorly Zoo!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SleepFighter on June 22, 2015, 11:46:48 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on June 22, 2015, 10:05:48 AM

Wow, sleepfighter! That looks amazing. I have you fought sleep out there, because that looks like I'd wanna be awake 24/7 to see that amazing landscape.

Most of the time we stayed in semi-permanent tent camps. The tents had concrete foundations, full beds, and a bathroom area with a chemical toilet and a bucket shower, so it wasn't exactly roughing it. But still, we could hear zebras, wildebeest, and even an elephant eating within a hundred feet of us.

At three of the locations, every night there would be armed guards patrolling the campsite with either Masai spears or with bows and poisoned arrows! We would hear lions or hyenas occasionally, but they weren't all that close. Still, at those camps they were all like, "Hey, don't leave your tent at night without calling for us."  :ohno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SleepFighter on June 22, 2015, 11:53:48 AM

Quote from: steve dave on June 22, 2015, 10:26:06 AM

I see sleepfighter enjoyed his trip to Omaha's famous Henry Doorly Zoo!

:dubious:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SleepFighter on June 22, 2015, 11:59:10 PM

I'm just going to go ahead and post more photos that I like as I get them ready, until somebody tells me to stop.

So here's an ultra-rare black rhino:

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/xgVayrCAS9mSnCLvk-ATHkQP2gno-srJMfeuommuLGw=w1000-h664-no)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ShellShock on June 23, 2015, 07:48:59 AM

Quote from: SleepFighter on June 22, 2015, 11:59:10 PM

I'm just going to go ahead and post more photos that I like as I get them ready, until somebody tells me to stop.

So here's an ultra-rare black rhino:

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/xgVayrCAS9mSnCLvk-ATHkQP2gno-srJMfeuommuLGw=w1000-h664-no)

...looks pretty brown and dirty to me  :dunno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 23, 2015, 08:29:48 AM

Whoa, sleep fighter. Take it easy with this flood of pics.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SleepFighter on June 23, 2015, 09:41:17 AM

Quote from: michigancat on June 23, 2015, 08:29:48 AM

Whoa, sleep fighter. Take it easy with this flood of pics.

 :angry:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SleepFighter on June 24, 2015, 10:31:32 AM

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/usD3KS0aZulZ_nlwtE9488a53uNb1KdsyMl0SVJqOfE=w1000-h664-no)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/nmBKa4pucBi5qT334ERudy7RrtuSM16tihXYQEwiIhE=w1000-h664-no)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/85cr7JElpXSlOMTiFd1J1UMwhmdkRDE-jWA_Iu4i1GY=w1000-h664-no)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/5ONtgt9dKaH2_fZBN9nQun7ZtNz9wk5EzzF-8NGUgts=w664-h1000-no)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/TlOpk4YEYvujpzIJsrwK-ptdQCX9w4ZNDG4Bv7iLHpo=w1000-h664-no)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/HON5TKt0juDSS5HYec__lCjUm_rwp-2bXyUEc_IB07U=w1000-h750-no)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/6fjwG06V-7aIwErF_KEtT6gO-jReObAywlSK8KakCP4=w666-h1000-no)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 24, 2015, 10:37:30 AM

 :horrorsurprise:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on June 24, 2015, 10:40:11 AM

You have a pretty great camera.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on June 24, 2015, 10:49:17 AM

As I was looking at those pictures, someone else in the office was faintly playing "The Lion Sleeps Tonight"

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on June 24, 2015, 02:30:26 PM

this place is turning into Nat Geo

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on June 24, 2015, 08:54:09 PM

SF, who? What? Where? How much?

Sent from my SM-G900T using Tapatalk

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on June 24, 2015, 09:02:13 PM

sf really loves the zoo

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on June 24, 2015, 10:19:49 PM

those are very cool

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SleepFighter on June 25, 2015, 11:04:04 AM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on June 24, 2015, 09:02:13 PM

sf really loves the zoo

Who doesn't?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SleepFighter on June 25, 2015, 11:12:22 AM

Quote from: CNS on June 24, 2015, 08:54:09 PM

SF, who? What? Where? How much?

Sent from my SM-G900T using Tapatalk

PM sent.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on June 25, 2015, 11:17:22 AM

i love that bird.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on June 25, 2015, 11:18:54 AM

Quote from: puniraptor on June 25, 2015, 11:17:22 AM

i love that bird.

both of them are majestic creatures.  Hard to believe that they are both almost certainly huge assholes  :blank:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on June 25, 2015, 11:24:07 AM

Did the birds kill the zebra?!? Eff me!


Gonna win 'em all!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SleepFighter on June 25, 2015, 11:42:19 AM

You'll be happy to hear that the zebra died of natural causes.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 25, 2015, 11:42:50 AM

Phew...

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on June 25, 2015, 12:20:06 PM

v jealous of the safari. haven't convinced the wife yet but it's on my bucket list

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 25, 2015, 12:30:23 PM

Quote from: slobber on June 25, 2015, 11:24:07 AM

Did the birds kill the zebra?!? Eff me!


Gonna win 'em all!

those are vultures. you can actually see the full stomach of the one on the left. it's like a sack.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on June 25, 2015, 12:34:51 PM

Well, well, well, looks like we have our very own John James Audubon in the house.  Q:  What kind of bird is that leggy piece with the fierce eye shadow?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SleepFighter on June 25, 2015, 12:52:42 PM

Quote from: Spracne on June 25, 2015, 12:34:51 PM

Well, well, well, looks like we have our very own John James Audubon in the house.  Q:  What kind of bird is that leggy piece with the fierce eye shadow?

Secretary Bird. Usually they walked around in pairs. They stomp rodents and reptiles with their long legs.  :horrorsurprise:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on June 25, 2015, 12:55:33 PM

Quote from: SleepFighter on June 25, 2015, 12:52:42 PM

Quote from: Spracne on June 25, 2015, 12:34:51 PM

Well, well, well, looks like we have our very own John James Audubon in the house.  Q:  What kind of bird is that leggy piece with the fierce eye shadow?

Secretary Bird. Usually they walked around in pairs. They stomp rodents and reptiles with their long legs.  :horrorsurprise:

man you can just tell by looking at him that he probably rolled like that.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 25, 2015, 12:56:14 PM

did you guys notice the balls and butt on that lion? lol. sleepfighter, did the entire safari pretty much just lol at that lion and talk about that?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SleepFighter on June 25, 2015, 01:12:42 PM

Two things.

1. There were all kinds of crazy balls, and butts and taints and stuff on display, so those particular balls and butt didn't really rate.

2. At the time, most of the lolling was more about this... (SleepFighter, NO!)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Ch2hYU6AaEHdUMLHO9DVY_uXgR_KQbk2Ox2-DEBO1PA=w600-h400-no)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 25, 2015, 01:14:16 PM

Quote from: SleepFighter on June 25, 2015, 01:12:42 PM

Two things.

1. There were all kinds of crazy balls, and butts and taints and stuff on display, so those particular balls and butt didn't really rate.

2. At the time, most of the lolling was more about this... (SleepFighter, NO!)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Ch2hYU6AaEHdUMLHO9DVY_uXgR_KQbk2Ox2-DEBO1PA=w600-h400-no)

like, how big was this space? I mean what the eff are those stupid zebras doing when a lion is like right there?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 25, 2015, 01:17:01 PM

 :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SleepFighter on June 25, 2015, 01:17:45 PM

Those zebras are about 200 yards away or so. There were lions all over the place sleeping on rocks and trees and stuff. Most of the antelope and zebras didn't seem to mind that much as long as they were just laying around. If they had gotten up and started trotting toward them, they would have gotten the f out of there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 25, 2015, 01:19:42 PM

why is Nala wearing a collar?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SleepFighter on June 25, 2015, 01:20:59 PM

Tracking her for research. She was the only one we saw that had a collar on.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 25, 2015, 01:23:50 PM

Quote from: SleepFighter on June 25, 2015, 01:20:59 PM

Tracking her for research. She was the only one we saw that had a collar on.

pffffft. nerdy scientists just wanted to plant a mic next to simba's heavy breathing.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 25, 2015, 01:25:00 PM

His "oh face" is hilarious.  :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 25, 2015, 01:29:17 PM

STOP IT GUYS

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 25, 2015, 01:30:03 PM

Quote from: SleepFighter on June 25, 2015, 01:17:45 PM

Those zebras are about 200 yards away or so. There were lions all over the place sleeping on rocks and trees and stuff. Most of the antelope and zebras didn't seem to mind that much as long as they were just laying around. If they had gotten up and started trotting toward them, they would have gotten the f out of there.

but how big is the park?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on June 25, 2015, 01:33:51 PM

today i learned that lions have really weird buttholes

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on June 25, 2015, 01:34:46 PM

Quote from: mocat on June 25, 2015, 01:23:50 PM

Quote from: SleepFighter on June 25, 2015, 01:20:59 PM

Tracking her for research. She was the only one we saw that had a collar on.

pffffft. nerdy scientists just wanted to plant a mic next to simba's heavy breathing.

Lion BDSM

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SleepFighter on June 25, 2015, 02:08:27 PM

Quote from: michigancat on June 25, 2015, 01:14:16 PM

like, how big was this space? I mean what the eff are those stupid zebras doing when a lion is like right there?

Oh. Really big. I had to look it up, but Serengeti National Park is 5700 square miles. For comparison, Yellowstone is just under 3500 square miles.

There are like a million wildebeest there, and almost that many zebra. It's just crazy how many animals there are there, and how many different kinds of animals there are.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on June 25, 2015, 05:31:36 PM

African parks are on a different scale.  I visited Moremi and it is 1,160 miles and it is a small park in Botswana, Kruger in South Africa is 7,500 sq miles.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ShellShock on June 26, 2015, 02:26:04 PM

Vegas this weekend guys!!  :cheers:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on June 26, 2015, 04:35:25 PM

Quote from: ShellShock on June 26, 2015, 02:26:04 PM

Vegas this weekend guys!!  :cheers:

White Castle in Casino Royale.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ShellShock on June 26, 2015, 04:52:07 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on June 26, 2015, 04:35:25 PM

Quote from: ShellShock on June 26, 2015, 02:26:04 PM

Vegas this weekend guys!!  :cheers:

White Castle in Casino Royale.

In-N-Out right down the street from the MGM Grand.  :blush:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on June 26, 2015, 04:54:27 PM

Quote from: ShellShock on June 26, 2015, 04:52:07 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on June 26, 2015, 04:35:25 PM

Quote from: ShellShock on June 26, 2015, 02:26:04 PM

Vegas this weekend guys!!  :cheers:

White Castle in Casino Royale.

In-N-Out right down the street from the MGM Grand.  :blush:

:lol: at going to Vegas and eating a shitty hamburger.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on June 26, 2015, 09:46:47 PM

In-N-Out is crazy overrated.  Try Fatburger in Vegas, it's good.  Or go to, like, a good restaurant.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 26, 2015, 10:18:06 PM

shake shack is now in vegas, which means nobody should ever again waste their time going to in and out.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on June 26, 2015, 10:26:45 PM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on June 26, 2015, 09:46:47 PM

In-N-Out is crazy overrated.  Try Fatburger in Vegas, it's good.  Or go to, like, a good restaurant.

in n out is possibly the most overrated thing in the world.  people are so stupid.


not sure i'd recommend fatburger either, tho.  one of the great things about vegas are all the restaurants.  anyone the goes to an in n out there is a dumbass.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on June 26, 2015, 10:35:00 PM

if you go south on the strip way past all the casinos (but before the m), there is some gas station with a hamburger place at it.  supposed to be really good.  go there instead of to the in n out if you have to have a burger.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on June 26, 2015, 10:36:57 PM

there's a greek place in henderson that is rough ridin' fantastic.  like if you if you're on the strip you should rent a car just so you can drive there and eat there every night.

i mean you'll be disappointed, because now it's all built up in your mind, but it really is fantastic.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on June 26, 2015, 10:52:55 PM

Quote from: sys on June 26, 2015, 10:26:45 PM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on June 26, 2015, 09:46:47 PM

In-N-Out is crazy overrated.  Try Fatburger in Vegas, it's good.  Or go to, like, a good restaurant.

in n out is possibly the most overrated thing in the world.  people are so stupid.


not sure i'd recommend fatburger either, tho.  one of the great things about vegas are all the restaurants.  anyone the goes to an in n out there is a dumbass.

yeah there are much better places for casual food or really any kind of food vs in-n-out or fatburger

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 26, 2015, 10:58:58 PM

I like in n out because i do not have access to it

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on June 26, 2015, 11:51:42 PM

LOL burger snobbery. Besides, if you're choosing to travel to Vegas, how rough ridin' picky of a person can you be?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Panjandrum on June 26, 2015, 11:56:11 PM

BURGR was expensive, but it was pretty good.  I didn't feel guilty since I was on per diem, so, yeah.

Had a nice burger, some truffle fries and a shake.  It wasn't bad.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 27, 2015, 10:19:32 AM

I like in n out. It's the best fast food chain.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on June 27, 2015, 10:45:11 AM

Quote from: Panjandrum on June 26, 2015, 11:56:11 PM

BURGR was expensive, but it was pretty good.  I didn't feel guilty since I was on per diem, so, yeah.

Had a nice burger, some truffle fries and a shake.  It wasn't bad.

Is that the Ramsey one at PH?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on June 27, 2015, 01:06:11 PM

Quote from: michigancat on June 27, 2015, 10:19:32 AM

I like in n out. It's the best fast food chain.

That is a good opinion for you to have as a white Midwesterner dad trying to fit in out on the west coast.   But you are wrong.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 27, 2015, 01:07:15 PM

West coast dads would never admit to taking their kids to in n out

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on June 27, 2015, 01:15:34 PM

Quote from: michigancat on June 27, 2015, 01:07:15 PM

West coast dads would never admit to taking their kids to in n out

Oh bull

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 27, 2015, 01:16:13 PM

Quote from: Dugout DickStone on June 27, 2015, 01:15:34 PM

Quote from: michigancat on June 27, 2015, 01:07:15 PM

West coast dads would never admit to taking their kids to in n out

Oh bull

It's unhealthy

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on June 27, 2015, 10:16:09 PM

so that's why there are lines around the block every night?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 27, 2015, 10:17:08 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on June 27, 2015, 10:16:09 PM

so that's why there are lines around the block every night?

I said they would never admit to it

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Bloodfart on June 27, 2015, 11:54:22 PM

That's still bull and you know it. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Bloodfart on June 27, 2015, 11:57:52 PM

Those d-bags (large percentage) still acknowledge in n out as a quality establishment.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on June 27, 2015, 11:58:04 PM

weird backlash

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Bloodfart on June 27, 2015, 11:59:34 PM

Just sayin

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on June 28, 2015, 12:01:25 AM

(http://media2.giphy.com/media/11gC4odpiRKuha/giphy.gif)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on June 28, 2015, 12:02:22 AM

Also, because he's going in, and then out, see...

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Bloodfart on June 28, 2015, 12:12:39 AM

Lackadaisical effort by spracs ITH.  I'm a disappoint.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on June 29, 2015, 09:03:25 AM

SteveDave - recommendos for family dining in Omaha?  We'll be doing the weekend of the 4th in town.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on June 29, 2015, 09:07:09 AM

some clickbait thing I read last week claimed that in-n-out was the most ethical fast food chain.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on June 29, 2015, 09:51:02 AM

Fort Wayne International is the best small airport I've been to.   Solid post "security" bar with Sierra Nevada on tap for $7 / 22 oz beer.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on June 29, 2015, 10:39:10 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on June 29, 2015, 09:51:02 AM

Fort Wayne International is the best small airport I've been to.   Solid post "security" bar with Sierra Nevada on tap for $7 / 22 oz beer.

i went to jackson hole a while back and that airport was insanely great for how small it was.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on July 07, 2015, 03:15:45 PM

Carolina Cats, what should I do in downtown Charlotte next Monday and Tuesday nights? I will not have a car, staying right next to the Hornets arena.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 07, 2015, 03:22:50 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on June 29, 2015, 09:03:25 AM

SteveDave - recommendos for family dining in Omaha?  We'll be doing the weekend of the 4th in town.

crap. missed this. sorry mikey. hopefully you did fun stuff.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on July 07, 2015, 03:23:55 PM

We're finally doing Marco Island the last weekend of August. Can't wait!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on July 07, 2015, 04:09:43 PM

Quote from: steve dave on July 07, 2015, 03:22:50 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on June 29, 2015, 09:03:25 AM

SteveDave - recommendos for family dining in Omaha?  We'll be doing the weekend of the 4th in town.

crap. missed this. sorry mikey. hopefully you did fun stuff.

Nothing groundbreaking.  Tried Over Easy and had great breakfast.  Had a heck of a time finding dinner on the 4th though, locals were pretty much all closed.  Ended up at Joe's Crab Shack.   

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on July 07, 2015, 04:17:21 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on July 07, 2015, 03:23:55 PM

We're finally doing Marco Island the last weekend of August. Can't wait!

remind me, is the condo you are staying at on the beach?  If so, Saturday and Sunday mornings should be good beach fishing with the incoming tide happening right around sunrise.
http://www.tides4fishing.com/us/florida-gulf-coast/marco-big-marco-river (http://www.tides4fishing.com/us/florida-gulf-coast/marco-big-marco-river)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 07, 2015, 04:24:29 PM

Who can name this sexy beast?

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/07/3455bbd1431e7f5e9cf3e529b80c0727.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on July 07, 2015, 04:29:05 PM

Quote from: Skipper44 on July 07, 2015, 04:17:21 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on July 07, 2015, 03:23:55 PM

We're finally doing Marco Island the last weekend of August. Can't wait!

remind me, is the condo you are staying at on the beach?  If so, Saturday and Sunday mornings should be good beach fishing with the incoming tide happening right around sunrise.
http://www.tides4fishing.com/us/florida-gulf-coast/marco-big-marco-river (http://www.tides4fishing.com/us/florida-gulf-coast/marco-big-marco-river)

Yes it is! And thanks for the pro tip, because that's what I've been dying to do. I can't wait to ocean fish. I've never done it. We'll leave on a Wednesday night and come back on a Monday night.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on July 07, 2015, 04:33:21 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 07, 2015, 04:24:29 PM

Who can name this sexy beast?

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/07/3455bbd1431e7f5e9cf3e529b80c0727.jpg)

ICT Eisenhower   :drool:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 07, 2015, 04:42:36 PM

Yeah! Just slammed some $4.50 craft brews! :fatty:


wifi sucks though

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on July 07, 2015, 10:44:07 PM

I heard River City set up in there.  True?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 07, 2015, 10:50:23 PM

Quote from: tdaver on July 07, 2015, 10:44:07 PM

I heard River City set up in there.  True?

It's true

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: HerrSonntag on July 08, 2015, 10:07:45 PM

I'm flying out of there Tuesday, im very excited to have RCB to fuel my 2 beer requirement to get on an aircraft.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 09, 2015, 08:30:12 AM

Quote from: HerrSonntag on July 08, 2015, 10:07:45 PM

I'm flying out of there Tuesday, im very excited to have RCB to fuel my 2 beer requirement to get on an aircraft.

I once again confirmed it's a bad idea for me as a window seater. Had to pee so bad right after I got on the plane. It's just not for me.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on July 09, 2015, 11:03:45 AM

Bummer... No CLT recommendos

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on July 09, 2015, 01:46:30 PM

I'm 30 years old and I'm going on my first float trip this weekend. Wow! Ms wacky said be prepared to see a lot of cans. Duh. I know we're going to be drinking beers.  :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AbeFroman on July 09, 2015, 01:51:32 PM

Float trips seem like something you have to do in your 20s (early 20s) and need to stop doing in your 30s before you become full blown "Missouri laketrash"

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 09, 2015, 01:54:32 PM

I'm well into my thirties and I would not hesitate to go on a Missouri float trip given the opportunity, full blown "missouri laketrash" label be damned.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on July 09, 2015, 01:55:10 PM

Quote from: AbeFroman on July 09, 2015, 01:51:32 PM

Float trips seem like something you have to do in your 20s (early 20s) and need to stop doing in your 30s before you become full blown "Missouri laketrash"

Yeah, I agree, but it's my buddies bachelor party request, so I'm gonna do it. Party on.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on July 09, 2015, 02:27:30 PM

look out for candiru

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on July 09, 2015, 05:31:30 PM

Float trip isn't my thing but eff being limited from doing something you want to because of age

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 09, 2015, 05:51:56 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on July 09, 2015, 05:31:30 PM

Float trip isn't my thing but eff being limited from doing something you want to because of age

or being worried about being considered trash. enjoy your harmless fun.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on July 09, 2015, 05:59:23 PM

Yeah, it should be a good time. We have a cabin. We're going to the cozy camp and apparently there's a casino nearby too. Party rock!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on July 09, 2015, 06:11:35 PM

i'm going on a float trip next weekend, sandwiched in between vegas and europe  :gocho:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on July 09, 2015, 06:12:20 PM

the float trip is going to cost the most money, at least from a transpo/lodging standpoint (thanks sd)  :cheers:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on July 09, 2015, 06:40:52 PM

i hope you both have a fantastic time

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on July 09, 2015, 06:44:14 PM

 :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on July 09, 2015, 07:27:38 PM

Going to Seattle and Portland.  Any recommendos?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on July 10, 2015, 08:15:15 AM

Quote from: Kat Kid on July 09, 2015, 07:27:38 PM

Going to Seattle and Portland.  Any recommendos?

#liveTRIM
or
#avoidTRIM

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on July 10, 2015, 10:10:37 AM

Welp, there goes that idea. The river is too flooded for us to float on. We are scrambling now.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on July 10, 2015, 10:40:28 AM

Looks like i'll be traveling to my place for this weekend. #KCBachelorParty2015 Starring and hosting: wackycat08. Royals game, casinos, schltterbon, and more. See you crazy cats out this weekend.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AbeFroman on July 10, 2015, 10:41:08 AM

Look at all these people that love float trips  :lol:

I bet you all also love hanging out at the lake of the Ozarks  :lol: :lol: :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on July 10, 2015, 10:23:10 PM

having a blast getting blasted floating down the river and blowing expendable income is great.  not having the opportunity to do either is very toxic to your life apparently.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ShellShock on July 10, 2015, 10:25:29 PM

I might be flying into an airport this coming week that could stump most all of you...stay tuned!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on July 11, 2015, 09:44:50 AM

Tulsa dining and entertainment

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on July 11, 2015, 09:53:44 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on July 11, 2015, 09:44:50 AM

Tulsa dining and entertainment

 :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on July 11, 2015, 08:01:02 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on July 11, 2015, 09:44:50 AM

Tulsa dining and entertainment

Peoria street  :dunno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on July 13, 2015, 09:32:03 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on July 10, 2015, 10:10:37 AM

Welp, there goes that idea. The river is too flooded for us to float on. We are scrambling now.

Current should be open tomorrow

https://www.facebook.com/thelandingcurrentriver

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on July 15, 2015, 07:02:00 PM

Charlotte was solidly fun for a business trip, no thanks to you clowns

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 15, 2015, 07:05:41 PM

people in charlotte seem very nice. I have only been to the airport, though.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on July 15, 2015, 11:17:02 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 15, 2015, 07:05:41 PM

people in charlotte seem very nice. I have only been to the airport, though.

How do you knknothey were charlatans?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 15, 2015, 11:17:53 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on July 15, 2015, 11:17:02 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 15, 2015, 07:05:41 PM

people in charlotte seem very nice. I have only been to the airport, though.

How do you knknothey were charlatans?

they worked at the airport

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 16, 2015, 07:14:43 AM

I hate the charlotte airport. they need a tram or train or wider connecting walkways between concourses or something.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EllRobersonisInnocent on July 21, 2015, 11:46:28 PM

Where should I eat in Washington DC next week?

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on July 22, 2015, 06:58:44 AM

I ate at the cafeteria at the American history smithsonian when I was in 7th grade, I remember it being quite good

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on July 22, 2015, 08:30:56 AM

Hey SD, I am going to be in Omaha in September. Any suggestions on where to eat or whatever on my free Thursday afternoon/evening?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: deputy dawg on July 22, 2015, 10:03:13 AM

Quote from: AbeFroman on July 10, 2015, 10:41:08 AM

Look at all these people that love float trips  :lol:

I bet you all also love hanging out at the lake of the Ozarks  :lol: :lol: :lol:

 :don'tcare:    Float trips are one of the 5 most fun things in life that you can do with your pants on. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on July 22, 2015, 11:32:33 AM

Quote from: deputy dawg on July 22, 2015, 10:03:13 AM

Quote from: AbeFroman on July 10, 2015, 10:41:08 AM

Look at all these people that love float trips  :lol:

I bet you all also love hanging out at the lake of the Ozarks  :lol: :lol: :lol:

 :don'tcare:    Float trips are one of the 5 most fun things in life that you can do with your pants on.

Who wears pants on a float trip?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: deputy dawg on July 22, 2015, 12:34:26 PM

Quote from: deputy dawg on July 22, 2015, 10:03:13 AM

Quote from: AbeFroman on July 10, 2015, 10:41:08 AM

Look at all these people that love float trips  :lol:

I bet you all also love hanging out at the lake of the Ozarks  :lol: :lol: :lol:

 :don'tcare:    Float trips are one of the 5 most fun things in life that you can do with your pants shorts on.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on July 22, 2015, 12:36:24 PM

Who wears shorts on a float trip?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on July 22, 2015, 12:43:11 PM

float trips are just really fun, not sure why you have to put qualifiers on it

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: deputy dawg on July 22, 2015, 02:43:19 PM

Quote from: The Big Train on July 22, 2015, 12:36:24 PM

Who wears shorts on a float trip?

A lot of people that do float trips, that's who.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on July 22, 2015, 02:44:29 PM

chill out grumpy pants i was just curious

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wiley on August 04, 2015, 08:56:01 AM

Has anyone had any experience purchasing/using a Round the World Ticket?  Beginning to do some research about traveling over to Europe, South Africa, Southeast Asia, and a remote possibility of Australia in 1 trip in early 2017.

But I'd like to hear if anyone has had any experience doing a trip using the RTW or any other method (minus hitchhiking).

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on August 05, 2015, 01:59:51 PM

According To Science, This Is The Perfect And Best Road Trip You Can Possibly Take
http://practicallyviral.com/according-to-science-this-is-the-perfect-and-best-road-trip-you-can-possibly-take/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on August 09, 2015, 08:07:34 PM

start saving those airline miles now you guys, gonna need a lot to get a flight on this bad boy, in 30-40 years...

http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-33786999

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 17, 2015, 02:54:13 PM

Ms. Wacky and I are leaving for Marco Island, Florida, next Wednesday.  :emawkid: I'm hoping I get this offer soon, so I can put in my two weeks before the trip and start the potential new job when I get back. I'm definitely deep sea fishing one of the nights. I've never done it before.  :D

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 24, 2015, 11:09:19 AM

How many people have went deep sea fishing before? Do you tip these guys when you're done?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on August 24, 2015, 11:14:17 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on August 24, 2015, 11:09:19 AM

How many people have went deep sea fishing before? Do you tip these guys when you're done?

yes

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 24, 2015, 11:15:42 AM

I know it's something you tip for, but it seems weird.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on August 24, 2015, 11:18:44 AM

last time I went I was like 9 so I can't remember

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on August 24, 2015, 12:34:31 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on August 24, 2015, 11:09:19 AM

How many people have went deep sea fishing before? Do you tip these guys when you're done?

yes when you are done.  Even if you don't catch much but you feel like they gave a good effort you should tip 10 or 15% imo.

Is this part of your Marco Island trip? 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 24, 2015, 01:07:04 PM

Yeah, we're trying to figure it out. There's some good specials on groupon right now.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on August 24, 2015, 03:00:22 PM

I wouldn't tip some dumb eff who can't catch fish

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on August 24, 2015, 03:13:24 PM

imo, tip amt differs on what type of trip you take too.  Are you looking into a semi private or private charter, or a party boat type with a bunch of randos?   The former is a good 15%-20%, the latter is a twenty spot, imo.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 24, 2015, 03:21:29 PM

Everything I've checked out so far is 4 hours for about $400-650. I found this deal on groupon which looks too good to be true, but the reviews look good. I just wanna get out there on the water and catch a red snapper. Maybe crush a few brews with Ms. wacky. I really don't care if there's extra ppl joining us or not.

https://www.groupon.com/deals/pure-naples-5

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 24, 2015, 03:23:07 PM

Quote

Fishing is the ultimate prank because the fish think they are getting food and then are immediately yanked into a world they cannot understand. Bait and switch with this Groupon.

:love:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 24, 2015, 03:32:25 PM

(http://www.aftco.com/wheelhouse/wp-content/uploads/carson-snapper-wp-794x520.jpg) :love:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on August 24, 2015, 04:26:46 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on August 24, 2015, 03:21:29 PM

Everything I've checked out so far is 4 hours for about $400-650. I found this deal on groupon which looks too good to be true, but the reviews look good. I just wanna get out there on the water and catch a red snapper. Maybe crush a few brews with Ms. wacky. I really don't care if there's extra ppl joining us or not.

https://www.groupon.com/deals/pure-naples-5

when are you going?  I am pretty sure Red Snapper season is over except for Saturdays and Sundays in Sept. and Oct. and only in state waters (out to 9 miles) and closed completely for the rest of 2015 farther out in Federal waters.

Since we got a place and a bay boat in Marco my most recent deep sea chartered trips have been on the Atlantic side but I might suggest looking into a backcountry guide with a smaller boat instead. 

It will just be the you and MsWC and if the weather is nice you can still run out to some of the near shore wrecks for the Spanish Mackerels that are around now and hopefully grouper.  If the weather sucks (ie windy) you can still fish the protected water for redfish, sea trout, snook and a 100+ tarpon if you really lucky.  I went out with this guy about 10 years ago and enjoyed it, at least his website is still uphttp://www.island-charter.com/ (http://www.island-charter.com/)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 24, 2015, 04:29:46 PM

Thanks, Skipper!   :thumbs: Ms. Wacky and I leave on Wednesday night. We'll be in Marco till Monday (late). Is the shore fishing decent this time of year?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on August 25, 2015, 09:40:02 AM

Yes, summer is great for fishing off the beach, there will be ladyfish, maybe some snook and if you are out on the beach at sunrise you will see all sorts of big tarpon swimming around but I have never been able to get them to bite. 

You should go to Sunshine Ace Hardware, they have a great fishing department with a guy or two working there that will get you set up with tackle, bait and advice. 
1720 San Marco Road
Marco Island, FL 34145

The family that owns Sunshine Ace produces this fishing show that has a bunch of the local guides on fishing around Marco, this one is about fishing the beach's of Keewaydin Island (the first barrier island directly north of Marco Island) is one of my favorites
http://www.captainstales.com/showdetail.cfm?ShowID=5&navlocation=shows (http://www.captainstales.com/showdetail.cfm?ShowID=5&navlocation=shows)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 25, 2015, 09:56:47 AM

You rock! Thanks for the major tidbits!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on August 25, 2015, 10:05:08 AM

i'm going deep sea fishing for the first time in a few weeks. pretty excited.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on August 25, 2015, 10:05:55 AM

Quote from: 'taterblast on August 25, 2015, 10:05:08 AM

i'm going deep sea fishing for the first time in a few weeks. pretty excited.

where?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on August 25, 2015, 10:10:26 AM

Quote from: Skipper44 on August 25, 2015, 10:05:55 AM

Quote from: 'taterblast on August 25, 2015, 10:05:08 AM

i'm going deep sea fishing for the first time in a few weeks. pretty excited.

where?

In the deep sea, duh.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 25, 2015, 11:54:11 AM

I have a plethora of UR points and think I'm going to do London three nights and Paris three nights with the entire family next summer. (but would accept alternative suggestions).

pro tips? I think I will be able to do a Hyatt bonus again for two nights at that sweet Hyatt in Paris, but not sure about London hotels, or things to do, or anything like that. I don't want to see the Mona Lisa, I know that, but I'm pretty much down for anything else. cc the credit card thread for possible hotel cards @steve dave

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on August 25, 2015, 11:55:33 AM

Quote from: Skipper44 on August 25, 2015, 10:05:55 AM

Quote from: 'taterblast on August 25, 2015, 10:05:08 AM

i'm going deep sea fishing for the first time in a few weeks. pretty excited.

where?

Destin

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on August 25, 2015, 11:57:57 AM

i saw a family of 4 walking around Paris, and the parents were each carrying a sleeping child and it looked miserable

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 25, 2015, 12:00:41 PM

Quote from: mocat on August 25, 2015, 11:57:57 AM

i saw a family of 4 walking around Paris, and the parents were each carrying a sleeping child and it looked miserable

my kids are old enough to not be like that.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on August 25, 2015, 12:00:55 PM

mich if your kids are old enough to ride a bicycle, Paris is BITB for renting bikes and going everywhere for pretty much free.
mich if your kids are good at going to sleep early, Paris is BITB at having quality wine for sale everywhere for like $4

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 25, 2015, 12:01:49 PM

Quote from: mocat on August 25, 2015, 12:00:55 PM

mich if your kids are old enough to ride a bicycle, Paris is BITB for renting bikes and going everywhere for pretty much free.

this is a very good tip. do they have one of those bike share things, or do you just rent a bike?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on August 25, 2015, 12:04:05 PM

I would think a euro trip would kind of be lost on a kid until like 12/13? Maybe I'm wrong

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on August 25, 2015, 12:04:47 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on August 25, 2015, 12:04:05 PM

I would think a euro trip would kind of be lost on a kid until like 12/13? Maybe I'm wrong

the Griswald kids seemed to be the right age

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on August 25, 2015, 12:06:39 PM

there are Velib stations everywhere. you have to use a CC to reserve a bike and they put a 150 euro temporary charge on it. it's only 1.80 euro for a whole day. also it's free if you return the bike to another station within 30 mins (you can get most places within 30 mins in central Paris).

http://en.velib.paris.fr/ (http://en.velib.paris.fr/)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 25, 2015, 12:07:39 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on August 25, 2015, 12:04:05 PM

I would think a euro trip would kind of be lost on a kid until like 12/13? Maybe I'm wrong

We've done DC museums a couple times and enjoy spending long days in SF with pretty good results

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 25, 2015, 12:07:58 PM

Quote from: mocat on August 25, 2015, 12:06:39 PM

there are Velib stations everywhere. you have to use a CC to reserve a bike and they put a 150 euro temporary charge on it. it's only 1.80 euro for a whole day. also it's free if you return the bike to another station within 30 mins (you can get most places within 30 mins in central Paris).

http://en.velib.paris.fr/ (http://en.velib.paris.fr/)

:thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on August 25, 2015, 12:08:08 PM

You seem pretty committed to London/Paris and that makes sense logistically, but I think you would have more fun just going to Barcelona or doing Madrid-Barcelona or Barcelona-Nice/Monaco

In London-

Do the tower of London tour, expensive but worth it.
DON'T do one of those garbage black cab or double decker tours
DO use the underground as it is super easy
DO go to picadilly circus and get pooped on by a pigeon
DO go to Harrod's
DO go to Westminster and the Royal grounds
DO go to the British Museum

If I can convince you to go to Barcelona I will give recommendos for that

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on August 25, 2015, 12:09:05 PM

Quote from: michigancat on August 25, 2015, 12:07:58 PM

Quote from: mocat on August 25, 2015, 12:06:39 PM

there are Velib stations everywhere. you have to use a CC to reserve a bike and they put a 150 euro temporary charge on it. it's only 1.80 euro for a whole day. also it's free if you return the bike to another station within 30 mins (you can get most places within 30 mins in central Paris).

http://en.velib.paris.fr/ (http://en.velib.paris.fr/)

:thumbs:

at first, each time i tried to plan ahead where i would drop the bike off, but that was kind of stupid because the stations are literally everywhere

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 25, 2015, 12:11:14 PM

Quote from: Kat Kid on August 25, 2015, 12:08:08 PM

You seem pretty committed to London/Paris and that makes sense logistically, but I think you would have more fun just going to Barcelona or doing Madrid-Barcelona or Barcelona-Nice/Monaco

In London-

Do the tower of London tour, expensive but worth it.
DON'T do one of those garbage black cab or double decker tours
DO use the underground as it is super easy
DO go to picadilly circus and get pooped on by a pigeon
DO go to Harrod's
DO go to Westminster and the Royal grounds
DO go to the British Museum

If I can convince you to go to Barcelona I will give recommendos for that

I would probably prefer Barcelona but this really isn't about me and yeah logistics make Paris and London really easy. I've heard good things about the double decker bus tours in NY and SF and maybe London (never done one). touristy, but crap, you're a tourist.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on August 25, 2015, 12:11:33 PM

Quote from: Kat Kid on August 25, 2015, 12:08:08 PM

You seem pretty committed to London/Paris and that makes sense logistically, but I think you would have more fun just going to Barcelona or doing Madrid-Barcelona or Barcelona-Nice/Monaco

In London-

Do the tower of London tour, expensive but worth it.
DON'T do one of those garbage black cab or double decker tours
DO use the underground as it is super easy
DO go to picadilly circus and get pooped on by a pigeon
DO go to Harrod's
DO go to Westminster and the Royal grounds
DO go to the British Museum

If I can convince you to go to Barcelona I will give recommendos for that

My dream trip is Madrid/Barcelona.     I hear such amazing things...

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on August 25, 2015, 12:25:29 PM

madrid-barca and madrid-seville are both good b/c high speed train routes

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: eastcat on August 25, 2015, 08:50:14 PM

Barca is a shitty cheap euro city. Lisbon is A+, go there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 26, 2015, 03:34:20 PM

Can you pack liquor in your bags that you check in?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dub on August 26, 2015, 03:47:36 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on August 26, 2015, 03:34:20 PM

Can you pack liquor in your bags that you check in?

Of course.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 26, 2015, 03:54:04 PM

I thought so. :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on August 26, 2015, 08:59:05 PM

Quote from: eastcat on August 25, 2015, 08:50:14 PM

Barca is a shitty cheap euro city. Lisbon is A+, go there.

what does this mean?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on August 26, 2015, 09:00:08 PM

i dont think he likes spain very much

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Canary on August 26, 2015, 09:09:34 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on August 25, 2015, 12:11:33 PM

Quote from: Kat Kid on August 25, 2015, 12:08:08 PM

You seem pretty committed to London/Paris and that makes sense logistically, but I think you would have more fun just going to Barcelona or doing Madrid-Barcelona or Barcelona-Nice/Monaco

In London-

Do the tower of London tour, expensive but worth it.
DON'T do one of those garbage black cab or double decker tours
DO use the underground as it is super easy
DO go to picadilly circus and get pooped on by a pigeon
DO go to Harrod's
DO go to Westminster and the Royal grounds
DO go to the British Museum

If I can convince you to go to Barcelona I will give recommendos for that

My dream trip is Madrid/Barcelona.     I hear such amazing things...

A few years ago I spent eight days over Christmas in the South of France. Beautiful country. Started in Paris and moved down after one day there. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: hemmy on August 27, 2015, 09:05:02 AM

Quote from: Kat Kid on August 25, 2015, 12:08:08 PM

You seem pretty committed to London/Paris and that makes sense logistically, but I think you would have more fun just going to Barcelona or doing Madrid-Barcelona or Barcelona-Nice/Monaco

In London-

Do the tower of London tour, expensive but worth it.
DON'T do one of those garbage black cab or double decker tours
DO use the underground as it is super easy
DO go to picadilly circus and get pooped on by a pigeon
DO go to Harrod's
DO go to Westminster and the Royal grounds
DO go to the British Museum

If I can convince you to go to Barcelona I will give recommendos for that

Don't ride the Eye, it sucks and is expensive. Also, IMO the British Museum kind of sucks - if you enjoy WWII history the Churchill Warrooms are much better.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on August 27, 2015, 09:45:47 AM

Quote from: eastcat on August 25, 2015, 08:50:14 PM

Barca is a shitty cheap euro city. Lisbon is A+, go there.

lisbon is a fantastic city.   i agree with the grade of a+.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 27, 2015, 11:20:46 AM

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/27/6d5572693509048288b08e52888c01d0.jpg)


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 27, 2015, 11:23:36 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on August 27, 2015, 11:20:46 AM

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/27/6d5572693509048288b08e52888c01d0.jpg)


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why isn't anyone on the beach or at the pool? Is it cold?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 27, 2015, 11:37:20 AM

No. It rained all morning. It feels like no one is down here. Which I'm ok with. Making lobster tonight. :excited:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on August 27, 2015, 11:41:09 AM

School has started, probably not going to be many people there.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 27, 2015, 11:44:46 AM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on August 27, 2015, 11:41:09 AM

School has started, probably not going to be many people there.


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school has not started in Michigan, which based on my calculations loves Florida more than anyone. Of course, Michiganders don't leave Michigan in the summer, only Spring Break.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on August 27, 2015, 12:09:30 PM

ya, Marco is a ghost town this time of year.  I have a IRL buddy down this weekend and determined two of my favorite places - The Dolphin Tiki Bar and The Little Grill are closed until at least September.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 27, 2015, 12:12:11 PM

We're about to walk to the Marriott bar off the tip of the pic you see. I guess it's pretty cool.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on August 27, 2015, 12:12:51 PM

I didn't think of it before, but there's a daily boat to Key West. Personally, I'd much prefer that to any type of fishing.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on August 27, 2015, 12:17:08 PM

wackycat08, where are you?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 27, 2015, 12:19:15 PM

 

Quote from: chum1 on August 27, 2015, 12:12:51 PM

I didn't think of it before, but there's a daily boat to Key West. Personally, I'd much prefer that to any type of fishing.

Yeah, we're looking into it. It's pretty cheap two. An hour boat ride, with drinks, and a view > driving 3 hours to key largo. Also, a tropical storm is hitting here on Monday. It will be interesting to see if we can get out of here.

Marco Island (Florida), sys.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on August 27, 2015, 12:20:22 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on August 27, 2015, 12:19:15 PM

Quote from: chum1 on August 27, 2015, 12:12:51 PM

I didn't think of it before, but there's a daily boat to Key West. Personally, I'd much prefer that to any type of fishing.

Yeah, we're looking into it. It's pretty cheap two. An hour boat ride, with drinks, and a view > driving 3 hours to key largo. Also, a tropical storm is hitting here on Monday. It will be interesting to see if we can get out of here.

Marco Island (Florida), sys.

 :D

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on August 27, 2015, 12:29:44 PM

looks nice, wc08.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 27, 2015, 12:31:23 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on August 27, 2015, 12:20:22 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on August 27, 2015, 12:19:15 PM

Quote from: chum1 on August 27, 2015, 12:12:51 PM

I didn't think of it before, but there's a daily boat to Key West. Personally, I'd much prefer that to any type of fishing.

Yeah, we're looking into it. It's pretty cheap two. An hour boat ride, with drinks, and a view > driving 3 hours to key largo. Also, a tropical storm is hitting here on Monday. It will be interesting to see if we can get out of here.

Marco Island (Florida), sys.

 :D

:curse:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 27, 2015, 12:31:53 PM

Quote from: sys on August 27, 2015, 12:29:44 PM

looks nice, wc08.

:thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Scary Smart on August 27, 2015, 03:49:28 PM

Name this airport

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on August 27, 2015, 03:53:45 PM

not a pea in sight

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on August 27, 2015, 03:54:07 PM

Amsterdam.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on August 27, 2015, 04:06:37 PM

are those wheels of cheese?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 27, 2015, 04:07:34 PM

Quote from: puniraptor on August 27, 2015, 04:06:37 PM

are those wheels of cheese?

or is it bread!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on August 27, 2015, 04:09:30 PM

looks like mcdonalds owns the whole second floor!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on August 27, 2015, 04:30:08 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on August 27, 2015, 03:54:07 PM

Amsterdam.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 27, 2015, 04:34:17 PM

Quote from: michigancat on August 27, 2015, 04:07:34 PM

Quote from: puniraptor on August 27, 2015, 04:06:37 PM

are those wheels of cheese?

or is it bread!

speaking of, what happened to him?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on August 27, 2015, 04:48:36 PM

Quote from: michigancat on August 27, 2015, 04:34:17 PM

Quote from: michigancat on August 27, 2015, 04:07:34 PM

Quote from: puniraptor on August 27, 2015, 04:06:37 PM

are those wheels of cheese?

or is it bread!

speaking of, what happened to him?

'clams left so all of 'clams' socks left. Bread, fsd, ksuw, etc

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: eastcat on August 27, 2015, 07:27:25 PM

Quote from: sys on August 27, 2015, 09:45:47 AM

Quote from: eastcat on August 25, 2015, 08:50:14 PM

Barca is a shitty cheap euro city. Lisbon is A+, go there.

lisbon is a fantastic city.   i agree with the grade of a+.

 :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Scary Smart on August 28, 2015, 10:15:42 AM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on August 27, 2015, 03:54:07 PM

Amsterdam.

:thumbs:


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 28, 2015, 02:53:30 PM

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 28, 2015, 02:55:03 PM

The dog isn't here, but I thought I'd throw in a bear photo opp.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 28, 2015, 02:55:32 PM

you guys took your dog? how miserable.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 28, 2015, 02:55:40 PM

:D

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 28, 2015, 02:56:19 PM

the unfolded clothes on the background on the floor should have been a clue

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on August 28, 2015, 02:57:46 PM

Quote from: michigancat on August 28, 2015, 02:56:19 PM

the unfolded clothes on the background on the floor should have been a clue

Waiting to be urinated on

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on August 28, 2015, 02:58:38 PM

Quote from: Scary Smart on August 28, 2015, 10:15:42 AM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on August 27, 2015, 03:54:07 PM

Amsterdam.

:thumbs:


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:woot:

It was the Victoria's Secret that gave it away.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 28, 2015, 03:02:02 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on August 28, 2015, 02:57:46 PM

Quote from: michigancat on August 28, 2015, 02:56:19 PM

the unfolded clothes on the background on the floor should have been a clue

Waiting to be urinated on

;)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on August 28, 2015, 03:08:14 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on August 28, 2015, 02:57:46 PM

Quote from: michigancat on August 28, 2015, 02:56:19 PM

the unfolded clothes on the background on the floor should have been a clue

Waiting to be urinated on

Quote from: michigancat on August 28, 2015, 02:56:19 PM

unfolded

, tho

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on August 28, 2015, 03:10:33 PM

That's why they are waiting

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on August 28, 2015, 03:59:57 PM

You're one of those cunts who takes their dog on a plane huh?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on August 28, 2015, 04:05:14 PM

strong stance 8mp

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 28, 2015, 04:45:42 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on August 28, 2015, 03:59:57 PM

You're one of those cunts who takes their dog on a plane huh?

you didn't read my full post. :curse:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on August 28, 2015, 04:50:20 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on August 28, 2015, 04:45:42 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on August 28, 2015, 03:59:57 PM

You're one of those cunts who takes their dog on a plane huh?

you didn't read my full post. :curse:

Trying to stay on the list.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on August 28, 2015, 04:50:40 PM

Quote from: mocat on August 28, 2015, 04:05:14 PM

strong stance 8mp

taking dogs on planes is for terrible people

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 28, 2015, 04:54:28 PM

I agree. That was him before we left. In complete meltdown mode!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on August 28, 2015, 05:45:56 PM

i would like wc08 quite a bit more if he took his dog with him on vacation.

8man, i can't believe we tend to group together politically, clearly an important axis has been ignored.  your views on dogs are anathema to me.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on August 28, 2015, 06:18:54 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on August 28, 2015, 04:54:28 PM

I agree. That was him before we left. In complete meltdown mode!

I own that same piece of furniture!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 29, 2015, 01:46:13 PM

After an hour of setting my new fishing pole up, my line snapped on the first cast. Woof! Too much weighters I guess. And now the storm has moved in!(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/29/38c42460ab8f1715f54e85a0fc4fcf59.jpg)(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/29/2dead19f06d7a4859d48f5eec3250dbd.jpg)(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/29/ab54a7e5167e73260c19e52f914fdb1b.jpg)


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 29, 2015, 02:24:06 PM

We also have these married jersey ppl above us. About our age. They're super loud too. When they're not fighting, they're doing it on the porch. They literally said to us: "sorry for being the trash on Marco Island". :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: bones129 on August 29, 2015, 02:42:45 PM

lol

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 29, 2015, 02:51:24 PM

Become best friends with them

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 29, 2015, 03:03:57 PM

Quote from: steve dave on August 29, 2015, 02:51:24 PM

Become best friends with them

They wanna split a boat a tomorrow.  There are currently discussions around the possibility. Their crap show of a marriage will make our relationship look like the ultimate fantasy. It could be the entertainment of a lifetime.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on August 29, 2015, 03:09:28 PM

I think they are swingers wackster

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 29, 2015, 03:15:27 PM

Quote from: wetwillie on August 29, 2015, 03:09:28 PM

I think they are swingers wackster

:surprised: maybe!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 30, 2015, 11:31:12 AM

Nacho mamas!!!(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/30/875dd633db620a3dd2b87361701fd948.jpg)


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on August 30, 2015, 11:38:35 AM

that's disgusting

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 30, 2015, 12:11:41 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on August 30, 2015, 11:38:35 AM

that's disgusting

not surprised. :rolleyes:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on August 30, 2015, 06:34:02 PM

Quote from: sys on August 28, 2015, 05:45:56 PM

i would like wc08 quite a bit more if he took his dog with him on vacation.

8man, i can't believe we tend to group together politically, clearly an important axis has been ignored.  your views on dogs are anathema to me.

Sys, I love dogs. I do, however, think it is unbelievably selfish that so many people feel the need to bring their pup on flights. Especially in a time where if the dog poops on the plane, they will divert the plane to a different destination.

My position is not anti-dog, it's anti-selfish person

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on August 30, 2015, 06:47:57 PM

your position is inherently anti-dog.  bringing a dog is no more selfish than someone bringing themselves, bringing a child, bringing an overhead bag or bringing a laptop.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on August 30, 2015, 06:49:34 PM

i mean, who the eff are you to judge whether someone else's reasons for traveling with a dog are acceptable?  the arrogance of you, my god.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on August 30, 2015, 07:10:23 PM

"Service dogs." GMAFB.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on August 30, 2015, 08:51:26 PM

my dog would not poop on the plane.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on August 30, 2015, 11:19:33 PM

wacky dont get blown away!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 31, 2015, 07:21:13 AM

I was on a plane one time and like some zoo keeper people had little baby snow leopards and walked them up and down the isle and let people pet them. I'm pro jack hannah bringing exotic beasts onto my planes.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on August 31, 2015, 07:30:08 AM

Quote from: steve dave on August 31, 2015, 07:21:13 AM

I was on a plane one time and like some zoo keeper people had little baby snow leopards and walked them up and down the isle and let people pet them. I'm pro jack hannah bringing exotic beasts onto my planes.

baby exotic beasts, maybe. i don't want to get mauled by an adult simba the next time i get on a flight to head to an exotic binge fest. baby simba would be alright, though. maybe even teenage simba.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on August 31, 2015, 07:31:32 AM

Okay:

(http://img3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20120207142439/disney/es/images/d/d7/Simba_cachorro.png)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on August 31, 2015, 07:33:05 AM

NOPE!

(http://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/11113/111130663/3529623-9859533932--simb.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 31, 2015, 07:34:54 AM

this was a SW flight iirc so I can't even imagine a full grown lion waiting in the cattle call line for its turn to board anyway

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on August 31, 2015, 07:39:41 AM

maybe this last week of combofanning could be saved by a thread about which exotic beasts you would be willing to board a flight with.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on August 31, 2015, 08:00:56 AM

So you can just bring any animal you want on a plane? WTF?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on August 31, 2015, 08:02:58 AM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on August 31, 2015, 08:00:56 AM

So you can just bring any animal you want on a plane? WTF?

would you take a flight from ICT to ORD with a hyena?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on August 31, 2015, 08:03:34 AM

Quote from: roidhead on August 31, 2015, 08:02:58 AM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on August 31, 2015, 08:00:56 AM

So you can just bring any animal you want on a plane? WTF?

would you take a flight from ICT to ORD with a hyena?

Is it a baby and is it in a cage?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 31, 2015, 08:06:00 AM

skunk = no way

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on August 31, 2015, 08:07:23 AM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on August 31, 2015, 08:03:34 AM

Quote from: roidhead on August 31, 2015, 08:02:58 AM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on August 31, 2015, 08:00:56 AM

So you can just bring any animal you want on a plane? WTF?

would you take a flight from ICT to ORD with a hyena?

Is it a baby and is it in a cage?

consider all scenarios to be two-part.

trip 1: baby, no cage.

trip 2: adult, no cage.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on August 31, 2015, 08:08:22 AM

mci to msp with a mongoose?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 31, 2015, 08:21:59 AM

full grown bull elephant in a regional jet from OMA to LGA = no way

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on August 31, 2015, 08:48:11 AM

DFW to ABQ with an alligator? NOPE!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on August 31, 2015, 09:12:22 AM

what animals do you think you could kill with your bare hands if you were alone with them in the cabin of a 737 at 35000ft?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 31, 2015, 09:14:56 AM

Quote from: puniraptor on August 31, 2015, 09:12:22 AM

what animals do you think you could kill with your bare hands if you were alone with them in the cabin of a 737 at 35000ft?

cow = no way

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on August 31, 2015, 09:23:02 AM

Quote from: steve dave on August 31, 2015, 08:21:59 AM

full grown bull elephant in a regional jet from OMA to LGA = no way

c'mon, would never fit.  let's get real here.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on August 31, 2015, 09:31:15 AM

Quote from: roidhead on August 31, 2015, 08:07:23 AM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on August 31, 2015, 08:03:34 AM

Quote from: roidhead on August 31, 2015, 08:02:58 AM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on August 31, 2015, 08:00:56 AM

So you can just bring any animal you want on a plane? WTF?

would you take a flight from ICT to ORD with a hyena?

Is it a baby and is it in a cage?

consider all scenarios to be two-part.

trip 1: baby, no cage.

trip 2: adult, no cage.

No to both. Yes only if it is a baby in a cage and guaranteed not to poop on the flight.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on August 31, 2015, 09:32:30 AM

Baby Muskrat - yes.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on August 31, 2015, 09:40:59 AM

anyone notice the ray bans in one of the wackypics? 2 pairs! only 1 ray ban sticker!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on August 31, 2015, 09:42:14 AM

regular weasel: yes.  kinked weasel: no

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on August 31, 2015, 09:44:52 AM

Miniature pot bellied pig?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on August 31, 2015, 10:01:21 AM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on August 31, 2015, 09:44:52 AM

Miniature pot bellied pig?

nope.  smelly

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Bloodfart on August 31, 2015, 01:11:10 PM

Quote from: steve dave on August 31, 2015, 09:14:56 AM

Quote from: puniraptor on August 31, 2015, 09:12:22 AM

what animals do you think you could kill with your bare hands if you were alone with them in the cabin of a 737 at 35000ft?

cow = no way

 :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on August 31, 2015, 01:31:00 PM

probably cheating, but i blow the emergency exit and that dumb cow is toast because it has no hands to install the oxygen mask over its muzzle (like i do)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on August 31, 2015, 09:14:34 PM

(http://i.imgur.com/Ah1rDhf.gif)


on the plane imo

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on September 02, 2015, 08:17:21 AM

Day 1 of 6 flights in 8 days... :sigh:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on September 02, 2015, 08:45:59 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on September 02, 2015, 08:17:21 AM

Day 1 of 6 flights in 8 days... :sigh:

Tell us which animals are on each of your flights.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on September 02, 2015, 08:47:17 AM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on September 02, 2015, 08:45:59 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on September 02, 2015, 08:17:21 AM

Day 1 of 6 flights in 8 days... :sigh:

Tell us which animals are on each of your flights.

No animals that I've seen so far. ORD to LGA :yuck:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on September 03, 2015, 11:07:16 AM

I'm thinking United probably offers the best options for reward flights from MCI-SFO.   Can anyone confirm?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 03, 2015, 11:17:46 AM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on September 03, 2015, 11:07:16 AM

I'm thinking United probably offers the best options for reward flights from MCI-SFO.   Can anyone confirm?

For directs, yes, because it's your only chance (I think). You'd probably have equal luck on any carrier with a connection.

Although MCI-OAK direct on Southwest has decent redemptions at times.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on September 03, 2015, 11:25:11 AM

I have 2 mci-oak sw directs coming up. They are almost always the cheapest route but I don't know anything about redemptions and the credit card thread  :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on September 03, 2015, 11:28:17 AM

Quote from: michigancat on September 03, 2015, 11:17:46 AM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on September 03, 2015, 11:07:16 AM

I'm thinking United probably offers the best options for reward flights from MCI-SFO.   Can anyone confirm?

For directs, yes, because it's your only chance (I think). You'd probably have equal luck on any carrier with a connection.

Although MCI-OAK direct on Southwest has decent redemptions at times.

alright, I'll check.   Might be time to take a swing at the companion pass.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on September 03, 2015, 11:33:11 AM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on September 03, 2015, 11:28:17 AM

Quote from: michigancat on September 03, 2015, 11:17:46 AM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on September 03, 2015, 11:07:16 AM

I'm thinking United probably offers the best options for reward flights from MCI-SFO.   Can anyone confirm?

For directs, yes, because it's your only chance (I think). You'd probably have equal luck on any carrier with a connection.

Although MCI-OAK direct on Southwest has decent redemptions at times.

alright, I'll check.   Might be time to take a swing at the companion pass.

It is not time yet.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on September 04, 2015, 01:11:08 PM

A guy who looks almost just like Rick Daris just boarded my elite ORD - MHK direct flight

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on September 04, 2015, 01:16:52 PM

(http://i.ytimg.com/vi/E5Hrvza9FkM/maxresdefault.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on September 04, 2015, 01:20:37 PM

 :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on September 04, 2015, 03:31:45 PM

This FB page is entertaining.

https://www.facebook.com/PassengerShaming/photos_stream

(https://scontent-dfw1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtp1/v/t1.0-9/11133647_814799375222027_2283771870019740846_n.jpg?oh=ae199d018e9c30c463beddc1d0c4395a&oe=56A8BE21)

(https://scontent-dfw1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/11165272_829530180415613_5345123896825519138_n.jpg?oh=4ebf91a6431856b5a77a1ac2cb4ba1cb&oe=56A84894)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on September 04, 2015, 05:35:36 PM

Quote from: pissclams on September 04, 2015, 01:16:52 PM

(http://i.ytimg.com/vi/E5Hrvza9FkM/maxresdefault.jpg)

 :angry:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: KST8FAN on September 05, 2015, 01:33:07 PM

Spent a today in Hannibal Mo. on way home from sons college football game. Walked right into the middle of their second annual steam punk festival.

Tom

Tom

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on September 05, 2015, 04:30:09 PM

how was it? any deets on what was there?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on September 05, 2015, 05:15:34 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on September 05, 2015, 04:30:09 PM

how was it? any deets on what was there?

ya Tom can't just do a fly by son..bros need deets

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: KST8FAN on September 05, 2015, 05:38:58 PM

I had to look up steam punk after river boat cruise captain pimped it. Walking around apparently you take late 1800s fashion and add welding goggles and a tool belt and you have steam punk fashion.

Tom

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: KST8FAN on September 05, 2015, 05:47:46 PM

Wife along with bro sis in law not as curious as me so limited chance to explore.  We headed to the mark twain caves to beat the heat.

Tom

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: KST8FAN on September 05, 2015, 05:52:10 PM

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/05/9223792c2e70218a07790e7201cbab23.jpg)

Tom

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on September 05, 2015, 05:54:04 PM

thats really something

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 09, 2015, 06:37:19 PM

Any tips on Columbus, Ohio? Heading there next weekend for work.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on September 09, 2015, 06:45:08 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on September 09, 2015, 06:37:19 PM

Any tips on Columbus, Ohio? Heading there next weekend for work.

pick up tix to taylor swift and party your nuts off.  then swing by the horseshoe and see how a real school builds a football stadium.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 09, 2015, 07:04:08 PM

Quote from: pissclams on September 09, 2015, 06:45:08 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on September 09, 2015, 06:37:19 PM

Any tips on Columbus, Ohio? Heading there next weekend for work.

pick up tix to taylor swift and party your nuts off.  then swing by the horseshoe and see how a real school builds a football stadium.

:love:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on September 09, 2015, 07:14:11 PM

Breckenridge? (CO)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on September 09, 2015, 08:11:54 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on September 09, 2015, 07:14:11 PM

Breckenridge? (CO)

wtf?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on September 09, 2015, 09:15:25 PM

 lol

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on September 09, 2015, 09:26:34 PM

Enjoyed this exchange

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 13, 2015, 12:52:13 AM

WOW

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/12/e81818a4875ebdb546fe9460f7cc39ff.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on September 13, 2015, 01:00:55 AM

Singapore

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on September 13, 2015, 01:07:23 AM

sabetha

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 13, 2015, 02:00:38 AM

Someone parked in the wrong spot

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/12/5b3d8cac3edcf62eea461aa9d2acb13d.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on September 13, 2015, 02:02:32 AM

Quote from: The Big Train on September 13, 2015, 01:00:55 AM

Singapore

 :Woot:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on September 13, 2015, 02:20:24 AM

Quote from: Tobias on September 13, 2015, 01:07:23 AM

sabetha

Canco this is incorrect

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 13, 2015, 02:27:45 AM

Good job the big train

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: KST8FAN on September 13, 2015, 06:44:53 PM

In the Savannah, GA and Charleston, SC area next Wednesday-Friday.  Any suggestions for dining or site seeing appreciated.


Tom

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on September 13, 2015, 06:53:18 PM

 

Quote from: michigancat on September 13, 2015, 02:27:45 AM

Good job the big train

He mined your pics meta data.  IT guys :curse:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on September 13, 2015, 06:57:47 PM

 :gocho:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on September 14, 2015, 10:21:09 AM

I just stayed at the Element Omaha Midtown Crossing (an SPG property). It was really nice.

There seemed to be a lot of recycling bins in Omaha, so good job on that Omaha.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on September 14, 2015, 07:09:15 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on September 14, 2015, 10:21:09 AM

I just stayed at the Element Omaha Midtown Crossing (an SPG property). It was really nice.

There seemed to be a lot of recycling bins in Omaha, so good job on that Omaha.

Have stayed there. Good hotel. I like the Element brand a lot. Great breakfast sandwiches!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on September 14, 2015, 07:13:32 PM

esteemed gE travelers, I am taking my wife who is way out of my league to Rome and Lucerne in mid January and am looking for pro tips on both cities

Flying AA 777s via Heathrow and BA Airbuses to Rome and from Zurich

Rome - Boscolo Exedra Roma, 5 nights
- colosseum
- Vatican
- pantheon
- a bunch of cool old crap?
- other things please?

Travel between?
- 10 hr train ride or fly into Zurich and 1 hr train ride (I'm guessing flight is our best option)
- I assume the best bet is to just take public trains everywhere or whatever?

Lucerne - Renaissance Lucerne, 3 nights
- ski the alps one day
- adorable Swiss town?
- sing sound of music songs? 

 :dunno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on September 14, 2015, 07:19:16 PM

I know this sounds stupid, but one of the most fun things to do in rome is to go look through a pretty decent amount of travel stuff you like and generally respect: nytimes 36 hours, travel section, anthony bourdain, look at some other travel guides.  And find good trattorias, cafes and bars.  Then plan some walks and stop in at 3 places for coffee or drinks and do some shopping in between.  There is always a little shop, bar, cafe that you can stop off for a glass of wine at or a cup of espresso.  Spending time in a semi-structured environment where you don't have anything to do really, but you have an idea of where you are going generally and where things are relatively is the most enjoyable way to experience a place in my opinion, particularly with your lover.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on September 14, 2015, 07:28:26 PM

 :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on September 14, 2015, 07:43:01 PM

two words: sea world Rome

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on September 14, 2015, 07:43:32 PM

go on and get your orca on, son

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on September 14, 2015, 07:43:39 PM

DO THEY REALLY HAVE A SEA WORLD OR ARE YOU rough ridin' WITH ME

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on September 14, 2015, 07:47:46 PM

orca!
orca!
orca!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on September 14, 2015, 07:49:35 PM

(http://babyanimalzoo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/baby-cute-killer-whale.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on September 14, 2015, 07:51:46 PM

knock, knock
who's there?
orca
orca who?
orca gonna open the door and invite me in?

:lol:  there's just not enough tacos

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on September 14, 2015, 07:55:44 PM

updated rome plans: five days at sea world

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on September 14, 2015, 08:25:59 PM

sounds like a great trip to europa, home of rome's sea world - where orca lives

you get bored of the fish?  hunt down europa's version of fantastic caverns.  dissect differences b/w theirs and ours.  document all cavern variances. enjoy.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on September 14, 2015, 08:28:23 PM

i took these 9 years ago but if these buildings are still there you should totally go see them

(http://i1346.photobucket.com/albums/p684/The_Big_Train/rome_zpssmfnptod.jpg)

(http://i1346.photobucket.com/albums/p684/The_Big_Train/rome_zps9642f59c.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on September 14, 2015, 08:29:59 PM

I'll look into it but I doubt they're still there

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on September 14, 2015, 08:30:40 PM

Why were they flying the mexican flag?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on September 14, 2015, 08:32:11 PM

im really not sure TBH

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on September 14, 2015, 08:34:18 PM

they were also still building the floor, so another thing to report back on is if they are still working on it or not

(http://i1346.photobucket.com/albums/p684/The_Big_Train/rome3_zpsdpvanx9m.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on September 14, 2015, 09:53:06 PM

Can confirm there is a McDonald's close to the Pantheon ....great local delights.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on September 14, 2015, 10:46:49 PM

Zurich is expensive af but really pretty and clean and swiss

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 15, 2015, 08:19:35 AM

Quote from: mocat on September 14, 2015, 10:46:49 PM

Zurich is expensive af but really pretty and clean and swiss

stud city

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AbeFroman on September 15, 2015, 11:05:08 AM

How were the army knives?  :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on September 15, 2015, 04:09:51 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on September 09, 2015, 06:37:19 PM

Any tips on Columbus, Ohio? Heading there next weekend for work.

I stay in Worthington or Polaris. If in Polaris, I recommend the Polaris Grille. Delicious. Winking Lizard in Worthington is a great Ohio beer and wing chain.

Local joints around campus are always fun too.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on September 15, 2015, 05:31:07 PM

Quote from: mocat on September 14, 2015, 10:46:49 PM

Zurich is expensive af but really pretty and clean and swiss

my wife wanted to go to switzerland and I had no idea about it so I'm glad to hear it's nice

apparently lucerne is just, like, the cutest

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on September 15, 2015, 05:39:55 PM

if you want to kind of mess w/ her a little bit, take her to swaziland instead and tell her that's what you thought she said

"sorry honey, but have you tried this bush meat?"  - lmao

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on September 15, 2015, 07:01:00 PM

I'm in St. Louis, it still sucks

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 15, 2015, 07:16:50 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on September 15, 2015, 04:09:51 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on September 09, 2015, 06:37:19 PM

Any tips on Columbus, Ohio? Heading there next weekend for work.

I stay in Worthington or Polaris. If in Polaris, I recommend the Polaris Grille. Delicious. Winking Lizard in Worthington is a great Ohio beer and wing chain.

Local joints around campus are always fun too.

Thanks!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 15, 2015, 07:59:51 PM

I believe this airport has made an appearance in this thread before.

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/15/a9aa0098a90e410211cf609bf88f0805.jpg)

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/15/4e8e8d295ddb99fe59a19c17daa16cd7.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on September 15, 2015, 08:59:53 PM

I'm guessing Palembang because it's written over the desk in the first pic

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 16, 2015, 03:30:04 PM

Bilas (http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/16/6483fffbc78fd8833ae67af552180bc5.jpg)

Some other guy from ESPN who used the crapper right before me. Phew!(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/16/de9366899943d8085bc4d3b64312c6f6.jpg)


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on September 16, 2015, 03:31:43 PM

small seats for a train

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 16, 2015, 03:36:13 PM

Yeah, also, I'm taller than Bilas. He sat in front of me. He looked skinny ill.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on September 16, 2015, 03:40:16 PM

I'm really going to enjoy these new wacky work trips  :D

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on September 16, 2015, 03:40:51 PM

Full on #fanningbrag on display here folks  :D

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 16, 2015, 08:49:17 PM

Their local IPA. Yum! (http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/16/7585e5be853253f80a3670adc680f29f.jpg)


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on September 16, 2015, 08:55:35 PM

kick their ass, wacks :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 16, 2015, 09:38:09 PM

Quote from: Tobias on September 16, 2015, 08:55:35 PM

kick their ass, wacks :thumbs:

:thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on September 16, 2015, 10:22:16 PM

pretty jealous of wc08's elite columbus trip

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on September 17, 2015, 04:54:54 AM

That's a tasty IPA. I've had quite a few since I started traveling to Columbus and Cleveland.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 17, 2015, 03:42:22 PM

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/17/821aedd90100a51042138d52953d7f39.jpg)


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on September 17, 2015, 03:56:58 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on September 17, 2015, 03:42:22 PM

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/17/821aedd90100a51042138d52953d7f39.jpg)


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Bangkok

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 17, 2015, 05:41:58 PM

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/17/43fae67a710fe1488bd3b2dfa8a3dab4.jpg)


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on September 17, 2015, 05:46:05 PM

you 'cruitin the crap out of people wacks? :excited:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 17, 2015, 06:12:16 PM

Quote from: Tobias on September 17, 2015, 05:46:05 PM

you 'cruitin the crap out of people wacks? :excited:

You know it! :thumbs: I received 90 potential doctors info, just today.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: eastcat on September 18, 2015, 06:31:58 PM

Quote from: michigancat on September 15, 2015, 07:59:51 PM

I believe this airport has made an appearance in this thread before.

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/15/a9aa0098a90e410211cf609bf88f0805.jpg)

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/15/4e8e8d295ddb99fe59a19c17daa16cd7.jpg)

Jakarta???

WTF are you doing in that shithole

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 19, 2015, 10:16:46 AM

I was connecting. It was a lovely little airport.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 22, 2015, 11:22:29 AM

This airport was way shittier than CGK

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/22/6a7cbafd950be24be7b01453a3deb0b6.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TownieCat on September 22, 2015, 11:25:21 AM

Wacky doesn't really believe he was on a plane with Bilas, right?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on September 22, 2015, 11:27:27 AM

Quote from: michigancat on September 22, 2015, 11:22:29 AM

This airport was way shittier than CGK

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/22/6a7cbafd950be24be7b01453a3deb0b6.jpg)

Incheon?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 22, 2015, 11:28:44 AM

Quote from: TownieCat on September 22, 2015, 11:25:21 AM

Wacky doesn't really believe he was on a plane with Bilas, right?

I know I was, dork.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TownieCat on September 22, 2015, 11:31:52 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on September 22, 2015, 11:28:44 AM

Quote from: TownieCat on September 22, 2015, 11:25:21 AM

Wacky doesn't really believe he was on a plane with Bilas, right?

I know I was, dork.

That wasn't him. And he's like 6'8 so unless you're 6'9 or taller it was definitely someone else.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 22, 2015, 11:35:42 AM

Quote from: TownieCat on September 22, 2015, 11:31:52 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on September 22, 2015, 11:28:44 AM

Quote from: TownieCat on September 22, 2015, 11:25:21 AM

Wacky doesn't really believe he was on a plane with Bilas, right?

I know I was, dork.

That wasn't him. And he's like 6'8 so unless you're 6'9 or taller it was definitely someone else.

It was, but ok. His travel assistants were by him the whole time with espn bags, and dorks kept coming up to him the whole time.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 22, 2015, 11:41:18 AM

Maybe I thought I was taller, because he was bending down the whole time, but it was him. I just didn't take very good pictures of him, because I didn't really realize it was him, until the end.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: meow meow on September 22, 2015, 11:47:51 AM

omg wacky  :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on September 22, 2015, 12:46:04 PM

If wacky is taller than bilas, that makes me about 6'10"

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on September 22, 2015, 01:36:16 PM

Quote from: TownieCat on September 22, 2015, 11:31:52 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on September 22, 2015, 11:28:44 AM

Quote from: TownieCat on September 22, 2015, 11:25:21 AM

Wacky doesn't really believe he was on a plane with Bilas, right?

I know I was, dork.

That wasn't him. And he's like 6'8 so unless you're 6'9 or taller it was definitely someone else.

i thought maybe we were just being #blessed'd   

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: meow meow on September 22, 2015, 01:53:42 PM

He's bald, he's white, he's Jay Bilas you idiots.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 22, 2015, 01:56:52 PM

Quote from: meow meow on September 22, 2015, 01:53:42 PM

He's bald, he's white, he's Jay Bilas you idiots.

:facepalm:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on September 22, 2015, 02:53:39 PM

Quote from: meow meow on September 22, 2015, 01:53:42 PM

He's bald, he's white, he's Jay Bilas you idiots.

Scott Van Pelt tho

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: meow meow on September 22, 2015, 02:58:11 PM

wacky, are you sure that's not SVP?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on September 22, 2015, 03:03:01 PM

Looks like dickie v to me

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Brock Landers on September 22, 2015, 03:04:40 PM

Hi, I'm Jay Bilas
(http://hairstylesarea.com/hair-pic/HLIC/d1cd66580ca24f203104a1128f0cac37.jpg)


No dummy, you're Scott Van Pelt.  I'm Jay Bilas!
(http://www.milliontalks.com/uploads/monthly_09_2010/post-6-027406300%201285826610_thumb.gif)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on September 22, 2015, 03:10:58 PM

the eddie murphy jokes never get old!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 22, 2015, 03:28:39 PM

I saw birdman on my flight back from Lexington yesterday.

(http://livinglover.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/10352571_786645391355009_2488881388943739160_n.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on September 22, 2015, 03:41:39 PM

too late to decide to own this wacky

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 22, 2015, 03:43:58 PM

Quote from: mocat on September 22, 2015, 03:41:39 PM

too late to decide to own this wacky

Meh. I saw what I saw. Dgaf either way. My coworker was 100% convinced as well and saw all of the espn baggage with the guys.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: meow meow on September 22, 2015, 03:44:49 PM

 :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on September 22, 2015, 03:51:56 PM

If you see someone wearing one of those Sports Illustrated jackets do you assume the work there too?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on September 22, 2015, 03:53:50 PM

had a pretty embarrassing moment on the mhk->dfw flight flight once.  could've sworn it was geoffrey lurie

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SdK on September 22, 2015, 03:55:49 PM

When I was 18 I thought I saw Conor Oberst at the Boobie Trap. :facepalm:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AbeFroman on September 23, 2015, 09:08:07 AM

Quote from: Gooch on September 22, 2015, 02:53:39 PM

Quote from: meow meow on September 22, 2015, 01:53:42 PM

He's bald, he's white, he's Jay Bilas you idiots.

Scott Van Pelt tho

I can tell him apart from the other bald white guys, because glasses.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on September 23, 2015, 12:19:13 PM

So all you Missorians know that starting at some point in 2016 you won't be able to fly without a passport, right?  Several other states as well...

http://time.com/money/4042896/drivers-license-airport-security-states-passport/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TownieCat on September 23, 2015, 12:30:21 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on September 23, 2015, 12:19:13 PM

So all you Missorians know that starting at some point in 2016 you won't be able to fly without a passport, right?  Several other states as well...

http://time.com/money/4042896/drivers-license-airport-security-states-passport/

:confused:

That article doesn't mention Missouri as one of states affected by the new law.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on September 23, 2015, 12:34:07 PM

i lost my wallet in vegas this year and got home without any form of ID. took about 10 extra minutes of answering questions. (i am white tho)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 23, 2015, 12:35:49 PM

Quote from: mocat on September 23, 2015, 12:34:07 PM

i lost my wallet in vegas this year and got home without any form of ID. took about 10 extra minutes of answering questions. (i am white tho)

yeah, you don't have to have photo ID to fly. people think you do, but nope. nope at all.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on September 23, 2015, 12:37:19 PM

Quote from: steve dave on September 23, 2015, 12:35:49 PM

Quote from: mocat on September 23, 2015, 12:34:07 PM

i lost my wallet in vegas this year and got home without any form of ID. took about 10 extra minutes of answering questions. (i am white tho)

yeah, you don't have to have photo ID to fly. people think you do, but nope. nope at all.

especially flying home from las vegas

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on September 23, 2015, 12:38:34 PM

Quote from: mocat on September 23, 2015, 12:34:07 PM

i lost my wallet in vegas this year and got home without any form of ID. took about 10 extra minutes of answering questions. (i am white tho)

at what point did you answer these questions? at TSA when you're supposed to hand them your id? what kind of questions? how did they validate?

i'm full of questions because like most people i assumed you just have to have an ID with you.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on September 23, 2015, 12:39:16 PM

Quote from: steve dave on September 23, 2015, 12:35:49 PM

Quote from: mocat on September 23, 2015, 12:34:07 PM

i lost my wallet in vegas this year and got home without any form of ID. took about 10 extra minutes of answering questions. (i am white tho)

yeah, you don't have to have photo ID to fly. people think you do, but nope. nope at all.

Aren't you supposed to have some form of ID? Why do I always show them my DL or passport then?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on September 23, 2015, 12:43:15 PM

well what happens is you tell the low/medium ID checker guy that your wallet was stolen (by your drunk in vegas alter ego apparently) and then he/she turns around with his/her hand in the air and looks for a manager. now the manager is a really busy guy with like a million things to do and he really does not GAF about you, so when he finally comes over he is like OK are you sure you can't find anything with your name on it at all anywhere because it would be a lot easier if you could. and you're like nope everything is gone. then he's like *sigh* "alright come over here and wait here for a sec, i have to call the east coast." i don't know what that means exactly but he is on the phone asking you questions like "name a street you have lived on. name a car that has been registered under your name. name your father's middle name." etc, and he repeats your answers into the phone to the "east coast". then after like 5 of those they give your luggage an extra once-over and that's it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 23, 2015, 12:44:10 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on September 23, 2015, 12:39:16 PM

Quote from: steve dave on September 23, 2015, 12:35:49 PM

Quote from: mocat on September 23, 2015, 12:34:07 PM

i lost my wallet in vegas this year and got home without any form of ID. took about 10 extra minutes of answering questions. (i am white tho)

yeah, you don't have to have photo ID to fly. people think you do, but nope. nope at all.

Aren't you supposed to have some form of ID? Why do I always show them my DL or passport then?

you don't need any form of ID, photo or otherwise

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on September 23, 2015, 12:51:15 PM

Quote from: TownieCat on September 23, 2015, 12:30:21 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on September 23, 2015, 12:19:13 PM

So all you Missorians know that starting at some point in 2016 you won't be able to fly without a passport, right?  Several other states as well...

http://time.com/money/4042896/drivers-license-airport-security-states-passport/

:confused:

That article doesn't mention Missouri as one of states affected by the new law.

it doesn't but they are among the affected states. There is actually a law in several of the states that expressly prohibits the terms of compliance.   http://www.newstribune.com/news/2013/jun/26/mo-official-testifies-about-real-id-compliance/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on September 23, 2015, 12:53:26 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on September 23, 2015, 12:39:16 PM

Quote from: steve dave on September 23, 2015, 12:35:49 PM

Quote from: mocat on September 23, 2015, 12:34:07 PM

i lost my wallet in vegas this year and got home without any form of ID. took about 10 extra minutes of answering questions. (i am white tho)

yeah, you don't have to have photo ID to fly. people think you do, but nope. nope at all.

Aren't you supposed to have some form of ID? Why do I always show them my DL or passport then?

currently they can attempt to validate your identity through other means.   But once the REAL ID law takes effect in 2016 you will need a REAL ID compliant government issued ID to clear airport security.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on September 23, 2015, 12:55:50 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on September 23, 2015, 12:51:15 PM

Quote from: TownieCat on September 23, 2015, 12:30:21 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on September 23, 2015, 12:19:13 PM

So all you Missorians know that starting at some point in 2016 you won't be able to fly without a passport, right?  Several other states as well...

http://time.com/money/4042896/drivers-license-airport-security-states-passport/

:confused:

That article doesn't mention Missouri as one of states affected by the new law.

it doesn't but they are among the affected states. There is actually a law in several of the states that expressly prohibits the terms of compliance.   http://www.newstribune.com/news/2013/jun/26/mo-official-testifies-about-real-id-compliance/

So it is not actually the states that say you have to have a passport, it is that they don't want their DL's to meet whatever criteria the Real ID thing is.....Why do they not want to comply with whatever that criteria is?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on September 23, 2015, 12:57:25 PM

Quote from: steve dave on September 23, 2015, 12:44:10 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on September 23, 2015, 12:39:16 PM

Quote from: steve dave on September 23, 2015, 12:35:49 PM

Quote from: mocat on September 23, 2015, 12:34:07 PM

i lost my wallet in vegas this year and got home without any form of ID. took about 10 extra minutes of answering questions. (i am white tho)

yeah, you don't have to have photo ID to fly. people think you do, but nope. nope at all.

Aren't you supposed to have some form of ID? Why do I always show them my DL or passport then?

you don't need any form of ID, photo or otherwise

What about when you check in at the desk and check a bag? They want to see your ID so they know that you are really the person on the ticket checking a bag. You can just say "No thank you" when they ask to see your ID?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on September 23, 2015, 12:59:04 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on September 23, 2015, 12:55:50 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on September 23, 2015, 12:51:15 PM

Quote from: TownieCat on September 23, 2015, 12:30:21 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on September 23, 2015, 12:19:13 PM

So all you Missorians know that starting at some point in 2016 you won't be able to fly without a passport, right?  Several other states as well...

http://time.com/money/4042896/drivers-license-airport-security-states-passport/

:confused:

That article doesn't mention Missouri as one of states affected by the new law.

it doesn't but they are among the affected states. There is actually a law in several of the states that expressly prohibits the terms of compliance.   http://www.newstribune.com/news/2013/jun/26/mo-official-testifies-about-real-id-compliance/

So it is not actually the states that say you have to have a passport, it is that they don't want their DL's to meet whatever criteria the Real ID thing is.....Why do they not want to comply with whatever that criteria is?

I think it varies, but a lot of it seems to do with privacy rights (I know right, who would think the government wouldn't need your vital imformation?)   Here's a breakdown state by state.   Missouri is dead set against complying.   http://object.cato.org/sites/cato.org/files/pubs/pdf/pa749_web_1.pdf

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on September 23, 2015, 01:01:54 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on September 23, 2015, 12:57:25 PM

Quote from: steve dave on September 23, 2015, 12:44:10 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on September 23, 2015, 12:39:16 PM

Quote from: steve dave on September 23, 2015, 12:35:49 PM

Quote from: mocat on September 23, 2015, 12:34:07 PM

i lost my wallet in vegas this year and got home without any form of ID. took about 10 extra minutes of answering questions. (i am white tho)

yeah, you don't have to have photo ID to fly. people think you do, but nope. nope at all.

Aren't you supposed to have some form of ID? Why do I always show them my DL or passport then?

you don't need any form of ID, photo or otherwise

What about when you check in at the desk and check a bag? They want to see your ID so they know that you are really the person on the ticket checking a bag. You can just say "No thank you" when they ask to see your ID?

you can, but you will get delayed and they can deny boarding.   My buddy lost his ID when we went to CA last year.   He had to be hand-walked through security and get interviewed and all.    Another time a friend left his at home, and was able to use a Sam's Club card to get on the plane, but was told he better get a photocopy of his ID for the trip home, so his wife faxed him one.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 23, 2015, 01:12:01 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on September 23, 2015, 12:57:25 PM

Quote from: steve dave on September 23, 2015, 12:44:10 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on September 23, 2015, 12:39:16 PM

Quote from: steve dave on September 23, 2015, 12:35:49 PM

Quote from: mocat on September 23, 2015, 12:34:07 PM

i lost my wallet in vegas this year and got home without any form of ID. took about 10 extra minutes of answering questions. (i am white tho)

yeah, you don't have to have photo ID to fly. people think you do, but nope. nope at all.

Aren't you supposed to have some form of ID? Why do I always show them my DL or passport then?

you don't need any form of ID, photo or otherwise

What about when you check in at the desk and check a bag? They want to see your ID so they know that you are really the person on the ticket checking a bag. You can just say "No thank you" when they ask to see your ID?

I would show them the ID if you have it and explain why you don't if you don't have it. you'll be fine normally (though it will be a bigger PITA than usual)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on September 23, 2015, 05:37:33 PM

National ID conspiracy.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on September 23, 2015, 08:49:30 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on September 23, 2015, 12:51:15 PM

Quote from: TownieCat on September 23, 2015, 12:30:21 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on September 23, 2015, 12:19:13 PM

So all you Missorians know that starting at some point in 2016 you won't be able to fly without a passport, right?  Several other states as well...

http://time.com/money/4042896/drivers-license-airport-security-states-passport/

:confused:

That article doesn't mention Missouri as one of states affected by the new law.

it doesn't but they are among the affected states. There is actually a law in several of the states that expressly prohibits the terms of compliance.   http://www.newstribune.com/news/2013/jun/26/mo-official-testifies-about-real-id-compliance/

MO is on the good guy list on the official site?
http://www.dhs.gov/real-id-enforcement-brief

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on September 24, 2015, 10:11:22 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on September 23, 2015, 08:49:30 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on September 23, 2015, 12:51:15 PM

Quote from: TownieCat on September 23, 2015, 12:30:21 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on September 23, 2015, 12:19:13 PM

So all you Missorians know that starting at some point in 2016 you won't be able to fly without a passport, right?  Several other states as well...

http://time.com/money/4042896/drivers-license-airport-security-states-passport/

:confused:

That article doesn't mention Missouri as one of states affected by the new law.

it doesn't but they are among the affected states. There is actually a law in several of the states that expressly prohibits the terms of compliance.   http://www.newstribune.com/news/2013/jun/26/mo-official-testifies-about-real-id-compliance/

MO is on the good guy list on the official site?
http://www.dhs.gov/real-id-enforcement-brief

According to that article the MO legislature made a law saying they won't comply but then the DMV basically did all the updates required to comply anyway.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on September 24, 2015, 10:12:25 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on September 23, 2015, 08:49:30 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on September 23, 2015, 12:51:15 PM

Quote from: TownieCat on September 23, 2015, 12:30:21 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on September 23, 2015, 12:19:13 PM

So all you Missorians know that starting at some point in 2016 you won't be able to fly without a passport, right?  Several other states as well...

http://time.com/money/4042896/drivers-license-airport-security-states-passport/

:confused:

That article doesn't mention Missouri as one of states affected by the new law.

it doesn't but they are among the affected states. There is actually a law in several of the states that expressly prohibits the terms of compliance.   http://www.newstribune.com/news/2013/jun/26/mo-official-testifies-about-real-id-compliance/

MO is on the good guy list on the official site?
http://www.dhs.gov/real-id-enforcement-brief

Quote

* Has an extension, allowing Federal agencies to accept driver's licenses from these states.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on September 24, 2015, 10:23:34 AM

What should I do in Indianapolis tomorrow while my girlfriend is doing bridesmaid stuff all day?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on September 24, 2015, 10:32:17 AM

Opium

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on September 24, 2015, 10:56:07 AM

Oh wow. Will I be soberish in time for rehearsal dinner?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AbeFroman on September 24, 2015, 11:01:31 AM

It's more of a body high, you'll be fine

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on September 24, 2015, 11:08:45 AM

Quote from: mocat on September 23, 2015, 12:43:15 PM

well what happens is you tell the low/medium ID checker guy that your wallet was stolen (by your drunk in vegas alter ego apparently) and then he/she turns around with his/her hand in the air and looks for a manager. now the manager is a really busy guy with like a million things to do and he really does not GAF about you, so when he finally comes over he is like OK are you sure you can't find anything with your name on it at all anywhere because it would be a lot easier if you could. and you're like nope everything is gone. then he's like *sigh* "alright come over here and wait here for a sec, i have to call the east coast." i don't know what that means exactly but he is on the phone asking you questions like "name a street you have lived on. name a car that has been registered under your name. name your father's middle name." etc, and he repeats your answers into the phone to the "east coast". then after like 5 of those they give your luggage an extra once-over and that's it.

well, interesting

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on September 24, 2015, 03:00:52 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on September 24, 2015, 10:23:34 AM

What should I do in Indianapolis tomorrow while my girlfriend is doing bridesmaid stuff all day?

Downtown area is loaded with brewpubs.

Could drink in a brewery. I enjoyed my evening here.

Black Acre Brewing Co.

http://maps.google.com/?cid=9767102046302385635&hl=en&gl=us

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on September 24, 2015, 03:04:19 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on September 24, 2015, 03:00:52 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on September 24, 2015, 10:23:34 AM

What should I do in Indianapolis tomorrow while my girlfriend is doing bridesmaid stuff all day?

Downtown area is loaded with brewpubs.

Could drink in a brewery. I enjoyed my evening here.

Black Acre Brewing Co.

http://maps.google.com/?cid=9767102046302385635&hl=en&gl=us

Looks good, too far to walk though. May try Tomlinson Tap Room instead

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on September 24, 2015, 04:26:59 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on September 24, 2015, 03:04:19 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on September 24, 2015, 03:00:52 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on September 24, 2015, 10:23:34 AM

What should I do in Indianapolis tomorrow while my girlfriend is doing bridesmaid stuff all day?

Downtown area is loaded with brewpubs.

Could drink in a brewery. I enjoyed my evening here.

Black Acre Brewing Co.

http://maps.google.com/?cid=9767102046302385635&hl=en&gl=us

Looks good, too far to walk though. May try Tomlinson Tap Room instead

That looks fun. Saved it for my next trip.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on October 02, 2015, 03:08:12 PM

If things go as planned ( :crossfingers: ) I'll have a very interesting airport picture for you fellas on sunday

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on October 02, 2015, 03:19:15 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on October 02, 2015, 03:08:12 PM

If things go as planned ( :crossfingers: ) I'll have a very interesting airport picture for you fellas on sunday

where did you decide to eat

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on October 02, 2015, 03:21:04 PM

I have reservations at antons

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on October 02, 2015, 03:29:02 PM

How nice is this place? Can I slob it up in my cargos and urge t-shirt, or do I need to put on my good jeans?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on October 02, 2015, 04:45:51 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on October 02, 2015, 03:29:02 PM

How nice is this place? Can I slob it up in my cargos and urge t-shirt, or do I need to put on my good jeans?

its not that nice. good jeans will be fine.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on October 03, 2015, 12:09:19 AM

Well there was a guy there wearing overalls

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on October 03, 2015, 06:43:31 AM

The owner grows greens in the basement with fish poop, I'm not surprised the clientele wears overalls.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on October 04, 2015, 08:56:53 AM

When traveling, here is the Phil Titola restaurant selection criteria scale you should print and out into your wallet for reference. KC restaurants are given for examples. Godspeed if you are forced to a 7.

Choice 1 -  local joint, one location, never tried it or local cuisine (Q39)
Choice 2 -  local one location place, generic cuisine but good (El patron) 
Choice 3 -  local regional chain, never tried or its good, food of the region (Gates bbq)
Choice 4 - local or regional chain, generic food (winsteads)
Choice 5 - local / regional place but avg/poor food *only if booze served (54th street)
Choice 6 - national chain but good or never been there  (chicfila?)
Choice 7 - most national chains here. (chili's, olive garden, cheesecake factory)

I'd be happy to provide you with scoring if you are ever in doubt. Hamburglar and I were able to quickly put this scale into use last night.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on October 04, 2015, 09:07:30 AM

screw that, i will dominate outback steakhouse

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on October 04, 2015, 09:20:27 AM

Quote from: pissclams on October 04, 2015, 09:07:30 AM

screw that, i will dominate outback steakhouse

7

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 04, 2015, 09:35:47 AM

Choices 3 and 2 should swap imo

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on October 04, 2015, 10:00:45 AM

You Cats traveling to Indy need to make Sun King your priority as far as breweries go.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on October 04, 2015, 07:56:55 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on October 02, 2015, 03:08:12 PM

If things go as planned ( :crossfingers: ) I'll have a very interesting airport picture for you fellas on sunday

(http://i.imgur.com/XvijDoA.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/2pEQpV7.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on October 04, 2015, 08:01:58 PM

looks dry as eff

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on October 04, 2015, 08:04:08 PM

Well 'bias, the receipt said "plain and dry"

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on October 04, 2015, 08:06:30 PM

:excited:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on October 04, 2015, 08:30:03 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on October 04, 2015, 07:56:55 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on October 02, 2015, 03:08:12 PM

If things go as planned ( :crossfingers: ) I'll have a very interesting airport picture for you fellas on sunday

(http://i.imgur.com/XvijDoA.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/2pEQpV7.jpg)

Seven

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AbeFroman on October 04, 2015, 09:23:20 PM

Whataburger is the definition of meh

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on October 04, 2015, 09:29:58 PM

How was Antons?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on October 04, 2015, 10:34:28 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on October 04, 2015, 09:29:58 PM

How was Antons?

It was good but they need to get over themselves with that pitiful $2 bread "service"

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on October 04, 2015, 10:35:19 PM

I also went to "the blue line" and "il" something

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on October 04, 2015, 10:42:29 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on October 04, 2015, 10:34:28 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on October 04, 2015, 09:29:58 PM

How was Antons?

It was good but they need to get over themselves with that pitiful $2 bread "service"

I had no clue this was a thing. :frown: Anton lives in the subsidized building I use to live in, in the river market. He'll do anything to eff someone (just like me!). ;)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on October 04, 2015, 10:48:28 PM

Oh, also "johnnys Tavern" for one drink because the lady friend I was visiting works there

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on October 04, 2015, 10:53:03 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on October 04, 2015, 10:42:29 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on October 04, 2015, 10:34:28 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on October 04, 2015, 09:29:58 PM

How was Antons?

It was good but they need to get over themselves with that pitiful $2 bread "service"

I had no clue this was a thing. :frown: Anton lives in the subsidized building I use to live in, in the river market. He'll do anything to eff someone (just like me!). ;)

 :love:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on October 07, 2015, 09:18:20 AM

Any Atlanta pro tips? I'll be there from Thursday till Sunday.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on October 07, 2015, 11:32:03 AM

go check out TWD set!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on October 07, 2015, 12:55:40 PM

it's not a set

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on October 07, 2015, 01:02:36 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on October 04, 2015, 10:35:19 PM

I also went to "the blue line" and "il" something

should have gone down the street from the blue line to Harry's Country Club... One of my favorite bars in the world

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on October 07, 2015, 01:59:50 PM

Quote from: Tobias on October 07, 2015, 12:55:40 PM

it's not a set

wacky doesn't know that

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on October 07, 2015, 02:45:48 PM

the blue line is a fantastic sports bar

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on October 07, 2015, 02:46:50 PM

I had the "chips and queso"

It was dece

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on October 07, 2015, 02:47:55 PM

Quote from: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on October 07, 2015, 02:45:48 PM

the blue line is a fantastic sports bar

Best happy hour/specials downtown.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on October 07, 2015, 03:08:09 PM

Do I need to go get any preventative shots or malaria pills or anything if I am going to Costa Rica?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on October 07, 2015, 03:11:02 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on October 07, 2015, 03:08:09 PM

Do I need to go get any preventative shots or malaria pills or anything if I am going to Costa Rica?

just don't open your mouth in the shower or brush teeth with tap water

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on October 07, 2015, 03:12:00 PM

the doctor will rx you antimalarial daily pills if you want but probably just use bug spray

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on October 07, 2015, 03:13:24 PM

Quote from: mocat on October 07, 2015, 03:11:02 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on October 07, 2015, 03:08:09 PM

Do I need to go get any preventative shots or malaria pills or anything if I am going to Costa Rica?

just don't open your mouth in the shower or brush teeth with tap water

What about in those hot springs things?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on October 07, 2015, 03:13:41 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on October 07, 2015, 02:47:55 PM

Quote from: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on October 07, 2015, 02:45:48 PM

the blue line is a fantastic sports bar

Best happy hour/specials downtown.

cheese curds :love:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on October 07, 2015, 03:18:16 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on October 07, 2015, 03:13:41 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on October 07, 2015, 02:47:55 PM

Quote from: The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep on October 07, 2015, 02:45:48 PM

the blue line is a fantastic sports bar

Best happy hour/specials downtown.

cheese curds :love:

Oh, man!  :love:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on October 07, 2015, 09:33:02 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on October 07, 2015, 03:08:09 PM

Do I need to go get any preventative shots or malaria pills or anything if I am going to Costa Rica?

http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/costa-rica

Got Hep A, typhoid, Yellow fever, and malaria pills prior to Peru and the Amazon.  Didn't get any of those things so SUCCESS!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on October 07, 2015, 09:33:30 PM

Considering a hardside checked bag....yah or nah?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 07, 2015, 10:47:52 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on October 07, 2015, 09:33:30 PM

Considering a hardside checked bag....yah or nah?

I would lean to soft but there are pros and cons:

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/travel-products/1199515-pros-cons-hard-side-vs-soft-side-luggage.html

Why do you want hard?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on October 08, 2015, 12:40:58 PM

The soft one I have and in the past has snagged and got holes in the front pocket. The new travelpro I have hasn't been as bad.... Just seems the hardside wouldn't have any of that problem and I don't see much downside.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 08, 2015, 12:58:50 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on October 08, 2015, 12:40:58 PM

The soft one I have and in the past has snagged and got holes in the front pocket. The new travelpro I have hasn't been as bad.... Just seems the hardside wouldn't have any of that problem and I don't see much downside.

the downside most frequently mentioned in that thread I linked is that they can get crushed and crack if they aren't completely full. Also soft ones are expandable. I don't know if there's a difference in price.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on October 08, 2015, 01:01:53 PM

a good hard side is crush/crack proof. I would like a 21" rimowa aluminum hardside because I don't like stuffing my travel pro full and then having to shoe horn it into the overhead bin if it's all poofed out in the middle. then the pockets and zippers and stuff catch on the edges as well. with an aluminum it would just slide in or out if it fits.

(http://cdn1.ebags.com/is/image/im2/145152_1_1?resmode=4&op_usm=1,1,1,&qlt=80,1&hei=1500&wid=1500&align=0,1&res=1500)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 08, 2015, 01:11:51 PM

Quote from: steve dave on October 08, 2015, 01:01:53 PM

a good hard side is crush/crack proof. I would like a 21" rimowa aluminum hardside because I don't like stuffing my travel pro full and then having to shoe horn it into the overhead bin if it's all poofed out in the middle. then the pockets and zippers and stuff catch on the edges as well. with an aluminum it would just slide in or out if it fits.

(http://cdn1.ebags.com/is/image/im2/145152_1_1?resmode=4&op_usm=1,1,1,&qlt=80,1&hei=1500&wid=1500&align=0,1&res=1500)

downside (for me) is it's that's expensive (obvs). Also he just wants one to be checked.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on October 08, 2015, 01:13:49 PM

yeah, I was just posting what I want. I don't care about my checked bags. I have a couple travel pro crew 10s of large (26") and jumbo large (29") sizes that are fine. other than the jumbo one being tough to fill both full and below 50 lbs...diapers help with this though  :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 08, 2015, 01:37:14 PM

Quote from: steve dave on October 08, 2015, 01:13:49 PM

yeah, I was just posting what I want. I don't care about my checked bags. I have a couple travel pro crew 10s of large (26") and jumbo large (29") sizes that are fine. other than the jumbo one being tough to fill both full and below 50 lbs...diapers help with this though  :frown:

yeah when I travel with one of those large bags it's hilariously empty. I really could use a bag just barely big enough to not be a carry-on for long ass trips but oh well.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on October 08, 2015, 01:39:23 PM

Quote from: michigancat on October 08, 2015, 01:37:14 PM

Quote from: steve dave on October 08, 2015, 01:13:49 PM

yeah, I was just posting what I want. I don't care about my checked bags. I have a couple travel pro crew 10s of large (26") and jumbo large (29") sizes that are fine. other than the jumbo one being tough to fill both full and below 50 lbs...diapers help with this though  :frown:

yeah when I travel with one of those large bags it's hilariously empty. I really could use a bag just barely big enough to not be a carry-on for long ass trips but oh well.

I wish I had bought two 26" instead of one of each. 26" is a good checked bag size imo. 29" is too big.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on October 08, 2015, 01:44:22 PM

My checked bag is a duffle bag I bought at dicks, brand unknown

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on October 08, 2015, 02:17:46 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on October 08, 2015, 01:44:22 PM

My checked bag is a duffle bag I bought at dicks, brand unknown

can it hold an entire box of pampers cruisers, 1 large pack of baby wipes, one sound machine, two stuffed animals, 3 "special blankets" that are critically required for sleep, enough little kid food to feed a well regulated militia for a month, 14 full kids outfits (2 per day), two swim outfits (trunks, swim diapers, rash guards), 3 pairs of pajamas including "night night" socks, a size jumbo bag of kid drugs and various drug administering devices/first aid kit/etc., and 3 different surprise toys to be opened only on the trip? because my travel pro 26" spinner can.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on October 08, 2015, 02:21:16 PM

Probably, it's pretty big

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on October 08, 2015, 02:23:52 PM

sounds like a quality item then lib

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on October 08, 2015, 02:24:24 PM

TY

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on October 08, 2015, 02:35:54 PM

Quote from: steve dave on October 08, 2015, 02:17:46 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on October 08, 2015, 01:44:22 PM

My checked bag is a duffle bag I bought at dicks, brand unknown

can it hold an entire box of pampers cruisers, 1 large pack of baby wipes, one sound machine, two stuffed animals, 3 "special blankets" that are critically required for sleep, enough little kid food to feed a well regulated militia for a month, 14 full kids outfits (2 per day), two swim outfits (trunks, swim diapers, rash guards), 3 pairs of pajamas including "night night" socks, a size jumbo bag of kid drugs and various drug administering devices/first aid kit/etc., and 3 different surprise toys to be opened only on the trip? because my travel pro 26" spinner can.

You should have plenty of room for souvenirs after you use up some of the diapers/food/drugs.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on October 08, 2015, 03:17:58 PM

 Yeah for checked I don't really GAF so just looking for the longest lasting soft vs. hard. Soft hasn't been very great for me.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on October 08, 2015, 04:05:39 PM

we have rimowa.  reinforce your underwear to sustain the massive amount of boners that it will give you.
bag and baggage in hawthorn plaza has a good trade in deal.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on October 13, 2015, 04:03:33 PM

I had a first class seat on a flight last night.  The lady in the seat next to mine asked if I would trade with her husband so they could sit together.  The husband was two rows up, also a window seat.  Trade first class window for first class window?  No problem, I took his seat.  A minute later, one of the flight attendants asked if I traded seats.  I explained the situation and pointed out my original seat.  The attendant then goes to the couple and boots them back to coach.  I couldn't hear the entire conversation but it sounded like a no trading policy in first class.  Is that really a thing or was something else going on?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on October 13, 2015, 04:05:11 PM

i've never heard of that. i did the exact same thing one time, didn't seem like like a big deal.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on October 13, 2015, 04:11:58 PM

they must not have had first class tickets. no way they would hassle someone who paid that first class money like that

plus, if there was some kind of no trading policy they were enforcing, they would have talked to you too

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on October 13, 2015, 04:51:08 PM

0% chance the other couple had first class ticket

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on October 13, 2015, 05:35:27 PM

Quote from: mocat on October 13, 2015, 04:51:08 PM

0% chance the other couple had first class ticket

exactly. they mooched into 2 vacant first class seats, then schmoozed tDave right out of his

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on October 14, 2015, 10:52:55 AM

You guys are probably right, but the only way they could have boarded before me without a first class ticket is with diamond status. If they've flown enough to earn diamond, they should have known they couldn't get away with that.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on October 14, 2015, 10:56:13 AM

Quote from: tdaver on October 14, 2015, 10:52:55 AM

You guys are probably right, but the only way they could have boarded before me without a first class ticket is with diamond status. If they've flown enough to earn diamond, they should have known they couldn't get away with that.

could have been on the connecting flight in. when everyone exited they just jumped into some empty first class seats they saw as available on the seat map.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on October 14, 2015, 10:59:20 AM

Quote from: tdaver on October 14, 2015, 10:52:55 AM

You guys are probably right, but the only way they could have boarded before me without a first class ticket is with diamond status. If they've flown enough to earn diamond, they should have known they couldn't get away with that.

did anyone else come and sit in those two seats?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on October 14, 2015, 11:11:26 AM

Quote from: tdaver on October 14, 2015, 10:52:55 AM

You guys are probably right, but the only way they could have boarded before me without a first class ticket is with diamond status. If they've flown enough to earn diamond, they should have known they couldn't get away with that.

I thought you said they were elderly. Elderly people sometimes get to board first. "passengers needing extra time" or whatever

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on October 14, 2015, 11:52:56 AM

Maybe so, SD

yes eventually those seats were filled, but unless they were upgraded after the incident one of those guys would have had the seat I was now in.  No issue was made of that.

Not elderly or physically impaired in any way that I noticed

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on October 14, 2015, 12:38:10 PM

I love these types of travel mysteries guys.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on October 14, 2015, 12:47:11 PM

I sat next to a guy coming back from some music festival last weekend and he was a level 5 and (imo) on some pills too. He told me about how much drugs he did over the weekend and the girl he made out with on his layover at love field and showed me all these pictures he took of girls boobies and kept offering me pringles (original). He ordered a g&t and when the air waitress came back she wouldn't give him the g even tho she already ran his card. Well obviously that frustrated him so then I had to listen to 20 minutes of what he was going to tell "that $!#*" on the way off the plane.

He didn't say anything when he got off the plane.

Also a ku grad

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on October 14, 2015, 12:48:05 PM

man, that sounds like about the worst thing ever

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on October 14, 2015, 12:50:11 PM

It was entertaining until he was denied alcohol. He also offered to buy me a drink but I declined

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on October 14, 2015, 12:52:08 PM

Oh and after he got denied he asked me to secretly order him a g&t and pay with his card and I had to tell him that I don't think she'd fall for that

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 14, 2015, 12:53:38 PM

you were on southwest, you should have chosen a different person to sit next to

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on October 14, 2015, 01:00:25 PM

I know it sounds like I'm complaining, but I'm not. It's the only time I've ever been ok with a rando talking to me on a plane

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mhkpasa on October 14, 2015, 04:49:27 PM

https://twitter.com/FlyMHK/status/654402094858833920

Someone has some proficiency in 2003 WordArt gradient  :love:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on October 14, 2015, 07:47:04 PM

Looks like the early bird gets its worm


in the little apple.

:gocho:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on October 14, 2015, 09:01:28 PM

my god we (mhk) are adorable

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on October 14, 2015, 09:13:21 PM

I bet that knocks off at least 2 minutes of wait time  :gocho:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on October 15, 2015, 02:28:56 PM

(http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--S6BqikDX--/1474741930234869931.gif)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on October 15, 2015, 02:30:19 PM

good god

what happened next?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on October 15, 2015, 02:35:57 PM

Holy crap that plane's phlange just flew off!  :Wha:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on October 15, 2015, 04:30:20 PM

The only way to fly on SW is get a window seat with a buffer seat (Mrs. Gooch) in the middle to keep people away from me.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on October 15, 2015, 06:09:18 PM

Quote from: Gooch on October 15, 2015, 04:30:20 PM

The only way to fly on SW is get a window seat with a buffer seat (Mrs. Gooch) in the middle to keep people away from me.

i just get the exit row that doesn't have a seat in front of it

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on October 17, 2015, 09:32:45 AM

Quote from: pissclams on October 15, 2015, 06:09:18 PM

Quote from: Gooch on October 15, 2015, 04:30:20 PM

The only way to fly on SW is get a window seat with a buffer seat (Mrs. Gooch) in the middle to keep people away from me.

i just get the exit row that doesn't have a seat in front of it

I get super upset when a short guy gets that seat.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on October 17, 2015, 09:46:22 AM

just get A2 and then you don't have to worry about it

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on October 19, 2015, 10:58:09 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on October 17, 2015, 09:32:45 AM

Quote from: pissclams on October 15, 2015, 06:09:18 PM

Quote from: Gooch on October 15, 2015, 04:30:20 PM

The only way to fly on SW is get a window seat with a buffer seat (Mrs. Gooch) in the middle to keep people away from me.

i just get the exit row that doesn't have a seat in front of it

I get super upset when a short guy gets that seat.

This happens all the time and I wanna break necks when it happens.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on October 19, 2015, 12:26:57 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on October 19, 2015, 10:58:09 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on October 17, 2015, 09:32:45 AM

Quote from: pissclams on October 15, 2015, 06:09:18 PM

Quote from: Gooch on October 15, 2015, 04:30:20 PM

The only way to fly on SW is get a window seat with a buffer seat (Mrs. Gooch) in the middle to keep people away from me.

i just get the exit row that doesn't have a seat in front of it

I get super upset when a short guy gets that seat.

This happens all the time and I wanna break necks when it happens.

Next time I get an exit row seat I am going to slide my butt down on the seat real far so I can use up all the leg room.  ;)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on October 19, 2015, 03:16:37 PM

 :shakesfist:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: raquetcat on October 19, 2015, 09:55:14 PM

Has anyone who is a parent flown with 2 or more kids, without any other adult help? Kids would be 4 and 1.5

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on October 19, 2015, 11:14:18 PM

I flew with my 3 this spring.  Getting from car to ticket counter with bags, car seats, etc and keeping kids corralled is the hardest part.  Lots of people willing to give a hand to help out a dad with little kids.  Most airports have family bathrooms otherwise that would be a catastrophe.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on October 20, 2015, 08:27:10 AM

http://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/horror-man-dies-aer-lingus-6657970 (http://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/horror-man-dies-aer-lingus-6657970)

 :sdeek:

Title: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on October 20, 2015, 08:31:33 AM

I fly with lil sd a lot (he even has a flying car seat because it's lighter and not as wide as his normal one) but not by myself. I think one would be pud but multiple would be tough by myself.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on October 20, 2015, 08:32:24 AM

Quote from: mocat on October 20, 2015, 08:27:10 AM

http://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/horror-man-dies-aer-lingus-6657970 (http://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/horror-man-dies-aer-lingus-6657970)

 :sdeek:

viral marketing

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on October 20, 2015, 08:33:34 AM

Quote from: mocat on October 20, 2015, 08:27:10 AM

http://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/horror-man-dies-aer-lingus-6657970 (http://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/horror-man-dies-aer-lingus-6657970)

 :sdeek:

I hope they quarantined the guy he bit.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on October 20, 2015, 08:47:04 AM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on October 20, 2015, 08:33:34 AM

Quote from: mocat on October 20, 2015, 08:27:10 AM

http://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/horror-man-dies-aer-lingus-6657970 (http://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/horror-man-dies-aer-lingus-6657970)

 :sdeek:

I hope they quarantined the guy he bit.

http://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/chowder-seized-woman-aer-lingus-6666542#rlabs=1%20rt$sitewide%20p$5

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on October 20, 2015, 08:50:57 AM

Quote from: raquetcat on October 19, 2015, 09:55:14 PM

Has anyone who is a parent flown with 2 or more kids, without any other adult help? Kids would be 4 and 1.5

Just know going into it, that we all hate your screaming kids, and it's not your fault.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on October 20, 2015, 09:02:31 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on October 20, 2015, 08:50:57 AM

Quote from: raquetcat on October 19, 2015, 09:55:14 PM

Has anyone who is a parent flown with 2 or more kids, without any other adult help? Kids would be 4 and 1.5

Just know going into it, that we all hate your screaming kids, and it's not your fault.

how is it not his fault?  :confused:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on October 20, 2015, 09:10:28 AM

Quote from: pissclams on October 20, 2015, 09:02:31 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on October 20, 2015, 08:50:57 AM

Quote from: raquetcat on October 19, 2015, 09:55:14 PM

Has anyone who is a parent flown with 2 or more kids, without any other adult help? Kids would be 4 and 1.5

Just know going into it, that we all hate your screaming kids, and it's not your fault.

how is it not his fault? :confused:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on October 20, 2015, 09:12:16 AM

Having kids sounds terrible

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on October 20, 2015, 09:18:40 AM

i have no problem with blaming the crap out of sd fwiw

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 20, 2015, 09:20:02 AM

Kids are on every flight and will be forever which is why you always fly with high-quality headphones.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on October 20, 2015, 09:21:29 AM

 :thumbs: I was just trying to be nice, but yes, it's your fault raquetcat.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 20, 2015, 09:23:25 AM

Quote from: michigancat on October 20, 2015, 09:20:02 AM

Kids are on every flight and will be forever which is why you always fly with high-quality headphones.

*Especially if you're traveling with kids because they'll probably be in your row

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on October 20, 2015, 09:31:11 AM

Quote from: pissclams on October 20, 2015, 08:47:04 AM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on October 20, 2015, 08:33:34 AM

Quote from: mocat on October 20, 2015, 08:27:10 AM

http://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/horror-man-dies-aer-lingus-6657970 (http://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/horror-man-dies-aer-lingus-6657970)

 :sdeek:

I hope they quarantined the guy he bit.

http://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/chowder-seized-woman-aer-lingus-6666542#rlabs=1%20rt$sitewide%20p$5

holy eff. he had 54,000 euros worth (0.8 kg) of cocaine in "pellets" inside his body and one exploded, causing him to go on a biting rampage?  :sdeek:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on October 20, 2015, 09:36:37 AM

Quote from: tdaver on October 19, 2015, 11:14:18 PM

I flew with my 3 this spring.  Getting from car to ticket counter with bags, car seats, etc and keeping kids corralled is the hardest part.  Lots of people willing to give a hand to help out a dad with little kids.  Most airports have family bathrooms otherwise that would be a catastrophe.

curb checking the bags and car seats is a must in this situation. 

At KCI I will have the car seats out of the other car ready tagged and ready to check.  If it is cold I add about 30 minutes extra on to my arrival so I can circle the around a time or two until I can park right in front of the sky cap so the kids can wait in the car and I don't have to drag luggage and seats along in the line.  Once checked in I usually do the Parking Spot so the kids do have to ride in the van w/o seats for the 2 mile trip back to the terminal. 

With 1.5 and 4 I suggest upgrading to a well built roller bag so you can do the 1.5 on your shoulders and the 4 year old can sit on the roller, they also make some kid of chairs you can add like below if you don't trust the 4 year old to hold on

(http://cdn.coolmompicks.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Lugabug-child-travel-chair-in-airport.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on October 20, 2015, 09:38:14 AM

That second picture is like a 12 year old kid. That kid needs to get up and walk.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on October 20, 2015, 09:38:23 AM

Quote from: michigancat on October 20, 2015, 09:20:02 AM

Kids are on every flight and will be forever which is why you always fly with high-quality headphones.

i fly with high-quality headphones, ear planes, and high quality eye cover

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on October 20, 2015, 09:43:27 AM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on October 20, 2015, 09:38:14 AM

That second picture is like a 12 year old kid. That kid needs to get up and walk ride the walkway like an adult.

FYP

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on October 20, 2015, 09:49:54 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on October 20, 2015, 09:43:27 AM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on October 20, 2015, 09:38:14 AM

That second picture is like a 12 year old kid. That kid needs to get up and walk ride the walkway like an adult.

FYP

You are supposed to walk on the walkway, not just stand there impeding traffic.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on October 20, 2015, 09:52:46 AM

guy carrying .8 kg of cocaine has some explode inside his body causing him to bite people on an airplane and later dies.  :zzz:

12 year old is lazy and rides on mom's luggage!  :runaway:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: raquetcat on October 20, 2015, 09:54:34 AM

Quote from: Skipper44 on October 20, 2015, 09:36:37 AM

Quote from: tdaver on October 19, 2015, 11:14:18 PM

I flew with my 3 this spring.  Getting from car to ticket counter with bags, car seats, etc and keeping kids corralled is the hardest part.  Lots of people willing to give a hand to help out a dad with little kids.  Most airports have family bathrooms otherwise that would be a catastrophe.

curb checking the bags and car seats is a must in this situation. 

At KCI I will have the car seats out of the other car ready tagged and ready to check.  If it is cold I add about 30 minutes extra on to my arrival so I can circle the around a time or two until I can park right in front of the sky cap so the kids can wait in the car and I don't have to drag luggage and seats along in the line.  Once checked in I usually do the Parking Spot so the kids do have to ride in the van w/o seats for the 2 mile trip back to the terminal. 

With 1.5 and 4 I suggest upgrading to a well built roller bag so you can do the 1.5 on your shoulders and the 4 year old can sit on the roller, they also make some kid of chairs you can add like below if you don't trust the 4 year old to hold on

(http://cdn.coolmompicks.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Lugabug-child-travel-chair-in-airport.jpg)

Yeah, the actual flight I'm not worried about, the 4 year old can watch a movie and I can handle the 1.5 year old fine. The logistics of getting the baggage, car seats, and kids into the airport and through security would be the hardest part. I like your suggestions though.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on October 20, 2015, 09:56:52 AM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on October 20, 2015, 09:49:54 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on October 20, 2015, 09:43:27 AM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on October 20, 2015, 09:38:14 AM

That second picture is like a 12 year old kid. That kid needs to get up and walk ride the walkway like an adult.

FYP

You are supposed to walk on the walkway, not just stand there impeding traffic.

Well some have walk and ride lanes.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 20, 2015, 10:01:44 AM

Quote from: mocat on October 20, 2015, 09:52:46 AM

guy carrying .8 kg of cocaine has some explode inside his body causing him to bite people on an airplane and later dies.  :zzz:

12 year old is lazy and rides on mom's luggage!  :runaway:

One involved clicking a link you goof

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on October 20, 2015, 10:33:55 AM

Quote from: mocat on October 20, 2015, 09:31:11 AM

Quote from: pissclams on October 20, 2015, 08:47:04 AM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on October 20, 2015, 08:33:34 AM

Quote from: mocat on October 20, 2015, 08:27:10 AM

http://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/horror-man-dies-aer-lingus-6657970 (http://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/horror-man-dies-aer-lingus-6657970)

 :sdeek:

I hope they quarantined the guy he bit.

http://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/chowder-seized-woman-aer-lingus-6666542#rlabs=1%20rt$sitewide%20p$5

holy eff. he had 54,000 euros worth (0.8 kg) of cocaine in "pellets" inside his body and one exploded, causing him to go on a biting rampage?  :sdeek:

When that pellet exploded, he basically had 10 grams of coke instantaneously... Holy crap

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AbeFroman on October 23, 2015, 09:49:07 AM

Going to Cabo in Jan with some friends. Renting a 5 br house with it's own private beach. Anyone familiar with the town? Since we have a kitchen and grill and stuff I wanted to find a local market with fresh seafood/produce to cook up for everyone.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Saulbadguy on October 25, 2015, 07:22:31 PM

I just got back from Ireland. Lots of casual cussing going on there.

Going to Portland/Seattle/Vancouver in a few weeks. Staying in the Pearl District in Portland and Downtown Seattle/Vancouver. Any "must sees" while i'm there?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on October 25, 2015, 08:25:43 PM

Quote from: Saulbadguy on October 25, 2015, 07:22:31 PM

I just got back from Ireland. Lots of casual cussing going on there.

Going to Portland/Seattle/Vancouver in a few weeks. Staying in the Pearl District in Portland and Downtown Seattle/Vancouver. Any "must sees" while i'm there?

Think I'm going to Ireland next fall.....

Portland is a great city but I don't think there is a real must see...just walking around their downtown area was pretty fun, hit Deschutes brewery....very walkable/bike city.

Same with Seattle, just a fun city to hang out in, I'll let Trim handle that one.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on October 25, 2015, 10:23:22 PM

Chum1 has heavily undersold cincy.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 29, 2015, 06:48:53 PM

NAME THE AIRPORT

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/29/2f5bed7b7f5078f7aa340d26570feb0f.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on October 29, 2015, 06:50:36 PM

very interesting steel work

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on October 29, 2015, 11:03:08 PM

ord!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on October 29, 2015, 11:05:41 PM

rusty's new job is taking him in the wrong direction

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 30, 2015, 01:25:32 AM

Quote from: Tobias on October 29, 2015, 11:05:41 PM

rusty's new job is taking him in the wrong direction

The tortas were delicious and my new coworker agreed to get something different from me so we could each try two different halves.  :cheers:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on October 30, 2015, 01:28:34 AM

that sounds :lick:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on October 30, 2015, 08:02:41 AM

those little baby fronteras are great.  a little expensive considering the portion sizes (and I'm sure it's probably worse in ORD), but great nonetheless.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on October 30, 2015, 08:20:13 AM

Quote from: Dlew12 on October 30, 2015, 08:02:41 AM

those little baby fronteras are great.  a little expensive considering the portion sizes (and I'm sure it's probably worse in ORD), but great nonetheless.

a torta there is like personal pan pizza size. they are jumbo.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on October 30, 2015, 08:25:12 AM

Ok guys, a little embarrassed, but what's a torta?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on October 30, 2015, 08:29:38 AM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on October 30, 2015, 08:25:12 AM

Ok guys, a little embarrassed, but what's a torta?

Sandwich

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on October 30, 2015, 08:29:58 AM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on October 30, 2015, 08:25:12 AM

Ok guys, a little embarrassed, but what's a torta?

it's like a sandwich but it speaks mexican

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on October 30, 2015, 08:30:46 AM

Hmmmmm

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on October 30, 2015, 08:34:12 AM

the tall brown haired woman that used to work in the k terminal one has not been there the last two times I've went. she was there forever. I have gone with the assumption that they moved her up to the downtown location or maybe torta frontera corporate or something.

also, a great rick bayless k terminal location protip is to online order ahead of time and then just show up and boom.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on October 30, 2015, 08:35:32 AM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on October 30, 2015, 08:34:12 AM

also, a great rick bayless k terminal location protip is to online order ahead of time and then just show up and boom.

this is a great pro tip

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on October 30, 2015, 08:41:44 AM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on October 30, 2015, 08:25:12 AM

Ok guys, a little embarrassed, but what's a torta?

it's a mexican bierock
basically runza with salsa, smdh

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on October 30, 2015, 08:44:06 AM

(https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xta1/v/t1.0-9/21742_794476323971350_3541030978392635345_n.jpg?oh=0ca3f48300b43daaeaf8c6645450bb74&oe=56D2438C)

Quote from: la hacienda

TORTA ONE OF RICHEST MEXICAN FAST FOOD, A COMBINATION OF ONION, LETTUCE, AVOCADO, TOMATO, JALAPENOS, AND THE MEAT OF YOUR CHOICE, ALL IN A SPECIAL BREAD, NOT ONLY IS IT FAST, IT IS DELICIOUS. — feeling excited.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on October 30, 2015, 08:45:05 AM

The ‘driest place on Earth’ is covered in pink flowers after a crazy year of rain

(https://img.washingtonpost.com/wp-apps/imrs.php?src=https://img.washingtonpost.com/rf/image_908w/2010-2019/Wires/Images/2015-10-25/Bloomberg/04995633.jpg&w=1484)

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/capital-weather-gang/wp/2015/10/29/the-driest-place-on-earth-is-covered-in-pink-flowers-after-a-crazy-year-of-rain/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on October 30, 2015, 09:05:05 AM

Quote from: pissclams on October 30, 2015, 08:41:44 AM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on October 30, 2015, 08:25:12 AM

Ok guys, a little embarrassed, but what's a torta?

it's a mexican bierock
basically runza with salsa, smdh

Oh wow, gross

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 30, 2015, 09:07:12 AM

Quote from: steve dave on October 30, 2015, 08:35:32 AM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on October 30, 2015, 08:34:12 AM

also, a great rick bayless k terminal location protip is to online order ahead of time and then just show up and boom.

this is a great pro tip

Yes I did not realize this until I was at the front of the line (I hadn't been in 4 years!). Excellent pro tip indeed.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Saulbadguy on October 30, 2015, 09:10:39 AM

I just get the guac fully dressed. and an "exclusive" beer

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on October 30, 2015, 09:13:21 AM

That bread looks pretty on point tho, can you get just a loaf of bread with no gross crap inside?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on October 30, 2015, 09:14:12 AM

Quote from: Saulbadguy on October 30, 2015, 09:10:39 AM

I just get the guac fully dressed. and an "exclusive" beer

matilda and yeah the fully dressed guac is amazing and I'm only like so-so for guac.

also, does anyone with ba miles want to rick bayless ord pak with me before they go from 4.5 to 7.5? we fly in, pak rbtf for several hours and then all fly back home. never leave ord.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on October 30, 2015, 10:57:54 AM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on October 30, 2015, 09:14:12 AM

Quote from: Saulbadguy on October 30, 2015, 09:10:39 AM

I just get the guac fully dressed. and an "exclusive" beer

matilda and yeah the fully dressed guac is amazing and I'm only like so-so for guac.

also, does anyone with ba miles want to rick bayless ord pak with me before they go from 4.5 to 7.5? we fly in, pak rbtf for several hours and then all fly back home. never leave ord.

I'm in as long as we hit the United club for showers and free low/medium quality bloody marys.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on October 30, 2015, 11:13:47 AM

Quote from: steve dave on October 30, 2015, 10:57:54 AM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on October 30, 2015, 09:14:12 AM

Quote from: Saulbadguy on October 30, 2015, 09:10:39 AM

I just get the guac fully dressed. and an "exclusive" beer

matilda and yeah the fully dressed guac is amazing and I'm only like so-so for guac.

also, does anyone with ba miles want to rick bayless ord pak with me before they go from 4.5 to 7.5? we fly in, pak rbtf for several hours and then all fly back home. never leave ord.

I'm in as long as we hit the United club for showers and free low/medium quality bloody marys.

This sounds delightful. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on October 30, 2015, 11:53:02 AM

Hey michcat, if you're here in ORD-town, you should Royals pak with me and DLew

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 30, 2015, 12:05:42 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on October 30, 2015, 11:53:02 AM

Hey michcat, if you're here in ORD-town, you should Royals pak with me and DLew

just passing through. :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on October 30, 2015, 12:27:16 PM

is there a sweet spot in the timeline to call to upgrade my tickets? asap? last minute?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on October 30, 2015, 12:29:37 PM

Quote from: puniraptor on October 30, 2015, 12:27:16 PM

is there a sweet spot in the timeline to call to upgrade my tickets? asap? last minute?

call them now and if they can't ask them will they will be able to (if ever)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on October 30, 2015, 04:51:46 PM

Quote from: steve dave on October 30, 2015, 12:29:37 PM

Quote from: puniraptor on October 30, 2015, 12:27:16 PM

is there a sweet spot in the timeline to call to upgrade my tickets? asap? last minute?

call them now and if they can't ask them will they will be able to (if ever)

they can waitlist me for it but my work apparently only books turd-class tickets and they want 25k+$350 to upgrade   :curse:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on October 30, 2015, 05:03:36 PM

that's pretty much expected

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Cire on October 30, 2015, 05:14:20 PM

Thinking about going to Dominican republic in May

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on October 30, 2015, 05:55:24 PM

Quote from: steve dave on October 30, 2015, 05:03:36 PM

that's pretty much expected

Are there any hacks to make this happen (besides money, which is not a hack)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on October 30, 2015, 06:07:20 PM

Fake wheelchairs for everyone

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on October 30, 2015, 06:07:36 PM

#shameless'ack

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on October 30, 2015, 06:09:15 PM

Can I just keep calling and talking to different reps until I get the one who likes me that much?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on October 30, 2015, 08:23:27 PM

No

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on November 02, 2015, 05:31:33 PM

Quote from: michigancat on August 25, 2015, 11:54:11 AM

I have a plethora of UR points and think I'm going to do London three nights and Paris three nights with the entire family next summer. (but would accept alternative suggestions).

pro tips? I think I will be able to do a Hyatt bonus again for two nights at that sweet Hyatt in Paris, but not sure about London hotels, or things to do, or anything like that. I don't want to see the Mona Lisa, I know that, but I'm pretty much down for anything else. cc the credit card thread for possible hotel cards @steve dave

OK I booked the flights (NONSTOP BOTH WAYS!!!). where should I stay, THANKS GUYS

I'm thinking I could maybe redo the Hyatt two nights thing? thanks all, you are all the best.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on November 03, 2015, 08:21:20 AM

How many people in the entire family?  Ages?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on November 03, 2015, 08:30:46 AM

i think i am just going to get on the waitlist for busy class and let GOD decide if it is worth all that points and money.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on November 03, 2015, 09:04:39 AM

Quote from: Dlew12 on November 03, 2015, 08:21:20 AM

How many people in the entire family?  Ages?

4 people, kids are 8 and 9.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on November 03, 2015, 09:05:15 AM

Quote from: puniraptor on November 03, 2015, 08:30:46 AM

i think i am just going to get on the waitlist for busy class and let GOD decide if it is worth all that points and money.

How many points/$$$?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on November 03, 2015, 09:09:04 AM

Quote from: michigancat on November 03, 2015, 09:05:15 AM

Quote from: puniraptor on November 03, 2015, 08:30:46 AM

i think i am just going to get on the waitlist for busy class and let GOD decide if it is worth all that points and money.

How many points/$$$?

25k+350 each so 50k+700 :frown:

so i was out until i looked up the cost of actually buying a bus class ticket was $4500 each so now it looks like a good deal

plus its 14 hours and a trip im not likely to take again soon, and definitely not have the opportunity to upgrade again.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on November 03, 2015, 09:12:37 AM

Quote from: puniraptor on November 03, 2015, 09:09:04 AM

25k+350 each so 50k+700 :frown:

so i was out until i looked up the cost of actually buying a bus class ticket was $4500 each so now it looks like a good deal

plus its 14 hours and a trip im not likely to take again soon, and definitely not have the opportunity to upgrade again.

That doesn't seem so bad. It's not like you'll be able to use those 50k on 4500 mile flights to Dallas any time soon. Maybe start hording points for an all-business trip back?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on November 03, 2015, 09:15:43 AM

YOU TALKED ME INTO IT

its still a waitlist so its like gambling. its gonna be a rush

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on November 03, 2015, 09:35:08 AM

Off the top of my head, I think the tower of london would be cool for the family.  I didn't see it when I was there, but it's seemed like a neat place that would have things oriented towards little ones (beefeaters!) and offer some legitimately cool history for the adults (beheadings!).

As for Paris, I have absolutely no clue.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on November 03, 2015, 09:41:13 AM

Quote from: Dlew12 on November 03, 2015, 09:35:08 AM

Off the top of my head, I think the tower of london would be cool for the family.  I didn't see it when I was there, but it's seemed like a neat place that would have things oriented towards little ones (beefeaters!) and offer some legitimately cool history for the adults (beheadings!).

As for Paris, I have absolutely no clue.

isnt there a disneyland?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on November 03, 2015, 09:50:19 AM

Moulin Rouge, Pigalle, etc....oh no I forgot this is a family trip

Maybe go to the Eiffle Tower. I don't know, all the things I did in Paris seem boring for kids.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on November 03, 2015, 09:51:34 AM

We're definitely doing the Louvre in Paris. Maybe a second art museum there? And my wife really wants to go to Harry Potter land or whatever. Haven't figured out exactly how long we'll be in each place, just have the flights to/from SFO booked. Could easily spend more time in London.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on November 03, 2015, 09:53:10 AM

Quote from: michigancat on November 02, 2015, 05:31:33 PM

Quote from: michigancat on August 25, 2015, 11:54:11 AM

I have a plethora of UR points and think I'm going to do London three nights and Paris three nights with the entire family next summer. (but would accept alternative suggestions).

pro tips? I think I will be able to do a Hyatt bonus again for two nights at that sweet Hyatt in Paris, but not sure about London hotels, or things to do, or anything like that. I don't want to see the Mona Lisa, I know that, but I'm pretty much down for anything else. cc the credit card thread for possible hotel cards @steve dave

OK I booked the flights (NONSTOP BOTH WAYS!!!). where should I stay, THANKS GUYS

I'm thinking I could maybe redo the Hyatt two nights thing? thanks all, you are all the best.

Yes, Hyatt two nights and maybe the Hilton card that comes with 2 weekend nights assuming you are in London over a weekend? Hyatt doesn't have a large presence in London but there is a cool Andaz on Liverpool St. Holiday Inn has some very good locations in Paris and I would highly recommend this place if you have PC points or can get them fast. Either stay at the Hyatt Vendome or somewhere in St. Germain. Location is more important in Paris because the metro sucks crap compared to the London Tube:

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g187147-d1597586-Reviews-Holiday_Inn_Paris_Notre_Dame-Paris_Ile_de_France.html

Activities:
London do the British Museum. It is amazing. Also free. Skip the Museum of London. Do the Tower of London and a beefeater tour there. Very fun. Do Westminster Abbey. London Tube is great and very similar to the NYC subway (other than occasionally having to cram into elevators).

Paris. I enjoyed the Musée d'Orsay more than the Louvre but both were worthwhile imo. You can hit both in a day as long as you aren't there when it's busy and just want the highlights. If it's a busy time hit the Louvre first right when it opens and purchase tickets ahead of time. The double decker bus tour is pretty cheap and worthwile and can be your transportation for the day. Good description of what you are seeing and you can just hop off whenever you want and do stuff and use it to go back to your hotel. As noted above the metro in Paris sucks as far as where it goes. We used it some but for the most part were better off just walking. River tour is also a good time imo.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on November 03, 2015, 09:54:06 AM

which museum has more dinosaurs

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on November 03, 2015, 09:54:51 AM

Steve Dave, thank you.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on November 03, 2015, 09:55:24 AM

Also, eurostar tickets are super cheap if you book them really far out but get progressively more expensive the closer you get to the date so get them early.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on November 03, 2015, 09:57:02 AM

And yes I will be in London over the weekend so will look into that Hilton card.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on November 03, 2015, 09:58:45 AM

The Winged Victory of Samothrace at the Louvre was very impressive to me for some reason. I don't really get into statues and stuff but for some reason I liked the crap out of it. Make sure you see that. It's on like a main staircase so you probably can't miss it. The Orsay head straight up to the Monet part and hit the Van Gogh part on your way out. The famous clock view over Paris thing is right at the front of the Monet part iirc.

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1015/766624690_6b1e49fede.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on November 03, 2015, 10:08:45 AM

We stayed at this Hilton in London. It's nice enough but not like, WOW!, but the location can't be beat. Can walk to the London Eye, British Museum, Covent Garden, Seven Dials, etc. If you get that one Hilton card you'll also get gold status which gets you free breakfast here which is a big money saver.

http://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/united-kingdom/the-waldorf-hilton-london-LONWAHI/index.html

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on November 03, 2015, 10:14:15 AM

Oh, and Notre Dame in Paris and St. Pauls in London are both cool to pop into if you're in the area. Can make quick run through each (as long as there isn't a service going on) and are pretty impressive.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on November 03, 2015, 12:06:58 PM

i liked walking around westminster abbey for about 20 minutes just to see all the names buried there. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on November 11, 2015, 11:09:19 AM

LAX, CVG, MSP
Where would you choose to hang out for an hour and grab a quick lunch?  Total flight times are all about the same.  Just trying to earn a few MQMs before year end and may fly through one of these instead of taking a direct next month.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on November 11, 2015, 11:16:00 AM

Quote from: tdaver on November 11, 2015, 11:09:19 AM

LAX, CVG, MSP
Where would you choose to hang out for an hour and grab a quick lunch?  Total flight times are all about the same.  Just trying to earn a few MQMs before year end and may fly through one of these instead of taking a direct next month.

CVG will definitely be the least crowded but I imagine half the restaurants are closed

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on November 11, 2015, 11:35:02 AM

there's an in-n-out on Sepulveda about 5 mins away from lax, if you've never had it.
(it's pretty good but nothing really special but maybe a bucket list type thing)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on November 11, 2015, 11:48:21 AM

I think slc has in-n-out

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on November 11, 2015, 01:09:18 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on November 11, 2015, 11:48:21 AM

I think slc has in-n-out

no

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on November 11, 2015, 01:10:55 PM

There are 3, so suck it mocat, big time know it all

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on November 11, 2015, 01:12:03 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on November 11, 2015, 01:10:55 PM

There are 3, so suck it mocat, big time know it all

oh i'm sorry i read that wrong. i thought you meant slc as in the airport specifically

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on November 11, 2015, 01:12:23 PM

Quote from: michigancat on November 02, 2015, 05:31:33 PM

OK I booked the flights (NONSTOP BOTH WAYS!!!).

so you openjawed it with a planned chunnel trip?  why'd you choose that option rather than a stopover?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on November 11, 2015, 01:20:47 PM

Quote from: steve dave on November 03, 2015, 09:58:45 AM

The Winged Victory of Samothrace at the Louvre was very impressive to me for some reason. I don't really get into statues and stuff but for some reason I liked the crap out of it. Make sure you see that. It's on like a main staircase so you probably can't miss it.

snapped this HUSKGUY - quality shot this summer  :gocho:

(http://oi66.tinypic.com/2ec0i9y.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on November 11, 2015, 01:22:16 PM

mich, idk what your UR situation is, but the hotel du louvre is in a primo location and it's only 20k/night, if you end up not doing the hyatt card again (or want to use those nights in london or something)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on November 11, 2015, 01:25:12 PM

Quote from: sys on November 11, 2015, 01:12:23 PM

Quote from: michigancat on November 02, 2015, 05:31:33 PM

OK I booked the flights (NONSTOP BOTH WAYS!!!).

so you openjawed it with a planned chunnel trip?  why'd you choose that option rather than a stopover?

I DON'T KNOW eff

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on November 11, 2015, 01:25:59 PM

Quote from: michigancat on November 11, 2015, 01:25:12 PM

Quote from: sys on November 11, 2015, 01:12:23 PM

Quote from: michigancat on November 02, 2015, 05:31:33 PM

OK I booked the flights (NONSTOP BOTH WAYS!!!).

so you openjawed it with a planned chunnel trip?  why'd you choose that option rather than a stopover?

I DON'T KNOW eff

open jaw makes more sense, i have no idea what sys is talking about

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on November 11, 2015, 01:29:07 PM

Quote from: michigancat on November 11, 2015, 01:25:12 PM

Quote from: sys on November 11, 2015, 01:12:23 PM

Quote from: michigancat on November 02, 2015, 05:31:33 PM

OK I booked the flights (NONSTOP BOTH WAYS!!!).

so you openjawed it with a planned chunnel trip?  why'd you choose that option rather than a stopover?

I DON'T KNOW eff

actually, I'm not sure how doable that would be through London without another stop. Plus flights are only like $80 between the two and I'm not ready to plan when we go from London Paris.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on November 11, 2015, 01:30:01 PM

Quote from: mocat on November 11, 2015, 01:25:59 PM

Quote from: michigancat on November 11, 2015, 01:25:12 PM

Quote from: sys on November 11, 2015, 01:12:23 PM

Quote from: michigancat on November 02, 2015, 05:31:33 PM

OK I booked the flights (NONSTOP BOTH WAYS!!!).

so you openjawed it with a planned chunnel trip?  why'd you choose that option rather than a stopover?

I DON'T KNOW eff

open jaw makes more sense, i have no idea what sys is talking about

He's suggesting I book a flight from SFO to CDG with a "stopover" at LHR. Problem is I think I'd have to go LHR-FRA-CDG and that just seems like a massive waste of time.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on November 11, 2015, 01:31:09 PM

i was just curious.  jeesh.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on November 11, 2015, 01:31:47 PM

Quote from: sys on November 11, 2015, 01:31:09 PM

i was just curious.  jeesh.

you made me feel like an idiot for a second if that makes you feel any better

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on November 11, 2015, 01:50:03 PM

Quote from: michigancat on November 11, 2015, 01:31:47 PM

you made me feel like an idiot for a second if that makes you feel any better

that's usually my intention, but wasn't in this thread.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on November 11, 2015, 01:57:36 PM

Quote from: mocat on November 11, 2015, 01:12:03 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on November 11, 2015, 01:10:55 PM

There are 3, so suck it mocat, big time know it all

oh i'm sorry i read that wrong. i thought you meant slc as in the airport specifically

More than that, I can think of at least 5 off the top of my head although none in SLC proper.

And I have no intention to actually leave termy wherever layover is.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on November 11, 2015, 05:31:19 PM

I don't get how an LAX connection would be comparable to MSP or CVG. I guess maybe if you were going to KC?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on November 11, 2015, 07:25:10 PM

DFW

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on November 11, 2015, 07:27:12 PM

dal has a whataburger  :drool:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on November 11, 2015, 08:07:35 PM

Quote from: tdaver on November 11, 2015, 07:25:10 PM

DFW

Ah. Then I'd probably go lax to avoid weather delays. (And it seems like it could be the shortest.)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on November 11, 2015, 09:10:51 PM

Quote from: michigancat on November 11, 2015, 08:07:35 PM

Quote from: tdaver on November 11, 2015, 07:25:10 PM

DFW

Ah. Then I'd probably go lax to avoid weather delays. (And it seems like it could be the shortest.)

Good call on the weather and yes it is a little shorter

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on November 11, 2015, 10:19:46 PM

what airline?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on November 11, 2015, 10:40:49 PM

Quote from: pissclams on November 11, 2015, 10:19:46 PM

what airline?

Delta (he's based in salt lake and listed delta hubs)

But, is CVG still hanging in there as a hub?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on November 12, 2015, 08:36:23 AM

Quote from: michigancat on November 11, 2015, 10:40:49 PM

Quote from: pissclams on November 11, 2015, 10:19:46 PM

what airline?

Delta (he's based in salt lake and listed delta hubs)

But, is CVG still hanging in there as a hub?

technically but it's way far down their list of hubs. like 8th. their only transatlantic is to CDG

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on November 12, 2015, 08:37:41 AM

they actually have shitloads of allegiant service  :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on November 12, 2015, 10:01:24 AM

the delta termy in lax sucks balls, as an fyi

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on November 12, 2015, 10:02:29 AM

Quote from: michigancat on November 11, 2015, 10:40:49 PM

Quote from: pissclams on November 11, 2015, 10:19:46 PM

what airline?

Delta (he's based in salt lake and listed delta hubs)

But, is CVG still hanging in there as a hub?

lax isn't a delta hub

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on November 12, 2015, 10:04:09 AM

Allegiant and Frontier are good for CVG. Like a light at the end of the Delta tunnel they've been trapped in.

Delta's CVG lease expires in 2020, but they still get tons of business from P&G and Kroger. Who knows what they'll do?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on November 12, 2015, 10:09:57 AM

Quote from: pissclams on November 12, 2015, 10:02:29 AM

Quote from: michigancat on November 11, 2015, 10:40:49 PM

Quote from: pissclams on November 11, 2015, 10:19:46 PM

what airline?

Delta (he's based in salt lake and listed delta hubs)

But, is CVG still hanging in there as a hub?

lax isn't a delta hub

technically it is. and also i believe they just opened/remodeled (or will very soon) a new terminal for delta

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on November 12, 2015, 10:51:54 AM

so I assumed cvg was cincinatti but checked just to make sure and end up finding out that it is the airport for cincinattians but it's located in Kentucky. smdh.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on November 12, 2015, 11:09:44 AM

Quote from: mocat on November 12, 2015, 10:09:57 AM

Quote from: pissclams on November 12, 2015, 10:02:29 AM

Quote from: michigancat on November 11, 2015, 10:40:49 PM

Quote from: pissclams on November 11, 2015, 10:19:46 PM

what airline?

Delta (he's based in salt lake and listed delta hubs)

But, is CVG still hanging in there as a hub?

lax isn't a delta hub

technically it is. and also i believe they just opened/remodeled (or will very soon) a new terminal for delta

technicalities aside, terminal 5 sucks.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on November 12, 2015, 11:12:45 AM

Wikipedia lists these as hubs for Delta:

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol[4]
Charles de Gaulle Airport (Paris)[4]
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport[4]
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport[4]
Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport[4]
John F. Kennedy International Airport (New York City)[4]
LaGuardia Airport (New York City)[4]
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport[4]
Narita International Airport (Tokyo)[4]
Salt Lake City International Airport[4]
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport[4]

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on November 12, 2015, 12:12:14 PM

can you connect through LAX on a delta flight? jfc

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on November 12, 2015, 12:16:12 PM

also chum, your list is missing Memphis

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on November 12, 2015, 12:22:27 PM

I always thought it was a delta hub. I guess it technically isn't!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on November 12, 2015, 12:22:57 PM

It's essentially just a fed ex hub

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on November 12, 2015, 12:24:31 PM

Will not count, but I would guess LAX has more Delta destinations than MEM and CVG

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on November 12, 2015, 12:26:13 PM

"hub" qualifiers according to mocat:

1. can you fly directly there from pud airport like MCI?

2. are there normally scheduled layovers there?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on November 12, 2015, 12:27:06 PM

Delta has lie flat seats in 1st on LAX to NYC routes

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on November 12, 2015, 12:48:05 PM

I don't understand the whole hub thing. I think it may have something to do with getting people from one plane to another. But Memphis was considered a Delta hub until 2013.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on November 12, 2015, 02:16:05 PM

Looks kinda hubbish on the map
(http://www.delta.com/content/dam/delta-www/pdfs/route-maps/us-route-map.pdf)

Also, this from wiki
Rank   Airport   Daily Departures   Destinations Served
1   Atlanta (ATL)   963   219
2   Detroit (DTW)   420   129
3   Minneapolis/St. Paul (MSP)   398   136
4   New York City (LGA)   269   57
5   Salt Lake City (SLC)   229   85
6   New York City (JFK)   170   82
7   Los Angeles (LAX)   152   58
8   Cincinnati/N. Kentucky (CVG)   92   38
9   Seattle/Tacoma (SEA)   82   33

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on November 12, 2015, 02:23:05 PM

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/12/33fb128c6c4e7aed38dba1944c7e9949.jpg)
I really should post more itt.


Gonna win 'em all!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on November 12, 2015, 02:27:07 PM

Quote from: tdaver on November 12, 2015, 02:16:05 PM

Looks kinda hubbish on the map
(http://www.delta.com/content/dam/delta-www/pdfs/route-maps/us-route-map.pdf)

Also, this from wiki
Rank   Airport   Daily Departures   Destinations Served
1   Atlanta (ATL)   963   219
2   Detroit (DTW)   420   129
3   Minneapolis/St. Paul (MSP)   398   136
4   New York City (LGA)   269   57
5   Salt Lake City (SLC)   229   85
6   New York City (JFK)   170   82
7   Los Angeles (LAX)   152   58
8   Cincinnati/N. Kentucky (CVG)   92   38
9   Seattle/Tacoma (SEA)   82   33

I went ahead and read about it. Hubs are determined by number of transfers.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on November 12, 2015, 02:28:36 PM

LAX is a delta hub 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 12, 2015, 03:13:10 PM

Ms. Wacky and I are flying out to Colorado next weekend, to check out our wedding spot in breck.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 12, 2015, 03:33:41 PM

OMG! I'll be in Lexington for UK's Senior night.  :love: :excited:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on November 12, 2015, 03:37:01 PM

You'll feel right at home

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 12, 2015, 03:40:07 PM

Quote from: The Big Train on November 12, 2015, 03:37:01 PM

You'll feel right at home

Say what?!

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on November 12, 2015, 03:41:37 PM

:D

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on November 16, 2015, 02:58:38 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on November 12, 2015, 03:33:41 PM

OMG! I'll be in Lexington for UK's Senior night.  :love: :excited:

Should be a good game versus Louisville. I'd offer to buy a beer but I'll be in Gatlinburg for the holiday weekend.

Make sure to visit West 6th Brewery.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 16, 2015, 08:27:56 AM

 :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on November 18, 2015, 08:40:41 AM

i'm not going to be any delta medallion next year  :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 18, 2015, 08:52:07 AM

I've never skied before. Ms. wacky and I fly into Denver and then we drive to Breck to check out wedding venues and then we're staying with a friend out there. We'll be there from Saturday till late Monday afternoon. Is it worth burning a day of skiing when you've never been? Won't I be on my ass all day anyways, trying to learn how? I'm already like a deer on ice, guys?!!!!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on November 18, 2015, 09:03:27 AM

go for it, wacks.  pizza and french fries

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 18, 2015, 09:09:23 AM

 :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on November 18, 2015, 09:25:44 AM

Breck is world class skiing, you absolutely should do it.  One piece of advice...if on the map there is a black slope but it doesn't really look that steep or whatever, it's because it's rough ridin' moguls.  Avoid those.  You'll hate them I promise.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 18, 2015, 09:27:21 AM

 :sdeek: That sounds scary!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on November 18, 2015, 09:28:44 AM

learning to ski advice: do it

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 18, 2015, 09:32:03 AM

 :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on November 18, 2015, 09:36:45 AM

I assume the future Mrs. WC08 is an experienced skier?  If so, my advice is to get yourself a private lesson at the beginning of the day.  It might be a hundred bucks or so but the last thing you want to do is have either one of you get pissed off and say something you regret while you are falling all over the place while she tries to teach you.  :th_twocents:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 18, 2015, 09:44:24 AM

Quote from: Skipper44 on November 18, 2015, 09:36:45 AM

I assume the future Mrs. WC08 is an experienced skier?  If so, my advice is to get yourself a private lesson at the beginning of the day.  It might be a hundred bucks or so but the last thing you want to do is have either one of you get pissed off and say something you regret while you are falling all over the place while she tries to teach you.  :th_twocents:

Yeah, she's a pro. I'm good either way. I'd let her go with her friend (who lives there). I'm sure she would want to help to begin with, but I hate holding ppl back.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on November 18, 2015, 12:30:37 PM

Yes go and take a lesson.  You are already going to be there so take the opportunity to learn.  Then you can get a faster start on a real ski trip later.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on November 18, 2015, 12:31:25 PM

waste of time and money, wacks

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on November 18, 2015, 04:24:57 PM

Quote from: michigancat on November 18, 2015, 12:31:25 PM

waste of time and money, wacks

this is horrible advice,  ski trips are a great way to break up the dreariness of midwestern winters - even moreso when mediocre is about all we can hope for from oscarball

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dub on November 18, 2015, 04:59:47 PM

I wouldn't go to Breck this weekend.  Opened last weekend so it's crazy busy and there's only 6 of 150+ runs open.  Lift lines are 40+ minutes.  It'd be like trying to ski through the Royals parade Sat/Sun.

Plus, you'll want at least 3 days when your starting off so you can enjoy yourself.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on November 18, 2015, 05:26:29 PM

Quote from: Skipper44 on November 18, 2015, 04:24:57 PM

Quote from: michigancat on November 18, 2015, 12:31:25 PM

waste of time and money, wacks

this is horrible advice,  ski trips are a great way to break up the dreariness of midwestern winters - even moreso when mediocre is about all we can hope for from oscarball

Wouldn't a beach fit that bill better?  winter is winter. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ShellShock on November 18, 2015, 09:40:49 PM

After my KC to Denver flight was delayed so much due to aircraft maintenance that I would have missed my connection to Salt Lake City, United swapped and rebooked me over to American Airlines (barf) on a flight to Chicago, then to Salt Lake City. I waited around for a couple hours, only to have my flight to Chicago bumped later in the evening making me miss the Salt Lake connection. I walked up to the counter to figure it out and they then informed me that my Chicago to Salt Lake City flight had been cancelled so it didn't matter anyway.

So now, i'm sitting in Dallas waiting on the 10pm flight from Dallas to Salt Lake City.

All I can think about is all of the flight vouchers i'm going to rake in from United and AA due to cancelled flights and such today.

Pray for me lol...

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on November 18, 2015, 09:42:11 PM

karma

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ShellShock on November 18, 2015, 09:48:44 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on November 18, 2015, 09:42:11 PM

karma

I'm not sure what I did for bad karma though?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on November 18, 2015, 09:50:32 PM

the ghost of whitlocks hot tub knows what you did

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ShellShock on November 18, 2015, 09:53:02 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on November 18, 2015, 09:50:32 PM

the ghost of whitlocks hot tub knows what you did

 :facepalm:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on November 18, 2015, 10:17:14 PM

Should have told them you were an attorney

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on November 18, 2015, 11:09:17 PM

i see a lot of people turn to twitter in these situations
not sure why, but they do

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on November 19, 2015, 07:46:11 AM

Quote from: pissclams on November 18, 2015, 11:09:17 PM

i see a lot of people turn to twitter in these situations
not sure why, but they do

Inflated sense of self importance

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 19, 2015, 08:34:57 AM

I go to twitter, because I get free crap. My buddy works for SW (in their social media department) and they'll do anything for you to stop talking bad about them.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on November 19, 2015, 08:40:10 AM

Companies are scared of Twitter for some reason

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 19, 2015, 08:44:17 AM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on November 19, 2015, 08:40:10 AM

Companies are scared of Twitter for some reason

They really are. If ppl aren't using twitter for their frustrations and getting free crap, they're doing life wrong. My trip to Colorado this weekend with Ms. wacky is on SW. Thanks, SW!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on November 19, 2015, 11:31:52 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on November 18, 2015, 05:26:29 PM

Quote from: Skipper44 on November 18, 2015, 04:24:57 PM

Quote from: michigancat on November 18, 2015, 12:31:25 PM

waste of time and money, wacks

this is horrible advice,  ski trips are a great way to break up the dreariness of midwestern winters - even moreso when mediocre is about all we can hope for from oscarball

Wouldn't a beach fit that bill better?  winter is winter.

sure, but you generally can't just take a day or two in advance to find a last minute condo rental and drive out to the beach from KS

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 19, 2015, 11:32:44 AM

Apparently it's super snowy out in CO right now. This should be interesting.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dub on November 20, 2015, 10:25:25 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on November 19, 2015, 11:32:44 AM

Apparently it's super snowy out in CO right now. This should be interesting.

Not sure who is your weatherman but it's 50's and sunny and Denver and the mountains get a good 1-3 inches this weekend.   :dunno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 20, 2015, 10:30:31 AM

Hmmm... Maybe that was a dream or something. i think we're going tubing instead of skiing.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on November 20, 2015, 10:37:16 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on November 20, 2015, 10:30:31 AM

i think we're going tubing instead of skiing.

this is so wackycat  :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 20, 2015, 10:40:50 AM

 :D

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 20, 2015, 10:48:38 AM

Also, Dub, we're staying in Frisco. That's where our friend lives. I heard 6-12 inches of snow there. Hows the drive there from Denver btw?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: meow meow on November 20, 2015, 11:03:20 AM

who is paying for the tubes, you or your fiancé?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dub on November 20, 2015, 11:04:52 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on November 20, 2015, 10:48:38 AM

Also, Dub, we're staying in Frisco. That's where our friend lives. I heard 6-12 inches of snow there. Hows the drive there from Denver btw?

They are upping the numbers right now so you might get that up there.  Up north near Steamboat is supposed to get up to 20 inches.  It's early in the season though so it's highly variable and weatherman love hyping up everyone.  They said Denver was supposed to get 8-14 earlier this week and we got 1 inch.

What time are you driving up?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 20, 2015, 11:06:04 AM

We're flying out at 6:30 in the morning tomorrow. Getting in at 7:30.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 20, 2015, 11:06:27 AM

Quote from: meow meow on November 20, 2015, 11:03:20 AM

who is paying for the tubes, you or your fiancé?

We'll probably split it.  ;)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on November 20, 2015, 11:07:54 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on November 20, 2015, 11:06:04 AM

We're flying out at 6:30 in the morning tomorrow. Getting in at 7:30.

T's and P's

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 20, 2015, 11:10:00 AM

Yeah, i'm taking Monday off and we're staying there late. We're saving our points for our honeymoon, so we got the cheapest point flights available.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on November 20, 2015, 11:11:17 AM

i meant more for traffic timing, not flight time :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 20, 2015, 11:12:43 AM

Quote from: Tobias on November 20, 2015, 11:11:17 AM

i meant more for traffic timing, not flight time :thumbs:

Gotcha.  :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on November 20, 2015, 11:14:53 AM

Why is that bad traffic timing, 'bias?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 20, 2015, 11:16:20 AM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on November 20, 2015, 11:14:53 AM

Why is that bad traffic timing, 'bias?

Maybe he means bad time to drive through the mountains, since this is the opening of the skiing season.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on November 20, 2015, 11:17:22 AM

just lumped in with the Saturday morning 9am crowd out of denver - no clue if it's bad this time of year or not tho

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dub on November 20, 2015, 11:20:53 AM

Yeah, you'll hit traffic.  Snow, opening day for Vail, 2nd weekend for breck, and there's construction putting in a toll road through some passes that's backing up a lot.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on November 20, 2015, 11:21:13 AM

I see. I've been stuck on the Reno - - > sac/east bay on Sunday evening drive twice and it makes me want to punch people. Heavy traffic in the mountains is terrible to deal with

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on November 20, 2015, 11:22:47 AM

Quote from: Dub on November 20, 2015, 11:20:53 AM

Yeah, you'll hit traffic.  Snow, opening day for Vail, 2nd weekend for breck, and there's construction putting in a toll road through some passes that's backing up a lot.

what is the deal with the toll road?  will it help the sunday evening parking lot on I70?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 20, 2015, 11:23:48 AM

Should I partake in edibles? I've always been curious about them.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on November 20, 2015, 11:25:09 AM

hell, went to breck in freaking july and luckily heading out there was an off-time and only took like 1.5hrs but had to return on a Sunday morning and it took over 3.

sat morning opening day would have me murdering people

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dub on November 20, 2015, 11:27:02 AM

Quote from: Skipper44 on November 20, 2015, 11:22:47 AM

Quote from: Dub on November 20, 2015, 11:20:53 AM

Yeah, you'll hit traffic.  Snow, opening day for Vail, 2nd weekend for breck, and there's construction putting in a toll road through some passes that's backing up a lot.

what is the deal with the toll road?  will it help the sunday evening parking lot on I70?

Yeah, it's eastbound 70 out of the mountains which is usually the killer because of idiots flying down getting in wrecks.  It's going to be ridiculous though.  $3-30 variable toll.  Peak periods at the high end, average traffic at $15 they say.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dub on November 20, 2015, 11:27:58 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on November 20, 2015, 11:23:48 AM

Should I partake in edibles? I've always been curious about them.

YOLO.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 20, 2015, 11:28:51 AM

Would taking the shuttle be better?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on November 20, 2015, 11:30:54 AM

guys come on with this  :flush:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dub on November 20, 2015, 11:31:44 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on November 20, 2015, 11:28:51 AM

Would taking the shuttle be better?

Which one?  Rocky Mtn Express?

If you are thinking of renting a car and aren't used to driving in the snow in the mountains, take a shuttle.  Frisco would be one of the early stops so it wouldn't be a bad option.  It sucks if your going further up cause you get paired up with other couples and have to drop them off first so adds 30-hr.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 20, 2015, 11:32:43 AM

Good to know. Thanks!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on November 20, 2015, 11:34:04 AM

Shut up mocat

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dub on November 20, 2015, 11:34:44 AM

Quote from: mocat on November 20, 2015, 11:30:54 AM

guys come on with this  :flush:

Sorry man, just trying to save someone's life on the road.  Back to your regularly scheduled programming of airport picture games and delta points questions.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 20, 2015, 11:35:15 AM

 :lol: Thanks, bud! :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 20, 2015, 11:36:16 AM

Ms. Wacky said it would be summit express.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on November 20, 2015, 11:36:32 AM

kick his ass, dub

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on November 20, 2015, 11:38:08 AM

if only there were a best mod around

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 20, 2015, 11:39:24 AM

Quote from: mocat on November 20, 2015, 11:38:08 AM

if only there were a best mod around

It's not always about you, Mocat. Sheesh.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dub on November 20, 2015, 11:41:31 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on November 20, 2015, 11:36:16 AM

Ms. Wacky said it would be summit express.

Yeah, same thing.  It's not a bad idea.  You get wifi and stuff on there too I think and don't have to worry about idiot drivers.  And I would imagine car rental companies would give you an appropriate car but there's a new law that you have to have snow tires, certain amount of tread when they call a certain code when it snows, and if it's heavy, even passenger cars have to have slips or chains now or it's a $750 fine if you get stuck or in a wreck.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on November 20, 2015, 11:44:00 AM

Going to the mountains to go tubing is hilarious.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 20, 2015, 11:44:50 AM

Man, you're really saving the day, dub (bud!). I know Ms. wacky wants a car so we can get around too. I've forwarded on your pro tips tho. We need to go to Breck, so can check out our wedding venue.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 20, 2015, 11:45:27 AM

Quote from: Dugout DickStone on November 20, 2015, 11:44:00 AM

Going to the mountains to go tubing is hilarious.

I mean, it's not the main purpose of the trip, but yeah. I'm kind of a dork and we all know that.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dub on November 20, 2015, 11:49:05 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on November 20, 2015, 11:44:50 AM

Man, you're really saving the day, dub (bud!). I know Ms. wacky wants a car so we can get around too. I've forwarded on your pro tips tho. We need to go to Breck so can check out our wedding venue.

Yeah, it wouldn't be that big of a problem to rent a car and take it up as long as you aren't a terrible driver.  Just depends on whether you want to fight traffic yourself or just hang out in the back of a van.  Uber is usually active up there too. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 20, 2015, 11:50:54 AM

Cool. I'm not a bad driver, but I know how much of an ass hole I can be with bad drivers (slow drivers) in downtown KC and i'm afraid that's how the locals will be, when i'm driving in the mountains. Does that make sense?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on November 20, 2015, 12:00:49 PM

You've wrecked your car like 5 times in 3 years

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dub on November 20, 2015, 12:12:41 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on November 20, 2015, 11:50:54 AM

Cool. I'm not a bad driver, but I know how much of an ass hole I can be with bad drivers (slow drivers) in downtown KC and i'm afraid that's how the locals will be, when i'm driving in the mountains. Does that make sense?

Yeah, people will be generally pissy regardless cause of traffic.  True locals go up extremely early or late to avoid others.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 20, 2015, 12:31:20 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on November 20, 2015, 12:00:49 PM

You've wrecked your car like 5 times in 3 years

Uhhh. No. I've been in one wreck my entire life and that's because a SUV swiped me off the road. I just have car problems.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on November 20, 2015, 12:48:14 PM

To clarify, these are carp problems.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 20, 2015, 12:51:07 PM

 :curse:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on November 20, 2015, 01:12:55 PM

 :D

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on November 20, 2015, 01:56:20 PM

Hmmm... Maybe I should ski this weekend.  I guess I'll see if I'm in the mood tomorrow after breakfast and decide which of the 7 resorts within 30 minutes I should go to.  Or just knock off work a little early some day next week, make a few turns, and be home in time to eat dinner with the fam.  Or maybe I'll just wait for more snow.    :gocho:

T&Ps to you Colorado dudes and your epic ski commutes.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 21, 2015, 10:02:29 AM

Tobias was right. T's and P's (http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/21/db1566deedd2f9cc9a47c67303ace12e.jpg)


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on November 21, 2015, 10:17:15 AM

At least you conned the lady into driving

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 21, 2015, 10:25:47 AM

She wanted to. Fine by me. I can watch the game on my phone. :D

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on November 21, 2015, 05:38:11 PM

I say this from a place of love:


Delete that crap. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on November 22, 2015, 08:08:42 PM

did you find a place wacks?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 23, 2015, 10:34:06 AM

We've got a few places in mind. Some spots we're thinking about are saphire point, Dillion lake, and a spot at the top of Breck. We went to Vail yesterday. What an amazing place! Too rich for my blood tho!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on November 23, 2015, 10:54:13 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on November 23, 2015, 10:34:06 AM

We've got a few places in mind. Some spots we're thinking about are saphire point, Dillion lake, and a spot at the top of Breck. We went to Vail yesterday. What an amazing place! Too rich for my blood tho!

went to a wedding at the Vail wedding deck with the reception at the Game Creek Club on Labor Day about a number of years back. 

I can't imagine a better setup for a mountain top wedding but the ceremony was cut short due a thunderstorm that blew up in the late afternoon in typical Rocky Mountain fashion so keep that in mind and maybe consider a early afternoon service if a mountain top ceremony was important to me.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 23, 2015, 11:11:34 AM

 :thumbs: It will be in mid June, so hopefully, no storms.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on November 23, 2015, 11:19:12 AM

I have seen it snow in mid August in the mountains, there is just no predicting it other than mornings are almost always perfect and clouds build up as the day goes on.  If a mountain top wedding at sunset is what the bride wants just be sure there is at least some shelter for her so the $$$$ dress doesn't get ruined.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dub on November 23, 2015, 11:21:56 AM

He's right.  You can expect it to rain 5 days a week up there in the afternoon.  They typically last less than 20 minutes and it's sunny throughout though.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 23, 2015, 11:36:03 AM

Great stuff, guys! Thanks for the pro tips. :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dub on November 23, 2015, 11:39:56 AM

Also, don't know your budget but if you really like Vail, Donovan Pavilion is affordable compared to the rest of town.  Backs up to the mountain, gore creek roars behind it, and it's 3-5 minutes walking distance from two resorts.

Lots of locals will do it there and just round up a few favorite food trucks to cater.   http://www.donovanpavilion.com/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on November 23, 2015, 11:55:50 AM

Quote from: Dub on November 23, 2015, 11:39:56 AM

Also, don't know your budget but if you really like Vail, Donovan Pavilion is affordable compared to the rest of town.  Backs up to the mountain, gore creek roars behind it, and it's 3-5 minutes walking distance from two resorts.

Lots of locals will do it there and just round up a few favorite food trucks to cater.   http://www.donovanpavilion.com/

BOOM!  there is a goddamn pro tip! 

WCO8, is the Vail wedding package over or under $20k?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 23, 2015, 12:06:18 PM

That's a hot take! We're trying to do Colorado as cheap as possible, since we're having a huge reception back home. That's why we've looked at a lot of national parks. There's only going to be like 25 of us.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on November 23, 2015, 12:14:25 PM

if there is only going to be 25 guests maybe rent a  badass mountain top villa and have the wedding on the deck?
https://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p957958 (https://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p957958)

(https://imagesus-ssl.homeaway.com/mda01/548e0b7d-863e-4de7-b69c-976f1b38e16e.1.10)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 23, 2015, 12:16:29 PM

Yes!!! That's what we've been thinking about. ????

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on November 23, 2015, 02:24:45 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on November 23, 2015, 12:16:29 PM

????

 :confused:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 23, 2015, 02:41:20 PM

Miss type

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on November 23, 2015, 02:51:32 PM

It's what I've always wanted! ????

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on November 23, 2015, 04:00:00 PM

freudian "miss type"

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on November 24, 2015, 08:40:45 AM

swing and a miss type

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on November 24, 2015, 09:11:05 AM

who's miss type? new poster?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 24, 2015, 09:14:52 AM

 :curse:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on November 24, 2015, 09:22:13 AM

Guys wacky isn't even hitched yet and he's already got a miss type, scoundrel!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on November 24, 2015, 09:24:13 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on November 24, 2015, 09:22:13 AM

Guys wacky isn't even hitched yet and he's already got a miss type, scoundrel!

Information in pm's is private, man

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 24, 2015, 09:29:59 AM

 :curse:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on November 24, 2015, 10:29:59 AM

Mrs. Wacky, I will love you forever! ????

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on November 24, 2015, 10:38:05 AM

 :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 24, 2015, 10:42:11 AM

 :D I had really bad reception in the mountains, you guys!!!???????? :shakesfist:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on November 24, 2015, 01:30:49 PM

fiance wacky:  what do you mean?  did she slip and fall on your dick?!?!?  :curse:
wacky:  sweetie I just had really bad reception! ????  :D

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 24, 2015, 01:35:24 PM

 :sdeek:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on November 24, 2015, 01:36:44 PM

get out of here emo

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 24, 2015, 01:42:56 PM

Looks like Ms. wacky found a deal that she's in love with in Breck. On top of the mountain hotel, on the patio overlooking the mountains and only $250 for the site fee, $50/person food and beverage minimum. I'll post a pic of the spot when i'm not at work, because I get no service in here, but it's pretty cool. I recently posted it on FB for those of you that are my gE friends IRL and know how to throw pak heads on adorable faces.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on November 24, 2015, 01:52:34 PM

No one knows who I am; please protect my identity! ????

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on November 24, 2015, 02:10:17 PM

Sounds beautiful and cheap, congrats!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 24, 2015, 02:11:56 PM

 :thumbs: Thanks!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on November 25, 2015, 03:25:23 PM

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CUr3daQVEAAxSzr.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on November 25, 2015, 03:26:40 PM

Oh wow

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on November 25, 2015, 03:26:53 PM

amazing

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on November 25, 2015, 03:29:49 PM

:D

I do get pissed when they pass over me when I'm sleeping though

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on November 25, 2015, 03:36:10 PM

An experienced stewardess would have spotted that second chin and wouldn't have needed the note to wake her up.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on November 25, 2015, 03:36:32 PM

I can't sleep around that many people

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on November 25, 2015, 03:37:24 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on November 25, 2015, 03:36:32 PM

I can't sleep around that many people

I don't really either, but on long flights I'll shut my eyes and wear headphones which is basically the same thing.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on November 25, 2015, 03:38:26 PM

Also I may have mentioned this before but one time I was on a flight and a woman was like, drooling sleeping, and I looked down and oh wow she'd been breastfeeding and the baby fell asleep to and there's a nipple. :eek:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on November 25, 2015, 03:39:34 PM

 :sdeek:

so like did you just let it ride or do something?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on November 25, 2015, 03:41:12 PM

Quote from: The Big Train on November 25, 2015, 03:39:34 PM

:sdeek:

so like did you just let it ride or do something?

absolutely, I continued to the bathroom like nothing happened. At most I did a :surprised:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on November 29, 2015, 08:43:26 AM

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/29/ddd88551c96216b8eb686b82741ae38a.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on November 30, 2015, 09:14:39 AM

Puni, did you have a layover in Dallas?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on November 30, 2015, 12:37:38 PM

I'm going to Vegas this weekend, should be fun

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on November 30, 2015, 01:07:29 PM

Why do they keep airports so damn warm? It's like 85 in here

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on December 02, 2015, 02:09:28 AM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on November 30, 2015, 09:14:39 AM

Puni, did you have a layover in Dallas?

Hai

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: hemmy on December 02, 2015, 11:09:02 AM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on November 30, 2015, 01:07:29 PM

Why do they keep airports so damn warm? It's like 85 in here

I was in MIA last week and almost died of hyopthermia.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on December 02, 2015, 11:34:29 AM

someone help me pick somewhere in the united states to take a trip to in february.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on December 02, 2015, 11:35:55 AM

Go somewhere warm, bud. South Florida or San Diego or New Orleans. Yeah, go to New Orleans!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on December 02, 2015, 11:38:02 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on December 02, 2015, 11:35:55 AM

Go somewhere warm, bud. South Florida or San Diego or New Orleans. Yeah, go to New Orleans!

yes, New Orleans

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on December 02, 2015, 11:42:32 AM

Quote from: michigancat on December 02, 2015, 11:38:02 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on December 02, 2015, 11:35:55 AM

Go somewhere warm, bud. South Florida or San Diego or New Orleans. Yeah, go to New Orleans!

yes, New Orleans

I was thinking New Orleans or Austin!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on December 02, 2015, 11:44:19 AM

Both would fit you well. I just think New Orleans is so much more exciting and not just for the party reasons either. There's a crap ton of cool stuff to do there and a lot of history and of course you can binge while you do these awesome things.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on December 02, 2015, 11:47:16 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on December 02, 2015, 11:44:19 AM

Both would fit you well. I just think New Orleans is so much more exciting and not just for the party reasons either. There's a crap ton of cool stuff to do there and a lot of history and of course you can binge while you do these awesome things.

Yes, New Orleans is an amazing city to visit. Amazing food, nice people, history, and truly one of a kind city.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on December 02, 2015, 12:35:28 PM

Quote from: michigancat on December 02, 2015, 11:47:16 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on December 02, 2015, 11:44:19 AM

Both would fit you well. I just think New Orleans is so much more exciting and not just for the party reasons either. There's a crap ton of cool stuff to do there and a lot of history and of course you can binge while you do these awesome things.

Yes, New Orleans is an amazing city to visit. Amazing food, nice people, history, and truly one of a kind city.

i haven't been to either. i think new orleans sounds like a more enjoyable trip, for what i want out of this one and what i know about the city. time to see if i can find a travel partner who wants to go!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on December 02, 2015, 12:38:18 PM

 :peek:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on December 02, 2015, 12:50:18 PM

I like New Orleans more than Vegas if that tells you anything. If you go, i'll give you a list of elite places to go.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on December 02, 2015, 12:52:59 PM

I haven't been to New Orleans since before Katrina

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on December 02, 2015, 01:13:01 PM

I've never been to New Orleans. I think I would like it, but all things I would want to enjoy I don't think Gooch would - jazz music, historical sites, art, etc.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on December 02, 2015, 01:19:10 PM

That's why you make up for it with elite eats, drinks, and gambling when you're done with your stuff. I love going to the port and riding their steamboat up the Mississippi river like the old days. http://www.steamboatnatchez.com/ They also have an elite indoor Audubon aquarium that has albino alligators! http://www.neworleansonline.com/directory/location.php?locationID=1246

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on December 02, 2015, 07:20:11 PM

Go on a gator swamp tour.  Super touristy?  Yep.  Still fun as hell? You betcha.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on December 02, 2015, 07:21:07 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on December 02, 2015, 01:13:01 PM

I've never been to New Orleans. I think I would like it, but all things I would want to enjoy I don't think Gooch would - jazz music, historical sites, art, etc.

gooch would love the food. you could really plan a trip around meals and have a lovely time.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on December 02, 2015, 07:32:52 PM

Quote from: CNS on December 02, 2015, 07:20:11 PM

Go on a gator swamp tour.  Super touristy?  Yep.  Still fun as hell? You betcha.

will they let me irl wrestle one? otherwise, pass.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on December 02, 2015, 07:33:27 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on December 02, 2015, 12:38:18 PM

:peek:

ahhhh yeaaaaa.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on December 02, 2015, 07:50:42 PM

The last time I went to New Orleans a women (high on meth) gave a female member of my party a black eye.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on December 02, 2015, 07:51:10 PM

I had an excellent time, she did not I guess was what I was trying to say.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on December 02, 2015, 07:54:29 PM

Quote from: pmshead on December 02, 2015, 07:32:52 PM

Quote from: CNS on December 02, 2015, 07:20:11 PM

Go on a gator swamp tour.  Super touristy?  Yep.  Still fun as hell? You betcha.

will they let me irl wrestle one? otherwise, pass.

Kinda.  You get to hold one that is like 2' long with a taped mouth.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on December 02, 2015, 07:56:45 PM

Planning it around the food is kinda the only way to go, imo.  You won't be disappointed. 

Also, I haven't done this yet, but plan on it next time, but you can go on airboat "tours", which are basically just you going around the swamp at like 60mph on a boss airboat.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on December 02, 2015, 08:23:10 PM

Quote from: CNS on December 02, 2015, 07:56:45 PM

Also, I haven't done this yet, but plan on it next time, but you can go on airboat "tours", which are basically just you going around the swamp at like 60mph on a boss airboat.

ever ridden post-PAK from salina to mhk with towniecat?  sounds v similar.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on December 02, 2015, 08:25:56 PM

http://wikitravel.org/en/True_Detective_Tour (http://wikitravel.org/en/True_Detective_Tour)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on December 02, 2015, 08:27:05 PM

welp... guess we are going to LA

http://wikitravel.org/en/The_Big_Lebowski_Tour

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on December 02, 2015, 08:38:30 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on December 02, 2015, 08:27:05 PM

welp... guess we are going to LA

http://wikitravel.org/en/The_Big_Lebowski_Tour

Quote

Taking into consideration the areas notorious traffic congestion

Yeah, that's an issue. Shame about the bowling alley.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on December 02, 2015, 09:19:04 PM

Quote from: Kat Kid on December 02, 2015, 08:25:56 PM

http://wikitravel.org/en/True_Detective_Tour (http://wikitravel.org/en/True_Detective_Tour)

That would be very cool

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TownieCat on December 02, 2015, 10:04:26 PM

Quote from: pissclams on December 02, 2015, 08:23:10 PM

Quote from: CNS on December 02, 2015, 07:56:45 PM

Also, I haven't done this yet, but plan on it next time, but you can go on airboat "tours", which are basically just you going around the swamp at like 60mph on a boss airboat.

ever ridden post-PAK from salina to mhk with towniecat?  sounds v similar.

Yeah, but I go closer to 80 on the interstate.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on December 02, 2015, 10:19:05 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on December 02, 2015, 08:27:05 PM

welp... guess we are going to LA

http://wikitravel.org/en/The_Big_Lebowski_Tour

I am weirdly most interested in larry seller's house

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on December 02, 2015, 10:25:25 PM

i wanna go to the ralphs and the coffee shop

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CopperBowl on December 03, 2015, 07:46:08 AM

Memphis for 4 days. Tips that don't include Graceland?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: eastcat on December 03, 2015, 08:23:12 PM

Went to Ukraine on a whim last weekend. Was pretty wild.. and cheap.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on December 03, 2015, 08:43:01 PM

 :sdeek: you rolling like that?!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on December 06, 2015, 05:15:48 PM

Free first class upgrade, don't have to drive when I arrive. Welcome to Binge City, USA.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on December 06, 2015, 06:36:27 PM

Quote from: CopperBowl on December 03, 2015, 07:46:08 AM

Memphis for 4 days. Tips that don't include Graceland?

Interstate BBQ.     Pass on Corkys and Rendezvous.

Ate some great goat barbacoa at a taqueria somewhere.

Lock you car doors, don't leave anything with stealing.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on December 06, 2015, 07:02:19 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on December 06, 2015, 05:15:48 PM

Free first class upgrade, don't have to drive when I arrive. Welcome to Binge City, USA.

It was great guys, 61 minutes in the air, MCI to ORD. No pre flight beverage service, still binged 3 glasses of red wine. :party:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on December 06, 2015, 07:51:37 PM

Quote from: eastcat on December 03, 2015, 08:23:12 PM

Went to Ukraine on a whim last weekend. Was pretty wild.. and cheap.

i'd like to hear more.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on December 09, 2015, 02:44:58 PM

LAX termy 6 :barf:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Saulbadguy on December 09, 2015, 08:15:06 PM

I'll be in Raleigh next week. THOUGHTS?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on December 09, 2015, 11:29:40 PM

PM @emawmeister since he doesn't post anymore

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on December 09, 2015, 11:35:09 PM

Quote from: Tobias on December 09, 2015, 11:29:40 PM

PM @emawmeister since he doesn't post anymore

he posted at 6:27 this morning

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on December 09, 2015, 11:36:17 PM

you're taking it a little too literally, K-S-U

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on December 09, 2015, 11:52:25 PM

dead to me

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on December 10, 2015, 09:02:17 AM

lulz

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on December 11, 2015, 05:49:24 AM

Quote from: Saulbadguy on December 09, 2015, 08:15:06 PM

I'll be in Raleigh next week. THOUGHTS?

encounter?


Gonna win 'em all!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on December 11, 2015, 08:23:24 AM

i was thinking about something this morning.  when those of you who use the term "metal" to describe an airline/airplane, you're trying way too hard


so just stop doing it and we won't have any more problems with that issue anymore

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on December 11, 2015, 02:47:51 PM

Quote from: slobber on December 11, 2015, 05:49:24 AM

Quote from: Saulbadguy on December 09, 2015, 08:15:06 PM

I'll be in Raleigh next week. THOUGHTS?

encounter?


Gonna win 'em all!

Saul is totally mushing me. Eff that guy.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on December 11, 2015, 09:22:16 PM

Quote from: puniraptor on November 29, 2015, 08:43:26 AM

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/29/ddd88551c96216b8eb686b82741ae38a.jpg)

Terminal D is so bad ass.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on December 12, 2015, 10:41:23 AM

Philadelphia: history, great sandwiches

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on December 14, 2015, 03:07:46 PM

So I'll be in London in January for work and I have 36 hours to kill. I want to take the train to either Paris, Brussels, or Amsterdam and I can't decide which, please help.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on December 14, 2015, 03:59:24 PM

Oh man nothing sounds more fun to me than going to Normandy on a blustery January day and bawling my eyes out. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on December 14, 2015, 06:22:53 PM

Quote from: pissclams on December 11, 2015, 08:23:24 AM

i was thinking about something this morning.  when those of you who use the term "metal" to describe an airline/airplane, you're trying way too hard


so just stop doing it and we won't have any more problems with that issue anymore

Use it in a sentence. Like in metal? On metal?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on December 14, 2015, 06:24:42 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on December 14, 2015, 03:07:46 PM

So I'll be in London in January for work and I have 36 hours to kill. I want to take the train to either Paris, Brussels, or Amsterdam and I can't decide which, please help.

Is staying in London not an option?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on December 14, 2015, 06:43:32 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on December 14, 2015, 06:22:53 PM

Use it in a sentence. Like in metal? On metal?

you can book it with avios, but fly aa metal.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on December 14, 2015, 06:57:49 PM

Just finished a weekend in cancun.  Stayed at Finest Playa Mujeres resort in the Excellence Club.  By far the nicest hotel I have ever been in.  I felt bad for being there for the first day, it was so over the top extravagant.  It was ridic nice and relaxing.  85 deg and on the beach sat and Sunday all day. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Canary on December 14, 2015, 07:10:59 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on December 14, 2015, 03:07:46 PM

So I'll be in London in January for work and I have 36 hours to kill. I want to take the train to either Paris, Brussels, or Amsterdam and I can't decide which, please help.

I didn't like Paris, as it was too much for me.  I liked Brussells but was just there a few hours.  Have never been to Amsterdam, but enjoyed the part of the Netherlands that I did visit. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on December 14, 2015, 07:27:04 PM

Quote from: sys on December 14, 2015, 06:43:32 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on December 14, 2015, 06:22:53 PM

Use it in a sentence. Like in metal? On metal?

you can book it with avios, but fly aa metal.

 :bang:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on December 14, 2015, 07:31:42 PM

#team'clams

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on December 14, 2015, 07:45:53 PM

Quote from: michigancat on December 14, 2015, 06:24:42 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on December 14, 2015, 03:07:46 PM

So I'll be in London in January for work and I have 36 hours to kill. I want to take the train to either Paris, Brussels, or Amsterdam and I can't decide which, please help.

Is staying in London not an option?

I'll be in London plenty outside of these 36 hours and I've been there lots.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on December 14, 2015, 07:49:58 PM

Quote from: Canary on December 14, 2015, 07:10:59 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on December 14, 2015, 03:07:46 PM

So I'll be in London in January for work and I have 36 hours to kill. I want to take the train to either Paris, Brussels, or Amsterdam and I can't decide which, please help.

I didn't like Paris, as it was too much for me.  I liked Brussells but was just there a few hours.  Have never been to Amsterdam, but enjoyed the part of the Netherlands that I did visit.

Where did you go, Rotterdam? Tell me about where you went in the Netherlands and more about Brussels. I feel like Amsterdam would be fine if I either went with my wife or if I was single. I've been to Paris before but I was 15 years old.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on December 14, 2015, 07:58:21 PM

all the best eurotrip stories i hear are always in brussels

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Canary on December 14, 2015, 08:13:19 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on December 14, 2015, 07:49:58 PM

Quote from: Canary on December 14, 2015, 07:10:59 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on December 14, 2015, 03:07:46 PM

So I'll be in London in January for work and I have 36 hours to kill. I want to take the train to either Paris, Brussels, or Amsterdam and I can't decide which, please help.

I didn't like Paris, as it was too much for me.  I liked Brussells but was just there a few hours.  Have never been to Amsterdam, but enjoyed the part of the Netherlands that I did visit.

Where did you go, Rotterdam? Tell me about where you went in the Netherlands and more about Brussels. I feel like Amsterdam would be fine if I either went with my wife or if I was single. I've been to Paris before but I was 15 years old.

I did go to Rotterdam. It is the hometown of a high school friend.  I would have been interested in Amsterdam, but didn't have time for that. I was traveling alone for the time I was in Brussells.  I had no idea what to do or where to go.  Did some wandering around, but couldn't tell you any place specific.  Everyone I ran into treated me fairly and kindly.  This was a few years ago. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on December 14, 2015, 08:39:59 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on December 14, 2015, 07:31:42 PM

#team'clams

Yeah.  Seems unnecessarily pompous.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on December 14, 2015, 09:22:55 PM

I prefer AA tin. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on December 15, 2015, 05:49:53 AM

Quote from: wetwillie on December 14, 2015, 09:22:55 PM

I prefer AA tin.

My transpacific 777 was an old dumpy turdliner

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on December 15, 2015, 04:35:20 PM

For some reason my super tiny tin with only like 40 seats on it is in dfw termy d flanked on either side by qantas and qatar a380 and 777. Pretty amaze

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on December 15, 2015, 04:37:04 PM

Mods?! Mocat didn't post a pic of a stupid airport! Can we send his post to the pit, please?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on December 15, 2015, 04:43:36 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on December 15, 2015, 04:37:04 PM

Mods?! Mocat didn't post a pic of a stupid airport! Can we send his post to the pit, please?

Also amaze

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on December 15, 2015, 04:50:15 PM

Quote from: mocat on November 20, 2015, 11:30:54 AM

guys come on with this  :flush:

We weren't focused on your trip at this time.  :Ugh:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on December 15, 2015, 04:51:28 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on December 15, 2015, 04:50:15 PM

Quote from: mocat on November 20, 2015, 11:30:54 AM

guys come on with this  :flush:

We weren't focused on your trip at this time.  :Ugh:

Ironic post wackster

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on December 15, 2015, 04:51:48 PM

Quote from: mocat on November 20, 2015, 11:38:08 AM

if only there were a best mod around

And again!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on December 15, 2015, 04:54:11 PM

Im a sucker for threads that do not derail

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on December 15, 2015, 04:58:25 PM

Sometimes they don't, it's just not a topic you want to talk about. You know what I do when a thread is aiming towards a direction that doesn't interest me? I GTFO and let ppl party. I probably won't go back to the qatz football board till next year. It's clearly a mess. It's ok, Mocat, we can only try to get better, day by day!  :cheers:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on December 15, 2015, 05:01:56 PM

man mocat, what size do you wear?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on December 15, 2015, 05:05:21 PM

Wish you could have gotten the a380 shot

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on December 15, 2015, 06:17:02 PM

Quote from: michigancat on December 15, 2015, 05:05:21 PM

Wish you could have gotten the a380 shot

Ba 747 tin pulled right in the way

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on December 15, 2015, 07:14:56 PM

Quote from: sys on December 14, 2015, 06:43:32 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on December 14, 2015, 06:22:53 PM

Use it in a sentence. Like in metal? On metal?

you can book it with avios, but fly aa metal.

I still don't even understand why they are calling it metal....they want to make sure people know they are not flying on a composite aircraft?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on December 15, 2015, 07:20:31 PM

it's just traveler lingo used primarily by the hottest/most up and coming travelers

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on December 16, 2015, 06:36:16 AM

When I was in the termy D bathroom every single stall was full of stinky dumpers and at least one of them was also smoking. Classic international.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on December 16, 2015, 07:13:50 AM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on December 15, 2015, 07:14:56 PM

Quote from: sys on December 14, 2015, 06:43:32 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on December 14, 2015, 06:22:53 PM

Use it in a sentence. Like in metal? On metal?

you can book it with avios, but fly aa metal.

I still don't even understand why they are calling it metal....they want to make sure people know they are not flying on a composite aircraft?

It's important because it differentiates between a reward booking on a partner or alliance plane vs the actual plane owned and operated by the carrier. When making award bookings you have to know what carriers plane you are flying on for a lot of different reasons. You can say "AA airplane" instead of "aa metal" if it makes you feel more secure.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on December 16, 2015, 12:31:29 PM

Quote from: steve dave on December 16, 2015, 07:13:50 AM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on December 15, 2015, 07:14:56 PM

Quote from: sys on December 14, 2015, 06:43:32 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on December 14, 2015, 06:22:53 PM

Use it in a sentence. Like in metal? On metal?

you can book it with avios, but fly aa metal.

I still don't even understand why they are calling it metal....they want to make sure people know they are not flying on a composite aircraft?

It's important because it differentiates between a reward booking on a partner or alliance plane vs the actual plane owned and operated by the carrier. When making award bookings you have to know what carriers plane you are flying on for a lot of different reasons. You can say "AA airplane" instead of "aa metal" if it makes you feel more secure.

hahahaa come on

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on December 16, 2015, 09:58:55 PM

I'm in New York right now and my company booked me this hotel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNszcI0Y5Zo

really, it's like exactly like that. I'm kind of embarrassed for them.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on December 17, 2015, 08:57:24 AM

Quote from: michigancat on December 16, 2015, 09:58:55 PM

I'm in New York right now and my company booked me this hotel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNszcI0Y5Zo

really, it's like exactly like that. I'm kind of embarrassed for them.

Bring me back a typewriter

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on December 17, 2015, 03:58:25 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on December 17, 2015, 08:57:24 AM

Quote from: michigancat on December 16, 2015, 09:58:55 PM

I'm in New York right now and my company booked me this hotel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNszcI0Y5Zo

really, it's like exactly like that. I'm kind of embarrassed for them.

Bring me back a typewriter

I crap you not, turntable needles are on the minibar menu

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on December 17, 2015, 03:59:26 PM

 :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on December 18, 2015, 05:08:52 PM

Wow had never been to the terminal 3 Tortas Fronteras and man oh man is that a better experience than terminal 1.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on December 18, 2015, 05:09:24 PM

Also the app sucks, do not recommend.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Canary on December 24, 2015, 08:56:46 AM

I just want to wish safe travels to everyone this holiday season.  Be careful and enjoy your celebrations with family and friends. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on December 24, 2015, 09:02:56 AM

Same to you canary. Drink and drive safe everyone! @tobias.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: JohnCurrie is Weird/Gross on December 25, 2015, 09:53:35 PM

Has anyone ever lived in the Phoenix/Tempe/Scottsdale area? Moving there. Recommendos?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on December 25, 2015, 09:57:19 PM

I think Vince McGill lived there for a stretch, not sure how much he posts anymore

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on December 25, 2015, 10:02:11 PM

lil' tobias served ten years there, do not recommend

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on December 25, 2015, 10:17:30 PM

Quote from: JohnCurrie is Weird/Gross on December 25, 2015, 09:53:35 PM

Has anyone ever lived in the Phoenix/Tempe/Scottsdale area? Moving there. Recommendos?

Move somewhere else

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: JohnCurrie is Weird/Gross on December 25, 2015, 10:38:32 PM

Okay! Has to be one of the following states.  California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, or Oregon.

Cold weather, not an option.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on December 25, 2015, 10:40:25 PM

Quote from: JohnCurrie is Weird/Gross on December 25, 2015, 10:38:32 PM

Okay! Has to be one of the following states.  California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, or Oregon.

Cold weather, not an option.

Los Angeles. Why? Best weather.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: JohnCurrie is Weird/Gross on December 25, 2015, 10:42:17 PM

Quote from: michigancat on December 25, 2015, 10:40:25 PM

Quote from: JohnCurrie is Weird/Gross on December 25, 2015, 10:38:32 PM

Okay! Has to be one of the following states.  California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, or Oregon.

Cold weather, not an option.

Los Angeles. Why? Best weather.

Is the traffic survivable?  Also, just out of curiosity, why the hatred for Arizona?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on December 25, 2015, 11:50:41 PM

CA, or, WA, CO, UT, NM, MT, wy, AZ, NV, in that order

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on December 25, 2015, 11:52:36 PM

Quote from: JohnCurrie is Weird/Gross on December 25, 2015, 10:42:17 PM

Quote from: michigancat on December 25, 2015, 10:40:25 PM

Quote from: JohnCurrie is Weird/Gross on December 25, 2015, 10:38:32 PM

Okay! Has to be one of the following states.  California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, or Oregon.

Cold weather, not an option.

Los Angeles. Why? Best weather.

Is the traffic survivable?  Also, just out of curiosity, why the hatred for Arizona?

Arizona is hot and dirty and boring. You can survive LA traffic if you want.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on December 26, 2015, 12:45:36 AM

the trick to living in los angeles is doing your homework up front and finding a place that you can afford and that will allow you to live close enough to your work so you're not spending two hours back and forth each way. also, there are public transportation options, especially with the new phase 2 of the train linking the westside/santa monica to westwood to downtown and pasadena/valley

but ultimately, you learn LA traffic patterns, and you work around them.  19 million people have figured it out. 

it's really no different than any other city, including KC.  people love to bitch about the k10 to 435 to 35 interchange.  wut?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: JohnCurrie is Weird/Gross on December 26, 2015, 04:04:05 AM

Quote from: pissclams on December 26, 2015, 12:45:36 AM

the trick to living in los angeles is doing your homework up front and finding a place that you can afford and that will allow you to live close enough to your work so you're not spending two hours back and forth each way. also, there are public transportation options, especially with the new phase 2 of the train linking the westside/santa monica to westwood to downtown and pasadena/valley

but ultimately, you learn LA traffic patterns, and you work around them.  19 million people have figured it out. 

it's really no different than any other city, including KC.  people love to bitch about the k10 to 435 to 35 interchange.  wut?

I travel 80% of the year.  I do not want to live in Los Angeles, from my dealings, it is disgusting.  I like Arizona.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on December 26, 2015, 07:10:49 AM

Quote from: JohnCurrie is Weird/Gross on December 25, 2015, 10:38:32 PM

Okay! Has to be one of the following states.  California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, or Oregon.

Cold weather, not an option.

What is cold weather to you?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on December 26, 2015, 10:36:31 AM

Quote from: JohnCurrie is Weird/Gross on December 26, 2015, 04:04:05 AM

Quote from: pissclams on December 26, 2015, 12:45:36 AM

the trick to living in los angeles is doing your homework up front and finding a place that you can afford and that will allow you to live close enough to your work so you're not spending two hours back and forth each way. also, there are public transportation options, especially with the new phase 2 of the train linking the westside/santa monica to westwood to downtown and pasadena/valley

but ultimately, you learn LA traffic patterns, and you work around them.  19 million people have figured it out. 

it's really no different than any other city, including KC.  people love to bitch about the k10 to 435 to 35 interchange.  wut?

I travel 80% of the year.  I do not want to live in Los Angeles, from my dealings, it is disgusting.  I like Arizona.

you deserve each other, scumbag

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on December 26, 2015, 10:52:44 AM

stop trying to convince this guy to move to la.  arizona is the tops, he should move there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on December 26, 2015, 10:54:24 AM

Quote from: kim carnes on December 26, 2015, 10:52:44 AM

stop trying to convince this guy to move to la.  arizona is the tops, he should move there.

Well, he did ask. But yeah, he should live in Arizona.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on December 26, 2015, 10:55:53 AM

Scottsdale seems like a very nice place to live, if I were financially independent and did not have to work and just play golf every morning and ride my mountain bike every evening. Lots of places are like that though, where they are nice when you don't have to live like a normal human being every day.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on December 26, 2015, 10:57:57 AM

Quote from: michigancat on December 26, 2015, 10:54:24 AM

Quote from: kim carnes on December 26, 2015, 10:52:44 AM

stop trying to convince this guy to move to la.  arizona is the tops, he should move there.

Well, he did ask. But yeah, he should live in Arizona.

I think he's pretty set on moving to phoenix

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on December 26, 2015, 11:01:37 AM

Quote from: JohnCurrie is Weird/Gross on December 26, 2015, 04:04:05 AM

I travel 80% of the year.  I do not want to live in Los Angeles, from my dealings, it is disgusting.  I like Arizona.

That's a lot of travel.  I empathize.  Do you travel by plane?  If so, I strongly recommend the following criteria for your search:

1.  Close a top 50 airport

2.  Within one time zone of where you expect to do 80% of your business (preferably same time zone)

3.  Cheap

4.  Close to family/friends

Everything else is vastly less important, if you travel that much.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on December 26, 2015, 11:03:35 AM

I'd say live in a modest garden apartment as close to the airport as possible/tolerable. Sometimes that 60 or 101 traffic can get bad!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on December 26, 2015, 11:04:31 AM

I obviously don't know your family situation, and I ASSUME you travel by plane, and that you do business on the West Coast, by looking at your list of cities.

I'd look at Portland, if I were you.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on December 26, 2015, 11:07:01 AM

But seriously, I think you should consider Salt Lake. Delta hub, plus you're centrally located in your region. IMO it's much prettier than Phoenix, it's probably one of the most scenic cities in the country.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on December 26, 2015, 11:08:33 AM

He already put one months deposit down on an apartment in Glendale. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on December 26, 2015, 11:10:23 AM

I think Arizona is a good choice if you're into body art and drugs.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on December 26, 2015, 11:29:20 AM

Phoenix sucks ass and I would not live there

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on December 26, 2015, 12:20:05 PM

i agree with slc.  very pretty.  phoenix would be fine for the frequent traveler as well.  or really for anyone who doesn't go outside in the summer.  arizona is an amazing state, phoenix just happens to be the worst place in the state (except for yuma, maybe).

really, for someone travelling 80% of the time, what does it matter?  anywhere there's an airport.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on December 26, 2015, 12:22:46 PM

i vote sf

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on December 26, 2015, 12:44:58 PM

Hey JCiW/G, mich and sys are right about salt lake.  It's great.  Winter cold is much more tolerable than Kansas... very little wind and no extreme low temps.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: eastcat on December 26, 2015, 01:02:27 PM

Has anyone applied for a Russian Tourist visa recently? Do you really have to get an HIV test??

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: JohnCurrie is Weird/Gross on December 26, 2015, 01:02:52 PM

Thank you for the information, all of you non-jerk posters weirdly mean for no reason. I appreciate it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on December 26, 2015, 01:05:20 PM

Jciw it's pretty awesome you get to choose where you want to live. What a waste to use that power to live in phx

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on December 26, 2015, 01:07:32 PM

What do you do the 20% of the time you aren't traveling

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on December 26, 2015, 01:11:06 PM

Quote from: wetwillie on December 26, 2015, 01:07:32 PM

What do you do the 20% of the time you aren't traveling

If the answer is play golf, watch hockey, and eat mexican food then Phoenix is the best place in the world.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on December 26, 2015, 01:16:11 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on December 26, 2015, 01:11:06 PM

Quote from: wetwillie on December 26, 2015, 01:07:32 PM

What do you do the 20% of the time you aren't traveling

If the answer is play golf, watch hockey, and eat mexican food then Phoenix is the best place in the world.

Re: golf.  I'm sorry, but no

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on December 26, 2015, 01:38:22 PM

agreed, this scum of the earth deserves Phoenix or Arizona or wherever his loser ass ends up in loser town, Arizona

lmao what a complete clown.  maybe he can work for that mean racist sheriff dickhead

/thread

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on December 26, 2015, 01:41:30 PM

this dude has a hard on for thunder dan lmao

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on December 26, 2015, 02:18:54 PM

Phoenix is not where I would choose either.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on December 26, 2015, 02:23:55 PM

Initially I thought he was joking

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on December 26, 2015, 02:33:34 PM

He listed off a pretty great selection of states and picked (at best) the second to worst one. Certainly "smells" like a joke to me, kc

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on December 26, 2015, 02:34:15 PM

Sidenote, are you still in San Diego?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on December 26, 2015, 03:02:56 PM

Portland is p. great.  I would probably do that.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on December 26, 2015, 03:03:54 PM

Why leave SD? 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on December 31, 2015, 01:15:21 PM

mrstdaver and I need a vacation sans kids for our sanity.  Probably this spring, 5-6 days.  Considering anywhere on west coast and Hawaii.  Taking recommendations.

Things we want = hiking and outdoor activities, good food, general sightseeing, some downtime
Things we don't = in city entire time, sitting on beach or elsewhere all day every day

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on December 31, 2015, 01:16:51 PM

Quote from: tdaver on December 31, 2015, 01:15:21 PM

mrstdaver and I need a vacation sans kids for our sanity.  Probably this spring, 5-6 days.  Considering anywhere on west coast and Hawaii.  Taking recommendations.

Things we want = hiking and outdoor activities, good food, general sightseeing, some downtime
Things we don't = in city entire time, sitting on beach or elsewhere all day every day

Wichita! It is the Cancun of the Midwest.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on December 31, 2015, 01:35:47 PM

Quote from: tdaver on December 31, 2015, 01:15:21 PM

mrstdaver and I need a vacation sans kids for our sanity.  Probably this spring, 5-6 days.  Considering anywhere on west coast and Hawaii.  Taking recommendations.

Things we want = hiking and outdoor activities, good food, general sightseeing, some downtime
Things we don't = in city entire time, sitting on beach or elsewhere all day every day

kauai

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on January 01, 2016, 12:22:39 PM

Wife this morning: Let's go to the Rose Parade next year.
Me: Uh, okay. Sure.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on January 01, 2016, 12:50:48 PM

Quote from: chum1 on January 01, 2016, 12:22:39 PM

Wife this morning: Let's go to the Rose Parade next year.
Me: Uh, okay. Sure.

Pasadena is quite lovely

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: raquetcat on January 05, 2016, 09:32:49 PM

When traveling with children older than 2, what form of ID do you need for them? Just a birth certificate? or do I need an actual photo ID?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on January 05, 2016, 09:57:43 PM

Birth certificate is fine and probably won't need it

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dub on January 05, 2016, 11:08:49 PM

Alaska.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on January 05, 2016, 11:26:15 PM

Quote from: raquetcat on January 05, 2016, 09:32:49 PM

When traveling with children older than 2, what form of ID do you need for them? Just a birth certificate? or do I need an actual photo ID?

signing them up for rapid rewards helps on sw, not sure on other metal

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on January 06, 2016, 09:12:40 AM

Quote from: tdaver on December 31, 2015, 01:15:21 PM

mrstdaver and I need a vacation sans kids for our sanity.  Probably this spring, 5-6 days.  Considering anywhere on west coast and Hawaii.  Taking recommendations.

Things we want = hiking and outdoor activities, good food, general sightseeing, some downtime
Things we don't = in city entire time, sitting on beach or elsewhere all day every day

Hiking/outdoor is kinda mutually exclusive with good food, 'cept for maybe some Rocky Mountain towns, but you won't want to be there in the spring time.  Go to Hawaii like sd said.  I've always wanted to see the Parker Ranch on the big island.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on January 06, 2016, 11:56:21 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on January 06, 2016, 09:12:40 AM

Quote from: tdaver on December 31, 2015, 01:15:21 PM

mrstdaver and I need a vacation sans kids for our sanity.  Probably this spring, 5-6 days.  Considering anywhere on west coast and Hawaii.  Taking recommendations.

Things we want = hiking and outdoor activities, good food, general sightseeing, some downtime
Things we don't = in city entire time, sitting on beach or elsewhere all day every day

Hiking/outdoor is kinda mutually exclusive with good food, 'cept for maybe some Rocky Mountain towns, but you won't want to be there in the spring time.  Go to Hawaii like sd said.  I've always wanted to see the Parker Ranch on the big island.

Hawaii or Seattle

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 06, 2016, 12:10:29 PM

San Francisco is pretty good for food and hiking, too. Or Hawaii.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dub on January 06, 2016, 01:47:35 PM

Bend, OR / Sunriver, OR

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: deputy dawg on January 06, 2016, 04:25:19 PM

Anyone scuba dive?  If so, can anyone disclose any good dive spots reasonably accessible in the Gulf of Mexico, or good, clear lakes suitable for diving?  I've been to Beaver Lake (resisted the urge to buy the "I Dive Beaver" t-shirts at the dive shop there), and it's not all that great.  Have done dives around Pensacola--only problem is everyone is a southerner, and each person on the boats I was on took spear guns with them--think Ozarks-type people with underwater firearms--scared the hell out of me ("could you please not point that spear at my head while you're around me on the boat or underwater?").  Suggestions?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 06, 2016, 04:43:06 PM

Quote from: raquetcat on January 05, 2016, 09:32:49 PM

When traveling with children older than 2, what form of ID do you need for them? Just a birth certificate? or do I need an actual photo ID?

For what?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: raquetcat on January 06, 2016, 04:44:15 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 06, 2016, 04:43:06 PM

Quote from: raquetcat on January 05, 2016, 09:32:49 PM

When traveling with children older than 2, what form of ID do you need for them? Just a birth certificate? or do I need an actual photo ID?

For what?

Just a domestic flight mci to atl

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 06, 2016, 04:44:45 PM

Quote from: raquetcat on January 06, 2016, 04:44:15 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 06, 2016, 04:43:06 PM

Quote from: raquetcat on January 05, 2016, 09:32:49 PM

When traveling with children older than 2, what form of ID do you need for them? Just a birth certificate? or do I need an actual photo ID?

For what?

Just a domestic flight mci to atl

They don't need ID. Neither do you technically.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on January 07, 2016, 03:08:33 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 06, 2016, 04:44:45 PM

Quote from: raquetcat on January 06, 2016, 04:44:15 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 06, 2016, 04:43:06 PM

Quote from: raquetcat on January 05, 2016, 09:32:49 PM

When traveling with children older than 2, what form of ID do you need for them? Just a birth certificate? or do I need an actual photo ID?

For what?

Just a domestic flight mci to atl

They don't need ID. Neither do you technically.

You do need ID if over 18, just not necessarily a state issued ID.  If you forgot your ID however, you may be screened and allowed to fly, though not guaranteed.   And I suspect if you make a habit of it, they will just deny boarding.

https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/identification

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: KCFDcat on January 07, 2016, 05:42:27 PM

Mrs kcfd and I are considering doing a sailing cruise this fall. Anyone ever done one? 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on January 07, 2016, 08:58:20 PM

Quote from: deputy dawg on January 06, 2016, 04:25:19 PM

Anyone scuba dive?  If so, can anyone disclose any good dive spots reasonably accessible in the Gulf of Mexico, or good, clear lakes suitable for diving?  I've been to Beaver Lake (resisted the urge to buy the "I Dive Beaver" t-shirts at the dive shop there), and it's not all that great.  Have done dives around Pensacola--only problem is everyone is a southerner, and each person on the boats I was on took spear guns with them--think Ozarks-type people with underwater firearms--scared the hell out of me ("could you please not point that spear at my head while you're around me on the boat or underwater?").  Suggestions?

unless you want a long boat ride there really is not much for clear water in the Gulf unless we are counting the Keys.  I have heard the visibility in  the  Panama city area can be good and there are some very clear rivers and lakes in central FL too.

Imo you can't beat Cozumel as a dive destination - deep water right of the beach, generally calm water and guaranteed gray visibility and water temperatures

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Canary on January 07, 2016, 09:15:53 PM

Quote from: Skipper44 on January 07, 2016, 08:58:20 PM

Quote from: deputy dawg on January 06, 2016, 04:25:19 PM

Anyone scuba dive?  If so, can anyone disclose any good dive spots reasonably accessible in the Gulf of Mexico, or good, clear lakes suitable for diving?  I've been to Beaver Lake (resisted the urge to buy the "I Dive Beaver" t-shirts at the dive shop there), and it's not all that great.  Have done dives around Pensacola--only problem is everyone is a southerner, and each person on the boats I was on took spear guns with them--think Ozarks-type people with underwater firearms--scared the hell out of me ("could you please not point that spear at my head while you're around me on the boat or underwater?").  Suggestions?

unless you want a long boat ride there really is not much for clear water in the Gulf unless we are counting the Keys.  I have heard the visibility in  the  Panama city area can be good and there are some very clear rivers and lakes in central FL too.

Imo you can't beat Cozumel as a dive destination - deep water right of the beach, generally calm water and guaranteed gray visibility and water temperatures

I didn't dive in Cozumel, but several of my friends did.  They said it was really good.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trogdor on January 09, 2016, 09:55:34 PM

Just got back from Breckenridge. First ski (snowboard) trip ever. Definitely want to shred some more. What are some other good places to go?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on January 10, 2016, 12:21:12 AM

Quote from: chum1 on January 01, 2016, 12:22:39 PM

Wife this morning: Let's go to the Rose Parade next year.
Me: Uh, okay. Sure.

Very close to the top of my bucket list. I've heard the grandstand tickets are shockingly expensive and difficult to acquire.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on January 10, 2016, 07:03:38 AM

Quote from: MakeItRain on January 10, 2016, 12:21:12 AM

Quote from: chum1 on January 01, 2016, 12:22:39 PM

Wife this morning: Let's go to the Rose Parade next year.
Me: Uh, okay. Sure.

Very close to the top of my bucket list. I've heard the grandstand tickets are shockingly expensive and difficult to acquire.

Based on what I've seen, it's totally doable. Almost the entire route is grandstand, tickets range from $50-$100 (parking included!), and it won't necessarily sell out. There's plenty of info online.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on January 10, 2016, 01:05:06 PM

Quote from: mocat on December 15, 2015, 04:35:20 PM

For some reason my super tiny tin with only like 40 seats on it is in dfw termy d flanked on either side by qantas and qatar a380 and 777. Pretty amaze

I absolutely love when they do that. Has to be upsetting for those American Eagle pilots. Maybe they do it to mess with them.

Super excited to be in term d this Friday. I love it so.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on January 10, 2016, 01:13:53 PM

Quote from: JohnCurrie is Weird/Gross on December 26, 2015, 01:02:52 PM

Thank you for the information, all of you non-jerk posters weirdly mean for no reason. I appreciate it.

I understand where you're coming from as my job allows me to live basically wherever I want as well. I live in dfw because it's close to both my wife and my families, has two very good airports and my wife has a fine job here and is a native Texan and wanted to come back. I'm gone 150-200 days a year so I could care less really about the city I live in. From that perspective phx is fine.

You can probably do better than phx but wgaf. Salt Lake really is awesome like michcat said. I'd move there in a heartbeat. But phx is an average to above city and you can do worse as a home base. Weather sucks in the summer, kicks ass in the winter. Pretty clean city and easy to get around from my experience. Scottsdale and Tempe were probably my two favorite areas. Some cool hiking and not too far from some really scenic areas of Zona. Great golfing too.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on January 14, 2016, 02:38:07 PM

I will be in Tulsa for a few days for a work thingy and the Mrs. is going with me. So what in the hell is there to do in Tulsa? I thought about signing up for one of those escape room things to kill time while down there

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on January 14, 2016, 02:39:46 PM

hamburglarPAK

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 14, 2016, 02:40:15 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on January 14, 2016, 02:38:07 PM

I will be in Tulsa for a few days for a work thingy and the Mrs. is going with me. So what in the hell is there to do in Tulsa? I thought about signing up for one of those escape room things to kill time while down there

iirc we have some posters who I would consider to be "cool" who live there. hopefully they chime in.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: KCFDcat on January 14, 2016, 05:44:12 PM

Decided on spring training this year! Going for a week and gonna do the whole Sedona/grand Canyon experience too

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on January 14, 2016, 06:23:54 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 14, 2016, 02:40:15 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on January 14, 2016, 02:38:07 PM

I will be in Tulsa for a few days for a work thingy and the Mrs. is going with me. So what in the hell is there to do in Tulsa? I thought about signing up for one of those escape room things to kill time while down there

iirc we have some posters who I would consider to be "cool" who live there. hopefully they chime in.

I question your judgement now.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on January 14, 2016, 06:37:09 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on January 14, 2016, 02:38:07 PM

I will be in Tulsa for a few days for a work thingy and the Mrs. is going with me. So what in the hell is there to do in Tulsa? I thought about signing up for one of those escape room things to kill time while down there

When are you coming?  Where is your work thing?  Where are you staying? 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dub on January 14, 2016, 06:47:38 PM

Quote from: KCFDcat on January 14, 2016, 05:44:12 PM

Decided on spring training this year! Going for a week and gonna do the whole Sedona/grand Canyon experience too

We are most likely heading down too.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on January 14, 2016, 06:50:05 PM

Quote from: Dub on January 14, 2016, 06:47:38 PM

Quote from: KCFDcat on January 14, 2016, 05:44:12 PM

Decided on spring training this year! Going for a week and gonna do the whole Sedona/grand Canyon experience too

We are most likely heading down too.

Did it last year....skip Sedona IMO.  Not that PHX is any gem.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dub on January 14, 2016, 07:21:02 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on January 14, 2016, 06:50:05 PM

Quote from: Dub on January 14, 2016, 06:47:38 PM

Quote from: KCFDcat on January 14, 2016, 05:44:12 PM

Decided on spring training this year! Going for a week and gonna do the whole Sedona/grand Canyon experience too

We are most likely heading down too.

Did it last year....skip Sedona IMO.  Not that PHX is any gem.

I meant the Spring Training.  We aren't venturing out to Sedona/GC.  Prob just stay in Scottsdale.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: KCFDcat on January 14, 2016, 07:26:25 PM

Quote from: Dub on January 14, 2016, 07:21:02 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on January 14, 2016, 06:50:05 PM

Quote from: Dub on January 14, 2016, 06:47:38 PM

Quote from: KCFDcat on January 14, 2016, 05:44:12 PM

Decided on spring training this year! Going for a week and gonna do the whole Sedona/grand Canyon experience too

We are most likely heading down too.

Did it last year....skip Sedona IMO.  Not that PHX is any gem.

I meant the Spring Training.  We aren't venturing out to Sedona/GC.  Prob just stay in Scottsdale.

Sweet! We are staying in Scottsdale, in-laws have a house there

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on January 14, 2016, 07:29:26 PM

Quote from: Dub on January 14, 2016, 07:21:02 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on January 14, 2016, 06:50:05 PM

Quote from: Dub on January 14, 2016, 06:47:38 PM

Quote from: KCFDcat on January 14, 2016, 05:44:12 PM

Decided on spring training this year! Going for a week and gonna do the whole Sedona/grand Canyon experience too

We are most likely heading down too.

Did it last year....skip Sedona IMO.  Not that PHX is any gem.

I meant the Spring Training.  We aren't venturing out to Sedona/GC.  Prob just stay in Scottsdale.

Yah that was just an overall warning to all about Sedona.  If I go back, I'm not going back to Surprise either....picking a weekend they play in Scottsdale.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: KCFDcat on January 14, 2016, 07:30:21 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on January 14, 2016, 07:29:26 PM

Quote from: Dub on January 14, 2016, 07:21:02 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on January 14, 2016, 06:50:05 PM

Quote from: Dub on January 14, 2016, 06:47:38 PM

Quote from: KCFDcat on January 14, 2016, 05:44:12 PM

Decided on spring training this year! Going for a week and gonna do the whole Sedona/grand Canyon experience too

We are most likely heading down too.

Did it last year....skip Sedona IMO.  Not that PHX is any gem.

I meant the Spring Training.  We aren't venturing out to Sedona/GC.  Prob just stay in Scottsdale.

Yah that was just an overall warning to all about Sedona.  If I go back, I'm not going back to Surprise either....picking a weekend they play in Scottsdale.

Seeing one game in surprise. At least want to see the royals stadium there. Plus we got dugout seats for that game.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on January 15, 2016, 07:55:33 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on January 14, 2016, 07:29:26 PM

Quote from: Dub on January 14, 2016, 07:21:02 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on January 14, 2016, 06:50:05 PM

Quote from: Dub on January 14, 2016, 06:47:38 PM

Quote from: KCFDcat on January 14, 2016, 05:44:12 PM

Decided on spring training this year! Going for a week and gonna do the whole Sedona/grand Canyon experience too

We are most likely heading down too.

Did it last year....skip Sedona IMO.  Not that PHX is any gem.

I meant the Spring Training.  We aren't venturing out to Sedona/GC.  Prob just stay in Scottsdale.

Yah that was just an overall warning to all about Sedona.  If I go back, I'm not going back to Surprise either....picking a weekend they play in Scottsdale.

Good hiking opportunities in Sedona if that's what you want and neat scenery if you've never been, but yes the town itself is nothing special.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on January 15, 2016, 10:20:06 AM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on January 14, 2016, 06:37:09 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on January 14, 2016, 02:38:07 PM

I will be in Tulsa for a few days for a work thingy and the Mrs. is going with me. So what in the hell is there to do in Tulsa? I thought about signing up for one of those escape room things to kill time while down there

When are you coming?  Where is your work thing?  Where are you staying?

Renaissance Hotel be there from the 19-21 of February. I did see a guy I like a few songs Uncle Lucius is playing at cains ballroom that looks like it would be fun

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on January 15, 2016, 12:24:32 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on January 15, 2016, 10:20:06 AM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on January 14, 2016, 06:37:09 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on January 14, 2016, 02:38:07 PM

I will be in Tulsa for a few days for a work thingy and the Mrs. is going with me. So what in the hell is there to do in Tulsa? I thought about signing up for one of those escape room things to kill time while down there

When are you coming?  Where is your work thing?  Where are you staying?

Renaissance Hotel be there from the 19-21 of February. I did see a guy I like a few songs Uncle Lucius is playing at cains ballroom that looks like it would be fun

I was going to say go check out Cains anyway.  Before the concert, go to The Hunt Club for drinks and get the hummus.  Also, there's a restaurant a lot of people like named Laffa in the Cains district.  There's a couple other bars and restaurants by Cains.  Cissiros is also good right next to Cains. 

One night you and the Mrs. need to eat at Villa Ravenna.  I'd suggest getting the wild boar appetizer if that sounds good to you.  Either way, get 1-2 appetizers. Also, save room for dessert.  If you like sweet, get the limoncello cake.  However, everyone loves all the desserts.  They also make their own, aged limoncello if you like that.  I would suggest going light on entree and getting appetizers and desserts.  We always do that and get the tortelloni for our entrees.  I've taken a lot of people there, and everyone likes it a lot and it's good for a date.  It's the old guy from Italy running the front and his wife running the kitchen type place.

If you want Pizza one night, go to Andoline's on 15th street.  I don't normally drink beer, but I think they have a decent beer/drink selection.  It's more of a resaurant that a pizza place.  That stretch of road is also called Cherry street.  The bar I usually went down there closed, but I think there's still 1-2 left right there.  One is a Irish restaurant called Kilkennys.  I'm not a big fan of their food, but a lot of people love it.

Cains/Hunt Club/Laffa/Cissiros is just north of downtown.  Also right there is a bar called Valkarie and speakeasy called the lounge (just a door, no sign, must make reservation).  East downtown are a few other places.  There's an Irish pub on 1st called McNellis, a 3 story Mexican food/bar/margarita place called El Guapo, and a German bar called Fassler Hall.  It's all easily walkable.

There's another area called Brookeside.  We go there for brunch a lot, but I don't really know how it is at night.  There's s bar called R-Bar and a couple others my buddy says are good.

Sorry for the rambling.  The Renaissance is in Broken Arrow, which is just a cookie cutter suburb, don't stick around there.  I'll think a little more on this too.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 15, 2016, 12:25:35 PM

man, the cool kids at gE deliver again!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dub on January 15, 2016, 12:35:06 PM

Quote from: KCFDcat on January 14, 2016, 07:26:25 PM

Quote from: Dub on January 14, 2016, 07:21:02 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on January 14, 2016, 06:50:05 PM

Quote from: Dub on January 14, 2016, 06:47:38 PM

Quote from: KCFDcat on January 14, 2016, 05:44:12 PM

Decided on spring training this year! Going for a week and gonna do the whole Sedona/grand Canyon experience too

We are most likely heading down too.

Did it last year....skip Sedona IMO.  Not that PHX is any gem.

I meant the Spring Training.  We aren't venturing out to Sedona/GC.  Prob just stay in Scottsdale.

Sweet! We are staying in Scottsdale, in-laws have a house there

We have in-laws there too!   :surprised:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on January 15, 2016, 03:10:14 PM

Thanks Hamburglar!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on January 15, 2016, 03:14:50 PM

the whataburger close to downtown has a very slow drive thru. pro tip!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on January 15, 2016, 03:25:00 PM

Here are a couple of things that I thought were awesome in Tulsa when I was a kid: Casa Bonita and Laser Quest. Not sure if either of them still exist.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on January 15, 2016, 03:25:39 PM

They have a casa bonita?!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on January 15, 2016, 03:26:10 PM

Good tip on the whataburger tho, don't forget to stop at one (or 5 lol)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on January 15, 2016, 03:28:21 PM

this week i ate at the whataburger in San Angelo, TX for dinner and then again for breakfast the next morning

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on January 15, 2016, 03:28:58 PM

casa bonita is closed

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on January 15, 2016, 03:28:58 PM

jalapeno cheddar biscuit?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on January 15, 2016, 03:30:34 PM

Quote from: Tobias on January 15, 2016, 03:28:58 PM

jalapeno cheddar biscuit?

yes, obviously. the same lady took my order both times! how embarrassing for both of us.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on January 15, 2016, 03:30:47 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on January 15, 2016, 03:28:58 PM

casa bonita is closed

It was a lame one with no cliff divers anyway. When I saw the cliff divers on the South Park version of Casa Bonita I thought they were fake but apparently some CB really do have cliff divers.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on January 15, 2016, 03:32:28 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on January 15, 2016, 03:30:47 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on January 15, 2016, 03:28:58 PM

casa bonita is closed

It was a lame one with no cliff divers anyway. When I saw the cliff divers on the South Park version of Casa Bonita I thought they were fake but apparently some CB really do have cliff divers.

Makes sense why they went out of business then.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on January 15, 2016, 03:50:25 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on January 15, 2016, 03:30:47 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on January 15, 2016, 03:28:58 PM

casa bonita is closed

It was a lame one with no cliff divers anyway. When I saw the cliff divers on the South Park version of Casa Bonita I thought they were fake but apparently some CB really do have cliff divers.

one of my earliest memories is the loud noise of fake gun shots and watching divers at casa bonita in denver.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on January 15, 2016, 03:51:24 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on January 15, 2016, 03:50:25 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on January 15, 2016, 03:30:47 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on January 15, 2016, 03:28:58 PM

casa bonita is closed

It was a lame one with no cliff divers anyway. When I saw the cliff divers on the South Park version of Casa Bonita I thought they were fake but apparently some CB really do have cliff divers.

one of my earliest memories is the loud noise of fake gun shots and watching divers at casa bonita in denver.

Maybe I should make Gooch stop at CB on our way through Denver.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on January 15, 2016, 03:52:12 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on January 15, 2016, 03:51:24 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on January 15, 2016, 03:50:25 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on January 15, 2016, 03:30:47 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on January 15, 2016, 03:28:58 PM

casa bonita is closed

It was a lame one with no cliff divers anyway. When I saw the cliff divers on the South Park version of Casa Bonita I thought they were fake but apparently some CB really do have cliff divers.

one of my earliest memories is the loud noise of fake gun shots and watching divers at casa bonita in denver.

Maybe I should make Gooch stop at CB on our way through Denver.

i'm not giving you fuckers any advice on restaurants ever again.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on January 15, 2016, 05:13:54 PM

Quote from: mocat on January 15, 2016, 03:28:21 PM

this week i ate at the whataburger in San Angelo, TX for dinner and then again for breakfast the next morning

Huge protip here guys

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on January 15, 2016, 05:45:10 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 14, 2016, 02:40:15 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on January 14, 2016, 02:38:07 PM

I will be in Tulsa for a few days for a work thingy and the Mrs. is going with me. So what in the hell is there to do in Tulsa? I thought about signing up for one of those escape room things to kill time while down there

iirc we have some posters who I would consider to be "cool" who live there. hopefully they chime in.

I really want to be on the sd cool list and I don't care who knows it.


Gonna win 'em all! (using Tapatalk)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 15, 2016, 10:27:33 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on January 15, 2016, 03:50:25 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on January 15, 2016, 03:30:47 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on January 15, 2016, 03:28:58 PM

casa bonita is closed

It was a lame one with no cliff divers anyway. When I saw the cliff divers on the South Park version of Casa Bonita I thought they were fake but apparently some CB really do have cliff divers.

one of my earliest memories is the loud noise of fake gun shots and watching divers at casa bonita in denver.

That south park episode brought back a flood of memories

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on January 15, 2016, 10:35:39 PM

That's a great South Park episode

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on January 16, 2016, 02:20:10 PM

Hamburglar took me to Villa Ravenna, it's legit. Phil Titola recommendations don't come easily.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AbeFroman on January 16, 2016, 04:45:46 PM

Casa Bonita is the worst (food) and best (everything else) restaurant in the world. First time I went I got a prime seat right in front of the cliff divers. Second time was in the magic show room which was less fun.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on January 16, 2016, 04:50:02 PM

i had no idea casa bonita was a real place, wow

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 16, 2016, 05:28:48 PM

The sopa pillas were pretty tasty for a 5 year old me

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on January 17, 2016, 05:57:56 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on January 16, 2016, 04:50:02 PM

i had no idea casa bonita was a real place, wow

Went to kstate vs Colorado football game and when there was indecision about dinner in Denver, I stepped up using my south Park knowledge to get us to CB. Horrible food.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on January 17, 2016, 06:07:47 PM

Bart's Cave tho!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on January 17, 2016, 06:15:17 PM

Anyone know non-beach Miami?  Need to pick a place for next month.  Will be arriving in the morning from an overnight flight and having the entire day to kill before going to #teamangel that night at 9.  Plan is to not get a car until the next morning when I'd be driving up to Ft. Lauderdale.  Rob says Brickell or Coral Gables.  These all seem relatively convenient to light rail from the airport and to a hertz to get a car the next day, so just a matter of what would be best to recover in for part of the day and to entertain myself w/in walking/riding distance until gametime, and to get back and knock out after the game.  The Coral Gables ones are right at the U so that'd be easy, but seems there'd be a little more going on during the day and happy hour or dinner at Brickell?

https://www.ihg.com/intercontinental/hotels/gb/en/miami/miaha/hoteldetail

https://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/coral-gables/miaum/hoteldetail

https://www.starwoodhotels.com/preferredguest/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=1794

https://www.starwoodhotels.com/preferredguest/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=3302

https://www.starwoodhotels.com/preferredguest/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=3629

http://coralgables.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html

http://miamiregency.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on January 17, 2016, 08:05:03 PM

Quote from: Trim on January 17, 2016, 06:15:17 PM

The Coral Gables ones are right at the U so that'd be easy, but seems there'd be a little more going on during the day and happy hour or dinner at Brickell?"

Coral Gables is worth experiencing. If you stayed in Brickell, you could plan on seeing and having a drink or two in each area.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on January 18, 2016, 02:28:44 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on January 15, 2016, 03:51:24 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on January 15, 2016, 03:50:25 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on January 15, 2016, 03:30:47 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on January 15, 2016, 03:28:58 PM

casa bonita is closed

It was a lame one with no cliff divers anyway. When I saw the cliff divers on the South Park version of Casa Bonita I thought they were fake but apparently some CB really do have cliff divers.

one of my earliest memories is the loud noise of fake gun shots and watching divers at casa bonita in denver.

Maybe I should make Gooch stop at CB on our way through Denver.

This could happen as long as we stop and pick up "appetizers" first.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on January 18, 2016, 02:29:48 PM

No negative consequences

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on January 18, 2016, 02:29:48 PM

PEDs

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on January 18, 2016, 02:34:33 PM

Cliff divers!
(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/E4GneX1jj94/hqdefault.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dub on January 18, 2016, 03:47:15 PM

Casa Bonita in Denver just got recognized as a state historical landmark.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on January 18, 2016, 03:48:32 PM

Quote from: chum1 on January 17, 2016, 08:05:03 PM

Quote from: Trim on January 17, 2016, 06:15:17 PM

The Coral Gables ones are right at the U so that'd be easy, but seems there'd be a little more going on during the day and happy hour or dinner at Brickell?"

Coral Gables is worth experiencing. If you stayed in Brickell, you could plan on seeing and having a drink or two in each area.

:thumbs:  Got the IC in Brickell.  How early do I need to get to CG before the game to experience it sufficiently, and what should I be experiencing?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on January 18, 2016, 04:56:22 PM

Quote from: Trim on January 18, 2016, 03:48:32 PM

Quote from: chum1 on January 17, 2016, 08:05:03 PM

Quote from: Trim on January 17, 2016, 06:15:17 PM

The Coral Gables ones are right at the U so that'd be easy, but seems there'd be a little more going on during the day and happy hour or dinner at Brickell?"

Coral Gables is worth experiencing. If you stayed in Brickell, you could plan on seeing and having a drink or two in each area.

:thumbs:  Got the IC in Brickell.  How early do I need to get to CG before the game to experience it sufficiently, and what should I be experiencing?

Google will be more helpful than me. I was just along for the ride a long time ago. Went to a couple swanky restaurant bars. Almost all of Miami is yucky, but CG is pretty gorgeous.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on January 18, 2016, 05:03:29 PM

lol gorgeous

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on January 18, 2016, 05:11:56 PM

aka The City Beautiful!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on January 18, 2016, 05:12:57 PM

Quote from: chum1 on January 18, 2016, 04:56:22 PM

Quote from: Trim on January 18, 2016, 03:48:32 PM

Quote from: chum1 on January 17, 2016, 08:05:03 PM

Quote from: Trim on January 17, 2016, 06:15:17 PM

The Coral Gables ones are right at the U so that'd be easy, but seems there'd be a little more going on during the day and happy hour or dinner at Brickell?"

Coral Gables is worth experiencing. If you stayed in Brickell, you could plan on seeing and having a drink or two in each area.

:thumbs:  Got the IC in Brickell.  How early do I need to get to CG before the game to experience it sufficiently, and what should I be experiencing?

Google will be more helpful than me. I was just along for the ride a long time ago. Went to a couple swanky restaurant bars. Almost all of Miami is yucky, but CG is pretty gorgeous.

Ah, that's easy, the show up and wander between bars experience.  I'll head that way when happy hour sucks or is over in brickell.

Swanky = jeans and #teamangel t-shirt, and riding a hoverboard if the airlines loosen up by then

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: KCFDcat on January 21, 2016, 01:20:59 PM

Just booked a trip to Europe! I've never been, so I for real can't wait!

Going to Copenhagen, Brussels, London, and Reykjavik

Any pro tips?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on January 21, 2016, 01:23:47 PM

pretty good looking mix :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: KCFDcat on January 21, 2016, 01:25:16 PM

Big travel year for me:
Vegas first week of March for cousins Bachelor Party
AZ for spring training last week of March
Europe in May
Best Buds bachelor party in August, going to Atlanta, TB, Miami to watch baseball/knock three more stadiums off our list
Cousin Wedding in Chicago in Sept.



 :excited:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on January 21, 2016, 01:36:56 PM

Quote from: KCFDcat on January 21, 2016, 01:20:59 PM

Just booked a trip to Europe! I've never been, so I for real can't wait!

Going to Copenhagen, Brussels, London, and Reykjavik

Any pro tips?

Where staying in København?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: KCFDcat on January 21, 2016, 01:38:44 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on January 21, 2016, 01:36:56 PM

Quote from: KCFDcat on January 21, 2016, 01:20:59 PM

Just booked a trip to Europe! I've never been, so I for real can't wait!

Going to Copenhagen, Brussels, London, and Reykjavik

Any pro tips?

Where staying in København?

Don't know yet. Just booked the flights and are working on hotels/hostels/airbnb...although hotels are stupid cheap so we'll probably just do that. Any tips?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on January 21, 2016, 01:43:08 PM

Get a passport. (Good protip right there!)


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on January 21, 2016, 01:50:16 PM

Quote from: KCFDcat on January 21, 2016, 01:38:44 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on January 21, 2016, 01:36:56 PM

Quote from: KCFDcat on January 21, 2016, 01:20:59 PM

Just booked a trip to Europe! I've never been, so I for real can't wait!

Going to Copenhagen, Brussels, London, and Reykjavik

Any pro tips?

Where staying in København?

Don't know yet. Just booked the flights and are working on hotels/hostels/airbnb...although hotels are stupid cheap so we'll probably just do that. Any tips?

AFAIK, all (most?) of the western business type hotels are outside of city center, because anything close to city center is really rough ridin' old.  And that's where you'll want to be.  One time a colleague and I had work there and we flew in a few days early for fun, did airbnb and got a flat which was a cool (and better, IMO) experience than staying where work wanted us to stay.  Cheaper too.  It was just north or northwest of Nyhavn which you will want to visit.  I've never been but you should for sure visit Christiania, a sort of free society or whatever.  I actually think Aarhus is more fun than Copenhagen but whatevs.  The Danes are for the most part pretty nice and reasonable people, almost everyone you will encounter will speak English, and even better English than the brits.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: KCFDcat on January 21, 2016, 01:52:37 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on January 21, 2016, 01:50:16 PM

Quote from: KCFDcat on January 21, 2016, 01:38:44 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on January 21, 2016, 01:36:56 PM

Quote from: KCFDcat on January 21, 2016, 01:20:59 PM

Just booked a trip to Europe! I've never been, so I for real can't wait!

Going to Copenhagen, Brussels, London, and Reykjavik

Any pro tips?

Where staying in København?

Don't know yet. Just booked the flights and are working on hotels/hostels/airbnb...although hotels are stupid cheap so we'll probably just do that. Any tips?

AFAIK, all (most?) of the western business type hotels are outside of city center, because anything close to city center is really rough ridin' old.  And that's where you'll want to be.  One time a colleague and I had work there and we flew in a few days early for fun, did airbnb and got a flat which was a cool (and better, IMO) experience than staying where work wanted us to stay.  Cheaper too.  It was just north or northwest of Nyhavn which you will want to visit.  I've never been but you should for sure visit Christiania, a sort of free society or whatever.  I actually think Aarhus is more fun than Copenhagen but whatevs.  The Danes are for the most part pretty nice and reasonable people, almost everyone you will encounter will speak English, and even better English than the brits.

Awesome, Thanks! A few of the hotels we were looking at there are western hotels, was going to use up some points. But, since we're only there for two days I'd rather be in the part of the city where we want to spend our time. Will look closer at some airbnb!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on January 21, 2016, 07:03:25 PM

what's up with stuttgart?  is it like a nazi pittsburgh?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on January 22, 2016, 12:56:24 AM

In nyc, bring on this bitch ass storm

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on January 22, 2016, 10:10:55 AM

Quote from: Dugout DickStone on January 22, 2016, 12:56:24 AM

In nyc, bring on this bitch ass storm

Hope you plan on being there a while cause you're gonna be.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on January 24, 2016, 01:42:05 PM

Hey guys. I don't have any air travel planned for the next few months. So, these will expire before I can use them. First PM in my Inbox can have them. In addition to the free pass, they're good for a $50 discount on Admiral Club membership.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 24, 2016, 01:45:10 PM

That's very nice of you, ipa

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on January 24, 2016, 02:10:16 PM

Thank you, michigancat.

They are taken.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on January 25, 2016, 11:51:22 AM

MHK is one of the Points Break IHG hotels, if you've got IHG points and need a room

http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2016/01/25/new-pointbreaks-list-live-book-ihg-hotels-5k-points-per-night/?utm_source=FB&utm_medium=One+Mile+at+a+Time&utm_campaign=SNAP%2Bfrom%2BOne+Mile+at+a+Time

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on January 25, 2016, 11:54:33 AM

Quote from: IPA4Me on January 24, 2016, 01:42:05 PM

Hey guys. I don't have any air travel planned for the next few months. So, these will expire before I can use them. First PM in my Inbox can have them. In addition to the free pass, they're good for a $50 discount on Admiral Club membership.

Damn... missed this.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wiley on January 25, 2016, 12:06:15 PM

I'm flying to NYC next Monday night, i will be there all day Tuesday and Wednesday, then flying home on Thursday afternoon.  I'm there to see the sites and sounds, I plan on avoiding the 9/11 memorial, statue of liberty/ellis island and empire state building.

Only things i have tentatively scheduled is the Knicks/Boston game at msg and will likely go see AvenueQ on broadway (or off broadway, or whatever it is).  Central Park and the NYC HighLine are likely stops as well.

I'm open to any suggestions.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on January 25, 2016, 12:16:20 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on January 25, 2016, 11:54:33 AM

Quote from: IPA4Me on January 24, 2016, 01:42:05 PM

Hey guys. I don't have any air travel planned for the next few months. So, these will expire before I can use them. First PM in my Inbox can have them. In addition to the free pass, they're good for a $50 discount on Admiral Club membership.

Damn... missed this.

The recipient has an ORD layover binge. Perhaps you'll both be making the same trip.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 25, 2016, 01:13:01 PM

So my travel tip is to go look for record stores in new cities if you're in a new city and don't know what to do. Yeah, it's a hobby of mine, but it gets you into neighborhoods off the beaten path away from tourists. Even if you don't wind up with something, you're seeing part of the city most tourists haven't. Had good luck with this in several cities.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 25, 2016, 01:21:12 PM

so my travel tip is yelp. it does that same thing but no record stores.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 25, 2016, 01:38:16 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 25, 2016, 01:21:12 PM

so my travel tip is yelp. it does that same thing but no record stores.

when you're traveling internationally you can't rely on yelp, and trip advisor reviewers are the worst.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 25, 2016, 01:41:59 PM

tripadvisor reviewers are mostly paid for their reviews and fake. BUT, the non-pro pics are where it's at.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 25, 2016, 01:43:01 PM

also I'm really down on yelp in SF. It's too heavily influenced by tourists and groupthink.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 25, 2016, 01:45:35 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 25, 2016, 01:43:01 PM

also I'm really down on yelp in SF. It's too heavily influenced by tourists and groupthink.

SF probably isn't a good reference point though. I find more local places on yelp than touristy ones, opposite for tripadvisor.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on January 25, 2016, 01:45:54 PM

 :Rusty:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on January 25, 2016, 01:50:32 PM

if i am at a new restaurant that i've not eaten at before, i use yelp to figure out what food to order

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 25, 2016, 01:53:38 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 25, 2016, 01:45:35 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 25, 2016, 01:43:01 PM

also I'm really down on yelp in SF. It's too heavily influenced by tourists and groupthink.

SF probably isn't a good reference point though. I find more local places on yelp than touristy ones, opposite for tripadvisor.

yeah.

And keep in mind that I am recommending just exploring a neighborhood as an activity when you aren't sure what to do, with a record store as a target and no other real destination in mind other than the experience of getting there. A similar activity would probably work with something like a comics store, or used book store, or sandwich shop or something.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on January 25, 2016, 02:01:16 PM

Quote from: pissclams on January 25, 2016, 01:50:32 PM

if i am at a new restaurant that i've not eaten at before, i use yelp to figure out what food to order

Interesting, I use a menu, personally.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on January 25, 2016, 02:42:51 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 25, 2016, 01:53:38 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 25, 2016, 01:45:35 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 25, 2016, 01:43:01 PM

also I'm really down on yelp in SF. It's too heavily influenced by tourists and groupthink.

SF probably isn't a good reference point though. I find more local places on yelp than touristy ones, opposite for tripadvisor.

yeah.

And keep in mind that I am recommending just exploring a neighborhood as an activity when you aren't sure what to do, with a record store as a target and no other real destination in mind other than the experience of getting there. A similar activity would probably work with something like a comics store, or used book store, or sandwich shop or something.

I've done similar with long runs. Take an early morning 5-10 mile loop through an area. Return later with the family to explore the places I saw on the run.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wiley on January 25, 2016, 02:52:02 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 25, 2016, 01:53:38 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 25, 2016, 01:45:35 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 25, 2016, 01:43:01 PM

also I'm really down on yelp in SF. It's too heavily influenced by tourists and groupthink.

SF probably isn't a good reference point though. I find more local places on yelp than touristy ones, opposite for tripadvisor.

yeah.

And keep in mind that I am recommending just exploring a neighborhood as an activity when you aren't sure what to do, with a record store as a target and no other real destination in mind other than the experience of getting there. A similar activity would probably work with something like a comics store, or used book store, or sandwich shop or something.

I think that's actually a solid idea.  I had thought about being a adventurous and checking out the freedom tunnel.  But found out that they have painted over most of the graffiti murals.  So chancing a trespassing episode with the police would no longer be worth the trouble.

What will end up happening is I'll strike up a conversation with a local resident and go from there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on January 25, 2016, 02:52:48 PM

i like to go to areas that have a bunch of bars/ breweries and then wander around getting smashed.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 25, 2016, 02:53:18 PM

Quote from: pmshead on January 25, 2016, 02:52:48 PM

i like to go to areas that have a bunch of bars/ breweries and then wander around getting smashed.

you can't go wrong here

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: _33 on January 25, 2016, 03:04:57 PM

Has anyone been to Bar Harbor Maine?  To me it looks like the perfect vacation spot.  Nice, quaint, relaxed town with the added bonus of Acadia National Park and the ocean.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on January 25, 2016, 03:12:13 PM

Quote from: pissclams on January 25, 2016, 01:50:32 PM

if i am at a new restaurant that i've not eaten at before, i use yelp to figure out what food to order

Foodspotting app is also useful for this

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on January 25, 2016, 03:12:41 PM

Quote from: _33 on January 25, 2016, 03:04:57 PM

Has anyone been to Bar Harbor Maine?  To me it looks like the perfect vacation spot.  Nice, quaint, relaxed town with the added bonus of Acadia National Park and the ocean.

I'm sure people have been there _33, otherwise it wouldn't be much of a tourist attraction.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on January 25, 2016, 03:15:30 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 25, 2016, 02:53:18 PM

Quote from: pmshead on January 25, 2016, 02:52:48 PM

i like to go to areas that have a bunch of bars/ breweries and then wander around getting smashed.

you can't go wrong here

sometimes, if you have on a cool enough tank top, locals will buy you shots of jame-o, then, if you're lucky enough, you'll run into the bartender who poured you said shot later on in the day at another bar and she will proposition you for nose candy that she mistakenly thinks you're holding.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: _33 on January 25, 2016, 03:18:24 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on January 25, 2016, 03:12:41 PM

Quote from: _33 on January 25, 2016, 03:04:57 PM

Has anyone been to Bar Harbor Maine?  To me it looks like the perfect vacation spot.  Nice, quaint, relaxed town with the added bonus of Acadia National Park and the ocean.

I'm sure people have been there _33, otherwise it wouldn't be much of a tourist attraction.

 I MEANT PEOPLE ON THIS BLOG YOU STUPID IDIOT.  jk.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on January 25, 2016, 03:41:08 PM

Quote from: pmshead on January 25, 2016, 03:15:30 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 25, 2016, 02:53:18 PM

Quote from: pmshead on January 25, 2016, 02:52:48 PM

i like to go to areas that have a bunch of bars/ breweries and then wander around getting smashed.

you can't go wrong here

sometimes, if you have on a cool enough tank top, locals will buy you shots of jame-o, then, if you're lucky enough, you'll run into the bartender who poured you said shot later on in the day at another bar and she will proposition you for nose candy that she mistakenly thinks you're holding.

That was so :sdeek:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 25, 2016, 03:42:54 PM

Quote from: _33 on January 25, 2016, 03:04:57 PM

Has anyone been to Bar Harbor Maine?  To me it looks like the perfect vacation spot.  Nice, quaint, relaxed town with the added bonus of Acadia National Park and the ocean.

yes, it's awesome. Stayed at the West Street Hotel (highly recommend). Did a few hikes at Acadia. Stopped at the Jordan Pond House in Acadia for lunch and booze/wine (also highly recommend this). Cafe This Way and Havana (tapas side, not inside) are great food.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 25, 2016, 03:44:53 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 25, 2016, 03:42:54 PM

Quote from: _33 on January 25, 2016, 03:04:57 PM

Has anyone been to Bar Harbor Maine?  To me it looks like the perfect vacation spot.  Nice, quaint, relaxed town with the added bonus of Acadia National Park and the ocean.

yes, it's awesome. Stayed at the West Street Hotel (highly recommend). Did a few hikes at Acadia. Stopped at the Jordan Pond House in Acadia for lunch and booze/wine (also highly recommend this). Cafe This Way and Havana (tapas side, not inside) are great food.

Also Atlantic Brewing Company has free samples and was pretty cool

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on January 25, 2016, 05:15:58 PM

Acadia is on my short list. Just checked off Grand Canyon and Zion. Sitting in LAS right now.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on January 25, 2016, 05:40:58 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on January 25, 2016, 12:16:20 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on January 25, 2016, 11:54:33 AM

Quote from: IPA4Me on January 24, 2016, 01:42:05 PM

Hey guys. I don't have any air travel planned for the next few months. So, these will expire before I can use them. First PM in my Inbox can have them. In addition to the free pass, they're good for a $50 discount on Admiral Club membership.

Damn... missed this.

The recipient has an ORD layover binge. Perhaps you'll both be making the same trip.

Yeah, 8mp, meet me there to watch the seff in fOOD game on 2/20 or around.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on January 25, 2016, 05:42:20 PM

Quote from: Trim on January 25, 2016, 05:40:58 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on January 25, 2016, 12:16:20 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on January 25, 2016, 11:54:33 AM

Quote from: IPA4Me on January 24, 2016, 01:42:05 PM

Hey guys. I don't have any air travel planned for the next few months. So, these will expire before I can use them. First PM in my Inbox can have them. In addition to the free pass, they're good for a $50 discount on Admiral Club membership.

Damn... missed this.

The recipient has an ORD layover binge. Perhaps you'll both be making the same trip.

Yeah, 8mp, meet me there to watch the seff in fOOD game on 2/20 or around.

Shucks, I'll be in ORD on both 2/19 and 2/21

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on January 25, 2016, 05:45:06 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on January 25, 2016, 05:42:20 PM

Quote from: Trim on January 25, 2016, 05:40:58 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on January 25, 2016, 12:16:20 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on January 25, 2016, 11:54:33 AM

Quote from: IPA4Me on January 24, 2016, 01:42:05 PM

Hey guys. I don't have any air travel planned for the next few months. So, these will expire before I can use them. First PM in my Inbox can have them. In addition to the free pass, they're good for a $50 discount on Admiral Club membership.

Damn... missed this.

The recipient has an ORD layover binge. Perhaps you'll both be making the same trip.

Yeah, 8mp, meet me there to watch the seff in fOOD game on 2/20 or around.

Shucks, I'll be in ORD on both 2/19 and 2/21

Aw, man. If I haven't used the 2nd pass by then, I'll leave it in a hiding spot in ORD for you.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on January 25, 2016, 05:50:56 PM

Quote from: Trim on January 25, 2016, 05:45:06 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on January 25, 2016, 05:42:20 PM

Quote from: Trim on January 25, 2016, 05:40:58 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on January 25, 2016, 12:16:20 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on January 25, 2016, 11:54:33 AM

Quote from: IPA4Me on January 24, 2016, 01:42:05 PM

Hey guys. I don't have any air travel planned for the next few months. So, these will expire before I can use them. First PM in my Inbox can have them. In addition to the free pass, they're good for a $50 discount on Admiral Club membership.

Damn... missed this.

The recipient has an ORD layover binge. Perhaps you'll both be making the same trip.

Yeah, 8mp, meet me there to watch the seff in fOOD game on 2/20 or around.

Shucks, I'll be in ORD on both 2/19 and 2/21

Aw, man. If I haven't used the 2nd pass by then, I'll leave it in a hiding spot in ORD for you.

I tried to do this once in Vegas for no real reason to see if I could leave something there for 6 months and it would still be there when I came back.  So I stuck a magnetic casino chip from ABC on the backside of a newsstand that nobody could walk behind as it butted up against LV Blvd....actually these 4 right here: https://goo.gl/maps/Qaqe587fPxp  Didn't work, it was gone.  I still am not sure how/why.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on January 26, 2016, 12:27:44 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on January 25, 2016, 05:50:56 PM

Quote from: Trim on January 25, 2016, 05:45:06 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on January 25, 2016, 05:42:20 PM

Quote from: Trim on January 25, 2016, 05:40:58 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on January 25, 2016, 12:16:20 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on January 25, 2016, 11:54:33 AM

Quote from: IPA4Me on January 24, 2016, 01:42:05 PM

Hey guys. I don't have any air travel planned for the next few months. So, these will expire before I can use them. First PM in my Inbox can have them. In addition to the free pass, they're good for a $50 discount on Admiral Club membership.

Damn... missed this.

The recipient has an ORD layover binge. Perhaps you'll both be making the same trip.

Yeah, 8mp, meet me there to watch the seff in fOOD game on 2/20 or around.

Shucks, I'll be in ORD on both 2/19 and 2/21

Aw, man. If I haven't used the 2nd pass by then, I'll leave it in a hiding spot in ORD for you.

I tried to do this once in Vegas for no real reason to see if I could leave something there for 6 months and it would still be there when I came back.  So I stuck a magnetic casino chip from ABC on the backside of a newsstand that nobody could walk behind as it butted up against LV Blvd....actually these 4 right here: https://goo.gl/maps/Qaqe587fPxp  Didn't work, it was gone.  I still am not sure how/why.

someone sitting at a red light saw it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on January 26, 2016, 01:39:34 PM

Pretty far away from where stopped cars would be sitting at that intersection... If so I admire them for parking and walking to go get that 1 buck magnet.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on January 28, 2016, 10:42:21 AM

debating whether or not to go to phoenix in a couple of months for like four days. I would have basically nothing scheduled while I was there. is there anything fun/interesting there or close to there? seems pretty generic. like no interesting sights to see or things to do or great neighborhoods to hang out in.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on January 28, 2016, 10:45:12 AM

Sedona (especially jeep rides), hiking, scottsdale, golfing, etc.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on January 28, 2016, 10:48:31 AM

Sedona is two hours away though and I don't care enough to golf more than once a year so probably not going to do it there. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on January 28, 2016, 10:50:50 AM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on January 28, 2016, 10:42:21 AM

debating whether or not to go to phoenix in a couple of months for like four days. I would have basically nothing scheduled while I was there. is there anything fun/interesting there or close to there? seems pretty generic. like no interesting sights to see or things to do or great neighborhoods to hang out in.

royals spring training, man.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on January 28, 2016, 10:51:19 AM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on January 28, 2016, 10:48:31 AM

Sedona is two hours away though and I don't care enough to golf more than once a year so probably not going to do it there.

Avoid Sedona. Not worth the drive unless you are a climber or hippie type.

Phoenix overall is pretty boring unless you golf. The resorts are okay if you just want to relax.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on January 28, 2016, 10:51:39 AM

do you have the option to go somewhere else for four days or is this like centered around a conference?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on January 28, 2016, 10:51:51 AM

the zoo

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on January 28, 2016, 10:53:35 AM

I had a blast in Scottsdale, but I was single, and a girl jersey shored me with a cab on one of the mornings, so maybe that's why I liked it there so much. I liked it for partying reasons alone.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on January 28, 2016, 11:11:14 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on January 28, 2016, 10:53:35 AM

I had a blast in Scottsdale, but I was single, and a girl jersey shored me with a cab on one of the mornings, so maybe that's why I liked it there so much. I liked it for partying reasons alone.

What does this mean

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on January 28, 2016, 11:19:12 AM

remember how the guys would smash the girls they brought home and then call them a cab (so they wouldn't stay the night)? She did this to me at like 4 AM.  :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on January 28, 2016, 11:20:38 AM

Oh, I see. That is pretty awesome WackyCat08.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on January 28, 2016, 11:21:22 AM

 :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on January 28, 2016, 11:51:35 AM

Maybe investigate the big 2004 Fiesta Bowl Ell Roberson cover up.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on January 28, 2016, 12:05:24 PM

Quote from: Dlew12 on January 28, 2016, 10:50:50 AM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on January 28, 2016, 10:42:21 AM

debating whether or not to go to phoenix in a couple of months for like four days. I would have basically nothing scheduled while I was there. is there anything fun/interesting there or close to there? seems pretty generic. like no interesting sights to see or things to do or great neighborhoods to hang out in.

royals spring training, man.

was initially hoping for this but will miss spring training by a week or so.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on January 28, 2016, 12:06:52 PM

Quote from: Tobias on January 28, 2016, 10:51:39 AM

do you have the option to go somewhere else for four days or is this like centered around a conference?

it would be centered around a conference that I wouldn't actually have to attend and phoenix is actually better than where the conference is next year and the year after so really think about going.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on January 28, 2016, 12:12:40 PM

camelback mountain is ok.. And Scottdale is definitely a wackcat type of place.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on January 28, 2016, 12:15:39 PM

one thing I thought maybe I could do was rent a car and then hike to havasu falls. then I get a picture with me and the falls in the background and then post to facebook with something smarmy like "I'm here today, what is everyone else up to?". that way people who are at work would feel really bad about their life and I would look super outdoorsy very hip/cool.  :cool:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on January 28, 2016, 12:17:33 PM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on January 28, 2016, 12:15:39 PM

one thing I thought maybe I could do was rent a car and then hike to havasu falls. then I get a picture with me and the falls in the background and then post to facebook with something smarmy like "I'm here today, what is everyone else up to?". that way people who are at work would feel really bad about their life and I would look super outdoorsy very hip/cool.  :cool:

I try to do this all the time. Manhattan Hill.. What are you idiots doing with your life today? lmao

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on January 28, 2016, 12:19:13 PM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on January 28, 2016, 12:05:24 PM

Quote from: Dlew12 on January 28, 2016, 10:50:50 AM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on January 28, 2016, 10:42:21 AM

debating whether or not to go to phoenix in a couple of months for like four days. I would have basically nothing scheduled while I was there. is there anything fun/interesting there or close to there? seems pretty generic. like no interesting sights to see or things to do or great neighborhoods to hang out in.

royals spring training, man.

was initially hoping for this but will miss spring training by a week or so.

i will be there for spring training and am planning on hitting up a few local breweries while i am there. if your trip is after the first week of spring training, i can give you a few recommendos.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 28, 2016, 12:19:21 PM

I'd rather stay in Manhattan

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on January 28, 2016, 01:22:35 PM

Are the Suns at home? 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on January 28, 2016, 01:33:57 PM

Does Phoenix have whataburger?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on January 28, 2016, 01:35:27 PM

I've heard there is decent food

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on January 28, 2016, 01:43:34 PM

PHX for sure has a Carl's Jr In-and-out (meh).

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on January 28, 2016, 01:49:26 PM

I ate at In-N-Out last week in Las Vegas. Plus, I had a mac-n-cheese burger at Guy Feiri's.  :gocho:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on January 28, 2016, 01:50:43 PM

I only golf every couple of years because part of a group I'm with wants to. it's ok I guess. I've had in-n-out before. it was fine. I've been to one nba game before and it was one of the most boring things I've ever done. I'd put it on par with church. beginning to think this whole phx thing is not for me.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on January 28, 2016, 02:00:02 PM

Do you like to hike?  There is some hiking.

Also I bet some good tortas.

Lots of weird chicks with tattoos and piercings and such.

I'm just spit-balling here.  Help me help you rick daris.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on January 28, 2016, 02:26:01 PM

just rent a car and drive west

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on January 28, 2016, 02:26:45 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on January 28, 2016, 02:00:02 PM

Do you like to hike?  There is some hiking.

Also I bet some good tortas.

Lots of weird chicks with tattoos and piercings and such.

I'm just spit-balling here.  Help me help you rick daris.

More like EmOldguy EMAW

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SdK on January 28, 2016, 07:46:43 PM

I have 3 day weekends. I'm thinking of taking short trips every so often. Any ideas on cheap flight destinations? I can find adventure anywhere, but suggestions on things to do are cool too. This will all be months down the road, but just trying plan ahead.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on January 28, 2016, 07:52:26 PM

Denver, Milwaukee, and Chicago

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on January 28, 2016, 08:01:30 PM

im traveling to Denver the 2nd week in May, anything special i should do while i am there?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SdK on January 28, 2016, 08:02:12 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on January 28, 2016, 07:52:26 PM

Denver, Milwaukee, and Chicago

Milwaukee was the first "obscure" destination I came up with. Will do for sure.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SdK on January 28, 2016, 08:02:43 PM

Quote from: The Big Train on January 28, 2016, 08:01:30 PM

im traveling to Denver the 2nd week in May, anything special i should do while i am there?

Not miss your connecting flight and get stuck there for 14 hours.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on January 28, 2016, 08:04:10 PM

There's always cheap flights there. Ms. Wacky and I are going to plan something random there. She loved Wisconsin when she was there for the PGA Championship.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on January 28, 2016, 10:30:19 PM

pete should have good milwaukee protips

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Cire on January 29, 2016, 12:48:09 PM

just booked to Dominican Republic

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on January 29, 2016, 12:50:16 PM

Zika virus should make trips cheaper

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: HerrSonntag on January 29, 2016, 01:50:53 PM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on January 28, 2016, 01:50:43 PM

I only golf every couple of years because part of a group I'm with wants to. it's ok I guess. I've had in-n-out before. it was fine. I've been to one nba game before and it was one of the most boring things I've ever done. I'd put it on par with church. beginning to think this whole phx thing is not for me.

i took FreundinSonntag here when we went on a trip to Phoenix.
http://azstateparks.com/Parks/TONA/ (http://azstateparks.com/Parks/TONA/)
The drive out was neat, but the park was a little underwhelming (not very big, kind of a one trick pony)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 03, 2016, 03:22:06 PM

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160203/c22a75b532971227802859db217983d7.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on February 03, 2016, 03:45:54 PM

DTW

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on February 03, 2016, 04:01:28 PM

I see rocking chairs so I immediately assume CLT.   lol

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 03, 2016, 04:12:48 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on February 03, 2016, 04:01:28 PM

I see rocking chairs so I immediately assume CLT.   lol

Not too far off! Much smaller airport though.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on February 03, 2016, 04:14:11 PM

The old wichita airport had rocking chairs but I didn't see them in the new one.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on February 03, 2016, 04:25:06 PM

like every single small airport in the south has rocking chairs.

i'm guessing CAE

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 03, 2016, 04:29:52 PM

No mocat but it is the home airport of an sec school!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on February 03, 2016, 04:30:19 PM

Quote from: michigancat on February 03, 2016, 04:12:48 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on February 03, 2016, 04:01:28 PM

I see rocking chairs so I immediately assume CLT.   lol

Not too far off! Much smaller airport though.

Knoxville?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 03, 2016, 04:33:26 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on February 03, 2016, 04:30:19 PM

Quote from: michigancat on February 03, 2016, 04:12:48 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on February 03, 2016, 04:01:28 PM

I see rocking chairs so I immediately assume CLT.   lol

Not too far off! Much smaller airport though.

Knoxville?

:thumbs:

I had a free hour so went to the sunsphere!

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160203/180637a0203c2e853c9a390e80248f2c.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on February 03, 2016, 04:49:35 PM

Quote from: michigancat on February 03, 2016, 04:33:26 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on February 03, 2016, 04:30:19 PM

Quote from: michigancat on February 03, 2016, 04:12:48 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on February 03, 2016, 04:01:28 PM

I see rocking chairs so I immediately assume CLT.   lol

Not too far off! Much smaller airport though.

Knoxville?

:thumbs:

I had a free hour so went to the sunsphere!

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160203/180637a0203c2e853c9a390e80248f2c.jpg)

I flew out of there once, stopover in Memphis.   We hit windshear on descent, maybe 500ft.  Twice.    The plane was tiny, and the stew sat on a fold down seat on thew cockpit door.   She looked like she was gonna quit.   Only time I've ever heard an entire plane clap upon touchdown.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on February 03, 2016, 05:22:18 PM

had a good binge at TYS (Knoxville) a couple football seasons ago

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on February 03, 2016, 05:25:39 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on February 03, 2016, 05:22:18 PM

had a good binge at TYS (Knoxville) a couple football seasons ago

did the stew have any issues when the metal got bumped by some ws's at 500?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: eastcat on February 05, 2016, 07:29:26 PM

Went through the 'new' german refugee border controls at Dortmund. Consisted of:

 "Do you have a passport?"
"Yes"
 "Welcome to Germany"

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: stunted on February 06, 2016, 08:46:43 AM

im in melbourne! it is like a huge lawrence minus the trash/bogans

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on February 06, 2016, 01:16:56 PM

Quote from: stunted on February 06, 2016, 08:46:43 AM

im in melbourne! it is like a huge lawrence minus the trash/bogans

How many kangaroos have you seen?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on February 06, 2016, 03:09:46 PM

I chose poorly. Dude had cubed turkey and cheese in a plastic bag.
Here is a photo shortly after he asked for as many bags of peanuts as the attendant would give him. He is opening the little bags and putting them in his big bag-o-nuts. (http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160206/9babae7ba3c90c4458cb0111429ac42b.jpg)

I sat next to him for 4 hours. :facepalm:
Head phones on and ignore the entire time.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on February 06, 2016, 03:11:09 PM

why does that bother you?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on February 06, 2016, 03:31:04 PM

the guy that sat next to me on my turkish air flight was like some sort of body builder type or something.  he asked for like four salmons when they served dinner and extra stuff at breakfast too.  didn't eat his breads though.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on February 06, 2016, 04:14:34 PM

Maybe just post a pic of some obscure part of the terminal you land at and we will guess where you are?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on February 06, 2016, 04:20:01 PM

Give dobber's seat neighbor a foam finger and he'd be KSTATEO royalty.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on February 06, 2016, 04:28:54 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on February 06, 2016, 03:11:09 PM

why does that bother you?

The turkey smelled rotten. He was eating it. It smelled.
Do I just have a gE encounter with you?


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on February 06, 2016, 04:29:46 PM

well you didn't mention rotten turkey smell originally

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on February 06, 2016, 04:30:49 PM

you know what really sucks, when the stupid bastard next to you orders a rough ridin' tomato juice to drink.  are you rough ridin' kidding me?  normally i just puke in their lap to get a better smell in the air

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on February 06, 2016, 04:31:32 PM

Quote from: wetwillie on February 06, 2016, 04:14:34 PM

Maybe just post a pic of some obscure part of the terminal you land at and we will guess where you are?

I landed and left the airport. I'll post a pic that the can only posters younger than 30 are allowed guess. Give me an hour or so.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on February 06, 2016, 04:33:08 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on February 06, 2016, 04:29:46 PM

well you didn't mention rotten turkey smell originally

you are correct. But imagine what cubed turkey in a plastic bag that is not kept cold smells like.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on February 06, 2016, 04:33:48 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on February 06, 2016, 04:30:49 PM

you know what really sucks, when the stupid bastard next to you orders a rough ridin' tomato juice to drink.  are you rough ridin' kidding me?  normally i just puke in their lap to get a better smell in the air

:lol:


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on February 06, 2016, 04:40:15 PM

body builder ordered tomato juice.  also vodka, water and orange juice (simultaneously).

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: stunted on February 06, 2016, 07:24:06 PM

Quote from: The Big Train on February 06, 2016, 01:16:56 PM

Quote from: stunted on February 06, 2016, 08:46:43 AM

im in melbourne! it is like a huge lawrence minus the trash/bogans

How many kangaroos have you seen?

no interesting animals seen so far

zoo is on the cards

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on February 06, 2016, 10:51:21 PM

Okay, over 30 are not allowed to guess. I will slow play this. If you think you know, then answer with another obscure photo or at least something that not everyone will easily understand where I am this week. Here is the first photo. I have a couple more. (http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160207/bc10ab94b2a2e60f4b4ce035ae2a3d15.jpg)


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 06, 2016, 11:05:21 PM

BNA

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on February 07, 2016, 07:02:06 AM

Quote from: michigancat on February 06, 2016, 11:05:21 PM

BNA

no


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on February 07, 2016, 07:03:47 AM

For those who didn't see the earlier post, I missed the opportunity to snap a pic at the airport. I am now in the city that I will be in for this week. You are trying to guess the city that I am now in.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on February 07, 2016, 07:15:08 AM

Quote from: slobber on February 07, 2016, 07:03:47 AM

For those who didn't see the earlier post, I missed the opportunity to snap a pic at the airport. I am now in the city that I will be in for this week. You are trying to guess the city that I am now in.


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I'm not trying anything, you posted a pic of a piano that could be in anyone's living room anywhere :dubious:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on February 07, 2016, 07:50:07 AM

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160207/d290e8cabd02338c2d1c6c610fb59944.jpg)


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on February 07, 2016, 07:51:52 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on February 07, 2016, 07:15:08 AM

Quote from: slobber on February 07, 2016, 07:03:47 AM

For those who didn't see the earlier post, I missed the opportunity to snap a pic at the airport. I am now in the city that I will be in for this week. You are trying to guess the city that I am now in.


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I'm not trying anything, you posted a pic of a piano that could be in anyone's living room anywhere :dubious:

just a piano, oh man, you under 30 guys are not going get this are you. I am making it too hard I guess.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on February 07, 2016, 08:22:08 AM

That jukebox reminds me of a BBQ restaurant that Elvis used to frequent but I'm too old to play. :)

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on February 07, 2016, 08:46:44 AM

DIA

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on February 07, 2016, 08:49:13 AM

Quote from: IPA4Me on February 07, 2016, 08:22:08 AM

That jukebox reminds me of a BBQ restaurant that Elvis used to frequent but I'm too old to play. :)

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Not aware of Elvis, but that piano, wow! Goodness gracious!


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on February 07, 2016, 08:53:33 AM

Quote from: slobber on February 07, 2016, 07:50:07 AM

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160207/d290e8cabd02338c2d1c6c610fb59944.jpg)


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Oh look, a fake retro jukebox, that narrows it down!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on February 07, 2016, 09:51:30 AM

CLT

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on February 07, 2016, 09:54:23 AM

It's like some of you think you have to get it on the first clue!


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on February 07, 2016, 09:55:14 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on February 07, 2016, 08:53:33 AM

Quote from: slobber on February 07, 2016, 07:50:07 AM

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160207/d290e8cabd02338c2d1c6c610fb59944.jpg)


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Oh look, a fake retro jukebox, that narrows it down!

Unfortunately, the original was destroyed in a fire the day that kc was gutted.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 07, 2016, 10:00:47 AM

Slobber, I don't want to play your game any more

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on February 07, 2016, 10:02:19 AM

Did the flight originate from RDU?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on February 07, 2016, 10:10:29 AM

LAX

Title: travel thread
Post by: slobber on February 07, 2016, 10:12:04 AM

Quote from: michigancat on February 07, 2016, 10:00:47 AM

Slobber, I don't want to play your game any more

dont quit mav


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on February 07, 2016, 10:12:59 AM

Quote from: wetwillie on February 07, 2016, 10:02:19 AM

Did the flight originate from RDU?

yes, but there was a connection. I have already told you what airline I was on if you were paying attention.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on February 07, 2016, 10:13:52 AM

Quote from: wetwillie on February 07, 2016, 10:10:29 AM

LAX

nope


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on February 07, 2016, 10:21:18 AM

SAN

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on February 07, 2016, 10:22:03 AM

MSY

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on February 07, 2016, 10:23:24 AM

Cleveland or Cincinnati (they are the same place)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on February 07, 2016, 10:26:33 AM

Quote from: Skipper44 on February 07, 2016, 10:21:18 AM

SAN

winner


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on February 07, 2016, 10:33:19 AM

Quote from: slobber on February 07, 2016, 09:55:14 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on February 07, 2016, 08:53:33 AM

Quote from: slobber on February 07, 2016, 07:50:07 AM

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160207/d290e8cabd02338c2d1c6c610fb59944.jpg)


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Oh look, a fake retro jukebox, that narrows it down!

Unfortunately, the original was destroyed in a fire the day that kc was gutted.


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you're pretty old ballsy too, did you have a dollar bill in there from a holiday bowl trip?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on February 07, 2016, 11:51:40 AM

Quote from: Skipper44 on February 07, 2016, 10:33:19 AM

Quote from: slobber on February 07, 2016, 09:55:14 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on February 07, 2016, 08:53:33 AM

Quote from: slobber on February 07, 2016, 07:50:07 AM

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Oh look, a fake retro jukebox, that narrows it down!

Unfortunately, the original was destroyed in a fire the day that kc was gutted.


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you're pretty old ballsy too, did you have a dollar bill in there from a holiday bowl trip?

no, but I was going to make a holiday bowl reference at some point. I think my clues were not very good for gE.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on February 08, 2016, 09:36:03 AM

Quote from: slobber on February 07, 2016, 11:51:40 AM

Quote from: Skipper44 on February 07, 2016, 10:33:19 AM

Quote from: slobber on February 07, 2016, 09:55:14 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on February 07, 2016, 08:53:33 AM

Quote from: slobber on February 07, 2016, 07:50:07 AM

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Oh look, a fake retro jukebox, that narrows it down!

Unfortunately, the original was destroyed in a fire the day that kc was gutted.


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you're pretty old ballsy too, did you have a dollar bill in there from a holiday bowl trip?

no, but I was going to make a holiday bowl reference at some point. I think my clues were not very good for gE.


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You might be right since STILL no one knows why you posted a random piano and juke box

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on February 08, 2016, 10:47:42 AM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on February 08, 2016, 09:36:03 AM

Quote from: slobber on February 07, 2016, 11:51:40 AM

Quote from: Skipper44 on February 07, 2016, 10:33:19 AM

Quote from: slobber on February 07, 2016, 09:55:14 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on February 07, 2016, 08:53:33 AM

Quote from: slobber on February 07, 2016, 07:50:07 AM

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160207/d290e8cabd02338c2d1c6c610fb59944.jpg)


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Oh look, a fake retro jukebox, that narrows it down!

Unfortunately, the original was destroyed in a fire the day that kc was gutted.


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you're pretty old ballsy too, did you have a dollar bill in there from a holiday bowl trip?

no, but I was going to make a holiday bowl reference at some point. I think my clues were not very good for gE.


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You might be right since STILL no one knows why you posted a random piano and juke box

I bet that is not true.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on February 08, 2016, 08:12:08 PM

probably danced to one in some local in his late 30's and saw one and was reminiscing

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on February 13, 2016, 12:43:24 PM

@mocat help i have three or so hours to kill

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on February 13, 2016, 01:14:57 PM

Quote from: Tobias on February 13, 2016, 12:43:24 PM

@mocat help i have three or so hours to kill

Where?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on February 13, 2016, 01:15:42 PM

don't play dumb, deltacat

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on February 13, 2016, 01:22:06 PM

Quote from: Tobias on February 13, 2016, 01:15:42 PM

don't play dumb, deltacat

There is no like super cool place in atl, it's all the same

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on February 13, 2016, 01:25:34 PM

ok thx, i will just tsc

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 13, 2016, 01:26:36 PM

Quote from: Tobias on February 13, 2016, 01:25:34 PM

ok thx, i will just tsc

go to bojangles, I think it's in terminal T!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on February 13, 2016, 01:27:42 PM

There's some good crane porn in one of the termies, perhaps c.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on February 13, 2016, 01:31:10 PM

Always throws me for a loop when i see that jtksu started this thread

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on February 13, 2016, 01:33:35 PM

kinda like the sd house thread

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on February 13, 2016, 01:34:08 PM

Quote from: michigancat on February 13, 2016, 01:26:36 PM

go to bojangles, I think it's in terminal T!

winner :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on February 15, 2016, 09:52:27 AM

I've got a couple free rental day certificates with Hertz if anyone needs one.  PM me.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on February 15, 2016, 10:56:33 AM

Quote from: Tobias on February 13, 2016, 01:33:35 PM

kinda like the sd house thread

What are you saying fugger!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on February 15, 2016, 11:00:29 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on February 15, 2016, 10:56:33 AM

Quote from: Tobias on February 13, 2016, 01:33:35 PM

kinda like the sd house thread

What are you saying fugger!

Was a fattyfest trivia question

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on February 15, 2016, 01:00:38 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on February 15, 2016, 11:00:29 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on February 15, 2016, 10:56:33 AM

Quote from: Tobias on February 13, 2016, 01:33:35 PM

kinda like the sd house thread

What are you saying fugger!

Was a fattyfest trivia question

For serious?  I've made it.  :drool:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on February 15, 2016, 01:09:01 PM

Yup, congratulations

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on February 15, 2016, 02:57:48 PM

yes, that was a congrats emo

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on February 16, 2016, 10:13:16 AM

Anyone else frequently do this: Take a trip, have a wonderful and stimulating experience, come home, and then think A LOT about what it would be like to live in that place? Maybe even look at some home prices and job listings in the area?

Right now, I think I'd like to go live on a ranch in southern Utah.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on February 16, 2016, 10:26:05 AM

Where did you visit?  I love southern Utah.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on February 16, 2016, 10:29:49 AM

Quote from: mocat on February 13, 2016, 01:27:42 PM

There's some good crane porn in one of the termies, perhaps c.

Nope

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on February 16, 2016, 10:51:29 AM

Quote from: tdaver on February 16, 2016, 10:26:05 AM

Where did you visit?  I love southern Utah.

Only looped through Zion via Page, AZ to I-15, but intend to hit other parks and see much more on another trip.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on February 16, 2016, 10:59:50 AM

Yeah, that's a beautiful drive from Page to Kanab and then up to Zion.  There's so much more to see down there.  Definitely go back.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on February 16, 2016, 11:01:07 AM

Quote from: chum1 on February 16, 2016, 10:13:16 AM

Anyone else frequently do this: Take a trip, have a wonderful and stimulating experience, come home, and then think A LOT about what it would be like to live in that place? Maybe even look at some home prices and job listings in the area?

Right now, I think I'd like to go live on a ranch in southern Utah.

ya pretty much every trip I take I think that, mostly because living in Kansas City sucks balls

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on February 16, 2016, 11:11:59 AM

Quote from: chum1 on February 16, 2016, 10:13:16 AM

Anyone else frequently do this: Take a trip, have a wonderful and stimulating experience, come home, and then think A LOT about what it would be like to live in that place? Maybe even look at some home prices and job listings in the area?

Right now, I think I'd like to go live on a ranch in southern Utah.

Yes, all the time. Sometimes I even dream about it and post it in the dream thread.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 16, 2016, 11:20:58 AM

The first time I strongly considered this, was Spring Break 2005 at Padre Island. Could you imagine if I stayed there guys?! It was a heavenly week, but like a 31 wacky still hitting on college chicks?! How pathetic that would have ended up being?

(http://static.rogerebert.com/uploads/review/primary_image/reviews/spring-breakers-2013-1/hero_EB20130320REVIEWS130329996AR-3.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on February 16, 2016, 11:45:22 AM

I'm going to have some time to kill at DFW here in a few weeks. Suggestions?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on February 16, 2016, 11:46:30 AM

Quote from: pissclams on February 16, 2016, 11:01:07 AM

Quote from: chum1 on February 16, 2016, 10:13:16 AM

Anyone else frequently do this: Take a trip, have a wonderful and stimulating experience, come home, and then think A LOT about what it would be like to live in that place? Maybe even look at some home prices and job listings in the area?

Right now, I think I'd like to go live on a ranch in southern Utah.

ya pretty much every trip I take I think that, mostly because living in Kansas City sucks balls

I did that.  Now I live in Austin.  Totally worth it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 16, 2016, 11:49:59 AM

Quote from: pmshead on February 16, 2016, 11:45:22 AM

I'm going to have some time to kill at DFW here in a few weeks. Suggestions?

get your picture taken with the iconic DALLAS sign on the hill behind you

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 16, 2016, 11:51:46 AM

I'm traveling for work next week, but i'm not giving any spoilers yet. You'll have to guess.  :D

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on February 16, 2016, 11:59:38 AM

Guys I'm not as excited about this drive from mhk to Tulsa. I was hoping to be able to do some super kansasy type stuff like visit the biggest ball of twine or stone city but all of the road relics in Kansas are in western ks  :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on February 16, 2016, 12:15:03 PM

See if you can fly from dfw to love field, grab some whataburger, then fly back to dfw

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on February 16, 2016, 12:21:48 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on February 16, 2016, 12:15:03 PM

See if you can fly from dfw to love field, grab some whataburger, then fly back to dfw

i don't care about kroger brand sonic.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on February 16, 2016, 12:22:50 PM

Quote from: michigancat on February 16, 2016, 11:49:59 AM

Quote from: pmshead on February 16, 2016, 11:45:22 AM

I'm going to have some time to kill at DFW here in a few weeks. Suggestions?

get your picture taken with the iconic DALLAS sign on the hill behind you

this is at least better than lib's suggestion.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on February 16, 2016, 12:24:26 PM

Stop by the yoga place between b and d and meditate about whataburger

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 16, 2016, 12:25:46 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on February 16, 2016, 11:59:38 AM

Guys I'm not as excited about this drive from mhk to Tulsa. I was hoping to be able to do some super kansasy type stuff like visit the biggest ball of twine or stone city but all of the road relics in Kansas are in western ks  :frown:

Little House on the Prairie? Tallgrass Prairie Preserve? Dalton Gang hideout or something?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on February 16, 2016, 12:40:48 PM

I think there is a giant prairie chicken statue in Cassoday or something?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 16, 2016, 12:44:40 PM

Quote from: pmshead on February 16, 2016, 12:21:48 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on February 16, 2016, 12:15:03 PM

See if you can fly from dfw to love field, grab some whataburger, then fly back to dfw

i don't care about kroger brand sonic.

(http://i.imgur.com/wW1dH66.gif?noredirect)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on February 16, 2016, 12:49:47 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on February 16, 2016, 12:24:26 PM

Stop by the yoga place between b and d and meditate about whataburger

i'll go over there and visualize beers.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on February 16, 2016, 12:53:48 PM

Also
(http://www.kansassampler.org/siteassets/brutis.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on February 16, 2016, 01:00:32 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on February 16, 2016, 12:15:03 PM

See if you can fly from dfw to love field, grab some whataburger, then fly back to dfw

could go in the shame yourself thread (or stud thing thread; there's always a fine line there), but i have def looked into ubering from dfw to nearest whataburger during a layover. it would have been a really close call and i would not have been able to enjoy it

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 16, 2016, 01:08:50 PM

Quote from: Skipper44 on February 16, 2016, 12:53:48 PM

Also
(http://www.kansassampler.org/siteassets/brutis.jpg)

oh, this is a great one.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on February 16, 2016, 01:15:33 PM

Quote from: michigancat on February 16, 2016, 12:25:46 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on February 16, 2016, 11:59:38 AM

Guys I'm not as excited about this drive from mhk to Tulsa. I was hoping to be able to do some super kansasy type stuff like visit the biggest ball of twine or stone city but all of the road relics in Kansas are in western ks  :frown:

Little House on the Prairie? Tallgrass Prairie Preserve? Dalton Gang hideout or something?

Looks like you could add only 4 minutes to your drive time and stop in Coffeyville. There's a Dalton museum there plus you get to see the worst town in KS too.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on February 16, 2016, 01:45:31 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on February 16, 2016, 01:15:33 PM

Quote from: michigancat on February 16, 2016, 12:25:46 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on February 16, 2016, 11:59:38 AM

Guys I'm not as excited about this drive from mhk to Tulsa. I was hoping to be able to do some super kansasy type stuff like visit the biggest ball of twine or stone city but all of the road relics in Kansas are in western ks  :frown:

Little House on the Prairie? Tallgrass Prairie Preserve? Dalton Gang hideout or something?

Looks like you could add only 4 minutes to your drive time and stop in Coffeyville. There's a Dalton museum there plus you get to see the 2nd worst town in KS too.

fify


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on February 16, 2016, 02:30:23 PM

Quote from: slobber on February 16, 2016, 01:45:31 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on February 16, 2016, 01:15:33 PM

Quote from: michigancat on February 16, 2016, 12:25:46 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on February 16, 2016, 11:59:38 AM

Guys I'm not as excited about this drive from mhk to Tulsa. I was hoping to be able to do some super kansasy type stuff like visit the biggest ball of twine or stone city but all of the road relics in Kansas are in western ks  :frown:

Little House on the Prairie? Tallgrass Prairie Preserve? Dalton Gang hideout or something?

Looks like you could add only 4 minutes to your drive time and stop in Coffeyville. There's a Dalton museum there plus you get to see the 2nd worst town in KS too.

fify


Gonna win 'em all! (using Tapatalk)

I don't think you know what's going on.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on February 16, 2016, 03:06:35 PM

Oh man.. if the little house on the prairie thing isn't too far out of the way I'm definitely stopping there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on February 16, 2016, 04:14:40 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on February 16, 2016, 03:06:35 PM

Oh man.. if the little house on the prairie thing isn't too far out of the way I'm definitely stopping there.

It's kinda inbetween Independence and Coffeyville. (I passed the turn off once, but never went there.)
But it doesn't open until April.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on February 16, 2016, 04:32:37 PM

DAMNETT!!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on February 17, 2016, 07:16:59 AM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on February 16, 2016, 02:30:23 PM

Quote from: slobber on February 16, 2016, 01:45:31 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on February 16, 2016, 01:15:33 PM

Quote from: michigancat on February 16, 2016, 12:25:46 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on February 16, 2016, 11:59:38 AM

Guys I'm not as excited about this drive from mhk to Tulsa. I was hoping to be able to do some super kansasy type stuff like visit the biggest ball of twine or stone city but all of the road relics in Kansas are in western ks  :frown:

Little House on the Prairie? Tallgrass Prairie Preserve? Dalton Gang hideout or something?

Looks like you could add only 4 minutes to your drive time and stop in Coffeyville. There's a Dalton museum there plus you get to see the 2nd worst town in KS too.

fify


Gonna win 'em all! (using Tapatalk)

I don't think you know what's going on.

welp! I guess I don't.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on February 17, 2016, 01:48:06 PM

looking to spend two nights in times square with Hilton points. should i say at Hilton, Doubletree, or the new Hilton Garden Inn? anyone know?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on February 18, 2016, 04:55:55 PM

(http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv249/thekansascitykid/Mobile%20Uploads/77DB6039-8C40-44B1-A2E2-0764381088B5_zpsy4qj7iwb.jpg) (http://s688.photobucket.com/user/thekansascitykid/media/Mobile%20Uploads/77DB6039-8C40-44B1-A2E2-0764381088B5_zpsy4qj7iwb.jpg.html)

(http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv249/thekansascitykid/Mobile%20Uploads/A47271EE-77D4-45CF-8618-1124E50C90B2_zpsh44b3eft.jpg) (http://s688.photobucket.com/user/thekansascitykid/media/Mobile%20Uploads/A47271EE-77D4-45CF-8618-1124E50C90B2_zpsh44b3eft.jpg.html)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on February 18, 2016, 04:58:24 PM

Look how awful this bar is

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on February 18, 2016, 05:21:41 PM

People sitting at KCI right now are jealous.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 18, 2016, 05:22:14 PM

JACKSON (the team helped a lot)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on February 18, 2016, 05:38:53 PM

Quote from: michigancat on February 18, 2016, 05:22:14 PM

JACKSON (the team helped a lot)

Team was intended to give it away

This airport is horrible, but so is Jackson

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mhkpasa on February 18, 2016, 07:29:43 PM

"Can't Miss" in Lexington, KY? (Relative term)

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SdK on February 19, 2016, 09:08:35 AM

Quote from: mhkpasa on February 18, 2016, 07:29:43 PM

"Can't Miss" in Lexington, KY? (Relative term)

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The Castle. :)

I have family there and that is the one thing that I remember the most. It may have been childhood wonder though.

#TheWesIsTheFuture

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SdK on February 19, 2016, 09:09:09 AM

So if you could get a picture and post it here, I'd appreciate it.

#TheWesIsTheFuture

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on February 19, 2016, 01:13:45 PM

Quote from: mhkpasa on February 18, 2016, 07:29:43 PM

"Can't Miss" in Lexington, KY? (Relative term)

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Too bad you're not going there this summer. You could go here....  http://www.religionnews.com/2015/11/13/noahs-ark-theme-park-in-kentucky-to-open-july-2016-evolution-creation-answers-in-genesis-ken-ham/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on February 19, 2016, 05:19:49 PM

 Probably not going to Hawaii this summer due to Zika.  Good grief, pull it together tropical paradises.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on February 19, 2016, 05:40:50 PM

how the hell could zika mosquito fly all the way to hawaii, smdh is there anywhere safe anymore?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on February 19, 2016, 06:04:51 PM

Is Zika only bad for pregnant/ potentially pregnant people? Maybe I can find cheap tropical vacations.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on February 19, 2016, 07:43:17 PM

Quote from: Kat Kid on February 19, 2016, 05:19:49 PM

Probably not going to Hawaii this summer due to Zika.  Good grief, pull it together tropical paradises.


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there are almost no mosquitos in HI to begin with. good grief, stay locked in your room the rest of your life.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on February 19, 2016, 07:44:50 PM

there are surprisingly almost no flying insects in HI or at least bothersome ones. everything is open air. hotel lobbies, restaurants, stores, etc. I don't recall ever noticing a bug.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on February 19, 2016, 07:53:57 PM

In florida they're called things causing a nuisance.

(http://i709.photobucket.com/albums/ww92/TommyRoanoke/IMAG0970_zpskliuufow.jpg) (http://s709.photobucket.com/user/TommyRoanoke/media/IMAG0970_zpskliuufow.jpg.html)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on February 19, 2016, 07:55:01 PM

thanks obama

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kslim on February 22, 2016, 01:22:13 PM

Been awhile since i posted because most places would be guessed pretty quick. Not sure about this one, its a bit harder

(http://i.imgur.com/XX2udOK.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 22, 2016, 01:23:13 PM

OKC!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kslim on February 22, 2016, 01:27:02 PM

Nope

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 22, 2016, 01:28:17 PM

CRP!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kslim on February 22, 2016, 01:29:45 PM

Nope!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 22, 2016, 01:34:05 PM

Quote from: kslim on February 22, 2016, 01:29:45 PM

Nope!

:dubious:

http://www.corpuschristiairport.com/?fuseaction=main.view&page=3564

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kslim on February 22, 2016, 01:40:54 PM

Good job. Use the right abv next time

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on February 22, 2016, 02:14:38 PM

Quote from: mhkpasa on February 18, 2016, 07:29:43 PM

"Can't Miss" in Lexington, KY? (Relative term)

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Keeneland if you are here in April. It's nice to drive around the surrounding countryside to see the horse farms and the SdK castle. Otherwise, meh.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 22, 2016, 02:17:46 PM

Quote from: michigancat on February 22, 2016, 01:34:05 PM

Quote from: kslim on February 22, 2016, 01:29:45 PM

Nope!

:dubious:

http://www.corpuschristiairport.com/?fuseaction=main.view&page=3564

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corpus_Christi_International_Airport

:dunno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mhkpasa on February 22, 2016, 02:40:51 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on February 22, 2016, 02:14:38 PM

Quote from: mhkpasa on February 18, 2016, 07:29:43 PM

"Can't Miss" in Lexington, KY? (Relative term)

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Keeneland if you are here in April. It's nice to drive around the surrounding countryside to see the horse farms and the SdK castle. Otherwise, meh.

It was Mehhh

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on February 22, 2016, 02:46:02 PM

Quote from: mhkpasa on February 22, 2016, 02:40:51 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on February 22, 2016, 02:14:38 PM

Quote from: mhkpasa on February 18, 2016, 07:29:43 PM

"Can't Miss" in Lexington, KY? (Relative term)

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Keeneland if you are here in April. It's nice to drive around the surrounding countryside to see the horse farms and the SdK castle. Otherwise, meh.

It was Mehhh

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Nice place to live but not a vacation destination.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on February 22, 2016, 02:58:09 PM

The horse farms around Lexington are amazeballs.  At least IMO.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on February 22, 2016, 03:06:02 PM

not as good as the ones around BSFS

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SdK on February 22, 2016, 04:17:30 PM

Quote from: mhkpasa on February 22, 2016, 02:40:51 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on February 22, 2016, 02:14:38 PM

Quote from: mhkpasa on February 18, 2016, 07:29:43 PM

"Can't Miss" in Lexington, KY? (Relative term)

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Keeneland if you are here in April. It's nice to drive around the surrounding countryside to see the horse farms and the SdK castle. Otherwise, meh.

It was Mehhh

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No castle pic? :(

#TheWesIsTheFuture

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mhkpasa on February 22, 2016, 04:19:39 PM

Quote from: Sundance»¤«Kid on February 22, 2016, 04:17:30 PM

Quote from: mhkpasa on February 22, 2016, 02:40:51 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on February 22, 2016, 02:14:38 PM

Quote from: mhkpasa on February 18, 2016, 07:29:43 PM

"Can't Miss" in Lexington, KY? (Relative term)

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Keeneland if you are here in April. It's nice to drive around the surrounding countryside to see the horse farms and the SdK castle. Otherwise, meh.

It was Mehhh

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No castle pic? :(

#TheWesIsTheFuture

No castle pic! It was pretty sweet looking from the highway. Woodford Reserve Distillery was a very solid tour.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SdK on February 22, 2016, 04:21:59 PM

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160222/7ec4b32d8ada934772392d753f36a1e0.jpg)

http://southernguidetolife.com/a-castle-for-sale-in-versailles-kentucky/ (http://southernguidetolife.com/a-castle-for-sale-in-versailles-kentucky/)

#TheWesIsTheFuture

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on February 23, 2016, 01:40:55 PM

Quote from: Trim on January 25, 2016, 05:45:06 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on January 25, 2016, 05:42:20 PM

Quote from: Trim on January 25, 2016, 05:40:58 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on January 25, 2016, 12:16:20 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on January 25, 2016, 11:54:33 AM

Quote from: IPA4Me on January 24, 2016, 01:42:05 PM

Hey guys. I don't have any air travel planned for the next few months. So, these will expire before I can use them. First PM in my Inbox can have them. In addition to the free pass, they're good for a $50 discount on Admiral Club membership.

Damn... missed this.

The recipient has an ORD layover binge. Perhaps you'll both be making the same trip.

Yeah, 8mp, meet me there to watch the seff in fOOD game on 2/20 or around.

Shucks, I'll be in ORD on both 2/19 and 2/21

Aw, man. If I haven't used the 2nd pass by then, I'll leave it in a hiding spot in ORD for you.

Only needed 1 b/c I got SEA alaska room access and LAX american club access on the way there b/c the trip included 1st class from LAX-MIA.  Nobody in ORD seemed down w/helping out, and I got too pak'd to find a good hiding place, so it's being mailed to 8mp right now.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on February 23, 2016, 01:46:33 PM

Well traveled pass.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on February 23, 2016, 01:47:51 PM

that is gE.c coming together at its finest  :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 23, 2016, 02:39:22 PM

Quote from: Sundance»¤«Kid on February 22, 2016, 04:21:59 PM

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160222/7ec4b32d8ada934772392d753f36a1e0.jpg)

http://southernguidetolife.com/a-castle-for-sale-in-versailles-kentucky/ (http://southernguidetolife.com/a-castle-for-sale-in-versailles-kentucky/)

#TheWesIsTheFuture

I'll be in that area next week!  :cheers:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SdK on February 24, 2016, 08:44:17 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on February 23, 2016, 02:39:22 PM

Quote from: Sundance»¤«Kid on February 22, 2016, 04:21:59 PM

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160222/7ec4b32d8ada934772392d753f36a1e0.jpg)

http://southernguidetolife.com/a-castle-for-sale-in-versailles-kentucky/ (http://southernguidetolife.com/a-castle-for-sale-in-versailles-kentucky/)

#TheWesIsTheFuture

I'll be in that area next week!  :cheers:

Say hi to my cousins for me! (They don't live at the castle but in Lexington) have a great time, WackyCat08!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 24, 2016, 08:45:56 AM

Will do, friend!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on February 24, 2016, 09:35:30 AM

Quote from: Trim on February 23, 2016, 01:40:55 PM

Quote from: Trim on January 25, 2016, 05:45:06 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on January 25, 2016, 05:42:20 PM

Quote from: Trim on January 25, 2016, 05:40:58 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on January 25, 2016, 12:16:20 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on January 25, 2016, 11:54:33 AM

Quote from: IPA4Me on January 24, 2016, 01:42:05 PM

Hey guys. I don't have any air travel planned for the next few months. So, these will expire before I can use them. First PM in my Inbox can have them. In addition to the free pass, they're good for a $50 discount on Admiral Club membership.

Damn... missed this.

The recipient has an ORD layover binge. Perhaps you'll both be making the same trip.

Yeah, 8mp, meet me there to watch the seff in fOOD game on 2/20 or around.

Shucks, I'll be in ORD on both 2/19 and 2/21

Aw, man. If I haven't used the 2nd pass by then, I'll leave it in a hiding spot in ORD for you.

Only needed 1 b/c I got SEA alaska room access and LAX american club access on the way there b/c the trip included 1st class from LAX-MIA.  Nobody in ORD seemed down w/helping out, and I got too pak'd to find a good hiding place, so it's being mailed to 8mp right now.

:cheers:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SdK on February 24, 2016, 12:21:16 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on February 24, 2016, 08:45:56 AM

Will do, friend!

Just drop by Stivers Strength and Wellness :)

Have a safe trip.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 24, 2016, 12:22:00 PM

 :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on February 24, 2016, 01:01:15 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on February 24, 2016, 12:22:00 PM

:thumbs:

Bummer. I'll be in Cleveland next week.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 24, 2016, 01:04:12 PM

No worries bud. I'll basically be at University of Louisville most of the time and we're staying downtown. I hear it's cool tho. I will be driving the triangle to checkout our practices on Wednesday. Louisville  :driving: South Cincinnati (florence)  :driving: Lexington  :driving: and then back to Louisville that night. I think we plan on trying a few bourbon places. Any suggestos would be much appreciated. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on February 24, 2016, 03:17:05 PM

Can't go wrong with any of these.

http://www.bourboncountry.com/things-to-do/urban-bourbon-trail/the-bars/index.aspx

My favorite...

http://www.galthouse.com/dining/al-js/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 24, 2016, 03:33:45 PM

Thanks man!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on February 24, 2016, 05:26:39 PM

Does the PHX airport that SW flies into have a United Club? I have a huge rough ridin' layover there on the way to Seattle.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on February 24, 2016, 06:27:56 PM

Quote from: Gooch on February 24, 2016, 05:26:39 PM

Does the PHX airport that SW flies into have a United Club? I have a huge rough ridin' layover there on the way to Seattle.

PHX has multiple commercial airports?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on February 24, 2016, 06:54:40 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on February 24, 2016, 06:27:56 PM

Quote from: Gooch on February 24, 2016, 05:26:39 PM

Does the PHX airport that SW flies into have a United Club? I have a huge rough ridin' layover there on the way to Seattle.

PHX has multiple commercial airports?

Mesa has a small airport, but it's only Allegiant.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 24, 2016, 06:56:11 PM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on February 24, 2016, 06:54:40 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on February 24, 2016, 06:27:56 PM

Quote from: Gooch on February 24, 2016, 05:26:39 PM

Does the PHX airport that SW flies into have a United Club? I have a huge rough ridin' layover there on the way to Seattle.

PHX has multiple commercial airports?

Mesa has a small airport, but it's only Allegiant.

wow they serve a shitload of cities:

(http://www.phxmesagateway.org/Content/Marketing/RouteMap.png)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on February 24, 2016, 07:47:10 PM

Quote from: Gooch on February 24, 2016, 05:26:39 PM

Does the PHX airport that SW flies into have a United Club? I have a huge rough ridin' layover there on the way to Seattle.

I bet you could still buy a time-efficient united flight that's cheap enough that you don't care about trashing those southwest miles.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on February 25, 2016, 10:08:40 AM

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160225/a36e706053653b8b7a097b288e66a296.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on February 25, 2016, 10:17:08 AM

Quote from: michigancat on February 24, 2016, 06:56:11 PM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on February 24, 2016, 06:54:40 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on February 24, 2016, 06:27:56 PM

Quote from: Gooch on February 24, 2016, 05:26:39 PM

Does the PHX airport that SW flies into have a United Club? I have a huge rough ridin' layover there on the way to Seattle.

PHX has multiple commercial airports?

Mesa has a small airport, but it's only Allegiant.

wow they serve a shitload of cities:

(http://www.phxmesagateway.org/Content/Marketing/RouteMap.png)

That was one of their original 3 or 4 destinations.  I really like the Allegiant model for what it is trying to be.  I've used it a few times for the cheap weekend getaways.  It's kind of a pain in the ass, but worth it for going to decent destinations with no layovers.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on February 25, 2016, 10:48:50 AM

Quote from: mocat on February 25, 2016, 10:08:40 AM

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160225/a36e706053653b8b7a097b288e66a296.jpg)

Almost MSY but I don't think that's right - can't picture a palm tree there

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 25, 2016, 11:38:06 AM

holy crap two CRP's in one week! :eek:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on February 25, 2016, 11:45:49 AM

Chicat what an idiot omg

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on February 25, 2016, 11:46:01 AM

Jk jk

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on February 25, 2016, 03:34:24 PM

Keep it classy, Dayton! (http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160225/217d92306d84c539908e8e665f575600.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on February 25, 2016, 05:08:01 PM

Is that guy dead?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on February 25, 2016, 06:02:04 PM

please tell me you took that this afternoon

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on February 25, 2016, 06:07:17 PM

Quote from: Gooch on February 25, 2016, 05:08:01 PM

Is that guy dead?

Dead to the world but he was snoring. Stench of urine and alcohol rising from his clothes. I suspect he'd wet himself whilst snoozing.

Quote from: Skipper44 on February 25, 2016, 06:02:04 PM

please tell me you took that this afternoon

Ha. Now that would have been funny. I stepped around him about 545a. Night clerk told me he wasn't there at 430a when she delivered the receipts. Early late night became early morning bender for sure.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on February 25, 2016, 07:57:02 PM

It looks like you were maybe staying at one of the towers from the wire

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on February 25, 2016, 07:57:31 PM

I'm watching the wire right now guys

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on February 25, 2016, 07:58:08 PM

did you finish s2 yet?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on February 27, 2016, 12:43:43 AM

mocat resorting to propping up other threads for image, sad

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kslim on February 27, 2016, 07:40:25 PM

Quote from: michigancat on February 25, 2016, 11:38:06 AM

holy crap two CRP's in one week! :eek:

:Wha:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on March 03, 2016, 08:28:41 PM

United is such a crappy airline

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on March 04, 2016, 02:45:15 AM

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160304/5d83a93bf6d9905f84b4f2e3e32168b0.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on March 04, 2016, 08:40:56 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on March 03, 2016, 08:28:41 PM

United is such a crappy airline

Partners with Lufthansa tho!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 04, 2016, 09:14:24 AM

American has metal with cloth seats in first class  :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 04, 2016, 11:13:47 AM

Quote from: mocat on March 04, 2016, 09:14:24 AM

American has metal with cloth seats in first class  :lol:

their biz product is probably the best of the domestic carriers

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Saulbadguy on March 04, 2016, 11:22:03 AM

May have already been covered but checkpoint friendly backpacks? I can keep my laptop in them?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on March 04, 2016, 11:23:38 AM

You have to take your laptop out of any type of bag to get through security.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on March 04, 2016, 11:24:30 AM

I didn't have to a few times

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 04, 2016, 11:25:34 AM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on March 04, 2016, 11:23:38 AM

You have to take your laptop out of any type of bag to get through security.

I don't

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Saulbadguy on March 04, 2016, 11:25:48 AM

https://www.tsa.gov/news/releases/2008/08/15/checkpoint-friendly-laptop-bag-procedures

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 04, 2016, 11:26:06 AM

you don't have to take it out if you have precheck

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Saulbadguy on March 04, 2016, 11:28:47 AM

Quote from: mocat on March 04, 2016, 11:26:06 AM

you don't have to take it out if you have precheck

I often travel in dumpy airports that don't have dedicated precheck lines.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 04, 2016, 11:29:16 AM

I don't go through the cat scan machine, take anything out of my bag (liquids, laptops, etc.), or take off my coat/jacket/shoes. If you are going to fly more than like twice in the next 5 years there is no reason you shouldn't get TSA Pre. it's cheap and easy. The other day I was on my third beer before my travelling companion was through normal security at ohare. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 04, 2016, 11:29:29 AM

Quote from: Saulbadguy on March 04, 2016, 11:28:47 AM

Quote from: mocat on March 04, 2016, 11:26:06 AM

you don't have to take it out if you have precheck

I often travel in dumpy airports that don't have dedicated precheck lines.

like, the Grand Island, NE airport that only allegient serves has TSA Pre (and window air conditioning units)

(http://netnebraska.org/sites/default/files/styles/largepopup/public/DSC_0357.JPG?itok=rosuFeAI)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 04, 2016, 11:30:12 AM

Quote from: Saulbadguy on March 04, 2016, 11:28:47 AM

Quote from: mocat on March 04, 2016, 11:26:06 AM

you don't have to take it out if you have precheck

I often travel in dumpy airports that don't have dedicated precheck lines.

yeah it might not be a separate line, but if you have precheck they give you this green laminated card deal that you show the TSA guy/gal and then you can leave your shoes on / laptop in the bag

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Saulbadguy on March 04, 2016, 11:32:39 AM

Quote from: steve dave on March 04, 2016, 11:29:29 AM

Quote from: Saulbadguy on March 04, 2016, 11:28:47 AM

Quote from: mocat on March 04, 2016, 11:26:06 AM

you don't have to take it out if you have precheck

I often travel in dumpy airports that don't have dedicated precheck lines.

like, the grand island, ne airport that only allegient serves has TSA Pre.

Newark Terminal A - have to wait in line with the other rubes, but they give you a card so you don't have to take off your belt/jacket/etc. Still have to take liquids/laptop out.
KCI Terminal C. Same as above but no card, just a green marker on your boarding pass. Sometimes they only do one line too, which sucks.
La Guardia - Same as above, but only once.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 04, 2016, 11:33:24 AM

I have a laptop friendly bag and I just always pull it out. I don't think they're common enough for every TSA agent to realize they can stay in.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on March 04, 2016, 12:00:29 PM

Isn't Dodge the only place in this crap hole state that I can get TSA precheck done? eff that.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Saulbadguy on March 04, 2016, 12:04:07 PM

http://www.amazon.com/Travelpro-Executive-Checkpoint-Friendly-Computer/dp/B00OLI004I/ref=pd_sim_sbs_198_1?ie=UTF8&dpID=41l-wQcHEeL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL200_SR152%2C200_&refRID=1M5R64BEC1KZE55C1ZQM

The laptop compartment lays flat. I'm going to give this a whirl on my next flight.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on March 04, 2016, 12:08:24 PM

Quote from: pmshead on March 04, 2016, 12:00:29 PM

Isn't Dodge the only place in this crap hole state that I can get TSA precheck done? eff that.

Like 2 years ago.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on March 04, 2016, 12:09:47 PM

The problem I've found beyond the inconsistent rules/lines/airports when it comes to all this stuff is it's still ultimately up to the individual dumbfuck workers what actually happens.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 04, 2016, 12:15:07 PM

Quote from: Trim on March 04, 2016, 12:09:47 PM

The problem I've found beyond the inconsistent rules/lines/airports when it comes to all this stuff is it's still ultimately up to the individual dumbfuck workers what actually happens.

yes

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 04, 2016, 12:38:48 PM

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160304/6ed49ee0421293181427c1836f5364b5.jpg)Hot brown

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160304/958c3ef7b353ed5cf1778676cace57cf.jpg)

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160304/0034d8f92cc0e9d4d1e59cc5ffe3c9fe.jpg)

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160304/2525866fd62af1fee133d1ff62b0a0b0.jpg)

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160304/8e7b6d7de3010870def7b741dcd14fdf.jpg)

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(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160304/db224107c6ebd054ac222489745da6de.jpg)

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on March 04, 2016, 12:48:50 PM

Welcome. Mint julep looks good too.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on March 04, 2016, 12:52:10 PM

Quote from: puniraptor on March 04, 2016, 02:45:15 AM

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160304/5d83a93bf6d9905f84b4f2e3e32168b0.jpg)

How fast does it go?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 04, 2016, 12:53:19 PM

I would like to craft a short story based on the hand sanitizer ferret guy.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 04, 2016, 12:54:29 PM

I legit loved wacky's photos

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on March 04, 2016, 12:55:42 PM

That brown thing is worse than your watery eggs

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on March 04, 2016, 12:59:25 PM

Quote from: Trim on March 04, 2016, 12:08:24 PM

Quote from: pmshead on March 04, 2016, 12:00:29 PM

Isn't Dodge the only place in this crap hole state that I can get TSA precheck done? eff that.

Like 2 years ago.

Okay. I'll have to research it further then.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on March 04, 2016, 12:59:36 PM

You can pet my ferret, but I will first need to decontaminate you.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 04, 2016, 01:02:36 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on March 04, 2016, 12:48:50 PM

Welcome. Mint julep looks good too.

It was the best I've ever had.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 04, 2016, 01:04:16 PM

Quote from: michigancat on March 04, 2016, 12:54:29 PM

I legit loved wacky's photos

:thumbs:

Quote from: steve dave on March 04, 2016, 12:53:19 PM

I would like to craft a short story based on the hand sanitizer ferret guy.

Louisville zoo was here this morning. Dentist don't go anywhere without hand sanitizer.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 04, 2016, 01:06:33 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on March 04, 2016, 12:55:42 PM

That brown thing is worse than your watery eggs

Apparently it's a Louisville thing. We were told to have it. Turkey, French bread, chz, bacon, etc. what's not to like?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 04, 2016, 01:08:52 PM

lol at a zoo bringing a ferret to show around. "hi, I'm steve dave from the omaha zoo. check out this hamster."

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 04, 2016, 01:11:30 PM

at the back there is what's called a hedgehog DON'T TOUCH! those are actually sharp spines. amazing creature. And these are just a couple of the exotic beasts you'll find at the zoo!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on March 04, 2016, 01:12:44 PM

wet lunch?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 04, 2016, 01:13:38 PM

Omg, they did have a hedgehog next to the ferret. A lizard too.

Quote from: Tobias on March 04, 2016, 01:12:44 PM

wet lunch?

:thumbs: You know it!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on March 04, 2016, 02:03:59 PM

The Hot Brown is drunk food. Fitting.  :)

http://www.brownhotel.com/m/dining-hot-brown

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 04, 2016, 02:27:07 PM

Some local chatted us up about it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on March 04, 2016, 02:45:52 PM

I was eating somewhere and they wanted $25 for one. Lolz. No.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 04, 2016, 05:22:40 PM

Kentucky bourbon barrel ale is pretty good, IPA4Me(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160304/5b64a69843b9098dd56cc65eaf24794e.jpg)


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on March 04, 2016, 05:25:41 PM

Grab one in the stout version. Delicious.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on March 04, 2016, 07:01:47 PM

Wacky please tell me you went to the Mohammad Ali museum. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on March 04, 2016, 07:02:59 PM

Quote from: Skipper44 on March 04, 2016, 12:52:10 PM

Quote from: puniraptor on March 04, 2016, 02:45:15 AM

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160304/5d83a93bf6d9905f84b4f2e3e32168b0.jpg)

How fast does it go?

120 kmph. The station is stationary of course.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 04, 2016, 08:01:10 PM

Quote from: wetwillie on March 04, 2016, 07:01:47 PM

Wacky please tell me you went to the Mohammad Ali museum.

Dammit :curse: I didn't. It's been nightlife and the convention. I have cleaned house at the convention tho. :kstategrad:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on March 04, 2016, 08:23:47 PM

Maybe next time.  Churchill Downs is a must see too IMO.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 04, 2016, 08:25:56 PM

Yeah, it's down the road from us.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 04, 2016, 08:29:27 PM

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160305/7854b8b3447c5bb2e769e58a057d0605.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160305/dff476b671d811a5c779a66acc254989.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160305/259c8ccfa63b9780de63234b238137b4.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160305/4f667b3b1eb47bfe35fa006af2fb31a6.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160305/acb652b0b968133602d8855588eafa1c.jpg)(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160305/abba1295bf99e12d8bb1d2fc6e73504b.jpg)


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on March 04, 2016, 08:30:45 PM

what is that food item

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 04, 2016, 08:31:31 PM

Drinking in a church right now


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 04, 2016, 08:31:35 PM

Beer boners

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 04, 2016, 08:32:24 PM

Filet and potatoes. It's their prime spot


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on March 04, 2016, 08:32:45 PM

wacky is straight cashing checks right now :excited:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on March 04, 2016, 08:32:51 PM

weird, it looks like chicken

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 04, 2016, 08:35:30 PM

It was dark in there. But Capitol grill'ish for local dining.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on March 04, 2016, 08:37:29 PM

once again, rusty and wacky = stud combo

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 04, 2016, 08:37:53 PM

Also, we're at the holy grail. A former church, but now a brewery. That's where those last dinner pics came from. In the bathroom

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 04, 2016, 08:38:36 PM

Quote from: Tobias on March 04, 2016, 08:37:29 PM

once again, rusty and wacky = stud combo

:eye:

Title: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 04, 2016, 08:39:20 PM

Wacky, what if I told you there were shitloads of famous amazing beers made at actual current churches and they even had their own style which may have been on one of those glasses?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 04, 2016, 08:45:27 PM

I would obviously love it, SD! :love:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on March 04, 2016, 08:53:19 PM

Excellent choices Wacky. Definitely need to visit Churchill Downs museum and the Ali Center on your next trip.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on March 04, 2016, 09:10:28 PM

Quote from: puniraptor on March 04, 2016, 07:02:59 PM

Quote from: Skipper44 on March 04, 2016, 12:52:10 PM

Quote from: puniraptor on March 04, 2016, 02:45:15 AM

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160304/5d83a93bf6d9905f84b4f2e3e32168b0.jpg)

How fast does it go?

120 kmph. The station is stationary of course.

meh, the hellantra could do that. When are you going on Shinkansen?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 05, 2016, 09:58:11 AM

Quote from: IPA4Me on March 04, 2016, 08:53:19 PM

Excellent choices Wacky. Definitely need to visit Churchill Downs museum and the Ali Center on your next trip.

:thumbs: Thanks for the pro tips.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on March 06, 2016, 02:27:17 PM

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160306/060d31027f7636171cd532286b9c42a0.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 06, 2016, 05:42:45 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on March 06, 2016, 02:27:17 PM

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160306/060d31027f7636171cd532286b9c42a0.jpg)

I'm gonna guess EGE

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on March 06, 2016, 05:47:57 PM

the topeka steakhouse

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 06, 2016, 06:21:15 PM

I bet it's an airport

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on March 06, 2016, 06:44:59 PM

Whoever made the final call on that carpet should be fired :Yuck:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 06, 2016, 06:50:08 PM

Btw, American Airlines sucks ass. Small ass planes with no wifi.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on March 06, 2016, 06:59:49 PM

You wanna know who sucks ass?  I almost feel ashamed to admit, but then I remember how cheap the ticket was.....spirit airlines, they rough ridin' suck major crap

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on March 06, 2016, 07:19:48 PM

VFW

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on March 06, 2016, 07:37:10 PM

Quote from: michigancat on March 06, 2016, 05:42:45 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on March 06, 2016, 02:27:17 PM

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160306/060d31027f7636171cd532286b9c42a0.jpg)

I'm gonna guess EGE

Final letter is correct!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on March 06, 2016, 07:38:04 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on March 06, 2016, 06:50:08 PM

Btw, American Airlines sucks ass. Small ass planes with no wifi.

I just make sure I have some podcasts stockpiled.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on March 06, 2016, 09:12:50 PM

Quote from: The Big Train on March 06, 2016, 06:59:49 PM

You wanna know who sucks ass?  I almost feel ashamed to admit, but then I remember how cheap the ticket was.....spirit airlines, they rough ridin' suck major crap

I took the redeye from Vegas to make it for the Royals world series parade on Spirit...can confirm.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 06, 2016, 09:17:06 PM

Quote from: pmshead on March 06, 2016, 07:38:04 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on March 06, 2016, 06:50:08 PM

Btw, American Airlines sucks ass. Small ass planes with no wifi.

I just make sure I have some podcasts stockpiled.

That's what my coworker does. Good pro tip.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 06, 2016, 09:52:20 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on March 06, 2016, 07:37:10 PM

Quote from: michigancat on March 06, 2016, 05:42:45 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on March 06, 2016, 02:27:17 PM

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160306/060d31027f7636171cd532286b9c42a0.jpg)

I'm gonna guess EGE

Final letter is correct!

Man, I was close. ASE

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on March 06, 2016, 09:54:26 PM

Quote from: michigancat on March 06, 2016, 09:52:20 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on March 06, 2016, 07:37:10 PM

Quote from: michigancat on March 06, 2016, 05:42:45 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on March 06, 2016, 02:27:17 PM

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160306/060d31027f7636171cd532286b9c42a0.jpg)

I'm gonna guess EGE

Final letter is correct!

Man, I was close. ASE

I know! Probably the closest airport you could have guessed

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 06, 2016, 09:57:16 PM

I mean, that rough ridin' carpet

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on March 06, 2016, 10:06:00 PM

Get in line rusty

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 06, 2016, 10:11:27 PM

Quote from: The Big Train on March 06, 2016, 10:06:00 PM

Get in line rusty

I meant that it should have been a dead giveaway for Aspen but congrats on being first to tell the board about the wire or whatever.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on March 06, 2016, 10:12:39 PM

:D

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on March 07, 2016, 08:31:06 AM

Quote from: michigancat on March 06, 2016, 10:11:27 PM

Quote from: The Big Train on March 06, 2016, 10:06:00 PM

Get in line rusty

I meant that it should have been a dead giveaway for Aspen but congrats on being first to tell the board about the wire or whatever.

Yeah the Aspen leaves plastered all over that gross carpet was the easiest giveaway... It was hard to get a picture without mountains or private jets

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on March 07, 2016, 08:37:41 AM

I just read that weed sales tax gave more to Aspen than alcohol sales tax in march/April last year. That's a lot of Doritos right guys  :ROFL:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 07, 2016, 10:01:29 AM

I've always known and heard the stories of traveling businessman hooking up with traveling business women, but I really got to experience it all last week. Single mother of two, hooking up with a Pak'd, married man of three was quite the  :bwpopcorn: experience. The no shame the next morning was the real treat. Because I had to hear how great it was for the next 48 hours.  :shooturmouth:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on March 07, 2016, 10:28:56 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on March 07, 2016, 10:01:29 AM

I've always known and heard the stories of traveling businessman hooking up with traveling business women, but I really got to experience it all last week. Single mother of two, hooking up with a Pak'd, married man of three was quite the  :bwpopcorn: experience. The no shame the next morning was the real treat. Because I had to hear how great it was for the next 48 hours.  :shooturmouth:

Were you hearing about it from the woman or man?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 07, 2016, 10:30:05 AM

The women. She loves to share her escapades. It got old and awkward quickly.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on March 07, 2016, 10:36:33 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on March 07, 2016, 10:30:05 AM

The women. She loves to share her escapades. It got old and awkward quickly.

You should have slut shamed her. Not because she had casual sex with someone she just(?) met but because she was rough ridin' some other woman's husband.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 07, 2016, 10:39:41 AM

Yeah, I did. Since she got a divorce and her husband cheated on her, she feels like it was ok. So funny what some ppl tell themselves to make themselves feel better.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on March 07, 2016, 11:07:41 AM

That magic Kentucky brown water. Makes the women do wild things.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on March 07, 2016, 11:08:29 AM

I'll be in Kentucky next week. Not looking forward to it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 07, 2016, 11:10:29 AM

Where at? I thought Louisville was a fun place. I'm looking forward to my Lexington and Cincinnati trips soon to come. Indy, not so much.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on March 07, 2016, 11:11:32 AM

Covington

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 07, 2016, 11:13:06 AM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on March 07, 2016, 11:11:32 AM

Covington

South cincy. That's my area too. I haven't been yet.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on March 07, 2016, 11:19:36 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on March 07, 2016, 11:13:06 AM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on March 07, 2016, 11:11:32 AM

Covington

South cincy. That's my area too. I haven't been yet.

Well, my boss is going with so that's probably the biggest reason I'm dreading it.  He wanted me to book the same flight as him so we could share a rental car.  He booked a flight that had a 2 hour layover in Chicago and got him to the Cinci airport at 11:30 p.m.  I booked a direct flight that lands at 6 p.m. I told him I'd take an Uber to the hotel and pay for it myself. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 07, 2016, 11:22:10 AM

Yeah, my company booked a flight for me that went from KC to Charlotte back to Louisville, because it was $50 cheaper than the direct flight. I was really annoyed.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on March 07, 2016, 11:30:24 AM

I like Covington. Decent restaurants and bars along Main St. We usually crush a few craft brews at crock and Bull. Newport has some good craft brew joints too. You can always cross the bridge and you have plenty more choices in Cinci. Jeff Ruby's is a fantastic choice. I think Wacky ate at the Louisville location this weekend.


Edit: Forgot about Moerlein Lager House. Decent food. Fantastic beer choices. It's adjacent to Great American Ball Park.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on March 07, 2016, 11:31:00 AM

Damn family friendly editor. Heh. C o c k and Bull. :D

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 07, 2016, 11:46:52 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on March 07, 2016, 10:39:41 AM

Yeah, I did. Since she got a divorce and her husband cheated on her, she feels like it was ok. So funny what some ppl tell themselves to make themselves feel better.

She isn't responsible for the choices a married man makes. Why would she need to feel better?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 07, 2016, 11:48:18 AM

IDK. I would feel pretty slimy if I hooked up with someone who was married, but that's just me. You're right tho.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on March 07, 2016, 11:51:46 AM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on March 07, 2016, 10:36:33 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on March 07, 2016, 10:30:05 AM

The women. She loves to share her escapades. It got old and awkward quickly.

You should have slut shamed her. Not because she had casual sex with someone she just(?) met but because she was rough ridin' some other woman's husband.

Hey feminazi, he isn't her property

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on March 07, 2016, 12:28:03 PM

Quote from: pmshead on March 04, 2016, 12:00:29 PM

Isn't Dodge the only place in this crap hole state that I can get TSA precheck done? eff that.

Two places in Wichita

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on March 07, 2016, 12:34:32 PM

https://universalenroll.dhs.gov/locator?serviceCode=11115V

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on March 07, 2016, 12:40:56 PM

Quote from: pmshead on March 04, 2016, 12:00:29 PM

Isn't Dodge the only place in this crap hole state that I can get TSA precheck done? eff that.

I did mine in Topeka last year

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on March 07, 2016, 01:17:05 PM

got to stay on the Texas/Mexico border last week for work. boy I just highly recommend that area to everyone

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on March 07, 2016, 01:21:57 PM

Which part GFA?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on March 07, 2016, 02:46:13 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on March 07, 2016, 11:22:10 AM

Yeah, my company booked a flight for me that went from KC to Charlotte back to Louisville, because it was $50 cheaper than the direct flight. I was really annoyed.

Eww. I refuse to let others book my travel.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 07, 2016, 03:34:19 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on March 07, 2016, 11:22:10 AM

Yeah, my company booked a flight for me that went from KC to Charlotte back to Louisville, because it was $50 cheaper than the direct flight. I was really annoyed.

sounds like your travel booker person is a moron who cost the company money in that particular situation

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ShellShock on March 08, 2016, 08:18:34 AM

By the end of March, i'll have my companion pass!  :excited:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on March 10, 2016, 11:15:06 PM

Oh hey sd :adios:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 10, 2016, 11:22:47 PM

I'm at the park Hyatt the next three days. Let's meet and consume alcohol.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on March 11, 2016, 07:43:44 AM

Quote from: steve dave on March 10, 2016, 11:22:47 PM

I'm at the park Hyatt the next three days. Let's meet and consume alcohol.

:thumbs: @dlew12

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 11, 2016, 08:13:55 AM

Quote from: steve dave on March 10, 2016, 11:22:47 PM

I'm at the park Hyatt the next three days. Let's meet and consume alcohol.

i may be staying there in september. pro tips welcome

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on March 11, 2016, 08:16:18 AM

Quote from: mocat on March 11, 2016, 08:13:55 AM

Quote from: steve dave on March 10, 2016, 11:22:47 PM

I'm at the park Hyatt the next three days. Let's meet and consume alcohol.

i may be staying there in september. pro tips welcome

Pro tip, pak with your buddies dl12 and 8mp

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 11, 2016, 08:17:15 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on March 11, 2016, 08:16:18 AM

Quote from: mocat on March 11, 2016, 08:13:55 AM

Quote from: steve dave on March 10, 2016, 11:22:47 PM

I'm at the park Hyatt the next three days. Let's meet and consume alcohol.

i may be staying there in september. pro tips welcome

Pro tip, pak with your buddies dl12 and 8mp

 :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 11, 2016, 08:47:48 AM

Check this view tho (http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160311/56312221ff47f827938818ccf8f39df7.jpg)
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160311/ba1f43667b910c03a7128d3e4dba056f.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on March 11, 2016, 08:57:30 AM

whoa you're gonna be here for st. patty's? set binge levels to 7.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on March 11, 2016, 09:00:22 AM

if I know Chicago and believe me, I know Chicago, that is the water tower thing.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on March 11, 2016, 05:20:20 PM

I was just reading about that on wikipedia for some reason

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 12, 2016, 06:19:26 PM

I'm in Waterloo, NE right now

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on March 12, 2016, 06:21:20 PM

Eww

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 12, 2016, 06:22:45 PM

Its pretty rough

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on March 12, 2016, 06:32:20 PM

Why TF are you in Waterloo NE?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on March 12, 2016, 07:05:31 PM

Quite the fanningbrag

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 12, 2016, 07:34:21 PM

Quote from: mocat on March 12, 2016, 06:22:45 PM

Its pretty rough

You're practically in Sarpy county if you aren't actually there, what are you complaining about?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on March 12, 2016, 07:53:03 PM

I ate lunch up the road in freemont once, it was terrible

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on March 12, 2016, 08:41:08 PM

Pretty much everything in Nebraska sucks crap

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 12, 2016, 11:00:23 PM

Quote from: wetwillie on March 12, 2016, 06:32:20 PM

Why TF are you in Waterloo NE?

Relatives

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on March 12, 2016, 11:13:40 PM

Eww

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on March 19, 2016, 03:36:23 PM

best overall and best stay on points value hawaii SPG properties?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: KCFDcat on March 24, 2016, 04:27:34 PM

travelling to Belgium in 5 weeks, guys. I'm excited, but also a tad conflicted.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on March 24, 2016, 04:31:29 PM

My friend got scammed in Istanbul.  One of those go to a bar and buy girls drinks and get a tab for thousands of dollars scams. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: KCFDcat on March 24, 2016, 04:32:52 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on March 24, 2016, 04:31:29 PM

My friend got scammed in Istanbul.  One of those go to a bar and buy girls drinks and get a tab for thousands of dollars scams.

I don't think this particular scam will be an issue for me

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on March 24, 2016, 04:36:14 PM

Ya it was just a general contribution to the thread (and a reminder to myself to tell the rest of the story on Monday).

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: KCFDcat on March 24, 2016, 04:38:36 PM

it sounds like a great story!  :cheers:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on March 25, 2016, 12:01:31 PM

Quote from: KCFDcat on March 24, 2016, 04:27:34 PM

travelling to Belgium in 5 weeks, guys. I'm excited, but also a tad conflicted.

 :cheers: x 100

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Canary on March 25, 2016, 12:07:41 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on March 25, 2016, 12:01:31 PM

Quote from: KCFDcat on March 24, 2016, 04:27:34 PM

travelling to Belgium in 5 weeks, guys. I'm excited, but also a tad conflicted.

 :cheers: x 100

Understandable.  I can't remember places specifically, but I thought Brussells was very nice.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: KCFDcat on March 25, 2016, 12:08:21 PM

Quote from: Canary on March 25, 2016, 12:07:41 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on March 25, 2016, 12:01:31 PM

Quote from: KCFDcat on March 24, 2016, 04:27:34 PM

travelling to Belgium in 5 weeks, guys. I'm excited, but also a tad conflicted.

 :cheers: x 100

Understandable.  I can't remember places specifically, but I thought Brussells was very nice.

We are going to Brussels and bruges

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Canary on March 25, 2016, 12:10:10 PM

Quote from: KCFDcat on March 25, 2016, 12:08:21 PM

Quote from: Canary on March 25, 2016, 12:07:41 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on March 25, 2016, 12:01:31 PM

Quote from: KCFDcat on March 24, 2016, 04:27:34 PM

travelling to Belgium in 5 weeks, guys. I'm excited, but also a tad conflicted.

 :cheers: x 100

Understandable.  I can't remember places specifically, but I thought Brussells was very nice.

We are going to Brussels and bruges

Safe travels.  Enjoy.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 28, 2016, 12:34:14 PM

Quote from: KCFDcat on March 25, 2016, 12:08:21 PM

Quote from: Canary on March 25, 2016, 12:07:41 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on March 25, 2016, 12:01:31 PM

Quote from: KCFDcat on March 24, 2016, 04:27:34 PM

travelling to Belgium in 5 weeks, guys. I'm excited, but also a tad conflicted.

 :cheers: x 100

Understandable.  I can't remember places specifically, but I thought Brussells was very nice.

We are going to Brussels and bruges

Bruges is either a shithole or a fairy tale place, depending on your source

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on March 28, 2016, 12:38:23 PM

Quote from: mocat on March 28, 2016, 12:34:14 PM

Quote from: KCFDcat on March 25, 2016, 12:08:21 PM

Quote from: Canary on March 25, 2016, 12:07:41 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on March 25, 2016, 12:01:31 PM

Quote from: KCFDcat on March 24, 2016, 04:27:34 PM

travelling to Belgium in 5 weeks, guys. I'm excited, but also a tad conflicted.

 :cheers: x 100

Understandable.  I can't remember places specifically, but I thought Brussells was very nice.

We are going to Brussels and bruges

Bruges is either a shithole or a fairy tale place, depending on your source

(http://gif-finder.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Colin-Farrell-WTF.gif)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on March 28, 2016, 12:42:05 PM

:alleyoop:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AbeFroman on March 28, 2016, 01:26:15 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on March 24, 2016, 04:31:29 PM

My friend got scammed in Istanbul.  One of those go to a bar and buy girls drinks and get a tab for thousands of dollars scams.

Not as bad as my friend's brother getting scammed in Bangkok. One of those go to a bar and buy girls drinks and find out they aren't girls scams.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on March 28, 2016, 01:29:52 PM

Quote from: AbeFroman on March 28, 2016, 01:26:15 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on March 24, 2016, 04:31:29 PM

My friend got scammed in Istanbul.  One of those go to a bar and buy girls drinks and get a tab for thousands of dollars scams.

Not as bad as my friend's brother getting scammed in Bangkok. One of those go to a bar and buy girls drinks and find out they aren't girls scams.

How did he find out?!?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on March 28, 2016, 01:36:35 PM

Quote from: Pete on March 28, 2016, 01:29:52 PM

Quote from: AbeFroman on March 28, 2016, 01:26:15 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on March 24, 2016, 04:31:29 PM

My friend got scammed in Istanbul.  One of those go to a bar and buy girls drinks and get a tab for thousands of dollars scams.

Not as bad as my friend's brother getting scammed in Bangkok. One of those go to a bar and buy girls drinks and find out they aren't girls scams.

How did he find out?!?

presumably he looked at a sign that hinted that he was in Thailand.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on March 28, 2016, 02:14:57 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on March 28, 2016, 12:38:23 PM

Quote from: mocat on March 28, 2016, 12:34:14 PM

Quote from: KCFDcat on March 25, 2016, 12:08:21 PM

Quote from: Canary on March 25, 2016, 12:07:41 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on March 25, 2016, 12:01:31 PM

Quote from: KCFDcat on March 24, 2016, 04:27:34 PM

travelling to Belgium in 5 weeks, guys. I'm excited, but also a tad conflicted.

 :cheers: x 100

Understandable.  I can't remember places specifically, but I thought Brussells was very nice.

We are going to Brussels and bruges

Bruges is either a shithole or a fairy tale place, depending on your source

(http://gif-finder.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Colin-Farrell-WTF.gif)

why can't i remember the significance of that film to this blogsite?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: hemmy on March 28, 2016, 02:27:05 PM

Brussels is one of the most overrated European cities. Not even sure if I would call it overrated since it seems like a fairly common opinion.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on March 28, 2016, 02:35:34 PM

(http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv249/thekansascitykid/Mobile%20Uploads/76DE401A-6BE2-4C73-9195-B8DA3583F67D_zpsis0vgbwb.jpg) (http://s688.photobucket.com/user/thekansascitykid/media/Mobile%20Uploads/76DE401A-6BE2-4C73-9195-B8DA3583F67D_zpsis0vgbwb.jpg.html)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 28, 2016, 02:39:38 PM

Quote from: Dugout DickStone on March 28, 2016, 02:35:34 PM

(http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv249/thekansascitykid/Mobile%20Uploads/76DE401A-6BE2-4C73-9195-B8DA3583F67D_zpsis0vgbwb.jpg) (http://s688.photobucket.com/user/thekansascitykid/media/Mobile%20Uploads/76DE401A-6BE2-4C73-9195-B8DA3583F67D_zpsis0vgbwb.jpg.html)

Well that looks like Ontario, CA

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 28, 2016, 03:39:20 PM

Quote from: pmshead on March 28, 2016, 02:14:57 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on March 28, 2016, 12:38:23 PM

Quote from: mocat on March 28, 2016, 12:34:14 PM

Quote from: KCFDcat on March 25, 2016, 12:08:21 PM

Quote from: Canary on March 25, 2016, 12:07:41 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on March 25, 2016, 12:01:31 PM

Quote from: KCFDcat on March 24, 2016, 04:27:34 PM

travelling to Belgium in 5 weeks, guys. I'm excited, but also a tad conflicted.

 :cheers: x 100

Understandable.  I can't remember places specifically, but I thought Brussells was very nice.

We are going to Brussels and bruges

Bruges is either a shithole or a fairy tale place, depending on your source

(http://gif-finder.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Colin-Farrell-WTF.gif)

why can't i remember the significance of that film to this blogsite?

Maybe because you're an inanimate f'ing object?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: KCFDcat on March 28, 2016, 03:39:56 PM

Quote from: hemmy on March 28, 2016, 02:27:05 PM

Brussels is one of the most overrated European cities. Not even sure if I would call it overrated since it seems like a fairly common opinion.

Cool thanks

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on March 28, 2016, 04:12:30 PM

Quote from: michigancat on March 28, 2016, 02:39:38 PM

Quote from: Dugout DickStone on March 28, 2016, 02:35:34 PM

(http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv249/thekansascitykid/Mobile%20Uploads/76DE401A-6BE2-4C73-9195-B8DA3583F67D_zpsis0vgbwb.jpg) (http://s688.photobucket.com/user/thekansascitykid/media/Mobile%20Uploads/76DE401A-6BE2-4C73-9195-B8DA3583F67D_zpsis0vgbwb.jpg.html)

Well that looks like Ontario, CA

You are a savant

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ToupeeFearsTheBeard on March 29, 2016, 07:07:17 AM

Quote from: Dlew12 on March 28, 2016, 01:36:35 PM

Quote from: Pete on March 28, 2016, 01:29:52 PM

Quote from: AbeFroman on March 28, 2016, 01:26:15 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on March 24, 2016, 04:31:29 PM

My friend got scammed in Istanbul.  One of those go to a bar and buy girls drinks and get a tab for thousands of dollars scams.

Not as bad as my friend's brother getting scammed in Bangkok. One of those go to a bar and buy girls drinks and find out they aren't girls scams.

How did he find out?!?

presumably he looked at a sign that hinted that he was in Thailand.

Thai girls don't mess around in clubs. If they like what they see(pretty much anyone white), they'll straight up grab you. My guard was at an all time high when I was there because of all the pick pockets/lady boys. Also a decent portion of lady boys in Thailand are actually pretty attractive.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: HerrSonntag on March 29, 2016, 08:26:30 AM

Quote from: ToupeeFearsTheBeard on March 29, 2016, 07:07:17 AM

Quote from: Dlew12 on March 28, 2016, 01:36:35 PM

Quote from: Pete on March 28, 2016, 01:29:52 PM

Quote from: AbeFroman on March 28, 2016, 01:26:15 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on March 24, 2016, 04:31:29 PM

My friend got scammed in Istanbul.  One of those go to a bar and buy girls drinks and get a tab for thousands of dollars scams.

Not as bad as my friend's brother getting scammed in Bangkok. One of those go to a bar and buy girls drinks and find out they aren't girls scams.

How did he find out?!?

presumably he looked at a sign that hinted that he was in Thailand.

Thai girls don't mess around in clubs. If they like what they see(pretty much anyone white), they'll straight up grab you. My guard was at an all time high when I was there because of all the pick pockets/lady boys. Also a decent portion of lady boys in Thailand are actually pretty attractive.

I got scammed at a bar in Paris like this, gals(strippers) come and sit by you, mutter something unintelligible in broken English, and walk off to order themselves €100 drinks

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on March 29, 2016, 09:59:34 AM

Quote from: HerrSonntag on March 29, 2016, 08:26:30 AM

Quote from: ToupeeFearsTheBeard on March 29, 2016, 07:07:17 AM

Quote from: Dlew12 on March 28, 2016, 01:36:35 PM

Quote from: Pete on March 28, 2016, 01:29:52 PM

Quote from: AbeFroman on March 28, 2016, 01:26:15 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on March 24, 2016, 04:31:29 PM

My friend got scammed in Istanbul.  One of those go to a bar and buy girls drinks and get a tab for thousands of dollars scams.

Not as bad as my friend's brother getting scammed in Bangkok. One of those go to a bar and buy girls drinks and find out they aren't girls scams.

How did he find out?!?

presumably he looked at a sign that hinted that he was in Thailand.

Thai girls don't mess around in clubs. If they like what they see(pretty much anyone white), they'll straight up grab you. My guard was at an all time high when I was there because of all the pick pockets/lady boys. Also a decent portion of lady boys in Thailand are actually pretty attractive.

I got scammed at a bar in Paris like this, gals(strippers) come and sit by you, mutter something unintelligible in broken English, and walk off to order themselves €100 drinks

Did you get out of it?  I told him to fight it with his CC company but not sure if that will work.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: HerrSonntag on March 29, 2016, 11:22:36 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on March 29, 2016, 09:59:34 AM

Quote from: HerrSonntag on March 29, 2016, 08:26:30 AM

Quote from: ToupeeFearsTheBeard on March 29, 2016, 07:07:17 AM

Quote from: Dlew12 on March 28, 2016, 01:36:35 PM

Quote from: Pete on March 28, 2016, 01:29:52 PM

Quote from: AbeFroman on March 28, 2016, 01:26:15 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on March 24, 2016, 04:31:29 PM

My friend got scammed in Istanbul.  One of those go to a bar and buy girls drinks and get a tab for thousands of dollars scams.

Not as bad as my friend's brother getting scammed in Bangkok. One of those go to a bar and buy girls drinks and find out they aren't girls scams.

How did he find out?!?

presumably he looked at a sign that hinted that he was in Thailand.

Thai girls don't mess around in clubs. If they like what they see(pretty much anyone white), they'll straight up grab you. My guard was at an all time high when I was there because of all the pick pockets/lady boys. Also a decent portion of lady boys in Thailand are actually pretty attractive.

I got scammed at a bar in Paris like this, gals(strippers) come and sit by you, mutter something unintelligible in broken English, and walk off to order themselves €100 drinks

Did you get out of it?  I told him to fight it with his CC company but not sure if that will work.

I called the cc company right when I got back to the hostel, couldn't help me

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 29, 2016, 11:26:21 AM

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160329/e9f7c7b30ef5648cbf90fa2efe99925f.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 29, 2016, 11:29:16 AM

my initial guess is Savannah, GA

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 29, 2016, 11:32:15 AM

but it's actually Columbia, SC!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 29, 2016, 11:33:35 AM

Did i forget to X something out?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 29, 2016, 11:34:06 AM

Savannah was a very close 1st guess, geographically

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 29, 2016, 11:36:18 AM

Quote from: mocat on March 29, 2016, 11:33:35 AM

Did i forget to X something out?

Rocking chairs: south
Airy architecture + windows suggest warmth/coast
checked Savannah: no
checked Charleston, SC: no
checked Jacksonville: no
dismissed gulf coast airports because I picture them being trashy
Remembered somebody (maybe you!) guessing Columbia for one of my southern airports
checked columbia: yes

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 29, 2016, 11:37:56 AM

Also Savannah had very similar architecture

https://www.google.com/search?q=charleston+airport&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwitpcmiqObLAhUY7GMKHY9IBYIQ_AUICSgD&biw=2347&bih=1218#tbm=isch&q=savannah+airport&imgrc=nZqWumLSdTAdwM%3A

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on March 29, 2016, 12:19:05 PM

wait, rusty- you google images of the airports?  wtf is this crap?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 29, 2016, 12:19:54 PM

Quote from: pissclams on March 29, 2016, 12:19:05 PM

wait, rusty- you google images of the airports?  wtf is this crap?

google image search is a very useful tool, pissclams.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on March 29, 2016, 12:24:12 PM

it's a cheap tactic that cheaters use

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on March 29, 2016, 12:24:43 PM

Cosigned on the cheating

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 29, 2016, 12:26:51 PM

don't hate the player hate the game

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on March 29, 2016, 12:29:59 PM

When did this become the shame yourself thread?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 29, 2016, 12:42:19 PM

More like savaint

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on March 29, 2016, 12:42:44 PM

Cheating is just disgraceful at this game SMDH rusty

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 29, 2016, 12:54:26 PM

:Rusty:

:cool:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 29, 2016, 12:54:56 PM

^somehow need to combine those two

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on March 29, 2016, 11:24:38 PM

Quote from: HerrSonntag on March 29, 2016, 11:22:36 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on March 29, 2016, 09:59:34 AM

Quote from: HerrSonntag on March 29, 2016, 08:26:30 AM

Quote from: ToupeeFearsTheBeard on March 29, 2016, 07:07:17 AM

Quote from: Dlew12 on March 28, 2016, 01:36:35 PM

Quote from: Pete on March 28, 2016, 01:29:52 PM

Quote from: AbeFroman on March 28, 2016, 01:26:15 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on March 24, 2016, 04:31:29 PM

My friend got scammed in Istanbul.  One of those go to a bar and buy girls drinks and get a tab for thousands of dollars scams.

Not as bad as my friend's brother getting scammed in Bangkok. One of those go to a bar and buy girls drinks and find out they aren't girls scams.

How did he find out?!?

presumably he looked at a sign that hinted that he was in Thailand.

Thai girls don't mess around in clubs. If they like what they see(pretty much anyone white), they'll straight up grab you. My guard was at an all time high when I was there because of all the pick pockets/lady boys. Also a decent portion of lady boys in Thailand are actually pretty attractive.

I got scammed at a bar in Paris like this, gals(strippers) come and sit by you, mutter something unintelligible in broken English, and walk off to order themselves €100 drinks

Did you get out of it?  I told him to fight it with his CC company but not sure if that will work.

I called the cc company right when I got back to the hostel, couldn't help me

Are you hooligans saying that someone ran up charges on your card and you just accepted it?  Bc if that's what you're saying then that's weird bc you shouldn't have done that fyi. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: HerrSonntag on March 29, 2016, 11:44:39 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on March 29, 2016, 11:24:38 PM

Quote from: HerrSonntag on March 29, 2016, 11:22:36 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on March 29, 2016, 09:59:34 AM

Quote from: HerrSonntag on March 29, 2016, 08:26:30 AM

Quote from: ToupeeFearsTheBeard on March 29, 2016, 07:07:17 AM

Quote from: Dlew12 on March 28, 2016, 01:36:35 PM

Quote from: Pete on March 28, 2016, 01:29:52 PM

Quote from: AbeFroman on March 28, 2016, 01:26:15 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on March 24, 2016, 04:31:29 PM

My friend got scammed in Istanbul.  One of those go to a bar and buy girls drinks and get a tab for thousands of dollars scams.

Not as bad as my friend's brother getting scammed in Bangkok. One of those go to a bar and buy girls drinks and find out they aren't girls scams.

How did he find out?!?

presumably he looked at a sign that hinted that he was in Thailand.

Thai girls don't mess around in clubs. If they like what they see(pretty much anyone white), they'll straight up grab you. My guard was at an all time high when I was there because of all the pick pockets/lady boys. Also a decent portion of lady boys in Thailand are actually pretty attractive.

I got scammed at a bar in Paris like this, gals(strippers) come and sit by you, mutter something unintelligible in broken English, and walk off to order themselves €100 drinks

Did you get out of it?  I told him to fight it with his CC company but not sure if that will work.

I called the cc company right when I got back to the hostel, couldn't help me

Are you hooligans saying that someone ran up charges on your card and you just accepted it?  Bc if that's what you're saying then that's weird bc you shouldn't have done that fyi.

Eh, it's something I've thought on a time or two since.
 At the time, in the scetchy and mostly empty establishment we were in, we had concerns about the bouncers, the heavy door at the bottom of the stairs leading up to the place, and our safety. 
Making a run for it was discussed but we decided paying what they ask and disputing the charges was more prudent.
With the benefit of hindsight and visa telling us we were SOL (we both signed our name "duress") I might have behaved differently, but with a few years reflection I just think on it as an expensive $115 (going exchange rate) story to tell.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on March 30, 2016, 08:48:46 AM

115 bucks is nothing.  I said thousands of dollars.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: HerrSonntag on March 30, 2016, 09:01:16 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on March 30, 2016, 08:48:46 AM

115 bucks is nothing.  I said thousands of dollars.

I'd agree, in hindsight its not as big a deal (On our shoestring backpacking around europe budget we were pretty pissed about it, at the time, though)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ShellShock on March 30, 2016, 03:30:13 PM

Hang with me here guys...

I have never seen so many "disabled" people than in airports these days. Seems like people will use preboard or a wheelchair for any ailment. Runny nose? Wheelchair and preboard. Hurt feelings? Come on wheel that chair up here and board early! Fat? Take the front seat. I mean GMAFB. Then, when the flights land, they pop right up and walk like Jesus himself healed them while they sipped on Cranberry Apple and ate 5 salted peanuts from the front row of their SW flight that they probably booked a Wanna Get Away fare for when I had to book a Business Select ticket one day in advance for work. This lady (probably 5'6" or so and 140lbs) beside me literally just lifted her feet from the floor to up on her lap to put on Stelletos (sp?) and she is in a wheelchair with preboard. I literally saw her walk perfectly fine through security and from the car she got out of earlier. I would take pics for proof if she didn't already ask me to move because I questioned her disability.

/rant

I feel better... #GoEmawTherapy

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on March 30, 2016, 03:32:58 PM

Who cares

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ShellShock on March 30, 2016, 03:37:55 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on March 30, 2016, 03:32:58 PM

Who cares

God dammit I do! It's infuriating at the very least. There are people with legislate disabilities that need those passes. If the 90 year old lady can walk herself on the plane, you should too unless you have a broken leg.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on March 31, 2016, 08:31:24 AM

does anybody else :insertTayDNR.gif: every time ShellShock posts?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on March 31, 2016, 08:33:00 AM

everyone but TBT does

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on March 31, 2016, 08:42:13 AM

He's got a point about fake or pseudo disabilities on flights.  Lady, we all know that Corgi isn't your service dog you selfish $!#*.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 31, 2016, 08:46:05 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on March 31, 2016, 08:42:13 AM

He's got a point about fake or pseudo disabilities on flights.  Lady, we all know that Corgi isn't your service dog you selfish $!#*.

My coworker faked a service dog license!

I would be annoyed if an untrained dog was wandering the aisle during a cross country flight (which happened to this dog!) but do not give half a eff about people preboarding thanks to suspicious disabilities.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on March 31, 2016, 08:49:52 AM

Quote from: michigancat on March 31, 2016, 08:46:05 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on March 31, 2016, 08:42:13 AM

He's got a point about fake or pseudo disabilities on flights.  Lady, we all know that Corgi isn't your service dog you selfish $!#*.

My coworker faked a service dog license!

I would be annoyed if an untrained dog was wandering the aisle during a cross country flight (which happened to this dog!) but do not give half a eff about people preboarding thanks to suspicious disabilities.

Yes, pre-boarding doesn't bother me, but I rarely fly SW where boarding order matters significantly.  It's mostly the dogs, multiple flights have been diverted because of the fake untrained service dog shitting on the flight. People are selfish.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: KCFDcat on March 31, 2016, 09:02:39 AM

Quote from: michigancat on March 31, 2016, 08:46:05 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on March 31, 2016, 08:42:13 AM

He's got a point about fake or pseudo disabilities on flights.  Lady, we all know that Corgi isn't your service dog you selfish $!#*.

My coworker faked a service dog license!

I would be annoyed if an untrained dog was wandering the aisle during a cross country flight (which happened to this dog!) but do not give half a eff about people preboarding thanks to suspicious disabilities.

my best bud did this with his dog when he moved to England. I told him it was a super shitty thing to do, esp because his dog is insane and weighs like 110 lbs

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 31, 2016, 09:05:28 AM

I don't even care on SW, because it doesn't really make a difference in your seat unless you absolutely have to have an exit row or bulkhead.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on March 31, 2016, 10:01:16 AM

pre-boards aren't allowed in exit rows

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Canary on March 31, 2016, 11:35:48 AM

SdK and I are going to road trip to Lexington, Kentucky next weekend. His cousin is having an event at his gym. Anyone been there?  Suggestions for eating Saturday night?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 31, 2016, 11:51:33 AM

I've just done Louisville, but Kentucky is a beautiful state. Lexington is like an hour from there, so I'd imagine it's close to the same experience. Maybe drive through church hill downs on your way.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 31, 2016, 11:52:07 AM

@IPA4me is your guy on this one tho.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on March 31, 2016, 12:03:27 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on March 31, 2016, 08:49:52 AM

Quote from: michigancat on March 31, 2016, 08:46:05 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on March 31, 2016, 08:42:13 AM

He's got a point about fake or pseudo disabilities on flights.  Lady, we all know that Corgi isn't your service dog you selfish $!#*.

My coworker faked a service dog license!

I would be annoyed if an untrained dog was wandering the aisle during a cross country flight (which happened to this dog!) but do not give half a eff about people preboarding thanks to suspicious disabilities.

Yes, pre-boarding doesn't bother me, but I rarely fly SW where boarding order matters significantly.  It's mostly the dogs, multiple flights have been diverted because of the fake untrained service dog shitting on the flight. People are selfish.

OMG I would lose my mind it that happened. Did people give the "service" dog owner the business?

Also, the between A&B group traveling with children 6 & under boarding policy on SW is another hot bed of unethical behavior.  You got your family of 6 where the youngest is just short enough to get away with it even tho she is like 10 but my favorite was the whole baseball team of 12 year olds & their families that used it because there were like 2 or 3 little kids with them.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on March 31, 2016, 12:18:13 PM

Quote from: Canary on March 31, 2016, 11:35:48 AM

SdK and I are going to road trip to Lexington, Kentucky next weekend. His cousin is having an event at his gym. Anyone been there?  Suggestions for eating Saturday night?

I'm good for beer drinking tips on Lexington.

I'd start here: West Sixth Brewing

https://goo.gl/maps/afzieBHPHZ72

Then wander toward the campus and hit up Lexington Beerworks, HopCat Bar, and Countryboy Brewing.

Plenty of good dining in that area plus fine UK fillies. :)

Maybe SDK can get some new Big Blue gear at Kennedys Wildcat Den.



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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on March 31, 2016, 12:20:14 PM

Also, @Canary, take the Versailles exit in Frankfort. Drop South to Versailles and east to Lexington. SdK will get to see the castle.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Canary on March 31, 2016, 12:51:58 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on March 31, 2016, 12:20:14 PM

Also, @Canary, take the Versailles exit in Frankfort. Drop South to Versailles and east to Lexington. SdK will get to see the castle.

Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk

Thanks for that tip. He will like that, I'm sure.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Canary on March 31, 2016, 12:53:38 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on March 31, 2016, 11:51:33 AM

I've just done Louisville, but Kentucky is a beautiful state. Lexington is like an hour from there, so I'd imagine it's close to the same experience. Maybe drive through church hill downs on your way.

Thanks for the tip. I've never been to Kentucky but SdK has. I'm glad he invited me along.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on March 31, 2016, 02:05:51 PM

I think Canary should be the next "Most Interesting Man in the World"

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Canary on March 31, 2016, 02:39:49 PM

Quote from: slobber on March 31, 2016, 02:05:51 PM

I think Canary should be the next "Most Interesting Man in the World"

Stay thirsty, my friend!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on March 31, 2016, 03:01:34 PM

Quote from: Skipper44 on March 31, 2016, 12:03:27 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on March 31, 2016, 08:49:52 AM

Quote from: michigancat on March 31, 2016, 08:46:05 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on March 31, 2016, 08:42:13 AM

He's got a point about fake or pseudo disabilities on flights.  Lady, we all know that Corgi isn't your service dog you selfish $!#*.

My coworker faked a service dog license!

I would be annoyed if an untrained dog was wandering the aisle during a cross country flight (which happened to this dog!) but do not give half a eff about people preboarding thanks to suspicious disabilities.

Yes, pre-boarding doesn't bother me, but I rarely fly SW where boarding order matters significantly.  It's mostly the dogs, multiple flights have been diverted because of the fake untrained service dog shitting on the flight. People are selfish.

OMG I would lose my mind it that happened. Did people give the "service" dog owner the business?

Also, the between A&B group traveling with children 6 & under boarding policy on SW is another hot bed of unethical behavior.  You got your family of 6 where the youngest is just short enough to get away with it even tho she is like 10 but my favorite was the whole baseball team of 12 year olds & their families that used it because there were like 2 or 3 little kids with them.

Don't fall below a  :dunno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on March 31, 2016, 03:49:24 PM

you dog haters disgust me.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on March 31, 2016, 03:54:42 PM

Posted in honeymoon thread, but anyone been to Antigua before?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 31, 2016, 04:09:36 PM

Slow day...

(https://media.giphy.com/media/O38dU2kkQ9sWc/giphy.gif)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 31, 2016, 04:17:04 PM

actually the last SW flight I was on we were delayed offboarding the plane because a "service dog" had crap all over the jetway.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on March 31, 2016, 07:15:06 PM

I would think the airlines would put "we will sue you for delays if your service dog crops the plane and is not legit " in the terms and conditions or whatever.  I mean, diverting has to costs tens of thousands

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on March 31, 2016, 07:30:04 PM

Quote from: Tobias on March 31, 2016, 08:33:00 AM

everyone but TBT does

A lot of times I read them several times

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on April 01, 2016, 04:31:03 AM

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160401/3782073ea792ef5555c8902f23c170c3.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ShellShock on April 01, 2016, 05:25:31 AM

I want to say NYC due to the new red subway cars they got but I feel like that's something to throw us off.

Toronto also has some red subway cars so I'm down to those two cities.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on April 01, 2016, 05:41:18 AM

Quote from: ShellShock on April 01, 2016, 05:25:31 AM

I want to say NYC due to the new red subway cars they got but I feel like that's something to throw us off.

Toronto also has some red subway cars so I'm down to those two cities.

Hmm you need some background info

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 01, 2016, 05:43:43 AM

There are 0 blonde people in the photo if that helps, SS

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on April 01, 2016, 05:47:47 AM

Although the livery of these trains would be a dead giveaway

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on April 01, 2016, 06:01:34 AM

Quote from: puniraptor on April 01, 2016, 05:47:47 AM

Although the livery of these trains would be a dead giveaway

Narrow it down to like 30 stations

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on April 01, 2016, 07:11:31 AM

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160401/7c02d6f257e3f482e4d0f6a4204493a9.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on April 01, 2016, 07:12:25 AM

Train station guessing game is too hard for these gaikokujin :(

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on April 01, 2016, 08:25:49 AM

Puni. Mrs Gooch and I were kicking around the idea of going to Tokyo. What can white mid-westerners do in Tokyo other than eat sushi and go to cat cafes?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 01, 2016, 08:26:44 AM

WW2 museum?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on April 01, 2016, 08:37:19 AM

An endless list of touristy stuff, I haven't even cracked the surface. Temples, shrines, history stuff. Climb Mt Fuji. Just observation of a culture that operates in a completely different universe from what we know is endlessly fascinating. Just ride trains. Eat ramen. Drink a lot. MG can trace Shoshanna's footprints. Just hunt down every stereotype j-culture thing you are aware of.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on April 01, 2016, 08:53:50 AM

Puni, have you seen any vending machines selling women's underwear?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on April 01, 2016, 08:57:38 AM

shinjuku

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on April 01, 2016, 08:59:35 AM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on April 01, 2016, 08:53:50 AM

Puni, have you seen any vending machines selling women's underwear?

I have not. You can buy pervy little figurines but I have not yet seen any actual underwear. There is probably one in the airport I would guess.

BUT I have been handed Male Absorbers as a free gift. They were handing ladies female absorbers as well so that might help you out. This was at the international ORCHID GRAND PRIX where the average age of attendees was about 80 and the free adult diapers were a probably a much appreciated promotion.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on April 01, 2016, 09:00:31 AM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on April 01, 2016, 08:57:38 AM

shinjuku

hai.

its like the aggieville of tokyo. at least in the top 3 aggievilles of tokyo.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on April 01, 2016, 09:02:09 AM

onsen. hot spring bath house. you are going to want to do this. I actually havent yet but it def is my thing.

no tattoos allowed tho, yakuza

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on April 01, 2016, 09:02:32 AM

Quote from: puniraptor on April 01, 2016, 09:00:31 AM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on April 01, 2016, 08:57:38 AM

shinjuku

hai.

 :Woot:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on April 01, 2016, 09:10:03 AM

Quote from: puniraptor on April 01, 2016, 08:59:35 AM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on April 01, 2016, 08:53:50 AM

Puni, have you seen any vending machines selling women's underwear?

I have not. You can buy pervy little figurines but I have not yet seen any actual underwear. There is probably one in the airport I would guess.

BUT I have been handed Male Absorbers as a free gift. They were handing ladies female absorbers as well so that might help you out. This was at the international ORCHID GRAND PRIX where the average age of attendees was about 80 and the free adult diapers were a probably a much appreciated promotion.

absorbers = diapers ???

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on April 01, 2016, 09:12:13 AM

yeah basically. not full undie style though. just a pad

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on April 01, 2016, 09:13:42 AM

Quote from: puniraptor on April 01, 2016, 09:12:13 AM

yeah basically. not full undie style though. just a pad

absorbers = sanitary napkin ????

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on April 01, 2016, 09:16:09 AM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on April 01, 2016, 09:13:42 AM

Quote from: puniraptor on April 01, 2016, 09:12:13 AM

yeah basically. not full undie style though. just a pad

absorbers = sanitary napkin ????

(http://images.cwimedical.com/PV-811-Male-Guards-Image.jpg)

like that but with more japanese

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 01, 2016, 09:26:31 AM

i am trying to convince mrs mocat that japan is our next LOL thanks credit card thread trip

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on April 01, 2016, 09:33:43 AM

Quote from: mocat on April 01, 2016, 09:26:31 AM

i am trying to convince mrs mocat that japan is our next LOL thanks credit card thread trip

(https://45.media.tumblr.com/2c17fe95faafa51a4e2d11d431d1c7a8/tumblr_ntosz5YrQf1uubpo0o1_500.gif)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on April 01, 2016, 10:11:00 AM

Quote from: puniraptor on April 01, 2016, 09:02:09 AM

onsen. hot spring bath house. you are going to want to do this. I actually havent yet but it def is my thing.

no tattoos allowed tho, yakuza

Really? A bath house would be cool but I have tatoos.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mhkpasa on April 01, 2016, 10:15:17 AM

http://kotaku.com/japans-problem-with-tattoos-1767685623

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: hemmy on April 01, 2016, 10:15:29 AM

seems like you need to know some Japanese to visit Tokyo. True or false Tokyo vets?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on April 01, 2016, 10:17:38 AM

Quote from: hemmy on April 01, 2016, 10:15:29 AM

seems like you need to know some Japanese to visit Tokyo. True or false Tokyo vets?

nope. you can bumble your way through anything with absolutely no japanese.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on April 01, 2016, 10:20:47 AM

Quote from: mhkpasa on April 01, 2016, 10:15:17 AM

http://kotaku.com/japans-problem-with-tattoos-1767685623

I would not bathe with the snow monkeys. I watched them crap in the water like animals.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on April 01, 2016, 10:40:58 AM

I feel like more daps should've been given to me for correctly guessing the station but I guess it's the world we live in today, wake up America.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on April 01, 2016, 10:48:12 AM

Quote from: puniraptor on April 01, 2016, 10:17:38 AM

Quote from: hemmy on April 01, 2016, 10:15:29 AM

seems like you need to know some Japanese to visit Tokyo. True or false Tokyo vets?

nope. you can bumble your way through anything with absolutely no japanese.

Just learn how to say "thank you" "excuse me" and "I'm sorry" and you'll be all set.

They all get rudimentary English at least in school. They know your letters and numbers. Most people can speak much more English than they let on. They are afraid of saying the wrong thing or saying something wrong.

They do not expect foreigners to know any Japanese. People will look at you like you're a talking dog for uttering the simplest Japanese phrases.

We were at a neighborhood restaurant where you order by writing what you want on a post it. We copied the Kanji (from the English menu) and they absolutely lost their minds over it. The cook passed it to all the other Japanese people in the restaurant and they clapped and cheered.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on April 01, 2016, 10:49:21 AM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on April 01, 2016, 10:40:58 AM

I feel like more daps should've been given to me for correctly guessing the station but I guess it's the world we live in today, wake up America.

Oh sorry, that's wrong. I thought you were just yelling out tourist destinations.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on April 01, 2016, 10:57:57 AM

Quote from: puniraptor on April 01, 2016, 10:49:21 AM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on April 01, 2016, 10:40:58 AM

I feel like more daps should've been given to me for correctly guessing the station but I guess it's the world we live in today, wake up America.

Oh sorry, that's wrong. I thought you were just yelling out tourist destinations.

 :frown:

I thought hai meant yes

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on April 01, 2016, 11:02:09 AM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on April 01, 2016, 10:57:57 AM

Quote from: puniraptor on April 01, 2016, 10:49:21 AM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on April 01, 2016, 10:40:58 AM

I feel like more daps should've been given to me for correctly guessing the station but I guess it's the world we live in today, wake up America.

Oh sorry, that's wrong. I thought you were just yelling out tourist destinations.

 :frown:

I thought hai meant yes

It does!

The largest and busiest station in the world is a statistically solid first guess.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on April 01, 2016, 11:03:03 AM

Hai, gooch-san should go to Shinjuku.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on April 01, 2016, 11:05:03 AM

Quote from: puniraptor on April 01, 2016, 11:03:03 AM

Hai, gooch-san should go to Shinjuku.

gotcha. it does look like partyville usa outside of Shinjuku. when I go to Tokyo I'm just going there for a week and then flying back home.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on April 01, 2016, 11:09:20 AM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on April 01, 2016, 11:05:03 AM

Quote from: puniraptor on April 01, 2016, 11:03:03 AM

Hai, gooch-san should go to Shinjuku.

gotcha. it does look like partyville usa outside of Shinjuku. when I go to Tokyo I'm just going there for a week and then flying back home.

That works for me.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 01, 2016, 11:28:37 AM

Quote from: puniraptor on April 01, 2016, 10:48:12 AM

Quote from: puniraptor on April 01, 2016, 10:17:38 AM

Quote from: hemmy on April 01, 2016, 10:15:29 AM

seems like you need to know some Japanese to visit Tokyo. True or false Tokyo vets?

nope. you can bumble your way through anything with absolutely no japanese.

Just learn how to say "thank you" "excuse me" and "I'm sorry" and you'll be all set.

They all get rudimentary English at least in school. They know your letters and numbers. Most people can speak much more English than they let on. They are afraid of saying the wrong thing or saying something wrong.

They do not expect foreigners to know any Japanese. People will look at you like you're a talking dog for uttering the simplest Japanese phrases.

We were at a neighborhood restaurant where you order by writing what you want on a post it. We copied the Kanji (from the English menu) and they absolutely lost their minds over it. The cooked passed it to all the other Japanese people in the restaurant and they clapped and cheered.

this was an absolutely lovely story.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on April 01, 2016, 11:42:21 AM

Quote from: michigancat on April 01, 2016, 11:28:37 AM

Quote from: puniraptor on April 01, 2016, 10:48:12 AM

Quote from: puniraptor on April 01, 2016, 10:17:38 AM

Quote from: hemmy on April 01, 2016, 10:15:29 AM

seems like you need to know some Japanese to visit Tokyo. True or false Tokyo vets?

nope. you can bumble your way through anything with absolutely no japanese.

Just learn how to say "thank you" "excuse me" and "I'm sorry" and you'll be all set.

They all get rudimentary English at least in school. They know your letters and numbers. Most people can speak much more English than they let on. They are afraid of saying the wrong thing or saying something wrong.

They do not expect foreigners to know any Japanese. People will look at you like you're a talking dog for uttering the simplest Japanese phrases.

We were at a neighborhood restaurant where you order by writing what you want on a post it. We copied the Kanji (from the English menu) and they absolutely lost their minds over it. The cooked passed it to all the other Japanese people in the restaurant and they clapped and cheered.

this was an absolutely lovely story.

it really was. it made me smile.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on April 01, 2016, 04:37:47 PM

will be flymhk'ing next month.   Looks like parking is fouled up?   Is it a mess or do I need to plan extra time for my 6:20AM departure?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on April 05, 2016, 07:28:08 AM

Nobody is going to guess it. It was Kamioooka, of course! (You have to say all three o's)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on April 07, 2016, 01:34:47 AM

Airport this time

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160407/a160c3d77f6c460a9916b9c620c95c2b.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on April 07, 2016, 08:16:42 AM

Quote from: mocat on April 01, 2016, 09:26:31 AM

i am trying to convince mrs mocat that japan is our next LOL thanks credit card thread trip

Samsies... But may end up in Vietnam instead. Want to do both!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Canary on April 10, 2016, 08:49:30 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on March 31, 2016, 12:20:14 PM

Also, @Canary, take the Versailles exit in Frankfort. Drop South to Versailles and east to Lexington. SdK will get to see the castle.

Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk

Just arriving home after a weekend trip to Kentucky.  Spent a day in Lexington. Amazing horse farms and countryside. We saw some of his family, drove around the city, general travel stuff. We drove to the castle - SdK was glad to see it.  Went to Rupp Arena - SdK got some UK gear. Spent part of today in Louisville - I got to go to Church Hill Downs, and then a campus tour of the University of Louisville.  That campus is full of amazing sports venues. Saw the baseball stadium, football stadium, field hockey stadium, soccer stadium, et. etc. etc.  Why didn't we want them in the conference again?  As we were driving away, SdK said, "The Bi2 f%#^&$ up." Thanks for the suggestions.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on April 13, 2016, 08:40:35 PM

(http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv249/thekansascitykid/79AB76C8-226D-48A0-AFF1-91F04F85133F_zpssuw9suja.jpg) (http://s688.photobucket.com/user/thekansascitykid/media/79AB76C8-226D-48A0-AFF1-91F04F85133F_zpssuw9suja.jpg.html)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on April 13, 2016, 08:41:22 PM

If rusty gets that one he is cheating

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on April 13, 2016, 08:46:12 PM

Support local art huh, maybe Portland?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on April 13, 2016, 08:54:39 PM

MGY

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on April 14, 2016, 12:46:32 PM

Quote from: pissclams on April 13, 2016, 08:54:39 PM

MGY

No!  Haha everyone is stumped

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on April 14, 2016, 05:27:30 PM

Somewhere in North Carolina?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on April 14, 2016, 05:30:08 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on April 14, 2016, 05:27:30 PM

Somewhere in North Carolina?

that's what i initially thought but it's not CLT or ILM so i defaulted to where those wright bros were from (MGY) but nope.
there's no airport in the outer banks/kitty hawk.  dunno I AM STUMPED.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on April 14, 2016, 05:32:13 PM

Florida somewhere

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on April 14, 2016, 07:55:23 PM

Miami


Gonna win 'em all! (using Tapatalk)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on April 14, 2016, 08:38:11 PM

Somewhere in the continental US

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on April 16, 2016, 09:38:22 AM

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160416/9de8b2a6586f1764f50ab7d03a0a9165.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 16, 2016, 09:51:24 AM

Quote from: Dugout DickStone on April 13, 2016, 08:40:35 PM

(http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv249/thekansascitykid/79AB76C8-226D-48A0-AFF1-91F04F85133F_zpssuw9suja.jpg) (http://s688.photobucket.com/user/thekansascitykid/media/79AB76C8-226D-48A0-AFF1-91F04F85133F_zpssuw9suja.jpg.html)

How could it be anything but DAY?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on April 16, 2016, 10:05:39 AM

That airport looks way nicer and fancier than DAY.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on April 16, 2016, 05:36:56 PM

Quote from: The Big Train on April 16, 2016, 09:38:22 AM

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160416/9de8b2a6586f1764f50ab7d03a0a9165.jpg)

LOL

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on April 16, 2016, 05:45:47 PM

(http://i.imgur.com/D3E3mzU.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 18, 2016, 06:13:29 PM

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160418/09ad477652bbe8dd0d36ea4875485289.jpg)

Found the diarrhea store

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on April 18, 2016, 06:26:00 PM

Quote from: Dugout DickStone on April 13, 2016, 08:40:35 PM

(http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv249/thekansascitykid/79AB76C8-226D-48A0-AFF1-91F04F85133F_zpssuw9suja.jpg) (http://s688.photobucket.com/user/thekansascitykid/media/79AB76C8-226D-48A0-AFF1-91F04F85133F_zpssuw9suja.jpg.html)

What was it?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Catchacold on April 18, 2016, 07:22:58 PM

Quote from: wetwillie on April 18, 2016, 06:26:00 PM

What was it?

Hector International Airport (I cheated)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on April 18, 2016, 07:28:18 PM

oh god, i'm so sorry dickstone  :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on April 18, 2016, 07:36:55 PM

I don't even...

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on April 18, 2016, 08:01:41 PM

Quote from: Catchacold on April 18, 2016, 07:22:58 PM

Quote from: wetwillie on April 18, 2016, 06:26:00 PM

What was it?

Hector International Airport (I cheated)

I had to look it up. If you know that airport name and can place it in the correct city, then I am pretty amazed.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on April 18, 2016, 08:10:28 PM

Crazy, I had family fly into HIA (?) today.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Canary on April 19, 2016, 08:43:35 AM

I am looking for a few three-day weekend short get-aways for the next few months. I am in northeast Kansas, and can travel either by car or by flight. Any suggestions?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on April 19, 2016, 08:59:57 AM

Quote from: Canary on April 19, 2016, 08:43:35 AM

I am looking for a few three-day weekend short get-aways for the next few months. I am in northeast Kansas, and can travel either by car or by flight. Any suggestions?

Denver
OKC
STL
Chicago
Dallas/Austin
Omaha

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on April 19, 2016, 09:01:44 AM

I'm going to summerfest in Milwaukee this year.  anyone ever been?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on April 19, 2016, 09:02:57 AM

My go to long weekend is New Orleans.

Savannah is on the list for the future though as I've heard good things

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Canary on April 19, 2016, 09:07:19 AM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on April 19, 2016, 08:59:57 AM

Quote from: Canary on April 19, 2016, 08:43:35 AM

I am looking for a few three-day weekend short get-aways for the next few months. I am in northeast Kansas, and can travel either by car or by flight. Any suggestions?

Denver
OKC
STL
Chicago
Dallas/Austin
Omaha

I generally go to Chicago about twice a year or more. Love that city.  Haven't been to Dallas in a few years.  Thanks for the list. Hopefully I get off my butt and on the road some. I used to do that quite a bit. Getting too lazy and relaxed lately.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on April 19, 2016, 09:07:39 AM

Quote from: Dlew12 on April 19, 2016, 09:01:44 AM

I'm going to summerfest in Milwaukee this year.  anyone ever been?

Not Summerfest but I enjoyed Milwaukee. The miller brewery tour is pretty boring, I'd skip that. No food places stood out that I can remember.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on April 19, 2016, 09:11:19 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on April 19, 2016, 09:07:39 AM

Quote from: Dlew12 on April 19, 2016, 09:01:44 AM

I'm going to summerfest in Milwaukee this year.  anyone ever been?

Not Summerfest but I enjoyed Milwaukee. The miller brewery tour is pretty boring, I'd skip that. No food places stood out that I can remember.

Yeah I've heard the Miller tour is suxville.  I've heard the PBR tour is actually decent.  I think we're gonna try to hit a brewers game while we're up there too. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on April 19, 2016, 09:13:24 AM

PM Pete

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Canary on April 19, 2016, 09:13:39 AM

I am trying to get a buddy to hit Chicago for a Cubs game and a White Sox game in the same trip.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on April 19, 2016, 09:17:40 AM

Quote from: Canary on April 19, 2016, 09:13:39 AM

I am trying to get a buddy to hit Chicago for a Cubs game and a White Sox game in the same trip.

I just checked.  The Cubs are on roadtrips for all of the Royals @ Sox series.  Would've been a fun time.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on April 19, 2016, 09:23:33 AM

Quote from: Dlew12 on April 19, 2016, 09:11:19 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on April 19, 2016, 09:07:39 AM

Quote from: Dlew12 on April 19, 2016, 09:01:44 AM

I'm going to summerfest in Milwaukee this year.  anyone ever been?

Not Summerfest but I enjoyed Milwaukee. The miller brewery tour is pretty boring, I'd skip that. No food places stood out that I can remember.

Yeah I've heard the Miller tour is suxville.  I've heard the PBR tour is actually decent.  I think we're gonna try to hit a brewers game while we're up there too.

We hit a brewers game. There was a regular city bus route you can take out of downtown to the game. Ran fairly often.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on April 19, 2016, 09:36:17 AM

Quote from: Canary on April 19, 2016, 09:07:19 AM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on April 19, 2016, 08:59:57 AM

Quote from: Canary on April 19, 2016, 08:43:35 AM

I am looking for a few three-day weekend short get-aways for the next few months. I am in northeast Kansas, and can travel either by car or by flight. Any suggestions?

Denver
OKC
STL
Chicago
Dallas/Austin
Omaha

I generally go to Chicago about twice a year or more. Love that city.  Haven't been to Dallas in a few years.  Thanks for the list. Hopefully I get off my butt and on the road some. I used to do that quite a bit. Getting too lazy and relaxed lately.

OKC is a fun town too, depending on what you are looking for, and also an easy drive.  Omaha is surprisingly good for kids.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Canary on April 19, 2016, 09:42:02 AM

Quote from: Dlew12 on April 19, 2016, 09:17:40 AM

Quote from: Canary on April 19, 2016, 09:13:39 AM

I am trying to get a buddy to hit Chicago for a Cubs game and a White Sox game in the same trip.

I just checked.  The Cubs are on roadtrips for all of the Royals @ Sox series.  Would've been a fun time.

That would have been a fun time. I hope I can get there anyway.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 19, 2016, 10:05:55 AM

Milwaukee is cheap to fly to and I hear it's fun. Ms. Wacky and I are thinking about this sometime soon.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wELLsculptedbrows on April 19, 2016, 12:34:16 PM

Quote from: Dlew12 on April 19, 2016, 09:11:19 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on April 19, 2016, 09:07:39 AM

Quote from: Dlew12 on April 19, 2016, 09:01:44 AM

I'm going to summerfest in Milwaukee this year.  anyone ever been?

Not Summerfest but I enjoyed Milwaukee. The miller brewery tour is pretty boring, I'd skip that. No food places stood out that I can remember.

Yeah I've heard the Miller tour is suxville.  I've heard the PBR tour is actually decent.  I think we're gonna try to hit a brewers game while we're up there too.

Did Summerfest a few years ago, took the Amtrak up from Chicago (which is a fantastic way to get there) mainly to see a Kanye one-off show after MBDTF. It was fine. Had some delicious fancy pretzels from some vendor. Saw a bunch of drunk Wisconsinites.

Didn't do the full tour (eavesdropped on a bit of it), but just stopping by the Pabst Best Place is worth it. Neat building, and an awesome gift shop were I picked up this beauty.

(http://media.liveauctiongroup.net/i/5774/8652509_1.jpg?v=8CC0C262D9509F0)

The Milwaukee Art Museum is world class, and I can't recommend a visit strongly enough.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on April 19, 2016, 02:43:31 PM

thanks for the tips, E3's brows.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on April 19, 2016, 04:46:25 PM

Quote from: The Big Train on April 16, 2016, 09:38:22 AM

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160416/9de8b2a6586f1764f50ab7d03a0a9165.jpg)

This looks jacksonville'y.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: KCFDcat on April 19, 2016, 08:30:20 PM

Quote from: Gooch on April 19, 2016, 04:46:25 PM

Quote from: The Big Train on April 16, 2016, 09:38:22 AM

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160416/9de8b2a6586f1764f50ab7d03a0a9165.jpg)

This looks jacksonville'y.

:facepalm:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on April 19, 2016, 08:32:30 PM

:lol:

That BBQ and airport tho!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on April 19, 2016, 10:31:46 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on April 19, 2016, 09:36:17 AM

Quote from: Canary on April 19, 2016, 09:07:19 AM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on April 19, 2016, 08:59:57 AM

Quote from: Canary on April 19, 2016, 08:43:35 AM

I am looking for a few three-day weekend short get-aways for the next few months. I am in northeast Kansas, and can travel either by car or by flight. Any suggestions?

Denver
OKC
STL
Chicago
Dallas/Austin
Omaha

I generally go to Chicago about twice a year or more. Love that city.  Haven't been to Dallas in a few years.  Thanks for the list. Hopefully I get off my butt and on the road some. I used to do that quite a bit. Getting too lazy and relaxed lately.

OKC is a fun town too, depending on what you are looking for, and also an easy drive.  Omaha is surprisingly good for kids.

This is a serious question as someone who has spent a lot of time in OKC.  What do you do in OKC you consider fun for a weekend?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on April 19, 2016, 11:32:29 PM

Whataburger

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 20, 2016, 07:09:47 AM

Quote from: mocat on April 18, 2016, 06:13:29 PM

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160418/09ad477652bbe8dd0d36ea4875485289.jpg)

Found the diarrhea store

oh man. I would give that a try.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on April 20, 2016, 07:35:16 AM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on April 19, 2016, 10:31:46 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on April 19, 2016, 09:36:17 AM

Quote from: Canary on April 19, 2016, 09:07:19 AM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on April 19, 2016, 08:59:57 AM

Quote from: Canary on April 19, 2016, 08:43:35 AM

I am looking for a few three-day weekend short get-aways for the next few months. I am in northeast Kansas, and can travel either by car or by flight. Any suggestions?

Denver
OKC
STL
Chicago
Dallas/Austin
Omaha

I generally go to Chicago about twice a year or more. Love that city.  Haven't been to Dallas in a few years.  Thanks for the list. Hopefully I get off my butt and on the road some. I used to do that quite a bit. Getting too lazy and relaxed lately.

OKC is a fun town too, depending on what you are looking for, and also an easy drive.  Omaha is surprisingly good for kids.

This is a serious question as someone who has spent a lot of time in OKC.  What do you do in OKC you consider fun for a weekend?

Cowboy HOF for a couple of hours. Then your on your own from there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on April 20, 2016, 09:04:25 AM

The Wormy Dog.  That's what you do in OKC. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on April 20, 2016, 09:45:15 AM

Frontier City

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on April 21, 2016, 07:48:43 AM

Quote from: wetwillie on April 20, 2016, 09:45:15 AM

Frontier City

That place was dirty and gross when we took our nieces and nephews. But that was a few years ago.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on April 21, 2016, 11:56:41 AM

OKC is dirty and gross,  it kind of comes with the territory

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on April 21, 2016, 12:24:59 PM

Quote from: wetwillie on April 21, 2016, 11:56:41 AM

OKC is dirty and gross,  it kind of comes with the territory

Hamburglar he is taking a shot at your people!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 22, 2016, 08:30:56 AM

I used to frequent OKC a lot my last year at K-State. My buddy and I met some girls that were dancers at Oklahoma City University and crushed on these girls hard, on one of our broadcasting trips to Oklahoma State. Anyways, we always had a blast going to bricktown. We'd go there a lot. Fun Fact: the chick I was dating was from Texas and her high school boyfriend was Matthew Stafford.  :runaway:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 22, 2016, 08:31:55 AM

Which isn't much of a fanningbrag. Look at this rough ridin' guy in HS.

https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/maple/29228

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on April 22, 2016, 05:10:11 PM

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160422/60ab16e8f3d518791f574fcef11db177.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: KCFDcat on April 25, 2016, 06:51:56 PM

Today starts my 3 weeks off for our trip to Europe. We don't leave until Fri, so I'm taking these next few days to get incredibly pak'd every night. expect some great posting.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 26, 2016, 07:28:00 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on April 22, 2016, 05:10:11 PM

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160422/60ab16e8f3d518791f574fcef11db177.jpg)

that one is way better than terminal B from a sitting down and drinking perspective.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on April 26, 2016, 07:29:38 AM

Quote from: steve dave on April 26, 2016, 07:28:00 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on April 22, 2016, 05:10:11 PM

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160422/60ab16e8f3d518791f574fcef11db177.jpg)

that one is way better than terminal B from a sitting down and drinking perspective.

Yes. Also recently realized that you can order food from the bar...

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 26, 2016, 07:59:10 AM

yeah, that's the only way to do it. also if you order at the counter and a bar seat pops open you can jump on it and tell them to deliver your food to you at the bar.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on April 26, 2016, 08:15:39 AM

Quote from: steve dave on April 26, 2016, 07:59:10 AM

yeah, that's the only way to do it. also if you order at the counter and a bar seat pops open you can jump on it and tell them to deliver your food to you at the bar.

There is another way...(T3 only)

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160426/9e0d61c3075a5c1c3bb6f98bbe47b726.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 26, 2016, 08:32:07 AM

Quote from: KCFDcat on April 25, 2016, 06:51:56 PM

Today starts my 3 weeks off for our trip to Europe. We don't leave until Fri, so I'm taking these next few days to get incredibly pak'd every night. expect some great posting.

 :emawkid:

Title: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 03, 2016, 12:53:47 PM

I'm day buzzed and getting ready  to board a first class flight to Charleston, SC.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 03, 2016, 03:30:18 PM

I expense gogo every flight but just message board and junk

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 03, 2016, 03:31:30 PM

Quote from: steve dave on May 03, 2016, 03:30:18 PM

I expense gogo every flight but just message board and junk

Me too!  :cheers:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: KCFDcat on May 04, 2016, 12:15:01 PM

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160504/9109dedf06a8b3eb6963cb750cf8b276.jpg)

Denmark.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 04, 2016, 12:18:45 PM

Beautiful, dude! How does internet work internationally? How do you get charged? I'm a n00b and i'd love to know.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on May 04, 2016, 12:23:06 PM

just tell your IT guy at work to turn on the international plan when you go on vacation, wacks

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 04, 2016, 12:26:22 PM

Quote from: Tobias on May 04, 2016, 12:23:06 PM

just tell your IT guy at work to turn on the international plan when you go on vacation, wacks

:thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on May 04, 2016, 01:05:20 PM

wifi is wifi

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 04, 2016, 01:08:51 PM

Quote from: mocat on May 04, 2016, 01:05:20 PM

wifi is wifi

Will it reach to the beach?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on May 04, 2016, 01:10:47 PM

Quote from: KCFDcat on May 04, 2016, 12:15:01 PM

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160504/9109dedf06a8b3eb6963cb750cf8b276.jpg)

Denmark.

KCFDCat!  Nyhavn!  I can't recommend much, but I can't recommend enough getting smashed and then going to 7/11 at 6AM and eating as much of their hot food items as you can stomach (especially the shawarmas and the hot dogs that are fully encased in dough things). 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on May 04, 2016, 01:57:13 PM

i've been to denmark too if that's what we're all doing now

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on May 04, 2016, 02:03:26 PM

pretty pumped for emo to talk denmark

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on May 04, 2016, 02:06:35 PM

I should have given KCFDcat the rest of my kroners because like I'm ever going back there again.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on May 04, 2016, 02:24:00 PM

I have not been to denmark, if we're doing that

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on May 04, 2016, 02:25:03 PM

If you go I can spot you about 8 beers.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on May 04, 2016, 03:06:11 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on May 04, 2016, 12:18:45 PM

Beautiful, dude! How does internet work internationally? How do you get charged? I'm a n00b and i'd love to know.

Get a tmobile month to month plan, free cell data in about any country you care to go... Cell service too. Cancel when you return.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 04, 2016, 03:08:50 PM

Hmmm. Interesting. I'm still on a family plan with Verizon. Work pays for my cell phone bill and it's cheaper for my parents by staying on it. So I probably won't do that. Meh. I won't need it, but I would love to share some pics of Punta Cana on here, when Ms. Wacky and I aren't doing honeymoon stuff.  :fatty:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on May 04, 2016, 03:10:53 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on May 04, 2016, 03:08:50 PM

Hmmm. Interesting. I'm still on a family plan with Verizon. Work pays for my cell phone bill and it's cheaper for my parents by staying on it. So I probably won't do that. Meh. I won't need it, but I would love to share some pics of Punta Cana on here, when Ms. Wacky and I aren't doing honeymoon stuff.  :fatty:

do you think the photo will delete itself from your phone in the time you walk from the beach back to your hotel room?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 04, 2016, 03:11:49 PM

Probably not.  :blush:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: KCFDcat on May 04, 2016, 03:15:36 PM

WiFi is everywhere in Europe. I mean everywhere. Walked into a tiny breakfast spot this morning and they had WiFi. Just registered with sprint before we left and they told me how to connect in each country. Pretty easy.

We were in Denmark for 2 days and now in Belgium for 4. Then to England and Iceland. I'm a solid level 8 right now. Still trying to adjust to time zones, but whatevs.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on May 04, 2016, 03:16:45 PM

Quote from: KCFDcat on May 04, 2016, 03:15:36 PM

WiFi is everywhere in Europe. I mean everywhere. Walked into a tiny breakfast spot this morning and they had WiFi. Just registered with sprint before we left and they told me how to connect in each country. Pretty easy.

We were in Denmark for 2 days and now in Belgium for 4. Then to England and Iceland. I'm a solid level 8 right now. Still trying to adjust to time zones, but whatevs.

You have different instructions on how to connect depending on the country you are in? Seems like a lot of work.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: KCFDcat on May 04, 2016, 03:16:59 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on May 04, 2016, 02:06:35 PM

I should have given KCFDcat the rest of my kroners because like I'm ever going back there again.

Good thing kroners are worth like 5 cents

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: KCFDcat on May 04, 2016, 03:17:55 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on May 04, 2016, 03:16:45 PM

Quote from: KCFDcat on May 04, 2016, 03:15:36 PM

WiFi is everywhere in Europe. I mean everywhere. Walked into a tiny breakfast spot this morning and they had WiFi. Just registered with sprint before we left and they told me how to connect in each country. Pretty easy.

We were in Denmark for 2 days and now in Belgium for 4. Then to England and Iceland. I'm a solid level 8 right now. Still trying to adjust to time zones, but whatevs.

You have different instructions on how to connect depending on the country you are in? Seems like a lot of work.

Yes. Each country has different networks. So when we go to different places I have to choose a different network to connect to. Takes like 15 seconds.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 04, 2016, 03:19:26 PM

 :thumbs: Glad you're having fun!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on May 04, 2016, 03:40:05 PM

I've found the tmobile path a great way to get a temporary number for travel and free data much cheaper than roaming would cost me.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: KCFDcat on May 04, 2016, 04:23:45 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on May 04, 2016, 03:40:05 PM

I've found the tmobile path a great way to get a temporary number for travel and free data much cheaper than roaming would cost me.

Sprint international cost me like $5 extra and is unlimited voice. Told my buds not to text me for a week or two. No big deal. Dunno what data costs off WiFi, but figure I'll tackle that when  we get back.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 04, 2016, 04:25:36 PM

iphonetrip

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 04, 2016, 04:25:48 PM

Used that for data only.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on May 04, 2016, 04:41:00 PM

Quote from: KCFDcat on May 04, 2016, 03:15:36 PM

WiFi is everywhere in Europe. I mean everywhere. Walked into a tiny breakfast spot this morning and they had WiFi. Just registered with sprint before we left and they told me how to connect in each country. Pretty easy.

We were in Denmark for 2 days and now in Belgium for 4. Then to England and Iceland. I'm a solid level 8 right now. Still trying to adjust to time zones, but whatevs.

The very definition of 7 is that you can't post remotely coherently, so I think you Nick Russell'd both your time zones and pak scales

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: KCFDcat on May 04, 2016, 04:43:37 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on May 04, 2016, 04:41:00 PM

Quote from: KCFDcat on May 04, 2016, 03:15:36 PM

WiFi is everywhere in Europe. I mean everywhere. Walked into a tiny breakfast spot this morning and they had WiFi. Just registered with sprint before we left and they told me how to connect in each country. Pretty easy.

We were in Denmark for 2 days and now in Belgium for 4. Then to England and Iceland. I'm a solid level 8 right now. Still trying to adjust to time zones, but whatevs.

The very definition of 7 is that you can't post remotely coherently, so I think you Nick Russell'd both your time zones and pak scales

Obvs the 8 was a joke.  Not sure how I messed up my time zones though, please enlighten me

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on May 04, 2016, 04:49:28 PM

Quote from: KCFDcat on May 04, 2016, 04:23:45 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on May 04, 2016, 03:40:05 PM

I've found the tmobile path a great way to get a temporary number for travel and free data much cheaper than roaming would cost me.

Sprint international cost me like $5 extra and is unlimited voice. Told my buds not to text me for a week or two. No big deal. Dunno what data costs off WiFi, but figure I'll tackle that when  we get back.

:kstategrad:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on May 05, 2016, 06:30:55 AM

Quote from: KCFDcat on May 04, 2016, 04:43:37 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on May 04, 2016, 04:41:00 PM

Quote from: KCFDcat on May 04, 2016, 03:15:36 PM

WiFi is everywhere in Europe. I mean everywhere. Walked into a tiny breakfast spot this morning and they had WiFi. Just registered with sprint before we left and they told me how to connect in each country. Pretty easy.

We were in Denmark for 2 days and now in Belgium for 4. Then to England and Iceland. I'm a solid level 8 right now. Still trying to adjust to time zones, but whatevs.

The very definition of 7 is that you can't post remotely coherently, so I think you Nick Russell'd both your time zones and pak scales

Obvs the 8 was a joke.  Not sure how I messed up my time zones though, please enlighten me

Pak scales are to you, what time zones are to Nick Russell. That's the joke, now that I've ruined it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on May 05, 2016, 08:44:07 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on May 04, 2016, 03:08:50 PM

Hmmm. Interesting. I'm still on a family plan with Verizon. Work pays for my cell phone bill and it's cheaper for my parents by staying on it. So I probably won't do that. Meh. I won't need it, but I would love to share some pics of Punta Cana on here, when Ms. Wacky and I aren't doing honeymoon stuff.  :fatty:

make sure to disable all cellular data on your phone, otherwise you may come home to a large bill for updates, notifications, etc.   

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 05, 2016, 08:47:13 AM

Good pro tip. This is what I needed, guys. Thanks!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on May 05, 2016, 08:50:03 AM

also, there are some decent apps you can use for voice calls over wifi

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on May 05, 2016, 08:51:20 AM

I need to plan some travel.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on May 05, 2016, 09:37:33 AM

In the last week, after quite a travel slump, I've booked flights for 1) taking the fam to Portland to see the in-laws over 4th of July, 2) bach party in Chicago last weekend of July, and 3) first vision quest to CO over Labor Day.  All with miles of course.  It has reminded me I need to get back to churning. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on May 05, 2016, 10:11:50 AM

i mean, apple to apple is free over wifi (facetime, wifi calling, and imessage)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on May 10, 2016, 03:46:53 PM

interesting video explaining the math behind airline ticket prices, there's some problems with some of their assumptions but whatever

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Oe8T3AvydU

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on May 13, 2016, 09:02:10 AM

Quote from: KCFDcat on May 04, 2016, 12:15:01 PM

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160504/9109dedf06a8b3eb6963cb750cf8b276.jpg)

Denmark.

how was the rest? double shift (and the rest of crossroads) was smashed last friday

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: KCFDcat on May 13, 2016, 09:27:39 AM

Quote from: mocat on May 13, 2016, 09:02:10 AM

Quote from: KCFDcat on May 04, 2016, 12:15:01 PM

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160504/9109dedf06a8b3eb6963cb750cf8b276.jpg)

Denmark.

how was the rest? double shift (and the rest of crossroads) was smashed last friday

We had a blast. Denmark was amazing, the people there are incredibly nice and also incredibly attractive.

Belgium was pretty great. No Americans, because TERRORISTS! Drank a lot of really great beer. Met some cool people. Went to Bruges.

England was kinda meh. Just stayed in London and it was insanely packed. Could hardly even walk anywhere. It was really the only place that was like that.

Iceland was my favorite place. Crazy expensive. But absolutely amazing food.   Would go back right now if I could.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on May 13, 2016, 09:29:30 AM

mocat was just baiting you into saying bruges

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on May 13, 2016, 09:31:01 AM

Quote from: Tobias on May 13, 2016, 09:29:30 AM

mocat was just baiting you into saying bruges

(http://i.imgur.com/wB2DGXY.gif)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on May 13, 2016, 09:47:42 AM

What was Icelandic food like?  I imagine lots of fish (cod?).  Besides that I wouldn't expect it to be very good at all. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: KCFDcat on May 13, 2016, 04:54:03 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on May 13, 2016, 09:47:42 AM

What was Icelandic food like?  I imagine lots of fish (cod?).  Besides that I wouldn't expect it to be very good at all.

Lots of fish for sure. It's actually hard to find authentic Icelandic food because it's pretty terrible. Even they know that. They eat fairly americanized food there. A big French influence as well.

One meal I did have an Icelandic salmon dish that was marinated in some sort of Icelandic tea leaf and served with boiled leeks. It was really incredible, and I'm not sure if it was because of the dish or the fact that it was an incredibly nice restaurant. Probably both.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on May 17, 2016, 02:31:56 PM

Anyone ever done Patagonia?  Headed to Santiago for a wedding next April and I might as well do something else.  I've already been around Santiago plenty so looking to do something wild and scenic. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on May 17, 2016, 02:35:36 PM

celinto catayente towers are a must-see

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on May 17, 2016, 04:15:47 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on May 17, 2016, 02:31:56 PM

Anyone ever done Patagonia?  Headed to Santiago for a wedding next April and I might as well do something else.  I've already been around Santiago plenty so looking to do something wild and scenic.

Twice last year!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on May 17, 2016, 04:16:08 PM

Quote from: Tobias on May 17, 2016, 02:35:36 PM

celinto catayente towers are a must-see

dangit

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on May 17, 2016, 04:16:49 PM

:lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on May 17, 2016, 04:35:37 PM

eff you guys  :curse:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Cire on May 18, 2016, 08:17:19 AM

what do I need to do to my iphone while out of the country so I don't incur a crapload of charges?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on May 18, 2016, 08:36:52 AM

Hook up whatever international add on your provider has. Turn off mobile data... Connect to wifi when needed.

Or... Get a tmobile sim. Buy one month of service... Get free calls, texts, and data in a crapton of countries. Downside is new number during the trip.... But then you have mobile data whenever you need it. (assuming coverage).

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 18, 2016, 10:44:11 AM

Anyone know how to add a card to your Uber account for business travel?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on May 18, 2016, 11:37:57 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on May 18, 2016, 08:36:52 AM

Hook up whatever international add on your provider has. Turn off mobile data... Connect to wifi when needed.

you would need mobile data if you want to use your phone for navigation, right?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on May 18, 2016, 11:39:00 AM

Google let's you download maps too

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Cire on May 18, 2016, 11:40:55 AM

I'm just going to the Dominican Republic.  Will have WIFI available.  NOt planning on using phone except to twitter/bbs and fantasy baseball.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 18, 2016, 12:51:43 PM

Quote from: Cire on May 18, 2016, 11:40:55 AM

I'm just going to the Dominican Republic.  Will have WIFI available.  NOt planning on using phone except to twitter/bbs and fantasy baseball.

Airplane mode, ever heard of that one stan?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on May 18, 2016, 01:00:55 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on May 18, 2016, 10:44:11 AM

Anyone know how to add a card to your Uber account for business travel?

Same way you add personal cards :dunno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 18, 2016, 01:02:33 PM

I had to have someone set me up on Uber, because i'm like 50 years old and bad with that stuff. I'll look into it tonight.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Cire on May 18, 2016, 01:09:57 PM

can I do all those things on airplane mode?  I thought that airplane mode killed wifi?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on May 18, 2016, 01:12:00 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on May 18, 2016, 01:02:33 PM

I had to have someone set me up on Uber, because i'm like 50 years old and bad with that stuff. I'll look into it tonight.

WTF?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 18, 2016, 01:13:59 PM

I don't wanna talk about it dobber

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on May 18, 2016, 01:20:17 PM

 :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 18, 2016, 01:27:41 PM

Quote from: Cire on May 18, 2016, 01:09:57 PM

can I do all those things on airplane mode?  I thought that airplane mode killed wifi?

jesus christ cire

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Cire on May 18, 2016, 01:30:40 PM

I'll be damned I had no idea.  I've always had unlimited data etc so I never thought about it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 18, 2016, 01:36:17 PM

Quote from: Cire on May 18, 2016, 01:30:40 PM

I'll be damned I had no idea.  I've always had unlimited data etc so I never thought about it.

Have you ever been on an airplane before?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on May 18, 2016, 02:35:34 PM

Quote from: Cire on May 18, 2016, 01:09:57 PM

can I do all those things on airplane mode?  I thought that airplane mode killed wifi?

Turn on airplane... Then go flip wifi back on.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on May 18, 2016, 03:36:29 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on May 18, 2016, 02:35:34 PM

Quote from: Cire on May 18, 2016, 01:09:57 PM

can I do all those things on airplane mode?  I thought that airplane mode killed wifi?

Turn on airplane... Then go flip wifi back on.

Cire is too busy judging people/relationships to have figured this out.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 19, 2016, 02:40:57 PM

Anyone have a business wifi they might want to share????? For southwest?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on May 19, 2016, 02:42:49 PM

I applied for pre check today. Kinda late to the party but I don't fly much and was bored this morning.  :)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on May 19, 2016, 03:21:30 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on May 19, 2016, 02:42:49 PM

I applied for pre check today. Kinda late to the party but I don't fly much and was bored this morning.  :)

My appointment is next Friday.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on May 19, 2016, 03:46:04 PM

lol you guys are mumped

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 19, 2016, 03:49:57 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on May 19, 2016, 02:40:57 PM

Anyone have a business wifi they might want to share????? For southwest?

:don'tcare:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on May 19, 2016, 03:52:27 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on May 19, 2016, 03:49:57 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on May 19, 2016, 02:40:57 PM

Anyone have a business wifi they might want to share????? For southwest?

:don'tcare:

It's $16 fanning Jesus Christ man.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 19, 2016, 03:53:02 PM

Just trying to save the company some $.  :curse:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on May 19, 2016, 04:58:34 PM

Quote from: pmshead on May 19, 2016, 03:21:30 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on May 19, 2016, 02:42:49 PM

I applied for pre check today. Kinda late to the party but I don't fly much and was bored this morning.  :)

My appointment is next Friday.

Mine is June 2nd

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on May 19, 2016, 05:12:28 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on May 19, 2016, 04:58:34 PM

Quote from: pmshead on May 19, 2016, 03:21:30 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on May 19, 2016, 02:42:49 PM

I applied for pre check today. Kinda late to the party but I don't fly much and was bored this morning.  :)

My appointment is next Friday.

Mine is June 2nd

That seems ridiculous. I am pretty sure I just walked into the office and waited about 7 minutes.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on May 19, 2016, 05:14:26 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on May 19, 2016, 05:12:28 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on May 19, 2016, 04:58:34 PM

Quote from: pmshead on May 19, 2016, 03:21:30 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on May 19, 2016, 02:42:49 PM

I applied for pre check today. Kinda late to the party but I don't fly much and was bored this morning.  :)

My appointment is next Friday.

Mine is June 2nd

That seems ridiculous. I am pretty sure I just walked into the office and waited about 7 minutes.

Yeah I got a same day appointment. #ThingInWichitaThatDon'tSuck

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on May 19, 2016, 05:17:35 PM

They take walkins but I don't want to deal with it. The lenexa location is booked solid every 10 minutes for the next 45 days which is as far ahead as you can schedule. I chose nkc instead cause it was pretty open

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on May 19, 2016, 05:22:28 PM

Wichita is just an enjoyable little trip through the beautiful Flint Hills away. You could also get some great BBQ while here.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on May 19, 2016, 05:36:20 PM

Sounds gross

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on May 19, 2016, 05:53:53 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on May 19, 2016, 05:17:35 PM

They take walkins but I don't want to deal with it. The lenexa location is booked solid every 10 minutes for the next 45 days which is as far ahead as you can schedule. I chose nkc instead cause it was pretty open

I walked in and was out of there in 10 minutes. That was a couple years ago before the TSA line freakout though.

Why didn't you just do global entry? They have an office at KCI now... And only 15 bucks more.... That appointment you can't just walk in though. They are hard asses.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on May 19, 2016, 06:26:25 PM

I've never been and don't have any plans to fly out of the country

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 19, 2016, 07:27:04 PM

Can anyone guess what crap hole I'm about to fly to?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 19, 2016, 07:29:37 PM

Get it under 5 guesses and I'll change my avi to whatever you want.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on May 19, 2016, 07:55:44 PM

MCI

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on May 19, 2016, 07:56:49 PM

Fargo

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 19, 2016, 08:03:15 PM

0-2. Midwest.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on May 19, 2016, 08:15:01 PM

Columbus

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on May 19, 2016, 08:28:49 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on May 19, 2016, 08:15:01 PM

Columbus

Horror surprise

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on May 19, 2016, 08:34:49 PM

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160520/9c922da486deafb8074b7417df3483c0.jpg)

Cross post from live music thread

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on May 19, 2016, 08:50:16 PM

well, have fun i guess

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 19, 2016, 09:34:46 PM

God, I wish it was Columbus!(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160520/34d515cd83cdd327af2b6540a12ab093.jpg)


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on May 19, 2016, 09:38:29 PM

They have a super nice airport... Enjoy that!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on May 19, 2016, 09:40:40 PM

you didn't allow a 5th guess and indy was my next guess.  this is rigged

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 19, 2016, 09:53:26 PM

 :D It is a simple airport. Time for a gin and tonic and then bed. I'm here for less than 18 hours

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on May 20, 2016, 06:36:54 AM

Indy is a place I want to visit. There's several phenomenal breweries there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 20, 2016, 06:55:53 AM

I've always been here for business and never really left the hotel. I did take up a fine local IPA up to my room last night and made sweet passionate love to it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on May 20, 2016, 07:54:21 AM

Quote from: pmshead on May 20, 2016, 06:36:54 AM

Indy is a place I want to visit. There's several phenomenal breweries there.

I'm listening... I don't know of any indy breweries? My previous trips to indy have been Meh at best.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on May 20, 2016, 07:58:43 AM

Indianapolis : Kansas City :: Dallas : Los Angeles

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on May 20, 2016, 08:06:59 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on May 20, 2016, 07:58:43 AM

Indianapolis : Kansas City :: Dallas : Los Angeles

The downtown revitalization is pretty much modeled after indy, isn't it?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 20, 2016, 08:09:13 AM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on May 20, 2016, 08:06:59 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on May 20, 2016, 07:58:43 AM

Indianapolis : Kansas City :: Dallas : Los Angeles

The downtown revitalization is pretty much modeled after indy, isn't it?

Probably the biggest convention biz rival, too?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on May 20, 2016, 08:09:17 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on May 20, 2016, 07:58:43 AM

Indianapolis : Kansas City :: Dallas : Los Angeles

Interesting, never been to the Kansas City of Indiana

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on May 20, 2016, 08:09:37 AM

itch indy things

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 20, 2016, 08:12:02 AM

Crazy big conventions here.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on May 20, 2016, 08:31:04 AM

Wacky, go to City Market just east of downtown, then go upstairs on the west side of the building. There is a bar with a bunch of good local brews and knowledgeable bartenders.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on May 20, 2016, 08:37:04 AM

Quote from: michigancat on May 20, 2016, 08:09:13 AM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on May 20, 2016, 08:06:59 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on May 20, 2016, 07:58:43 AM

Indianapolis : Kansas City :: Dallas : Los Angeles

The downtown revitalization is pretty much modeled after indy, isn't it?

Probably the biggest convention biz rival, too?

Indy is usually considered a tier above kc in the convention world. They rebuilt their downtown to be a convention hub....and that's the feel you get when you are there... Very unnatural IMO

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on May 20, 2016, 08:49:08 AM

Indy is completely fine.  No more of a crap hole than KCMO.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on May 20, 2016, 10:38:27 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on May 20, 2016, 07:54:21 AM

Quote from: pmshead on May 20, 2016, 06:36:54 AM

Indy is a place I want to visit. There's several phenomenal breweries there.

I'm listening... I don't know of any indy breweries? My previous trips to indy have been Meh at best.

Sun King and Black Acre are the two I would tout as the best in the city. There are quite a few others in the area Sun King is located in, as well, but I don't know of their reputation.

3Floyds is considered the best Indiana based brewery. The are located in Munster, basically in Chicago, though. They distribute over the whole state of Indiana. Beer nerds go absolutely crazy for their releases.

I wouldn't plan a trip there as a vacation destination, I think, but there is plenty of great beer there, if you have to go.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 20, 2016, 01:04:02 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on May 20, 2016, 08:31:04 AM

Wacky, go to City Market just east of downtown, then go upstairs on the west side of the building. There is a bar with a bunch of good local brews and knowledgeable bartenders.

My COO took me around that sky circle thing and we had a wet lunch. I'm a big fan of her. :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on May 20, 2016, 01:05:02 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on May 20, 2016, 01:04:02 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on May 20, 2016, 08:31:04 AM

Wacky, go to City Market just east of downtown, then go upstairs on the west side of the building. There is a bar with a bunch of good local brews and knowledgeable bartenders.

My COO took me around that sky circle thing and we had a wet lunch. I'm a big fan of her. :thumbs:

Don't screw up your wedding :fatty:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on May 20, 2016, 01:05:22 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on May 20, 2016, 01:04:02 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on May 20, 2016, 08:31:04 AM

Wacky, go to City Market just east of downtown, then go upstairs on the west side of the building. There is a bar with a bunch of good local brews and knowledgeable bartenders.

My COO took me around that sky circle thing and we had a wet lunch. I'm a big fan of her. :thumbs:

She was testing you. You are getting fired.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on May 20, 2016, 01:05:50 PM

just j/k

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on May 20, 2016, 01:08:51 PM

Quote from: slobber on May 20, 2016, 01:05:50 PM

just j/k

Great job here dobber

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 20, 2016, 01:40:17 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on May 20, 2016, 01:05:02 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on May 20, 2016, 01:04:02 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on May 20, 2016, 08:31:04 AM

Wacky, go to City Market just east of downtown, then go upstairs on the west side of the building. There is a bar with a bunch of good local brews and knowledgeable bartenders.

My COO took me around that sky circle thing and we had a wet lunch. I'm a big fan of her. :thumbs:

Don't screw up your wedding :fatty:

I know! :runaway: :fatty:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Cire on May 21, 2016, 07:43:28 AM

In Atlanta, delay


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on May 21, 2016, 11:58:25 AM

Quote from: Cire on May 21, 2016, 07:43:28 AM

In Atlanta, delay


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how was mci security?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Cire on May 21, 2016, 06:44:28 PM

Pud


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on May 24, 2016, 02:41:24 PM

Quote from: steve dave on July 03, 2014, 09:18:34 AM

I cannot rec. the sunset dinner tour enough on this boat.

http://www.napali.com/tours/ss/

This was great.  Thanks for the suggestion.  mrstdaver was skeptical going in and when it rained the first hour, was not looking good.  Then we hit the jackpot.  The skies cleared, we saw some dolphins, got up to amazing Napali coast and there's a rainbow leadin into the Kalalau valley, and then we boozed all the way back with the sun setting behind us and Van Morrison's "Into the Mystic" playing. Definitely one of the highlights of the trip.

(http://i67.tinypic.com/2w3x6bt.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 24, 2016, 02:57:05 PM

Quote from: tdaver on May 24, 2016, 02:41:24 PM

Quote from: steve dave on July 03, 2014, 09:18:34 AM

I cannot rec. the sunset dinner tour enough on this boat.

http://www.napali.com/tours/ss/

This was great.  Thanks for the suggestion.  mrstdaver was skeptical going in and when it rained the first hour, was not looking good.  Then we hit the jackpot.  The skies cleared, we saw some dolphins, got up to amazing Napali coast and there's a rainbow leadin into the Kalalau valley, and then we boozed all the way back with the sun setting behind us and Van Morrison's "Into the Mystic" playing. Definitely one of the highlights of the trip.

(http://i67.tinypic.com/2w3x6bt.jpg)

 :cheers:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on May 24, 2016, 03:22:39 PM

We have to go back

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on May 24, 2016, 03:25:46 PM

:lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: meow meow on May 24, 2016, 03:28:17 PM

Disneyworld (land?  idk the one in florida) this summer for a week, lil baby meow meow 4 yo.  things there or around there we must do/see/eat rather than usually Disneyworld (land?) stuff which we will already be doing?

@stevedave

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on May 24, 2016, 04:54:01 PM

for anyone else going to Kauai, this waterfall rappelling trip was a blast

http://www.islandadventureskauai.com/tours/hawaiian-dundee.php

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on May 24, 2016, 05:37:47 PM

Any RyanAir experts?  Similar to Spirit?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: eastcat on May 24, 2016, 06:36:05 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on May 24, 2016, 05:37:47 PM

Any RyanAir experts?  Similar to Spirit?

Not as bad. Carrryons are free, but they are much more likely to weigh/measure them. You can't use the App if you are a US citizen and you have to print your boarding pass in advance if you are a US citizen. Make sure you handle everything in advance or expect to pay 60+EUR for it.

Have fun riding with the peasants of europe. They are just as bad as american trash, if not worse.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 24, 2016, 06:44:21 PM

european non-peasants are just as bad as american trash. basically everyone that travels is trash.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: KCFDcat on May 24, 2016, 08:55:17 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on May 24, 2016, 05:37:47 PM

Any RyanAir experts?  Similar to Spirit?

Imo don't do it. Find a real airline, in the long run it will be about the same cost, especially depending on where you're flying to/from.   A lot of time Ryan air won't fly into the big airports, and you get stuck an hour away from the city you want to be in, trying to get your way there on public transit or paying a cab a million dollars to get there. Just my experience.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on May 24, 2016, 09:53:46 PM

Thanks. Was looking EDI to DUB and they were at their main airports for a quarter of BA.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: KCFDcat on May 24, 2016, 09:57:08 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on May 24, 2016, 09:53:46 PM

Thanks. Was looking EDI to DUB and they were at their main airports for a quarter of BA.

If they're flying into the right airport then go for it. Make sure you read their checked bag fine print, it can be about 60 euro per bag, which could make it about the same as other airlines. We ran into this issue when we flew out of London.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on May 24, 2016, 10:01:14 PM

Thanks for the tips.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: KCFDcat on May 24, 2016, 10:23:50 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on May 24, 2016, 10:01:14 PM

Thanks for the tips.

Be prepared for them to try to sell you crap on the plane too! Watches, Cologne, perfume, stuffed animals. All sorts of crap. Pretty entertaining.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on May 24, 2016, 10:29:16 PM

sounds like your average bench seat in the '16-17 fOOD

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on May 24, 2016, 10:39:03 PM

Quote from: KCFDcat on May 24, 2016, 10:23:50 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on May 24, 2016, 10:01:14 PM

Thanks for the tips.

Be prepared for them to try to sell you crap on the plane too! Watches, Cologne, perfume, stuffed animals. All sorts of crap. Pretty entertaining.

Oh man...now I might do it just for that!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: KCFDcat on May 24, 2016, 10:51:31 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on May 24, 2016, 10:39:03 PM

Quote from: KCFDcat on May 24, 2016, 10:23:50 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on May 24, 2016, 10:01:14 PM

Thanks for the tips.

Be prepared for them to try to sell you crap on the plane too! Watches, Cologne, perfume, stuffed animals. All sorts of crap. Pretty entertaining.

Oh man...now I might do it just for that!

Ha after thinking about it, it may be an experience every human should have in life. On my flight they applauded when we landed. Was both funny and terrifying. Like, were they impressed that some hack pilot was able to land a 737 on his first try?!?!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on May 25, 2016, 08:45:57 AM

Quote from: KCFDcat on May 24, 2016, 10:51:31 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on May 24, 2016, 10:39:03 PM

Quote from: KCFDcat on May 24, 2016, 10:23:50 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on May 24, 2016, 10:01:14 PM

Thanks for the tips.

Be prepared for them to try to sell you crap on the plane too! Watches, Cologne, perfume, stuffed animals. All sorts of crap. Pretty entertaining.

Oh man...now I might do it just for that!

Ha after thinking about it, it may be an experience every human should have in life. On my flight they applauded when we landed. Was both funny and terrifying. Like, were they impressed that some hack pilot was able to land a 737 on his first try?!?!

I remember that as standard practice when I was a little boy.  Was weird when Americans didn't do it (to me).

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: eastcat on May 25, 2016, 09:37:07 AM

Also, show up significantly in advance. They will close the gate like 30min prior to departure or something ridiculous (common practice in europe).

It's a completely crap airline, but its cheap. Fly some of the eastern european airlines (LOT, UIA, WIZZ, CSA) for a trip back in time with the flight attendants. Serious whoa factor compared the grandma's we have over here.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 25, 2016, 09:39:03 AM

Anybody have good pro tips on deep sea fishing? How not to get gouged, how far out to go, etc.?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on May 25, 2016, 09:40:31 AM

wacky you don't even have a captain's license don't worry about it...no one is making you skipper.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: eastcat on May 25, 2016, 09:40:38 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on May 25, 2016, 09:39:03 AM

Anybody have good pro tips on deep sea fishing? How not to get gouged, how far out to go, etc.?

Where at?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 25, 2016, 09:44:48 AM

Punta Cana, DR.

Quote from: Emo EMAW on May 25, 2016, 09:40:31 AM

wacky you don't even have a captain's license don't worry about it...no one is making you skipper.

I wish I did.  :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on May 25, 2016, 09:56:37 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on May 25, 2016, 09:44:48 AM

Punta Cana, DR.

Quote from: Emo EMAW on May 25, 2016, 09:40:31 AM

wacky you don't even have a captain's license don't worry about it...no one is making you skipper.

I wish I did.  :frown:

Just hire someone and let them do it all.  You might actually catch something, and you should almost certainly not die (not guaranteed tho).

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: KCFDcat on May 25, 2016, 09:57:25 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on May 25, 2016, 08:45:57 AM

Quote from: KCFDcat on May 24, 2016, 10:51:31 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on May 24, 2016, 10:39:03 PM

Quote from: KCFDcat on May 24, 2016, 10:23:50 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on May 24, 2016, 10:01:14 PM

Thanks for the tips.

Be prepared for them to try to sell you crap on the plane too! Watches, Cologne, perfume, stuffed animals. All sorts of crap. Pretty entertaining.

Oh man...now I might do it just for that!

Ha after thinking about it, it may be an experience every human should have in life. On my flight they applauded when we landed. Was both funny and terrifying. Like, were they impressed that some hack pilot was able to land a 737 on his first try?!?!

I remember that as standard practice when I was a little boy.  Was weird when Americans didn't do it (to me).

Had never experienced it before.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: KCFDcat on May 25, 2016, 09:58:16 AM

Quote from: eastcat on May 25, 2016, 09:37:07 AM

Also, show up significantly in advance. They will close the gate like 30min prior to departure or something ridiculous (common practice in europe).

It's a completely crap airline, but its cheap. Fly some of the eastern european airlines (LOT, UIA, WIZZ, CSA) for a trip back in time with the flight attendants. Serious whoa factor compared the grandma's we have over here.

SAS and norwegian are great for flight attendants also.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on May 25, 2016, 10:05:06 AM

if i have a 9 am international flight out of JFK and am staying in times square, how early should i leave the hotel and what form of transportation should i use?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 25, 2016, 10:07:21 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on May 25, 2016, 09:56:37 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on May 25, 2016, 09:44:48 AM

Punta Cana, DR.

Quote from: Emo EMAW on May 25, 2016, 09:40:31 AM

wacky you don't even have a captain's license don't worry about it...no one is making you skipper.

I wish I did.  :frown:

Just hire someone and let them do it all.  You might actually catch something, and you should almost certainly not die (not guaranteed tho).

I heard you tip them with some of the fish you catch. Is this true?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on May 25, 2016, 10:09:43 AM

Quote from: 'taterblast on May 25, 2016, 10:05:06 AM

if i have a 9 am international flight out of JFK and am staying in times square, how early should i leave the hotel and what form of transportation should i use?

bite the bullet and use a cab or uber for $50-$60. the subway can take 2 hours, and your luggage has to be checked in 45 mins prior to departure for an international flight.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: KCFDcat on May 25, 2016, 10:11:21 AM

Quote from: 'taterblast on May 25, 2016, 10:05:06 AM

if i have a 9 am international flight out of JFK and am staying in times square, how early should i leave the hotel and what form of transportation should i use?

Probs like 5am. Uber will be fastest. Long Island railroad will be cheapest.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on May 25, 2016, 10:13:36 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on May 25, 2016, 10:07:21 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on May 25, 2016, 09:56:37 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on May 25, 2016, 09:44:48 AM

Punta Cana, DR.

Quote from: Emo EMAW on May 25, 2016, 09:40:31 AM

wacky you don't even have a captain's license don't worry about it...no one is making you skipper.

I wish I did.  :frown:

Just hire someone and let them do it all.  You might actually catch something, and you should almost certainly not die (not guaranteed tho).

I heard you tip them with some of the fish you catch. Is this true?

You probably could.  Whoever you book the trip through, ask them what is customary for tip.  If you catch a great big tuna though they are worth a lot of money so don't give that one away. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 25, 2016, 10:17:31 AM

 :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on May 25, 2016, 10:26:04 AM

deep sea fishing = deep sea beer drinking while the mexican dudes drive the boat, set the poles, and talk to each other in words i don't understand

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on May 25, 2016, 10:26:57 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on May 25, 2016, 09:40:31 AM

wacky you don't even have a captain's license don't worry about it...no one is making you skipper.

It's called a fanning brag

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 25, 2016, 10:27:19 AM

Quote from: pissclams on May 25, 2016, 10:26:04 AM

deep sea fishing = deep sea beer drinking while the mexican dudes drive the boat, set the poles, and talk to each other in words i don't understand

That sounds amazing

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 25, 2016, 10:28:12 AM

Quote from: kim carnes on May 25, 2016, 10:26:57 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on May 25, 2016, 09:40:31 AM

wacky you don't even have a captain's license don't worry about it...no one is making you skipper.

It's called a fanning brag

I don't think you know what a fanning brag is. I've stated many times that this will be the first time I've stamped my passport.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on May 25, 2016, 11:02:41 AM

Quote from: mocat on May 25, 2016, 10:09:43 AM

bite the bullet and use a cab or uber for $50-$60. the subway can take 2 hours, and your luggage has to be checked in 45 mins prior to departure for an international flight.

Quote from: KCFDcat on May 25, 2016, 10:11:21 AM

Probs like 5am. Uber will be fastest. Long Island railroad will be cheapest.

6 am uber it is  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: KCFDcat on May 25, 2016, 11:21:24 AM

should be good. I am notorious for getting to the airport too early. I always freak out about long security lines etc, especially at large airports like  JFK, which is basically a medium sized city.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on May 25, 2016, 11:22:51 AM

Well it is going to depend on if you have PreCheck or not............

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Cire on May 25, 2016, 01:19:58 PM

Fanning, I'm in Punta cana and was told if you want to catch something you have to do the all day and if you get sea sick fuhgettaboutit

Just fyi

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 25, 2016, 01:21:35 PM

 :thumbs: Thanks for the tip. Have fun!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Cire on May 25, 2016, 01:55:08 PM

It's great


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on May 25, 2016, 02:44:12 PM

Do you guys think I should go to Nicaragua in September?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 25, 2016, 02:48:23 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on May 25, 2016, 02:44:12 PM

Do you guys think I should go to Nicaragua in September?

yeah why wouldn't you

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on May 25, 2016, 02:59:42 PM

because we have already done Central America and all of the Caribbean. Europe and SE Asia are calling.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on May 25, 2016, 03:00:54 PM

they don't speak spanish (most of) there

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on May 25, 2016, 03:03:32 PM

She can get plenty of use of her spanish translating for me in the Mexican butcher shops here in Wichita.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: WonderMeal on May 25, 2016, 03:47:01 PM

Going to Oahu this weekend w/ Mrs. WonderMeal for an EMAW wedding, staying at the Hyatt in Waikiki. (Not Kauai,  :curse:) What are the pro-iest of pro-tips for Oahu?

Also, does anyone have any suggestos on how a person can maximize Mrs. Tortuga time while somehow minimizing Tortuga time?  Asking for a friend.  ;) (no katdaddy)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on May 25, 2016, 04:06:57 PM

Quote from: WonderMeal on May 25, 2016, 03:47:01 PM

Going to Oahu this weekend w/ Mrs. WonderMeal for an EMAW wedding, staying at the Hyatt in Waikiki. (Not Kauai,  :curse:) What are the pro-iest of pro-tips for Oahu?

Also, does anyone have any suggestos on how a person can maximize Mrs. Tortuga time while somehow minimizing Tortuga time?  Asking for a friend.  ;) (no katdaddy)

I have no idea what this means.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on May 25, 2016, 04:10:54 PM

He wants to know how to hang out with his friend's wife but not the friend

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on May 25, 2016, 04:18:55 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on May 25, 2016, 04:10:54 PM

He wants to know how to hang out with his friend's wife but not the friend

Oh, I see. Is Mrs. WM allowed to be on these hang-outs?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 25, 2016, 04:46:26 PM

Quote from: Gooch on May 25, 2016, 02:59:42 PM

because we have already done Central America and all of the Caribbean. Europe and SE Asia are calling.

yeah you should go to ho chi minh city and eat all the street food and pho instead

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Cire on May 25, 2016, 04:51:54 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on May 25, 2016, 01:21:35 PM

:thumbs: Thanks for the tip. Have fun!

Where are you staying


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 25, 2016, 04:53:16 PM

Excellence. You?


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Cire on May 25, 2016, 04:55:43 PM

Chic very close to us.  Bring royals gear, everyone knows ourdano


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 25, 2016, 06:18:51 PM

Will do! Great pro tip! :love: :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: WonderMeal on May 25, 2016, 10:54:20 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on May 25, 2016, 04:18:55 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on May 25, 2016, 04:10:54 PM

He wants to know how to hang out with his friend's wife but not the friend

Oh, I see. Is Mrs. WM allowed to be on these hang-outs?

Certainly. Mrs. Tortuga is a known EMAW stud, while Mr. Tortuga is... :zzz:.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on May 26, 2016, 02:53:24 AM

I barf from hour 2 through hour 4 and then it's breakfast burrito time

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on May 26, 2016, 07:28:57 AM

Quote from: WonderMeal on May 25, 2016, 10:54:20 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on May 25, 2016, 04:18:55 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on May 25, 2016, 04:10:54 PM

He wants to know how to hang out with his friend's wife but not the friend

Oh, I see. Is Mrs. WM allowed to be on these hang-outs?

Certainly. Mrs. Tortuga is a known EMAW stud, while Mr. Tortuga is... :zzz:.

Kat kid is gonna be pissed

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on May 26, 2016, 08:09:49 AM

OK, I am going to give two options for WonderMeal.....

1. Have Mrs. WM make plans with Mrs. T to hang out. Like she should imply but not directly say it is a girls thing. So then she will tell Mr. T to go make his own plans for that time. (Just make sure you aren't around when he is trying to figure out those plans.) The ladies' first stop should be breakfast at the hotel or somewhere nearby.....then you just happen to show up at the same place and join them.

2. Maybe this guy isn't so bad. Maybe he is just quiet when he is around people he doesn't know well or who are discussing things he isn't interested in or doesn't know much about. Maybe you should try to help him out by steering the conversation around to something he can get in to.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 26, 2016, 08:41:16 AM

Your request is pretty weird, WM. And you come off as a real jerk (Mrs. T as well).

Go with Mrs. Gooch's option 2 or don't make special plans to hang out with any of them at all.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on May 26, 2016, 08:48:44 AM

Quote from: michigancat on May 26, 2016, 08:41:16 AM

Your request is pretty weird, WM. And you come off as a real jerk (Mrs. T as well).

Go with Mrs. Gooch's option 2 or don't make special plans to hang out with any of them at all.

I would say WM's request was valid if the guy was like a big racist POS or something (but why would you want to hang out with someone who is willing to marry a racist POS). But if the guy is just boring then just let him sit there and be boring while the rest of you have a good conversation. It doesn't hurt you any. (Or go with Option 2 which I like better.)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 26, 2016, 08:54:38 AM

Consider me not shocked that WM is a egotistical POS. He's ranked posters like 5 posts deep on this blog.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on May 26, 2016, 08:55:02 AM

Take the tortuga to Chipotle,say you left your wallet back at the hotel. Leave tortuga at Chipotle while you join up with the gals

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on May 26, 2016, 08:56:20 AM

I just really don't see how this isn't a no katdaddy situation.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on May 26, 2016, 08:58:00 AM

Well men and women can spend time together without rough ridin', tough concept I know

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on May 26, 2016, 09:01:04 AM

I guess, I don't hang out with women specifically.  I can't say I have one female friend in my life that I make plans to do anything with ever.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 26, 2016, 09:02:28 AM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on May 26, 2016, 08:48:44 AM

Quote from: michigancat on May 26, 2016, 08:41:16 AM

Your request is pretty weird, WM. And you come off as a real jerk (Mrs. T as well).

Go with Mrs. Gooch's option 2 or don't make special plans to hang out with any of them at all.

I would say WM's request was valid if the guy was like a big racist POS or something (but why would you want to hang out with someone who is willing to marry a racist POS).

Also why would you describe a racist POS as "zzz" and not as a "racist piece of crap"

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 26, 2016, 09:04:07 AM

I would love to hear Tortuga's take on WM TBH.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on May 26, 2016, 09:04:59 AM

Quote from: michigancat on May 26, 2016, 09:02:28 AM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on May 26, 2016, 08:48:44 AM

Quote from: michigancat on May 26, 2016, 08:41:16 AM

Your request is pretty weird, WM. And you come off as a real jerk (Mrs. T as well).

Go with Mrs. Gooch's option 2 or don't make special plans to hang out with any of them at all.

I would say WM's request was valid if the guy was like a big racist POS or something (but why would you want to hang out with someone who is willing to marry a racist POS).

Also why would you describe a racist POS as "zzz" and not as a "racist piece of crap"

Well I probably wouldn't but I gave option 1 just in case WM just didn't want to go into the specifics of why he really hates the guy. Maybe there's some other valid reason besides racist POS.  :dunno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on May 26, 2016, 09:59:03 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on May 26, 2016, 09:01:04 AM

I guess, I don't hang out with women specifically.  I can't say I have one female friend in my life that I make plans to do anything with ever.

^ weird

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on May 26, 2016, 10:12:50 AM

extremely low WM/KKIQ ITT

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 26, 2016, 10:13:32 AM

Quote from: Tobias on May 26, 2016, 10:12:50 AM

extremely low WM/KKIQ ITT

ah I didn't think this was really KK

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on May 26, 2016, 10:16:49 AM

Quote from: pmshead on May 26, 2016, 09:59:03 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on May 26, 2016, 09:01:04 AM

I guess, I don't hang out with women specifically.  I can't say I have one female friend in my life that I make plans to do anything with ever.

^ weird

I guess.  Very few women are engineers, almost none in fraternities, very few fish or hunt do outdoors'y things on their own, work in a male dominated industry.  Family is an exception, I hang out with a lot of women family members.  But not without my wife.  At my last job had a good female colleague friend but I don't see her anymore.  IMO it's hard enough finding good dude friends, women are like a whole order of magnitude more difficult. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on May 26, 2016, 10:18:55 AM

#teamwondermeal

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on May 26, 2016, 10:24:44 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on May 26, 2016, 10:16:49 AM

Quote from: pmshead on May 26, 2016, 09:59:03 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on May 26, 2016, 09:01:04 AM

I guess, I don't hang out with women specifically.  I can't say I have one female friend in my life that I make plans to do anything with ever.

^ weird

I guess.  Very few women are engineers, almost none in fraternities, very few fish or hunt do outdoors'y things on their own, work in a male dominated industry.  Family is an exception, I hang out with a lot of women family members.  But not without my wife.  At my last job had a good female colleague friend but I don't see her anymore.  IMO it's hard enough finding good dude friends, women are like a whole order of magnitude more difficult.

I guess this is why I enjoy having female friends

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 26, 2016, 10:30:35 AM

Most guys who have a bunch of female friends, initially wanted to bang them, are in the friend zone, and are still single fwiw. That games changes when you get in a serious relationship.  :th_twocents:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on May 26, 2016, 10:41:48 AM

I hung out with a female friend on Saturday. I've known her since 3rd grade and while she is attractive, not once have I ever wanted to tap or date her. My feelings for her are the exact same as with male friends.

I can understand how this would be tough to understand if you think of women only as sex receptacles  :th_twocents:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 26, 2016, 10:45:07 AM

 :lol: :lol: :lol:

If you were dating someone or in a marriage, you would barely see her, lib^7. I had a lot of close "girlfriends" as well. You might have a problem if you've never thought of a close female friend, who's attractive, in a romantic way. It's rough ridin' #science

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 26, 2016, 10:47:11 AM

Also, lol at saying that I only look at girls as sex objects. Coming from the guy who IRL told me "I have a thing for black chicks!" Is that all they are to you, lib?! :curse:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on May 26, 2016, 10:53:13 AM

I do appreciate a beautiful dark skinned woman, that is certainly true.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: meow meow on May 26, 2016, 10:53:36 AM

wacky are you okay?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on May 26, 2016, 10:54:26 AM

Where should someone travel to see that sort of thing?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 26, 2016, 10:56:26 AM

They're not objects, lib. Good grief.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 26, 2016, 10:57:11 AM

Quote from: meow meow on May 26, 2016, 10:53:36 AM

wacky are you okay?

I feel wonderful. Lost a few bucks at the poker table last night tho.  :curse:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on May 26, 2016, 11:58:44 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on May 26, 2016, 10:30:35 AM

Most guys who have a bunch of female friends, initially wanted to bang them, are in the friend zone, and are still single fwiw. That games changes when you get in a serious relationship.  :th_twocents:

i think you're projecting a bit here.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on May 26, 2016, 12:21:49 PM

I know several female engineers. Also I have several guy friends that I have never wanted to bang.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on May 26, 2016, 12:24:08 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on May 26, 2016, 12:21:49 PM

I know several female engineers. Also I have several guy friends that I have never wanted to bang.

fair enough, but you're a fairly well-adjusted, intelligent human being.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on May 26, 2016, 12:49:23 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on May 26, 2016, 12:21:49 PM

I know several female engineers. Also I have several guy friends that I have never wanted to bang.

I know several as well, but between my last job and this job, a pool of probably 60ish or so engineers, there is exactly 1 female.  Not a good ratio.  Probably biased hiring practices even. 

One time this girl wanted me to take her fishing, like float down the river and camp and all that.  I said no.  She seemed fine, but she was attractive, and I got the feeling she was only trying to get into fishing to find a dude. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 26, 2016, 12:53:12 PM

Quote from: pmshead on May 26, 2016, 12:24:08 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on May 26, 2016, 12:21:49 PM

I know several female engineers. Also I have several guy friends that I have never wanted to bang.

fair enough, but you're a fairly well-adjusted, intelligent human being.

You should have just @'d me, @pmshead

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 26, 2016, 12:54:58 PM

There's a difference between knowing a few coworkers of the opposite sex and going to hang out with them. Does Gooch let you go to HH with these guy friends and stuff?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on May 26, 2016, 12:57:37 PM

It's okay to go to HH with opposite sex co-workers, jeez.  I think going to dinner or a movie or for drinks or whatever with one specific opposite sex friend is weird (assuming one is married).  I don't do that nor does my wife nor does anyone I know. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on May 26, 2016, 01:04:21 PM

why on earth would mrs (or mr) gooch need permission to go to HH?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 26, 2016, 01:04:40 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on May 26, 2016, 12:57:37 PM

It's okay to go to HH with opposite sex co-workers, jeez.  I think going to dinner or a movie or for drinks or whatever with one specific opposite sex friend is weird (assuming one is married).  I don't do that nor does my wife nor does anyone I know.

Yes, that's what I was getting at.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on May 26, 2016, 01:10:15 PM

Well there's not a Hibachi Hut in Wichita, but I wouldn't need permission to go if there was....

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 26, 2016, 01:15:44 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on May 26, 2016, 12:57:37 PM

I think going to dinner or a movie or for drinks or whatever with one specific opposite sex friend is weird (assuming one is married). 

I go for drinks with female friends all the time. it's not weird.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on May 26, 2016, 01:16:49 PM

I will agree that lots of married people are irrationally paranoid about their spouse cheating

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on May 26, 2016, 01:18:51 PM

Quote from: steve dave on May 26, 2016, 01:15:44 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on May 26, 2016, 12:57:37 PM

I think going to dinner or a movie or for drinks or whatever with one specific opposite sex friend is weird (assuming one is married). 

I go for drinks with female friends all the time. it's not weird.

Like just you two?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on May 26, 2016, 01:19:07 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on May 26, 2016, 01:16:49 PM

I will agree that lots of married people are irrationally paranoid about their spouse cheating

I mean, if your wife she going to cheat, she doesn't need a man.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 26, 2016, 01:20:52 PM

Yeah, like one on one is kinda weird to me. I get a group setting. Maybe it's because I did want to bang my two best friends that were girls and accidentally did to one of them. I'm a monster, i'll admit it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on May 26, 2016, 01:22:56 PM

Yeah, I have gone to drinks, lunch, dinner, etc with male friends.

I can't think of a time when I've gone to a movie because most of the time when I want to go to a movie Gooch & I go together but if he was busy and my friend & I wanted to go to a movie (that Gooch didn't want to see) I don't see a problem with that. I mean I wouldn't be like, "I am going to see this movie that you want to see, but I am going with {friend} and you can't go."

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on May 26, 2016, 01:23:39 PM

Accidentally huh?   :shy:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on May 26, 2016, 01:25:43 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on May 26, 2016, 01:22:56 PM

I am going to see this movie that you want to see, but I am going with {friend} and you can't go.

that's exactly the situation the one poster set up w. regards to the other poster and his wife, though.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on May 26, 2016, 01:27:00 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on May 26, 2016, 01:18:51 PM

Quote from: steve dave on May 26, 2016, 01:15:44 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on May 26, 2016, 12:57:37 PM

I think going to dinner or a movie or for drinks or whatever with one specific opposite sex friend is weird (assuming one is married). 

I go for drinks with female friends all the time. it's not weird.

Like just you two?

i do all the time, including tonight
will also do dinner or anything else i want to with friends of the opposite gender
the key is that "anything else i want to" doesn't include boner stuff, unlike some of the posters in this thread

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 26, 2016, 01:29:55 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on May 26, 2016, 01:23:39 PM

Accidentally huh?   :shy:

Christmas work party. That's an accident. Taking a friend as a plus one turned out not to be such a good idea. Two years in a row, around the holidays, with  a single lonely girl. #science

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on May 26, 2016, 01:31:59 PM

I could be friends with Eva Shockey I think.  Would have to play the whole accidentally bonering her thing carefully tho.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 26, 2016, 01:35:01 PM

A lot of liars in here. Acting like they've never wanted to be intimate with a friend. SMDH.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on May 26, 2016, 01:35:49 PM

Even more of a problem is when the friend wants to be intimate with you.  That's the crap I try to specifically avoid.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Testy Westy on May 26, 2016, 01:39:23 PM

Guys aren't good friends with girls they wouldn't mind getting with.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 26, 2016, 01:40:06 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on May 26, 2016, 01:35:49 PM

Even more of a problem is when the friend wants to be intimate with you.  That's the crap I try to specifically avoid.

Yup. crap, when I first started dating Ms. Wacky, Gronkzongas tried filling me up at a 4th of July party. You can't trust these hoes, man!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on May 26, 2016, 01:41:19 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on May 26, 2016, 01:40:06 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on May 26, 2016, 01:35:49 PM

Even more of a problem is when the friend wants to be intimate with you.  That's the crap I try to specifically avoid.

Yup. crap, when I first started dating Ms. Wacky, Gronkzongas tried filling me up at a 4th of July party. You can't trust these hoes, man!

With like food or water?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on May 26, 2016, 01:41:59 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on May 26, 2016, 01:40:06 PM

Gronkzongas tried filling me up at a 4th of July party. You can't trust these hoes, man!

wait, mrs emo is gronkzongas? :sdeek:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 26, 2016, 01:42:27 PM

 :lol: hand stuff under the table. I was like.  :sdeek:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Brock Landers on May 26, 2016, 01:42:56 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on May 26, 2016, 01:40:06 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on May 26, 2016, 01:35:49 PM

Even more of a problem is when the friend wants to be intimate with you.  That's the crap I try to specifically avoid.

Yup. crap, when I first started dating Ms. Wacky, Gronkzongas tried filling me up at a 4th of July party. You can't trust these hoes, man!

This might be a  :D, or it might be accurate as is.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on May 26, 2016, 01:43:57 PM

I think maybe another disconnect here is how different people interpret what is and isn't a friend.

I wouldn't consider a female that was trying to tap while I'm in a relationship as a friend.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on May 26, 2016, 01:45:05 PM

Quote from: sys on May 26, 2016, 01:25:43 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on May 26, 2016, 01:22:56 PM

I am going to see this movie that you want to see, but I am going with {friend} and you can't go.

that's exactly the situation the one poster set up w. regards to the other poster and his wife, though.

You mean WonderMeal? No, he was trying to avoid his friend's husband, not avoid his own wife. And there was no indication that the husband would want to do whatever the activity was.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on May 26, 2016, 01:47:46 PM

I guess what I'm trying to say is...women can't interact with me without taking off all their clothes first.  For example, today at Quik Trip, just trying to pay for my strawberry banana yogurt smoothie (with protein) and the clerk starts taking off all her clothes.  I'm like hey lady cmon I'm just paying here.  She turns around, asks me to slide my card "right here."  So I says "it's got a chip, lady."  :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on May 26, 2016, 01:52:26 PM

Maybe when you get to 8 percent, Dreamweaver

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on May 26, 2016, 01:58:52 PM

 :pray:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on May 26, 2016, 02:08:48 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on May 26, 2016, 01:45:05 PM

You mean WonderMeal? No, he was trying to avoid his friend's husband, not avoid his own wife.

it's still trying to ditch somebody.  you could put the onus on mrs. kk, but i never buy that crap about "i'm not cheating, the person i'm rough ridin' is cheating, but not me." either.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 26, 2016, 02:12:05 PM

FWIW, MS. Wacky has had a really close guy friend from HS. He lives in Colorado in the mountains and always puts us up. He's the one who's sister is married to a former Chiefs kicker. Anyways, they hang out together all the time. They never banged, but I know they've made out. He's a short guy, so maybe that's why they never sealed the deal, but I feel like you're not friends with many ugly ppl.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on May 26, 2016, 02:33:20 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on May 26, 2016, 12:53:12 PM

Quote from: pmshead on May 26, 2016, 12:24:08 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on May 26, 2016, 12:21:49 PM

I know several female engineers. Also I have several guy friends that I have never wanted to bang.

fair enough, but you're a fairly well-adjusted, intelligent human being.

You should have just @'d me, @pmshead

I always @ you, when I'm taking a jab at you. If you want to lump yourself into an entire group that I'm making broad statements about, that's your own problem.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 26, 2016, 02:35:38 PM

Well you stated it, right after I dropped the bomb that I think everyone has at least thought about their friend romantically at one point of time, but whatever.  :cheers:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: WonderMeal on May 26, 2016, 05:12:00 PM

Quote from: Tobias on May 26, 2016, 10:12:50 AM

extremely low WM/KKIQ ITT

Who knew a bad joke would spark such a huge discussion about gender relations? Is this the part where we start talking about how this combo-fanning season stinks worse than previous combo-fanning seasons?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 26, 2016, 05:48:10 PM

Quote from: WonderMeal on May 26, 2016, 05:12:00 PM

Quote from: Tobias on May 26, 2016, 10:12:50 AM

extremely low WM/KKIQ ITT

Who knew a bad joke would spark such a huge discussion about gender relations? Is this the part where we start talking about how this combo-fanning season stinks worse than previous combo-fanning seasons?

It was a pretty good joke

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on May 26, 2016, 05:55:26 PM

i avoided posting to let it play out :D

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on May 27, 2016, 08:52:25 AM

Here's a ring that Emo could get for his wife, since he doesn't trust her. And also he should get the same so his wife can keep track of him.
(https://scontent.fmci1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13241309_1053808281403296_5869579297895498139_n.jpg?oh=58f5a18fa9ea71e546c6702e63f5463a&oe=57D247A3)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 27, 2016, 08:58:23 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on May 26, 2016, 01:18:51 PM

Quote from: steve dave on May 26, 2016, 01:15:44 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on May 26, 2016, 12:57:37 PM

I think going to dinner or a movie or for drinks or whatever with one specific opposite sex friend is weird (assuming one is married). 

I go for drinks with female friends all the time. it's not weird.

Like just you two?

yes. and lunch on the reg.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 27, 2016, 09:01:15 AM

I don't think having lunch with a work friend (of the opposite sex) is weird. HH not weird. Going to a movie just you two, WEIRD!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on May 27, 2016, 09:02:52 AM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on May 27, 2016, 08:52:25 AM

Here's a ring that Emo could get for his wife, since he doesn't trust her. And also he should get the same so his wife can keep track of him.
(https://scontent.fmci1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13241309_1053808281403296_5869579297895498139_n.jpg?oh=58f5a18fa9ea71e546c6702e63f5463a&oe=57D247A3)

What makes you think that?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 27, 2016, 09:03:54 AM

a lot of my employees/peers/vendors are girls with boobs and the whole deal. I often times travel for entire weeks with just the two of us sharing every meal and sitting next to each other on planes and staying in hotels and having drinks and the entire thing. somehow we've always stopped ourselves from just having sex (with each other). what willpower. wow. how does steve dave do it?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on May 27, 2016, 09:06:10 AM

They even have boobs? Wow

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 27, 2016, 09:06:31 AM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on May 27, 2016, 09:06:10 AM

They even have boobs? Wow

2 each

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 27, 2016, 09:08:58 AM

mrs. dave works with men and has friends who are men and goes to lunches and drinks and stuff with them. just realized that some of them may like doing sex with women (of which she is one) :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on May 27, 2016, 09:09:26 AM

2 landmines about to blow up your marriage is more like it

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on May 27, 2016, 09:10:52 AM

Quote from: steve dave on May 27, 2016, 09:06:31 AM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on May 27, 2016, 09:06:10 AM

They even have boobs? Wow

2 each

 :surprised:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 27, 2016, 09:16:09 AM

Quote from: steve dave on May 27, 2016, 09:03:54 AM

a lot of my employees/peers/vendors are girls with boobs and the whole deal. I often times travel for entire weeks with just the two of us sharing every meal and sitting next to each other on planes and staying in hotels and having drinks and the entire thing. somehow we've always stopped ourselves from just having sex (with each other). what willpower. wow. how does steve dave do it?

This is very common and not what we're talking about. Great BBS'ing tho.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on May 27, 2016, 09:21:32 AM

I've had a number of girls that I regularly have gone with to grab beers, hike, hit a movie, grab lunch or dinner.   If I was interested in pursuing more with another girl than I wouldn't have gotten married.  Not weird at all for me. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 27, 2016, 09:22:32 AM

HOW DO YOU GUYS NOT HAVE SEX WITH THESE GIRLS?!  :Wha: :curse:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 27, 2016, 09:23:17 AM

Especially SD, TWO rough ridin' BOOBS?!  :Wha: :------------- (0) #BonerTime

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on May 27, 2016, 09:30:23 AM

It's very likely they're not very attractive. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on May 27, 2016, 09:33:17 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on May 27, 2016, 09:30:23 AM

It's very likely they're not very attractive. 

I guess some relationships/marriages are worth not banging attractive, fun people of the opposite gender and some best not be tested.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 27, 2016, 09:35:41 AM

Quote from: ChiCat on May 27, 2016, 09:33:17 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on May 27, 2016, 09:30:23 AM

It's very likely they're not very attractive. 

I guess some relationships/marriages are worth not banging attractive, fun people of the opposite gender and some best not be tested.

This really exists?!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on May 27, 2016, 09:39:52 AM

Quote from: ChiCat on May 27, 2016, 09:33:17 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on May 27, 2016, 09:30:23 AM

It's very likely they're not very attractive. 

I guess some relationships/marriages are worth not banging attractive, fun people of the opposite gender and some best not be tested.

I was talking about you and sd good grief.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on May 27, 2016, 09:40:12 AM

Quote from: steve dave on May 27, 2016, 09:08:58 AM

mrs. dave works with men and has friends who are men and goes to lunches and drinks and stuff with them. just realized that some of them may like doing sex with women (of which she is one) :frown:

These men have peens, or no?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on May 27, 2016, 09:43:37 AM

Quote from: steve dave on May 27, 2016, 09:03:54 AM

a lot of my employees/peers/vendors are girls with boobs and the whole deal. I often times travel for entire weeks with just the two of us sharing every meal and sitting next to each other on planes and staying in hotels and having drinks and the entire thing. somehow we've always stopped ourselves from just having sex (with each other). what willpower. wow. how does steve dave do it?

So you are not having sex with each other, but who are you having sex with during these travel times? You probably have to hire a prostitute to relieve all that tension of being with a woman with boobs all day.  :sdeek:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on May 27, 2016, 09:46:16 AM

Quote from: mocat on May 27, 2016, 09:40:12 AM

These men have peens, or no?

oh, crap.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on May 27, 2016, 09:49:16 AM

do these women have boobs and hoohahs? if so, how do you control yourself? my god!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on May 27, 2016, 09:50:24 AM

Quote from: pmshead on May 27, 2016, 09:49:16 AM

do these women have boobs and hoohahs? if so, how do you control yourself? my god!

I think that's what me meant when he said

Quote from: steve dave

and the whole deal

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on May 27, 2016, 09:51:37 AM

travel to pound town joke

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on May 27, 2016, 09:52:05 AM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on May 27, 2016, 09:50:24 AM

Quote from: pmshead on May 27, 2016, 09:49:16 AM

do these women have boobs and hoohahs? if so, how do you control yourself? my god!

I think that's what me meant when he said

Quote from: steve dave

and the whole deal

  :runaway:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on May 27, 2016, 09:58:25 AM

I rarely do anything with anyone other than my spouse. I think pretty much everyone is boring and lame and I'm sure they'd think the same of me.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 27, 2016, 09:59:44 AM

So when you guys first meet a female, you don't instantly think "how am I going to bed her"? I don't understand how your brains work!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on May 27, 2016, 10:00:52 AM

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160527/f31c8f7f3b360e0ebd296463e2b9eeb5.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on May 27, 2016, 10:04:04 AM

oddly, i agree with wacky.  socializing with members of the opposite sex at lunch or when traveling for work is normal.  making plans to socialize with someone other than your spouse for an entirely non-work (non-hobby, whatever) occasion instead of spending time with your spouse is weird.  it doesn't mean you're rough ridin' or wanting to eff, it's just weird.  obviously, there are situations where it would not be weird, like your spouse is in south africa for the month or whatever.  this is about the typical, not the unusual.

there are a limited number of hours in the day, many of which you are already trapped at work or elsewhere away from your spouse.  many of which are consumed by unpleasant, but obligatory chores like cutting the lawn or cleaning the mice.  when you do have a few hours available to recreate, preferring to do so with someone who isn't your spouse is weird.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on May 27, 2016, 10:05:45 AM

Quote from: sys on May 27, 2016, 10:04:04 AM

oddly, i agree with wacky.  socializing with members of the opposite sex at lunch or when traveling for work is normal.  making plans to socialize with someone other than your spouse for an entirely non-work (non-hobby, whatever) occasion instead of spending time with your spouse is weird.  it doesn't mean you're rough ridin' or wanting to eff, it's just weird.  obviously, there are situations where it would not be weird, like your spouse is in south africa for the month or whatever.  this is about the typical, not the unusual.

there are a limited number of hours in the day, many of which you are already trapped at work or elsewhere away from your spouse.  many of which are consumed by unpleasant, but obligatory chores like cutting the lawn or cleaning the mice.  when you do have a few hours available to recreate, preferring to do so with someone who isn't your spouse is weird.

So you don't believe in having friends at all? (non-work, non-hobby friends)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on May 27, 2016, 10:13:56 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on May 24, 2016, 05:37:47 PM

Any RyanAir experts?  Similar to Spirit?

Here's what you can expect on RyanAir.  :love:
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-news/ryanair-passengers-join-lindy-hoppers-8055496#ICID=sharebar_facebook

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on May 27, 2016, 10:14:50 AM

sys and wacks are right.  lock this one up

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 27, 2016, 11:06:15 AM

I have friends that I like to do things with that my wife doesn't enjoy (katdaddy no!), like going to concerts in the middle of the week or watching certain sporting events.  None of then are women though.

I do have female work friends from old jobs that I keep in touch with and sometimes meet for lunch or drinks, but I consider that part of my work/career.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on May 27, 2016, 11:12:49 AM

This reminds me...my old work colleague, we'd go to lunch when she was in super pregnant mode, and people assumed we were husband/wife, and that made things like the check awkward in a fun way.  Like fun for us awkward for wait staff.  Damn I miss those times now.   :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on May 27, 2016, 11:17:37 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on May 27, 2016, 11:12:49 AM

This reminds me...my old work colleague, we'd go to lunch when she was in super pregnant mode, and people assumed we were husband/wife, and that made things like the check awkward in a fun way.  Like fun for us awkward for wait staff.  Damn I miss those times now.   :frown:

So you only went to lunch with her when she was pregnant because you found her less attractive when pregnant and you thought that would help you to keep your pants on?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on May 27, 2016, 11:24:19 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on May 26, 2016, 02:12:05 PM

FWIW, MS. Wacky has had a really close guy friend from HS. He lives in Colorado in the mountains and always puts us up. He's the one who's sister is married to a former Chiefs kicker. Anyways, they hang out together all the time. They never banged, but I know they've made out. He's a short guy, so maybe that's why they never sealed the deal, but I feel like you're not friends with many ugly ppl.

Love these pointless to the story #Fanningbrags

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 27, 2016, 11:30:49 AM

Quote from: Gooch on May 27, 2016, 11:24:19 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on May 26, 2016, 02:12:05 PM

FWIW, MS. Wacky has had a really close guy friend from HS. He lives in Colorado in the mountains and always puts us up. He's the one who's sister is married to a former Chiefs kicker. Anyways, they hang out together all the time. They never banged, but I know they've made out. He's a short guy, so maybe that's why they never sealed the deal, but I feel like you're not friends with many ugly ppl.

Love these pointless to the story #Fanningbrags

I'm a great story teller.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on May 27, 2016, 12:37:33 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on May 27, 2016, 11:17:37 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on May 27, 2016, 11:12:49 AM

This reminds me...my old work colleague, we'd go to lunch when she was in super pregnant mode, and people assumed we were husband/wife, and that made things like the check awkward in a fun way.  Like fun for us awkward for wait staff.  Damn I miss those times now.   :frown:

So you only went to lunch with her when she was pregnant because you found her less attractive when pregnant and you thought that would help you to keep your pants on?

No we went to lunch often regardless, but that's the period when it was awkward maximum. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on May 27, 2016, 12:42:05 PM

it's always awkward going to lunch or dinner or something with a friend that's a girl when it comes to the time for the check

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Cartierfor3 on May 27, 2016, 12:52:23 PM

Quote from: sys on May 27, 2016, 10:04:04 AM

oddly, i agree with wacky.  socializing with members of the opposite sex at lunch or when traveling for work is normal.  making plans to socialize with someone other than your spouse for an entirely non-work (non-hobby, whatever) occasion instead of spending time with your spouse is weird.  it doesn't mean you're rough ridin' or wanting to eff, it's just weird.  obviously, there are situations where it would not be weird, like your spouse is in south africa for the month or whatever.  this is about the typical, not the unusual.

there are a limited number of hours in the day, many of which you are already trapped at work or elsewhere away from your spouse.  many of which are consumed by unpleasant, but obligatory chores like cutting the lawn or cleaning the mice.  when you do have a few hours available to recreate, preferring to do so with someone who isn't your spouse is weird.

like, you give your pet mice a mouse bath?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on May 27, 2016, 12:54:32 PM

Maybe if sys and his wife would work together on give the mice a bath, it would be more efficient and they could spend that time together.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Cartierfor3 on May 27, 2016, 12:55:51 PM

Sorry hun! Be downstairs to watch Mad About You in a minute!

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 27, 2016, 12:56:39 PM

 :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on May 27, 2016, 12:59:13 PM

This leads me to believe sys raises mice to feed to the snakes. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on May 27, 2016, 01:03:32 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on May 27, 2016, 12:59:13 PM

This leads me to believe sys raises mice to feed to the snakes.

Snakes don't eat dirty mice?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on May 27, 2016, 01:05:55 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on May 27, 2016, 01:03:32 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on May 27, 2016, 12:59:13 PM

This leads me to believe sys raises mice to feed to the snakes.

Snakes don't eat dirty mice?

No sys' sissy snakes. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on May 27, 2016, 02:20:40 PM

If I had a business trip that I were supposed to take to Chanute, I'd probably decline to drive a female coworker there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on May 27, 2016, 06:14:51 PM

Quote from: Cartierfor3 on May 27, 2016, 12:52:23 PM

like, you give your pet mice a mouse bath?

cleaning their cages.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: KCFDcat on May 31, 2016, 02:15:56 PM

Can we get back to travel? Guess I'm going back to Europe in Oct for a buddy's bachelor party. Only 4 of us going, most likely itinerary is Munich, then Madrid. 6 days.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on May 31, 2016, 02:21:11 PM

OAK is a ridiculously small airport.    I LOL'd when I figured out than Terminal 1 & 2 are actually the same building.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on May 31, 2016, 02:21:33 PM

Oktoberfest?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on May 31, 2016, 02:56:11 PM

clams trip_advisor dossier re: madrid: head up and down the gran via stopping at places and mow down jamón ibérico, drink sangria, visit the plaza mayor and eat churros.  go to a real madrid game and pak with the chinese.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on May 31, 2016, 03:03:45 PM

Quote from: pissclams on May 31, 2016, 02:56:11 PM

clams trip_advisor dossier re: madrid: head up and down the gran via stopping at places and mow down jamón ibérico, drink sangria, visit the plaza mayor and eat churros.  go to a real madrid game and pak with the chinese.

this one time at a taco john's in Denver, i ate like a dozen churros in an hour. ERII was there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on May 31, 2016, 03:15:10 PM

sounds delish

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: KCFDcat on May 31, 2016, 04:12:21 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on May 31, 2016, 02:21:33 PM

Oktoberfest?

Gonna get there the week after oktoberfest ends. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: KCFDcat on May 31, 2016, 04:13:19 PM

Quote from: pissclams on May 31, 2016, 02:56:11 PM

clams trip_advisor dossier re: madrid: head up and down the gran via stopping at places and mow down jamón ibérico, drink sangria, visit the plaza mayor and eat churros.  go to a real madrid game and pak with the chinese.

Thanks! I've heard the night life in Madrid is crazy, so we're going to try to get to some clubs.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 31, 2016, 04:22:43 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on May 31, 2016, 02:21:11 PM

OAK is a ridiculously small airport.    I LOL'd when I figured out than Terminal 1 & 2 are actually the same building.

busier than MCI though. :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on May 31, 2016, 04:31:12 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 31, 2016, 04:22:43 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on May 31, 2016, 02:21:11 PM

OAK is a ridiculously small airport.    I LOL'd when I figured out than Terminal 1 & 2 are actually the same building.

busier than MCI though. :frown:

is it?  I was suprised that our gate only had one flight prior to ours in 2.5 hrs we were there

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on May 31, 2016, 05:20:39 PM

Quote from: KCFDcat on May 31, 2016, 04:12:21 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on May 31, 2016, 02:21:33 PM

Oktoberfest?

Gonna get there the week after oktoberfest ends.

(https://m.popkey.co/4340ce/KMzYj.gif)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: KCFDcat on May 31, 2016, 05:22:28 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on May 31, 2016, 05:20:39 PM

Quote from: KCFDcat on May 31, 2016, 04:12:21 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on May 31, 2016, 02:21:33 PM

Oktoberfest?

Gonna get there the week after oktoberfest ends.

(https://m.popkey.co/4340ce/KMzYj.gif)

It's hard to schedule around 4 different schedules.

Title: travel thread
Post by: slobber on May 31, 2016, 05:26:50 PM

Se grada de familia is pretty great. Go see Columbus square. El Jamon de negra is the crap. Probably the same thing as Iberia, but eat lots of it.

EDIT: you said Madrid, never mind.
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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on May 31, 2016, 05:44:08 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 31, 2016, 04:22:43 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on May 31, 2016, 02:21:11 PM

OAK is a ridiculously small airport.    I LOL'd when I figured out than Terminal 1 & 2 are actually the same building.

busier than MCI though. :frown:

Neck and neck...OAK around 100,000 passengers more
http://www.panynj.gov/airports/pdf-traffic/ATR_2015.pdf

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on May 31, 2016, 06:56:00 PM

I like oak a lot. Hidden gem

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on June 01, 2016, 10:43:14 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on May 31, 2016, 05:44:08 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 31, 2016, 04:22:43 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on May 31, 2016, 02:21:11 PM

OAK is a ridiculously small airport.    I LOL'd when I figured out than Terminal 1 & 2 are actually the same building.

busier than MCI though. :frown:

Neck and neck...OAK around 100,000 passengers more
http://www.panynj.gov/airports/pdf-traffic/ATR_2015.pdf

I see 700k?    That surprises me, it SEEMS quite a bit smaller than MCI, though I did just see Terminal 2

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on June 02, 2016, 03:08:16 PM

Ate at the Pig and the Lady yesterday in Chinatown in Honolulu and it was incredible.  Their bathroom also is decorated with posters of scenes from big trouble in little china


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 02, 2016, 03:23:30 PM

Eat at Alan Wongs

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on June 02, 2016, 09:57:29 PM

Quote from: KCFDcat on May 31, 2016, 04:12:21 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on May 31, 2016, 02:21:33 PM

Oktoberfest?

Gonna get there the week after oktoberfest ends.

Do you have your trip fully planned?  Where are you going?  Do you know where you're staying?  We went with a large group and Mrs. Titola found us great apartments in Munich, Berlin, Bamburg, and Boppard.  If you need any specifics, let me know.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: KCFDcat on June 02, 2016, 10:15:48 PM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on June 02, 2016, 09:57:29 PM

Quote from: KCFDcat on May 31, 2016, 04:12:21 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on May 31, 2016, 02:21:33 PM

Oktoberfest?

Gonna get there the week after oktoberfest ends.

Do you have your trip fully planned?  Where are you going?  Do you know where you're staying?  We went with a large group and Mrs. Titola found us great apartments in Munich, Berlin, Bamburg, and Boppard.  If you need any specifics, let me know.

All we have are dates and an idea of where we want to go.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on June 02, 2016, 10:26:27 PM

Quote from: KCFDcat on June 02, 2016, 10:15:48 PM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on June 02, 2016, 09:57:29 PM

Quote from: KCFDcat on May 31, 2016, 04:12:21 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on May 31, 2016, 02:21:33 PM

Oktoberfest?

Gonna get there the week after oktoberfest ends.

Do you have your trip fully planned?  Where are you going?  Do you know where you're staying?  We went with a large group and Mrs. Titola found us great apartments in Munich, Berlin, Bamburg, and Boppard.  If you need any specifics, let me know.

All we have are dates and an idea of where we want to go.

I'll get the apartment info for Munich from Mrs. Titola and PM you.  It was a walk up right next to a subway stop, a couple restaurants, and store.  It was great. 

If you're doing Berlin and Munich, stop in between and stay a night or two in Bamberg.  It's a cool, old Bavarian village of 70,000. It's 1,000 years old where everything is walkable.  Look it up.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on June 05, 2016, 01:23:06 PM

Well this was interesting getting caught back up on :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on June 05, 2016, 01:23:36 PM

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160605/c921fc3365ddc20f4699b9c40dce1b9f.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on June 05, 2016, 01:39:47 PM

MLU?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on June 05, 2016, 01:43:10 PM

That was quick!  :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sonofdaxjones on June 05, 2016, 02:05:00 PM

Why would you go there unless you work for CTL??   If you do work for CTL, I'm sorry, hate it for you.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on June 05, 2016, 02:10:02 PM

wedding

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sonofdaxjones on June 05, 2016, 02:13:23 PM

Quote from: The Big Train on June 05, 2016, 02:10:02 PM

wedding

Good, very good.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on June 05, 2016, 02:22:16 PM

Looks like a hospital

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on June 05, 2016, 02:25:10 PM

it was by far the nicest thing i saw while i was there

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on June 05, 2016, 02:52:50 PM

duck commander thing gave it away for me

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on June 15, 2016, 02:11:04 PM

Hey travel bros, is there any reason I can't pack IV bags in my checked bag for a domestic flight?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Katpappy on June 15, 2016, 02:20:46 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on June 15, 2016, 02:11:04 PM

Hey travel bros, is there any reason I can't pack IV bags in my checked bag for a domestic flight?

IV bags??!! You drug crazed SOB!!!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kslim on June 15, 2016, 02:46:59 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on June 15, 2016, 02:11:04 PM

Hey travel bros, is there any reason I can't pack IV bags in my checked bag for a domestic flight?

how many mils? is it just saline? be more specific

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on June 15, 2016, 02:48:15 PM

Quote from: kslim on June 15, 2016, 02:46:59 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on June 15, 2016, 02:11:04 PM

Hey travel bros, is there any reason I can't pack IV bags in my checked bag for a domestic flight?

how many mils? is it just saline? be more specific

Yeah, a standard IV

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kslim on June 15, 2016, 02:49:32 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on June 15, 2016, 02:48:15 PM

Quote from: kslim on June 15, 2016, 02:46:59 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on June 15, 2016, 02:11:04 PM

Hey travel bros, is there any reason I can't pack IV bags in my checked bag for a domestic flight?

how many mils? is it just saline? be more specific

Yeah, a standard IV

probably too much fluid, im sure you could get a tsa pass on that with the right documentation tho

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on June 15, 2016, 02:50:50 PM

It's in a checked bag, man.  I'm not concerned about volume

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kslim on June 15, 2016, 02:51:32 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on June 15, 2016, 02:50:50 PM

It's in a checked bag, man.  I'm not concerned about volume

yeah but they might be. i have no idea why they would but you never know

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on June 15, 2016, 02:53:59 PM

Quote from: kslim on June 15, 2016, 02:51:32 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on June 15, 2016, 02:50:50 PM

It's in a checked bag, man.  I'm not concerned about volume

yeah but they might be. i have no idea why they would but you never know

They don't care about that, I know that.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 15, 2016, 02:54:27 PM

Then why are you asking, dumbfuck?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kslim on June 15, 2016, 02:56:26 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on June 15, 2016, 02:54:27 PM

Then why are you asking, dumbfuck?

well now im going to guess to let us know he is sick/and or traveling in a weird way.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on June 15, 2016, 03:01:09 PM

Good grief

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on June 15, 2016, 03:16:14 PM

Googling kim's question lead me to this

http://www.theorganicprepper.ca/dont-fly-without-these-20-tsa-approved-items-in-your-preppers-carry-on-bag-12142014

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on June 15, 2016, 03:20:52 PM

As far as I can tell, any non-flammable liquid is permitted in your checked bag

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on June 15, 2016, 03:23:13 PM

put it in a catheter bag and I'm sure they wont touch it

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on June 15, 2016, 03:30:05 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on June 15, 2016, 03:20:52 PM

As far as I can tell, any non-flammable liquid is permitted in your checked bag

I think the only concern is bursting at altitude

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on June 15, 2016, 03:32:47 PM

have fun in vegas kim

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on June 15, 2016, 03:36:11 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on June 15, 2016, 03:30:05 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on June 15, 2016, 03:20:52 PM

As far as I can tell, any non-flammable liquid is permitted in your checked bag

I think the only concern is bursting at altitude

Is there air inside an IV bag?  I've never had anything freeze. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kslim on June 15, 2016, 04:36:26 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on June 15, 2016, 03:01:09 PM

Good grief

hey i dont know what to tell you. wasnt trying to be a jerk

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on June 16, 2016, 10:45:36 AM

someone's taking a cruise methinks

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on June 26, 2016, 07:41:01 AM

In NYC for the first time and OMG public transportation is a hoot.

Already have had 2 weird encounters

#1 A crazy African american lady talking loudly to herself about how whites and blacks shouldn't mix, they can live in the same city but they shouldn't be rough ridin' because thats just not right.

#2 Two mid 20's people, 1 girl 1 guy sitting next to each other. No idea how it started but they start yelling at each other calling each other really mean names. This goes on for about 20 seconds when she feels to need to announce she is "being harassed on the subway" and they argue back and forth some more. Finally a random guy standing on the subway was like "hey, there is an open seat over here, just move"

She moved and they continued yelling at each other from across the subway car...it reminded me of 2 children fighting.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on June 26, 2016, 10:08:47 AM

Quote from: ben ji on June 26, 2016, 07:41:01 AM

In NYC for the first time and OMG public transportation is a hoot.

Already have had 2 weird encounters

#1 A crazy African american lady talking loudly to herself about how whites and blacks shouldn't mix, they can live in the same city but they shouldn't be rough ridin' because thats just not right.

#2 Two mid 20's people, 1 girl 1 guy sitting next to each other. No idea how it started but they start yelling at each other calling each other really mean names. This goes on for about 20 seconds when she feels to need to announce she is "being harassed on the subway" and they argue back and forth some more. Finally a random guy standing on the subway was like "hey, there is an open seat over here, just move"

She moved and they continued yelling at each other from across the subway car...it reminded me of 2 children fighting.

Do they have a street car?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on June 26, 2016, 02:01:05 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on June 26, 2016, 10:08:47 AM

Quote from: ben ji on June 26, 2016, 07:41:01 AM

In NYC for the first time and OMG public transportation is a hoot.

Already have had 2 weird encounters

#1 A crazy African american lady talking loudly to herself about how whites and blacks shouldn't mix, they can live in the same city but they shouldn't be rough ridin' because thats just not right.

#2 Two mid 20's people, 1 girl 1 guy sitting next to each other. No idea how it started but they start yelling at each other calling each other really mean names. This goes on for about 20 seconds when she feels to need to announce she is "being harassed on the subway" and they argue back and forth some more. Finally a random guy standing on the subway was like "hey, there is an open seat over here, just move"

She moved and they continued yelling at each other from across the subway car...it reminded me of 2 children fighting.

Do they have a street car?

No, total puds.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on June 26, 2016, 02:06:54 PM

Quote from: ben ji on June 26, 2016, 02:01:05 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on June 26, 2016, 10:08:47 AM

Quote from: ben ji on June 26, 2016, 07:41:01 AM

In NYC for the first time and OMG public transportation is a hoot.

Already have had 2 weird encounters

#1 A crazy African american lady talking loudly to herself about how whites and blacks shouldn't mix, they can live in the same city but they shouldn't be rough ridin' because thats just not right.

#2 Two mid 20's people, 1 girl 1 guy sitting next to each other. No idea how it started but they start yelling at each other calling each other really mean names. This goes on for about 20 seconds when she feels to need to announce she is "being harassed on the subway" and they argue back and forth some more. Finally a random guy standing on the subway was like "hey, there is an open seat over here, just move"

She moved and they continued yelling at each other from across the subway car...it reminded me of 2 children fighting.

Do they have a street car?

No, total puds.

they are building one

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on June 26, 2016, 02:07:06 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on June 26, 2016, 10:08:47 AM

Quote from: ben ji on June 26, 2016, 07:41:01 AM

In NYC for the first time and OMG public transportation is a hoot.

Already have had 2 weird encounters

#1 A crazy African american lady talking loudly to herself about how whites and blacks shouldn't mix, they can live in the same city but they shouldn't be rough ridin' because thats just not right.

#2 Two mid 20's people, 1 girl 1 guy sitting next to each other. No idea how it started but they start yelling at each other calling each other really mean names. This goes on for about 20 seconds when she feels to need to announce she is "being harassed on the subway" and they argue back and forth some more. Finally a random guy standing on the subway was like "hey, there is an open seat over here, just move"

She moved and they continued yelling at each other from across the subway car...it reminded me of 2 children fighting.

Do they have a street car?

They are working on one

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/04/nyregion/mayor-de-blasio-to-propose-streetcar-line-linking-brooklyn-and-queens.html?_r=0

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on June 26, 2016, 02:12:52 PM

saw how successful it is in kc and decided to get one of their own.  pretty boss

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on June 26, 2016, 02:14:49 PM

They did the same with bike share....glad we can lead them to be great

Title: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on June 26, 2016, 02:15:53 PM

Green apple bikes was way before anything KC did with them

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on June 26, 2016, 02:23:29 PM

Quote from: The Big Train on June 26, 2016, 02:15:53 PM

Green apple bikes was way before anything KC did with them

Never heard of that but looking it up, way to lead little Apple!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on June 26, 2016, 03:26:20 PM

Next time you're in LA

http://gizmodo.com/the-most-terrifying-glass-slide-ever-opens-atop-la-skys-1782631224

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on June 26, 2016, 03:31:49 PM

Quote from: The Big Train on June 26, 2016, 03:26:20 PM

Next time you're in LA

http://gizmodo.com/the-most-terrifying-glass-slide-ever-opens-atop-la-skys-1782631224

in LA now, saw it yesterday, no thanks

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on June 26, 2016, 03:33:32 PM

Quote from: pissclams on June 26, 2016, 03:31:49 PM

Quote from: The Big Train on June 26, 2016, 03:26:20 PM

Next time you're in LA

http://gizmodo.com/the-most-terrifying-glass-slide-ever-opens-atop-la-skys-1782631224

in LA now, saw it yesterday, no thanks

You gotta try it 'clams!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on June 26, 2016, 03:37:20 PM

nomg.  i am really scared of heights, not kidding- from the ground looking up at the us bank building freaks me out. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on June 26, 2016, 03:42:15 PM

I haven't been in LA since I was like 6 months old, but the next time I'm there I'll do it

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on June 26, 2016, 03:49:13 PM

I would love to do that

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on June 26, 2016, 03:55:22 PM

not sure you guys realize exactly how high it is

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on June 26, 2016, 03:55:54 PM

I like Heights

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on June 26, 2016, 03:56:05 PM

Almost 1000 feet :confused:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on June 26, 2016, 03:56:14 PM

Quote from: The Big Train on June 26, 2016, 03:26:20 PM

Next time you're in LA

http://gizmodo.com/the-most-terrifying-glass-slide-ever-opens-atop-la-skys-1782631224

Kinda reminds me of that new Royal Caribbean cruise ship that has a 6 story slide hanging off the back.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on June 26, 2016, 03:57:48 PM

I want to do that thing where you jump off the Vegas stratosphere. I did the roller coaster but it was pudsville

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on June 29, 2016, 06:44:20 AM

Lets follow ben ji's travel oddessy trying to get home after his direct flight was cancelled yesterday.

#1 should be pretty easy
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160629/cc4ecefcc06a6952b4bd5ca2f9ef269d.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on June 29, 2016, 07:59:32 AM

Quote from: ben ji on June 29, 2016, 06:44:20 AM

Lets follow ben ji's travel oddessy trying to get home after his direct flight was cancelled yesterday.

#1 should be pretty easy
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160629/cc4ecefcc06a6952b4bd5ca2f9ef269d.jpg)

Dfw old terminal?


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 29, 2016, 08:15:49 AM

looks like memphis but i didn't think delta had layovers there anymore

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on June 29, 2016, 08:58:28 AM

Nope

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on June 29, 2016, 09:04:14 AM

LGA

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 29, 2016, 09:14:00 AM

I have never seen lga so not crowded

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on June 29, 2016, 09:44:46 AM

Airport #2 this should be the toughest

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160629/0995f4b62d6d66a0e485e6cb87906e18.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on June 29, 2016, 09:45:35 AM

Chi cat wins round 1!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on June 29, 2016, 09:52:05 AM

Quote from: ben ji on June 29, 2016, 09:44:46 AM

Airport #2 this should be the toughest

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160629/0995f4b62d6d66a0e485e6cb87906e18.jpg)

CMH seems too bovious

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on June 29, 2016, 09:53:59 AM

Wow, way to go mikey

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on June 29, 2016, 09:55:14 AM

Hold your shorts, 1 more round coming!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on June 29, 2016, 09:57:43 AM

Quote from: ben ji on June 29, 2016, 09:53:59 AM

Wow, way to go mikey

It says Columbus in the picture bro smdh

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on June 29, 2016, 10:01:11 AM

ben ji :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 29, 2016, 10:07:59 AM

BEN JI IS FLYING SOUTHWEST  :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on June 29, 2016, 10:09:21 AM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on June 29, 2016, 09:57:43 AM

Quote from: ben ji on June 29, 2016, 09:53:59 AM

Wow, way to go mikey

It says Columbus in the picture bro smdh

LOL.  Here I was assuming it was a trick

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 29, 2016, 10:10:34 AM

Quote from: mocat on June 29, 2016, 10:07:59 AM

BEN JI IS FLYING SOUTHWEST  :lol:

Smart company

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on June 29, 2016, 11:59:27 AM

Delta....and LOL at myself for that whole columbus thing

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on June 29, 2016, 12:06:14 PM

#3
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160629/3bc609be8d53521b45eb855b4e8dd8da.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 29, 2016, 12:09:12 PM

Quote from: ben ji on June 29, 2016, 12:06:14 PM

#3
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160629/3bc609be8d53521b45eb855b4e8dd8da.jpg)

MSP

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on June 29, 2016, 12:11:52 PM

Michcat wins round 3!

Thanks for playing everyone

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on July 01, 2016, 10:20:37 PM

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160702/87a4fc380b1ada5a62bf24fefd6e7c52.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 01, 2016, 10:24:33 PM

Looking for illuminati signs

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on July 01, 2016, 10:30:27 PM

Wow i have no clue at all here

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on July 01, 2016, 10:39:48 PM

that is actually a Mayan ruin.  Cancun.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on July 01, 2016, 10:41:13 PM

Quote from: Kat Kid on July 01, 2016, 10:39:48 PM

that is actually a Mayan ruin.  Cancun.

Very advanced culture

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on July 01, 2016, 11:55:20 PM

Nope!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 02, 2016, 12:30:24 AM

Good grief

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SdK on July 04, 2016, 08:45:24 AM

I forget but I know I've even there. Philly?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on July 04, 2016, 09:31:32 AM

Nope, I thought this one would be easy

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SdK on July 04, 2016, 02:13:38 PM

Where is it? Ugh.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on July 04, 2016, 02:26:29 PM

JFC.

Quote from: michigancat on July 01, 2016, 10:24:33 PM

Looking for illuminati signs

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on July 04, 2016, 02:37:04 PM

Gezz guys I was just being a smartass because I thought it looked like crap.  It's Denver

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on July 04, 2016, 02:55:09 PM

Fooled all of us

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SdK on July 04, 2016, 03:15:52 PM

Damn. I knew I'd been there!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on July 04, 2016, 09:02:34 PM

I love summertime in the Rockies.

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160705/fef932fd49f23e23275eb1c8f7e8eaf9.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on July 04, 2016, 09:04:31 PM

Sure as crap beats Florida in the summertime

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on July 04, 2016, 09:39:20 PM

The view from my folks' place, ~Potland OR. (http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160705/affd22a66621e68f8e3453b6fce44b8f.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on July 04, 2016, 10:24:08 PM

Nice. Hope you get to visit often.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on July 07, 2016, 10:01:07 AM

This is a tough one, guys.

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160707/b4305e02aa040d5bb00594cd08156579.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: KCFDcat on July 07, 2016, 10:02:06 AM

Jfk?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 07, 2016, 10:02:12 AM

I'm just gonna guess Austin because of Dell

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on July 07, 2016, 10:15:14 AM

Quote from: michigancat on July 07, 2016, 10:02:12 AM

I'm just gonna guess Austin because of Dell

Yes!  And because I live there,  so that makes it easy.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on July 07, 2016, 12:09:24 PM

I always forget how much I hate southwest until I am on the plane.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on July 07, 2016, 12:38:52 PM

I flew SW this past weekend and it was as pleasant as it always is(v good)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on July 07, 2016, 12:40:31 PM

Quote from: The Big Train on July 07, 2016, 12:38:52 PM

I flew SW this past weekend and it was as pleasant as it always is(v good)

samesies

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on July 07, 2016, 12:47:43 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on July 07, 2016, 12:40:31 PM

Quote from: The Big Train on July 07, 2016, 12:38:52 PM

I flew SW this past weekend and it was as pleasant as it always is(v good)

samesies

Idk why people hate on it, like what's not to like?  Open seating, nice flight attendants, free checked bags, if you happen to sit in the back you have more than 6" of legroom.

Trying too hard to be edgy IMHO

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 07, 2016, 12:49:29 PM

I love flying SW with kids. it's the best family airline for domestic travel imo. I'm not springing for my herd of children to sit in the front of the bus so I may as well fly SW.

I'm flying my entire jumbo family on Frontier in December. I haven't flown Frontier for like 2 years. I got the package deal where you get 6" more leg room and ability to select our seats, free cancellations and changes, free checked and carry on baggage, some other crap. it wasn't very expensive. 4 seats RT to Disneyworld was like $1,300. I will report back on how travelling with shitloads of kids compares between Frontier and SW.

Also, Frontier is getting TSA pre in like August.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 07, 2016, 01:07:35 PM

I would probably hate SW if I was always flying business but after a ton of trips this year on tiny shitty United planes that don't even have economy plus, SW feels like a goddam luxury

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on July 07, 2016, 01:09:51 PM

What's the accepted mantra on flying SW with two kids?  Stick mommy and two kids in one row and then daddy across the aisle?  Split two and two?  Maybe daddy way far away pretending his family isn't on the plane?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 07, 2016, 01:52:26 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on July 07, 2016, 01:09:51 PM

What's the accepted mantra on flying SW with two kids?  Stick mommy and two kids in one row and then daddy across the aisle?  Split two and two?  Maybe daddy way far away pretending his family isn't on the plane?

Drive

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 07, 2016, 02:04:32 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on July 07, 2016, 01:09:51 PM

What's the accepted mantra on flying SW with two kids?  Stick mommy and two kids in one row and then daddy across the aisle?  Split two and two?  Maybe daddy way far away pretending his family isn't on the plane?

depends on your car seat situation. if you have your kids in a car seat they have to sit in a window. so if you have two in car seats you're going two and two with strangers in the aisle seats. our three year old will fly for the first time without one this year so we will do the baby in the window in a car seat, mrs. dave, 3 year old, me across the isle. I'll probably switch with mrs. dave from time to time.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 07, 2016, 02:10:50 PM

2+2 in adjoining rows is best IMO

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: RickRampus on July 07, 2016, 03:09:58 PM

never read this thread.  I have to be in St. Louis for the next week, I've been to the Arch, there aren't any Cardinal games, been to AB and I can't find any live music on the 'net.  Any suggestions of cool things to see or places to eat would be appreciated. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on July 07, 2016, 03:20:05 PM

Quote from: steve dave on July 07, 2016, 02:04:32 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on July 07, 2016, 01:09:51 PM

What's the accepted mantra on flying SW with two kids?  Stick mommy and two kids in one row and then daddy across the aisle?  Split two and two?  Maybe daddy way far away pretending his family isn't on the plane?

depends on your car seat situation. if you have your kids in a car seat they have to sit in a window. so if you have two in car seats you're going two and two with strangers in the aisle seats. our three year old will fly for the first time without one this year so we will do the baby in the window in a car seat, mrs. dave, 3 year old, me across the isle. I'll probably switch with mrs. dave from time to time.

I have always checked car seats, never flown with them.   :dunno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 07, 2016, 03:21:45 PM

Quote from: tdaver on July 07, 2016, 03:20:05 PM

Quote from: steve dave on July 07, 2016, 02:04:32 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on July 07, 2016, 01:09:51 PM

What's the accepted mantra on flying SW with two kids?  Stick mommy and two kids in one row and then daddy across the aisle?  Split two and two?  Maybe daddy way far away pretending his family isn't on the plane?

depends on your car seat situation. if you have your kids in a car seat they have to sit in a window. so if you have two in car seats you're going two and two with strangers in the aisle seats. our three year old will fly for the first time without one this year so we will do the baby in the window in a car seat, mrs. dave, 3 year old, me across the isle. I'll probably switch with mrs. dave from time to time.

I have always checked car seats, never flown with them.   :dunno:

we always fly with them, never use them on the way to the airport or after we get there. we have a dedicated airplane car seat. the car service we use has their own already installed for lil sd. while you don't have to have your toddlers in car seats while flying we choose to.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 07, 2016, 03:24:53 PM

This next flight will be the first time lil sd has flown without being in a car seat. we've got a CARES system for him. admittedly we (mrs dave) is overly worried about turbulence with our kids on travel stuff. will report on effectiveness of the CARES thing if the airplane is in a crash but we somehow don't all die but could have suffered whiplash or some crap.

http://kidsflysafe.com/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 07, 2016, 03:26:09 PM

and the really ridiculous thing is the CARES thing is only good up to 44 lbs and lil sd is already like 38 lbs so he'll probably only use it like twice. maybe lil female sd will use it but they will probably have some other expensive piece of garbage by then that I'm sure we'll buy.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on July 07, 2016, 03:29:46 PM

Huh.  There are always loads of kids when I fly, but I have never seen one of those. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 07, 2016, 03:30:33 PM

if it was up to mrs. dave there would be child protective services people at all airports so you could call a hotline and have all lap babies repossessed at the gate.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on July 07, 2016, 03:31:47 PM

So did you always buy (redeem miles for) an extra ticket when they were infants so that you could put them in a car seat?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 07, 2016, 03:34:09 PM

Quote from: tdaver on July 07, 2016, 03:31:47 PM

So did you always buy (redeem miles for) an extra ticket when they were infants so that you could put them in a car seat?

yes. lil sd has flown 6 RTs at 3 years old and always had his own ticket. lil female sd is going to fly a few times before she's 1 and will have her own ticketed seat.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on July 07, 2016, 03:38:30 PM

Well than you and Mrs sd win the parent safety award for the year  :emawkid:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on July 07, 2016, 03:41:23 PM

My kid would probably flip crap if I tried to make him sit in a car seat.  At 4 months he was lap baby and at 22 months he was ticketed and just sat his happy ass in his seat.  "You wanna be a big boy?"  "Yes big boy."  "Okay then you sit like mommy and daddy."  Then I grabbed the safety flier thing and told him the story of how the airplane went swimming and people rode the slide down the airplane and were in a boat in the water. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 07, 2016, 03:43:55 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on July 07, 2016, 03:41:23 PM

My kid would probably flip crap if I tried to make him sit in a car seat.  At 4 months he was lap baby and at 22 months he was ticketed and just sat his happy ass in his seat.  "You wanna be a big boy?"  "Yes big boy."  "Okay then you sit like mommy and daddy."  Then I grabbed the safety flier thing and told him the story of how the airplane went swimming and people rode the slide down the airplane and were in a boat in the water.

yeah, I'd be fine with that arrangement.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on July 07, 2016, 04:07:09 PM

Flying with 3 kids is a real damn treat.  Oldest LSOC has flown all over the country, she now knows sleeping is the best way to get from MCI to LAX and when she gets there we will go straight to Manhattan beach for her to wig out and burn off some steam.  That is the best part for her.

Toddler stone rides in the CARES thing sd uses and infant stone the full ass car seat.  we go 2 kids and mrs. stone in the aisle then me aisle with oldest stone in middle.  I bribe her like a south american politician to be cool

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on July 07, 2016, 04:32:53 PM

Quote from: The Big Train on July 07, 2016, 12:47:43 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on July 07, 2016, 12:40:31 PM

Quote from: The Big Train on July 07, 2016, 12:38:52 PM

I flew SW this past weekend and it was as pleasant as it always is(v good)

samesies

Idk why people hate on it, like what's not to like?  Open seating, nice flight attendants, free checked bags, if you happen to sit in the back you have more than 6" of legroom.

Trying too hard to be edgy IMHO

as a big guy, the seating process is more stressful than i like when i am anything after b15 or so.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on July 07, 2016, 04:36:50 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on July 07, 2016, 04:32:53 PM

Quote from: The Big Train on July 07, 2016, 12:47:43 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on July 07, 2016, 12:40:31 PM

Quote from: The Big Train on July 07, 2016, 12:38:52 PM

I flew SW this past weekend and it was as pleasant as it always is(v good)

samesies

Idk why people hate on it, like what's not to like?  Open seating, nice flight attendants, free checked bags, if you happen to sit in the back you have more than 6" of legroom.

Trying too hard to be edgy IMHO

as a big guy, the seating process is more stressful than i like when i am anything after b15 or so.

I mean I'm 6'4" 280 so I know how you feel but I always make sure I get an isle seat whenever I fly

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on July 07, 2016, 04:41:00 PM

oh well right on then. i just like the ability to pick an aisle seat or exit row (or the occasional upgrade) when i'm flying on delta.

the cheapness of southwest and # of directs they have out of MCI make them basically the only thing i fly for personal travel though.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on July 07, 2016, 05:08:23 PM

I think you have to be an insane person to cite open seating as a SW advantage. Every other airline you pick your seat when you buy the ticket. Checking in 24 hrs before flight to make sure you're not stuck in the middle, gmafb

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on July 07, 2016, 05:42:52 PM

The unifying factor with the browns that hate sw is they seem to only be b and c boarding.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on July 07, 2016, 05:44:40 PM

I've never been in b or c, I don't even know how you get b or c

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on July 07, 2016, 05:45:47 PM

I get B 100% of the time

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on July 07, 2016, 05:49:42 PM

A 10%
B 85%
C 5%

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on July 07, 2016, 05:53:16 PM

Drugs?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 07, 2016, 05:57:52 PM

Quote from: mocat on July 07, 2016, 05:08:23 PM

Every other airline you pick your seat when you buy the ticket.

this isn't always true. I travel semi-late notice all the time and can't pick a seat. (But since I'm United Silver, I check in 24 hours early to make sure I can get a decent economy plus upgrade, basically like SW.) And even if you can pick, there's a tons of times you can't get multiple seats seats together when traveling as a couple/group.

and one reason I think open seating can be an advantage is you can choose WHO you sit by, which can make a bigger impact than where. There are pros and cons to both but it's pretty cute to think that getting to choose an economy aisle is sitting in the lap of luxury relative to SW.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on July 07, 2016, 06:02:10 PM

what's a good place to go to alone for 2-3 days in the spring?  i was looking at going to a sharks game in maybe Vancouver (might be more than i want to spend) or Nashville. open to other non-hockey suggestions

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 07, 2016, 06:08:58 PM

Quote from: Dugout DickStone on July 07, 2016, 04:07:09 PM

Flying with 3 kids is a real damn treat.  Oldest LSOC has flown all over the country, she now knows sleeping is the best way to get from MCI to LAX and when she gets there we will go straight to Manhattan beach for her to wig out and burn off some steam.  That is the best part for her.

Toddler stone rides in the CARES thing sd uses and infant stone the full ass car seat.  we go 2 kids and mrs. stone in the aisle then me aisle with oldest stone in middle.  I bribe her like a south american politician to be cool

I'd travel with your crew any day

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 07, 2016, 06:09:57 PM

Quote from: mocat on July 07, 2016, 05:08:23 PM

I think you have to be an insane person to cite open seating as a SW advantage. Every other airline you pick your seat when you buy the ticket. Checking in 24 hrs before flight to make sure you're not stuck in the middle, gmafb

Agreed, definitely not a +

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on July 07, 2016, 06:17:24 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 07, 2016, 05:57:52 PM

and one reason I think open seating can be an advantage is you can choose WHO you sit by, which can make a bigger impact than where. There are pros and cons to both but it's pretty cute to think that getting to choose an economy aisle is sitting in the lap of luxury relative to SW.

this works out great if you're a fat dude cause no one wants to sit by you.  i don't know how many times i've had no one in the middle seat on an otherwise full or nearly full plane.  :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on July 07, 2016, 06:20:41 PM

You B and C groupers should have kids.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on July 07, 2016, 06:25:04 PM

Southwest positives - 2 times ago when I flew them b/c work bought the tickets and I had no choice, I paid the $12 on my own to get the boarding bump or whatever and not get stuck w/my coworker, and last time when I was stuck flying them and had a fat lady spilling onto me I disputed the charge and cited SW's fat policy and didn't have to end up paying for the flight.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on July 07, 2016, 06:29:43 PM

"Lap of luxury"

LOL

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on July 07, 2016, 06:30:25 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on July 07, 2016, 06:02:10 PM

what's a good place to go to alone for 2-3 days in the spring?  i was looking at going to a sharks game in maybe Vancouver (might be more than i want to spend) or Nashville. open to other non-hockey suggestions

You'd probably want to do 3-4 to justify traveling all the way to vancouver.  Vancouver's cheap b/c canada.  All the prices seem reasonable by american standards and you charge everything and you get your bill and it all ends up having been 30% off. 

If it's expensive to fly there, get a cheap direct flight on alaska air from kc to seattle and take a $50 train up or an alaska air flight via avios for 7500 each way.

Alaska credit card would take care of your flights, any hotel card would take care of your rooms, pretty easy to make that a free trip by next spring.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on July 07, 2016, 06:31:52 PM

i don't have any credit cards, trim

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on July 07, 2016, 06:32:26 PM

but flying to seattle, then taking the train might be a fun adventure

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on July 07, 2016, 06:34:54 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on July 07, 2016, 06:31:52 PM

i don't have any credit cards, trim

It's July.  What better way to get into "the game" then by having a defined goal and a long timeline in which to complete it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on July 07, 2016, 06:36:29 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on July 07, 2016, 06:32:26 PM

but flying to seattle, then taking the train might be a fun adventure

You'd be doing the half-saul experience.  I recommend it.  If you're gonna travel all that way, might as well knock out two cities (countries?) to PAK in on one trip when they're so easy to go back and forth between.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on July 07, 2016, 06:37:33 PM

4hr train ride tho  :Ugh:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on July 07, 2016, 06:42:16 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on July 07, 2016, 06:37:33 PM

4hr train ride tho  :Ugh:

Train ride flies by.  There's wifi until you get to canada (DON'T FORGET TO GET INT'L FOR THE COUPLE DAYS), and booze and food.  But yeah, the flight is a lot better if you can get avios to blow.  You only pay like $40 in taxes and it's less than an hour.  We did train up and flight back.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: KCFDcat on July 07, 2016, 07:11:22 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on July 07, 2016, 06:02:10 PM

what's a good place to go to alone for 2-3 days in the spring?  i was looking at going to a sharks game in maybe Vancouver (might be more than i want to spend) or Nashville. open to other non-hockey suggestions

Chicago is a fantastic place to spend a few days exploring. Portland is very easy to do alone. Boston, Austin maybe?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on July 07, 2016, 07:24:14 PM

i've been to chicago and austin enough.  portland is a maybe.  i have no interest in being around bostonians

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on July 07, 2016, 07:26:54 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on July 07, 2016, 07:24:14 PM

i've been to chicago and austin enough.  portland is a maybe.  i have no interest in being around bostonians

Vegas

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on July 07, 2016, 07:31:02 PM

also kicking around the idea of a few days in london and a match at white hart lane

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on July 07, 2016, 07:32:01 PM

Raleigh NC

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on July 07, 2016, 07:34:30 PM

i dunno.  probably end up doing nothing

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on July 07, 2016, 07:45:12 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on July 07, 2016, 07:31:02 PM

also kicking around the idea of a few days in london and a match at white hart lane

actually, looking at how affordable this is, i think i'll start going in this direction.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: bubbles4ksu on July 07, 2016, 07:48:47 PM

have you been to nyc? nyc is cooler than london.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on July 07, 2016, 07:51:15 PM

no i have not

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: bubbles4ksu on July 07, 2016, 07:52:40 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on July 07, 2016, 07:51:15 PM

no i have not

yeah unless the name horatio nelson makes the hair on your neck stand up you'd enjoy nyc more

edit: kinda drunk

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on July 07, 2016, 08:07:08 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on July 07, 2016, 07:51:15 PM

no i have not

Was there last weekend...confirmed still cool place

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on July 07, 2016, 08:12:45 PM

Really, it's impossible to not have fun in any city with a major airport from which you can check into a downtown hotel and pak for a few days without driving. Having a specific set thing to do (sharks game, longbone, etc.) for a portion of the trip is a bonus.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on July 07, 2016, 08:13:44 PM

where is the worlds best longbone?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on July 07, 2016, 08:18:10 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on July 07, 2016, 08:13:44 PM

where is the worlds best longbone?

Would you believe I've only had 2, Vegas and Seattle? I'll have a Chicago 'bone next weekend. I have no memory on how Vegas' tasted compared to Seattle's but it was def more lol.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on July 07, 2016, 09:09:33 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on March 07, 2016, 01:21:57 PM

Which part GFA?

It was eagle pass

Sorry I haven't checked this thread for three months

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on July 07, 2016, 09:10:47 PM

Ok four months

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on July 07, 2016, 10:50:00 PM

vancouver is pretty nice lib, you should do that

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on July 08, 2016, 06:29:48 AM

Quote from: RickRampus on July 07, 2016, 03:09:58 PM

never read this thread.  I have to be in St. Louis for the next week, I've been to the Arch, there aren't any Cardinal games, been to AB and I can't find any live music on the 'net.  Any suggestions of cool things to see or places to eat would be appreciated.

Urban Chestnut, Perennial Artisan Ales, and 4 Hands, are all breweries you should check out while you are there. Ask their bartenders about places to catch local music or places to eat.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: RickRampus on July 08, 2016, 08:17:47 AM

Thanks chief,  I'm definitely going to find one of those.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: HerrSonntag on July 08, 2016, 08:50:42 AM

I kinda got burned by SW my first time flying with them, last month. 
Flew from Wichita to DC via STL.  On the way back, i hadn't noticed, but the plane made a stop in Chicago before getting to STL.   I don't think it showed up as a 2nd stop in Momondo (http://www.momondo.com/) though i should have been tipped off by the long transit time. 
I remember thinking it sounded novel to stop the plane, let people off, and let others on, while you get to keep napping/boozing/watching a movie but i guess i always thought of it in terms of it being a stop in service to your final destination (i.e - ICT to a stop in STL to resuming flight to DCA) but in practice it just felt like having to stop in Chicago for no reason. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on July 08, 2016, 09:24:47 AM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on July 07, 2016, 09:09:33 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on March 07, 2016, 01:21:57 PM

Which part GFA?

It was eagle pass

Sorry I haven't checked this thread for three months

Well now I have no idea why I asked.  What did you do there?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: KCFDcat on July 08, 2016, 11:21:03 AM

Quote from: RickRampus on July 08, 2016, 08:17:47 AM

Thanks chief,  I'm definitely going to find one of those.

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If you only have time for one, I suggest Side Project Cellar. It's a must visit for me anytime I'm in STL or even just driving through.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on July 08, 2016, 11:32:44 AM

Quote from: KCFDcat on July 08, 2016, 11:21:03 AM

Quote from: RickRampus on July 08, 2016, 08:17:47 AM

Thanks chief,  I'm definitely going to find one of those.

Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

If you only have time for one, I suggest Side Project Cellar. It's a must visit for me anytime I'm in STL or even just driving through.

crap, I didn't realize that they had moved Cory into his own building. Do what KCFDcat said, Rick.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: KCFDcat on July 08, 2016, 11:36:20 AM

Quote from: pmshead on July 08, 2016, 11:32:44 AM

Quote from: KCFDcat on July 08, 2016, 11:21:03 AM

Quote from: RickRampus on July 08, 2016, 08:17:47 AM

Thanks chief,  I'm definitely going to find one of those.

Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

If you only have time for one, I suggest Side Project Cellar. It's a must visit for me anytime I'm in STL or even just driving through.

crap, I didn't realize that they had moved Cory into his own building. Do what KCFDcat said, Rick.

http://www.thesideprojectcellar.com/ (http://www.thesideprojectcellar.com/)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: RickRampus on July 08, 2016, 11:41:00 AM

 :cheers:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on July 08, 2016, 12:04:47 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on July 07, 2016, 07:45:12 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on July 07, 2016, 07:31:02 PM

also kicking around the idea of a few days in london and a match at white hart lane

actually, looking at how affordable this is, i think i'll start going in this direction.

it's also our last season in that stadium, you should go!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on July 08, 2016, 12:05:40 PM

I wanted to share with you guys my exhaustive criteria for how I decide which airport and airline to use: 1) Cost and 2) Schedule.

After I choose an airport and an airline, I go to some big place with lots of chairs and windows and gates. After I sit in a chair for a while, I go through one of the gates and then sit in some much smaller place with high back chairs and much smaller windows. Then, before you know it, I'm in a different place than I was before. It's great. I love it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on July 08, 2016, 12:27:02 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on July 08, 2016, 09:24:47 AM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on July 07, 2016, 09:09:33 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on March 07, 2016, 01:21:57 PM

Which part GFA?

It was eagle pass

Sorry I haven't checked this thread for three months

Well now I have no idea why I asked.  What did you do there?

Contemplated suicide

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on July 08, 2016, 12:46:00 PM

Quote from: Tobias on July 08, 2016, 12:04:47 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on July 07, 2016, 07:45:12 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on July 07, 2016, 07:31:02 PM

also kicking around the idea of a few days in london and a match at white hart lane

actually, looking at how affordable this is, i think i'll start going in this direction.

it's also our last season in that stadium, you should go!

Yeah, and I doubt nyc has a spurs mega store

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on July 08, 2016, 12:46:49 PM

So I don't pull a JohnnyWichita I need suggestions for domestic travel spot this Thanksgiving. Using Avios (AA miles) before they expire.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on July 08, 2016, 12:47:36 PM

San Diego

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on July 08, 2016, 01:04:35 PM

No California

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on July 08, 2016, 01:06:29 PM

If you can use them at all during thanksgiving travel time, it'll be to chicago or dallas.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 08, 2016, 01:12:18 PM

key west

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on July 08, 2016, 01:14:19 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 08, 2016, 01:12:18 PM

key west

Was thinking Miami the renting a convertible and doing that drive.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on July 08, 2016, 01:18:24 PM

Quote from: Gooch on July 08, 2016, 01:14:19 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 08, 2016, 01:12:18 PM

key west

Was thinking Miami the renting a convertible and doing that drive.

reenact true lies

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on July 08, 2016, 01:20:37 PM

Quote from: mocat on July 08, 2016, 01:18:24 PM

Quote from: Gooch on July 08, 2016, 01:14:19 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 08, 2016, 01:12:18 PM

key west

Was thinking Miami the renting a convertible and doing that drive.

reenact true lies

Mrs. Gooch's feet would get stuck in the sunroof.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on July 08, 2016, 01:33:43 PM

Quote from: Gooch on July 08, 2016, 01:20:37 PM

Quote from: mocat on July 08, 2016, 01:18:24 PM

Quote from: Gooch on July 08, 2016, 01:14:19 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 08, 2016, 01:12:18 PM

key west

Was thinking Miami the renting a convertible and doing that drive.

reenact true lies

Mrs. Gooch's feet would get stuck in the sunroof.

Or a rocket

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on July 08, 2016, 02:06:45 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on July 07, 2016, 01:09:51 PM

What's the accepted mantra on flying SW with two kids?  Stick mommy and two kids in one row and then daddy across the aisle?  Split two and two?  Maybe daddy way far away pretending his family isn't on the plane?

How little is the youngest?  Our first flight with 2 kids the youngest was almost 2 so we did kid-dad-kid aisle mom so I could deal with the kids while mom was the snack/candy/toy depot.  PROTIP - have the parent on the other side of the isle sit in the seat that is slightly behind not slightly ahead so they don't spend an entire flight looking back over their shoulder.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on July 08, 2016, 02:12:53 PM

When did Emo get another parasite?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on July 08, 2016, 02:51:18 PM

Just planning ahead. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on July 08, 2016, 02:55:14 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on July 08, 2016, 02:51:18 PM

Just planning ahead.

 :fatty:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on July 08, 2016, 06:32:11 PM

Quote from: wetwillie on July 07, 2016, 07:32:01 PM

Raleigh NC

Oh yeah!


Royals aren't gonna win 'em all

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on July 08, 2016, 10:34:41 PM

Embassy Suites Plaza. What a dump.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on July 09, 2016, 10:31:21 AM

Quote from: mocat on July 07, 2016, 05:08:23 PM

I think you have to be an insane person to cite open seating as a SW advantage. Every other airline you pick your seat when you buy the ticket. Checking in 24 hrs before flight to make sure you're not stuck in the middle, gmafb

A list pref, cmon

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on July 11, 2016, 11:12:01 AM

Got my KTN :gocho:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on July 11, 2016, 11:14:18 AM

Quote from: Dugout DickStone on July 09, 2016, 10:31:21 AM

Quote from: mocat on July 07, 2016, 05:08:23 PM

I think you have to be an insane person to cite open seating as a SW advantage. Every other airline you pick your seat when you buy the ticket. Checking in 24 hrs before flight to make sure you're not stuck in the middle, gmafb

A list pref, cmon

yeah but you have to fly SW a crap ton to get that, no thanks

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on July 11, 2016, 11:19:13 AM

Quote from: mocat on July 11, 2016, 11:14:18 AM

Quote from: Dugout DickStone on July 09, 2016, 10:31:21 AM

Quote from: mocat on July 07, 2016, 05:08:23 PM

I think you have to be an insane person to cite open seating as a SW advantage. Every other airline you pick your seat when you buy the ticket. Checking in 24 hrs before flight to make sure you're not stuck in the middle, gmafb

A list pref, cmon

yeah but you have to fly SW a crap ton to get that, no thanks

Or fly Business Select

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on July 13, 2016, 05:38:40 PM

I didn't read 99% of what was posted after I complained about SW boarding.  Here is why is is stupid.  I'm sitting there next to k_m_wife.  She is in the window seat, I'm in the middle.  One seat available in the aisle, like normal humans should do.  I'm in the 4th row, and like half lf the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd rows are each have only 1 dude sitting in the aisle seat. These dudes are telling everyone who asks that he's "saving the seat for his wife and kid."  So their wives get on like 10 minutes later, because they apparently couldn't spring for early bird for the other ticket like the poor disgusting slob of a person he is.  Their wives sit in the window seat.  So aisle and window, leaving just the middle seat open.  Guess what? None of them have kids that ever get on this flight.  Normally, this wouldn't bother me, except now we are late to leave because we have a full flight.  So there are like 10 people at the back of the plane wondering why there aren't enough seats.  Once boarding stops,  the flight attentants had to ask these people if there was anyone in their middle seats.  Then they both get out and give the window seat to the person they lied to like 20 minutes earlier.
Basically, I like the poor people in the back of the plane, in their assigned seats, where they belong.  I'm always group A on SW, so I personally have no problem boarding, but everyone else just ruins it.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on July 13, 2016, 05:40:04 PM

Also, where is this?

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160713/5d577158f31d5dcd112bc2a3efb55240.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 13, 2016, 09:34:59 PM

Quote from: kitten_mittons on July 13, 2016, 05:40:04 PM

Also, where is this?

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160713/5d577158f31d5dcd112bc2a3efb55240.jpg)

Cancun

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on July 14, 2016, 11:27:20 AM

DR

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on July 14, 2016, 11:39:58 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on July 14, 2016, 11:27:20 AM

DR

i am unfamiliar with this airport

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on July 14, 2016, 11:59:29 AM

Punta Cana, DR airport looked similar to that

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 14, 2016, 12:20:19 PM

 :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on July 14, 2016, 12:28:11 PM

 :Take the Bait:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on July 16, 2016, 02:48:24 AM

Oh yeah,  it was cancun.  Wtg, rusty!

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 16, 2016, 09:02:56 AM

All expired, could have used them all on plenty of occasions :-( (http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160716/07ed830527b155d6dacbd951645e6735.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on July 16, 2016, 09:07:33 AM

Why do you hate booze drinks SD?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on July 16, 2016, 09:19:50 AM

this is the closest I've ever seen sd come to a meltdown

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on July 16, 2016, 10:03:27 AM

Shame thread

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: HerrSonntag on July 16, 2016, 11:24:58 AM

I've used expired cards like that all the time, most of the time people never check those dates.  If they do, just act all surprised "Oh wow, i didn't know that had expired!"   Then, they almost always still honor whatever it was, just saying "Alright, we'll honor this, this time..."  I'd wager you could get away with that at least once at every United Club in America.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 16, 2016, 11:53:12 AM

Ok, will try

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slobber on July 16, 2016, 02:21:09 PM

If one expired doesn't work, pull out another one, look at it, and say, "crap, this one is expired too! Would you let me in with two expired passes?"

That has worked for me a few times.

Oh yeah, I will be traveling to Chicago more in the future. Not sure how much, but I will Snickers the crap out of you gE'ers when I come up.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 18, 2016, 01:20:11 PM

I just booked an Alaska Air flight and couldn't choose my seats. "Assigned at the airport". :blank:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: XocolateThundarr on July 18, 2016, 09:53:04 PM

Quote from: slobber on July 16, 2016, 02:21:09 PM

If one expired doesn't work, pull out another one, look at it, and say, "crap, this one is expired too! Would you let me in with two expired passes?"

That has worked for me a few times.

Oh yeah, I will be traveling to Chicago more in the future. Not sure how much, but I will Snickers the crap out of you gE'ers when I come up.

Snickers was a treat.  Will definitely hit that place again.  Just have to make sure and get the table by the open window.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on July 19, 2016, 12:54:12 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 18, 2016, 01:20:11 PM

I just booked an Alaska Air flight and couldn't choose my seats. "Assigned at the airport". :blank:

You poor thing :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 19, 2016, 01:28:09 PM

Quote from: The Big Train on July 19, 2016, 12:54:12 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 18, 2016, 01:20:11 PM

I just booked an Alaska Air flight and couldn't choose my seats. "Assigned at the airport". :blank:

You poor thing :frown:

With SW I would at least know I can get a seat with my wife.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on July 19, 2016, 01:44:30 PM

Free local beer tho?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on July 19, 2016, 01:50:03 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 18, 2016, 01:20:11 PM

I just booked an Alaska Air flight and couldn't choose my seats. "Assigned at the airport". :blank:

did you book directly through Alaska or somewhere else?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on July 19, 2016, 02:19:39 PM

other than getting sloshed out on the lake any cool place to eat or visit nearby with bros at the lake of the ozarks

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on July 19, 2016, 03:00:35 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 19, 2016, 01:28:09 PM

Quote from: The Big Train on July 19, 2016, 12:54:12 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 18, 2016, 01:20:11 PM

I just booked an Alaska Air flight and couldn't choose my seats. "Assigned at the airport". :blank:

You poor thing :frown:

With SW I would at least know I can get a seat with my wife.

If u booked the flights on one rez then you'll be sitting together

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on July 19, 2016, 03:11:06 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on July 19, 2016, 03:00:35 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 19, 2016, 01:28:09 PM

Quote from: The Big Train on July 19, 2016, 12:54:12 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 18, 2016, 01:20:11 PM

I just booked an Alaska Air flight and couldn't choose my seats. "Assigned at the airport". :blank:

You poor thing :frown:

With SW I would at least know I can get a seat with my wife.

If u booked the flights on one rez then you'll be sitting together

not necessarily

http://www.wsj.com/articles/the-airline-fee-to-sit-with-your-family-1464198317

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 19, 2016, 03:27:07 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on July 19, 2016, 01:50:03 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 18, 2016, 01:20:11 PM

I just booked an Alaska Air flight and couldn't choose my seats. "Assigned at the airport". :blank:

did you book directly through Alaska or somewhere else?

directly through Alaska

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on July 19, 2016, 03:50:46 PM

one thing is for sure: you will always find 2 seats together on SW

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 19, 2016, 03:57:04 PM

Quote from: mocat on July 19, 2016, 03:50:46 PM

one thing is for sure: you will always find 2 seats together on SW

if you know what you're doing it's never a problem. I'm sure I'll get two seats together on this Alaska flight but I'll have to interact with a human to make it happen. :yuck:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on July 19, 2016, 04:28:03 PM

Quote from: mocat on July 19, 2016, 03:50:46 PM

one thing is for sure: you will always find 2 seats together on SW

It's nearly impossible not to

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on July 19, 2016, 04:44:39 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on July 19, 2016, 02:19:39 PM

other than getting sloshed out on the lake any cool place to eat or visit nearby with bros at the lake of the ozarks

by and large all dining at the lake is pretty similar greasy bar food except the $$$ places like the Blue Heron & Bentley's. 

Backwater Jack's is about as good a meal as you will find at the accessible by boat places and will usually have some local band belting out some Stones, Seger & Skynrd.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on July 19, 2016, 06:27:24 PM

SW is really rising to the top right now you guys, wow

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on July 20, 2016, 12:30:48 PM

You definitely can get two seats together pretty easily on SW if you have early bird or you actually check in 24 hours before your flight.  But obviously, I prefer an airline that I can choose my seats when I buy my ticket.  That alaska airlines thing sounds awful.  How do they choose where you sit?

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on July 20, 2016, 01:03:31 PM

Guys we were feeling frisky and are putting 23 month old baby Emo on our laps from MCI to Denver (Southwest of course).  It felt like we had a coupon that was about to expire and damnit we needed to use it.  T's and P's appreciated.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on July 20, 2016, 03:27:01 PM

sounds like all of southwest is grounded atm, their website is down, only allowing planes to land

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on July 20, 2016, 03:44:58 PM

Quote from: pissclams on July 20, 2016, 03:27:01 PM

sounds like all of southwest is grounded atm, their website is down, only allowing planes to land

Their website is down but it looks like flight SWA1716 just left Dallas 4 minutes ago.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on July 20, 2016, 04:01:31 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on July 20, 2016, 01:03:31 PM

Guys we were feeling frisky cheap AF and are putting 23 month old baby Emo on our laps from MCI to Denver (Southwest of course).  It felt like we had a coupon that was about to expire and damnit we needed to use it.  T's and P's appreciated.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on July 20, 2016, 04:16:53 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on July 20, 2016, 03:44:58 PM

Quote from: pissclams on July 20, 2016, 03:27:01 PM

sounds like all of southwest is grounded atm, their website is down, only allowing planes to land

Their website is down but it looks like flight SWA1716 just left Dallas 4 minutes ago.

yeah, they're back in service. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on July 20, 2016, 04:17:36 PM

Quote from: pissclams on July 20, 2016, 04:16:53 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on July 20, 2016, 03:44:58 PM

Quote from: pissclams on July 20, 2016, 03:27:01 PM

sounds like all of southwest is grounded atm, their website is down, only allowing planes to land

Their website is down but it looks like flight SWA1716 just left Dallas 4 minutes ago.

yeah, they're back in service.

Looks like a bunch of flights left about 2 hours late.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on July 21, 2016, 08:41:44 AM

Quote from: Dugout DickStone on July 20, 2016, 04:01:31 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on July 20, 2016, 01:03:31 PM

Guys we were feeling frisky cheap AF and are putting 23 month old baby Emo on our laps from MCI to Denver (Southwest of course).  It felt like we had a coupon that was about to expire and damnit we needed to use it.  T's and P's appreciated.

I couldn't bring myself to pay for airfare.  Like sys with fees.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on July 21, 2016, 06:41:36 PM

I am in the midst of the SWA mess still today.  Looks like I am stuck in midway on a 5 hour delay now.  There are lots of people who have it way worse than me, but getting home at 3am isn't going to be fun.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Canary on July 21, 2016, 07:04:20 PM

Quote from: Pete on July 21, 2016, 06:41:36 PM

I am in the midst of the SWA mess still today.  Looks like I am stuck in midway on a 5 hour delay now.  There are lots of people who have it way worse than me, but getting home at 3am isn't going to be fun.

What's going on with SW lately?  I've heard lots of stories like this.  Just curious.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on July 21, 2016, 07:16:11 PM

Quote from: Pete on July 21, 2016, 06:41:36 PM

I am in the midst of the SWA mess still today.  Looks like I am stuck in midway on a 5 hour delay now.  There are lots of people who have it way worse than me, but getting home at 3am isn't going to be fun.

A few years ago, I'd have the best advice for you ever.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on July 21, 2016, 08:37:49 PM

Quote from: Trim on July 21, 2016, 07:16:11 PM

Quote from: Pete on July 21, 2016, 06:41:36 PM

I am in the midst of the SWA mess still today.  Looks like I am stuck in midway on a 5 hour delay now.  There are lots of people who have it way worse than me, but getting home at 3am isn't going to be fun.

A few years ago, I'd have the best advice for you ever.

Yep.

I said screw it and am staying the night here, and getting a steak, man.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on July 21, 2016, 08:40:23 PM

LONGBOONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on July 21, 2016, 08:45:18 PM

Quote from: Canary on July 21, 2016, 07:04:20 PM

Quote from: Pete on July 21, 2016, 06:41:36 PM

I am in the midst of the SWA mess still today.  Looks like I am stuck in midway on a 5 hour delay now.  There are lots of people who have it way worse than me, but getting home at 3am isn't going to be fun.

What's going on with SW lately?  I've heard lots of stories like this.  Just curious.

Yesterday was computer systems, but I think they are getting so big that they have big airline problem.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on July 21, 2016, 09:17:16 PM

Quote from: Pete on July 21, 2016, 08:37:49 PM

Quote from: Trim on July 21, 2016, 07:16:11 PM

Quote from: Pete on July 21, 2016, 06:41:36 PM

I am in the midst of the SWA mess still today.  Looks like I am stuck in midway on a 5 hour delay now.  There are lots of people who have it way worse than me, but getting home at 3am isn't going to be fun.

A few years ago, I'd have the best advice for you ever.

Yep.

I said screw it and am staying the night here, and getting a steak, man.

The gE TBT P&B pregamePAK bar has a branch at Midway.  But yeah, hit Chicago Chop House and take home a trophy.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on July 22, 2016, 04:45:15 AM

Midway is a post apocalyptic nightmare this morning!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on July 22, 2016, 06:44:22 AM

Pics or it didnt happen

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: XocolateThundarr on July 22, 2016, 07:39:33 AM

Quote from: Trim on July 21, 2016, 09:17:16 PM

Quote from: Pete on July 21, 2016, 08:37:49 PM

Quote from: Trim on July 21, 2016, 07:16:11 PM

Quote from: Pete on July 21, 2016, 06:41:36 PM

I am in the midst of the SWA mess still today.  Looks like I am stuck in midway on a 5 hour delay now.  There are lots of people who have it way worse than me, but getting home at 3am isn't going to be fun.

A few years ago, I'd have the best advice for you ever.

Yep.

I said screw it and am staying the night here, and getting a steak, man.

The gE TBT P&B pregamePAK bar has a branch at Midway.  But yeah, hit Chicago Chop House and take home a trophy.

LEMOVOX!!!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on July 22, 2016, 10:06:20 AM

should've PM'd me pete.  you could've crashed on my couch like back in the good 'ol days!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on July 22, 2016, 10:15:01 AM

Quote from: Dlew12 on July 22, 2016, 10:06:20 AM

should've PM'd me pete.  you could've crashed on my couch like back in the good 'ol days!

We all know you would have ignored the pm

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on July 26, 2016, 08:33:23 AM

Dallas things.... Go.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on July 26, 2016, 08:40:49 AM

Medieval Times duh.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on July 26, 2016, 08:40:55 AM

Whataburger

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on July 26, 2016, 08:51:01 AM

Need brunch. Sorry forgot to add that. Taking people that have never been so if any metroplex people want me to show off anything except where a president died, I'll factor that in too.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on July 26, 2016, 08:54:31 AM

whataburger jap cheddar biscuit

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on July 26, 2016, 08:59:23 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on July 26, 2016, 08:33:23 AM

Dallas things.... Go.

santa monica pier, touristy but lots of good restaurants in the area around it

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on July 26, 2016, 09:41:55 AM

World's largest Hooters Restaurant!

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on July 26, 2016, 09:43:14 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on July 26, 2016, 08:51:01 AM

Need brunch. Sorry forgot to add that. Taking people that have never been so if any metroplex people want me to show off anything except where a president died, I'll factor that in too.

Bread Winners in uptown has the best breakfast.  Get the chicken and waffles. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on July 26, 2016, 09:46:31 AM

Hollywood Boulevard?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on July 26, 2016, 09:54:23 AM

Rodeo Blvd.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on July 26, 2016, 10:10:17 AM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on July 26, 2016, 08:40:55 AM

Whataburger

Watsonberger

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on July 26, 2016, 10:17:05 AM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on July 26, 2016, 10:10:17 AM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on July 26, 2016, 08:40:55 AM

Whataburger

Watsonberger

  :excited:
(http://roadarch.com/11/4/2watson2.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on July 26, 2016, 10:19:39 AM

I went up to la saturday nite (Hollywood area) with a buddy to see his buddy who recently moved to the area.  Guess what american city I was most reminded of?  dallas (not kidding).  That being said, there's no place quite as LA'y as LA.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on July 26, 2016, 01:17:25 PM

Terranea in SoCal pro tips please

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 26, 2016, 01:38:54 PM

Quote from: Dugout DickStone on July 26, 2016, 01:17:25 PM

Terranea in SoCal pro tips please

place sucks

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on July 26, 2016, 01:42:57 PM

The pools call their sig cocks "special cocktails."  :flush:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 26, 2016, 01:45:22 PM

here's an actual picture of the pool from when I was there last year

(https://dcairns.files.wordpress.com/2008/07/vlcsnap-2933461.png)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on July 26, 2016, 02:25:32 PM

Dead cat?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 26, 2016, 02:29:18 PM

Quote from: Gooch on July 26, 2016, 02:25:32 PM

Dead cat?

that's a huge dog. this isn't some tiny little baby pool.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on July 26, 2016, 03:14:13 PM

This is a family blog SD!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on July 26, 2016, 09:09:43 PM

Just rescued that dog, gave him cpr and he is now my sworn protector. Named him Sean

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on July 27, 2016, 08:50:52 AM

Sean is the perfect name for a fat Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!) retriever dog that can't swim.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on July 27, 2016, 09:59:59 AM

Mrs Wacky is traveling to Jersey to work the PGA Championship this week. Any pro tips on dining for her?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on July 27, 2016, 11:59:51 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on July 27, 2016, 09:59:59 AM

Mrs Wacky is traveling to Jersey to work the PGA Championship this week. Any pro tips on dining for her?

Go to Manhattan

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on July 27, 2016, 12:25:17 PM

 :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 27, 2016, 03:07:22 PM

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160727/c289eba39f25f07fbe8ca1c6eb8aef05.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on July 27, 2016, 03:10:24 PM

san antonio

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Brock Landers on July 27, 2016, 03:23:00 PM

Corner Bar is a well stocked, happenin' place.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on July 27, 2016, 03:27:32 PM

Quote from: Brock Landers on July 27, 2016, 03:23:00 PM

Corner Bar is a well stocked, happenin' place.

that "C" on the sign is freaking me out tho

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on July 27, 2016, 03:33:25 PM

Quote from: pissclams on July 27, 2016, 03:27:32 PM

Quote from: Brock Landers on July 27, 2016, 03:23:00 PM

Corner Bar is a well stocked, happenin' place.

that "C" on the sign is freaking me out tho

Inspired by a meek fan of Salvador Dali.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Brock Landers on July 27, 2016, 03:37:33 PM

It looks like the person in the shop next door is about to hurl into the trash can and the dude with luggage is staring at them thinking "WTF......."

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Brock Landers on July 27, 2016, 03:40:37 PM

As far as guessing the airport's location, those appear to be bottles of Mexican vanilla extract??

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on July 27, 2016, 03:52:22 PM

i don't even know which continent

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on July 27, 2016, 04:44:42 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 27, 2016, 03:07:22 PM

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160727/c289eba39f25f07fbe8ca1c6eb8aef05.jpg)

Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport- Puerto Vallarta

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on July 27, 2016, 04:51:30 PM

mich seems like he would think he's too good for Mexico.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on July 27, 2016, 04:54:03 PM

He's not tho! :peek:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 27, 2016, 06:38:57 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on July 27, 2016, 04:44:42 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 27, 2016, 03:07:22 PM

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160727/c289eba39f25f07fbe8ca1c6eb8aef05.jpg)

Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport- Puerto Vallarta

Someone's a cheater!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on July 28, 2016, 08:17:35 AM

 ;)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on July 28, 2016, 02:18:25 PM

(http://i.imgur.com/rwSrnJk.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: eastcat on July 28, 2016, 02:20:45 PM

Looks like the southern line trains from Victoria station to gatwick.

ETA: exit signs aren't green, definitely US>.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 28, 2016, 02:21:30 PM

denver!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on July 28, 2016, 02:23:12 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 28, 2016, 02:21:30 PM

denver!

 :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on July 29, 2016, 12:46:43 PM

How strict is SW on carry on dimensions?  Most concerned about length.  ( :fatty:)  Carry on backpacks (like backpacking backpacks) with rigid internal frames.  I could remove the frames and put them in a checked bag to make the carry ons more squishy if I have to I guess.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on July 29, 2016, 12:50:07 PM

If you are okay with being the bad person that carries on oversized bags, then it's probably fine.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on July 29, 2016, 12:50:59 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on July 29, 2016, 12:50:07 PM

If you are okay with being the bad person that carries on oversized bags, then it's probably fine.

good grief especially when checked bags are free.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on July 29, 2016, 12:51:08 PM

when will you idiots learn that you're supposed to put your carry-on on its side in the new overhead bins?! why is it so hard? there are instructions right there in the bin staring at you in your fat face.

(https://si.wsj.net/public/resources/images/PJ-CD778_MIDSEA_9U_20151014113328.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on July 29, 2016, 12:51:52 PM

if i know Emo EMAW he will absolutely be ok with being the bad person that carries on oversized bags when it's free to check bags

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wELLsculptedbrows on July 29, 2016, 01:06:33 PM

Why would you not just put the stuff you're eventually going to carry in your backpack in there to begin with?

https://www.rei.com/product/787296/rei-pack-duffel-bag (https://www.rei.com/product/787296/rei-pack-duffel-bag)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on July 29, 2016, 05:25:19 PM

1)  I'm not checking my DSLR and expensive lenses so I need to carry them on
2)  I don't want to bring any bags I don't need because space will be cramped in the vehicle once we get there
3)  Also generally I really don't like to check anything that is essential for the mission

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on July 29, 2016, 05:28:10 PM

Lol

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on July 31, 2016, 07:21:32 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on July 29, 2016, 05:28:10 PM

Lol

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 31, 2016, 07:55:04 PM

As long as it's a not full of business travelers our guy emo should be fine

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on July 31, 2016, 08:39:16 PM

SW isn't really strict about anything, if you're early bird check in, you'll find an overhead.
their flights are generally full though so the space fills quick

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on August 01, 2016, 09:26:05 AM

Quote from: pissclams on July 31, 2016, 08:39:16 PM

SW isn't really strict about anything, if you're early bird check in, you'll find an overhead.
their flights are generally full though so the space fills quick

Have kid so early bonus boarding. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Bloodfart on August 06, 2016, 12:13:41 AM

We just got back from Silverthorne, Co.  I feel fit AF back in the sultry Kansas air.  The mountains are cool and crap but thin air can go kick rocks.  Did the George Town loop steam engine ride, kids loved it, especially the 3yr old boy.  Went fishing in the Blue river, the 7yr old boy loved that even though we didn't catch anything.  Did some hikes around Dillon resivoir and various other locations.  Grilled meat and drank whiskeys with the brother in law on his deck every evening.  Pretty good trip aside from the grueling drive home with 4 tired and crabby kids and one backseat driving spouse.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: hemmy on August 08, 2016, 11:23:02 AM

Delta flight 2morrow. Should I cancel this bitch and book on a different airline?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 08, 2016, 01:55:37 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on August 01, 2016, 09:26:05 AM

Quote from: pissclams on July 31, 2016, 08:39:16 PM

SW isn't really strict about anything, if you're early bird check in, you'll find an overhead.
their flights are generally full though so the space fills quick

Have kid so early bonus boarding.

you'll actually board between groups A and B (assuming you don't check in early and get group A). you'll be fine though.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on August 08, 2016, 01:59:46 PM

Is the kid essential to the mission?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on August 08, 2016, 02:10:14 PM

sw really needs to tighten up their pre-board requiros, my blood boils when the fat wheelchair people show up at the gate.  these people aren't allowed in the handicap aisle, they also should be banned from bulkhead and actually should be forced to the back of the plane.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on August 08, 2016, 02:11:58 PM

pisskkklams

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 08, 2016, 02:17:56 PM

here's a money savings SW pro tip for all you parents with enormous families of kids and wives and crap:

you pay for early bird but only for yourself. let the wife and kids come on the plane with family boarding later on. you cruise on and slap some car seats and diaper bags and junk all across row 2 or 3 or wherever you want to sit. you'll have car seats buckled in by the time the family gets there so you're not holding up the the rest of the cow line.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on August 08, 2016, 09:38:04 PM

Quote from: steve dave on August 08, 2016, 01:55:37 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on August 01, 2016, 09:26:05 AM

Quote from: pissclams on July 31, 2016, 08:39:16 PM

SW isn't really strict about anything, if you're early bird check in, you'll find an overhead.
their flights are generally full though so the space fills quick

Have kid so early bonus boarding.

you'll actually board between groups A and B (assuming you don't check in early and get group A). you'll be fine though.

Neither flights were full so he got a seat both ways. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on August 08, 2016, 09:40:05 PM

Also I said eff it and kept the frame in my pack and what do you know it fit just fine. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on August 08, 2016, 10:59:10 PM

excited to mount this toy steed out of stud SLN tomorrow

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160809/0b329d87c9e8a498972fe1c4f392dde9.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on August 08, 2016, 11:01:30 PM

Sexy AF.  Day trip to Denver?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on August 08, 2016, 11:08:08 PM

getting picked up there and headed to moab area/slc for a bit

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on August 08, 2016, 11:20:33 PM

Take some red rock picks for the VQ thread, 'bias.  Also grab lunch from Quesadilla Mobilla.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on August 08, 2016, 11:23:27 PM

:thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on August 08, 2016, 11:24:37 PM

Quote from: Tobias on August 08, 2016, 11:08:08 PM

getting picked up there and headed to moab area/slc for a bit

Salt life

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on August 08, 2016, 11:25:03 PM

lol

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 09, 2016, 07:48:03 PM

Quote from: Tobias on August 08, 2016, 11:08:08 PM

getting picked up there and headed to moab area/slc for a bit

Jenny Lewis?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on August 09, 2016, 08:20:42 PM

yup :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on August 11, 2016, 08:17:10 AM

Quote from: steve dave on August 08, 2016, 02:17:56 PM

here's a money savings SW pro tip for all you parents with enormous families of kids and wives and crap:

you pay for early bird but only for yourself. let the wife and kids come on the plane with family boarding later on. you cruise on and slap some car seats and diaper bags and junk all across row 2 or 3 or wherever you want to sit. you'll have car seats buckled in by the time the family gets there so you're not holding up the the rest of the cow line.

:buh-bye:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on August 14, 2016, 10:20:43 PM

http://hub.aa.com/en/nr/american-airlines-introduces-free-premium-inflight-entertainment-8-9-2016

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on August 15, 2016, 12:52:30 PM

Denver, lodo and 16th st, food booze and dispensary recs needed

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on August 15, 2016, 01:08:06 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on August 15, 2016, 12:52:30 PM

Denver, lodo and 16th st, food booze and dispensary recs needed

frontier miles?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on August 15, 2016, 01:13:00 PM

Decided to drive  :zzz:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on August 15, 2016, 01:17:27 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on August 15, 2016, 01:13:00 PM

Decided to drive  :zzz:

:thumbs:  I'll swap them out for some rental car vouchers.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wELLsculptedbrows on August 15, 2016, 02:26:58 PM

Quote from: Trim on August 15, 2016, 01:17:27 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on August 15, 2016, 01:13:00 PM

Decided to drive  :zzz:

:thumbs:  I'll swap them out for some rental car vouchers.

This is invaluable info! These miles are otherwise complete garbage but turns out I have enough to get a 4Runner for a week when I head to Cascadia in October.

P.S. Any Kent, WA/San Juan Islands/Olympic Peninsula pro tips, or should I take it to that Seattle pak thread?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on August 15, 2016, 02:40:06 PM

Quote from: wELLsculptedbrows on August 15, 2016, 02:26:58 PM

P.S. Any Kent, WA/San Juan Islands/Olympic Peninsula pro tips, or should I take it to that Seattle pak thread?

I think the lingerie football playoffs are at the viakoffman arena in Kent this weekend.  I don't know anything about the other stuff, but if there's a specific thing you need to know, I know my buddy's gone to the San Juans before and I'd guess he's been to the other thing too and I'm sure he could fill me in.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 15, 2016, 02:42:00 PM

there were tons of good vine fight clips from the trashy ling football game in omaha last weekend.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on August 15, 2016, 03:08:48 PM

Quote from: steve dave on August 15, 2016, 02:42:00 PM

there were tons of good vine fight clips from the trashy ling football game in omaha last weekend.

To save money, they only have one set of whatever they need to produce games, like cameras and such.  So there's only one game each week in the whole 8-team league.  But for the playoffs, which are 2 conference championship games (big 12 should maybe get some scheduling advice division/championship advice here?), they can't do that so both games are in seattle-ish in a doubleheader.  Maybe I should do some #coverage.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dub on August 15, 2016, 03:41:42 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on August 15, 2016, 12:52:30 PM

Denver, lodo and 16th st, food booze and dispensary recs needed

Watch out for the drifters on 16th st mall.  They are getting more aggressive.  The store owners hired a security firm and more cops go there so it may be a little better.  What kind of food/drink do you like?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on August 15, 2016, 03:44:25 PM

Quote from: Dub on August 15, 2016, 03:41:42 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on August 15, 2016, 12:52:30 PM

Denver, lodo and 16th st, food booze and dispensary recs needed

Watch out for the drifters on 16th st mall.  They are getting more aggressive.  The store owners hired a security firm and more cops go there so it may be a little better.  What kind of food/drink do you like?

Bread and cheese is all he eats as I recall.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on August 15, 2016, 03:51:34 PM

Quote from: Dub on August 15, 2016, 03:41:42 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on August 15, 2016, 12:52:30 PM

Denver, lodo and 16th st, food booze and dispensary recs needed

Watch out for the drifters on 16th st mall.  They are getting more aggressive.  The store owners hired a security firm and more cops go there so it may be a little better.  What kind of food/drink do you like?

Best to avoid all cops.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on August 15, 2016, 03:54:44 PM

Quote from: Gooch on August 15, 2016, 03:44:25 PM

Quote from: Dub on August 15, 2016, 03:41:42 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on August 15, 2016, 12:52:30 PM

Denver, lodo and 16th st, food booze and dispensary recs needed

Watch out for the drifters on 16th st mall.  They are getting more aggressive.  The store owners hired a security firm and more cops go there so it may be a little better.  What kind of food/drink do you like?

Bread and cheese is all he eats as I recall.

Also beef and or chicken

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on August 15, 2016, 04:00:26 PM

Really great burrito shop called evil pete's or sneaky pete's or something like that.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dub on August 15, 2016, 04:36:34 PM

Quote from: CNS on August 15, 2016, 04:00:26 PM

Really great burrito shop called evil pete's or sneaky pete's or something like that.

Illegal Pete's.  It's like Chipotle with a few more options. 
Cherry Cricket is south of downtown.  Known for burgers.
Bistro Vendome.  LoDo French place.  Finer diningish for dinner, but brunch is solid on Sundays.
Euclid Hall.  Upscale Sausage/Brats.  Also have weird stuff like bone marrow, etc. 
Machete Tacos.  Street tacos of all types.
Linger.  Old mortuary turned good tapas restaurant.  Good drinks/rooftop.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on August 15, 2016, 04:44:24 PM

How about a longbone?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dub on August 15, 2016, 04:53:57 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on August 15, 2016, 04:44:24 PM

How about a longbone?

You got your standard Capital Grille and Elway's near LoDo somewhere I think. 
Vesta Dipping Grill is popular and in LoDo.  Good steak joint with like 20 side sauces that you typically pick 2-3 with each entrée.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on August 15, 2016, 04:55:07 PM

Quote from: Dub on August 15, 2016, 04:53:57 PM

20 side sauces

live blog this, lib :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on August 15, 2016, 05:04:38 PM

Quote from: Tobias on August 15, 2016, 04:55:07 PM

Quote from: Dub on August 15, 2016, 04:53:57 PM

20 side sauces

live blog this, lib :lol:

I just looked at the menu and I'm visibly angry now from that hipster crap

Title: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on August 15, 2016, 05:21:11 PM

lib is making food decisions on the appealingness of a food menu now :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on August 15, 2016, 05:23:20 PM

Quote from: The Big Train on August 15, 2016, 05:21:11 PM

lib is making food decisions on the appealingness of a food menu now :lol:

Dude, just shut up.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on August 15, 2016, 05:24:26 PM

'Bias was insinuating the exact same thing but I guess it's fine

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on August 15, 2016, 05:28:03 PM

Quote from: The Big Train on August 15, 2016, 05:24:26 PM

'Bias was insinuating the exact same thing but I guess it's fine

I don't think you really understood.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on August 15, 2016, 05:28:31 PM

Quote from: The Big Train on August 15, 2016, 05:24:26 PM

'Bias was insinuating the exact same thing but I guess it's fine

No

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on August 15, 2016, 05:29:40 PM

Ok, I'm sorry for making a joke on a Internet message board.  :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on August 15, 2016, 05:33:09 PM

i almost got away with it :curse:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dub on August 15, 2016, 05:43:37 PM

Old Major is a good meat place, but if your against hipster 90% of Denver food is out for you.    They have a 3 lb. pork chop and 24 oz ribeye.  Also do good chicken.  http://oldmajordenver.com/dinner/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on August 15, 2016, 06:03:45 PM

Looks like Denver's a crap #longbone town.  There's a ruth's chris and a del frisco that I guess are currently foreign to kc.  :dunno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on August 15, 2016, 06:26:05 PM

Quote from: Trim on August 15, 2016, 06:03:45 PM

Looks like Denver's a crap #longbone town.  There's a ruth's chris and a del frisco that I guess are currently foreign to kc.  :dunno:

Ruth bailed about 2 years ago from the plaza...it was not a good place.  No del frisco.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on August 15, 2016, 06:30:28 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on August 15, 2016, 06:26:05 PM

Quote from: Trim on August 15, 2016, 06:03:45 PM

Looks like Denver's a crap #longbone town.  There's a ruth's chris and a del frisco that I guess are currently foreign to kc.  :dunno:

Ruth bailed about 2 years ago from the plaza...it was not a good place.  No del frisco.

I know.  That's how he could justify going to chain #longbone spots in denver.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on August 15, 2016, 06:50:42 PM

The Ruth's in Denver is where I had the best chain restaurant steak of my life, very good.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on August 15, 2016, 06:51:35 PM

Best restaurant steak is Harry's Uptown.  Best steak ever was a home steak of course.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on August 15, 2016, 07:14:08 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on August 15, 2016, 06:51:35 PM

Best restaurant steak is Harry's Uptown.  Best steak ever was a home steak of course.

Damn.  Sounds like every Manhattan High junior and senior has had your best steak ever before prom.  No #longbone until the after party.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on August 15, 2016, 07:15:18 PM

The kobe beef steak thing? Meh.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on August 15, 2016, 07:22:33 PM

the long bones at marconda's meats in los angeles (farmer's market next to the grove) are unparalleled

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on August 15, 2016, 07:38:59 PM

Quote from: Trim on August 15, 2016, 06:30:28 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on August 15, 2016, 06:26:05 PM

Quote from: Trim on August 15, 2016, 06:03:45 PM

Looks like Denver's a crap #longbone town.  There's a ruth's chris and a del frisco that I guess are currently foreign to kc.  :dunno:

Ruth bailed about 2 years ago from the plaza...it was not a good place.  No del frisco.

I know.  That's how he could justify going to chain #longbone spots in denver.

This place may do a #longbone

http://www.kansascity.com/news/business/biz-columns-blogs/cityscape/article69098157.html

For such a "steak" town, KC is not doing many great steak places.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on August 15, 2016, 07:44:51 PM

gram and dun has a long bone

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on August 15, 2016, 08:00:41 PM

Quote from: pissclams on August 15, 2016, 07:44:51 PM

gram and dun has a long bone

Maybe the rebooted Golden Ox by the Voltaire people will have a long bone...but probably not, they will probably just have the bone and charge out the ass for it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on August 15, 2016, 08:03:15 PM

Quote from: pissclams on August 15, 2016, 07:44:51 PM

gram and dun has a long bone

Well hot damn, let's have a longbone pak

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on August 15, 2016, 08:08:10 PM

Gram and dun has been kc's best restaurant since it's inception

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on August 15, 2016, 08:12:00 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on August 15, 2016, 08:08:10 PM

Gram and dun has been kc's best restaurant since it's inception

You in for the longbone pak?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chunkles on August 15, 2016, 08:14:02 PM

Nashville is country AF.
They would wear it on their goddamn sleeves if they had any.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on August 15, 2016, 08:21:10 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on August 15, 2016, 08:08:10 PM

Gram and dun has been kc's best restaurant since it's inception

 :ROFL:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on August 15, 2016, 08:27:43 PM

Folks, if you're in the kc area, u will not find better food than gram & dun

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on August 15, 2016, 09:51:31 PM

things i've eaten at gram & dun-
1)  dinner menu:  corn fried catfish & mashed potatoes.  taste rating:  pretty good!  times had:  4x
2)  dinner menu:  hanger steak & french fries.  taste rating:  pretty good!  times had:  2x
3)  lunch & dinner menu:  hamburger & french fries.  taste rating:  pretty good!  times had: 20+x
4)  brunch menu- citrus-cured salmon, egg salad, dill crème fraiche planks.  taste rating:  pretty good!  times had:  10+x

that's probably about it but haven't really had anything bad or that i didn't like

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: XocolateThundarr on August 15, 2016, 10:16:27 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on August 15, 2016, 08:03:15 PM

Quote from: pissclams on August 15, 2016, 07:44:51 PM

gram and dun has a long bone

Well hot damn, let's have a longbone pak

:peek:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on August 16, 2016, 03:18:15 PM

Quote from: XocolateThundarr on August 15, 2016, 10:16:27 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on August 15, 2016, 08:03:15 PM

Quote from: pissclams on August 15, 2016, 07:44:51 PM

gram and dun has a long bone

Well hot damn, let's have a longbone pak

:peek:

I could totally go for half a #longbone on Saturday.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on August 16, 2016, 03:23:11 PM

I'll be gone  :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on August 16, 2016, 03:23:39 PM

hickory hut

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on August 16, 2016, 05:26:17 PM

Who needs travel? We're gettin' a rough ridin' Rally House! Wooo rough ridin' hooo.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 17, 2016, 10:32:56 AM

London and Paris review: Central London is the world's biggest and most incredible theme park/history museum/shopping mall. French food is boring and too much work to find at a decent price. But the waiters have always been incredibly friendly. Both the French and English stole a bunch of crap from Egypt and Greece. That's about it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 17, 2016, 11:08:47 AM

Mrs. Wacky and I wanna go somewhere in either October or November. SW is having a crazy sell right now. Anyone been to Portland, OR? Never been to Oregon, but it looks badass in the movies.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on August 17, 2016, 11:15:47 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on August 17, 2016, 11:08:47 AM

Mrs. Wacky and I wanna go somewhere in either October or November. SW is having a crazy sell right now. Anyone been to Portland, OR? Never been to Oregon, but it looks badass in the movies.

kansas  :curse:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on August 17, 2016, 11:17:20 AM

classic chodecat

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 17, 2016, 11:33:46 AM

Thanks for the input, guys.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on August 17, 2016, 11:43:38 AM

My parents retired to Portland (ish) and we visited them over 4th of July.  Not sure if I'd recommend for fall time.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SdK on August 17, 2016, 11:43:48 AM

There is a great course on the coast in Oregon or Washington. I forget.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on August 17, 2016, 11:48:08 AM

Seattle is very nice

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on August 17, 2016, 11:50:26 AM

Quote from: Tobias on August 17, 2016, 11:48:08 AM

Seattle is very nice

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on August 17, 2016, 11:51:38 AM

Just a train ride away

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on August 17, 2016, 12:06:51 PM

in all seriousness, Portland is one of the destinations I want to check out next.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 17, 2016, 12:08:13 PM

I've always wanted to go to Oregon. Looks amazing out there. Not sure if October is the best time to do it tho.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: KCFDcat on August 17, 2016, 12:08:50 PM

I've been to Oregon in late Sept and it's amazing. I dunno about November though.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 17, 2016, 12:10:18 PM

Yeah, I think we're shooting for the 2nd weekend of October.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on August 17, 2016, 12:13:36 PM

Quote from: michigancat on August 17, 2016, 10:32:56 AM

French food is boring and too much work to find at a decent price.

i don't agree with boring, but had the same experience with pricing.  not a great time for the budget-conscious traveler.  i can only imagine how much i would have wanted to murder any children in the area if i had to pay those prices to feed their ungrateful asses.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on August 17, 2016, 12:16:39 PM

A bunch of french food takes a lot of time to cook.  Sauces, braises, etc.  Lots of labor and resource allocation compared to a lot of other cuisines.

That said, I love it.  It is my favorite to cook.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SdK on August 17, 2016, 12:18:55 PM

Chez Yasu

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on August 17, 2016, 12:20:01 PM

Topeka

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on August 17, 2016, 12:21:44 PM

Gross

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on August 17, 2016, 12:31:50 PM

Portland is fun especially if you like wine and/or beer... Then amtrak up to Seattle, enjoy that then fly out of Seattle.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 17, 2016, 12:42:16 PM

Quote from: CNS on August 17, 2016, 12:16:39 PM

A bunch of french food takes a lot of time to cook.  Sauces, braises, etc.  Lots of labor and resource allocation compared to a lot of other cuisines.

That said, I love it.  It is my favorite to cook.

I also noticed big differences in prices getting things to go vs. sitting down to eat.

Another problem is yelp and tripadvisor suck because of so many idiot tourists. Also I'm staying in a very touristy area.

If I ever come back I'll probably just get more baguettes and meat and cheese and wine from a grocery store and eat in parks.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 17, 2016, 12:45:39 PM

And I hate picnics!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on August 17, 2016, 12:51:30 PM

Quote from: michigancat on August 17, 2016, 12:42:16 PM

If I ever come back I'll probably just get more baguettes and meat and cheese and wine from a grocery store and eat in parks.

for sure.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 17, 2016, 12:52:50 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on August 17, 2016, 12:31:50 PM

Portland is fun especially if you like wine and/or beer... Then amtrak up to Seattle, enjoy that then fly out of Seattle.

I think we're booking it tonight. It was that or San Antonio and we've both been there before. NW USA is the only spot I haven't touched yet, unless you count san fran.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on August 17, 2016, 12:54:09 PM

Quote from: sys on August 17, 2016, 12:51:30 PM

Quote from: michigancat on August 17, 2016, 12:42:16 PM

If I ever come back I'll probably just get more baguettes and meat and cheese and wine from a grocery store and eat in parks.

for sure.

mich, how are the free bikes working out?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 17, 2016, 12:59:50 PM

Quote from: mocat on August 17, 2016, 12:54:09 PM

Quote from: sys on August 17, 2016, 12:51:30 PM

Quote from: michigancat on August 17, 2016, 12:42:16 PM

If I ever come back I'll probably just get more baguettes and meat and cheese and wine from a grocery store and eat in parks.

for sure.

mich, how are the free bikes working out?

I just took one for a spin to a record store! Shitty initial experience though. I got my first bike, started to pedal away, went nowhere. chain was broken. Tried to return it and get another, but someone took the spot I left vacant and there were no open spots. So I had to push my bike a couple of blocks to find an open spot to return it. After that it was great if Google maps didn't send me down an alley full of pedestrians. Also the record store sucked. Isn't the whole point of a record store in France to have a good selection of African and French go-go? Apparently not. May do some more searching tomorrow.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on August 17, 2016, 01:05:10 PM

What did you do in London that is fun

Title: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on August 17, 2016, 01:22:12 PM

You could visit beems if you go to Oregon(I think?)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 17, 2016, 01:23:20 PM

Quote from: The Big Train on August 17, 2016, 01:22:12 PM

You could visit beems if you go to Oregon(I think?)

:love:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on August 17, 2016, 01:27:48 PM

fly to providence and drive out to the cape, it's great that time of year

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on August 17, 2016, 01:28:57 PM

Quote from: michigancat on August 17, 2016, 12:42:16 PM

Quote from: CNS on August 17, 2016, 12:16:39 PM

A bunch of french food takes a lot of time to cook.  Sauces, braises, etc.  Lots of labor and resource allocation compared to a lot of other cuisines.

That said, I love it.  It is my favorite to cook.

I also noticed big differences in prices getting things to go vs. sitting down to eat.

Another problem is yelp and tripadvisor suck because of so many idiot tourists. Also I'm staying in a very touristy area.

If I ever come back I'll probably just get more baguettes and meat and cheese and wine from a grocery store and eat in parks.

Yelp is the worst
  Ppl rate things like Applebee's as the best restaurant in the area often.  I used to use Urban spoon a lot, but they were bought by zomato and bow suck too.   



Sent from my SM-G900T using Tapatalk

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 17, 2016, 01:29:16 PM

Quote from: pissclams on August 17, 2016, 01:27:48 PM

fly to providence and drive out to the cape, it's great that time of year

Let me check some flights.  :cheese:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 17, 2016, 01:58:58 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on August 17, 2016, 01:05:10 PM

What did you do in London that is fun

I pretty much followed kat kid's advice from earlier in the thread.

Very touristy things. Harry Potter studio for the kids was pretty great. British Museum is unreal amazing as far as museums go. Enjoyed eating at pubs even though I think they were all chains disguised as neighborhood pubs.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 18, 2016, 10:14:48 AM

We booked Portland. Pretty stoked. Gonna rent a car and go to all the cool hiking places with the waterfalls.  :excited:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on August 18, 2016, 10:56:58 AM

Debating between asking for pro tips or posting airport pictures tonight...

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SdK on August 18, 2016, 10:57:30 AM

Do both.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: eastcat on August 18, 2016, 07:45:29 PM

Going to Pullman WA next month for work. Should I walk through campus yelling for kirk?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on August 18, 2016, 07:51:57 PM

He goes by the Animal

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on August 18, 2016, 08:29:02 PM

Had to fly united today unfortunately... ORD terminal 1 is an unmitigated disaster. T3 is roughly a million times better, but now I know why some people think ORD sucks

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on August 18, 2016, 08:29:36 PM

ORD

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on August 18, 2016, 08:30:45 PM

Quote from: Tobias on August 18, 2016, 08:29:36 PM

ORD

O'Hare International Airport

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on August 18, 2016, 08:31:05 PM

:curse:

Title: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on August 18, 2016, 10:37:35 PM

I did a lot of travel the last few months and now I'm not traveling as much and living vicariously through another persons travel :cool:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on August 18, 2016, 11:09:01 PM

What kind of weird job would require a trip to pullman

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on August 19, 2016, 12:17:49 AM

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160819/62161a8cf2fc8a52d6859d8553ab2d16.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on August 19, 2016, 05:39:28 AM

That's a lonely terminal.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on August 19, 2016, 07:45:19 AM

Quote from: IPA4Me on August 19, 2016, 05:39:28 AM

That's a lonely terminal.

It was 11 PM at a pretty small airport

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on August 19, 2016, 08:00:03 AM

DIA?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on August 19, 2016, 08:14:23 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on August 18, 2016, 08:30:45 PM

Quote from: Tobias on August 18, 2016, 08:29:36 PM

ORD

O'Hare International Airport

8MP you're better than that

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on August 19, 2016, 08:28:20 AM

Quote from: mocat on August 19, 2016, 08:14:23 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on August 18, 2016, 08:30:45 PM

Quote from: Tobias on August 18, 2016, 08:29:36 PM

ORD

O'Hare International Airport

8MP you're better than that

I was v drunk

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ShellShock on August 19, 2016, 09:36:35 AM

http://www.local10.com/news/fort-lauderdale-hollywood-international-airport-terminal-evacuated-8-18 (http://www.local10.com/news/fort-lauderdale-hollywood-international-airport-terminal-evacuated-8-18)

This was me yesterday...except that nobody is reporting that it was a smoking/on fire suitcase in the lobby. Local news reported that it was a break room fire in the employee lounge, but I saw the suitcase with my own two eyes.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on August 19, 2016, 09:47:26 AM

blow this thing wide open shellshock

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on August 19, 2016, 09:54:11 AM

get whitlock to put the system on trial

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 19, 2016, 09:57:09 AM

What's an engineer make straight out of school? I just assume all engineers are super rich.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on August 19, 2016, 09:58:25 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on August 19, 2016, 09:57:09 AM

What's an engineer make straight out of school? I just assume all engineers are super rich.

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=what+is+the+average+starting+engineer+salary%3F (http://lmgtfy.com/?q=what+is+the+average+starting+engineer+salary%3F)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 19, 2016, 09:59:30 AM

I wanted to hear it from your own mouth, not some bull crap link

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on August 19, 2016, 09:59:47 AM

Yeah engineers are loaded lmao

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ShellShock on August 19, 2016, 10:10:50 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on August 19, 2016, 09:57:09 AM

What's an engineer make straight out of school? I just assume all engineers are super rich.

Purely dependent on what type of engineer you are and where in the world you're practicing at.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on August 19, 2016, 10:15:51 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on August 19, 2016, 09:57:09 AM

What's an engineer make straight out of school? I just assume all engineers are super rich.

not much.   The bank comes when they get the PE, that takes 4+ years

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on August 19, 2016, 10:20:00 AM

(http://i.imgur.com/kMq4Mfv.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on August 19, 2016, 10:21:40 AM

i mean, it's LAX, right?

SW terminal?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 19, 2016, 10:25:03 AM

Yeah, it's LAX.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on August 19, 2016, 10:28:46 AM

(http://goEMAW.com/forum/Smileys/goEMAW/LOL.gif)
(http://goEMAW.com/forum/Smileys/goEMAW/LOL.gif)
(http://goEMAW.com/forum/Smileys/goEMAW/LOL.gif)
(http://goEMAW.com/forum/Smileys/goEMAW/LOL.gif)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on August 19, 2016, 10:39:02 AM

Look how tiny that full grown human looks on the left :sdeek:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on August 19, 2016, 11:01:29 AM

Where did this engineer thing come from

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on August 19, 2016, 11:03:25 AM

that police van is straight out of gta san andreas amirite  :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on August 19, 2016, 02:38:59 PM

Anyone ever flown with a firearm?

I'm flying a bow in a hard bowcase, and I really don't want to use the stupid stop-zero-thieves TSA locks.  Was thinking about including in that case a small pistol just so I'd get to put my own lock on it.  Thoughts?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on August 19, 2016, 02:41:54 PM

Just carry it on like the real 'Merican you are

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on August 19, 2016, 02:54:31 PM

SHALL NOT BE INFRINGED.

— Steve Dave

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on August 19, 2016, 03:16:43 PM

We aren't going to give u advice that will enable u to go kill innocent creatures u sadistic piece of crap

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on August 19, 2016, 03:25:12 PM

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160819/0ad1c6aa5a4da83b79f211a8812a4cba.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on August 19, 2016, 03:25:56 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on August 19, 2016, 03:16:43 PM

We aren't going to give u advice that will enable u to go kill innocent creatures u sadistic piece of crap

 :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on August 19, 2016, 03:46:16 PM

Think of all the animals that won't have to die if I indeed do manage to get something. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on August 19, 2016, 04:42:16 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on August 19, 2016, 03:25:12 PM

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160819/0ad1c6aa5a4da83b79f211a8812a4cba.jpg)

that's definitely wyoming

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on August 19, 2016, 04:51:17 PM

It's the grand tetons

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on August 19, 2016, 08:48:34 PM

Lax

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on August 20, 2016, 12:50:51 PM

Quote from: Trim on August 15, 2016, 03:08:48 PM

Quote from: steve dave on August 15, 2016, 02:42:00 PM

there were tons of good vine fight clips from the trashy ling football game in omaha last weekend.

To save money, they only have one set of whatever they need to produce games, like cameras and such.  So there's only one game each week in the whole 8-team league.  But for the playoffs, which are 2 conference championship games (big 12 should maybe get some scheduling advice division/championship advice here?), they can't do that so both games are in seattle-ish in a doubleheader.  Maybe I should do some #coverage.

The lady famous around here for diving into the lingerie end zone like Marshawn just posted a video of her driving into the viakoffman arena lot w/thunderstruck blaring in her car, so that whole thing isn't for me.  No #coverage.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: KST8FAN on August 20, 2016, 08:43:10 PM

Wife wants to see Colorado for our 30th anniversary in October.  Suggestions on top things to see/do?

Tom

Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on August 20, 2016, 08:51:09 PM

Quote from: KST8FAN on August 20, 2016, 08:43:10 PM

Wife wants to see Colorado for our 30th anniversary in October.  Suggestions on top things to see/do?

Tom

Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk

get stoned

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on August 20, 2016, 10:06:59 PM

Quote from: Dugout DickStone on August 20, 2016, 08:51:09 PM

Quote from: KST8FAN on August 20, 2016, 08:43:10 PM

Wife wants to see Colorado for our 30th anniversary in October.  Suggestions on top things to see/do?

Tom

Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk

get stoned

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on August 21, 2016, 11:26:42 AM

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160821/786b7b3aa7a52cb83b77770d2dc91c4f.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on August 21, 2016, 11:28:52 AM

doom's catcave.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 21, 2016, 11:46:17 AM

it can only be Jackson Hole

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on August 21, 2016, 11:55:07 AM

Quote from: michigancat on August 21, 2016, 11:46:17 AM

it can only be Jackson Hole

:thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on August 22, 2016, 08:58:47 AM

Quote from: KST8FAN on August 20, 2016, 08:43:10 PM

Wife wants to see Colorado for our 30th anniversary in October.  Suggestions on top things to see/do?

Tom

Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk

So much to do in the state. I'm a Breckenridge fan myself. Summit County is loaded with activities.

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160822/d60bc3d34420ef0a81c396f306ead9b5.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on August 22, 2016, 09:19:14 AM

Too many people in Summit/Eagle county but it's great if you don't mind people.  Colorado is a big state with lots to do so depends on your personal tastes.  If you do go don't do the RMNP/Trail Ridge Road/take pics of elk thing that everybody does.  Do something different.  PM mocat for advice on different crap to do.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on August 22, 2016, 09:27:54 AM

You can do just about anything you want in Colorado.  Denver has some incredible restaurants.  There are ski areas for about any price range/skill level.  If you let me know some interests and the time of year you plan on going, I can try to point you in the right direction. 

Title: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on August 22, 2016, 09:28:23 AM

great area to find some Geodude pokemon

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 22, 2016, 09:38:42 AM

But definitely get some weed

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: KST8FAN on August 22, 2016, 11:00:47 AM

Wife wants to see the best of the mountains.  Probably some lite hiking.   Train at Royal Gorge?  Anyone recommend a cabin?

Tom

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 22, 2016, 11:01:33 AM

Pack a knife. Mountain lions, bruh.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on August 22, 2016, 12:28:02 PM

Tom get on VRBO to find a cabin.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: meow meow on August 22, 2016, 12:31:40 PM

you can do some light hiking around Ested Park/RMNP, I think your wife would probably love Estes Park has a lot of shops/restaurants, couple breweries, Mansion from The Shining/Dumb and Dumber.  Lots of stuff to do, good drives if you don't want to hike too much.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on August 22, 2016, 12:34:06 PM

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160822/c64dbd25550e4a16075d93f2c7ee2079.jpg)
Jenny Lake, Wyoming

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on August 22, 2016, 12:40:31 PM

crested butte is where it's at

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on August 22, 2016, 12:46:35 PM

Does Colorado Springs area have more touristy stuff to do than Denver area? That would be my guess.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on August 22, 2016, 01:08:16 PM

Quote from: chum1 on August 22, 2016, 12:46:35 PM

Does Colorado Springs area have more touristy stuff to do than Denver area? That would be my guess.

Garden of the Gods, AFA, some breweries.   But I wouldn't say more than Denver.   Denver is kind of a nice basepoint for hopping up to Ft. Collins, down to CS, into the front range.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on August 22, 2016, 01:58:01 PM

You could drive to Loveland and stop by where k_m used to own up on dorks in tetherball at Mary Blair Elementary.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on August 22, 2016, 02:12:17 PM

Quote from: KST8FAN on August 20, 2016, 08:43:10 PM

Wife wants to see Colorado for our 30th anniversary in October.  Suggestions on top things to see/do?

Tom

Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk

Find out what has her wanting to see Colorado and plan your itinerary around those things.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on August 22, 2016, 03:32:19 PM

Top 15 listings from tripadvisor below. I'd say that 8-10 of Denver's seem like experiences very comparable to those you could have in many large cities. I'd say that for only 1-3 of Colorado Springs'.

Colorado Springs:
Garden of the Gods
Pikes Peak
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
United States Air Force Academy
National Museum of World War II Aviation
Red Rock Canyon
North Cheyenne Canon Park and Starsmore Discovery Center
Focus on the Family Welcome Center
Helen Hunt Falls
Olympic Training Center
Glen Eyrie Castle
Old Colorado City Historic District
Seven Falls
Will Rogers Memorial Shrine of the Sun
Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum

Denver:
Denver Botanic Gardens
Mount Evans
Coors Field
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Denver Art Museum
Mount Evans Scenic Byway
Denver Zoo
Union Station
Sports Authority Field at Mile High
Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey Tour
Denver Public Library
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Colorado State Capitol
Washington Park
Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 22, 2016, 03:33:34 PM

Ummm, you forgot casa bonita and barts cave.  :curse:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on August 22, 2016, 03:40:41 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on August 22, 2016, 03:33:34 PM

Ummm, you forgot casa bonita and barts cave.  :curse:

Cave of the Winds wasn't there for Colorado Springs either. So, those basically just cancel out.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: KCFDcat on August 22, 2016, 03:44:41 PM

Quote from: pissclams on August 22, 2016, 12:40:31 PM

crested butte is where it's at

Woah. We agree on something!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on August 22, 2016, 03:57:18 PM

 :eek:

Quote

When it comes to parks in the U.S., Garden of the Gods is tops.

That’s the word from the online travel site TripAdvisor, which recently ranked the park No. 1 in the country, ahead of New York’s Central Park (No. 2) and Chicago’s Millennium Park (No. 3).

The ranking is based on feedback from TripAdvisor users, who have posted more than 3,000 reviews of the park to date, for a 5/5 average rating. TripAdvisor is among numerous online sites that steer tourists toward restaurants, hotels and other services and attractions while allowing visitors and locals to sound off on their experiences.

Rounding out the top five in TripAdvisor’s annual list are New York’s Highline Park (No. 4) and the Boston Public Gardens (No. 5). Garden of the Gods ranked No. 2 on the world list behind Stanley Park in Vancouver, Canada.

http://www.denverpost.com/2014/06/24/colorado-park-ranked-no-1-in-the-u-s-nearly-tops-in-the-world-travel-site-says/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 22, 2016, 04:01:07 PM

Getting pretty excited for Portland. This is just 20 miles east of it.

(http://www.gorges-to-visit.com/images/Columbia-River-Gorge-Oregon-From-Crown-Point.jpg)

(http://static1.squarespace.com/static/53d9571ee4b01b77e896e9f2/t/56b88b731d07c0e05e43481e/1454934913687/Multnomah+Falls+and+bridge,+in+the+Columbia+River+Gorge,+Oregon.)

(http://images.nationalgeographic.com/wpf/media-live/photos/000/805/cache/waterfall-canyon-gorge-oregon_80569_990x742.jpg?01AD=3Pe1yEcuIuTAfWuUVy4l4MkgYwWDva2mMV_qwIPhTvJK8m4qyOvpSZQ&01RI=A7EAF5121A163BA&01NA=na)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on August 22, 2016, 04:04:28 PM

Very nice last few pics fellas.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on August 22, 2016, 04:08:48 PM

Wacks, def do whatever those three are associated with, then identify them and give a full report.  That is something CNSWife and are will be doing soon.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on August 22, 2016, 04:10:12 PM

Quote from: chum1 on August 22, 2016, 03:57:18 PM

:eek:

Quote

When it comes to parks in the U.S., Garden of the Gods is tops.

That’s the word from the online travel site TripAdvisor, which recently ranked the park No. 1 in the country, ahead of New York’s Central Park (No. 2) and Chicago’s Millennium Park (No. 3).

The ranking is based on feedback from TripAdvisor users, who have posted more than 3,000 reviews of the park to date, for a 5/5 average rating. TripAdvisor is among numerous online sites that steer tourists toward restaurants, hotels and other services and attractions while allowing visitors and locals to sound off on their experiences.

Rounding out the top five in TripAdvisor’s annual list are New York’s Highline Park (No. 4) and the Boston Public Gardens (No. 5). Garden of the Gods ranked No. 2 on the world list behind Stanley Park in Vancouver, Canada.

http://www.denverpost.com/2014/06/24/colorado-park-ranked-no-1-in-the-u-s-nearly-tops-in-the-world-travel-site-says/

Millennium park #3? :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 22, 2016, 04:14:05 PM

Quote from: CNS on August 22, 2016, 04:08:48 PM

Wacks, def do whatever those three are associated with, then identify them and give a full report.  That is something CNSWife and are will be doing soon.

:thumbs: Will do. Gonna bike and hike the trails. Oregon has always been on the ole bucket list.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on August 22, 2016, 04:38:46 PM

Quote from: KST8FAN on August 22, 2016, 11:00:47 AM

Wife wants to see the best of the mountains.  Probably some lite hiking.   Train at Royal Gorge?  Anyone recommend a cabin?

Tom

Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk

VRBO - plan to be close to parks Garden of the Gods or RMNP are both great.  Could drive to Denver/Boulder, stay the night, take Trail Ridge Road (make sure it's open if you are going during shoulder season) through RMNP.  Estes Park and Grand Lake are both nice small-towny hangouts.  Devil's Thumb Ranch is a good spot for outdoors/luxury mix and the Broadmoor just opened up a place that is probably nicer and pricier that is close to the Springs.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on August 22, 2016, 04:44:03 PM

Available in Denver, unknown about Co springs

(http://i.imgur.com/PUIo2xZ.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on August 22, 2016, 04:44:39 PM

those things are all HAF

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on August 22, 2016, 04:48:03 PM

Quote from: Tobias on August 22, 2016, 04:44:39 PM

those things are all HAF

I think the csu ram got the joint soaked in formaldehyde

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on August 22, 2016, 04:48:56 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on August 22, 2016, 04:48:03 PM

Quote from: Tobias on August 22, 2016, 04:44:39 PM

those things are all HAF

I think the csu ram got the joint soaked in formaldehyde

you mean the goat?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on August 22, 2016, 06:27:12 PM

Why does everyone want tom to do drugs?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on August 22, 2016, 06:42:55 PM

I want Tom to do whatever Tom wants to do

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on August 22, 2016, 07:17:27 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on August 22, 2016, 06:42:55 PM

I want Tom to do whatever Tom wants to do

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on August 22, 2016, 07:40:31 PM

I want Tom to want to get high as eff.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on August 22, 2016, 07:48:50 PM

Quote from: chum1 on August 22, 2016, 07:40:31 PM

I want Tom to want to get high as eff.

is there a rally house in colorado?  because that's what gets me high.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on August 22, 2016, 07:49:53 PM

Do we need a drugs thread?  Seems like we might

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on August 23, 2016, 06:04:04 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on August 22, 2016, 09:19:14 AM

Too many people in Summit/Eagle county but it's great if you don't mind people.  Colorado is a big state with lots to do so depends on your personal tastes.  If you do go don't do the RMNP/Trail Ridge Road/take pics of elk thing that everybody does.  Do something different.  PM mocat for advice on different crap to do.

Funny you say that. If you don't hike Quandary, you don't see many people. Once you head out, there aren't that many people. Heck I didn't see anyone on Mt Boreas until I got back to the parking lot. Baldy was the same.

As for the town, I like the busy nightlife. Fun to people watch. My youngest and I laughed a lot at the stoners especially the ones that tried to ride their skateboards after partaking. :)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on August 23, 2016, 08:43:51 AM

Quote from: IPA4Me on August 23, 2016, 06:04:04 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on August 22, 2016, 09:19:14 AM

Too many people in Summit/Eagle county but it's great if you don't mind people.  Colorado is a big state with lots to do so depends on your personal tastes.  If you do go don't do the RMNP/Trail Ridge Road/take pics of elk thing that everybody does.  Do something different.  PM mocat for advice on different crap to do.

Funny you say that. If you don't hike Quandary, you don't see many people. Once you head out, there aren't that many people. Heck I didn't see anyone on Mt Boreas until I got back to the parking lot. Baldy was the same.

As for the town, I like the busy nightlife. Fun to people watch. My youngest and I laughed a lot at the stoners especially the ones that tried to ride their skateboards after partaking. :)

Vail was pretty busy a few weeks ago.  I assumed Breck would be worse.  I was waiting for my wife at a pass and a group of hikers would pass every 10 minutes or so.  I hate that. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on August 23, 2016, 08:55:29 AM

Things white Midwestern like

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on August 23, 2016, 08:59:46 AM

If he is going during hiking season, Breck won't be too busy.  I think if your goal is hiking then Breck is an unnecessarily expensive way to go about it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 31, 2016, 09:12:27 AM

I was thinking today how lucky i've been to be able to travel so much, at a very young age. I've probably seen 3X the world vs my parents and that kinda makes me sad to think about it. Starting today, list all the places you've been in the last year for work or pleasure. It's kinda crazy to think about.

Marco Island
Atlanta
Colorado (a bunch)
Indianapolis.
Columbus OH
Dallas
Louisville
Dominican Republic
Chicago
Houston
Nashville
Louisiana
Arkansas

Not all glamorous spots, but still pretty awesome. I didn't get to see much growing up.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on August 31, 2016, 10:24:12 AM

Quote from: Gooch on August 22, 2016, 04:10:12 PM

Quote from: chum1 on August 22, 2016, 03:57:18 PM

:eek:

Quote

When it comes to parks in the U.S., Garden of the Gods is tops.

That’s the word from the online travel site TripAdvisor, which recently ranked the park No. 1 in the country, ahead of New York’s Central Park (No. 2) and Chicago’s Millennium Park (No. 3).

The ranking is based on feedback from TripAdvisor users, who have posted more than 3,000 reviews of the park to date, for a 5/5 average rating. TripAdvisor is among numerous online sites that steer tourists toward restaurants, hotels and other services and attractions while allowing visitors and locals to sound off on their experiences.

Rounding out the top five in TripAdvisor’s annual list are New York’s Highline Park (No. 4) and the Boston Public Gardens (No. 5). Garden of the Gods ranked No. 2 on the world list behind Stanley Park in Vancouver, Canada.

http://www.denverpost.com/2014/06/24/colorado-park-ranked-no-1-in-the-u-s-nearly-tops-in-the-world-travel-site-says/

Millennium park #3? :lol:

Yeah.  That's completely ridiculous.  Shawnee Mission Park is better than Millennium Park.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on August 31, 2016, 11:03:29 AM

Quote from: KST8FAN on August 22, 2016, 11:00:47 AM

Wife wants to see the best of the mountains.  Probably some lite hiking.   Train at Royal Gorge?  Anyone recommend a cabin?

Tom

Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk

drop some acid and let things get weird

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on August 31, 2016, 12:20:28 PM

Quote from: Dlew12 on August 31, 2016, 10:24:12 AM

Quote from: Gooch on August 22, 2016, 04:10:12 PM

Quote from: chum1 on August 22, 2016, 03:57:18 PM

:eek:

Quote

When it comes to parks in the U.S., Garden of the Gods is tops.

That’s the word from the online travel site TripAdvisor, which recently ranked the park No. 1 in the country, ahead of New York’s Central Park (No. 2) and Chicago’s Millennium Park (No. 3).

The ranking is based on feedback from TripAdvisor users, who have posted more than 3,000 reviews of the park to date, for a 5/5 average rating. TripAdvisor is among numerous online sites that steer tourists toward restaurants, hotels and other services and attractions while allowing visitors and locals to sound off on their experiences.

Rounding out the top five in TripAdvisor’s annual list are New York’s Highline Park (No. 4) and the Boston Public Gardens (No. 5). Garden of the Gods ranked No. 2 on the world list behind Stanley Park in Vancouver, Canada.

http://www.denverpost.com/2014/06/24/colorado-park-ranked-no-1-in-the-u-s-nearly-tops-in-the-world-travel-site-says/

Millennium park #3? :lol:

Yeah.  That's completely ridiculous.  Shawnee Mission Park is better than Millennium Park.

yep.  pretty sure that Millennium park doesn't have a climbing/lookout tower that dominates as hard as SMP's.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on August 31, 2016, 12:30:07 PM

There's like a dog beach at smp isn't there?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on August 31, 2016, 12:33:42 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on August 31, 2016, 12:30:07 PM

There's like a dog beach at smp isn't there?

basically everything

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on August 31, 2016, 12:34:46 PM

eff ya dog beach horse trails archery range paddle boat rental hell it even has an airfield for RC planes.  Disc golf kite flying wildlife viewing weirdo people watching.  It has it all.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on August 31, 2016, 12:35:32 PM

I should go dog beach'n

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on August 31, 2016, 12:45:10 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on August 31, 2016, 12:35:32 PM

I should go dog beach'n

leave your filthy dog at home and just go party

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on August 31, 2016, 12:51:48 PM

Quote from: Dugout DickStone on August 31, 2016, 12:45:10 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on August 31, 2016, 12:35:32 PM

I should go dog beach'n

leave your filthy dog at home and just go party

But not at the park, no cereal malt beverages allow.  :nono:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on August 31, 2016, 12:55:22 PM

The beach is probably more filthy than my dog

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on September 07, 2016, 05:14:22 PM

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160907/385fa5c932b2593e75c2da2bb72f7e48.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 07, 2016, 05:21:21 PM

that looks like a great airport bar and I will guess Tucson.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on September 07, 2016, 06:56:00 PM

Not TUS.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: KCFDcat on September 07, 2016, 08:33:34 PM

Thinking about taking a quick trip to an all inclusive resort over the winter. Want to go somewhere warm, other than that I don't really care where it is. Neither Mrs KCFD nor I have done an all inclusive before. Need some recommendos

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on September 07, 2016, 09:45:33 PM

Grand junction?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on September 07, 2016, 10:16:05 PM

Quote from: KCFDcat on September 07, 2016, 08:33:34 PM

Thinking about taking a quick trip to an all inclusive resort over the winter. Want to go somewhere warm, other than that I don't really care where it is. Neither Mrs KCFD nor I have done an all inclusive before. Need some recommendos

Secrets Silversands was good...but it's the only all-inclusive I've ever done.  I guess all-inclusive was fine but probably won't seek them out again.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on September 07, 2016, 11:15:45 PM

This is bomb a.f. and it is now my first ever Kickstarter investment.
http://www.facecradle.me

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 07, 2016, 11:42:40 PM

Quote from: KCFDcat on September 07, 2016, 08:33:34 PM

Thinking about taking a quick trip to an all inclusive resort over the winter. Want to go somewhere warm, other than that I don't really care where it is. Neither Mrs KCFD nor I have done an all inclusive before. Need some recommendos

I liked the Hyatt in Cancun a lot but I think it's been redone since I went. You can the Hyatt CC signup bonus nights to stay there if you haven't already used them up. Pretty sure rick daris had good luck with the Riu in Cancun. I also stayed at a Riu in Cabo but it was not as nice as the Hyatt even though the Mexican food was better. Would still go again because it was really cheap. I would recommend Cancun over other locations unless you can find a much cheaper flight/rate somewhere else. It's probably the easiest to get to from the midwest and it's great - like the water/sand is just stunning. I guess PV and Cabo are probably about a wash time-wise but they aren't as nice IMO.

Also I would absolutely seek out all-inclusives again. It's what I would prefer for my next vacation.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: everyone shut up on September 08, 2016, 07:30:05 AM

Avoid the crowds in Cancun and head just a bit south to the Riviera Maya. Been several times, and immensely enjoyed every trip. Lots of great all inclusive resorts to choose from, and just a short cab ride from Cancun airport. Check out Grand Palladium and Barcelo Maya, my two favorites. I've stayed in Cancun as well, but really enjoyed the seclusion and quiet of the resorts south of the city.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: KCFDcat on September 08, 2016, 07:55:28 AM

We're currently looking at the riu Riviera Maya. Looks like it has mostly good reviews, several restaurants, and is pretty affordable.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: everyone shut up on September 08, 2016, 08:01:00 AM

I've not stayed at the Riu, but I'm sure it's nice. Winter there is great. Less humidity, comfortable temps, less travelers. Evenings can get a tad cool. My wife brought a light sweater, which came in handy a couple nights.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: KCFDcat on September 08, 2016, 08:23:19 AM

Now my wife is all concerned about Zika. Sooooo...

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: everyone shut up on September 08, 2016, 08:45:01 AM

Just use bug spray. Unless you're trekking through the jungle, I think you'll be fine. The resorts heavily spray for bugs. I've never noticed them while vacationing.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on September 08, 2016, 08:50:55 AM

Quote from: KCFDcat on September 08, 2016, 08:23:19 AM

Now my wife is all concerned about Zika. Sooooo...

My wife was too when we went a few months ago.  I wouldn't worry about it unless you're trying to get pregnant.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: KCFDcat on September 08, 2016, 08:51:35 AM

Quote from: ChiCat on September 08, 2016, 08:50:55 AM

Quote from: KCFDcat on September 08, 2016, 08:23:19 AM

Now my wife is all concerned about Zika. Sooooo...

My wife was too when we went a few months ago.  I wouldn't worry about it unless you're trying to get pregnant.

Welllllllllll

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on September 08, 2016, 08:53:02 AM

Quote from: KCFDcat on September 08, 2016, 07:55:28 AM

We're currently looking at the riu Riviera Maya. Looks like it has mostly good reviews, several restaurants, and is pretty affordable.

We stayed at a Rui in Costa Rica and it was nice. The food was ok, not spectacular but not bad. There seemed to be several kids.

We stayed at the Barcelo Maya in Riviera Maya and liked it. That was a few years ago.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on September 08, 2016, 09:08:31 AM

Quote from: tdaver on September 07, 2016, 09:45:33 PM

Grand junction?

Whoa!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: everyone shut up on September 08, 2016, 09:14:25 AM

Mrs Gooch, how did you like the food at Barcelo? I wasn't wowed, but found it fine.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: meow meow on September 08, 2016, 09:15:12 AM

you don't need to go all the way to mexico for a 24/7 bone sesh

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 08, 2016, 09:19:50 AM

Zika is how I convinced Mrs. Wacky to go to the DR for our honeymoon. Babies can wait.  :D

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 08, 2016, 09:22:23 AM

Also, Zika is so overrated. If you get it, it only affects a potential pregnancy up for a year or 2. Meanwhile, there's 60 year olds getting pregnant by the day.  :Ugh:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on September 08, 2016, 09:23:29 AM

I have a friend getting married in Florissant CO, I don't even know where the hell that is

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 08, 2016, 09:26:12 AM

30 miles NW of Colorado springs

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on September 08, 2016, 09:38:29 AM

Ha, lots of Barcelo Maya folks here.    We actually did Barcelo Tropical (same resort) in 2006 for our honeymoon.   I'd definitely recommend Riviera Maya over Cancun.   Barcelo was fine for what it was, but you can get so much better if you spend a little more.

Since then we've been to Puerto Vallarta 4 times, and not sure we'd ever go back to the east coast.   We love the atmosphere there, totally different than the Carribbean side.   If you decide to look west, check out Casa Velas.      They do have a Velas resort in Playa as well.     We love Casa Velas as it's boutique (80 rooms), never full, and adults only.   Sit down restaurant so no buffet.   Food is 4*.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on September 08, 2016, 09:41:34 AM

Quote from: everyone shut up on September 08, 2016, 09:14:25 AM

Mrs Gooch, how did you like the food at Barcelo? I wasn't wowed, but found it fine.

Same. Some things were really good but you never really knew which ones they were going to be until you tried them. Good thing it was all you can eat.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on September 08, 2016, 09:47:40 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on September 08, 2016, 09:26:12 AM

30 miles NW of Colorado springs

eff.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on September 08, 2016, 09:47:51 AM

BTW for those interested in Barcelo

http://www.unofficial-barcelo-maya.com/forum/index.php

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on September 08, 2016, 10:11:00 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on September 08, 2016, 09:08:31 AM

Quote from: tdaver on September 07, 2016, 09:45:33 PM

Grand junction?

Whoa!

Ha  :emawkid:  looked like the book cliffs out the windows

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on September 08, 2016, 11:14:53 AM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on September 08, 2016, 09:47:51 AM

BTW for those interested in Barcelo

http://www.unofficial-barcelo-maya.com/forum/index.php

There is a thread there talking about getting put in a different section than you reserved. That happened to us but we got put in a higher cost section than we reserved. Now I think they have upgraded some areas and consider them all equal. And the last post about it was in 2015 so maybe some the renovations are done and they have fixed this issue.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: everyone shut up on September 08, 2016, 11:36:33 AM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on September 08, 2016, 11:14:53 AM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on September 08, 2016, 09:47:51 AM

BTW for those interested in Barcelo

http://www.unofficial-barcelo-maya.com/forum/index.php

There is a thread there talking about getting put in a different section than you reserved. That happened to us but we got put in a higher cost section than we reserved. Now I think they have upgraded some areas and consider them all equal. And the last post about it was in 2015 so maybe some the renovations are done and they have fixed this issue.

it's based on hotel occupancy. they will shut down entire sections of the resort when in low season. that's the best time to go. feels like you have the place to yourself. the beach/caribe and colonial/tropical are all considered the same, with the palace being the upgrade. we stayed in the renovated beach section not long ago and it's much nicer.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on September 08, 2016, 11:51:09 AM

Quote from: everyone shut up on September 08, 2016, 11:36:33 AM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on September 08, 2016, 11:14:53 AM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on September 08, 2016, 09:47:51 AM

BTW for those interested in Barcelo

http://www.unofficial-barcelo-maya.com/forum/index.php

There is a thread there talking about getting put in a different section than you reserved. That happened to us but we got put in a higher cost section than we reserved. Now I think they have upgraded some areas and consider them all equal. And the last post about it was in 2015 so maybe some the renovations are done and they have fixed this issue.

it's based on hotel occupancy. they will shut down entire sections of the resort when in low season. that's the best time to go. feels like you have the place to yourself. the beach/caribe and colonial/tropical are all considered the same, with the palace being the upgrade. we stayed in the renovated beach section not long ago and it's much nicer.

Right, but there was a person complaining because he got put in Caribe when he booked Tropical and there were people staying in Tropical (it was not shut down). Other people who had booked Colonial were put in Tropical. He went on to say that the staffing/selection at Tropical was much better and so his group ended up walking over to Tropical everyday.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on September 08, 2016, 11:53:52 AM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on September 08, 2016, 09:23:29 AM

I have a friend getting married in Florissant CO, I don't even know where the hell that is

i bet it's nicer than Florissant, MO*

*former home of k-state stud o-lineman barrett brooks

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on September 08, 2016, 11:57:10 AM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on September 08, 2016, 11:14:53 AM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on September 08, 2016, 09:47:51 AM

BTW for those interested in Barcelo

http://www.unofficial-barcelo-maya.com/forum/index.php

There is a thread there talking about getting put in a different section than you reserved. That happened to us but we got put in a higher cost section than we reserved. Now I think they have upgraded some areas and consider them all equal. And the last post about it was in 2015 so maybe some the renovations are done and they have fixed this issue.

you should have seen it after the murders, it was all people talked about for weeks.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on September 08, 2016, 11:57:55 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on September 08, 2016, 09:22:23 AM

Also, Zika is so overrated. If you get it, it only affects a potential pregnancy up for a year or 2. Meanwhile, there's 60 year olds getting pregnant by the day.  :Ugh:

Story out today that says it may effect the brain of adults long after pregnancy danger has passed. 

We don't know about it all yet.

Also, I heard a podcast a couple weeks ago, where they are saying some of the birth defects they are seeing in Brazil and other south american countries may actually be due to a pesticide being used down there now.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on September 08, 2016, 12:11:31 PM

I read some headline a while back where someone was like "I got Zika and had a normal kid so don't worry about Zika"

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: everyone shut up on September 08, 2016, 12:17:01 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on September 08, 2016, 11:51:09 AM

Right, but there was a person complaining because he got put in Caribe when he booked Tropical and there were people staying in Tropical (it was not shut down). Other people who had booked Colonial were put in Tropical. He went on to say that the staffing/selection at Tropical was much better and so his group ended up walking over to Tropical everyday.

i've stayed at all of them, including the palace, and haven't noticed a difference in service or selection. maybe i'm just easy to please.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 08, 2016, 12:22:20 PM

Quote from: CNS on September 08, 2016, 11:57:55 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on September 08, 2016, 09:22:23 AM

Also, Zika is so overrated. If you get it, it only affects a potential pregnancy up for a year or 2. Meanwhile, there's 60 year olds getting pregnant by the day.  :Ugh:

Story out today that says it may effect the brain of adults long after pregnancy danger has passed. 

We don't know about it all yet.

Also, I heard a podcast a couple weeks ago, where they are saying some of the birth defects they are seeing in Brazil and other south american countries may actually be due to a pesticide being used down there now.

I'm pretty sure I got it in the DR. I got my ass beat by mosquito's.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on September 08, 2016, 12:26:59 PM

Quote from: everyone shut up on September 08, 2016, 12:17:01 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on September 08, 2016, 11:51:09 AM

Right, but there was a person complaining because he got put in Caribe when he booked Tropical and there were people staying in Tropical (it was not shut down). Other people who had booked Colonial were put in Tropical. He went on to say that the staffing/selection at Tropical was much better and so his group ended up walking over to Tropical everyday.

i've stayed at all of them, including the palace, and haven't noticed a difference in service or selection. maybe i'm just easy to please.

I see they've implemented some kind of Premium add on since we stayed there.   I'm not a fan of that nickle and dime stuff.   

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on September 08, 2016, 12:38:32 PM

Quote from: pissclams on September 08, 2016, 11:53:52 AM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on September 08, 2016, 09:23:29 AM

I have a friend getting married in Florissant CO, I don't even know where the hell that is

i bet it's nicer than Florissant, MO*

*former home of k-state stud o-lineman barrett brooks

there's a no longer active poster on this blogsite from there too!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: everyone shut up on September 08, 2016, 12:52:54 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on September 08, 2016, 12:26:59 PM

Quote from: everyone shut up on September 08, 2016, 12:17:01 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on September 08, 2016, 11:51:09 AM

Right, but there was a person complaining because he got put in Caribe when he booked Tropical and there were people staying in Tropical (it was not shut down). Other people who had booked Colonial were put in Tropical. He went on to say that the staffing/selection at Tropical was much better and so his group ended up walking over to Tropical everyday.

i've stayed at all of them, including the palace, and haven't noticed a difference in service or selection. maybe i'm just easy to please.

I see they've implemented some kind of Premium add on since we stayed there.   I'm not a fan of that nickle and dime stuff.   

are you referring to the "club premium" upgrade?  it's not necessary. got it once as a free bonus on our anniversary, but didn't really make a difference.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on September 08, 2016, 01:06:14 PM

Quote from: everyone shut up on September 08, 2016, 12:52:54 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on September 08, 2016, 12:26:59 PM

Quote from: everyone shut up on September 08, 2016, 12:17:01 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on September 08, 2016, 11:51:09 AM

Right, but there was a person complaining because he got put in Caribe when he booked Tropical and there were people staying in Tropical (it was not shut down). Other people who had booked Colonial were put in Tropical. He went on to say that the staffing/selection at Tropical was much better and so his group ended up walking over to Tropical everyday.

i've stayed at all of them, including the palace, and haven't noticed a difference in service or selection. maybe i'm just easy to please.

I see they've implemented some kind of Premium add on since we stayed there.   I'm not a fan of that nickle and dime stuff.   

are you referring to the "club premium" upgrade?  it's not necessary. got it once as a free bonus on our anniversary, but didn't really make a difference.

What is it exactly?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: everyone shut up on September 08, 2016, 01:32:42 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on September 08, 2016, 01:06:14 PM

Quote from: everyone shut up on September 08, 2016, 12:52:54 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on September 08, 2016, 12:26:59 PM

Quote from: everyone shut up on September 08, 2016, 12:17:01 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on September 08, 2016, 11:51:09 AM

Right, but there was a person complaining because he got put in Caribe when he booked Tropical and there were people staying in Tropical (it was not shut down). Other people who had booked Colonial were put in Tropical. He went on to say that the staffing/selection at Tropical was much better and so his group ended up walking over to Tropical everyday.

i've stayed at all of them, including the palace, and haven't noticed a difference in service or selection. maybe i'm just easy to please.

I see they've implemented some kind of Premium add on since we stayed there.   I'm not a fan of that nickle and dime stuff.   

are you referring to the "club premium" upgrade?  it's not necessary. got it once as a free bonus on our anniversary, but didn't really make a difference.

What is it exactly?

top shelf booze, access to the premium lounge (which i used once) and free wifi (connection sucked). i wouldn't pay for it. the booze doesn't matter to me, the only advantage of the lounge was quick check in, and i imagine the resort will offer free wifi to everyone before too long.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on September 08, 2016, 02:10:39 PM

Quote from: KCFDcat on September 07, 2016, 08:33:34 PM

Thinking about taking a quick trip to an all inclusive resort over the winter. Want to go somewhere warm, other than that I don't really care where it is. Neither Mrs KCFD nor I have done an all inclusive before. Need some recommendos

The excellence properties are pretty good. Cancun, Rivera Maya and the Dominican.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 08, 2016, 02:14:02 PM

Yeah, we did excellence. I felt like a movie star with all the amenities and the way they treat you. Worth the extra hundreds of dollars. We're looking at PR next spring.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on September 08, 2016, 04:29:46 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on September 08, 2016, 09:23:29 AM

I have a friend getting married in Florissant CO, I don't even know where the hell that is

I really love that area in Colorado!  Go to Elevenmile Canyon State Park, and the Florissant Fossil Beds if you have time.  My uncle lives outside of Guffey.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on September 08, 2016, 10:19:21 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on September 07, 2016, 11:15:45 PM

This is bomb a.f. and it is now my first ever Kickstarter investment.
http://www.facecradle.me

I IRL LOL'd when I clicked that link and saw those pictures.

Functionality 7/7
Outside perception 2/7
Comfort 7/7

So what I am saying is I would buy one but LOL they look rough ridin' hilarious

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on September 08, 2016, 10:22:26 PM

i'm not confident enough to pull that off

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on September 08, 2016, 10:26:41 PM

Mode 4 is real AF

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on September 08, 2016, 10:30:07 PM

Reminds me of the skymall (RIP) ad with that mustache man sleeping on a blowup pillow thing that sat on the tray table

Edit...
(http://cdnl.skymall.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/thumbnail/600x/17f82f742ffe127f42dca9de82fb58b1/9/6/96981577dwg1.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on September 08, 2016, 10:44:25 PM

Quote from: mocat on September 08, 2016, 10:26:41 PM

Mode 4 is real AF

Thinking about one for the house. That legit looks like the best sleep of a person's life

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on September 08, 2016, 11:22:36 PM

Quote from: mocat on September 08, 2016, 10:26:41 PM

Mode 4 is real AF

mode 4 is def what i need

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on September 08, 2016, 11:23:05 PM

mode 4 has previously only been available to me at a level 8

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on September 08, 2016, 11:45:16 PM

last time I was in mexico I didn't see a single mosquito. I think they gas the crap out of tourist areas.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on September 09, 2016, 12:16:11 AM

got round trips from Tokyo to KC for only 65000 AA points  :sdeek:

the twist is that they are from shitty NRT and not awesome HND

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 09, 2016, 07:17:52 AM

Quote from: puniraptor on September 08, 2016, 11:45:16 PM

last time I was in mexico I didn't see a single mosquito. I think they gas the crap out of tourist areas.

They did this every night in the DR, but it still didn't matter

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on September 09, 2016, 09:33:07 AM

Quote from: puniraptor on September 08, 2016, 11:45:16 PM

last time I was in mexico I didn't see a single mosquito. I think they gas the crap out of tourist areas.

I don't think I've ever gotten a mosquito bite, but the noseeum bites got me last time, almost as bad as chiggers

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 09, 2016, 09:56:02 AM

Quote from: puniraptor on September 09, 2016, 12:16:11 AM

got round trips from Tokyo to KC for only 65000 AA points  :sdeek:

the twist is that they are from shitty NRT and not awesome HND

 :combofan:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: everyone shut up on September 09, 2016, 10:24:02 AM

Quote from: puniraptor on September 08, 2016, 11:45:16 PM

last time I was in mexico I didn't see a single mosquito. I think they gas the crap out of tourist areas.

been there 7 times and only bitten once. but that was in the jungle on a tour of the mayan ruins.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on September 09, 2016, 10:25:42 AM

Quote from: puniraptor on September 09, 2016, 12:16:11 AM

shitty NRT and not awesome HND

tell me more

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 09, 2016, 10:41:54 AM

NRT is DFW and HND is DAL

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on September 09, 2016, 10:46:54 AM

Hnd has a whataburger?  :drool:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on September 09, 2016, 10:58:02 AM

Narita is hours away and is like a run down shitty J-MCI. All 70s wood paneling and orange carpet. Haneda is right next door and is a shining gem of airport perfection. It's truly glorious. I could talk for hours about the parking garage alone.

The problem is most intercontinental flights are out of NRT, especially those with practical departure/arrival times and definitely all the ones that you can get to/from the states with AA pts or Avios.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on September 09, 2016, 11:00:07 AM

And I can ride my favorite train to HND while only my least favorite goes to NRT

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on September 09, 2016, 11:12:51 AM

Does HND have a rotary carousel for parking?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on September 09, 2016, 11:41:11 AM

thx puni, i will totally go for hnd whenever my j-VQ happens.

looks like there is a Delta MCI-HND for 70k RT

(http://oi64.tinypic.com/erx6ia.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on September 09, 2016, 01:49:46 PM

anyone looking to go to Denver before 3/18/17, SW just announced $59EW

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on September 11, 2016, 01:45:49 AM

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160911/4d5283ed60197f827aadc12a91a9006b.jpg)


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: eastcat on September 11, 2016, 09:47:46 AM

AMS, Terrible picture, not a fan of delta across the atlantic.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on September 11, 2016, 01:01:53 PM

Quote from: eastcat on September 11, 2016, 09:47:46 AM

AMS, Terrible picture, not a fan of delta across the atlantic.

Try American across the Atlantic. No better I'm sure.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on September 11, 2016, 01:28:00 PM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on September 11, 2016, 01:01:53 PM

Quote from: eastcat on September 11, 2016, 09:47:46 AM

AMS, Terrible picture, not a fan of delta across the atlantic.

Try American across the Atlantic. No better I'm sure.


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depends on the route

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: eastcat on September 11, 2016, 03:38:44 PM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on September 11, 2016, 01:01:53 PM

Quote from: eastcat on September 11, 2016, 09:47:46 AM

AMS, Terrible picture, not a fan of delta across the atlantic.

Try American across the Atlantic. No better I'm sure.


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I have Gold on AA. The PMUS A330's out of PHL and CLT are nice. Wide seats, full TV/movies.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on September 11, 2016, 04:01:27 PM

I was on a 757 from Philly to Amsterdam. Nightmare.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on September 11, 2016, 04:03:26 PM

Movie  screens scattered down the middle row.  Alice in wonderland was the only movie.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on September 11, 2016, 04:21:26 PM

I'm a relatively new poster to this thread, how do you AA people tolerate their old ass fleet of planes?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: eastcat on September 11, 2016, 04:48:52 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on September 11, 2016, 04:21:26 PM

I'm a relatively new poster to this thread, how do you AA people tolerate their old ass fleet of planes?

AA's fleet is newer than DL's. Especially with all the new A321's and 737-800's coming online. UA is a train wreck operationally.

ETA: and considering a new airplane often runs 80-300 million, I find it hard to bitch with my $1,000 ticket.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on September 11, 2016, 04:53:21 PM

AA's fleet is laughably old, what are you talking about

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: eastcat on September 11, 2016, 09:18:03 PM

Average Fleet age by airline:

AA: 10.9 years
WN: 12.3 years
UA: 13.8 years
DL: 17.0 years


What are you talking about?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on September 11, 2016, 09:20:34 PM

Link?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: eastcat on September 11, 2016, 09:21:35 PM

Quote from: wetwillie on September 11, 2016, 09:20:34 PM

Link?

http://www.airfleets.net/ageflotte/fleet-age.htm

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 11, 2016, 09:28:54 PM

I flew on aa from Vegas to Charlotte last month and it still had usair livery and was the oldest shittiest plane I've ever been on on the us. #anecdotes

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on September 11, 2016, 09:32:43 PM

Chicago to Reno on aa was the oldest I've been on #ancedotes

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on September 11, 2016, 09:42:33 PM

Quote from: eastcat on September 11, 2016, 09:21:35 PM

Quote from: wetwillie on September 11, 2016, 09:20:34 PM

Link?

http://www.airfleets.net/ageflotte/fleet-age.htm

Case closed, looks like these guys are full of crap. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on September 11, 2016, 11:57:49 PM

I only fly AA when someone else purchases the fare and every time I fly domestically it's on a shitty MD-80. I flew to London last year and I don't remember what the model was but I do remember it had the old phones that you had to slide a credit card into and the cabin had three television screens attached to the ceiling of the plane, one of them didn't work. I begged the company that booked that fight for me never to do it again, that was nine hours of hell.

I have no idea where they're hiding their new planes to get that low of a number for their average fleet but they should start to actually use them.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: eastcat on September 12, 2016, 02:38:08 PM

Sounds like a small sample size there tex.


Older aircraft are generally better though, bigger seats and more room.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on September 12, 2016, 02:44:17 PM

Quote from: eastcat on September 12, 2016, 02:38:08 PM

Sounds like a small sample size there tex.


Older aircraft are generally better though, bigger seats and more room.

I'm not a person of size, the lack of amenities is much more important to most frequent flyers.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 12, 2016, 02:48:57 PM

if you fly out of the pud airports we fly out of you're going to have some pud RJ for your first leg usually. not always, but usually.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 12, 2016, 03:28:59 PM

Quote from: steve dave on September 12, 2016, 02:48:57 PM

if you fly out of the pud airports we fly out of you're going to have some pud RJ for your first leg usually. not always, but usually.

My pud AA RJ on that trip was brand spanking new. Was crazy.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 12, 2016, 03:36:06 PM

Quote from: michigancat on September 12, 2016, 03:28:59 PM

Quote from: steve dave on September 12, 2016, 02:48:57 PM

if you fly out of the pud airports we fly out of you're going to have some pud RJ for your first leg usually. not always, but usually.

My pud AA RJ on that trip was brand spanking new. Was crazy.

oh yeah, their new 175's are great. all of those MD80s are on the way out so soon they'll have a nice small bird fleet.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on September 12, 2016, 03:52:42 PM

i do not care about eastcat's link. i mean just a gigantic LOL if anybody for real thinks the average year AA planes were built = 2005

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on September 12, 2016, 04:25:54 PM

The good news is that the FAA actually has rules regarding aging aircraft and they made them retroactive for all the large aircraft that were certified before the rules came out (which is usually not the case for new rules).

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on September 12, 2016, 04:27:13 PM

like 90% of AA's metal was forged by blacksmiths

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on September 12, 2016, 05:25:50 PM

Quote from: steve dave on September 12, 2016, 02:48:57 PM

if you fly out of the pud airports we fly out of you're going to have some pud RJ for your first leg usually. not always, but usually.

The two recently horrible experiences I had were ORD to LHR and LAX to DFW to MSP. I'm perfectly accepting of the fact that I'm going to get regional jets out of DSM although United does a fair amount of bigger, newer jets out of here.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on September 12, 2016, 05:51:28 PM

If u want new planes, start flying spirit.  Problem solved.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on September 12, 2016, 06:50:32 PM

When I fly AA I will take a 4 hour layover to avoid the md80 from Dallas to KC.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on September 12, 2016, 06:52:37 PM

And I fully admit that it is stupid.  But at least I can get my money's worth out of the lounge pass.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on September 12, 2016, 06:59:05 PM

uh, take sw and dine at the lovely DAL whataburger, good grief

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on September 12, 2016, 07:26:37 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on September 12, 2016, 05:51:28 PM

If u want new planes, start flying spirit.  Problem solved.

ewwwwww, no

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on September 12, 2016, 07:30:29 PM

another NRT vs HND smakoff

AA flies ancient smelly 777 recycle bins to NRT and brand new shiny glorious 787 intergalactic love machines to HND

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ShellShock on September 13, 2016, 10:38:39 AM

The wife and I are going overseas in a couple weeks and we transfer through Moscow. Anyone flown through there? My two basic goals at this point is to pick up a hammer/sickle fur hat and try to not get murdered.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on September 13, 2016, 10:45:43 AM

as an occasional flier, I'm amazed at how many suitcase warriors love the MD80s.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on September 13, 2016, 10:53:41 AM

I have one of those fur hats, genuine.  Wore it to that Oklahoma game a few years ago where it was unbearably cold.  Except it was bearable because of my hat.  Anyway go cats.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 13, 2016, 10:56:16 AM

Quote from: ShellShock on September 13, 2016, 10:38:39 AM

The wife and I are going overseas in a couple weeks and we transfer through Moscow. Anyone flown through there? My two basic goals at this point is to pick up a hammer/sickle fur hat and try to not get murdered.

at the airport?

and what a strange connection unless you're going to Siberia or something.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on September 13, 2016, 11:01:59 AM

Quote from: michigancat on September 13, 2016, 10:56:16 AM

Quote from: ShellShock on September 13, 2016, 10:38:39 AM

The wife and I are going overseas in a couple weeks and we transfer through Moscow. Anyone flown through there? My two basic goals at this point is to pick up a hammer/sickle fur hat and try to not get murdered.

at the airport?

and what a strange connection unless you're going to Siberia or something.

he knows there is no pro tips for fur hat shopping at the moscow airport on gE.c, it's just a fanningbrag. i mean it's a pretty good one but still.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on September 13, 2016, 11:10:09 AM

be careful with the nuclear warming slime, comrade

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on September 13, 2016, 11:12:56 AM

I talked to ShellShock about this like a week ago and I found the connection very strange too

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on September 13, 2016, 11:13:21 AM

I told him he was never making it back but we'll see what happens

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 13, 2016, 11:15:26 AM

Quote from: mocat on September 13, 2016, 11:01:59 AM

Quote from: michigancat on September 13, 2016, 10:56:16 AM

Quote from: ShellShock on September 13, 2016, 10:38:39 AM

The wife and I are going overseas in a couple weeks and we transfer through Moscow. Anyone flown through there? My two basic goals at this point is to pick up a hammer/sickle fur hat and try to not get murdered.

at the airport?

and what a strange connection unless you're going to Siberia or something.

he knows there is no pro tips for fur hat shopping at the moscow airport on gE.c, it's just a fanningbrag. i mean it's a pretty good one but still.

:surprised:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 13, 2016, 12:43:29 PM

lucky had a good blog post about people watching in russia the other day. i'll see if I can dig it up.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 13, 2016, 12:44:03 PM

http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2016/07/14/service-in-russia/

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Separately, a guy walked in who was built like a tank. Like he must have been 6’6? and 280lbs, and he walked in with a girl who was maybe 5’2?, 100lbs, and a third his age. He sat down at a table, and then motioned (as if communicating with a dog) for her to sit somewhere else. The place she sat was basically across from us. He had a big meal, while she sat facing away from him. She just sat there on her phone for about an hour waiting for him to finish his meal, with her thong hanging out…

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on September 13, 2016, 12:53:54 PM

6'6" 280 is always how i imagined shellshock in my mind's glaz

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ShellShock on September 13, 2016, 01:39:43 PM

Quote from: mocat on September 13, 2016, 11:01:59 AM

Quote from: michigancat on September 13, 2016, 10:56:16 AM

Quote from: ShellShock on September 13, 2016, 10:38:39 AM

The wife and I are going overseas in a couple weeks and we transfer through Moscow. Anyone flown through there? My two basic goals at this point is to pick up a hammer/sickle fur hat and try to not get murdered.

at the airport?

and what a strange connection unless you're going to Siberia or something.

he knows there is no pro tips for fur hat shopping at the moscow airport on gE.c, it's just a fanningbrag. i mean it's a pretty good one but still.

My primary question is how to not die in Moscow.

Quote from: mocat on September 13, 2016, 12:53:54 PM

6'6" 280 is always how i imagined shellshock in my mind's glaz

 :ROFL:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on September 13, 2016, 01:46:01 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on September 12, 2016, 06:59:05 PM

uh, take sw and dine at the lovely DAL whataburger, good grief

I can go to whataburger whenever I want.  And Southwest is the MD80 of airlines.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on September 13, 2016, 01:48:38 PM

Shockingly inaccurate from someone who is normally studly

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on September 13, 2016, 01:52:06 PM

No really, the whataburger is like a mile from my apt.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on September 13, 2016, 03:41:36 PM

ShellShock is barely 6' so that's pretty :lol: mocat

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: eastcat on September 13, 2016, 04:31:49 PM

Quote from: ShellShock on September 13, 2016, 01:39:43 PM

Quote from: mocat on September 13, 2016, 11:01:59 AM

Quote from: michigancat on September 13, 2016, 10:56:16 AM

Quote from: ShellShock on September 13, 2016, 10:38:39 AM

The wife and I are going overseas in a couple weeks and we transfer through Moscow. Anyone flown through there? My two basic goals at this point is to pick up a hammer/sickle fur hat and try to not get murdered.

at the airport?

and what a strange connection unless you're going to Siberia or something.

he knows there is no pro tips for fur hat shopping at the moscow airport on gE.c, it's just a fanningbrag. i mean it's a pretty good one but still.

My primary question is how to not die in Moscow.

Quote from: mocat on September 13, 2016, 12:53:54 PM

6'6" 280 is always how i imagined shellshock in my mind's glaz

 :ROFL:

Do you have a visa for russia? It's a massive pain in the ass and expensive.

I was in Moscow in April. In and out of domodedovo. Security/Customs in Ukraine/Belarus/Russia can be insane. If you don't have a Visa they aren't letting you out of the security area. Some of the shops in the airport accept USD but the exchange rate is bad.

Overall moscow is pretty shitty and not near as fun/safe as eastern europe.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ShellShock on September 13, 2016, 04:47:50 PM

Quote from: The Big Train on September 13, 2016, 03:41:36 PM

ShellShock is barely 6' so that's pretty :lol: mocat

Laughable at best...definitely over 6' but under 280lbs.

Quote from: eastcat on September 13, 2016, 04:31:49 PM

Quote from: ShellShock on September 13, 2016, 01:39:43 PM

Quote from: mocat on September 13, 2016, 11:01:59 AM

Quote from: michigancat on September 13, 2016, 10:56:16 AM

Quote from: ShellShock on September 13, 2016, 10:38:39 AM

The wife and I are going overseas in a couple weeks and we transfer through Moscow. Anyone flown through there? My two basic goals at this point is to pick up a hammer/sickle fur hat and try to not get murdered.

at the airport?

and what a strange connection unless you're going to Siberia or something.

he knows there is no pro tips for fur hat shopping at the moscow airport on gE.c, it's just a fanningbrag. i mean it's a pretty good one but still.

My primary question is how to not die in Moscow.

Quote from: mocat on September 13, 2016, 12:53:54 PM

6'6" 280 is always how i imagined shellshock in my mind's glaz

 :ROFL:

Do you have a visa for russia? It's a massive pain in the ass and expensive.

I was in Moscow in April. In and out of domodedovo. Security/Customs in Ukraine/Belarus/Russia can be insane. If you don't have a Visa they aren't letting you out of the security area. Some of the shops in the airport accept USD but the exchange rate is bad.

Overall moscow is pretty shitty and not near as fun/safe as eastern europe.

Luckily, we're just transferring through there so unless all hell breaks loose, we won't be leaving the airport/secure areas.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on September 13, 2016, 05:40:05 PM

but seriously where to where are you going that makes that a reasonable connection? did it save you a lot of money?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 13, 2016, 07:23:51 PM

like, don't bother pretending you think you might die at one of the big Moscow airports during a layover. It's insulting to everyone, yourself included.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on September 13, 2016, 07:26:45 PM

shellshock'd

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on September 13, 2016, 08:00:55 PM

Quote from: Tobias on September 13, 2016, 07:26:45 PM

shellshock'd

*squawk'd

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on September 14, 2016, 07:32:11 AM

https://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20160914/ohare/fewer-old-noisy-planes-flying-out-of-ohare-american-airlines-says   :AA:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on September 14, 2016, 10:44:43 AM

Quote from: ShellShock on September 13, 2016, 10:38:39 AM

The wife and I are going overseas in a couple weeks and we transfer through Moscow. Anyone flown through there? My two basic goals at this point is to pick up a hammer/sickle fur hat and try to not get murdered.

I know a guy that can get you one of those fur hats for cheap.  It wouldn't be sable, but the difference is negligible.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ShellShock on September 14, 2016, 02:48:22 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on September 14, 2016, 10:44:43 AM

Quote from: ShellShock on September 13, 2016, 10:38:39 AM

The wife and I are going overseas in a couple weeks and we transfer through Moscow. Anyone flown through there? My two basic goals at this point is to pick up a hammer/sickle fur hat and try to not get murdered.

I know a guy that can get you one of those fur hats for cheap.  It wouldn't be sable, but the difference is negligible.

 :love: Go on...

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on September 14, 2016, 02:55:30 PM

Quote from: ShellShock on September 14, 2016, 02:48:22 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on September 14, 2016, 10:44:43 AM

Quote from: ShellShock on September 13, 2016, 10:38:39 AM

The wife and I are going overseas in a couple weeks and we transfer through Moscow. Anyone flown through there? My two basic goals at this point is to pick up a hammer/sickle fur hat and try to not get murdered.

I know a guy that can get you one of those fur hats for cheap.  It wouldn't be sable, but the difference is negligible.

 :love: Go on...

I would wear one with the Pakhead on it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on September 16, 2016, 02:42:07 PM

I have to spend some Avios quick or I will @Johnnywichita over 130K Avios.  A quick trip to Chicago on my available weekends are out do to no seats. Flying to Dallas seems stupid but is easily doable on flight options. What is there to do in the LA of the midwest 9/30 - 10/2? I am super close to just flying Trim to Vancouver to go eat at the Korea BBQ place.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 16, 2016, 02:48:44 PM

you can book hotels with them and stuff. they're actually not as terrible a redemption as doing so with other programs. not great, but you can get some value out of it if they're going to expire.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on September 16, 2016, 02:54:53 PM

This is appearing to be not terrible for a room in KC.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on September 16, 2016, 02:56:23 PM

Quote from: Gooch on September 16, 2016, 02:42:07 PM

I have to spend some Avios quick or I will @Johnnywichita over 130K Avios.  A quick trip to Chicago on my available weekends are out do to no seats. Flying to Dallas seems stupid but is easily doable on flight options. What is there to do in the LA of the midwest 9/30 - 10/2? I am super close to just flying Trim to Vancouver to go eat at the Korea BBQ place.

http://www.britishairways.com/en-us/executive-club/collecting-avios/avios-expiry-rules

just buy 1k miles and it will extend them for another three years. also, why in the world do you still have all those? they're basically AA miles. fly you and ms gooch to belize or st martin or cabo or something.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on September 16, 2016, 02:57:39 PM

Weed tourism for a weekend in Denver is looking pretty goo too!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on September 16, 2016, 02:58:55 PM

Quote from: Rick RowdyBoyy Daris on September 16, 2016, 02:56:23 PM

Quote from: Gooch on September 16, 2016, 02:42:07 PM

I have to spend some Avios quick or I will @Johnnywichita over 130K Avios.  A quick trip to Chicago on my available weekends are out do to no seats. Flying to Dallas seems stupid but is easily doable on flight options. What is there to do in the LA of the midwest 9/30 - 10/2? I am super close to just flying Trim to Vancouver to go eat at the Korea BBQ place.

http://www.britishairways.com/en-us/executive-club/collecting-avios/avios-expiry-rules

just buy 1k miles and it will extend them for another three years. also, why in the world do you still have all those? they're basically AA miles. fly you and ms gooch to belize or st martin or cabo or something.

I've tried to use them several times and it never worked out. Luckily we were rich AF with other miles and stuff. :kstategrad:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 16, 2016, 03:01:46 PM

yeah, do what rd says and extend them. you can also transfer UR or MR to them and extend them.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on September 16, 2016, 03:02:31 PM

Quote from: Gooch on September 16, 2016, 02:58:55 PM

I've tried to use them several times and it never worked out.

you can always just sell them to me and i'll take over your account. it is a burden that I'm happy to help with. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 16, 2016, 03:05:26 PM

if he set it up as a family account that won't work though. BA is kinda unique in that they let you pool all household members points. It's great for small amount of leftovers in one account that can be used by another. BUT, you can't book travel for people outside of the household. I think you can switch back like once a year though.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on September 16, 2016, 03:08:11 PM

Quote from: steve dave on September 16, 2016, 03:05:26 PM

if he set it up as a family account that won't work though. BA is kinda unique in that they let you pool all household members points. It's great for small amount of leftovers in one account that can be used by another. BUT, you can't book travel for people outside of the household. I think you can switch back like once a year though.

they have 138k miles that they haven't been able to find a way to use for three years and you think they somehow managed to set up a family account?  :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 16, 2016, 03:11:04 PM

ok, yeah. good point.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on September 16, 2016, 03:18:03 PM

I tried to go in and buy some and it says they can not sell Avios to member under 18 yrs old. :frown: I'm on hold with them now.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 16, 2016, 03:22:34 PM

Quote from: Gooch on September 16, 2016, 03:18:03 PM

I tried to go in and buy some and it says they can not sell Avios to member under 18 yrs old. :frown: I'm on hold with them now.

 :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on September 16, 2016, 03:28:48 PM

My DOB was jacked due to their weird ass Euro way they list dates.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 16, 2016, 03:29:37 PM

 :lol:

my company calendar is like that. I hate it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on September 16, 2016, 03:30:19 PM

Quote from: Gooch on September 16, 2016, 02:54:53 PM

This is appearing to be not terrible for a room in KC.

You always have a room in kc available, friend.

*your choice of couch or futon

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on September 16, 2016, 03:42:09 PM

Obvs you come here for the helmet show using avios or otherwise and then use avios to go to vancouver and back.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 16, 2016, 03:49:04 PM

i think helmet is legitimately playing here this december. with local h iirc.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on September 16, 2016, 04:07:25 PM

Quote from: steve dave on September 16, 2016, 03:49:04 PM

i think helmet is legitimately playing here this december. with local h iirc.

They are but that doesn't help gooch's avios issues or put him in shorty's and vancouver.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on September 16, 2016, 04:13:25 PM

Quote from: Gooch on September 16, 2016, 03:28:48 PM

My DOB was jacked due to their weird ass Euro way they list dates.

this is awesome.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on October 07, 2016, 03:36:18 PM

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161007/12271c988ff9323e88beeab7335eeffa.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on October 07, 2016, 03:47:29 PM

Android smdh

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on October 09, 2016, 12:10:02 AM

Quote from: ben ji on October 07, 2016, 03:36:18 PM

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161007/12271c988ff9323e88beeab7335eeffa.jpg)

Nobody wants to guess what airport this is?

SMDH, I THOUGHT THIS WAS goEMAW.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on October 10, 2016, 11:45:28 AM

MDW?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on October 10, 2016, 11:49:29 AM

iP6

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ShellShock on October 12, 2016, 08:39:22 AM

Quote from: ben ji on October 09, 2016, 12:10:02 AM

Quote from: ben ji on October 07, 2016, 03:36:18 PM

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161007/12271c988ff9323e88beeab7335eeffa.jpg)

Nobody wants to guess what airport this is?

SMDH, I THOUGHT THIS WAS goEMAW.

If the picture wasn't blurry as all hell and of decent quality, we might be able to see the dang thing and figure it out. If I were to take a couple Ambien, chase them with a bottle wine, I would still be able to see more clearly than that photo. Christ man!  :facepalm:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on October 12, 2016, 08:41:44 AM

Quote from: ShellShock on October 12, 2016, 08:39:22 AM

Quote from: ben ji on October 09, 2016, 12:10:02 AM

Quote from: ben ji on October 07, 2016, 03:36:18 PM

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161007/12271c988ff9323e88beeab7335eeffa.jpg)

Nobody wants to guess what airport this is?

SMDH, I THOUGHT THIS WAS goEMAW.

If the picture wasn't blurry as all hell and of decent quality, we might be able to see the dang thing and figure it out. If I were to take a couple Ambien, chase them with a bottle wine, I would still be able to see more clearly than that photo. Christ man!  :facepalm:

Its a very popular airport and I was drunk.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on October 12, 2016, 09:18:20 AM

IAH?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on October 12, 2016, 10:26:20 AM

Quote from: ShellShock on October 12, 2016, 08:39:22 AM

If the picture wasn't blurry as all hell and of decent quality, we might be able to see the dang thing and figure it out. If I were to take a couple Ambien, chase them with a bottle wine, I would still be able to see more clearly than that photo. Christ man!  :facepalm:

Quote from: mocat on October 10, 2016, 11:49:29 AM

iP6

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on October 12, 2016, 10:49:56 AM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on October 12, 2016, 09:18:20 AM

IAH?

NOPE!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on October 12, 2016, 05:35:45 PM

It's going to blow my mind when someone posts an airport pic and another gE finds themselves in that PIC :sdeek:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on October 12, 2016, 05:50:48 PM

LAX?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: cDubya on October 13, 2016, 12:34:25 PM

Heading back to Germany next month. Some trips planned for Strasbourg, France, and Bruges, Belgium. Any tips??

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on October 13, 2016, 12:36:38 PM

Be careful in France

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on October 13, 2016, 12:45:38 PM

Bastogne is a must-see if you're into that kind of stuff.  If you're not into that kind of stuff, well NUTS! I say.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: KCFDcat on October 13, 2016, 01:06:07 PM

Quote from: cDubya on October 13, 2016, 12:34:25 PM

Heading back to Germany next month. Some trips planned for Strasbourg, France, and Bruges, Belgium. Any tips??

Bruges is amazing. Spend multiple days there. Go to Brussels, super walkable city. Drink a lot of beer.

Edit: if you can spare two days or so take the quick flight to denmark. Is incredible.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: EMAWican on October 13, 2016, 01:08:07 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on October 13, 2016, 12:45:38 PM

Bastogne is a must-see if you're into that kind of stuff.  If you're not into that kind of stuff, well NUTS! I say.

Elite AF usage of a quote.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: cDubya on October 13, 2016, 01:13:52 PM

Quote from: EMAWican on October 13, 2016, 01:08:07 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on October 13, 2016, 12:45:38 PM

Bastogne is a must-see if you're into that kind of stuff.  If you're not into that kind of stuff, well NUTS! I say.

Elite AF usage of a quote.

Yes, we'll done. And I didn't even think of Bastogne, thanks!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on October 13, 2016, 04:26:15 PM

Why is every single airport 110 degrees inside?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on October 13, 2016, 06:04:11 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on October 13, 2016, 04:26:15 PM

Why is every single airport 110 degrees inside?

menopause

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on October 13, 2016, 06:14:51 PM

No, I don't think that's it

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on October 14, 2016, 12:28:32 AM

(http://i.imgur.com/jsFxqDf.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on October 14, 2016, 01:20:13 AM

Quote from: cDubya on October 13, 2016, 12:34:25 PM

Heading back to Germany next month. Some trips planned for Strasbourg, France, and Bruges, Belgium. Any tips??

https://twitter.com/prophetsofrage/status/786800280046231552

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 14, 2016, 01:42:38 AM

Gotta be dal

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 14, 2016, 01:42:49 AM

What an airport!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on October 14, 2016, 10:32:35 AM

gotta go MCI to DEN in late December. Southwest is my best option, right?

Title: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on October 14, 2016, 10:34:47 AM

why settle for MCI when SLN is available

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on October 14, 2016, 10:40:42 AM

Not DAL

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on October 14, 2016, 10:49:31 AM

Quote from: pmshead on October 14, 2016, 10:32:35 AM

gotta go MCI to DEN in late December. Southwest is my best option, right?

without a doubt

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on October 14, 2016, 10:55:34 AM

Frontier bro, talk to trim

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on October 14, 2016, 11:02:56 AM

Quote from: Tobias on October 14, 2016, 10:34:47 AM

why settle for MCI when SLN is available

that is much cheaper, but am I gonna run into one of those Hosie trying to get out of Seattle situations?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on October 14, 2016, 11:17:55 AM

I redeemed the remaining Frontier miles for rental car vouchers a month or so ago.  There's no chance they would've actually flown the selected planes between KC and Denver in December anyway.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on October 14, 2016, 11:41:22 AM

looks like the chance of getting hosie'd (frontier'd?) by great lakes is highly likely. i may spend the extra $100 and drive to MCI just to make sure I get there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on October 14, 2016, 11:50:11 AM

yeah i probably would if it's time sensitive

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on October 14, 2016, 11:54:09 AM

Quote from: pmshead on October 14, 2016, 10:32:35 AM

gotta go MCI to DEN in late December. Southwest is my best option, right?

seems like driving would be faster

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on October 14, 2016, 12:04:37 PM

Quote from: cDubya on October 13, 2016, 12:34:25 PM

Heading back to Germany next month. Some trips planned for Strasbourg, France, and Bruges, Belgium. Any tips??

get super ripped before you go and don't be careful anywhere

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on October 14, 2016, 12:52:11 PM

Quote from: mocat on October 14, 2016, 11:54:09 AM

Quote from: pmshead on October 14, 2016, 10:32:35 AM

gotta go MCI to DEN in late December. Southwest is my best option, right?

seems like driving would be faster

not necessarily about the time.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: cDubya on October 14, 2016, 01:53:58 PM

Quote from: Dugout DickStone on October 14, 2016, 12:04:37 PM

Quote from: cDubya on October 13, 2016, 12:34:25 PM

Heading back to Germany next month. Some trips planned for Strasbourg, France, and Bruges, Belgium. Any tips??

get super ripped before you go and don't be careful anywhere

 :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: XocolateThundarr on October 14, 2016, 02:13:53 PM

What are some of the coolest places you guys have been for quick weekend trips?  Chicago is obviously a good choice.....but what else is out there?  Basically looking for someplace with good restaurants and places to pak your face off.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on October 14, 2016, 02:16:52 PM

portland, maine.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on October 14, 2016, 02:19:02 PM

Quote from: XocolateThundarr on October 14, 2016, 02:13:53 PM

What are some of the coolest places you guys have been for quick weekend trips?  Chicago is obviously a good choice.....but what else is out there?  Basically looking for someplace with good restaurants and places to pak your face off.

Are your caveats that you're working through Friday afternoon in itch wichita and need to be back there at work Monday morning?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on October 14, 2016, 02:19:50 PM

stay here
http://www.thepresshotel.com/

eat here
http://www.central-provisions.com/
http://duckfat.com/
http://www.slabportland.com/

drink here
https://www.yelp.com/biz/novare-res-portland

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on October 14, 2016, 02:32:46 PM

Quote from: XocolateThundarr on October 14, 2016, 02:13:53 PM

What are some of the coolest places you guys have been for quick weekend trips?  Chicago is obviously a good choice.....but what else is out there?  Basically looking for someplace with good restaurants and places to pak your face off.

Nashville

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: XocolateThundarr on October 14, 2016, 02:34:11 PM

Quote from: Trim on October 14, 2016, 02:19:02 PM

Quote from: XocolateThundarr on October 14, 2016, 02:13:53 PM

What are some of the coolest places you guys have been for quick weekend trips?  Chicago is obviously a good choice.....but what else is out there?  Basically looking for someplace with good restaurants and places to pak your face off.

Are your caveats that you're working through Friday afternoon in itch wichita and need to be back there at work Monday morning?

Probably leave Thursday night/Friday morning and fly back home on Sunday.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: XocolateThundarr on October 14, 2016, 02:36:59 PM

Quote from: steve dave on October 14, 2016, 02:19:50 PM

stay here
http://www.thepresshotel.com/

eat here
http://www.central-provisions.com/
http://duckfat.com/
http://www.slabportland.com/

drink here
https://www.yelp.com/biz/novare-res-portland

Is this a recommended location for fall/winter or is it a better place in the spring/summer?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on October 14, 2016, 02:37:56 PM

Quote from: XocolateThundarr on October 14, 2016, 02:34:11 PM

Quote from: Trim on October 14, 2016, 02:19:02 PM

Quote from: XocolateThundarr on October 14, 2016, 02:13:53 PM

What are some of the coolest places you guys have been for quick weekend trips?  Chicago is obviously a good choice.....but what else is out there?  Basically looking for someplace with good restaurants and places to pak your face off.

Are your caveats that you're working through Friday afternoon in itch wichita and need to be back there at work Monday morning?

Probably leave Thursday night/Friday morning and fly back home on Sunday.

Hmmm, nothing comes to mind.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: XocolateThundarr on October 14, 2016, 02:39:12 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on October 14, 2016, 02:32:46 PM

Quote from: XocolateThundarr on October 14, 2016, 02:13:53 PM

What are some of the coolest places you guys have been for quick weekend trips?  Chicago is obviously a good choice.....but what else is out there?  Basically looking for someplace with good restaurants and places to pak your face off.

Nashville

I'm intrigued....

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on October 14, 2016, 02:40:38 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on October 14, 2016, 02:32:46 PM

Quote from: XocolateThundarr on October 14, 2016, 02:13:53 PM

What are some of the coolest places you guys have been for quick weekend trips?  Chicago is obviously a good choice.....but what else is out there?  Basically looking for someplace with good restaurants and places to pak your face off.

Nashville

So hot right now. Personally  :Yuck:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: XocolateThundarr on October 14, 2016, 02:40:59 PM

Quote from: Trim on October 14, 2016, 02:37:56 PM

Quote from: XocolateThundarr on October 14, 2016, 02:34:11 PM

Quote from: Trim on October 14, 2016, 02:19:02 PM

Quote from: XocolateThundarr on October 14, 2016, 02:13:53 PM

What are some of the coolest places you guys have been for quick weekend trips?  Chicago is obviously a good choice.....but what else is out there?  Basically looking for someplace with good restaurants and places to pak your face off.

Are your caveats that you're working through Friday afternoon in itch wichita and need to be back there at work Monday morning?

Probably leave Thursday night/Friday morning and fly back home on Sunday.

Hmmm, nothing comes to mind.

...Seattle is on the list.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on October 14, 2016, 02:47:43 PM

Quote from: XocolateThundarr on October 14, 2016, 02:36:59 PM

Quote from: steve dave on October 14, 2016, 02:19:50 PM

stay here
http://www.thepresshotel.com/

eat here
http://www.central-provisions.com/
http://duckfat.com/
http://www.slabportland.com/

drink here
https://www.yelp.com/biz/novare-res-portland

Is this a recommended location for fall/winter or is it a better place in the spring/summer?

right now would be fine. but I wouldn't go in the winter. though all of that stuff is within walking distance so maybe it would still be fine. you'd miss out on the outdoor beer garden tho.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on October 14, 2016, 02:48:30 PM

I'd potentially meet to pak in nashville.  I might even be able to get there from home quicker than you could on an alaska direct.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on October 14, 2016, 02:54:12 PM

I've been thinking of a cashville pak tbh

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on October 14, 2016, 03:00:45 PM

get poor hosie on his home turf this time

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on October 14, 2016, 03:03:29 PM

Never been to Nashville. Yazoo Brewing Company is pretty damn good, tho.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on October 14, 2016, 03:05:28 PM

if you go please wear a free young buck t shirt. #buckoff

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on October 14, 2016, 03:06:44 PM

I drove through Nashville a few times on family vacations.  My sisters went on some house sight seeing tour and took a bunch of pictures of these houses, then forgot which ones belonged to who :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on October 14, 2016, 03:11:30 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on October 14, 2016, 03:05:28 PM

if you go please wear a free young buck t shirt. #buckoff

Obviously

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on October 15, 2016, 12:56:58 PM

Nashville is fun. You would enjoy the weekend.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on October 19, 2016, 06:12:39 AM

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161019/78beee11df776f7cadf524058e796e66.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on October 19, 2016, 06:19:02 AM

Manatees is pimps!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on October 19, 2016, 03:34:01 PM

Guys, unfortunately I'm going to Chicago tmrw, what are the hot/cool areas?  I've only been once and it was for like 36 hours, I was near Michigan ave and didn't care for the area but I'm staying in that general area again I think idk (Loews hotel specifically).

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on October 19, 2016, 03:38:25 PM

Dinosaur museum

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on October 19, 2016, 03:49:07 PM

Help me out u guyz

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on October 19, 2016, 03:51:28 PM

Pizza

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on October 19, 2016, 03:51:50 PM

Segway tour

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on October 19, 2016, 03:52:09 PM

Probably a China Town?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on October 19, 2016, 03:52:21 PM

Hmong town definitely

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on October 19, 2016, 03:52:48 PM

I doubt Chicago has a good Chinatown

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on October 19, 2016, 03:54:52 PM

Don't get the pizza, it's not actually pizza

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on October 19, 2016, 04:00:31 PM

do my laundry!

never been inside of it, but the loews is pretty nice looking.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on October 19, 2016, 04:05:03 PM

the loews in santa monica is pretty elite

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on October 19, 2016, 04:05:24 PM

i heard that the purple pig has gone downhill

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 19, 2016, 04:09:51 PM

have fun freezing your balls off, kim

Maybe go scarf shopping or some crap

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on October 19, 2016, 04:13:46 PM

As always, snickers.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on October 19, 2016, 04:14:40 PM

they call chicago the windy city, might be a good day to sail around lake michigan  :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on October 19, 2016, 04:24:28 PM

Monk's

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on October 19, 2016, 04:55:51 PM

Dlew give me some rock solid neighborhood advice u selfish piece of crap

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 19, 2016, 05:20:52 PM

I remember going to Boss bar in River North(?) and thinking everyone there was either a dirty cop or a prostitute

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on October 19, 2016, 08:37:33 PM

Thanks Chicago insiders I'll just hangout in river north or whatever lame area my hotel is in  :flush:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on October 19, 2016, 10:53:21 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on October 19, 2016, 08:37:33 PM

Thanks Chicago insiders I'll just hangout in river north or whatever lame area my hotel is in  :flush:

What are you looking for Kim? Do you have to work during the day or no? 

I'd suggest going to West Loop, trying to hit Hi Five Ramen right when it opens at 6, and hanging out at the bar upstairs at Green Street Smoked Meats while you wait.  If you are around Friday, I'll grab a beer with you.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on October 19, 2016, 10:55:35 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on October 19, 2016, 03:34:01 PM

Guys, unfortunately I'm going to Chicago tmrw, what are the hot/cool areas?  I've only been once and it was for like 36 hours, I was near Michigan ave and didn't care for the area but I'm staying in that general area again I think idk (Loews hotel specifically).

The Argentinian restaurant at Loews is pretty good. GreenRiver is a really cool bar a few blocks north.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 19, 2016, 11:21:28 PM

waiting in line for ramen sounds great

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on October 20, 2016, 12:08:02 AM

ramen is too cilantroy for my tastes

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on October 20, 2016, 08:36:08 AM

Quote from: pissclams on October 19, 2016, 04:05:24 PM

i heard that the purple pig has gone downhill

I did think it was meh my last visit this summer.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on October 20, 2016, 11:09:45 AM

Quote from: michigancat on October 19, 2016, 11:21:28 PM

waiting in line for ramen sounds great

I mean you sit upstairs at one of my favorite bars and wait for them to text you, so yeah, it is great.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on October 20, 2016, 11:10:50 AM

that reminds me, i need to open a bar next to the dmv here

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on October 21, 2016, 10:07:17 AM

Hi @kim carnes , let's drink beers tonight!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on October 21, 2016, 03:55:31 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on October 21, 2016, 10:07:17 AM

Hi @kim carnes , let's drink beers tonight!

Yo man, we out here.  PM me.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on October 21, 2016, 04:26:32 PM

8mp is a great drinking companion, have fun kim carnes

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on October 21, 2016, 07:15:49 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on October 21, 2016, 03:55:31 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on October 21, 2016, 10:07:17 AM

Hi @kim carnes , let's drink beers tonight!

Yo man, we out here.  PM me.

Just left work...pm forthcoming

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on October 21, 2016, 11:17:16 PM

whoops.  sorry @kimcarnes. 

i echo what 8man said about the restaurant, rural society.  v. good blood sausage if you're into that sort of thing. 

are you watching the game anywhere tomorrow morning?  there's no k-state watch party because of the crummy cubs.  would potentially be DTP.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 01, 2016, 01:41:15 PM

Mrs Wacky and I have Portland (Oregon) this Thursday afternoon through Sunday afternoon. We'll probably do some bar hoping on Friday and check out the Columbia Gorge on Saturday.

(https://www.travelportland.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/NR_Nearby_ColumbiaGorge_MultnomahFalls_99837764_shutterstock_tusharkoley-.jpg)

(http://traveloregon.com/content/uploads/2014/02/a5f7b6a6-359d-4f6f-bd05-477bac16d925.jpg)

Would love any other pro tips. Beems, if you're lurking, hit a brother up!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on November 01, 2016, 02:04:06 PM

We did both of those pics this summer.  It's been raining like a mother rough rider there lately. :(

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 01, 2016, 02:11:24 PM

Dang. Looks pretty clear this weekend, but it is the Northwest, so who knows?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on November 01, 2016, 02:24:24 PM

My folks just had friends visit them for 8 days and they were only able to get outside for one day.  Maybe you'll hit it right.  Maybe have some backup plans like breweries and Voodoo Donuts (<-- will get rained on in line).

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: HerrSonntag on November 01, 2016, 02:31:20 PM

If you're driving up the gorge, you can stop at this fishery.  Check out Herman the Sturgeon, hes older than you are!

http://www.dfw.state.or.us/resources/visitors/bonneville_hatchery_more.asp (http://www.dfw.state.or.us/resources/visitors/bonneville_hatchery_more.asp)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 01, 2016, 02:52:51 PM

Quote from: HerrSonntag on November 01, 2016, 02:31:20 PM

If you're driving up the gorge, you can stop at this fishery.  Check out Herman the Sturgeon, hes older than you are!

http://www.dfw.state.or.us/resources/visitors/bonneville_hatchery_more.asp (http://www.dfw.state.or.us/resources/visitors/bonneville_hatchery_more.asp)

Wow! That looks amazing. Thank you!

Quote from: Emo EMAW on November 01, 2016, 02:24:24 PM

My folks just had friends visit them for 8 days and they were only able to get outside for one day.  Maybe you'll hit it right.  Maybe have some backup plans like breweries and Voodoo Donuts (<-- will get rained on in line).

:crossfingers:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on November 01, 2016, 02:54:19 PM

good grief, use an umbrella, don't stay inside

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 01, 2016, 02:57:15 PM

We're definitely going to checkout the local brewery/winery scene.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 07, 2016, 10:37:14 AM

So Portland is officially the only place where you go to eat Mexican at their Mexican spot, open the back door to what you think is where the restrooms are, and you open the door instead to a strip club. Mrs. Wacky's night went like this. Of course we went ahead and walked in after we found this out. We were curious and it was free.  :dunno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on November 07, 2016, 10:42:54 AM

I'm going to Sioux Falls, SD this weekend for a wedding.. Do they even allow alcohol in this state? Should I try to score some peyote? anything to do/see at all??

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 07, 2016, 10:46:35 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on November 07, 2016, 10:37:14 AM

So Portland is officially the only place where you go to eat Mexican at their Mexican spot, open the back door to what you think is where the restrooms are, and you open the door instead to a strip club. Mrs. Wacky's night went like this. Of course we went ahead and walked in after we found this out. We were curious and it was free.  :dunno:

Also, not to get all katdaddy on you guys, but too much running/biking for these girls. It's just a blank canvas.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on November 07, 2016, 10:53:50 AM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on November 07, 2016, 10:42:54 AM

I'm going to Sioux Falls, SD this weekend for a wedding.. Do they even allow alcohol in this state? Should I try to score some peyote? anything to do/see at all??

People in sd are drunk 24/7 so yes on alcohol, also yes to peyote.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on November 07, 2016, 11:06:41 AM

that wedding sounds like it's got potential to be fun, yla

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 07, 2016, 11:08:04 AM

I lived in Sioux City, IA for 4 years, yla. It's like a hour south of where you're going. ppl are mumped up 24/7 to live in the middle of nowhere. enjoy.  :cheers:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on November 07, 2016, 11:09:49 AM

I agree 'bias, it's going to be like a western KS wedding where everyone thinks they are a farmer cowboy and just turn down for what. Farmer cowboys have great weddings

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on November 07, 2016, 11:12:22 AM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on November 07, 2016, 11:09:49 AM

I agree 'bias, it's going to be like a western KS wedding where everyone thinks they are a farmer cowboy and just turn down for what. Farmer cowboys have great weddings

I know a guy with some fashion advice for this if necessary.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on November 07, 2016, 11:13:05 AM

I believe my buddy was in Sioux Falls when they saw a stripper put a cheeto in her starfish.    Boredom and booze are a bad combo.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on November 07, 2016, 11:17:42 AM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgQT2JedEBo

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on November 07, 2016, 11:48:53 AM

Hi yla, please be careful driving lots of animals on the move!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on November 07, 2016, 11:58:36 AM

you should cruise past the actual falls if you get a chance. very pretty. especially if it's snowing

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on November 07, 2016, 12:08:22 PM

Also you should read/listen to Undaunted Courage.  Very relevant.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on November 07, 2016, 12:12:30 PM

buddy wants to go to Mexico City and Guanajuato for NYE.  is there any reason to be a little skiddish about safety down there?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on November 07, 2016, 12:24:09 PM

Quote from: Dlew12 on November 07, 2016, 12:12:30 PM

buddy wants to go to Mexico City and Guanajuato for NYE.  is there any reason to be a little skiddish about safety down there?

nah

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on November 07, 2016, 12:45:46 PM

Quote from: Dlew12 on November 07, 2016, 12:12:30 PM

buddy wants to go to Mexico City and Guanajuato for NYE.  is there any reason to be a little skiddish about safety down there?

safer than chicago

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on November 07, 2016, 12:47:35 PM

And Westport

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on November 07, 2016, 01:16:13 PM

Quote from: Dlew12 on November 07, 2016, 12:12:30 PM

buddy wants to go to Mexico City and Guanajuato for NYE.  is there any reason to be a little skiddish about safety down there?

I don't know exactly where in Mexico, but Sergio's been saying I should come along w/his crew down there that night.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on November 07, 2016, 01:22:05 PM

Thailand or Vietnam?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on November 07, 2016, 01:41:43 PM

Quote from: Dlew12 on November 07, 2016, 12:12:30 PM

buddy wants to go to Mexico City and Guanajuato for NYE.  is there any reason to be a little skiddish about safety down there?

There are certainly dangerous areas in Mexico City.   So long as you stick to the tourist areas you should be fine, but be very aware of your surroundings and don't venture off the reservation.   Pickpocketing is pretty bad I think, so plan accordingly.  No idea on Guanajuato.

Also, in Mexico City the water is not purified and safe to drink as it is in many of the tourist areas.   This applies to anything made or handled with it (ice, salads, unpeeled fruit, etc.).

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on November 07, 2016, 01:47:09 PM

Think I'll have to cruise by the falls while listening to undaunted courage and smoking a peace pipe

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 07, 2016, 01:53:19 PM

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on November 07, 2016, 02:04:04 PM

Ugh I really want to be cold and miserable.  Srsly.  Jelly. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 07, 2016, 02:07:53 PM

It was 55, so it was pretty amazing this time of year. Northwest is as cool as I thought it would be. Portland is a lil different, but like an Austin different that you enjoy. The people watching was amazing. I hear their pot is like 10x stronger than Colorado's too. Allegedly.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Canary on November 11, 2016, 02:54:19 AM

I am in Las Vegas.  What great weather for this time of year.  Looking forward to the weekend here.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on November 11, 2016, 08:03:46 AM

delta boarding, what a miserable experience.  smh at people bitching about how swa does it. smh. 100

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on November 11, 2016, 08:22:32 AM

Quote from: pissclams on November 11, 2016, 08:03:46 AM

delta boarding, what a miserable experience.  smh at people bitching about how swa does it. smh. 100

Delta boarding is great.  But maybe you're in zone 2 or 3 with the losers, then not so great.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on November 11, 2016, 08:30:16 AM

Quote from: tdaver on November 11, 2016, 08:22:32 AM

Quote from: pissclams on November 11, 2016, 08:03:46 AM

delta boarding, what a miserable experience.  smh at people bitching about how swa does it. smh. 100

Delta boarding is great.  But maybe you're in zone 2 or 3 with the losers, then not so great.

I'm zone 1 son, which is actually zone 4 because first you have the cripples, then the prem, then the sky.
the gate crowders make it a crap show for everyone though.  yesterday at ATL you would have thought you were in pamplona at the running of the bulls the way those clowns rushed the gate halfway though the sky boarders.  ridiculous. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on November 11, 2016, 08:32:30 AM

Quote from: Dlew12 on November 07, 2016, 12:12:30 PM

buddy wants to go to Mexico City and Guanajuato for NYE.  is there any reason to be a little skiddish about safety down there?

Decided i'm doing it! 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on November 11, 2016, 08:35:59 AM

Quote from: pissclams on November 11, 2016, 08:03:46 AM

delta boarding, what a miserable experience.  smh at people bitching about how swa does it. smh. 100

Less people carry on bags on SW so it's faster, get a clue man.  SW boarding/seating is the worst.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on November 11, 2016, 08:53:50 AM

hey guys let's fire up the old SW CATTLE LINE vs ELITE DELTA STUD TRAVELER LINE argument for the billionth time

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on November 11, 2016, 10:02:18 AM

Quote from: mocat on November 11, 2016, 08:53:50 AM

hey guys let's fire up the old SW CATTLE LINE vs ELITE DELTA STUD TRAVELER LINE argument for the billionth time

the delta cattle pen is much more disorganized than the sw boarding process.  i can't really understand how anyone could think otherwise.

swa:  stand right here, this is your spot
delta:  hey 90 people, come on aboard!

i'm not talking about once we're on the plane, only the process of boarding the plane smdh

i usually fly delta prem and this was my first recent experience with the plebs in zone 1 and it was disgusting

is there any way (credit card) to get delta +silver status w/o flying a lot? 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on November 11, 2016, 10:04:51 AM

not that i know of.

i've been traveling less this year, but next trip will finally get me silver  :Woot:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on November 11, 2016, 10:09:09 AM

Quote from: mocat on November 11, 2016, 10:04:51 AM

not that i know of.

i've been traveling less this year, but next trip will finally get me silver  :Woot:

i sat next to a platinum yesterday, my nips got hard.  it was great.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on November 11, 2016, 01:17:55 PM

Quote from: Canary on November 11, 2016, 02:54:19 AM

I am in Las Vegas.  What great weather for this time of year.  Looking forward to the weekend here.

Good luck at the RnR!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on November 11, 2016, 03:14:12 PM

Attn ord travelers-

Somebody eat at the publican in ord soon and tell me how fantastic it is

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on November 11, 2016, 03:15:40 PM

Quote from: Dr Rick Daris on November 11, 2016, 03:14:12 PM

Attn ord travelers-

Somebody eat at the publican in ord soon and tell me how fantastic it is

Oh wow! Much better than that garbage'y Fontera.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on November 11, 2016, 04:34:06 PM

Quote from: mocat on November 11, 2016, 10:04:51 AM

not that i know of.

i've been traveling less this year, but next trip will finally get me silver  :Woot:

my next flight will get me to Gold for the first time. i'm... not sure if i'm ready for this.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on November 11, 2016, 04:41:43 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on November 11, 2016, 04:34:06 PM

Quote from: mocat on November 11, 2016, 10:04:51 AM

not that i know of.

i've been traveling less this year, but next trip will finally get me silver  :Woot:

my next flight will get me to Gold for the first time. i'm... not sure if i'm ready for this.

Oh man gold is like a completely different thing, good for you. You'll be in sky like 99% of the time, plus 100% miles bonus on every flight, and if you're not in 1st you'll be in economy+ almost all the time so free booze if you're into that

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on November 11, 2016, 05:04:50 PM

Quote from: pissclams on November 11, 2016, 08:03:46 AM

delta boarding, what a miserable experience.  smh at people bitching about how swa does it. smh. 100

Did you go through the boss new security lines at ATL?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on November 11, 2016, 05:16:39 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on November 11, 2016, 05:04:50 PM

Quote from: pissclams on November 11, 2016, 08:03:46 AM

delta boarding, what a miserable experience.  smh at people bitching about how swa does it. smh. 100

Did you go through the boss new security lines at ATL?

funny you ask- they only were using those for non pre check
my boss used it and it was 3x the pre check (15 vs 45)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on November 11, 2016, 05:24:40 PM

Quote from: pissclams on November 11, 2016, 05:16:39 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on November 11, 2016, 05:04:50 PM

Quote from: pissclams on November 11, 2016, 08:03:46 AM

delta boarding, what a miserable experience.  smh at people bitching about how swa does it. smh. 100

Did you go through the boss new security lines at ATL?

funny you ask- they only were using those for non pre check
my boss used it and it was 3x the pre check (15 vs 45)

that seems dumb...us pre checkers should get the good stuff....I haven't been through it but the new lines sounded like they would be a lot quicker.  Went through something similar in scotland and it was awesome.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Canary on November 11, 2016, 10:55:09 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on November 11, 2016, 01:17:55 PM

Quote from: Canary on November 11, 2016, 02:54:19 AM

I am in Las Vegas.  What great weather for this time of year.  Looking forward to the weekend here.

Good luck at the RnR!

Thanks.  Lots of real runners in town. I am just a casual runner. Fun, though.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on November 14, 2016, 08:29:42 AM

Quote from: pissclams on November 11, 2016, 08:03:46 AM

delta boarding, what a miserable experience.  smh at people bitching about how swa does it. smh. 100

American is rough ridin' terrible too.  All these assholes slamming into the check in at once, fighting each other for position.  Then, having to hold up boarding while some bad person in row 9 has to fight back against the stream after he placed his carry on in row 25.

I was a weekly SWA flyer for years and recently had to switch to American.  The last 3 months have been relatively miserable on American vs SWA.

Long live SWA.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on November 14, 2016, 08:49:56 AM

the key is to check your bag. the only time i hurry to get on the plane as soon as possible is if i have a roller carry on because the overhead space fills up quick.

if i check a bag, i am the last human to get on the plane. i know where i'm sitting and don't need overhead space. that's where i love the Delta experience way more than SW.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on November 14, 2016, 09:01:46 AM

Quote from: 'taterblast on November 14, 2016, 08:49:56 AM

the key is to check your bag. the only time i hurry to get on the plane as soon as possible is if i have a roller carry on because the overhead space fills up quick.

if i check a bag, i am the last human to get on the plane. i know where i'm sitting and don't need overhead space. that's where i love the Delta experience way more than SW.

Only time I can afford to check is when I am headed home.  However, I only check when ordered to.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on November 14, 2016, 09:03:43 AM

Gate check for free ...problem is when waiting at KCI for their horrible baggage handling process to deliver said gate checked bag.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on November 14, 2016, 09:06:46 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on November 14, 2016, 09:03:43 AM

Gate check for free ...problem is when waiting at KCI for their horrible baggage handling process to deliver said gate checked bag.

That's not what I mean by "afford."

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on November 14, 2016, 09:12:58 AM

Quote from: 'taterblast on November 14, 2016, 08:49:56 AM

the key is to check your bag. the only time i hurry to get on the plane as soon as possible is if i have a roller carry on because the overhead space fills up quick.

if i check a bag, i am the last human to get on the plane. i know where i'm sitting and don't need overhead space. that's where i love the Delta experience way more than SW.

i can't imagine how embarrassing it must be to check a bag.  i am sad for you.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on November 14, 2016, 09:20:03 AM

Quote from: pissclams on November 14, 2016, 09:12:58 AM

Quote from: 'taterblast on November 14, 2016, 08:49:56 AM

the key is to check your bag. the only time i hurry to get on the plane as soon as possible is if i have a roller carry on because the overhead space fills up quick.

if i check a bag, i am the last human to get on the plane. i know where i'm sitting and don't need overhead space. that's where i love the Delta experience way more than SW.

i can't imagine how embarrassing it must be to check a bag.  i am sad for you.

lol oh clams.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on November 14, 2016, 09:30:59 AM

I'd rather spend 5 more minutes on the plane than 20 minutes waiting from baggage

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on November 14, 2016, 09:36:20 AM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on November 14, 2016, 09:30:59 AM

I'd rather spend 5 more minutes on the plane than 20 minutes waiting from baggage

not sure where you're waiting 20 minutes for a bag. other than shitty mci, i guess.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on November 14, 2016, 10:13:39 AM

Quote from: pissclams on November 14, 2016, 09:12:58 AM

Quote from: 'taterblast on November 14, 2016, 08:49:56 AM

the key is to check your bag. the only time i hurry to get on the plane as soon as possible is if i have a roller carry on because the overhead space fills up quick.

if i check a bag, i am the last human to get on the plane. i know where i'm sitting and don't need overhead space. that's where i love the Delta experience way more than SW.

i can't imagine how embarrassing it must be to check a bag.  i am sad for you.

Stop, carrying on is much more embarrassing

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on November 14, 2016, 10:19:47 AM

my poor liver

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on November 14, 2016, 10:20:31 AM

What happened yla bud

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on November 14, 2016, 10:31:30 AM

tried out both breweries in Sioux falls that I could find before the reception then introduced the farm boys to the fingers game..  was on a hot streak of not losing and then just could not stop losing which resulted in way more red eye wedding schnapps than I would've cared for
woodgrain brewery was so weird.. it was in a bank building and was a little hoity-toity for me very nice inside, little too nice.
hyrdabrew was p. neat very nice people the whole brewery was based on their owners love for metal, little different but ehh.. also a terrible location though

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on November 14, 2016, 10:35:32 AM

Well we warned you

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on November 14, 2016, 05:12:05 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on November 14, 2016, 10:13:39 AM

Quote from: pissclams on November 14, 2016, 09:12:58 AM

Quote from: 'taterblast on November 14, 2016, 08:49:56 AM

the key is to check your bag. the only time i hurry to get on the plane as soon as possible is if i have a roller carry on because the overhead space fills up quick.

if i check a bag, i am the last human to get on the plane. i know where i'm sitting and don't need overhead space. that's where i love the Delta experience way more than SW.

i can't imagine how embarrassing it must be to check a bag.  i am sad for you.

Stop, carrying on is much more embarrassing

lol, hey dave chappelle, take it down a notch.  your snl appearance is over with.  i can't imagine not knowing how to travel.  dear friends, my heart bleeds for you rookie travelers. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on November 14, 2016, 06:57:29 PM

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on November 14, 2016, 07:21:26 PM

Quote from: puniraptor on November 14, 2016, 06:57:29 PM

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im guessing that they were in the $1b mci plan

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on November 14, 2016, 08:24:02 PM

Wow 36L is the best (economy) seat on a 777-200. Wow.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on November 14, 2016, 09:44:46 PM

Quote from: pissclams on November 14, 2016, 07:21:26 PM

Quote from: puniraptor on November 14, 2016, 06:57:29 PM

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im guessing that they were in the $1b mci plan

I pisser is good enough for us.  Awe shucks.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on November 15, 2016, 09:16:22 AM

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on November 15, 2016, 09:20:52 AM

those look uncomfortable AF

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on November 15, 2016, 09:21:52 AM

You can only put one leg up at a time?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on November 15, 2016, 09:44:51 AM

Those look like dentist chairs so it can only be the airport in Hell

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on November 15, 2016, 10:04:52 AM

DFW AF

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on November 15, 2016, 10:09:05 AM

Yuck

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on November 15, 2016, 10:17:26 AM

Quote from: mocat on November 15, 2016, 10:04:52 AM

DFW AF

Termy C is a dump.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on November 15, 2016, 10:18:23 AM

Quote from: puniraptor on November 14, 2016, 06:57:29 PM

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on November 15, 2016, 10:19:15 AM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on November 15, 2016, 09:20:52 AM

those look uncomfortable AF

Uncomfortable and filthy. Is this what America is like now?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on November 15, 2016, 11:22:50 AM

Carrying on sux

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on November 15, 2016, 12:06:47 PM

Quote from: puniraptor on November 15, 2016, 09:16:22 AM

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New Trump mandated airport. Forces women to sit with legs spread to make pussy grabbing easier.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on November 15, 2016, 02:35:40 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on November 15, 2016, 12:06:47 PM

Quote from: puniraptor on November 15, 2016, 09:16:22 AM

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man.  what a great post.
:flush:
New Trump mandated airport. Forces women to sit with legs spread to make pussy grabbing easier.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on November 15, 2016, 02:50:49 PM

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on November 15, 2016, 03:00:37 PM

looks like the shitty non delta part of ATL

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on November 15, 2016, 03:46:47 PM

that was my guess as well

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on November 15, 2016, 04:00:24 PM

Quote from: mocat on November 15, 2016, 03:00:37 PM

looks like the shitty non delta part of ATL

That's it!


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: cDubya on November 16, 2016, 09:52:25 PM

Germany bound in less than 24 hours!  :excited:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on November 17, 2016, 09:17:53 AM

Awwww yeah Novemberfest!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on November 17, 2016, 09:20:48 AM

Quote from: cDubya on November 16, 2016, 09:52:25 PM

Germany bound in less than 24 hours!  :excited:

where you headed bruder?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: cDubya on November 17, 2016, 04:14:20 PM

Quote from: mocat on November 17, 2016, 09:20:48 AM

Quote from: cDubya on November 16, 2016, 09:52:25 PM

Germany bound in less than 24 hours!  :excited:

where you headed bruder?

Staying with the gf's sister in Kolweiller. But traveling to a few different spots.

Hitting up Strasbourg, France for sure. Maybe a couple other spots as well.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: HerrSonntag on November 17, 2016, 08:21:32 PM

Quote from: cDubya on November 17, 2016, 04:14:20 PM

Quote from: mocat on November 17, 2016, 09:20:48 AM

Quote from: cDubya on November 16, 2016, 09:52:25 PM

Germany bound in less than 24 hours!  :excited:

where you headed bruder?

Staying with the gf's sister in Kolweiller. But traveling to a few different spots.

Hitting up Strasbourg, France for sure. Maybe a couple other spots as well.

Viel Spass!   I assume your friends are Air Force?  I stayed in Kaiserslautern a few days when i was 19.  The locals drove to Maastricht if you want to  :bigtoke: it up while you're there.  :th_twocents:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: cDubya on November 19, 2016, 03:18:21 PM

Quote from: HerrSonntag on November 17, 2016, 08:21:32 PM

Quote from: cDubya on November 17, 2016, 04:14:20 PM

Quote from: mocat on November 17, 2016, 09:20:48 AM

Quote from: cDubya on November 16, 2016, 09:52:25 PM

Germany bound in less than 24 hours!  :excited:

where you headed bruder?

Staying with the gf's sister in Kolweiller. But traveling to a few different spots.

Hitting up Strasbourg, France for sure. Maybe a couple other spots as well.

Viel Spass!   I assume your friends are Air Force?  I stayed in Kaiserslautern a few days when i was 19.  The locals drove to Maastricht if you want to  :bigtoke: it up while you're there.  :th_twocents:

Yep! Her sister was Air Force and stayed after retirement.

May or may not have to explore this Maastricht you speak of...

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on November 20, 2016, 03:11:55 PM

http://money.cnn.com/2016/11/18/news/ohare-airport-thanksgiving-strike/index.html

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: cDubya on November 21, 2016, 03:32:58 AM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on November 20, 2016, 03:11:55 PM

http://money.cnn.com/2016/11/18/news/ohare-airport-thanksgiving-strike/index.html

Those assholes better be back to work by Monday... :shakesfist:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on November 22, 2016, 07:33:16 AM

Look at that flor, I'd assume anyone could get this one

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on November 22, 2016, 02:08:45 PM

With those low ceilings I will guess CTS.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on November 22, 2016, 02:52:44 PM

listen man you can't come in here and ignore my hilarious hint with your own asian people are short joke

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on November 22, 2016, 05:11:30 PM

Tallahassee

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on November 22, 2016, 07:15:31 PM

Nope, ain't that a beach

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 22, 2016, 07:22:39 PM

El Paso?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on November 22, 2016, 09:16:28 PM

Pensacola

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on November 23, 2016, 10:43:32 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on November 22, 2016, 07:22:39 PM

El Paso?

:lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 23, 2016, 10:46:51 AM

 :D

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on November 23, 2016, 07:16:40 PM

Quote from: Dr Rick Daris on November 11, 2016, 03:14:12 PM

Attn ord travelers-

Somebody eat at the publican in ord soon and tell me how fantastic it is

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on November 23, 2016, 07:33:40 PM

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on November 23, 2016, 07:44:57 PM

@rick daris pretty good! A bit pricy, but that's to be expected

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on November 23, 2016, 08:32:39 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on November 23, 2016, 07:44:57 PM

@rick daris pretty good! A bit pricy, but that's to be expected

By a bit pricy, I mean 1 chicken sandy, one bratwurst sandy, pork rinds, dirty martini and a Saison for $86 (pre-tip)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on November 23, 2016, 11:35:15 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on November 23, 2016, 08:32:39 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on November 23, 2016, 07:44:57 PM

@rick daris pretty good! A bit pricy, but that's to be expected

By a bit pricy, I mean 1 chicken sandy, one bratwurst sandy, pork rinds, dirty martini and a Saison for $86 (pre-tip)

Holy crap I'll stick to fronteras, thank you very much

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on November 23, 2016, 11:36:22 PM

Quote from: michigancat on November 23, 2016, 11:35:15 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on November 23, 2016, 08:32:39 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on November 23, 2016, 07:44:57 PM

@rick daris pretty good! A bit pricy, but that's to be expected

By a bit pricy, I mean 1 chicken sandy, one bratwurst sandy, pork rinds, dirty martini and a Saison for $86 (pre-tip)

Holy crap I'll stick to fronteras, thank you very much

Same, good to go once, but it was more expensive than actual good restaurant set-up Publican

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: cDubya on November 24, 2016, 01:55:38 AM

Really not sure where to put this, so since im currently travelling... Here's to a Happy Thanksgiving!


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: HerrSonntag on November 28, 2016, 02:13:02 PM

Needs more bier!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: HerrSonntag on November 28, 2016, 02:15:22 PM

Quote from: HerrSonntag on November 28, 2016, 02:13:02 PM

Needs more bier!

Sorry, did not read the beer post, first

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: cDubya on November 28, 2016, 05:14:05 PM

Quote from: HerrSonntag on November 28, 2016, 02:15:22 PM

Quote from: HerrSonntag on November 28, 2016, 02:13:02 PM

Needs more bier!

Sorry, did not read the beer post, first

 :thumbs: :cheers:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: cDubya on November 28, 2016, 05:15:11 PM

Headed home. Layover in Chicago. Tons of KC folks here.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: eastcat on November 30, 2016, 04:13:09 PM

Tons of midwesterners in the midwest Cdubs.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on December 06, 2016, 07:25:33 PM

i flew to denver last saturday to pick up this

(http://i.imgur.com/498UxDp.jpg)

and flew in the new swa seats, they're great (widest of all domestics).  for men of my larger than life stature, they're a relief

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on December 06, 2016, 07:28:42 PM

is that a cat?  what's its name?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on December 06, 2016, 07:41:23 PM

ya she's a cat you crazy son of a bitch.  her name is scout.  she's 14 weeks old.



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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on December 06, 2016, 07:53:29 PM

Does boo have cancer? :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on December 06, 2016, 08:01:47 PM

Quote from: wetwillie on December 06, 2016, 07:53:29 PM

Does boo have cancer? :frown:

boo went to heaven last thanksgiving

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on December 06, 2016, 08:07:56 PM

Where are scout's ears

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on December 06, 2016, 08:15:31 PM

she's a scottish fold

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: HerrSonntag on December 06, 2016, 08:33:51 PM

She's a fine looking feline, PC. Lucky you.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on December 06, 2016, 08:34:53 PM

ccc
(ute (at '(lams

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on December 06, 2016, 08:51:00 PM

thanks boys, brought her home sunday so she's still in scared mode but i'm working on it

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on December 06, 2016, 08:52:18 PM

also, am i the only one to have ridden in the new swa seats?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on December 06, 2016, 08:53:32 PM

I have 3 times

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on December 06, 2016, 08:54:39 PM

back to cats: have you been catless this whole time clams?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on December 06, 2016, 09:05:06 PM

Quote from: Tobias on December 06, 2016, 08:54:39 PM

back to cats: have you been catless this whole time clams?

yeah

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on December 07, 2016, 11:08:30 AM

Quote from: pissclams on December 06, 2016, 09:05:06 PM

Quote from: Tobias on December 06, 2016, 08:54:39 PM

back to cats: have you been catless this whole time clams?

yeah

i'm glad you have an fc again, pc.

(feline companion)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on December 07, 2016, 11:32:25 AM

thanks, i'm looking forward to the fun

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on December 07, 2016, 12:18:22 PM

Adorable! Question? Is scout going to hate me like Boo did?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on December 07, 2016, 12:54:35 PM

Can you have a cat without a litter box? Like can I just let a cat outside with the dog? LCIQ here

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on December 07, 2016, 01:07:37 PM

Hit diggidy damnit!

Nice looking kitty cat right there!  I dig the TKaM theme you've got going on too.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on December 07, 2016, 01:23:43 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on December 07, 2016, 12:54:35 PM

Can you have a cat without a litter box? Like can I just let a cat outside with the dog? LCIQ here

come on bro, cats are better than taking a dump outside like some plebian

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p943wK0tSWQ

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on December 07, 2016, 01:28:42 PM

I've been toying around with the idea of getting a kitty cat for a while.  Maybe i'll name mine jem :P

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on December 07, 2016, 01:29:13 PM

you should do that dlew

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on December 07, 2016, 01:30:53 PM

getting a cat would be the wisest decision that you could ever make in your entire life.  just something to think about.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on December 07, 2016, 02:37:12 PM

they'd murder you if they were bigger. i would say it's an unwise decision to cohabitate with a being that wants to end your life.  :th_twocents:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on December 07, 2016, 02:46:15 PM

Quote from: pmshead on December 07, 2016, 02:37:12 PM

i would say it's an unwise decision to cohabitate with a being that wants to end your life.  :th_twocents:

I don't know about that.  I was able to survive for years living with my ex-wife! :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on December 07, 2016, 02:51:36 PM

:lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on December 07, 2016, 02:53:47 PM

:lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on December 09, 2016, 04:01:17 PM

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161209/550642995df2aaa41bc3b2ecfbf3b695.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on December 09, 2016, 04:02:20 PM

Also, Clams, Scout looks like an adorable bad ass.  Sad to hear about Boo, though.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on December 09, 2016, 05:50:26 PM

You guys are terrible at this, btw.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on December 09, 2016, 06:27:14 PM

Fargo

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on December 09, 2016, 08:48:46 PM

Nope!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on December 09, 2016, 09:59:56 PM

St Petersburg

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on December 10, 2016, 07:56:08 AM

Nope!

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: KCFDcat on December 12, 2016, 08:58:21 AM

Headed to Madrid/Canary Islands/mallorca in April. Pumped.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on December 12, 2016, 10:21:59 AM

also going to spain/olathe in april

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on December 12, 2016, 11:38:10 AM

age old question: on a transcon flight, do you opt for an aisle in economy, or middle seat in economy plus?

 :Skillz:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on December 12, 2016, 11:41:10 AM

aisle.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on December 12, 2016, 11:53:03 AM

Window

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on December 12, 2016, 11:55:48 AM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on December 12, 2016, 11:53:03 AM

Window

I have a tiny bladder, I've given up on windows.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on December 12, 2016, 11:57:59 AM

why on earth would middle me an option then

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on December 12, 2016, 11:58:10 AM

Poor genes  :frown:

I've never ever flown middle, but I imagine it's worth any amount of money to not fly middle

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on December 12, 2016, 12:02:33 PM

Quote from: mocat on December 12, 2016, 11:57:59 AM

why on earth would middle me an option then

One person to get past plus legroom

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: KCFDcat on December 12, 2016, 12:05:25 PM

Quote from: pissclams on December 12, 2016, 10:21:59 AM

also going to spain/olathe in april

Is there anything, other than shitting on other people, that you actually enjoy?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on December 12, 2016, 12:10:36 PM

One time on a flight to Paris I was in the middle of a 2-5-2 seating arrangement. (I think it was a 777 but can't remember for sure.)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on December 12, 2016, 01:09:17 PM

Quote from: KCFDcat on December 12, 2016, 12:05:25 PM

Quote from: pissclams on December 12, 2016, 10:21:59 AM

also going to spain/olathe in april

Is there anything, other than shitting on other people, that you actually enjoy?

it doesn't even make sense

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: KCFDcat on December 12, 2016, 01:13:10 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on December 12, 2016, 12:10:36 PM

One time on a flight to Paris I was in the middle of a 2-5-2 seating arrangement. (I think it was a 777 but can't remember for sure.)

This sounds like an absolute nightmare.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on December 12, 2016, 01:55:19 PM

Quote from: KCFDcat on December 12, 2016, 12:05:25 PM

Quote from: pissclams on December 12, 2016, 10:21:59 AM

also going to spain/olathe in april

Is there anything, other than shitting on other people, that you actually enjoy?

you're taking this too serious.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on December 12, 2016, 01:57:58 PM

my mexico flight leaves at 1:55 AM.  :eek:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on December 12, 2016, 02:00:09 PM

I'm pretty sure clams also likes cats

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: KCFDcat on December 12, 2016, 02:01:35 PM

Quote from: pmshead on December 12, 2016, 01:55:19 PM

Quote from: KCFDcat on December 12, 2016, 12:05:25 PM

Quote from: pissclams on December 12, 2016, 10:21:59 AM

also going to spain/olathe in april

Is there anything, other than shitting on other people, that you actually enjoy?

you're taking this too serious.

Maybe you're taking this too serious. :dunno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on December 12, 2016, 02:02:29 PM

kcfdcat you don't have to stand up for olathe

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on December 12, 2016, 02:02:59 PM

Quote from: Dlew12 on December 12, 2016, 01:57:58 PM

my mexico flight leaves at 1:55 AM.  :eek:

thats gonna suck...

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on December 12, 2016, 02:05:49 PM

Quote from: michigancat on December 12, 2016, 02:00:09 PM

I'm pretty sure clams also likes cats

and reality tv, and white russians.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on December 12, 2016, 02:06:43 PM

Quote from: KCFDcat on December 12, 2016, 02:01:35 PM

Quote from: pmshead on December 12, 2016, 01:55:19 PM

Quote from: KCFDcat on December 12, 2016, 12:05:25 PM

Quote from: pissclams on December 12, 2016, 10:21:59 AM

also going to spain/olathe in april

Is there anything, other than shitting on other people, that you actually enjoy?

you're taking this too serious.

Maybe you're taking this too serious. :dunno:

that's unpossible

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on December 12, 2016, 02:33:43 PM

'clams loves burgers

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on December 12, 2016, 03:29:21 PM

i love spain too! looking forward to my trip to madrid/olathe/seville/barca.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on December 12, 2016, 03:34:29 PM

clams also loves the crap out of la

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on December 12, 2016, 03:37:21 PM

yep, love LA

also love regular oreos and some of their special flavors too

tic tacs?  thoroughly enjoy them.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: KCFDcat on December 12, 2016, 03:41:27 PM

I'm just really glad you do find joy in life clams.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on December 12, 2016, 04:08:38 PM

Quote from: KCFDcat on December 12, 2016, 03:41:27 PM

I'm just really glad you do find joy in life clams.

i'm sure clams is happy that your business was able to survive the streetcar, and that i think we can all agree most of your success can be directly attributed to an unbelievably convenient airport

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on December 12, 2016, 04:23:45 PM

Quote from: KCFDcat on December 12, 2016, 03:41:27 PM

I'm just really glad you do find joy in life clams.


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quit shitting on things, good grief

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on December 16, 2016, 06:28:10 AM

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161216/670fc3797a0a3fc7812ba063cf7293a3.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on December 16, 2016, 07:12:10 AM

Quote from: puniraptor on December 16, 2016, 06:28:10 AM

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161216/670fc3797a0a3fc7812ba063cf7293a3.jpg)

omg :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on December 16, 2016, 07:27:55 AM

yes!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on December 16, 2016, 02:29:54 PM

IT WAS HARTFORD!

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on December 28, 2016, 07:26:04 AM

gmafb

(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161228/a54569244e2d49a4e97c14ee3093d602.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on December 28, 2016, 08:24:56 AM

:lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on December 28, 2016, 11:05:05 AM

Lol what a noob

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on December 28, 2016, 11:22:33 AM

What did i do wrong? Not have previously traveled on southwest a bunch of times this year?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on December 28, 2016, 11:28:12 AM

I'm not sure if it's even worth explaining at this point, that is beyond sad what just happened.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on December 28, 2016, 11:29:24 AM

I checked in 23 hrs 57 mins from departure, not good enough i guess

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on December 28, 2016, 11:30:34 AM

No, not good enough at all rofl

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on December 28, 2016, 11:30:43 AM

Quote from: mocat on December 28, 2016, 11:22:33 AM

What did i do wrong? Not have previously traveled on southwest a bunch of times this year?

Didn't pay the $12 for the southwest version of first class (aka board and pick your seat first, still have fat smelly person in the middle seat next to you)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on December 28, 2016, 11:32:04 AM

Oh you sw pros pay extra to board a little earlier? Lol

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on December 28, 2016, 11:33:55 AM

Quote from: mocat on December 28, 2016, 11:22:33 AM

What did i do wrong?

Giving a crap that you're a B. You will still have many seat options.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on December 28, 2016, 11:35:08 AM

its not like you get a profile picture when you pick your seats ahead of time, i never understand the bitching you guys do when you pick your seats when you board.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on December 28, 2016, 11:36:22 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on December 28, 2016, 11:30:43 AM

Quote from: mocat on December 28, 2016, 11:22:33 AM

What did i do wrong? Not have previously traveled on southwest a bunch of times this year?

Didn't pay the $12 for the southwest version of first class (aka board and pick your seat first, still have fat smelly person in the middle seat next to you)

if you're flying on an airplane you will always have fat smelly people sitting next to you FWIW

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on December 28, 2016, 12:14:20 PM

curious to see the crowd on this 2am flight to Guadalajara tonight

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on December 28, 2016, 01:40:46 PM

swa is the only domestic carrier that actually cares about their customers and some of you take such delight in shitting on them.
it's really sad, really

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on December 28, 2016, 01:42:31 PM

flew swa the other week and I have this little known super pro tip for you guys....

if flying with another person, walk towards the back and then you take a window and they take the aisle and then boom you get the whole row because nobody is walking all the way to the back and sitting in the middle seat unless it's a full flight. that one's free. next one I might have to charge for.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on December 28, 2016, 02:31:07 PM

Quote from: pissclams on December 28, 2016, 01:40:46 PM

swa is the only domestic carrier that actually cares about their customers and some of you take such delight in shitting on them.
it's really sad, really

This

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on December 28, 2016, 02:42:57 PM

Lol, it's $5 to watch any movie, and you need software on your phone that you cannot download while on the plane in order to watch it

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on December 28, 2016, 02:43:45 PM

They have hearts on their planes and their employees get to wear khaki shorts tho!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on December 28, 2016, 02:46:13 PM

A whole $5? :horrorsurprise:

Title: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on December 28, 2016, 02:47:43 PM

I'm p old and medium-ish flyer and have only flown swa once before i think.  never thought about it before today but kinda weird

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on December 28, 2016, 02:48:20 PM

Fight the good fight, mocat.  For the sake of the fat people undoubtedly spilling onto you right now, I hope you're not offered an artisan snack.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on December 28, 2016, 02:51:19 PM

I'm going to be about 4k miles short of United gold this year. :-/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on December 28, 2016, 03:18:24 PM

a24

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on December 28, 2016, 03:31:43 PM

hey dlew12, what are you going to be doing in guadalajara?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on December 28, 2016, 03:39:10 PM

https://twitter.com/SouthwestAir/status/814223551200755712

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on December 29, 2016, 12:25:43 PM

Quote from: mocat on December 28, 2016, 02:42:57 PM

Lol, it's $5 to watch any movie, and you need software on your phone that you cannot download while on the plane in order to watch it

You are entirely hopeless, sad.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on December 29, 2016, 12:53:10 PM

all entertainment (which is a shitload more than SW offers) is free on flights from known cold heartless bastards Delta and American

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on December 29, 2016, 12:57:06 PM

Quote from: mocat on December 29, 2016, 12:53:10 PM

all entertainment (which is a shitload more than SW offers) is free on flights from known cold heartless bastards Delta and American

this is a new development from AA. When I flew them in August (on the shittiest USAir plane imaginable) you had to pay for most of the entertainment.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on December 29, 2016, 12:59:06 PM

the nerve not to provide digital content in the ticket price  :curse:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on December 29, 2016, 12:59:18 PM

also, this is pretty LOL, 100% of the tv shows that southwest offers are reality shows. they really know their audience! (xpost from maps thread)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on December 29, 2016, 01:01:14 PM

I never fly southwest for work but fly the crap out of it for family travel. It serves an important role and I appreciate it for what it is.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on December 29, 2016, 01:01:55 PM

why does cox and netflix and hulu charge me for digital content!?  :angry: :angry:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on December 29, 2016, 01:04:28 PM

on my last delta trip i watched an entire season of the Night Manager (starring tom hiddleston and hugh laurie) while drinking free wine.

BUT YOU CAN CHANGE YOUR FLIGHT WITH NO FEES!

also on my last delta trip i missed my first flight after sleeping through my alarm. got on the next flight at no charge because gate agent was nice.

BUT SW CARES FOR THE CUSTOMER!

because they lip sync Journey songs during NFL games?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on December 29, 2016, 01:06:56 PM

Quote from: mocat on December 29, 2016, 01:04:28 PM

on my last delta trip i watched an entire season of the Night Manager (starring tom hiddleston and hugh laurie) while drinking free wine.

BUT YOU CAN CHANGE YOUR FLIGHT WITH NO FEES!

also on my last delta trip i missed my first flight after sleeping through my alarm. got on the next flight at no charge because gate agent was nice.

BUT SW CARES FOR THE CUSTOMER!

because they lip sync Journey songs during NFL games?

How was Night Manager?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on December 29, 2016, 01:11:17 PM

4.5/7, a little cheesy. fun locales (egypt, switzerland, majorca) and some fun spy stuff (it's based on john le carre books). you get to watch hugh laurie do hugh laurie stuff

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on December 29, 2016, 01:37:50 PM

Quote from: steve dave on December 29, 2016, 01:01:14 PM

I never fly southwest for work but fly the crap out of it for family travel. It serves an important role and I appreciate it for what it is.

Same. Although I get a kick out of the Delta fanboys.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on December 29, 2016, 02:24:16 PM

Why do airports refuse to sell cold water?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on December 30, 2016, 01:37:33 PM

with the ability to download Netflix and Amazon Prime, why would you need to pay for IFE?

between the CSR debacle and this mocat, hopefully 2017 is better for you!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on January 01, 2017, 12:06:21 PM

Quote from: michigancat on December 29, 2016, 12:57:06 PM

Quote from: mocat on December 29, 2016, 12:53:10 PM

all entertainment (which is a shitload more than SW offers) is free on flights from known cold heartless bastards Delta and American

this is a new development from AA. When I flew them in August (on the shittiest USAir plane imaginable) you had to pay for most of the entertainment.

I watched The Martian for free to DFW. Nothing free on the return to SDF though. I think they're still updating the fleet entertainment systems.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 01, 2017, 02:07:25 PM

I don't watch tv on airplanes. Only internet.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 01, 2017, 02:07:47 PM

Unless there is a game on

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 01, 2017, 02:12:38 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 01, 2017, 02:07:25 PM

I don't watch tv on airplanes. Only internet.

It's pretty much the only time I'll catch a flick any more.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on January 01, 2017, 02:29:19 PM

:angry:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on January 03, 2017, 11:03:57 AM

Quote from: sys on December 28, 2016, 03:31:43 PM

hey dlew12, what are you going to be doing in guadalajara?

in guadalajara we bounced around during the daytime and saw its main square or whatever and its big nice cathedral, then went and got faced in some very swanky vegas-y type club during the night time.  then we went to Guanajuato where we walked around the city a whole bunch and ate awesome food and went and saw Cristo Rey (which is like Mexican Christ the Redeemer).  v. fun   but v exhausting trip.  definitely out of my comfort zone but glad I went. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on January 03, 2017, 01:17:40 PM

my wife and I had another Kauai trip booked in a couple weeks but now we are possibly moving for a new job for her so we decided to delay the trip.  I called American and asked them to change our award flight out to random dates in November intending just to delay it until we know when we're going.  the AA lady did so, and then asked me what seats I wanted, and I said "window and as close to the front as possible" so she goes "ok I've got you in rows 8 and 9 on your two legs out and rows 5 and 7 on your flights back" and I'm like... ok.  they aren't first or business, but she did randomly put us in main cabin extra at no charge on all our flights.  I was like neat lady thanks, then hung up and told my wife we have to go on those random dates in November now because we have more legroom.

#AmericanAirlinesSuccessStories

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on January 05, 2017, 12:47:58 AM

If you need to book a flight on american that would start on 1/16 or earlier, I can possibly hook you up b/c I mumped up keeping tabs on when a voucher will expire.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on January 05, 2017, 09:28:21 AM

Quote from: Trim on January 05, 2017, 12:47:58 AM

If you need to book a flight on american that would start on 1/16 or earlier, I can possibly hook you up b/c I mumped up keeping tabs on when a voucher will expire.

Fly before 1/16 or book before 1/16? I may be going to the Dallas of the west coast (LA) 2/22 - 2/26.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on January 05, 2017, 09:45:25 AM

Quote from: Gooch on January 05, 2017, 09:28:21 AM

Quote from: Trim on January 05, 2017, 12:47:58 AM

If you need to book a flight on american that would start on 1/16 or earlier, I can possibly hook you up b/c I mumped up keeping tabs on when a voucher will expire.

Fly before 1/16 or book before 1/16? I may be going to the Dallas of the west coast (LA) 2/22 - 2/26.

Fly.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on January 05, 2017, 09:57:29 AM

Quote from: Trim on January 05, 2017, 09:45:25 AM

Quote from: Gooch on January 05, 2017, 09:28:21 AM

Quote from: Trim on January 05, 2017, 12:47:58 AM

If you need to book a flight on american that would start on 1/16 or earlier, I can possibly hook you up b/c I mumped up keeping tabs on when a voucher will expire.

Fly before 1/16 or book before 1/16? I may be going to the Dallas of the west coast (LA) 2/22 - 2/26.

Fly.

Welp. Way to cold in Chicago RN to fly up for a long bone and fly back in the AM.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on January 05, 2017, 10:29:12 AM

It's only $150 so not something to make a brand new trip out of.  I'd planned to use it to bump a regular person ticket to first class for the upcoming work/scheme stuff, but thwarted.  If the 'hawks win saturday and tickets/hotels/other seem manageable enough, I'll try using it towards ATL.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on January 05, 2017, 04:05:01 PM

So what was the deal using these crap Avios? The BA site sucks ass and shows absolutely no flights but if AA shows a 12.5K seat available I just need to call BA and tell them to get their crap together and get me booked?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on January 05, 2017, 05:02:41 PM

Quote from: Gooch on January 05, 2017, 04:05:01 PM

So what was the deal using these crap Avios? The BA site sucks ass and shows absolutely no flights but if AA shows a 12.5K seat available I just need to call BA and tell them to get their crap together and get me booked?

pretty much.  If they try to charge a fee mush them and say you had to call because it didn't show up online

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on January 05, 2017, 06:37:20 PM

Quote from: Trim on January 05, 2017, 10:29:12 AM

It's only $150 so not something to make a brand new trip out of.  I'd planned to use it to bump a regular person ticket to first class for the upcoming work/scheme stuff, but thwarted.  If the 'hawks win saturday and tickets/hotels/other seem manageable enough, I'll try using it towards ATL.

I might fly to KC next week!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on January 05, 2017, 06:55:48 PM

Quote from: Trim on January 05, 2017, 09:45:25 AM

Quote from: Gooch on January 05, 2017, 09:28:21 AM

Quote from: Trim on January 05, 2017, 12:47:58 AM

If you need to book a flight on american that would start on 1/16 or earlier, I can possibly hook you up b/c I mumped up keeping tabs on when a voucher will expire.

Fly before 1/16 or book before 1/16? I may be going to the Dallas of the west coast (LA) 2/22 - 2/26.

Fly.

Can you use vouchers to buy 500 mile upgrades?  I could use it for that.

edit:  nevermind....just checked and can't.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on January 05, 2017, 07:03:44 PM

Quote from: Spracne on January 05, 2017, 06:37:20 PM

Quote from: Trim on January 05, 2017, 10:29:12 AM

It's only $150 so not something to make a brand new trip out of.  I'd planned to use it to bump a regular person ticket to first class for the upcoming work/scheme stuff, but thwarted.  If the 'hawks win saturday and tickets/hotels/other seem manageable enough, I'll try using it towards ATL.

I might fly to KC next week!

So root for the Lions I guess, bad person.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on January 05, 2017, 07:07:28 PM

Quote from: Trim on January 05, 2017, 07:03:44 PM

Quote from: Spracne on January 05, 2017, 06:37:20 PM

Quote from: Trim on January 05, 2017, 10:29:12 AM

It's only $150 so not something to make a brand new trip out of.  I'd planned to use it to bump a regular person ticket to first class for the upcoming work/scheme stuff, but thwarted.  If the 'hawks win saturday and tickets/hotels/other seem manageable enough, I'll try using it towards ATL.

I might fly to KC next week!

So root for the Lions I guess, bad person.

I will. Hmu if they win.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on January 06, 2017, 11:00:05 AM

I have 4 United Club passes that are about to expire. Will check later tonight if anyone is interested.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Catchacold on January 07, 2017, 09:53:07 AM

(http://i.imgur.com/Fmj9a7ul.jpg)

:alleyoop:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on January 10, 2017, 09:08:50 AM

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170110/3609736070c0b8f78e1e377cab34e649.jpg)

What lounge am I in?

Edit: I have no idea why that is sideways.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on January 10, 2017, 10:04:42 AM

Holiday Inn express

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on January 10, 2017, 10:53:24 AM

Houston? Sittin Sidewayz?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SdK on January 10, 2017, 01:41:58 PM

I have two 4 day weekends coming up at the end of January. Anyone have an serene drivable locations from Topeka to recommend? I'd like to leave my phone at home and just be.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on January 10, 2017, 02:46:36 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on January 10, 2017, 10:53:24 AM

Houston? Sittin Sidewayz?

Nope!  Not in the US.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on January 10, 2017, 07:35:22 PM

I have a friend that recently got one of those free standby flying passes for United.  He tried a test run this weekend and got stuck.  He'd heard of people buying refundable tickets, but neither of us fly much or know much about them.

Anyone ever have one these passes or have suggestions on how to optimize it?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on January 15, 2017, 04:02:03 PM

It was Cancun!

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on January 15, 2017, 05:32:44 PM

(https://s24.postimg.org/xux1qbbfp/image.jpg)
(https://s27.postimg.org/xz697fqbn/image.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on January 15, 2017, 05:46:34 PM

Scout is absolutely rough ridin' adorable omg :love:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on January 15, 2017, 08:57:25 PM

Those ear hairs look like horns.  Scout looks like the dragon from the never ending story.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on January 15, 2017, 09:04:14 PM

A rare sighting

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SdK on January 15, 2017, 09:10:22 PM

Sometimes when my cat lays on me when I'm sleeping and wake up to find her there, I wonder if she's waiting for me to die to eat me.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SdK on January 15, 2017, 09:11:28 PM

Cats start eating you before you're cold in case you didn't know.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on January 16, 2017, 01:20:38 PM

Will be in Boston this weekend.  Pro tips?

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 17, 2017, 08:54:46 AM

Getting ready to crush morning booze at CLT

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on January 17, 2017, 08:58:41 AM

dobber :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 17, 2017, 09:39:46 AM

OK, new game! Guess the celebrity I just spotted at the airport. I am using the term loosely, but I will tell you I am flying Southwest at Oakland airport and the celebrity comes from the world of sports and is over the age of 60. GO!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on January 17, 2017, 09:42:15 AM

mark davis

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on January 17, 2017, 09:44:07 AM

steve deberg

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on January 17, 2017, 09:44:27 AM

art shell

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 17, 2017, 09:45:27 AM

Quote from: mocat on January 17, 2017, 09:42:15 AM

mark davis

No! But a similar last name!

Another hint: this person is not based in the Bay Area

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on January 17, 2017, 09:46:00 AM

bob davie

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on January 17, 2017, 09:48:30 AM

Tommy John

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 17, 2017, 09:49:06 AM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on January 17, 2017, 09:46:00 AM

bob davie

:thumbs:

He was not wearing New Mexico garb (at least on the outside, he had an black overcoat on) but was carrying a Fiesta Bowl laptop bag! He looked a little disoriented and has a very kind face.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 17, 2017, 11:02:51 AM

I once saw that little person who does pit bull stuff I reality tv in the united club in Houston. Think I posted a pic on here. Most famous person I've seen (sorry doc)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on January 17, 2017, 11:07:59 AM

I saw Mike leach flying sw in sfo. Had lunch next to him and he was screaming obscenities on the phone. He saw my cats hat and gave me a Wassup head nod

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Catchacold on January 17, 2017, 11:38:58 AM

I spotted a "The Wire" cast member in ORD

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on January 17, 2017, 11:41:20 AM

I saw Ali Larter in the Atlanta airport once.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on January 17, 2017, 11:51:14 AM

chipper freaking jones

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on January 17, 2017, 11:54:57 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on September 16, 2015, 03:30:04 PM

Bilas (http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/16/6483fffbc78fd8833ae67af552180bc5.jpg)

Some other guy from ESPN who used the crapper right before me. Phew!(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/16/de9366899943d8085bc4d3b64312c6f6.jpg)


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: cDubya on January 17, 2017, 11:55:12 AM

Ran into David Hasselhoff in a Vegas hotel. 99% sure it was during his cheeseburger youtube stay!

Coubtless celebs in Nola, but I wasn't travelling.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on January 17, 2017, 11:57:10 AM

That still doesn't look like Bilas. The other guy looked like Coachman though.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 17, 2017, 12:06:36 PM

Well next time make it a guessing game you guys, jeez

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on January 17, 2017, 12:09:38 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 17, 2017, 12:06:36 PM

Well next time make it a guessing game you guys, jeez

i can't believe someone got that within 3 guesses.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 17, 2017, 12:11:15 PM

Quote from: WillieWatanabe on January 17, 2017, 12:09:38 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 17, 2017, 12:06:36 PM

Well next time make it a guessing game you guys, jeez

i can't believe someone got that within 3 guesses.

I gave a pretty easy hint with Davis

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on January 17, 2017, 12:31:53 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on January 17, 2017, 11:41:20 AM

I saw Ali Larter in the Atlanta airport once.

She looked like a homeless person.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on January 17, 2017, 12:45:31 PM

Saw Lance Armstrong in Chicago a few weeks ago. Also Barbara Corcoran (Shark Tank) was a couple barstools down from me at LGA a year and a half ago

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on January 17, 2017, 12:48:38 PM

there was a 30 yr old guy, his wife and a baby next to me at an airport last month in houston. people kept coming up to him and talking to him, etc. my wife and his wife talked a bit about their baby. as they were getting ready to leave, my wife said to him "are you famous or something". he smiled, said yeah and then they walked off. no idea who he was.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on January 17, 2017, 12:51:22 PM

jennifer lawrence sat directly next to me in first class all the way to new zealand last year*





*not true but i imagine it would be pretty great.  i never recognize famous people and wouldn't have a clue about them

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on January 17, 2017, 12:53:55 PM

Katy Perry tho

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on January 17, 2017, 01:01:02 PM

Quote from: pissclams on January 17, 2017, 12:51:22 PM

jennifer lawrence sat directly next to me in first class all the way to new zealand last year*





*not true but i imagine it would be pretty great.  i never recognize famous people and wouldn't have a clue about them

I probably wouldn't recognize anyone either. there is a guy that has come into my work four or five times over the past year though and the last time he came in I almost made him take a picture with me so I could send it to you. he's like your twin.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on January 17, 2017, 01:08:11 PM

ms tobias saw anthony bourdain in frankfurt once.  i have nothing

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on January 17, 2017, 01:21:12 PM

Quote from: Dr Rick Daris on January 17, 2017, 12:48:38 PM

there was a 30 yr old guy, his wife and a baby next to me at an airport last month in houston. people kept coming up to him and talking to him, etc. my wife and his wife talked a bit about their baby. as they were getting ready to leave, my wife said to him "are you famous or something". he smiled, said yeah and then they walked off. no idea who he was.

can you compare him to a goEMAW poster?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: meow meow on January 17, 2017, 01:31:23 PM

Quote from: Tobias on January 17, 2017, 11:54:57 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on September 16, 2015, 03:30:04 PM

Bilas (http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/16/6483fffbc78fd8833ae67af552180bc5.jpg)

Some other guy from ESPN who used the crapper right before me. Phew!(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/16/de9366899943d8085bc4d3b64312c6f6.jpg)


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amazing

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on January 17, 2017, 01:34:51 PM

Quote from: mocat on January 17, 2017, 01:21:12 PM

Quote from: Dr Rick Daris on January 17, 2017, 12:48:38 PM

there was a 30 yr old guy, his wife and a baby next to me at an airport last month in houston. people kept coming up to him and talking to him, etc. my wife and his wife talked a bit about their baby. as they were getting ready to leave, my wife said to him "are you famous or something". he smiled, said yeah and then they walked off. no idea who he was.

can you compare him to a goEMAW poster?

oh absolutely. complete spitting image of MIR if you know what I mean. wink, wink, nod, nod.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SdK on January 17, 2017, 02:19:35 PM

Talked to DMX on the once, my friend handed him the phone and he said "who is dis?" I said my name he said alright and that was this. I was sad he didn't bark.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on January 17, 2017, 02:42:19 PM

I flew from Dallas to Austin with John Cornyn one time.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: KCFDcat on January 17, 2017, 02:56:10 PM

Saw all of the boat captains from Deadliest catch in the Seattle airport when that show was super popular. They looked incredibly strung out.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on January 17, 2017, 02:59:42 PM

i saw john hawkes at best fish taco in ensanada (thanks @pissclams they were amaze!)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on January 18, 2017, 10:49:20 AM

This seems targeted to those who've always wanted a stowaway experience.

https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/experience/seats/basic-economy.jsp

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 18, 2017, 11:06:47 AM

Quote from: Trim on January 18, 2017, 10:49:20 AM

This seems targeted to those who've always wanted a stowaway experience.

https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/experience/seats/basic-economy.jsp

lol

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on January 18, 2017, 11:18:44 AM

They found the perfect angle to take a picture that says "leave your legs at home"

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on January 18, 2017, 12:40:43 PM

and the rich get richer... southwest shareholders around the world congratulated AA on this bold move.  what complete dumbasses.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on January 18, 2017, 01:24:26 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on January 18, 2017, 11:18:44 AM

They found the perfect angle to take a picture that says "leave your legs at home"

Looks like enough leg room to me.  :dunno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on January 18, 2017, 01:25:20 PM

Lady gooch is much more concerned with footroom

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on January 18, 2017, 02:15:45 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on January 18, 2017, 01:25:20 PM

Lady gooch is much more concerned with footroom

she won't be able to stow her carry on under the seat in front of her  :angry:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on January 18, 2017, 03:04:02 PM

Has anybody been on a Delta flight that has these tickets ? How do they keep these cheap ticket people from putting their personal item up top?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on January 18, 2017, 03:24:24 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on January 18, 2017, 03:04:02 PM

Has anybody been on a Delta flight that has these tickets ? How do they keep these cheap ticket people from putting their personal item up top?

You board last and then their ain't no overhead space left due to all the carry on weirdos. Also if it is bigger than a backpack they are going to make you gate check it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 18, 2017, 03:38:53 PM

wait Delta already has this? :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on January 18, 2017, 03:59:09 PM

Even called the same thing ...Delta doesn't reduce the elite qualification segments and miles you earn like AA looks like they are doing

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on January 18, 2017, 04:27:26 PM

The gate agents should paint a scarlet B or E (or both!) on these people's foreheads when they check in.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on January 18, 2017, 08:42:37 PM

prayer request: Oahu protips. going for work, staying the weekend. never been to hawaiii.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 19, 2017, 06:31:41 AM

Quote from: puniraptor on January 18, 2017, 08:42:37 PM

prayer request: Oahu protips. going for work, staying the weekend. never been to hawaiii.

oahu kinda sucks for normal hawaii stuff but is good for food. alan wongs is very good if you want a nice meal. traffic is awful.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 19, 2017, 06:34:08 AM

flying 1st class from charleston through charlotte to omaha today on AA. I really like AA's RJ 1st product. I always book work flights and then upgrade to first with miles. that also lets me change flights for no charge which I did today. I hate the CLT airport with the heat of a thousand suns though.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on January 19, 2017, 07:27:12 AM

CLT is terrible. Ts and Ps

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on January 19, 2017, 07:30:50 AM

Quote from: puniraptor on January 18, 2017, 08:42:37 PM

prayer request: Oahu protips. going for work, staying the weekend. never been to hawaiii.

Go to the lady and the pig (restaurant).

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 19, 2017, 08:37:24 AM

CLT has a bojangle's which is nice if you like bojangle's.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 19, 2017, 08:38:44 AM

And I would never use miles for an RJ upgrade on a work trip but of course I don't have a billion miles.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 19, 2017, 10:10:55 AM

Quote from: michigancat on January 19, 2017, 08:38:44 AM

And I would never use miles for an RJ upgrade on a work trip but of course I don't have a billion miles.

if anything the RJ upgrade makes more sense than a regular plane. plus AA's RJ first product is pretty nice.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 19, 2017, 10:26:19 AM

Quote from: steve dave on January 19, 2017, 10:10:55 AM

Quote from: michigancat on January 19, 2017, 08:38:44 AM

And I would never use miles for an RJ upgrade on a work trip but of course I don't have a billion miles.

if anything the RJ upgrade makes more sense than a regular plane. plus AA's RJ first product is pretty nice.

On United it's usually about the equivalent of economy plus if it exists at all. Plus it's generally gonna be a short flight.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on January 23, 2017, 01:30:38 AM

I never knew how Japanese Hawaii is.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on January 23, 2017, 11:28:34 AM

I always assumed it was Japan with English and crawling with white midwestern tourists

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: cfbandyman on January 23, 2017, 11:35:15 AM

Quote from: puniraptor on January 23, 2017, 01:30:38 AM

I never knew how Japanese Hawaii is.

Oh my yes. There are at least as many Japanese tourist there as mainlanders.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on January 24, 2017, 02:39:37 AM

Asians tourists WAY outnumber the white tourists.

I took my Japanese co-worker into an American 7eleven so we could lol in amazement at how different it was but it was totally loaded with the same Japanese snacks and similar ready to eat items!

Plus there is Japanese writing everywhere and some places even take Yen

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on January 24, 2017, 05:45:04 AM

Quote from: pissclams on January 18, 2017, 12:40:43 PM

and the rich get richer... southwest shareholders around the world congratulated AA on this bold move.  what complete dumbasses.

Flew Louisville to Baltimore on Southwest this week. Amazed at all the legroom and overhead space. I may stop flying AA.  :Wha:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on January 24, 2017, 07:30:17 AM

:cool:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Saulbadguy on January 26, 2017, 12:49:33 PM

september, going to San Francisco (2 nights) and then Napa Valley (3 nights). Never been to either. Recommendos please. No GMAFB boring crap (alcatraz, curvy street, ghiradelli, etc) please.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: hatingfrancisco on January 26, 2017, 12:52:21 PM

Going to Nashville in a month.  Never been.  Any spots I need to hit?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on January 26, 2017, 01:36:23 PM

Quote from: mocat on December 29, 2016, 12:53:10 PM

all entertainment (which is a shitload more than SW offers) is free on flights from known cold heartless bastards Delta and American

http://www.theverge.com/2017/1/26/14399394/american-airlines-onboard-video-screens-removed-no-streaming

good ol' american airlines, always doing what's best for their customer


thank God we have SWA in the USA, they are the real American airline

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on January 26, 2017, 01:39:33 PM

Quote from: Saulbadguy on January 26, 2017, 12:49:33 PM

september, going to San Francisco (2 nights) and then Napa Valley (3 nights). Never been to either. Recommendos please. No GMAFB boring crap (alcatraz, curvy street, ghiradelli, etc) please.

3 nights is a lot of time to spend in napa imo

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Saulbadguy on January 26, 2017, 02:01:56 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on January 26, 2017, 01:39:33 PM

Quote from: Saulbadguy on January 26, 2017, 12:49:33 PM

september, going to San Francisco (2 nights) and then Napa Valley (3 nights). Never been to either. Recommendos please. No GMAFB boring crap (alcatraz, curvy street, ghiradelli, etc) please.

3 nights is a lot of time to spend in napa imo

Well maybe 3 nights in SF and 2 nights in Napa. idc.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on January 26, 2017, 02:14:28 PM

Personal opinion but a day trip to Napa is enough, but I'm not a wine dude

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 26, 2017, 02:33:30 PM

saul, drive up the sonoma side and go to russian river  :th_twocents:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 26, 2017, 02:33:39 PM

Quote from: Saulbadguy on January 26, 2017, 02:01:56 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on January 26, 2017, 01:39:33 PM

Quote from: Saulbadguy on January 26, 2017, 12:49:33 PM

september, going to San Francisco (2 nights) and then Napa Valley (3 nights). Never been to either. Recommendos please. No GMAFB boring crap (alcatraz, curvy street, ghiradelli, etc) please.

3 nights is a lot of time to spend in napa imo

Well maybe 3 nights in SF and 2 nights in Napa. idc.

Agree on 3 nights in Napa being too long. I feel like that can be a day trip but I suppose if you're really into the food scene there you could spend more time. There are plenty of day tours that can pick you up in SF and take you to a few wineries and get you the general idea of the place. Could save you from renting a car. IMO you've seen one winery you've seen them all.

you should do the cable car on the Powell-Hyde line even though it's touristy. It's worth walking around Chinatown and along the Embarcadero too.

Museum nights are good on Thursday nights (or so I've heard).

You're far enough out you could try to get a reservation at State Bird Provisions (just need to log in at midnight pacific 60 days out and hope for the best)

Could recommend specific events depending on specific nights you're in town and what you're interested in when you get closer.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 26, 2017, 02:34:55 PM

also I've never actually been to a Napa winery, just Sonoma. people say Napa is "snobbier" but gmafb

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on January 26, 2017, 03:52:24 PM

Quote from: Saulbadguy on January 26, 2017, 12:49:33 PM

september, going to San Francisco (2 nights) and then Napa Valley (3 nights). Never been to either. Recommendos please. No GMAFB boring crap (alcatraz, curvy street, ghiradelli, etc) please.

We did 3 days SF and 2 days Oakland for a wedding last year.    Looked at going to RR but decided it wasn't worth the drive (no tour, etc.).    Did hear great things about State Bird Provisions but didn't have reservations.    The one main touristy thing we did was Alcatraz for the night tour and it was better than expected.    Definitely rent a car and hit Muir Woods.  Sausalito was kind of a bust, nothing of interest really.   There'a a bar called Noc Noc recommended by someone on CP thats supposed to have a good tap list, but we ran out of time.   Several people told us if we had more time we should drive down the 1 to Monterrey and see the aquarium.  Taqueria El Farolito in the Tenderloin is a local favorite and didn't disappoint.      We also ate at Hunam Homes in Chinatown, but it wasn't anything outstanding, and the rest of Chinatown was snoozefest...

I've done Napa, and agree that unless you plan on doing multiple wine tours, a day trip is enough.

Congrats BTW!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 27, 2017, 03:36:48 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 26, 2017, 02:34:55 PM

also I've never actually been to a Napa winery, just Sonoma. people say Napa is "snobbier" but gmafb

it's not snobby at all

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on January 27, 2017, 03:43:05 PM

I ate at Namu Gaji, Cockscomb, and Foreign Cinema last time I was there.  Rich table was also a favorite of mine from a previous trip.  Foreign Cinema was probably a bit over hyped foodwise but had a cool atmosphere.  The rest were all excellent. 

Oxbow market in Napa was pretty cool.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 27, 2017, 03:57:41 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 27, 2017, 03:36:48 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 26, 2017, 02:34:55 PM

also I've never actually been to a Napa winery, just Sonoma. people say Napa is "snobbier" but gmafb

it's not snobby at all

obvs, it's full of dweebs from the midwest.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 27, 2017, 05:14:04 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 27, 2017, 03:57:41 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 27, 2017, 03:36:48 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 26, 2017, 02:34:55 PM

also I've never actually been to a Napa winery, just Sonoma. people say Napa is "snobbier" but gmafb

it's not snobby at all

obvs, it's full of dweebs from the midwest.

man, I'd love to punch your hairy face right now

Title: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on January 27, 2017, 08:04:58 PM

In L.A. this week. Man, they want to like Dallas so bad it's not funny. They even have In N Out like Dallas.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on January 27, 2017, 08:07:31 PM

no whataburger tho

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on January 27, 2017, 08:44:26 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on January 27, 2017, 08:07:31 PM

no whataburger tho

Yeah, In N Out is not in Whataburger's league.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on January 28, 2017, 09:21:01 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on January 27, 2017, 03:43:05 PM

I ate at Namu Gaji, Cockscomb, and Foreign Cinema last time I was there.  Rich table was also a favorite of mine from a previous trip.  Foreign Cinema was probably a bit over hyped foodwise but had a cool atmosphere.  The rest were all excellent. 

Oxbow market in Napa was pretty cool.

where do you stay?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 28, 2017, 09:30:55 PM

I've stayed at the Andaz Napa and Embassy Suites Napa. The embassy is kinda nice in that their afternoon drinks always have non-crappy local wines. the andaz is downtown napa which is good/bad depending on what you're looking for. nice bar there. easy walking to everything. I always use points so I know nothing about non-chain places.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on January 29, 2017, 12:42:41 AM

When there's international crises happening at airports across usa, or just generally, how do people who aren't flying anywhere get to go past the security checkpoints?  Or is this a pre-security McD's?

https://twitter.com/StacyStClair/status/825486560237907968

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on January 29, 2017, 12:52:15 AM

Pre security

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on January 29, 2017, 12:58:37 AM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on January 29, 2017, 12:52:15 AM

Pre security

Why even go to the airport?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on January 29, 2017, 01:13:38 AM

 :dunno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on January 30, 2017, 03:25:19 PM

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170130/48ed596f3c108086fc2240d3c61cdfab.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 30, 2017, 03:27:50 PM

Quote from: puniraptor on January 30, 2017, 03:25:19 PM

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170130/48ed596f3c108086fc2240d3c61cdfab.jpg)

that looks like jakarta

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 30, 2017, 03:36:03 PM

but considering you were just in honolulu I'll change my guess to honolulu

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on January 30, 2017, 04:23:33 PM

Hai!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on January 30, 2017, 04:24:34 PM

I was about to go on a huge rant about how awful it is, but then I found the renovated portions which are really quite nice.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on January 30, 2017, 04:42:25 PM

puni, do you ever go looking for snakes in japan?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on January 30, 2017, 04:44:05 PM

Quote from: Trim on January 29, 2017, 12:42:41 AM

When there's international crises happening at airports across usa, or just generally, how do people who aren't flying anywhere get to go past the security checkpoints?  Or is this a pre-security McD's?

https://twitter.com/StacyStClair/status/825486560237907968

holy crap, the kid in the glasses is an MHS grad.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on January 31, 2017, 06:22:32 PM

Quote from: sys on January 30, 2017, 04:42:25 PM

puni, do you ever go looking for snakes in japan?

I haven't gone looking with that goal. I am always on the lookout for anything interesting though. I haven't seen a snake in the wild, but I have seen a snake in a bottle of booze in a pub. Habushu or Habuzake, an Okinawan delicacy.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on January 31, 2017, 06:35:33 PM

it might be fun for you to go out and catch some of the ones that look like this and then ship them to me.

(http://www.reptilefact.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Pictures-of-Japanese-Forest-Rat-Snake.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on February 01, 2017, 03:50:03 AM

Quote from: sys on January 31, 2017, 06:35:33 PM

it might be fun for you to go out and catch some of the ones that look like this and then ship them to me.

(http://www.reptilefact.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Pictures-of-Japanese-Forest-Rat-Snake.jpg)

What's her name?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on February 01, 2017, 12:02:07 PM

i believe it's called a jimuguri.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on February 01, 2017, 12:06:50 PM

time for that jimuguri to molt

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on February 01, 2017, 12:16:02 PM

Ah-japaneseah snake-ah

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on February 01, 2017, 01:47:40 PM

Quote from: sys on January 31, 2017, 06:35:33 PM

it might be fun for you to go out and catch some of the ones that look like this and then ship them to me.

(http://www.reptilefact.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Pictures-of-Japanese-Forest-Rat-Snake.jpg)

Sys, I can send you some northeast johnson county garter snakes if you want.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on February 01, 2017, 01:52:16 PM

I've lived in NE for like over a decade and have never seen a nebraska snake. probably don't exist.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 01, 2017, 01:55:26 PM

Chicago cats, where should I dine tomorrow night downtown by magnificent mile? Traveling for work with a coworker. I'll actually be there a lot the next couple of months. UIC is a new school of mine.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on February 01, 2017, 01:56:40 PM

I have lived in MO for 8 months and have seen 1 MO snake. It was a baby so I don't think it was a immigrant snake but maybe an anchor snake

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SdK on February 01, 2017, 02:09:04 PM

Had a Topeka snaked try to slither 3 stories up a drain spout to get to my precious mourning dove nest of my balcony. I put him back on the ground.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SdK on February 01, 2017, 02:09:12 PM

Like God intended.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on February 01, 2017, 02:19:27 PM

no thank you, ben ji.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on February 01, 2017, 02:46:08 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on February 01, 2017, 01:55:26 PM

Chicago cats, where should I dine tomorrow night downtown by magnificent mile? Traveling for work with a coworker. I'll actually be there a lot the next couple of months. UIC is a new school of mine.

What are you looking for?  There are some super nice restaurants down there and also some decent spots that are more casual. 

My go-to in that area is Jake Melnick's.  http://www.jakemelnicks.com/food/main-menu (http://www.jakemelnicks.com/food/main-menu)

If you're looking for something a little fancier (but not insanely upscale), Remington's http://www.remingtonschicago.com/#work (http://www.remingtonschicago.com/#work), The Gage https://www.thegagechicago.com/dinner-1 (https://www.thegagechicago.com/dinner-1) and Cantina Laredo https://www.cantinalaredo.com/our-menu/?menu=dinner&locId=cantina-laredo-40 (https://www.cantinalaredo.com/our-menu/?menu=dinner&locId=cantina-laredo-40) are all good and in that general area.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 01, 2017, 03:48:50 PM

TY Dlew! I'll check these places out. I'm really up for anything. On the companies dime, so if it's a bit fancier, so be it.  :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 01, 2017, 03:51:41 PM

That Cantina place looks right up my alley.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on February 01, 2017, 04:46:33 PM

Probably a Chili's or something close

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on February 02, 2017, 09:04:12 AM

I've never heard of anyone not liking Cantina Laredo, Wacky.  May want to give them a call and get reservations depending on what time you're planning on being there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 02, 2017, 09:19:05 AM

Sounds amazing bud. Ty! :thumbs: In Gary Indiana right now. :Yuck:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on February 02, 2017, 09:23:27 AM

Don't die  :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on February 02, 2017, 09:52:14 AM

michael jackson is from gary, indiana

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SdK on February 03, 2017, 02:55:46 AM

My aunt is from Gary. Was a chemical engineer for ExxonMobil. Now a stay at home mom. Her husband owns a steel building company in Denver.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on February 03, 2017, 08:33:36 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on February 01, 2017, 03:48:50 PM

TY Dlew! I'll check these places out. I'm really up for anything. On the companies dime, so if it's a bit fancier, so be it.  :thumbs:

In that area-ish, some more fancy places that would be good on the company dime: Tavern on Rush, Le Colonial, Purple Pig, and Gibson's. 

If you're down by UIC, go find somewhere in Greektown (Halsted and Jackson), or a bit north on Randolph... maybe Green Street Meats, Avec, or Hi Five Ramen.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 03, 2017, 09:40:12 AM

Ty! Great suggestos for lunch today.  :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on February 03, 2017, 09:40:26 AM

I eat lunch and drink margs at the omaha cantina laredo like 4 times a day

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on February 03, 2017, 09:42:49 AM

Oh, hey, there's a Cantina Laredo that is 10 minutes from my house. I'll have to check it out!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 03, 2017, 09:43:30 AM

Also, it was cold and I was on my own last night, so I just went a block over to geno's east for some pizza pie. My coworker went to meet up with a friend and then went to a concert with some guys she just met. Pretty sure they ran a train on her last night.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 03, 2017, 09:45:10 AM

I will likely be in Hammond, IN and Madison, WI next week. Please share pro tips!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on February 03, 2017, 12:01:09 PM

Quote from: michigancat on February 03, 2017, 09:45:10 AM

I will likely be in Hammond, IN and Madison, WI next week. Please share pro tips!

In b4 Spotted Cow and Three Floyds beer

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SdK on February 03, 2017, 12:21:11 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on February 03, 2017, 09:43:30 AM

Also, it was cold and I was on my own last night, so I just went a block over to geno's east for some pizza pie. My coworker went to meet up with a friend and then went to a concert with some guys she just met. Pretty sure they ran a train on her last night.

Why are you sure?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 03, 2017, 12:37:58 PM

Last trip together she went home with a married man at our hotel


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SdK on February 03, 2017, 01:40:51 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on February 03, 2017, 12:37:58 PM

Last trip together she went home with a married man at our hotel


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Ok? Have you never slept with a married woman? Or am I on an island here?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 03, 2017, 01:44:56 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on February 03, 2017, 12:01:09 PM

Quote from: michigancat on February 03, 2017, 09:45:10 AM

I will likely be in Hammond, IN and Madison, WI next week. Please share pro tips!

In b4 Spotted Cow and Three Floyds beer

We might swing through Chicago from Madison to Hammond one night. But good suggestions

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 03, 2017, 01:47:28 PM

Quote from: SdK on February 03, 2017, 01:40:51 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on February 03, 2017, 12:37:58 PM

Last trip together she went home with a married man at our hotel


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Ok? Have you never slept with a married woman? Or am I on an island here?

No, I'm not judging her, just know her and what goes down on these trips. UIC has been great btw. Successful business trip.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SdK on February 03, 2017, 01:55:58 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on February 03, 2017, 01:47:28 PM

Quote from: SdK on February 03, 2017, 01:40:51 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on February 03, 2017, 12:37:58 PM

Last trip together she went home with a married man at our hotel


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Ok? Have you never slept with a married woman? Or am I on an island here?

No, I'm not judging here, just no her and what goes down on these trips. UIC has been great btw. Successful business trip.

I'm glad she is having a fulfilling sex life. Also glad to hear about the trip. Go team!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on February 03, 2017, 02:21:57 PM

Cantina loredo? What did your Houston's close too?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on February 03, 2017, 07:14:31 PM

it's the closest we have to jose peppers, jerks

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on February 03, 2017, 11:15:03 PM

There's no way jose peps hasn't expanded into Chicagoland

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on February 03, 2017, 11:35:27 PM

jose peps is alright, but i would actually rather go to 'otle than 'j'peps' tbh

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on February 06, 2017, 10:09:59 AM

I fly these things constantly and like them. the single seat side up front is BITB out of Omaha.

http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2017/02/06/5-reasons-i-love-the-embraer-175/#_ga=1.29025020.1925839842.1454333828

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on February 06, 2017, 10:18:12 AM

delta has an embraer 175 mci-lax direct with that same configuration and it's my preferred flight.  i like to think that it's my own personal jet.  also, they give me a whole mini-can of pringles original which i love.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on February 06, 2017, 10:19:59 AM

Sounds great sd and 'clams

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on February 06, 2017, 10:20:53 AM

Single seats are easily the greatest invention in avionics

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on February 06, 2017, 10:26:44 AM

that's the 2.36 ounce can of pringles, not the .74 oz size

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on February 06, 2017, 10:29:34 AM

I want to go somewhere for 2-3 days the end of next month. Where should I go? Lower 48 major cities only plz

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 06, 2017, 10:39:45 AM

Going to LA next month during march madness to hang with a friend. Will probably stop by SUR. Any other suggestos would be great as well.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on February 06, 2017, 02:47:10 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on February 06, 2017, 10:29:34 AM

I want to go somewhere for 2-3 days the end of next month. Where should I go? Lower 48 major cities only plz

Vegas for the Tournament, duh. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on February 06, 2017, 02:48:56 PM

I'm pretty meh on Vegas

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GregKSU1027 on February 06, 2017, 02:57:33 PM

#walkchalk

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on February 06, 2017, 03:11:38 PM

go to Austin for SXSW

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on February 06, 2017, 03:14:00 PM

if lib went to austin it would be to party his balls off with alex jones

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on February 06, 2017, 03:15:08 PM

Alex jones would be an epic pak holy cow

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on February 07, 2017, 02:37:25 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on February 01, 2017, 03:51:41 PM

That Cantina place looks right up my alley.

You could just go to the one in Branson.


I always like Hugo's Frog Bar
http://www.hugosfrogbar.com/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on February 07, 2017, 03:58:09 PM

Stumbled upon Hugo's and really enjoyed it...They have a stuffed lobster that was awesome.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on February 14, 2017, 09:58:11 AM

What's the situation with Uber in LA? Are they allowed to pickup at the airport (actually BUR)?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on February 14, 2017, 10:05:06 AM

yes you just have to go to the ride sharing area
bur is great btw

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 14, 2017, 10:08:27 AM

So you have to share the uber ride? Just curious. Need to know if I need to have my headphones handy or not.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on February 14, 2017, 10:10:20 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on February 14, 2017, 10:08:27 AM

So you have to share the uber ride? Just curious. Need to know if I need to have my headphones handy or not.

Lmao

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on February 14, 2017, 10:11:02 AM

smdh  :facepalm:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on February 14, 2017, 12:49:31 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on February 14, 2017, 10:08:27 AM

So you have to share the uber ride? Just curious. Need to know if I need to have my headphones handy or not.

:lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on February 14, 2017, 12:54:31 PM

Well, you have to share the ride with the driver so I don't know why everyone is laughing at my guy wackycat08

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 14, 2017, 01:06:18 PM

There's like group uber now, where you share a ride with someone else (strangers). I didn't know if that's what we were talking about here. Uber car pool?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Asteriskhead on February 14, 2017, 01:10:55 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on February 14, 2017, 01:06:18 PM

There's like group uber now, where you share a ride with someone else (strangers). I didn't know if that's what we were talking about here. Uber car pool?

uber, lyft, etc. are referred to as ride share services, bud.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: meow meow on February 14, 2017, 01:12:50 PM

amaze

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 14, 2017, 01:13:29 PM

Quote from: pmshead on February 14, 2017, 01:10:55 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on February 14, 2017, 01:06:18 PM

There's like group uber now, where you share a ride with someone else (strangers). I didn't know if that's what we were talking about here. Uber car pool?

uber, lyft, etc. are referred to as ride share services, bud.

Good to know.  :thumbs: My coworker wanted to do uber pool in Chicago the other day and I wasn't a big fan of the idea. After these events your so on all the time, all you want is a quiet ride. That's where the confusion came from.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on February 14, 2017, 01:19:13 PM

i did uberpool from lax once and it sucked the balls of an african elephant

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 14, 2017, 01:25:28 PM

Very good to know.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on February 14, 2017, 01:30:13 PM

I used to do Uber Pool from time to time. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 14, 2017, 01:32:29 PM

I would never do uber pool on a work trip, good God.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 14, 2017, 01:37:50 PM

Quote from: michigancat on February 14, 2017, 01:32:29 PM

I would never do uber pool on a work trip, good God.

That's what I was saying! I understand trying to find a decent deal to help the company out, but they're not that hard up.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on February 14, 2017, 01:43:59 PM

i mistakenly did it on a personal trip.  the uber driver just stopped and picked up another rider.  he wasn't studied in my native tongue, nor i his.   i looked at my travel companion and we both "wtf?" to each other and then continued on our trip along with our stowaway.

our stow got out somewhere near the target in hollywood near la brea and santa monica blvd, never to be heard from again

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 14, 2017, 01:49:05 PM

Quote from: pissclams on February 14, 2017, 01:43:59 PM

i mistakenly did it on a personal trip.  the uber driver just stopped and picked up another rider.  he wasn't studied in my native tongue, nor i his.   i looked at my travel companion and we both "wtf?" to each other and then continued on our trip along with our stowaway.

our stow got out somewhere near the target in hollywood near la brea and santa monica blvd, never to be heard from again

Yeah sometimes uber will switch to pool as the default, kinda sneaky.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on February 14, 2017, 01:51:11 PM

remember that argument we got into about uber pool that one time, rusty?

anyhow, regarding uber, I took them up on a promotion wherein I pay $20 up front for 20 rides anywhere in the city for a flat fee of 4.50/ride.  Paid for itself in 2 rides. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 14, 2017, 01:57:26 PM

Quote from: Dlew12 on February 14, 2017, 01:51:11 PM

remember that argument we got into about uber pool that one time, rusty?

anyhow, regarding uber, I took them up on a promotion wherein I pay $20 up front for 20 rides anywhere in the city for a flat fee of 4.50/ride.  Paid for itself in 2 rides.

Yeah, I still only so pool when it's surging or a super long personal trip. And it's usually actually a lyft line so I can tip.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 91.9er on February 14, 2017, 03:14:36 PM

3 day weekend in late March with an old friend.

D.C. or Portland, OR?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 14, 2017, 03:20:09 PM

Never been to DC, but I loved my trip to Portland this year. You're within short driving range of really beautiful country and the nightlife is fun.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 14, 2017, 03:27:37 PM

I would opt for DC

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on February 14, 2017, 03:57:47 PM

Let's say I wanted to go to europe this summer.  How many miles will I need to fly mrs_k_m and I business class?  Is there a best airline for this?

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 14, 2017, 05:06:31 PM

Quote from: kitten_mittons on February 14, 2017, 03:57:47 PM

Let's say I wanted to go to europe this summer.  How many miles will I need to fly mrs_k_m and I business class?  Is there a best airline for this?

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Haven't checked but you're probably too late for a summer euro trip

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on February 14, 2017, 05:07:05 PM

Early fall?

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on February 14, 2017, 05:17:27 PM

I was actually just looking 2 weeks ago and there was availability for summer.  I was going to book British airways business class only to find during checkout that there is a $425 fuel surcharge in each direction for each ticket, so I just booked coach out of pocket on another airline.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 14, 2017, 05:21:51 PM

Quote from: kitten_mittons on February 14, 2017, 05:07:05 PM

Early fall?

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well I recommend United just because that's what I've done. Would be 225k miles for business Saver. if that Ink card is really 100k you and the girlfriend could each get it and one of you could get a standard united card and you'd be all set. Depends on how many miles/UR points you already have.

https://www.united.com/web/en-US/apps/mileageplus/awards/travel/awardTravel.aspx

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on February 14, 2017, 05:32:09 PM

I've got about 160k ur points

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 14, 2017, 05:33:02 PM

Quote from: kitten_mittons on February 14, 2017, 05:32:09 PM

I've got about 160k ur points

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well combine it with a 70k or 50k United card and you're good to go

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on February 14, 2017, 05:36:54 PM

Sounds like a plan! Thanks!

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on February 16, 2017, 12:09:24 PM

Just booked a tiny house in Colorado through airbnb, I'll have to update you guys on how awful/awesome it is.. WIll the cups and stuff be small too? I hope so because I want to feel like a giant in there

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on February 16, 2017, 12:13:05 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on February 16, 2017, 12:09:24 PM

Just booked a tiny house in Colorado

where in Colorado?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on February 16, 2017, 12:17:04 PM

Quote from: Dr Rick Daris on February 16, 2017, 12:13:05 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on February 16, 2017, 12:09:24 PM

Just booked a tiny house in Colorado

where in Colorado?

pretty dang close to divide

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on February 16, 2017, 12:23:11 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on February 16, 2017, 12:17:04 PM

Quote from: Dr Rick Daris on February 16, 2017, 12:13:05 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on February 16, 2017, 12:09:24 PM

Just booked a tiny house in Colorado

where in Colorado?

pretty dang close to divide

beautiful area. there was a time way back when I mildly looked into buying some land there. cripple creek is interesting. woodland park is pretty ok. divide itself is like a post office and ten other buildings with maybe a restaurant (I think). when you going?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on February 16, 2017, 12:28:40 PM

Quote from: Dr Rick Daris on February 16, 2017, 12:23:11 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on February 16, 2017, 12:17:04 PM

Quote from: Dr Rick Daris on February 16, 2017, 12:13:05 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on February 16, 2017, 12:09:24 PM

Just booked a tiny house in Colorado

where in Colorado?

pretty dang close to divide

beautiful area. there was a time way back when I mildly looked into buying some land there. cripple creek is interesting. woodland park is pretty ok. divide itself is like a post office and ten other buildings with maybe a restaurant (I think). when you going?

late march, yeah I want to go to cripple creek just so I can make a "the band" reference. also staying a couple of days in CO springs looking forward to it for sure!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 16, 2017, 09:42:10 PM

Quote from: michigancat on February 14, 2017, 01:57:26 PM

Quote from: Dlew12 on February 14, 2017, 01:51:11 PM

remember that argument we got into about uber pool that one time, rusty?

anyhow, regarding uber, I took them up on a promotion wherein I pay $20 up front for 20 rides anywhere in the city for a flat fee of 4.50/ride.  Paid for itself in 2 rides.

Yeah, I still only so pool when it's surging or a super long personal trip. And it's usually actually a lyft line so I can tip.

Currently in an uber pool because it was really cheap. No other passengers but the guy stopped to get gas.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ShellShock on February 17, 2017, 08:32:32 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on February 06, 2017, 10:39:45 AM

Going to LA next month during march madness to hang with a friend. Will probably stop by SUR. Any other suggestos would be great as well.

SUR was very meh IMO. I travel to LA at least once a month and there are much better places to go than that. Plus, if you're going there to see the TV people, you'll only catch them during the summer and mostly one day a week...they get paid so much for the show now that they rarely work there anymore outside of filming season.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 17, 2017, 08:35:15 AM

Yeah, I figured. Just figured I should pay tribute since it's entertained me on so many Monday nights.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on February 17, 2017, 08:53:50 AM

Big Sur is a long drive from L.A., Wacky.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 17, 2017, 08:56:13 AM

Really? I don't have to go. I've been to LA one time and it was with an ex when I was 21 and her sister (who lived there) took us everywhere. I don't really have a feel for the different parts of LA.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on February 23, 2017, 11:33:07 AM

What do we think about this Norwegian Airlines company?  They have cheap 787 directs to paris from lax, like $750 roundtrip on weekends

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on February 23, 2017, 11:37:45 AM

What do we think u guys

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on February 23, 2017, 12:29:42 PM

They just announced like $80 flights from some pud airport to some other pud euro Airport. Seemed weird

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on February 23, 2017, 02:33:48 PM

I pulled the trigger, thanks for the help

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 23, 2017, 02:38:26 PM

they fly to quite a few Euro spots from OAK. Gatwick is like $540 right now. Let us know how shitty it is, kim carnes.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on February 23, 2017, 02:52:31 PM

They have good entertainment options which is big for me on long flights, especially when flying over the ocean bc no internet.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: WonderMeal on March 05, 2017, 02:51:45 PM

Headed to Cuba this Spring. Any tips from Cat Fans who have been? Looking for recommendations in both the "what to do before traveling there" and "what to do while you're there" categories. Hoping to bring back a suitcase full of art and sandwiches.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on March 05, 2017, 04:15:38 PM

Quote from: WonderMeal on March 05, 2017, 02:51:45 PM

Headed to Cuba this Spring. Any tips from Cat Fans who have been? Looking for recommendations in both the "what to do before traveling there" and "what to do while you're there" categories. Hoping to bring back a suitcase full of art and sandwiches.

Bring way more cash than you think you'll need. You won't have any access to your precious American banks, you capitalist pig.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on March 05, 2017, 04:17:12 PM

I could write a whole blogpost of Cuba travel protips.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on March 05, 2017, 04:19:03 PM

I don't see why you wouldn't

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on March 05, 2017, 04:25:38 PM

Very lazy

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on March 05, 2017, 04:26:08 PM

Yet capable of responding to pointed questions.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on March 05, 2017, 04:26:46 PM

If there was one dish to get in Havana what would it be?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 05, 2017, 04:27:19 PM

A friend that visited Cuba wasn't impressed with the food

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on March 05, 2017, 04:28:04 PM

Don't go for the food. It is terrible. Next.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 05, 2017, 04:29:24 PM

Quote from: Spracne on March 05, 2017, 04:28:04 PM

Don't go for the food. It is terrible. Next.

Make that two friends.  :-)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on March 05, 2017, 04:30:16 PM

If you want good "Cuban" food, go to Miami.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on March 05, 2017, 04:32:59 PM

Real Cuban food is just bland rice and beans. The best food you can find in Cuba is from privately owned restaurants that try to imitate other cuisines. You can find good food, but it is still uninspiring. Try to avoid state-owned restaurants, whenever possible. I had a steak from a national joint, and after one bite I realized I had made a huge bistec.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on March 05, 2017, 04:35:41 PM

Quote from: Spracne on March 05, 2017, 04:32:59 PM

Real Cuban food is just bland rice and beans. The best food you can find in Cuba is from privately owned restaurants that try to imitate other cuisines. You can find good food, but it is still uninspiring. Try to avoid state-owned restaurants, whenever possible. I had a steak from a national joint, and after one bite I realized I had made a huge bistec.

 :love:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on March 05, 2017, 04:38:47 PM

Also, they have like two beers--Bucanero and Cristal. Bucanero is a stronger, darker beer, but Cristal will be your ride-or-die. Light, refreshing, can crush all day. Cristal is your best suds bud.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on March 05, 2017, 04:39:43 PM

Oh yeah, you better speak Spanish, or at least be attached at the hip with a Spanish speaker.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on March 05, 2017, 04:40:09 PM

As a polyglot, I sometimes forget to add that crucial proviso.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on March 05, 2017, 06:55:24 PM

What about cigars and music?


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on March 06, 2017, 08:48:42 AM

Quote from: WonderMeal on March 05, 2017, 02:51:45 PM

Headed to Cuba this Spring. Any tips from Cat Fans who have been? Looking for recommendations in both the "what to do before traveling there" and "what to do while you're there" categories. Hoping to bring back a suitcase full of art and sandwiches.

I assume you know you have to make the purpose of your trip "cultural" so good thinking on the art...

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on March 06, 2017, 10:56:25 AM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on February 01, 2017, 01:56:40 PM

I have lived in MO for 8 months and have seen 1 MO snake. It was a baby so I don't think it was a immigrant snake but maybe an anchor snake

Saw this lil guy chillin behind my car this morning. Sheep dogged him to the neighbors grass.

(http://i.imgur.com/jc2bTld.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on March 06, 2017, 10:58:47 AM

Just look at all the detail you can't see on the snake :love:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on March 06, 2017, 12:37:21 PM

garter. I have a bunch and they always surprise scare me when mowing.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: bubbles4ksu on March 06, 2017, 12:50:11 PM

My cousin nearly stepped on a small rattlesnake last Friday as we were hiking around LA. We'd only been off of the pavement for 20 minutes when it happened so it sucked that we watched our every step for the next three hours. First time I've ever seen one of those bastards.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on March 06, 2017, 12:50:16 PM

they've all moved to lib's nature preserve

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on March 06, 2017, 01:48:20 PM

Quote from: bubbles4ksu on March 06, 2017, 12:50:11 PM

My cousin nearly stepped on a small rattlesnake last Friday as we were hiking around LA. We'd only been off of the pavement for 20 minutes when it happened so it sucked that we watched our every step for the next three hours. First time I've ever seen one of those bastards.

griffith park?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: KCFDcat on March 06, 2017, 02:08:47 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on February 23, 2017, 11:33:07 AM

What do we think about this Norwegian Airlines company?  They have cheap 787 directs to paris from lax, like $750 roundtrip on weekends

I flew norwegian out of JFK to Copenhagen last spring. Was an enjoyable flight. First time on the Dreamliner and it was pretty sweet.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: bubbles4ksu on March 10, 2017, 01:51:39 PM

Quote from: pissclams on March 06, 2017, 01:48:20 PM

Quote from: bubbles4ksu on March 06, 2017, 12:50:11 PM

My cousin nearly stepped on a small rattlesnake last Friday as we were hiking around LA. We'd only been off of the pavement for 20 minutes when it happened so it sucked that we watched our every step for the next three hours. First time I've ever seen one of those bastards.

griffith park?

yep.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on March 10, 2017, 02:30:52 PM

Quote from: bubbles4ksu on March 10, 2017, 01:51:39 PM

Quote from: pissclams on March 06, 2017, 01:48:20 PM

Quote from: bubbles4ksu on March 06, 2017, 12:50:11 PM

My cousin nearly stepped on a small rattlesnake last Friday as we were hiking around LA. We'd only been off of the pavement for 20 minutes when it happened so it sucked that we watched our every step for the next three hours. First time I've ever seen one of those bastards.

griffith park?

yep.

how was it since katrina_west hit this spring?  i was there last fall and the place was a giant tinderbox

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: XocolateThundarr on March 12, 2017, 07:19:41 PM

Key West is fun you guys......really fun.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on March 13, 2017, 08:11:28 AM

Quote from: XocolateThundarr on March 12, 2017, 07:19:41 PM

Key West is fun you guys......really fun.

I love Key West.  Good times.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on March 14, 2017, 02:58:23 PM

whats a normal price for flight(mci) and everything for about a 5 days to a week at an all inclusive in Puerto Vallarta? Have never stayed at one and a bud is talking to me about doing a trip

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on March 14, 2017, 03:36:20 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on March 14, 2017, 02:58:23 PM

whats a normal price for flight(mci) and everything for about a 5 days to a week at an all inclusive in Puerto Vallarta? Have never stayed at one and a bud is talking to me about doing a trip

airfare 300-600
AI 5 days  800-3000 depending on resort

Be advise PV is not a Cancun atmosphere.  It is older crowd, fw spring breakers, and ex-pats.   No snorkelling to speak of, water is colder and not aquamarine.  Beaches are small and rocky.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 14, 2017, 03:38:59 PM

flew 3 hours on an old POS SW bird with no wifi and I about killed myself from boredom.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on March 14, 2017, 03:40:58 PM

On your birthday?!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on March 14, 2017, 05:17:54 PM

Quote from: steve dave on March 14, 2017, 03:38:59 PM

flew 3 hours on an old POS SW bird with no wifi and I about killed myself from boredom.

Did this on a spirit flight a few months ago.  Almost died

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on March 14, 2017, 05:44:29 PM

what a great opportunity to fire up a podcast and catch some zzzz'ssssszzzzss$

you millennials need to figure out that it's OK TO DISCONNECT FROM THE WEB!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on March 14, 2017, 06:48:01 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on March 14, 2017, 03:36:20 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on March 14, 2017, 02:58:23 PM

whats a normal price for flight(mci) and everything for about a 5 days to a week at an all inclusive in Puerto Vallarta? Have never stayed at one and a bud is talking to me about doing a trip

airfare 300-600
AI 5 days  800-3000 depending on resort

Be advise PV is not a Cancun atmosphere.  It is older crowd, fw spring breakers, and ex-pats.   No snorkelling to speak of, water is colder and not aquamarine.  Beaches are small and rocky.

so at 2300 for fiesta Americana ( yeah that's the actual rough ridin' name for it) for a week for me and mrs yla with ocean view it sounds like a no brainer

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on March 14, 2017, 07:08:18 PM

no Desire?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 14, 2017, 07:19:46 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on March 14, 2017, 02:58:23 PM

whats a normal price for flight(mci) and everything for about a 5 days to a week at an all inclusive in Puerto Vallarta? Have never stayed at one and a bud is talking to me about doing a trip

Expedia that crap, it takes like two minutes

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 15, 2017, 09:26:43 AM

Leaving for LA tomorrow on some Southwest buddy passes.  :excited:

Only thing about buddy passes tho:

Tomorrow's departure: 6:00 AM

Monday's departure from LAX: 5:30 AM

 :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on March 15, 2017, 09:28:48 AM

that 6:00 am direct mci-lax tho :love: 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on March 15, 2017, 09:36:49 AM

Alaska adding directs to SFO and SAN ....They should make their Midwestern hub at new kci!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 15, 2017, 09:41:31 AM

Quote from: pissclams on March 15, 2017, 09:28:48 AM

that 6:00 am direct mci-lax tho :love:

Yes sir!!!!  :love:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 15, 2017, 09:42:50 AM

Mrs. Wacky gave me a Stassi pass.  :crossfingers:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on March 15, 2017, 10:24:11 AM

Ireland next weekend!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 15, 2017, 10:28:54 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on March 15, 2017, 10:24:11 AM

Ireland next weekend!

That's like #1 on my bucket list. Have a blast, friend. :cheers:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on March 15, 2017, 10:35:05 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on March 15, 2017, 10:24:11 AM

Ireland next weekend!

Was there last fall. I was told to avoid the Guinness tour so I did. Ring of kerry is worth it if you like big tall cliffs with oceans crashing against them.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 15, 2017, 10:40:11 AM

the guinness tour is great Phil  :confused:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 15, 2017, 10:40:46 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on March 15, 2017, 09:36:49 AM

Alaska adding directs to SFO and SAN

 :surprised: link?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on March 15, 2017, 10:42:07 AM

Quote from: mocat on March 15, 2017, 10:40:11 AM

the guinness tour is great Phil  :confused:

I was told it wasn't worth it by a well respected tourist on these matters. Maybe I was led astray

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on March 15, 2017, 10:43:16 AM

ireland, nice.  cliffs of moher and giant's causeway.  also want to see the skellig islands

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on March 15, 2017, 10:44:44 AM

Quote from: michigancat on March 14, 2017, 07:19:46 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on March 14, 2017, 02:58:23 PM

whats a normal price for flight(mci) and everything for about a 5 days to a week at an all inclusive in Puerto Vallarta? Have never stayed at one and a bud is talking to me about doing a trip

Expedia that crap, it takes like two minutes

about $500 cheaper you stud muffin you

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on March 15, 2017, 10:45:16 AM

Quote from: mocat on March 15, 2017, 10:40:46 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on March 15, 2017, 09:36:49 AM

Alaska adding directs to SFO and SAN

 :surprised: link?

Was in the paper a week or two ago. It doesn't start for a few months I think

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on March 15, 2017, 10:47:49 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on March 15, 2017, 10:35:05 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on March 15, 2017, 10:24:11 AM

Ireland next weekend!

Was there last fall. I was told to avoid the Guinness tour so I did. Ring of kerry is worth it if you like big tall cliffs with oceans crashing against them.

Will only be there 5 nights, and most is centered around a rugby trip in Cork, so not much time for tourism, but plenty for Guinness, pubs and whiskey.  Figure this trip will help decide if it would be worth doing a longer vacation there. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on March 15, 2017, 10:50:58 AM

Quote from: pissclams on March 15, 2017, 10:43:16 AM

ireland, nice.  cliffs of moher and giant's causeway.  also want to see the skellig islands

We had a private van take us to all of that 1.5 days... Guess we got lucky in how clear Skellig was that day, said somedays can't even see them from land.  Didn't do the home get on Skellig itself thing...That's reserved for Jedis I heard.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on March 15, 2017, 05:44:21 PM

Anyone been to Louisville? Have always heard good things, will probably only be there for a day.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on March 15, 2017, 06:09:20 PM

Quote from: Stevesie60 on March 15, 2017, 05:44:21 PM

Anyone been to Louisville? Have always heard good things, will probably only be there for a day.

yes sir!  worldport is located there.  pretty impressive operation. 

in terms of chow, the outback on signature drive?  a+ bloomin' onion, terrible ribeye.  el nopal has some decent mexican.  if you stay by the airport prepare for  non-stop flights 24/7/365

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on March 15, 2017, 06:28:27 PM

I live near Louisville. What area are you staying?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on March 15, 2017, 09:20:32 PM

Went to L'ville for the kstate game.  Remember nothing.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 15, 2017, 10:13:20 PM

They have a cool /weet PNL and awesome eateries nearby.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SdK on March 16, 2017, 12:57:37 AM

Check out their facilities. We should have picked them up.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on March 19, 2017, 07:48:08 PM

Quote from: Stevesie60 on March 15, 2017, 05:44:21 PM

Anyone been to Louisville? Have always heard good things, will probably only be there for a day.

For a one day trip, I recommend Churchill Downs Musuem and Slugger Museum. Booze in the Urban Bourbon tour. Good food near 4th Street Live (our P&L) as well as Baxter Avenue and Frankfort Ave. All have good beer choices. Wacky enjoyed drinking in the old church on Baxter.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on March 21, 2017, 11:27:11 PM

Guys, I'm not positive, but I think JB Bauersfeld is in the new Southwest commercial

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on March 23, 2017, 05:21:14 AM

Two days in NYC this summer with the family. Staying in a Hyatt with points. Thank you CC thread.

Things we want to do: Broadway show, 9/11 Memorial, Statue of Liberty.

What would you recommend?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CopperBowl on March 23, 2017, 07:58:53 AM

Quote from: IPA4Me on March 19, 2017, 07:48:08 PM

Quote from: Stevesie60 on March 15, 2017, 05:44:21 PM

Anyone been to Louisville? Have always heard good things, will probably only be there for a day.

For a one day trip, I recommend Churchill Downs Musuem and Slugger Museum. Booze in the Urban Bourbon tour. Good food near 4th Street Live (our P&L) as well as Baxter Avenue and Frankfort Ave. All have good beer choices. Wacky enjoyed drinking in the old church on Baxter.

Ali museum trumps Churchill Downs, unless you're a degenerate gambler.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SdK on March 23, 2017, 08:48:24 AM

Quote from: IPA4Me on March 23, 2017, 05:21:14 AM

Two days in NYC this summer with the family. Staying in a Hyatt with points. Thank you CC thread.

Things we want to do: Broadway show, 9/11 Memorial, Statue of Liberty.

What would you recommend?

Don't be a tourist. Walk around. Eat at hole in the walls. Take in the diverse beauty. If you had more time I'd recommend taking the LIRR and head to Jones Beach.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on March 23, 2017, 09:07:31 AM

Eh. I'm going to be a tourist.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SdK on March 23, 2017, 09:17:24 AM

:(

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SdK on March 23, 2017, 09:18:45 AM

Then you don't need recommendations. Empire State Building. Rockefeller center. Statue of liberty. Central park. That should fill up 2 days.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 23, 2017, 09:20:04 AM

The only time I did NYC, emawgeddon hosted me, and we had a good time. We walked all the way from central park to where the twin towers were in a day and then crushed some brews.  :D Our hotel room was the size of a thimble.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SdK on March 23, 2017, 09:51:25 AM

Had my first legal drink in NYC. A long island at an Italian restaurant.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on March 23, 2017, 10:11:00 AM

Quote from: SdK on March 23, 2017, 09:51:25 AM

Had my first legal drink in NYC. A long island at an Italian restaurant.

this has a very "michael scott" feel to it

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 23, 2017, 10:22:01 AM

Quote from: Tobias on March 23, 2017, 10:11:00 AM

Quote from: SdK on March 23, 2017, 09:51:25 AM

Had my first legal drink in NYC. A long island at an Italian restaurant.

this has a very "michael scott" feel to it

billy joel

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on March 23, 2017, 10:23:25 AM

whoa

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 23, 2017, 10:24:01 AM

#scenes

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on March 23, 2017, 10:24:57 AM

:thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SdK on March 23, 2017, 10:39:18 AM

Hahaha I was alone too.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on March 23, 2017, 12:01:02 PM

Looks like we'll be staying near Central Park. We'll do the usual tourist thing. Early ferry to Staten Island. Make our way back through the city.

I suppose I really need dining recommendations. Lunch and dinner on Friday and Saturday. I'll let the kids pick the show they want to see. I'm just along to pay the bills. :)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SdK on March 23, 2017, 12:10:01 PM

When are you going? I'll ask my N.Y. fam if they have suggestions.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on March 23, 2017, 01:06:12 PM

so, booking our trip to see the Katz play the Commodores.

Whats fun in Nashville?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 23, 2017, 01:34:39 PM

clams should i go to catalina island with mrs mocat or just stick to mainland dallas?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on March 23, 2017, 01:56:03 PM

Quote from: mocat on March 23, 2017, 01:34:39 PM

clams should i go to catalina island with mrs mocat or just stick to mainland dallas?

Is it wine mixer time already?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AbeFroman on March 23, 2017, 01:57:50 PM

My recommendation for 2 days in NYC is to stay more than 2 days.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on March 23, 2017, 02:09:02 PM

Quote from: mocat on March 23, 2017, 01:34:39 PM

clams should i go to catalina island with mrs mocat or just stick to mainland dallas?

it's pretty.  good hiking.  you can take a helicopter from long beach to avalon like on the bachelor

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 23, 2017, 02:19:19 PM

Quote from: Gooch on March 23, 2017, 01:56:03 PM

Quote from: mocat on March 23, 2017, 01:34:39 PM

clams should i go to catalina island with mrs mocat or just stick to mainland dallas?

Is it wine mixer time already?

holy crap they actually have a real one now

http://www.visitcatalinaisland.com/event/catalinawinemixer (http://www.visitcatalinaisland.com/event/catalinawinemixer)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 23, 2017, 02:32:15 PM

I had a good time in LALA land last week. Went to Santa Monica pier, hiked in Malibu and had lunch, went to a concert at the forum (Flogging molly on st pats), went to Hollywood, and we were going to do sur, but too much partying. I fell asleep in the uber, left my phone, and it took all day Sunday to recover it.  :blush: Good times.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 23, 2017, 02:34:14 PM

Oh yeah, Griffith Park is pretty rad too.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on March 23, 2017, 07:52:27 PM

I've nvr been to Catalina, but as a young person idk why u would want to go there

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 23, 2017, 09:15:28 PM

Just helicopter to Kauai from there and see irl things that are worth a crap

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 23, 2017, 09:30:27 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on March 23, 2017, 07:52:27 PM

I've nvr been to Catalina, but as a young person idk why u would want to go there

Yeah kind of what I thought but wanted to make sure, T-Y

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on March 23, 2017, 10:44:48 PM

i'm going to fly to portland me and then drive up to prince edward island and do some anne of green gables crap in august it appears

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on March 24, 2017, 07:14:10 AM

Quote from: AbeFroman on March 23, 2017, 01:57:50 PM

My recommendation for 2 days in NYC is to stay more than 2 days.

Man, I'd love to do that. This is a tie-in with a trip to DC. Maybe we can shorten DC. So much to do in both places.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ShellShock on March 24, 2017, 07:51:07 AM

Quote from: IPA4Me on March 24, 2017, 07:14:10 AM

Quote from: AbeFroman on March 23, 2017, 01:57:50 PM

My recommendation for 2 days in NYC is to stay more than 2 days.

Man, I'd love to do that. This is a tie-in with a trip to DC. Maybe we can shorten DC. So much to do in both places.

Some will argue on here with this statement, but you have to go to Pershing Square to eat. It's my favorite place to eat in NYC...decent food, great location and the restaurant is pretty cool inside. Plus, it's right off the 6 train at Grand Central.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on March 24, 2017, 07:57:34 AM

My favorite NYC is to wander around neighborhoods on foot . Transit museum in Brooklyn is kind of cool for a touristy thing

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SdK on March 24, 2017, 09:27:32 AM

I agree with Phil. Been to NYC several times and haven't once done a tourist thing.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 28, 2017, 09:17:57 AM

In two weeks, i'm going to a vendor fair at Southern Illinois. Work wants me to drive there and back in the same day ----> :sdeek:. Anyways, they gave me the choice of renting a car or using my own and getting mileage for it. Boss says you can make more $ by taking your own car, but I don't want the mileage on my new car. What would you do?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 28, 2017, 09:21:16 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on March 28, 2017, 09:17:57 AM

In two weeks, i'm going to a vendor fair at Southern Illinois. Work wants me to drive there and back in the same day ----> :sdeek:. Anyways, they gave me the choice of renting a car or using my own and getting mileage for it. Boss says you can make more $ by taking your own car, but I don't want the mileage on my new car. What would you do?

rent a car and demand a hotel

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on March 28, 2017, 09:22:05 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on March 28, 2017, 09:17:57 AM

In two weeks, i'm going to a vendor fair at Southern Illinois. Work wants me to drive there and back in the same day ----> :sdeek:. Anyways, they gave me the choice of renting a car or using my own and getting mileage for it. Boss says you can make more $ by taking your own car, but I don't want the mileage on my new car. What would you do?

Choose mileage option.    Rent car on your dime.   Pay for it with mileage check.   Profit.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 28, 2017, 09:22:57 AM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on March 28, 2017, 09:22:05 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on March 28, 2017, 09:17:57 AM

In two weeks, i'm going to a vendor fair at Southern Illinois. Work wants me to drive there and back in the same day ----> :sdeek:. Anyways, they gave me the choice of renting a car or using my own and getting mileage for it. Boss says you can make more $ by taking your own car, but I don't want the mileage on my new car. What would you do?

Choose mileage option.    Rent car on your dime.   Pay for it with mileage check.   Profit.

hmm now this is an interesting twist. :driving:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 28, 2017, 09:23:30 AM

I'm going to an all-inclusive at Playa del Carmen next week. Should I leave the resort? :dunno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on March 28, 2017, 09:23:31 AM

Eight hours of driving plus the vendor day. eff that.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on March 28, 2017, 09:23:49 AM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on March 28, 2017, 09:22:05 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on March 28, 2017, 09:17:57 AM

In two weeks, i'm going to a vendor fair at Southern Illinois. Work wants me to drive there and back in the same day ----> :sdeek:. Anyways, they gave me the choice of renting a car or using my own and getting mileage for it. Boss says you can make more $ by taking your own car, but I don't want the mileage on my new car. What would you do?

Choose mileage option.    Rent car on your dime.   Pay for it with mileage check.   Profit.

This.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 28, 2017, 09:24:06 AM

Great tidbits, definitely demanding a hotel, that's just silly.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on March 28, 2017, 09:25:02 AM

Quote from: michigancat on March 28, 2017, 09:23:30 AM

I'm going to an all-inclusive at Playa del Carmen next week. Should I leave the resort? :dunno:

yeah.   take a collectivo into PDC, wander the strip, have some beers, buy some souveniers.

Also, look up All-Tournative tours and take the tour that includes a cenote, a Mayan village tour, and the Coba ruins.  Largest pyramid in Mexico.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 28, 2017, 09:25:39 AM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on March 28, 2017, 09:22:05 AM

Choose mileage option.    Rent car on your dime.   Pay for it with mileage check.   Profit.

 :surprised:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on March 28, 2017, 09:28:11 AM

if you guys are ever in southern Colorado, Manitou springs is a totes adorbs town. the penny arcade there(yeah I know who wants to go to an arcade when you're in Colorado) was a blast and they have a very good brew. also did hiking and all of that stuff.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on March 28, 2017, 09:29:03 AM

Quote from: michigancat on March 28, 2017, 09:23:30 AM

I'm going to an all-inclusive at Playa del Carmen next week. Should I leave the resort? :dunno:

you should at least consider it. there are some pretty neat cenotes close by and yal-ku lagoon which was pretty great. you don't need to pay for a tour operator to take you to any of those places. rent a car for a day and go on your own. I wouldn't bother with playa del carmen the town though. like why bother? leave the nice all inclusive so you can go to the dumpy town and pay for drinks and food? uh, no thanks.

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g499445-Activities-Akumal_Yucatan_Peninsula.html

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on March 28, 2017, 09:32:19 AM

Quote from: Dr Rick Daris on March 28, 2017, 09:29:03 AM

Quote from: michigancat on March 28, 2017, 09:23:30 AM

I'm going to an all-inclusive at Playa del Carmen next week. Should I leave the resort? :dunno:

you should at least consider it. there are some pretty neat cenotes close by and yal-ku lagoon which was pretty great. you don't need to pay for a tour of these places. rent a car for a day and go on your own. I wouldn't bother with playa del carmen the town though. like why bother? leave the nice all inclusive so you can go to the dumpy town and pay for drinks and food? uh, no thanks.

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g499445-Activities-Akumal_Yucatan_Peninsula.html

PDC is a fun little toruist strip.   Also some tasty local eats.   There'a fab chicken place, but I forget the name.

Anywhoo, if he's going to rent a car in Mexico, he better do some research and know what he's getting into.   (Mandatory insurance- yours won't cover you, "propinas", funky left turns, that accidents are a criminal matter not civil, and that they will put you in jail until you pay for the damage up front.)   Not saying don't do it, just make sure you understand the laws.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on March 28, 2017, 09:59:19 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on March 28, 2017, 09:17:57 AM

In two weeks, i'm going to a vendor fair at Southern Illinois. Work wants me to drive there and back in the same day ----> :sdeek:.

what in the flying eff

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 28, 2017, 10:02:58 AM

Quote from: Tobias on March 28, 2017, 09:59:19 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on March 28, 2017, 09:17:57 AM

In two weeks, i'm going to a vendor fair at Southern Illinois. Work wants me to drive there and back in the same day ----> :sdeek:.

what in the flying eff

They always treat me right when I travel, but this is the first vendor fair I've done by myself, and I don't think they understand it's 5 and a half hours away! This will be fixed.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 28, 2017, 10:19:59 AM

Looks like the dental school is actually in St. Louis on the Illinois side, so only 4 hours, but still.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on March 28, 2017, 10:27:21 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on March 28, 2017, 10:19:59 AM

Looks like the dental school is actually in St. Louis on the Illinois side, so only 4 hours, but still.

That's a cheap AF flight, tell them to stop being so small time

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on March 28, 2017, 10:36:20 AM

Quote from: IPA4Me on March 28, 2017, 09:23:49 AM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on March 28, 2017, 09:22:05 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on March 28, 2017, 09:17:57 AM

In two weeks, i'm going to a vendor fair at Southern Illinois. Work wants me to drive there and back in the same day ----> :sdeek:. Anyways, they gave me the choice of renting a car or using my own and getting mileage for it. Boss says you can make more $ by taking your own car, but I don't want the mileage on my new car. What would you do?

Choose mileage option.    Rent car on your dime.   Pay for it with mileage check.   Profit.

This.

this is the way to go if your company will let you, smart ones won't though

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 28, 2017, 10:38:34 AM

Quote from: pissclams on March 28, 2017, 10:36:20 AM

Quote from: IPA4Me on March 28, 2017, 09:23:49 AM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on March 28, 2017, 09:22:05 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on March 28, 2017, 09:17:57 AM

In two weeks, i'm going to a vendor fair at Southern Illinois. Work wants me to drive there and back in the same day ----> :sdeek:. Anyways, they gave me the choice of renting a car or using my own and getting mileage for it. Boss says you can make more $ by taking your own car, but I don't want the mileage on my new car. What would you do?

Choose mileage option.    Rent car on your dime.   Pay for it with mileage check.   Profit.

This.

this is the way to go if your company will let you, smart ones won't though

His company wants an employee to drive for 8 hours AND attend a conference in the same day. Do they sound smart?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on March 28, 2017, 10:39:35 AM

Quote from: Dugout DickStone on March 28, 2017, 10:27:21 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on March 28, 2017, 10:19:59 AM

Looks like the dental school is actually in St. Louis on the Illinois side, so only 4 hours, but still.

That's a cheap AF flight, tell them to stop being so small time

this is true.  I interviewed with a company in Belleville out of school.   Flew over in the morning, flew back by dinner.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on March 28, 2017, 10:41:02 AM

Quote from: pissclams on March 28, 2017, 10:36:20 AM

Quote from: IPA4Me on March 28, 2017, 09:23:49 AM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on March 28, 2017, 09:22:05 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on March 28, 2017, 09:17:57 AM

In two weeks, i'm going to a vendor fair at Southern Illinois. Work wants me to drive there and back in the same day ----> :sdeek:. Anyways, they gave me the choice of renting a car or using my own and getting mileage for it. Boss says you can make more $ by taking your own car, but I don't want the mileage on my new car. What would you do?

Choose mileage option.    Rent car on your dime.   Pay for it with mileage check.   Profit.

This.

this is the way to go if your company will let you, smart ones won't though

don't see why they'd have a say.  He has the option to take mileage or have a company paid rental.   The IRS doesn't even care if you claim mileage on a rental vs. your own vehicle.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 28, 2017, 10:45:54 AM

-A round trip flight is about $200-225, plus uber, and parking, right?

-$45 rental, gas, food, etc. Drive back. How much $ are they saving really?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on March 28, 2017, 11:27:13 AM

Zap their asses wackycat08

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on March 28, 2017, 12:59:59 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on March 28, 2017, 10:41:02 AM

Quote from: pissclams on March 28, 2017, 10:36:20 AM

Quote from: IPA4Me on March 28, 2017, 09:23:49 AM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on March 28, 2017, 09:22:05 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on March 28, 2017, 09:17:57 AM

In two weeks, i'm going to a vendor fair at Southern Illinois. Work wants me to drive there and back in the same day ----> :sdeek:. Anyways, they gave me the choice of renting a car or using my own and getting mileage for it. Boss says you can make more $ by taking your own car, but I don't want the mileage on my new car. What would you do?

Choose mileage option.    Rent car on your dime.   Pay for it with mileage check.   Profit.

This.

this is the way to go if your company will let you, smart ones won't though

don't see why they'd have a say.  He has the option to take mileage or have a company paid rental.   The IRS doesn't even care if you claim mileage on a rental vs. your own vehicle.

when most companies send you on a business trip, they're going to dictate how you get there as a way to control time and cost

"hey clams, need you to go to ethiopia"
"ok, i'll drive"

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 28, 2017, 01:16:16 PM

Since i'm a team player, i'm doing this bitch. Everyone freaks out about staying on budget, so i'll go with it. Leave at 9 am, get there at 1, lunch, setup and vendor till 5 and back by 9. Sleep in the following morning and come in. As long as this isn't a common trend, I can play along.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on March 28, 2017, 01:18:16 PM

Get in an accident and sue them

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 28, 2017, 01:18:55 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on March 28, 2017, 01:18:16 PM

Get in an accident and sue them

Kinda the plan.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: meow meow on March 28, 2017, 01:32:33 PM

#teamplayer

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on March 28, 2017, 01:50:57 PM

Wouldn't it make more sense just to get a hotel? When you live in the Midwest driving four hours is meh.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 28, 2017, 02:04:19 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on March 28, 2017, 01:50:57 PM

Wouldn't it make more sense just to get a hotel? When you live in the Midwest driving four hours is meh.

I guess, but i've already allocated my trips for the quarter and we've never made a relationship with this school before. I guess if you add a hotel to the budget, you also add in another day for the rental car and food. This would not be happening if it was at Carbondale tho. That's for sure. Not worth the risk.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on March 28, 2017, 02:11:52 PM

they can afford it

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on March 28, 2017, 02:12:36 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on March 28, 2017, 02:04:19 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on March 28, 2017, 01:50:57 PM

Wouldn't it make more sense just to get a hotel? When you live in the Midwest driving four hours is meh.

I guess, but i've already allocated my trips for the quarter and we've never made a relationship with this school before. I guess if you add a hotel to the budget, you also add in another day for the rental car and food. This would not be happening if it was at Carbondale tho. That's for sure. Not worth the risk.

If you truly have an issue with driving the 8 hours in one day, and they absolutely won't pay you should consider taking on the additional expense on your own, it's completely tax deductible; hotel, meals, and the car.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 28, 2017, 02:16:15 PM

 :thumbs: Yeah, I know they can afford it 'bias, I guess i just feel they have bigger crap to focus their time, energy, and expenses on.

Good pro tips, MIR. TY!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on March 28, 2017, 02:22:39 PM

Wacky's company sounds gross.  Some sort of nationwide dental chain restaurant corporation.  Like, why is that necessary and who the eff would actually visit one of those?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on March 28, 2017, 03:30:02 PM

Quote from: pissclams on March 28, 2017, 12:59:59 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on March 28, 2017, 10:41:02 AM

Quote from: pissclams on March 28, 2017, 10:36:20 AM

Quote from: IPA4Me on March 28, 2017, 09:23:49 AM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on March 28, 2017, 09:22:05 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on March 28, 2017, 09:17:57 AM

In two weeks, i'm going to a vendor fair at Southern Illinois. Work wants me to drive there and back in the same day ----> :sdeek:. Anyways, they gave me the choice of renting a car or using my own and getting mileage for it. Boss says you can make more $ by taking your own car, but I don't want the mileage on my new car. What would you do?

Choose mileage option.    Rent car on your dime.   Pay for it with mileage check.   Profit.

This.

this is the way to go if your company will let you, smart ones won't though

don't see why they'd have a say.  He has the option to take mileage or have a company paid rental.   The IRS doesn't even care if you claim mileage on a rental vs. your own vehicle.

when most companies send you on a business trip, they're going to dictate how you get there as a way to control time and cost

"hey clams, need you to go to ethiopia"
"ok, i'll drive"

And that's where it ends.   The company should only care about paying mileage or the reimbursement for travel.  If he chooses to rent a car himself for his own reasons, what does that change anything?     If he told them he'd drive, then the day of his car wouldn't start and he rented a car, why would they care if they aren't expected to pay for it?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on March 28, 2017, 03:37:04 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on March 28, 2017, 01:16:16 PM

Since i'm a team player, i'm doing this bitch. Everyone freaks out about staying on budget, so i'll go with it. Leave at 9 am, get there at 1, lunch, setup and vendor till 5 and back by 9. Sleep in the following morning and come in. As long as this isn't a common trend, I can play along.

wait, so you're only going to be at the vendor fair for like 3 hours?   I think we assumed you were doing a full day.

eff, we had a PM and a supt. drive all the way to Little Rock Sunday to look at a job and were back in the office by noon Monday and worked the day out.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on March 28, 2017, 03:41:15 PM

Why are you sleeping in the next day?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 28, 2017, 03:52:04 PM

I don't know, I might not. It's only from 2-5 PM.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on March 28, 2017, 04:03:17 PM

:sdeek:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: meow meow on March 28, 2017, 04:07:47 PM

 :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 28, 2017, 04:11:44 PM

i've had to drive to Tulsa and back in the same day for work. i mean, i could have stayed there but why the F would i want to stay in that god forsaken state overnight?  :confused:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on March 28, 2017, 04:16:23 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on March 28, 2017, 03:30:02 PM

Quote from: pissclams on March 28, 2017, 12:59:59 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on March 28, 2017, 10:41:02 AM

Quote from: pissclams on March 28, 2017, 10:36:20 AM

Quote from: IPA4Me on March 28, 2017, 09:23:49 AM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on March 28, 2017, 09:22:05 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on March 28, 2017, 09:17:57 AM

In two weeks, i'm going to a vendor fair at Southern Illinois. Work wants me to drive there and back in the same day ----> :sdeek:. Anyways, they gave me the choice of renting a car or using my own and getting mileage for it. Boss says you can make more $ by taking your own car, but I don't want the mileage on my new car. What would you do?

Choose mileage option.    Rent car on your dime.   Pay for it with mileage check.   Profit.

This.

this is the way to go if your company will let you, smart ones won't though

don't see why they'd have a say.  He has the option to take mileage or have a company paid rental.   The IRS doesn't even care if you claim mileage on a rental vs. your own vehicle.

when most companies send you on a business trip, they're going to dictate how you get there as a way to control time and cost

"hey clams, need you to go to ethiopia"
"ok, i'll drive"

And that's where it ends.   The company should only care about paying mileage or the reimbursement for travel.  If he chooses to rent a car himself for his own reasons, what does that change anything?     If he told them he'd drive, then the day of his car wouldn't start and he rented a car, why would they care if they aren't expected to pay for it?

what's so confusing?
a company is going to pay for their employees to take the low cost option which in this case is renting a car.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on March 28, 2017, 04:17:36 PM

Tulsa is awesome tho.  At least you can make one night of it awesome. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 28, 2017, 04:18:14 PM

Quote from: mocat on March 28, 2017, 04:11:44 PM

i've had to drive to Tulsa and back in the same day for work.

i was home by 6:24 pm

proof:

http://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=25275.msg1420977#msg1420977 (http://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=25275.msg1420977#msg1420977)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 28, 2017, 05:00:21 PM

Quote from: meow meow on March 28, 2017, 04:07:47 PM

:lol:

What am I missing here? Do I really have two non-traveling dorks like TBT and M^2 making a big deal out of this? I'm not surprised.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 28, 2017, 05:02:25 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on March 28, 2017, 04:17:36 PM

Tulsa is awesome tho.  At least you can make one night of it awesome.

I would think Tulsa and St. Louis are on the same shittiness level tho.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on March 28, 2017, 05:08:30 PM

Sleep in if you feel like it, that's still a long day

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 28, 2017, 05:10:43 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on March 28, 2017, 05:08:30 PM

Sleep in if you feel like it, that's still a long day

Yeah, it's what my company would want anyways. They tell ppl to do that all the time who travel late.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CHONGS on March 28, 2017, 05:12:01 PM

Stay in school kids.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 28, 2017, 05:13:14 PM

what is the purpose of this trip? Just set up shop for a 3 hour job fair?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 28, 2017, 05:17:17 PM

Quote from: michigancat on March 28, 2017, 05:13:14 PM

what is the purpose of this trip? Just set up shop for a 3 hour job fair?

These things work. All dental grads are looking up jobs this time of year with graduation coming up in May. Last trip to Chicago I pulled 60 new grad names with their contact information and i've already hired 5 of them for my new territory. We're there to obviously brand our name at a new school (it's their first dentist grad class. Brand new program 4 years ago) and to see how many of them would be interested in jobs in Chicago, Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio. If I come back with a list of 50 names and we hire 1, that trip pays for itself and then some. I pretty much sell our opportunities, hand out swag, info, and business cards.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on March 28, 2017, 05:21:13 PM

a) what kind of swag

b) can I have some?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 28, 2017, 05:25:15 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on March 28, 2017, 05:21:13 PM

a) what kind of swag

b) can I have some?

Sunglasses, chap stick, and pens. Also, hell yes! You have no clue how many people love cheap sunglasses. Also, we are giving away a $100 gift card and we usually do a TV as well.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on March 28, 2017, 05:29:18 PM

 :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 28, 2017, 05:38:54 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on March 28, 2017, 05:17:17 PM

Quote from: michigancat on March 28, 2017, 05:13:14 PM

what is the purpose of this trip? Just set up shop for a 3 hour job fair?

These things work. All dental grads are looking up jobs this time of year with graduation coming up in May. Last trip to Chicago I pulled 60 new grad names with their contact information and i've already hired 5 of them for my new territory. We're there to obviously brand our name at a new school (it's their first dentist grad class. Brand new program 4 years ago) and to see how many of them would be interested in jobs in Chicago, Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio. If I come back with a list of 50 names and we hire 1, that trip pays for itself and then some. I pretty much sell our opportunities, hand out swag, info, and business cards.

Yeah but you never do anything extra like take someone out for dinner or something?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on March 28, 2017, 05:52:14 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on March 28, 2017, 05:00:21 PM

Quote from: meow meow on March 28, 2017, 04:07:47 PM

:lol:

What am I missing here? Do I really have two non-traveling dorks like TBT and M^2 making a big deal out of this? I'm not surprised.

Making a big deal?  :confused: 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on March 28, 2017, 06:20:12 PM

Need a work travel thread...

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 28, 2017, 06:27:10 PM

Quote from: michigancat on March 28, 2017, 05:38:54 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on March 28, 2017, 05:17:17 PM

Quote from: michigancat on March 28, 2017, 05:13:14 PM

what is the purpose of this trip? Just set up shop for a 3 hour job fair?

These things work. All dental grads are looking up jobs this time of year with graduation coming up in May. Last trip to Chicago I pulled 60 new grad names with their contact information and i've already hired 5 of them for my new territory. We're there to obviously brand our name at a new school (it's their first dentist grad class. Brand new program 4 years ago) and to see how many of them would be interested in jobs in Chicago, Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio. If I come back with a list of 50 names and we hire 1, that trip pays for itself and then some. I pretty much sell our opportunities, hand out swag, info, and business cards.

Yeah but you never do anything extra like take someone out for dinner or something?

Yeah, not this trip. Usually we'll host a happy hour or a dinner for the students, but they don't allow that during vendor fairs. Alright, I'll stop mucking up this thread.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on March 28, 2017, 07:22:34 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on March 28, 2017, 06:20:12 PM

Need a work travel thread...

This is essentially all of my travel  :cry:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on March 28, 2017, 07:35:55 PM

wacky if you are looking for Carbondale pro tips the pro tip is that Carbondale is exactly identical to Emporia in every way

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CHONGS on March 28, 2017, 08:00:59 PM

Carbonjail?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 28, 2017, 08:01:49 PM

Carbon copy of emporia

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 29, 2017, 11:41:47 AM

Phew. That trash trip just got pawned off to a rookie. Literally just got promoted to an additional territory with incentive to do so.  :cheers: Will probably be hibernating for most of the next 60 days. Congrats KC and M^2.  :billdance:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on March 29, 2017, 11:44:59 AM

Ha, get mumped rookie!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: meow meow on March 29, 2017, 12:03:44 PM

wacky's been promoted so many times i think his new title is Chief President Executive Officer of Dental Doctors

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on March 29, 2017, 12:04:54 PM

Quote from: meow meow on March 29, 2017, 12:03:44 PM

wacky's been promoted so many times i think his new title is Chief President Executive Officer of Dental Doctors

assistant to

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: meow meow on March 29, 2017, 12:10:29 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on March 29, 2017, 12:04:54 PM

Quote from: meow meow on March 29, 2017, 12:03:44 PM

wacky's been promoted so many times i think his new title is Chief President Executive Officer of Dental Doctors

assistant to

haha

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on March 29, 2017, 12:48:29 PM

Quote from: michigancat on March 28, 2017, 09:23:30 AM

I'm going to an all-inclusive at Playa del Carmen next week. Should I leave the resort? :dunno:

are you taking your kids?  Are you swimming with dolphins?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 29, 2017, 01:40:55 PM

Quote from: Skipper44 on March 29, 2017, 12:48:29 PM

Quote from: michigancat on March 28, 2017, 09:23:30 AM

I'm going to an all-inclusive at Playa del Carmen next week. Should I leave the resort? :dunno:

are you taking your kids?  Are you swimming with dolphins?

I'm taking my kids and travelling with two other families and their kids. I mean I seriously have no plans. I saw something about swimming w/ turtles which looked kind of cool. I'd like to see Tulum, too.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on March 31, 2017, 11:16:12 AM

Quote from: michigancat on March 29, 2017, 01:40:55 PM

Quote from: Skipper44 on March 29, 2017, 12:48:29 PM

Quote from: michigancat on March 28, 2017, 09:23:30 AM

I'm going to an all-inclusive at Playa del Carmen next week. Should I leave the resort? :dunno:

are you taking your kids?  Are you swimming with dolphins?

I'm taking my kids and travelling with two other families and their kids. I mean I seriously have no plans. I saw something about swimming w/ turtles which looked kind of cool. I'd like to see Tulum, too.

if Mexican ruins is your interest, Coba is the best.   Tulum is nice with the beach and all, but the ruins are much less impressive.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on March 31, 2017, 12:53:43 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on March 31, 2017, 11:16:12 AM

Quote from: michigancat on March 29, 2017, 01:40:55 PM

Quote from: Skipper44 on March 29, 2017, 12:48:29 PM

Quote from: michigancat on March 28, 2017, 09:23:30 AM

I'm going to an all-inclusive at Playa del Carmen next week. Should I leave the resort? :dunno:

are you taking your kids?  Are you swimming with dolphins?

I'm taking my kids and travelling with two other families and their kids. I mean I seriously have no plans. I saw something about swimming w/ turtles which looked kind of cool. I'd like to see Tulum, too.

if Mexican ruins is your interest, Coba is the best.   Tulum is nice with the beach and all, but the ruins are much less impressive.

Tulum QuickTake: a cluster of eco-friendly boutique hotels on an amazing stretch of beach.  Great place to stay but idk why you would just visit there.  Ruins are meh.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on March 31, 2017, 12:58:05 PM

Quote from: michigancat on March 29, 2017, 01:40:55 PM

Quote from: Skipper44 on March 29, 2017, 12:48:29 PM

Quote from: michigancat on March 28, 2017, 09:23:30 AM

I'm going to an all-inclusive at Playa del Carmen next week. Should I leave the resort? :dunno:

are you taking your kids?  Are you swimming with dolphins?

I'm taking my kids and travelling with two other families and their kids. I mean I seriously have no plans. I saw something about swimming w/ turtles which looked kind of cool. I'd like to see Tulum, too.

there are turtles that typically hang out in akumal bay. getting there is easy and cheap and the beach is free. yal-ku is just up a street from it and is a really nice/peaceful hangout spot to snorkel and see tons of fish if your kids would be interested in that kind of thing.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on March 31, 2017, 01:44:02 PM

i've always dreaded the middle seat but this week i discovered it really isn't that bad

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on March 31, 2017, 01:47:33 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on March 31, 2017, 12:53:43 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on March 31, 2017, 11:16:12 AM

Quote from: michigancat on March 29, 2017, 01:40:55 PM

Quote from: Skipper44 on March 29, 2017, 12:48:29 PM

Quote from: michigancat on March 28, 2017, 09:23:30 AM

I'm going to an all-inclusive at Playa del Carmen next week. Should I leave the resort? :dunno:

are you taking your kids?  Are you swimming with dolphins?

I'm taking my kids and travelling with two other families and their kids. I mean I seriously have no plans. I saw something about swimming w/ turtles which looked kind of cool. I'd like to see Tulum, too.

if Mexican ruins is your interest, Coba is the best.   Tulum is nice with the beach and all, but the ruins are much less impressive.

Tulum QuickTake: a cluster of eco-friendly boutique hotels on an amazing stretch of beach.  Great place to stay but idk why you would just visit there.  Ruins are meh.

I will say the top of the pyramid at Coba in late June is the hottest I have ever been in my entire life.   Good lord!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on March 31, 2017, 02:36:12 PM

Ireland was lots of fun! 6/7 would recommend!

 :beersmiley:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on March 31, 2017, 03:38:27 PM

You should do a combo ruins/snorkel/zip line thing.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TownieCat on April 10, 2017, 11:24:11 AM

https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/nation-now/2017/04/10/man-forcibly-removed-united-flight/100276054/ (https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/nation-now/2017/04/10/man-forcibly-removed-united-flight/100276054/)

I cannot believe that there were ~100 passengers who would not take a $800 airline credit. If you really needed to be in Louisville it's only a 4 1/2 hour drive from Chicago. Take the $800 and rent a car.

That said, the way United handled things was downright awful.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on April 10, 2017, 11:35:52 AM

here are the folks that need to be renting a car and driving to Louisville

Quote

once the flight was filled those on the plane were told that four people needed to give up their seats to stand-by United employees that needed to be in Louisville on Monday for a flight.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TownieCat on April 10, 2017, 12:11:43 PM

Quote from: Skipper44 on April 10, 2017, 11:35:52 AM

here are the folks that need to be renting a car and driving to Louisville

Quote

once the flight was filled those on the plane were told that four people needed to give up their seats to stand-by United employees that needed to be in Louisville on Monday for a flight.

100% agree, but $800 in airline credit would be tough to turn down if they offered it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on April 10, 2017, 12:26:12 PM

Airline credit sux.  They needed to offer straight cash homey.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TownieCat on April 10, 2017, 12:46:45 PM

Obviously cash would be great, but $800 in airline credit would cover two round trip fares. Can't believe there weren't four people on board uninterested in that offer.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on April 10, 2017, 12:54:00 PM

Quote from: TownieCat on April 10, 2017, 12:46:45 PM

Obviously cash would be great, but $800 in airline credit would cover two round trip fares. Can't believe there weren't four people on board uninterested in that offer.

Well there were more than 4 people onboard uninterested in that offer....

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on April 10, 2017, 12:56:57 PM

Quote from: TownieCat on April 10, 2017, 12:46:45 PM

Obviously cash would be great, but $800 in airline credit would cover two round trip fares. Can't believe there weren't four people on board uninterested in that offer.

$800 in airline credit means to actually get it you have to commit to going on another trip some other time but within a year and paying whatever else comes along w/that trip and taking more time off, and also hoping that you actually get to go on that flight when united had just demonstrated they're not so good at that part.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 10, 2017, 01:01:20 PM

.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170410/f80e9d37d1bff7a002753991f0ce20a0.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on April 10, 2017, 01:22:52 PM

beach house - bloom

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on April 10, 2017, 01:23:24 PM

that disease factory is the stuff that nightmares are made of

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 10, 2017, 01:42:28 PM

Quote from: Tobias on April 10, 2017, 01:22:52 PM

beach house - bloom

holy crap  :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on April 10, 2017, 04:29:23 PM

Quote from: TownieCat on April 10, 2017, 11:24:11 AM

https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/nation-now/2017/04/10/man-forcibly-removed-united-flight/100276054/ (https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/nation-now/2017/04/10/man-forcibly-removed-united-flight/100276054/)

I cannot believe that there were ~100 passengers who would not take a $800 airline credit. If you really needed to be in Louisville it's only a 4 1/2 hour drive from Chicago. Take the $800 and rent a car.

That said, the way United handled things was downright awful.

One thing I find crazy about this situation is that apparently airline employees can commission police officers to beat the crap out of non-violent/non-disruptive citizens all because they've decided that they've offered enough airline credit and it's time to start ripping people off the plane.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: KCFDcat on April 10, 2017, 05:01:24 PM

Air travelers in the US have basically zero rights.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on April 10, 2017, 08:36:35 PM

impulse bought flights to Paris from KC tonight during an AA sale ($431 apiece)

going in late Sept / early Oct

hotel recommendos?  I have plat status and a billion points with Marriott, or I have Hyatt vouchers that I had planned to use in Kauai this winter but the Park Hyatt is v tempting

also any other recommendos for crap to do, eat, etc, tia

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 10, 2017, 09:01:38 PM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on April 10, 2017, 08:36:35 PM

impulse bought flights to Paris from KC tonight during an AA sale ($431 apiece)

going in late Sept / early Oct

hotel recommendos?  I have plat status and a billion points with Marriott, or I have Hyatt vouchers that I had planned to use in Kauai this winter but the Park Hyatt is v tempting

also any other recommendos for crap to do, eat, etc, tia

Airbnb - incredible deals there and probably a better experience. Save your points for Kauai.

Ride around on the bike rentals that are everywhere (ht @mocat). A bike tour is a great first day activity, too. What is a hobby of yours? Plan an afternoon where you ride bikes to stores around the city that specialize in your hobby.

Skip the Louvre entirely or only see the Mona Lisa and Winged Victory right when it opens and then leave.

Have a lot of meals where you just get bread and meat and cheese and wine and go to a park or along the river to eat.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on April 10, 2017, 09:34:24 PM

Quote from: michigancat on April 10, 2017, 09:01:38 PM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on April 10, 2017, 08:36:35 PM

impulse bought flights to Paris from KC tonight during an AA sale ($431 apiece)

going in late Sept / early Oct

hotel recommendos?  I have plat status and a billion points with Marriott, or I have Hyatt vouchers that I had planned to use in Kauai this winter but the Park Hyatt is v tempting

also any other recommendos for crap to do, eat, etc, tia

Airbnb - incredible deals there and probably a better experience. Save your points for Kauai.

Ride around on the bike rentals that are everywhere (ht @mocat). A bike tour is a great first day activity, too. What is a hobby of yours? Plan an afternoon where you ride bikes to stores around the city that specialize in your hobby.

Skip the Louvre entirely or only see the Mona Lisa and Winged Victory right when it opens and then leave.

Have a lot of meals where you just get bread and meat and cheese and wine and go to a park or along the river to eat.

 :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 10, 2017, 09:49:52 PM

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 10, 2017, 09:50:13 PM

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 10, 2017, 09:50:50 PM

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 10, 2017, 09:51:17 PM

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 10, 2017, 09:51:44 PM

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on April 10, 2017, 09:55:29 PM

Wtf r u posting

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 10, 2017, 10:03:42 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on April 10, 2017, 09:55:29 PM

Wtf r u posting

Photgraphs for ppl who get out of their cubes from time to time for work.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SdK on April 10, 2017, 10:22:59 PM

Awww snap

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 10, 2017, 10:30:02 PM

wacky did they let you drive or did you have take a greyhound bus

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 10, 2017, 10:38:20 PM

Lol. Flew into Pitt after a layover from Baltimore. Rented a car and drove up to Cleveland to host case western after the Pitt lunch and learn. We'll drive down to Columbus tomorrow to host Ohio State.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on April 10, 2017, 10:41:17 PM

Quote from: michigancat on April 10, 2017, 10:30:02 PM

wacky did they let you drive or did you have take a greyhound bus

lol

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on April 11, 2017, 03:51:50 AM

Primanti Bros is very overrated. Way too much slaw, dilutes the flavor of the sandwiches

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on April 11, 2017, 03:58:55 AM

Also is anyone actually boycotting United? I literally have hundreds of thousands miles with them. Townie is right, those people were fools for not taking the deal, although it's shady a.f. that they only offered $400 at the gate then $800, then they ended up giving $1000 to the dude they had knocked the eff out.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on April 11, 2017, 08:46:43 AM

I don't know why this whole United controversy is so shocking. Airports are the most transparently fascist places that Joe Public regularly encounters. Also the most stark example of class.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on April 11, 2017, 09:16:51 AM

https://www.facebook.com/Jljupitermusic/videos/10155324887972249/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on April 11, 2017, 09:19:55 AM

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on April 11, 2017, 10:36:05 AM

what's the solution when nobody wants to get off the plane, but somebody HAS to get off the plane?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on April 11, 2017, 10:37:02 AM

Quote from: Dlew12 on April 11, 2017, 10:36:05 AM

what's the solution when nobody wants to get off the plane, but somebody HAS to get off the plane?

Step 1) don't let people board the plane until it's sorted out

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on April 11, 2017, 10:46:23 AM

this doctor paid money and signed off on the terms of service the airlines made available, then refused to honor the terms of service in the contract that said he would have to wait and accept whatever the airline deemed fair compensation. he refused and so the airline brought in the state to violently enforce the contract. not sure why anyone is surprised or outraged.

let dlew lend a rhetorical flourish with legal precedent about why if you try to assert any sort of inherent human right to dignity in the face of a corporation's terms of service you will be made to bend the knee, violently. just the system asserting its power to keep things running efficiently.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on April 11, 2017, 10:58:41 AM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on April 10, 2017, 08:36:35 PM

impulse bought flights to Paris from KC tonight during an AA sale ($431 apiece)

going in late Sept / early Oct

hotel recommendos?  I have plat status and a billion points with Marriott, or I have Hyatt vouchers that I had planned to use in Kauai this winter but the Park Hyatt is v tempting

also any other recommendos for crap to do, eat, etc, tia

Details on booking this?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on April 11, 2017, 11:22:06 AM

Quote from: Kat Kid on April 11, 2017, 10:46:23 AM

this doctor paid money and signed off on the terms of service the airlines made available, then refused to honor the terms of service in the contract that said he would have to wait and accept whatever the airline deemed fair compensation. he refused and so the airline brought in the state to violently enforce the contract. not sure why anyone is surprised or outraged.

let dlew lend a rhetorical flourish with legal precedent about why if you try to assert any sort of inherent human right to dignity in the face of a corporation's terms of service you will be made to bend the knee, violently. just the system asserting its power to keep things running efficiently.

You know me all too well.

I'm wondering what a better solution to this issue would have been aside from "don't let him on the plane in the first place" - which they obviously shouldn't have.  But once he's on the plane, and he refuses to get off, what happens then?  Keep asking?  Violate FAA regulations that limit the amount of compensation you can give in these situations?  I saw one guy on twitter today who suggested "just wait." 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on April 11, 2017, 11:23:59 AM

Quote from: Kat Kid on April 11, 2017, 10:46:23 AM

this doctor paid money and signed off on the terms of service the airlines made available, then refused to honor the terms of service in the contract that said he would have to wait and accept whatever the airline deemed fair compensation. he refused and so the airline brought in the state to violently enforce the contract. not sure why anyone is surprised or outraged.

let dlew lend a rhetorical flourish with legal precedent about why if you try to assert any sort of inherent human right to dignity in the face of a corporation's terms of service you will be made to bend the knee, violently. just the system asserting its power to keep things running efficiently.

Once he was boarded, it is no longer a case of involuntary denied boarding and became refusal to transport.   Apparently that means United's action was illegal, as there was not any reason to refuse transport.  He's gonna get paid.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on April 11, 2017, 11:26:05 AM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on April 11, 2017, 11:23:59 AM

Quote from: Kat Kid on April 11, 2017, 10:46:23 AM

this doctor paid money and signed off on the terms of service the airlines made available, then refused to honor the terms of service in the contract that said he would have to wait and accept whatever the airline deemed fair compensation. he refused and so the airline brought in the state to violently enforce the contract. not sure why anyone is surprised or outraged.

let dlew lend a rhetorical flourish with legal precedent about why if you try to assert any sort of inherent human right to dignity in the face of a corporation's terms of service you will be made to bend the knee, violently. just the system asserting its power to keep things running efficiently.

Once he was boarded, it is no longer a case of involuntary denied boarding and became refusal to transport.   Apparently that means United's action was illegal, as there was not any reason to refuse transport.  He's gonna get paid.

I don't know much about airplane rules, but I think the captain or pilot can tell anyone on board to amscray. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on April 11, 2017, 11:32:29 AM

Quote from: Dlew12 on April 11, 2017, 11:22:06 AM

Quote from: Kat Kid on April 11, 2017, 10:46:23 AM

this doctor paid money and signed off on the terms of service the airlines made available, then refused to honor the terms of service in the contract that said he would have to wait and accept whatever the airline deemed fair compensation. he refused and so the airline brought in the state to violently enforce the contract. not sure why anyone is surprised or outraged.

let dlew lend a rhetorical flourish with legal precedent about why if you try to assert any sort of inherent human right to dignity in the face of a corporation's terms of service you will be made to bend the knee, violently. just the system asserting its power to keep things running efficiently.

You know me all too well.

I'm wondering what a better solution to this issue would have been aside from "don't let him on the plane in the first place" - which they obviously shouldn't have.  But once he's on the plane, and he refuses to get off, what happens then?  Keep asking?  Violate FAA regulations that limit the amount of compensation you can give in these situations?  I saw one guy on twitter today who suggested "just wait."

if you only have the imagination to the change the actions of the individuals on that plane, then the situation is unavoidable.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on April 11, 2017, 11:34:42 AM

Quote from: Kat Kid on April 11, 2017, 11:32:29 AM

Quote from: Dlew12 on April 11, 2017, 11:22:06 AM

Quote from: Kat Kid on April 11, 2017, 10:46:23 AM

this doctor paid money and signed off on the terms of service the airlines made available, then refused to honor the terms of service in the contract that said he would have to wait and accept whatever the airline deemed fair compensation. he refused and so the airline brought in the state to violently enforce the contract. not sure why anyone is surprised or outraged.

let dlew lend a rhetorical flourish with legal precedent about why if you try to assert any sort of inherent human right to dignity in the face of a corporation's terms of service you will be made to bend the knee, violently. just the system asserting its power to keep things running efficiently.

You know me all too well.

I'm wondering what a better solution to this issue would have been aside from "don't let him on the plane in the first place" - which they obviously shouldn't have.  But once he's on the plane, and he refuses to get off, what happens then?  Keep asking?  Violate FAA regulations that limit the amount of compensation you can give in these situations?  I saw one guy on twitter today who suggested "just wait."

if you only have the imagination to the change the actions of the individuals on that plane, then the situation is unavoidable.

now who's offering a rhetorical flourish?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on April 11, 2017, 11:35:38 AM

Quote from: Dlew12 on April 11, 2017, 11:22:06 AM

Quote from: Kat Kid on April 11, 2017, 10:46:23 AM

this doctor paid money and signed off on the terms of service the airlines made available, then refused to honor the terms of service in the contract that said he would have to wait and accept whatever the airline deemed fair compensation. he refused and so the airline brought in the state to violently enforce the contract. not sure why anyone is surprised or outraged.

let dlew lend a rhetorical flourish with legal precedent about why if you try to assert any sort of inherent human right to dignity in the face of a corporation's terms of service you will be made to bend the knee, violently. just the system asserting its power to keep things running efficiently.

You know me all too well.

I'm wondering what a better solution to this issue would have been aside from "don't let him on the plane in the first place" - which they obviously shouldn't have.  But once he's on the plane, and he refuses to get off, what happens then?  Keep asking?  Violate FAA regulations that limit the amount of compensation you can give in these situations?  I saw one guy on twitter today who suggested "just wait."

there is no "limit" imposed by the FAA, there is a minimum set, but United could have exceeded their self-imposed limit.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on April 11, 2017, 11:38:45 AM

Quote from: Dlew12 on April 11, 2017, 11:26:05 AM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on April 11, 2017, 11:23:59 AM

Quote from: Kat Kid on April 11, 2017, 10:46:23 AM

this doctor paid money and signed off on the terms of service the airlines made available, then refused to honor the terms of service in the contract that said he would have to wait and accept whatever the airline deemed fair compensation. he refused and so the airline brought in the state to violently enforce the contract. not sure why anyone is surprised or outraged.

let dlew lend a rhetorical flourish with legal precedent about why if you try to assert any sort of inherent human right to dignity in the face of a corporation's terms of service you will be made to bend the knee, violently. just the system asserting its power to keep things running efficiently.

Once he was boarded, it is no longer a case of involuntary denied boarding and became refusal to transport.   Apparently that means United's action was illegal, as there was not any reason to refuse transport.  He's gonna get paid.

I don't know much about airplane rules, but I think the captain or pilot can tell anyone on board to amscray.

that is not true.  Here is an article explaining the requirements they must meet to deny transport or boarding.   Having an employee who needs a seat is not among them.

https://papersplease.org/wp/2012/08/24/does-an-airline-pilot-have-the-right-to-refuse-to-let-you-fly/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on April 11, 2017, 11:49:35 AM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on April 11, 2017, 11:38:45 AM

Quote from: Dlew12 on April 11, 2017, 11:26:05 AM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on April 11, 2017, 11:23:59 AM

Quote from: Kat Kid on April 11, 2017, 10:46:23 AM

this doctor paid money and signed off on the terms of service the airlines made available, then refused to honor the terms of service in the contract that said he would have to wait and accept whatever the airline deemed fair compensation. he refused and so the airline brought in the state to violently enforce the contract. not sure why anyone is surprised or outraged.

let dlew lend a rhetorical flourish with legal precedent about why if you try to assert any sort of inherent human right to dignity in the face of a corporation's terms of service you will be made to bend the knee, violently. just the system asserting its power to keep things running efficiently.

Once he was boarded, it is no longer a case of involuntary denied boarding and became refusal to transport.   Apparently that means United's action was illegal, as there was not any reason to refuse transport.  He's gonna get paid.

I don't know much about airplane rules, but I think the captain or pilot can tell anyone on board to amscray.

that is not true.  Here is an article explaining the requirements they must meet to deny transport or boarding.   Having an employee who needs a seat is not among them.

https://papersplease.org/wp/2012/08/24/does-an-airline-pilot-have-the-right-to-refuse-to-let-you-fly/

read the whole article

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on April 11, 2017, 11:54:40 AM

You could be right.  I honestly don't know.  If United was legally wrong then they should be smacked for it - both PR-wise and whatever they might pay for a fat settlement or in damages. 

If they were legally right, then I don't have a problem with them removing the guy.

Obviously irrelevant to the outcome of this (though it may explain his bizarre behavior), but our Good Doctor apparently has a history of trading painkillers for sex, which is a fun little wrinkle to this story.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on April 11, 2017, 11:59:54 AM

In any event, this is now my number 1 favorite non-politics related news story in a long long time. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on April 11, 2017, 12:02:04 PM

i mean holy crap. they picked the worst person on the plane to pull this crap on.

https://twitter.com/ChrisSpags/status/851814105057038337

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on April 11, 2017, 12:02:25 PM

Quote from: pissclams on April 11, 2017, 11:49:35 AM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on April 11, 2017, 11:38:45 AM

Quote from: Dlew12 on April 11, 2017, 11:26:05 AM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on April 11, 2017, 11:23:59 AM

Quote from: Kat Kid on April 11, 2017, 10:46:23 AM

this doctor paid money and signed off on the terms of service the airlines made available, then refused to honor the terms of service in the contract that said he would have to wait and accept whatever the airline deemed fair compensation. he refused and so the airline brought in the state to violently enforce the contract. not sure why anyone is surprised or outraged.

let dlew lend a rhetorical flourish with legal precedent about why if you try to assert any sort of inherent human right to dignity in the face of a corporation's terms of service you will be made to bend the knee, violently. just the system asserting its power to keep things running efficiently.

Once he was boarded, it is no longer a case of involuntary denied boarding and became refusal to transport.   Apparently that means United's action was illegal, as there was not any reason to refuse transport.  He's gonna get paid.

I don't know much about airplane rules, but I think the captain or pilot can tell anyone on board to amscray.

that is not true.  Here is an article explaining the requirements they must meet to deny transport or boarding.   Having an employee who needs a seat is not among them.

https://papersplease.org/wp/2012/08/24/does-an-airline-pilot-have-the-right-to-refuse-to-let-you-fly/

read the whole article

I did...

Quote

To sum up, a pilot or airline would have the authority to deny transportation to a lawful resident holding a valid ticket if and only if:

    The pilot genuinely believes that refusal to transport this person is necessary for “safety”;
    The airline genuinely believes that the person is or might be “inimical to safety”;
    The refusal of transportation is authorized by valid regulations, in the promulgation of which “the public right of freedom of transit” was considered by the rulemaking authority (so far as we can tell, there are no such regulations);
    The refusal to transport does not violate anyone’s First Amendment right to assemble; and
    Neither the refusal to transport, the laws and regulations purporting to authorize it, nor the manner in which those laws and regulations are carried out violate Article 12 of the ICCPR.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on April 11, 2017, 12:07:02 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on April 11, 2017, 12:02:04 PM

i mean holy crap. they picked the worst person on the plane to pull this crap on.

https://twitter.com/ChrisSpags/status/851814105057038337

I knew there would be an interesting wrinkle to this story and here it is.  :Woot:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on April 11, 2017, 12:14:55 PM

Quote from: Dlew12 on April 11, 2017, 11:54:40 AM

You could be right.  I honestly don't know.  If United was legally wrong then they should be smacked for it - both PR-wise and whatever they might pay for a fat settlement or in damages. 

If they were legally right, then I don't have a problem with them removing the guy.

Obviously irrelevant to the outcome of this (though it may explain his bizarre behavior), but our Good Doctor apparently has a history of trading painkillers for sex, which is a fun little wrinkle to this story.

holy crap! does law school graduation ceremony include some sort of blood sacrifice to the god of statutes?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on April 11, 2017, 12:17:16 PM

Quote from: Kat Kid on April 11, 2017, 12:14:55 PM

Quote from: Dlew12 on April 11, 2017, 11:54:40 AM

You could be right.  I honestly don't know.  If United was legally wrong then they should be smacked for it - both PR-wise and whatever they might pay for a fat settlement or in damages. 

If they were legally right, then I don't have a problem with them removing the guy.

Obviously irrelevant to the outcome of this (though it may explain his bizarre behavior), but our Good Doctor apparently has a history of trading painkillers for sex, which is a fun little wrinkle to this story.

holy crap! does law school graduation ceremony include some sort of blood sacrifice to the god of statutes?

If a party doesn't violate the law then I have a hard time faulting them.  Maybe the law should be changed, but I invoke the black letter legal doctrine of don't hate the player hate the game at that point.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on April 11, 2017, 12:18:51 PM

So, the employees had to go sit in the vacated seats amongst all the angry passengers?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on April 11, 2017, 12:19:39 PM

The employees that needed to fly to get to another airport so that they'd be able to staff a flight from that airport - what exactly was the time/distance situation there?  I haven't read anything.

If there was any alternative way they could've been transported, even if expensive, United should've figured out pretty quick that would've been the better move.  Even before they mumped w/Doctor Drug-for-sex, they still had a full plane of customers getting pissed that their flight hadn't left b/c United had mumped up their staffing logistics.  Keep your customer-filled plane moving and buy $3000 first-class tickets on Delta or whatever for your staff to get to the next destination.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on April 11, 2017, 12:21:16 PM

Quote from: Trim on April 11, 2017, 12:19:39 PM

The employees that needed to fly to get to another airport so that they'd be able to staff a flight from that airport - what exactly was the time/distance situation there?  I haven't read anything.

If there was any alternative way they could've been transported, even if expensive, United should've figured out pretty quick that would've been the better move.  Even before they mumped w/Doctor Drug-for-sex, they still had a full plane of customers getting pissed that their flight hadn't left b/c United had mumped up their staffing logistics.  Keep your customer-filled plane moving and buy $3000 first-class tickets on Delta or whatever for your staff to get to the next destination.

It was Chicago to Louisville.  They totally could've driven there in like, 5 hours*.

*no clue how long that drive is.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on April 11, 2017, 12:21:36 PM

The article I read said he's going to get paid because the law states once you get voluntarily bumped the airline has to present you a written copy of your rights outlining timing of rescheduling, repayment/credit guidelines, & reimbursement for additional expenses.  They didn't do that before calling security.


I've been on a flight with the same situation and they held up that paper, read it on the intercom, and said "we're staying here until someone gets off".

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on April 11, 2017, 12:26:45 PM

Quote from: Dlew12 on April 11, 2017, 12:21:16 PM

Quote from: Trim on April 11, 2017, 12:19:39 PM

The employees that needed to fly to get to another airport so that they'd be able to staff a flight from that airport - what exactly was the time/distance situation there?  I haven't read anything.

If there was any alternative way they could've been transported, even if expensive, United should've figured out pretty quick that would've been the better move.  Even before they mumped w/Doctor Drug-for-sex, they still had a full plane of customers getting pissed that their flight hadn't left b/c United had mumped up their staffing logistics.  Keep your customer-filled plane moving and buy $3000 first-class tickets on Delta or whatever for your staff to get to the next destination.

It was Chicago to Louisville.  They totally could've driven there in like, 5 hours*.

*no clue how long that drive is.

United should have said "this is the max guideline credit, we'll refund you're money, and pay for your rental car to Louisville.  When you get the rental car to the airport in Louisville, your bags will be waiting for you."

Someone one would have taken it, instead of "$800 or we're randomly kicking someone off".  That's what makes United look bad.  They sent out an email to employees saying, "Yup, they followed our policy."  It's not the kicking the guy off, it's admitting very publicly your policy treats customers like crap. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on April 11, 2017, 12:31:17 PM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on April 11, 2017, 12:21:36 PM

The article I read said he's going to get paid because the law states once you get voluntarily bumped the airline has to present you a written copy of your rights outlining timing of rescheduling, repayment/credit guidelines, & reimbursement for additional expenses.  They didn't do that before calling security.


I've been on a flight with the same situation and they held up that paper, read it on the intercom, and said "we're staying here until someone gets off".

thats the hitch, he didn't get bumped, voluntarily or involuntarily.   By definition you can't get bumped once you've boarded.    They had no right to kick him off the plane unless he was identified as a security risk or making people uncomfortable for some reason.
 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SdK on April 11, 2017, 12:36:02 PM

Quote from: Dlew12 on April 11, 2017, 12:21:16 PM

Quote from: Trim on April 11, 2017, 12:19:39 PM

The employees that needed to fly to get to another airport so that they'd be able to staff a flight from that airport - what exactly was the time/distance situation there?  I haven't read anything.

If there was any alternative way they could've been transported, even if expensive, United should've figured out pretty quick that would've been the better move.  Even before they mumped w/Doctor Drug-for-sex, they still had a full plane of customers getting pissed that their flight hadn't left b/c United had mumped up their staffing logistics.  Keep your customer-filled plane moving and buy $3000 first-class tickets on Delta or whatever for your staff to get to the next destination.

It was Chicago to Louisville.  They totally could've driven there in like, 5 hours*.

*no clue how long that drive is.

This was my take as well. Of all the options on the table, they picked the worst one. Put then on another airline, hire a limo, an uber, pay them extra to drive a rented car. Etc.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on April 11, 2017, 12:36:17 PM

Quote from: Dlew12 on April 11, 2017, 12:17:16 PM

Quote from: Kat Kid on April 11, 2017, 12:14:55 PM

Quote from: Dlew12 on April 11, 2017, 11:54:40 AM

You could be right.  I honestly don't know.  If United was legally wrong then they should be smacked for it - both PR-wise and whatever they might pay for a fat settlement or in damages. 

If they were legally right, then I don't have a problem with them removing the guy.

Obviously irrelevant to the outcome of this (though it may explain his bizarre behavior), but our Good Doctor apparently has a history of trading painkillers for sex, which is a fun little wrinkle to this story.

holy crap! does law school graduation ceremony include some sort of blood sacrifice to the god of statutes?

If a party doesn't violate the law then I have a hard time faulting them.  Maybe the law should be changed, but I invoke the black letter legal doctrine of don't hate the player hate the game at that point.

I know you are a lawyer, but...
1) not every choice in society is best framed in legal terms. in fact it is often not the best calculus for making a good choice, even in cases where the law is still obeyed.
2) the entire point of this episode that will be missed by 99% of people is that this situation is precisely what happens when individuals challenge the now byzantine entanglements that corporations demand of people to participate in modern life. the state intercedes at the threat of violence on behalf of enforcing the contract. the asymmetry at work is so hopeless it invokes comedy, because the underlying emotion is complete despair.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on April 11, 2017, 12:44:27 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on April 11, 2017, 12:02:25 PM

Quote from: pissclams on April 11, 2017, 11:49:35 AM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on April 11, 2017, 11:38:45 AM

Quote from: Dlew12 on April 11, 2017, 11:26:05 AM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on April 11, 2017, 11:23:59 AM

Quote from: Kat Kid on April 11, 2017, 10:46:23 AM

this doctor paid money and signed off on the terms of service the airlines made available, then refused to honor the terms of service in the contract that said he would have to wait and accept whatever the airline deemed fair compensation. he refused and so the airline brought in the state to violently enforce the contract. not sure why anyone is surprised or outraged.

let dlew lend a rhetorical flourish with legal precedent about why if you try to assert any sort of inherent human right to dignity in the face of a corporation's terms of service you will be made to bend the knee, violently. just the system asserting its power to keep things running efficiently.

Once he was boarded, it is no longer a case of involuntary denied boarding and became refusal to transport.   Apparently that means United's action was illegal, as there was not any reason to refuse transport.  He's gonna get paid.

I don't know much about airplane rules, but I think the captain or pilot can tell anyone on board to amscray.

that is not true.  Here is an article explaining the requirements they must meet to deny transport or boarding.   Having an employee who needs a seat is not among them.

https://papersplease.org/wp/2012/08/24/does-an-airline-pilot-have-the-right-to-refuse-to-let-you-fly/

read the whole article

I did...

Quote

To sum up, a pilot or airline would have the authority to deny transportation to a lawful resident holding a valid ticket if and only if:

    The pilot genuinely believes that refusal to transport this person is necessary for “safety”;
    The airline genuinely believes that the person is or might be “inimical to safety”;
    The refusal of transportation is authorized by valid regulations, in the promulgation of which “the public right of freedom of transit” was considered by the rulemaking authority (so far as we can tell, there are no such regulations);
    The refusal to transport does not violate anyone’s First Amendment right to assemble; and
    Neither the refusal to transport, the laws and regulations purporting to authorize it, nor the manner in which those laws and regulations are carried out violate Article 12 of the ICCPR.

the airline could easily argue that the guy not having a seat presented a safety issue for other passengers

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on April 11, 2017, 01:09:16 PM

(https://scontent.fmci1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/17523121_773990936092726_3702363655799959489_n.jpg?oh=470a6722075266186fd0818a07a40dba&oe=5988DFAD)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SdK on April 11, 2017, 01:21:21 PM

Lawl

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on April 11, 2017, 01:21:54 PM

Typically, pilots/airline crew have X amount of hours they can be working in Y time frame.  I'm not sure, but driving 5 hours likely counts towards that and making them drive would cause a delay down the line. 

The guy was acting like a child for not being removed.  I get he's mad and it's a stupid situation caused by United but forcing officers to physically remove you is ridiculous. United boarding the passengers and then selecting 4 to be removed was absurdly stupid as well.  Also, congrats to the internet for making a martyr of a sex offender.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on April 11, 2017, 01:25:53 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on April 11, 2017, 01:21:54 PM

Typically, pilots/airline crew have X amount of hours they can be working in Y time frame.  I'm not sure, but driving 5 hours likely counts towards that and making them drive would cause a delay down the line. 

The guy was acting like a child for not being removed.  I get he's mad and it's a stupid situation caused by United but forcing officers to physically remove you is ridiculous. United boarding the passengers and then selecting 4 to be removed was absurdly stupid as well.  Also, congrats to the internet for making a martyr of a sex offender.

Good grief. The guys history is irrelevant, it could've happened to anyone.  It is absurd to allow airlines to decide where to draw the line when offering rewards to volunteers.  No chance would I accept $800 in airline credit to get off a Sunday nite flight.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on April 11, 2017, 01:31:17 PM

Quote from: Kat Kid on April 11, 2017, 12:36:17 PM

2) the entire point of this episode that will be missed by 99% of people is that this situation is precisely what happens when individuals challenge the now byzantine entanglements that corporations demand of people to participate in modern life. the state intercedes at the threat of violence on behalf of enforcing the contract. the asymmetry at work is so hopeless it invokes comedy, because the underlying emotion is complete despair.

This seems slightly melodramatic. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on April 11, 2017, 02:19:51 PM

(https://i.redd.it/0vtbq6hxwxqy.jpg)

@kk

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on April 11, 2017, 02:50:24 PM

United could've had passengers vote 4 off the plane, reality show style.  Broadcast it, maybe even have the audience get 1 selection to exile.  Perhaps lead to all future passengers being extra friendly w/each other, alliances and crap?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on April 11, 2017, 02:54:50 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on April 11, 2017, 01:25:53 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on April 11, 2017, 01:21:54 PM

Typically, pilots/airline crew have X amount of hours they can be working in Y time frame.  I'm not sure, but driving 5 hours likely counts towards that and making them drive would cause a delay down the line. 

The guy was acting like a child for not being removed.  I get he's mad and it's a stupid situation caused by United but forcing officers to physically remove you is ridiculous. United boarding the passengers and then selecting 4 to be removed was absurdly stupid as well.  Also, congrats to the internet for making a martyr of a sex offender.

Good grief. The guys history is irrelevant, it could've happened to anyone.  It is absurd to allow airlines to decide where to draw the line when offering rewards to volunteers.  No chance would I accept $800 in airline credit to get off a Sunday nite flight.

Anyone could get asked to leave the flight, most people would not throw a tantrum requiring the police to physically remove them.  Also, who other than airlines would draw the line at rewards for volunteers? 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on April 11, 2017, 02:59:38 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on April 11, 2017, 02:54:50 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on April 11, 2017, 01:25:53 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on April 11, 2017, 01:21:54 PM

Typically, pilots/airline crew have X amount of hours they can be working in Y time frame.  I'm not sure, but driving 5 hours likely counts towards that and making them drive would cause a delay down the line. 

The guy was acting like a child for not being removed.  I get he's mad and it's a stupid situation caused by United but forcing officers to physically remove you is ridiculous. United boarding the passengers and then selecting 4 to be removed was absurdly stupid as well.  Also, congrats to the internet for making a martyr of a sex offender.

Good grief. The guys history is irrelevant, it could've happened to anyone.  It is absurd to allow airlines to decide where to draw the line when offering rewards to volunteers.  No chance would I accept $800 in airline credit to get off a Sunday nite flight.

Anyone could get asked to leave the flight, most people would not throw a tantrum requiring the police to physically remove them.  Also, who other than airlines would draw the line at rewards for volunteers?

aside from what occured after he was assaulted, he doesn't appear to have been unruly before the cops drug him off.
http://www.rawstory.com/2017/04/he-was-fine-just-like-the-rest-of-us-united-flight-witness-describes-brutal-removal-of-screaming-passenger/

And plenty of people have been unruly who didn't have his criminal history, and I'm sure he's managed to fly plenty of times previously without incident.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on April 11, 2017, 03:09:40 PM

are all lawyers closet fascists?  perhaps it's a mental quirk among those attracted to law.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on April 11, 2017, 03:20:20 PM

If anyone doubts what I am saying, try refusing to pay the insane and capricious fees landlords attempt to collect from your security deposit when checking out and get back to me on what happens. Eventually, you are on the wrong side of the government's gun.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on April 11, 2017, 03:23:22 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on April 11, 2017, 02:54:50 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on April 11, 2017, 01:25:53 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on April 11, 2017, 01:21:54 PM

Typically, pilots/airline crew have X amount of hours they can be working in Y time frame.  I'm not sure, but driving 5 hours likely counts towards that and making them drive would cause a delay down the line. 

The guy was acting like a child for not being removed.  I get he's mad and it's a stupid situation caused by United but forcing officers to physically remove you is ridiculous. United boarding the passengers and then selecting 4 to be removed was absurdly stupid as well.  Also, congrats to the internet for making a martyr of a sex offender.

Good grief. The guys history is irrelevant, it could've happened to anyone.  It is absurd to allow airlines to decide where to draw the line when offering rewards to volunteers.  No chance would I accept $800 in airline credit to get off a Sunday nite flight.

Anyone could get asked to leave the flight, most people would not throw a tantrum requiring the police to physically remove them. Also, who other than airlines would draw the line at rewards for volunteers?

The same governing body that allows them to violently remove non-violent people from planes

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on April 11, 2017, 03:48:16 PM

Quote from: sys on April 11, 2017, 03:09:40 PM

are all lawyers closet fascists?  perhaps it's a mental quirk among those attracted to law.

We've collectively decided on rules and to abide by them and if nobody cares about them then our society crumbles. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on April 11, 2017, 03:50:10 PM

Quote from: Dlew12 on April 11, 2017, 03:48:16 PM

Quote from: sys on April 11, 2017, 03:09:40 PM

are all lawyers closet fascists?  perhaps it's a mental quirk among those attracted to law.

We've collectively decided on rules and to abide by them and if nobody cares about them then our society crumbles.

This seems slightly melodramatic.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 11, 2017, 03:50:54 PM

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on April 11, 2017, 04:09:48 PM

Quote from: Dlew12 on April 11, 2017, 03:48:16 PM

Quote from: sys on April 11, 2017, 03:09:40 PM

are all lawyers closet fascists?  perhaps it's a mental quirk among those attracted to law.

We've collectively decided on rules and to abide by them and if nobody cares about them then our society crumbles.

R u crazy

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on April 11, 2017, 05:44:01 PM

Quote from: Dlew12 on April 11, 2017, 03:48:16 PM

We've collectively decided on rules and to abide by them and if nobody cares about them then our society crumbles.

you're just one individual, dlew.  i'm curious about all the other lawyers too.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on April 11, 2017, 05:53:28 PM

I believe in the rule of ethics, sys.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on April 11, 2017, 05:55:56 PM

im guessing dlew is featuring this thread on his linkedIn

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on April 11, 2017, 05:57:49 PM

Quote from: Trim on April 11, 2017, 05:53:28 PM

I believe in the rule of ethics, sys.

you may be an exception that proves a rule, though.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on April 11, 2017, 08:43:02 PM

We must abide by airlines' policies, even unto death.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on April 11, 2017, 08:58:12 PM

Quote from: Tobias on April 11, 2017, 03:50:10 PM

Quote from: Dlew12 on April 11, 2017, 03:48:16 PM

Quote from: sys on April 11, 2017, 03:09:40 PM

are all lawyers closet fascists?  perhaps it's a mental quirk among those attracted to law.

We've collectively decided on rules and to abide by them and if nobody cares about them then our society crumbles.

This seems slightly melodramatic.

#acting

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on April 11, 2017, 09:27:25 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on April 11, 2017, 10:58:41 AM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on April 10, 2017, 08:36:35 PM

impulse bought flights to Paris from KC tonight during an AA sale ($431 apiece)

going in late Sept / early Oct

hotel recommendos?  I have plat status and a billion points with Marriott, or I have Hyatt vouchers that I had planned to use in Kauai this winter but the Park Hyatt is v tempting

also any other recommendos for crap to do, eat, etc, tia

Details on booking this?

I subscribe to emails from scottscheapflights.com and he emailed me about it

It's prob over now, but basically you look on google flights to see when the cheap flights are. It was for like Sept thru Feb

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on April 12, 2017, 12:20:42 AM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on April 11, 2017, 02:19:51 PM

(https://i.redd.it/0vtbq6hxwxqy.jpg)

@kk

I think if United knew those cops would have ended that guy's face on the plane, they would have just asked the next person on the list. United corporate is once again the victim of bad luck when others were at fault. The biggest goats in this deal are the two cops, the one who slammed and drug the dude got suspended. The gate agent/supervisor made several mistakes. They should have done their randomized list before the plane was boarded.

Also I know this guy has been exposed as a past crap head but do we know if he's actually a doctor or was he just bullshitting to be difficult. What kind of doctor flies United Economy? Economy Plus costs like $30 more dollars.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on April 12, 2017, 05:57:01 AM

Quote from: MakeItRain on April 12, 2017, 12:20:42 AM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on April 11, 2017, 02:19:51 PM

(https://i.redd.it/0vtbq6hxwxqy.jpg)

@kk

I think if United knew those cops would have ended that guy's face on the plane, they would have just asked the next person on the list. United corporate is once again the victim of bad luck when others were at fault. The biggest goats in this deal are the two cops, the one who slammed and drug the dude got suspended. The gate agent/supervisor made several mistakes. They should have done their randomized list before the plane was boarded.

Also I know this guy has been exposed as a past crap head but do we know if he's actually a doctor or was he just bullshitting to be difficult. What kind of doctor flies United Economy? Economy Plus costs like $30 more dollars.

He is an actual practicing doc.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on April 12, 2017, 07:50:30 AM

Quote from: MakeItRain on April 12, 2017, 12:20:42 AM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on April 11, 2017, 02:19:51 PM

(https://i.redd.it/0vtbq6hxwxqy.jpg)

@kk

I think if United knew those cops would have ended that guy's face on the plane, they would have just asked the next person on the list. United corporate is once again the victim of bad luck when others were at fault. The biggest goats in this deal are the two cops, the one who slammed and drug the dude got suspended. The gate agent/supervisor made several mistakes. They should have done their randomized list before the plane was boarded.

Also I know this guy has been exposed as a past crap head but do we know if he's actually a doctor or was he just bullshitting to be difficult. What kind of doctor flies United Economy? Economy Plus costs like $30 more dollars.

A doctor who lost his license for 10 years and now is only allowed to practice medicine 1 day a week.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 12, 2017, 07:56:35 AM

this thing could have maybe been handled better. I'll still fly united as much as I would otherwise though.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 12, 2017, 07:58:25 AM

airlines are right up there with the DMV on the list of things people love to get pissed off at. overall they (including united) do a bang up job of shuttling shitloads of people everywhere all day in relative comfort.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on April 12, 2017, 08:01:01 AM

The police aren't taking enough heat IMO

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 12, 2017, 08:01:33 AM

was it like the city police or like airport police?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on April 12, 2017, 08:02:15 AM

Airport

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 12, 2017, 08:05:19 AM

Quote from: puniraptor on April 12, 2017, 08:01:01 AM

The police aren't taking enough heat IMO

the dude who wouldn't get off the plane isn't taking enough heat imo. I mean, it's bad that the police beat his ass but he should have just followed the rules and gotten off the damn plane. plenty of time to file a complaint/lawsuit or do whatever are within his rights to do afterwords.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 12, 2017, 08:05:24 AM

well then, no doubt they were just frothing at the mouth for the chance to physically assault someone with cause. rookie airport cops call this "getting your meat wet"

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on April 12, 2017, 08:08:26 AM

Quote from: steve dave on April 12, 2017, 08:05:19 AM

Quote from: puniraptor on April 12, 2017, 08:01:01 AM

The police aren't taking enough heat IMO

the dude who wouldn't get off the plane isn't taking enough heat imo. I mean, it's bad that the police beat his ass but he should have just followed the rules and gotten off the damn plane. plenty of time to file a complaint/lawsuit or do whatever are within his rights to do afterwords.

He knew he had more to gain by getting stomped out

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on April 12, 2017, 08:33:17 AM

He'll be trading United dollars for sex instead of pills.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 12, 2017, 08:45:08 AM

would trade

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on April 12, 2017, 09:10:30 AM

united has to stand by the actions of their outsourced partner, republic, who mumped up by overboarding the flight and then mumped up again when they wouldn't offer up enough incentive to get 4 people off of the plane to fix their original eff up. 

hard to blame the muscle head idiot cops for being muscle head idiot cops, it's who they are and what they do.  but they didn't instigate the issue, republic did

the 1 day a week porn doctor should have gotten off of the plane but he is also a victim of republic/united's incompetence and i don't feel sorry for united losing almost a billion in market cap yesterday after their leadership failed to acknowledge their mistake.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on April 12, 2017, 09:53:46 AM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on April 11, 2017, 09:27:25 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on April 11, 2017, 10:58:41 AM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on April 10, 2017, 08:36:35 PM

impulse bought flights to Paris from KC tonight during an AA sale ($431 apiece)

going in late Sept / early Oct

hotel recommendos?  I have plat status and a billion points with Marriott, or I have Hyatt vouchers that I had planned to use in Kauai this winter but the Park Hyatt is v tempting

also any other recommendos for crap to do, eat, etc, tia

Details on booking this?

I subscribe to emails from scottscheapflights.com and he emailed me about it

It's prob over now, but basically you look on google flights to see when the cheap flights are. It was for like Sept thru Feb

Thanks yeah couldn't find it in Google flights any longer

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GregKSU1027 on April 17, 2017, 05:36:08 PM

What is the best site for finding good deals on flights? What are all of the people here on goEMAW use to find some sweet flights. Looking to either fly out of MCI or OKC

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on April 17, 2017, 05:58:52 PM

https://www.southwest.com/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on April 17, 2017, 06:10:40 PM

I like to browse using the +/- days option on Kayak.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on April 17, 2017, 06:23:03 PM

Quote from: GregKSU1027 on April 17, 2017, 05:36:08 PM

What is the best site for finding good deals on flights? What are all of the people here on goEMAW use to find some sweet flights. Looking to either fly out of MCI or OKC

http://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=896.0

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on April 17, 2017, 11:57:25 PM

Quote from: The Big Train on April 17, 2017, 05:58:52 PM

https://www.southwest.com/

:lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on April 18, 2017, 09:58:10 AM

Who pays for airfare?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on April 18, 2017, 10:02:31 AM

People with bad credit  :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on April 18, 2017, 10:28:56 AM

Quote from: Gooch on April 18, 2017, 09:58:10 AM

Who pays for airfare?

clients

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on April 18, 2017, 10:36:03 AM

I had an option for a minute to use avios to get an american flight on alaska metal for 45 minutes to Portland and back, but it would've had us getting up at like 6am Sunday.  Then was looking at flying there and rising on a train back, but that still would've required not enjoying the slow hungover breakfast I expect I'll need.  The free hilton that's available allows dogs while the free crowne plaza that's sold out doesn't, so all signs seemed to be conspiring to have us drive there w/the dog.

I'd been kind of excited at the prospect of flying ballmer-like directly to an nba game and back.  :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on April 24, 2017, 11:56:05 AM

Portland is whatever term you prefer out of kroger-brand, viakoffman, adjace, etc.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on April 24, 2017, 12:27:33 PM

itch seattle

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on April 25, 2017, 01:33:22 AM

Which one of you Delta elites just handed me 2000 yen in meal vouchers so I can get my tsukemen pre flight bloat on?(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170425/fd5259a7d7cdd40090e452d70a87fdce.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on April 25, 2017, 01:37:35 PM

What kind of egg is that?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 25, 2017, 04:44:53 PM

Elite delta meal made possible by a gift from an elite delta elite? now I've seen everything

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 25, 2017, 04:45:35 PM

It was probably Kenny G, to answer your question puni

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on April 25, 2017, 06:23:09 PM

Quote from: Tobias on April 24, 2017, 12:27:33 PM

itch seattle

A tattoo studio is trying to drum up support for a PDX copy of Seattle's grossest landmark (http://www.seattlepi.com/local/article/Is-the-gum-wall-going-to-Portland-11098003.php)

Quote

"Can we please stop behaving like Seattle Lite?"

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on April 25, 2017, 06:25:18 PM

Jimmy R half gets it

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on April 25, 2017, 06:48:27 PM

Seeing lots of cheap flights to Scandinavia....which country is best first visit?  Sweden?  All I know about that area is WoF related.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on April 25, 2017, 10:45:07 PM

Yes Sweden.  Or Iceland if you're feeling bold.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on April 26, 2017, 01:11:24 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on April 25, 2017, 10:45:07 PM

Yes Sweden.  Or Iceland if you're feeling bold.

Yes Sweden or Portugal.  Any of those Scandinavian countries.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on April 26, 2017, 01:44:35 PM

Quote from: Dlew12 on April 26, 2017, 01:11:24 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on April 25, 2017, 10:45:07 PM

Yes Sweden.  Or Iceland if you're feeling bold.

Yes Sweden or Portugal.  Any of those Scandinavian countries.

 :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on April 26, 2017, 02:08:47 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on April 25, 2017, 06:48:27 PM

Seeing lots of cheap flights to Scandinavia....which country is best first visit?  Sweden?  All I know about that area is WoF related.

Wait a few more years on that one so I can go.

Mrs. Hamburg and I were talking the other day that Copenhagen would be a good first long trip with the girls when the little one hits 3 or 4.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: KCFDcat on April 26, 2017, 07:35:16 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on April 25, 2017, 06:48:27 PM

Seeing lots of cheap flights to Scandinavia....which country is best first visit?  Sweden?  All I know about that area is WoF related.

Sweden is great, Denmark is awesome. No real way to go wrong

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on April 26, 2017, 07:54:12 PM

Norway is better than Denmark, not even close really.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on April 26, 2017, 09:22:59 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on April 26, 2017, 07:54:12 PM

Norway is better than Denmark, not even close really.

Expand please.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on April 26, 2017, 09:40:41 PM

i'm so over denmark myself

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on April 27, 2017, 07:32:17 AM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on April 26, 2017, 09:22:59 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on April 26, 2017, 07:54:12 PM

Norway is better than Denmark, not even close really.

Expand please.

Emo had a bad encounter in a Danish bathroom.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on April 27, 2017, 08:22:48 AM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on April 26, 2017, 09:22:59 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on April 26, 2017, 07:54:12 PM

Norway is better than Denmark, not even close really.

Expand please.

More diverse population.  More diverse landscape, probably one of the most beautiful places on Earth.  Culture is more fun.  Food more edible. 

Denmark is like a Euro version of Iowa pretty much.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on April 27, 2017, 09:26:28 AM

Scandinavia is worthless.  Like, what have they contributed to the world?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on April 27, 2017, 09:33:02 AM

ABBA, death metal, socialism?, 80s porn?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on April 27, 2017, 09:40:23 AM

Meh.  Also, I don't think they contributed socialism

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on April 27, 2017, 09:45:21 AM

Quote from: kim carnes on April 27, 2017, 09:26:28 AM

Scandinavia is worthless.  Like, what have they contributed to the world?

(http://assets.nydailynews.com/polopoly_fs/1.2461500.1490721368!/img/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/gallery_1200/alexander-skarsgard-tarzan.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: KCFDcat on April 27, 2017, 02:46:33 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on April 26, 2017, 07:54:12 PM

Norway is better than Denmark, not even close really.

I've never been to Norway so I can't really speak on that, but I had a great time in Denmark. The people are nice, the food is good, it's not crazy expensive. Granted I only spent a few days in Copenhagen so I'm not exactly an expert.

It's not a diverse population, pretty much all tall thin blonde people.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on April 27, 2017, 07:09:40 PM

Did you like my Iowa comparison?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SdK on April 27, 2017, 08:18:36 PM

Iceland is a Ted Nugent dreamworld

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Cire on April 30, 2017, 08:41:05 PM

Going to Portland for a week in mid July

Recommendations go!


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on April 30, 2017, 09:09:20 PM

We get there Friday :woot: :woot:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on May 01, 2017, 08:28:51 AM

Is this thing still a thing here?
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170501/21a5aad43c485803d4b410fdd22ccbab.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Cire on May 01, 2017, 02:33:46 PM

No portland cats huh?

is that where beems lives?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on May 01, 2017, 02:49:30 PM

Quote from: Cire on May 01, 2017, 02:33:46 PM

No portland cats huh?

is that where beems lives?

Go back 1 page/week.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on May 01, 2017, 03:00:04 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on April 27, 2017, 09:26:28 AM

Scandinavia is worthless.  Like, what have they contributed to the world?

Me!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on May 01, 2017, 03:43:04 PM

has anyone been to mexico city? there are some super cheap southwest flights to there out of kansas city. also super cheap hiltons available.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on May 01, 2017, 03:57:32 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on May 01, 2017, 03:43:04 PM

has anyone been to mexico city? there are some super cheap southwest flights to there out of kansas city. also super cheap hiltons available.

i feel like i was just there this weekend (x-post from book thread  :cool: )

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 01, 2017, 05:16:05 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on May 01, 2017, 03:43:04 PM

has anyone been to mexico city? there are some super cheap southwest flights to there out of kansas city. also super cheap hiltons available.

I have only been there on a layover. It's the city I'd most like to spend time in that I haven't. You should go.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on May 01, 2017, 05:26:06 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 01, 2017, 05:16:05 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on May 01, 2017, 03:43:04 PM

has anyone been to mexico city? there are some super cheap southwest flights to there out of kansas city. also super cheap hiltons available.

I have only been there on a layover. It's the city I'd most like to spend time in that I haven't. You should go.

i need May 18 to get here for southwest to release their December booking schedule. right now there's October round trips available for 11,000 points per person.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on May 01, 2017, 05:37:59 PM

 :eek:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on May 01, 2017, 06:41:58 PM

also 15k flights to Havana if you want to get weird

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on May 01, 2017, 06:50:45 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 01, 2017, 05:16:05 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on May 01, 2017, 03:43:04 PM

has anyone been to mexico city? there are some super cheap southwest flights to there out of kansas city. also super cheap hiltons available.

I have only been there on a layover. It's the city I'd most like to spend time in that I haven't. You should go.

had a layover there in January.  the city looked pretty impressive on the flight in.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on May 02, 2017, 05:21:32 AM

Quote from: 'taterblast on May 01, 2017, 06:41:58 PM

also 15k flights to Havana if you want to get weird

just had a friend go and it looks great.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 02, 2017, 08:57:42 AM

Quote from: 'taterblast on May 01, 2017, 05:26:06 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 01, 2017, 05:16:05 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on May 01, 2017, 03:43:04 PM

has anyone been to mexico city? there are some super cheap southwest flights to there out of kansas city. also super cheap hiltons available.

I have only been there on a layover. It's the city I'd most like to spend time in that I haven't. You should go.

i need May 18 to get here for southwest to release their December booking schedule. right now there's October round trips available for 11,000 points per person.

This is insane! I just started looking into this.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 02, 2017, 09:04:27 AM

I bet Havana is full of awful smug Americans these days

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 02, 2017, 09:13:28 AM

The thing about Mexico City tho, is it isn't by the ocean (no resorts), so I guess just don't get too Pak'd where you end up in a Mexican jail.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on May 02, 2017, 09:14:13 AM

Quote from: michigancat on May 02, 2017, 09:04:27 AM

I bet Havana is full of awful smug Americans these days

can't be as many as are found in the bay area

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on May 02, 2017, 09:26:05 AM

I havent seen any Locked Up Abroad episodes set in Cuba. It seems that everywhere else is the Western Hemisphere south of the US is bad news, though. So, I'd assume the same for them.

And Mexico City? You must be joking.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 02, 2017, 09:50:47 AM

Quote from: pissclams on May 02, 2017, 09:14:13 AM

Quote from: michigancat on May 02, 2017, 09:04:27 AM

I bet Havana is full of awful smug Americans these days

can't be as many as are found in the bay area

for sure and they're all trying to book trips to Havana "before it gets Americanized" or whatever. :flush:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on May 02, 2017, 09:55:29 AM

Quote from: michigancat on May 02, 2017, 09:50:47 AM

Quote from: pissclams on May 02, 2017, 09:14:13 AM

Quote from: michigancat on May 02, 2017, 09:04:27 AM

I bet Havana is full of awful smug Americans these days

can't be as many as are found in the bay area

for sure and they're all trying to book trips to Havana "before it gets Americanized" or whatever. :flush:

Indeed. How utterly banal...

Please pass the Brie and Cabernet Sauvignon.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on May 02, 2017, 11:00:46 AM

Quote from: Spracne on May 02, 2017, 09:55:29 AM

Quote from: michigancat on May 02, 2017, 09:50:47 AM

Quote from: pissclams on May 02, 2017, 09:14:13 AM

Quote from: michigancat on May 02, 2017, 09:04:27 AM

I bet Havana is full of awful smug Americans these days

can't be as many as are found in the bay area

for sure and they're all trying to book trips to Havana "before it gets Americanized" or whatever. :flush:

Indeed. How utterly banal...

Please pass the Brie and Cabernet Sauvignon.

:lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Cire on May 02, 2017, 11:25:22 AM

Canadian couple I met on vaca said everything loses 1 star when you land in Cuba.  Wait a few years before you visit.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on May 02, 2017, 11:38:56 AM

dear God the last thing i'm going to do is take travel advice from a couple of canucks

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Cire on May 02, 2017, 12:02:15 PM

Travel agents!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on May 02, 2017, 01:37:16 PM

Quote from: Cire on May 02, 2017, 12:02:15 PM

Travel agents!

KGB spies probably.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on May 02, 2017, 02:49:47 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on May 01, 2017, 03:43:04 PM

has anyone been to mexico city? there are some super cheap southwest flights to there out of kansas city. also super cheap hiltons available.

it's a good city.  very big.  hilton points inexplicably offer good value in latin america.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on May 02, 2017, 04:17:32 PM

i think mrs. 'blast and i are going to go to mexico city for Dia de Los Muertos   :D

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on May 02, 2017, 04:25:50 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on May 02, 2017, 04:17:32 PM

i think mrs. 'blast and i are going to go to mexico city for Dia de Los Muertos   :D

I have seen stuff on Travel(Discovery?) channel about this and it seems like it would be a really cool experience

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SdK on May 02, 2017, 08:12:01 PM

Looked cool in Spectre

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on May 09, 2017, 05:54:14 PM

Skip Portland, speed your ass to Bend.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: KCFDcat on May 09, 2017, 07:37:43 PM

Just got back to the states from Spain. Do: spend time in the country. Don't: go to Barcelona with a pregnant wife.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: eastcat on May 09, 2017, 09:38:43 PM

Quote from: KCFDcat on May 09, 2017, 07:37:43 PM

Just got back to the states from Spain. Do: spend time in the country. Don't: go to Barcelona with a pregnant wife.


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Barca is a crap tourist trap.

Lisbon is where it's at.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on May 11, 2017, 09:41:30 PM

(http://i66.tinypic.com/34zzz8z.jpg)

scout update

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on May 11, 2017, 09:46:13 PM

dat tail

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 11, 2017, 10:10:04 PM

I'm going to Cologne next week. Just wanted to tell everyone.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on May 11, 2017, 11:33:07 PM

Have fun mc

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on May 12, 2017, 10:22:26 AM

Drove through Tulsa yesterday. First time ever in Tulsa. Stopped at a QT in Tulsa and it was as Oklahoma-y an experience as I've ever had. That is not a compliment.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: halfEmpty on May 12, 2017, 10:42:30 AM

San Diego in early July for a conference.  Haven't been in 5 years.  Any suggestions for good eateries/bars?  My hotel will likely be in the gaslamp district.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on May 12, 2017, 10:46:41 AM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on May 12, 2017, 10:22:26 AM

Drove through Tulsa yesterday. First time ever in Tulsa. Stopped at a QT in Tulsa and it was as Oklahoma-y an experience as I've ever had. That is not a compliment.

the last time i was in OK i was struck by how many giant signs there are eveywhere. it's so gross. like they don't have any restrictions on signage so every single business in a strip mall has its own enormous sign on a 50' pole out by the street.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on May 12, 2017, 10:50:51 AM

In my head, I thought a lot of Indian Casinos were like the one by Topeka.  Was surprised at how many are steel sheds on my last drive through Oklahoma.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on May 12, 2017, 12:23:14 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on May 12, 2017, 10:22:26 AM

Drove through Tulsa yesterday. First time ever in Tulsa. Stopped at a QT in Tulsa and it was as Oklahoma-y an experience as I've ever had. That is not a compliment.

I really, really want to know which one you went to.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on May 12, 2017, 12:25:44 PM

103rdish and 75

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on May 12, 2017, 12:30:50 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on May 12, 2017, 10:50:51 AM

In my head, I thought a lot of Indian Casinos were like the one by Topeka.  Was surprised at how many are steel sheds on my last drive through Oklahoma.

There are 2 types of OK casinos.  For each tribe there is 1 main casino that is usually pretty nice with a few good restaurants, buffets, & bars, a decent concert venue, a spa, & nice hotel.  A couple tribes bought golf courses and built next to the course.  They also have very good regional conference centers to fill the hotels during the week.

Those same tribes then have a lot of satellite casinos right next to the road where you can spend $1,000 gambling to earn $40 in points to use at the main casino.  It's an amazing business model.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on May 12, 2017, 12:33:09 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on May 12, 2017, 12:25:44 PM

103rdish and 75

You can get a lot more Oklahoma'y than that.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on May 12, 2017, 12:36:12 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on May 12, 2017, 10:50:51 AM

In my head, I thought a lot of Indian Casinos were like the one by Topeka.  Was surprised at how many are steel sheds on my last drive through Oklahoma.

Go further north of Prairie band and they are steel sheds too

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on May 12, 2017, 12:45:20 PM

I remember stopping at one just across the river from TX and it being a complete crap hole. It was literally a tractor shed with some hideous carpet thrown down.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on May 17, 2017, 08:31:04 AM

Biz travelers, its Marriott mega bonus time again starting May 27.  Time to hit multiple Marriott properties each week in order to rake in a boat load of bonus points.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on May 21, 2017, 08:33:19 PM

Lol, gottlieb deleted his tweet at united bitching about the luggage rules for his extra basic economy ticket.

We'd have likely already gotten all the value from hiring him before these brown level tickets became a thing, but maybe we did dodge a bullet.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 22, 2017, 04:45:27 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 11, 2017, 10:10:04 PM

I'm going to Cologne next week. Just wanted to tell everyone.

Pretty boring town as far as I could tell. the Kolsch is pretty delicious though. Apparently it's a big tourist spot for Germans? :dunno:

Title: travel thread
Post by: Pete on May 22, 2017, 07:51:08 PM

For my final act of my companion pass year, I am going to take my wife and kids to Costa Rica.  Going over thanksgiving.  It's the later side of their transition from end of rainy season to beginning of their dry season. 

Most importantly, we are going to stay where they have a eff ton of monkeys.  I love them.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on May 22, 2017, 08:03:47 PM

Can they do tricks Pete?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 22, 2017, 08:20:04 PM

Quote from: Pete on May 22, 2017, 07:51:08 PM

For my final act of my companion pass year, I am going to take my wife and kids to Costa Rica.  Going over thanksgiving.  It's the later side of their transition from end of rainy season to beginning of their dry season. 

Most importantly, we are going to stay where they have a eff ton of monkeys.  I love them.

Where in Costa Rica?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on May 23, 2017, 12:15:09 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on May 22, 2017, 08:03:47 PM

Can they do tricks Pete?

Most of the monkeys just free style.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on May 23, 2017, 12:17:53 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 22, 2017, 08:20:04 PM

Quote from: Pete on May 22, 2017, 07:51:08 PM

For my final act of my companion pass year, I am going to take my wife and kids to Costa Rica.  Going over thanksgiving.  It's the later side of their transition from end of rainy season to beginning of their dry season. 

Most importantly, we are going to stay where they have a eff ton of monkeys.  I love them.

Where in Costa Rica?

Pacific coast.  Going to stay in the Manuel Antonio national park area.  Best combination of lots of wildlife, easy/safe drive from San Jose, and beaches.

I am renting a car, so I wanted to be where gringos can get around easy.  You know I don't speak Spanish!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on May 23, 2017, 12:53:42 PM

We flew into Liberia and was on the north coast there and loved it. FYI I will be a little hotter than you are used to in the Caribbean. Also be  prepared for them (costa ricans) to not shut the eff up about how good their coffee is (FYI it is really good). Also they will wear the eff out of you with their Pura Vida saying.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on May 23, 2017, 02:29:15 PM

Quote from: Gooch on May 23, 2017, 12:53:42 PM

We flew into Liberia and was on the north coast there and loved it. FYI I will be a little hotter than you are used to in the Caribbean. Also be  prepared for them (costa ricans) West Africans to not shut the eff up about how good their coffee is (FYI it is really good). Also they will wear the eff out of you with their Pura Vida saying.

:D

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on May 23, 2017, 02:30:54 PM

I am looking forward to the coffee debates

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on May 23, 2017, 02:32:00 PM

Quote from: Gooch on May 23, 2017, 12:53:42 PM

We flew into Liberia and was on the north coast there and loved it. FYI I will be a little hotter than you are used to in the Caribbean. Also be  prepared for them (costa ricans) to not shut the eff up about how good their coffee is (FYI it is really good). Also they will wear the eff out of you with their Pura Vida saying.

Did you drive at all while you were there?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 23, 2017, 02:49:52 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on May 23, 2017, 02:29:15 PM

Quote from: Gooch on May 23, 2017, 12:53:42 PM

We flew into Liberia and was on the north coast there and loved it. FYI I will be a little hotter than you are used to in the Caribbean. Also be  prepared for them (costa ricans) West Africans to not shut the eff up about how good their coffee is (FYI it is really good). Also they will wear the eff out of you with their Pura Vida saying.

:D

:dubious:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on May 23, 2017, 02:57:44 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 23, 2017, 02:49:52 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on May 23, 2017, 02:29:15 PM

Quote from: Gooch on May 23, 2017, 12:53:42 PM

We flew into Liberia and was on the north coast there and loved it. FYI I will be a little hotter than you are used to in the Caribbean. Also be  prepared for them (costa ricans) West Africans to not shut the eff up about how good their coffee is (FYI it is really good). Also they will wear the eff out of you with their Pura Vida saying.

:D

:dubious:

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Guanacaste+Province,+Liberia,+Costa+Rica/@10.6295411,-85.4741914,13z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x8f757d2a8a1c08e5:0xb2f8a494fb368393!8m2!3d10.6345964!4d-85.4406747

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on May 23, 2017, 02:59:21 PM

Quote from: Gooch on May 23, 2017, 02:57:44 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 23, 2017, 02:49:52 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on May 23, 2017, 02:29:15 PM

Quote from: Gooch on May 23, 2017, 12:53:42 PM

We flew into Liberia and was on the north coast there and loved it. FYI I will be a little hotter than you are used to in the Caribbean. Also be  prepared for them (costa ricans) West Africans to not shut the eff up about how good their coffee is (FYI it is really good). Also they will wear the eff out of you with their Pura Vida saying.

:D

:dubious:

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Guanacaste+Province,+Liberia,+Costa+Rica/@10.6295411,-85.4741914,13z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x8f757d2a8a1c08e5:0xb2f8a494fb368393!8m2!3d10.6345964!4d-85.4406747

I know there is a Liberia in CR, I wasn't trying to wackycat you with the :D

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on May 23, 2017, 03:00:01 PM

Quote from: Pete on May 23, 2017, 02:32:00 PM

Quote from: Gooch on May 23, 2017, 12:53:42 PM

We flew into Liberia and was on the north coast there and loved it. FYI I will be a little hotter than you are used to in the Caribbean. Also be  prepared for them (costa ricans) to not shut the eff up about how good their coffee is (FYI it is really good). Also they will wear the eff out of you with their Pura Vida saying.

Did you drive at all while you were there?

Was about a 30-40 min drive from the airport to our resort. We only left the resort by land once and that was by ATV which was an awesome trip. Took ATV's from our beach up into the jungle to zip line then to another beach and back. Most times we left the resort was by boat to scuba or go to another beach area.
this is where we stayed.
https://www.barcelo.com/en-us/hotels/costa-rica/tamarindo/occidental-tamarindo/

Oh and there are howler monkeys ever-y-where.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on May 23, 2017, 03:32:16 PM

Quote from: Gooch on May 23, 2017, 03:00:01 PM

Quote from: Pete on May 23, 2017, 02:32:00 PM

Quote from: Gooch on May 23, 2017, 12:53:42 PM

We flew into Liberia and was on the north coast there and loved it. FYI I will be a little hotter than you are used to in the Caribbean. Also be  prepared for them (costa ricans) to not shut the eff up about how good their coffee is (FYI it is really good). Also they will wear the eff out of you with their Pura Vida saying.

Did you drive at all while you were there?

Was about a 30-40 min drive from the airport to our resort. We only left the resort by land once and that was by ATV which was an awesome trip. Took ATV's from our beach up into the jungle to zip line then to another beach and back. Most times we left the resort was by boat to scuba or go to another beach area.
this is where we stayed.
https://www.barcelo.com/en-us/hotels/costa-rica/tamarindo/occidental-tamarindo/

Oh and there are howler monkeys ever-y-where.

Who did you go there with?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on May 23, 2017, 03:33:47 PM

:buh-bye:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on May 23, 2017, 03:34:11 PM

i don't know his name either but he was most definitely < 14 yoa

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on May 23, 2017, 03:35:18 PM

Quote from: Tobias on May 23, 2017, 03:34:11 PM

i don't know his name either but he was most definitely < 14 yoa

I read about that in the paper, crazy

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on May 23, 2017, 03:37:26 PM

The place we stayed was over an hour away from there so either Gooch was secretly meeting someone while we were on vacation together (probably met them by ATV) or else he went on a separate secret vacation without me.


Might have to start a divorce thread.....

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on May 23, 2017, 03:47:40 PM

http://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=32618.0 :billdance:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on May 23, 2017, 03:50:47 PM

Quote from: Pete on May 23, 2017, 12:15:09 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on May 22, 2017, 08:03:47 PM

Can they do tricks Pete?

Most of the monkeys just free style.

I meant the kids.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on May 23, 2017, 03:52:23 PM

you're asking the wrong poster, emo

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on May 23, 2017, 03:54:32 PM

My recollection of that trip is a little fuzzy due to my complete sobriety during the duration of the trip.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on May 23, 2017, 03:59:55 PM

Quote from: Tobias on May 23, 2017, 03:52:23 PM

you're asking the wrong poster, emo

Who do I ask?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 24, 2017, 12:22:10 PM

Currently day drinking at Chicken and Beer in ATL termy D. It's delightful.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on May 24, 2017, 12:22:51 PM

P good Luda album sd

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 24, 2017, 12:24:24 PM

yeah, he partnered with the One Flew South people on this place. after I'm done here I'm going to stroll into the SkyClub at about a 4 and mess stuff up for an hour or so.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on May 24, 2017, 12:24:39 PM

see if there is a diamond in the back

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on May 24, 2017, 03:04:57 PM

Quote from: Pete on May 23, 2017, 12:17:53 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 22, 2017, 08:20:04 PM

Quote from: Pete on May 22, 2017, 07:51:08 PM

For my final act of my companion pass year, I am going to take my wife and kids to Costa Rica.  Going over thanksgiving.  It's the later side of their transition from end of rainy season to beginning of their dry season. 

Most importantly, we are going to stay where they have a eff ton of monkeys.  I love them.

Where in Costa Rica?

Pacific coast.  Going to stay in the Manuel Antonio national park area.  Best combination of lots of wildlife, easy/safe drive from San Jose, and beaches.

I am renting a car, so I wanted to be where gringos can get around easy.  You know I don't speak Spanish!

wife and I spent a week at the Sheraton Playa Conchal last June- I rented a "full size" SUV (Toyota Prado - basically a more truck like 4Runner) and it was almost $800 with over half that in insurance. 

My wife got feed monkeys at the zip line place

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on May 26, 2017, 07:22:01 AM

I noticed that about the rentals.  I decided to go with a car instead of a truck, because they are so cheap relative to the trucks.  And, if we all die in a head on collision, at least we were together, ya know?

What other activities did you do that you'd recommend?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on May 26, 2017, 10:43:55 AM

Guys, it is way cheaper to rent a car than an suv here as well, that isn't unique to costa rica

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on May 26, 2017, 10:56:28 AM

Quote from: Pete on May 26, 2017, 07:22:01 AM

I noticed that about the rentals.  I decided to go with a car instead of a truck, because they are so cheap relative to the trucks.  And, if we all die in a head on collision, at least we were together, ya know?

What other activities did you do that you'd recommend?

Do you and Mrs. Pete scuba? If so it is different than the Caribbean. Not as good of visibility and much bigger sea life. If you do not mind a 2 hr each way jeep ride there are some active volcanoes you can go to and hike up. We could go to the one  that was in play when were were there due to the border being closed. They nabbed a couple of ISIS guys trying to intermingle with Cuban refugees and closed the border to Nicaragua. The other volcano in Costa Rica was closed to vistors because it was too active and they thought it might fully erupt. :ohno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on May 26, 2017, 02:38:58 PM

Quote from: Pete on May 26, 2017, 07:22:01 AM

I noticed that about the rentals.  I decided to go with a car instead of a truck, because they are so cheap relative to the trucks.  And, if we all die in a head on collision, at least we were together, ya know?

What other activities did you do that you'd recommend?

The Zip Line we did was this one
http://www.congocanopy.com/en (http://www.congocanopy.com/en)
Its about 5 miles or so up a gravel road that was a bit rough in spots so if you just get a little car I suggest doing the ATV tour with it.  We saw a couple of groups do it and it looked pretty fun.

We also drove to the waterfall near Bagaces.  It is very beautiful but it is kinda in the middle of nowhere and there was just a parking lot, some folks selling coconut water and couple of young guys offering to guide you to the top of the waterfall for a couple of bucks. 

I also went fishing on a trip I set up thru the Sheraton.  Its not cheap but the pacific side of CR has some of the greatest offshore fishing in the world and it's pretty close. 

I would love to take my kids and I think I would fly into San Jose, do 3 or 4 days in the rain forest doing rain forest and volcano stuff then drive over to the Pacific Coast for at least another 3 or 4 days. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 26, 2017, 07:16:40 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on May 26, 2017, 10:43:55 AM

Guys, it is way cheaper to rent a car than an suv here as well, that isn't unique to costa rica

great kim carnes post imo

Title: travel thread
Post by: Pete on May 28, 2017, 07:57:22 AM

Quote from: steve dave on May 26, 2017, 07:16:40 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on May 26, 2017, 10:43:55 AM

Guys, it is way cheaper to rent a car than an suv here as well, that isn't unique to costa rica

great kim carnes post imo

I rent a giant SUV literally every week where I work, and I pay the exact same price as I would if I rented a little sedan.  Tho, maybe it is a great Kim carves post, in the way you probably mean, which is that it is untrue and stupid.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 28, 2017, 09:26:36 AM

I mean it neither way

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on May 28, 2017, 11:38:15 AM

Quote from: steve dave on May 28, 2017, 09:26:36 AM

I mean it neither way

Oh, the secret way.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on May 29, 2017, 01:13:06 AM

I'm not happy with this renting cars inside joke.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on June 02, 2017, 12:11:19 PM

Quote from: Pete on May 28, 2017, 07:57:22 AM

Quote from: steve dave on May 26, 2017, 07:16:40 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on May 26, 2017, 10:43:55 AM

Guys, it is way cheaper to rent a car than an suv here as well, that isn't unique to costa rica

great kim carnes post imo

I rent a giant SUV literally every week where I work, and I pay the exact same price as I would if I rented a little sedan.  Tho, maybe it is a great Kim carves post, in the way you probably mean, which is that it is untrue and stupid.

National Executive status a pretty nice perk. SUV for the mid size price. I'll take the suv every time.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: halfEmpty on June 02, 2017, 12:50:54 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on June 02, 2017, 12:11:19 PM

Quote from: Pete on May 28, 2017, 07:57:22 AM

Quote from: steve dave on May 26, 2017, 07:16:40 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on May 26, 2017, 10:43:55 AM

Guys, it is way cheaper to rent a car than an suv here as well, that isn't unique to costa rica

great kim carnes post imo

I rent a giant SUV literally every week where I work, and I pay the exact same price as I would if I rented a little sedan.  Tho, maybe it is a great Kim carves post, in the way you probably mean, which is that it is untrue and stupid.

National Executive status a pretty nice perk. SUV for the mid size price. I'll take the suv every time.

When I was working in a field office for a major project, I had 290+ rental days in one year.  That status coupled with my old company's rental agreement meant I could take any car off the lot for the same cheap price.  I also accrued around 1.2 million hotel rewards points that same year.  I took a lot of vacations the next year...

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on June 02, 2017, 01:16:42 PM

I know someone that went to central america and slid down volcanoes on fake surfboards. She really enjoyed that.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on June 02, 2017, 01:26:03 PM

I would love that as long as there is a ski lift up

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on June 02, 2017, 01:27:30 PM

Eat any guinea pigs?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 02, 2017, 01:54:06 PM

I would always prefer a car to am SUV.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on June 02, 2017, 02:01:50 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on June 02, 2017, 12:11:19 PM

Quote from: Pete on May 28, 2017, 07:57:22 AM

Quote from: steve dave on May 26, 2017, 07:16:40 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on May 26, 2017, 10:43:55 AM

Guys, it is way cheaper to rent a car than an suv here as well, that isn't unique to costa rica

great kim carnes post imo

I rent a giant SUV literally every week where I work, and I pay the exact same price as I would if I rented a little sedan.  Tho, maybe it is a great Kim carves post, in the way you probably mean, which is that it is untrue and stupid.

National Executive status a pretty nice perk. SUV for the mid size price. I'll take the suv every time.

Ya driving suvs is great  :flush:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on June 02, 2017, 02:02:50 PM

It is!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on June 02, 2017, 02:06:11 PM

Better than a mid size rental POS.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: halfEmpty on June 02, 2017, 02:54:46 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on June 02, 2017, 01:27:30 PM

Eat any guinea pigs?

From my trip to the Peruvian Andes.  The teeth are gnarly.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170602/4b150c89b257602ebf49d248d80b6669.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on June 02, 2017, 05:27:52 PM

Review?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: halfEmpty on June 02, 2017, 07:40:51 PM

They were roasted over an open fire pit.  Taste like the dark meat of a chicken.  Skin is tough to get through.  Lots of bones so you eat them with your hands and no utensils.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 03, 2017, 09:00:47 AM

worst jason's deli ever

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: halfEmpty on June 03, 2017, 09:44:30 AM

Followed shortly thereafter by the worlds worst toilet...(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170603/9f2b440033c276af05b33702a89dd743.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on June 03, 2017, 09:48:30 AM

what if that that thing broke/collapsed and you died in crap? :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: halfEmpty on June 03, 2017, 03:23:13 PM

That's a risk I'm willing to take.  My buddy got sick one night when he was up in the mountain village this was located in.  Sleeping on the ground, thunderstorm, and had to go outside to use that toilet a handful of times in the middle of the night.  When i saw him the next day he looked like absolute hell.  Maybe worse than death.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on June 03, 2017, 04:26:03 PM

At least he woke up before he got sick.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on June 04, 2017, 07:41:08 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on June 02, 2017, 02:01:50 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on June 02, 2017, 12:11:19 PM

Quote from: Pete on May 28, 2017, 07:57:22 AM

Quote from: steve dave on May 26, 2017, 07:16:40 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on May 26, 2017, 10:43:55 AM

Guys, it is way cheaper to rent a car than an suv here as well, that isn't unique to costa rica

great kim carnes post imo

I rent a giant SUV literally every week where I work, and I pay the exact same price as I would if I rented a little sedan.  Tho, maybe it is a great Kim carves post, in the way you probably mean, which is that it is untrue and stupid.

National Executive status a pretty nice perk. SUV for the mid size price. I'll take the suv every time.

Ya driving suvs is great  :flush:

Tell me, which rental sedan you prefer to a Tahoe LTZ?  You rough ridin' chowder head.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 04, 2017, 07:43:00 PM

I drove a Ford something that I would much prefer to a ginormous Tahoe. I just don't prefer large vehicles.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on June 04, 2017, 07:52:30 PM

I almost always try to get small cars when traveling, especially if I'll be driving in big cities and parking on the street and dealing with a lot of traffic.  Keep the degrees of difficulty down.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on June 04, 2017, 07:59:31 PM

I like cars that park them selves, and have giant back up cameras and sensors, and leather, and heated steering wheels, and blah, blah, blah.  You know what has those at the rental car place?  The big SUV's.  You know what sucks at rental car places?  The little cars.

My real life car is a sedan, but they don't rent cars like my real life car.  I mean sure, Hertz and National have a "luxury" option at some airports, but not for the same prize as a midsize.  I rent Expedition Limiteds, Explorer Limiteds, Tahoe LTZ's, and Yukon SLT's from National for the same prices as a rough ridin' Chevy Cruz.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on June 04, 2017, 08:13:50 PM

Yep

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on June 06, 2017, 02:56:55 PM

That tram thing in Estes Park, yes or nah?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on June 07, 2017, 04:20:54 PM

Quote from: Dugout DickStone on June 06, 2017, 02:56:55 PM

That tram thing in Estes Park, yes or nah?

Kinda fun, I did it once!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on June 07, 2017, 04:21:38 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on June 07, 2017, 04:20:54 PM

Quote from: Dugout DickStone on June 06, 2017, 02:56:55 PM

That tram thing in Estes Park, yes or nah?

Kinda fun, I did it once!

Keep in mind that Limp Bizkit's Significant Other was a very popular album when I did

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on June 07, 2017, 04:24:32 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on June 07, 2017, 04:21:38 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on June 07, 2017, 04:20:54 PM

Quote from: Dugout DickStone on June 06, 2017, 02:56:55 PM

That tram thing in Estes Park, yes or nah?

Kinda fun, I did it once!

Keep in mind that Limp Bizkit's Significant Other was a very popular album when I did

Did you do if for the nookie?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on June 09, 2017, 10:46:22 AM

Winner gets a picture of lady dedicated to them. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170609/ae8979e7cbd4fd94dc909901812e7292.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 09, 2017, 10:49:03 AM

That's the best prize ever. Someone help me out. Houston?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on June 09, 2017, 03:03:11 PM

Guantanamo Bay

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 09, 2017, 03:04:57 PM

I was guessing IAH too

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 09, 2017, 03:05:51 PM

data point: i have for sure never seen the airport in that photo before, and i have also never been to IAH before

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on June 09, 2017, 03:50:50 PM

Quote from: ben ji on June 09, 2017, 10:46:22 AM

Winner gets a picture of lady dedicated to them. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170609/ae8979e7cbd4fd94dc909901812e7292.jpg)

Hobby

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on June 09, 2017, 03:58:21 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on June 09, 2017, 10:49:03 AM

That's the best prize ever. Someone help me out. Houston?

Wrong

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on June 09, 2017, 03:58:42 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on June 09, 2017, 03:50:50 PM

Quote from: ben ji on June 09, 2017, 10:46:22 AM

Winner gets a picture of lady dedicated to them. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170609/ae8979e7cbd4fd94dc909901812e7292.jpg)

Hobby

Wrong

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on June 09, 2017, 03:59:02 PM

Airport is west of the Continental Divide

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on June 09, 2017, 04:00:17 PM

Bummer. Has that big open entrance like Hobby.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Catchacold on June 09, 2017, 04:06:40 PM

PDX

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on June 09, 2017, 05:38:03 PM

Reno

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 09, 2017, 07:55:58 PM

San Diego

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on June 09, 2017, 08:45:39 PM

Quote from: Catchacold on June 09, 2017, 04:06:40 PM

PDX

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on June 10, 2017, 07:38:19 AM

Abq

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Catchacold on June 10, 2017, 11:56:00 AM

Quote from: ben ji on June 09, 2017, 08:45:39 PM

Quote from: Catchacold on June 09, 2017, 04:06:40 PM

PDX

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 :fistpump:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on June 11, 2017, 02:31:57 PM

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on June 11, 2017, 03:17:43 PM

I just spent the weekend in St Petersburg. Pretty excited about our decision to move there.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on June 15, 2017, 08:01:03 PM

People who lean their seats back in coach are a-holes, right? Or am I alone in this?


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 15, 2017, 08:03:35 PM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on June 15, 2017, 08:01:03 PM

People who lean their seats back in coach are a-holes, right? Or am I alone in this?


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Yeah you're wrong, as long as the flight is two hours or longer.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on June 15, 2017, 08:09:45 PM

We're sitting on the tarmac and dude in front of me already has seat back.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 15, 2017, 08:10:53 PM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on June 15, 2017, 08:09:45 PM

We're sitting on the tarmac and dude in front of me already has seat back.


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Well that guy's a prick because he's a "rules don't apply to me guy"

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: halfEmpty on June 15, 2017, 08:13:17 PM

I usually don't mind the leaning back of seats.  It's the lack of shoulder room that irks me.  However, i did sit through a flight from ohare to Munich with a german guy reclined back into my nuts for 95% of the flight.  Lufthansa must have seats that recline further.  The only time he wasn't reclined is when the flight attendant made him sit up so she could put food on my tray.  I needed a good lager after that damn flight.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 15, 2017, 08:23:20 PM

Quote from: halfEmpty on June 15, 2017, 08:13:17 PM

I usually don't mind the leaning back of seats.  It's the lack of shoulder room that irks me.  However, i did sit through a flight from ohare to Munich with a german guy reclined back into my nuts for 95% of the flight.  Lufthansa must have seats that recline further.  The only time he wasn't reclined is when the flight attendant made him sit up so she could put food on my tray.  I needed a good lager after that damn flight.

Yeah my bigger flight pet peeve is the guy who thinks he's allowed to go beyond the vertical plane at the centerline of the armrest. I'll cede an armrest to a middle seat passenger, but I'll lean on someone and "accidentally" elbow someone who gets into my space. I'm kind of amazed how often it happens.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on June 15, 2017, 08:28:32 PM

Quote from: michigancat on June 15, 2017, 08:23:20 PM

Quote from: halfEmpty on June 15, 2017, 08:13:17 PM

I usually don't mind the leaning back of seats.  It's the lack of shoulder room that irks me.  However, i did sit through a flight from ohare to Munich with a german guy reclined back into my nuts for 95% of the flight.  Lufthansa must have seats that recline further.  The only time he wasn't reclined is when the flight attendant made him sit up so she could put food on my tray.  I needed a good lager after that damn flight.

Yeah my bigger flight pet peeve is the guy who thinks he's allowed to go beyond the vertical plane at the centerline of the armrest. I'll cede an armrest to a middle seat passenger, but I'll lean on someone and "accidentally" elbow someone who gets into my space. I'm kind of amazed how often it happens.

Does this happen pre or post man-bun?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 15, 2017, 08:35:47 PM

Quote from: The Big Train on June 15, 2017, 08:28:32 PM

Quote from: michigancat on June 15, 2017, 08:23:20 PM

Quote from: halfEmpty on June 15, 2017, 08:13:17 PM

I usually don't mind the leaning back of seats.  It's the lack of shoulder room that irks me.  However, i did sit through a flight from ohare to Munich with a german guy reclined back into my nuts for 95% of the flight.  Lufthansa must have seats that recline further.  The only time he wasn't reclined is when the flight attendant made him sit up so she could put food on my tray.  I needed a good lager after that damn flight.

Yeah my bigger flight pet peeve is the guy who thinks he's allowed to go beyond the vertical plane at the centerline of the armrest. I'll cede an armrest to a middle seat passenger, but I'll lean on someone and "accidentally" elbow someone who gets into my space. I'm kind of amazed how often it happens.

Does this happen pre or post man-bun?

Only pre

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on June 15, 2017, 08:36:49 PM

Quote from: michigancat on June 15, 2017, 08:35:47 PM

Quote from: The Big Train on June 15, 2017, 08:28:32 PM

Quote from: michigancat on June 15, 2017, 08:23:20 PM

Quote from: halfEmpty on June 15, 2017, 08:13:17 PM

I usually don't mind the leaning back of seats.  It's the lack of shoulder room that irks me.  However, i did sit through a flight from ohare to Munich with a german guy reclined back into my nuts for 95% of the flight.  Lufthansa must have seats that recline further.  The only time he wasn't reclined is when the flight attendant made him sit up so she could put food on my tray.  I needed a good lager after that damn flight.

Yeah my bigger flight pet peeve is the guy who thinks he's allowed to go beyond the vertical plane at the centerline of the armrest. I'll cede an armrest to a middle seat passenger, but I'll lean on someone and "accidentally" elbow someone who gets into my space. I'm kind of amazed how often it happens.

Does this happen pre or post man-bun?

Only pre

Well I think we have found the first reason to keep it!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 15, 2017, 08:36:52 PM

Oh man, big train is an elbow room offender :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 15, 2017, 08:39:34 PM

I never lean back and I'm a bigger guy. It's out of due respect for how much I hate the POS's that do.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SdK on June 15, 2017, 08:40:18 PM

How tall are you?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on June 15, 2017, 08:40:42 PM

Quote from: mocat on June 15, 2017, 08:36:52 PM

Oh man, big train is an elbow room offender :frown:

It's not on purpose.  My shoulders are legit broader than 95% of the flights I'm on.  I am a shoulder squeezer though and am very aware of my issue and try and not infringe on people  :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 15, 2017, 08:40:43 PM

I lean back sometimes, and I don't mind if people do in front of me, even in coach

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 15, 2017, 08:42:32 PM

Quote from: SdK on June 15, 2017, 08:40:18 PM

How tall are you?

Doctor said 6'4" and a half a month ago. I'm all legs tho, so I rough ridin' hate flying, especially sitting behind inconsiderate a holes.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on June 15, 2017, 08:42:57 PM

i don't lean back because it's less comfortable imo

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 15, 2017, 08:43:41 PM

I mean it literally only leans back like less of an inch, but still.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 15, 2017, 08:45:40 PM

I also hate the really short guy that always tries to take the seat with no seat in front of it. :curse:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on June 15, 2017, 08:45:52 PM

I never lean back.  It's not so much that it doesn't lean back that far, it's because if I happen to fall asleep I violently wake up, and I'm self conscious about it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 15, 2017, 08:46:44 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on June 15, 2017, 08:45:40 PM

I also hate the really short guy that always tries to take the seat with no seat in front of it. :curse:

Southwest, lmao

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 15, 2017, 08:48:05 PM

Well ya. I don't fly very far for work and it has the best deals. :) I get it from a business standpoint

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: halfEmpty on June 15, 2017, 08:52:08 PM

Quote from: michigancat on June 15, 2017, 08:23:20 PM

Quote from: halfEmpty on June 15, 2017, 08:13:17 PM

I usually don't mind the leaning back of seats.  It's the lack of shoulder room that irks me.  However, i did sit through a flight from ohare to Munich with a german guy reclined back into my nuts for 95% of the flight.  Lufthansa must have seats that recline further.  The only time he wasn't reclined is when the flight attendant made him sit up so she could put food on my tray.  I needed a good lager after that damn flight.

Yeah my bigger flight pet peeve is the guy who thinks he's allowed to go beyond the vertical plane at the centerline of the armrest. I'll cede an armrest to a middle seat passenger, but I'll lean on someone and "accidentally" elbow someone who gets into my space. I'm kind of amazed how often it happens.

Exactly.  And I have the improbable ability to always select the seat next to the guy flirting with the 2 seat requirement.  Having broad shoulders myself i usually end up with my face against the fuselage, shoulders squeezed, or halfway in the aisle.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on June 15, 2017, 08:52:39 PM

If you pick your seat right there is no issue, ever, on SW.  The SW haters are a pretty hilarious bunch, and not that smart tbh.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on June 15, 2017, 08:55:31 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on June 15, 2017, 08:48:05 PM

Well ya. I don't fly very far for work and it has the best deals. :) I get it from a business standpoint

southwest has the best boarding in the business and the largest coach seats of all domestic airlines.  much better boarding than the cattle call that is delta.
 "first class"
"sky club"
"rest of plane"

what a rough ridin' joke that crap is.

anyway, i always kinda laugh when dickhead jones in front of me tries to recline and is denied because my knees are now lodged firmly between his t-8 and t-9 discs.  sorry bro, if you don't want a kneecap epidural, then get your rough ridin' chair back outta my business.

had a old asian lady who was all of 4" 9' try to recline once on one of those 60 person bombardier numbers.  lol, daddy says no.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 15, 2017, 08:56:04 PM

The only sw haters out there are the self proclaimed elites that have their fancy jobs pay for the expensive flights through other airlines. I rather my company be fiscally smart for job security. SW gets the job done. :D

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 15, 2017, 08:57:22 PM

Quote from: pissclams on June 15, 2017, 08:55:31 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on June 15, 2017, 08:48:05 PM

Well ya. I don't fly very far for work and it has the best deals. :) I get it from a business standpoint

southwest has the best boarding in the business and the largest coach seats of all domestic airlines.  much better boarding than the cattle call that is delta.
 "first class"
"sky club"
"rest of plane"

what a rough ridin' joke that crap is.

anyway, i always kinda laugh when dickhead jones in front of me tries to recline and is denied because my knees are now lodged firmly between his t-8 and t-9 discs.  sorry bro, if you don't want a kneecap epidural, then get your rough ridin' chair back outta my business.

had a old asian lady who was all of 4" 9' try to recline once on one of those 60 person bombardier numbers.  lol, daddy says no.

:lol: I do the same thing. :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 15, 2017, 08:58:13 PM

In my mind I do the Dikembe finger wag at the same time.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 15, 2017, 09:00:06 PM

Southwest is not the cheapest any more often than any other airline, just depends on where you're going

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on June 15, 2017, 09:00:25 PM

SW is obviously the best unless you've endured so many crap flights on delta that you've earned skymiles status and you can upgrade to 1st.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 15, 2017, 09:00:31 PM

I don't like SW bc I'm always in the middle of some fat people

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on June 15, 2017, 09:00:54 PM

Quote from: mocat on June 15, 2017, 09:00:06 PM

Southwest is not the cheapest any mote often than any other airline, just depends on where you're going

when you factor in their rewards program, they are by far the cheapest

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 15, 2017, 09:01:14 PM

Oh ok

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on June 15, 2017, 09:02:36 PM

Quote from: mocat on June 15, 2017, 09:00:31 PM

I don't like SW bc I'm always in the middle of some fat people

why would you chose to sit in the middle seat between anyone of any girth?  i mean, since you can literally pick any open seat on the plane, that makes no sense.  i've flown SWA hundreds of times and have never once sat in a middle seat.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 15, 2017, 09:02:55 PM

Let's have the ol SW vs every other airline discussion again!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on June 15, 2017, 09:03:25 PM

Quote from: mocat on June 15, 2017, 09:02:55 PM

Let's have the ol SW vs every other airline discussion again!

or don't respond!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 15, 2017, 09:04:04 PM

Work has us get automatic "A" boarding even if we forget to check in. I only find myself in the middle when I'm on a bender on vacation with friends and forget to check in.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 15, 2017, 09:05:50 PM

Quote from: pissclams on June 15, 2017, 09:02:36 PM

Quote from: mocat on June 15, 2017, 09:00:31 PM

I don't like SW bc I'm always in the middle of some fat people

why would you chose to sit in the middle seat between anyone of any girth?  i mean, since you can literally pick any open seat on the plane, that makes no sense.  i've flown SWA hundreds of times and have never once sat in a middle seat.

Sometimes you have to. I don't like how I can't just pick an aisle seat when I purchase my ticket and that I have to set an alarm 24 hrs before my flight to remind myself to check in so that I can be in a high B or better.  Different strokes I guess

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 15, 2017, 09:06:25 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on June 15, 2017, 09:04:04 PM

Work has us get automatic "A" boarding even if we forget to check in. I only find myself in the middle when I'm on a bender on vacation with friends and forget to check in.

So you pay extra to avoid a middle seat? Sweet man

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 15, 2017, 09:07:55 PM

Advantages of SW to me are nonstops to some random desties that other airlines don't have, like BWI or LAS for example

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 15, 2017, 09:08:37 PM

Corporate discount "upgrade" still saves the company a lot of $. Execs and recruiters fly the most in my company. Pretty sure they do it to keep my COO happy who's in the air 24/7.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: halfEmpty on June 15, 2017, 09:10:14 PM

I'm flying to san diego in 3 weeks on delta.  $100 cheaper than southwest.

On another note, most nerve wracking flight experience?  Mine is a tie.  1a: aborted landing after the crosswinds nearly drove the wingtips into the tarmac.  1b: prop plane from lima to cuzco.  Had plenty of leg room, but it felt like the plane was going to split open at any moment.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 15, 2017, 09:10:28 PM

Best thing about SW is their point system. Can't remember the last time I paid for a flight away from work.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on June 15, 2017, 09:14:45 PM

Sw is by far the best coach experience

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 15, 2017, 09:15:54 PM

Super elite flight attendants too. Just my :th_twocents:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on June 15, 2017, 09:19:27 PM

Quote from: pissclams on June 15, 2017, 09:02:36 PM

Quote from: mocat on June 15, 2017, 09:00:31 PM

I don't like SW bc I'm always in the middle of some fat people

why would you chose to sit in the middle seat between anyone of any girth?  i mean, since you can literally pick any open seat on the plane, that makes no sense.  i've flown SWA hundreds of times and have never once sat in a middle seat.

Quote from: The Big Train on June 15, 2017, 08:52:39 PM

If you pick your seat right there is no issue, ever, on SW.  The SW haters are a pretty hilarious bunch, and not that smart tbh.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on June 15, 2017, 09:25:40 PM

(http://m.quickmeme.com/img/33/33e864358e8467f599484ec97c0617c3dd0677cf9febed9468ba71192b0d230f.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 15, 2017, 09:26:27 PM

Pffttt


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on June 15, 2017, 09:26:40 PM

(https://img.memecdn.com/southwest-airlines_o_1894983.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 15, 2017, 09:26:50 PM

Also you have to have an app on your phone to watch bravo or whatever tf, but you can't download the app with their wifi

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 15, 2017, 09:27:19 PM

:insertlouieckclipaboutwifionaplane:


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on June 15, 2017, 09:27:57 PM

(http://m.quickmeme.com/img/b3/b398bdd2c7346e73965a96d4efc7040a4b918cc14ba2acb3db7d8dff1c9781cf.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on June 15, 2017, 09:28:20 PM

You can literally just pay 12 bucks to board early.  It's so simple.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 15, 2017, 09:29:35 PM

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=TviGil-U2HE

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on June 15, 2017, 09:31:04 PM

(https://i.imgur.com/rtK6UDW_d.jpg?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=high)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on June 15, 2017, 09:31:33 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on June 15, 2017, 09:28:20 PM

You can literally just pay 12 bucks to board early.  It's so simple.

Quote from: The Big Train on June 15, 2017, 08:52:39 PM

If you pick your seat right there is no issue, ever, on SW.  The SW haters are a pretty hilarious bunch, and not that smart tbh.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on June 15, 2017, 09:32:35 PM

Quote from: chum1 on June 15, 2017, 09:31:04 PM

(https://i.imgur.com/rtK6UDW_d.jpg?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=high)

The yellow color affected air drag

-  SW Hater

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 15, 2017, 09:34:02 PM

What are your guys cable providers? I'll send you their app and boom, you're rough ridin' watching cable on a plane! Watched game 2 of the 2014 World Series on my way to Atlanta.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on June 15, 2017, 09:35:22 PM

Quote from: mocat on June 15, 2017, 09:26:50 PM

Also you have to have an app on your phone to watch bravo or whatever tf, but you can't download the app with their wifi

This is one iPhone camera of a post

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 15, 2017, 09:36:11 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on June 15, 2017, 09:28:20 PM

You can literally just pay 12 bucks to board early.  It's so simple.

LOL

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on June 15, 2017, 09:38:31 PM

Quote from: mocat on June 15, 2017, 09:36:11 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on June 15, 2017, 09:28:20 PM

You can literally just pay 12 bucks to board early.  It's so simple.

LOL

Literally picks a middle seat between two fat people every single SW flight.   :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on June 15, 2017, 09:40:50 PM

You can get all your money back from sw if you get stuck even next to just one fatty.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 15, 2017, 09:41:45 PM

It's true

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SdK on June 15, 2017, 09:42:15 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on June 15, 2017, 08:42:32 PM

Quote from: SdK on June 15, 2017, 08:40:18 PM

How tall are you?

Doctor said 6'4" and a half a month ago. I'm all legs tho, so I rough ridin' hate flying, especially sitting behind inconsiderate a holes.

Damn. I don't remember that height disparity between us. Bad memory I guess. I'm 5'11 and a lot of torso.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 15, 2017, 09:43:12 PM

Sneaky height would be on my players card


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SdK on June 15, 2017, 09:44:35 PM

When I was 18, I rode a greyhound from JC to Nashville to see a friend at Vandy. I successfully mean mugged at every stop and no one sat next to me. The trip was as awful as you'd imagine.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 15, 2017, 09:47:32 PM

Quote from: mocat on June 15, 2017, 09:06:25 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on June 15, 2017, 09:04:04 PM

Work has us get automatic "A" boarding even if we forget to check in. I only find myself in the middle when I'm on a bender on vacation with friends and forget to check in.

So you pay extra to avoid a middle seat? Sweet man

I mean, you need to pay extra to reserve a seat on United now. I don't fly Delta or American but I'm pretty sure they have or will have that soon.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 15, 2017, 10:10:54 PM

No

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 15, 2017, 10:12:23 PM

Lol. Mocat is so far deep into this now, he's just saying "no". Kinda adorable.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on June 15, 2017, 10:25:40 PM

Trashed

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 15, 2017, 10:26:42 PM

 :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on June 15, 2017, 10:44:09 PM

Mocat gon nocat.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on June 15, 2017, 10:58:20 PM

SW is fine but I don't understand being in love with them. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on June 15, 2017, 11:02:53 PM

They're just the best out of a bunch of crap is all.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on June 15, 2017, 11:09:48 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on June 15, 2017, 11:02:53 PM

They're just the best out of a bunch of crap is all.

Meh...no premium class, no reserved seats (sometimes good, sometimes bad), no lounges, very little international, not low priced....lots of directs out of KC is about their only saving grace...and I do like being able to get credit for cancelled flights.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 15, 2017, 11:11:09 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on June 15, 2017, 10:58:20 PM

SW is fine but I don't understand being in love with them.

I don't understand being in a field to bash them unless you're flying Air Force One on the reg. You and mocat do try and out elite most peeps on this board tho.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on June 15, 2017, 11:12:34 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on June 15, 2017, 11:11:09 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on June 15, 2017, 10:58:20 PM

SW is fine but I don't understand being in love with them.

I don't understand being in a field to bash them unless you're flying Air Force One on the reg. You and mocat do try and out elite most peeps on this board tho.

i said they are fine waks.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 15, 2017, 11:14:49 PM

I appreciate that. You guys do have a common trend tho of making a semi enjoyable thing into a meh thing. Love ya for it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 15, 2017, 11:16:43 PM

How am I being elitist?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 15, 2017, 11:17:19 PM

No

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 15, 2017, 11:19:41 PM

Just giving ya a hard time man.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on June 15, 2017, 11:19:57 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on June 15, 2017, 11:14:49 PM

I appreciate that. You guys do have a common trend tho of making a semi enjoyable thing into a meh thing. Love ya for it.

semi-enjoyable = meh  :confused:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 15, 2017, 11:22:00 PM

Oh ok

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 15, 2017, 11:22:04 PM

Just a Kansas City things thread kinda theme. SW is fine and affordable, with great rewards. I just dig it.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 15, 2017, 11:23:35 PM

I mean I flew to st maarten and Europe with delta rewards,  I don't get the SW rewards are better argument

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on June 15, 2017, 11:24:47 PM

Quote from: mocat on June 15, 2017, 11:16:43 PM

How am I being elitist?

Is this a serious question?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on June 15, 2017, 11:24:56 PM

Quote from: mocat on June 15, 2017, 11:23:35 PM

I mean I flew to st maarten and Europe with delta rewards,  I don't get the SW rewards are better argument

you haven't lived until you have gotten a free flight to Portland.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 15, 2017, 11:25:31 PM

Like if you don't want to spend 250 or whatever to go to Seattle so you spend 25k miles instead? That's not a good deal

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 15, 2017, 11:28:03 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on June 15, 2017, 11:24:56 PM

Quote from: mocat on June 15, 2017, 11:23:35 PM

I mean I flew to st maarten and Europe with delta rewards,  I don't get the SW rewards are better argument

you haven't lived until you have gotten a free flight to Portland.

I mean, I was gonna let it go and then you just go ahead and prove my point. :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on June 15, 2017, 11:30:00 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on June 15, 2017, 11:28:03 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on June 15, 2017, 11:24:56 PM

Quote from: mocat on June 15, 2017, 11:23:35 PM

I mean I flew to st maarten and Europe with delta rewards,  I don't get the SW rewards are better argument

you haven't lived until you have gotten a free flight to Portland.

I mean, I was gonna let it go and then you just go ahead and prove my point. :frown:

just a factor as to why SWA isn't GREAT...it's a fine airline....that's not elitist.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 15, 2017, 11:36:46 PM

Nobody here gives AF about being elitist, nor think they are. I do however like free trips to random places, so thanks SW.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 15, 2017, 11:37:22 PM

Quote from: mocat on June 15, 2017, 10:10:54 PM

No

http://www.delta.com/content/www/en_US/traveling-with-us/onboard-experience/basic-economy.html

Quote

Looking for a Delta seat for a great value, but don’t mind where you sit? Basic Economy might be the right choice for you. You’ll still enjoy the same Main Cabin experience at a lower cost, in exchange for fewer options like receiving your seat assignment after check in. Explore the details to see if Basic Economy fits your needs.

:dunno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on June 16, 2017, 06:14:31 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on June 15, 2017, 11:09:48 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on June 15, 2017, 11:02:53 PM

They're just the best out of a bunch of crap is all.

Meh...no premium class, no reserved seats (sometimes good, sometimes bad), no lounges, very little international, not low priced....lots of directs out of KC is about their only saving grace...and I do like being able to get credit for cancelled flights.

Make an argument for your fav.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on June 16, 2017, 06:45:38 AM

who wants free tv?
who wants no change fees?

not mocat and phil.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on June 16, 2017, 06:47:57 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on June 15, 2017, 11:09:48 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on June 15, 2017, 11:02:53 PM

They're just the best out of a bunch of crap is all.

Meh...no premium class, no reserved seats (sometimes good, sometimes bad), no lounges, very little international, not low priced....lots of directs out of KC is about their only saving grace...and I do like being able to get credit for cancelled flights.

i lounge thanks to my CSR and how often do you really lounge anyway, enough to factor into your airline decision, i see.
the biggest time i would guess you'd be lounging is for an international and swa wouldn't be in consideration anyway, or maybe a big layover, which swa doesn't have. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 16, 2017, 07:06:11 AM

Quote from: pissclams on June 16, 2017, 06:45:38 AM

who wants free tv?
who wants no change fees?

not mocat and phil.

All entertainment is free on delta,  and they have a huge movie selection. SW has the reality tv market covered tho

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 16, 2017, 07:09:23 AM

L oh effing L

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170616/1b0b95a44157781f2b44b831a8e4f285.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 16, 2017, 07:10:29 AM

SW really knows their audience (srsly)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 16, 2017, 07:31:35 AM

Again, if you rubes would just download your cable providers app, non of this is an issue. I've already seen every movie of all time too, so that's not doing it for me. Mocat, just call SW loving ppl poors/rednecks and get it over with already.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on June 16, 2017, 07:46:45 AM

Quote from: pissclams on June 16, 2017, 06:45:38 AM

who wants free tv?
who wants no change fees?

not mocat and phil.

I said the ability to cancel was a great feature. Not enough for me to annoying them airline of the year.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on June 16, 2017, 07:48:40 AM

Quote from: michigancat on June 15, 2017, 11:37:22 PM

Quote from: mocat on June 15, 2017, 10:10:54 PM

No

http://www.delta.com/content/www/en_US/traveling-with-us/onboard-experience/basic-economy.html

Quote

Looking for a Delta seat for a great value, but don’t mind where you sit? Basic Economy might be the right choice for you. You’ll still enjoy the same Main Cabin experience at a lower cost, in exchange for fewer options like receiving your seat assignment after check in. Explore the details to see if Basic Economy fits your needs.

:dunno:

This is a good point. I don't have compelling arguments for any of them. AA is prob my current fav as they have the 2nd most airlift out of kci and can take me across the pond. Their rewards program just keeps getting worse though.  I'd love if Alaska made big inroads into kci.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on June 16, 2017, 08:00:48 AM

Phil how many times have you ponded in the last 3 years?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 16, 2017, 08:13:06 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on June 16, 2017, 07:31:35 AM

Again, if you rubes would just download your cable providers app, non of this is an issue. I've already seen every movie of all time too, so that's not doing it for me. Mocat, just call SW loving ppl poors/rednecks and get it over with already.

why do you keep saying that?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 16, 2017, 08:17:39 AM

Because it takes two seconds to do and you're bitching about some free tv that sw provides, when many ppl have already cut the cord.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 16, 2017, 08:21:23 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on June 16, 2017, 08:17:39 AM

Because it takes two seconds to do and you're bitching about some free tv that sw provides, when many ppl have already cut the cord.

what in the world

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 16, 2017, 08:23:55 AM

 :dunno:

Are you and Phil the most spoiled millennials on this board? How would you guys have "roughed" it 20 years ago?  :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 16, 2017, 08:26:04 AM

how am i spoiled wackycat08?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on June 16, 2017, 08:28:15 AM

Mocat is spoiled like a Cuban grocery store owner.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 16, 2017, 08:29:03 AM

You bitch over the littlest things sometimes. Have an elitist attitude and i'm not the only one who's called it out. Like these airlines owe you all the free tv, movies, wifi, etc. in the land. Just seems like you're reaching here and want to let everyone know what elite airlines you've flown and that SW is for peasants. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SdK on June 16, 2017, 08:29:51 AM

I'm lost.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 16, 2017, 08:29:57 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on June 16, 2017, 08:29:03 AM

You bitch over the littlest things sometimes. Have an elitist attitude and i'm not the only one who's called it out. Like these airlines owe you all the free tv, movies, wifi, etc. in the land. Just seems like you're reaching here and want to let everyone know what elite airlines you've flown and that SW is for peasants. 

wacky, we are comparing and contrasting airlines right now. delta is better, and it sounds like you agree with me.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on June 16, 2017, 08:32:59 AM

 i bet chodecat even has air conditioning in his mansion

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 16, 2017, 08:33:18 AM

Quote from: mocat on June 16, 2017, 07:10:29 AM

SW really knows their audience (srsly)

What would you say their audience is?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 16, 2017, 08:33:46 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on June 16, 2017, 08:33:18 AM

Quote from: mocat on June 16, 2017, 07:10:29 AM

SW really knows their audience (srsly)

What would you say their audience is?

people like clams who like reality tv

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 16, 2017, 08:34:50 AM

Quote from: Tobias on June 16, 2017, 08:32:59 AM

i bet chodecat even has air conditioning in his mansion

guilty as charged (with refrigerant)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on June 16, 2017, 08:39:25 AM

I never rely on the airline to entertain me. Netflix and prime both let you download to a device. I think maybe hbogo does too. I also keep a large collection of torrented movies around just for planing.

I will watch some football or something sometimes tho and sw doesn't need an app and when it did I was able to dl it from their wifi so basically mocat is just a huge liar.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 16, 2017, 08:41:26 AM

Quote from: mocat on June 16, 2017, 08:29:57 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on June 16, 2017, 08:29:03 AM

You bitch over the littlest things sometimes. Have an elitist attitude and i'm not the only one who's called it out. Like these airlines owe you all the free tv, movies, wifi, etc. in the land. Just seems like you're reaching here and want to let everyone know what elite airlines you've flown and that SW is for peasants. 

wacky, we are comparing and contrasting airlines right now. delta is better, and it sounds like you agree with me.

(http://www.reactiongifs.com/r/2013/06/opinionated.gif)

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on June 16, 2017, 08:39:25 AM

I never rely on the airline to entertain me. Netflix and prime both let you download to a device. I think maybe hbogo does too. I also keep a large collection of torrented movies around just for planing.

I will watch some football or something sometimes tho and sw doesn't need an app and when it did I was able to dl it from their wifi so basically mocat is just a huge liar.

"OMG, why do you keep saying that?"- mocat

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 16, 2017, 08:41:29 AM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on June 16, 2017, 08:39:25 AM

I will watch some football or something sometimes tho and sw doesn't need an app and when it did I was able to dl it from their wifi so basically mocat is just a huge liar.

hmm that's weird i always forget about the app requirement thing and then i am not able to download it (android)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 16, 2017, 08:42:35 AM

i agree if you download a show to your device beforehand it makes southwest almost as good as delta

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on June 16, 2017, 08:50:49 AM

Quote from: mocat on June 16, 2017, 08:41:29 AM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on June 16, 2017, 08:39:25 AM

I will watch some football or something sometimes tho and sw doesn't need an app and when it did I was able to dl it from their wifi so basically mocat is just a huge liar.

hmm that's weird i always forget about the app requirement thing and then i am not able to download it (android)

You're not a "tech guy", I get it

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on June 16, 2017, 08:53:05 AM

Also mcat has never had a boarding, so that's why he hates sw. I would probably hate it too if I was a c class pleb

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 16, 2017, 08:55:20 AM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on June 16, 2017, 08:50:49 AM

Quote from: mocat on June 16, 2017, 08:41:29 AM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on June 16, 2017, 08:39:25 AM

I will watch some football or something sometimes tho and sw doesn't need an app and when it did I was able to dl it from their wifi so basically mocat is just a huge liar.

hmm that's weird i always forget about the app requirement thing and then i am not able to download it (android)

You're not a "tech guy", I get it

you nailed IT

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 16, 2017, 08:55:46 AM

It's so easy tho to get "A" or "B" boarding tho. Even with "C" I go all the way to the back of the plane find an aisle seat still.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on June 16, 2017, 08:57:00 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on June 16, 2017, 08:00:48 AM

Phil how many times have you ponded in the last 3 years?

This line of questioning seems extremely close to fanning bragging or "lol only that many times then why do you care" response but in last 3 years, 2. Two more being planned between now and 2018.

Not a ton but those trips are what I like to use my points for...so earning them with domestic flights in between is more valuable to me.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on June 16, 2017, 08:59:04 AM

Quote from: mocat on June 16, 2017, 08:33:46 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on June 16, 2017, 08:33:18 AM

Quote from: mocat on June 16, 2017, 07:10:29 AM

SW really knows their audience (srsly)

What would you say their audience is?

people like clams who like reality tv

i like organized boarding processes, the biggest seats in coach of any airline , overhead space, not paying for checking bags if needed, no charge cancellation policies, the best rewards programs, and reality tv.

the rest is subjective- i'll let you pick delta outside of those margins though

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on June 16, 2017, 08:59:29 AM

Delta is okay.  I hate their shitty little airplanes sometimes.  Staff isn't as friendly as most.  Bag fees pfft. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 16, 2017, 09:01:05 AM

no charge cancellation is a huge SW plus

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 16, 2017, 09:02:39 AM

Quote from: pissclams on June 16, 2017, 08:59:04 AM

the best rewards programs

can you break this down for me

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on June 16, 2017, 09:03:29 AM

Quote from: mocat on June 16, 2017, 09:01:05 AM

no charge cancellation is a huge SW plus

Agreed. I keep a good stash of swa points just for speculative flight buying (bowl games, etc)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 16, 2017, 09:04:25 AM

Quote from: mocat on June 16, 2017, 09:02:39 AM

Quote from: pissclams on June 16, 2017, 08:59:04 AM

the best rewards programs

can you break this down for me

http://travel.usnews.com/rankings/travel-rewards/airline-rewards/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 16, 2017, 09:05:46 AM

Looks like both airlines are pretty similar when it comes to elite rewards programs.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on June 16, 2017, 09:07:00 AM

Quote from: mocat on June 16, 2017, 09:02:39 AM

Quote from: pissclams on June 16, 2017, 08:59:04 AM

the best rewards programs

can you break this down for me

plenty of information out there rating rewards programs, read up.  outside of an outlier for mci (alaska), swa's program is consistently rated above the majors.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on June 16, 2017, 09:07:02 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on June 16, 2017, 08:57:00 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on June 16, 2017, 08:00:48 AM

Phil how many times have you ponded in the last 3 years?

This line of questioning seems extremely close to fanning bragging or "lol only that many times then why do you care" response but in last 3 years, 2. Two more being planned between now and 2018.

Not a ton but those trips are what I like to use my points for...so earning them with domestic flights in between is more valuable to me.

Lol only twice?  Why do you even care?

(Serio tho), do you earn a good bit from domestic flights?  I feel like even when I was traveling more for work I'd still earn considerably more rewards just through my sign-up bonuses and spend. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on June 16, 2017, 09:07:54 AM

Quote from: SdK on June 16, 2017, 08:29:51 AM

I'm lost.

it's combo fan season son

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 16, 2017, 09:09:27 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on June 16, 2017, 09:05:46 AM

Looks like both airlines are pretty similar when it comes to elite rewards programs.

well no, they're not at all similar in any way. i just want clams to explain the peggy portlands and nancy newarks as he sees it

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on June 16, 2017, 09:13:35 AM

I think we can all agree SW is the best and just get on with other stuff

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on June 16, 2017, 09:40:19 AM

Quote from: mocat on June 16, 2017, 09:09:27 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on June 16, 2017, 09:05:46 AM

Looks like both airlines are pretty similar when it comes to elite rewards programs.

well no, they're not at all similar in any way. i just want clams to explain the peggy portlands and nancy newarks as he sees it

strangely enough, i've never flown swa to either
but you're right when you imply that those are the only two cities that swa flys to and that their reward program is worthless unless you love portland 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 16, 2017, 09:42:57 AM

oh it's definitely not worthless and i use it sometimes, but i just want to know why it's the best to you

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 16, 2017, 09:43:49 AM

I don't appreciate the Portland shaming. Oregon is beautiful state! :shakesfist:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 16, 2017, 09:54:04 AM

maine, mayne

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 16, 2017, 09:55:57 AM

Oh :D :blush:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SdK on June 16, 2017, 10:09:32 AM

What's it like to travel by plane?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on June 16, 2017, 10:21:32 AM

Firmly entrenched with Delta here.  But that's due to 100 directs vs maybe 10 for SW.  I can reserve exit row at no charge and am regularly upgraded to comfort+.  Free checked bags and have never not had overhead room. Would love to have that no change fee policy tho.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on June 16, 2017, 10:47:47 AM

https://twitter.com/thehill/status/875667027029000192

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on June 16, 2017, 10:52:24 AM

keep that outta here libs

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on June 16, 2017, 10:55:27 AM

Yeah, travel policy change information def don't belong in the travel thread.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on June 16, 2017, 11:03:14 AM

For flights I want to go on, I look at Alaska, American and Delta for who has the best options for that situation. 

For flights that I don't necessarily care if they happen or not, I open it up to United.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on June 16, 2017, 12:31:12 PM

Quote from: mocat on June 16, 2017, 09:42:57 AM

oh it's definitely not worthless and i use it sometimes, but i just want to know why it's the best to you

swa's program is best for me (and everyone else that enjoys points) because of math*
couple that with me being fine w flying swa and it's a match made in heaven

*i know, math

why is it not best for you?  i really don't care but am mildly interesting in where you're trying to go w this

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 16, 2017, 12:51:41 PM

one nice thing about SW's reward system is you can get flights for less than 12.5k points. So it's not always the best redemption like flying a transcon in business, but it's a good way to save a couple hundred bucks.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on June 16, 2017, 12:57:08 PM

earning the companion pass is pretty great too

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 16, 2017, 12:59:48 PM

Quote from: pissclams on June 16, 2017, 12:31:12 PM

Quote from: mocat on June 16, 2017, 09:42:57 AM

oh it's definitely not worthless and i use it sometimes, but i just want to know why it's the best to you

swa's program is best for me (and everyone else that enjoys points) because of math*
couple that with me being fine w flying swa and it's a match made in heaven

*i know, math

why is it not best for you?  i really don't care but am mildly interesting in where you're trying to go w this

i wasn't trying to go anywhere with it, just wanted to know why you like it the best.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 16, 2017, 01:03:29 PM

Quote from: michigancat on June 16, 2017, 12:51:41 PM

one nice thing about SW's reward system is you can get flights for less than 12.5k points. So it's not always the best redemption like flying a transcon in business, but it's a good way to save a couple hundred bucks.

oh you mean like this?

(http://oi64.tinypic.com/24gta1j.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 16, 2017, 01:04:57 PM

Quote from: mocat on June 16, 2017, 01:03:29 PM

Quote from: michigancat on June 16, 2017, 12:51:41 PM

one nice thing about SW's reward system is you can get flights for less than 12.5k points. So it's not always the best redemption like flying a transcon in business, but it's a good way to save a couple hundred bucks.

oh you mean like this?

(http://oi64.tinypic.com/24gta1j.jpg)

yeah that's pretty nice! I'm a United loyalist because SFO and they don't do that. :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on June 16, 2017, 02:00:26 PM

oh goodness i guess i need to come in here and moderate. i am what they would call an expert on both sides of this conversation, Delta vs. Southwest.

if you want to have a debate about which is the better airline, there are too many factors to do that sufficiently and no mind is going to be changed.

i fly delta for work, weekly. i can't imagine flying southwest for consistent work travel... i hate the cattle boarding, i hate not knowing where i'm going to be sitting, and i hate that there are no Comfort+ or First Class upgrade opportunities which include more leg room and free booze. Delta's in flight experience is better, there is no debating this. the entertainment options are incredible and every week i'm watching a movie that was just in theaters a couple months before. yesterday's movie was Logan. and it's all free! because i fly delta i will soon have access to the Delta Sky lounge that is in any major airport in the united states, and i will soon be booking flights to Hawaii for my wife and myself next year all paid for with skymiles, with a probable upgrade to first class. Hawaii!

living in kansas city, however, means you are going to be forced to fly southwest once in a while. they have by far the most directs, and yes, they are almost always cheaper in my experience. 11,000 points for a round trip flight to mexico city? that's asinine. by using my CSP i earn enough points that by the time i have to fly for personal reasons, i can pay for it with UR points directly transferred to Southwest. the same cannot be said for Delta. the convenience of free cancellations/changes cannot be overstated. and, no bag fees.

Delta is a better, more robust airline but that doesn't mean it is the airline FOR YOU.

the more you know.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on June 16, 2017, 02:16:44 PM

a delta flyer calling swa's boarding process a cattle call is hard to understand
oh wait, you board priority with the rest of the 5% and have no clue what it looks like for 95% of their customers.

after the sky p customers the delta process resembles a human funnel.  no lines, no order, it's every man for himself as flyers fight their way to the gate attendant

as opposed to the orderly boarding seen at every swa gate.  swa's is also faster.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on June 16, 2017, 02:20:39 PM

Sw is testing out 2 door deplaning right now too  :love:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on June 16, 2017, 02:21:45 PM

as far as delta boarding goes, i started from the bottom and now i'm here. i know how it is for the 95%. i still prefer knowing where i'm sitting on a plane before i get on it. and i like being able to choose exit row.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SdK on June 16, 2017, 02:26:38 PM

Have any of you asked to be moved out of an exit row?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on June 16, 2017, 02:34:30 PM

Dealing with uncertainty for a small chunk of time is indeed terrifying to some people.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: halfEmpty on June 16, 2017, 02:38:25 PM

I guess the question is. Why are delta passengers in the 95% rushing to get on the plane?  I've never understood the desire to be the first on the plane that won't leave until everyone is on it. Especially with assigned seats.  5-10 extra minutes of crampedness?  No thanks.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on June 16, 2017, 02:52:54 PM

Quote from: halfEmpty on June 16, 2017, 02:38:25 PM

I guess the question is. Why are delta passengers in the 95% rushing to get on the plane?  I've never understood the desire to be the first on the plane that won't leave until everyone is on it. Especially with assigned seats.  5-10 extra minutes of crampedness?  No thanks.

the obvious answer here is overhead bin space if you have a roller bag.

if i'm checking a bag i agree with you, i wait until the very last second to board the plane.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on June 16, 2017, 02:58:11 PM

also more time to down a pre-flight booze drink if you're first class.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on June 16, 2017, 03:00:09 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on June 16, 2017, 02:00:26 PM

oh goodness i guess i need to come in here and moderate. i am what they would call an expert on both sides of this conversation, Delta vs. Southwest.

if you want to have a debate about which is the better airline, there are too many factors to do that sufficiently and no mind is going to be changed.

i fly delta for work, weekly. i can't imagine flying southwest for consistent work travel... i hate the cattle boarding, i hate not knowing where i'm going to be sitting, and i hate that there are no Comfort+ or First Class upgrade opportunities which include more leg room and free booze. Delta's in flight experience is better, there is no debating this. the entertainment options are incredible and every week i'm watching a movie that was just in theaters a couple months before. yesterday's movie was Logan. and it's all free! because i fly delta i will soon have access to the Delta Sky lounge that is in any major airport in the united states, and i will soon be booking flights to Hawaii for my wife and myself next year all paid for with skymiles, with a probable upgrade to first class. Hawaii!

living in kansas city, however, means you are going to be forced to fly southwest once in a while. they have by far the most directs, and yes, they are almost always cheaper in my experience. 11,000 points for a round trip flight to mexico city? that's asinine. by using my CSP i earn enough points that by the time i have to fly for personal reasons, i can pay for it with UR points directly transferred to Southwest. the same cannot be said for Delta. the convenience of free cancellations/changes cannot be overstated. and, no bag fees.

Delta is a better, more robust airline but that doesn't mean it is the airline FOR YOU.

the more you know.

Long form of exactly what I posted....thanks for the validation tats

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 16, 2017, 03:02:04 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on June 16, 2017, 02:58:11 PM

also more time to down a pre-flight booze drink if you're first class.

YES!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: halfEmpty on June 16, 2017, 03:21:16 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on June 16, 2017, 02:52:54 PM

Quote from: halfEmpty on June 16, 2017, 02:38:25 PM

I guess the question is. Why are delta passengers in the 95% rushing to get on the plane?  I've never understood the desire to be the first on the plane that won't leave until everyone is on it. Especially with assigned seats.  5-10 extra minutes of crampedness?  No thanks.

the obvious answer here is overhead bin space if you have a roller bag.

if i'm checking a bag i agree with you, i wait until the very last second to board the plane.

I get that.  But then people drag way too much crap onto carryon anyway.  Tighten the screws on that and then no worries.  I travel light, usually a soft bag that i can squish into a bin if necessary and a backpack under the seat.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on June 16, 2017, 03:37:02 PM

Delta = best in general
American = best if based in Chicago or MHK
Southwest = I guess if you are flying out of Kansas City all the time
United = just no.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SdK on June 16, 2017, 03:38:18 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on June 16, 2017, 02:34:30 PM

Dealing with uncertainty for a small chunk of time is indeed terrifying to some people.

Seems so simple to me. Operate a lever, jump out, avoid the possible trampling, and assist others.

Hell, if you're that worried, open an overhead bin prior to crash and block the aisle to make sure you get out.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 16, 2017, 04:12:23 PM

I like AA best, then United, then Delta, then SW. But we fly mostly SW as a family. United has the best points reciprocation by far.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on June 16, 2017, 04:55:57 PM

looks like the swa contingent took this debate hands down

new topic- hotel pillows, love 'em or leave 'em?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on June 16, 2017, 04:57:10 PM

Never had a good one

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on June 16, 2017, 05:16:59 PM

How about when you can't close the curtain all the way and super bright light is coming in the bottom of the curtains or between them because they won't overlap properly.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 16, 2017, 05:30:57 PM

Quote from: pissclams on June 16, 2017, 04:55:57 PM

looks like the swa contingent took this debate hands down

new topic- hotel pillows, love 'em or leave 'em?

When there is a pillow menu I order 2 of each

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on June 16, 2017, 05:31:32 PM

Quote from: Gooch on June 16, 2017, 05:16:59 PM

How about when you can't close the curtain all the way and super bright light is coming in the bottom of the curtains or between them because they won't overlap properly.

Pant slips on hangers

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on June 16, 2017, 05:41:34 PM

Pillows. They suck. When I drive, I bring my own. Fits perfectly in the crook of my garment bag. Don't sleep so well when I fly.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on June 16, 2017, 05:42:16 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on June 16, 2017, 05:31:32 PM

Quote from: Gooch on June 16, 2017, 05:16:59 PM

How about when you can't close the curtain all the way and super bright light is coming in the bottom of the curtains or between them because they won't overlap properly.

Pant slips on hangers

What?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Catchacold on June 16, 2017, 05:48:15 PM

clips

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 16, 2017, 06:05:19 PM

I hate hotel pillows and sheets and beds but I can't sleep without them

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on June 16, 2017, 06:25:36 PM

Agree with Clams, SWA is an efficient delight.  However, I am completing a long ass flight home right now in first class with AA and, it's nice to have that option.  I don't fly first frequently, but it's a nice treat.

Still, I will take SWA all day tho.  Plus, I like the Caribbean, and SWA points get me there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on June 16, 2017, 07:03:07 PM

I go with AA because I live in Dallas and I love Admiral's clubs. I may reconsider when I get to Tampa but probably won't.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 16, 2017, 07:30:51 PM

United. Best point program if you want to fly international because star alliance. I like their soft product despite the crap press lately. I also like flying through o'hare though.

American. Points more garbagey. Great for work because you can upgrade almost any flight to 1st on points if you want. Second best point program for international travel. Have improved their domestic 1st product shitloads the last couple years.

Delta. Best for auto upgrades for biz travellers. If you live in a city that has Delta presence and fly a lot for work this is what you want to fly because you will be upgraded most frequently. crappy points tho. Their top tier product is more accessible but also not as nice. Korean air partnership is elite tho.

Southwest. best family carrier. fly your entire 35 kids and you get to board ahead of most people. checked bags. all that crap. we fly this a lot for family travel with my giant family of kids.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on June 16, 2017, 09:36:38 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on June 16, 2017, 05:42:16 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on June 16, 2017, 05:31:32 PM

Quote from: Gooch on June 16, 2017, 05:16:59 PM

How about when you can't close the curtain all the way and super bright light is coming in the bottom of the curtains or between them because they won't overlap properly.

Pant slips on hangers

What?

clips

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on June 17, 2017, 03:33:07 AM

Delta's dogshit strombolis they keep trying to force me to eat are enough to push them to the bottom of any list

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on June 17, 2017, 04:47:12 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on June 16, 2017, 09:36:38 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on June 16, 2017, 05:42:16 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on June 16, 2017, 05:31:32 PM

Quote from: Gooch on June 16, 2017, 05:16:59 PM

How about when you can't close the curtain all the way and super bright light is coming in the bottom of the curtains or between them because they won't overlap properly.

Pant slips on hangers

What?

clips

Makes sense now. Good idea. :)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on June 19, 2017, 08:47:56 AM

What driveable from KC city should I go to for a long weekend?

Driveable is under 8 hours for the purpose of this adventure. St Louis has the early lead.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on June 19, 2017, 08:50:01 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on June 19, 2017, 08:47:56 AM

What driveable from KC city should I go to for a long weekend?

Driveable is under 8 hours for the purpose of this adventure. St Louis has the early lead.

what is your interest?   family, couple, solo?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on June 19, 2017, 08:54:20 AM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on June 19, 2017, 08:50:01 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on June 19, 2017, 08:47:56 AM

What driveable from KC city should I go to for a long weekend?

Driveable is under 8 hours for the purpose of this adventure. St Louis has the early lead.

what is your interest?   family, couple, solo?

Couple. Eat. Drink.  St Louis also leading as could go completely car free with a Amtrak getting me there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 19, 2017, 08:55:12 AM

Phil, are hooking up with any chicks these days? I always like taking my love interest down to NW Arkansas to the Eureka Springs area. Super cool town, elite lakes and caverns.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on June 19, 2017, 09:00:56 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on June 19, 2017, 08:55:12 AM

Phil, are hooking up with any chicks these days? I always like taking my love interest down to NW Arkansas to the Eureka Springs area. Super cool town, elite lakes and caverns.

Need a city for this adventure. I've been to all of known ones but hoping my gE buds would come up with some gem I'm not thinking king of....haven't been to St Louis and Omaha the longest so leaning those directions.  Final decision might be where I can get the hotel discounted rate.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 19, 2017, 09:07:24 AM

Denver

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 19, 2017, 09:11:40 AM

I think my next random city right at the 8 hr drive would be Milwaukee. Not a fan of St. Louis or Omaha. Denver is obvious, but I hate the drive. I'm sure you've been to Chicago a ton too.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on June 19, 2017, 09:12:35 AM

Quote from: mocat on June 19, 2017, 09:07:24 AM

Denver

Highly considered.  Room rates killed it this go around.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on June 19, 2017, 09:14:07 AM

Cashville

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on June 19, 2017, 09:15:26 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on June 19, 2017, 08:54:20 AM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on June 19, 2017, 08:50:01 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on June 19, 2017, 08:47:56 AM

What driveable from KC city should I go to for a long weekend?

Driveable is under 8 hours for the purpose of this adventure. St Louis has the early lead.

what is your interest?   family, couple, solo?

Couple. Eat. Drink.  St Louis also leading as could go completely car free with a Amtrak getting me there.

Oklahoma City is surprisingly fun.   BTW done the Amtrak thing, it's not much fun.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 19, 2017, 09:17:54 AM

CanCo on OK City.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on June 19, 2017, 09:23:33 AM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on June 19, 2017, 09:15:26 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on June 19, 2017, 08:54:20 AM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on June 19, 2017, 08:50:01 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on June 19, 2017, 08:47:56 AM

What driveable from KC city should I go to for a long weekend?

Driveable is under 8 hours for the purpose of this adventure. St Louis has the early lead.

what is your interest?   family, couple, solo?

Couple. Eat. Drink.  St Louis also leading as could go completely car free with a Amtrak getting me there.

Oklahoma City is surprisingly fun.   BTW done the Amtrak thing, it's not much fun.

Did Amtrak to Chicago a couple times and enjoyed it. Never done the St Louis run. Was there something on that particular route that sucked or just the time it took to get there with all the stops?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on June 19, 2017, 09:24:31 AM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on June 19, 2017, 09:14:07 AM

Cashville

Nashvegas? No. Too musicy and kind of far drive. 

Did Memphis on a similar type weekend...that wasn't a bad place.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on June 19, 2017, 09:25:48 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on June 19, 2017, 09:17:54 AM

CanCo on OK City.

Did OKC not too long ago as a stop over.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 19, 2017, 09:28:08 AM

Sounds like you're dead set on St. Louis. Here's by far the coolest thing I've done there.

http://www.mcgurks.com/irish-pub-menu/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on June 19, 2017, 09:29:45 AM

 lindsborg

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on June 19, 2017, 09:34:55 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on June 19, 2017, 09:28:08 AM

Sounds like you're dead set on St. Louis. Here's by far the coolest thing I've done there.

http://www.mcgurks.com/irish-pub-menu/

Not really ...hoping I can find something else...it's just the current fall back plan. Put that place down my to do list...Thanks WC

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 19, 2017, 09:36:14 AM

 :thumbs: Pretty sweet koi pond in the back of that place too.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on June 19, 2017, 10:25:07 AM

Tulsa

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CHONGS on June 19, 2017, 10:30:04 AM

Go to Toronto

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on June 19, 2017, 10:47:59 AM

Quote from: Chingon on June 19, 2017, 10:30:04 AM

Go to Toronto

On the books for August

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on June 19, 2017, 10:48:32 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on June 19, 2017, 10:25:07 AM

Tulsa

Hamburglar would like that... Think that's planned for next month sometime

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Catchacold on June 19, 2017, 10:49:13 AM

Madison

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on June 19, 2017, 10:59:02 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on June 19, 2017, 08:47:56 AM

What driveable from KC city should I go to for a long weekend?

Driveable is under 8 hours for the purpose of this adventure. St Louis has the early lead.

Branson is the obvious choice

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on June 19, 2017, 11:25:40 AM

Stay home.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on June 19, 2017, 11:34:13 AM

Quote from: Catchacold on June 19, 2017, 10:49:13 AM

Madison

This or Milwaukee would both be great if you really wanna put that 8 hours in.  I have never been but Minneapolis would be fun too

 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on June 19, 2017, 12:03:27 PM

Colorado Springs

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 19, 2017, 01:17:33 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on June 19, 2017, 12:03:27 PM

Colorado Springs

Was the only good thing about living in Garden City for a year. I'd ditch town for the weekend a lot.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 19, 2017, 01:22:02 PM

Asheville, NC (no idea how far of a drive this is)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on June 19, 2017, 05:44:57 PM

Minneapolis would be a good city to visit this time of year, within the 8 hour range. 

Milwaukee is farther than that, or I'd whole heartedly recommend Milwaukee...I love that place.

Memphis is fun.  It's dirty and stuff, but fun.  Great food, good zoo (they have Pandas), Music scene.

Eureka Springs is an awesome hipster hiking foodie town.  Very pretty nature stuff, and B&B's and crap.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 19, 2017, 06:37:13 PM

yeah I vote Memphis or Fayetteville/Eureka Springs

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on June 19, 2017, 07:08:37 PM

Louisville Urban Bourbon tour. Dinner in the Highlands or East Market.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on June 19, 2017, 09:44:36 PM

Quote from: Pete on June 19, 2017, 05:44:57 PM

Minneapolis would be a good city to visit this time of year, within the 8 hour range. 

Milwaukee is farther than that, or I'd whole heartedly recommend Milwaukee...I love that place.

Memphis is fun.  It's dirty and stuff, but fun.  Great food, good zoo (they have Pandas), Music scene.

Eureka Springs is an awesome hipster hiking foodie town.  Very pretty nature stuff, and B&B's and crap.

Minneapolis is a good pick...just went there in April though.  Milwaukee is also a good pick and underrated...considering that.

Late arrival might by Cincinnati .  Little over the 8 hour imposed driving limit.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pett on June 19, 2017, 10:09:44 PM

Quote from: mocat on June 19, 2017, 09:07:24 AM

Denver

Recently enjoyed a week in the Colorado Springs area/Denver. Only a few hours away from each other, fun little getaway

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: halfEmpty on June 19, 2017, 10:31:10 PM

Having just moved back to Kansas from Milwaukee, I'd recommend.  I actually had to drive up there this weekend to take care of some business.  Depending on where in kc you are, it could be an 8-8.5 hr drive.  Summers in milwaukee are a delight.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on June 19, 2017, 10:47:28 PM

This is quite a stunt to demonstrate distaste for MCI.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on June 19, 2017, 11:34:01 PM

Quote from: Trim on June 19, 2017, 10:47:28 PM

This is quite a stunt to demonstrate distaste for MCI.

Lol it's my silent protest.... And flights are too spendy this late in the game

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on June 20, 2017, 05:19:30 AM

Check out this new Boeing 787-10. It dwarfs the 737 that's the size most of us fly.

http://www.travelandleisure.com/airlines-airports/boeing-787-737

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on June 20, 2017, 09:11:23 AM

Quote from: IPA4Me on June 20, 2017, 05:19:30 AM

Check out this new Boeing 787-10. It dwarfs the 737 that's the size most of us fly.

http://www.travelandleisure.com/airlines-airports/boeing-787-737

And here I was, excited to fly on a 787-8 later this summer...  :blank: :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on June 20, 2017, 12:23:57 PM

does anyone have CLEAR? is it elite? i get it for free with my diamond delta status.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on June 20, 2017, 12:39:16 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on June 20, 2017, 12:23:57 PM

does anyone have CLEAR? is it elite? i get it for free with my diamond delta status.

Seems great in Denver, but I've barely seen it elsewhere

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on June 20, 2017, 01:18:01 PM

Quote from: The Big Train on June 15, 2017, 08:40:42 PM

Quote from: mocat on June 15, 2017, 08:36:52 PM

Oh man, big train is an elbow room offender :frown:

It's not on purpose.  My shoulders are legit broader than 95% of the flights I'm on.  I am a shoulder squeezer though and am very aware of my issue and try and not infringe on people  :frown:

Sounds like you need to take advantage of Southwest's "Customer of Size" policy.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on June 20, 2017, 02:51:42 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on June 20, 2017, 12:23:57 PM

does anyone have CLEAR? is it elite? i get it for free with my diamond delta status.

i realize you're humble bragging but tsa is testing biometric screening so i'm not sure how long clear's business model will last but since you get it free and there are those rare times when you're at a major airport that happens to have clear and tsa precheck happens to be longer than 5-10 minutes it might be elite?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on June 20, 2017, 03:04:40 PM

Quote from: pissclams on June 20, 2017, 02:51:42 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on June 20, 2017, 12:23:57 PM

does anyone have CLEAR? is it elite? i get it for free with my diamond delta status.

i realize you're humble bragging but tsa is testing biometric screening so i'm not sure how long clear's business model will last but since you get it free and there are those rare times when you're at a major airport that happens to have clear and tsa precheck happens to be longer than 5-10 minutes it might be elite?

so like every other thursday. sounds good thanks 'clams! sounds like i'll use it quite frequently.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on June 20, 2017, 03:56:01 PM

some of you guys are just the world's unluckiest travelers. i feel for you, i really do!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on June 20, 2017, 04:27:45 PM

I went through Pre-check in Denver at prime time on Sunday and it took about 120 seconds. Wichita took about 90 seconds but that was because I got chosen for some special screening where they wiped something on my phone.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: meow meow on June 20, 2017, 04:42:46 PM

using precheck for the first time on thursday, any tips for a first timer?  do i need to take stuff out of my pockets?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on June 20, 2017, 04:49:35 PM

Just applied for $50 NEXUS.  I'd wanted to wait until after I'd gotten a CSR or closer to when my precheck expires, but decided I didn't want to be the weak link on a quick trip in and out of canada.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on June 20, 2017, 04:49:40 PM

Quote from: meow meow on June 20, 2017, 04:42:46 PM

using precheck for the first time on thursday, any tips for a first timer?  do i need to take stuff out of my pockets?

Make sure to take your shoes off....we love that.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on June 20, 2017, 04:51:53 PM

Try to avoid using the precheck lane in kc, it's usually twice as slow as the plebian line, but other airports are built more efficiently and the precheck line is much quicker.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on June 20, 2017, 05:28:59 PM

mci delta terminal b

(http://i.imgur.com/1Di82WD.jpg)

that line COULD have been so long, #pissed #spendabilliontoavoidthistypeofnonsense

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on June 20, 2017, 05:36:56 PM

It's hard to believe that photograph was actually taken at the main airport of a major American city. Show that to people who have never been to mci and I bet they would guess like toledo or Pensacola or Lawrence KS

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on June 20, 2017, 05:37:38 PM

Quote from: pissclams on June 20, 2017, 05:28:59 PM

mci delta terminal b

(http://i.imgur.com/1Di82WD.jpg)

that line COULD have been so long, #pissed #spendabilliontoavoidthistypeofnonsense

#wasteofresources #peebeforeyougo #eveningineveryairportoursize

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on June 20, 2017, 05:42:19 PM

keep up the good fight guys.  at least you can sleep well at night knowing you did your best trying to ensure slying's dream of a legacy got off the ground even though it never will.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on June 20, 2017, 06:48:49 PM

Kansas city

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on June 20, 2017, 07:01:59 PM

using that picture as an argument for keeping mci the way it is :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on June 20, 2017, 07:09:03 PM

You just drive up and walk onto your plane.  So simple.  But let's change all that.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on June 20, 2017, 07:11:42 PM

yeah airports are hard!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 20, 2017, 07:17:25 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on June 20, 2017, 07:11:42 PM

yeah airports are hard!

well I mean you were just asking about a special third tier security line because the current two aren't sufficient when you're in busy airports every other Thursday

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on June 20, 2017, 07:18:53 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on June 20, 2017, 07:09:03 PM

You just drive up and walk onto your plane.  So simple.  But let's change all that.

That won't change.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on June 20, 2017, 07:48:04 PM

Quote from: michigancat on June 20, 2017, 07:17:25 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on June 20, 2017, 07:11:42 PM

yeah airports are hard!

well I mean you were just asking about a special third tier security line because the current two aren't sufficient when you're in busy airports every other Thursday

ouch

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on June 20, 2017, 08:04:48 PM

Quote from: michigancat on June 20, 2017, 07:17:25 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on June 20, 2017, 07:11:42 PM

yeah airports are hard!

well I mean you were just asking about a special third tier security line because the current two aren't sufficient when you're in busy airports every other Thursday

tsa pre is fine, i asked about CLEAR because it was given to me and i was curious if anyone had any experience using it. i just laugh when i hear that kansas city is SO much easier than other airports. every airport in the world mci's size is easy to get in and out of, it doesn't mean it has to be outdated and shitty in every other way.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 20, 2017, 08:35:12 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on June 20, 2017, 08:04:48 PM

Quote from: michigancat on June 20, 2017, 07:17:25 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on June 20, 2017, 07:11:42 PM

yeah airports are hard!

well I mean you were just asking about a special third tier security line because the current two aren't sufficient when you're in busy airports every other Thursday

tsa pre is fine, i asked about CLEAR because it was given to me and i was curious if anyone had any experience using it. i just laugh when i hear that kansas city is SO much easier than other airports. every airport in the world mci's size is easy to get in and out of, it doesn't mean it has to be outdated and shitty in every other way.

Yeah I know exactly what you were doing.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on June 20, 2017, 09:36:15 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on June 20, 2017, 07:18:53 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on June 20, 2017, 07:09:03 PM

You just drive up and walk onto your plane.  So simple.  But let's change all that.

That won't change.

We don't need gold plating.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on June 20, 2017, 09:44:08 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on June 20, 2017, 09:36:15 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on June 20, 2017, 07:18:53 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on June 20, 2017, 07:09:03 PM

You just drive up and walk onto your plane.  So simple.  But let's change all that.

That won't change.

We don't need gold plating.

Platinum?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on June 20, 2017, 09:55:39 PM

I'd say right now we're primed steel

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on June 20, 2017, 10:11:40 PM

You guys still arguing about the airport?   :buh-bye:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 21, 2017, 06:38:32 AM

They actually aren't; it's just people who embrace change vs people who resist it

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on June 21, 2017, 08:25:45 AM

actually they/we aren't; nothing is changing.  there's just people that can accept things the way they are vs those who complain about everything

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on June 21, 2017, 08:34:55 AM

Nothing says same old same old like working for a consulting engineering firm.  :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 21, 2017, 08:59:14 AM

Quote from: pissclams on June 21, 2017, 08:25:45 AM

actually they/we aren't; nothing is changing.  there's just people that can accept things the way they are vs those who complain about everything

Yep

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 21, 2017, 09:01:20 AM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on June 21, 2017, 08:34:55 AM

Nothing says same old same old like working for a consulting engineering firm. 

lol

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 22, 2017, 05:51:55 AM

Should be a layup

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170622/415d2119b899b54a8565f3709c45bc05.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on June 22, 2017, 07:11:59 AM

New Vegas termy?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 22, 2017, 07:15:56 AM

More humid

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 22, 2017, 08:14:43 AM

Oh man the SW people are going to have a field day with this feeble attempt at a cow line

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170622/38f92ba5c96d44672a9e6e00344fb50a.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on June 22, 2017, 08:19:51 AM

it is a feeble and very much a copycat attempt, hartsfield has them too but the gate attendant doesn't even acknowledge them

how are you supposed to line up around that rubik's cube?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 22, 2017, 08:26:11 AM

The photo is from hartsfield

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on June 22, 2017, 08:42:40 AM

at least delta recognizes the problem, too bad some of our delta posters can't

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 22, 2017, 09:22:29 AM

United does that too, like everywhere.But they use stanchions to create cattle chutes. It's hilarious because in SF it seems like everyone is in group 1 or 2 and the lines will go block another gate quite a bit. On SFO/EWR flights I've seen group 2 have to check carry ons because the bins are already full.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on June 22, 2017, 09:31:11 AM

love it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on June 22, 2017, 12:51:54 PM

Quote from: michigancat on June 22, 2017, 09:22:29 AM

United does that too, like everywhere.But they use stanchions to create cattle chutes. It's hilarious because in SF it seems like everyone is in group 1 or 2 and the lines will go block another gate quite a bit. On SFO/EWR flights I've seen group 2 have to check carry ons because the bins are already full.

except for the few poor souls who spend their every waking moment in the air/traveling for work, everyone flying delta is zone 1 too. especially after they reward people who agree to check their bags with zone 1 loading access.  they have to do this because they charge for checking bags and their ohead bins fill up. 

so what you end up with is a bunch of people who have no clue what they're doing, not being told what to do

and somehow in some people's minds, all of this is better than swa

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 22, 2017, 12:59:30 PM

The feeble cow pens did a pretty good job of keeping the unwashed masses from herding together out in the corridor and blocking traffic

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 22, 2017, 01:40:16 PM

http://airlinegeeks.com/2017/06/21/how-to-catch-a-ride-on-north-americas-first-a350-900xwb/ (http://airlinegeeks.com/2017/06/21/how-to-catch-a-ride-on-north-americas-first-a350-900xwb/)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on June 22, 2017, 02:05:51 PM

just used CLEAR for the first time. allowed me to skip a TSA Pre line that would have taken approximately 8 minutes. i would not pay for it but i guess it's a nice-to-have.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on June 25, 2017, 04:47:26 PM

scout has grown into her adult body, her tail is insane

(http://i.imgur.com/VNTNUFH.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 25, 2017, 04:49:11 PM

 :love:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on June 25, 2017, 04:51:05 PM

OMG :love:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on June 25, 2017, 05:06:53 PM

Why is this in the travel thread?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on June 25, 2017, 05:15:32 PM

she's from colorado

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on June 25, 2017, 05:25:38 PM

Probably addicted to blunts

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on June 25, 2017, 06:00:04 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on June 25, 2017, 05:25:38 PM

Probably addicted to blunts

Explains the laziness

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on June 26, 2017, 12:00:18 PM

I went to Abilene.. Had never went to the Russel Stovers place but wow you wanna see some blue hairs get excited.. boy howdy do they love that discounted chocolate

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: KST8FAN on June 26, 2017, 02:52:27 PM

I always get anxious and show up the suggested 2 hours prior to boarding.  My son dropped me off at 1:24 today.   I checked a bag, went thru security, and was working on my laptop by 1:30.


Tom(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170626/eb9d3ae00857fbae583462ad818b6c2f.jpg)

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on June 26, 2017, 03:06:35 PM

what a horrific line, someone better spend a billion dollars ASAP

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: KST8FAN on June 26, 2017, 03:11:29 PM

Quote from: pissclams on June 26, 2017, 03:06:35 PM

what a horrific line, someone better spend a billion dollars ASAP

Even worst case when that queue is full it's like a 15 minute process max.

Tom

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on June 26, 2017, 03:21:40 PM

Reports if 45 minute wait for united security this morning...but yeah everything is fine.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on June 26, 2017, 03:22:25 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on June 26, 2017, 03:21:40 PM

Reports if 45 minute wait for united security this morning...but yeah everything is fine.

the horror

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on June 26, 2017, 03:48:19 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on June 26, 2017, 03:21:40 PM

Reports if 45 minute wait for united security this morning...but yeah everything is fine.

$1b / 45 minutes = $22M for each minute of waiting in that damn line

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 26, 2017, 03:49:05 PM

Quote from: pissclams on June 26, 2017, 03:48:19 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on June 26, 2017, 03:21:40 PM

Reports if 45 minute wait for united security this morning...but yeah everything is fine.

$1b / 45 minutes = $22M for each minute of waiting in that damn line

omg  :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on June 26, 2017, 03:50:49 PM

Can we not do KCI drivel in two threads? It's boring enough as it is.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on June 26, 2017, 04:00:26 PM

'clams is a big part of that very successful misinformation plan the anti-progress people deployed

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on June 26, 2017, 05:33:58 PM

Quote from: pissclams on June 26, 2017, 03:06:35 PM

what a horrific line, someone better spend a billion dollars ASAP

I'm really lucky I wasn't drinking anything when I read this :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on June 26, 2017, 05:48:36 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on June 26, 2017, 12:00:18 PM

I went to Abilene.. Had never went to the Russel Stovers place but wow you wanna see some blue hairs get excited.. boy howdy do they love that discounted chocolate

how was the porn shop yoga?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on June 26, 2017, 05:55:37 PM

my grandma loved the crap out of RS, i would drive her there like a casual grocery trip.  i don't think the financial portion made sense or whatevs but goddamn she loved it

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on June 26, 2017, 06:11:36 PM

Went once with my grandmother, obviously loved it

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SdK on June 26, 2017, 07:19:30 PM

Went up to Leavenworth today. The Wolcott Road portion of K-5 would have been a delight in the 'lude. Feel free to loan me your M3 'clams for a drive up there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on June 26, 2017, 07:31:44 PM

My buddy totaled his Prelude on that stretch. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SdK on June 26, 2017, 07:39:49 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on June 26, 2017, 07:31:44 PM

My buddy totaled his Prelude on that stretch.

That's sad to hear. I hope they made it out alright. Were they pretending it was the nurburgring? I would be.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on June 26, 2017, 07:52:40 PM

Zoomed that in the explorer about a month ago going to look at a car. Made me want a motorcycle even more

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on June 26, 2017, 08:02:39 PM

Quote from: SdK on June 26, 2017, 07:39:49 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on June 26, 2017, 07:31:44 PM

My buddy totaled his Prelude on that stretch.

That's sad to hear. I hope they made it out alright. Were they pretending it was the nurburgring? I would be.

They were not hurt.  He drove it often, always way too fast.  Had it coming.  His dad was an idiot for buying him that car too.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on June 30, 2017, 09:47:23 AM

Should be an easy one (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170630/476eed3ced679511d62e356969d60961.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on June 30, 2017, 09:49:36 AM

Quote from: Kat Kid on June 26, 2017, 05:48:36 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on June 26, 2017, 12:00:18 PM

I went to Abilene.. Had never went to the Russel Stovers place but wow you wanna see some blue hairs get excited.. boy howdy do they love that discounted chocolate

how was the porn shop yoga?

:sdeek:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on June 30, 2017, 09:51:04 AM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on June 30, 2017, 09:49:36 AM

Quote from: Kat Kid on June 26, 2017, 05:48:36 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on June 26, 2017, 12:00:18 PM

I went to Abilene.. Had never went to the Russel Stovers place but wow you wanna see some blue hairs get excited.. boy howdy do they love that discounted chocolate

how was the porn shop yoga?

:sdeek:

Good band name @stevesie60

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 30, 2017, 10:07:32 AM

Quote from: ben ji on June 30, 2017, 09:47:23 AM

Should be an easy one (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170630/476eed3ced679511d62e356969d60961.jpg)

PHL?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on June 30, 2017, 10:08:17 AM

Quote from: mocat on June 30, 2017, 10:07:32 AM

Quote from: ben ji on June 30, 2017, 09:47:23 AM

Should be an easy one (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170630/476eed3ced679511d62e356969d60961.jpg)

PHL?

Negative

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on June 30, 2017, 10:12:32 AM

slc

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on June 30, 2017, 10:20:18 AM

Denver

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SdK on June 30, 2017, 10:32:51 AM

DEN

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on June 30, 2017, 12:20:37 PM

West of den and slc

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Emo EMAW on June 30, 2017, 12:29:46 PM

San Diego ?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on June 30, 2017, 12:33:50 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on June 30, 2017, 12:29:46 PM

San Diego ?

East and north (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170630/c6335932d8c00c1a314f7d84e71d8f96.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on June 30, 2017, 12:34:54 PM

Quote from: ben ji on June 30, 2017, 12:33:50 PM

Quote from: Emo EMAW on June 30, 2017, 12:29:46 PM

San Diego ?

East and north (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170630/c6335932d8c00c1a314f7d84e71d8f96.jpg)

JFK

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on June 30, 2017, 12:37:10 PM

Vegas

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on June 30, 2017, 12:40:07 PM

Phoenix

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 30, 2017, 12:41:27 PM

big train you gigantic dumbass  :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on June 30, 2017, 12:42:13 PM

 :confused:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on June 30, 2017, 12:46:08 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on June 30, 2017, 12:40:07 PM

Phoenix

Ding ding ding ding

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on June 30, 2017, 12:49:53 PM

I thought they cancelled all the flights in Phoenix due to it being 150 degrees

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 30, 2017, 12:50:41 PM

Quote from: ben ji on June 30, 2017, 12:46:08 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on June 30, 2017, 12:40:07 PM

Phoenix

Ding ding ding ding

0.10 degrees west of slc, you sly desert fox you

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 30, 2017, 12:51:15 PM

Quote from: The Big Train on June 30, 2017, 12:42:13 PM

:confused:

you know what you did

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on June 30, 2017, 12:51:58 PM

Skyharbor was my gut choice at the start but I didn't listen to it :(

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Saulbadguy on July 05, 2017, 12:37:04 PM

Going to be in Austin next week. Recommendos? Will also be there in August/September.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on July 05, 2017, 10:01:29 PM

Quote from: Saulbadguy on July 05, 2017, 12:37:04 PM

Going to be in Austin next week. Recommendos? Will also be there in August/September.

pitch and putt http://www.butlerparkpitchandputt.com/ (http://www.butlerparkpitchandputt.com/)
barton springs pool
http://thegingerman.com/austin/ (http://thegingerman.com/austin/)
sunset cocktails at the Oasis (if you have a car)
Roaring Fork on Congress (burger is very good)
The Salt Lick (if you have a car)
Franklin (if you have a bunch of time)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on July 05, 2017, 10:42:19 PM

Why waste your time, nothing but smelly, weed-addled poors.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SdK on July 05, 2017, 10:54:13 PM

Haha

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SkinnyBenny on July 06, 2017, 12:31:40 AM

My recommendo is to meet up with anoth gE'r who lives in Austin and go to a spekeasy on a Wednesday night and get absolutely obliterated.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on July 06, 2017, 12:44:01 AM

Quote from: SkinnyBenny on July 06, 2017, 12:31:40 AM

My recommendo is to meet up with anoth gE'r who lives in Austin and go to a spekeasy on a Wednesday night and get absolutely obliterated.

Hold your horses, pardner. That's the kinda speakin that'll give ole Wacks a shinin for Bat Town...

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on July 06, 2017, 03:57:04 AM

Go to the Tommy Lee Jones cheerleader house and order that pizza

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on July 06, 2017, 08:28:13 AM

Austin sucks and is probably very hot rn so just stay in your hotel room

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on July 06, 2017, 08:41:19 AM

Quote from: Spracne on July 06, 2017, 12:44:01 AM

Quote from: SkinnyBenny on July 06, 2017, 12:31:40 AM

My recommendo is to meet up with anoth gE'r who lives in Austin and go to a spekeasy on a Wednesday night and get absolutely obliterated.

Hold your horses, pardner. That's the kinda speakin that'll give ole Wacks a shinin for Bat Town...

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Sheesh. Someone really took the weed bait to heart. T's & P's.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on July 06, 2017, 09:16:40 AM

#blessed

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on July 06, 2017, 09:28:30 AM

I-70 traffic west of Denver on holiday weekends....woof.   :curse:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Saulbadguy on July 06, 2017, 09:50:52 AM

thx

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SkinnyBenny on July 06, 2017, 05:36:52 PM

Peter Pan mini-golf is (kinda halfway on the DL?) a BYOB putt-putt after the sun goes down. Highly recommend.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on July 07, 2017, 04:19:13 AM

Best cheese steak in Philly... ?  Need a ruling by 11central today.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on July 07, 2017, 07:24:09 AM

There's 2 places right across from one another that compete. Get a half a philly from both and call it a day.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on July 07, 2017, 07:39:53 AM

i have to fly southwest today.

do you guys think southwest is the best airline? we should discuss.

(checked in within one minute of being available and i'm B40.  :frown:)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on July 07, 2017, 07:50:50 AM

Quote from: 'taterblast on July 07, 2017, 07:39:53 AM

i have to fly southwest today.

do you guys think southwest is the best airline? we should discuss.

(checked in within one minute of being available and i'm B40.  :frown:)

 :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 07, 2017, 07:52:42 AM

Quote from: 'taterblast on July 07, 2017, 07:39:53 AM

i have to fly southwest today.

do you guys think southwest is the best airline? we should discuss.

(checked in within one minute of being available and i'm B40.  :frown:)

as a family travel only SW flyer I love checking in at like C35 then lining my hoard of kids and wives up to board between A and B groups and just rubbing it in your entire groups faces

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 07, 2017, 07:53:51 AM

the good news is we don't use up both sides so some traveller like yourself can sit in the middle between two of my 12 kids on one side

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on July 07, 2017, 08:10:23 AM

Quote from: steve dave on July 07, 2017, 07:52:42 AM

Quote from: 'taterblast on July 07, 2017, 07:39:53 AM

i have to fly southwest today.

do you guys think southwest is the best airline? we should discuss.

(checked in within one minute of being available and i'm B40.  :frown:)

as a family travel only SW flyer I love checking in at like C35 then lining my hoard of kids and wives up to board between A and B groups and just rubbing it in your entire groups faces

This almost made me want kids.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MeatSauce on July 07, 2017, 10:33:43 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on July 07, 2017, 07:24:09 AM

There's 2 places right across from one another that compete. Get a half a philly from both and call it a day.

No. Pats & Geno's are the 'Kites Burger' of steaks here.

Quote from: IPA4Me on July 07, 2017, 04:19:13 AM

Best cheese steak in Philly... ?  Need a ruling by 11central today.

John's Roast Pork or Tony Luke's in S Philly
Dallesandros in Reading Terminal Market (if in Center City)
Lorenzo's in the Italian Market

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on July 07, 2017, 10:36:19 AM

Thanks MeatSauce. I was skipping those two. I knew that much. :)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MeatSauce on July 07, 2017, 10:43:15 AM

Quote from: IPA4Me on July 07, 2017, 10:36:19 AM

Thanks MeatSauce. I was skipping those two. I knew that much. :)

i lied.  it's DiNic's in RTM, which is fine.  D'allesandros is the best, IMO, but out in Germantown.
is there a specific location?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on July 07, 2017, 10:45:33 AM

Quote from: MeatSauce on July 07, 2017, 10:43:15 AM

Quote from: IPA4Me on July 07, 2017, 10:36:19 AM

Thanks MeatSauce. I was skipping those two. I knew that much. :)

i lied.  it's DiNic's in RTM, which is fine.  D'allesandros is the best, IMO, but out in Germantown.
is there a specific location?

We're short on time. Already hit Bell and Constitution. Stopping next at Revolution Museum.

How's Campo?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 07, 2017, 10:46:14 AM

crab fries at chickie's n pete's!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 07, 2017, 10:50:54 AM

call everyone jagg'offs and bums

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on July 07, 2017, 10:51:38 AM

And mispronouce "water"

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MeatSauce on July 07, 2017, 10:53:40 AM

Quote from: IPA4Me on July 07, 2017, 10:45:33 AM

Quote from: MeatSauce on July 07, 2017, 10:43:15 AM

Quote from: IPA4Me on July 07, 2017, 10:36:19 AM

Thanks MeatSauce. I was skipping those two. I knew that much. :)

i lied.  it's DiNic's in RTM, which is fine.  D'allesandros is the best, IMO, but out in Germantown.
is there a specific location?

We're short on time. Already hit Bell and Constitution. Stopping next at Revolution Museum.

How's Campo?

Campo's is fine. cash only, fyi.   Going to be a long line on a Friday
Nice sprint through Old City :thumbs: That's my neighborhood.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on July 07, 2017, 10:54:57 AM

Quote from: MeatSauce on July 07, 2017, 10:53:40 AM

Quote from: IPA4Me on July 07, 2017, 10:45:33 AM

Quote from: MeatSauce on July 07, 2017, 10:43:15 AM

Quote from: IPA4Me on July 07, 2017, 10:36:19 AM

Thanks MeatSauce. I was skipping those two. I knew that much. :)

i lied.  it's DiNic's in RTM, which is fine.  D'allesandros is the best, IMO, but out in Germantown.
is there a specific location?

We're short on time. Already hit Bell and Constitution. Stopping next at Revolution Museum.

How's Campo?

Campo's is fine. cash only, fyi.   Going to be a long line on a Friday
Nice sprint through Old City :thumbs: That's my neighborhood.

Cool
 
Thanks.

We're transiting from DC to NYC. Seeing a show at 8p. So gotta stick close to parking.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on July 07, 2017, 01:53:29 PM

Campo's was delicious. Perfect timing. No line!

That tater salad rocked.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170707/a3e45096dcab635815370814bcf52ca4.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170707/af67e4bd69ed5a8c48dd5dd23a819623.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on July 07, 2017, 02:04:02 PM

I'm not much of a philly person but that looks delish. Enjoy your show bud.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: meow meow on July 07, 2017, 03:17:22 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on July 07, 2017, 02:04:02 PM

I'm not much of a philly person

this surprises me

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on July 07, 2017, 03:24:38 PM

:lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SdK on July 07, 2017, 03:33:36 PM

That's one way to come out

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on July 07, 2017, 03:57:22 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on July 07, 2017, 02:04:02 PM

I'm not much of a philly person but that looks delish. Enjoy your show bud.

Thanks Lib. I'm not usually either (the sandwich) but this one was moist and tasty.

The show is Aladdin. The young females in the family got to choose. I'm just there to pay the bills.

Beers on the rooftop bar later. :Cheers:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on July 07, 2017, 04:18:58 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on July 07, 2017, 04:19:13 AM

Best cheese steak in Philly... ?  Need a ruling by 11central today.

Sorry I missed this, I am working in the area now and have very strong opinions on this.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on July 07, 2017, 04:25:27 PM

Quote from: Pete on July 07, 2017, 04:18:58 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on July 07, 2017, 04:19:13 AM

Best cheese steak in Philly... ?  Need a ruling by 11central today.

Sorry I missed this, I am working in the area now and have very strong opinions on this.

I'm certain we'll return. Give some recommendations.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 07, 2017, 07:46:46 PM

my chickie's and pete's crab fries recommendation was irl. they are the black tar heroin of foods. you can't quit them.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Muldoon on July 07, 2017, 09:20:30 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on July 07, 2017, 04:25:27 PM

Quote from: Pete on July 07, 2017, 04:18:58 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on July 07, 2017, 04:19:13 AM

Best cheese steak in Philly... ?  Need a ruling by 11central today.

Sorry I missed this, I am working in the area now and have very strong opinions on this.

I'm certain we'll return. Give some recommendations.

Paul's Pizza on Sansom. It's a real dump with a fat, sweaty Greek guy behind the counter but the food is absolutely legit. We always took the out of town visitors there and laughed as they ordered and attempted to eat an entire steak for themselves.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Muldoon on July 07, 2017, 09:26:09 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on July 07, 2017, 04:25:27 PM

Quote from: Pete on July 07, 2017, 04:18:58 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on July 07, 2017, 04:19:13 AM

Best cheese steak in Philly... ?  Need a ruling by 11central today.

Sorry I missed this, I am working in the area now and have very strong opinions on this.

I'm certain we'll return. Give some recommendations.

Also, get a cream filled cronut from DiBruno. rough ridin' amazing!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on July 07, 2017, 10:18:37 PM

Thanks guys. Work brings me here some. I'll make time to hit these.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on July 11, 2017, 01:05:16 PM

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170711/682f0a6d2ef11eab522e5196de66fba5.jpg)


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on July 11, 2017, 01:06:29 PM

A student union

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on July 11, 2017, 02:02:39 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on July 11, 2017, 01:06:29 PM

A student union

No!


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: cfbandyman on July 11, 2017, 02:14:59 PM

It kinda looks like Greenville-Spartanburg but it is not.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Brock Landers on July 11, 2017, 02:38:22 PM

That's a pretty nice lobby for a Quality Inn.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 12, 2017, 01:49:33 PM

Scenario: united flight. I pick a premium economy aisle seat with the middle seat open at checkin. It gets taken by a standby passenger. There's a dude across from me in a middle seat with no one next to him. HOW DOES THIS HAPPEN

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 12, 2017, 02:05:50 PM

OK after sitting at the gate for 30 minutes they added someone to his row

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on July 12, 2017, 02:11:52 PM

Oh, my. Thank God everyone is okay.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 12, 2017, 05:51:25 PM

Feel bad for that almost hero

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 12, 2017, 06:40:15 PM

There is some justice left in the world. Ballsy play by that guy though. Took some serious zeal

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on July 12, 2017, 06:47:39 PM

How mortifying that would have been!  Crisis averted.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on July 13, 2017, 01:32:49 PM

I'm going to Manila and Chennai in September and then again in October. Company only pays business class for Sr. Managers and above so I hope I get upgraded.  :crossfingers:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on July 13, 2017, 01:40:11 PM

what metal you flying? <-- expert FT-style jargon

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on July 13, 2017, 01:47:35 PM

I'm guessing I'll probably take Japan Air to Tokyo/Manila and Qatar Air from Chennai back to the US.  I'm going to book my flights next week.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on July 13, 2017, 01:48:19 PM

I'm guessing that's what "metal" was referencing.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 13, 2017, 09:43:55 PM

Around the world!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 14, 2017, 05:03:27 PM

HINT: NOT PARIS (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170714/07e8e6920d4bafbbd95f4119a8672ed2.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SdK on July 14, 2017, 05:08:16 PM

Kitty Hawk

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on July 14, 2017, 05:28:19 PM

love

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on July 14, 2017, 05:48:41 PM

Somewhere in NC

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on July 14, 2017, 05:59:46 PM

a tech startup

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on July 15, 2017, 12:21:18 AM

Obvi Paris

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 15, 2017, 12:26:54 AM

Quote from: The Big Train on July 14, 2017, 05:48:41 PM

Somewhere in NC

Wrong region!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 17, 2017, 07:41:57 AM

Quote from: michigancat on July 14, 2017, 05:03:27 PM

HINT: NOT PARIS (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170714/07e8e6920d4bafbbd95f4119a8672ed2.jpg)

FWA

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 17, 2017, 07:43:41 AM

Quote from: steve dave on July 17, 2017, 07:41:57 AM

Quote from: michigancat on July 14, 2017, 05:03:27 PM

HINT: NOT PARIS (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170714/07e8e6920d4bafbbd95f4119a8672ed2.jpg)

FWA

WOW NAILED IT!!!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 17, 2017, 07:46:53 AM

shut up baby I know it

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on July 17, 2017, 11:04:30 AM

Has AA always had nine (9) boarding groups? :sdeek:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on July 17, 2017, 11:05:36 AM

Quote from: mocat on July 17, 2017, 11:04:30 AM

Has AA always had nine (9) boarding groups? :sdeek:

no, just revamped last year.   It's actually 10, the first boarding group isn't numbered.   I went from a group 2 to group 5 IIRC.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on July 17, 2017, 11:07:08 AM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on July 17, 2017, 11:05:36 AM

Quote from: mocat on July 17, 2017, 11:04:30 AM

Has AA always had nine (9) boarding groups? :sdeek:

no, just revamped last year.   It's actually 10, the first boarding group isn't numbered.   I went from a group 2 to group 5 IIRC.

Credit card holder.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on July 17, 2017, 11:13:16 AM

Quote from: IPA4Me on July 17, 2017, 11:07:08 AM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on July 17, 2017, 11:05:36 AM

Quote from: mocat on July 17, 2017, 11:04:30 AM

Has AA always had nine (9) boarding groups? :sdeek:

no, just revamped last year.   It's actually 10, the first boarding group isn't numbered.   I went from a group 2 to group 5 IIRC.

Credit card holder.

yup

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on July 17, 2017, 11:13:59 AM

slightly more baffling is on international flights you drop from group 5 to 6.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on July 17, 2017, 11:14:17 AM

Sounds inefficient

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on July 17, 2017, 11:16:59 AM

Rewarded for loyalty not remembering to login 23:59 before my flight.

Very efficient

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on July 17, 2017, 11:17:37 AM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on July 17, 2017, 11:14:17 AM

Sounds inefficient

it's somewhat deceiving as some groups only have a handful of people.   

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on July 17, 2017, 11:18:58 AM

Groups 1-5 was like 4 people

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on July 17, 2017, 11:20:44 AM

Quote from: mocat on July 17, 2017, 11:18:58 AM

Groups 1-5 was like 4 people

Exactly

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on July 17, 2017, 11:23:23 AM

Also this plane has giant burnt yellow and red physical buttons to turn on the light or call a flight attendant. (They were called stewardesses back when this metal came out of the forge). Stunted is such a complete idiot

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on July 17, 2017, 11:24:37 AM

Quote from: mocat on July 17, 2017, 11:23:23 AM

(They were called stewardesses back when this metal came out of the forge).

:lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 17, 2017, 11:44:03 AM

I went to Yosemite this weekend and holy crap. I'd never been before and now I don't know how people don't lose their complete crap after visiting. It's amazing. (And a four hour drive away) :sdeek:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on July 17, 2017, 11:45:13 AM

Would you rather spend three days in Houston or three days in Austin/San Antonio? What's good there?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on July 17, 2017, 11:46:48 AM

Quote from: michigancat on July 17, 2017, 11:44:03 AM

I went to Yosemite this weekend and holy crap. I'd never been before and now I don't know how people don't lose their complete crap after visiting. It's amazing. (And a four hour drive away) :sdeek:

I know that I will lose my complete crap when I go.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on July 17, 2017, 11:57:51 AM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on July 17, 2017, 11:05:36 AM

Quote from: mocat on July 17, 2017, 11:04:30 AM

Has AA always had nine (9) boarding groups? :sdeek:

no, just revamped last year.   It's actually 10, the first boarding group isn't numbered.   I went from a group 2 to group 5 IIRC.

It has improved things quite a bit.  Now there aren't 25 people in "Group 1" slowing everything down by getting in the way of all the First Class and various elite status members.  Calling the 5th boarding group "Group 5" is pretty nice.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on July 17, 2017, 12:00:01 PM

Quote from: chum1 on July 17, 2017, 11:45:13 AM

Would you rather spend three days in Houston or three days in Austin/San Antonio? What's good there?

Houston is a crap hole.   Austin is a fun town, never been to S/A.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on July 17, 2017, 12:01:22 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 17, 2017, 11:44:03 AM

I went to Yosemite this weekend and holy crap. I'd never been before and now I don't know how people don't lose their complete crap after visiting. It's amazing. (And a four hour drive away) :sdeek:

you know, I never knew Yosemite was basically due west of KC (a little south).   Always assumed it was more northerly like Yellowstone.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SdK on July 17, 2017, 12:15:08 PM

In that same vein, I was taken aback when I learned where I was living in Montana was further north than Maine.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on July 17, 2017, 12:22:40 PM

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170717/5be6be7affc068a89556a9eda48b7b98.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on July 17, 2017, 12:25:02 PM

Looks like a wanna be ICT.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 17, 2017, 12:25:31 PM

I'm gonna guess RDU

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on July 17, 2017, 12:26:07 PM

Quote from: Gooch on July 17, 2017, 12:25:02 PM

Looks like a wanna be ICT.

Quote from: michigancat on July 17, 2017, 12:25:31 PM

I'm gonna guess RDU

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on July 17, 2017, 03:53:18 PM

Quote from: chum1 on July 17, 2017, 11:45:13 AM

Would you rather spend three days in Houston or three days in Austin/San Antonio? What's good there?

Not Houston

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on July 18, 2017, 01:04:34 PM

Montreal and Toronto food suggestions please.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: meow meow on July 18, 2017, 02:21:41 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on July 18, 2017, 01:04:34 PM

Montreal and Toronto food suggestions please.

canadian bacon and maple syrup  :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on July 18, 2017, 02:23:55 PM

Strip clubs

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on July 18, 2017, 02:41:49 PM

loonies, toonies, and poutine.   :billdance:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on July 18, 2017, 03:09:43 PM

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on July 18, 2017, 03:42:48 PM

 :eek:

https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/07/18/blockbuster-expansion-frontier-add-21-cities-85-routes/488214001/ (https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/07/18/blockbuster-expansion-frontier-add-21-cities-85-routes/488214001/)

Quote

Kansas City: Cancun, Mexico (Dec. 11); Fort Myers, Fla. (Dec. 10); Raleigh/Durham; Tampa (Dec. 16)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on July 19, 2017, 07:37:04 PM

I'm in Portland, ME. I highly recommend Portland in July.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on July 19, 2017, 07:37:52 PM

Quote from: mocat on July 18, 2017, 03:42:48 PM

:eek:

https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/07/18/blockbuster-expansion-frontier-add-21-cities-85-routes/488214001/ (https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/todayinthesky/2017/07/18/blockbuster-expansion-frontier-add-21-cities-85-routes/488214001/)

Quote

Kansas City: Cancun, Mexico (Dec. 11); Fort Myers, Fla. (Dec. 10); Raleigh/Durham; Tampa (Dec. 16)

Picked up some CUN flights for next winter!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on July 19, 2017, 08:06:32 PM

Well you could have with a better airline already and not been charged for a carry on

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on July 19, 2017, 08:17:38 PM

Quote from: mocat on July 19, 2017, 08:06:32 PM

Well you could have with a better airline already and not been charged for a carry on

American was double and not non-stop on the days I wanted.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 19, 2017, 08:31:29 PM

is frontier the worst airline in the world or is it Allegiant?

And American flies nonstop from MCI to CUN? wowzers!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on July 19, 2017, 08:35:32 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 19, 2017, 08:31:29 PM

is frontier the worst airline in the world or is it Allegiant?

And American flies nonstop from MCI to CUN? wowzers!

Haven't flown Frontier in years...seems Allegiant is worse based on the airports they began flying into before growing...but nobody can be as bad as Spirit which I flew from LAS on a redeye to get back for the world series parade...it was pretty bad.

AA goes once a week I think...as does Delta.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 19, 2017, 08:36:21 PM

Frontier can be worse than Spirit

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on July 19, 2017, 08:36:38 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on July 19, 2017, 08:17:38 PM

Quote from: mocat on July 19, 2017, 08:06:32 PM

Well you could have with a better airline already and not been charged for a carry on

American was double and not non-stop on the days I wanted.

Lol at a frontier flight actually happening on the day it's supposed to.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on July 19, 2017, 08:40:16 PM

but doesn't frontier dish out warm chocchip cooks?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on July 19, 2017, 08:41:28 PM

oh boy....what did I get myself into here, they seemed fine a few years ago?  I thought it was  Spirit < Allegiant < Frontier < Southwest < legacies < Alaska

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on July 19, 2017, 08:46:41 PM

On time performance past year  :'bye cruel world:

Frontier - 74.39%
Spirit - 76.46%
Southwest - 79.2%
Alaska - 84.2%

Allegiant stats aren't on USDOT site.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 19, 2017, 08:50:33 PM

I mean frontier seats don't recline and you have to pay for water I think

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on July 19, 2017, 08:58:48 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 19, 2017, 08:50:33 PM

I mean frontier seats don't recline and you have to pay for water I think

MC, they like to call it "pre-reclined" seats....spirit had those as well. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on July 19, 2017, 09:06:50 PM

http://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=37758.msg1580577#msg1580577

I eventually traded in those miles for rental car vouchers... the vouchers don't work either.  :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on July 19, 2017, 09:49:36 PM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on July 18, 2017, 03:09:43 PM

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MSP

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 19, 2017, 09:50:13 PM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on July 19, 2017, 07:37:04 PM

I'm in Portland, ME. I highly recommend Portland in July.


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Incred city

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 19, 2017, 09:53:04 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 19, 2017, 08:50:33 PM

I mean frontier seats don't recline and you have to pay for water I think

They have great extra room seats with good recline and dales pale ale. They do have an incredibly cheap bare bones product if you don't want to pay for anything extra but complaining about it is for low/mediums.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 19, 2017, 09:59:50 PM

Quote from: steve dave on July 19, 2017, 09:53:04 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 19, 2017, 08:50:33 PM

I mean frontier seats don't recline and you have to pay for water I think

They have great extra room seats with good recline and dales pale ale. They do have an incredibly cheap bare bones product if you don't want to pay for anything extra but complaining about it is for low/mediums.

I flew it like five years ago and haven't bothered since

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on July 19, 2017, 10:20:30 PM

how much does one save by flying these shitty airlines, like $30?  how can it possibly be worthwhile?


the concept of flying something like spirit to las vegas makes absolutely no sense

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on July 19, 2017, 10:45:57 PM

Quote from: pissclams on July 19, 2017, 10:20:30 PM

how much does one save by flying these shitty airlines, like $30?  how can it possibly be worthwhile?


the concept of flying something like spirit to las vegas makes absolutely no sense

LOL, good point

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on July 19, 2017, 11:12:54 PM

I once flew Frontier nonstop to Vegas for $100 round trip. $100-150 for lots of places. SFO for that Stanford game was around $200. It's not always that cheap, but it is fairly often.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 20, 2017, 07:51:14 AM

Quote from: pissclams on July 19, 2017, 10:20:30 PM

how much does one save by flying these shitty airlines, like $30?  how can it possibly be worthwhile?


the concept of flying something like spirit to las vegas makes absolutely no sense

it can be quite a bit. We've flown Frontier because they and SW were the only direct options and it saved money and was a better experience than SW. I wouldn't ever fly it bare bones but if you buy "The Works" package you get stretch seating (more legroom than SW), same checked luggage benefit, fully refundable up to 24 hours prior to departure, priority boarding, and an assigned seat up front. Their "on time" record is poor but for a direct flight I've never worried about it and never gotten bitten by it. If I can fly Frontier and the all in package is cheaper than SW's price I'll fly it every time. Unfortunately they've basically pulled out of Omaha. Only current directs are to Denver iirc.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on July 20, 2017, 07:54:40 AM

Quote from: pissclams on July 19, 2017, 10:20:30 PM

how much does one save by flying these shitty airlines, like $30?  how can it possibly be worthwhile?


the concept of flying something like spirit to las vegas makes absolutely no sense

99% of the time I agree and avoid them any chance I get.

The frontier to CUN saved me 400 bucks all in and only direct option for the dates needed.

The only spirit flight I've personally taken was r/t to get back to KC for the parade...bought them 8 hours before leaving. Spirit was booked due to a combo of price (like half price of SWA) and times that worked best. I needed a red-eye direct and spirit was the only option.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on July 20, 2017, 08:10:20 AM

Quote from: 'taterblast on July 19, 2017, 09:49:36 PM

MSP

No.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on July 20, 2017, 08:24:44 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on July 20, 2017, 07:54:40 AM

The frontier to CUN saved me 400 bucks all in and only direct option for the dates needed.

My experience is you're gonna get an email like this:

Quote

Important MUST READ information regarding your upcoming flight

Dear Valued Customer,

Frontier Airlines has recently made a schedule change that will impact a portion of your upcoming itinerary. Please take a moment to review your NEW itinerary information here:

VIEW REVISED FLIGHT INFORMATION

As a valued customer, your satisfaction is one of our primary concerns and we apologize for the inconvenience this change may cause.

Thank you for choosing Frontier Airlines.

The Frontier Team

and you'll think, whatever, they must've moved it back or forth a few minutes and you'll click the link and find your flight's now on a different day or has been canceled entirely.  So probably extend your own availability for this trip a few days on both ends.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on July 20, 2017, 08:34:35 AM

I like to live dangerously

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on July 20, 2017, 08:41:49 AM

i just pulled up MCI-LAS 8/31-9/3
swa $306 rt

spirit $386 rt w/ one carry on purse, one checked bag, bigger seat ($110), leave at 6:30 am to LAS, 1:00 am to MCI.  ok take away the $110 big seat fee, and you're at $276 with shitty flight times, shitty on board service.  seems like a crap way to save $30 on your  way to blow everything you have at the craps tables.

yeah it's anecdotal but my bigger point is that if you're pinching pennies to get to your vacation, maybe vacation isn't the best idea

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on July 20, 2017, 08:44:33 AM

Quote from: pissclams on July 20, 2017, 08:41:49 AM

i just pulled up MCI-LAS 8/31-9/3
swa $306 rt

spirit $386 rt w/ one carry on purse, one checked bag, bigger seat ($110), leave at 6:30 am to LAS, 1:00 am to MCI.  ok take away the $110 big seat fee, and you're at $276 with shitty flight times, shitty on board service.  seems like a crap way to save $30 on your  way to blow everything you have at the craps tables.

yeah it's anecdotal but my bigger point is that if you're pinching pennies to get to your vacation, maybe vacation isn't the best idea

Nobody disagrees with you.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on July 20, 2017, 08:45:32 AM

Quote from: pissclams on July 20, 2017, 08:41:49 AM

i just pulled up MCI-LAS 8/31-9/3
swa $306 rt

spirit $386 rt w/ one carry on purse, one checked bag, bigger seat ($110), leave at 6:30 am to LAS, 1:00 am to MCI.  ok take away the $110 big seat fee, and you're at $276 with shitty flight times, shitty on board service.  seems like a crap way to save $30 on your  way to blow everything you have at the craps tables.

yeah it's anecdotal but my bigger point is that if you're pinching pennies to get to your vacation, maybe vacation isn't the best idea

must be a popular time, my coworker flew MCI-LAS in Feb for $130 RT Thurs-Sun.   SWA was like $350

*edit*  no wonder, thats Labor Day weekend

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on July 20, 2017, 09:04:14 AM

I just hate the business model of charging $40 for a carry on

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on July 20, 2017, 09:05:08 AM

Like, just add $40 to the ticket price and I'll be fine with it

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on July 20, 2017, 09:24:19 AM

Quote from: mocat on July 20, 2017, 09:05:08 AM

Like, just add $40 to the ticket price and I'll be fine with it

The worst business model is those effing resort fees in Vegas you are forced to pay. At least with carry-on you do get a personal item for free so there is a situation in which you wouldn't have to pay.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on July 20, 2017, 09:38:12 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on July 20, 2017, 09:24:19 AM

Quote from: mocat on July 20, 2017, 09:05:08 AM

Like, just add $40 to the ticket price and I'll be fine with it

The worst business model is those effing resort fees in Vegas you are forced to pay. At least with carry-on you do get a personal item for free so there is a situation in which you wouldn't have to pay.

like increasing taxes in TDDs.  i'm not riding they toy train, why make me pay???

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on July 20, 2017, 09:40:31 AM

Clams, if frontier held a vote, I'm sure most people would vote no on the carry on fee

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on July 20, 2017, 10:59:25 AM

Quote from: mocat on July 20, 2017, 09:40:31 AM

Clams, if frontier held a vote, I'm sure most people would vote no on the carry on fee

terrific insight

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 20, 2017, 12:06:17 PM

Terrible bathroom sitch for what looked like a newly renovated terminal(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170720/276db4cdc7d05dc794b66c1731495757.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 20, 2017, 12:08:01 PM

HINT: I'm flying Southwest. I forgot to check in until about 12 hours late and got B50's for both flights and there was plenty of overhead bin space and I got aisles with no one sitting by me each flight. Plus there's free water!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on July 20, 2017, 03:09:45 PM

Quote from: steve dave on July 19, 2017, 09:53:04 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 19, 2017, 08:50:33 PM

I mean frontier seats don't recline and you have to pay for water I think

They have great extra room seats with good recline and dales pale ale. They do have an incredibly cheap bare bones product if you don't want to pay for anything extra but complaining about it is for low/mediums.

data point - they will kick you and your whole family off the plane if your kid has a peanut allergy - most legacies will make it a peanut free flight but Allegiant won't

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on July 20, 2017, 06:55:16 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 20, 2017, 12:06:17 PM

Terrible bathroom sitch for what looked like a newly renovated terminal(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170720/276db4cdc7d05dc794b66c1731495757.jpg)

I think you may have gone to the dog bathroom?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on July 20, 2017, 07:27:58 PM

Hahaha

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on July 20, 2017, 09:25:22 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 20, 2017, 12:08:01 PM

HINT: I'm flying Southwest. I forgot to check in until about 12 hours late and got B50's for both flights and there was plenty of overhead bin space and I got aisles with no one sitting by me each flight. Plus there's free water!

That's what I call flying comfortably!  :love:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on July 21, 2017, 10:39:21 AM

Quote from: pissclams on July 17, 2017, 12:22:40 PM

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170717/5be6be7affc068a89556a9eda48b7b98.jpg)

if i said it's in michigan would that help?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on July 21, 2017, 10:52:07 AM

Quote from: pissclams on July 21, 2017, 10:39:21 AM

Quote from: pissclams on July 17, 2017, 12:22:40 PM

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170717/5be6be7affc068a89556a9eda48b7b98.jpg)

if i said it's in michigan would that help?

Gerald R Ford

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on July 21, 2017, 10:55:04 AM

some interesting airports they have up there, Saginaw is very interesting

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on July 21, 2017, 11:08:27 AM

nope

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on July 21, 2017, 11:18:48 AM

GRR


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on July 21, 2017, 11:19:27 AM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on July 21, 2017, 11:18:48 AM

GRR


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 :dubious:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on July 21, 2017, 11:32:11 AM

nope

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 21, 2017, 10:07:49 PM

Dtw?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on July 21, 2017, 10:58:05 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 21, 2017, 10:07:49 PM

Dtw?

fnt

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: cDubya on July 25, 2017, 01:14:39 PM

Ash Cave in Hocking Hills, Ohio this past weekend. Pretty place. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170725/efa2687533d39d5db7b0079c54d05695.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170725/8f3de80ce24b1393b45bbd611a9a9199.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170725/4261850579660003555614068fd45fbc.jpg)

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on July 25, 2017, 08:08:08 PM

Quote from: cDubya on July 25, 2017, 01:14:39 PM

Ash Cave in Hocking Hills, Ohio this past weekend. Pretty place. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170725/efa2687533d39d5db7b0079c54d05695.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170725/8f3de80ce24b1393b45bbd611a9a9199.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170725/4261850579660003555614068fd45fbc.jpg)

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That's amazing.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on July 27, 2017, 09:34:31 PM

AA metal, 787-8 ORD to (image I'll post in here tomorrow if I'm not too drunk/don't have internet)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170728/aab16780123664d1a2c13a695dddef24.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170728/64241698f5594f28affc491ff8409207.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on July 27, 2017, 09:55:02 PM

Are you watching a movie about angels?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SdK on July 27, 2017, 09:57:32 PM

Looks supes comfy. Safe flight!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 27, 2017, 10:31:44 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on July 27, 2017, 09:34:31 PM

AA metal, 787-8 ORD to (image I'll post in here tomorrow if I'm not too drunk/don't have internet)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170728/aab16780123664d1a2c13a695dddef24.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170728/64241698f5594f28affc491ff8409207.jpg)

ord to where?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on July 27, 2017, 10:49:09 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 27, 2017, 10:31:44 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on July 27, 2017, 09:34:31 PM

AA metal, 787-8 ORD to (image I'll post in here tomorrow if I'm not too drunk/don't have internet)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170728/aab16780123664d1a2c13a695dddef24.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170728/64241698f5594f28affc491ff8409207.jpg)

ord to where?

Uhh... did you read the post?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 27, 2017, 10:52:02 PM

I didn't understand it

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SdK on July 27, 2017, 11:07:07 PM

He's going to post a pic of the destination port tomorrow for all to guess.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 27, 2017, 11:28:43 PM

Oh ok

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on July 28, 2017, 07:02:53 AM

Mostly got bad pictures:
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170728/6986e5b2e2b4cde80411dfa05900b93a.jpg)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170728/7fe85647c3121fc27df1151aecfee08e.jpg)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170728/44ddef76f8e6cf9a454832f9d3e488ff.jpg)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170728/f9be56a2a5e05ec4ecc9d8f1a6b265ac.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SdK on July 28, 2017, 07:32:02 AM

Eastern Europe

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on July 28, 2017, 07:48:45 AM

Looks CG

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on July 28, 2017, 07:52:22 AM

Middle east

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on July 28, 2017, 08:57:51 AM

def. Europe / Asia somewhere (green egress signage), but not ME (too many bare arms on women).

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 28, 2017, 11:00:59 AM

barca

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on July 28, 2017, 11:09:46 AM

Quote from: michigancat on July 28, 2017, 11:00:59 AM

barca

the taxi's fit.   the Korean clothing ad is wierd though...

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 28, 2017, 11:17:10 AM

why do you think that's Korean?

Also, full disclosure, I looked up AA 787 routes. :shy:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on July 28, 2017, 11:48:40 AM

Quote from: michigancat on July 28, 2017, 11:17:10 AM

why do you think that's Korean?

Also, full disclosure, I looked up AA 787 routes. :shy:

Dangui is a type of Korean garment, guess I assumed it was a Korean clothing line

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on July 29, 2017, 02:01:25 AM

Quote from: michigancat on July 28, 2017, 11:00:59 AM

barca

Winner!

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170729/a5bc53e917581c448d87f221621df15e.jpg)

Title: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on July 29, 2017, 06:44:06 AM

I haven't been there in over a decade but Barca is a great place.  That's where I bought my samurai sword made from the finest steel.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SdK on July 29, 2017, 08:07:41 AM

Valyrian?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on August 03, 2017, 07:58:45 AM

this one is going to be tough so i included a snap of the 'mac
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170803/6cd036af9018bc245cedbabe3b3487ef.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170803/0b5125736560266d217dd78ded946ba5.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on August 04, 2017, 05:26:02 PM

mobile, al

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on August 04, 2017, 05:56:52 PM

I'm sorry  :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on August 04, 2017, 06:35:47 PM

was great

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on August 06, 2017, 07:32:01 PM

Originally posted in KC thread but this is a better place:

I will say, for George to do a commercial promoting this for Burns & Mac it was very shittily done.  First there is no SSL cert.  Second they didn't even add a txt record to allow for a www address.  Must be a Sly project huh, 'clams?

kcilovethisplace.com/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on August 06, 2017, 07:32:52 PM

Maybe it belongs in both now that I am second guessing myself

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on August 06, 2017, 08:37:59 PM

I've a travel destination in a week that will likely stump the gurus. Looking forward to posting it. :)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on August 06, 2017, 09:02:31 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on August 06, 2017, 08:37:59 PM

I've a travel destination in a week that will likely stump the gurus. Looking forward to posting it. :)

kandahar

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on August 07, 2017, 02:12:12 AM

Terrible pictures,. But I'm v. drunk and/or hungover, so whatever

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170807/d8d6527159270fae717e05dbbbb4711c.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170807/e594fa56085d9a1443a4946fd0f26f95.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on August 07, 2017, 03:08:29 PM

Why does this chapel symbol look like someone giving a blow job?

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SdK on August 07, 2017, 08:04:57 PM

Have you not seen The Keepers?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on August 08, 2017, 07:41:20 AM

Looks like someone praying. Guess it depends on your life perspective.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 09, 2017, 01:56:38 PM

What would you guys do?

Labor day weekend (Birthday Weekend) through Wednesday or Thursday.

Option #1: Stay for free with a friend in LA. Fly out Saturday and stay till Wednesday. Our points would cover all of it minus $150.

Option #2: Stay for free at Mrs. Wacky's grandparents condo in Marco Island, Florida. Leave that Sunday and return that Thursday. Points will cover our flights. Will have to pay about $100-150 for Uber on the way to the condo and back.

Thoughts?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on August 09, 2017, 01:58:21 PM

La kinda sucks imho

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on August 09, 2017, 02:15:14 PM

What are Mrs.Wacky's grandparents like? Are they going to shame you for coming home drunk at 5am?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: meow meow on August 09, 2017, 02:17:08 PM

do you plan on peeing on mrs wacky's grandparents folded up clothes?  what about your friend's clothes?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 09, 2017, 02:18:32 PM

Nah. They won't be there. They only go there in the winter. It would be just us. Only problem is we're supposed to sign off on the new house on the 6th. Can you move that date back?  :confused:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 09, 2017, 02:19:00 PM

Quote from: meow meow on August 09, 2017, 02:17:08 PM

do you plan on peeing on mrs wacky's grandparents folded up clothes?  what about your friend's clothes?

I've got a pill for that now.  ;)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: meow meow on August 09, 2017, 02:20:11 PM

you should have some other friends come with you to the grandparents, case closed

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: bubbles4ksu on August 09, 2017, 02:34:45 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on August 07, 2017, 02:12:12 AM

Terrible pictures,. But I'm v. drunk and/or hungover, so whatever

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170807/d8d6527159270fae717e05dbbbb4711c.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170807/e594fa56085d9a1443a4946fd0f26f95.jpg)

Dothan, AL.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on August 09, 2017, 03:43:25 PM

Quote from: meow meow on August 09, 2017, 02:20:11 PM

you should have some other friends come with you to the grandparents, case closed

and have those friends rent a car

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on August 09, 2017, 06:06:21 PM

Quote from: bubbles4ksu on August 09, 2017, 02:34:45 PM

Dothan, AL.

No way. No signs promoting the Peanut Festival.

I just stayed in Dothan on Saturday.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on August 09, 2017, 06:09:51 PM

is that a game of thrones thing?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on August 10, 2017, 10:00:18 AM

Marco Island.   And yes, you can adjust closing as needed back.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: bubbles4ksu on August 10, 2017, 10:15:39 AM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on August 09, 2017, 06:06:21 PM

Quote from: bubbles4ksu on August 09, 2017, 02:34:45 PM

Dothan, AL.

No way. No signs promoting the Peanut Festival.

I just stayed in Dothan on Saturday.

I hope you aren't there often.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 10, 2017, 11:07:04 AM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on August 10, 2017, 10:00:18 AM

Marco Island.   And yes, you can adjust closing as needed back.

Mrs. Wacky is adamant that this is not an option. We're going to see our buddy in LA. The cleaner version of Florida. :cool: We might drive down to San Diego for a day.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: meow meow on August 10, 2017, 12:09:04 PM

why did you give it as an option then?  do you normally post without asking her first?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on August 10, 2017, 12:14:15 PM

Just go to San Diego the whole time, way better than la

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 10, 2017, 12:18:15 PM

wacky is definitely more of a Marco Island guy than LA guy

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 10, 2017, 12:24:51 PM

Quote from: meow meow on August 10, 2017, 12:09:04 PM

why did you give it as an option then?  do you normally post without asking her first?

I thought she'd be open to it. Thought we had a little more leverage with the signing date. I was wrong. We talked about the idea of going somewhere at lunch yesterday. Saw that amazing deal on The Marco flight and I was sure she'd be able to work with the signing date.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on August 10, 2017, 12:31:03 PM

translation: she just doesn't want anything to go wrong/delay signing

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 10, 2017, 01:20:23 PM

Yes, this. She's getting very ancy about this. I get it, but whatevs. It will be nice to be in the valley again.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: meow meow on August 10, 2017, 01:59:18 PM

i'm getting ancy waiting to hear about this LA trip

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 10, 2017, 02:02:26 PM

Leave on my bday (September 2nd) and i'll be there till Wednesday. We'll go hiking in Malibu, check out SIR (Vanderpump Rules restaurant), Santa Monica pier, and check out Hollywood for a bit. We'll obviously be PAK'ing as well. Maybe head down to San Diego on either Sunday or Monday and stay the night.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on August 10, 2017, 03:16:03 PM

Quote from: meow meow on August 10, 2017, 01:59:18 PM

i'm getting ancy waiting to hear about this LA trip

#3?

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Ancy

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: meow meow on August 10, 2017, 03:18:00 PM

 :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 10, 2017, 03:19:47 PM

Urbandictionary is blocked at work. What does it say?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on August 10, 2017, 03:20:29 PM

I think #4 applies more to Wacky.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 10, 2017, 03:25:05 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on August 10, 2017, 03:20:29 PM

I think #4 applies more to Wacky.

Yeah, it was used perfectly. It is and was the best way ancy could ever be used in the history of the world. I will make ancy great again.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on August 10, 2017, 03:43:25 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on August 10, 2017, 02:02:26 PM

Leave on my bday (September 2nd) and i'll be there till Wednesday. We'll go hiking in Malibu, check out SIR (Vanderpump Rules restaurant), Santa Monica pier, and check out Hollywood for a bit. We'll obviously be PAK'ing as well. Maybe head down to San Diego on either Sunday or Monday and stay the night.

that's a lot of getting around.
i'll believe the SUR visit when i see it with my own two american blue eyes but if you go, also go to the Abbey next door.  WeHo is just #blessed
it doesn't open till 5:30 fwiw

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 10, 2017, 03:45:08 PM

Quote from: pissclams on August 10, 2017, 03:43:25 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on August 10, 2017, 02:02:26 PM

Leave on my bday (September 2nd) and i'll be there till Wednesday. We'll go hiking in Malibu, check out SIR (Vanderpump Rules restaurant), Santa Monica pier, and check out Hollywood for a bit. We'll obviously be PAK'ing as well. Maybe head down to San Diego on either Sunday or Monday and stay the night.

that's a lot of getting around.
i'll believe the SUR visit when i see it with my own two american blue eyes but if you go, also go to the Abbey next door.  WeHo is just #blessed
it doesn't open till 5:30 fwiw

:thumbs: The day we were going to going to go in the spring, I was too PAK'd watching NCAA Tourney Cats basketball to make it that night.  :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on August 10, 2017, 03:46:33 PM

no negative consequences

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 10, 2017, 03:48:17 PM

I passed out in the Uber on the way there and left my phone in the Uber.  :frown: I'm coming back for redemption this trip. Plus, Mrs. Wacky will be there to give me crap grin stares when she can tell I've over served myself.  :D

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: meow meow on August 10, 2017, 04:16:08 PM

she gives you crap grin stares as opposed to you better stop drinking we're effing going home stares?  nice

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 10, 2017, 04:30:28 PM

Yeah, she's a real treat.  :)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: meow meow on August 10, 2017, 04:33:48 PM

in that case, make sure none of this trip comes out of the fun money

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 10, 2017, 04:35:22 PM

Nope. It's "her" birthday present to me. Joint account all day long. Finally got to play some poker with my fun my $ account last week, but it didn't go so well.  :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on August 10, 2017, 04:40:14 PM

clams, thought san juan cap?  My BIL is getting a place there.  or Dana Point

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: meow meow on August 10, 2017, 04:40:29 PM

her present comes out of the joint account?  sounds like she's still got you right where she wants you  :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on August 10, 2017, 04:41:25 PM

Dana point is v nice

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 10, 2017, 04:41:53 PM

Quote from: meow meow on August 10, 2017, 04:40:29 PM

her present comes out of the joint account?  sounds like she's still got you right where she wants you  :frown:

:curse:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on August 10, 2017, 04:44:16 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on August 10, 2017, 04:35:22 PM

Nope. It's "her" birthday present to me. Joint account all day long. Finally got to play some poker with my fun my $ account last week, but it didn't go so well.  :frown:

Should be her account dude. Unless you buy gifts for her from the joint then yolo

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: meow meow on August 10, 2017, 04:45:16 PM

what's the point of all these accounts, if you're not going to use them correctly?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 10, 2017, 04:47:09 PM

IDK, I got a fun account so I could actually buy her presents and surprise her and stuff. She decided not to. It's my points and my friend we're staying with anyways. She's just allowing it.  :D

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: meow meow on August 10, 2017, 04:48:09 PM

oh dear

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 10, 2017, 04:49:51 PM

To be fair, we did just buy a house. Convincing her into a trip and getting back the day of the signing is a generous gesture to make this happen and go with it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on August 10, 2017, 04:58:19 PM

has she picked out paint for the nursery yet wacks?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 10, 2017, 05:01:46 PM

 :ROFL: No. Not gonna happen for another year.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: meow meow on August 10, 2017, 05:03:47 PM

i'm wondering when she does become pregnant, if she'll even tell you

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on August 10, 2017, 05:21:20 PM

Quote from: Dugout DickStone on August 10, 2017, 04:40:14 PM

clams, thought san juan cap?  My BIL is getting a place there.  or Dana Point

honestly would never go south of laguna beach #lauren #cavallare #sadjason #lo

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 10, 2017, 05:23:26 PM

Quote from: meow meow on August 10, 2017, 05:03:47 PM

i'm wondering when she does become pregnant, if she'll even tell you

:lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on August 10, 2017, 05:28:40 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on August 10, 2017, 04:47:09 PM

IDK, I got a fun account so I could actually buy her presents and surprise her and stuff. She decided not to. It's my points and my friend we're staying with anyways. She's just allowing it.  :D

yeah i wonder why

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on August 10, 2017, 05:47:46 PM

Quote from: meow meow on August 10, 2017, 05:03:47 PM

i'm wondering when she does become pregnant, if she'll even tell you

I wonder which account all the pregnancy/baby supplies are gonna come from :runaway:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 10, 2017, 05:57:02 PM

Joint

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on August 10, 2017, 06:03:28 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on August 10, 2017, 05:57:02 PM

Joint

your fun account

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 10, 2017, 06:14:36 PM

There's nothing fun about a pooping baby. If she wants the thing, it's on her tab until it gets good at sports and then I'll make sure it makes it to the pros with my fun $

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on August 10, 2017, 06:51:39 PM

Quote from: bubbles4ksu on August 10, 2017, 10:15:39 AM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on August 09, 2017, 06:06:21 PM

Quote from: bubbles4ksu on August 09, 2017, 02:34:45 PM

Dothan, AL.

No way. No signs promoting the Peanut Festival.

I just stayed in Dothan on Saturday.

I hope you aren't there often.

I've been there once.  Probably won't be back.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 10, 2017, 06:54:01 PM

Looking like we'll land and head to San Diego for a few days and stay with her friend and then spend the last two days in LA at my buddies house.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on August 10, 2017, 07:24:53 PM

just stay in san diego the whole time, i already told you.

also get a hotel, don't be a mooch

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 10, 2017, 07:34:54 PM

You guys think @kimcarnes could show me the city?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on August 10, 2017, 07:36:11 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on August 10, 2017, 06:54:01 PM

Looking like we'll land and head to San Diego for a few days and stay with her friend and then spend the last two days in LA at my buddies house.

Happy birthday wacks!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on August 10, 2017, 07:39:49 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on August 10, 2017, 07:34:54 PM

You guys think @kimcarnes could show me the city?

i think chingon is in illinois now

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 10, 2017, 07:44:58 PM

Quote from: mocat on August 10, 2017, 07:36:11 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on August 10, 2017, 06:54:01 PM

Looking like we'll land and head to San Diego for a few days and stay with her friend and then spend the last two days in LA at my buddies house.

Happy birthday wacks!

Thanks, friend. :cheers:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on August 10, 2017, 07:49:02 PM

Wait are you flying into lax and going straight to SD?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on August 10, 2017, 07:58:14 PM

just fly into san diego

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on August 10, 2017, 08:01:15 PM

Guys just let Wacky do what he wants

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 10, 2017, 08:22:49 PM

Yeah, wanna drive by the coast and see new territory on my bday. San Diego flights cost more points. I love road trips in beautiful scenery. My buddy is the voice of Farmers Insurance commercials, so we're stopping by their golf course on the way back in Santa Barbara. The event they host. Non major.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 10, 2017, 08:31:41 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on August 10, 2017, 07:24:53 PM

just stay in san diego the whole time, i already told you.

also get a hotel, don't be a mooch

love you, but we have good friends in both spots. Why would I ever blow $ on a hotel when they stay here for free when they come home? Love Mrs. Wacky, but doing trips and barely paying anything is kind of a side hobby for me. I love it!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Brock Landers on August 10, 2017, 08:44:34 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on August 10, 2017, 08:22:49 PM

Yeah, wanna drive by the coast and see new territory on my bday. San Diego flights cost more points. I love road trips in beautiful scenery. My buddy is the voice of Farmers Insurance commercials, so we're stopping by their golf course on the way back in Santa Barbara. The event they host. Non major.

You're friends with JK Simmons?!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 10, 2017, 08:46:34 PM

He produces the commercials and does local voice over spots for them.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 10, 2017, 08:48:21 PM

So yeah, he's not the main guy, but is kinda the guy for the company when it comes to production.

Title: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on August 10, 2017, 08:50:15 PM

Would you have clarified if we didn't ask?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 10, 2017, 08:52:33 PM

Did you need it? Doesn't matter. He use to be my voiceover guy for my games. Just proud of him. He's made it in LA.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on August 10, 2017, 08:54:38 PM

I agree, that's p cool

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on August 10, 2017, 08:55:53 PM

I think it's pretty cool too, I was just curious.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 10, 2017, 08:57:13 PM

He was my best man. He's so humble. He hates it when I build him up. Good dude.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on August 10, 2017, 08:59:07 PM

Well hopefully you can make the trip and vice versa many more times.  :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 10, 2017, 09:00:15 PM

Yes sir! Should be a good time. Hope all is well. :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on August 10, 2017, 10:28:09 PM

Enjoy your trip to Dallas, Wacky!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 10, 2017, 10:43:22 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on August 10, 2017, 08:22:49 PM

Yeah, wanna drive by the coast and see new territory on my bday. San Diego flights cost more points. I love road trips in beautiful scenery. My buddy is the voice of Farmers Insurance commercials, so we're stopping by their golf course on the way back in Santa Barbara. The event they host. Non major.

Wacks, do you have access to a map?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on August 11, 2017, 04:30:12 AM

Fly in to santa barbara  :Carl:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on August 11, 2017, 08:15:55 AM

For my bday I'm flying to KC to visit mrs mocat's friends in little rock, and then stopping at my buddy's pad in des moines on the way back to kc

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on August 11, 2017, 08:25:58 AM

????

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 11, 2017, 08:40:54 AM

Quote from: michigancat on August 10, 2017, 10:43:22 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on August 10, 2017, 08:22:49 PM

Yeah, wanna drive by the coast and see new territory on my bday. San Diego flights cost more points. I love road trips in beautiful scenery. My buddy is the voice of Farmers Insurance commercials, so we're stopping by their golf course on the way back in Santa Barbara. The event they host. Non major.

Wacks, do you have access to a map?

Oh man, just looked it up. Maybe he didn't mean SB. Wherever it is, it's just north of San Diego.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SdK on August 11, 2017, 08:46:30 AM

Oh man

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on August 11, 2017, 09:33:13 AM

Maybe he meant santa farmra

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on August 11, 2017, 09:36:28 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on August 11, 2017, 08:40:54 AM

Quote from: michigancat on August 10, 2017, 10:43:22 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on August 10, 2017, 08:22:49 PM

Yeah, wanna drive by the coast and see new territory on my bday. San Diego flights cost more points. I love road trips in beautiful scenery. My buddy is the voice of Farmers Insurance commercials, so we're stopping by their golf course on the way back in Santa Barbara. The event they host. Non major.

Wacks, do you have access to a map?

Oh man, just looked it up. Maybe he didn't mean SB. Wherever it is, it's just north of San Diego.

La Jolla, Santa Barbara, easily confused

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CHONGS on August 11, 2017, 09:46:03 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on August 10, 2017, 08:52:33 PM

Did you need it? Doesn't matter. He use to be my voiceover guy for my games. Just proud of him. He's made it in LA.

Sounds like an interesting dude.   You should ask him to post here.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 11, 2017, 09:53:32 AM

He won an award for making this intro for us.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePqDqNSG9Rc

Title: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on August 11, 2017, 04:00:20 PM

scout stretch
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170811/b99e28641231957a8f3bbb5e3d86f948.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on August 11, 2017, 04:01:21 PM

notice the tooth

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on August 11, 2017, 04:03:17 PM

The rogue tooth always gets me

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on August 11, 2017, 04:03:51 PM

You need to run the vacuum over that rug. Move the cat first tho.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on August 11, 2017, 04:04:20 PM

It would be confusing but I'd be fine if we just changed the name of this place to the scout board

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 11, 2017, 04:30:26 PM

Silly Scout.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on August 11, 2017, 04:42:30 PM

Quote from: Gooch on August 11, 2017, 04:03:51 PM

You need to run the vacuum over that rug. Move the cat first tho.

i vacuum so much

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on August 11, 2017, 04:56:28 PM

post the vac

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on August 13, 2017, 09:19:15 AM

Flying SW this weekend and I'm getting pretty excited

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on August 13, 2017, 10:09:23 AM

Ts and Ps TBT

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on August 13, 2017, 01:27:50 PM

Quote from: The Big Train on August 13, 2017, 09:19:15 AM

Flying SW this weekend and I'm getting pretty excited

enjoy those massive seats and live television

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on August 13, 2017, 01:46:27 PM

Quote from: pissclams on August 13, 2017, 01:27:50 PM

Quote from: The Big Train on August 13, 2017, 09:19:15 AM

Flying SW this weekend and I'm getting pretty excited

enjoy those massive seats and live television

Don't forget the most convenient boarding process in the biz

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on August 17, 2017, 06:07:42 PM

Flew SWA metal from SDF to MHT this week. Gotta love all that leg room, overhead storage and WiFi service.

The chowdah and lobstah we're pretty damn good in Rye, too.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on August 17, 2017, 08:03:38 PM

Quote from: pissclams on August 13, 2017, 01:27:50 PM

Quote from: The Big Train on August 13, 2017, 09:19:15 AM

Flying SW this weekend and I'm getting pretty excited

enjoy those massive seats and live television

Didn't even do early bird check in :love:

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170818/76d6d9276a7471e9e760cea318fb87d0.png)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on August 17, 2017, 08:07:47 PM

Quote from: mocat on July 07, 2017, 07:50:50 AM

Quote from: 'taterblast on July 07, 2017, 07:39:53 AM

i have to fly southwest today.

do you guys think southwest is the best airline? we should discuss.

(checked in within one minute of being available and i'm B40.  :frown:)

 :lol:

:lol: :lol: :lol:

Title: travel thread
Post by: Pete on August 17, 2017, 09:29:18 PM

I you are A list or A list preferred, you don't have to worry about when you check in, you number is the same whether it's 24 hours or couple hours before the flight.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on August 17, 2017, 09:32:40 PM

 :gocho:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on August 17, 2017, 09:46:55 PM

can you watch tv w/o using the swa app?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on August 17, 2017, 09:47:36 PM

 :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on August 18, 2017, 12:29:41 AM

Oh man great questions everybody!
Pete, that's great, how do I get that? Pay extra? Hell yeah! The people!
Clams-no you have to download an app but be sure to do it before you get on the plane bc you can't do it using the plane's wifi. The more you know!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on August 18, 2017, 08:28:06 AM

hmm, i don't think that sounds right?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on August 18, 2017, 08:33:02 AM

That has not been my experience, but I'm not a 'gloid

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on August 18, 2017, 08:33:42 AM

next time i have to go to el paso or something i will screenshot it

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on August 18, 2017, 08:38:48 AM

you know what?  i wonder if you're thinking of delta's gogo entertainment app?
that definitely needs to be downloaded before accessing their in flight entertainment options (which suck)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on August 18, 2017, 08:44:52 AM

delta's entertainment is laughably better, my god. they have tons of new movies and everything is free (unlike southwest). there is less Bravo/Discovery quick edit shows and NFL network talking heads shows though i guess.

oh and delta lets you download the app with the wifi on the plane, unlike southwest.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on August 18, 2017, 08:46:33 AM

i mean the boarding process and i guess the overall experience is totally subjective, but comparing delta's and southwest's entertainment options is not a fair fight.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 18, 2017, 09:36:08 AM

Our friends in San Diego have a Sea Doo and they want to take us out in the ocean on them. I don't think i've been on one of these bad boys since I was like 19 and it was at a lake. Any ocean pro tips on these things?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on August 18, 2017, 09:36:37 AM

:lol:
that damn swa app strikes again
while flying swa i've watched the royals, chiefs, and skc all live.  laughably compare that to watching the accountant.   

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on August 18, 2017, 09:42:13 AM

Quote from: pissclams on August 18, 2017, 09:36:37 AM

:lol:
that damn swa app strikes again
while flying swa i've watched the royals, chiefs, and skc all live.  laughably compare that to watching the accountant.   

*edited

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on August 18, 2017, 10:54:03 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on August 18, 2017, 09:36:08 AM

Our friends in San Diego have a Sea Doo and they want to take us out in the ocean on them. I don't think i've been on one of these bad boys since I was like 19 and it was at a lake. Any ocean pro tips on these things?

dont get rolled by the waves

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 18, 2017, 11:23:31 AM

 :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on August 18, 2017, 11:43:52 AM

Quote from: mocat on August 18, 2017, 12:29:41 AM

Oh man great questions everybody!
Pete, that's great, how do I get that? Pay extra? Hell yeah! The people!

A list is earned, bro. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on August 23, 2017, 06:48:07 AM

Up and away. Enjoying all the fine art (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170823/6e82d9c0aef6b242cb6305fd6eb06273.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SdK on August 23, 2017, 06:52:01 AM

Cincinnati

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on August 23, 2017, 06:52:54 AM

Look at the upper Midwest traveler dropping airport knowledge.

Doh. Missed the trash can.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on August 23, 2017, 07:01:29 AM

SW flight back is boarding A also :love:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SdK on August 23, 2017, 07:02:36 AM

Quote from: IPA4Me on August 23, 2017, 06:52:54 AM

Look at the upper Midwest traveler dropping airport knowledge.

Doh. Missed the trash can.

Ill wait for it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on August 23, 2017, 07:03:17 AM

No. I missed the can. You are correct. Figured that was the giveaway.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SdK on August 23, 2017, 07:17:35 AM

Nope. It was the roll tide plate. :)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SdK on August 23, 2017, 07:18:17 AM

And knowing your general whereabouts

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on August 23, 2017, 07:20:02 AM

Quote from: SdK on August 23, 2017, 07:17:35 AM

Nope. It was the roll tide plate. :)

Duh. Big ol Cincinnati dealer plate holder.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SdK on August 23, 2017, 07:21:24 AM

Quote from: IPA4Me on August 23, 2017, 07:20:02 AM

Quote from: SdK on August 23, 2017, 07:17:35 AM

Nope. It was the roll tide plate. :)

Duh. Big ol Cincinnati dealer plate holder.

Lol

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 02, 2017, 08:00:57 AM

SW somehow knows it's my bday, so they're letting me PAK for free on the house. What an organization.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on September 02, 2017, 08:30:26 AM

:emawkid:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on September 02, 2017, 01:21:10 PM

Southwest is great

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on September 02, 2017, 02:33:11 PM

Sounds like a day in the life of a delta comfort+ flyer, grats wacky

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 06, 2017, 10:30:14 AM

Holy crap, guys. Coming home today and we're closing on our house (for those that follow the pit, yes, it still came through) and I think I'm half dead from this trip. #LoveSoCal

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 06, 2017, 11:45:30 AM

@Mocat has Delta ever made you a birthday crown made out of pretzels, peanuts, and drink stirrers?(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170906/4b4caac748c65fcffb586b8892baf24b.jpg)


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on September 06, 2017, 11:47:17 AM

 :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: meow meow on September 06, 2017, 12:04:30 PM

that's definitely a wackycat hat bill bend

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on September 06, 2017, 12:07:10 PM

Get mumped @delta

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 06, 2017, 12:10:20 PM

CASE CLOSED!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on September 08, 2017, 09:30:09 AM

FRA is practically a dry airport  :curse:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on September 09, 2017, 10:57:25 AM

Easy one.
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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 09, 2017, 11:33:52 AM

that's crazy it is not easy for me

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on September 09, 2017, 11:47:28 AM

V ez

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 09, 2017, 12:05:08 PM

tampa!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on September 09, 2017, 12:43:53 PM

Quote from: michigancat on September 09, 2017, 12:05:08 PM

tampa!

No!


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on September 10, 2017, 02:40:30 AM

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 10, 2017, 10:54:59 AM

Narita!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on September 10, 2017, 07:30:10 PM

Quote from: michigancat on September 10, 2017, 10:54:59 AM

Narita!

Yes!


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 10, 2017, 11:11:12 PM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on September 10, 2017, 07:30:10 PM

Quote from: michigancat on September 10, 2017, 10:54:59 AM

Narita!

Yes!


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did you get any weird Kit Kat flavors?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on September 11, 2017, 07:22:44 PM

Quote from: michigancat on September 10, 2017, 11:11:12 PM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on September 10, 2017, 07:30:10 PM

Quote from: michigancat on September 10, 2017, 10:54:59 AM

Narita!

Yes!


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did you get any weird Kit Kat flavors?

I didn't. I'm not a Kit Kat kinda person.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on September 13, 2017, 05:58:45 PM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on September 09, 2017, 10:57:25 AM

Easy one.
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dfw inty termzy, it must have been too easy for anyone to guess

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on September 13, 2017, 05:59:32 PM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on September 11, 2017, 07:22:44 PM

Quote from: michigancat on September 10, 2017, 11:11:12 PM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on September 10, 2017, 07:30:10 PM

Quote from: michigancat on September 10, 2017, 10:54:59 AM

Narita!

Yes!


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did you get any weird Kit Kat flavors?

I didn't. I'm not a Kit Kat kinda person.


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handeda gets all the good exclusive kitto katto flavs.

Hokkaido butter :lick:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 14, 2017, 10:41:54 PM

I don't think you get the weird kit Kat flavors because they are your favorite treat. You get them because they're friggin weird.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on September 14, 2017, 11:30:12 PM

Quote from: michigancat on September 14, 2017, 10:41:54 PM

I don't think you get the weird kit Kat flavors because they are your favorite treat. You get them because they're friggin weird.

I got one for a friend recently that was Cough Drop flavored themed on a famous sports announcer

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 14, 2017, 11:32:43 PM

Quote from: puniraptor on September 14, 2017, 11:30:12 PM

Quote from: michigancat on September 14, 2017, 10:41:54 PM

I don't think you get the weird kit Kat flavors because they are your favorite treat. You get them because they're friggin weird.

I got one for a friend recently that was Cough Drop flavored themed on a famous sports announcer

Now we're talkin!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on September 15, 2017, 08:12:54 AM

they sell them at the chinatown food market in kc

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: illBisonYourdele on September 15, 2017, 04:31:23 PM

my fave japan souvenir other than sake

(http://jpnfood.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/matsui-hideki-4.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on September 15, 2017, 10:41:58 PM

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170916/dee2d83b8734df57eb309b1abcd3e2cf.jpg)


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on September 15, 2017, 10:44:40 PM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on September 15, 2017, 10:41:58 PM

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Singapore.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on September 15, 2017, 10:50:51 PM

I mean was this supposed to be hard?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on September 15, 2017, 10:52:16 PM

You were in Manilla 2 days ago.  Plus when you have "Singapore Tour" in plain iPhone camera zoom range, it's not hard.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on September 15, 2017, 10:53:39 PM

Thank god for the iPhone camera AMIRIGHT!?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SdK on September 15, 2017, 11:27:34 PM

Nope. Yo Big, ya dead wrong.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on September 15, 2017, 11:28:05 PM

:lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on September 15, 2017, 11:35:27 PM

Quote from: The Big Train on September 15, 2017, 10:52:16 PM

You were in Manilla 2 days ago.  Plus when you have "Singapore Tour" in plain iPhone camera zoom range, it's not hard.

I guess not.

This is the nicest airport I've ever been too.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on September 15, 2017, 11:36:57 PM

Quote from: SdK on September 15, 2017, 11:27:34 PM

Nope. Yo Big, ya dead wrong.

:lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on September 15, 2017, 11:41:48 PM

Quote from: The Big Train on September 15, 2017, 11:36:57 PM

Quote from: SdK on September 15, 2017, 11:27:34 PM

Nope. Yo Big, ya dead wrong.

:lol:

:lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on September 15, 2017, 11:42:19 PM

Quote from: The Big Train on September 15, 2017, 11:41:48 PM

Quote from: The Big Train on September 15, 2017, 11:36:57 PM

Quote from: SdK on September 15, 2017, 11:27:34 PM

Nope. Yo Big, ya dead wrong.

:lol:

:lol:

Sorry, can't stop :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SdK on September 15, 2017, 11:44:32 PM

I had been sitting on that one for a while. Felt good to finally use it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on September 15, 2017, 11:53:34 PM

Good placement.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SdK on September 16, 2017, 12:00:22 AM

:)

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on September 16, 2017, 01:18:11 AM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on September 15, 2017, 11:35:27 PM

Quote from: The Big Train on September 15, 2017, 10:52:16 PM

You were in Manilla 2 days ago.  Plus when you have "Singapore Tour" in plain iPhone camera zoom range, it's not hard.

I guess not.

This is the nicest airport I've ever been too.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on September 16, 2017, 01:40:08 AM

that is  a real photo? it looks like a rendering

how come nobody has shadows???

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on September 16, 2017, 02:02:41 AM

Quote from: puniraptor on September 16, 2017, 01:40:08 AM

that is  a real photo? it looks like a rendering

how come nobody has shadows???

Vampires.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on September 18, 2017, 11:11:46 AM

Quote from: puniraptor on September 16, 2017, 01:40:08 AM

that is  a real photo? it looks like a rendering

how come nobody has shadows???

l maybe it's that that crazy ceiling, I think it's falling apart Inception style

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on September 18, 2017, 11:15:40 AM

Quote from: puniraptor on September 16, 2017, 01:40:08 AM

that is  a real photo? it looks like a rendering

how come nobody has shadows???

diffused light coming from infinite angles

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 20, 2017, 11:12:26 AM

Flying to Indy early Sunday morning on November 12th for work. $ isn't a huge concern, but I would prefer some cheap entertainment if i'm dragging my colleague along. Would you rather pay $68 a ticket and go to the Colts vs Steelers game or pay $23 a ticket and check out the Pacers vs Houston game later that night?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on September 20, 2017, 11:14:05 AM

NBA

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mhkpasa on September 20, 2017, 11:14:33 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on September 20, 2017, 11:12:26 AM

Flying to Indy early Sunday morning on November 12th for work. $ isn't a huge concern, but I would prefer some cheap entertainment if i'm dragging my colleague along. Would you rather pay $68 a ticket and go to the Colts vs Steelers game or pay $23 a ticket and check out the Pacers vs Houston game later that night?

I'd lean towards the cheaper ticket if IDGAF about any team playing. CP3 & Harden would be fun.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on September 20, 2017, 11:15:33 AM

Also shorter and more fun and way less of a hassle

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 20, 2017, 11:15:48 AM

Kinda what i'm thinking guys! :thumbs: As a Chiefs fan, it would have been fun to root against the Steelers, but I think the NBA game could be a nice change of pace.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on September 20, 2017, 11:16:36 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on September 20, 2017, 11:15:48 AM

Kinda what i'm thinking guys! :thumbs: As a Chiefs fan, it would have been fun to root against the Steelers, but I think the NBA game could be a nice change of pace.

 :shy:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on September 20, 2017, 11:22:06 AM

Quote from: 'taterblast on May 02, 2017, 04:17:32 PM

i think mrs. 'blast and i are going to go to mexico city for Dia de Los Muertos   :D

so like, maybe nah?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 20, 2017, 11:24:43 AM

$23 for Harden is a goddam steal

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 20, 2017, 11:31:35 AM

Quote from: michigancat on September 20, 2017, 11:24:43 AM

$23 for Harden is a goddam steal

You guys are convincing me to up the ante so I can see his beautiful face closer.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 20, 2017, 11:39:42 AM

I mean I go to stubhub I can't get into a Warriors game for less than $100. The Pacers would be the best part about living in Indy. It was probably a factor in their Paris directs.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 20, 2017, 11:40:32 AM

Good to know


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on September 20, 2017, 11:44:14 AM

Quote from: 'taterblast on September 20, 2017, 11:22:06 AM

Quote from: 'taterblast on May 02, 2017, 04:17:32 PM

i think mrs. 'blast and i are going to go to mexico city for Dia de Los Muertos   :D

so like, maybe nah?

just rent a 100" projector, buy Spectre in 4k, pop some PEDs, and watch the like 10 minute opening tracking shot and save yourself the trouble.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on September 20, 2017, 11:44:45 AM

jk, jk, you should totally go but i just have a huge rager for tracking shots

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: bigdavefreemaw on September 21, 2017, 10:39:20 AM

Calling for any and all California pro-tips!

I have recently been gifted Knicks tickets to games on Sunday Jan 21st at the Lakers and Tuesday the 23rd at the Warriors. I have never been to California before and have no idea what to expect this time of the year. All I've been told is to spend as much of the trip in LA and as little time as possible in Oakland. I have plenty of UR points and bigdavefreemawgf has plenty of SPG points so the sky is the limit. Plan is to land in LA either Thursday or Friday, and fly out of Oakland/San Fran on Wednesday after the game. I have a friend who lives in Long Beach so one or two evenings will most likely be spent there.

1. Nappa/wine valley. Is it too cold that time of the year?
2. Rent a car and drive along highway 1 and take the scenic route? Or catch a flight between LA and San Fran/Oakland?
3. Golden Gate Bridge?
4. Lots of other cool options I haven't even considered?

Thanks for your thoughts and I'll listen off the air.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 21, 2017, 10:44:23 AM

1. Nappa/wine valley. Is it too cold that time of the year? No, get faced on wine
2. Rent a car and drive along highway 1 and take the scenic route? Or catch a flight between LA and San Fran/Oakland? Fly imo. I like flying though. can get faced and check out airports.
3. Golden Gate Bridge? I rode a bike across it and got faced in Sausalito one afternoon. It was only ok. Won't do again.
4. Lots of other cool options I haven't even considered? Russian River Brewery. facetime app but it's just your entire face and it's faced.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on September 21, 2017, 10:50:53 AM

i don't think hwy 1 is repaired yet in big sur.  also there are really nice views and stuff in parts, but a lot of it is just tedious driving in occasionally really slow traffic.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on September 21, 2017, 10:53:56 AM

Up north it gets into the 30s/40s at night and you'll want a jacket. A hoodie will be sufficient for both day and night in both places.

That's a pretty long drive, basically kc to dallas on a lower speed road but would be beautiful.

The Korean peace bell in long Beach is kinda neat if you liked the movie the usual suspects, but it's not must see or anything

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on September 21, 2017, 10:54:46 AM

Pro tip: I would change plans and go to southern California instead.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on September 21, 2017, 10:55:07 AM

I drove Hwy 1 between SF and LA. I remember it fondly. Great life experience.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 21, 2017, 12:22:23 PM

1) take me to the game in Oakland
2) let's party with the Beas

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 21, 2017, 12:45:13 PM

but in all seriousness don't waste time in Napa if you only have one day. giant snoozefest and you see one winery you've seen them all IMO. You can get faced and have an amazing meal in SF (or Oakland) without having to worry about how to get home. Also if you only spend Monday driving up the 1 you will feel rushed. spend as much time as you want in LA, fly north and have a nice dinner in SF or Oakland Monday night. Golden Gate Bridge is pretty amazing. The Bridge plus the cable car are by far my favorite tourist things to do. There is also a ton of other cool stuff you could see close to wherever you stay in SF I'm sure. (don't know if Oakland has any decent SPG hotels)
 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 21, 2017, 02:39:32 PM

in San Fran take a giant human dump right on the ground in the entrance to the BART

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on September 21, 2017, 03:01:04 PM

And then try to avoid but nevertheless get into an inexplicable confrontation with a homeless man.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 21, 2017, 03:02:57 PM

Wear sturdy sandals. Mine broke while pak'ing out there and when you're walking around san fran in bare feet, you're pretty much walking in human feces up to your ankles.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on September 21, 2017, 03:39:10 PM

i didn't know where to put this, but anyway it's michigancat-mommyblog style takedown of NJ mcmansions. i enjoyed it very much.

http://mcmansionhell.com/ (http://mcmansionhell.com/)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 21, 2017, 03:52:53 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on September 21, 2017, 03:02:57 PM

Wear sturdy sandals. Mine broke while pak'ing out there and when you're walking around san fran in bare feet, you're pretty much walking in human feces up to your ankles.

don't wear sandals in January

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 21, 2017, 04:14:17 PM

Oh yeah, even a better pro tip.  :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on September 23, 2017, 12:12:55 PM

Quote from: michigancat on September 21, 2017, 03:52:53 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on September 21, 2017, 03:02:57 PM

Wear sturdy sandals. Mine broke while pak'ing out there and when you're walking around san fran in bare feet, you're pretty much walking in human feces up to your ankles.

don't wear sandals in January

don't wear mandles

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on September 23, 2017, 12:40:08 PM

So unusual that no place in sf sells shoes

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on September 28, 2017, 11:28:57 AM

 :billdance:

https://twitter.com/ABC/status/913391414540632065

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on September 28, 2017, 12:32:57 PM

i just wish other airlines besides southwest cared about the customer  :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 28, 2017, 12:41:39 PM

Who the eff needs to text in the air unless you're going down in a firey death? Good grief ppl, get a grip.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on September 28, 2017, 12:47:16 PM

GODDAMMIT CAN'T YOU PUT YOUR rough ridin' PHONE DOWN FOR A MINUTE WHEN YOU'RE ON AN AIRPLANE WHAT THE eff IS WRONG WITH YOU WHAT THE eff IS WRONG WITH EVERYONE IN THE WHOLE WORLD NO YOU'RE THE ONE WHO IS FREAKING OUT

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 28, 2017, 12:49:14 PM

When i'm on my free wifi because i'm a premium member on Southwest I can tweet Facebook, instagram, etc. It's all the same. This doesn't put delta over the top, it just means they've been behind.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on September 28, 2017, 12:53:30 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on September 28, 2017, 12:41:39 PM

Who the eff needs to text in the air unless you're going down in a firey death? Good grief ppl, get a grip.

i dunno wacky maybe i'd like to talk some crap in a fantasy group text about Sammy Watkins going off for 2 td's last thursday while i'm watching the game on my flight

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on September 28, 2017, 12:55:03 PM

Like a group SMS or something? What is this, 2009?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on September 28, 2017, 01:00:06 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on September 28, 2017, 12:53:30 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on September 28, 2017, 12:41:39 PM

Who the eff needs to text in the air unless you're going down in a firey death? Good grief ppl, get a grip.

i dunno wacky maybe i'd like to talk some crap in a fantasy group text about Sammy Watkins going off for 2 td's last thursday while i'm watching the game on my flight

imagine being on a southwest flight and being able to watch sammy score those td’s live  :drool:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on September 28, 2017, 01:02:47 PM

Quote from: pissclams on September 28, 2017, 01:00:06 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on September 28, 2017, 12:53:30 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on September 28, 2017, 12:41:39 PM

Who the eff needs to text in the air unless you're going down in a firey death? Good grief ppl, get a grip.

i dunno wacky maybe i'd like to talk some crap in a fantasy group text about Sammy Watkins going off for 2 td's last thursday while i'm watching the game on my flight

imagine being on a southwest flight and being able to watch sammy score those td’s live  :drool:

i did that except on a delta flight with a crystal clear personal seat-back screen that i don't have to hold. :dunno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on September 28, 2017, 01:03:25 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on September 28, 2017, 12:55:03 PM

Like a group SMS or something? What is this, 2009?

imessage

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on September 28, 2017, 01:08:52 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on September 28, 2017, 01:03:25 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on September 28, 2017, 12:55:03 PM

Like a group SMS or something? What is this, 2009?

imessage

Android :sad:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on September 28, 2017, 01:10:56 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on September 28, 2017, 12:49:14 PM

When i'm on my free wifi because i'm a premium member on Southwest I can tweet Facebook, instagram, etc. It's all the same. This doesn't put delta over the top, it just means they've been behind.

I don’t think you understand how texting tech works....

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 28, 2017, 01:13:00 PM

I can communicate with the homeland any way I want. Including text.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on September 28, 2017, 01:15:48 PM

Ok wacky.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on September 28, 2017, 01:17:52 PM

The ignorance of some people is just delicious.

https://www.southwest.com/html/generated/help/faqs/inflight_internet_product_offerings_faq.html

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 28, 2017, 01:20:08 PM

What am I looking at? I do all these things for work trips all of the time. Maybe I'll text you in the air next time. You tech badass you!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on September 28, 2017, 01:22:00 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on September 28, 2017, 01:20:08 PM

What am I looking at? I do all these things for work trips all of the time. Maybe I'll text you in the air next time. You tech badass you!

Do you want me to circle it for you too?

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170928/4347c14a2e0b3a8d1902133115491879.png)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 28, 2017, 01:23:48 PM

A crap ton of ppl travel for work on here. Maybe just ask for a login and password from them to avoid that torturous $8 they make you pay for all of the entertainment in the world, 30,000 ft in the sky.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 28, 2017, 01:25:29 PM

Quote from: The Big Train on September 28, 2017, 01:22:00 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on September 28, 2017, 01:20:08 PM

What am I looking at? I do all these things for work trips all of the time. Maybe I'll text you in the air next time. You tech badass you!

Do you want me to circle it for you too?

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170928/4347c14a2e0b3a8d1902133115491879.png)

So my text messages go through on a SW plane still and I was correct. Thanks Sherlock!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on September 28, 2017, 01:26:25 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on September 28, 2017, 01:02:47 PM

Quote from: pissclams on September 28, 2017, 01:00:06 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on September 28, 2017, 12:53:30 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on September 28, 2017, 12:41:39 PM

Who the eff needs to text in the air unless you're going down in a firey death? Good grief ppl, get a grip.

i dunno wacky maybe i'd like to talk some crap in a fantasy group text about Sammy Watkins going off for 2 td's last thursday while i'm watching the game on my flight

imagine being on a southwest flight and being able to watch sammy score those td’s live  :drool:

i did that except on a delta flight with a crystal clear personal seat-back screen that i don't have to hold. :dunno:

indeed holding a phone/tablet can be a challenge to some.  glad you were able to see sammy's td's through the snot nuggets all over that 2005-era resolution seat back screen though.  did the stewardess hold your phone while you texted your friends?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on September 28, 2017, 01:26:45 PM

Man, I give up.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 28, 2017, 01:28:43 PM

good

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 28, 2017, 01:30:13 PM

Quote from: pissclams on September 28, 2017, 01:26:25 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on September 28, 2017, 01:02:47 PM

Quote from: pissclams on September 28, 2017, 01:00:06 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on September 28, 2017, 12:53:30 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on September 28, 2017, 12:41:39 PM

Who the eff needs to text in the air unless you're going down in a firey death? Good grief ppl, get a grip.

i dunno wacky maybe i'd like to talk some crap in a fantasy group text about Sammy Watkins going off for 2 td's last thursday while i'm watching the game on my flight

imagine being on a southwest flight and being able to watch sammy score those td’s live  :drool:

i did that except on a delta flight with a crystal clear personal seat-back screen that i don't have to hold. :dunno:

indeed holding a phone/tablet can be a challenge to some.  glad you were able to see sammy's td's through the snot nuggets all over that 2005-era resolution seat back screen though.  did the stewardess hold your phone while you texted your friends?

:lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on September 28, 2017, 01:30:34 PM

So are WhatsApp messages and Facebook messenger messages, actually text messages, Wacky?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 28, 2017, 01:32:45 PM

I don't use apps to text my work ppl in the sky. So whatever the eff geek thing you're trying to explain to me there is in the text above, it's probably dated, because my crap works fine without any additional apps. Good day sir.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on September 28, 2017, 01:36:30 PM

Wow.  :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 28, 2017, 01:39:12 PM

Does anyone talk geek mongloid? Can you tell me what TBT thinks he's accomplished here? I'm asking for a friend. Thanks!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on September 28, 2017, 01:42:41 PM

get ready to hit refresh a whole bunch because it's an old fashioned big train-wacky off

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 28, 2017, 02:02:45 PM

this was prolly a gE message boarders idea

http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2017/09/28/american-rolling-new-sleep-products-december-1/#_ga=2.54963627.167236996.1506601538-1925839842.1454333828

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SdK on September 28, 2017, 02:14:00 PM

Quote from: mocat on September 28, 2017, 01:42:41 PM

get ready to hit refresh a whole bunch because it's an old fashioned big train-wacky off

Hahahaha

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: meow meow on September 28, 2017, 02:37:46 PM

woof

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 28, 2017, 03:12:12 PM

I have Project Fi for my phone and can send SMS's over wifi. Yes, Project Fi's a very Southwesty thing to have.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 28, 2017, 03:16:15 PM

I just have whatever my iphone came with and I can send text messages over wifi in all planes. maybe imessages? I don't know the difference. you can text people stuff is what I'm saying.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on September 28, 2017, 03:24:56 PM

Not a good look tbt

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 28, 2017, 03:33:36 PM

Quote from: steve dave on September 28, 2017, 03:16:15 PM

I just have whatever my iphone came with and I can send text messages over wifi in all planes. maybe imessages? I don't know the difference. you can text people stuff is what I'm saying.

Ya, samesies.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: hemmy on September 28, 2017, 03:45:32 PM

Most of my flight destinations are too exotic, SW doesn't go there. :users:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on September 28, 2017, 03:49:37 PM

(http://gif-finder.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Steve-Carell-Facepalm.gif)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on September 28, 2017, 03:54:25 PM

(https://media.giphy.com/media/to3I2nkywr2PS/giphy.gif)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 28, 2017, 04:01:09 PM

Quote from: steve dave on September 28, 2017, 03:16:15 PM

I just have whatever my iphone came with and I can send text messages over wifi in all planes. maybe imessages? I don't know the difference. you can text people stuff is what I'm saying.

you can probably only do it to other iphones

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 28, 2017, 04:05:55 PM

My boss doesn't have an iphone tho :dunno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on September 28, 2017, 04:12:16 PM

I think on an iPhone it can run off of the wifi and sends it as a text message or imessage but it comes through your email addy.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on September 28, 2017, 04:12:47 PM

also is snafu the place that wacky absolutely loved while he was in the Ozarks?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 28, 2017, 04:19:52 PM

 :nono:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on September 28, 2017, 04:24:48 PM

I would let Delta flush my whole phone down their sky toilet if they stopped serving those disgusting strombolis

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on October 02, 2017, 09:21:20 AM

So, I took a later flight a few months back in exchange for a $750 travel voucher from American.  Holy crap, they could not make this thing any harder to cash in if they tried.  You can't use it to book a flight online. You can call in but your reservation is not confirmed until after you mail it in and they've received the voucher. Apparently, the only 1 stop way of using this thing is to go to an American ticket desk at an airport.  I tried to use it while at the Admiral's Club at O'Hare once and was told they didn't have time to handle it and I would need to go back through security to the ticketing counter.  What a pain in the ass.

If Delta would match my status and give me access to their lounges I would probably switch.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on October 04, 2017, 04:53:00 AM

What a pleasant experience so far at KCI.  No line through security and found one of the many MANY open seats and relaxing comfortably now waiting for my flight.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on October 04, 2017, 05:23:15 AM

None other than the Royals own Salvador Perez is in the same relaxing area as me :love:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on October 04, 2017, 05:31:20 AM

Salvy and I are on the same flight. :love:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on October 04, 2017, 05:31:49 AM

Not flying Southwest like a complete stud

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SdK on October 04, 2017, 06:33:56 AM

Well, did you say hello?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on October 04, 2017, 07:23:53 AM

Podunks from the little apple def think mci is great

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on October 04, 2017, 08:08:40 AM

Quote from: The Big Train on October 04, 2017, 04:53:00 AM

What a pleasant experience so far at KCI.  No line through security and found one of the many MANY open seats and relaxing comfortably now waiting for my flight.

We are like beaten spouses.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TownieCat on October 04, 2017, 08:21:00 AM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on October 04, 2017, 07:23:53 AM

Podunks from the little apple def think mci is great

Don't lump us all in with known rube TBT.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on October 04, 2017, 08:44:33 AM

Pic or it never happened

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on October 04, 2017, 09:15:29 AM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on October 04, 2017, 07:23:53 AM

Podunks from the little apple def think mci is great

have you flown mhk? its amazing. the security there takes 5 mins and then you walk right to your plane. Basically show up 30 mins before your flight and you are off to somewhere less magical.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on October 04, 2017, 09:20:19 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on October 04, 2017, 08:44:33 AM

Pic or it never happened

I know I’ll get endless crap but I was trying to be discreet

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171004/dc3c96e8f1d749049517e68ce0999222.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on October 04, 2017, 09:22:17 AM

 :lol: ddddddddrrrrrrrrrrrooooooooooooiiiiiiiiiiddddddddddddd

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on October 04, 2017, 09:22:52 AM

Nice

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on October 04, 2017, 09:25:46 AM

Big Train and I were apparently both on the same flight

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on October 04, 2017, 09:27:00 AM

Post coming to the encounter thread?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on October 04, 2017, 09:27:29 AM

The 6 am nonstop to Miami on AA

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SdK on October 04, 2017, 09:28:31 AM

Quote from: mocat on October 04, 2017, 09:25:46 AM

Big Train and I were apparently both on the same flight

Whoa!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on October 04, 2017, 09:31:45 AM

Wow!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on October 04, 2017, 09:32:35 AM

Here’s a better pic of Salvy

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on October 04, 2017, 09:34:42 AM

Quote from: mocat on October 04, 2017, 09:27:29 AM

The 6 am nonstop to Miami on AA

What row?  I was 15C

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: meow meow on October 04, 2017, 09:39:56 AM

pretty creepy dude, just ask him to take a picture with you next time

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on October 04, 2017, 09:53:33 AM

:dunno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on October 04, 2017, 09:55:32 AM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on October 04, 2017, 09:15:29 AM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on October 04, 2017, 07:23:53 AM

Podunks from the little apple def think mci is great

have you flown mhk? its amazing. the security there takes 5 mins and then you walk right to your plane. Basically show up 30 mins before your flight and you are off to somewhere less magical.

This was not my experience but I haven't been to the new termy.

It was more like wait 30 minutes in outside lobby, wait 15 minutes for everyone to do security all at once, then wait inside security for 30 minutes because the plane is late as always

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on October 04, 2017, 10:34:34 AM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on October 04, 2017, 09:15:29 AM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on October 04, 2017, 07:23:53 AM

Podunks from the little apple def think mci is great

have you flown mhk? its amazing. the security there takes 5 mins and then you walk right to your plane. Basically show up 30 mins before your flight and you are off to somewhere less magical.

sounds exactly like mci, what a great and amazing experience.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on October 04, 2017, 11:02:25 AM

no shuttles, no parking issues  :love:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TownieCat on October 04, 2017, 11:20:39 AM

The only thing about MHK that sucks is 5:53am is way too early. The parking/check in/security/boarding experience is incredible tho.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on October 04, 2017, 11:21:41 AM

I have a laundry list of things that suck about TPA.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on October 04, 2017, 12:02:23 PM

MHK sounds as great as SDF. Love flying from here.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on October 09, 2017, 07:46:47 PM

First off Miami international is a gigantic clusterfuck.  MCI blows it out of the water.  Second I completely forgot to take a picture from inside(not much to see) but I took this as we were leaving.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on October 09, 2017, 07:51:46 PM

I heard locals will use FLL instead because MIA is sucky.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on October 09, 2017, 08:17:37 PM

You definitely already posted a photo from inside

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on October 09, 2017, 08:18:43 PM

Although idk where that ^ photo was taken

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on October 09, 2017, 08:24:08 PM

Yeah I thought that might be confusing. I didn’t post from inside of the airport that I flew to FROM Miami. I had hoped the assumption that mocat had already said where I flew to originally would be taken into account when I posted a pic that is def not Miami.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on October 09, 2017, 08:24:48 PM

I also ‘shopped the name of the airport out of the pic

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on October 11, 2017, 01:27:47 PM

Bermuda!


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on October 11, 2017, 01:33:31 PM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on October 11, 2017, 01:27:47 PM

Bermuda!


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Nope.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on October 11, 2017, 01:34:38 PM

Of the things I miss about living in Dallas, I think I miss direct flights the most.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on October 11, 2017, 01:39:37 PM

It's Cuba, guys!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 11, 2017, 01:40:14 PM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on October 11, 2017, 01:34:38 PM

Of the things I miss about living in Dallas, I think I miss direct flights the most.


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coulda lived in ATL, bud. (at least I think)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on October 11, 2017, 01:50:27 PM

Anyone?(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171011/a957ca083c6f82d5938d163fad066ce5.jpg)

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on October 11, 2017, 02:05:01 PM

seems scandinaviany

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on October 11, 2017, 02:10:06 PM

Quote from: mocat on October 11, 2017, 02:05:01 PM

seems scandinaviany

Wrong...

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on October 11, 2017, 02:12:05 PM

Australia

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on October 11, 2017, 02:18:38 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on October 11, 2017, 02:12:05 PM

Australia

Sad!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on October 11, 2017, 02:49:41 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on October 11, 2017, 01:39:37 PM

It's Cuba, guys!

 Nope.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on October 11, 2017, 02:54:00 PM

Quote from: michigancat on October 11, 2017, 01:40:14 PM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on October 11, 2017, 01:34:38 PM

Of the things I miss about living in Dallas, I think I miss direct flights the most.


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coulda lived in ATL, bud. (at least I think)

Yeah... I don’t miss direct flights that badly.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Catchacold on October 12, 2017, 02:03:25 PM

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171012/28c7d631e87801002993622926adb70a.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on October 12, 2017, 02:10:25 PM

 :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on October 12, 2017, 02:22:50 PM

Quote from: Spracne on October 11, 2017, 01:50:27 PM

Anyone?(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171011/a957ca083c6f82d5938d163fad066ce5.jpg)

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Well, losers, the correct answer was Marrakech. There was even a huge clue in the pic  :Yuck:. Amaze airport, btw.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on October 12, 2017, 02:23:33 PM

Bet you racists didn't see that comin'

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: BIG APPLE CAT on October 12, 2017, 03:03:24 PM

Quote from: Spracne on October 12, 2017, 02:22:50 PM

Quote from: Spracne on October 11, 2017, 01:50:27 PM

Anyone?(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171011/a957ca083c6f82d5938d163fad066ce5.jpg)

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Well, losers, the correct answer was Marrakech. There was even a huge clue in the pic  :Yuck:. Amaze airport, btw.

They get my vote for best use of punkah nozzle air diffuser!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on October 12, 2017, 03:21:15 PM

Quote from: BIG APPLE CAT on October 12, 2017, 03:03:24 PM

Quote from: Spracne on October 12, 2017, 02:22:50 PM

Quote from: Spracne on October 11, 2017, 01:50:27 PM

Anyone?(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171011/a957ca083c6f82d5938d163fad066ce5.jpg)

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Well, losers, the correct answer was Marrakech. There was even a huge clue in the pic  :Yuck:. Amaze airport, btw.

They get my vote for best use of punkah nozzle air diffuser!

Good kech...

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on October 12, 2017, 03:24:44 PM

with all those caucasians in the photo i think a better guess would have been Casablanca

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on October 12, 2017, 03:28:51 PM

I’m pretty sure the person in the hat is mike pence

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on October 12, 2017, 03:32:00 PM

Southwest now going to Hawaii. There goes my need to load up on Alaska Air.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: XocolateThundarr on October 12, 2017, 03:47:05 PM

Quote from: Gooch on October 12, 2017, 03:32:00 PM

Southwest now going to Hawaii. There goes my need to load up on Alaska Air.

(http://www.reactiongifs.com/r/fckya.gif)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on October 12, 2017, 04:52:44 PM

don’t know if i could handle 6 hours on a southwest bird but still great news for short people who churn chase

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on October 12, 2017, 05:13:03 PM

Hawaii has no idea what is about to happen to them

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on October 12, 2017, 05:26:54 PM

Quote from: pissclams on October 12, 2017, 04:52:44 PM

don’t know if i could handle 6 hours on a southwest bird but still great news for short people who churn chase

 :sdeek:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on October 12, 2017, 05:45:23 PM

Quote from: pissclams on October 12, 2017, 04:52:44 PM

don’t know if i could handle 6 hours on a southwest bird but still great news for short people who churn chase

@gooch

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on October 12, 2017, 05:52:27 PM

i don't think the new iphones will last 6 hours having to stream live tv

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on October 12, 2017, 06:06:31 PM

They do

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on October 12, 2017, 06:08:40 PM

Could make a round trip plus the drive to the airport and back and some change

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on October 12, 2017, 06:26:15 PM

let me rephrase

i doubt my 6-plus on which i recently installed ios11 could handle it

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 12, 2017, 06:37:52 PM

Quote from: Spracne on October 12, 2017, 02:22:50 PM

Quote from: Spracne on October 11, 2017, 01:50:27 PM

Anyone?(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171011/a957ca083c6f82d5938d163fad066ce5.jpg)

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Well, losers, the correct answer was Marrakech. There was even a huge clue in the pic  :Yuck:. Amaze airport, btw.

I legit googled connecting airports to Marrakech and Marrakech airport but it didn't look right. Whoops!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on October 12, 2017, 08:23:10 PM

http://www.sfgate.com/travel/amp/It-s-confirmed-Southwest-Airlines-will-fly-to-12272905.php

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on October 12, 2017, 10:43:33 PM

HI....never again....on SWA....  :'bye cruel world:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on October 12, 2017, 11:29:19 PM

The derp traffic on SW to HI should make normal human being flights so much more enjoyable

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on October 12, 2017, 11:32:27 PM

I got to ICT way early Sunday so I could settle in somewhere to watch the 'hawks.  I saw the desk w/outlet setup right after security and set up shop there, and quickly found out I was right next to the SW gate and would get interrupted nonstop by the gate agent getting on the mic to tell everyone how to board.

At half, I found another good setup way down by the alaska gate.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on October 13, 2017, 09:04:44 AM

Quote from: Trim on October 12, 2017, 11:32:27 PM

I got to ICT way early Sunday so I could settle in somewhere to watch the 'hawks.  I saw the desk w/outlet setup right after security and set up shop there, and quickly found out I was right next to the SW gate and would get interrupted nonstop by the gate agent getting on the mic to tell everyone how to board.

At half, I found another good setup way down by the alaska gate.

Seats and tables past security? What type of Taj Mahal airport is this???

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on October 13, 2017, 09:15:10 AM

Quote from: mocat on October 12, 2017, 11:29:19 PM

The derp traffic on SW to HI should make normal human being flights so much more enjoyable

:lol: This rough ridin' guy!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on October 13, 2017, 09:25:40 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on October 13, 2017, 09:04:44 AM

Quote from: Trim on October 12, 2017, 11:32:27 PM

I got to ICT way early Sunday so I could settle in somewhere to watch the 'hawks.  I saw the desk w/outlet setup right after security and set up shop there, and quickly found out I was right next to the SW gate and would get interrupted nonstop by the gate agent getting on the mic to tell everyone how to board.

At half, I found another good setup way down by the alaska gate.

Seats and tables past security? What type of Taj Mahal airport is this???

OTOH, featured restaurant chick-fil-a was closed, because Sunday. They should’ve partnered with my chick-fil-gay concept.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on October 13, 2017, 09:28:51 AM

Quote from: Trim on October 13, 2017, 09:25:40 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on October 13, 2017, 09:04:44 AM

Quote from: Trim on October 12, 2017, 11:32:27 PM

I got to ICT way early Sunday so I could settle in somewhere to watch the 'hawks.  I saw the desk w/outlet setup right after security and set up shop there, and quickly found out I was right next to the SW gate and would get interrupted nonstop by the gate agent getting on the mic to tell everyone how to board.

At half, I found another good setup way down by the alaska gate.

Seats and tables past security? What type of Taj Mahal airport is this???

OTOH, featured restaurant chick-fil-a was closed, because Sunday. They should’ve partnered with my chick-fil-gay concept.

I'd def eat c-f-g

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 13, 2017, 01:57:36 PM

I pretty much assume all flights to Hawaii are basically SW flights already. :dunno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on October 13, 2017, 02:28:13 PM

I never had much of a desire to go to Hawaii but now that the entire Caribbean is mumped for the foreseeable future I guess I will go.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on October 19, 2017, 10:57:30 AM

Any pro tips on Euro trips? I've always wanted to do Ireland, but I heard it's not worth it. We were going to do Ireland for a few days and then hop over to Italy or something like that. We're just now trying to plan this. I've never been. Trying to do this over Christmas-New Years. Baby pressure from our fams continue to grow because everyone is doing it now and I said I wouldn't do it until I had one last big trip overseas. Pro tips would be great. TIA.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on October 19, 2017, 11:30:20 AM

I’ve been to Spain and Italy and they were both awesome.  Don’t ever give money to people begging, like ever.  The second you do like 100 more beggars will appear out of nowhere and they might even kick your ass and take your money.

Get a train pass and travel between the countries like that.  I’ve never done it but I have heard it’s fun.  Leave lots of room in your luggage for souvenirs and Cuban rum and cigars.  I want to go back to Europe sometime.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on October 19, 2017, 11:32:35 AM

 :thumbs: I hear flights are also cheap over there to jump from one spot to the next, but a train sounds way more fun.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on October 19, 2017, 11:37:32 AM

Did England Scotland and Ireland in two weeks last year. It was right amount of time for us....some would consider it rushed but I can only see so many castles

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on October 19, 2017, 11:40:16 AM

Wacky do you and the Mrs have your passports already?  I had let mine expire and put off renewing it and this past trip I had to pay $60 extra to expedite it.  It takes like 6-8 weeks normally to get it and it’s already $110 to get one.  So make sure you plan accordingly.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on October 19, 2017, 11:43:06 AM

steve dave is gonna be so mad

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on October 19, 2017, 11:50:37 AM

Quote from: The Big Train on October 19, 2017, 11:40:16 AM

Wacky do you and the Mrs have your passports already?  I had let mine expire and put off renewing it and this past trip I had to pay $60 extra to expedite it.  It takes like 6-8 weeks normally to get it and it’s already $110 to get one.  So make sure you plan accordingly.

Yeah. We're good on that end.  :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SdK on October 19, 2017, 11:55:42 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on October 19, 2017, 11:37:32 AM

Did England Scotland and Ireland in two weeks last year. It was right amount of time for us....some would consider it rushed but I can only see so many castles

Canary and I are going to do this next year. Fly into Dublin, go north across then down and fly back out of London.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on October 19, 2017, 12:08:12 PM

Quote from: SdK on October 19, 2017, 11:55:42 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on October 19, 2017, 11:37:32 AM

Did England Scotland and Ireland in two weeks last year. It was right amount of time for us....some would consider it rushed but I can only see so many castles

Canary and I are going to do this next year. Fly into Dublin, go north across then down and fly back out of London.

Same trip but did it in reverse order. Added in Western Ireland...Dublin won't take you much time.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on October 19, 2017, 12:10:46 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on October 19, 2017, 10:57:30 AM

Any pro tips on Euro trips? I've always wanted to do Ireland, but I heard it's not worth it. We were going to do Ireland for a few days and then hop over to Italy or something like that. We're just now trying to plan this. I've never been. Trying to do this over Christmas-New Years. Baby pressure from our fams continue to grow because everyone is doing it now and I said I wouldn't do it until I had one last big trip overseas. Pro tips would be great. TIA.

What are your desires and constraints? Do you ski? Will be some great skiing in the Alps then. Italy, Switzerland, Austria, (france). Take your pick. Depending how much hopping you're doing, rail might be cheaper, but it really depends. If you'll be moving around a lot, look at a Euro pass. Ryan Air is good for cheap flights, but you're hamstrung by their airport locations and luggage restrictions. If you're in Spain, I recommend a brief trip across the strait to Morocco (beware limited alcohol availability, my man). Go party at Ibiza.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SdK on October 19, 2017, 12:57:11 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on October 19, 2017, 12:08:12 PM

Quote from: SdK on October 19, 2017, 11:55:42 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on October 19, 2017, 11:37:32 AM

Did England Scotland and Ireland in two weeks last year. It was right amount of time for us....some would consider it rushed but I can only see so many castles

Canary and I are going to do this next year. Fly into Dublin, go north across then down and fly back out of London.

Same trip but did it in reverse order. Added in Western Ireland...Dublin won't take you much time.

As my last name is Scottish, I'm most interested in Scotland. The rest of the trip will just be icing on the cake. Dublin, Belfast, Glasgow, Edinburgh, London and enjoy as much I can in between.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on October 19, 2017, 01:02:17 PM

Quote from: SdK on October 19, 2017, 12:57:11 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on October 19, 2017, 12:08:12 PM

Quote from: SdK on October 19, 2017, 11:55:42 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on October 19, 2017, 11:37:32 AM

Did England Scotland and Ireland in two weeks last year. It was right amount of time for us....some would consider it rushed but I can only see so many castles

Canary and I are going to do this next year. Fly into Dublin, go north across then down and fly back out of London.

Same trip but did it in reverse order. Added in Western Ireland...Dublin won't take you much time.

As my last name is Scottish, I'm most interested in Scotland. The rest of the trip will just be icing on the cake. Dublin, Belfast, Glasgow, Edinburgh, London and enjoy as much I can in between.

Did Edinburgh and day long tour through the highlands from there. Skipped Glasgow

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on October 19, 2017, 01:16:57 PM

Quote from: Spracne on October 19, 2017, 12:10:46 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on October 19, 2017, 10:57:30 AM

Any pro tips on Euro trips? I've always wanted to do Ireland, but I heard it's not worth it. We were going to do Ireland for a few days and then hop over to Italy or something like that. We're just now trying to plan this. I've never been. Trying to do this over Christmas-New Years. Baby pressure from our fams continue to grow because everyone is doing it now and I said I wouldn't do it until I had one last big trip overseas. Pro tips would be great. TIA.

What are your desires and constraints? Do you ski? Will be some great skiing in the Alps then. Italy, Switzerland, Austria, (france). Take your pick. Depending how much hopping you're doing, rail might be cheaper, but it really depends. If you'll be moving around a lot, look at a Euro pass. Ryan Air is good for cheap flights, but you're hamstrung by their airport locations and luggage restrictions. If you're in Spain, I recommend a brief trip across the strait to Morocco (beware limited alcohol availability, my man). Go party at Ibiza.

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Ireland has always been a desire of mine, because of my heritage, but i'm not sure how green it would be by going in December. Italy and Spain and Switzerland all sound super awesome. I've never ski'd before, but Mrs Wacky loves it and I've always wanted to try it. Not sure if that's the best place to start out at, since it's like, real legit.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on October 19, 2017, 01:27:11 PM

a simple trip that i did was fly into madrid, stay downtown by the bernabeu, spend a few days PAK'n around madrid then high speed train down to seville, kc's sister city and walk around and check it out

great food, easy trip 6-7 hours from newark

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on October 19, 2017, 01:27:55 PM

Quote from: pissclams on October 19, 2017, 01:27:11 PM

a simple trip that i did was fly into madrid, stay downtown by the bernabeu, spend a few days PAK'n around madrid then high speed train down to seville, kc's sister city and walk around and check it out

great food, easy trip 6-7 hours from newark

This is def on my to do list

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on October 19, 2017, 01:30:42 PM

That sounds awesome too.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on October 19, 2017, 01:35:25 PM

seville is pretty cool, i went during holy week which was xtremo awesome.  the natives are very welcoming and they have references to kc around the town which is both weird and cool, going back next year

(http://www.hoteleuropasevilla.com/img/textareas/01._Kasas_City_05_.jpg)

https://www.google.com/search?q=avenue+de+kansas+city+sevilla&rlz=1C1CHBD_enUS723US723&oq=avenue+de+kansas+city+&aqs=chrome.2.69i57j0l2.4247j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on October 19, 2017, 01:41:38 PM

 :thumbs: I like the sounds of this. 9 days would be long enough to hang in spain for most of the time and then possibly hop over to Italy, right?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on October 19, 2017, 01:44:49 PM

I've never been interested in France. Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Greece, etc. Those places sound and look awesome on TV.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on October 19, 2017, 01:50:29 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on October 19, 2017, 01:44:49 PM

I've never been interested in France. Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Greece, etc. Those places sound and look awesome on TV.

I've only been to Italy out of that list but I've put them all as extremely more fun/interedting than Ireland

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on October 19, 2017, 01:52:02 PM

Do either of you speak Spanish, Italian, or Smelly Butthole?

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on October 19, 2017, 01:53:24 PM

I know a little Spanish, but that's about it. It's going to be hard, isn't it?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on October 19, 2017, 01:57:19 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on October 19, 2017, 01:53:24 PM

I know a little Spanish, but that's about it. It's going to be hard, isn't it?

Nah, you'll survive. It will just make it more of an adventure.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on October 19, 2017, 01:57:58 PM

But if you go to Spain and don't go to Barcelona, you're making a terrible bistec.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on October 19, 2017, 02:02:22 PM

 :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on October 19, 2017, 02:04:44 PM

Google translate on your mobile device negates any need to practice other languages before you go.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on October 19, 2017, 02:06:00 PM

Quote from: The Big Train on October 19, 2017, 02:04:44 PM

Google translate on your mobile device negates any need to practice other languages before you go.

The AR is so awesome when reading menus

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on October 19, 2017, 02:09:54 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on October 19, 2017, 02:06:00 PM

Quote from: The Big Train on October 19, 2017, 02:04:44 PM

Google translate on your mobile device negates any need to practice other languages before you go.

The AR is so awesome when reading menus

Yeah I used it on some soy saucey bottles when I was eating sushi when I was on vaca

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on October 19, 2017, 02:20:08 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on October 19, 2017, 02:06:00 PM

Quote from: The Big Train on October 19, 2017, 02:04:44 PM

Google translate on your mobile device negates any need to practice other languages before you go.

The AR is so awesome when reading menus

It works kinda well-ish in a bind, but "awesome"? Really?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on October 19, 2017, 02:20:54 PM

That said, yes. Download the Google Translate app and download the offline dictionaries for whatever languages you'll need.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on October 19, 2017, 02:28:03 PM

Quote from: Spracne on October 19, 2017, 02:20:08 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on October 19, 2017, 02:06:00 PM

Quote from: The Big Train on October 19, 2017, 02:04:44 PM

Google translate on your mobile device negates any need to practice other languages before you go.

The AR is so awesome when reading menus

It works kinda well-ish in a bind, but "awesome"? Really?

Solid B....it wows everyone I show it to....I maintain a low expectation group of friends though.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on October 19, 2017, 02:40:03 PM

these are where it's at-
https://www.cnbc.com/2017/10/04/google-translation-earbuds-google-pixel-buds-launched.html

and i don't speak any spanish but figured it out just fine

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on October 19, 2017, 02:46:57 PM

I had a fantastic time in Ireland.  Great place to go with buds and check out neighborhood bars and restaurants.  Catch a rugby, Gaelic football, or hurling match. Did almost zero sightseeing other than Jameson tour.  Might not be everyone's favorite, but I really enjoyed the people there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on October 19, 2017, 02:50:03 PM

wacky of the countries you mentioned, i have been to ireland, germany x2, switzerland, & france. ama

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on October 19, 2017, 02:55:15 PM

 :thumbs: I feel like I could save Ireland for a Fanning Family trip and go do all the ancestry, castle, pubs, etc. stuff another time. Although, it's still #1 on the bucket list. My uncles really into that stuff and it would probably mean more.

Europe over the holidays seems like a blast and it would be pretty relaxing for once. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on October 19, 2017, 02:57:06 PM

T&p to Seattle rn having all these cheesy cities come in and try and make the Amazon HQ2 bid stand out.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on October 19, 2017, 03:05:05 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on October 19, 2017, 02:57:06 PM

T&p to Seattle rn having all these cheesy cities come in and try and make the Amazon HQ2 bid stand out.

https://twitter.com/jontalton/status/921048152513265664

https://twitter.com/calgaryeconomic/status/921081404221480964

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on November 05, 2017, 11:03:19 AM

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on November 05, 2017, 11:16:28 AM

Manhattan Town Center

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TownieCat on November 06, 2017, 08:22:47 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on October 19, 2017, 02:46:57 PM

I had a fantastic time in Ireland.  Great place to go with buds and check out neighborhood bars and restaurants.  Catch a rugby, Gaelic football, or hurling match. Did almost zero sightseeing other than Jameson tour.  Might not be everyone's favorite, but I really enjoyed the people there.

Quote from: WackyCat08 on October 19, 2017, 02:55:15 PM

:thumbs: I feel like I could save Ireland for a Fanning Family trip and go do all the ancestry, castle, pubs, etc. stuff another time. Although, it's still #1 on the bucket list. My uncles really into that stuff and it would probably mean more.

Europe over the holidays seems like a blast and it would be pretty relaxing for once. 

Just catching up on this thread, but 8mp is absolutely correct. I went to Ireland in August and had a blast. The pubs and people are a lot of fun, and the countryside is beautiful.

Don't go in December tho because the weather will be crap. Also, the country's culture is definitely enhanced by drinking so if Mrs. Wacky cannot partake in that then she probably won't have as much fun.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 06, 2017, 08:36:20 AM

Yeah, we keep getting told not to go in December due to the weather. Also, Mrs. Wacky isn't pregos yet, so she'd be able to party on this trip.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TownieCat on November 06, 2017, 08:43:17 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on November 06, 2017, 08:36:20 AM

Yeah, we keep getting told not to go in December due to the weather. Also, Mrs. Wacky isn't pregos yet, so she'd be able to party on this trip.

 :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 08, 2017, 08:58:32 AM

Apparently trying to plan a last second trip to Europe over the holidays cost way more than I was expecting. I think we might just do Cabo now and call it a day. Anyone ever been?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on November 08, 2017, 09:33:06 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on November 08, 2017, 08:58:32 AM

Apparently trying to plan a last second trip to Europe over the holidays cost way more than I was expecting. I think we might just do Cabo now and call it a day. Anyone ever been?

never been to Cabo, have friends who have.    There are 2 Cabos, so make sure you're staying in the part you want to be, one is rougher.   We love the Pacific side, while there aren't white sand beach and green waters, it's a fantastic place.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 08, 2017, 09:34:33 AM

TY! Good tip!  :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on November 08, 2017, 10:01:16 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on November 08, 2017, 09:34:33 AM

TY! Good tip!  :thumbs:

I can’t understand that tip, glad you were able to

he’s never been to cabo
there are two cabos, he loves the pacific one
one is rough only go there if you like rough
his friends went to cabo

good summary?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 08, 2017, 10:02:43 AM

Knowing there's a good side was the helpful part for me, but ya, it was confusing.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: meow meow on November 08, 2017, 10:20:27 AM

omg  :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on November 08, 2017, 03:05:55 PM

Europe to cabo is a pretty huge disappointment

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 08, 2017, 03:20:34 PM

You're telling me. Now we're trying to talk ourselves out of Cabo since there's been a crap ton of homicides around there lately. Watch us end up in Vail instead. :curse:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on November 08, 2017, 03:22:27 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on November 08, 2017, 03:20:34 PM

You're telling me. Now we're trying to talk ourselves out of Cabo since there's been a crap ton of homicides around there lately. Watch us end up in Vail instead. :curse:

Wacky, stay-cations are quite popular these days. Always an option, imo

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 08, 2017, 03:22:51 PM

Iceland has a great package right now, but it's rough ridin' Iceland. Also a pretty good deal out there for Amsterdam. Fly to Amsterdam, rent a car, and wing it? :dunno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 08, 2017, 03:24:27 PM

Quote from: WillieWatanabe on November 08, 2017, 03:22:27 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on November 08, 2017, 03:20:34 PM

You're telling me. Now we're trying to talk ourselves out of Cabo since there's been a crap ton of homicides around there lately. Watch us end up in Vail instead. :curse:

Wacky, stay-cations are quite popular these days. Always an option, imo

Gotta use this KC airport before they ruin it, friend. ;)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TownieCat on November 08, 2017, 04:10:12 PM

You have listed several great destinations, but December is a less than ideal time to visit them.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 08, 2017, 04:18:48 PM

I know. I just wanna blow this PTO by going somewhere last minute. Celebrate the work year.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on November 08, 2017, 04:31:14 PM

Please definitely rent a car in amsterdam

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 08, 2017, 04:45:29 PM

I meant like hang out there and then road trip Europe afterwards. I know they drive on the opposite side over there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on November 08, 2017, 04:46:11 PM

omg, this is exactly what I'm talking about

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on November 08, 2017, 04:50:08 PM

Oh boy. I? would love to watch a reality show of Wacky driving across Europe.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on November 08, 2017, 04:51:31 PM

Take my money

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 08, 2017, 04:59:23 PM

Any transportation will do. You got me mo, I'm a Europe newb. Giggle giggle, hehe

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: OK_Cat on November 08, 2017, 05:03:10 PM

Fanman, you may want to research the ‘driving on the other side of the road’ thing before you hop overseas.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 08, 2017, 05:04:17 PM

Yeah, train it is.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TownieCat on November 08, 2017, 05:55:40 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on November 08, 2017, 04:45:29 PM

I meant like hang out there and then road trip Europe afterwards. I know they drive on the opposite side over there.

That's only in the U.K. Mainland Europe drives on the same side as we do in the US. :D

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 08, 2017, 05:56:24 PM

 :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on November 09, 2017, 01:17:36 AM

This is a KCI clone

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on November 09, 2017, 06:53:04 AM

Yeah i agree triangles and metal look a lot like curves and concrete

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 09, 2017, 09:14:19 AM

Jamaica is the new buzz in the Fanning household. Should be done today or tomorrow.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on November 09, 2017, 09:46:18 AM

zika

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on November 09, 2017, 10:31:07 AM

Quote from: pissclams on November 08, 2017, 10:01:16 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on November 08, 2017, 09:34:33 AM

TY! Good tip!  :thumbs:

I can’t understand that tip, glad you were able to

he’s never been to cabo
there are two cabos, he loves the pacific one
one is rough only go there if you like rough
his friends went to cabo

good summary?

We love the Pacific side (of Mexico).   
There are two Cabos, one is less desirable, but as I haven't been there, don't know which.

Cabo isn't our thing, we really like Puerto Vallarta for it's laid back vibe, colonial architecture, and safety.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 09, 2017, 10:44:25 AM

Quote from: pissclams on November 09, 2017, 09:46:18 AM

zika

Meh. We beat Zika's ass in the DR. Another ready to delay having a baby so soon. :thumbs: :)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on November 09, 2017, 12:30:53 PM

Caymans dude

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on November 09, 2017, 12:32:18 PM

Roatan > Jamaica

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on November 09, 2017, 02:54:50 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on November 09, 2017, 09:14:19 AM

Jamaica is the new buzz in the Fanning household. Should be done today or tomorrow.

Hate to break it to you, but Jamaica kinda sucks. It's my least favorite of the many Caribbean destinations I've frequented.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 09, 2017, 02:57:06 PM

Damn. We're doing it because it's always been a bucket lister for me. Water looks rad AF. I'll drink rum and snorkel and be content.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on November 09, 2017, 03:03:44 PM

Make sure you bring a bucket to boil your water.

Ok, you don't have to boil your water. You can simply add a tsp of bleach per gallon and you're gtg.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 09, 2017, 03:03:51 PM

$2300 round trip flights for two, all you can eat and drink for 7 days is too good of a deal to pass up.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 09, 2017, 03:04:35 PM

Ha. Will do.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on November 09, 2017, 03:04:36 PM

You're going to Sandals, aren't you...

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 09, 2017, 03:05:50 PM

No. Ocho Rios. Near the mountains.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on November 09, 2017, 03:09:56 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on November 09, 2017, 03:03:51 PM

$2300 round trip flights for two, all you can eat and drink for 7 days is too good of a deal to pass up.


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paying an outrageous amount of money for a mehcation is a giant unequivocal FU to steve dave

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on November 09, 2017, 03:15:54 PM

Get what you pay for

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 09, 2017, 03:17:36 PM

Guys, I'm excited. No worries .????????????

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on November 09, 2017, 03:22:44 PM

I stayed at an all-inclusive there and the experience is def geared towards the basic among us. Bob Marley blaring on loud speakers 24/7 in case you forgot you were in Jamaica. Mandatory champagne and forced mingling with strangers/couples upon arrival. No thank you.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 09, 2017, 03:25:52 PM

My man Bob! Love it. :love: Getting full kickball'd to the sound of no worries. :excited: Ne negative consequences.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on November 09, 2017, 03:27:27 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on November 09, 2017, 03:25:52 PM

My man Bob! Love it. :love: Getting full kickball'd to the sound of no worries. :excited: Ne negative consequences.

Yeah, but you'll need to drink like 40 Mudslides, because they either water down their booze or just make those drinks weak af at all-inclusives there.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 09, 2017, 03:28:51 PM

Do they stock a bar in your room?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on November 09, 2017, 03:29:32 PM

There's a Caribbean drink called a BBC that's pretty tasty, so if you do go I recommend slurping down a few of those. Mrs. W would probs like it, too.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 09, 2017, 03:30:40 PM

Thanks! :thumbsup: Will do.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on November 09, 2017, 03:37:45 PM

lmao

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on November 09, 2017, 03:38:00 PM

Quote from: Spracne on November 09, 2017, 03:29:32 PM

There's a Caribbean drink called a BBC that's pretty tasty, so if you do go I recommend slurping down a few of those. Mrs. W would probs like it, too.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on November 09, 2017, 03:44:41 PM

How many BBC's can you handle in a night Spracne?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on November 09, 2017, 03:45:28 PM

Depends on the bartinder.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SdK on November 09, 2017, 04:06:11 PM

Quote from: Spracne on November 09, 2017, 03:45:28 PM

Depends on the bartinder.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on November 09, 2017, 04:07:10 PM

Quote from: SdK on November 09, 2017, 04:06:11 PM

Quote from: Spracne on November 09, 2017, 03:45:28 PM

Depends on the bartinder.

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I'm sure you're an expert at grindering out quite a large tally(whacker).

No, you're thinking of [you].

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 09, 2017, 04:10:02 PM

I know the Origin of what BBC stands for, but the drink sounds delicious. Baileys, banana, and cream. :lick:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on November 09, 2017, 05:02:16 PM

Quote from: mocat on November 09, 2017, 06:53:04 AM

Yeah i agree triangles and metal look a lot like curves and concrete

Steps from the taxi to the gate, long lines, no food past security, etc

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on November 10, 2017, 02:52:29 AM

.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171110/99e281369cb11debb9ea04947e12fd80.jpg)

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on November 10, 2017, 07:10:24 AM

Quote from: Spracne on November 10, 2017, 02:52:29 AM

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CDG

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on November 10, 2017, 08:45:58 AM

Quote

no matter where you travel, a good watch—like a Rolex—is like currency and is something you can always use to barter to get yourself out of trouble. You always hear “never have anything nice on expedition,” but that soldier’s advice was smart and practical so I always wear a “tradable” watch that can help get me out of a bind.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-11-08/want-to-stay-safe-while-traveling-wear-a-rolex

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on November 10, 2017, 08:58:31 AM

Quote

So I go for a walk, and these three guys start chasing me. They were called rascals, and notorious for killing you before mugging you. I honestly saw my life flashing before my eyes. I was like, “I’m gonna die a virgin. That would not be good.” But then I ran into three cops

Oh those rascals

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on November 10, 2017, 09:33:19 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on November 09, 2017, 03:05:50 PM

No. Ocho Rios. Near the mountains.


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enjoy the 2 1/2 hr ride from the airport

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 10, 2017, 09:35:23 AM

50 minutes


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on November 10, 2017, 09:36:33 AM

Quote from: steve dave on November 10, 2017, 07:10:24 AM

Quote from: Spracne on November 10, 2017, 02:52:29 AM

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CDG

Gagnant, gagnant, poulet dinner...

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on November 10, 2017, 10:29:45 AM

That red carpet is unmistakable

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on November 10, 2017, 10:31:12 AM

Guess who got to see Paul naked  :fatty:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on November 10, 2017, 10:36:45 AM

Quote from: Spracne on November 10, 2017, 10:31:12 AM

Guess who got to see Paul naked  :fatty:

Paul. like starbucks but foreign so cooler.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on November 10, 2017, 10:37:44 AM

Quote from: steve dave on November 10, 2017, 10:36:45 AM

Quote from: Spracne on November 10, 2017, 10:31:12 AM

Guess who got to see Paul naked  :fatty:

Paul. like starbucks but foreign so cooler.

Plus he wears a hoodie, bc euro.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: hemmy on November 10, 2017, 03:49:00 PM

Kind of looks like GDN as well, if it was way smaller.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: WildcatPower on November 13, 2017, 11:09:12 AM

I have a question.  Do some of you use your travel through priceline and hotwire or something similar to this?  Or do you go through an travel agent and they do the booking?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on November 13, 2017, 11:21:36 AM

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on November 13, 2017, 11:46:23 AM

Quote from: WildcatPower on November 13, 2017, 11:09:12 AM

I have a question.  Do some of you use your travel through priceline and hotwire or something similar to this?  Or do you go through an travel agent and they do the booking?

For airlines, I use the corporate travel agency. Easy to handle changes and keep track of credits. Hotels and cars are direct.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wELLsculptedbrows on November 13, 2017, 12:40:20 PM

Quote from: michigancat on November 13, 2017, 11:21:36 AM

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CPT?!


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on November 13, 2017, 12:59:43 PM

Quote from: wELLsculptedbrows on November 13, 2017, 12:40:20 PM

Quote from: michigancat on November 13, 2017, 11:21:36 AM

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CPT?!


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nope!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TownieCat on November 13, 2017, 02:49:18 PM

Quote from: michigancat on November 13, 2017, 11:21:36 AM

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LHR

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on November 13, 2017, 02:53:06 PM

Quote from: TownieCat on November 13, 2017, 02:49:18 PM

Quote from: michigancat on November 13, 2017, 11:21:36 AM

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LHR

:gocho:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on November 13, 2017, 02:55:03 PM

Quote from: michigancat on November 09, 2017, 05:02:16 PM

Quote from: mocat on November 09, 2017, 06:53:04 AM

Yeah i agree triangles and metal look a lot like curves and concrete

Steps from the taxi to the gate, long lines, no food past security, etc

http://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article341740/The-why-of-KCI-A-broken-plan-that-many-travelers-still-love.html

:Chirp:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wELLsculptedbrows on November 13, 2017, 10:19:13 PM

Quote from: michigancat on November 13, 2017, 02:53:06 PM

Quote from: TownieCat on November 13, 2017, 02:49:18 PM

Quote from: michigancat on November 13, 2017, 11:21:36 AM

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LHR

:gocho:

Damnit. Flew CPT to LHR last month.

The Christmas tree fooled me. There was already all sorts of lights and crap up in early October, I thought it was some weird Cape Town thing at the time.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on November 14, 2017, 12:30:26 AM

Quote from: Trim on November 07, 2016, 01:16:13 PM

Quote from: Dlew12 on November 07, 2016, 12:12:30 PM

buddy wants to go to Mexico City and Guanajuato for NYE.  is there any reason to be a little skiddish about safety down there?

I don't know exactly where in Mexico, but Sergio's been saying I should come along w/his crew down there that night.

So this is happening this year.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on November 14, 2017, 12:33:03 AM

:surprised:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on November 14, 2017, 12:42:04 AM

I’m only committed so far for 14K UR’s for the flight there, so if I think better of it in the morning, whatever.

If I don’t, I’ll cop the escape flight.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on November 14, 2017, 12:46:15 AM

enjoy mexico :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on November 14, 2017, 10:13:12 AM

Quote from: Tobias on November 14, 2017, 12:46:15 AM

enjoy mexico :lol:

Yep, just booked the ride home.  I'm still in for absolutely nothing but UR's so I could puss out as it gets closer.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 22, 2017, 10:21:03 AM

UH, GUYS!  :love:

https://www.viator.com/tours/Montego-Bay/Jamaica-Bobsledding-Tour-from-Montego-Bay/d432-5189JBOB

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on November 22, 2017, 12:46:23 PM

Bud, you can do that in Breck or most other larger resort areas. I mean, rock out but ya.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 22, 2017, 01:25:29 PM

I know, but man, a bobsled.  :love:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on November 22, 2017, 02:03:34 PM

I think I went on that thing when I went there in high school

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on November 22, 2017, 02:29:06 PM

i got $1600 in travel vouchers for an overbooked situation a few days ago.  :bwpopcorn:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Suraj on November 30, 2017, 03:23:09 AM

Have you guys been to Tenerife in Canary Islands? Me and and my mates is planning to go there to spend the holidays. I've been reading some article about this island here in https://www.canaryislandsinfo.co.uk/tenerife/ but i was wondering if there are some good local bars where we can enjoy a nice cold beer. Anyone of you guys been there? Any advice you can give?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on November 30, 2017, 05:48:11 AM

Canary islands are just diet azores

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on November 30, 2017, 05:53:28 AM

Hi Suraj

Mate, have you ever considered a holiday to Manhattan, Kansas, United States?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on December 05, 2017, 12:46:09 PM

I'll be in Las Vegas on Sat Dec 16th when the Chiefs are playing the Chargers.  Which sportsbook should I watch at?  Staying at Caesars, but leaving on a redeye Saturday late night.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on December 06, 2017, 08:11:16 PM

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on December 07, 2017, 12:22:43 PM

Quote from: puniraptor on December 06, 2017, 08:11:16 PM

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I'm gonna go with Sapporo.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on December 07, 2017, 12:23:45 PM

Hokkaido

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on December 08, 2017, 06:41:36 PM

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on December 08, 2017, 06:49:27 PM

Is that a rainbow waterspout!?  :Wha:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on December 08, 2017, 06:50:50 PM

Ocho Rios

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on December 08, 2017, 06:56:10 PM

There was like a thousand rainbows here today. Pretty awesome

Title: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on December 08, 2017, 07:10:04 PM

So SD I’m staying at the Marriot Cornhusker Hotel this weekend, seems kind of like a dump but anything I should do while in Lincoln?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on December 08, 2017, 08:36:56 PM

Rocking chairs in airports is idiotic

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on December 09, 2017, 07:57:23 AM

Quote from: The Big Train on December 08, 2017, 07:10:04 PM

So SD I’m staying at the Marriot Cornhusker Hotel this weekend, seems kind of like a dump but anything I should do while in Lincoln?

I can only comment on the bars/food. no idea what's going on in town right now. lazlos has decent beer. the oven is great indian food. leadbelly has great burgers and decent bar. bison witches is a nice dive bar and sandwich place, like a rockabelly with auntie maes vibe. there's all kinds of new crap in the Haymarket area that I don't know about.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on December 09, 2017, 08:38:18 AM

Quote from: steve dave on December 09, 2017, 07:57:23 AM

Quote from: The Big Train on December 08, 2017, 07:10:04 PM

So SD I’m staying at the Marriot Cornhusker Hotel this weekend, seems kind of like a dump but anything I should do while in Lincoln?

I can only comment on the bars/food. no idea what's going on in town right now. lazlos has decent beer. the oven is great indian food. leadbelly has great burgers and decent bar. bison witches is a nice dive bar and sandwich place, like a rockabelly with auntie maes vibe. there's all kinds of new crap in the Haymarket area that I don't know about.

@jmlynch1

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on December 14, 2017, 05:04:20 PM

Orlando's airport is the worst rough ridin' thing in this world. eff your two prechecks on International flights, your shitty long lines, and hot ass airport. It should be a gateway to hell.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on December 14, 2017, 05:15:02 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on December 07, 2017, 12:22:43 PM

Quote from: puniraptor on December 06, 2017, 08:11:16 PM

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I'm gonna go with Sapporo.

technically New Chitose, its like the Narita of Sapporo, except its the best Hokkaido airport instead of the worst Tokyo airport

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on December 14, 2017, 05:21:18 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on December 14, 2017, 05:04:20 PM

Orlando's airport is the worst rough ridin' thing in this world. eff your two prechecks on International flights, your shitty long lines, and hot ass airport. It should be a gateway to hell.

I was there today. Had a bowl, brown, pinto, barbacoa, hot, green, cheese, lettuce


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on December 14, 2017, 05:22:11 PM

And I like MCO because security is fast AF usually and it feels tiny.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on December 14, 2017, 05:29:59 PM

Whoa SD, small world. We had Johnny Rivers. Lines were long as eff. Didn't like having to pre check twice on a International flight.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on December 14, 2017, 05:37:48 PM

Brown/Pinto, wow. You're like a unicorn sd

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on December 14, 2017, 07:33:24 PM

Quote from: steve dave on December 14, 2017, 05:21:18 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on December 14, 2017, 05:04:20 PM

Orlando's airport is the worst rough ridin' thing in this world. eff your two prechecks on International flights, your shitty long lines, and hot ass airport. It should be a gateway to hell.

I was there today. Had a bowl, brown, pinto, barbacoa, hot, green, cheese, lettuce


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Wow!  That’s like the time mocat and I were on the same flight to Miami with Salvy

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on December 15, 2017, 12:26:23 AM

Full Jamaica review:

- #1 the beaches are absolutely beautiful and the water is clear AF. Snorkled every day and saw some awesome crap just off the beach, including lobsters, blowfish, and barracudas.
- They have 6 main flags they fly that supported the island through the years and made it what it was: The British, Canadians, China, US, Obviously the Jamaican flag, and I'm missing one. Possibly a euro one by the amount of visitors they have there.
- I was a minority by tourist speak. I rank the following at the resort as goes:
1. Canadians
2. Europeans
3. Jamaicans (Inlanders come down for the weekends and stay for cheap)
4. Americans (very few, but mainly Minnesotans)
- Food was horrible. Still trying to get my crap together from it.
- Jamaican time is a real thing. Mainly comparing it to the DR and Mexico, but they'll get to you when they get to you (customer service wise). Luckily bar wise, being the only person who tipped on the resort (American) I got treated well pak wise.
- My Canadian friend wanted to buy a joint one night and somehow ended up on a beach by several men and the leader being some white drug lord offerering Chrystal to him. Said friend ran like a lil B back upstairs to the resort.
-Posted that I broke my middle toe in the ocean. Definitely my own fault. Dove in too shallow trying to chase the reefs.
-River excursion/cliff jumping was badass.
-Literally rained 5/6 days I was there. Record for Jamaica in December.????
-buss driver on the way to the airport missed his exit and took some random country road where I was ready to be killed in the mountain today. Worst drivers on earth.
-cool crap:
1. Usain Bolts HS
2. MJ impersonater performance was effing amazing. They finished the concert with a free Willy song :love:
3. Elizabeth Taylors old beach house was on our resort.
4. The blue hole: amazing excursion. Wasn't blue due to all the rain but I climbed up a river and walked down it to make consecutive 50 ft cliff jumps. Was pretty badass.

Overall: 3.5/5

Spracs was right, I love bob marley, but him and usain montages are everywhere. Customer service and the food sucked, but the country land is the most beautiful thing I've seen in my life. Hard to pass if you want your eyes filled with beautiful scenery and a fun culture. Ya mon!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on December 15, 2017, 05:59:48 AM

Worst drivers on earth in India.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on December 15, 2017, 07:33:36 AM

Did you see the bobsled team practicing, Wacky?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on December 15, 2017, 07:47:35 AM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on December 15, 2017, 05:59:48 AM

Worst drivers on earth in India.

olathe drivers are worse

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on December 15, 2017, 07:50:17 AM

Have you dudes even seen some western kansas rube try to navigate a roundabout?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on December 15, 2017, 09:08:41 AM

Quote from: The Big Train on December 15, 2017, 07:33:36 AM

Did you see the bobsled team practicing, Wacky?

I wish!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on December 15, 2017, 09:10:57 AM

customer service wise

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on December 15, 2017, 09:14:16 AM

Thanks for reading my review, Mocat. :cheers: Ya mon!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on December 15, 2017, 03:47:22 PM

En route to Vegas, how much should I bet on SEMO to cover?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on December 17, 2017, 08:05:04 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on December 15, 2017, 03:47:22 PM

En route to Vegas, how much should I bet on SEMO to cover?

All the farms. :)

Title: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on December 17, 2017, 02:11:29 PM

https://twitter.com/atlairport/status/942462592886419456

https://twitter.com/atlairport/status/942476899686801409

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on December 17, 2017, 02:15:29 PM

That's going to dick Monday business travel hard.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on December 17, 2017, 04:04:46 PM

dax weeps for the wisconsin transplants

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on December 17, 2017, 05:00:01 PM

What a nightmare :sdeek:

https://twitter.com/nichole_maness/status/942520244991614981

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on December 17, 2017, 05:02:46 PM

i thought a law was passed a few years ago that they couldn't force you to stay on a grounded plane for more than like 2 hours or something

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on December 17, 2017, 05:05:07 PM

Yeah idk. I don’t think something like this has ever happened at the busiest airport in the world. There’s like nowhere for all those people to go

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on December 17, 2017, 05:09:15 PM

https://twitter.com/jaredsgreenberg/status/942529160907542529

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on December 17, 2017, 05:21:21 PM

https://twitter.com/cadecowan/status/942530166668038144

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on December 17, 2017, 05:32:20 PM

Wow

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on December 17, 2017, 08:29:34 PM

Quote from: The Big Train on December 17, 2017, 05:09:15 PM

https://twitter.com/jaredsgreenberg/status/942529160907542529

That hashtag is a shitstorm. My gosh.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on December 18, 2017, 10:26:45 PM

Vancouver in August > Vancouver in December

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on December 18, 2017, 11:41:09 PM

Quote from: Dugout DickStone on December 18, 2017, 10:26:45 PM

Vancouver in August > Vancouver in December

>>>>>>>

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on December 18, 2017, 11:47:23 PM

Quote from: Trim on November 14, 2017, 10:13:12 AM

Quote from: Tobias on November 14, 2017, 12:46:15 AM

enjoy mexico :lol:

Yep, just booked the ride home.  I'm still in for absolutely nothing but UR's so I could puss out as it gets closer.

Haven't puss'd out and just ordered a snorkel from amazon after he said that's the lone thing to bring other than shorts, t-shirts and flip-flops.  Forgot to ask him about money, and I don't think I'd get a good answer anyway.  Probably hardly leaving the hotel and its beach where he's got some hookup and I'd use a card.  But just in case for walking-around money, how much should I have and should I exchange here before the trip?  Like to buy beers This will be PV, not real mexico.  Will beer and taco-sellers accept US single dollars?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mhkpasa on December 19, 2017, 09:19:30 AM

I remember a taco shop exchanging right there at the register, but with marked up exchange rate. Two doors down, a little c-store had a better rate.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on December 19, 2017, 09:24:27 AM

Quote from: The Big Train on December 17, 2017, 05:21:21 PM

https://twitter.com/cadecowan/status/942530166668038144

woof

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on December 19, 2017, 09:27:17 AM

Quote from: Trim on December 18, 2017, 11:47:23 PM

Quote from: Trim on November 14, 2017, 10:13:12 AM

Quote from: Tobias on November 14, 2017, 12:46:15 AM

enjoy mexico :lol:

Yep, just booked the ride home.  I'm still in for absolutely nothing but UR's so I could puss out as it gets closer.

Haven't puss'd out and just ordered a snorkel from amazon after he said that's the lone thing to bring other than shorts, t-shirts and flip-flops.  Forgot to ask him about money, and I don't think I'd get a good answer anyway.  Probably hardly leaving the hotel and its beach where he's got some hookup and I'd use a card.  But just in case for walking-around money, how much should I have and should I exchange here before the trip?  Like to buy beers This will be PV, not real mexico.  Will beer and taco-sellers accept US single dollars?

I've never exchanged money before going to Mexico.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on December 19, 2017, 09:49:03 AM

Quote from: The Big Train on December 17, 2017, 05:00:01 PM

What a nightmare :sdeek:

https://twitter.com/nichole_maness/status/942520244991614981

Sucks they were on a plane, they could have driven home in under 3 hours.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on December 19, 2017, 10:14:27 AM

Good, I'll just bring my regular walking-around cash along with my pile of singles that I'm still strangely adding to even though almost all tipping here can/must now be done via apps.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on December 19, 2017, 10:18:39 AM

Quote from: Trim on December 18, 2017, 11:47:23 PM

Quote from: Trim on November 14, 2017, 10:13:12 AM

Quote from: Tobias on November 14, 2017, 12:46:15 AM

enjoy mexico :lol:

Yep, just booked the ride home.  I'm still in for absolutely nothing but UR's so I could puss out as it gets closer.

Haven't puss'd out and just ordered a snorkel from amazon after he said that's the lone thing to bring other than shorts, t-shirts and flip-flops.  Forgot to ask him about money, and I don't think I'd get a good answer anyway.  Probably hardly leaving the hotel and its beach where he's got some hookup and I'd use a card.  But just in case for walking-around money, how much should I have and should I exchange here before the trip?  Like to buy beers This will be PV, not real mexico.  Will beer and taco-sellers accept US single dollars?

you can use your ATM card at a bank branch to withdraw cash at the bank exchange rate, or exchange US $ at a cashola.     The former rate is better, but your choice.
they will usually take dollars, but they would rather have pesos, they work long hours and last thing they want to do is wait in line to exchange, plus they get hit with exchange rates.     If you're gonna walk around town, take some tennis shoes, the uneven sidewalks and cobblestones can be tricky in flip flops.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on December 19, 2017, 10:31:52 AM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on December 19, 2017, 10:18:39 AM

you can use your ATM card at a bank branch to withdraw cash at the bank exchange rate, or exchange US $ at a cashola.     The former rate is better, but your choice.
they will usually take dollars, but they would rather have pesos, they work long hours and last thing they want to do is wait in line to exchange, plus they get hit with exchange rates.     If you're gonna walk around town, take some tennis shoes, the uneven sidewalks and cobblestones can be tricky in flip flops.

Perfect, that all jives with what I just found here: http://visit-vallarta.com/about-puerto-vallarta/mexico-exchange-rate-currency-converter/

I'll pack flip-flops but will wear adequate sneakers as I'll have to be walking in cold-ass america before flying there and upon coming home.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on December 19, 2017, 11:49:51 AM

this is a good place for any questions.   Uber is big now in PV as well.

https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowForum-g150793-i46-Puerto_Vallarta.html

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on December 19, 2017, 12:04:48 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on December 19, 2017, 11:49:51 AM

this is a good place for any questions.   Uber is big now in PV as well.

https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowForum-g150793-i46-Puerto_Vallarta.html

T-Y.  Other than the snorkel advice and now confirming money is simple, my planning consists of knowing what time I have to be at the barber shop here to ride along to the airport.  I don't know where I'm staying, what we're doing, how we're getting around, etc.  I'm told those are all non-issues and to just plan on drinking beer in the sun for a few days and that sounds great.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on December 19, 2017, 12:13:42 PM

PV is one of my favorite places. Great food options.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on December 19, 2017, 12:58:44 PM

Quote from: Trim on December 19, 2017, 12:04:48 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on December 19, 2017, 11:49:51 AM

this is a good place for any questions.   Uber is big now in PV as well.

https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowForum-g150793-i46-Puerto_Vallarta.html

T-Y.  Other than the snorkel advice and now confirming money is simple, my planning consists of knowing what time I have to be at the barber shop here to ride along to the airport.  I don't know where I'm staying, what we're doing, how we're getting around, etc.  I'm told those are all non-issues and to just plan on drinking beer in the sun for a few days and that sounds great.

you MUST go to Panchos Takos.   I don't care what else you do.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on December 19, 2017, 01:27:30 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on December 19, 2017, 12:58:44 PM

you MUST go to Panchos Takos.   I don't care what else you do.

I predict I'll be promptly informed it's a rough ridin' tourist trap for white boys and will be taken instead to some equivalent that's run by distant cousins.

KSU hoops chat's resurgence is coming.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on December 20, 2017, 01:13:57 AM

Vancouver is cold af and the hockey game is super cheap when you sit loge with clients and it's all you can drink.  Locals hate Chinese drivers when it snows

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on December 21, 2017, 10:37:00 AM

Quote from: Trim on December 19, 2017, 01:27:30 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on December 19, 2017, 12:58:44 PM

you MUST go to Panchos Takos.   I don't care what else you do.

I predict I'll be promptly informed it's a rough ridin' tourist trap for white boys and will be taken instead to some equivalent that's run by distant cousins.

KSU hoops chat's resurgence is coming.

lol, there are tourists there, but also a lot of locals.    But it's a great spot if you're afraid to eat from the street carts like most white people.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on December 21, 2017, 10:53:29 AM

Anyone have suggestions for Tampa/Clearwater?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on December 21, 2017, 11:01:53 AM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on December 21, 2017, 10:37:00 AM

Quote from: Trim on December 19, 2017, 01:27:30 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on December 19, 2017, 12:58:44 PM

you MUST go to Panchos Takos.   I don't care what else you do.

I predict I'll be promptly informed it's a rough ridin' tourist trap for white boys and will be taken instead to some equivalent that's run by distant cousins.

KSU hoops chat's resurgence is coming.

lol, there are tourists there, but also a lot of locals.    But it's a great spot if you're afraid to eat from the street carts like most white people.

There's no fear.  I'm already still flying to Mexico with no insight as to where I'm staying or how I'm getting around or really anything, and after being told yesterday to bring "extra tick speedos."  I'll be fine eating a cart taco.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on December 21, 2017, 11:02:49 AM

Quote from: Dugout DickStone on December 20, 2017, 01:13:57 AM

Vancouver is cold af and the hockey game is super cheap when you sit loge with clients and it's all you can drink.  Locals hate Chinese drivers when it snows

What places did you eat at?

It's not cold there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on December 21, 2017, 11:23:18 AM

WTF stone, you really mailed that one in.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on December 21, 2017, 11:37:49 AM

@michigancat

https://twitter.com/FareDealAlert/status/943897662914514945

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on December 21, 2017, 01:32:19 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on December 21, 2017, 10:53:29 AM

Anyone have suggestions for Tampa/Clearwater?

Suggestions on where to eat? Or what to do?


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on December 21, 2017, 01:39:31 PM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on December 21, 2017, 01:32:19 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on December 21, 2017, 10:53:29 AM

Anyone have suggestions for Tampa/Clearwater?

Suggestions on where to eat? Or what to do?


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all of the above.    family trip there in February.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on December 21, 2017, 03:31:23 PM

February is great time to see manatees. Drive up to Crystal and you will likely see hundreds of them.  Apollo Beach is closer to Clearwater but there will likely be fewer manatees.

Obviously, the beach is great in Clearwater. All kinds of beach things to do from parasailing to deep sea fishing....

If you like Greek food, the Sponge Docks in Tarpon Springs has many great Greek restaurants.  My favorite seafood place so far has been Frenchy's. There's one in Clearwater Beach and another in Dunedin. My favorite pizza place so far has been in Indian Rocks Beach which is just south of Clearwater Beach, it's called Slyce.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on December 21, 2017, 03:32:43 PM

Crystal River
(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/ac/7f/17/ac7f17ca9d59e4f5d9b6d38dc544b988.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on December 21, 2017, 03:56:41 PM

There's also a very nice aquarium at Clearwater Beach.

If you're into Scientology, they have a huge "church" there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on December 21, 2017, 03:58:49 PM

Kinda pissed. My buddy lived in Tampa and I went out there like 3 times to see him, but he never took me to Clearwater. Did New Years there at the Hard Rock Casino and that was pretty fun, but other than that, we just went downtown to the pier.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on December 21, 2017, 04:20:46 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on December 21, 2017, 03:58:49 PM

Kinda pissed. My buddy lived in Tampa and I went out there like 3 times to see him, but he never took me to Clearwater. Did New Years there at the Hard Rock Casino and that was pretty fun, but other than that, we just went downtown to the pier.

You came to Tampa and didn't go the beach? Man, that's the best part of living here.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on December 21, 2017, 04:26:46 PM

Oh, I know. I always went out there around new years and watched the k-state bowl games with him.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on December 21, 2017, 04:28:17 PM

One of the times we drove down to Miami for the K-state game and that was fun. Tampa and Miami are night and day from one another.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on December 21, 2017, 04:32:38 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on December 21, 2017, 04:28:17 PM

Tampa and Miami are night and day from one another.

more like day and night from one another HEYO

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on December 21, 2017, 04:49:43 PM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on December 21, 2017, 03:31:23 PM

February is great time to see manatees. Drive up to Crystal and you will likely see hundreds of them.  Apollo Beach is closer to Clearwater but there will likely be fewer manatees.

Obviously, the beach is great in Clearwater. All kinds of beach things to do from parasailing to deep sea fishing....

If you like Greek food, the Sponge Docks in Tarpon Springs has many great Greek restaurants.  My favorite seafood place so far has been Frenchy's. There's one in Clearwater Beach and another in Dunedin. My favorite pizza place so far has been in Indian Rocks Beach which is just south of Clearwater Beach, it's called Slyce.

thanks!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on December 21, 2017, 07:50:50 PM

I enjoyed watching the sunset at pier 60 at Clearwater beach.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on December 22, 2017, 07:31:57 PM

That Clearwater aquarium is tits. My youngest loved it. Dolphin Tale was filmed there. Good times.

I've stayed on Treasure Island a few times. Love the beach near John's Pass. Plenty of great food joints. Can you really go wrong with fresh seafood along the coast? I haven't found a bad place yet.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on December 28, 2017, 08:58:14 PM

When I went to the bank to confirm I'd have no issues using my ATM card down there to get pesos and not get hit with outlandish fees, they said yes but then made sure that card and my CSP know I'll be there and then told me I could get pesos at the branch right down the street.  I got $100 worth.  Sergio first told me I'd gotten a good exchange and a day later said it wasn't optimal.  I went back and got another $150-ish worth.  I might be out $10-15 from the ideal exchange rate but figured that's worth not taking the time to eff w/ATMs there.

And I found the last few travel-size bottles of sunscreen in downtown at the sketchy walgreens.  I think I'm all set.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on December 29, 2017, 07:56:19 AM

In Mexican cities that rely heavily on American tourists, they usually accept America dollars.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: halfEmpty on December 29, 2017, 08:46:52 AM

I've never been to Mexico but when I did some volunteer work in the Sacred Valley of Peru I learned a valuable lesson.  If you are in a touristy area, money in most denominations is no problem.  Where I was, was not touristy.  It's almost a necessity to carry very small bills and/or change.  They often won't have enough money in the till to make change for even a 20 (which was like $6 US).  In the town I stayed in for a couple weeks they had an ATM that would spit out 20's.  I would then go to the market and try to spend said 20, and wait 10 minutes as they scrounged around to find me $10 in change or would flat out tell me they didn't have enough change for me and couldn't accept it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: halfEmpty on December 29, 2017, 08:49:34 AM

The mother-in-law is retiring and moving to Florida on Jan 1.  Looks like we will have annual family vacations down in the Venice/Tampa area going forward.  Any can't miss spots down there (especially for young kids <5 years old)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on December 29, 2017, 10:15:12 AM

When I was in Guanajuato and Guadalajara last year they did not like when we tried to pay with greenbacks. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on December 29, 2017, 11:13:19 AM

ATM's in Mexico are the way to go. Really in any foreign country I'm guessing you won't find a better exchange rate. Then use whatever leftover cash you have to pay part of your hotel bill on the last day.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on December 29, 2017, 11:22:16 AM

Very interesting tip kRusty, ty

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on December 29, 2017, 11:24:07 AM

Quote from: michigancat on December 29, 2017, 11:13:19 AM

ATM's in Mexico are the way to go. Really in any foreign country I'm guessing you won't find a better exchange rate. Then use whatever leftover cash you have to pay part of your hotel bill on the last day.

Totally agree this is the best way to go...best exchange rate, bank fees are low, don't have to worry about loading up on currency/travelers checks/etc.  I always bring a little foreign currency to get me through the airport transfer.

I usually load up a second account that has an ATM card that I never use and use that on the trip.  That way if I was skimmed they don't have my primary checking account to drain and a failsafe in case an ATM eats a card or the bank shuts it down for fraud at an inconvenient time.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on December 29, 2017, 11:27:21 AM

Yep.  For this, the rate at the bank was close enough that the $10 american dollars I might've shorted myself will be evened out by no atm fees and drinking a beer while the others have to go deal with that, and avoiding any risk of the atm/card not working.  And I can have my tiny travel wallet that holds nothing but cash, ID and 1 card all loaded up with pesos in advance.  Should be fun, if not the actual trip, telling the story in hoops chat.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on December 29, 2017, 12:13:50 PM

Every place we have ever went in PV takes plastic anyways...but I've probably only went to güero places

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on December 29, 2017, 12:33:03 PM

Quote from: halfEmpty on December 29, 2017, 08:49:34 AM

The mother-in-law is retiring and moving to Florida on Jan 1.  Looks like we will have annual family vacations down in the Venice/Tampa area going forward.  Any can't miss spots down there (especially for young kids <5 years old)

Clearwater Aquarium. Beach. Manatees. Drive to Orlando for the day.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on December 29, 2017, 09:59:07 PM

have to be in garden city for a wedding tomorrow, i assume there's some decent mexican, vietnamese etc food to be found somewhere?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on December 30, 2017, 02:42:50 AM

Quote from: Tobias on December 29, 2017, 09:59:07 PM

have to be in garden city for a wedding tomorrow, i assume there's some decent mexican, vietnamese etc food to be found somewhere?

I was just there for this very thing.  the BWW is the hot new thing I was told.  El Zarape is the oldest Mexi-tex place in Kansas but it kind of sucked and only had beers.  We were going to go to Las Margaritas...so maybe try that place? 

Jax Sports Grille was serviceable as a sports bar and had reviews on Yelp as being one of the few places you could go and not be shot...so that was a positive.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on January 02, 2018, 04:45:03 PM

I didn't get around to doing that research Gooch asked for so can you guys just give me some info?

Looking to do a road trip which includes Mt. Ruchmore, Yellowstone, camping, (light) hiking.
Need info on camping in/near Yellowstone and whether this year long national parks pass would be worthwhile.
https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/passes.htm#CP_JUMP_5088574
Also anything else to do along the way.

TIA.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on January 03, 2018, 08:57:05 AM

Quote from: Trim on December 19, 2017, 01:27:30 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on December 19, 2017, 12:58:44 PM

you MUST go to Panchos Takos.   I don't care what else you do.

I predict I'll be promptly informed it's a rough ridin' tourist trap for white boys and will be taken instead to some equivalent that's run by distant cousins.

KSU hoops chat's resurgence is coming.

This pretty much happened exactly, except we didn't even have to move. He gave a bunch of pesos to a hotel worker and had the guy bring us and all of the hotel staff as many as could be had from his spot.

And pancho's is next door to our hotel.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on January 03, 2018, 09:05:38 AM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on January 02, 2018, 04:45:03 PM

I didn't get around to doing that research Gooch asked for so can you guys just give me some info?

Looking to do a road trip which includes Mt. Ruchmore, Yellowstone, camping, (light) hiking.
Need info on camping in/near Yellowstone and whether this year long national parks pass would be worthwhile.
https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/passes.htm#CP_JUMP_5088574
Also anything else to do along the way.

TIA.

that pass is probably worth it if you're going to a couple of different national parks. Jackson Wyoming and grand Teton national park are also just south of Yellowstone. Jackson is great. foodie town, etc. what time of year are you going? because you'll think hey it's june and we'll be just fine and then next thing you know, you're in a tent in Yellowstone and it's like 31 degrees.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on January 03, 2018, 09:52:49 AM

Quote from: Dr Rick Daris on January 03, 2018, 09:05:38 AM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on January 02, 2018, 04:45:03 PM

I didn't get around to doing that research Gooch asked for so can you guys just give me some info?

Looking to do a road trip which includes Mt. Ruchmore, Yellowstone, camping, (light) hiking.
Need info on camping in/near Yellowstone and whether this year long national parks pass would be worthwhile.
https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/passes.htm#CP_JUMP_5088574
Also anything else to do along the way.

TIA.

that pass is probably worth it if you're going to a couple of different national parks. Jackson Wyoming and grand Teton national park are also just south of Yellowstone. Jackson is great. foodie town, etc. what time of year are you going? because you'll think hey it's june and we'll be just fine and then next thing you know, you're in a tent in Yellowstone and it's like 31 degrees.

Yeah Gooch was suggesting late May but I think that may still be too cold.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on January 03, 2018, 10:02:35 AM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on January 03, 2018, 09:52:49 AM

Quote from: Dr Rick Daris on January 03, 2018, 09:05:38 AM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on January 02, 2018, 04:45:03 PM

I didn't get around to doing that research Gooch asked for so can you guys just give me some info?

Looking to do a road trip which includes Mt. Ruchmore, Yellowstone, camping, (light) hiking.
Need info on camping in/near Yellowstone and whether this year long national parks pass would be worthwhile.
https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/passes.htm#CP_JUMP_5088574
Also anything else to do along the way.

TIA.

that pass is probably worth it if you're going to a couple of different national parks. Jackson Wyoming and grand Teton national park are also just south of Yellowstone. Jackson is great. foodie town, etc. what time of year are you going? because you'll think hey it's june and we'll be just fine and then next thing you know, you're in a tent in Yellowstone and it's like 31 degrees.

Yeah Gooch was suggesting late May but I think that may still be too cold.

all depends on the gear you have and what you're up for but late may will be super cold at night. some lodges and park facilities don't even open until june I think. might need to look it up though.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on January 03, 2018, 10:20:09 AM

also, Yellowstone is pretty amazing and I think you guys should totally do it. you can stay outside of Yellowstone the day before you go in or the day you leave or whatever but I'd at least spend a couple of nights inside the park. coming and then driving back out every night would be a super pain in the ass. the lodges all fill up super early but then occasionally become available at random times as people cancel. I stayed a couple of nights at Roosevelt lodge and it was great in that it was super cheap, kind of interesting/different and inside of the park. the website that you would book rooms and campsites on is here...

https://www.yellowstonenationalparklodges.com/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on January 03, 2018, 10:27:44 AM

Quote from: Dr Rick Daris on January 03, 2018, 10:20:09 AM

also, Yellowstone is pretty amazing and I think you guys should totally do it. you can stay outside of Yellowstone the day before you go in or the day you leave or whatever but I'd at least spend a couple of nights inside the park. coming and then driving back out every night would be a super pain in the ass. the lodges all fill up super early but then occasionally become available at random times as people cancel. I stayed a couple of nights at Roosevelt lodge and it was great in that it was super cheap, kind of interesting/different and inside of the park. the website that you would book rooms and campsites on is here...

https://www.yellowstonenationalparklodges.com/

:thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on January 03, 2018, 10:40:10 AM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on January 02, 2018, 04:45:03 PM

I didn't get around to doing that research Gooch asked for so can you guys just give me some info?

Looking to do a road trip which includes Mt. Ruchmore, Yellowstone, camping, (light) hiking.
Need info on camping in/near Yellowstone and whether this year long national parks pass would be worthwhile.
https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/passes.htm#CP_JUMP_5088574
Also anything else to do along the way.

TIA.

start reading here

http://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=27622.msg1599407#msg1599407 (http://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=27622.msg1599407#msg1599407)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on January 03, 2018, 10:49:27 AM

Quote from: Gooch on January 03, 2018, 10:27:44 AM

Quote from: Dr Rick Daris on January 03, 2018, 10:20:09 AM

also, Yellowstone is pretty amazing and I think you guys should totally do it. you can stay outside of Yellowstone the day before you go in or the day you leave or whatever but I'd at least spend a couple of nights inside the park. coming and then driving back out every night would be a super pain in the ass. the lodges all fill up super early but then occasionally become available at random times as people cancel. I stayed a couple of nights at Roosevelt lodge and it was great in that it was super cheap, kind of interesting/different and inside of the park. the website that you would book rooms and campsites on is here...

https://www.yellowstonenationalparklodges.com/

:thumbs:

I'm not kidding when I say these places fill up early but then occasionally open up. most of them are filled like a year or more in advance. they do open up though so if you plan on going, I'd check at least once a day or more.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on January 03, 2018, 10:57:37 AM

Quote from: mocat on January 03, 2018, 10:40:10 AM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on January 02, 2018, 04:45:03 PM

I didn't get around to doing that research Gooch asked for so can you guys just give me some info?

Looking to do a road trip which includes Mt. Ruchmore, Yellowstone, camping, (light) hiking.
Need info on camping in/near Yellowstone and whether this year long national parks pass would be worthwhile.
https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/passes.htm#CP_JUMP_5088574
Also anything else to do along the way.

TIA.

start reading here

http://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=27622.msg1599407#msg1599407 (http://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=27622.msg1599407#msg1599407)

When you camp, do you pay to get into the park and then pay to camp? i.e. that $80 pass would get us in and get us a 50% discount on camping so it is probably worth it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on January 03, 2018, 11:06:00 AM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on January 03, 2018, 10:57:37 AM

Quote from: mocat on January 03, 2018, 10:40:10 AM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on January 02, 2018, 04:45:03 PM

I didn't get around to doing that research Gooch asked for so can you guys just give me some info?

Looking to do a road trip which includes Mt. Ruchmore, Yellowstone, camping, (light) hiking.
Need info on camping in/near Yellowstone and whether this year long national parks pass would be worthwhile.
https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/passes.htm#CP_JUMP_5088574
Also anything else to do along the way.

TIA.

start reading here

http://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=27622.msg1599407#msg1599407 (http://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=27622.msg1599407#msg1599407)

When you camp, do you pay to get into the park and then pay to camp? i.e. that $80 pass would get us in and get us a 50% discount on camping so it is probably worth it.

yeah. any national park costs a decent amount of money to get into and then there is a separate fee to stay inside of it. if you are going to multiple parks-badlands, rushmore, Yellowstone, etc. then I'm pretty sure it makes sense to buy a year pass.

Title: travel thread
Post by: wELLsculptedbrows on January 03, 2018, 11:11:58 AM

There’s no entrance fee to Rushmore (there is a separate parking fee) or Wind Cave.

That pass probably only makes sense if you do Yellowstone, Teton (there’s a joint pass for a little bit more, used to be combined for the same price) Badlands AND Rocky Mountain, which would be an insane/long trip. Or if you have more trips planned this year.

Edit: Forgot about Devil’s Tower. If you do that, Badlands, YNP and GTNP (which you probably should) the pass is probably a good deal.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on January 03, 2018, 11:39:52 AM

Well the $80 pass can have 2 owners and is good for the entire vehicle (up to 4 people) entrance. Plus you get 50% off of camping.

So $30 entrance fee to Yellowstone. $37 savings on 3 days of camping. That's $67 so if we did even one other park entry or more camping, seems like it would be a good deal. (Plus maybe saving a little time not having to pay at the gate?)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on January 03, 2018, 11:44:21 AM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on January 03, 2018, 11:39:52 AM

Well the $80 pass can have 2 owners and is good for the entire vehicle (up to 4 people) entrance. Plus you get 50% off of camping.

Unless you Gooches are super old and qualify for the Senior pass, there is no camping discount.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on January 03, 2018, 11:45:21 AM

When I looked at Yellowstone/Grand Teton a couple months ago, it seemed like inside and outside accommodations were pretty much $300/night. And then either a hellish travel day via SLC or $600 tickets to Jackson Hole. I did not like those options.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on January 03, 2018, 11:56:13 AM

Quote from: tdaver on January 03, 2018, 11:44:21 AM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on January 03, 2018, 11:39:52 AM

Well the $80 pass can have 2 owners and is good for the entire vehicle (up to 4 people) entrance. Plus you get 50% off of camping.

Unless you Gooches are super old and qualify for the Senior pass, there is no camping discount.

Oh I see now the discount is for Interagency "Access" Pass which is for disabled people. I thought they were just talking about the regular annual pass.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on January 03, 2018, 12:07:28 PM

Quote from: chum1 on January 03, 2018, 11:45:21 AM

When I looked at Yellowstone/Grand Teton a couple months ago, it seemed like inside and outside accommodations were pretty much $300/night. And then either a hellish travel day via SLC or $600 tickets to Jackson Hole. I did not like those options.

camping is like basically free. i drove and stopped with friends in Denver/Estes each way. pretty much 2 days of driving each way, 5 nights camping in between. i don't mind road trippin' tho

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on January 03, 2018, 12:28:47 PM

Quote from: mocat on January 03, 2018, 12:07:28 PM

Quote from: chum1 on January 03, 2018, 11:45:21 AM

When I looked at Yellowstone/Grand Teton a couple months ago, it seemed like inside and outside accommodations were pretty much $300/night. And then either a hellish travel day via SLC or $600 tickets to Jackson Hole. I did not like those options.

camping is like basically free. i drove and stopped with friends in Denver/Estes each way. pretty much 2 days of driving each way, 5 nights camping in between. i don't mind road trippin' tho

Yes, Camping is $25-$30 per night. And as of right now there is plenty of space available. We'll be going to Mt. Rushmore on the way, so it will take a little longer.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: porky morgan on January 03, 2018, 02:09:57 PM

Mrs G...I live near Yellowstone in Montana and have a couple of tips. If you're coming in from the Rushmore direction you could enter the park through Cooke City (NE entrance) or Paradise Valley/Livingston (North entrance). The Cook City option takes you over an incredible pass but in May it may not be open...Beartooth pass. Google Earth it, you'll be amazed. BTW May is going to be cold at night, but if you're tent camping the bears might not yet be out causing trouble. Not kidding, get some bear spray if you hike in the park. Not to alarm you as incidents are really rare but it's the safe thing to do. The Livingston route is always open and is nice too. If you go that way consider a night at Chico Hot Springs, for a nice room and a soak and a good restaurant. During high season camping is crowded and you'll want to get where you are looking to camp early in the day. Claim your spot and then go sight seeing. There are some campgrounds that can be reserved ahead of time but not all. My favorite part of the park is the northeast corner...Lamar valley, etc. More wildlife to see and fewer traffic jams. The west side of the park is more about geysers and waterfalls and stuff. Cool but more crowded. Go out the south end to see Jackson, but while the peaks and lakes are beautiful the town is really pricey and trendy. Like Aspen. As to the pass, one advantage is that there is a quick lane at the entry gates for passholders, so you avoid wating in line. Sounds like a great roadtrip.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on January 03, 2018, 02:37:55 PM

I'm starting to re-think the timeframe because I don't like to be cold. So maybe a little later in the year. You sold me on the pass with the quick lane.

I am thinking I'll reserve camping at this link; so need to figure out which is the best spot. Do you think one of these is less prone to bear attacks?
https://www.yellowstonenationalparklodges.com/stay/camping/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: porky morgan on January 03, 2018, 02:41:01 PM

Madison, or Grant Village.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on January 03, 2018, 03:10:11 PM

madison is great, bathrooms are nice (for campground bathrooms) and the location is bitb for most stuff. like iirc firehole canyon is like 5 min drive from there

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on January 03, 2018, 03:12:18 PM

Quote from: mocat on January 03, 2018, 03:10:11 PM

madison is great, bathrooms are nice (for campground bathrooms) and the location is bitb for most stuff. like iirc firehole canyon is like 5 min drive from there

Did you get attacked by any bears?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on January 03, 2018, 03:15:27 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on January 03, 2018, 03:12:18 PM

Quote from: mocat on January 03, 2018, 03:10:11 PM

madison is great, bathrooms are nice (for campground bathrooms) and the location is bitb for most stuff. like iirc firehole canyon is like 5 min drive from there

Did you get attacked by any bears?

nope, just put all your food away.

while hiking, just be loud, especially when coming up to a blind bend in the trail

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on January 03, 2018, 03:46:41 PM

rushmore is really stupid

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on January 03, 2018, 05:24:13 PM

Alright you travel experts... I've won a choice of three trips.

Bahama cruise
Cancun All Inclusive
Napa Valley

Where should I take Mrs IPA? We've never been to any of these.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on January 03, 2018, 05:26:39 PM

I'm in Champaign through the weekend for work.  Not sure if I'll have any free time but I thought we had a few Illini alums around here.  Other than chicken nuggets, anything worthwhile?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on January 03, 2018, 05:59:13 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on January 03, 2018, 05:26:39 PM

I'm in Champaign through the weekend for work.  Not sure if I'll have any free time but I thought we had a few Illini alums around here.  Other than chicken nuggets, anything worthwhile?

@Chingon

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on January 03, 2018, 06:11:45 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on January 03, 2018, 05:24:13 PM

Alright you travel experts... I've won a choice of three trips.

Bahama cruise
Cancun All Inclusive
Napa Valley

Where should I take Mrs IPA? We've never been to any of these.

Napa

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on January 03, 2018, 06:15:58 PM

Depends on the ship and hotels, etc

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on January 03, 2018, 06:20:37 PM

Cruise does sound good though, you can rule out Mexico completely.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 04, 2018, 07:33:22 AM

Quote from: IPA4Me on January 03, 2018, 05:24:13 PM

Alright you travel experts... I've won a choice of three trips.

Bahama cruise
Cancun All Inclusive
Napa Valley

Where should I take Mrs IPA? We've never been to any of these.

napa, you don't have to be crammed in with a bunch of other people all day if you don't want to be. plus you can swing over to russian river  :fatty:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on January 04, 2018, 08:17:17 AM

Quote from: ChiCat on January 03, 2018, 05:26:39 PM

I'm in Champaign through the weekend for work.  Not sure if I'll have any free time but I thought we had a few Illini alums around here.  Other than chicken nuggets, anything worthwhile?

!!!!!!!!!!!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on January 04, 2018, 08:18:37 AM

Eat at Maize is pretty much my only recommendo.  Black Dog is also very good BBQ.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on January 04, 2018, 09:03:51 AM

Quote from: Dlew12 on January 04, 2018, 08:18:37 AM

Eat at Maize is pretty much my only recommendo.  Black Dog is also very good BBQ.

Stuff like that might be all I have time for

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CHONGS on January 04, 2018, 10:12:36 AM

Quote from: Dr Rick Daris on January 03, 2018, 05:59:13 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on January 03, 2018, 05:26:39 PM

I'm in Champaign through the weekend for work.  Not sure if I'll have any free time but I thought we had a few Illini alums around here.  Other than chicken nuggets, anything worthwhile?

@Chingon

Sure, there's lots to do, you staying by the University?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on January 04, 2018, 10:24:50 AM

Quote from: ChiCat on January 04, 2018, 09:03:51 AM

Quote from: Dlew12 on January 04, 2018, 08:18:37 AM

Eat at Maize is pretty much my only recommendo.  Black Dog is also very good BBQ.

Stuff like that might be all I have time for

Also feel free to visit the corner of locust and chalmers for a look at the apartment complex where Dlew12 spent two years living.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on January 04, 2018, 12:21:59 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on January 03, 2018, 02:37:55 PM

I'm starting to re-think the timeframe because I don't like to be cold. So maybe a little later in the year.

Was thinking about at an early May trip with my brood, but leaning June now after seeing this.

Quote

2018 Spring Opening Dates
Conditions permitting, roads will open at 8:00 am on the following dates:

April 20: West Entrance to Madison, Mammoth to Old Faithful, Norris to Canyon.
May 4: East Entrance to Lake (Sylvan Pass), Canyon Junction to Lake.
May 11: South Entrance to West Thumb, Lake to West Thumb, West Thumb to Old Faithful (Craig Pass), Tower Junction to Tower Fall.
May 25: Tower Fall to Canyon Junction (Dunraven Pass)
May 25: Beartooth Highway

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on January 04, 2018, 01:41:44 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on January 03, 2018, 05:24:13 PM

Alright you travel experts... I've won a choice of three trips.

Bahama cruise
Cancun All Inclusive
Napa Valley

Where should I take Mrs IPA? We've never been to any of these.

Just fly to Bahamas.  cruises are barf

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on January 04, 2018, 01:48:52 PM

The powercat brand is still effective.  One of those annoying sellers of trinkets on the PV beach came up with his braided bracelets and was excitedly pointing out that he had a K-STATE WILDCATS one after noticing my hat.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on January 04, 2018, 01:50:11 PM

people hate on cruises but i think they're fun. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 04, 2018, 02:17:45 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on January 03, 2018, 05:24:13 PM

Alright you travel experts... I've won a choice of three trips.

Bahama cruise
Cancun All Inclusive
Napa Valley

Where should I take Mrs IPA? We've never been to any of these.

Cancun All Inclusive

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on January 04, 2018, 02:27:09 PM

Looks like I'm going to need to win this sales contest three years in a row.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on January 04, 2018, 02:36:00 PM

What's the post-fire situation in Napa?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 04, 2018, 02:54:37 PM

Quote from: tdaver on January 04, 2018, 02:36:00 PM

What's the post-fire situation in Napa?

I'm sure it's fine. I just think it's kinda boring for more than a day trip. I'd rather go sit on a beach, but of course it never gets hot where I live so YMMV.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on January 04, 2018, 03:33:43 PM

boring is sitting on a beach

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on January 04, 2018, 04:23:35 PM

Napa is a fun long weekend, but I'd hate to spend a week.

Ditto on a cruise. 

By default Cancun (to bad it's not someplace better).    Do you know what resort?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on January 04, 2018, 04:27:04 PM

Quote from: pissclams on January 04, 2018, 03:33:43 PM

boring is sitting on a beach

Yup  :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on January 04, 2018, 04:29:30 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on January 04, 2018, 04:23:35 PM

Napa is a fun long weekend, but I'd hate to spend a week.

Ditto on a cruise. 

By default Cancun (to bad it's not someplace better).    Do you know what resort?

Don't know. Flyer just lists those three things. I've mathematically won the contest but won't be awarded for a couple of months.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on January 04, 2018, 04:34:14 PM

I could snorkel in the ocean for half a day or more. It's the coolest thing ever. Plus, bars are right on the beach. I like doing stuff I don't have in my own backyard. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on January 04, 2018, 09:32:16 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on January 03, 2018, 05:24:13 PM

Alright you travel experts... I've won a choice of three trips.

Bahama cruise
Cancun All Inclusive
Napa Valley

Where should I take Mrs IPA? We've never been to any of these.

From Napa, you could run the historic Dipsea Trail and take hikes through redwood groves.

http://www.dipsea.org/course.php

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 04, 2018, 11:43:24 PM

Quote from: pissclams on January 04, 2018, 03:33:43 PM

boring is sitting on a beach

Napa is boring but requires a lot of effort. Beach may be boring but at least it's relaxing.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 04, 2018, 11:46:10 PM

And as a couple of people have mentioned, highlights of a Napa trip are not in Napa.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on January 05, 2018, 12:07:26 AM

I heard that a gnar thing to do in napa is to ride a hot air balloon

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 05, 2018, 07:14:42 AM

Quote from: michigancat on January 04, 2018, 11:43:24 PM

Quote from: pissclams on January 04, 2018, 03:33:43 PM

boring is sitting on a beach

Napa is boring but requires a lot of effort. Beach may be boring but at least it's relaxing.

yeah, I think Napa is great but agree I wouldn't stay there a long time. we rented a car service that picked us up and took us around everywhere for a day. it took no effort and was worth it imo. the driver was also part of the experience because he told us about all the history of the different winerys and the area and some gossipy stuff about various vinyard owners and restaurant people. also very great concentration of amazing food in Yountville. But when I think "going to Napa" what I mean is going to SFO for a day, Napa for a couple, and Sonoma for a day (for beer), and maybe go look at big trees for a day.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 05, 2018, 07:52:46 AM

Quote from: steve dave on January 05, 2018, 07:14:42 AM

Quote from: michigancat on January 04, 2018, 11:43:24 PM

Quote from: pissclams on January 04, 2018, 03:33:43 PM

boring is sitting on a beach

Napa is boring but requires a lot of effort. Beach may be boring but at least it's relaxing.

yeah, I think Napa is great but agree I wouldn't stay there a long time. we rented a car service that picked us up and took us around everywhere for a day. it took no effort and was worth it imo. the driver was also part of the experience because he told us about all the history of the different winerys and the area and some gossipy stuff about various vinyard owners and restaurant people. also very great concentration of amazing food in Yountville. But when I think "going to Napa" what I mean is going to SFO for a day, Napa for a couple, and Sonoma for a day (for beer), and maybe go look at big trees for a day.

Yeah to all of that. You're also a really good planner and probably enjoy planning something like that. Hard to say what you'd get from a generic prepaid "Napa Trip". It might cover a meal at French laundry, but I'd doubt it.

And my personal experience is I visit like two wineries and I'm decently buzzed and everything looks and tastes the same. On repeat trips I'm like "I think I was here last time but I'm not sure".

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on January 05, 2018, 09:23:45 AM

I think Napa is beautiful, but it just isn't my thing. You have to really like wine to get into it, I think.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on January 05, 2018, 09:30:42 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on January 05, 2018, 09:23:45 AM

I think Napa is beautiful, but it just isn't my thing. You have to really like wine to get into it, I think.

Or food

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on January 05, 2018, 09:32:47 AM

Yeah, cheese platters ftw out there.  :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on January 05, 2018, 09:35:58 AM

IPA, get more details about each of the 3 options, including how much flexibility you'd have to mod the plans as you want and how much of a pain in the ass it would be to do so.  That will inform you on how closely each would/could match what you like best and how likely it is to be what you expect.

If you can't get any more info than what you have here, I'd do cancun - most likely to match what you expect and least amount of extra stuff you could have to think about other than show up where told and relax.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: bubbles4ksu on January 05, 2018, 12:31:03 PM

I'm driving from MHK to Columbus, GA this weekend. Anything I need to see or eat in Fayetteville, Memphis, or Birmingham?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on January 05, 2018, 12:36:01 PM

Quote from: bubbles4ksu on January 05, 2018, 12:31:03 PM

I'm driving from MHK to Columbus, GA this weekend. Anything I need to see or eat in Fayetteville, Memphis, or Birmingham?

Go to the tv stations that reported on the original pig aggie thing and demand the archived video footage.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: bubbles4ksu on January 05, 2018, 01:30:34 PM

Quote from: Trim on January 05, 2018, 12:36:01 PM

Quote from: bubbles4ksu on January 05, 2018, 12:31:03 PM

I'm driving from MHK to Columbus, GA this weekend. Anything I need to see or eat in Fayetteville, Memphis, or Birmingham?

Go to the tv stations that reported on the original pig aggie thing and demand the archived video footage.

consider it done.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on January 05, 2018, 02:11:50 PM

later this year taking a trip to costa rica. what should I see/do? also what miles program should I be using for the flight? SW looks solid but I'm up for suggestos

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on January 07, 2018, 06:02:23 PM

So not exactly leisure travel related but it looks like my brother is moving to LA soon for work, any pro tips I can pass along for finding a place etc? Work location is a few blocks from staples center.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 07, 2018, 06:23:52 PM

Quote from: wetwillie on January 07, 2018, 06:02:23 PM

So not exactly leisure travel related but it looks like my brother is moving to LA soon for work, any pro tips I can pass along for finding a place etc? Work location is a few blocks from staples center.

Negotiate a relocation package that includes temporary housing, visit something like City pages to get a feel for different neighborhoods, set a budget, research on Craigslist.

Also has he considered Dallas instead?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on January 07, 2018, 06:49:09 PM

if I were he, i’d get a place downtown- tons of redevelopment and deals to be had
also tell him to look in silver lake and los feliz

definitely can’t go further west than hollywood

the best resource for housing in los angeles is westsiderentals.com.  costs $55 for a month’s subscription but it’s far better than craigslist

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on January 07, 2018, 06:55:25 PM

Thanks clams I knew you would be clutch. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on January 07, 2018, 07:23:45 PM

Los feliz is cool

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on January 07, 2018, 08:04:14 PM

I've watched a fair amount of Million Dollar Listing LA. Tips:

- Valley? LOOOOOOOOOOOLOLOLOL no
- Hollywood: Bird streets
- Beverly Hills: NOT south of Sunset

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on January 07, 2018, 08:15:55 PM

love MDLA.  if you’re looking in the bird streets, josh flagg is your man

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on January 08, 2018, 10:39:59 AM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on January 05, 2018, 02:11:50 PM

later this year taking a trip to costa rica. what should I see/do? also what miles program should I be using for the flight? SW looks solid but I'm up for suggestos

Caribbean or Pacific side?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on January 08, 2018, 12:07:36 PM

Quote from: pissclams on January 07, 2018, 08:15:55 PM

love MDLA.  if you’re looking in the bird streets, josh flagg is your man

Have you kept up with Chad Rogers?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on January 08, 2018, 12:08:05 PM

What

(https://i.pinimg.com/736x/69/ca/a3/69caa34a3690a3f08a44b17cf39da240--workout-inspiration-image.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on January 08, 2018, 12:35:44 PM

of course I keep up with him, great twitter follow if you can get past his #MAGA crap

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180108/91190b50d4adaeffb3c527a4112d0f42.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on January 13, 2018, 09:26:10 AM

My sister is in Thailand rn so I’ll probably be giving updates as if I’m there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on January 13, 2018, 04:09:28 PM

Quote from: The Big Train on January 13, 2018, 09:26:10 AM

My sister is in Thailand rn so I’ll probably be giving updates as if I’m there.

Do that...I'm planning on going in November

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on January 13, 2018, 04:26:25 PM

Flagg is great

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on January 15, 2018, 07:29:22 AM

I'm pretty tired of American so I applied with Delta to have my status matched.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on January 19, 2018, 09:30:14 AM

Thinking about a Switzerland ???????? trip this summer with mrstdaver.  Could include time in neighboring areas.  Pro tips both about time there and travel to?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on January 19, 2018, 09:48:21 AM

I forgot to add that my sister bought a shirt that said Nirvana on the front and had a picture of Hansen below it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on January 19, 2018, 01:46:53 PM

Quote from: tdaver on January 19, 2018, 09:30:14 AM

Thinking about a Switzerland trip this summer with mrstdaver.  Could include time in neighboring areas.  Pro tips both about time there and travel to?

Zurich is pristine and clean and gorgeous and everything costs a million euros

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 19, 2018, 03:17:13 PM

ANYONE DONE TODOS SANTOS AND THE SURROUNDING AREA? THINKING ABOUT AN AIRBNB

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on January 19, 2018, 04:03:45 PM

Quote from: tdaver on January 19, 2018, 09:30:14 AM

Thinking about a Switzerland ???????? trip this summer with mrstdaver.  Could include time in neighboring areas.  Pro tips both about time there and travel to?

I lived there for 4 months. What would you like to know?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on January 19, 2018, 05:05:54 PM

Quote from: Spracne on January 19, 2018, 04:03:45 PM

Quote from: tdaver on January 19, 2018, 09:30:14 AM

Thinking about a Switzerland ???????? trip this summer with mrstdaver.  Could include time in neighboring areas.  Pro tips both about time there and travel to?

I lived there for 4 months. What would you like to know?

Any must-do recommendations?
Anything to avoid?
Rail system good to get around everywhere?  If so, Swiss Travel Pass maybe seems like the way to go.  If not, what's a better option?
Whatever else you want to share is appreciated

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on January 19, 2018, 06:12:39 PM

Quote from: tdaver on January 19, 2018, 05:05:54 PM

Quote from: Spracne on January 19, 2018, 04:03:45 PM

Quote from: tdaver on January 19, 2018, 09:30:14 AM

Thinking about a Switzerland trip this summer with mrstdaver.  Could include time in neighboring areas.  Pro tips both about time there and travel to?

I lived there for 4 months. What would you like to know?

Any must-do recommendations?
Anything to avoid?
Rail system good to get around everywhere?  If so, Swiss Travel Pass maybe seems like the way to go.  If not, what's a better option?
Whatever else you want to share is appreciated

PM me. It's a lot of info and back-and-forth not suited to this medium. We could perhaps set up a phone call.

Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on January 19, 2018, 06:21:27 PM

(https://media.giphy.com/media/taq80xykeWau4/giphy.gif)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on January 19, 2018, 06:36:59 PM

i feel like there's some sort of swiss phone pun that i'm obviously missing

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on January 19, 2018, 06:45:41 PM

:zip:  :buh-bye:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on January 20, 2018, 07:17:41 PM

https://twitter.com/cnn/status/954885033277427712

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on January 20, 2018, 08:00:11 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on January 19, 2018, 06:36:59 PM

i feel like there's some sort of swiss phone pun that i'm obviously missing

Sick bern, man

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on January 31, 2018, 09:40:47 AM

Chicago peeps, I've always wanted to go to the house MJ built. For a way casual NBA fan, is sitting in the 200's good for a viewing pleasure? I'll be back in Chi Town Feb. 21-24th for the MidWinter Dental Convention.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on January 31, 2018, 01:05:07 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on January 31, 2018, 09:40:47 AM

Chicago peeps, I've always wanted to go to the house MJ built. For a way casual NBA fan, is sitting in the 200's good for a viewing pleasure? I'll be back in Chi Town Feb. 21-24th for the MidWinter Dental Convention.

200’s will be fine, I’d wait until day of to buy tickets though. Bulls aren't good, so tickets are easy to come by

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on January 31, 2018, 01:08:30 PM

Thanks for the heads up. Pretty excited to go, they'll be playing the Sixers.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on January 31, 2018, 01:35:00 PM

I saw Madonna at the united center #neatdeal

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on January 31, 2018, 01:41:08 PM

Is it downtown? We always stay off Michigan when I go for work there, but I have no idea in what vicinity. Close to a cool Irish bar (it's downstairs) and a whole foods near the lake.   :dunno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on January 31, 2018, 04:39:30 PM

United center is in Near West Side. Assume you stay in Streeterville, near Timothy O'Toole's. It's about 4 miles to the United Center. Take a cab, or the #20 bus is easy

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on January 31, 2018, 04:45:58 PM

TY!  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on January 31, 2018, 04:49:58 PM

yeah tickets to united center will be virtually free.  If you got any connections ask them for some comps

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on January 31, 2018, 04:53:25 PM

Would also be way more fun to go to the 'Hawks game on the 23rd instead.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on January 31, 2018, 05:01:33 PM

My coworker showed us some half off special she got from one of our vendors  and that's why I asked to begin with. I might just have her hold off on that.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on February 10, 2018, 03:24:35 PM

frontier is starting to fly daily direct service OMA - AUS. kinda weird.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on February 10, 2018, 05:36:09 PM

Quote from: steve dave on February 10, 2018, 03:24:35 PM

frontier is starting to fly daily direct service OMA - AUS. kinda weird.

Keep Austin Weird, from Omaha.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on February 12, 2018, 11:12:15 AM

annoyed I was in Clearwater last week and couldn't talk my family into going to see the Falcon Heavy launch on Tuesday, so we just did Kennedy on Monday instead.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on February 12, 2018, 11:17:02 AM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on February 12, 2018, 11:12:15 AM

annoyed I was in Clearwater last week and couldn't talk my family into going to see the Falcon Heavy launch on Tuesday, so we just did Kennedy on Monday instead.

There's something wrong with your family.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on February 12, 2018, 11:18:20 AM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on February 12, 2018, 11:17:02 AM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on February 12, 2018, 11:12:15 AM

annoyed I was in Clearwater last week and couldn't talk my family into going to see the Falcon Heavy launch on Tuesday, so we just did Kennedy on Monday instead.

There's something wrong with your family.

My 70 something parents I undertsand, but my wife  :bang:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on February 13, 2018, 09:38:12 PM

https://twitter.com/erikhaddad/status/963545023210909696

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on February 13, 2018, 10:38:40 PM

Wow

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on February 14, 2018, 12:25:12 PM

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on February 14, 2018, 12:38:56 PM

Florida

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on February 14, 2018, 12:46:12 PM

(http://warroomsports.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/The-U.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on February 14, 2018, 12:57:04 PM

@puniraptor and other Japanqatz, planning on going to Japan in Sept/Oct 2019 during the Rugby World Cup.  Going to go to 1 game in Tokyo and 1 or 2 others around the country.  Which of this places would be best to go to / most worth the trip?

For reference on your recommendations, on vacation I enjoy the following unique activities: eating good food, drinking good drinks, and seeing cool stuff.

• Toyota City
• Fukuoka City
• Higashiosaka City
• Yokohama City
• Kamaishi City
• Kobe City
• Kumagaya City
• Kumamoto City
• Oita Prefecture
• Sapporo
• Shizuoka Prefecture

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on February 14, 2018, 04:44:52 PM

Quote from: chum1 on February 13, 2018, 09:38:12 PM

https://twitter.com/erikhaddad/status/963545023210909696

The tweets from media outlets to him were hilarious. :lol: @FOX

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on February 14, 2018, 04:51:21 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on February 14, 2018, 12:57:04 PM

@puniraptor and other Japanqatz, planning on going to Japan in Sept/Oct 2019 during the Rugby World Cup.  Going to go to 1 game in Tokyo and 1 or 2 others around the country.  Which of this places would be best to go to / most worth the trip?

For reference on your recommendations, on vacation I enjoy the following unique activities: eating good food, drinking good drinks, and seeing cool stuff.

• Toyota City
• Fukuoka City
• Higashiosaka City
• Yokohama City
• Kamaishi City
• Kobe City
• Kumagaya City
• Kumamoto City
• Oita Prefecture
• Sapporo
• Shizuoka Prefecture

very cool. are you interested in efficiency or widest distribution? do you like nature stuff or city stuff? what do you expect the total duration of your trip to be? have you cross referenced the game schedule against the city list?

FYI the All Blacks seem to be by far the most popular sports entity in japan, so if they are in any of these games, either avoid or prepare to pay a billion dollars

Tokyo and yokohama are basically adjacent, same with Higashiosaka/kobe

if I were just going one other place, it would be Osaka area

the rest of the locations are pretty widely distributed across the country.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on February 14, 2018, 05:11:13 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on February 12, 2018, 11:18:20 AM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on February 12, 2018, 11:17:02 AM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on February 12, 2018, 11:12:15 AM

annoyed I was in Clearwater last week and couldn't talk my family into going to see the Falcon Heavy launch on Tuesday, so we just did Kennedy on Monday instead.

There's something wrong with your family.

My 70 something parents I undertsand, but my wife  :bang:

Ugh. I would've gone solo. Grab some beer at Florida Beer in Canaveral and hit the beach.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on February 14, 2018, 05:47:12 PM

Quote from: puniraptor on February 14, 2018, 04:51:21 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on February 14, 2018, 12:57:04 PM

@puniraptor and other Japanqatz, planning on going to Japan in Sept/Oct 2019 during the Rugby World Cup.  Going to go to 1 game in Tokyo and 1 or 2 others around the country.  Which of this places would be best to go to / most worth the trip?

For reference on your recommendations, on vacation I enjoy the following unique activities: eating good food, drinking good drinks, and seeing cool stuff.

• Toyota City
• Fukuoka City
• Higashiosaka City
• Yokohama City
• Kamaishi City
• Kobe City
• Kumagaya City
• Kumamoto City
• Oita Prefecture
• Sapporo
• Shizuoka Prefecture

very cool. are you interested in efficiency or widest distribution? do you like nature stuff or city stuff? what do you expect the total duration of your trip to be? have you cross referenced the game schedule against the city list?

FYI the All Blacks seem to be by far the most popular sports entity in japan, so if they are in any of these games, either avoid or prepare to pay a billion dollars

Tokyo and yokohama are basically adjacent, same with Higashiosaka/kobe

if I were just going one other place, it would be Osaka area

the rest of the locations are pretty widely distributed across the country.

To answer your questions:

My initial thought is 2 cities for 2 nights and Tokyo for the rest, so don't need super wide distribution. I'm not sure if the analogy fits, but it would be cool to go to an Atlanta-ish city and a Seattle-ish city in terms of difference in culture.

I like both city and nature stuff, but Mrs. 8mp would lean hard towards city.

Probably plan 9-12 nights in Japan.

Not concerned particularly with which teams/games, I'd rather plan around cities and figure out the games based on that. I think each city has 3+ games of which at least 1 would be worth attending.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 14, 2018, 05:51:06 PM

Quote from: puniraptor on February 14, 2018, 04:51:21 PM

FYI the All Blacks seem to be by far the most popular sports entity in japan, so if they are in any of these games, either avoid or prepare to pay a billion dollars

this is fascinating!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on February 14, 2018, 10:22:20 PM

Quote from: Gooch on February 14, 2018, 04:44:52 PM

Quote from: chum1 on February 13, 2018, 09:38:12 PM

https://twitter.com/erikhaddad/status/963545023210909696

The tweets from media outlets to him were hilarious. @FOX

lol

https://twitter.com/erinscafe/status/963553922219524096

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on March 06, 2018, 05:19:40 PM

Slam dunk for the Cat travelers.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180306/6efe74eb687ce562f9173660e67edda1.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 06, 2018, 05:25:36 PM

Dtw

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on March 06, 2018, 06:47:56 PM

Bam.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Cire on April 03, 2018, 02:52:28 PM

Going to Cabo this summer

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on April 04, 2018, 06:15:43 AM

Wedding in the Bahamas this weekend :woot:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Saulbadguy on April 04, 2018, 11:31:53 AM

Need first hand recommendo's (again) for NYC. Hotels and crap to do.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on April 04, 2018, 12:47:19 PM

I’ll be flying out west in a few days

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on April 04, 2018, 01:13:32 PM

Quote from: Saulbadguy on April 04, 2018, 11:31:53 AM

Need first hand recommendo's (again) for NYC. Hotels and crap to do.

Family trip or what? Bubbles and I recently stayed at the Hotel Indigo just off of Houston and kicked around the East Village. Highly recommend. Just bar and restaurant hopping... Tons of cool places in the area.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 07, 2018, 12:33:57 AM

@sys what should I do with four free hours in Fresno

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on April 07, 2018, 12:38:55 AM

Quote from: michigancat on April 07, 2018, 12:33:57 AM

@sys what should I do with four free hours in Fresno

like at the airport?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on April 07, 2018, 01:02:53 AM

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180407/46098c757ea37abe0c46c8f2500cc8f0.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 07, 2018, 08:31:36 AM

Quote from: sys on April 07, 2018, 12:38:55 AM

Quote from: michigancat on April 07, 2018, 12:33:57 AM

@sys what should I do with four free hours in Fresno

like at the airport?

No like I'm here with a car

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 07, 2018, 10:43:23 AM

I did not expect the town (suburbs) to legitimately smell like a feedlot but it does!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on April 07, 2018, 11:56:02 AM

Quote from: michigancat on April 07, 2018, 10:43:23 AM

I did not expect the town (suburbs) to legitimately smell like a feedlot but it does!

that's weird, it mostly doesn't.  unless you're near fresno state, where they have a bunch of cows.


since it's raining, i'd suggest enjoying what is probably the last rain for six months.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 07, 2018, 12:24:19 PM

Quote from: sys on April 07, 2018, 11:56:02 AM

Quote from: michigancat on April 07, 2018, 10:43:23 AM

I did not expect the town (suburbs) to legitimately smell like a feedlot but it does!

that's weird, it mostly doesn't.  unless you're near fresno state, where they have a bunch of cows.


since it's raining, i'd suggest enjoying what is probably the last rain for six months.

I'm in Clovis! Smells ok now.

Title: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on April 07, 2018, 01:26:41 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on April 04, 2018, 06:15:43 AM

Wedding in the Bahamas this weekend :woot:

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 07, 2018, 07:13:44 PM

My review of suburban Fresno: it is exactly like every suburban area that used to be farmland in the us. And it just rained so it was lovely!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on April 07, 2018, 08:42:02 PM

Banff this summer, is Lake Louise a must see?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on April 07, 2018, 08:46:47 PM

Quote from: michigancat on April 07, 2018, 07:13:44 PM

My review of suburban Fresno: it is exactly like every suburban area that used to be farmland in the us. And it just rained so it was lovely!

it gets hot in the summer.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on April 07, 2018, 08:48:42 PM

Quote from: Dugout DickStone on April 07, 2018, 08:42:02 PM

Banff this summer, is Lake Louise a must see?

probably, unless you're only there for a day or something.  it's crazy beautiful, but the crowds significantly detract.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on April 07, 2018, 08:53:53 PM

Quote from: sys on April 07, 2018, 08:48:42 PM

Quote from: Dugout DickStone on April 07, 2018, 08:42:02 PM

Banff this summer, is Lake Louise a must see?

probably, unless you're only there for a day or something.  it's crazy beautiful, but the crowds significantly detract.

5 days.  staying here:

http://www.fairmont.com/banff-springs/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on April 07, 2018, 09:32:22 PM

When you say Banff, how long do you hold on the 'f' sound? Over or under 2 secs?

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on April 07, 2018, 09:33:21 PM

ftr I'm about a 3-seconder myself

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on April 07, 2018, 10:23:45 PM

Quote from: Spracne on April 07, 2018, 09:32:22 PM

When you say Banff, how long do you hold on the 'f' sound? Over or under 2 secs?

Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

cut it right at 2.0001

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on April 08, 2018, 08:06:51 PM

Quote from: wetwillie on January 07, 2018, 06:02:23 PM

So not exactly leisure travel related but it looks like my brother is moving to LA soon for work, any pro tips I can pass along for finding a place etc? Work location is a few blocks from staples center.

update pls

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on April 08, 2018, 08:16:03 PM

He lives in Pasadena now.   He took on a more consulting type role than originally anticipated so he’s doing travel in about a three hour radius of the metro.  Hikes a lot and sends me humble brag pictures that make me jealous. I think he got to work out at some gym on the beach. Basically the stuff you can do in dallas too.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on April 08, 2018, 10:37:41 PM

Nobody guessed my airport pic, obviously it’s easy, but I’ll have additional food and restaurant updates when I get back home.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on April 09, 2018, 09:03:37 AM

Quote from: The Big Train on April 08, 2018, 10:37:41 PM

Nobody guessed my airport pic, obviously it’s easy, but I’ll have additional food and restaurant updates when I get back home.

I don't know where it is but am disturbed at the hand grabbing America's crotch

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 12, 2018, 09:45:19 AM

We've got some friends in DC who've got a cabin up in West Virginia in the mountains about an hour North. We'll be heading that way in June to fish, pak, and hang out in the wilderness. Anyone been up that way? Pro tips? Never been to DC. My check it out on that Sunday.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 12, 2018, 09:52:38 AM

Quote from: The Big Train on April 08, 2018, 10:37:41 PM

Nobody guessed my airport pic, obviously it’s easy, but I’ll have additional food and restaurant updates when I get back home.

PHX?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on April 12, 2018, 09:54:19 AM

Quote from: michigancat on April 12, 2018, 09:52:38 AM

Quote from: The Big Train on April 08, 2018, 10:37:41 PM

Nobody guessed my airport pic, obviously it’s easy, but I’ll have additional food and restaurant updates when I get back home.

PHX?

Yep!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: halfEmpty on April 16, 2018, 09:58:40 AM

Have a conference in Omaha next week for 3 days.  First time actually stopping in Omaha, for any reason other than needing gas, since I was a kid.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on April 17, 2018, 02:44:54 PM

Someone died on a SW flight today after an engine exploded :sdeek:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on April 18, 2018, 10:32:58 AM

Quote from: The Big Train on April 17, 2018, 02:44:54 PM

Someone died on a SW flight today after an engine exploded :sdeek:

Pilot has KC ties
http://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article209178274.html

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on April 18, 2018, 10:53:12 AM

Great, now we are going to get a bunch of new fatigue regulations. (Not for at least 10 years though because the FAA is super slow at implementing new regulations.)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on April 18, 2018, 11:11:56 AM

Gonna be mad scrambles on southwest flights now with passengers trying to grab those non-window seats.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 18, 2018, 12:07:11 PM

Quote from: halfEmpty on April 16, 2018, 09:58:40 AM

Have a conference in Omaha next week for 3 days.  First time actually stopping in Omaha, for any reason other than needing gas, since I was a kid.

get ready to freeze your entire face off because spring is never rough ridin' coming

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on April 18, 2018, 12:15:11 PM

Women pilots smdh

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on April 18, 2018, 01:00:05 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on April 18, 2018, 12:15:11 PM

Women pilots smdh

You mean the woman pilot who landed the airplane safely after an engineering failure?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on April 18, 2018, 01:08:21 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on April 18, 2018, 10:53:12 AM

Great, now we are going to get a bunch of new fatigue regulations. (Not for at least 10 years though because the FAA is super slow at implementing new regulations.)

this is your wheelhouse.  this wasn’t an airframe failure, it seems pretty obvious that the engine failure was due to a lack of following existing maintenance guidelines, no? this is the first fatality on a us airline in 9 years, planes aren’t dropping from the sky

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on April 18, 2018, 01:23:26 PM

Quote from: pissclams on April 18, 2018, 01:08:21 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on April 18, 2018, 10:53:12 AM

Great, now we are going to get a bunch of new fatigue regulations. (Not for at least 10 years though because the FAA is super slow at implementing new regulations.)

this is your wheelhouse.  this wasn’t an airframe failure, it seems pretty obvious that the engine failure was due to a lack of following existing maintenance guidelines, no? this is the first fatality on a us airline in 9 years, planes aren’t dropping from the sky

My understanding is that the engine manufacturer had issued a SB (Service Bulletin) but the FAA had not yet issued an AD (Airworthiness Directive), so without an AD it is basically just a suggested from the manufacturer, not a legal requirement. EASA (European Aviation Safety Authority) had made it mandatory for EASA registered aircraft just last month.

The SB told them to perform an ultrasonic inspection on the fan blades to inspect for potential fatigue cracks before they became critical size that would fail in flight.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on April 18, 2018, 01:29:48 PM

Also there was another incident in 2016 that appears to be very similar. Same engine, with a fan blade failure. That one just ripped a hole in the wing and landed safely. That incident is what prompted EASA to put the mandatory AD on the engines. I think the FAA was in the process of doing the same, but as I said they are really slow.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on April 18, 2018, 01:51:42 PM

thanks, the head of the faa was interviewed on 60 minutes last sunday regarding allegiance air’s shittyness.  the guy seemed like the mother of all downgrades. sounds like this poor woman’s death lays and his feet

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on April 18, 2018, 02:16:16 PM

Quote from: Trim on April 18, 2018, 11:11:56 AM

Gonna be mad scrambles on southwest flights now with passengers trying to grab those non-window seats.

17A and 17F 14A / 14F :buh-bye:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 18, 2018, 02:19:10 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on April 18, 2018, 01:23:26 PM

Quote from: pissclams on April 18, 2018, 01:08:21 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on April 18, 2018, 10:53:12 AM

Great, now we are going to get a bunch of new fatigue regulations. (Not for at least 10 years though because the FAA is super slow at implementing new regulations.)

this is your wheelhouse.  this wasn’t an airframe failure, it seems pretty obvious that the engine failure was due to a lack of following existing maintenance guidelines, no? this is the first fatality on a us airline in 9 years, planes aren’t dropping from the sky

My understanding is that the engine manufacturer had issued a SB (Service Bulletin) but the FAA had not yet issued an AD (Airworthiness Directive), so without an AD it is basically just a suggested from the manufacturer, not a legal requirement. EASA (European Aviation Safety Authority) had made it mandatory for EASA registered aircraft just last month.

The SB told them to perform an ultrasonic inspection on the fan blades to inspect for potential fatigue cracks before they became critical size that would fail in flight.

image that, a downgrade airline doesn't GAF about safety unless they're forced to

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 18, 2018, 02:24:55 PM

 :facepalm:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on April 18, 2018, 03:05:10 PM

One article I read said that the FAA had issued an AD last year, but I haven't been able to find any AD meeting these criteria.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 19, 2018, 11:40:16 AM

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on April 19, 2018, 11:59:48 AM

I'm going on a limb and saying PHX

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 19, 2018, 12:08:19 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on April 19, 2018, 11:59:48 AM

I'm going on a limb and saying PHX

Wow you're good at this!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on April 19, 2018, 03:38:26 PM

:D

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on April 24, 2018, 01:16:20 PM

Quote from: mocat on April 18, 2018, 02:19:10 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on April 18, 2018, 01:23:26 PM

Quote from: pissclams on April 18, 2018, 01:08:21 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on April 18, 2018, 10:53:12 AM

Great, now we are going to get a bunch of new fatigue regulations. (Not for at least 10 years though because the FAA is super slow at implementing new regulations.)

this is your wheelhouse.  this wasn’t an airframe failure, it seems pretty obvious that the engine failure was due to a lack of following existing maintenance guidelines, no? this is the first fatality on a us airline in 9 years, planes aren’t dropping from the sky

My understanding is that the engine manufacturer had issued a SB (Service Bulletin) but the FAA had not yet issued an AD (Airworthiness Directive), so without an AD it is basically just a suggested from the manufacturer, not a legal requirement. EASA (European Aviation Safety Authority) had made it mandatory for EASA registered aircraft just last month.

The SB told them to perform an ultrasonic inspection on the fan blades to inspect for potential fatigue cracks before they became critical size that would fail in flight.

image that, a downgrade airline doesn't GAF about safety unless they're forced to

The FAA issued an emergency AD requiring inspection of all CFM56-7B engines within 20 days (from April 20) so try not to fly on an airplane with that engine before May 11.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on April 24, 2018, 02:05:04 PM

how do they have that much ultrasound equipment sitting around?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 24, 2018, 02:12:07 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on April 24, 2018, 01:16:20 PM

Quote from: mocat on April 18, 2018, 02:19:10 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on April 18, 2018, 01:23:26 PM

Quote from: pissclams on April 18, 2018, 01:08:21 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on April 18, 2018, 10:53:12 AM

Great, now we are going to get a bunch of new fatigue regulations. (Not for at least 10 years though because the FAA is super slow at implementing new regulations.)

this is your wheelhouse.  this wasn’t an airframe failure, it seems pretty obvious that the engine failure was due to a lack of following existing maintenance guidelines, no? this is the first fatality on a us airline in 9 years, planes aren’t dropping from the sky

My understanding is that the engine manufacturer had issued a SB (Service Bulletin) but the FAA had not yet issued an AD (Airworthiness Directive), so without an AD it is basically just a suggested from the manufacturer, not a legal requirement. EASA (European Aviation Safety Authority) had made it mandatory for EASA registered aircraft just last month.

The SB told them to perform an ultrasonic inspection on the fan blades to inspect for potential fatigue cracks before they became critical size that would fail in flight.

image that, a downgrade airline doesn't GAF about safety unless they're forced to

The FAA issued an emergency AD requiring inspection of all CFM56-7B engines within 20 days (from April 20) so try not to fly on an airplane with that engine before May 11.

About to get on a 737 irl rn, how do I know if it has the pos engine or not?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on April 24, 2018, 02:36:32 PM

Quote from: pissclams on April 24, 2018, 02:05:04 PM

how do they have that much ultrasound equipment sitting around?

Well it's like one of the main NDI methods used regularly to inspect aircraft.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on April 24, 2018, 02:38:42 PM

Quote from: mocat on April 24, 2018, 02:12:07 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on April 24, 2018, 01:16:20 PM

Quote from: mocat on April 18, 2018, 02:19:10 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on April 18, 2018, 01:23:26 PM

Quote from: pissclams on April 18, 2018, 01:08:21 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on April 18, 2018, 10:53:12 AM

Great, now we are going to get a bunch of new fatigue regulations. (Not for at least 10 years though because the FAA is super slow at implementing new regulations.)

this is your wheelhouse.  this wasn’t an airframe failure, it seems pretty obvious that the engine failure was due to a lack of following existing maintenance guidelines, no? this is the first fatality on a us airline in 9 years, planes aren’t dropping from the sky

My understanding is that the engine manufacturer had issued a SB (Service Bulletin) but the FAA had not yet issued an AD (Airworthiness Directive), so without an AD it is basically just a suggested from the manufacturer, not a legal requirement. EASA (European Aviation Safety Authority) had made it mandatory for EASA registered aircraft just last month.

The SB told them to perform an ultrasonic inspection on the fan blades to inspect for potential fatigue cracks before they became critical size that would fail in flight.

image that, a downgrade airline doesn't GAF about safety unless they're forced to

The FAA issued an emergency AD requiring inspection of all CFM56-7B engines within 20 days (from April 20) so try not to fly on an airplane with that engine before May 11.

About to get on a 737 irl rn, how do I know if it has the pos engine or not?

99% chance it does.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 24, 2018, 02:52:44 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on April 24, 2018, 02:38:42 PM

Quote from: mocat on April 24, 2018, 02:12:07 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on April 24, 2018, 01:16:20 PM

Quote from: mocat on April 18, 2018, 02:19:10 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on April 18, 2018, 01:23:26 PM

Quote from: pissclams on April 18, 2018, 01:08:21 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on April 18, 2018, 10:53:12 AM

Great, now we are going to get a bunch of new fatigue regulations. (Not for at least 10 years though because the FAA is super slow at implementing new regulations.)

this is your wheelhouse.  this wasn’t an airframe failure, it seems pretty obvious that the engine failure was due to a lack of following existing maintenance guidelines, no? this is the first fatality on a us airline in 9 years, planes aren’t dropping from the sky

My understanding is that the engine manufacturer had issued a SB (Service Bulletin) but the FAA had not yet issued an AD (Airworthiness Directive), so without an AD it is basically just a suggested from the manufacturer, not a legal requirement. EASA (European Aviation Safety Authority) had made it mandatory for EASA registered aircraft just last month.

The SB told them to perform an ultrasonic inspection on the fan blades to inspect for potential fatigue cracks before they became critical size that would fail in flight.

image that, a downgrade airline doesn't GAF about safety unless they're forced to

The FAA issued an emergency AD requiring inspection of all CFM56-7B engines within 20 days (from April 20) so try not to fly on an airplane with that engine before May 11.

About to get on a 737 irl rn, how do I know if it has the pos engine or not?

99% chance it does.

Non-downgrade airline tho :gocho:

https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/american-airlines-aadvantage/1905061-aa-737-8-cfm56-7b-engines.html (https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/american-airlines-aadvantage/1905061-aa-737-8-cfm56-7b-engines.html)

Quote

After a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) was published in August 2017, American Airlines voluntarily began inspections of CFM56-7B fan blades under the guidance proposed in the NPRM.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on April 24, 2018, 06:09:19 PM

Currently on shitty airline 737 inbound for KC, T’s and P’s appreciated.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 24, 2018, 08:06:13 PM

Honest q, how come all sw planes aren't grounded rn?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on April 24, 2018, 08:17:46 PM

Quote from: mocat on April 24, 2018, 08:06:13 PM

Honest q, how come all sw planes aren't grounded rn?

Guess but it's only a very specific engine.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 24, 2018, 08:18:30 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on April 24, 2018, 08:17:46 PM

Quote from: mocat on April 24, 2018, 08:06:13 PM

Honest q, how come all sw planes aren't grounded rn?

Guess but it's only a very specific engine.

See mrs gooch's post like 3 posts ago

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 24, 2018, 08:41:50 PM

I flew on 4 SW 737's this weekend and lived to tell the tail

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 24, 2018, 08:43:52 PM

When was the last time Southwest had an accident before this one?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 24, 2018, 08:51:08 PM

Lol. Downgrade Southwest has always been safer than the bigger downgrade of Delta

http://traveltips.usatoday.com/list-safest-airlines-100073.html

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 24, 2018, 08:56:54 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on April 24, 2018, 08:43:52 PM

When was the last time Southwest had an accident before this one?

Same exact thing happened in August 2016 and they didn't do anything about it, but other airlines did. Like all gE'ing aside I'm surprised they're able to keep flying w those engines

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on April 24, 2018, 09:16:42 PM

Quote from: mocat on April 24, 2018, 08:56:54 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on April 24, 2018, 08:43:52 PM

When was the last time Southwest had an accident before this one?

Same exact thing happened in August 2016 and they didn't do anything about it, but other airlines did. Like all gE'ing aside I'm surprised they're able to keep flying w those engines

Nobody died so this statement is very misleading.  Do you understand(really) how many miles/flights/hours have been put on every single one of those model engines?  It’s absolutely astonishing that they can go what they have without incident.  This isn’t like some firestone exploder thing.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on April 24, 2018, 09:36:11 PM

I can give a fatigue lesson at a later date, but suffice it to say that the engineers have used hand waving and magic to determine that this won't be an issue until the engine has 30,000 cycles so only engines beyond this need to be inspected.

Beyond that, the FAA has given the operators 20 days to comply with the AD so there are still airplanes with more than 30,000 cycles on those engines that are flying right now.  :sdeek:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 24, 2018, 09:40:59 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on April 24, 2018, 09:36:11 PM

I can give a fatigue lesson at a later date, but suffice it to say that the engineers have used hand waving and magic to determine that this won't be an issue until the engine has 30,000 cycles so only engines beyond this need to be inspected.

Beyond that, the FAA has given the operators 20 days to comply with the AD so there are still airplanes with more than 30,000 cycles on those engines that are flying right now.  :sdeek:

Yeah but did you see that usatoday airline ranking from 2010?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 24, 2018, 09:42:55 PM

How many fatalities has Southwest had in their history, dipshit?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 24, 2018, 09:43:26 PM

Quote from: michigancat on April 24, 2018, 08:41:50 PM

I flew on 4 SW 737's this weekend and lived to tell the tail

And I bet all 4 started with N

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on April 24, 2018, 09:46:30 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on April 24, 2018, 09:36:11 PM

I can give a fatigue lesson at a later date, but suffice it to say that the engineers have used hand waving and magic to determine that this won't be an issue until the engine has 30,000 cycles so only engines beyond this need to be inspected.

Beyond that, the FAA has given the operators 20 days to comply with the AD so there are still airplanes with more than 30,000 cycles on those engines that are flying right now.  :sdeek:

Big boeing QA outed.  Also, let’s not forget mocat is a self proclaimed PE engineer, all the while math is obviously something lacking.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on April 24, 2018, 09:48:02 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on April 24, 2018, 09:42:55 PM

How many fatalities has Southwest had in their history, dipshit?

you are carrying a lot of water for SWA for unknown reasons.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 24, 2018, 09:48:11 PM

Yup. Delta's had more crashes due to this data. This was November 17th when Southwest still had zero, but just agree with him already, guys. Sheesh. http://www.airsafe.com/airline.htm

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 24, 2018, 09:49:21 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on April 24, 2018, 09:42:55 PM

How many fatalities has Southwest had in their history, dipshit?

I think that's exactly what the sw brass said from their plush Dallas conference room in 2017 to the faa

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 24, 2018, 09:49:52 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on April 24, 2018, 09:48:02 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on April 24, 2018, 09:42:55 PM

How many fatalities has Southwest had in their history, dipshit?

you are carrying a lot of water for SWA for unknown reasons.

Nothing is unknown here. Chodecat bags on SW and praises Delta because that's who his company is in bed with. Unfortunately for him. He's not safer flying it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on April 24, 2018, 09:49:53 PM

Http with that UI is definitely an up to date trustworthy website.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on April 24, 2018, 09:53:24 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on April 24, 2018, 09:49:52 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on April 24, 2018, 09:48:02 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on April 24, 2018, 09:42:55 PM

How many fatalities has Southwest had in their history, dipshit?

you are carrying a lot of water for SWA for unknown reasons.

Nothing is unknown here. Chodecat bags on SW and praises Delta because that's who his company is in bed with. Unfortunately for him. He's not safer flying it.

the unknown is why you care....

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on April 24, 2018, 09:53:45 PM

important to note that SWA still has zero crashes due to this issue and these planes still aren't dropping from the skies

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on April 24, 2018, 09:54:37 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on April 24, 2018, 09:53:24 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on April 24, 2018, 09:49:52 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on April 24, 2018, 09:48:02 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on April 24, 2018, 09:42:55 PM

How many fatalities has Southwest had in their history, dipshit?

you are carrying a lot of water for SWA for unknown reasons.

Nothing is unknown here. Chodecat bags on SW and praises Delta because that's who his company is in bed with. Unfortunately for him. He's not safer flying it.

the unknown is why you care....

airline battle lines were drawn long ago in this thread and in others, he's defending his turf as he should be

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 24, 2018, 09:54:58 PM

I mean I'm searching by phone, I'll officially body bag his ass tomorrow at work. I didn't really gaf because he dies on the weirdest hills, but man, when he called sw a downgrade and Delta has more crashes historically, it was truly delightful.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on April 24, 2018, 09:55:47 PM

Quote from: pissclams on April 24, 2018, 09:54:37 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on April 24, 2018, 09:53:24 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on April 24, 2018, 09:49:52 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on April 24, 2018, 09:48:02 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on April 24, 2018, 09:42:55 PM

How many fatalities has Southwest had in their history, dipshit?

you are carrying a lot of water for SWA for unknown reasons.

Nothing is unknown here. Chodecat bags on SW and praises Delta because that's who his company is in bed with. Unfortunately for him. He's not safer flying it.

the unknown is why you care....

airline battle lines were drawn long ago in this thread and in others, he's defending his turf as he should be

now I know!  Thanks 'clams

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 24, 2018, 09:56:56 PM

Quote from: pissclams on April 24, 2018, 09:53:45 PM

important to note that SWA still has zero crashes due to this issue and these planes still aren't dropping from the skies

SW should run with this

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 24, 2018, 09:58:46 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on April 24, 2018, 09:49:52 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on April 24, 2018, 09:48:02 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on April 24, 2018, 09:42:55 PM

How many fatalities has Southwest had in their history, dipshit?

you are carrying a lot of water for SWA for unknown reasons.

Nothing is unknown here. Chodecat bags on SW and praises Delta because that's who his company is in bed with. Unfortunately for him. He's not safer flying it.

My company has no link with delta at all. Most of them are SW lifers

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 24, 2018, 09:59:52 PM

Happy to hear you're in good hands. :emawkid:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on April 24, 2018, 10:01:02 PM

Quote from: mocat on April 24, 2018, 09:58:46 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on April 24, 2018, 09:49:52 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on April 24, 2018, 09:48:02 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on April 24, 2018, 09:42:55 PM

How many fatalities has Southwest had in their history, dipshit?

you are carrying a lot of water for SWA for unknown reasons.

Nothing is unknown here. Chodecat bags on SW and praises Delta because that's who his company is in bed with. Unfortunately for him. He's not safer flying it.

My company has no link with delta at all. Most of them are SW lifers

Your brown belt poster mentality jives with picking an inferior airline.  It’s all coming together now.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 24, 2018, 10:02:06 PM

Data point: the only time outside of FF I've seen tbt is on an AA flight

Title: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on April 24, 2018, 10:04:50 PM

Quote from: mocat on April 24, 2018, 10:02:06 PM

Data point: the only time outside of FF I've seen tbt is on an AA flight

Your story has changed.  If you truly saw me and didn’t say hi you are truly a chodecat.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 24, 2018, 10:06:00 PM

Quote from: The Big Train on April 24, 2018, 10:04:50 PM

Quote from: mocat on April 24, 2018, 10:02:06 PM

Data point: the only time outside of FF I've seen tbt is on an AA flight

Your story has changed.  If you truly saw me and didn’t say hi you are truly a chodecat.

I couldn't pry you away from getting a selfie with salvy's family

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on April 24, 2018, 10:08:30 PM

Quote from: mocat on April 24, 2018, 10:06:00 PM

Quote from: The Big Train on April 24, 2018, 10:04:50 PM

Quote from: mocat on April 24, 2018, 10:02:06 PM

Data point: the only time outside of FF I've seen tbt is on an AA flight

Your story has changed.  If you truly saw me and didn’t say hi you are truly a chodecat.

I couldn't pry you away from getting a selfie with salvy's family

Selfie? :lol:  Truly a #chodecat

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on April 24, 2018, 10:12:29 PM

No flights direct to Miami from MCI :horrorsurprise: how dare I fly another airline!

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on April 24, 2018, 10:16:47 PM

Quote from: wetwillie on April 24, 2018, 06:09:19 PM

Currently on shitty airline 737 inbound for KC, T’s and P’s appreciated.

Landed safely, thanks for all your prayers.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on April 24, 2018, 10:16:52 PM

I mean the absolute NERVE of an airline called SouthWest that doesn’t have a direct flight to the most South Eastern tip of America.  I just can’t get over this!  :curse:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 24, 2018, 10:20:39 PM

Quote from: michigancat on April 24, 2018, 08:41:50 PM

I flew on 4 SW 737's this weekend and lived to tell the tail

:D

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on April 24, 2018, 10:24:29 PM

I noticed it Rusty but had smaller fish to fry

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 24, 2018, 10:27:06 PM

I guess my joke was only for the N crowd

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on April 24, 2018, 10:33:58 PM

Quote from: mocat on April 24, 2018, 10:27:06 PM

I guess my joke was only for the N crowd

Which joke?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on April 24, 2018, 10:35:54 PM

Please explain in detail so us non “N” jokers “get it”.  TIA.

Title: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on April 24, 2018, 10:42:05 PM

Quote from: mocat on April 24, 2018, 09:43:26 PM

Quote from: michigancat on April 24, 2018, 08:41:50 PM

I flew on 4 SW 737's this weekend and lived to tell the tail

And I bet all 4 started with N

I’m the first one to respond to this “N crowd” joke so I just want to “get it” ya know?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 24, 2018, 10:43:31 PM

In the USA all aircraft tail numbers start with N. It wasn't that funny

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on April 24, 2018, 10:46:56 PM

Oh, I see.  Here I was overthinking it, which I assumed a joke coming from a self certified PE would create a joke worth that much brain power.  Guess I shouldn’t assume with you anymore.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on April 24, 2018, 10:49:38 PM

I’m sorry mocat, I’m going through some stuff rn, I don’t mean to be this nasty.  :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on April 24, 2018, 11:52:08 PM

Good debate everyone

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 25, 2018, 12:03:07 AM

Quote from: mocat on April 24, 2018, 10:43:31 PM

In the USA all aircraft tail numbers start with N. It wasn't that funny

I caught it. I spotted my wackytypo

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on April 25, 2018, 08:45:59 AM

Quote from: mocat on April 24, 2018, 10:43:31 PM

In the USA all aircraft tail numbers start with N. It wasn't that funny

I got it but didn't lol enough to click reply.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on April 25, 2018, 08:47:04 AM

TBT was really triggered in his thread.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on April 25, 2018, 09:38:56 AM

I said I was sorry :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 25, 2018, 09:41:15 AM

Quote from: The Big Train on April 25, 2018, 09:38:56 AM

I said I was sorry :frown:

Don't expect chodecat to be the better person and say it's all good.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on April 25, 2018, 10:48:28 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on April 25, 2018, 08:45:59 AM

Quote from: mocat on April 24, 2018, 10:43:31 PM

In the USA all aircraft tail numbers start with N. It wasn't that funny

I got it but didn't lol enough to click reply.

Same. I thought it was an obvious little chuckle which didn't need explanation.  :dunno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 25, 2018, 11:06:14 AM

it's like they're doing everything Mocat wants them to do about the problem, but he's still  :curse: about the #1 safest airline.

https://www.cnbc.com/2018/04/24/southwest-cancels-more-us-flights-as-it-inspects-engines.html

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on April 25, 2018, 11:19:38 AM

http://www.businessinsider.com/safest-airlines-in-the-world-for-2018-2017-12

You can use this to pull up the ratings for any airline and compare them to each other:

https://www.airlineratings.com/safety-rating-tool/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on April 25, 2018, 11:21:12 AM

I used to fly SW occasionally because they were usually much cheaper than the major airlines but I haven't found that to be true anymore.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 25, 2018, 11:23:39 AM

I fly SW because I live close to Oakland airport where they have shitloads of flights and they can be pretty good ways to use UR points and the companion pass thing is pretty sweet.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 25, 2018, 11:27:49 AM

I fly SW for family travel because I have two companion passes and I'm not paying to fly a 1 and 5 year old in biz/1st. I fly United or AA for personal and work travel. Delta is my 3rd work/pers option because of mileage and options out of Omaha.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 25, 2018, 11:30:25 AM

I think ppl who hate $ are the ones that fly other airlines vs SWA.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on April 25, 2018, 12:13:57 PM

I like flying southwest because I’m not fat and can sit in a middle seat comfortably with no issue. This allows me to almost always sit in the first three rows of the plane. I have not done much luxury air travel so I’m sure if I did I wouldn’t be able to go back to my spartan air travel ways.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on April 25, 2018, 01:39:21 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on April 25, 2018, 11:30:25 AM

I think ppl who hate $ are the ones that fly other airlines vs SWA.

SWA is not cheapest.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 25, 2018, 01:41:30 PM

I fly for free everywhere with work points, my cc, SWA people connections, etc. So it is for me. Also, it is almost all of the time for most people who know how to utilize their benefits. Unless you're talking about spirit or some random start up I've never flown. If you don't think it's a cost efficient airline, then I can't help you.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 25, 2018, 01:44:14 PM

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 25, 2018, 03:29:26 PM

Perfect timing!  :lol:

https://twitter.com/thehill/status/989229825767477249

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on April 25, 2018, 03:58:19 PM

So that lady's husband just let the airline employees abuse his wife?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 25, 2018, 04:07:44 PM

She should have flown SWA instead

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 25, 2018, 04:11:30 PM

Wow! If this Delta employee is here, who's running hell?

Quote

“The Delta employee thought it would be appropriate to tie my mother with someone else's dirty blanket, in such a way it has left bruise marks on her arms,” Saliagas said. “When she started crying, she was told to 'shut the f--- up' or she will be 'left there.'"

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on April 25, 2018, 04:41:23 PM

even to people who don't worry about money, if you live in KC SW is your airline whether you like it or not

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on April 26, 2018, 12:58:58 PM

Delta appears to be adding some MCI->SEA directs soon

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on April 26, 2018, 01:52:50 PM

man I love me some delicious delta one, for anyone who hasn’t tried it- get on it

still wondering if swa is going to outfit their birds heading to HNL with a couple of rows of bigger seats.  I know that they aren’t but this is a subliminal message to the top airline brass that read this thread all of the time

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 26, 2018, 03:15:07 PM

Getting upgraded to d one on an intl flight is enough to make you weep tears of joy directly into your champ & caviar

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on April 26, 2018, 03:16:06 PM

Quote from: mocat on April 26, 2018, 03:15:07 PM

Getting upgraded to d one on an intl flight is enough to make you weep tears of joy directly into your champ & caviar

 :crossfingers:

HNL->MSP in a couple months

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 26, 2018, 03:19:02 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on April 26, 2018, 03:16:06 PM

Quote from: mocat on April 26, 2018, 03:15:07 PM

Getting upgraded to d one on an intl flight is enough to make you weep tears of joy directly into your champ & caviar

 :crossfingers:

HNL->MSP in a couple months

What metal do they use for that route?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on April 26, 2018, 03:22:16 PM

Boeing 767-300

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on April 26, 2018, 03:25:07 PM

this one: https://www.seatguru.com/airlines/Delta_Airlines/Delta_Airlines_Boeing_767-300ER_A.php

i'm upgrade waitlisted via upgrade voucher but i'm nervous that it will be fully booked by departure. hence,  :crossfingers:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 27, 2018, 01:36:03 PM

not really news but official is good.

good:
-all 4 islands served
-2 companion passes means the dave family may be making a couple trips in the next 20 months as long as they start flying late 2018
-directs to LAX from OMA so only one stop

bad:
-flying that long in coach on a 737 assuming they don't outfit those birds differently (they won't)

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 27, 2018, 01:37:52 PM

 :emawkid:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on April 27, 2018, 01:54:59 PM

It's really going to suck if an engine throws a blade on that trip.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 27, 2018, 02:37:17 PM

this is great news. delta flights to HI just got a lot better smelling

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 27, 2018, 02:50:33 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on April 26, 2018, 03:25:07 PM

i'm upgrade waitlisted via upgrade voucher but i'm nervous that it will be fully booked by departure. hence,  :crossfingers:

i hope it works out  :thumbs:

irl true story: mrs mocat and i were coming back from paris (using points) and i was silver medallion at the time. we had just sat down in economy comfort and a gate agent came up to us real serious like, "sorry guys [x-post!] we're going to have to move you" and i was all  :curse: because some DM had taken our seats, but then the agent started walking towards the front of the plane and i was like omgomgomg and i was all short of breath and my mouth was open like a total idiot. he points to two seats in delta one and asks if these will be ok. i just stared at them and couldn't say anything and mrs mocat was like yeah these will be great thanks. agent said they needed to bump 2 people up and we were the only pair with any status. i haven't experienced the birth of a child yet but i imagine that's what it's like.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 27, 2018, 02:51:38 PM

it was an A330 iirc

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on April 27, 2018, 05:54:12 PM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on April 27, 2018, 01:54:59 PM

It's really going to suck if an engine throws a blade on that trip.

those birds can basically coast, like an eagle except not american

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 27, 2018, 06:29:32 PM

Quote from: mocat on April 27, 2018, 02:37:17 PM

this is great news. delta flights to HI just got a lot better smelling

HI routes in general just got cheaper


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on April 29, 2018, 07:53:11 PM

Anyone know a good place/resort to take a 3 year old that really enjoys lazy rivers?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on April 29, 2018, 07:56:00 PM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on April 29, 2018, 07:53:11 PM

Anyone know a good place/resort to take a 3 year old that really enjoys lazy rivers?

Schlitterbahn (New Braunfels)

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on April 29, 2018, 08:04:24 PM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on April 29, 2018, 07:53:11 PM

Anyone know a good place/resort to take a 3 year old that really enjoys lazy rivers?

Kenwood Cove Aquatic Park

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on April 30, 2018, 08:26:28 AM

Quote from: mocat on April 27, 2018, 02:50:33 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on April 26, 2018, 03:25:07 PM

i'm upgrade waitlisted via upgrade voucher but i'm nervous that it will be fully booked by departure. hence,  :crossfingers:

i hope it works out  :thumbs:

irl true story: mrs mocat and i were coming back from paris (using points) and i was silver medallion at the time. we had just sat down in economy comfort and a gate agent came up to us real serious like, "sorry guys [x-post!] we're going to have to move you" and i was all  :curse: because some DM had taken our seats, but then the agent started walking towards the front of the plane and i was like omgomgomg and i was all short of breath and my mouth was open like a total idiot. he points to two seats in delta one and asks if these will be ok. i just stared at them and couldn't say anything and mrs mocat was like yeah these will be great thanks. agent said they needed to bump 2 people up and we were the only pair with any status. i haven't experienced the birth of a child yet but i imagine that's what it's like.

must be an incredible feeling

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 30, 2018, 08:33:31 AM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on April 29, 2018, 07:53:11 PM

Anyone know a good place/resort to take a 3 year old that really enjoys lazy rivers?

Disney World - Typhoon Lagoon. It's like a water park but clean.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on May 02, 2018, 02:19:32 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on April 18, 2018, 02:16:16 PM

Quote from: Trim on April 18, 2018, 11:11:56 AM

Gonna be mad scrambles on southwest flights now with passengers trying to grab those non-window seats.

17A and 17F 14A / 14F :buh-bye:

Any window seat.  Really, just see if you can lay down in the aisle or stay in the bathroom the whole way.

https://twitter.com/fox8news/status/991707960547184640

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on May 02, 2018, 02:45:53 PM

they picked a great time to announce those hawaii routes

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 02, 2018, 02:54:35 PM

I'll start being concerned once they start physically tying up ppl like Delta does.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on May 02, 2018, 03:00:43 PM

It was just one of the layers of the window. Sheesh.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: meow meow on May 02, 2018, 04:11:55 PM

i love southwest and window seats and none of this phases me prob because i'm such a badass tho

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 02, 2018, 04:12:44 PM

Yeah, same.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 03, 2018, 06:45:42 AM

children in car seats have to sit in the window seat. so, I'm good. lil girl sd is nervous though. but we've got 2 companion passes and 330k SW miles so she's going to have to roll the dice.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on May 03, 2018, 08:25:20 AM

Seems like this window did exactly what it is required to do...

Quote from: 14CFR25.775(d)

The windshield and window panels must be capable of withstanding the maximum cabin pressure differential loads combined with critical aerodynamic pressure and temperature effects after any single failure in the installation or associated systems. It may be assumed that, after a single failure that is obvious to the flight crew, the cabin pressure differential is reduced from the maximum, in accordance with appropriate operating limitations, to allow continued safe flight of the airplane with a cabin pressure altitude of not more than 15,000 feet.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 05, 2018, 09:28:38 AM

I think I've posted this before but a good southwest family travel protrip is to just have one person (me) get earlybird check in. So like right now I'm A35. Then just check in the wife and 12 kids whenever because they'll board with family boarding and meanwhile I've blocked off like 3 entire sections of the front and got the 4 car seats installed and they can just get on and sit down without us blocking off the entryway trying to get car seats in. doesn't flying with kids sound luxurious? wow.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on May 05, 2018, 10:02:54 AM

Are the rows in front & behind the last to fill after strapping down those car seats?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 05, 2018, 10:07:07 AM

Quote from: Skipper44 on May 05, 2018, 10:02:54 AM

Are the rows in front & behind the last to fill after strapping down those car seats?

have you ever flown southwest on a saturday? it's lap babies and car seats all the way back. it's like mad max fury road but kids.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on May 05, 2018, 10:13:28 AM

Flying sw next week for work FML GUYS RIGHT?
4real tho it's the best when going from one midwestern trash pile to another

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on May 05, 2018, 10:21:38 AM

That precheck in thing is for the birds (much like anything SWA)....usually get like b20 now even with it....

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on May 05, 2018, 12:23:11 PM

Quote from: mocat on May 05, 2018, 10:13:28 AM

Flying sw next week for work FML GUYS RIGHT?
4real tho it's the best when going from one midwestern trash pile to another

Mikwaukee?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on May 05, 2018, 12:34:47 PM

Quote from: steve dave on May 05, 2018, 09:28:38 AM

I think I've posted this before but a good southwest family travel protrip is to just have one person (me) get earlybird check in. So like right now I'm A35. Then just check in the wife and 12 kids whenever because they'll board with family boarding and meanwhile I've blocked off like 3 entire sections of the front and got the 4 car seats installed and they can just get on and sit down without us blocking off the entryway trying to get car seats in. doesn't flying with kids sound luxurious? wow.

these are the people that i murder with my uzi

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 05, 2018, 01:06:44 PM

Did I tell you people OMA got air canada service directs to Toronto? Omaha International Airport folks.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on May 05, 2018, 01:15:01 PM

I’ll be flying to Vegas in a month on SW. AMA.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on May 05, 2018, 10:53:33 PM

Quote from: The Big Train on May 05, 2018, 01:15:01 PM

I’ll be flying to Vegas in a month on SW. AMA.

90% chance we are on the same flight.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on May 05, 2018, 10:57:59 PM

Quote from: wetwillie on May 05, 2018, 12:23:11 PM

Quote from: mocat on May 05, 2018, 10:13:28 AM

Flying sw next week for work FML GUYS RIGHT?
4real tho it's the best when going from one midwestern trash pile to another

Mikwaukee?

What the

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: The Big Train on May 06, 2018, 07:04:39 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on May 05, 2018, 10:53:33 PM

Quote from: The Big Train on May 05, 2018, 01:15:01 PM

I’ll be flying to Vegas in a month on SW. AMA.

90% chance we are on the same flight.

:surprised:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 06, 2018, 09:46:15 AM

Mocat trying to act like he's better than SWA is the most lol thing on this blog.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: meow meow on May 17, 2018, 02:54:58 PM

have an alaskan air flight booked with AA points, think i might have to cancel, i assume those points are refunded like southwest?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on May 17, 2018, 03:14:42 PM

Quote from: meow meow on May 17, 2018, 02:54:58 PM

have an alaskan air flight booked with AA points, think i might have to cancel, i assume those points are refunded like southwest?

Incorrect


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: meow meow on May 17, 2018, 03:40:18 PM

well that's bullshit

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on May 18, 2018, 04:20:01 PM

one category in trivia last night was airport codes. we were the only group to get all 5 right. they were all like crazy super pud tho.

iirc:

jfk
tpa
pdx
cvg
mco

 :gocho:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CHONGS on May 18, 2018, 04:30:17 PM

Quote from: mocat on May 18, 2018, 04:20:01 PM

one category in trivia last night was airport codes. we were the only group to get all 5 right. they were all like crazy super pud tho.

iirc:

jfk
tpa
pdx
cvg
mco

 :gocho:

http://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=40493.msg1826383#msg1826383

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on May 18, 2018, 04:59:20 PM

Wow, what a clue

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on May 18, 2018, 05:59:39 PM

Ok I see the airports but like now what

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 05, 2018, 11:03:05 AM

What a deal!

http://fox4kc.com/2018/06/05/southwest-launches-fall-sale-that-includes-multiple-49-one-way-flights-from-kci/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on June 05, 2018, 11:04:56 AM

 :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 05, 2018, 11:26:56 AM

I'm thinking the best way to do this thing super cheap, is to fly into ft Lauderdale, rent a car, and then stay at our families spot in Marco. LA and San Diego are very enticing, but we've done that trip 3 times in the last year and a half.  :drool:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on June 05, 2018, 09:01:19 PM

Is it possible to buy a cheap SW flight now, and then get a free companion seat for that flight later when my companion pass comes through in another month or so?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 05, 2018, 09:02:07 PM

Possible. Maybe give them a ring.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 07, 2018, 01:53:10 PM

What's fun to do in DC? I'll be there next Thursday through Sunday, but 2 and half of those days i'll be trout fishing in a cabin in West Virginia that our friends own. Should I just hop on one of those tour buses and see everything real quick?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 07, 2018, 02:01:27 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on June 07, 2018, 01:53:10 PM

What's fun to do in DC? I'll be there next Thursday through Sunday, but 2 and half of those days i'll be trout fishing in a cabin in West Virginia that our friends own. Should I just hop on one of those tour buses and see everything real quick?

I'd just walk around the mall and pop into museums and stuff. There's a ton right there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 07, 2018, 02:02:13 PM

 :thumbs: TY!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CHONGS on June 07, 2018, 02:04:50 PM

I had some fun here:
http://mrsmiths.com

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 07, 2018, 02:07:17 PM

That looks awesome! Thanks, Chings!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on June 07, 2018, 02:59:09 PM

Quote from: michigancat on June 07, 2018, 02:01:27 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on June 07, 2018, 01:53:10 PM

What's fun to do in DC? I'll be there next Thursday through Sunday, but 2 and half of those days i'll be trout fishing in a cabin in West Virginia that our friends own. Should I just hop on one of those tour buses and see everything real quick?

I'd just walk around the mall and pop into museums and stuff. There's a ton right there.

Seconded.  Will let you prioritize where you spend your time instead of trying to cram in a little bit of everything.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on June 07, 2018, 03:05:01 PM

Quote from: michigancat on June 07, 2018, 02:01:27 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on June 07, 2018, 01:53:10 PM

What's fun to do in DC? I'll be there next Thursday through Sunday, but 2 and half of those days i'll be trout fishing in a cabin in West Virginia that our friends own. Should I just hop on one of those tour buses and see everything real quick?

I'd just walk around the mall and pop into museums and stuff. There's a ton right there.

Agree. And/or ride a bicycle around the mall area at night.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 07, 2018, 03:12:54 PM

Sounds good. I'm excited now. I guess where their cabin is, it flooded big time out there, so i'm not sure how that will effect the fishing, but it will be cool to cross a few things off the list.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on June 07, 2018, 03:47:45 PM

Don't forget to secure your fishing shoes

http://www.losspreventionsystems.com/shoes-walking-out-on-you-alpha-mini-cable-locks-can-bring-theft-to-a-screeching-halt/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 07, 2018, 03:57:16 PM

 :love: :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 07, 2018, 09:10:34 PM

@steve dave

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 07, 2018, 09:30:21 PM

I am going to take my fam there in March


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 07, 2018, 09:53:02 PM

Ocean pic plz

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 07, 2018, 10:48:34 PM

This is the view from the hyatt
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180608/926ca183d6d64660edf66ccfde3aa034.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 07, 2018, 10:50:18 PM

This is the view at the best beach on kauai (polihale)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180608/9fce63be58627e7c4dffe7722c780855.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on June 08, 2018, 07:53:32 AM

Isn't there a volcano erupting there or something?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 08, 2018, 07:54:28 AM

Awesome!


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on June 08, 2018, 07:56:20 AM

Quote from: Mrs. Gooch on June 08, 2018, 07:53:32 AM

Isn't there a volcano erupting there or something?

Depends on how specific you want to be with "there"

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 08, 2018, 08:50:22 AM

Just about 1.4 million years off, Mrs gooch

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 08, 2018, 08:52:15 AM

Mocat, go snorkeling and tell me all the cool crap you. TIA.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on June 08, 2018, 10:03:55 AM

 :surprised: i'll be in kauai very very soon

pro tips, plz. polihale beach already noted.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 08, 2018, 10:07:29 AM

Pro tip: "on" not "in"

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on June 08, 2018, 10:09:24 AM

Quote from: 'taterblast on June 08, 2018, 10:03:55 AM

:surprised: i'll be in kauai very very soon

pro tips, plz. polihale beach already noted.

a hammerhead has never killed a human

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on June 08, 2018, 10:11:03 AM

Quote from: mocat on June 08, 2018, 10:07:29 AM

Pro tip: "on" not "in"

oh eff off nvm then

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on June 08, 2018, 10:17:36 AM

Quote from: 'taterblast on June 08, 2018, 10:11:03 AM

Quote from: mocat on June 08, 2018, 10:07:29 AM

Pro tip: "on" not "in"

oh eff off nvm then

but really tho

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 08, 2018, 10:22:56 AM

Puka dogs are delicious in an almost puni sort of way
Shaved ice is stupid and gross
Great cheap poke: sleeping giant grill in wailua
Great coffee everywhere

Beaches everywhere range from medium to excellent based on these factors:
-How many derps are everywhere derping around?
-how good are the waves for bodysurfing or whatever you plan on doing?
-what is the sand to rock/coral ratio (foot comfort awareness)
-what's the scenery like?

Polihale is sparsely populated, really great waves, and has zero rocks/coral to damage your fragile midwestern feet. You have to drive 20 mins on a gravel road which may seem like a bad idea but I saw tlb rentals doing it. Amaze cliff views bc it's like at the start of na pali coast.

Golfing at wailua is like $40, amaze course with like 6 beach holes

Do either a helo tour or boat tour of na pali coast. I recommend kauai sea tours. It's like $150 for about 6 hrs of snorkeling, the amaze coast views, dinner, and all you can slam mai tais. There are other tour companies as well, I'm sure they're all good

Hike at least part of one of the wailea canyon trails depending on your desire to descend/climb a bunch. But there's goats and stuff everywhere which is pretty hilarious, and some great views of the canyon periodically

Our group went to costco for breakfast food and beach snacks, ate out for occasional dinner or whatever. Sampler packs of HI beers for days. Just go explore and see stuff.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on June 08, 2018, 10:25:37 AM

 :thumbs:  :emawkid:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on June 08, 2018, 10:29:48 AM

pee on jelly fish stings doesn't really work

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on June 08, 2018, 10:33:33 AM

Quote from: 'taterblast on June 08, 2018, 10:03:55 AM

:surprised: i'll be in kauai very very soon

pro tips, plz. polihale beach already noted.

Quote from: tdaver on May 24, 2016, 02:41:24 PM

Quote from: steve dave on July 03, 2014, 09:18:34 AM

I cannot rec. the sunset dinner tour enough on this boat.

http://www.napali.com/tours/ss/

This was great.  Thanks for the suggestion.  mrstdaver was skeptical going in and when it rained the first hour, was not looking good.  Then we hit the jackpot.  The skies cleared, we saw some dolphins, got up to amazing Napali coast and there's a rainbow leadin into the Kalalau valley, and then we boozed all the way back with the sun setting behind us and Van Morrison's "Into the Mystic" playing. Definitely one of the highlights of the trip.

(http://i67.tinypic.com/2w3x6bt.jpg)

Quote from: tdaver on May 24, 2016, 04:54:01 PM

for anyone else going to Kauai, this waterfall rappelling trip was a blast

http://www.islandadventureskauai.com/tours/hawaiian-dundee.php

Ke’e beach was one of my favorites.  Hike the Kalalua trail to up to Hanakapi'ai Falls. Will probably rain and get muddy. Go back to beach after and rinse off, snorkel, etc.  Start early to beat crowds on the trail.

If there’s a chocolate lover in your group, we took a tour of a chocolate farm (Steelgrass, I think).  Tried a bunch of crazy tropical fruits and then chocolate tasting at the end.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 08, 2018, 10:41:10 AM

Ke'e beach is closed due to the mudslides in april. You cant go west of hanalei bay rn iirc

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 08, 2018, 11:04:40 AM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on July 03, 2014, 09:33:21 AM

I can't imagine going to Hawaii if I could afford to go to the Ozarks. Seems dumb.

Also lol at this guy big timing hawaii and then on purpose moving to florida

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on June 08, 2018, 11:15:16 AM

great info, tdaver. that sail boat dinner looks amaze, may just have to add it on even though budget is already tight.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 08, 2018, 12:30:27 PM

Quote from: mocat on June 08, 2018, 11:04:40 AM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on July 03, 2014, 09:33:21 AM

I can't imagine going to Hawaii if I could afford to go to the Ozarks. Seems dumb.

Also lol at this guy big timing hawaii and then on purpose moving to florida

I don't think you understood that exchange well but also I wonder if I ran off slucat

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 08, 2018, 12:51:10 PM

Quote from: mocat on June 08, 2018, 10:22:56 AM

Puka dogs are delicious in an almost puni sort of way
Shaved ice is stupid and gross
Great cheap poke: sleeping giant grill in wailua
Great coffee everywhere

Beaches everywhere range from medium to excellent based on these factors:
-How many derps are everywhere derping around?
-how good are the waves for bodysurfing or whatever you plan on doing?
-what is the sand to rock/coral ratio (foot comfort awareness)
-what's the scenery like?

Polihale is sparsely populated, really great waves, and has zero rocks/coral to damage your fragile midwestern feet. You have to drive 20 mins on a gravel road which may seem like a bad idea but I saw tlb rentals doing it. Amaze cliff views bc it's like at the start of na pali coast.

Golfing at wailua is like $40, amaze course with like 6 beach holes

Do either a helo tour or boat tour of na pali coast. I recommend kauai sea tours. It's like $150 for about 6 hrs of snorkeling, the amaze coast views, dinner, and all you can slam mai tais. There are other tour companies as well, I'm sure they're all good

Hike at least part of one of the wailea canyon trails depending on your desire to descend/climb a bunch. But there's goats and stuff everywhere which is pretty hilarious, and some great views of the canyon periodically

Our group went to costco for breakfast food and beach snacks, ate out for occasional dinner or whatever. Sampler packs of HI beers for days. Just go explore and see stuff.

Napali coast is a must hike and boat. Hike from the north. sail from the south. Use this one:

https://www.napali.com/star/

Merrimans is the best restaurant on the island

If you can split your stay in half do so. half on the south, half on the north. don't do anything on the east except drive by it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 08, 2018, 12:52:26 PM

Quote from: mocat on June 08, 2018, 10:41:10 AM

Ke'e beach is closed due to the mudslides in april. You cant go west of hanalei bay rn iirc

christ that sucks. that's where you want to hike from 'blast. hopefully it opens up.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 08, 2018, 12:55:32 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on June 08, 2018, 11:15:16 AM

great info, tdaver. that sail boat dinner looks amaze, may just have to add it on even though budget is already tight.

you should really try to do it. it's incredible. if you do the snorkel one in the morning you'll get dolphins riding the front of the boat all the way out. if you do the evening the sunset is intense.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on June 08, 2018, 01:00:47 PM

why hawaii when muscle beach is available?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on June 08, 2018, 01:35:16 PM

Quote from: steve dave on June 08, 2018, 12:55:32 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on June 08, 2018, 11:15:16 AM

great info, tdaver. that sail boat dinner looks amaze, may just have to add it on even though budget is already tight.

you should really try to do it. it's incredible. if you do the snorkel one in the morning you'll get dolphins riding the front of the boat all the way out. if you do the evening the sunset is intense.

well i'm in a pickle because mrs. blast's response was 'no i get sea sick'

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on June 08, 2018, 01:38:27 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on June 08, 2018, 01:35:16 PM

Quote from: steve dave on June 08, 2018, 12:55:32 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on June 08, 2018, 11:15:16 AM

great info, tdaver. that sail boat dinner looks amaze, may just have to add it on even though budget is already tight.

you should really try to do it. it's incredible. if you do the snorkel one in the morning you'll get dolphins riding the front of the boat all the way out. if you do the evening the sunset is intense.

well i'm in a pickle because mrs. blast's response was 'no i get sea sick'

Get her one of these and tell her to suck it up.
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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 08, 2018, 01:43:01 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on June 08, 2018, 01:35:16 PM

Quote from: steve dave on June 08, 2018, 12:55:32 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on June 08, 2018, 11:15:16 AM

great info, tdaver. that sail boat dinner looks amaze, may just have to add it on even though budget is already tight.

you should really try to do it. it's incredible. if you do the snorkel one in the morning you'll get dolphins riding the front of the boat all the way out. if you do the evening the sunset is intense.

well i'm in a pickle because mrs. blast's response was 'no i get sea sick'

wow, you just saved 50%!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 08, 2018, 01:43:48 PM

 :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 08, 2018, 02:25:19 PM

Quote from: michigancat on June 08, 2018, 12:30:27 PM

Quote from: mocat on June 08, 2018, 11:04:40 AM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on July 03, 2014, 09:33:21 AM

I can't imagine going to Hawaii if I could afford to go to the Ozarks. Seems dumb.

Also lol at this guy big timing hawaii and then on purpose moving to florida

I don't think you understood that exchange well but also I wonder if I ran off slucat

That may be true!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 08, 2018, 02:39:38 PM

Quote from: michigancat on June 08, 2018, 12:30:27 PM

Quote from: mocat on June 08, 2018, 11:04:40 AM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on July 03, 2014, 09:33:21 AM

I can't imagine going to Hawaii if I could afford to go to the Ozarks. Seems dumb.

Also lol at this guy big timing hawaii and then on purpose moving to florida

I don't think you understood that exchange well but also I wonder if I ran off slucat

yes, it was a good response

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 08, 2018, 02:52:05 PM

I like that Delta lets me book exit row without paying anything since I booked through my corporate portal or whatever since I don't have status with them. also their paid first class upgrades are probably the cheapest out there. Nice work Delta.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 11, 2018, 08:49:21 AM

i finally utilized the priority pass thing from the chase sapph preferred (virgin atlantic club at lax). it was ok but there is no way i would ever pay for that ish

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 15, 2018, 10:09:38 AM

has anyone here stayed at either of the hyatts in cancun?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on June 16, 2018, 07:49:45 AM

Anyone have any intel on good stuff in the Jacksonville and North Florida area.  I have a forced trip or two there coming up.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on June 16, 2018, 09:02:32 AM

Quote from: Pete on June 16, 2018, 07:49:45 AM

Anyone have any intel on good stuff in the Jacksonville and North Florida area.  I have a forced trip or two there coming up.

Get out of Jacksonville. Amelia Island, St. Augustine. Eat Spanish food, drink Sangria.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on June 16, 2018, 01:45:03 PM

Quote from: Pete on June 16, 2018, 07:49:45 AM

Anyone have any intel on good stuff in the Jacksonville and North Florida area.  I have a forced trip or two there coming up.

How do you feel about house boat people?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on June 16, 2018, 05:55:38 PM

Quote from: chum1 on June 16, 2018, 09:02:32 AM

Quote from: Pete on June 16, 2018, 07:49:45 AM

Anyone have any intel on good stuff in the Jacksonville and North Florida area.  I have a forced trip or two there coming up.

Get out of Jacksonville. Amelia Island, St. Augustine. Eat Spanish food, drink Sangria.

Amelia Island looks like fun.  I'll look into a side trip there. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on June 19, 2018, 09:58:51 AM

https://twitter.com/FrankMartin_SC/status/1009079466361008129

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on June 19, 2018, 10:01:02 AM

feels good

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 19, 2018, 10:04:15 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on September 06, 2017, 11:45:30 AM

@mocat has Delta ever made you a birthday crown made out of pretzels, peanuts, and drink stirrers?(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170906/4b4caac748c65fcffb586b8892baf24b.jpg)


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PLEASE!!!!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 19, 2018, 10:07:11 AM

Southwest gave me free drinks for fathers day on Sunday. They openly knew I didn't have a kid, but they said dogs counted.  :D

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 24, 2018, 01:04:33 PM

rough ridin' Monsters!

https://twitter.com/king5seattle/status/1010277559064461313?s=21

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 26, 2018, 04:43:44 PM

Ugh, the trash people that fly Delta.  :frown:

https://twitter.com/tomcostellonbc/status/1011724760747823104

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on July 05, 2018, 11:07:40 AM

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on July 18, 2018, 09:34:24 AM

Boston. I've always wanted to go. Any pro tips?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on July 18, 2018, 09:49:29 AM

It's full of disgusting people

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on July 18, 2018, 09:50:45 AM

They make the best movies tho. We could fly out there for free with points, but i'm  not sure if it's worth $300 a night to stay.  :Yuck:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on July 18, 2018, 09:56:16 AM

If you like American history you'd love it...pretty fun city to hang out in.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on July 18, 2018, 09:59:51 AM

Yeah, looks cool. We're looking to go somewhere from September 21st-25th. Southwest has really good deals right now. Gonna have to do some more investigating.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on July 18, 2018, 04:17:43 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on July 18, 2018, 09:50:45 AM

They make the best movies tho. We could fly out there for free with points, but i'm  not sure if it's worth $300 a night to stay.  :Yuck:

Boston is the most expensive AirBNB city in the world. I was shocked when I priced my options. There's no getting around that $300, unless you stay at a hostel... which, honestly, might be an option to look into.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on July 18, 2018, 04:20:11 PM

I know, man. Been doing some research and no wonder why their flights are so cheap right now. I don't think I can stomach those costs for a quick 4 day trip. I could go to an all inclusive for a week in the Caribbean for those costs.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on July 18, 2018, 04:26:44 PM

use points wacky

the hyatt regency cambridge or boston harbor are both only 15k/night

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on July 18, 2018, 04:29:37 PM

Thanks! I need to take this to the shame thread, but I haven't signed up for hotel points online since I've gotten here until 2 months ago. I'm sick to my stomach thinking about it. We stay at the Omni all the time for work too.  :frown: :blindfold: Amateur hour!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on July 18, 2018, 05:23:49 PM

It's just money, no need to stress bro

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on July 18, 2018, 05:25:02 PM

Yeah, true dat.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CHONGS on July 18, 2018, 06:13:43 PM

Aren't you heading to DC mid-August?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on July 18, 2018, 06:17:35 PM

Hey chings, we ended up doing that last month. We had a blast. We were only in DC for a day and a half before we went to our friends cabin in Virginia and West Virginia for 3 day, so we just got to hang around the mall. It was a fun trip. Beautiful out there. Went to the W hotel and saw snipers on top of the White House on the rooftop while having drinks. I appreciated your pro tip, just never had enough time to get there. Next time!


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 18, 2018, 07:51:40 PM

Quote from: mocat on July 18, 2018, 04:26:44 PM

use points wacky

the hyatt regency cambridge or boston harbor are both only 15k/night

hyatt's are absolutely BITB on points. the last remaining hotel steals.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on July 24, 2018, 01:38:39 PM

Portland, Maine anyone?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on July 24, 2018, 01:43:59 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on July 24, 2018, 01:38:39 PM

Portland, Maine anyone?

Going next month first time.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on July 24, 2018, 01:47:19 PM

Yeah, looks awesome. Have always wanted to go. We were looking into Hilton Head, South Carolina too, but Maine at the end of September sounds like fun. We'll be there for a week, if we eventually decide on it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on July 24, 2018, 01:49:46 PM

Portland, ME is awesome.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on July 24, 2018, 01:57:25 PM

Going to London for an extended weekend at the beginning of Dec! :Woohoo:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on July 24, 2018, 02:00:46 PM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on July 24, 2018, 01:49:46 PM

Portland, ME is awesome.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on July 24, 2018, 02:18:13 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on July 24, 2018, 02:00:46 PM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on July 24, 2018, 01:49:46 PM

Portland, ME is awesome.


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:thumbs: Happy to hear!

Since you’re up there you should go see Oak Island.  The show is actually pretty entertaining and I think it would be cool to see.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on July 24, 2018, 02:21:05 PM

I'll look into it, thanks.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on July 24, 2018, 02:25:52 PM

Yeah, after looking at a map that’s a little further away than I thought and probably not worth it :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on July 24, 2018, 02:28:39 PM

lol. Just figured you were rough ridin' with me. Also, @libliblibliblibliblib  :surprised:

https://twitter.com/UTEPFB/status/1021815902172532736

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mhkpasa on July 24, 2018, 02:31:52 PM

Lake Tahoe in a week

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on July 24, 2018, 02:36:42 PM

Quote from: mhkpasa on July 24, 2018, 02:31:52 PM

Lake Tahoe in a week

Going for new years  :party:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: I_have_purplewood on July 24, 2018, 02:41:29 PM

Big Sky Montana tomorrow.   :excited: (ftp://:excited:)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 24, 2018, 03:13:08 PM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on July 24, 2018, 01:49:46 PM

Portland, ME is awesome.


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yes it is. very cool city. go to central provisions and novares res.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mhkpasa on July 24, 2018, 03:38:55 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on July 24, 2018, 02:36:42 PM

Quote from: mhkpasa on July 24, 2018, 02:31:52 PM

Lake Tahoe in a week

Going for new years  :party:

I've never - plz share pro tips if you have.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on July 24, 2018, 04:03:42 PM

Quote from: steve dave on July 24, 2018, 03:13:08 PM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on July 24, 2018, 01:49:46 PM

Portland, ME is awesome.


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yes it is. very cool city. go to central provisions and novares res.

Added to list. Thanks bud

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on July 24, 2018, 04:37:58 PM

Quote from: mhkpasa on July 24, 2018, 03:38:55 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on July 24, 2018, 02:36:42 PM

Quote from: mhkpasa on July 24, 2018, 02:31:52 PM

Lake Tahoe in a week

Going for new years  :party:

I've never - plz share pro tips if you have.

Last time I was there I was like 10. Rented a jet-ski and did some primative VR thing at a casino arcade.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on July 24, 2018, 04:48:50 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on July 24, 2018, 04:03:42 PM

Quote from: steve dave on July 24, 2018, 03:13:08 PM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on July 24, 2018, 01:49:46 PM

Portland, ME is awesome.


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yes it is. very cool city. go to central provisions and novares res.

Added to list. Thanks bud

Looks like they have some whale watching tours too.  :love:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on July 24, 2018, 04:56:28 PM

Try the fried lobster at Dimillos’s. It’s fantastic.

DiMillo’s is kind of touristy but... you will be a tourist so it will be fine.

Beaches in the NE are pretty great in August.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on July 24, 2018, 05:09:32 PM

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mhkpasa on July 25, 2018, 07:53:14 AM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on July 24, 2018, 04:37:58 PM

Quote from: mhkpasa on July 24, 2018, 03:38:55 PM

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Quote from: mhkpasa on July 24, 2018, 02:31:52 PM

Lake Tahoe in a week

Going for new years  :party:

I've never - plz share pro tips if you have.

Last time I was there I was like 10. Rented a jet-ski and did some primative VR thing at a casino arcade.

Sounds like a plan to me

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on July 26, 2018, 02:49:53 PM

They have lobster boat tours out in Portland, Maine.  :love: :excited: This is going to be so badass, you guys!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on July 26, 2018, 03:00:18 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on July 26, 2018, 02:49:53 PM

They have lobster boat tours out in Portland, Maine.  :love: :excited: This is going to be so badass, you guys!

I'm.doing the lucky catch one. Let you know.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on July 26, 2018, 03:02:53 PM

 :thumbs: That's the one I was looking into. Looks fun. Let me know if you get to keep some at the end too. We are renting an apartment right on the harbor, so i'd love to grill some lobster. :lick: When are you going?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on July 26, 2018, 03:05:46 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on July 26, 2018, 03:02:53 PM

:thumbs: That's the one I was looking into. Looks fun. Let me know if you get to keep some at the end too. We are renting an apartment right on the harbor, so i'd love to grill some lobster. :lick: When are you going?

End of August. going to take anything caught across the street to some lobster co. That will boil it up for 10 bucks.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on July 26, 2018, 03:07:58 PM

Awesome. I was wondering if they had a place like that. We'll just do that too.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 26, 2018, 03:44:03 PM

any Bend, OR protips? Portland for a day? (Portland started this thread IIRC!!!)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on July 26, 2018, 03:45:31 PM

I think that's where Emo EMAW's (rip) parents were at  :dunno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on July 26, 2018, 03:48:08 PM

My uncle just moved there. My aunt and uncle said it's like a 3 and half hour trip to Portland because of the mountains there. I'd go hiking and check out the local brews. I hear they're fantastic. My uncle grows his hops out there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Catchacold on July 26, 2018, 04:01:00 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 26, 2018, 03:44:03 PM

any Bend, OR protips?

Get here before the wildfires ruin everything.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on July 26, 2018, 04:35:36 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 26, 2018, 03:44:03 PM

any Bend, OR protips? Portland for a day? (Portland started this thread IIRC!!!)

There’s a KATPAK in Portland 8/18-19.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Catchacold on July 26, 2018, 05:04:44 PM

Drive McKenzie pass and hike to Proxy falls. (pro tip: come in the early summer when the road is closed to traffic and bike it)

Also the well known brewpubs like Deschutes and 10 Barrel are good, but there can be a wait. I prefer McMenamins. Or Bend Brewing. Or... there are many options.

The usual recommendos. (Popular with good reason, but you won't find solitude or parking spots on weekends)
 - Tumalo Falls and North Fork trail. Beautiful hiking up the creek beyond the main falls.
 - Green lakes trail. Nice family hike. mosquitos.
 - Any of the lake resorts would have fun stuff for the family (Elk Lake and Cultus are closest. Or if you drive McKenzie, loop back on 126 and you'll go past a couple more that way)

If not traveling with family I would rent a Tallboy from Pine Mountain and ride the crap out of it. (see bendtrails.org).  If with kids maybe the trails near the town of Sisters.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 31, 2018, 09:53:23 AM

Quote from: Catchacold on July 26, 2018, 05:04:44 PM

Drive McKenzie pass and hike to Proxy falls. (pro tip: come in the early summer when the road is closed to traffic and bike it)

Also the well known brewpubs like Deschutes and 10 Barrel are good, but there can be a wait. I prefer McMenamins. Or Bend Brewing. Or... there are many options.

The usual recommendos. (Popular with good reason, but you won't find solitude or parking spots on weekends)
 - Tumalo Falls and North Fork trail. Beautiful hiking up the creek beyond the main falls.
 - Green lakes trail. Nice family hike. mosquitos.
 - Any of the lake resorts would have fun stuff for the family (Elk Lake and Cultus are closest. Or if you drive McKenzie, loop back on 126 and you'll go past a couple more that way)

If not traveling with family I would rent a Tallboy from Pine Mountain and ride the crap out of it. (see bendtrails.org).  If with kids maybe the trails near the town of Sisters.

Thank you

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CHONGS on August 10, 2018, 03:02:10 PM

Hey wacky, be safe out there this weekend.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 10, 2018, 03:07:10 PM

You too, bud. What's this weekend? Am I missing something? :confused:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CHONGS on August 10, 2018, 03:19:05 PM

I thought you were going to the rally in DC?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 10, 2018, 03:24:57 PM

 :dubious:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on August 11, 2018, 12:11:02 AM

:runaway:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 11, 2018, 07:07:06 AM

Flying up front to Edinburgh and back from London in 2 1/2 weeks. Staying at the Waldorf Edinburg and the London Edition. Going to be elite AF. Will post international first class lounge pics.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on August 11, 2018, 08:13:03 AM

Quote from: steve dave on August 11, 2018, 07:07:06 AM

Flying up front to Edinburg and back from London in 2 1/2 weeks. Staying at the Waldorf Edinburg and the London Edition. Going to be elite AF. Will post international first class lounge pics.


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Did these two years ago....can't think of any good pro tips.....drink scotch.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: hemmy on August 11, 2018, 12:27:05 PM

Was in Vienna 6 weeks ago, saw a homeless guy masturbating in public while asking people for food.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CHONGS on August 11, 2018, 12:52:57 PM

And you didn't even say hello.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on August 11, 2018, 01:53:52 PM

No way I could keep it up in public, that’s pretty impressive.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 11, 2018, 03:07:31 PM

Guys, Portland is a very nice place and stereotypically Portland everywhere you go.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on August 12, 2018, 12:39:40 AM

OR or ME?

Quote from: michigancat on August 11, 2018, 03:07:31 PM

Guys, Portland is a very nice place and stereotypically Portland everywhere you go.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 12, 2018, 08:13:23 AM

I don't even even know what a Portland, ME stereotype would be so I'm assuming he's talking about OR

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 12, 2018, 08:38:32 AM

I mean like three posts ago I asked for Bend, OR tips

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on August 12, 2018, 09:03:01 AM

Did you drive? Last piece of the road trip I need to map out is where to stay for what I plan to be just 1 overnight spot between SF and Seattle. I’m hoping to get to Eugene but that may be too ambitious. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on August 12, 2018, 10:38:45 AM

I won't apologize for pak'd posts

Quote from: michigancat on August 12, 2018, 08:38:32 AM

I mean like three posts ago I asked for Bend, OR tips

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 12, 2018, 11:51:43 AM

Quote from: Trim on August 12, 2018, 09:03:01 AM

Did you drive? Last piece of the road trip I need to map out is where to stay for what I plan to be just 1 overnight spot between SF and Seattle. I’m hoping to get to Eugene but that may be too ambitious.

We kind of made a circle with lots of stops coming up but are driving straight to SF from Portland today. We'll see how it goes.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on August 12, 2018, 12:56:08 PM

Quote from: michigancat on August 12, 2018, 11:51:43 AM

Quote from: Trim on August 12, 2018, 09:03:01 AM

Did you drive? Last piece of the road trip I need to map out is where to stay for what I plan to be just 1 overnight spot between SF and Seattle. I’m hoping to get to Eugene but that may be too ambitious.

We kind of made a circle with lots of stops coming up but are driving straight to SF from Portland today. We'll see how it goes.

Now that's ambitious! 

So I'll be on that reverse path same day of the week and time.  My midpoint would be Medford, OR, give or take a town.  Look out the windows and see if that looks adequate to hang for a night, or if I should push on to Eugene.  Could PAK w/Squawkstin Beak!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 12, 2018, 10:37:33 PM

Quote from: Trim on August 12, 2018, 12:56:08 PM

Quote from: michigancat on August 12, 2018, 11:51:43 AM

Quote from: Trim on August 12, 2018, 09:03:01 AM

Did you drive? Last piece of the road trip I need to map out is where to stay for what I plan to be just 1 overnight spot between SF and Seattle. I’m hoping to get to Eugene but that may be too ambitious.

We kind of made a circle with lots of stops coming up but are driving straight to SF from Portland today. We'll see how it goes.

Now that's ambitious! 

So I'll be on that reverse path same day of the week and time.  My midpoint would be Medford, OR, give or take a town.  Look out the windows and see if that looks adequate to hang for a night, or if I should push on to Eugene.  Could PAK w/Squawkstin Beak!

It wasn't that bad. Took 10.5 hours total and would have been quicker if not for normal Sunday afternoon traffic between Sacramento and SF. I'd probably shoot for Eugene because it's the closest Hyatt (only 8k/night when I looked). We actually stopped at a courtyard Marriott in Medford on the way to Crater lake and Bend and it's a dumpy town but our hotel was fine. Very easy drive from SF.

But really, Portland (Oregon) is very nice.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on August 12, 2018, 11:02:54 PM

T-Y!  I should be fine to wait to see how early and how I feel that Sunday morning and lining something up accordingly before I start driving.

I'm going to Portland Saturday.  JMart and I are going to the Adult Soapbox Derby.  Stereotypes!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 12, 2018, 11:11:46 PM

Quote from: Trim on August 12, 2018, 11:02:54 PM

T-Y!  I should be fine to wait to see how early and how I feel that Sunday morning and lining something up accordingly before I start driving.

I'm going to Portland Saturday.  JMart and I are going to the Adult Soapbox Derby.  Stereotypes!

lllloooooolllll this morning they were shutting down like half the bridges so people could ride bikes across them. I mean everywhere I looked I saw a Portlandia sketch and it sounds like you're going to one too.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on August 12, 2018, 11:18:31 PM

Quote from: michigancat on August 12, 2018, 11:11:46 PM

Quote from: Trim on August 12, 2018, 11:02:54 PM

T-Y!  I should be fine to wait to see how early and how I feel that Sunday morning and lining something up accordingly before I start driving.

I'm going to Portland Saturday.  JMart and I are going to the Adult Soapbox Derby.  Stereotypes!

lllloooooolllll this morning they were shutting down like half the bridges so people could ride bikes across them. I mean everywhere I looked I saw a Portlandia sketch and it sounds like you're going to one too.

Absolutely.  First time I went, we were in and out in less than 18 hours for a Blazers playoff game, only seeing a pretty Portland-y breakfast place as we left.  2nd time was for the Beasley game and we also didn't have to mix it up much.  This time will be 100% locals trying to prove how weird they are. 

My first stop is the showroom of the company that makes the dog collars I like, made of recycled material and with bottle openers attached.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 13, 2018, 10:01:57 AM

@Phil Titola Have you thought about taking a day to hike in the white mountains?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on August 13, 2018, 10:19:25 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on August 13, 2018, 10:01:57 AM

@Phil Titola Have you thought about taking a day to hike in the white mountains?

Not really my thing... We are leaving out of Burlington so I'm biting the bullet and driving to Cooperstown from Portland then up to Burlington. Not excited about that much driving but maybe see some cool stuff along the way?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 13, 2018, 10:25:45 AM

Yeah, that seems like fun. Too much driving can suck tho. It's supposed to be beautiful this time of year up there, so I doubt the drive will suck that bad. I got this from a friend of ours last night:

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Was talking travel with a friend last night and he started talking about Portland Maine. Said it was the crap. Anyway, he shared this travel list with me so I could pass it on to you fools.

Happy Sunday

---------- Forwarded message ---------



Portland, ME


Novare Res


Central Provisions


Rosie's


Commercial St. Pub


Porthole Lobster Shack


J's Oyster Bar


Inf'initi brewery and distillery


Sunset cruise Portland schooner


Street & Co.


Merchant Company


Scratch Baking Co.


Bite into Maine Food Truck


Portland Head Lighthouse


Bug Lighthouse


Fort Williams Park


Gorham Bike Rental


LFK


Boda Thai


The Great Lost Bear (music, 70 taps)


Fore Street


Sonny's


Portland Museum of Art (Winslow Homer)


Eventide Oyster Co.


Thirsty Moose ( Portsmouth, NH)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on August 13, 2018, 10:43:03 AM

Lfk, smdh

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 13, 2018, 10:52:06 AM

Light French Kissing. Get your damn head out of the gutter, lib. SMDH.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on August 13, 2018, 11:02:24 AM

burlington is adorable

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on August 13, 2018, 01:05:55 PM

Thanks wacks! I'm there 24th so timely info.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 13, 2018, 01:12:28 PM

 :thumbs: Mrs. Wacky did some more digging for each recommendo over lunch too.

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Doing a little lunchtime research. Here is what we have heard so far…We need fewer places to eat, more activity destinations...

Portland, ME

Novare Res- (Recommended by a friend on Twitter to you as well) Taproom & beer garden hidden off the street with a rotating, international list of drafts & bottles.

Central Provisions- Eclectic restaurant serving small plates & cocktails in a rustic, brick-walled setting.

Rosie's- Laid-back hangout with exposed-brick walls offering 15 beers on tap plus burgers, pizza & wings.

Commercial St. Pub- At The Pub you will find a variety of food available on the lunch menu and some great daily lunch specials as well. There is a great selection of beer on tap, from local micro-brews to everyone’s favorite domestic beers.

Porthole Lobster Shack- Raw & fried seafood plus drinks in a vintage diner interior or on a wharfside deck with live music.

J's Oyster Bar- Unassuming eatery & bar hidden on a pier is known for its steamed clams & other coastal classics.

Inf'initi brewery and distillery- Gourmet bar food with housemade beers & spirits in a hip, warehouse setting with funky fixtures.

Sunset cruise Portland schooner-Two-hour Public Sails, Private charters, and special events- Windjammer tours on Casco Bay in Portland, Maine. $45/Person. Day or night time looks cool

Street & Co. - Simple, upscale preparations of local fish in a rustic & snug bistro on a cobblestone alley.

Merchant Company - The Merchant Co. is a unique handmade arts, crafts and vintage shop in the heart of the Arts District.

Scratch Baking Co. - Cozy shop turning out artisanal breads, bagels & pastries, plus espresso drinks & sandwiches.

Bite into Maine Food Truck

Portland Head Lighthouse/ Fort Williams Park (recommended by your friend as well)

Bug Lighthouse-Hiking, Cycling and Parks

Gorham Bike Rental-start @ $35

LFK- Laid-back watering hole draws hipsters for craft beer, wine & cocktails plus updated pub fare.
 :curse: @libliblibliblibliblib

Boda Thai (didn’t even look at it since you don’t like Thai)

The Great Lost Bear (music, 70 taps)- Longtime hub for beer enthusiasts has over 70 taps, weekly microbrewery events & a broad food menu.

Fore Street- This rustic spot's open wood-fire grill, oven & spit lend smoky flavors to upscale American fare.

Sonny's- Upscale, seasonal Latin-leaning cuisine & craft cocktails in a snazzy 1800s bank overlooking a park.

Portland Museum of Art (Winslow Homer)

Eventide Oyster Co. - Tiny, busy (lol you won’t want to go here ???? )seafood joint with a raw bar, lobster rolls & creative New England fare, plus cocktails.

Thirsty Moose ( Portsmouth, NH)- Tap House

Other places that have been recommended to you/you want to do:
Novare Res Biercafe
Hot Suppa (hangover cure, breakfast must!)
Portland Lobster Company
Lobster fishing (Casco Bay Tours, http://luckycatch.com/lobstering-schedule $35/each) (http://cascobayadventures.com/charter-tours/ , $250 for 2 hours)
Whale Watching (https://www.odysseywhalewatch.com/odyssey-schedule-rates/ , $49/person)
White Mountains
Kingston, ME  (Huts $96/person/night, includes lodging+three meals)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on August 13, 2018, 01:19:22 PM

I feel kind of weird reading her comments on places.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 13, 2018, 01:20:05 PM

Meh. I think she mainly copy and pasted verbiage from their sites.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on August 13, 2018, 01:27:37 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on August 13, 2018, 01:20:05 PM

Meh. I think she mainly copy and pasted verbiage from their sites.

It does read like a zagat summary of each place

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on August 13, 2018, 01:44:43 PM

"joint" is the "flick" of restaurants

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: WildcatNkilt on August 16, 2018, 06:57:50 AM

Wacky I still need to book flights but looking at leaving around 19th or 20th.  Going to VBO a place.  Be there for 3-4 days then driving to Albany.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 16, 2018, 08:01:41 AM

Novare Res and Central Provisions being sd's portland pro-tips should have been enough. Duck Fat and Slab are also great if you want a more chill scene.

also drive up to camden and then bar harbor. split your trip up between portland and bar harbor stopping at camden for lunch on the drive up and walk around the little harbor and go to all the book stores and crap. chicks go bonkers for that garbage. then fly out of bangor so you don't drive all the way back to portland.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 16, 2018, 08:04:10 AM

also Novares Res has Spencer Trappist on tap. so just go there and drink those until you can't talk right.

also stay at The Press hotel

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on August 16, 2018, 08:30:36 AM

mocat portland protip: Becky's Diner for lobster roll

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on August 16, 2018, 08:42:38 AM

Quote from: steve dave on August 16, 2018, 08:01:41 AM

Novare Res and Central Provisions being sd's portland pro-tips should have been enough. Duck Fat and Slab are also great if you want a more chill scene.

also drive up to camden and then bar harbor. split your trip up between portland and bar harbor stopping at camden for lunch on the drive up and walk around the little harbor and go to all the book stores and crap. chicks go bonkers for that garbage. then fly out of bangor so you don't drive all the way back to portland.

I was a good soldier... Already had those flagged as must do

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 16, 2018, 08:55:24 AM

Great pro tips.  :thumbs: @WildcatNkilt i'll be there from the 24th-28th. We're obviously going to eat out a lot, but if you were to choose a place for Mrs. Wacky's Birthday dinner, which one would it be? Novare?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 16, 2018, 08:57:50 AM

Novare Res isn’t a place you eat at. It’s a place you sit outside and get blackout at.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 16, 2018, 09:01:52 AM

 :love:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on August 20, 2018, 10:30:13 AM

CJ McCollum being mad that no good free agents signed with Portland is even funnier now.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on August 23, 2018, 05:36:20 PM

Live update!

Eventide... Go late they serve till midnight. Not busy late. Delicious.
Res....great. Going again tonight
Duck fat...... Good. Nothing great. Feel like living on their name.
Breweries... Kind of far apart but went to shipyard, oxbow, and rising tide. Rising tide was my fave.
Lucky catch tour.... Do this. Great. Cool staff.
Portland lobster Co... Walking freshly caught live lobster from boat to its death is fun. Fun hang out. The sides they serve with the lobster are meh

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on August 23, 2018, 06:08:08 PM

Is this in Maine or Oregon?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 23, 2018, 07:26:04 PM

Maine

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 23, 2018, 08:29:35 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on August 23, 2018, 05:36:20 PM

Live update!

Eventide... Go late they serve till midnight. Not busy late. Delicious.
Res....great. Going again tonight
Duck fat...... Good. Nothing great. Feel like living on their name.
Breweries... Kind of far apart but went to shipyard, oxbow, and rising tide. Rising tide was my fave.
Lucky catch tour.... Do this. Great. Cool staff.
Portland lobster Co... Walking freshly caught live lobster from boat to its death is fun. Fun hang out. The sides they serve with the lobster are meh

 :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on August 23, 2018, 10:32:25 PM

@phil titola this is what the latest issue of Bon Appetit says: City of the Year!
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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on August 23, 2018, 10:39:52 PM

(https://media.giphy.com/media/NgEt9Mqppd5qo/giphy.gif)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on August 23, 2018, 10:42:35 PM

You think im going to waste my time formatting for a Tapatalk upload?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on August 23, 2018, 10:44:09 PM

I guess the 3 seconds it takes to rotate a picture is a little much.  What was I thinking.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 28, 2018, 12:00:14 AM

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on August 28, 2018, 08:06:02 AM

Quote from: michigancat on August 28, 2018, 12:00:14 AM

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Asia

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 28, 2018, 08:25:09 AM

Quote from: ChiCat on August 28, 2018, 08:06:02 AM

Quote from: michigancat on August 28, 2018, 12:00:14 AM

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Asia

Correct

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on August 28, 2018, 09:02:35 AM

Quote from: michigancat on August 28, 2018, 08:25:09 AM

Quote from: ChiCat on August 28, 2018, 08:06:02 AM

Quote from: michigancat on August 28, 2018, 12:00:14 AM

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Asia

Correct

Mumbai

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 28, 2018, 11:53:55 AM

Quote from: Cat from DC on August 28, 2018, 09:02:35 AM

Quote from: michigancat on August 28, 2018, 08:25:09 AM

Quote from: ChiCat on August 28, 2018, 08:06:02 AM

Quote from: michigancat on August 28, 2018, 12:00:14 AM

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Asia

Correct

Mumbai

Incorrect

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on August 28, 2018, 11:56:58 AM

Daxing?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on August 28, 2018, 12:01:44 PM

Nvm I guess that's not open yet.

It's shenzen. Also looks very similar to Morocco.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 28, 2018, 12:03:09 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on August 28, 2018, 12:01:44 PM

Nvm I guess that's not open yet.

It's shenzen. Also looks very similar to Morocco.

Correct!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: K-S-U-Wildcats! on September 07, 2018, 10:53:52 PM

Heading here in 3 weeks.

(https://www.codigopoker.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/iberostar-riviera-maya-755x425.jpg)

Heading to the top of this in 12 months.

(https://images.touristlink.com/data/cache/K/I/L/I/M/A/N/J/kilimanjaro_640_480.jpg)

After which I’ll be doing this.

(https://www.oattravel.com/media/global/videos/oat/unx/unx-ext_p4617)

And chilling at places like this in the evenings.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on September 12, 2018, 06:06:16 PM

Do you guys thing my flight out of Charlotte will be cancelled Friday morning?

Also bummed the Wake Forest/Boston College game got moved up so I won't be able to go & make a contribution to the other pud stadiums thread.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 12, 2018, 09:06:56 PM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on September 12, 2018, 06:06:16 PM

Do you guys thing my flight out of Charlotte will be cancelled Friday morning?

Also bummed the Wake Forest/Boston College game got moved up so I won't be able to go & make a contribution to the other pud stadiums thread.

Yes


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on September 13, 2018, 04:06:19 AM

You should have already left town. Enjoy the tornadoes and flooding.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: WildcatNkilt on September 21, 2018, 10:48:37 AM

@WackyCat08 We flew into Boston on Wednesday night and drove up HWY 1 to Portland yesterday.  York and Ogunquit are beautiful towns.  Portsmouth is a pretty cool town as well (had a Lobster Roll at Geno's). 

So far in Portland we have dined at Boone's Fish House and had potato donuts at The Holy Donut. 

More updates to come!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 21, 2018, 10:51:27 AM

 :excited: :thumbs: Keep'em coming. So excited for Monday. Enjoy your time.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 21, 2018, 10:53:07 AM

What's the weather like?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: WildcatNkilt on September 21, 2018, 10:59:58 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on September 21, 2018, 10:53:07 AM

What's the weather like?

Hoodies.  Constant ocean breeze.  Highs in the lower 60's. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 21, 2018, 11:00:48 AM

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 21, 2018, 11:26:38 AM

Quote from: WildcatNkilt on September 21, 2018, 10:48:37 AM

@WackyCat08 We flew into Boston on Wednesday night and drove up HWY 1 to Portland yesterday.  York and Ogunquit are beautiful towns.  Portsmouth is a pretty cool town as well (had a Lobster Roll at Geno's). 

So far in Portland we have dined at Boone's Fish House and had potato donuts at The Holy Donut. 

More updates to come!

I had those potato donuts. they were decent.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: WildcatNkilt on September 21, 2018, 12:36:05 PM

Drinking at Oxbow Blending and Bottling. Not bad.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on September 21, 2018, 01:51:49 PM

Do we still post airport pics and have people guess where are in the thread?

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: WildcatNkilt on September 22, 2018, 01:07:13 PM

@WackyCat08 eat at Eventide Oyster Co.  It was amazing.  We also went to Shipyard Brewing Company, and I’m currently drinking at Rising Tide.  Today we have hiked around Two Lights State Park and Portland Head Light.

I also just spent $90 at an awesome food truck.  I’m in Lobster heaven.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 22, 2018, 01:33:43 PM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on September 21, 2018, 01:51:49 PM

Do we still post airport pics and have people guess where are in the thread?

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I have no idea so I will guess Tampa

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 22, 2018, 01:45:38 PM

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on September 23, 2018, 05:12:29 PM

Eventide is great. Go late they serve till like 1am....lunch is insane.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 23, 2018, 05:29:21 PM

I landed at ORD like 45 minutes ago and we’re still just driving around


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on September 23, 2018, 05:53:51 PM

Quote from: michigancat on September 22, 2018, 01:33:43 PM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on September 21, 2018, 01:51:49 PM

Do we still post airport pics and have people guess where are in the thread?

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I have no idea so I will guess Tampa

Close. Fort Wayne, IN.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 23, 2018, 06:15:18 PM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on September 23, 2018, 05:53:51 PM

Quote from: michigancat on September 22, 2018, 01:33:43 PM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on September 21, 2018, 01:51:49 PM

Do we still post airport pics and have people guess where are in the thread?

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I have no idea so I will guess Tampa

Close. Fort Wayne, IN.


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crap! I've posted that one here!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 25, 2018, 07:49:54 AM

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180925/e0644d09e6b5f192cba7498e79cab805.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180925/1b4210773cb9df9d203df8f432695717.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180925/65a11317b8eb98364eeb52355763f3e0.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180925/9418c4b2ed7e8f80694b2607aecfb660.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180925/d56b87ba000f6dc33890684c7beae453.jpg)


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 25, 2018, 07:52:01 AM

Our Air BNB setup is amaze!(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180925/4651b8728f7427a65060b9b774422845.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180925/de656d16abecfc464b85ddbea8b8dab2.jpg)


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on September 25, 2018, 08:39:08 AM

Doing the lobster boat catch thing? Lucky Catch?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 25, 2018, 08:42:53 AM

I think we changed our minds to doing the Mailboat Run. Pretty much a party ferry going from island to island. We bellied up at a bar and got a lot of useful tips from locals yesterday.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on September 25, 2018, 08:46:13 AM

Nice.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on September 25, 2018, 09:40:34 AM

the last picture looks like a scene from a horror movie

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on September 25, 2018, 09:46:11 AM

 :ohno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on September 25, 2018, 09:49:01 AM

Quote from: pissclams on September 25, 2018, 09:40:34 AM

the last picture looks like a scene from a horror movie

Barge Gas spinoff?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on September 25, 2018, 11:15:56 AM

WE'VE GOT TO GET THESE MOTHERFUCKING LOBSTERS OFF THIS MOTHERFUCKING BARGE

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 25, 2018, 11:32:59 AM

:lol:


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on September 25, 2018, 01:08:16 PM

these scripts write themselves and yet millions tune into award shows to see hollywood fellatiate themselves

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 26, 2018, 10:49:38 PM

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on September 26, 2018, 10:51:34 PM

lookin' good, wacks!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 26, 2018, 10:52:41 PM

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 26, 2018, 10:54:43 PM

Quote from: Tobias on September 26, 2018, 10:51:34 PM

lookin' good, wacks!

:thumbs: Thanks, bud! Week of rest does the body good!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on September 27, 2018, 09:42:46 AM

wacks, rate your level, by day

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Brock Landers on September 27, 2018, 10:06:26 AM

The sea was angry that day my friends.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on September 27, 2018, 12:39:02 PM

Looks fun :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 27, 2018, 03:07:01 PM

Quote from: pissclams on September 27, 2018, 09:42:46 AM

wacks, rate your level, by day

Monday was a 7, Tuesday was about a 6, Wednesday a 5. 0 today because we just hiked this rough ridin' mountain in western maine and I currently want to die!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on September 27, 2018, 03:19:23 PM

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on September 27, 2018, 03:27:21 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on September 27, 2018, 03:07:01 PM

Quote from: pissclams on September 27, 2018, 09:42:46 AM

wacks, rate your level, by day

Monday was a 7, Tuesday was about a 6, Wednesday a 5. 0 today because we just hiked this rough ridin' mountain in western maine and I currently want to die!

that's a beautiful vacation

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 27, 2018, 03:42:53 PM

 :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Brock Landers on September 27, 2018, 03:49:37 PM

Wacky, be honest.  You totally made that lobster wave its claw around and talked in a funny lobster voice right??  I hope you did anyway.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 27, 2018, 03:54:13 PM

Obvi! Had to embarrass Mrs. wacky!


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 27, 2018, 05:57:05 PM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on July 24, 2018, 04:56:28 PM

Try the fried lobster at Dimillos’s. It’s fantastic.

DiMillo’s is kind of touristy but... you will be a tourist so it will be fine.

Beaches in the NE are pretty great in August.


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I took her there for her Birthday dinner on Tuesday and it was fantastic!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 27, 2018, 07:42:02 PM

Thanks for the eventide oyster tip too btw, guys. We’re doing that tonight. Getting PAK’d at home right now and our legs are mush from the hike today. 8 total miles. The end result was great, but walking on constant boulders on the way up and down mumped up our mid to late 30’s asses.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on September 27, 2018, 07:54:27 PM

Did you go to duckfat?  If you are a fry guy they were pretty good....maybe good snack after Eventide if you just do oysters there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 27, 2018, 07:58:51 PM

Good call. I hear great things about that place. I’ll let the mrs’s know. 5 days in lil Portland is a bit much to be honest. We got a great deal on this condo so we chose not to get a cabin in the mountains for a few days. They only offer this place a week at a time. I feel like we’ve at least tried to do apps at every place listed to get the experience. I think we felt underdressed when we tried to walk in there a few days ago.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on September 27, 2018, 08:15:57 PM

The only annoying thing I found about Portland is the breweries were too spread out....lot of them not in a real walkable area.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 27, 2018, 08:19:23 PM

Yes. I also didn’t realize how big of a port it was for cruises. Lots of Euros/Canadians here, which is fine, but as a former server, these servers who live about 30 miles away are getting majorly mumped on tips.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 02, 2018, 10:43:59 PM

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on October 03, 2018, 04:32:04 PM

Quote from: michigancat on October 02, 2018, 10:43:59 PM

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Salina?  Wamego?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 03, 2018, 04:45:10 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on October 03, 2018, 04:32:04 PM

Quote from: michigancat on October 02, 2018, 10:43:59 PM

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Salina?  Wamego?

lol

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on October 03, 2018, 05:23:39 PM

Where should I eat on a Saturday night in Minneapolis?  Where should I binge after?  Staying downtown. Will be there with Mrs. 8mp the day after my birthday.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CHONGS on October 03, 2018, 07:43:13 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on October 03, 2018, 05:23:39 PM

Where should I eat on a Saturday night in Minneapolis?  Where should I binge after?  Staying downtown. Will be there with Mrs. 8mp the day after my birthday.

Find some good Somali food.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on October 03, 2018, 07:47:03 PM

Quote from: Chingon on October 03, 2018, 07:43:13 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on October 03, 2018, 05:23:39 PM

Where should I eat on a Saturday night in Minneapolis?  Where should I binge after?  Staying downtown. Will be there with Mrs. 8mp the day after my birthday.

Find some good Somali food.

I mean, I'm sure it would be good or at least interesting, but not likely this trip.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on October 03, 2018, 08:33:48 PM

I had Mancini's my one time in the area. I think it's St Paul though. Pretty good

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 03, 2018, 09:11:45 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on October 03, 2018, 07:47:03 PM

Quote from: Chingon on October 03, 2018, 07:43:13 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on October 03, 2018, 05:23:39 PM

Where should I eat on a Saturday night in Minneapolis?  Where should I binge after?  Staying downtown. Will be there with Mrs. 8mp the day after my birthday.

Find some good Somali food.

I mean, I'm sure it would be good or at least interesting, but not likely this trip.

Then rough ridin' go to chili's, jeez

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on October 03, 2018, 09:20:22 PM

Quote from: michigancat on October 03, 2018, 09:11:45 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on October 03, 2018, 07:47:03 PM

Quote from: Chingon on October 03, 2018, 07:43:13 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on October 03, 2018, 05:23:39 PM

Where should I eat on a Saturday night in Minneapolis?  Where should I binge after?  Staying downtown. Will be there with Mrs. 8mp the day after my birthday.

Find some good Somali food.

I mean, I'm sure it would be good or at least interesting, but not likely this trip.

Then rough ridin' go to chili's, jeez

I was looking for "good" and "nice" rather than "adventurous".  I have a good Somali restaurant like a mile and a half from my house, and I haven't been there either :dunno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on October 03, 2018, 09:24:20 PM

It was like negative 10 degrees when I was there so I ate at the place in the hotel.  Manny's, I think.  Seemed like a nice place, but I was eating at the bar surrounded by wasted townies and NFL fans.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on October 04, 2018, 11:04:08 AM

Alinea lived up to the hype in Chicago.  Food was amazing and the whole service is like some wild show.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on October 04, 2018, 03:57:31 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on October 04, 2018, 11:04:08 AM

Alinea lived up to the hype in Chicago.  Food was amazing and the whole service is like some wild show.

Do you know if you did the Kitchen Table, Gallery, or Salon?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 04, 2018, 04:32:34 PM

I'm hitting the shittiest of the shitty airports this trip.

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HINT: the two airports are close together and the first one has an extremely odd code

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 04, 2018, 04:44:55 PM

Ok this bathroom is ridiculous

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on October 04, 2018, 04:51:57 PM

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lxhNumYsFg8/RkCC2r5ZWQI/AAAAAAAAAqU/B0uVEs9ZAcU/s320/17.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 04, 2018, 05:49:37 PM

lol

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on October 04, 2018, 06:17:31 PM

Fort Smith

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 04, 2018, 07:20:43 PM

Quote from: tdaver on October 04, 2018, 06:17:31 PM

Fort Smith

:thumbs: the other one should be easy

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: cDubya on October 08, 2018, 08:42:51 PM

Took a weekend trip with some friends to Dolly Sods. Some of the best views in the state, but disappointed myself with a lack of photo representation. Too busy hiking 15 miles of rough, rocky terrain, muddy bogs, and crossing hip deep rivers of freezing water. Good times!!!

Also, I'm getting too old for this stuff. My aches have pains. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181009/6b3ac1a85395d4d2d5a132042412777b.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181009/ee78e9c366c8767edfe54c220d1c8ad0.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181009/fcdbade619a9147cd60838e2806fd9cc.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181009/dbd0997931bb084fb217c94fede45882.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181009/d6249c29efd283bfd47ad5fd131633eb.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181009/91e46ea0cf7ed6ddeee12cfd5388b0ad.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181009/de0f0c338d0f6ae69e1f58b4ad9c7592.jpg)

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on October 09, 2018, 08:51:13 AM

Very nice.

Gotta get your ass out there more often.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: cDubya on October 10, 2018, 12:59:46 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on October 09, 2018, 08:51:13 AM

Very nice.

Gotta get your ass out there more often.

No joke. Really hard to do working midnights though. Weekends don't start till Saturday morning unless I take a vacation day, and I haven't been there long enough to earn many yet.

Bridge Day next weekend, though! More pics to come I'm sure.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on October 10, 2018, 01:00:58 PM

nice picks c-dub

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on October 10, 2018, 01:42:11 PM

I like how you photographed the dork with the ski pole walking sticks so we could tease

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on October 10, 2018, 01:45:12 PM

15 miles is a lot for a quick weekend through muddy trails.  source-  i'm a seasoned hiker (rank:  98/100).

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on October 10, 2018, 01:50:19 PM

We hiked this bitch a few weeks ago, c dub, and I was dead afterwards.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181010/4d887dfba0882ae16c8ca14db068df26.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181010/28a9ac7dbc25d5baac20ab9fda7cae59.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181010/56755af55dad14f4871175977e4ade39.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181010/65f200d5dd4e9f50db38dd2ec3016bbf.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181010/2cc5a30b46aada68d7365c6a5be16983.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181010/9c6a9b97aed9cf05119cab8eb8de296c.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181010/de51a63cf1dbb6fbc23e747f79c688d2.jpg)


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: cDubya on October 10, 2018, 01:51:21 PM

Quote from: Dugout DickStone on October 10, 2018, 01:42:11 PM

I like how you photographed the dork with the ski pole walking sticks so we could tease

That's Mrs. cDub...

:dubious:

Also, half of our crew had trekking poles. They help immensely in our non-flatlander terrain.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: cDubya on October 10, 2018, 01:53:49 PM

Some stats...(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181010/3ba2a054dddf1e3b328130205ba767d0.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181010/d382ffaae658de4fb40e2ca378ee4472.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181010/9abda1d2a7dc8519cc06112aa930f75b.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181010/bf781ce5dcdeb8afc6ef6c6db34d0db0.jpg)

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on October 10, 2018, 02:01:07 PM

I mean, I've ripped off the tetons without those little poles but I guess safety first

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: cDubya on October 10, 2018, 02:34:04 PM

Gorgeous, Wacks.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: cDubya on October 10, 2018, 02:35:11 PM

Quote from: Dugout DickStone on October 10, 2018, 02:01:07 PM

I mean, I've ripped off the tetons without those little poles but I guess safety first

I've had 3 shoulder surgeries and a bad knee. I'll take the help lol

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on October 10, 2018, 02:36:35 PM

Quote from: cDubya on October 10, 2018, 02:34:04 PM

Gorgeous, Wacks.

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:thumbs: Same with yours.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on October 10, 2018, 04:29:32 PM

2 hours with that app running? RIP your battery

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: stunted on October 10, 2018, 05:11:16 PM

what's the go-to shuttle service from mhk to mci?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 10, 2018, 05:27:54 PM

going to Vegas and Zion NP for Thanksgiving. With kids. What should we do???

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on October 10, 2018, 05:30:33 PM

Should probably share the ages

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: KST8FAN on October 10, 2018, 05:32:35 PM

Wilton CT via LAG.

Tom (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181010/8f879d02ae8fa2517cbe2eb7902d65a7.jpg)

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 10, 2018, 06:16:36 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on October 10, 2018, 05:30:33 PM

Should probably share the ages

11 and 12. they did a fairly strenuous hike at Crater Lake this summer:

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/oregon/garfield-peak-trail

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on October 10, 2018, 06:18:22 PM

Quote from: michigancat on October 04, 2018, 07:20:43 PM

Quote from: tdaver on October 04, 2018, 06:17:31 PM

Fort Smith

:thumbs: the other one should be easy

Sorry no one came back for XNA.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on October 10, 2018, 11:23:35 PM

Quote from: michigancat on October 10, 2018, 05:27:54 PM

going to Vegas and Zion NP for Thanksgiving. With kids. What should we do???

Zion NP

Here’s some easier hikes to experience Zion from the top and bottom.

Canyon Overlook - Trailhead is on the left just as you exit the tunnel on Hwy9 heading east out of the main canyon.  Great view looking down into canyon.

Riverside Walk - Trailhead is at the end of the road in the main canyon.  Takes you to the beginning of where the hike into the Narrows starts. 

Watchman - Starts at the visitor center.  Nice view down the canyon from the top.  I’ve seen bighorns several times here.  A little more difficult than the first two.

If you’re more adventurous...

Angels Landing - Major exposure but amazing views.  I wouldn’t go if there’s precipitation. Not sure I would take an 11-12 yr old, but younger kids have done it.  Could go as far as Scout Lookout and then decide if you are up for the exposured part after seeing what’s next.

Observation Point from East Rim Trail - Great hike.  Actually looks down on Angels Landing.  Quite a bit of elevation gain.  Some cool rock features early on that could be fun even if you don’t go to the top.

Narrows - Rent some wet gear and brave the cold. 


Also consider Snow Canyon State Park (UT) and Valley of Fire State Park (NV).  Both have some cool hikes and things to see.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on October 11, 2018, 09:16:16 AM

Quote from: tdaver on October 10, 2018, 11:23:35 PM

Quote from: michigancat on October 10, 2018, 05:27:54 PM

going to Vegas and Zion NP for Thanksgiving. With kids. What should we do???

Zion NP

Here’s some easier hikes to experience Zion from the top and bottom.

Canyon Overlook - Trailhead is on the left just as you exit the tunnel on Hwy9 heading east out of the main canyon.  Great view looking down into canyon.

Riverside Walk - Trailhead is at the end of the road in the main canyon.  Takes you to the beginning of where the hike into the Narrows starts. 

Watchman - Starts at the visitor center.  Nice view down the canyon from the top.  I’ve seen bighorns several times here.  A little more difficult than the first two.

If you’re more adventurous...

Angels Landing - Major exposure but amazing views.  I wouldn’t go if there’s precipitation. Not sure I would take an 11-12 yr old, but younger kids have done it.  Could go as far as Scout Lookout and then decide if you are up for the exposured part after seeing what’s next.

Observation Point from East Rim Trail - Great hike.  Actually looks down on Angels Landing.  Quite a bit of elevation gain.  Some cool rock features early on that could be fun even if you don’t go to the top.

Narrows - Rent some wet gear and brave the cold. 


Also consider Snow Canyon State Park (UT) and Valley of Fire State Park (NV).  Both have some cool hikes and things to see.

This is useful for me as well.  Let me know what else you learn Rusty.  I'll be in Zion in Feb.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on October 11, 2018, 01:22:06 PM

Hey ChiCat.  October is the month to apply for a February permit to The Wave.  If you are going to be in the area anyway, you might as well give it a shot.  Even if you don’t get it, you could still go down there to see Buckskin Gulch.

https://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=27622.msg1781049#msg1781049

https://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=27622.msg1781051#msg1781051

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on October 12, 2018, 02:39:57 PM

It's a good day to take a flight.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181012/d0baaa1419ab2e8a298664acd005d340.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on October 12, 2018, 02:40:50 PM

cvg

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on October 12, 2018, 03:06:10 PM

Oh ya. It's a gimme.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: cDubya on October 14, 2018, 01:45:24 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on October 10, 2018, 04:29:32 PM

2 hours with that app running? RIP your battery

Airplane mode, battery chargers, and a solar panel on my backpack. Never got in any danger of low battery.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Cartierfor3 on October 17, 2018, 11:35:46 AM

Going to New Orleans with Mrs. CF3 for her birthday. We wanted to find a spot we've never been, with good food and live jazz, so this seemed ideal.

Our itinerary is wide open. Who has ideas for me?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on October 17, 2018, 08:16:44 PM

Quote from: Cartierfor3 on October 17, 2018, 11:35:46 AM

Going to New Orleans with Mrs. CF3 for her birthday. We wanted to find a spot we've never been, with good food and live jazz, so this seemed ideal.

Our itinerary is wide open. Who has ideas for me?

Frenchmen St.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 17, 2018, 09:24:33 PM

Quote from: Cartierfor3 on October 17, 2018, 11:35:46 AM

Going to New Orleans with Mrs. CF3 for her birthday. We wanted to find a spot we've never been, with good food and live jazz, so this seemed ideal.

Our itinerary is wide open. Who has ideas for me?

someone here sent me a guide to NOLA when I went a few years ago. I'll send it to you. It's one of the greatest cities in the world to visit IMHO.

Title: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on October 17, 2018, 10:16:14 PM

If you do nothing else, you must try the fried chicken at Willie Mae's. I'm dead serious; I'm rarely dead serious. It's in Tremé.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on October 18, 2018, 03:28:19 PM

Howlin' Wolf has Rebirth Brass Band there once a week, not really jazz but good local music.  Any restaurant by Donald Link is very good.

Quote from: tdaver on October 11, 2018, 01:22:06 PM

Hey ChiCat.  October is the month to apply for a February permit to The Wave.  If you are going to be in the area anyway, you might as well give it a shot.  Even if you don’t get it, you could still go down there to see Buckskin Gulch.

https://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=27622.msg1781049#msg1781049

https://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=27622.msg1781051#msg1781051

Applied!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on October 19, 2018, 01:08:06 PM

Quote from: Cartierfor3 on October 17, 2018, 11:35:46 AM

Going to New Orleans with Mrs. CF3 for her birthday. We wanted to find a spot we've never been, with good food and live jazz, so this seemed ideal.

Our itinerary is wide open. Who has ideas for me?

Felix's Oystar Bar is my favorite
Alfonso's if you're on Frenchman St for dinner (it's above a live music bar, cash only) then find some music across the street. Also, if you go on a Friday, they have a really cool local art spot next door to the restaurant.
Brennan's for brunch (fairly expensive)
And Stanley for any meal. It's on the the corner of Jackson Square so you can check out art before or after (or both!) during the day and it's pretty damn cool.

All that to say, text me if you want more suggestions or have questions.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Cartierfor3 on October 19, 2018, 02:12:49 PM

Quote from: Stevesie60 on October 19, 2018, 01:08:06 PM

Quote from: Cartierfor3 on October 17, 2018, 11:35:46 AM

Going to New Orleans with Mrs. CF3 for her birthday. We wanted to find a spot we've never been, with good food and live jazz, so this seemed ideal.

Our itinerary is wide open. Who has ideas for me?

Felix's Oystar Bar is my favorite
Alfonso's if you're on Frenchman St for dinner (it's above a live music bar, cash only) then find some music across the street. Also, if you go on a Friday, they have a really cool local art spot next door to the restaurant.
Brennan's for brunch (fairly expensive)
And Stanley for any meal. It's on the the corner of Jackson Square so you can check out art before or after (or both!) during the day and it's pretty damn cool.

All that to say, text me if you want more suggestions or have questions.

Oh I'll text you

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on October 19, 2018, 02:21:27 PM

Cartier, I tried to look for the post my bro gave to me for New Orleans on here, but I couldn't find it. Been multiple times. It's a blast. Go to magazine st. if you want to get away from French Quarter for a bit. Their Aquarium is one of the best in the biz as well. Port of Call if you want the best burg in the biz.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on October 19, 2018, 03:00:31 PM

Cartier if you go to NOLA and eat a burger I swear to God....

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on October 19, 2018, 03:02:55 PM

No crap, Stevesie? I didn't read how long he'll be there. I was in Maine for a week and needed a seafood break on day 3. Anyways, cf3, my bro lives down there and I've been like 5 times, so if you want the real ITK stuff, i'm your guy.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on October 19, 2018, 09:37:51 PM

Quick note, last summer I was in Barcelona, and I just wanted to let everyone know that you can get in incredible cheeseburg at La Casa de Vaca along the coast. Great stuff.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 19, 2018, 09:40:54 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on October 19, 2018, 09:37:51 PM

Quick note, last summer I was in Barcelona, and I just wanted to let everyone know that you can get in incredible cheeseburg at La Casa de Vaca along the coast. Great stuff.

I have friends that want to travel to Barcelona with our kids in February. I don't wanna do it. Should I tell them you said it would suck with kids???

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on October 19, 2018, 09:47:39 PM

Quote from: michigancat on October 19, 2018, 09:40:54 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on October 19, 2018, 09:37:51 PM

Quick note, last summer I was in Barcelona, and I just wanted to let everyone know that you can get in incredible cheeseburg at La Casa de Vaca along the coast. Great stuff.

I have friends that want to travel to Barcelona with our kids in February. I don't wanna do it. Should I tell them you said it would suck with kids???

La Rambla was where I bought my samurai sword. Barcelona was great. Saw a druggie get taken away in an ambulance. Met Tayshaun Prince right after the Pistons won a ‘ship. Saw a protest that was a precursor to the split they are having now. Was a great time. Want to go back for sure. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on October 20, 2018, 03:35:11 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on October 19, 2018, 03:02:55 PM

No crap, Stevesie? I didn't read how long he'll be there. I was in Maine for a week and needed a seafood break on day 3. Anyways, cf3, my bro lives down there and I've been like 5 times, so if you want the real ITK stuff, i'm your guy.

You are touchier than I remember. I hope you are doing well.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on October 20, 2018, 08:59:47 AM

Quote from: michigancat on October 19, 2018, 09:40:54 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on October 19, 2018, 09:37:51 PM

Quick note, last summer I was in Barcelona, and I just wanted to let everyone know that you can get in incredible cheeseburg at La Casa de Vaca along the coast. Great stuff.

I have friends that want to travel to Barcelona with our kids in February. I don't wanna do it. Should I tell them you said it would suck with kids???

I think it would actually be a pretty easy/great city with kids your age. very walkable and lots of stuff to do outside/along the way. only Rome is better than Barcelona for this phenomenon.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 20, 2018, 10:55:23 AM

Quote from: Kat Kid on October 20, 2018, 08:59:47 AM

Quote from: michigancat on October 19, 2018, 09:40:54 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on October 19, 2018, 09:37:51 PM

Quick note, last summer I was in Barcelona, and I just wanted to let everyone know that you can get in incredible cheeseburg at La Casa de Vaca along the coast. Great stuff.

I have friends that want to travel to Barcelona with our kids in February. I don't wanna do it. Should I tell them you said it would suck with kids???

I think it would actually be a pretty easy/great city with kids your age. very walkable and lots of stuff to do outside/along the way. only Rome is better than Barcelona for this phenomenon.

I'm more worried about the other kids

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on October 20, 2018, 11:07:01 AM

Quote from: Cat from DC on October 19, 2018, 09:47:39 PM

Quote from: michigancat on October 19, 2018, 09:40:54 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on October 19, 2018, 09:37:51 PM

Quick note, last summer I was in Barcelona, and I just wanted to let everyone know that you can get in incredible cheeseburg at La Casa de Vaca along the coast. Great stuff.

I have friends that want to travel to Barcelona with our kids in February. I don't wanna do it. Should I tell them you said it would suck with kids???

La Rambla was where I bought my samurai sword. Barcelona was great. Saw a druggie get taken away in an ambulance. Met Tayshaun Prince right after the Pistons won a ‘ship. Saw a protest that was a precursor to the split they are having now. Was a great time. Want to go back for sure.

You would have a samurai sword...


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on October 20, 2018, 09:16:48 PM

Quote from: michigancat on October 20, 2018, 10:55:23 AM

Quote from: Kat Kid on October 20, 2018, 08:59:47 AM

Quote from: michigancat on October 19, 2018, 09:40:54 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on October 19, 2018, 09:37:51 PM

Quick note, last summer I was in Barcelona, and I just wanted to let everyone know that you can get in incredible cheeseburg at La Casa de Vaca along the coast. Great stuff.

I have friends that want to travel to Barcelona with our kids in February. I don't wanna do it. Should I tell them you said it would suck with kids???

I think it would actually be a pretty easy/great city with kids your age. very walkable and lots of stuff to do outside/along the way. only Rome is better than Barcelona for this phenomenon.

I'm more worried about the other kids

Rascals?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 21, 2018, 11:03:48 AM

Quote from: Kat Kid on October 20, 2018, 09:16:48 PM

Quote from: michigancat on October 20, 2018, 10:55:23 AM

Quote from: Kat Kid on October 20, 2018, 08:59:47 AM

Quote from: michigancat on October 19, 2018, 09:40:54 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on October 19, 2018, 09:37:51 PM

Quick note, last summer I was in Barcelona, and I just wanted to let everyone know that you can get in incredible cheeseburg at La Casa de Vaca along the coast. Great stuff.

I have friends that want to travel to Barcelona with our kids in February. I don't wanna do it. Should I tell them you said it would suck with kids???

I think it would actually be a pretty easy/great city with kids your age. very walkable and lots of stuff to do outside/along the way. only Rome is better than Barcelona for this phenomenon.

I'm more worried about the other kids

Rascals?

well part of it is I know the other kids will be whiny and annoying and part of it is the thought of securing a table for 12 for every meal stresses me out.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on October 22, 2018, 01:40:52 PM

Quote from: Cartierfor3 on October 17, 2018, 11:35:46 AM

Going to New Orleans with Mrs. CF3 for her birthday. We wanted to find a spot we've never been, with good food and live jazz, so this seemed ideal.

Our itinerary is wide open. Who has ideas for me?

When are you there? 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on October 22, 2018, 01:49:17 PM

Quote from: michigancat on October 21, 2018, 11:03:48 AM

Quote from: Kat Kid on October 20, 2018, 09:16:48 PM

Quote from: michigancat on October 20, 2018, 10:55:23 AM

Quote from: Kat Kid on October 20, 2018, 08:59:47 AM

Quote from: michigancat on October 19, 2018, 09:40:54 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on October 19, 2018, 09:37:51 PM

Quick note, last summer I was in Barcelona, and I just wanted to let everyone know that you can get in incredible cheeseburg at La Casa de Vaca along the coast. Great stuff.

I have friends that want to travel to Barcelona with our kids in February. I don't wanna do it. Should I tell them you said it would suck with kids???

I think it would actually be a pretty easy/great city with kids your age. very walkable and lots of stuff to do outside/along the way. only Rome is better than Barcelona for this phenomenon.

I'm more worried about the other kids

Rascals?

well part of it is I know the other kids will be whiny and annoying and part of it is the thought of securing a table for 12 for every meal stresses me out.

Why would you eat every single meal out with the other family?  What in the world?  Do I need to plan this trip for you?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 22, 2018, 02:05:50 PM

Quote from: Kat Kid on October 22, 2018, 01:49:17 PM

Quote from: michigancat on October 21, 2018, 11:03:48 AM

Quote from: Kat Kid on October 20, 2018, 09:16:48 PM

Quote from: michigancat on October 20, 2018, 10:55:23 AM

Quote from: Kat Kid on October 20, 2018, 08:59:47 AM

Quote from: michigancat on October 19, 2018, 09:40:54 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on October 19, 2018, 09:37:51 PM

Quick note, last summer I was in Barcelona, and I just wanted to let everyone know that you can get in incredible cheeseburg at La Casa de Vaca along the coast. Great stuff.

I have friends that want to travel to Barcelona with our kids in February. I don't wanna do it. Should I tell them you said it would suck with kids???

I think it would actually be a pretty easy/great city with kids your age. very walkable and lots of stuff to do outside/along the way. only Rome is better than Barcelona for this phenomenon.

I'm more worried about the other kids

Rascals?

well part of it is I know the other kids will be whiny and annoying and part of it is the thought of securing a table for 12 for every meal stresses me out.

Why would you eat every single meal out with the other family?  What in the world?  Do I need to plan this trip for you?

It's two other families and yes we would probably be staying together and doing everything together. We've traveled with them before and I insisted on all inclusives because of this.

Also, please plan this trip for me!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CHONGS on October 22, 2018, 02:12:00 PM

I would abort.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on October 22, 2018, 02:13:59 PM

Tell them you accidentally booked everything for your family already and should probably do the group vacay another time

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 22, 2018, 03:00:32 PM

I think one of the families is gonna join us for Vegas and Zion Thanksgiving and I'm all for that one! Vegas is lower stress for big groups.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on October 22, 2018, 03:03:45 PM

I would only be disappointed in other peoples's ugly kids and wonder why they are not as good looking as mine. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on October 22, 2018, 03:07:34 PM

Quote from: michigancat on October 22, 2018, 02:05:50 PM

Also, please plan this trip for me!

Travel companies book entire itineraries for groups all the time. You could hire one of them.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on October 22, 2018, 05:54:34 PM

Quote from: michigancat on October 22, 2018, 03:00:32 PM

I think one of the families is gonna join us for Vegas and Zion Thanksgiving and I'm all for that one! Vegas is lower stress for big groups.

You going to Vegas for Thanksgiving this year?  Good grief, this is like the one year I am not going out.

If the stipulations are that for Barcelona you have to move 3 families together all day and eat together every evening then you are right to not do it. That is impossible. If that is removed, then I would be happy to give some recommendos and do's/don'ts and I think you guys would have a great time.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: cDubya on October 22, 2018, 06:00:37 PM

Quote from: Cartierfor3 on October 17, 2018, 11:35:46 AM

Going to New Orleans with Mrs. CF3 for her birthday. We wanted to find a spot we've never been, with good food and live jazz, so this seemed ideal.

Our itinerary is wide open. Who has ideas for me?

Absolutely agree with others, Frenchmen St. I worked at The Spotted Cat for a couple years, and they have amazing live music most every night. You can hit up late night taco cravings across the street at Blue Nile, if they are still serving food in the back. I haven't been down since 2011, so they may not do that any more.

If Felix's is the one directly across from Acme Oyster, go there and skip the line at Acme. Food is just as good, and nearly no tourists.


Also, strictly for music, hit up Le bon temps Roule on Magazine. Local band that's pretty big, The Soul Rebels, are outstanding. I think they play there every Thursday, IIRC.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CHONGS on October 22, 2018, 06:18:20 PM

As everyone recommends, Jacques-Imo's Café is pretty good.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on October 22, 2018, 06:20:35 PM

Quote from: cDubya on October 22, 2018, 06:00:37 PM

If Felix's is the one directly across from Acme Oyster, go there and skip the line at Acme. Food is just as good, and nearly no tourists.

It is!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on October 22, 2018, 06:21:06 PM

Quote from: Chingon on October 22, 2018, 06:18:20 PM

As everyone recommends, Jacques-Imo's Café is pretty good.

Yes, best duck I've ever had. And I've eaten my fair share of duck.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on October 22, 2018, 06:29:57 PM

ICT badly needs a lounge that allows CSR’rs.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 22, 2018, 06:30:58 PM

Quote from: Kat Kid on October 22, 2018, 05:54:34 PM

Quote from: michigancat on October 22, 2018, 03:00:32 PM

I think one of the families is gonna join us for Vegas and Zion Thanksgiving and I'm all for that one! Vegas is lower stress for big groups.

You going to Vegas for Thanksgiving this year?  Good grief, this is like the one year I am not going out.

If the stipulations are that for Barcelona you have to move 3 families together all day and eat together every evening then you are right to not do it. That is impossible. If that is removed, then I would be happy to give some recommendos and do's/don'ts and I think you guys would have a great time.

Vegas Thanksgiving might be annual! We are going to see Hoover dam and sit at a pool and go to a show and eat at a buffet and who knows what else!

I know my family alone would have a great time in Barcelona, and look handsome doing it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 22, 2018, 06:34:06 PM

My wife is already super annoyed with my daughter saying "Barthelona" and laughing. I let her know that if she hates it now, wait till she has 4 other little shits doing it constantly!

Title: travel thread
Post by: GregKSU1027 on October 29, 2018, 12:16:30 AM

Will be flying one way out of Ict to Denver then be riding back home with them for Christmas break.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on October 29, 2018, 12:31:09 AM

Quote from: GregKSU1027 on October 29, 2018, 12:16:30 AM

Will be flying one way out of Oct to Denver then be riding back home with them for spring break.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GregKSU1027 on October 29, 2018, 12:32:28 AM

Quote from: Trim on October 29, 2018, 12:31:09 AM

Quote from: GregKSU1027 on October 29, 2018, 12:16:30 AM

Will be flying one way out of Oct to Denver then be riding back home with them for spring break.


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 :surprised:

Jfc it's a Frontier flight on Dec 16


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on October 29, 2018, 08:54:16 AM

Thailand and Vietnam upcoming complete with Cathay Pacific business class. :excited:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on October 29, 2018, 10:37:02 AM

Quote from: michigancat on October 22, 2018, 06:30:58 PM

Quote from: Kat Kid on October 22, 2018, 05:54:34 PM

Quote from: michigancat on October 22, 2018, 03:00:32 PM

I think one of the families is gonna join us for Vegas and Zion Thanksgiving and I'm all for that one! Vegas is lower stress for big groups.

You going to Vegas for Thanksgiving this year?  Good grief, this is like the one year I am not going out.

If the stipulations are that for Barcelona you have to move 3 families together all day and eat together every evening then you are right to not do it. That is impossible. If that is removed, then I would be happy to give some recommendos and do's/don'ts and I think you guys would have a great time.

Vegas Thanksgiving might be annual! We are going to see Hoover dam and sit at a pool and go to a show and eat at a buffet and who knows what else!

I know my family alone would have a great time in Barcelona, and look handsome doing it.

This would be really great.  You should try pretty hard to make this a reality.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on October 29, 2018, 05:30:14 PM

Quote from: Pete on September 22, 2018, 07:54:07 AM

Quote from: sys on September 22, 2018, 12:30:16 AM

Quote from: Chingon on September 21, 2018, 08:57:21 PM

Have an opportunity to go to Montevideo in December.

please report back, i've had a uruguay thing for a while now.  also, i'm going to argentina in october.

Both of you report back.  I am particularly interested in how well gringo's of the gringo looking and American speaking variety can exist in these places.

I need a central or south american place that is safe, super cheap, very good and accessible medical, AND (here is the kicker) let's my dogs both into that country AND back into the US without issue.

i liked argentina.  a lot.  but not sure i'd have it super high on my list of places to expat.  somewhere on the list, but maybe not super high.

food was predictably good.  but even though the 4 basic argentinian food groups are basically my own list of favorites (meat, pizza, pasta and breadstuffs) i found it a little monotonous.  also their version of pizza is, to my palate, pretty bad (but i had an awesome neapolitan version in b.a.).  they have some additional variety (argentinian regionals and non argentinian restos) but it's not of a par to north american expectations.

i went to b.a. and bariloche.

buenos aires was not entirely what i expected, but i liked it.  forget all that paris of south america crap, it's fairly run down and while there are lots of nice french, colonial and art deco buildings around there's also crap tons of disgusting architecture and it's all mixed together.  but it had a really nice, relaxed ambiance.  it reminded me of barcelona in that respect, although if i had traveled more to secondary spanish cities, it might remind me of a different city instead.  definitely felt a little provincial, but not at all self-conscious or giving a crap about other cities that some dumbass tourist might like better.  also, dunno if americans are aware, but mexicans, and maybe northern latin americans in general, think of argentinians as stuck up and unfriendly.  which i found to be completely off base.  super friendly in a non-invasive or pushy way.  climate was too warm considering it's mid-spring.  summers, i expect, would be unpleasant.  very crowded and high human density with all the good and bad that that entails.

bariloche is a ski town in northern patagonia.  it's ridiculously beautiful.  air so clean you could taste it.  rivers and lakes of water so clean you wanted to drown yourself trying to drink them.  weird ass trees and plants you haven't seen before.  hardly any animals.  vegetation grows thickly, you can't really walk off trail until you get above or at least near the tree-line.  the weather was perfect.  low 40s nights, mid 60s days.  obnoxious amounts of tourists (mostly domestic), and supposedly this is the low season.  no visible nazis.  going out from bariloche, we hit mountain towns that looked and felt pretty third-worldy not too far away.  reminded me a lot of any mexican mountain town, just with pizza and empanadas instead of of tacos and tortas.  and i like places where poor people drink wine.

it felt safe.  was cheaper than the u.s., but not super cheap.  dinner for two w. wine at a medium fancy restaurant = $50.  their currency is always in flux, so i think cheap v the dollar comes and goes, but i think it is not usually a particularly cheap country. no idea about their health care.  people looked healthy, i guess.  and young.  lots of children around.  if you learned to dress and walk like a non-american, no one would be able to pick you out on the street.  you could live in either of the places i went without speaking spanish, if you wanted.  can't imagine if anyone would give a crap if you brought dogs in or not.  b.a. had lots of people walking dogs on leashes, and dog crap everywhere on the sidewalks, which come to think of it, would make it like the paris of south america, if they meant paris 30 years ago.  bariloche and adjacent towns had loose dogs all over the place, some probably unowned, but most, i would guess, had owners, but were allowed to roam as they liked.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on October 29, 2018, 05:36:57 PM

Quote from: michigancat on October 19, 2018, 09:40:54 PM

I have friends that want to travel to Barcelona with our kids in February. I don't wanna do it. Should I tell them you said it would suck with kids???

it might suck for you, but being in a foreign country with (presumably) friends from home instead of just their parents would make it the best vacation of your children's young lives.  i guess you can decide if that matters to you at all.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on October 29, 2018, 05:48:51 PM

Kids would be happier at Chuck E Cheese. They're not part of the equation here.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on October 29, 2018, 08:12:51 PM

Sys advocating for the happiness of children has me shook.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on October 29, 2018, 08:24:30 PM

some people love their children more than others, i get it.  it is not mine to judge.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on October 29, 2018, 08:26:57 PM

if you want your kids to have fun and to not stress out so much, you would be much better served going somewhere closer because a flight to Europe is an enormous pain in the anus with kids of any age.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on October 29, 2018, 08:34:08 PM

i don't think your children care if you are stressed out or not.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 29, 2018, 11:47:43 PM

If I wanted my kids to have the most fun I'd choose an all-inclusive with a friggin water slide in PV or Cabowith the same friends.

My friends chose Barcelona because it looks better for the instagram feed.

And the flight is totally manageable, it's the jet lag that really sucks ass.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on October 30, 2018, 12:53:16 PM

Same resort we stayed at about this time last year in Jamaica.  :ohno: Same place I was propositioned for meth on a beach at night by 7 men.  :runaway:

https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/2018/10/30/jamaica-resorts-tripadvisor-sexual-assault/1816675002/?csp=chromepush

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on November 05, 2018, 05:45:10 PM

Quote from: michigancat on October 29, 2018, 11:47:43 PM

If I wanted my kids to have the most fun I'd choose an all-inclusive with a friggin water slide in PV or Cabowith the same friends.

My friends chose Barcelona because it looks better for the instagram feed.

And the flight is totally manageable, it's the jet lag that really sucks ass.

UPDATE: one family has an Orlando timeshare available and suggested Disneyworld. I'm like hell yeah I've never been and that's way better with six kids. And one of the moms is like "no rough ridin' way am I going to Disneyworld". :flush:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on November 05, 2018, 05:53:44 PM

Quote from: michigancat on November 05, 2018, 05:45:10 PM

Quote from: michigancat on October 29, 2018, 11:47:43 PM

If I wanted my kids to have the most fun I'd choose an all-inclusive with a friggin water slide in PV or Cabowith the same friends.

My friends chose Barcelona because it looks better for the instagram feed.

And the flight is totally manageable, it's the jet lag that really sucks ass.

UPDATE: one family has an Orlando timeshare available and suggested Disneyworld. I'm like hell yeah I've never been and that's way better with six kids. And one of the moms is like "no rough ridin' way am I going to Disneyworld". :flush:

Damn, too bad Spain's not one of the countries featured at Epcot.  But looking at some of their promotional stuff, I think it'd be adequate for faking instagram pics of international travel.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on November 05, 2018, 06:30:27 PM

Confirmed


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on November 05, 2018, 07:37:26 PM

love talking to  BA's call center.   English lasses....rawr

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on November 06, 2018, 06:02:40 AM

Quote from: Trim on November 05, 2018, 05:53:44 PM

Quote from: michigancat on November 05, 2018, 05:45:10 PM

Quote from: michigancat on October 29, 2018, 11:47:43 PM

If I wanted my kids to have the most fun I'd choose an all-inclusive with a friggin water slide in PV or Cabowith the same friends.

My friends chose Barcelona because it looks better for the instagram feed.

And the flight is totally manageable, it's the jet lag that really sucks ass.

UPDATE: one family has an Orlando timeshare available and suggested Disneyworld. I'm like hell yeah I've never been and that's way better with six kids. And one of the moms is like "no rough ridin' way am I going to Disneyworld". :flush:

Damn, too bad Spain's not one of the countries featured at Epcot.  But looking at some of their promotional stuff, I think it'd be adequate for faking instagram pics of international travel.

Very small Spain section. Might be able to get a couple of selfies before traveling to Germany and Japan.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on November 10, 2018, 04:59:59 AM

This should be easy if any of you have ever been to this hole of crap.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181110/f48beb3b60e0f0895ca30518cf6b73c7.jpg)

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on November 10, 2018, 04:00:11 PM

that's a bowling alley

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on November 10, 2018, 04:01:20 PM

Quote from: kitten_mittons on November 10, 2018, 04:59:59 AM

This should be easy if any of you have ever been to this hole of crap.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181110/f48beb3b60e0f0895ca30518cf6b73c7.jpg)

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Dulles?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on November 10, 2018, 04:37:53 PM

Bath saltier.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on November 10, 2018, 05:51:43 PM

SLC

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on November 10, 2018, 05:55:13 PM

Airport has one security checkpoint.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on November 10, 2018, 07:54:53 PM

Looks like Pittsburgh in 1985.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on November 10, 2018, 07:58:44 PM

My initial guess was CPR but when you said bath saltier I thought you were meaning SLC.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on November 10, 2018, 08:01:13 PM

Eastern Time Zone

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CHONGS on November 10, 2018, 08:01:48 PM

Jax?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on November 10, 2018, 09:03:21 PM

Quote from: Chingon on November 10, 2018, 08:01:48 PM

Jax?

Jax has high ceilings iirc. Maybe I do t though.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on November 11, 2018, 11:23:43 PM

Quote from: Chingon on November 10, 2018, 08:01:48 PM

Jax?

Close!

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on November 13, 2018, 01:37:12 AM

(https://i.imgur.com/guUTbkI.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on November 13, 2018, 06:56:33 AM

DMK

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on November 13, 2018, 12:27:57 PM

Quote from: steve dave on November 13, 2018, 06:56:33 AM

DMK

Close.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: meow meow on November 13, 2018, 12:42:06 PM

MCI

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on November 29, 2018, 10:54:58 AM

What's a good/convenient area to stay at for a weekend in DC

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on November 30, 2018, 07:25:53 AM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on November 29, 2018, 10:54:58 AM

What's a good/convenient area to stay at for a weekend in DC

For the weekend, I'd just grab a hotel in DC. I stayed at Capital Hilton last trip. Two blocks from Lafayette Square.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on November 30, 2018, 07:26:16 AM

Marriott hacked.

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/30/business/marriott-data-breach.html

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on December 06, 2018, 08:53:06 AM

Getting pretty jazzed for Colorado tomorrow. First time the Mrs and I have been back to Breck since we got married there a few years ago. We'll be there bright and early in the morning. @ChiCat should we just drive into the mountains when we land or is there a must hit brunch spot on the way that we need to hit?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on December 06, 2018, 09:26:26 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on December 06, 2018, 08:53:06 AM

Getting pretty jazzed for Colorado tomorrow. First time the Mrs and I have been back to Breck since we got married there a few years ago. We'll be there bright and early in the morning. @ChiCat should we just drive into the mountains when we land or is there a must hit brunch spot on the way that we need to hit?

Snooze in denver is probably the most popular.  A fancier version of the Chef (bigger menu, more cocktails) with a few locations.  May be a wait.  Also, probably your only option on a weekday.  I think it's worth it as I learned to hate that rough ridin' drive after getting off a plane and it will break up the monotony.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on December 06, 2018, 09:31:00 AM

 :thumbs: Thank you!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on December 07, 2018, 01:49:17 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on December 06, 2018, 09:26:26 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on December 06, 2018, 08:53:06 AM

Getting pretty jazzed for Colorado tomorrow. First time the Mrs and I have been back to Breck since we got married there a few years ago. We'll be there bright and early in the morning. @ChiCat should we just drive into the mountains when we land or is there a must hit brunch spot on the way that we need to hit?

Snooze in denver is probably the most popular.  A fancier version of the Chef (bigger menu, more cocktails) with a few locations.  May be a wait.  Also, probably your only option on a weekday.  I think it's worth it as I learned to hate that rough ridin' drive after getting off a plane and it will break up the monotony.

Very good. Thank you!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on December 10, 2018, 11:21:27 AM

(https://i.imgur.com/mfOu8Ny_d.jpg?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=medium)

New termy

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on December 10, 2018, 11:26:40 AM

LGA

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on December 10, 2018, 11:32:03 AM

Quote from: Trim on December 10, 2018, 11:26:40 AM

LGA

Correct. Pretty nice.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on December 20, 2018, 08:58:30 PM

staying at the park hyatt beaver creek in march. flying into eagle. have always driven up from denver so that'll be nice. going to ski for the first time in my life. snowboarded in HS and college but have never had skis on my feet. should I take a lesson or some crap? can a guy in the upper end of his 30s figure out how to ski on his own without breaking bones? kind of scared of dying in a head/tree accident assuming I can get that kind of speed going. perfectly fine with looking like an idiot. ty.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on December 20, 2018, 09:02:06 PM

Quote from: steve dave on December 20, 2018, 08:58:30 PM

staying at the park hyatt beaver creek in march. flying into eagle. have always driven up from denver so that'll be nice. going to ski for the first time in my life. snowboarded in HS and college but have never had skis on my feet. should I take a lesson or some crap? can a guy in the upper end of his 30s figure out how to ski on his own without breaking bones? kind of scared of dying in a head/tree accident assuming I can get that kind of speed going. perfectly fine with looking like an idiot. ty.

Same but for Tahoe. And I've skied before but don't own any snow clothes at all

Title: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on December 20, 2018, 09:04:00 PM

Quote from: steve dave on December 20, 2018, 08:58:30 PM

staying at the park hyatt beaver creek in march. flying into eagle. have always driven up from denver so that'll be nice. going to ski for the first time in my life. snowboarded in HS and college but have never had skis on my feet. should I take a lesson or some crap? can a guy in the upper end of his 30s figure out how to ski on his own without breaking bones? kind of scared of dying in a head/tree accident assuming I can get that kind of speed going. perfectly fine with looking like an idiot. ty.

Yeah, you should take lessons. One day of lessons should make you competent enough to putter down the greens, and IF you are bold enough, maybe some easy blues.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on December 20, 2018, 09:04:20 PM

Quote from: michigancat on December 20, 2018, 09:02:06 PM

Quote from: steve dave on December 20, 2018, 08:58:30 PM

staying at the park hyatt beaver creek in march. flying into eagle. have always driven up from denver so that'll be nice. going to ski for the first time in my life. snowboarded in HS and college but have never had skis on my feet. should I take a lesson or some crap? can a guy in the upper end of his 30s figure out how to ski on his own without breaking bones? kind of scared of dying in a head/tree accident assuming I can get that kind of speed going. perfectly fine with looking like an idiot. ty.

Same but for Tahoe. And I've skied before but don't own any snow clothes at all

I hadn't considered snow clothes. guess I assumed it's march so it should be in the 50s or 60s or some crap and I can wear joggers and a hoodie. eff.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on December 20, 2018, 09:04:38 PM

Quote from: Spracne on December 20, 2018, 09:04:00 PM

Quote from: steve dave on December 20, 2018, 08:58:30 PM

staying at the park hyatt beaver creek in march. flying into eagle. have always driven up from denver so that'll be nice. going to ski for the first time in my life. snowboarded in HS and college but have never had skis on my feet. should I take a lesson or some crap? can a guy in the upper end of his 30s figure out how to ski on his own without breaking bones? kind of scared of dying in a head/tree accident assuming I can get that kind of speed going. perfectly fine with looking like an idiot. ty.

Yeah, you should take lessons. One day of levels should make you competent enough to putter down the greens, and IF you are bold enough, maybe some easy blues.

ty, I will do this.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on December 20, 2018, 09:08:09 PM

You can rent ski clothes if you don't wanna buy. Waterproof pants will be essential, since you'll probs spend a lot of time on your tushy. I've skied there a bunch around mid March, and while it's often balmy, it can also be cold, snowy, and blustery. If it's the latter and you're not wearing warm/water-proof gear, you're going to be miserable.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on December 20, 2018, 09:09:59 PM

i am doing snowboard lessons on dec 28th mr dave (also upper 30's don't care about looking like an idiot but try to avoid broken bones)

i just bought all the snow clothes stuff last week, like i didn't even own a coat.  it's so much stuff smdh.  i'm pretty excited for this experience

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on December 20, 2018, 09:10:48 PM

Quote from: Spracne on December 20, 2018, 09:08:09 PM

You can rent ski clothes if you don't wanna buy. Waterproof pants will be essential, since you'll probs spend a lot of time on your tushy. I've skied there a bunch around mid March, and while it's often balmy, it can also be cold, snowy, and blustery. If it's the latter and you're not wearing warm/water-proof gear, you're going to be miserable.

cool, maybe I'll just buy some and it'll then become my snow blowing/shoveling gear. still have my yellow lensed oakley snow boarding goggles that I use for this. lmao.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on December 20, 2018, 09:11:53 PM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on December 20, 2018, 09:09:59 PM

i am doing snowboard lessons on dec 28th mr dave (also upper 30's don't care about looking like an idiot but try to avoid broken bones)

i just bought all the snow clothes stuff last week, like i didn't even own a coat.  it's so much stuff smdh.  i'm pretty excited for this experience

I was very good toe side but would catch the lip of my heel side and flip onto my face sometimes.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on December 20, 2018, 09:13:59 PM

Quote from: steve dave on December 20, 2018, 09:10:48 PM

Quote from: Spracne on December 20, 2018, 09:08:09 PM

You can rent ski clothes if you don't wanna buy. Waterproof pants will be essential, since you'll probs spend a lot of time on your tushy. I've skied there a bunch around mid March, and while it's often balmy, it can also be cold, snowy, and blustery. If it's the latter and you're not wearing warm/water-proof gear, you're going to be miserable.

cool, maybe I'll just buy some and it'll then become my snow blowing/shoveling gear. still have my yellow lensed oakley snow boarding goggles that I use for this. lmao.

Get you a jacket that's a waterproof shell with like an interior thermal liner that zips out. If it's warm and sunny, just wear the shell over your base layer.

Title: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on December 20, 2018, 09:23:12 PM

Quote from: Spracne on December 20, 2018, 09:04:00 PM

Quote from: steve dave on December 20, 2018, 08:58:30 PM

staying at the park hyatt beaver creek in march. flying into eagle. have always driven up from denver so that'll be nice. going to ski for the first time in my life. snowboarded in HS and college but have never had skis on my feet. should I take a lesson or some crap? can a guy in the upper end of his 30s figure out how to ski on his own without breaking bones? kind of scared of dying in a head/tree accident assuming I can get that kind of speed going. perfectly fine with looking like an idiot. ty.

Yeah, you should take lessons. One day of lessons should make you competent enough to putter down the greens, and IF you are bold enough, maybe some easy blues.

Wow. We agree on something. I would have said the exact same thing :cheers:

Also I LOVE to ski. Learned when I was like 12 but not sure it would be that enjoyable now with bad knees. Also I am nowhere near upper end of 30’s but probably won’t be able to ski by then. :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on December 20, 2018, 09:35:00 PM

Is this a bro’s trip or are you taking sdkid?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on December 20, 2018, 09:42:21 PM

Quote from: Cat from DC on December 20, 2018, 09:23:12 PM

Quote from: Spracne on December 20, 2018, 09:04:00 PM

Quote from: steve dave on December 20, 2018, 08:58:30 PM

staying at the park hyatt beaver creek in march. flying into eagle. have always driven up from denver so that'll be nice. going to ski for the first time in my life. snowboarded in HS and college but have never had skis on my feet. should I take a lesson or some crap? can a guy in the upper end of his 30s figure out how to ski on his own without breaking bones? kind of scared of dying in a head/tree accident assuming I can get that kind of speed going. perfectly fine with looking like an idiot. ty.

Yeah, you should take lessons. One day of lessons should make you competent enough to putter down the greens, and IF you are bold enough, maybe some easy blues.

Wow. We agree on something. I would have said the exact same thing :cheers:

Also I LOVE to ski. Learned when I was like 12 but not sure it would be that enjoyable now with bad knees. Also I am nowhere near upper end of 30’s but probably won’t be able to ski by then. :frown:

Yeah, skiing is hell on the lower body. I just assumed that wouldn't be a problem for an Adonis like Stephen David.

Also, congratulations to you for finally being right about something! :cheers:

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on December 20, 2018, 09:43:45 PM

:D

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on December 20, 2018, 09:59:08 PM

Quote from: wetwillie on December 20, 2018, 09:35:00 PM

Is this a bro’s trip or are you taking sdkid?

Sdwife and I


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: WonderMeal on December 21, 2018, 09:53:09 AM

Quote from: steve dave on December 20, 2018, 08:58:30 PM

staying at the park hyatt beaver creek in march. flying into eagle. have always driven up from denver so that'll be nice. going to ski for the first time in my life. snowboarded in HS and college but have never had skis on my feet. should I take a lesson or some crap? can a guy in the upper end of his 30s figure out how to ski on his own without breaking bones? kind of scared of dying in a head/tree accident assuming I can get that kind of speed going. perfectly fine with looking like an idiot. ty.

Have stayed at PHBC with @MrsWondermeal, AMA.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on December 21, 2018, 10:31:24 AM

i'm skiing for the first time in my life in january at Breck.  absolutely getting a lesson. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on December 21, 2018, 10:32:29 AM

FYI - Snowboarding is way more difficult.  I wouldn't do more than a half day of lessons.  From there you can probably figure out turning and crap.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on December 21, 2018, 10:35:50 AM

i am surprised you guys have never skied before. and steve dave absolutely you need to buy all the gear or else you will look like a gigantic idiot.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on December 21, 2018, 12:25:49 PM

the ski community will judge the eff out of you if you don’t look the part.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on December 21, 2018, 12:35:45 PM

Quote from: wetwillie on December 21, 2018, 12:25:49 PM

the ski community will judge the eff out of you if you don’t look the part.

oh idgaf. but I'll buy all that crap for the possibility of being cold reasons pointed out earlier.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on December 21, 2018, 12:53:22 PM

There are second hand stores in a lot of those towns that cater exclusively to ski clothes.  Could save a lot if you're never going to use the stuff again.  Also, get something to cover your nose/mouth if its really cold out.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on December 21, 2018, 01:17:40 PM

big things to buy-
ski pants
good googles
long underwear
sunblock
booze for the hot tub

you can easily make do with the rest of what you have

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on December 21, 2018, 01:20:05 PM

Quote from: pissclams on December 21, 2018, 01:17:40 PM

big things to buy-
booze

you can easily make do with the rest of what you have

Fyp

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: catastrophe on December 21, 2018, 01:31:12 PM

Outside of the extreme skiers, some of the most pro-types hardly have any gear. Like they’ll go pole-less and short sleeves like idgaf I’m just gonna ski down this blue/black backwards on my lunch break.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on December 21, 2018, 01:33:17 PM

I got married at sevens in Breck, Dlew. Have fun!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: catastrophe on December 21, 2018, 01:34:01 PM

Skiing is kinda like swimming. It’s pretty dangerous until you get to a minimum level of competency but after you learn once you’re fine and then it just takes practice to get smoother/cooler at it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on December 22, 2018, 11:08:38 PM

Quote from: pissclams on December 21, 2018, 01:17:40 PM

big things to buy-
ski pants
good googles
long underwear
sunblock
booze for the hot tub

you can easily make do with the rest of what you have

If it’s going to be cold, I would add a good pair of gloves/mitts to that list.  Getting by with a cheap coat or pants is no big deal, but gloves make a huge difference IMO.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on December 23, 2018, 09:32:56 AM

that's a lot of crap to buy for playing around in the snow for a couple of days

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on December 23, 2018, 09:54:24 AM

Just do this SD

https://www.kitlender.com/apparel/?product_cat=full-kit-3 (https://www.kitlender.com/apparel/?product_cat=full-kit-3)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on December 23, 2018, 10:02:14 AM

I’ll just buy my own crap guys. I could use new sled/snow shovel gear.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on December 23, 2018, 10:19:15 AM

I just checked out the old skiing thread. Man, you guys are super lucky that asava isn't around to condescend all over your crap.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on December 23, 2018, 11:20:57 AM

I have no use for any snow gear

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on December 23, 2018, 11:42:01 AM

It truly is great to be able to do the sledding and playing with your kids in the snow stuff without getting cold at all.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on December 23, 2018, 12:10:13 PM

Vacationing to cold is so weird.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on December 23, 2018, 12:15:56 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on December 23, 2018, 12:10:13 PM

Vacationing to cold is so weird.

My wife specifically requested a snow weekend. I don't get it either. I mostly want cabin with a fireplace and booze and puzzles to put together or something

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on December 23, 2018, 02:19:16 PM

(https://i.giphy.com/media/3oz8xSSfPn6zRSjJPa/giphy.gif)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on December 23, 2018, 06:30:29 PM

Skiing is super fun hayseeds

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on December 23, 2018, 06:41:30 PM

Quote from: mocat on December 23, 2018, 06:30:29 PM

Skiing is super fun hayseeds

I don't understand your post or TBTs, tbh. To whom is the shade being thrown?

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on December 23, 2018, 06:43:31 PM

Quote from: Spracne on December 23, 2018, 06:41:30 PM

Quote from: mocat on December 23, 2018, 06:30:29 PM

Skiing is super fun hayseeds

I don't understand your post or TBTs, tbh. To whom is the shade being thrown?

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Phil

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on December 23, 2018, 06:46:07 PM

Quote from: mocat on December 23, 2018, 06:43:31 PM

Quote from: Spracne on December 23, 2018, 06:41:30 PM

Quote from: mocat on December 23, 2018, 06:30:29 PM

Skiing is super fun hayseeds

I don't understand your post or TBTs, tbh. To whom is the shade being thrown?

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Phil

Who else? That's but one hayseed.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on December 23, 2018, 07:48:18 PM

Quote from: mocat on December 23, 2018, 06:43:31 PM

Quote from: Spracne on December 23, 2018, 06:41:30 PM

Quote from: mocat on December 23, 2018, 06:30:29 PM

Skiing is super fun hayseeds

I don't understand your post or TBTs, tbh. To whom is the shade being thrown?

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Phil

I think TBT's is for me (SF arrogance)

 :Rusty:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on December 23, 2018, 10:02:06 PM

Excited to be called a hayseed  :Carl:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on December 23, 2018, 10:12:03 PM

I have no use for winter clothes either and I live in kc so  :dunno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on December 23, 2018, 10:49:19 PM

Quote from: Spracne on December 23, 2018, 06:46:07 PM

Quote from: mocat on December 23, 2018, 06:43:31 PM

Quote from: Spracne on December 23, 2018, 06:41:30 PM

Quote from: mocat on December 23, 2018, 06:30:29 PM

Skiing is super fun hayseeds

I don't understand your post or TBTs, tbh. To whom is the shade being thrown?

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Phil

Who else? That's but one hayseed.

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All the weirdos who have lived their entire lives 8 hours away from world class skiing and have never done it

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on December 23, 2018, 11:00:08 PM

Quote from: mocat on December 23, 2018, 10:49:19 PM

Quote from: Spracne on December 23, 2018, 06:46:07 PM

Quote from: mocat on December 23, 2018, 06:43:31 PM

Quote from: Spracne on December 23, 2018, 06:41:30 PM

Quote from: mocat on December 23, 2018, 06:30:29 PM

Skiing is super fun hayseeds

I don't understand your post or TBTs, tbh. To whom is the shade being thrown?

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Phil

Who else? That's but one hayseed.

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All the weirdos who have lived their entire lives 8 hours away from world class skiing and have never done it

I've skied before but don't care for it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on December 23, 2018, 11:05:04 PM

Quote from: mocat on December 23, 2018, 10:49:19 PM

Quote from: Spracne on December 23, 2018, 06:46:07 PM

Quote from: mocat on December 23, 2018, 06:43:31 PM

Quote from: Spracne on December 23, 2018, 06:41:30 PM

Quote from: mocat on December 23, 2018, 06:30:29 PM

Skiing is super fun hayseeds

I don't understand your post or TBTs, tbh. To whom is the shade being thrown?

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Phil

Who else? That's but one hayseed.

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All the weirdos who have lived their entire lives 8 hours away from world class skiing and have never done it

Meade to Telluride is 10.5 hours friend

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on December 24, 2018, 12:52:21 AM

Quote from: mocat on December 23, 2018, 10:49:19 PM

Quote from: Spracne on December 23, 2018, 06:46:07 PM

Quote from: mocat on December 23, 2018, 06:43:31 PM

Quote from: Spracne on December 23, 2018, 06:41:30 PM

Quote from: mocat on December 23, 2018, 06:30:29 PM

Skiing is super fun hayseeds

I don't understand your post or TBTs, tbh. To whom is the shade being thrown?

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Phil

Who else? That's but one hayseed.

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All the weirdos who have lived their entire lives 8 hours away from world class skiing and have never done it

Skiing is great, but live and let live is my motto.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on December 24, 2018, 01:24:38 AM

Two trips in the books and no broken bones :cool:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on December 24, 2018, 06:37:30 AM

In-laws hosted a kickball tournament last night

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on December 24, 2018, 08:01:32 AM

Skiing is totally a status thing, so I understand why certain posters are so passionate about it

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on December 24, 2018, 08:08:41 AM

Quote from: michigancat on December 23, 2018, 07:48:18 PM

Quote from: mocat on December 23, 2018, 06:43:31 PM

Quote from: Spracne on December 23, 2018, 06:41:30 PM

Quote from: mocat on December 23, 2018, 06:30:29 PM

Skiing is super fun hayseeds

I don't understand your post or TBTs, tbh. To whom is the shade being thrown?

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Phil

I think TBT's is for me (SF arrogance)

 :Rusty:

:thumbs: :D

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on December 24, 2018, 10:28:35 AM

pretty amazing to be called both a hayseed and arrogant SF Elite on back-to-back posts

:love:

:Rusty:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on December 24, 2018, 10:30:26 AM

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on December 24, 2018, 11:17:00 AM

I'm too important to the world to Sonny Bono it in the name of vacationing.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on December 24, 2018, 11:51:56 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on December 24, 2018, 11:17:00 AM

I'm too important to the world to Sonny Bono it in the name of vacationing.

 :curse:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on December 24, 2018, 11:59:35 AM

Skiing is totally safe if you're not a reckless dumdum. Of all my friends who have skied over the years, I only know 3 personally who have died.

Title: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on December 24, 2018, 02:54:17 PM

Quote from: Spracne on December 24, 2018, 11:59:35 AM

Skiing is totally safe if you're not a reckless dumdum. Of all my friends who have skied over the years, I only know 3 personally who have died.

How many died while skiing, though?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on December 24, 2018, 08:34:01 PM

Went on a 6 day Caribbean cruise with my parents and siblings last week. We used to go on cruises when I was in Middle/High School over spring break and I enjoyed them but this time....Woof. Way to many people.

One of the destinations was Costa Maya MX which is a new port. Their is a cool beach town about 2 miles south of there but in order to get there you have to walk through a labyrinth of manufactured "Mexico". Imagine 10,000 people (3 ships docked) all trying to make their way through this maze lined with shitty shops, $5 beers and people dressed up as Aztec Warriors dancing. It took me 35 minutes from the time I got off the ship to the time I made it to the line for transportation to the beach.   

The beach was pretty cool with free chairs to lay on and some bars around it selling $2 Sol.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on December 26, 2018, 09:30:53 AM

did a week in PVR last week, had a great time.   Was gonna do the airport photo game, but the 3yo got in the way...

Nothing better than Christmas decorations on palm trees!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on December 26, 2018, 12:40:02 PM

ms tobias and i just got back from a couple of weeks in england (mostly cornwall/sw area), was very pretty

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on December 26, 2018, 12:42:41 PM

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181226/543e6e2a3664c587c0a32854972982d0.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181226/bf3ca7a3b932c36ce0ee1e9d6169abed.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181226/a6ab52ac075c5a470691c72c04be1bf6.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181226/f29aed837cb1b6edf62cf4e669ce400d.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on December 26, 2018, 01:00:31 PM

Why were all the Handmaid's at Stonehenge?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on December 26, 2018, 01:09:45 PM

winter solstice weirdo watching was amaze :love:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on December 26, 2018, 01:24:06 PM

Quote from: Tobias on December 26, 2018, 12:40:02 PM

ms tobias and i just got back from a couple of weeks in england (mostly cornwall/sw area), was very pretty

My parents lived there in the 70s, always wanted to send them back, but they refuse to fly now.  :(

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on December 26, 2018, 02:47:37 PM

Quote from: Tobias on December 26, 2018, 01:09:45 PM

winter solstice weirdo watching was amaze :love:

:love:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on December 26, 2018, 02:52:21 PM

Mexico City worth going to?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on December 26, 2018, 02:53:54 PM

who's been to costa rica? seems great and think I want to go. pros? cons?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on December 26, 2018, 03:30:24 PM

Quote from: Dr Rick Daris on December 26, 2018, 02:53:54 PM

who's been to costa rica? seems great and think I want to go. pros? cons?

single use plastics are a concern

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on December 26, 2018, 03:35:35 PM

Like condoms?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on December 26, 2018, 03:38:35 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on December 26, 2018, 02:52:21 PM

Mexico City worth going to?

There was a guy from Mexico City in the bar last night doing a tour of Seattle and Vancouver with a primary goal of seeing snow.

If I see him again, I’ll ask.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on December 26, 2018, 04:10:03 PM

Quote from: Dr Rick Daris on December 26, 2018, 02:53:54 PM

who's been to costa rica? seems great and think I want to go. pros? cons?

Thisnis my other option to Mexico City....leaning towards CR and them.MC in spring or fall

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on December 30, 2018, 04:31:44 PM

Quote from: michigancat on December 23, 2018, 12:15:56 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on December 23, 2018, 12:10:13 PM

Vacationing to cold is so weird.

My wife specifically requested a snow weekend. I don't get it either. I mostly want cabin with a fireplace and booze and puzzles to put together or something

Look into a snowmobile tour, it was very fun.

Also

(https://i.imgur.com/4LF49t9.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on December 30, 2018, 04:51:21 PM

elite view lib

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on December 30, 2018, 05:26:58 PM

i like this picture

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181230/bd419dc5ea6f5afb03f715d7e77ba687.jpg)

also, .25 cents to park, rawr!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on December 30, 2018, 06:31:21 PM

Park's closed folks.  Moose in the front should have told you.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: hemmy on December 30, 2018, 08:48:16 PM

Grand Canyon entrance was free due to govt shutdown  :excited:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on December 31, 2018, 11:48:44 AM

That’s the way to holiday, liblib  :love:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on December 31, 2018, 01:58:44 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on December 26, 2018, 02:52:21 PM

Mexico City worth going to?

it's great.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on January 01, 2019, 02:38:26 PM

Quote from: Dr Rick Daris on December 26, 2018, 02:53:54 PM

who's been to costa rica? seems great and think I want to go. pros? cons?

Just booked...going this month

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on January 03, 2019, 08:10:31 AM

Who's up for a beer at Root Down?(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190103/0f0afe2d99dfe39aba77ce82964a8b8e.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on January 03, 2019, 08:58:31 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on January 01, 2019, 02:38:26 PM

Quote from: Dr Rick Daris on December 26, 2018, 02:53:54 PM

who's been to costa rica? seems great and think I want to go. pros? cons?

Just booked...going this month

Why

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on January 03, 2019, 09:23:53 AM

Why not? I've heard great things. Enjoy!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on January 03, 2019, 09:27:31 AM

Quote from: mocat on January 03, 2019, 08:58:31 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on January 01, 2019, 02:38:26 PM

Quote from: Dr Rick Daris on December 26, 2018, 02:53:54 PM

who's been to costa rica? seems great and think I want to go. pros? cons?

Just booked...going this month

Why

Because it is cold here.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on January 03, 2019, 09:29:14 AM

Sorry that was directed at your ellipsis

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on January 03, 2019, 09:42:42 AM

Quote from: mocat on January 03, 2019, 09:29:14 AM

Sorry that was directed at your ellipsis

Lol I know. 2019 resolution. Just for you mo.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on January 03, 2019, 12:48:03 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on January 03, 2019, 08:10:31 AM

Who's up for a beer at Root Down?(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190103/0f0afe2d99dfe39aba77ce82964a8b8e.jpg)

I posted a pic of this from almost the exact same location several years ago and nobody could guess correctly.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on January 03, 2019, 01:39:31 PM

it's denver, isn't it?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on January 03, 2019, 01:41:53 PM

i was going to say denver

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on January 03, 2019, 02:06:01 PM

Quote from: Dlew12 on January 03, 2019, 01:39:31 PM

it's denver, isn't it?

I googled it and that is the Root Down location, but that seemed too easy.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on January 03, 2019, 08:48:49 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on January 03, 2019, 02:06:01 PM

Quote from: Dlew12 on January 03, 2019, 01:39:31 PM

it's denver, isn't it?

I googled it and that is the Root Down location, but that seemed too easy.

Well, it wasn’t lol

https://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=12998.msg1584645#msg1584645

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on January 04, 2019, 05:23:15 AM

Quote from: Dlew12 on January 03, 2019, 01:39:31 PM

it's denver, isn't it?

It is indeed

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on January 04, 2019, 08:44:12 AM

rough ridin' hate that airport

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on January 04, 2019, 09:10:25 AM

IDK. Worked well every time I've been here. I also like looking at the mountains while waiting.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on January 04, 2019, 09:59:11 AM

Love that airport.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on January 04, 2019, 10:01:29 AM

DIA is fantastic.  Other than occasional longer security lines, it is basically a perfect airport.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on January 04, 2019, 10:03:09 AM

I feel like i'm in those security lines for hours every time I go through there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on January 04, 2019, 10:05:12 AM

Ever heard of precheck, my bros? 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on January 04, 2019, 10:06:34 AM

Yeah, I really need to get it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on January 04, 2019, 10:16:31 AM

A couple times that I flew out of Denver, they had an extra security line where you basically had a bomb sniffing dog (I guess) sniff you as you were walking to Termy A.  Super convenient.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on January 04, 2019, 10:29:16 AM

LoL. Wacky. You don't get to complain about security lines if you're too cheap to spend $85 on Pre.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 04, 2019, 11:02:01 AM

Quote from: Cat from DC on January 03, 2019, 08:48:49 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on January 03, 2019, 02:06:01 PM

Quote from: Dlew12 on January 03, 2019, 01:39:31 PM

it's denver, isn't it?

I googled it and that is the Root Down location, but that seemed too easy.

Well, it wasn’t lol

https://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=12998.msg1584645#msg1584645

LMAO I guessed it immediately but you didn't realize it

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on January 04, 2019, 11:06:17 AM

Quote from: Dlew12 on January 04, 2019, 10:05:12 AM

Ever heard of precheck, my bros?

Of course.  Flying from Denver makes me want to get Clear too.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on January 04, 2019, 11:07:06 AM

Quote from: IPA4Me on January 04, 2019, 10:29:16 AM

LoL. Wacky. You don't get to complain about security lines if you're too cheap to spend $85 on Pre.

Sent from my 9024W using Tapatalk

better yet, get a credit card that pays for it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on January 04, 2019, 11:07:13 AM

Quote from: michigancat on January 04, 2019, 11:02:01 AM

Quote from: Cat from DC on January 03, 2019, 08:48:49 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on January 03, 2019, 02:06:01 PM

Quote from: Dlew12 on January 03, 2019, 01:39:31 PM

it's denver, isn't it?

I googled it and that is the Root Down location, but that seemed too easy.

Well, it wasn’t lol

https://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=12998.msg1584645#msg1584645

LMAO I guessed it immediately but you didn't realize it

Pfft. Yes, and everyone else who knew just moved on.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on January 04, 2019, 11:08:27 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on January 04, 2019, 11:06:17 AM

Quote from: Dlew12 on January 04, 2019, 10:05:12 AM

Ever heard of precheck, my bros?

Of course.  Flying from Denver makes me want to get Clear too.

Yeah.  That's fair.  At times, I've had to wait like, 5 minutes in the TSA line in DIA.  What a nightmare.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on January 04, 2019, 11:08:33 AM

:rolleyes:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on January 04, 2019, 11:09:02 AM

Pretty common place for cats. Figure most would get it quickly regardless of my Root comment.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on January 04, 2019, 11:09:37 AM

Quote from: Dlew12 on January 04, 2019, 11:08:27 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on January 04, 2019, 11:06:17 AM

Quote from: Dlew12 on January 04, 2019, 10:05:12 AM

Ever heard of precheck, my bros?

Of course.  Flying from Denver makes me want to get Clear too.

Yeah.  That's fair.  At times, I've had to wait like, 5 minutes in the TSA line in DIA.  What a nightmare.

I had a 13 minute wait once. Considered burning down the airport.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on January 04, 2019, 11:14:34 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on January 04, 2019, 11:09:37 AM

Quote from: Dlew12 on January 04, 2019, 11:08:27 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on January 04, 2019, 11:06:17 AM

Quote from: Dlew12 on January 04, 2019, 10:05:12 AM

Ever heard of precheck, my bros?

Of course.  Flying from Denver makes me want to get Clear too.

Yeah.  That's fair.  At times, I've had to wait like, 5 minutes in the TSA line in DIA.  What a nightmare.

I had a 13 minute wait once. Considered burning down the airport.

might as well take a bus

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on January 04, 2019, 11:16:49 AM

i have Clear and it's basically just an elite traveler ego boost. probably less than 10% of the time it saves me more than a minute.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on January 04, 2019, 11:21:44 AM

Quote from: 'taterblast on January 04, 2019, 11:16:49 AM

i have Clear and it's basically just an elite traveler ego boost. probably less than 10% of the time it saves me more than a minute.

Yeah, no Clear in Chicago makes it pretty worthless for me. I don’t travel to the places that have it enough to make it worth it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on January 04, 2019, 11:22:59 AM

BTW if you're travelling international and not using Mobile Passport, you're missing out.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on January 04, 2019, 11:23:10 AM

Speak to me when you’re hungover from your own wedding, trying to get through security there for your honeymoon and have screaming kids hitting you in the back of your legs for 30 minutes with their bags. Woof!


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on January 04, 2019, 11:28:12 AM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on January 04, 2019, 11:07:06 AM

Quote from: IPA4Me on January 04, 2019, 10:29:16 AM

LoL. Wacky. You don't get to complain about security lines if you're too cheap to spend $85 on Pre.

Sent from my 9024W using Tapatalk

better yet, get a credit card that pays for it.

Excellent point

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on January 04, 2019, 11:29:56 AM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on January 04, 2019, 11:22:59 AM

BTW if you're travelling international and not using Mobile Passport, you're missing out.

A friend of mine gave me that tip. Going to use it leaving Mexico. #ipabrag

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on January 04, 2019, 11:30:00 AM

I have a SW CC you silly gooses.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 04, 2019, 11:44:04 AM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on January 04, 2019, 11:22:59 AM

BTW if you're travelling international and not using Mobile Passport, you're missing out.

does it impact global entry?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on January 04, 2019, 12:17:03 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on January 04, 2019, 11:22:59 AM

BTW if you're travelling international and not using Mobile Passport, you're missing out.

Doesn't global entry basically cancel the need for mobile passport?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on January 04, 2019, 01:04:47 PM

you should use both since mobile passport is free.  less people will be using mobile passport than global entry, so shorter lines, but it's also available at fewer airports

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 04, 2019, 01:06:03 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on January 04, 2019, 12:17:03 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on January 04, 2019, 11:22:59 AM

BTW if you're travelling international and not using Mobile Passport, you're missing out.

Doesn't global entry basically cancel the need for mobile passport?

from my brief research it looks like you don't need to fill out the custom form on paper. so that kind of makes things easier, I hate thinking about having/finding a pen.

Is it actually a different line or something more than scanning your barcode when you would normally hand them your paper customs form?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 04, 2019, 01:10:17 PM

you can download mobile passport and get it ready to go after your plane lands and prior to deboarding.

source: I did this

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 04, 2019, 01:12:16 PM

I guess I could read

Quote

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) “Trusted Traveler” programs and the Mobile Passport app are different, but they can complement each other.

Global Entry (aviation), Nexus (northern land border), and Sentri (southern land border) are "Trusted Traveler" programs, requiring a background check, fee, and interview. Once approved, you use a kiosk each time you arrive in the U.S., and then proceed to the designated lane where you will hand a paper receipt to a CBP officer and keep walking.

The Mobile Passport is a free app based on an automation program, meaning that it enables you to submit your passport and customs declaration information via your mobile device instead of the traditional paper form. It does not require a background check nor your "Trusted Traveler" number.

It is great to use both the “Trusted Traveler” programs and the Mobile Passport app so you can choose the shortest line and breeze through Customs on your preferred program. Your results may vary depending on the airport and the time of day.

Make sure not to use these programs interchangeably for the same inspections process.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on January 04, 2019, 03:49:04 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 04, 2019, 11:44:04 AM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on January 04, 2019, 11:22:59 AM

BTW if you're travelling international and not using Mobile Passport, you're missing out.

does it impact global entry?

nope.   different usage.   You enter everything in the app, scan the passports, take a photo, then skip the line and go right to a CBP agent who scans the barcode and matches the photo, done.   

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on January 04, 2019, 04:33:45 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on January 04, 2019, 03:49:04 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 04, 2019, 11:44:04 AM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on January 04, 2019, 11:22:59 AM

BTW if you're travelling international and not using Mobile Passport, you're missing out.

does it impact global entry?

nope.   different usage.   You enter everything in the app, scan the passports, take a photo, then skip the line and go right to a CBP agent who scans the barcode and matches the photo, done.   

so this sounds faster than global entry which has a fee and hence I assumed was the VIP of getting through customs....and now I'm confused.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 04, 2019, 07:57:48 PM

everyone just post a new post without reading the pre-ceding posts imo

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on January 07, 2019, 10:11:44 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on January 04, 2019, 04:33:45 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on January 04, 2019, 03:49:04 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 04, 2019, 11:44:04 AM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on January 04, 2019, 11:22:59 AM

BTW if you're travelling international and not using Mobile Passport, you're missing out.

does it impact global entry?

nope.   different usage.   You enter everything in the app, scan the passports, take a photo, then skip the line and go right to a CBP agent who scans the barcode and matches the photo, done.   

so this sounds faster than global entry which has a fee and hence I assumed was the VIP of getting through customs....and now I'm confused.

don't be.   On our last trip back from Mexico through Phoenix we were the ONLY people who used it.   Went right to the front of the line.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on January 07, 2019, 10:30:38 AM

t's and p's would be appreciated as i enter my final month of Diamond Medallion with Delta (will be Gold starting Feb.)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on January 07, 2019, 10:32:26 AM

Quote from: 'taterblast on January 07, 2019, 10:30:38 AM

t's and p's would be appreciated as i enter my final month of Diamond Medallion with Delta (will be Gold starting Feb.)

what were some highlights? did you ever get driven across the atl tarmac in a porsche in order to make sure you made a connection?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on January 07, 2019, 10:36:34 AM

San Francisco's Golden Gate Park is incredible.
 

Pedal boat adventure around Strawberry Hill was a delight!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on January 07, 2019, 10:40:43 AM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on January 07, 2019, 10:11:44 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on January 04, 2019, 04:33:45 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on January 04, 2019, 03:49:04 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 04, 2019, 11:44:04 AM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on January 04, 2019, 11:22:59 AM

BTW if you're travelling international and not using Mobile Passport, you're missing out.

does it impact global entry?

nope.   different usage.   You enter everything in the app, scan the passports, take a photo, then skip the line and go right to a CBP agent who scans the barcode and matches the photo, done.   

so this sounds faster than global entry which has a fee and hence I assumed was the VIP of getting through customs....and now I'm confused.

don't be.   On our last trip back from Mexico through Phoenix we were the ONLY people who used it.   Went right to the front of the line.

My confusion is based on the DHS making this big capital investment to put in kiosks and register fingerprints for travelers and charge them a fee....then a few years later release an app that is easier to use and it's free?

Government I guess amirite?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on January 07, 2019, 10:41:58 AM

Quote from: 'taterblast on January 07, 2019, 10:30:38 AM

t's and p's would be appreciated as i enter my final month of Diamond Medallion with Delta (will be Gold starting Feb.)

In my last month of AA platinum, pretty bummed out. Ts and Ps to you.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on January 07, 2019, 10:42:17 AM

Quote from: Kat Kid on January 07, 2019, 10:36:34 AM

San Francisco's Golden Gate Park is incredible.

I only saw a tiny part of it.  :frown:

If I go back I'll see more. But what else would I do there given that I've already seen the main attractions?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on January 07, 2019, 10:43:42 AM

Quote from: Kat Kid on January 07, 2019, 10:36:34 AM

San Francisco's Golden Gate Park is incredible.
 

Pedal boat adventure around Strawberry Hill was a delight!

Did you go to the science museum in Golden gate park? I hope you did.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on January 07, 2019, 10:46:48 AM

Quote from: mocat on January 07, 2019, 10:32:26 AM

Quote from: 'taterblast on January 07, 2019, 10:30:38 AM

t's and p's would be appreciated as i enter my final month of Diamond Medallion with Delta (will be Gold starting Feb.)

what were some highlights? did you ever get driven across the atl tarmac in a porsche in order to make sure you made a connection?

that happened only once, at LAX. it was so, so incredible.

other highlights:
-direct access to the Diamond Medallion support line in case anything comes up in your travel. they'll basically do anything for you within reason.
-first class on virtually all of my flights and getting confirmed five days ahead of time. i think there were a couple times i had to sit in comfort because i swiched flights last minute.
-sky club access can't be undervalued. it's a great feeling knowing that even if you have to arrive early to the airport or get delayed, you'll have a desk to sit at or comfortable chair with free food and booze. (you can pay for sky club access, and i actually used miles to buy a pass for this upcoming year)
-one time my flight had to divert back to MSP because of weather and i woke up the next day to an email saying sorry here's 10,000 bonus miles

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on January 07, 2019, 10:51:35 AM

Quote from: 'taterblast on January 07, 2019, 10:46:48 AM

Quote from: mocat on January 07, 2019, 10:32:26 AM

Quote from: 'taterblast on January 07, 2019, 10:30:38 AM

t's and p's would be appreciated as i enter my final month of Diamond Medallion with Delta (will be Gold starting Feb.)

what were some highlights? did you ever get driven across the atl tarmac in a porsche in order to make sure you made a connection?

that happened only once, at LAX. it was so, so incredible.

other highlights:
-direct access to the Diamond Medallion support line in case anything comes up in your travel. they'll basically do anything for you within reason.
-first class on virtually all of my flights and getting confirmed five days ahead of time. i think there were a couple times i had to sit in comfort because i swiched flights last minute.
-sky club access can't be undervalued. it's a great feeling knowing that even if you have to arrive early to the airport or get delayed, you'll have a desk to sit at or comfortable chair with free food and booze. (you can pay for sky club access, and i actually used miles to buy a pass for this upcoming year)
-one time my flight had to divert back to MSP because of weather and i woke up the next day to an email saying sorry here's 10,000 bonus miles

Getting even the bare minimum elite status on the legacy carriers is a huge perk in my experience (customer support and free upgrades). Add in getting lounge access for free and I feel for you bud.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on January 07, 2019, 10:52:31 AM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on January 07, 2019, 10:43:42 AM

Quote from: Kat Kid on January 07, 2019, 10:36:34 AM

San Francisco's Golden Gate Park is incredible.
 

Pedal boat adventure around Strawberry Hill was a delight!

Did you go to the science museum in Golden gate park? I hope you did.

NO!  I wish!  Outdoor only.  We walked a good chunk of it though, regrettably did not make it to the tulip/dutch windmill which I was hoping for.  Will return.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on January 08, 2019, 07:34:58 AM

Mobile Passport app rating - rough ridin' awesome

Two minutes through Customs. I was first in line and only one chick was behind me. Nobody was using it.

Don't let anyone know about it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 08, 2019, 08:09:49 AM

Quote from: Kat Kid on January 07, 2019, 10:52:31 AM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on January 07, 2019, 10:43:42 AM

Quote from: Kat Kid on January 07, 2019, 10:36:34 AM

San Francisco's Golden Gate Park is incredible.
 

Pedal boat adventure around Strawberry Hill was a delight!

Did you go to the science museum in Golden gate park? I hope you did.

NO!  I wish!  Outdoor only.  We walked a good chunk of it though, regrettably did not make it to the tulip/dutch windmill which I was hoping for.  Will return.

What about the buffaloes

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on January 08, 2019, 08:50:27 AM

Quote from: michigancat on January 08, 2019, 08:09:49 AM

Quote from: Kat Kid on January 07, 2019, 10:52:31 AM

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on January 07, 2019, 10:43:42 AM

Quote from: Kat Kid on January 07, 2019, 10:36:34 AM

San Francisco's Golden Gate Park is incredible.
 

Pedal boat adventure around Strawberry Hill was a delight!

Did you go to the science museum in Golden gate park? I hope you did.

NO!  I wish!  Outdoor only.  We walked a good chunk of it though, regrettably did not make it to the tulip/dutch windmill which I was hoping for.  Will return.

What about the buffaloes

kind of sad to be honest.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on January 08, 2019, 09:59:47 AM

Going to Santa Barbara in a couple of weeks.   :excited:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on January 08, 2019, 10:27:03 AM

Quote from: IPA4Me on January 08, 2019, 07:34:58 AM

Mobile Passport app rating - rough ridin' awesome

Two minutes through Customs. I was first in line and only one chick was behind me. Nobody was using it.

Don't let anyone know about it.

 :billdance:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Saulbadguy on January 09, 2019, 11:54:01 AM

India pro-tips? Specifically New Delhi? Going for work.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Brock Landers on January 09, 2019, 12:04:23 PM

Say hi to Rakesh for me!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 09, 2019, 12:16:25 PM

Quote from: Saulbadguy on January 09, 2019, 11:54:01 AM

India pro-tips? Specifically New Delhi? Going for work.

Don't eat salad but eat everything else. It's a great place to visit if you have a local showing you around.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on January 10, 2019, 09:09:47 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on January 07, 2019, 10:11:44 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on January 04, 2019, 04:33:45 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on January 04, 2019, 03:49:04 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 04, 2019, 11:44:04 AM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on January 04, 2019, 11:22:59 AM

BTW if you're travelling international and not using Mobile Passport, you're missing out.

does it impact global entry?

nope.   different usage.   You enter everything in the app, scan the passports, take a photo, then skip the line and go right to a CBP agent who scans the barcode and matches the photo, done.   

so this sounds faster than global entry which has a fee and hence I assumed was the VIP of getting through customs....and now I'm confused.

don't be.   On our last trip back from Mexico through Phoenix we were the ONLY people who used it.   Went right to the front of the line.

This was back in 2017, so maybe its changed but this seems to say you don't get the special line at customs, only immigration?  Customs is where I've typically saved the most time with GE

Quote

The difference between this and Global Entry is that with Global Entry you skip this line entirely. The “agent” you speak with is a kiosk where you fill out this same info and scan your fingerprints. Global Entry travelers also get to go through a separate line after they pick up their bags, with Mobile Passport you’re thrown back in with the masses.

https://lifehacker.com/all-the-airports-you-can-and-should-use-mobile-passpo-1796583198

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 10, 2019, 09:12:45 PM

I haven't seen separate global entry lines after getting my bags, but I've only used it at SFO

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on January 10, 2019, 09:37:08 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 10, 2019, 09:12:45 PM

I haven't seen separate global entry lines after getting my bags, but I've only used it at SFO

I can't think of a customs area I haven't had a special global entry line.  Most recently ORD. 

Looks like it's to the far right at SFO
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trusted-travelers/1838478-how-does-global-entry-work-your-airport.html

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 10, 2019, 10:16:43 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on January 10, 2019, 09:37:08 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 10, 2019, 09:12:45 PM

I haven't seen separate global entry lines after getting my bags, but I've only used it at SFO

I can't think of a customs area I haven't had a special global entry line.  Most recently ORD. 

Looks like it's to the far right at SFO
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trusted-travelers/1838478-how-does-global-entry-work-your-airport.html

ah. I've also never had to wait at customs at all and it's hard to tell there's two lines.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on January 10, 2019, 10:21:04 PM

yeah sometimes not much of a line but a few times I've been glad there was a separate GE line.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on January 14, 2019, 03:59:00 PM

NYC recommendos?   Best part of town to home base for typical tourist traps?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on January 14, 2019, 04:48:39 PM

I stayed in Chelsea at Hyatt House. Flower district (awesome aromas every morning). Great views of the city. Hopped on bikes (all the way to Central Park and back), walked, or grabbed Uber. Never left Manhattan except on tour boat.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on January 14, 2019, 04:54:02 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on January 14, 2019, 03:59:00 PM

NYC recommendos?   Best part of town to home base for typical tourist traps?

I really like East Village / Lower East Side for food tourism. Katz’s, Russ & Daughters, Various Momofukus, Ivan Ramen, Beauty & Essex, etc.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on January 15, 2019, 07:54:48 AM

Quote from: ChiCat on October 04, 2018, 11:04:08 AM

Alinea lived up to the hype in Chicago.  Food was amazing and the whole service is like some wild show.

Wife and I are going Saturday! :excited: :lick:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on January 16, 2019, 08:26:36 AM

Let's have a beer in terminal B(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190116/bebade7b2157f6fad08c84d98939073f.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on January 16, 2019, 09:15:50 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on January 15, 2019, 07:54:48 AM

Quote from: ChiCat on October 04, 2018, 11:04:08 AM

Alinea lived up to the hype in Chicago.  Food was amazing and the whole service is like some wild show.

Wife and I are going Saturday! :excited: :lick:

Be suspicious of everything.  Or don't.  Whatever you enjoy.  But everything is suspicious.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Saulbadguy on January 16, 2019, 09:21:08 AM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on January 14, 2019, 03:59:00 PM

NYC recommendos?   Best part of town to home base for typical tourist traps?

Times Square if you want to be close to all the ridiculous shitty tourist crap.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on January 16, 2019, 09:31:31 AM

Confirmed global entry better than mobile passport. Much faster through immigration and through customs in special GE line at hobby last night.

Still had mobile passport loaded in case

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on January 16, 2019, 07:06:36 PM

san dieg.  where for lunch tomorrow?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on January 16, 2019, 09:22:40 PM

not that junker KC BBQ place.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on January 16, 2019, 09:32:14 PM

Fish tacos literally anywhere

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 16, 2019, 09:32:54 PM

Quote from: Dugout DickStone on January 16, 2019, 07:06:36 PM

san dieg.  where for lunch tomorrow?

Does Modern Times brewery have food? I'd want to go there

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on January 16, 2019, 09:43:28 PM

https://www.san.org/Shop-Dine-Relax/Detail?Id=7&Source=Dining

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on January 17, 2019, 09:18:33 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on January 16, 2019, 09:22:40 PM

not that junker KC BBQ place.

didn't it burn down?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on January 21, 2019, 02:52:15 PM

Savannah GA recommendations? Will be there in early April for a vacation with my lady friend.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 21, 2019, 03:45:12 PM

Quote from: ben ji on January 21, 2019, 02:52:15 PM

Savannah GA recommendations? Will be there in early April for a vacation with my lady friend.

stay (in order of sd recomendo)
  1. andaz
  2. the bohemian
  3. mansion on forsyth

eat-
   nice: olde pink house
   not nice: vinnie van gogos

drink-
   the distillery

do-
  the trolly is cheap and does a loop and tells you about the history of savannah
  art school shop where the local art school sells their crap they made
  walk from the river to forsyth park. you'll go through a ton of old parks with big fountains and stuff
  if it's nice grab a 12 pack of PBR and throw a frisbee around forsyth park. it's like vegas in that you can drink in public.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 21, 2019, 03:53:01 PM

other input:

-you can drive out to tybee island if you want. it kinda sucks but if you have time and want to walk on the beach you can do that.
-the savannah airport is a gem. it's super tiny and is incred easy to get in and out of.
-there's tons of old racist white women doing the racist white lady store and restaurant. it's probably good but don't go because of the mentioned hoards of racist old white women.
-there are pretty cool like antique stores and stuff all over. you can just walk around and find them if you or your babe are into that.
-you have to walk down by the river to do it but it's mostly tourist crap (you're a tourist so it'll be fine). there is some like creole restaurant there I can't remember the name of that does a bang up brunch. also tons of blackout drunks so that's fun.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on January 22, 2019, 01:17:11 PM

So this Chicago trip this week is going to be split between there and Indianapolis, so it will be a quick one. Looks like we're staying at Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile off chestnut. What's good around there? @8manpick

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on January 22, 2019, 01:23:54 PM

Has anyone done any of the tours in DC that you have to get appointments via your congressman? I requested the capital, white house, and Supreme Court, but what I can find online sounds like maybe these kinda suck.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on January 22, 2019, 01:35:42 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on January 22, 2019, 01:17:11 PM

So this Chicago trip this week is going to be split between there and Indianapolis, so it will be a quick one. Looks like we're staying at Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile off chestnut. What's good around there? @8manpick

Keeping within a few blocks of your hotel:
Regular Bars:  Pippin's, Streeter's, Dublin Bar and Grill, Jake Melnick's or if you are willing to walk a half mile: local favorite Hopsmith.
Cocktail Bars: The Peninsula hotel's bar is my favorite fancy bar I've been to.   RL Restaurant has a nice bar.
Steak: Maple and Ash, Tavern on Rush, Gibson's
Other higher-end food: Le Colonial (French-Viet), RL Restaurant, Francesca's on Chestnut

I can widen my recommendo's if you are willing to go further, just let me know what you're looking for.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on January 22, 2019, 01:37:58 PM

Thanks, man. I'll hit you up next month during Midwinter. I'll be there longer and should have more free time.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on January 22, 2019, 05:00:03 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on January 22, 2019, 01:35:42 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on January 22, 2019, 01:17:11 PM

So this Chicago trip this week is going to be split between there and Indianapolis, so it will be a quick one. Looks like we're staying at Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile off chestnut. What's good around there? @8manpick

Keeping within a few blocks of your hotel:
Regular Bars:  Pippin's, Streeter's, Dublin Bar and Grill, Jake Melnick's or if you are willing to walk a half mile: local favorite Hopsmith.
Cocktail Bars: The Peninsula hotel's bar is my favorite fancy bar I've been to.   RL Restaurant has a nice bar.
Steak: Maple and Ash, Tavern on Rush, Gibson's
Other higher-end food: Le Colonial (French-Viet), RL Restaurant, Francesca's on Chestnut

I can widen my recommendo's if you are willing to go further, just let me know what you're looking for.

Also, I want your Alinea take

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on January 23, 2019, 03:48:24 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 21, 2019, 03:53:01 PM

other input:

-you can drive out to tybee island if you want. it kinda sucks but if you have time and want to walk on the beach you can do that.
-the savannah airport is a gem. it's super tiny and is incred easy to get in and out of.
-there's tons of old racist white women doing the racist white lady store and restaurant. it's probably good but don't go because of the mentioned hoards of racist old white women.
-there are pretty cool like antique stores and stuff all over. you can just walk around and find them if you or your babe are into that.
-you have to walk down by the river to do it but it's mostly tourist crap (you're a tourist so it'll be fine). there is some like creole restaurant there I can't remember the name of that does a bang up brunch. also tons of blackout drunks so that's fun.

Quote from: steve dave on January 21, 2019, 03:45:12 PM

Quote from: ben ji on January 21, 2019, 02:52:15 PM

Savannah GA recommendations? Will be there in early April for a vacation with my lady friend.

stay (in order of sd recomendo)
  1. andaz
  2. the bohemian
  3. mansion on forsyth

eat-
   nice: olde pink house
   not nice: vinnie van gogos

drink-
   the distillery

do-
  the trolly is cheap and does a loop and tells you about the history of savannah
  art school shop where the local art school sells their crap they made
  walk from the river to forsyth park. you'll go through a ton of old parks with big fountains and stuff
  if it's nice grab a 12 pack of PBR and throw a frisbee around forsyth park. it's like vegas in that you can drink in public.

 :thumbsup: This is why I pay for premium

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on January 23, 2019, 04:09:33 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on January 22, 2019, 05:00:03 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on January 22, 2019, 01:35:42 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on January 22, 2019, 01:17:11 PM

So this Chicago trip this week is going to be split between there and Indianapolis, so it will be a quick one. Looks like we're staying at Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile off chestnut. What's good around there? @8manpick

Keeping within a few blocks of your hotel:
Regular Bars:  Pippin's, Streeter's, Dublin Bar and Grill, Jake Melnick's or if you are willing to walk a half mile: local favorite Hopsmith.
Cocktail Bars: The Peninsula hotel's bar is my favorite fancy bar I've been to.   RL Restaurant has a nice bar.
Steak: Maple and Ash, Tavern on Rush, Gibson's
Other higher-end food: Le Colonial (French-Viet), RL Restaurant, Francesca's on Chestnut

I can widen my recommendo's if you are willing to go further, just let me know what you're looking for.

Also, I want your Alinea take

I will in detail as soon as I figure out where Mrs 8mp put the menu so I can go through all of it.

Short take was that it was incredible. My favorite part was getting to go into the kitchen and watch the food prep and delivery and the crazy organization required

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on January 24, 2019, 11:51:53 AM

I have 4 Delta drink vouchers that expire 1/31.  Any takers?  I can text you a screenshot with the QR code.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on January 24, 2019, 12:15:04 PM

dang, flying united next week

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 24, 2019, 12:47:51 PM

About 50% of the time I’m getting airplane drunk in the back seats they’re all like, “we’ll come back later and close you out” but they don’t. Airplane people love slinging free booze in my experience.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on January 24, 2019, 01:07:09 PM

It's kind of amazing how much free booze you can get just by being a normal pleasant person

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on January 24, 2019, 01:08:04 PM

It’s true!


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: catastrophe on January 24, 2019, 01:24:21 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 24, 2019, 12:47:51 PM

About 50% of the time I’m getting airplane drunk in the back seats they’re all like, “we’ll come back later and close you out” but they don’t. Airplane people love slinging free booze in my experience.


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Yes I don’t think they like having to swipe credit cards tbh. My last flight the attendant came back and said, someone else in the front had two drink tickets so you’re good.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on January 24, 2019, 01:34:14 PM

Quote from: tdaver on January 24, 2019, 11:51:53 AM

I have 4 Delta drink vouchers that expire 1/31.  Any takers?  I can text you a screenshot with the QR code.

free booze already on every flight but thank you

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on January 24, 2019, 01:34:56 PM

had 3 sky club beers at 7 am last friday and it was increds

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on January 24, 2019, 01:40:09 PM

The pour your own booze at the AA flagship lounge is pretty great.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on January 24, 2019, 01:42:26 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on January 24, 2019, 01:40:09 PM

The pour your own booze at the AA flagship lounge is pretty great.

The BA lounge at LHR was incredible for this

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on January 24, 2019, 01:43:15 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on January 24, 2019, 01:40:09 PM

The pour your own booze at the AA flagship lounge is pretty great.

yeah i don't think people talk enough about pour your own booze in airlines lounges

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on January 24, 2019, 01:45:57 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on January 24, 2019, 01:43:15 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on January 24, 2019, 01:40:09 PM

The pour your own booze at the AA flagship lounge is pretty great.

yeah i don't think people talk enough about pour your own booze in airlines lounges

wait there isn't a server? i'm out

-wackycat

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on January 24, 2019, 01:48:59 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on January 24, 2019, 01:43:15 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on January 24, 2019, 01:40:09 PM

The pour your own booze at the AA flagship lounge is pretty great.

yeah i don't think people talk enough about pour your own booze in airlines lounges

I find it weird the normal AA lounge has a bar but the flagship lounge is self serve. Seems the ones frequenting flagship would want service.

One of the perks of those generic lounges priority pass gets you in.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on January 24, 2019, 01:55:45 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on January 24, 2019, 01:48:59 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on January 24, 2019, 01:43:15 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on January 24, 2019, 01:40:09 PM

The pour your own booze at the AA flagship lounge is pretty great.

yeah i don't think people talk enough about pour your own booze in airlines lounges

I find it weird the normal AA lounge has a bar but the flagship lounge is self serve. Seems the ones frequenting flagship would want service.

One of the perks of those generic lounges priority pass gets you in.

Low lounge IQ considering I have an Admirals Club pass, but is there a good easy way to get flagship access w/o being in International First?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on January 24, 2019, 01:58:06 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on January 24, 2019, 01:55:45 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on January 24, 2019, 01:48:59 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on January 24, 2019, 01:43:15 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on January 24, 2019, 01:40:09 PM

The pour your own booze at the AA flagship lounge is pretty great.

yeah i don't think people talk enough about pour your own booze in airlines lounges

I find it weird the normal AA lounge has a bar but the flagship lounge is self serve. Seems the ones frequenting flagship would want service.

One of the perks of those generic lounges priority pass gets you in.

Low lounge IQ considering I have an Admirals Club pass, but is there a good easy way to get flagship access w/o being in International First?

Be like super sweet to those check-in ladies? Friends traveling with me weren't first and I was and they overheard us talking and flipped them two passes so they could join me. It was late in the day so that may have helped too.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 24, 2019, 02:02:06 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on January 24, 2019, 01:55:45 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on January 24, 2019, 01:48:59 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on January 24, 2019, 01:43:15 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on January 24, 2019, 01:40:09 PM

The pour your own booze at the AA flagship lounge is pretty great.

yeah i don't think people talk enough about pour your own booze in airlines lounges

I find it weird the normal AA lounge has a bar but the flagship lounge is self serve. Seems the ones frequenting flagship would want service.

One of the perks of those generic lounges priority pass gets you in.

Low lounge IQ considering I have an Admirals Club pass, but is there a good easy way to get flagship access w/o being in International First?

outside of what Phil said there isn't.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: K-S-U-Wildcats! on January 26, 2019, 12:31:42 PM

Just bought my tickets to Tanzania. Flying Kenya Airways direct from New York to Nairobi and then a quick hop to Kilimanjaro. Used my Chase points and I was impressed how easy that was and what a great deal I got.

I’m booking seperate to New York and gonna head up there the night before our international flight. Trying to decide if we should venture into Manhattan or just hang around JFK.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 26, 2019, 12:44:38 PM

Puni please provide Tokyo tips for 2-3 days. My daughter loves hokusai so we were planning to go to his museum but other than that just want fun/weird Japanese experiences.

(Also going to Bangkok on same trip but are visiting people that live there)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 26, 2019, 01:12:22 PM

Quote from: K-S-U-Wildcats! on January 26, 2019, 12:31:42 PM

Just bought my tickets to Tanzania. Flying Kenya Airways direct from New York to Nairobi and then a quick hop to Kilimanjaro. Used my Chase points and I was impressed how easy that was and what a great deal I got.

I’m booking seperate to New York and gonna head up there the night before our international flight. Trying to decide if we should venture into Manhattan or just hang around JFK.

I'd recommend finding a luggage storage at JFK and going to Manhattan unless you go to New York quite a bit

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on January 26, 2019, 01:36:59 PM

Quote from: K-S-U-Wildcats! on January 26, 2019, 12:31:42 PM

Just bought my tickets to Tanzania. Flying Kenya Airways direct from New York to Nairobi and then a quick hop to Kilimanjaro. Used my Chase points and I was impressed how easy that was and what a great deal I got.

I’m booking seperate to New York and gonna head up there the night before our international flight. Trying to decide if we should venture into Manhattan or just hang around JFK.

Manhattan.

Can't wait to hear about the trip.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on January 26, 2019, 04:55:54 PM

That's awesome dubs and yeah go to the city and walk around LES or really anywhere

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on January 26, 2019, 05:12:10 PM

Breckenridge is great.  I can see why someone might be inclined to name their first born after this place.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: K-S-U-Wildcats! on January 26, 2019, 06:05:35 PM

I haven’t been to NYC in years. I’d like to head into Manhattan but I don’t want to bite off too much with the big flight coming up the next day. I’ll be arriving LGA on a Friday around 2pm. My flight departs JFK on Saturday around 1pm. I’m thinking of getting a hotel near JFK just to make things super easy before our flight.

What would you do? Take an Uber to the hotel to drop bags and then backtrack to Manhattan? Grab a hotel near LGA instead? What’s best way into the city? I was thinking Central Park and maybe a fun dinner but really nothing too fancy or late.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 26, 2019, 06:10:38 PM

best way into the city is an uber or cab imo. some here will say train. all good options. go to gramercy tavern for an early dinner Friday. Or Spotted Pig but you'll have a line to wait out. then uber or cab back to the hotel. with that layover I'd not fault you for chilling at the hotel airport. notable gE celebrity bud of steve dave rob cassidy's parents have (or at least had 5 years ago) a sandwich shop right near LGA. could visit that and high five the staff or something.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on January 26, 2019, 07:10:58 PM

Quote from: Dlew12 on January 26, 2019, 05:12:10 PM

Breckenridge is great.  I can see why someone might be inclined to name their first born after this place.

:thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on January 26, 2019, 07:14:17 PM

Freaking got stuck in Indy tonight because O'Hare apparently couldn’t function this evening so I’m staying overnight on the airline at some rando hotel near the airport. Should this go to the shame thread? I ubered to the liquor store after I got settled in. Pak’ing in bed.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 26, 2019, 07:33:25 PM

Stay in Manhattan, take a cab from LGA and Uber to JFK. It will not be hard to get an uber to JFK for a 1pm flight on a Saturday and it will simplify your luggage situation a lot.

Also isn't it morning yet @puni???

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 26, 2019, 07:36:51 PM

Also I say take the cab from LGA just because Uber and Lyft freaking blow for EWR pickup. Might not be as bad at LGA tho

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: K-S-U-Wildcats! on January 26, 2019, 07:52:59 PM

I was kinda surprised to learn there’s no subway or train direct from LGA or JFK to Manhattan, but I guess it’s kinda hard to build that stuff.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on January 26, 2019, 08:06:02 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 26, 2019, 07:36:51 PM

Also I say take the cab from LGA just because Uber and Lyft freaking blow for EWR pickup. Might not be as bad at LGA tho

LGA has a fine Uber setup it's just a jaunt to the garage where they all gather. Not sure if cabs are a different or same pickup spot. I feel like it was the same.

Kdub I'd get a hotel by JFK, go from lga right there, drop bags, Uber to Manhattan. Don't futz with the train, it's a pain.

Where would I go in Manhattan? 9/11 monument is worth seeing. I go there almost every time I go to NYC and I'm not one who likes touristy or sad things . It's impressive to see.  Eat at dead rabbit which is close and pretty low key

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: K-S-U-Wildcats! on January 26, 2019, 08:28:50 PM

Yeah I’m kinda thinking just get to a hotel near JFK so I can just chill the next morning with zero stress before hopping on a 14hr flight to Africa. Maybe we try to go to Manhattan. Maybe just go somewhere near around Queens?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on January 26, 2019, 08:35:47 PM

Quote from: K-S-U-Wildcats! on January 26, 2019, 08:28:50 PM

Yeah I’m kinda thinking just get to a hotel near JFK so I can just chill the next morning with zero stress before hopping on a 14hr flight to Africa. Maybe we try to go to Manhattan. Maybe just go somewhere near around Queens?

There is a direct train from Manhattan to JFK.  Uber from LGA to Manhattan. Are you traveling with family/kids? If not I’d say definitely go into Manhattan or some cool part of Brooklyn if you can find a decent hotel. If you stay at a JFK airport hotel, you may as well be staying anywhere else, instead of the best city in the world.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on January 26, 2019, 09:09:52 PM

There is a train from jfk

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 27, 2019, 12:20:51 AM

Quote from: K-S-U-Wildcats! on January 26, 2019, 08:28:50 PM

Yeah I’m kinda thinking just get to a hotel near JFK so I can just chill the next morning with zero stress before hopping on a 14hr flight to Africa. Maybe we try to go to Manhattan. Maybe just go somewhere near around Queens?

the stress from Manhattan to JFK will be the same as the stress from your Courtyard by Marriott to JFK and you eliminate a side trip to drop off your bags by staying in Manhattan

Quote from: mocat on January 26, 2019, 09:09:52 PM

There is a train from jfk

definitely not direct tho, and our guy is stressed about making a 1pm flight at JFK on a Saturday. I can't imagine him changing trains with luggage.

I will say I was surprised when I learned all the VP's I work with that fly into JFK prefer the train to taxis. but they don't generally travel on weekends and are always going to/from midtown

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on January 27, 2019, 08:24:13 AM

Train probably isn't connected to kdub hotel anyways.

Smart travelers that aren't all uppity will pick the train, more consistent timing vis via car.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on January 27, 2019, 12:28:27 PM

Jordan Willis and I were on the same shorty flight to KC today! :love:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 27, 2019, 06:13:01 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 26, 2019, 12:44:38 PM

Puni please provide Tokyo tips for 2-3 days. My daughter loves hokusai so we were planning to go to his museum but other than that just want fun/weird Japanese experiences.

(Also going to Bangkok on same trip but are visiting people that live there)

also want to know where to stay puni. I like airbnb's w/ family and they looked affordable in Tokyo when I glanced. Looking like we'll probably fly into Haneda.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on January 27, 2019, 06:41:02 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 26, 2019, 12:44:38 PM

Puni please provide Tokyo tips for 2-3 days. My daughter loves hokusai so we were planning to go to his museum but other than that just want fun/weird Japanese experiences.

(Also going to Bangkok on same trip but are visiting people that live there)

whole familly? just you and your daughter? age range?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 27, 2019, 07:43:23 PM

Quote from: puniraptor on January 27, 2019, 06:41:02 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 26, 2019, 12:44:38 PM

Puni please provide Tokyo tips for 2-3 days. My daughter loves hokusai so we were planning to go to his museum but other than that just want fun/weird Japanese experiences.

(Also going to Bangkok on same trip but are visiting people that live there)

whole familly? just you and your daughter? age range?

Whole family - girls are 11 and 12 but pretty cool with trying new foods and other things

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 29, 2019, 08:45:32 PM

Quote from: wetwillie on December 23, 2018, 09:54:24 AM

Just do this SD

https://www.kitlender.com/apparel/?product_cat=full-kit-3 (https://www.kitlender.com/apparel/?product_cat=full-kit-3)

I may actually do this. This is incred convenient. also doing this:

https://www.blacktieskis.com/#how-it-works

dlew, did you do a lesson? group or private? I can get a half day private for mrs. dave and I for like $800, a full day for like $1,100, or a full day group with both of us for like $450. any of that worth a crap? chicat?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on January 29, 2019, 10:44:36 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 27, 2019, 07:43:23 PM

Quote from: puniraptor on January 27, 2019, 06:41:02 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 26, 2019, 12:44:38 PM

Puni please provide Tokyo tips for 2-3 days. My daughter loves hokusai so we were planning to go to his museum but other than that just want fun/weird Japanese experiences.

(Also going to Bangkok on same trip but are visiting people that live there)

whole familly? just you and your daughter? age range?

Whole family - girls are 11 and 12 but pretty cool with trying new foods and other things

remarkable that you raised a tween girl with an appreciation for 19th century japanese woodcut prints

i hope you dont let her google him (he also did weird stuff)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on January 29, 2019, 10:54:30 PM

Just booked my flights to europe.  79k round trip business class.  :cool:

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on January 29, 2019, 11:00:45 PM

Quote from: kitten_mittons on January 29, 2019, 10:54:30 PM

Just booked my flights to europe.  79k round trip business class.  :cool:

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wut

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on January 29, 2019, 11:10:40 PM

RT Business Class to Florence 79k Flying Blue miles.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on January 29, 2019, 11:18:54 PM

Quote from: kitten_mittons on January 29, 2019, 10:54:30 PM

Just booked my flights to europe.  79k round trip business class.  :cool:

i'm listening.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 30, 2019, 02:51:08 AM

Quote from: puniraptor on January 29, 2019, 10:44:36 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 27, 2019, 07:43:23 PM

Quote from: puniraptor on January 27, 2019, 06:41:02 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 26, 2019, 12:44:38 PM

Puni please provide Tokyo tips for 2-3 days. My daughter loves hokusai so we were planning to go to his museum but other than that just want fun/weird Japanese experiences.

(Also going to Bangkok on same trip but are visiting people that live there)

whole familly? just you and your daughter? age range?

Whole family - girls are 11 and 12 but pretty cool with trying new foods and other things

remarkable that you raised a tween girl with an appreciation for 19th century japanese woodcut prints

i hope you dont let her google him (he also did weird stuff)

Dude I have no idea who he is. I had to Google "Japan Wave woodcut" to remember his name.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on January 30, 2019, 05:24:03 AM

Google the fisherman's wife (not at work)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on January 30, 2019, 05:27:53 AM

NOT AT WORK!!!!!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on January 30, 2019, 05:30:19 AM

Quote from: puniraptor on January 29, 2019, 10:44:36 PM

i hope you dont let her google him (he also did weird stuff)

I had to see. And, yeah, the results were like a bunch of breathtaking landscapes and an octopus eating pussy for good measure.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on January 30, 2019, 07:07:33 AM

Quote from: sys on January 29, 2019, 11:18:54 PM

Quote from: kitten_mittons on January 29, 2019, 10:54:30 PM

Just booked my flights to europe.  79k round trip business class.  :cool:

i'm listening.

Flying Blue ( Air France, KLM, etc) has a promo for 25% off business class awards from Chicsgo to Europe.  The deal is only good through January, but they have award promos to europe quite often. I saw a 50% a couple months ago.

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Title: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 30, 2019, 07:15:30 AM

lmao (@chum post)


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 30, 2019, 07:17:08 AM

Nice work KM


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on January 30, 2019, 08:34:54 AM

Quote from: puniraptor on January 30, 2019, 05:24:03 AM

Google the fisherman's wife (not at work)

uhhhhh.... :sdeek:

The funny part is all the cooking blogs that also come up.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on January 30, 2019, 09:16:28 AM

Quote from: steve dave on January 29, 2019, 08:45:32 PM

Quote from: wetwillie on December 23, 2018, 09:54:24 AM

Just do this SD

https://www.kitlender.com/apparel/?product_cat=full-kit-3 (https://www.kitlender.com/apparel/?product_cat=full-kit-3)

I may actually do this. This is incred convenient. also doing this:

https://www.blacktieskis.com/#how-it-works

dlew, did you do a lesson? group or private? I can get a half day private for mrs. dave and I for like $800, a full day for like $1,100, or a full day group with both of us for like $450. any of that worth a crap? chicat?

I did a group lesson on my first day.  I think the total ran like <$150.  We went from about 10 to '4 with an hour break for lunch.  There were 5 of us in the group.  I have only ever been skiing once and that was 17 years ago ( :sdeek: ) and at Snow Creek in KC, so really, I've never been skiing.

The lesson was helpful to learn the super basics.  How to stop, how to stand, how to turn.  By the end of the day I was comfortable going down greens and was ready for something more advanced.  On the second day, I was doing some easier blues. 

The lesson was probably the best money I've ever spent (outside of hiring movers).  I think I would've had a horrible time if left to my own devices/learning from friends.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 30, 2019, 10:36:51 AM

Thank you


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 30, 2019, 11:15:31 AM

Quote from: chum1 on January 30, 2019, 05:30:19 AM

Quote from: puniraptor on January 29, 2019, 10:44:36 PM

i hope you dont let her google him (he also did weird stuff)

I had to see. And, yeah, the results were like a bunch of breathtaking landscapes and an octopus eating pussy for good measure.

We'll I'll be

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 30, 2019, 11:16:20 AM

Still going to that museum and WHO KNOWS WHAT ELSE for the three days in Tokyo

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on January 30, 2019, 11:28:20 AM

there’s absolutely no need for ski lessons unless you’re just absolutely the worst athlete that mankind has ever seen.

go to the bunny hill.  rope up it.  point skis towards bottom of hill.  let gravity do its thing.  fall a bunch. when going faster than comfortable, point ski tips together and slow down.  rinse and repeat for an hour.

you’ve learned how to ski.  watch others and mimic what they’re doing.
then, off you go.  this isn’t rocket science.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on January 30, 2019, 11:43:19 AM

FRENCH FRIES NOT PIZZA PIES

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: catastrophe on January 30, 2019, 12:47:30 PM

If you french fry when you should pizza you’re gonna have a bad time.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on January 30, 2019, 12:54:01 PM

the only time you should pizza is when you want to have acl surgery

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on February 01, 2019, 02:55:15 AM

Quote from: michigancat on January 30, 2019, 11:16:20 AM

Still going to that museum and WHO KNOWS WHAT ELSE for the three days in Tokyo

A restaurant where your catch your own dish and then they prepare it for you and if you get sashimi it's on a platter with its own head and the head it's still moving the whole time you eat

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on February 01, 2019, 02:56:04 AM

Skytree if it's really clear

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on February 01, 2019, 02:57:32 AM

Cat (or other animal cafe)?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on February 01, 2019, 02:59:23 AM

Absolutely baseball if in season.

And Sumo (only 4 tournaments per year)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on February 01, 2019, 02:59:58 AM

Kareoke box

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on February 01, 2019, 03:00:58 AM

Tsukiji fish market moved, but the old outer market is still there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on February 01, 2019, 03:24:53 AM

Robot Restaurant

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 01, 2019, 10:36:55 AM

:excited:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on February 01, 2019, 10:45:22 AM

I'm going to Monterey, CA for a few days with mrs dave. Staying at the Hyatt Carmel Highlands. I'm not golfing. Need pro-tips. Assume just like walk around Big Sur a shitload?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on February 01, 2019, 10:48:34 AM

Quote from: steve dave on February 01, 2019, 10:45:22 AM

I'm going to Monterey, CA for a few days with mrs dave. Staying at the Hyatt Carmel Highlands. I'm not golfing. Need pro-tips. Assume just like walk around Big Sur a shitload?

I mean, the Aquarium.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on February 01, 2019, 10:57:17 AM

Quote from: steve dave on February 01, 2019, 10:45:22 AM

I'm going to Monterey, CA for a few days with mrs dave. Staying at the Hyatt Carmel Highlands. I'm not golfing. Need pro-tips. Assume just like walk around Big Sur a shitload?

Also walk around at Point Lobos.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on February 01, 2019, 11:12:05 AM

you could go to Gilroy, the Garlic Capital of the World, and stick your face in this garlic bulb for a picture:

(https://californiathroughmylens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/garlic-world-2-640x480.jpg)

LOOK AT ME I'M A GARLIC

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 02, 2019, 02:40:43 AM

I don't have much use for Monterey. I went to the aquarium once and it was ok. Maybe there's a pretty little lies tour or something?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on February 02, 2019, 06:45:04 AM

New Japan Pro Wrestling!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on February 02, 2019, 07:06:46 AM

Quote from: michigancat on February 02, 2019, 02:40:43 AM

I don't have much use for Monterey. I went to the aquarium once and it was ok. Maybe there's a pretty little lies tour or something?

shocking revelation here

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on February 02, 2019, 10:10:28 AM

Kind of a long drive to Napa from there, but probably worth the effort.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 02, 2019, 10:19:50 AM

Quote from: steve dave on February 02, 2019, 07:06:46 AM

Quote from: michigancat on February 02, 2019, 02:40:43 AM

I don't have much use for Monterey. I went to the aquarium once and it was ok. Maybe there's a pretty little lies tour or something?

shocking revelation here

Also whale watching I suppose

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 02, 2019, 10:34:33 AM

And in all seriousness the aquarium is probably the best there is. The only other things I've heard of people doing there are weddings

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on February 02, 2019, 10:52:32 AM

Quote from: Kat Kid on February 02, 2019, 10:10:28 AM

Kind of a long drive to Napa from there, but probably worth the effort.

I’m all Napa’d out for awhile


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 02, 2019, 11:09:01 AM

Quote from: steve dave on February 02, 2019, 10:52:32 AM

Quote from: Kat Kid on February 02, 2019, 10:10:28 AM

Kind of a long drive to Napa from there, but probably worth the effort.

I’m all Napa’d out for awhile


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I know how ya feel, buddy! :cheers:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on February 02, 2019, 11:23:55 AM

napa valley? more like “me no smiley”

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: KCFDcat on February 04, 2019, 02:25:25 PM

Anyone ever been to Martha’s Vineyard?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on February 04, 2019, 04:18:33 PM

Quote from: KCFDcat on February 04, 2019, 02:25:25 PM

Anyone ever been to Martha’s Vineyard?

looong time ago.   It was fine, don't remember much being outstanding.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 11, 2019, 08:54:54 AM

New Orleans this weekend for my brothers 40th.  :love:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on February 11, 2019, 09:22:55 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on February 11, 2019, 08:54:54 AM

New Orleans this weekend for my brothers 40th.  :love:

Always a fun time. Got your restaurant selection set?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 11, 2019, 09:27:20 AM

Yeah, My bro has it setup for us, but I forget the names of the restaurants. My brother has us getting all dressed up Saturday night for his birthday, so i'm sure it's somewhere badass. 5th time there and I always forget the names of the restaurants he takes us too. Have never had a bad experience tho.

Update: He's taking us to Bayona Saturday night. http://www.bayona.com/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on February 11, 2019, 09:37:48 AM

the abundance of 24 hr bar/restaurants that actually have good food might be my favorite thing about NO

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 11, 2019, 09:38:57 AM

We'll probably watch the Iowa State game at Cooter Browns too. Fun sports bar.

Yes, it's one of my favorite cities.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 19, 2019, 10:31:26 AM

Had a blast on our road trip. Some of my favorite places on the way...

Monroe, LA: Had a crawfish broil the night before we left for NO. Don't even think the place has a website, but it was pretty badass and super spicy.

https://www.google.com/search?ei=HixsXMDpEcHM_AbDkIKoBQ&q=cormier%27s+monroe+la&oq=cormiers&gs_l=psy-ab.1.3.0l3j0i10j0l3j0i10l3.3687.4959..8055...0.0..0.216.1272.0j6j2....3..0....1..gws-wiz.......0i71j35i39j0i67j0i131.cIvfAV6XIAM#spf=1550593084895

New Orleans:

Napoleon house is a must stop. We saw a NO wedding taking place outside. A jazz band follows them around the street.

https://www.napoleonhouse.com/

Did a burger place for lunch day for Mrs wacky and futre lil wacks, since Cajun food wasn't hitting the spot for them:

Their loaded banked and monsoons are the tits

https://www.portofcallnola.com/

Did the Aquarium: White Alligator for the win!

Watched the cats game here:

Cooter Browns:

http://www.cooterbrowns.com/

Dinner was fancy AF. I listed it above. Owner bought me a Rose for some reason and kissed me on the cheek before I left. I did do a lot to setup the dinner for my bro and offered a badass toast.

http://www.bayona.com/

Stayed in Little Rock to break up the trip on Sunday night and that city is woof city, but I did enjoy Big Orange:

http://www.bigorangeburger.com/

Overall, New Orleans probably shouldn't be done with a completely sober wife, but we still had a good time.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 19, 2019, 10:39:00 AM

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on February 19, 2019, 05:59:42 PM

Looks like a great trip Wacks. :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on February 19, 2019, 06:01:25 PM

I'll be down there in a few weeks for mardi gras. I'll put your places on my list. Thanks wacky!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on February 19, 2019, 07:26:12 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on February 19, 2019, 06:01:25 PM

I'll be down there in a few weeks for mardi gras. I'll put your places on my list. Thanks wacky!

Check out Willie Mae's Scotch House for what both the James Beard Foundation and the Spracne Société Gastronomique have dubbed the best fried chicken in the world. Seriously, this is perhaps the only dish I've had where the hype it had going in was blown out of the water by the actual experience. It's like a virus that turns its hosts into devoted acolytes, so be forewarned.

Title: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on February 19, 2019, 07:30:29 PM

I’ll be traveling out west again to hit up Royals spring training for the first time in a few weeks. Pretty jacked about it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 19, 2019, 08:52:22 PM

Everyone enjoy your upcoming trips, guys! New Orleans is always a blast. So many great options.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: WonderMeal on February 19, 2019, 09:14:39 PM

Quote from: Spracne on February 19, 2019, 07:26:12 PM

Check out Willie Mae's Scotch House for what both the James Beard Foundation and the Spracne Société Gastronomique have dubbed the best fried chicken in the world. Seriously, this is perhaps the only dish I've had where the hype it had going in was blown out of the water by the actual experience. It's like a virus that turns its hosts into devoted acolytes, so be forewarned.

Spracs, what if I told you that I ate at Willie Mae's this very evening?  Recommendo--get the fried okra or the beans as your side.

Other recommendo--go to Dooky Chase's for lunch. Similarly delicious fried chicken (dry batter vs wet) on a giant buffet lovingly prepared for you by a nonagenarian New Orleans institution, Leah Chase.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on February 19, 2019, 09:45:52 PM

Quote from: Cat from DC on February 19, 2019, 07:30:29 PM

I’ll be traveling out west again to hit up Royals spring training for the first time in a few weeks. Pretty jacked about it.

Hopefully you can catch them in Scottsdale. Going to surprise is the suck.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 19, 2019, 09:47:26 PM

New Orleans might be my favorite city I've ever visited. Just a wonderful place.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on February 19, 2019, 10:04:53 PM

Quote from: WonderMeal on February 19, 2019, 09:14:39 PM

Quote from: Spracne on February 19, 2019, 07:26:12 PM

Check out Willie Mae's Scotch House for what both the James Beard Foundation and the Spracne Société Gastronomique have dubbed the best fried chicken in the world. Seriously, this is perhaps the only dish I've had where the hype it had going in was blown out of the water by the actual experience. It's like a virus that turns its hosts into devoted acolytes, so be forewarned.

Spracs, what if I told you that I ate at Willie Mae's this very evening?  Recommendo--get the fried okra or the beans as your side.

Other recommendo--go to Dooky Chase's for lunch. Similarly delicious fried chicken (dry batter vs wet) on a giant buffet lovingly prepared for you by a nonagenarian New Orleans institution, Leah Chase.

You seem like a big Tremé frequentuer :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 20, 2019, 09:20:18 AM

@8manpick How cold is it in Chicago this week? Looks like our event will be at the McCormick Place. We're staying there too.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on February 20, 2019, 09:22:41 AM

Going to NYC next week. Staying over in Lower East Side, friends live in Chelsea.

I have Existing Conditions and Momofuku Noodle Bar on the list already. Did Katz’s and Russ and Daughter’s last time.

Any must-hit recommendations? 4-6 of us total, all roughly 30, no kids.  Mostly looking for food/bars. I’ve done most of the tourist stuff I’m interested in.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on February 20, 2019, 09:23:43 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on February 20, 2019, 09:20:18 AM

@8manpick How cold is it in Chicago this week? Looks like our event will be at the McCormick Place. We're staying there too.

Not very? Snow/freezing rain today but it’s mid-upper 30s all week

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 20, 2019, 09:24:28 AM

 :thumbs: Way better than last time. Is this event close to you at all?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on February 20, 2019, 09:41:48 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on February 20, 2019, 09:22:41 AM

Going to NYC next week. Staying over in Lower East Side, friends live in Chelsea.

I have Existing Conditions and Momofuku Noodle Bar on the list already. Did Katz’s and Russ and Daughter’s last time.

Any must-hit recommendations? 4-6 of us total, all roughly 30, no kids.  Mostly looking for food/bars. I’ve done most of the tourist stuff I’m interested in.

I always like dead rabbit downtown for drinks. Seem to always go to Harry's also downtown for their brunch (unlimited champagne). Park avenue winter was delicious last time I was there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on February 20, 2019, 10:42:11 AM

In the next month: Nashville for a weekend, Charlotte for a week, Atlanta for a week, Louisville for a weekend

Get to fly out of MHK for two of them though so at least there is that.

Title: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on February 20, 2019, 10:55:15 AM

Quote from: ChiCat on February 20, 2019, 10:42:11 AM

In the next month: Nashville for a weekend, Charlotte for a week, Atlanta for a week, Louisville for a weekend

Get to fly out of MHK for two of them though so at least there is that.

Highly recommend Party Fowl in Nashville for hot chicken without the long lines.

Quote from: WackyCat08 on February 20, 2019, 09:24:28 AM

:thumbs: Way better than last time. Is this event close to you at all?

Not really, McCormick is kind of out of the way, down by Chinatown if you’re into that.  It’s all relative though, it’s about 15 minutes from my office and the area you stayed in last time.

Quote from: Phil Titola on February 20, 2019, 09:41:48 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on February 20, 2019, 09:22:41 AM

Going to NYC next week. Staying over in Lower East Side, friends live in Chelsea.

I have Existing Conditions and Momofuku Noodle Bar on the list already. Did Katz’s and Russ and Daughter’s last time.

Any must-hit recommendations? 4-6 of us total, all roughly 30, no kids.  Mostly looking for food/bars. I’ve done most of the tourist stuff I’m interested in.

I always like dead rabbit downtown for drinks. Seem to always go to Harry's also downtown for their brunch (unlimited champagne). Park avenue winter was delicious last time I was there.

Thanks, I’ve heard Dead Rabbit from other friends too.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 20, 2019, 02:34:50 PM

Get a hot brown somewhere in Louisville, Chi.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on February 20, 2019, 03:04:19 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on February 20, 2019, 02:34:50 PM

Get a hot brown somewhere in Louisville, Chi.

That one is for a wedding so I don't know how much free time I will have.  I am hoping to hit 610 Magnolia but don't think it will be possible.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on February 20, 2019, 03:18:36 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on February 20, 2019, 03:04:19 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on February 20, 2019, 02:34:50 PM

Get a hot brown somewhere in Louisville, Chi.

That one is for a wedding so I don't know how much free time I will have.  I am hoping to hit 610 Magnolia but don't think it will be possible.

Edward Lee is great!  That is definitely on my list.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on March 02, 2019, 08:02:49 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on February 20, 2019, 09:22:41 AM

Going to NYC next week. Staying over in Lower East Side, friends live in Chelsea.

I have Existing Conditions and Momofuku Noodle Bar on the list already. Did Katz’s and Russ and Daughter’s last time.

Any must-hit recommendations? 4-6 of us total, all roughly 30, no kids.  Mostly looking for food/bars. I’ve done most of the tourist stuff I’m interested in.

Went to Momofuku Noodle Bar last night, and Scarr’s Pizza. And about a dozen bars.
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Pork Belly Bun not pictured, but one of the best things I’ve ever eaten.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on March 02, 2019, 11:52:00 AM

I’m looking at going to NYC in May for a conference. I’ve never been there so I’m gonna re read a good portion of this thread for suggestions.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on March 02, 2019, 11:59:30 AM

Quote from: Cat from DC on March 02, 2019, 11:52:00 AM

I’m looking at going to NYC in May for a conference. I’ve never been there so I’m gonna re read a good portion of this thread for suggestions.

Just an amazing place if you love cities.  My favorite activity is just walking through manhattan and brooklyn through the neighborhoods and running into random places.  Only touristy things I've done in my 12+ trips there is the staten island fairy (it's free and it was close to our bottomless brunch place so decided a free boat ride would be fun) and 9/11.

The places I've returned to are Frying Pan, McSorleys, Harrys downtown for brunch, Uncle Nick's.  Probably one of the best meals I've had there I had last time was Park Avenue Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall.  They change the name of the place with seasons.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on March 02, 2019, 12:10:19 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on March 02, 2019, 11:59:30 AM

Quote from: Cat from DC on March 02, 2019, 11:52:00 AM

I’m looking at going to NYC in May for a conference. I’ve never been there so I’m gonna re read a good portion of this thread for suggestions.

Just an amazing place if you love cities.  My favorite activity is just walking through manhattan and brooklyn through the neighborhoods and running into random places.  Only touristy things I've done in my 12+ trips there is the staten island fairy (it's free and it was close to our bottomless brunch place so decided a free boat ride would be fun) and 9/11.

The places I've returned to are Frying Pan, McSorleys, Harrys downtown for brunch, Uncle Nick's.  Probably one of the best meals I've had there I had last time was Park Avenue Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall.  They change the name of the place with seasons.

:thumbs:

I’ve always wanted to go. I’ve seen the skyline before flying in and out of Newark but never been in the city. The conference is right by Chelsea where 8MP is staying. First order of business is to figure out if hotel or AirBnB is the right way to go. I’m thinking AirBnB so I can get more authentic experience.

I want to get in as much as I can but I know I’ll go again sometime so want to make sure I hit some good places the first time.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 02, 2019, 02:01:25 PM

Quote from: Cat from DC on March 02, 2019, 12:10:19 PM

I’m thinking AirBnB so I can get more authentic experience.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 02, 2019, 03:26:58 PM

haha

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on March 11, 2019, 09:44:43 AM

airport was a goddamn nightmare this morning. spring break  :shakesfist:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Saulbadguy on March 20, 2019, 08:11:41 AM

Need pro tips for the following destinations in the next few months. Keep it food/drink and fringe arts-y related. Nothing that has been featured on the Food Network and/or has a gift shop.

San Diego
Philadelphia
Minneapolis
Mumbai and/or Pune

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on March 20, 2019, 08:36:25 AM

Quote from: Saulbadguy on March 20, 2019, 08:11:41 AM

Need pro tips for the following destinations in the next few months. Keep it food/drink and fringe arts-y related. Nothing that has been featured on the Food Network and/or has a gift shop.

San Diego
Philadelphia
Minneapolis
Mumbai and/or Pune

I had a pretty incredible dinner at Butcher & the Boar in Minneapolis last fall. 6.5/7, would recommend

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 20, 2019, 10:19:43 AM

lmao

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: XocolateThundarr on March 20, 2019, 11:53:36 AM

Anyone been to the Hyatt resort in the Maldives?  Everything I've read about it makes it seem pretty incredible.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on March 20, 2019, 12:17:58 PM

Quote from: XocolateThundarr on March 20, 2019, 11:53:36 AM

Anyone been to the Hyatt resort in the Maldives?  Everything I've read about it makes it seem pretty incredible.

The one with the underwater rooms?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: XocolateThundarr on March 20, 2019, 12:26:35 PM

Quote from: Cat from DC on March 20, 2019, 12:17:58 PM

Quote from: XocolateThundarr on March 20, 2019, 11:53:36 AM

Anyone been to the Hyatt resort in the Maldives?  Everything I've read about it makes it seem pretty incredible.

The one with the underwater rooms?

No, it has villas that are out over the water.  Only downside is it looks like it will take about 36 hours to get there connecting through Istanbul and Heathrow.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on March 20, 2019, 12:30:07 PM

Quote from: XocolateThundarr on March 20, 2019, 12:26:35 PM

Quote from: Cat from DC on March 20, 2019, 12:17:58 PM

Quote from: XocolateThundarr on March 20, 2019, 11:53:36 AM

Anyone been to the Hyatt resort in the Maldives?  Everything I've read about it makes it seem pretty incredible.

The one with the underwater rooms?

No, it has villas that are out over the water.  Only downside is it looks like it will take about 36 hours to get there connecting through Istanbul and Heathrow.

Ah yeah I’ve seen those too, look pretty awesome.  Just Wheels Up there

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 21, 2019, 04:02:55 AM

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on March 21, 2019, 07:56:38 AM

Too google-able

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on March 21, 2019, 08:55:17 AM

staying at the hilton in playa this august.  anyone ever f'd with that?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on March 21, 2019, 11:21:23 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on March 20, 2019, 08:36:25 AM

Quote from: Saulbadguy on March 20, 2019, 08:11:41 AM

Need pro tips for the following destinations in the next few months. Keep it food/drink and fringe arts-y related. Nothing that has been featured on the Food Network and/or has a gift shop.

San Diego
Philadelphia
Minneapolis
Mumbai and/or Pune

I had a pretty incredible dinner at Butcher & the Boar in Minneapolis last fall. 6.5/7, would recommend

denied!   https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=butcher+%26+the+boar+food+network

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on March 22, 2019, 10:17:26 AM

like everyone else in the world i've always avoided middle seats on airplanes but yesterday got upgraded to a comfort+ middle seat for a 1.5 hour flight and it was a very surprising experience. it was very comfortable, i had two armrests to use and more leg room than usual because there were no bars in my way from the next row. didn't have to worry about people in the aisle bumping my shoulder, and wasn't scrunched by the window.

is the (comfort+) middle seat actually good?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on March 22, 2019, 10:21:24 AM

Florence, Interlaken, Cologne,  Amsterdam.  Any pro tips appreciated.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on March 22, 2019, 10:25:30 AM

 :bigtoke:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CHONGS on March 22, 2019, 10:30:30 AM

I am heading to Toronto in May.  Should be fun.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on March 22, 2019, 10:35:23 AM

Quote from: 'taterblast on March 22, 2019, 10:17:26 AM

like everyone else in the world i've always avoided middle seats on airplanes but yesterday got upgraded to a comfort+ middle seat for a 1.5 hour flight and it was a very surprising experience. it was very comfortable, i had two armrests to use and more leg room than usual because there were no bars in my way from the next row. didn't have to worry about people in the aisle bumping my shoulder, and wasn't scrunched by the window.

is the (comfort+) middle seat actually good?

You're doubling your chances of sitting next to someone awful.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 22, 2019, 12:41:21 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on March 22, 2019, 10:17:26 AM

like everyone else in the world i've always avoided middle seats on airplanes but yesterday got upgraded to a comfort+ middle seat for a 1.5 hour flight and it was a very surprising experience. it was very comfortable, i had two armrests to use and more leg room than usual because there were no bars in my way from the next row. didn't have to worry about people in the aisle bumping my shoulder, and wasn't scrunched by the window.

is the (comfort+) middle seat actually good?

it's mildly better than regular middle but still vastly worse than aisle or window

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on March 22, 2019, 12:50:29 PM

Quote from: kitten_mittons on March 22, 2019, 10:21:24 AM

Florence, Interlaken, Cologne,  Amsterdam.  Any pro tips appreciated.

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Smoke boat canal tour  :bigtoke:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 22, 2019, 01:57:23 PM

has anyone ever done the North Coast 500? (maybe x-post with vision quest thread) i'm trying to convince mrs mocat to do this with me this summer. can still get MCI-EDI for 60k RT on AA for a few dates.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on March 22, 2019, 05:14:20 PM

Need a good spot to watch the tournament during the day tomorrow in Kalamazoo. TIA

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on March 23, 2019, 08:38:43 AM

Quote from: kitten_mittons on March 22, 2019, 10:21:24 AM

Interlaken. Any pro tips appreciated.

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How many days ?  What time of year?  What type of activities are you looking for?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on March 23, 2019, 08:50:36 AM

3 days, April 5-8, we are already doing to train up to the Jungfrau.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on March 23, 2019, 10:25:39 AM

I was going to give you some hiking recommendos but that’s probably no good in April.  I stayed in Murren a few days last summer.

The Lauterbrunnen Valley is absolutely gorgeous.  Stop in Wengen on the way up or down from Jungfrau. Walk through town on the main drag up to a small church on the left.  Great view of the valley from there.  Trummelbach falls in the valley is impressive.  And views from Mürren are amazing.  If you have a clear day make a loop taking the bus from Lauterbrunnen through the valley, stop at the falls, ride the tram up from Stechelberg to Gimmewald to Mürren, train and tram from Mürren back down to Lauterbrunnen.  Or reverse order.  Could take a lift up higher above Mürren if you want.  Hotel Bellevue restaurant was very good.

Thun castle and old town.  There’s a shop in old town that has great selection of craft beer, wine, and chocolate.  It’s called Simply Fine I think.

Could easily go to Bern one day as well.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 23, 2019, 10:37:56 AM

Monterey/Carmel/Big Sur review:

- Diversity! Not just white people! (Only other ethnicity is Asians though). Told mrs Dave I was going to create a fatty’esque minority KSU sports fan Facebook page but for this area.

-  Point Lobos is great. Watched this sea otter bashing clams against a rock on its stomach for like 30 minutes. Seals, whales, dolphins, weird smelly ass birds, the works. Fell on my entire ass jumping from one rock to another during low tide. Almost went into the ocean into sea anemone city. Rocks were nice and grippy until this one wasn’t.

- Big Sur is CANCELLED! Like literally closed. Huge storm apparently came through and all trails are off limits. Pfeiffer Beach was cool though. That bridge everyone takes pics on for the gram was cool.

- Gary Player was on my plane. He sat in Coach on a shitty regional jet MRY - PHX. Tried to board in group 3 but he was group 8, lmao. Super nice guy. Old white people were absolutely hounding him in the airport for like an hour but he rolled with it. The one pic is this dude making him talk to his brother. Gary made up a story about how the dude was an elite golfer and won a bunch of money off him.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 23, 2019, 05:37:10 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on January 16, 2019, 09:31:31 AM

Confirmed global entry better than mobile passport. Much faster through immigration and through customs in special GE line at hobby last night.

Still had mobile passport loaded in case

Mobile passport suuuuuuuucks

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: bunter on March 24, 2019, 02:58:41 AM

Some dude named John Curry is having a rough vaca:

"Passengers airlifted from crippled cruise ship in storm off Norway" - http://www.reuters.com/article/us-norway-ship/passengers-airlifted-from-crippled-cruise-ship-in-storm-off-norway-idUSKCN1R40J7

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on March 24, 2019, 05:13:05 AM

Quote from: michigancat on March 23, 2019, 05:37:10 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on January 16, 2019, 09:31:31 AM

Confirmed global entry better than mobile passport. Much faster through immigration and through customs in special GE line at hobby last night.

Still had mobile passport loaded in case

Mobile passport suuuuuuuucks

Definitely not my experience. Do tell

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 24, 2019, 09:34:38 AM

Quote from: IPA4Me on March 24, 2019, 05:13:05 AM

Quote from: michigancat on March 23, 2019, 05:37:10 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on January 16, 2019, 09:31:31 AM

Confirmed global entry better than mobile passport. Much faster through immigration and through customs in special GE line at hobby last night.

Still had mobile passport loaded in case

Mobile passport suuuuuuuucks

Definitely not my experience. Do tell

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Basically mobile passport had a much shorter line (only like ten people) than global entry so I thought I'd try it and by the time two people in front of me had gone through the global entry line was completely gone. I'd guess global entry got about 20x more people per minute through?

I guess it would be better than the non mobile passport//non global entry line but there were so many more agents working that line it was hard to tell.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on March 24, 2019, 09:40:22 AM

Guess it depends a lot on the staffing. I flew through Customs with mobile passport in January. First in line and never saw another traveler from my flight.

With that said, I'd do Global Entry if I traveled internationally on a frequent basis. I had to wait in the regular cattle line after Customs for my connecting flight. No waiting in the GE line.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on March 29, 2019, 02:10:56 AM

Who in the eff uses a discount airline for a transcontinental flight?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on March 29, 2019, 06:52:33 AM

That would be a nightmare.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 29, 2019, 11:18:16 AM

I'm pretty sure my friends took Wow to Iceland. Norweigan flies out of both SFO and OAK now to multiple destinations. I think the transatlantic fights are pretty popular.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Brock Landers on March 29, 2019, 11:45:36 AM

It's hard to believe $99 transatlantic flights wasn't a sustainable business model.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on March 29, 2019, 01:47:02 PM

I flew Condor from Austin to Frankfurt. Yes, that's an actual route! Or perhaps used to be.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on March 29, 2019, 03:45:28 PM

I flew RyanAir from Liverpool to Dublin and it was possibly the scariest most cramped 20 minutes of my life.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on March 29, 2019, 03:59:19 PM

I feel left out because I don't even know which airlines are considered discount for transcontinental.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on March 29, 2019, 04:12:10 PM

Usually the name gives it away.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on March 29, 2019, 10:28:32 PM

I flew RyanAir from London (no, not LHR) to Basel for like $40. It was like flying in a giant, shared hostel dormitory. One dude had a cat.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 30, 2019, 06:23:32 AM

Quote from: libstradamus on March 29, 2019, 03:59:19 PM

I feel left out because I don't even know which airlines are considered discount for transcontinental.

I don't either. frontier doesn't fly those routes. southwest doesn't. allegiant doesn't. does spirit? jet blue does but I wouldn't normally consider them discount. or virgin. I assume virgin does but don't know for sure.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 30, 2019, 07:48:50 AM

Southwest and frontier definitely have transcontinental fights.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 30, 2019, 07:52:43 AM

Quote from: michigancat on March 30, 2019, 07:48:50 AM

Southwest and frontier definitely have transcontinental fights.

Huh. Did not know thought. Always assumed they made you stop in midway and frontier in denver or some crap.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 30, 2019, 07:54:07 AM

Quote from: steve dave on March 30, 2019, 07:52:43 AM

Quote from: michigancat on March 30, 2019, 07:48:50 AM

Southwest and frontier definitely have transcontinental fights.

Huh. Did not know thought. Always assumed they made you stop in midway and frontier in denver or some crap.


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There's not many. Like I know there's one direct OAK-EWR flight a day on Southwest for example. And the rest have the stops or plane changes.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 30, 2019, 08:11:25 AM

I've never taken one but I imagine the worst part about Southwest would be no AC chargers and you can only watch TV on your device

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on March 30, 2019, 08:27:29 AM

A330 Air France Chicago to Paris Business Class today.  Business class looks pretty vanilla on this thing.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 30, 2019, 10:10:21 AM

Figured k_m was a star alliance man

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on March 30, 2019, 11:53:10 AM

Quote from: michigancat on March 30, 2019, 07:48:50 AM

Southwest and frontier definitely have transcontinental fights.

Southwest does not fly to other continents unless you consider Aruba to be part of South America, and consider Central America to be different from North America.  I am steeped in Southwest.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 30, 2019, 12:04:44 PM

Quote from: Pete on March 30, 2019, 11:53:10 AM

Quote from: michigancat on March 30, 2019, 07:48:50 AM

Southwest and frontier definitely have transcontinental fights.

Southwest does not fly to other continents unless you consider Aruba to be part of South America, and consider Central America to be different from North America.  I am steeped in Southwest.

I think you're confusing transcontinental and intercontinental

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on March 30, 2019, 12:08:06 PM

Quote from: michigancat on March 30, 2019, 12:04:44 PM

Quote from: Pete on March 30, 2019, 11:53:10 AM

Quote from: michigancat on March 30, 2019, 07:48:50 AM

Southwest and frontier definitely have transcontinental fights.

Southwest does not fly to other continents unless you consider Aruba to be part of South America, and consider Central America to be different from North America.  I am steeped in Southwest.

I think you're confusing transcontinental and intercontinental

I THINK I AM!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on March 30, 2019, 12:12:52 PM

I wish Southwest flew INTER-continental so that I'd have more use for my Southwest points.  I flew American for a while there, and saved up a couple years worth of American flights and am taking wife and kids to London/Paris this summer.  Southwest points are great for US travel and Caribbean, but my kids are the age now where I want to do more overseas travel with them.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on April 02, 2019, 06:22:56 PM

Lets play the guess which airport game (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190402/bf0bf9991b66b7cca8d5804eac111520.jpg)

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on April 02, 2019, 07:06:35 PM

I've only seen "toilets" in the south.  I'll go with Birmingham, AL

Title: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 02, 2019, 08:07:33 PM

No way Birmingham has three terminals (or more) with 40 gates per, lmao. I’m guessing DFW just because of the AA gate, the number of terminals, gates on only one side, and the fact that it’s a shithole. Turn around and it’ll say “D, E, Toilets”

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on April 02, 2019, 08:10:47 PM

floor def looks like dfw

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on April 02, 2019, 08:25:31 PM

Def D F w.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on April 02, 2019, 08:36:44 PM

Quote from: steve dave on April 02, 2019, 08:07:33 PM

No way Birmingham has three terminals (or more) with 40 gates per, lmao. I’m guessing DFW just because of the AA gate, the number of terminals, gates on only one side, and the fact that it’s a shithole. Turn around and it’ll say “D, E, Toilets”

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be nice SD. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on April 02, 2019, 09:31:15 PM

That guy’s shirt has a skull wearing a usa bandana on it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 02, 2019, 09:33:01 PM

Quote from: Trim on April 02, 2019, 09:31:15 PM

That guy’s shirt has a skull wearing a usa bandana on it.

I already said DFW

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on April 02, 2019, 09:37:50 PM

Quote from: steve dave on April 02, 2019, 09:33:01 PM

Quote from: Trim on April 02, 2019, 09:31:15 PM

That guy’s shirt has a skull wearing a usa bandana on it.

I already said DFW

That guy is on a connecting flight from Lubbock.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on April 02, 2019, 10:00:14 PM

Quote from: Trim on April 02, 2019, 09:31:15 PM

That guy’s shirt has a skull wearing a usa bandana on it.

I was overly influenced by this in my guess

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on April 02, 2019, 10:10:01 PM

Dax is going to be so angry with you

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on April 03, 2019, 01:42:53 AM

Quote from: Spracne on March 29, 2019, 10:28:32 PM

I flew RyanAir from London (no, not LHR) to Basel for like $40. It was like flying in a giant, shared hostel dormitory. One dude had a cat.

I have to fly easyJet, for work, every year from London Gatwick to Krakow and it's a crap show from start to finish. The bag check is a conveyor belt with like a dozen kiosks and like three employees. The conveyor stays getting stuck. Then they don't post the gate until 30 minutes before boarding. Want to get food, eff you. They don't have jet bridges so you have to board on the tarmac, no matter the airport. The boarding process isn't for boarding the plane, it's for boarding a bus that takes you to a plane then you walk up ladders to get on the plane, like it's rough ridin' 1958. The planes are always full and the smallest euro seats you can ever imagine. Getting to Krakow and experiencing their eastern bloc paramilitary boarder guards with machine guns is always a relief.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on April 03, 2019, 08:40:32 AM

Quote from: steve dave on April 02, 2019, 09:33:01 PM

Quote from: Trim on April 02, 2019, 09:31:15 PM

That guy’s shirt has a skull wearing a usa bandana on it.

I already said DFW

I don't think so, doesn't DFW have those little triangular gate markers?


heres a pic of DFW A from 2017
(https://www.star-telegram.com/news/business/aviation/16rfcm/picture129010404/alternates/FREE_1140/DFW%20Airport%20Terminal%20A%20102)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on April 03, 2019, 09:22:57 AM

Seems like cheating.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on April 03, 2019, 09:38:12 AM

In the last week, I had to go through Laguardia and Midway and eff both of those airports

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 03, 2019, 09:40:50 AM

pretty embarrassing showing from Phil. DFW is extremely DFW-y

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 03, 2019, 09:47:32 AM

Quote from: MakeItRain on April 03, 2019, 01:42:53 AM

Quote from: Spracne on March 29, 2019, 10:28:32 PM

I flew RyanAir from London (no, not LHR) to Basel for like $40. It was like flying in a giant, shared hostel dormitory. One dude had a cat.

I have to fly easyJet, for work, every year from London Gatwick to Krakow and it's a crap show from start to finish. The bag check is a conveyor belt with like a dozen kiosks and like three employees. The conveyor stays getting stuck. Then they don't post the gate until 30 minutes before boarding. Want to get food, eff you. They don't have jet bridges so you have to board on the tarmac, no matter the airport. The boarding process isn't for boarding the plane, it's for boarding a bus that takes you to a plane then you walk up ladders to get on the plane, like it's rough ridin' 1958. The planes are always full and the smallest euro seats you can ever imagine. Getting to Krakow and experiencing their eastern bloc paramilitary boarder guards with machine guns is always a relief.

I was flying Lufthansa last month and had to do the same bus thing in both Frankfurt and Munich. Also done it with ANA in Narita.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 03, 2019, 09:47:55 AM

Also Arches NP is amazing.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 03, 2019, 09:49:24 AM

Quote from: ChiCat on April 03, 2019, 09:38:12 AM

In the last week, I had to go through Laguardia and Midway and eff both of those airports

I recently realized that O'Hare is by far the rough ridin' worst in Chicago. Midway seems pretty seamless to get through. What happened?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 03, 2019, 09:56:58 AM

Quote from: michigancat on April 03, 2019, 09:47:55 AM

Also Arches NP is amazing.

vision quest thread!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on April 03, 2019, 10:02:16 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on April 03, 2019, 09:49:24 AM

Quote from: ChiCat on April 03, 2019, 09:38:12 AM

In the last week, I had to go through Laguardia and Midway and eff both of those airports

I recently realized that O'Hare is by far the rough ridin' worst in Chicago. Midway seems pretty seamless to get through. What happened?

Are you in bizzaro world?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on April 03, 2019, 10:02:58 AM

Yeah, I have read that the bus-> tarmac->stairs thing is pretty common in Europe.

I think all flights from KEF back to the US were that way.

Cool story bro time: first time in business class, priority boarding and all that from KEF to mci. Of course priority boarding just meant I was the first on the bus so then I was the last off the bus and had to wait for all the plebs to waddle up the stairs with their carry-ons. Really need to have a separate bus or stairs for the elite I guess.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 03, 2019, 10:04:11 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on April 03, 2019, 10:02:16 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on April 03, 2019, 09:49:24 AM

Quote from: ChiCat on April 03, 2019, 09:38:12 AM

In the last week, I had to go through Laguardia and Midway and eff both of those airports

I recently realized that O'Hare is by far the rough ridin' worst in Chicago. Midway seems pretty seamless to get through. What happened?

Are you in bizzaro world?

I think we all can confirm this.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on April 03, 2019, 10:04:31 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on April 03, 2019, 10:02:16 AM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on April 03, 2019, 09:49:24 AM

Quote from: ChiCat on April 03, 2019, 09:38:12 AM

In the last week, I had to go through Laguardia and Midway and eff both of those airports

I recently realized that O'Hare is by far the rough ridin' worst in Chicago. Midway seems pretty seamless to get through. What happened?

Are you in bizzaro world?

Wacky's World. Duh.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on April 03, 2019, 10:18:29 AM

Which ORD terminal are you in that makes you think Midway is comparatively better?  T5 is awful, but the AA Terminal is pretty great.  United terminal might be bad, but I’ve only been there a couple times

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 03, 2019, 10:21:37 AM

Yeah, they had me flying United that day. It was just a bad experience all around, but I doubt it was their fault. This winter was a shitty year for traveling through Chicago, Indy, Columbus, Cleveland, and Denver all around. Lots of delays, long lines, staying over night, etc. I should really blame the polar vortex.

I'm just use to really short lines going through Midway.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 03, 2019, 10:28:29 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on April 03, 2019, 10:18:29 AM

Which ORD terminal are you in that makes you think Midway is comparatively better?  T5 is awful, but the AA Terminal is pretty great.  United terminal might be bad, but I’ve only been there a couple times

I spend so much time in concourse C (worst concourse) that I can tell you when the goose island bar clears out for departures each evening and the two old guy bartenders know my name. C sucks ass but I love it anyway. also ORD will be a million times better when the train is done (should be about 25 years from now based solely on the union working hour jokes from the airport employees)

Title: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on April 03, 2019, 10:35:31 AM

C does suck ass.  Sorry sd.

So last Friday I flew out of ORD, was downtown to Admirals Club in 45 minutes seemed pretty great to me.  This isn't always my experience, but more often than not.  Traffic is the only variable than makes more than a 5-10 minute difference.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190403/232e407bddb5f7e3238fea64f5a944c2.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CHONGS on April 03, 2019, 10:36:23 AM

I'm always in G H or K it seems at ORD.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 03, 2019, 10:37:29 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on April 03, 2019, 10:35:31 AM

C does suck ass.  Sorry sd.

So last Friday I flew out of ORD, was downtown to Admirals Club in 45 minutes seemed pretty great to me.  This isn't always my experience, but more often than not.  Traffic is the only variable than makes more than a 5-10 minute difference.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190403/232e407bddb5f7e3238fea64f5a944c2.jpg)

I'm not talking about the train-train. I'm talking about the airport train. bussing to the rental cars, international terminal, etc. sucks an entire ass.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on April 03, 2019, 10:41:27 AM

Quote from: steve dave on April 03, 2019, 10:37:29 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on April 03, 2019, 10:35:31 AM

C does suck ass.  Sorry sd.

So last Friday I flew out of ORD, was downtown to Admirals Club in 45 minutes seemed pretty great to me.  This isn't always my experience, but more often than not.  Traffic is the only variable than makes more than a 5-10 minute difference

I'm not talking about the train-train. I'm talking about the airport train. bussing to the rental cars, international terminal, etc. sucks an entire ass.

I’ve never bussed to rental cars. Didn’t realize that the ATS had closed for renovations, that probably sucks balls and taints... I took it in December

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 03, 2019, 10:45:30 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on April 03, 2019, 10:41:27 AM

Quote from: steve dave on April 03, 2019, 10:37:29 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on April 03, 2019, 10:35:31 AM

C does suck ass.  Sorry sd.

So last Friday I flew out of ORD, was downtown to Admirals Club in 45 minutes seemed pretty great to me.  This isn't always my experience, but more often than not.  Traffic is the only variable than makes more than a 5-10 minute difference

I'm not talking about the train-train. I'm talking about the airport train. bussing to the rental cars, international terminal, etc. sucks an entire ass.

I’ve never bussed to rental cars. Didn’t realize that the ATS had closed for renovations, that probably sucks balls and taints... I took it in December

well, in october I flew LHR to ORD and it was down and I had to bus to the domestic terminal. then a couple weeks ago it was not running and I had to bus to the rental cars. curious how it was working in december unless they opened it periodically or only closed parts for work. the bus drivers tell all their jokes about how long it's going to take to complete every time.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 03, 2019, 10:46:12 AM

ON THIS TOPIC! The new ORD rental car garage is elite AF.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 03, 2019, 10:46:48 AM

it especially seems elite when you compare it to the open air shitty parking lots that served this purpose prior in beautiful chicago weather.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 0.42 on April 03, 2019, 10:48:58 AM

I like El Paso's airport. Super easy to fly into and out of. The two terminal setup is kinda lol-y but other than that it's fine.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on April 03, 2019, 10:58:24 AM

I'm a big fan of Louisville airport. So easy to use. In and out with no issue. Only negative is rental cars. Everybody has to use the counter and the cars are on a lot.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on April 03, 2019, 11:06:30 AM

i prefer midway but that may be because i find ORD's size overwhelming

Title: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 03, 2019, 11:22:59 AM

OMA airport has the flavors I crave. Onsite parking and I don’t even have to go outside is key. Parking garage straight to security on second floor via skyway tunnel deal. Can go from car - security - gate in 10 minutes or less. TSA pre never has more than a couple people in line. Gate at either terminal is 20 yards away from security. Acceptable bar at both terminals if you are delayed or just want to show up early for refreshing booze drinks. UP IN THE AIR filmed there!


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 03, 2019, 11:46:04 AM

no bus to rental cars is so incredible. at LGA while it's getting remodeled (rebuilt?) you have to take a bus to a bus to the rental car place  :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Saulbadguy on April 03, 2019, 12:25:14 PM

I'm really in a idfag about rental car situations anymore. Always hated the entire process. I just rideshare/public transport everywhere unless i'm going someplace super podunk

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 03, 2019, 12:33:46 PM

Quote from: Saulbadguy on April 03, 2019, 12:25:14 PM

I'm really in a idfag about rental car situations anymore. Always hated the entire process. I just rideshare/public transport everywhere unless i'm going someplace super podunk

Same. But I’m often in a situation where I have to have one. National makes the process much more convenient. Plus I have status there so usually can pick some nice sled or a high school dream car that is super good at burnouts.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on April 03, 2019, 03:58:54 PM

Congrats to SD, Tobias and Batt BcKee. LOL at Phil, DFW is basically battting practice.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on April 03, 2019, 04:02:00 PM

Currently in Savannah GA (you have to say it like you have a mouthful of molasses). Walked down to River st around noon and got boozy then took a nap, just woke up and walked a block away to Forsyth Park to continue reading "Midnight in the garden of good and evil". Great book (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190403/776690ebb682a210565b433c3cf51f43.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on April 03, 2019, 04:05:06 PM

You can pound beers and watch giant container ships come and go from the port. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190403/21be8689ebad2d6bad15689e76a483a3.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 03, 2019, 04:23:40 PM

I’ve for sure done that


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on April 03, 2019, 04:53:51 PM

Quote from: ben ji on April 03, 2019, 03:58:54 PM

Congrats to SD, Tobias and Batt BcKee. LOL at Phil, DFW is basically battting practice.

I mean I got the South right.  I'll count it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on April 03, 2019, 06:14:58 PM

Quote from: mocat on April 03, 2019, 11:46:04 AM

no bus to rental cars is so incredible. at LGA while it's getting remodeled (rebuilt?) you have to take a bus to a bus to the rental car place  :lol:

I had to take a bus to get to the god damn taxi line at LGA last month

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on April 04, 2019, 08:43:49 AM

I was just changing planes in Midway.  Judgment is based on the small ass bars that all seem to have 10 inch TVs and lack of food options after 9:30.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 04, 2019, 08:52:37 AM

I was just changing planes one time at O'Hare and my judgment was having to run from like gate F to A in 30 minutes to catch my connecting flight.  :sdeek:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on April 04, 2019, 10:01:04 AM

The A gates at ORD are quite hard to get to.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on April 04, 2019, 10:04:54 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on April 04, 2019, 10:01:04 AM

The A gates at ORD are quite hard to get to.

:eye:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on April 04, 2019, 10:24:39 AM

Quote from: Saulbadguy on April 03, 2019, 12:25:14 PM

I'm really in a idfag about rental car situations anymore. Always hated the entire process. I just rideshare/public transport everywhere unless i'm going someplace super podunk

That's a good point. I went SDF to ATL a couple months ago. No rental car. Just Uber or a Lime scooter. Was a great downtown experience.

Title: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 04, 2019, 10:36:21 AM

Speaking of lime scooters the gas lamp in San Diego has roughly a 400 scooter per city block concentration. You have to wind around on the sidewalk to avoid tripping over them. It’s a rough ridin' train wreck.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on April 04, 2019, 10:38:37 AM

Quote from: michigancat on April 03, 2019, 09:47:32 AM

Quote from: MakeItRain on April 03, 2019, 01:42:53 AM

Quote from: Spracne on March 29, 2019, 10:28:32 PM

I flew RyanAir from London (no, not LHR) to Basel for like $40. It was like flying in a giant, shared hostel dormitory. One dude had a cat.

I have to fly easyJet, for work, every year from London Gatwick to Krakow and it's a crap show from start to finish. The bag check is a conveyor belt with like a dozen kiosks and like three employees. The conveyor stays getting stuck. Then they don't post the gate until 30 minutes before boarding. Want to get food, eff you. They don't have jet bridges so you have to board on the tarmac, no matter the airport. The boarding process isn't for boarding the plane, it's for boarding a bus that takes you to a plane then you walk up ladders to get on the plane, like it's rough ridin' 1958. The planes are always full and the smallest euro seats you can ever imagine. Getting to Krakow and experiencing their eastern bloc paramilitary boarder guards with machine guns is always a relief.

I was flying Lufthansa last month and had to do the same bus thing in both Frankfurt and Munich. Also done it with ANA in Narita.

I've used both Frankfurt and Munich on Lufthansa and never had to do that. But my flights out of Germany are always back to Chicago so I'd imagine maybe it has something to do with plane size.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on April 04, 2019, 10:41:20 AM

Quote from: steve dave on April 03, 2019, 10:28:29 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on April 03, 2019, 10:18:29 AM

Which ORD terminal are you in that makes you think Midway is comparatively better?  T5 is awful, but the AA Terminal is pretty great.  United terminal might be bad, but I’ve only been there a couple times

I spend so much time in concourse C (worst concourse) that I can tell you when the goose island bar clears out for departures each evening and the two old guy bartenders know my name. C sucks ass but I love it anyway. also ORD will be a million times better when the train is done (should be about 25 years from now based solely on the union working hour jokes from the airport employees)

Ugh, C sucks so bad and I'm always there. I imagine you're flying United from ORD to Omaha? I'm always in c flying United to DSM. The good news is that I never fly into C so I can at least get some Garrett p'corn going into that horror show.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on April 04, 2019, 10:43:26 AM

I did end up in the international terminal last weekend and it was hot garbage.  That said, it's much better than midway, overall.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on April 04, 2019, 10:44:03 AM

Quote from: steve dave on April 03, 2019, 10:37:29 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on April 03, 2019, 10:35:31 AM

C does suck ass.  Sorry sd.

So last Friday I flew out of ORD, was downtown to Admirals Club in 45 minutes seemed pretty great to me.  This isn't always my experience, but more often than not.  Traffic is the only variable than makes more than a 5-10 minute difference.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190403/232e407bddb5f7e3238fea64f5a944c2.jpg)

I'm not talking about the train-train. I'm talking about the airport train. bussing to the rental cars, international terminal, etc. sucks an entire ass.

I've had to wait outside in the winter for this stupid ass bus 4 times and motion sickness always gets me because the road is crap and the drivers drive like assholes.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on April 04, 2019, 10:49:34 AM

Speaking of San Diego. I'm going there for 2.5 days of meetings. Going to extend Thurs thru Sun. Any must sees? Not doing the Navy thing. I've seen enough ships in my lifetime. Hard pass on the zoo.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 04, 2019, 10:52:18 AM

I like going to that rooftop bar in SD (In a hotel maybe?) that over looks the Padre stadium. Feels pretty elite.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on April 04, 2019, 11:00:43 AM

Tijuana bud

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on April 04, 2019, 11:49:14 AM

Pacific ocean.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 04, 2019, 12:33:06 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on April 04, 2019, 10:41:20 AM

Quote from: steve dave on April 03, 2019, 10:28:29 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on April 03, 2019, 10:18:29 AM

Which ORD terminal are you in that makes you think Midway is comparatively better?  T5 is awful, but the AA Terminal is pretty great.  United terminal might be bad, but I’ve only been there a couple times

I spend so much time in concourse C (worst concourse) that I can tell you when the goose island bar clears out for departures each evening and the two old guy bartenders know my name. C sucks ass but I love it anyway. also ORD will be a million times better when the train is done (should be about 25 years from now based solely on the union working hour jokes from the airport employees)

Ugh, C sucks so bad and I'm always there. I imagine you're flying United from ORD to Omaha? I'm always in c flying United to DSM. The good news is that I never fly into C so I can at least get some Garrett p'corn going into that horror show.

Yep, they've got a 7:15'ish departure which always fits my schedule. Also never fly into C. Always fly American in, United out. Would fly American out if their flight didn't leave at 10 PM.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 04, 2019, 12:35:42 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on April 04, 2019, 10:49:34 AM

Speaking of San Diego. I'm going there for 2.5 days of meetings. Going to extend Thurs thru Sun. Any must sees? Not doing the Navy thing. I've seen enough ships in my lifetime. Hard pass on the zoo.

I was about a 6 when we rolled into this place but from what I remember it was cool and I got the california burrito and it was incred.

http://www.lapuertasd.com/

The Andaz is cool AF. I'd stay there if you want to be in the gas lamp. Or anywhere in La Jolla which is way more chill.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on April 04, 2019, 12:39:12 PM

San Diego is a great place to visit.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 04, 2019, 12:40:53 PM

also people smoke MARIJUANA! just like right out in the open like hippies.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on April 04, 2019, 12:44:28 PM

Quote from: steve dave on April 04, 2019, 12:35:42 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on April 04, 2019, 10:49:34 AM

Speaking of San Diego. I'm going there for 2.5 days of meetings. Going to extend Thurs thru Sun. Any must sees? Not doing the Navy thing. I've seen enough ships in my lifetime. Hard pass on the zoo.

I was about a 6 when we rolled into this place but from what I remember it was cool and I got the california burrito and it was incred.

http://www.lapuertasd.com/ (http://www.lapuertasd.com/)

The Andaz is cool AF. I'd stay there if you want to be in the gas lamp. Or anywhere in La Jolla which is way more chill.

Thanks. I have two free Hyatt nights. Thx CC thread!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 04, 2019, 12:47:14 PM

here's a verbal picture of every san diego bro I'm going to paint you so listen up:

backwards black snap back, black jeans, tank top, thc juul in mouth, on a lime scooter, and he's hot AF. just a smoking good looking bro.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on April 04, 2019, 12:47:31 PM

Years and years ago some buds and I did a san Diego, LA, Vegas spring break road trip and we stayed at a hostel in the gaslamp district and snuck up the fire escape to the roof and smoked MARIJUANA and then went out and drank our balls off and I made out with an Australian girl who gave me her email address on a slip of paper and then I lost the paper.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on April 04, 2019, 12:54:30 PM

I enjoyed the piss out of SD and did not partake in any zoo  went to old Town for some good taco food and rode a tilt a whirl at mission Beach.  Hung out with royals tv dudes one night in gaslamp.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 04, 2019, 12:56:25 PM

hell yeah, rent bikes on mission beach and just cruise around and do bro stuff

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on April 04, 2019, 01:11:40 PM

German girl and I may be going to La Jolla for work at the end of the month. I've never been and this thread is making me really want to go. I want to eat a burrito and walk around in the sunshine while smoking a doobie!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 04, 2019, 01:34:13 PM

Quote from: chum1 on April 04, 2019, 01:11:40 PM

German girl and I may be going to La Jolla for work at the end of the month. I've never been and this thread is making me really want to go. I want to eat a burrito and walk around in the sunshine while smoking a doobie!

hell yeah

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on April 04, 2019, 01:47:05 PM

Please do whatever it takes that forces D2 onto that trip as well.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 04, 2019, 02:13:18 PM

Quote from: Trim on April 04, 2019, 01:47:05 PM

Please do whatever it takes that forces D2 onto that trip as well.

casually mention there will be a show in san diego where joel osteen is going to be opening for tesla

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: KST8FAN on April 04, 2019, 10:25:21 PM

Quote from: ben ji on April 03, 2019, 04:05:06 PM

You can pound beers and watch giant container ships come and go from the port. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190403/21be8689ebad2d6bad15689e76a483a3.jpg)

http://gaports.com/port-of-savannah

Largest container port in NA now. Imperial Sugar has a plant there  so I got to spend a couple of weeks in Savannah a few years back... a lot of history there.  Toured the container dock.  Inside the grounds was a slave cemetery.  Descendents are still laid to rest there.

Tom

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on April 04, 2019, 11:19:28 PM

Decedents are laid to rest there, too.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on April 05, 2019, 02:52:06 AM

Taking my first trip to San Diego next February and I'm pumped. Our hotel is in Mission Valley almost equidistant between the zoo and sea world. You can bet your ass we're going to the zoo. I've wanted to go to that zoo since three's company. Sea World, not so much.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on April 05, 2019, 04:30:07 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on April 05, 2019, 02:52:06 AM

Taking my first trip to San Diego next February and I'm pumped. Our hotel is in Mission Valley almost equidistant between the zoo and sea world. You can bet your ass we're going to the zoo. I've wanted to go to that zoo since three's company. Sea World, not so much.

We paid for the "behind the scenes" panda experience thing, where they let you in the zoo early. It was pretty cool. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on April 05, 2019, 05:48:09 PM

Thanks for the heads up, Pete

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 05, 2019, 11:57:02 PM

San Diego is just great

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on April 08, 2019, 09:06:43 PM

I guess I never thought of IST as a huge international hub?  Their government shutting off internet access makes me like never want to fly in and out of there. 

https://twitter.com/cnn/status/1115431464533942272

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 08, 2019, 09:46:47 PM

Quote from: DaBigTrain on April 08, 2019, 09:06:43 PM

I guess I never thought of IST as a huge international hub?  Their government shutting off internet access makes me like never want to fly in and out of there. 

https://twitter.com/cnn/status/1115431464533942272

Turkish airlines flies to more countries than any other airline.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turkish_Airlines

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on April 08, 2019, 09:49:38 PM

great airline.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on April 08, 2019, 09:50:19 PM

Quote from: michigancat on April 08, 2019, 09:46:47 PM

Quote from: DaBigTrain on April 08, 2019, 09:06:43 PM

I guess I never thought of IST as a huge international hub?  Their government shutting off internet access makes me like never want to fly in and out of there. 

https://twitter.com/cnn/status/1115431464533942272

Turkish airlines flies to more countries than any other airline.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turkish_Airlines

Well from that video I posted it makes sense with their geographic location.  I had just never thought about it I guess.  Hoping the new MCI is just as impressive.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Brock Landers on April 08, 2019, 10:30:10 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on April 05, 2019, 02:52:06 AM

Taking my first trip to San Diego next February and I'm pumped. Our hotel is in Mission Valley almost equidistant between the zoo and sea world. You can bet your ass we're going to the zoo. I've wanted to go to that zoo since three's company. Sea World, not so much.

Might want to rethink your hotel location  :D

(http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/attachment.php?s=d032f207786e071a2f43c1e6ac2d8e9f&attachmentid=166715&stc=1&d=1303584554)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on April 08, 2019, 11:23:00 PM

Quote from: Brock Landers on April 08, 2019, 10:30:10 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on April 05, 2019, 02:52:06 AM

Taking my first trip to San Diego next February and I'm pumped. Our hotel is in Mission Valley almost equidistant between the zoo and sea world. You can bet your ass we're going to the zoo. I've wanted to go to that zoo since three's company. Sea World, not so much.

Might want to rethink your hotel location  :D

(http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/attachment.php?s=d032f207786e071a2f43c1e6ac2d8e9f&attachmentid=166715&stc=1&d=1303584554)

LOL, how in the hell did you find that? I've been living a lie for 35 years, I always thought that open was the San Diego Zoo.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Brock Landers on April 09, 2019, 09:30:53 AM

Haha I finally realized it just a couple of years ago even though it's staring you in the face during the opening credits.  I was living the same lie.  Mind blown.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on April 14, 2019, 04:10:14 AM

About to get on the upper deck of this bad dad.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190414/2999257d96fc547e88eae79755f9d528.jpg)

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 14, 2019, 10:46:39 AM

I flew up in the nose of a lufty one. I could look straight ahead from my seat because of the curve. was pretty cool.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on April 14, 2019, 10:52:38 AM

Last transpacific Cathay I was on had a belly cam. Other than take off / landing what a disappointment that was.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on April 14, 2019, 10:53:30 AM

What?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on April 15, 2019, 09:49:44 PM

Quote from: kitten_mittons on April 14, 2019, 04:10:14 AM

About to get on the upper deck of this bad dad.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190414/2999257d96fc547e88eae79755f9d528.jpg)

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How was the jungfraujoch?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Brock Landers on April 16, 2019, 10:05:44 AM

I'm flying to PNS the first week of May.  That's what she said.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on April 16, 2019, 10:06:40 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on April 14, 2019, 10:52:38 AM

Last transpacific Cathay I was on had a belly cam. Other than take off / landing what a disappointment that was.

When I went too Europe in January the United flight I was on had like six different external cameras, it was pretty sweet.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: hemmy on April 16, 2019, 10:15:58 PM

Last year right on takeoff of a 9hr flight condensation poured out of the vents above me as the plane tilted upwards. Seemed like gallons of water. My pants were almost dry by the end of the flight.

Got some shitty Delta flight credit as compensation.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on April 16, 2019, 10:23:53 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on April 05, 2019, 05:48:09 PM

Thanks for the heads up, Pete

Book the panda thing now. It's sold out through September.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on April 16, 2019, 10:25:25 PM

San Diego is booked. Two nights at Marriott Marquis. Three nights at Andaz. GF is joining me. Should be an enjoyable week even without pandas.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 16, 2019, 11:00:11 PM

Quote from: hemmy on April 16, 2019, 10:15:58 PM

Last year right on takeoff of a 9hr flight condensation poured out of the vents above me as the plane tilted upwards. Seemed like gallons of water. My pants were almost dry by the end of the flight.

Got some shitty Delta flight credit as compensation.

747?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 16, 2019, 11:47:27 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on April 04, 2019, 10:38:37 AM

Quote from: michigancat on April 03, 2019, 09:47:32 AM

Quote from: MakeItRain on April 03, 2019, 01:42:53 AM

Quote from: Spracne on March 29, 2019, 10:28:32 PM

I flew RyanAir from London (no, not LHR) to Basel for like $40. It was like flying in a giant, shared hostel dormitory. One dude had a cat.

I have to fly easyJet, for work, every year from London Gatwick to Krakow and it's a crap show from start to finish. The bag check is a conveyor belt with like a dozen kiosks and like three employees. The conveyor stays getting stuck. Then they don't post the gate until 30 minutes before boarding. Want to get food, eff you. They don't have jet bridges so you have to board on the tarmac, no matter the airport. The boarding process isn't for boarding the plane, it's for boarding a bus that takes you to a plane then you walk up ladders to get on the plane, like it's rough ridin' 1958. The planes are always full and the smallest euro seats you can ever imagine. Getting to Krakow and experiencing their eastern bloc paramilitary boarder guards with machine guns is always a relief.

I was flying Lufthansa last month and had to do the same bus thing in both Frankfurt and Munich. Also done it with ANA in Narita.

I've used both Frankfurt and Munich on Lufthansa and never had to do that. But my flights out of Germany are always back to Chicago so I'd imagine maybe it has something to do with plane size.

I just remembered I also had to do this in Brussels on like an a319. Also did it in both Shenzhen and Guangzhou on something like an a320. Did it in Tokyo with a 767.  Frankfurt and Munich were baby planes though.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 17, 2019, 06:45:56 AM

We had to take a bus to the bird at CDG on a 320.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on April 17, 2019, 02:01:11 PM

Lets play travel agent.  Where should the wife and I go in Spetember/October for 5-6 days?

1.  Must be someplace AA flies.
2.  Must be continental North America or Central America.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 17, 2019, 02:09:53 PM

Disneyworld


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: XocolateThundarr on April 17, 2019, 02:30:50 PM

Key West?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 17, 2019, 02:34:27 PM

Mexico City

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on April 17, 2019, 02:48:41 PM

Anywhere else in Mexico besides mexico city

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 17, 2019, 02:51:48 PM

Quote from: Dlew12 on April 17, 2019, 02:48:41 PM

Anywhere else in Mexico besides mexico city

Also great

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on April 17, 2019, 02:56:30 PM

DC would also be fun to spend a bunch of time in.  Really take in all the monuments and smithsonian and all that crap.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on April 17, 2019, 03:01:32 PM

Really depends on what you like to do when on vacation.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on April 17, 2019, 03:01:49 PM

I'm going to DC next month just to see monuments and Smithsonians and all that crap :Carl:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on April 17, 2019, 03:02:40 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on April 17, 2019, 02:01:11 PM

Lets play travel agent.  Where should the wife and I go in Spetember/October for 5-6 days?

1.  Must be someplace AA flies.
2.  Must be continental North America or Central America.

https://visitadirondacks.com/what-to-do/fall-foliage

last call, hail mary, prescott touchdown, ayy

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on April 17, 2019, 03:04:08 PM

speaking of prescott touchdown, you should go to starkville and watch the #ICEKleimer tame the bulldogs

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on April 18, 2019, 09:53:38 AM

Quote from: michigancat on April 17, 2019, 02:34:27 PM

Mexico City

I'd been thinking about this.    Have you been?  Tell me more.    I'm a little leery of the altitude adjustment for a short trip.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 18, 2019, 10:01:59 AM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on April 18, 2019, 09:53:38 AM

Quote from: michigancat on April 17, 2019, 02:34:27 PM

Mexico City

I'd been thinking about this.    Have you been?  Tell me more.    I'm a little leery of the altitude adjustment for a short trip.

haven't been but it's really the only place (along with Tokyo) that I haven't been that I really want to visit. Heard great things. I think the altitude will be fine as long as you aren't running a marathon or something.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on April 18, 2019, 11:36:55 AM

Quote from: libstradamus on April 17, 2019, 03:01:49 PM

I'm going to DC next month just to see monuments and Smithsonians and all that crap :Carl:

Confirmed a white house tour this morning. Hope I run into donny  :ksu:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 18, 2019, 11:39:51 AM

Touch everything

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on April 18, 2019, 11:40:03 AM

Quote from: libstradamus on April 17, 2019, 03:01:49 PM

I'm going to DC next month just to see monuments and Smithsonians and all that crap :Carl:

I plan to do that once the youngest is a few years older so we can all enjoy them.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on April 18, 2019, 11:40:17 AM

I was within 10 ft of Reagan during my tour of the White House.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on April 18, 2019, 11:42:39 AM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on April 18, 2019, 11:40:17 AM

I was within 10 ft of Reagan during my tour of the White House.

did he smell like a grandma's house?   cause I think that is what he smelled like.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on April 18, 2019, 11:44:45 AM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on April 18, 2019, 11:42:39 AM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on April 18, 2019, 11:40:17 AM

I was within 10 ft of Reagan during my tour of the White House.

did he smell like a grandma's house?   cause I think that is what he smelled like.

I did not detect any odor or aroma from the encounter. I did meet Bob Dole on that same trip and his hands were kind of balmy when we shook hands.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on April 18, 2019, 12:29:53 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on April 18, 2019, 11:40:03 AM

Quote from: libstradamus on April 17, 2019, 03:01:49 PM

I'm going to DC next month just to see monuments and Smithsonians and all that crap :Carl:

I plan to do that once the youngest is a few years older so we can all enjoy them.

We waited until kids were 12 and 16. Was a good age. Not too whiny about all the walking. Could understand most of the historical significance.


Also, 4th of July fireworks over Washington Monument was awesome.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on April 18, 2019, 02:00:32 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on April 18, 2019, 11:40:03 AM

Quote from: libstradamus on April 17, 2019, 03:01:49 PM

I'm going to DC next month just to see monuments and Smithsonians and all that crap :Carl:

I plan to do that once the youngest is a few years older so we can all enjoy them.

i can't imagine ever enjoying that crap

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on April 18, 2019, 02:08:19 PM

That sounds like an amazing thing to do when you're retired and don't know what to do with yourself. Plus, those museums are all free, so you don't even need to defer any present day fun into retirement savings in order to do it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on April 18, 2019, 02:18:07 PM

You two sound like jealous haterz

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 18, 2019, 02:20:49 PM

DC is so much smaller than I could have ever imagined. I was only there for a day, but I really enjoyed it. Get a drink at the top of the W and watch the snipers/security guys on top of the white house roof rotating the whole time in like Navy Seal black type of crap.  :love:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on April 18, 2019, 02:22:57 PM

Quote from: libstradamus on April 18, 2019, 02:18:07 PM

You two sound like jealous haterz

I could totally spend weeks there now if not for work, kids, etc.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on April 18, 2019, 02:40:34 PM

I love the botanical gardens and national gallery. Spent two days in the gallery last trip. Just love looking at all the old artwork.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Brock Landers on April 18, 2019, 02:47:58 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on April 18, 2019, 02:20:49 PM

DC is so much smaller than I could have ever imagined. I was only there for a day, but I really enjoyed it. Get a drink at the top of the W and watch the snipers/security guys on top of the white house roof rotating the whole time in like Navy Seal black type of crap.  :love:

 :surprised:
I hope you meant to say black ops type of crap 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on April 18, 2019, 02:51:56 PM

Quote from: pissclams on April 18, 2019, 02:00:32 PM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on April 18, 2019, 11:40:03 AM

Quote from: libstradamus on April 17, 2019, 03:01:49 PM

I'm going to DC next month just to see monuments and Smithsonians and all that crap :Carl:

I plan to do that once the youngest is a few years older so we can all enjoy them.

i can't imagine ever enjoying that crap

we took a class trip in 8th grade, and my 2 strongest memories are laying the wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier ( i won an essay contest) and finding out they only gave us 90 minutes to visit the Air & Space Museum.     :bang: :bang: :bang:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on April 18, 2019, 02:54:31 PM

ugh, now the wife is pushing for Toronto.  So I guess tell me all the things to do is sucky Toronto.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 18, 2019, 02:59:43 PM

Quote from: Brock Landers on April 18, 2019, 02:47:58 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on April 18, 2019, 02:20:49 PM

DC is so much smaller than I could have ever imagined. I was only there for a day, but I really enjoyed it. Get a drink at the top of the W and watch the snipers/security guys on top of the white house roof rotating the whole time in like Navy Seal black type of crap.  :love:

 :surprised:
I hope you meant to say black ops type of crap

I meant to say they were wearing all black and stuff, but yeah, that came out wrong.  :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on April 19, 2019, 12:21:39 AM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on April 18, 2019, 02:54:31 PM

ugh, now the wife is pushing for Toronto.  So I guess tell me all the things to do is sucky Toronto.

Smoke marijuana









































...

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on April 19, 2019, 12:25:03 AM

Oh and drive on the world's longest street, Younge Street. Please don't do so while smoking marijuana. Toronto is a good looking city with jack crap else that's special about it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on April 21, 2019, 09:20:12 AM

Mrs. Hamburg & her friend are going to Amsterdam for a week.  Anything tips?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 21, 2019, 11:07:46 AM

booze drugs


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on April 21, 2019, 11:27:08 AM

The smoke boat canal tour

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on April 22, 2019, 09:20:44 AM

Spent time in Lexington, MO this weekend.  Took a tour of the town on Saturday.  There was a civil war battle/skirmish there and a cannonball got shot into the side of the courthouse.  :eek: It got lodged into the stone and it's still there!  You can still see it from outside!

(https://www.visitlexingtonmo.com/images/cannonball%202-crop-u4587.jpg)

Also a big steamship blew up there a long time ago and killed a bunch of mormons  :frown:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saluda_(steamship) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saluda_(steamship))

Decent wine country too actually.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on April 22, 2019, 09:42:49 AM

Tokyo and the Philippines in the fall.  Probably 3 or so days in Tokyo and then beach life in the Philippines for a week.  Never been to either so any pro-tips appreciated.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 22, 2019, 09:45:56 AM

Don’t do drugs in the Philippines


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 22, 2019, 11:16:49 AM

Quote from: ChiCat on April 22, 2019, 09:42:49 AM

Tokyo and the Philippines in the fall.  Probably 3 or so days in Tokyo and then beach life in the Philippines for a week.  Never been to either so any pro-tips appreciated.

Puni had good Tokyo stuff early. I'm definitely doing a baseball game and robot restaurant and probably the catch a fish and eat it place

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on April 22, 2019, 10:09:43 PM

Quote from: michigancat on April 22, 2019, 11:16:49 AM

Quote from: ChiCat on April 22, 2019, 09:42:49 AM

Tokyo and the Philippines in the fall.  Probably 3 or so days in Tokyo and then beach life in the Philippines for a week.  Never been to either so any pro-tips appreciated.

Puni had good Tokyo stuff early. I'm definitely doing a baseball game and robot restaurant and probably the catch a fish and eat it place

recommendos obviously vary based on how many and what kind of children you are bringing

another family friendly recommendo is a pretty new Samurai museum in Shinjuku with lots of samurai stuff, an english guided tour, a wonky samurai show, and a dress up take photos as a samurai thing.

its pretty touristy, but is cool because its all samurai stuff unlike most museums that have like one sword and one helmet and 100000 teacups and 2000000 kimonos and 1000300000 scrolls of calligraphy

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: WonderMeal on April 23, 2019, 09:31:41 AM

Will be on Oahu with the wife and Li'l 'Meals for 9 days and 8 nights in early June. Now accepting recommendos from all Oahu studs for hikes, places to eat, etc. Will have a car for some or all of it.

Have been to Oahu once before. Feel free to skip pretty much all recommendos related to Waikiki shops, I feel very :MichiganCat: about all of that.

Have a bunch of hotel points (credit card thread crosspost), so anyone with knowledge of Hilton, Hyatt, or Marriott/SPG properties, please share. Have stayed at Hilton Hawaiian Village and Hyatt Regency before.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 23, 2019, 09:49:25 AM

Go to Hanama (sp?) Bay and snorkel. It’s incred and kid friendly.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on April 23, 2019, 04:53:50 PM

Quote from: puniraptor on April 22, 2019, 10:09:43 PM

Quote from: michigancat on April 22, 2019, 11:16:49 AM

Quote from: ChiCat on April 22, 2019, 09:42:49 AM

Tokyo and the Philippines in the fall.  Probably 3 or so days in Tokyo and then beach life in the Philippines for a week.  Never been to either so any pro-tips appreciated.

Puni had good Tokyo stuff early. I'm definitely doing a baseball game and robot restaurant and probably the catch a fish and eat it place

recommendos obviously vary based on how many and what kind of children you are bringing

another family friendly recommendo is a pretty new Samurai museum in Shinjuku with lots of samurai stuff, an english guided tour, a wonky samurai show, and a dress up take photos as a samurai thing.

its pretty touristy, but is cool because its all samurai stuff unlike most museums that have like one sword and one helmet and 100000 teacups and 2000000 kimonos and 1000300000 scrolls of calligraphy

Still determining the travelling party but it is all couple, 4-8 people total, no kids.  Robot restaurant is on the list.  The fish market with a crap ton of food stands is on the list.  Only 3 or 4 days so we won't have too much time but unique/good food and crazy experiences will top the list.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 23, 2019, 05:11:16 PM

A coworker suggested hi-fi bar as a fun experience. He specifically mentioned this one


https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZX6ZZJVu3aNedYXg8

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on April 23, 2019, 06:31:26 PM

Quote from: steve dave on April 23, 2019, 09:49:25 AM

Go to Hanama (sp?) Bay and snorkel. It’s incred and kid friendly.


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That place is terrible. Lost my wedding ring on the beach and then almost drowned when I followed a school of fish out to the break and had waves crashing over my snorkel.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on April 23, 2019, 06:32:50 PM

I am also the whitest Midwesterner when it comes to active vacation mishaps. I am the guy that crashes the wave runner.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 23, 2019, 06:33:46 PM

lmao


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 23, 2019, 08:24:45 PM

Quote from: Kat Kid on April 23, 2019, 06:31:26 PM

Quote from: steve dave on April 23, 2019, 09:49:25 AM

Go to Hanama (sp?) Bay and snorkel. It’s incred and kid friendly.


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That place is terrible. Lost my wedding ring on the beach and then almost drowned when I followed a school of fish out to the break and had waves crashing over my snorkel.

I lost my wedding ring surfing in Mexico! :cheers:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on April 23, 2019, 09:20:18 PM

Me and the other vacation bros did paddle board jousting in Lanikai. Great sport.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: WonderMeal on April 23, 2019, 10:58:59 PM

T-y for the Hanauma Bay recommendo. Will definitely do, and will try to find KK's ring.

Paddleboard jousting sounds like something I'd be good at. Would love to crush Wondermeal Jr in a joust American Gladiator-style.

Now accepting other food/hike/boating/moderate cliff jumping opportunities in Oahu.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on April 23, 2019, 11:53:10 PM

Quote from: steve dave on April 22, 2019, 09:45:56 AM

Don’t do drugs in the Philippines


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Facts

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on April 24, 2019, 06:07:13 AM

Quote from: WonderMeal on April 23, 2019, 10:58:59 PM

T-y for the Hanauma Bay arecommendo. Will definitely do, and will try to find KK's ring.

Paddleboard jousting sounds like something I'd be good at. Would love to crush Wondermeal Jr in a joust American Gladiator-style.

Now accepting other food/hike/boating/moderate cliff jumping opportunities in Oahu.

The Royal Hawaiian had good rates on spg (old cat 5) probably got ruined in the switch, but maybe not.  also, rooms might not accommodate your entire brood.

Title: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 24, 2019, 07:19:23 AM

Hilton Hawaiian Village is too big, have stayed there. But maybe that’s good for kids? I’d stay on the North Shore somewhere if possible unless you are going to do a bunch of Honolulu, Waikiki, Pearl Harbor stuff.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on April 24, 2019, 02:30:54 PM

Quote from: steve dave on April 24, 2019, 07:19:23 AM

Hilton Hawaiian Village is too big, have stayed there. But maybe that’s good for kids? I’d stay on the North Shore somewhere if possible unless you are going to do a bunch of Honolulu, Waikiki, Pearl Harbor stuff.

stayed at HHV last year because points - but will avoid it if/when i'm ever there again. just too many people and too big. hawaii is for not-people.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on May 03, 2019, 04:03:38 PM

Long weekend at gE's official nyc hq (andaz 5th ave) starting right now. gonna try and find a non bro-y bar in midtown now

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 03, 2019, 05:01:52 PM

No better feeling


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on May 03, 2019, 06:06:12 PM

I’ll be in NYC a week from today!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 03, 2019, 06:10:27 PM

just embrace the midtown bro-yness

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on May 03, 2019, 06:46:46 PM

I've been in park slope-ish all week for work and it's just much more my speed.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on May 08, 2019, 02:28:48 PM

San Diego zoo update. The pandas are gone. Shipped back to China. IPA GF touring the zoo while I attend meetings today providing the update.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Cire on May 08, 2019, 03:11:39 PM

trying to plan a gulf shores trip summer 2020 with multiple families kids etc.  Renting a House for a week.

Any locations to stay away from when booking?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on May 08, 2019, 03:57:54 PM

We rented a beach house at Kiva Dunes once.  It was pretty great.  Private beach, pool, golf course... good times.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on May 08, 2019, 06:37:20 PM

kiva dunes?  more like Diva Poons, amirite? 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on May 09, 2019, 01:08:42 AM

Quote from: IPA4Me on May 08, 2019, 02:28:48 PM

San Diego zoo update. The pandas are gone. Shipped back to China. IPA GF touring the zoo while I attend meetings today providing the update.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on May 09, 2019, 04:29:39 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on May 09, 2019, 01:08:42 AM

Quote from: IPA4Me on May 08, 2019, 02:28:48 PM

San Diego zoo update. The pandas are gone. Shipped back to China. IPA GF touring the zoo while I attend meetings today providing the update.

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What the eff?  They were like the biggest thing at the zoo!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 09, 2019, 04:48:29 PM

Omaha zoo absolutely owns it now. Cincinnati as well probably.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: meow meow on May 09, 2019, 04:58:48 PM

because there is nothing better to do in omaha and cincinatti than zoo  :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on May 09, 2019, 05:57:39 PM

Quote from: steve dave on May 09, 2019, 04:48:29 PM

Omaha zoo absolutely owns it now. Cincinnati as well probably.


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good old fashion midwest zoo off.

KC is out.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on May 09, 2019, 09:31:05 PM

Underrated zoo: Colorado Springs.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on May 10, 2019, 05:16:03 AM

What are we getting a new airport for? I was parked, through security, and am actually early and have to wait a bit to board. What an efficient process, wow!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on May 10, 2019, 06:58:07 AM

Quote from: DaBigTrain on May 10, 2019, 05:16:03 AM

What are we getting a new airport for? I was parked, through security, and am actually early and have to wait a bit to board. What an efficient process, wow!

Good point. Can you go tell those workers in A to pack up and head home. We are good enough here.

Thanks for catching this before it was too late!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on May 10, 2019, 07:26:50 AM

I heard the new airport will ban parking and also going through security and also being early

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on May 10, 2019, 07:29:47 AM

Take it to the KC thread!

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on May 10, 2019, 07:52:25 AM

As usual, Steve Dave travel tips are on point. Andaz is a great hotel. Rooftop bar is very fun.

Off to Tiajuana after some breakfast!

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on May 10, 2019, 08:04:16 AM

Quote from: IPA4Me on May 10, 2019, 07:52:25 AM

As usual, Steve Dave travel tips are on point. Andaz is a great hotel. Rooftop bar is very fun.

Off to Tiajuana after some breakfast!

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I thought nobody went to Tiajuana anymore? Thought it was a drugged up shell of itself?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on May 10, 2019, 08:29:38 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on May 10, 2019, 08:04:16 AM

Quote from: IPA4Me on May 10, 2019, 07:52:25 AM

As usual, Steve Dave travel tips are on point. Andaz is a great hotel. Rooftop bar is very fun.

Off to Tiajuana after some breakfast!

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I thought nobody went to Tiajuana anymore? Thought it was a drugged up shell of itself?

Wasn't Tiajuana always just for drugs, booze and whores?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on May 10, 2019, 08:30:30 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on May 10, 2019, 08:29:38 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on May 10, 2019, 08:04:16 AM

Quote from: IPA4Me on May 10, 2019, 07:52:25 AM

As usual, Steve Dave travel tips are on point. Andaz is a great hotel. Rooftop bar is very fun.

Off to Tiajuana after some breakfast!

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I thought nobody went to Tiajuana anymore? Thought it was a drugged up shell of itself?

Wasn't Tiajuana always just for drugs, booze and whores?

I'll report back!

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on May 10, 2019, 08:32:46 AM

Going to DC tonight, staying near the White House.  Any must go places to eat dinner Saturday night?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on May 10, 2019, 08:36:27 AM

house hunting?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on May 10, 2019, 08:53:49 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on May 10, 2019, 08:32:46 AM

Going to DC tonight, staying near the White House.  Any must go places to eat dinner Saturday night?

Ate here last trip. Loved it. Ate a crap load of oysters of various varieties. Also good beer selection. About a ten minute Uber from Capitol Hilton.

Hank's Oyster Bar

701 Wharf St SW, Washington, DC 20024
(202) 817-3055
https://maps.app.goo.gl/mgQ5cmxXtvyrUVSg8

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on May 10, 2019, 12:19:46 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on May 10, 2019, 08:32:46 AM

Going to DC tonight, staying near the White House.  Any must go places to eat dinner Saturday night?

i had a very enjoyable experience here:

http://agoradc.net/

trendy mediterranean food. 7 minute drive from white house.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on May 10, 2019, 12:27:51 PM

Thanks for the suggestions!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on May 10, 2019, 12:38:07 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on May 10, 2019, 12:19:46 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on May 10, 2019, 08:32:46 AM

Going to DC tonight, staying near the White House.  Any must go places to eat dinner Saturday night?

i had a very enjoyable experience here:

http://agoradc.net/

trendy mediterranean food. 7 minute drive from white house.

Going to July for royals game and love Mediterranean. Thanks!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 10, 2019, 12:53:22 PM

The W DC rooftop is awesome. At least grab one drink there and take a pic for me. TIA.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on May 10, 2019, 01:13:11 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on May 10, 2019, 12:53:22 PM

The W DC rooftop is awesome. At least grab one drink there and take a pic for me. TIA.

Modelo price up there?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on May 10, 2019, 01:37:50 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on May 10, 2019, 08:32:46 AM

Going to DC tonight, staying near the White House.  Any must go places to eat dinner Saturday night?

Fast food smorgasbord right there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 10, 2019, 01:38:09 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on May 10, 2019, 01:13:11 PM

Quote from: WackyCat08 on May 10, 2019, 12:53:22 PM

The W DC rooftop is awesome. At least grab one drink there and take a pic for me. TIA.

Modelo price up there?

Oh man, probably like $5.50 for that view. :cheers:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on May 10, 2019, 02:58:15 PM

The w rooftop bar is closed for remodeling. I'm going to DC next week and had planned to check it out but guess not.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on May 10, 2019, 03:00:38 PM

My dad recommended the bar at the hay-adams but it looks way too fancy for my waldo ass

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 10, 2019, 03:00:59 PM

 :frown: That sucks. That view is amaze. That's where I got to watch the Navy Seals with guns hangout on the roof of the white house.  :cry:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on May 10, 2019, 03:07:56 PM

I did notice a bar louie across the street from capital one arena  :Woot:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 10, 2019, 03:09:53 PM

 :surprised: :cheers:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 10, 2019, 03:10:49 PM

Go checkout the Lincoln Menorial and report back how rough ridin' creepy he is. The man is HUGE!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on May 10, 2019, 11:09:45 PM

Tiajuana report. It's not all booze and strippers. They also have tacos and shopping. Nice excursion with the GF. Found a great hotel for our next vacation on our way to the beach in Baja. Caesar Hotel and Restaurant was fun. Claim to have invented the Caesar salad there. Cheap drinks and nice rooms. They let us have a peek. Definitely staying a couple of nights down the road.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on May 11, 2019, 09:31:21 AM

I once went to a bar in TJ that was all you can drink for $5.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on May 11, 2019, 09:35:09 AM

Quote from: IPA4Me on May 10, 2019, 11:09:45 PM

Tiajuana report. It's not all booze and strippers. They also have tacos and shopping. Nice excursion with the GF. Found a great hotel for our next vacation on our way to the beach in Baja. Caesar Hotel and Restaurant was fun. Claim to have invented the Caesar salad there. Cheap drinks and nice rooms. They let us have a peek. Definitely staying a couple of nights down the road.

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did you drive down to Baja from SD?  Where and what company did you rent the car?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on May 11, 2019, 09:45:15 AM

Quote from: Skipper44 on May 11, 2019, 09:35:09 AM

Quote from: IPA4Me on May 10, 2019, 11:09:45 PM

Tiajuana report. It's not all booze and strippers. They also have tacos and shopping. Nice excursion with the GF. Found a great hotel for our next vacation on our way to the beach in Baja. Caesar Hotel and Restaurant was fun. Claim to have invented the Caesar salad there. Cheap drinks and nice rooms. They let us have a peek. Definitely staying a couple of nights down the road.

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did you drive down to Baja from SD?  Where and what company did you rent the car?

No. Walked three blocks to the train station. Road the Blue Line to San Ysidro ($5 for day pass). Then walked fifteen minutes to Revolucion Ave.

When we return for Baja, I'll probably hire a driver to get us to and from the border if I don't fly direct. We'll see.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on May 11, 2019, 11:27:02 AM

Go old school and hitchhike.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on May 11, 2019, 12:07:34 PM

How the mob of asylum seekers? The invasion as it were?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on May 11, 2019, 12:28:45 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on May 11, 2019, 12:07:34 PM

How the mob of asylum seekers? The invasion as it were?

My girlfriend and I held the gate open for them. :)

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on May 11, 2019, 12:56:32 PM

I bought my marijuana smoking pipe in tiajuana  :Carl:

Also some "diamond" earrings for my girlfriend at the time.

Then got blitzed at a bar that had it's own in house tattoo shop.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: WonderMeal on May 12, 2019, 09:24:08 AM

Two more travel questions for the TravelCats out there:

1) Mrs. Wondermeal and Li'l Miss Wondermeal are going to Harry Potter World this weekend. Will spend one day at each park. Anyone been and have protips for them?

2) Decided to split up our Hawaii vacation to 4 days Oahu, 4 days Kauai. Staying at a Grand Hyatt Kauai thanks to the credit card thread. Have been to Oahu before and have good recommendos, have not been to Kauai. Will be doing Waimea Canyon, Napali Coast boat tour (no way I'm getting in a helo)...mainly looking for Kauai food recommendos, but will take activity recommendos as well. Extra points for anyone who recommends a divey/food truckey/local MichiganCat-ey type place.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on May 12, 2019, 10:16:52 AM

Quote from: WonderMeal on May 12, 2019, 09:24:08 AM

mainly looking for Kauai food recommendos, but will take activity recommendos as well. Extra points for anyone who recommends a divey/food truckey/local MichiganCat-ey type place.

Pono Market in Kapa’a for poke
Puka Dog in Koloa
Ke’e beach for snorkeling, hiking (Kalalau trail starts here), and post hike dip to rinse off the mud

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on May 12, 2019, 12:24:22 PM

My hugest kauai pro tip is polehale beach

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on May 12, 2019, 04:02:59 PM

Quote from: mocat on May 12, 2019, 12:24:22 PM

My hugest kauai pro tip is polehale beach

can confirm

also for food - NOM Kauai, for breakfast/brunch

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Cire on May 13, 2019, 11:18:00 AM

New Smyrna Beach, Fl Anyone?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on May 13, 2019, 11:20:25 AM

The west coast is the best coast of FL.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on May 13, 2019, 07:24:34 PM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on May 13, 2019, 11:20:25 AM

The west coast is the best coast of FL.

He ain't lyin

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on May 14, 2019, 11:13:12 PM

Quote from: Cire on May 13, 2019, 11:18:00 AM

New Smyrna Beach, Fl Anyone?

Going there in July.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on May 15, 2019, 06:44:24 AM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on May 14, 2019, 11:13:12 PM

Quote from: Cire on May 13, 2019, 11:18:00 AM

Florida

Going there in July.

Yuck

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on May 15, 2019, 07:48:24 AM

Brutal humidity but that's the price you pay for making kids.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on May 15, 2019, 12:48:55 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on May 15, 2019, 06:44:24 AM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on May 14, 2019, 11:13:12 PM

Quote from: Cire on May 13, 2019, 11:18:00 AM

Florida

Going there in July.

Yuck

I will be in the pool with a big dad hat on 95% of the time.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on May 15, 2019, 01:04:55 PM

Quote from: Cire on May 13, 2019, 11:18:00 AM

New Smyrna Beach, Fl Anyone?

Jax Beach to New Smyrna. Not much difference in my opinion. I prefer to go a bit further south to Space Coast or to the west side.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on May 15, 2019, 01:34:24 PM

The worst beaches in FL are from Georgia down to New Smyrna.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on May 15, 2019, 03:35:07 PM

the worst beaches in florida are the beaches in florida.  first of all,  how about some toxic sludge, and cold water and nasty disgusting water?  perfect, let's head to florida!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on May 28, 2019, 11:29:08 AM

Quote from: WonderMeal on May 12, 2019, 09:24:08 AM

2) Decided to split up our Hawaii vacation to 4 days Oahu, 4 days Kauai. Staying at a Grand Hyatt Kauai thanks to the credit card thread. Have been to Oahu before and have good recommendos, have not been to Kauai. Will be doing Waimea Canyon, Napali Coast boat tour (no way I'm getting in a helo)...mainly looking for Kauai food recommendos, but will take activity recommendos as well. Extra points for anyone who recommends a divey/food truckey/local MichiganCat-ey type place.

Quote

A shark attack killed a 65-year-old man as he was swimming off the coast of Maui Saturday morning, according to authorities.

The man, who was from California, encountered the shark about 60 yards off of Kaanapali Beach at around 8:30 a.m. local time

But it's at least the third attack in the state in 2019. In April, another 65-year-old tourist from California was attacked off the island of Hawaii, and authorities had to close Hanalei Bay on the north shore of Kaua'i after a shark attacked a surfer in February.

hawaii, shark attack/kill innocent people capital of the world

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on May 28, 2019, 11:35:00 AM

If you're not 65 and not from California, you'll be fine.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on May 28, 2019, 11:40:34 AM

i honestly doubt that the sharks care where their innocent victim/meals come from.  they may not even know that these people were from there.
it just so happens that these two meals were from california but not every shark meal is from the golden state.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: catastrophe on May 28, 2019, 12:09:14 PM

Elderly Californians are easily confused with seals due to their leathery sun-kissed skin. Vacationers have no need to worry.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on May 28, 2019, 03:12:27 PM

just got back from a spicy tour of the northeast:

Flew into Boston
Drive to Newport, RI -> two nights
Drive back to Boston ->1 day
Drive to Cape Neddick, ME -> 1 night
Drive to Portland, ME -> 1 night
Drive back to Boston -> 1 night

Spent time in Martha's Vineyard and Salem also. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 28, 2019, 07:12:48 PM

I flew on a lufty A380 last weekend. I was like "wow what a ginormous plane I'm going to walk around" but I had premium economy which is probably the smallest section and they treat like its own cabin curtained off and it felt super tiny but premium economy was pretty great

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on May 29, 2019, 07:40:22 AM

Well folks, finally time for an update to this thread.  Kat Kid loaded up the family in his “new to us” 2017 Chrysler Pacifica and hit the road to Avon, CO where we are staying at a very large timeshare courtesy of the in-laws. I will update with some pics later for the true travel heads. But just wanted to get everyone on alert that there is news incoming.  Thank you for all of the dedicated readers of this travel blog!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on May 29, 2019, 07:41:53 AM

Quote from: Dlew12 on May 28, 2019, 03:12:27 PM

just got back from a spicy tour of the northeast:

Flew into Boston
Drive to Newport, RI -> two nights
Drive back to Boston ->1 day
Drive to Cape Neddick, ME -> 1 night
Drive to Portland, ME -> 1 night
Drive back to Boston -> 1 night

Spent time in Martha's Vineyard and Salem also.

How was Maine? Did you talk to any locals about the Blazers?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on May 29, 2019, 08:39:44 AM

Quote from: Kat Kid on May 29, 2019, 07:40:22 AM

Well folks, finally time for an update to this thread.  Kat Kid loaded up the family in his “new to us” 2017 Chrysler Pacifica and hit the road to Avon, CO where we are staying at a very large timeshare courtesy of the in-laws. I will update with some pics later for the true travel heads. But just wanted to get everyone on alert that there is news incoming.  Thank you for all of the dedicated readers of this travel blog!

 :Woot:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on May 29, 2019, 08:43:01 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on May 29, 2019, 07:41:53 AM

Quote from: Dlew12 on May 28, 2019, 03:12:27 PM

just got back from a spicy tour of the northeast:

Flew into Boston
Drive to Newport, RI -> two nights
Drive back to Boston ->1 day
Drive to Cape Neddick, ME -> 1 night
Drive to Portland, ME -> 1 night
Drive back to Boston -> 1 night

Spent time in Martha's Vineyard and Salem also.

How was Maine? Did you talk to any locals about the Blazers?

Maine was cool.  Not a lot to do there this time of year other than learn history stuff and look at lighthouses and whatnot.  Too cold for the beaches to be open.  But definitely a pretty area.  Some pics:

(https://i.imgur.com/Ytl3Ojf.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/8cezCME.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on May 29, 2019, 02:28:20 PM

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190529/f138e8e6054e620909670dcc344287f0.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190529/0c544b9ba5581c4da893a1c8ef8586b4.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190529/2f282efd240c606ddb4fd75d375243eb.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190529/6de607b2141f48bf423c2f8d36f816b7.jpg)

The rooms and location of this place are pretty great, but the lobby is completely hilarious.  It has ground floor commercial space that shares a parking lot which is normal, but they all have windows/doors that share the lobby space and so you have guests meandering around in their swimsuits/towels to/from the hot tubs less than 25 feet away from these businesses.

Also, the stair situation at this place is something.
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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on May 29, 2019, 02:29:39 PM

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190529/7f4dec10755bfa113c771e60f62a48a3.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190529/4197b67a59191674e57e0b14dc09fffd.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190529/232516b448fc68642213548a6fc5501c.jpg)

But really this place is great!


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on May 29, 2019, 02:31:27 PM

The pics on this page! :love: 

Move over visionquest thread

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Brock Landers on May 29, 2019, 02:35:27 PM

Colorado is always beautiful

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on May 29, 2019, 03:11:36 PM

Had to go look at more pictures of that place kk, very wtf all over the place

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on May 29, 2019, 03:19:50 PM

The floor outside of the Subway looks like the kind of floor I'd expect to see inside a Subway, but the floor that is actually inside the Subway is not that same Subway-lookin' floor. Wow!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on May 29, 2019, 03:28:57 PM

How long does it take KKfam to drive to Avon?

Title: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on May 29, 2019, 03:38:26 PM

That is a great question.  I don’t really know how to answer it because we left at 4am so we experienced very little traffic, but we also stopped more frequently and longer than most other travelers would.  So it was like 10 hours. But we stopped for a meal.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on May 29, 2019, 03:46:08 PM

Quote from: Kat Kid on May 29, 2019, 03:38:26 PM

That is a great question.  I don’t really know how to answer it because we left at 4am so we experienced very little traffic, but we also stopped more frequently and longer than most other travelers would.  So it was like 10 hours. But we stopped for a meal.

Given the size and ages of the traveling party, that is better than I would've expected

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on May 29, 2019, 04:13:41 PM

Yeah, the DVD player and the 4am departure time are pretty crucial.  Only better leave time for us is like 5 pm for a long haul overnight.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on May 29, 2019, 04:13:51 PM

“Pho 20”

:love: :love: :love:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on May 29, 2019, 04:14:50 PM

Quote from: DaBigTrain on May 29, 2019, 04:13:51 PM

“Pho 20”

:love: :love: :love:

Really good. Also, they have a $2 beer happy hour!


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on May 29, 2019, 04:29:43 PM

It took us far too long to figure out to do a good portion of the driving late at night.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on May 29, 2019, 04:44:44 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on January 01, 2019, 02:38:26 PM

Quote from: Dr Rick Daris on December 26, 2018, 02:53:54 PM

who's been to costa rica? seems great and think I want to go. pros? cons?

Just booked...going this month

Review? Sounds like I'll probably be going there over Christmas.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on May 29, 2019, 05:14:00 PM

guys those pictures i took are really good and nobody even complimented me on them

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: bucket on May 29, 2019, 05:14:44 PM

Quote from: libstradamus on May 29, 2019, 04:44:44 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on January 01, 2019, 02:38:26 PM

Quote from: Dr Rick Daris on December 26, 2018, 02:53:54 PM

who's been to costa rica? seems great and think I want to go. pros? cons?

Just booked...going this month

Review? Sounds like I'll probably be going there over Christmas.

Crocodiles! Be cautious when visiting the beach at night!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on May 29, 2019, 05:23:28 PM

Quote from: Dlew12 on May 29, 2019, 05:14:00 PM

guys those pictures i took are really good and nobody even complimented me on them

Sorry, they were very nice, they got buried underneath Kat Kid's deluge of oddities

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 29, 2019, 05:56:12 PM

nice work kk and dlew

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Cire on May 29, 2019, 06:18:52 PM

I want to see lobster rolls


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on May 29, 2019, 07:42:42 PM

Thanks, everyone

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on May 29, 2019, 07:55:27 PM

Good job, dlew, on pics that look like they should be in a wall calendar.

Good job, kk, on Subway and funky lobby.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: WonderMeal on May 29, 2019, 09:48:10 PM

UPDATE: Went to Hanauma Bay. Did not find @KK's wedding ring. Sorry, KK.

Did see tons of fish and had a tiny coral cut on my leg that bled everywhere and really impressed the kids when I didn't notice it. Five stars.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on May 29, 2019, 11:39:39 PM

Quote from: Dlew12 on May 28, 2019, 03:12:27 PM

just got back from a spicy tour of the northeast:

Flew into Boston
Drive to Newport, RI -> two nights
Drive back to Boston ->1 day
Drive to Cape Neddick, ME -> 1 night
Drive to Portland, ME -> 1 night
Drive back to Boston -> 1 night

Spent time in Martha's Vineyard and Salem also.

Love this, should have replaced Newport with Mt. Washington and North Conway, NH.

This is absolutely the best time to do New England. You don't want to deal with the Massholes & New Yorkers later in the summer.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on May 30, 2019, 08:57:27 AM

Quote from: MakeItRain on May 29, 2019, 11:39:39 PM

Quote from: Dlew12 on May 28, 2019, 03:12:27 PM

just got back from a spicy tour of the northeast:

Flew into Boston
Drive to Newport, RI -> two nights
Drive back to Boston ->1 day
Drive to Cape Neddick, ME -> 1 night
Drive to Portland, ME -> 1 night
Drive back to Boston -> 1 night

Spent time in Martha's Vineyard and Salem also.

Love this, should have replaced Newport with Mt. Washington and North Conway, NH.

This is absolutely the best time to do New England. You don't want to deal with the Massholes & New Yorkers later in the summer.

Yeah it was great.  The only problem was that, because we went before memorial day, a lot of the stuff wasn't open because "the season" hadn't started yet.  This was only really a problem at Martha's Vineyard. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 17, 2019, 05:52:12 AM

rough ridin' Delta/KC Airport is thee worst combo of all time. Also, lol for charging $30 for checking a bag. Woof!(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190617/e5e9e40a20042c6204f046de029dfa5d.jpg)


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 17, 2019, 06:28:22 AM

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: bucket on June 17, 2019, 06:35:30 AM

 :excited:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Brock Landers on June 17, 2019, 06:39:20 AM

Man, Stonestreet has really let himself go.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: meow meow on June 17, 2019, 03:01:26 PM

 :sdeek:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Saulbadguy on June 19, 2019, 12:20:02 PM

Going to Pune in a few weeks. Anyone been?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Playboy X on June 19, 2019, 12:24:51 PM

Quote from: Saulbadguy on June 19, 2019, 12:20:02 PM

Going to Pune in a few weeks. Anyone been?

i've been to poon many times, what do you need to know

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Saulbadguy on June 19, 2019, 12:28:03 PM

Quote from: Playboy X on June 19, 2019, 12:24:51 PM

Quote from: Saulbadguy on June 19, 2019, 12:20:02 PM

Going to Pune in a few weeks. Anyone been?

i've been to poon many times, what do you need to know

Spill it - everything you know

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on June 19, 2019, 12:30:20 PM

Saul, you've been to India a few times right? I've been kicking it around for a location in the next 3 years or so.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Saulbadguy on June 19, 2019, 12:32:25 PM

Quote from: libstradamus on June 19, 2019, 12:30:20 PM

Saul, you've been to India a few times right? I've been kicking it around for a location in the next 3 years or so.

Just once, this is the 2nd time

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on June 19, 2019, 12:54:16 PM

Quote from: libstradamus on June 19, 2019, 12:30:20 PM

Saul, you've been to India a few times right? I've been kicking it around for a location in the next 3 years or so.

For a vacation?

I've only been to Chennai.  I would not recommend for a vacation.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on June 19, 2019, 12:58:39 PM

lib, do you like Indian food?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on June 19, 2019, 01:04:18 PM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on June 19, 2019, 12:58:39 PM

lib, do you like Indian food?

I think lib only likes dry chicken breasts

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on June 19, 2019, 01:04:55 PM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on June 19, 2019, 12:58:39 PM

lib, do you like Indian food?

Yes  :drool:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on June 19, 2019, 01:22:32 PM

I wouldn't have guessed that.  Not a lot of other options if you don't. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Saulbadguy on June 19, 2019, 02:05:06 PM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on June 19, 2019, 12:54:16 PM

Quote from: libstradamus on June 19, 2019, 12:30:20 PM

Saul, you've been to India a few times right? I've been kicking it around for a location in the next 3 years or so.

For a vacation?

I've only been to Chennai.  I would not recommend for a vacation.

No - for work.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on June 19, 2019, 02:17:47 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on June 19, 2019, 01:04:18 PM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on June 19, 2019, 12:58:39 PM

lib, do you like Indian food?

I think lib only likes dry chicken breasts

On bread only with a slice of processed square American cheese.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on June 19, 2019, 02:32:00 PM

I don't mind barbs from 8manpick, but ol tube guac cheese bagger can smd

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on June 19, 2019, 02:44:50 PM

:lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on June 19, 2019, 03:53:25 PM

idk

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 26, 2019, 09:32:43 PM

lmao

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on June 26, 2019, 09:49:50 PM

Udderly ridic

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on June 26, 2019, 10:14:59 PM

Would eat

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 27, 2019, 12:34:11 AM

Quote from: Spracne on June 26, 2019, 09:49:50 PM

Udderly ridic

i don't get this one spracs

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on June 27, 2019, 12:56:59 AM

Quote from: mocat on June 27, 2019, 12:34:11 AM

Quote from: Spracne on June 26, 2019, 09:49:50 PM

Udderly ridic

i don't get this one spracs

In my mind's eye, it looks like a Madonna cow (circa 1990?).

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on June 27, 2019, 08:28:26 AM

Belize pro tips plz

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 27, 2019, 08:31:36 AM

Belize, so hot right now. The Dubrovnik of the Americas.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on June 27, 2019, 09:00:07 AM

Be careful 'blast

https://texags.com/forums/16/topics/3042845

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 27, 2019, 09:04:20 AM

Quote from: libstradamus on June 27, 2019, 09:00:07 AM

Be careful 'blast

https://texags.com/forums/16/topics/3042845

Why do you visit that place my god

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on June 27, 2019, 09:38:41 AM

Quote from: libstradamus on June 27, 2019, 09:00:07 AM

Be careful 'blast

https://texags.com/forums/16/topics/3042845

 :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 27, 2019, 04:49:46 PM

Quote from: Spracne on June 27, 2019, 12:56:59 AM

Quote from: mocat on June 27, 2019, 12:34:11 AM

Quote from: Spracne on June 26, 2019, 09:49:50 PM

Udderly ridic

i don't get this one spracs

In my mind's eye, it looks like a Madonna cow (circa 1990?).

SMFH

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on June 27, 2019, 08:33:31 PM

I went to charleston, SC, AMA

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Ksuminnesotacat on June 27, 2019, 08:42:57 PM

Blue Tang Inn Ambergris Caye Belize all you need to know,


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on June 27, 2019, 08:58:08 PM

blue tang inn ain’t nothing to eff with

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 27, 2019, 09:00:20 PM

Quote from: Ksuminnesotacat on June 27, 2019, 08:42:57 PM

Blue Tang Inn Ambergris Caye Belize all you need to know,


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were they murdering white people there

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Ksuminnesotacat on June 27, 2019, 09:02:23 PM

Quote from: pissclams on June 27, 2019, 08:58:08 PM

blue tang inn ain’t nothing to eff with

Been there twice the owner is an old business associate from a day gone by. Wonderful people lovely island and lots to do and enjoy. Unfortunately progress has taken over in 2005 golf carts were a luxury now as of 2018 everybody gots one but that the price you pay great place!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Ksuminnesotacat on June 27, 2019, 09:06:36 PM

I’ve done all sorts of stuff hunted fished trapped and love all of it. Never once was I scared of a bobcat coyote or full enraged bull but this sum bitch made me shart myself! Needless to say I didn’t hang around!


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 27, 2019, 09:27:31 PM

I’ve faced down your entire animal list. Not saying it’s not badass, just pointing out to everyone that I HAVE.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Ksuminnesotacat on June 27, 2019, 09:34:59 PM

Quote from: steve dave on June 27, 2019, 09:27:31 PM

I’ve faced down your entire animal list. Not saying it’s not badass, just pointing out to everyone that I HAVE.


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That’s cool Sd I’ll start a trapping thread this fall with full play by play on how to dispatch coyote and cats with a catch pole three feet long. Of course In the interest of sensibility’s I won’t show any actual photos of the killing to stem any peta type retaliations against this family of cat fanatics.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on June 28, 2019, 05:51:38 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on June 27, 2019, 08:33:31 PM

I went to charleston, SC, AMA

Did you hang out with my cousin?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 28, 2019, 10:23:23 AM

how many citadel bros did you run into at the bars crushing crispy boys?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on July 01, 2019, 09:26:52 AM

Heading to Vegas/Lake Havasu this week to get into the 6-zone with @8manpick and others.  Any Havasu recommendos?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on July 01, 2019, 09:29:20 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on June 28, 2019, 05:51:38 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on June 27, 2019, 08:33:31 PM

I went to charleston, SC, AMA

Did you hang out with my cousin?

34% chance of yes.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Saulbadguy on July 01, 2019, 11:33:47 AM

My upcoming flight was re-booked due to United not wanting to fly over Iranian airspace. Any BITB tips for a 6 hour layover in LHR?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 01, 2019, 11:39:33 AM

Quote from: Saulbadguy on July 01, 2019, 11:33:47 AM

My upcoming flight was re-booked due to United not wanting to fly over Iranian airspace. Any BITB tips for a 6 hour layover in LHR?

Duty Free Shopping


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on July 01, 2019, 12:31:14 PM

a) eat as much popeye's as you can and then nap.  pro tip:  use the mashed potatoes and gravy as the dip for your chicken tenders

b) nintendo switch

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on July 01, 2019, 01:05:16 PM

Find a "goer"

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on July 03, 2019, 02:25:03 PM

https://twitter.com/tictoc/status/1146276041771704320

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on July 03, 2019, 02:31:51 PM

That looks like something James Bond is going to have to blow up before the evil villain inside obliterates the human race.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 03, 2019, 03:00:01 PM

Quote from: Saulbadguy on July 01, 2019, 11:33:47 AM

My upcoming flight was re-booked due to United not wanting to fly over Iranian airspace. Any BITB tips for a 6 hour layover in LHR?

that's almost enough time to take the heathrow express and see something in London.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on July 07, 2019, 12:38:20 PM

Headed to Kansas this coming week for a high school reunion. Have reservations at a crap hole in Wellington but thinking about going to Wichita.

Thoughts on the Hyatt Regency? Decent location?

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 07, 2019, 02:37:54 PM

I've stayed like 50 nights at that Hyatt. at 5k a night for a free room it's a steal. good bar, food, valet, etc.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on July 07, 2019, 02:55:57 PM

thanks sd. booked it. three free nights gonna be nice.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on July 08, 2019, 11:28:39 AM

Headed to Greece this morning. Academia of Athens 3 nights, Mystique Santorini 5 nights. The Atlantic leg is DFW-LHR in biz class on an AA 777-300ER, but first we’re slumming it on an Mad Dog from KC. AA retires these old fuckers in September so enjoying the nostalgia of what is likely to be my last flight on the American workhorse plane for my entire life.

(https://i.imgur.com/fAnrKyo.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/1vVaCap.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on July 08, 2019, 02:58:42 PM

Boozing @ the DFW flagship lounge and watching planes take off. My heart is very full

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on July 08, 2019, 03:28:15 PM

sames except ATL and Delta yesterday

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on July 08, 2019, 03:55:51 PM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on July 08, 2019, 02:58:42 PM

Boozing @ the DFW flagship lounge and watching planes take off. My heart is very full

Joked with the check in ladies because I was business class international and my friend weren't about me getting flagship and not them and they gave my friends flagship passes. It was late and not busy. That was sure nice of them though.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on July 08, 2019, 04:21:47 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on July 07, 2019, 02:55:57 PM

thanks sd. booked it. three free nights gonna be nice.

I remember being a kid and Wichita got this downtown Hyatt and they ran a story in the paper about how great Hyatt’s are and how Wichita was a big time city for getting one. It might have literally been front page news in the Eagle. Then because it’s wichita, it didn’t make any money and the city had to buy it

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on July 10, 2019, 09:48:00 AM

https://twitter.com/Micahlifa/status/1148708669166628869?s=20

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on July 10, 2019, 09:59:55 AM

Classic Delta. SMDH!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 10, 2019, 11:48:26 AM

Quote from: 'taterblast on July 10, 2019, 09:48:00 AM

https://twitter.com/Micahlifa/status/1148708669166628869?s=20

it's incredible that this is not a big deal. I mean, unless #2 goes out too. or the engine is live and eats that cone and explodes the bird in the air or some crap.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on July 10, 2019, 01:29:32 PM

why didn't pilot point the nose of the plane down to dump that cone thing out of the engine  :confused:

if he was scared of pointing the nose of the plane down because he's scared of heights or whatever, he could have used a pole and stuck it out the window and hooked the cone and drug it out of the engine.

i don't know, leaving it there seem irresponsible especially since you can see the engine core is red hot

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 10, 2019, 01:42:26 PM

Slam on the brakes and let it fly out on its own imo.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on July 10, 2019, 02:45:15 PM

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gimli_Glider (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gimli_Glider)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on July 10, 2019, 03:55:27 PM

Similar to putting it reverse but not to just slow down that wouldn't work. Put in reverse to fly backwards though would definitely work.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Brock Landers on July 10, 2019, 04:14:25 PM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on July 10, 2019, 02:45:15 PM

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gimli_Glider (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gimli_Glider)

I read about this in Reader's Digest when I was a little kid.   :nerd:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 10, 2019, 04:21:43 PM

Flying is rough ridin' nuts


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on July 10, 2019, 04:33:31 PM

Quote from: Brock Landers on July 10, 2019, 04:14:25 PM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on July 10, 2019, 02:45:15 PM

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gimli_Glider (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gimli_Glider)

I read about this in Reader's Digest when I was a little kid.   :nerd:

Imagine being 10 riding your GT down an abandoned runway and out of rough ridin' nowhere a silent 767 drops down next to you.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: hemmy on July 10, 2019, 08:17:19 PM

Quote from: pissclams on July 10, 2019, 01:29:32 PM

why didn't pilot point the nose of the plane down to dump that cone thing out of the engine  :confused:

if he was scared of pointing the nose of the plane down because he's scared of heights or whatever, he could have used a pole and stuck it out the window and hooked the cone and drug it out of the engine.

i don't know, leaving it there seem irresponsible especially since you can see the engine core is red hot

I would have done a loop.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on July 12, 2019, 05:36:24 AM

Quote from: steve dave on July 07, 2019, 02:37:54 PM

I've stayed like 50 nights at that Hyatt. at 5k a night for a free room it's a steal. good bar, food, valet, etc.

Nice bourbon selection and cheap. Four premium bourbon pours for under $40.

Skipped the valet this trip as I'm coming and going to much, but $14 is a steal.

This whole place is a bargain.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: slackcat on July 12, 2019, 06:44:14 AM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on July 08, 2019, 02:58:42 PM

Boozing @ the DFW flagship lounge and watching planes take off. My heart is very full

Update and pics??   :impatient:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on July 20, 2019, 12:22:58 PM

Quote from: slackcat on July 12, 2019, 06:44:14 AM

Quote from: GoodForAnother on July 08, 2019, 02:58:42 PM

Boozing @ the DFW flagship lounge and watching planes take off. My heart is very full

Update and pics??   :impatient:

Here’s an album of the new DFW lounge and AA 777-300ER biz class seat. Also went to the new whataburger at DFW. Great trip

https://imgur.com/a/j3nSR9M

Greece was also cool

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GoodForAnother on July 20, 2019, 12:31:26 PM

really happy with my redemption values

RT AA biz class MCI-ATH for two: 230k miles (saaver award). Cash value at time of booking was $2300 each so about 2 cents a mile

Three nights Academia of Athens, 105k Marriott. Cash value after upgrade about 1200 so about 1.2 cents each (relatively average for Marriott)

Five nights Mystique Santorini, 240k Marriott (booked during the cat 9 “sale” last year). Cash value around 6500 after upgrade, for an strong 2.7 cents per point value

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on July 20, 2019, 02:46:21 PM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on May 14, 2019, 11:13:12 PM

Quote from: Cire on May 13, 2019, 11:18:00 AM

New Smyrna Beach, Fl Anyone?

Going there in July.

Update: The beach is pretty great. I’ll be here for 6 more days. If there’s anything you want me to check out, let me know.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 20, 2019, 06:53:50 PM

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190720/e0c650d3b8e61df3f799923b28257c1e.jpg)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190720/633edfe5db149d787f38d4660bb6a82d.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on July 20, 2019, 07:00:38 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 20, 2019, 06:53:50 PM

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190720/633edfe5db149d787f38d4660bb6a82d.jpg)

KC's old Metro North mall.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on July 29, 2019, 10:35:34 AM

Quote from: steve dave on July 03, 2014, 10:38:56 AM

Montreal? Feel like you're in Paris without all the Paris stuff and surrounded by Canucks instead of French people?

Did you ever go to Montreal? Mrs.Hamburg speaks some French and the kids have a weekly French tutor. Thinking of going next summer and wondering if anyone has gone with kids ages 4-6.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on July 29, 2019, 11:19:22 AM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on July 29, 2019, 10:35:34 AM

Quote from: steve dave on July 03, 2014, 10:38:56 AM

Montreal? Feel like you're in Paris without all the Paris stuff and surrounded by Canucks instead of French people?

Did you ever go to Montreal? Mrs.Hamburg speaks some French and the kids have a weekly French tutor. Thinking of going next summer and wondering if anyone has gone with kids ages 4-6.

#fanningbrag

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on July 29, 2019, 11:22:58 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on July 29, 2019, 11:19:22 AM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on July 29, 2019, 10:35:34 AM

Quote from: steve dave on July 03, 2014, 10:38:56 AM

Montreal? Feel like you're in Paris without all the Paris stuff and surrounded by Canucks instead of French people?

Did you ever go to Montreal? Mrs.Hamburg speaks some French and the kids have a weekly French tutor. Thinking of going next summer and wondering if anyone has gone with kids ages 4-6.

#fanningbrag

 :gocho:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: XocolateThundarr on July 29, 2019, 11:25:07 AM

Heading to Clearwater Beach, FL next week.  Booked it last minute so didn't have a lot of time to see what there is to do in the area.  Any of you Cats have any insight or pro-tips? 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on July 29, 2019, 11:26:01 AM

The only thing Montreal is known for is their strip clubs and I don't think you're allowed to take kids that young to the strip clubs

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on July 29, 2019, 11:33:37 AM

I think Montreal would be a fun experience. Mix in Quebec City.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on July 29, 2019, 11:36:42 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on July 29, 2019, 11:33:37 AM

I think Montreal would be a fun experience. Mix in Quebec City.

I just remembered we know someone that’s been there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on July 29, 2019, 12:06:57 PM

Quote from: XocolateThundarr on July 29, 2019, 11:25:07 AM

Heading to Clearwater Beach, FL next week.  Booked it last minute so didn't have a lot of time to see what there is to do in the area.  Any of you Cats have any insight or pro-tips?

Kids going? Ages? If young enough, go to the aquarium where they filmed Dolphin Tale.


Otherwise, booze, seafood, and sand. Haven't had a bad meal in the area. Of course, Hooters original restaurant is nearby.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on July 29, 2019, 12:10:20 PM

Lagoons.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on July 29, 2019, 12:44:12 PM

Weeki Wachee mermaid show!

(https://weekiwachee.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2018/01/WEEKI-2018-CALENDAR-COVER-1.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on July 29, 2019, 02:36:45 PM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on July 29, 2019, 10:35:34 AM

Quote from: steve dave on July 03, 2014, 10:38:56 AM

Montreal? Feel like you're in Paris without all the Paris stuff and surrounded by Canucks instead of French people?

Did you ever go to Montreal? Mrs.Hamburg speaks some French and the kids have a weekly French tutor. Thinking of going next summer and wondering if anyone has gone with kids ages 4-6.

their steak seasoning is delicious

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: XocolateThundarr on July 29, 2019, 03:14:07 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on July 29, 2019, 12:06:57 PM

Quote from: XocolateThundarr on July 29, 2019, 11:25:07 AM

Heading to Clearwater Beach, FL next week.  Booked it last minute so didn't have a lot of time to see what there is to do in the area.  Any of you Cats have any insight or pro-tips?

Kids going? Ages? If young enough, go to the aquarium where they filmed Dolphin Tale.


Otherwise, booze, seafood, and sand. Haven't had a bad meal in the area. Of course, Hooters original restaurant is nearby.

Sounds like booze, seafood, sand, and maybe some fishing is on the agenda.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on July 29, 2019, 07:17:29 PM

boat charter for marlins is something I would like to do some day.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on July 29, 2019, 07:20:58 PM

I assumed that the pic would make it clear, but maybe not. So, anyway, the mermaid show in actually underwater.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on July 29, 2019, 07:23:49 PM

I would also go to a run down, family owned and operated alligator farm.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on July 29, 2019, 07:56:04 PM

Quote from: chum1 on July 29, 2019, 07:20:58 PM

I assumed that the pic would make it clear, but maybe not. So, anyway, the mermaid show in actually underwater.

I think it was featured on floribama shore.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on July 29, 2019, 08:52:16 PM

Quote from: Kat Kid on July 29, 2019, 07:17:29 PM

boat charter for marlins is something I would like to do some day.

So have I, but I’m pretty sure I’d start puking 5 minutes in and be miserable for 4-6 hours.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on July 29, 2019, 09:03:28 PM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on July 29, 2019, 08:52:16 PM

Quote from: Kat Kid on July 29, 2019, 07:17:29 PM

boat charter for marlins is something I would like to do some day.

So have I, but I’m pretty sure I’d start puking 5 minutes in and be miserable for 4-6 hours.

If I'm being really honest, I would rather just charter a sail boat and do a nice, fancy booze cruise. What the hell would I do with a marlin?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: XocolateThundarr on July 29, 2019, 09:24:01 PM

Quote from: Kat Kid on July 29, 2019, 09:03:28 PM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on July 29, 2019, 08:52:16 PM

Quote from: Kat Kid on July 29, 2019, 07:17:29 PM

boat charter for marlins is something I would like to do some day.

So have I, but I’m pretty sure I’d start puking 5 minutes in and be miserable for 4-6 hours.

If I'm being really honest, I would rather just charter a sail boat and do a nice, fancy booze cruise. What the hell would I do with a marlin?

Did that in Key West when we were there.  Brought a cooler on board with ice cold tall boys.  Had a great time. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on July 30, 2019, 07:13:17 AM

Quote from: chum1 on July 29, 2019, 12:44:12 PM

Weeki Wachee mermaid show!

(https://weekiwachee.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2018/01/WEEKI-2018-CALENDAR-COVER-1.jpg)

That's a good drive from Clearwater and not worth it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on July 30, 2019, 07:50:59 AM

I mean, you can go to Disney or you can see the REAL Florida.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 30, 2019, 08:03:13 AM

Choose wisely


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on July 30, 2019, 08:16:00 AM

Go to the original Hooters.

(http://www.originalhooters.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/saga-beginning-hooters-ext.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on July 30, 2019, 09:06:26 AM

Quote from: chum1 on July 30, 2019, 08:16:00 AM

Go to the original Hooters.

(http://www.originalhooters.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/saga-beginning-hooters-ext.jpg)

Been there and I took this pic of a pic.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190730/38c311f16be22f0c54edc99ee9c7c969.jpg)


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 30, 2019, 12:41:12 PM

lmao


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on July 30, 2019, 05:11:50 PM

Trunks over his belly even before he hit 200+. Amazing.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on July 30, 2019, 05:52:19 PM

He is the very definition of a goober. One of his few redeeming qualities, im(authoritative)o.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on July 31, 2019, 06:54:41 AM

Probably easy, but new to me
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190731/9af8eae48bb8d9dd40fc07126a67d2e1.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 31, 2019, 07:26:49 AM

Home of Chum1!


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on July 31, 2019, 07:56:20 AM

Quote from: steve dave on July 31, 2019, 07:26:49 AM

Home of Chum1!


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I'm here for the job stories!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on August 01, 2019, 07:10:23 AM

Hey @chum1 have you eaten at Jean-Robert’s Table? We had a large work group there last night and it was really good.

Would have liked to meet up for a mini-pak, but we’ve got to get out of town before Don’s rally tonight.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on August 01, 2019, 08:03:00 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on August 01, 2019, 07:10:23 AM

Hey @chum1 have you eaten at Jean-Robert’s Table? We had a large work group there last night and it was really good.

Yep, several times! Great choice. The chef came to town to run a five star restaurant long ago and that's his current place.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on August 01, 2019, 08:10:13 AM

Does the chef put cinnamon in his chili and then pour it over spaghetti?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on August 01, 2019, 01:55:52 PM

IRL LOL.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on August 01, 2019, 02:23:02 PM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on August 01, 2019, 08:10:13 AM

Does the chef put cinnamon in his chili and then pour it over spaghetti?

I almost got chili at the airport and nearly threw up thinking about it

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on August 01, 2019, 03:39:21 PM

i was going to get chili at the airport but ate 8man's throw up instead because it was more appealing looking

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on August 01, 2019, 09:04:40 PM

Quote from: pissclams on August 01, 2019, 03:39:21 PM

i was going to get chili at the airport but ate 8man's throw up instead because it was more appealing looking

You should have said hi :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on August 02, 2019, 10:20:49 AM

i was too busy housing a bucket of barf and pounding truly's, sorry i hope you understand

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on August 02, 2019, 11:42:39 AM

Quote from: pissclams on August 02, 2019, 10:20:49 AM

i was too busy housing a bucket of barf and pounding truly's, sorry i hope you understand

I do, makes sense

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on August 02, 2019, 11:42:55 AM

Should have gone with barfclaw to compliment the bucket of 8mp barf

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: XocolateThundarr on August 04, 2019, 02:38:08 PM

Ice cold Miller Lites at a rooftop bar in Clearwater looking out over the Gulf.  :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 04, 2019, 07:16:49 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 30, 2019, 11:16:20 AM

Still going to that museum and WHO KNOWS WHAT ELSE for the three days in Tokyo

HERE'S WHAT WE DID

DAY 1:

Sweat our asses off getting our luggage to the airbnb halfway between Ebisu and Shibuya
Ramen at Afuri in Ebisu
Incredibly cool turntable bar in Shibuya called Jazz Blues Soul

Day 2:

Hokkusai Museum (enjoyed it more than expected!)
Takayshimi(?) Times Square food court for lunch, Tokyu Hands in the same building. (the food court sucked because it was like all take home and there was nowhere to sit)
sushi boat restaurant in Shinjuku
Robot Restaurant in Shinjuku (just amazing, mind blowing, etc.)
some interesting nine-course all-you-can-drink Japanese food that featured some weird cabbage noodle dish

Day 3:
Shinjuku Gyoen gardens
Some weird mountain climbing themed restaurant called Hutte
Takeshita street
A record store that also had a bar
Yakult Swallows baseball game (super fun, got trashed on the 350 yen beers from the beer keg girls but taking a piss was an ordeal because the seats were super cramped)
An incredibly shitty turntable bar called Grandfather's
A possibly shittier lounge with a cool view (DJamer Bar)

Day 4:

Yamante Art Museum (very close to our airbnb)
Hedgehog Cafe (one hedgehog had a really shitty attitude)
Random cocktail bar/curry place between Harajuku and Shibuya
Karaoke bar where they filmed the scene in Lost in Translation (SG Lounge)
Disc Union Record store (great stuff)
Flight home :-(


Overall:
Loved it
especially enjoyed walking between stations, like from Shinjuku Gyoen to Harajuku or Harajuku to Shibuya
People are absolutely kind and helpful even if they laugh at your dumb western face for committing a social faux pas
it was hot as eff the entire time, like instantly dripping sweat when I stepped outside
wish we could have had more dinners and lunches at random places
wish we would have gone to some of the terrace house boys and girls in the city restaurants
wish we could have gone to the country

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on August 04, 2019, 07:51:39 PM

I wouldn’t have been able to help myself but wonder if every white guy i saw was puni

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: XocolateThundarr on August 06, 2019, 03:09:21 PM

Rooftop beers. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190806/d9a2d7ee42dab205009c78e4af8aafce.jpg)

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on August 06, 2019, 03:23:46 PM

I think Xocolate Thunder is enjoying his vacation to Clearwater.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on August 06, 2019, 03:29:36 PM

XocolateThundarr deserves everything good in life jmho

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on August 06, 2019, 03:51:20 PM

Looks like he's at Hooters.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: XocolateThundarr on August 06, 2019, 04:53:37 PM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on August 06, 2019, 03:23:46 PM

I think Xocolate Thunder is enjoying his vacation to Clearwater.

:youregoddamnright.gif:  lol

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on August 08, 2019, 02:15:02 PM

Wacky - as mentioned in KC thread, Westside market is a great place to eat and drink. Great Lakes Brewing is there. Eat and drink in the basement. Far less crowded after work. Several good places downtown within the triangle between the stadiums/arena. Some good places on Lee Rd and Coventry Rd to the east of Case Western.

I usually stayed at the Embassy Suites off Rockside near 480 and 77. Only a handful of places there. Melt, Slyman's, Harry's, and Delmonico. Can never go wrong with Winking Lizard Tavern for some wings and beer.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 08, 2019, 02:26:24 PM

 :thumbs: Thank you!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: meow meow on August 08, 2019, 03:09:57 PM

going to seattle later this month, staying near Lake Union (Montlake).  any good restaurants/breweries in that area, and hikes close by that won't take a full day getting too and hiking (only there a long weekend)?  Going to Fremont Brewery for sure, possibly kayak on lake union, be down in Seattle at least a day.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on August 08, 2019, 03:26:22 PM

All of those things are in Seattle, I’d guess within 5 miles of each other.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: meow meow on August 08, 2019, 03:27:46 PM

any good hikes nearby with close access to breweries along the way?  good spots to eat along lake union?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on August 08, 2019, 03:36:52 PM

Quote from: meow meow on August 08, 2019, 03:27:46 PM

any good hikes nearby with close access to breweries along the way?  good spots to eat along lake union?

Are you going to have a car and what days of the week are you talking about?

Really, from what you describe, I'm tempted to say that your "hike" should be walking from your place to Fremont, potentially with getting in a boat of some form for part of that.  Pull up a map.  Other than hypothetically hiking way out in some real nature crap, the area you're talking about is the size of MHK.  You wouldn't need to be limiting yourself to places right on lake union or by fremont or so on.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: meow meow on August 08, 2019, 03:48:32 PM

friday/saturday/sunday

yeah would like to get out of town and hike but bigger group when i was out there doing that last year, so not a deal breaker, i'm good walking around the lake and doing whatever.  weekend will be centered around booze and food. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on August 08, 2019, 04:13:43 PM

This potentially would be good if you want to get out of town: https://trailheaddirect.org/  It takes you from local transit spots out to a few of the different trails I normally go to out east.  You don't have to worry about having a vehicle or paying to park it out there, and it'll keep you on whatever schedule you want.

Assuming you can walk over to the light rail station by the UW stadium and arena, you're pretty much set up for anything.

Fremont is good for non-touristy cool stuff, as is Green Lake and Alki Beach.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: meow meow on August 08, 2019, 04:16:18 PM

thanks man

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on August 08, 2019, 04:19:02 PM

I was curious about Fremont and saw this in my search. lol.

(https://fremont.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/logo-tall-320px.png)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on August 08, 2019, 04:21:09 PM

(http://s3.amazonaws.com/everystockphoto/fspid/20/70/07/15/statue-lenin-fremont-20700715-o.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on August 08, 2019, 04:28:33 PM

These people are my kind of crazy.

Quote

Whereas, Fremont is a State of Mind, not a foreign nation but an ImagiNation based on the freedom to dream
...
the Metropolitan King County Council plainly postulates and proclaims Fremont to be Center of the Universe, indeed, and hereby supports Fremont in its gallant endeavors to apply to the United Nations for sovereign status under international law.

https://fremont.com/explore/sights/guidepost/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on August 08, 2019, 04:34:29 PM

Solstice weekend is great.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=rfxd8SDOr1I

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on August 08, 2019, 04:35:54 PM

Is that where that troll under the bridge is?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on August 08, 2019, 04:37:58 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on August 08, 2019, 04:35:54 PM

Is that where that troll under the bridge is?

Yes, but the troll is a bit east of where all the main action is.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on August 08, 2019, 06:07:50 PM

Quote from: michigancat on August 04, 2019, 07:16:49 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 30, 2019, 11:16:20 AM

Still going to that museum and WHO KNOWS WHAT ELSE for the three days in Tokyo

HERE'S WHAT WE DID

DAY 1:

Sweat our asses off getting our luggage to the airbnb halfway between Ebisu and Shibuya
Ramen at Afuri in Ebisu
Incredibly cool turntable bar in Shibuya called Jazz Blues Soul

Day 2:

Hokkusai Museum (enjoyed it more than expected!)
Takayshimi(?) Times Square food court for lunch, Tokyu Hands in the same building. (the food court sucked because it was like all take home and there was nowhere to sit)
sushi boat restaurant in Shinjuku
Robot Restaurant in Shinjuku (just amazing, mind blowing, etc.)
some interesting nine-course all-you-can-drink Japanese food that featured some weird cabbage noodle dish

Day 3:
Shinjuku Gyoen gardens
Some weird mountain climbing themed restaurant called Hutte
Takeshita street
A record store that also had a bar
Yakult Swallows baseball game (super fun, got trashed on the 350 yen beers from the beer keg girls but taking a piss was an ordeal because the seats were super cramped)
An incredibly shitty turntable bar called Grandfather's
A possibly shittier lounge with a cool view (DJamer Bar)

Day 4:

Yamante Art Museum (very close to our airbnb)
Hedgehog Cafe (one hedgehog had a really shitty attitude)
Random cocktail bar/curry place between Harajuku and Shibuya
Karaoke bar where they filmed the scene in Lost in Translation (SG Lounge)
Disc Union Record store (great stuff)
Flight home :-(


Overall:
Loved it
especially enjoyed walking between stations, like from Shinjuku Gyoen to Harajuku or Harajuku to Shibuya
People are absolutely kind and helpful even if they laugh at your dumb western face for committing a social faux pas
it was hot as eff the entire time, like instantly dripping sweat when I stepped outside
wish we could have had more dinners and lunches at random places
wish we would have gone to some of the terrace house boys and girls in the city restaurants
wish we could have gone to the country

damn sorry i missed this

it has been hot as crap

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 14, 2019, 08:50:16 AM

So, when I've traveled for work with SW my points accumulate right away on the website. Super easy. However, for some reason, Delta's doesn't. Another reason why they suck. I mean, I don't get it, at all! I'm having to call them today to see wtf happened a couple of months ago and why no points were added. Good grief.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 14, 2019, 05:58:14 PM

Kick their asses


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 14, 2019, 06:04:21 PM

I got their asses and my points, SD! :cheers:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 14, 2019, 06:05:18 PM

Another gE credit card thread feel good story!


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 14, 2019, 06:26:48 PM

 ;)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on August 19, 2019, 11:50:04 AM

Any Lisbon or Porto restaurant recommendations?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on August 19, 2019, 11:53:44 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on August 19, 2019, 11:50:04 AM

Any Lisbon or Porto restaurant recommendations?

When are you doing this?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on August 19, 2019, 12:23:03 PM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on August 19, 2019, 11:53:44 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on August 19, 2019, 11:50:04 AM

Any Lisbon or Porto restaurant recommendations?

When are you doing this?

Soooooon

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Ksuminnesotacat on August 23, 2019, 09:18:06 AM

Two days left. Having fun no two headed eel salad, had some good swordfish though last night


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on August 23, 2019, 09:38:20 AM

Booking a hotel for February-ish through hotels.com.  Is there some app or something that will alert me as to when there's a price drop so hotels.com will match it?  Or is that something you have to monitor periodically on your own?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on August 23, 2019, 10:15:25 AM

Quote from: meow meow on August 08, 2019, 03:09:57 PM

going to seattle later this month

Quote from: meow meow on August 08, 2019, 03:48:32 PM

friday/saturday/sunday

If this is next weekend, you might be able to get way pak’d with JMart and I that Friday night.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on August 23, 2019, 10:25:38 AM

Quote from: Ksuminnesotacat on August 23, 2019, 09:18:06 AM

Two days left. Having fun no two headed eel salad, had some good swordfish though last night


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How about a two headed trout salad?

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/two-mouth-fish-in-lake-champlain-new-york-woman-catches-fish-with-two-mouths-claims-its-a-two-headed-trout/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 23, 2019, 11:15:38 AM

 :love:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on August 30, 2019, 08:24:08 AM

Frequent Flyers, I have a question.
Have a flight into Tampa on Tuesday afternoon, staying till Saturday.
How much will I hate my life if i still proceed with our plan?
When do the airports start canceling flights?
Debating on picking another place to go for the week


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on August 30, 2019, 08:30:29 AM

I'd ball. You can change for free now. Why wait till they cancel and be scrambling

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 30, 2019, 08:50:57 AM

Quote from: WillieWatanabe on August 30, 2019, 08:24:08 AM

Frequent Flyers, I have a question.
Have a flight into Tampa on Tuesday afternoon, staying till Saturday.
How much will I hate my life if i still proceed with our plan?
When do the airports start canceling flights?
Debating on picking another place to go for the week


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Cancel immediately


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on August 30, 2019, 09:10:29 AM

get out ww

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on August 30, 2019, 09:18:27 AM

damnit i was hoping you all would say that it was easy peasy.  :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on August 30, 2019, 09:21:10 AM

Don’t be a pussy, ww.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on August 30, 2019, 12:25:35 PM

Tampa isn't even on the Atlantic coast smdh

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on August 30, 2019, 12:26:15 PM

If it doesn't make it to a Cat5, is it even a real hurricane?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 30, 2019, 01:42:25 PM

It’s prob going to be blocked off the east coast tbh. Weather will still be shitty though.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on September 03, 2019, 09:09:45 AM

Quote from: WillieWatanabe on August 30, 2019, 12:26:15 PM

If it doesn't make it to a Cat5, is it even a real hurricane?

Some people never even knew a Cat 5 existed. People have never seen anything like that.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on September 05, 2019, 09:03:34 AM

Quote from: Trim on August 30, 2019, 09:21:10 AM

Don’t be a pussy, ww.

Trim 3:16

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on September 05, 2019, 12:30:01 PM

Where you staying at WW?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on September 05, 2019, 12:33:31 PM

For those who have been to Spain, how would you rank it as a travel destination? 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on September 05, 2019, 12:37:34 PM

Quote from: Pete on September 05, 2019, 12:33:31 PM

For those who have been to Spain, how would you rank it as a travel destination?

Only been to Barcelona and some Islands, but I enjoyed Spain a lot

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on September 05, 2019, 12:38:21 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on September 05, 2019, 12:37:34 PM

Quote from: Pete on September 05, 2019, 12:33:31 PM

For those who have been to Spain, how would you rank it as a travel destination?

Only been to Barcelona and some Islands, but I enjoyed Spain a lot

I'd be taking wife and two teens. Would that change your evaluation?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on September 05, 2019, 12:40:48 PM

Not really. Great food, beaches, old churches and artwork and other cool historic stuff. ‘92 Olympic stades. My Barcelona experience wasn’t particularly booze/party dependent.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on September 05, 2019, 01:32:53 PM

Quote from: WillieWatanabe on September 05, 2019, 09:03:34 AM

Quote from: Trim on August 30, 2019, 09:21:10 AM

Don’t be a pussy, ww.

Trim 3:16

T-Y in advance for the Florida and Alabama hurricane #coverage.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on September 05, 2019, 02:21:42 PM

Quote from: Pete on September 05, 2019, 12:33:31 PM

For those who have been to Spain, how would you rank it as a travel destination? 

thought it would be very olathe-y but it was incredible
i did madrid and then trained down to seville (KC'S SISTER CITY!!) during semana santa.  amazing people and food over there

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on September 05, 2019, 02:26:37 PM

I liked Madrid and Barcelona a ton.  Absolutely loved Toledo which is very doable from Madrid and worth a day trip. Incredible.

Barcelona is just great  I think you could easily do a week + between the two cities and have plenty to do especially if you plan on doing any beach days in Barcelona.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on September 05, 2019, 03:10:53 PM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on September 05, 2019, 12:30:01 PM

Where you staying at WW?

Clearwater Beach.

Windy AF, no storms, heat advisory today

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on September 05, 2019, 03:43:43 PM

Quote from: WillieWatanabe on September 05, 2019, 03:10:53 PM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on September 05, 2019, 12:30:01 PM

Where you staying at WW?

Clearwater Beach.

Windy AF, no storms, heat advisory today

Go eat pizza at Slyce in Indian Rocks Beach. It's great.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on September 05, 2019, 08:13:12 PM

Quote from: Pete on September 05, 2019, 12:38:21 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on September 05, 2019, 12:37:34 PM

Quote from: Pete on September 05, 2019, 12:33:31 PM

For those who have been to Spain, how would you rank it as a travel destination?

Only been to Barcelona and some Islands, but I enjoyed Spain a lot

I'd be taking wife and two teens. Would that change your evaluation?

I was in Barcelona as a teenager and absolutely loved it.  Food was great and La Rambla was a good time.  It’s actually where I bought my samurai sword.  8MP already said it but Olympic village is really cool and so is Basílica de la Sagrada Família.  I definitely want to go back.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on September 05, 2019, 08:15:39 PM

Quote from: DaBigTrain on September 05, 2019, 08:13:12 PM

Quote from: Pete on September 05, 2019, 12:38:21 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on September 05, 2019, 12:37:34 PM

Quote from: Pete on September 05, 2019, 12:33:31 PM

For those who have been to Spain, how would you rank it as a travel destination?

Only been to Barcelona and some Islands, but I enjoyed Spain a lot

I'd be taking wife and two teens. Would that change your evaluation?

I was in Barcelona as a teenager and absolutely loved it.  Food was great and La Rambla was a good time.  It’s actually where I bought my samurai sword.  8MP already said it but Olympic village is really cool and so is Basílica de la Sagrada Família.  I definitely want to go back.

This is on my must do list

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on September 05, 2019, 09:20:06 PM

Quote from: LibDerp7BubbleBoy on September 05, 2019, 08:15:39 PM

Quote from: DaBigTrain on September 05, 2019, 08:13:12 PM

Quote from: Pete on September 05, 2019, 12:38:21 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on September 05, 2019, 12:37:34 PM

Quote from: Pete on September 05, 2019, 12:33:31 PM

For those who have been to Spain, how would you rank it as a travel destination?

Only been to Barcelona and some Islands, but I enjoyed Spain a lot

I'd be taking wife and two teens. Would that change your evaluation?

I was in Barcelona as a teenager and absolutely loved it.  Food was great and La Rambla was a good time.  It’s actually where I bought my samurai sword.  8MP already said it but Olympic village is really cool and so is Basílica de la Sagrada Família.  I definitely want to go back.

This is on my must do list

I want to go back when it is finished

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: hemmy on September 05, 2019, 10:58:52 PM

Quote from: Pete on September 05, 2019, 12:33:31 PM

For those who have been to Spain, how would you rank it as a travel destination? 

Spain is amazing. So many cool places to visit, especially in the south.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: hemmy on September 05, 2019, 10:59:06 PM

Going to Orlando next week.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 06, 2019, 07:41:25 AM

Quote from: hemmy on September 05, 2019, 10:59:06 PM

Going to Orlando next week.

hell yeah son

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on September 09, 2019, 06:36:51 PM

Quote from: XocolateThundarr on August 06, 2019, 03:09:21 PM

Rooftop beers. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190806/d9a2d7ee42dab205009c78e4af8aafce.jpg)

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 :thumbs:  We stayed a little south of there.The beach was never that busy last week thanks to the Hurricane. Can't wait to go back.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: hemmy on September 18, 2019, 03:46:00 PM

Quote from: hemmy on September 05, 2019, 10:59:06 PM

Going to Orlando next week.

Short but sweet, Disney military discount is like 40%

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: XocolateThundarr on September 19, 2019, 08:24:33 AM

@WillieWatanabe Nice.  I think that is where we will stay if we go back.  It looked to be a lot newer and nicer.  Got to have a room with a balcony though.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: K-S-U-Wildcats! on September 21, 2019, 08:10:24 AM

Quote from: K-S-U-Wildcats! on January 26, 2019, 12:31:42 PM

Just bought my tickets to Tanzania. Flying Kenya Airways direct from New York to Nairobi and then a quick hop to Kilimanjaro. Used my Chase points and I was impressed how easy that was and what a great deal I got.

I’m booking seperate to New York and gonna head up there the night before our international flight. Trying to decide if we should venture into Manhattan or just hang around JFK.

Over a year of planning and it’s finally here. Flew to New York yesterday and stayed the night. Hit a festival in Little Italy and toured the WTC. Stayed at a nice hotel near LGA in Flushing, the real Chinatown, which was kinda fun.

Flying Kenya Air this afternoon direct to Nairobi. I “won” my bid for an upgrade to business class for my wife and I, by which I mean I paid $2,400 extra to fly in comfort for 14hrs. It’s basically the most expensive hotel room I’ve ever bought, that I will share with 20 other people. But I’m actually going to lay down to sleep on an international flight which sounds marvelous.

Sunday is final trek prep and chilling around Moshi. Monday we start our Kili hike.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on September 21, 2019, 09:25:00 AM

Quote from: K-S-U-Wildcats! on September 21, 2019, 08:10:24 AM

Quote from: K-S-U-Wildcats! on January 26, 2019, 12:31:42 PM

Just bought my tickets to Tanzania. Flying Kenya Airways direct from New York to Nairobi and then a quick hop to Kilimanjaro. Used my Chase points and I was impressed how easy that was and what a great deal I got.

I’m booking seperate to New York and gonna head up there the night before our international flight. Trying to decide if we should venture into Manhattan or just hang around JFK.

Over a year of planning and it’s finally here. Flew to New York yesterday and stayed the night. Hit a festival in Little Italy and toured the WTC. Stayed at a nice hotel near LGA in Flushing, the real Chinatown, which was kinda fun.

Flying Kenya Air this afternoon direct to Nairobi. I “won” my bid for an upgrade to business class for my wife and I, by which I mean I paid $2,400 extra to fly in comfort for 14hrs. It’s basically the most expensive hotel room I’ve ever bought, that I will share with 20 other people. But I’m actually going to lay down to sleep on an international flight which sounds marvelous.

Sunday is final trek prep and chilling around Moshi. Monday we start our Kili hike.

I’m very excited for you KSU. I hope your trip is a great one.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on September 21, 2019, 11:53:23 AM

Have fun dude

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on September 21, 2019, 05:39:05 PM

So happy you got that upgrade. My only 14+ hour flight was in lie flat seats and I can't imagine doing it in normal coach seats.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on September 21, 2019, 05:42:17 PM

Okay guys. Go to Portugal as soon as possible if you like the following

* Fresh seafood cheap.
* Inexpensive good wine
* Great cities that are super hilly.

Amazing stuff and so freaking cheap. Great place.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on September 21, 2019, 05:43:30 PM

The Country? Or the Man?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on September 21, 2019, 05:54:44 PM

Quote from: Spracne on September 21, 2019, 05:43:30 PM

The Country? Or the Man?

This joke was just made and went over the joke receivers head. Sad!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: K-S-U-Wildcats! on September 22, 2019, 02:58:41 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on September 21, 2019, 05:39:05 PM

So happy you got that upgrade. My only 14+ hour flight was in lie flat seats and I can't imagine doing it in normal coach seats.

I’ll be flying coach on the way home so I’ll let you know how it compares. I suspect it’s going to suck, even though the new 787s are supposed to make it slightly less hellish. My observation on business class was that it was “worth” the upgrade but I’d still rather save the $2,400 if that makes any sense. Like I can appreciate it but still would rather save my money. Does make me jealous of the dudes who rack up points traveling for business and can fly like that all the time.

Chilling at a Star Alliance lounge in Nairobi before our final short flight to Kili. Things are about to get a lot tougher but more fun.

Everyone will also be glad to know that so far I’ve kept my perfect streak going closing all my Apple Watch rings, despite the long-ass flight. Necessitated doing a hellish workout yesterday morning, and I’ve got some serious catchup to do this afternoon. Luckily the hotel has a gym. The mountain will be a breeze. The safari will pose my most serious threat: hours upon hours in a Jeep, no gyms or even places to run without risking being eaten by a lion. Maybe I’ll just do burpees and pushups each morning and evening but damn that’s gonna be a lot.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 22, 2019, 07:34:46 AM

post an absolute assload of pics ksu!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: K-S-U-Wildcats! on September 22, 2019, 12:35:11 PM

Kili was mostly obscured by clouds today. Hopefully will get lots of pics tomorrow. For now...

(https://i.ibb.co/zmGtwGW/C2323293-7425-45-ED-B51-C-C69-A6-ADBE32-F.jpg)

This is a Tanzanian Gin & Tonic. Double of gin, mix in your own tonic, and no ice (I already miss ice). But, this costs 4,000 shillings, or about $1.75. We could live like royalty here.

(https://i.ibb.co/Qc9TFXJ/6438-A508-E3-B0-4-E6-C-81-B2-94-BB392-B2-C9-D.jpg)

My pre-trek hotel. Best digs in Moshi.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on September 22, 2019, 05:52:32 PM

would be pretty cool to go somewhere and pay for crap with shillings

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on September 22, 2019, 05:57:59 PM

Not going to lie that foot is one of the best I’ve seen on this blog or anywhere else.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on September 22, 2019, 07:35:25 PM

Quote from: pissclams on September 22, 2019, 05:52:32 PM

would be pretty cool to go somewhere and pay for crap with shillings

It's no ducat, but it's solid.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on September 22, 2019, 09:07:29 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on September 21, 2019, 05:39:05 PM

So happy you got that upgrade. My only 14+ hour flight was in lie flat seats and I can't imagine doing it in normal coach seats.

I can tell you that it sucks. DFW to Tokyo by the window with two large people beside me who slept the entire flight.

And a 10 hour flight from Germany to DFW next to a nice Indian man with smelly feet and holes in his socks.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 23, 2019, 01:42:55 PM

Anyone ever stay at a Yotel? I'm going to New York for work from November 30th-December 4th and staying in Manhattan near the event. I heard they're kinda cool.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 23, 2019, 01:59:47 PM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on September 22, 2019, 09:07:29 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on September 21, 2019, 05:39:05 PM

So happy you got that upgrade. My only 14+ hour flight was in lie flat seats and I can't imagine doing it in normal coach seats.

I can tell you that it sucks. DFW to Tokyo by the window with two large people beside me who slept the entire flight.

And a 10 hour flight from Germany to DFW next to a nice Indian man with smelly feet and holes in his socks.


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I got a business upgrade on a domestic flight not long ago and the woman next to me decided to use the wider seats as an opportunity to take off her flip flops and put her bare feet facing the center armrest that was shared to place drinks on before takeoff. It was up there with any grossness I've experienced in coach.

Side note: Lufthansa Premium Economy is a great deal. I think I was able to pay $400 for FRA/SFO and those seats are about the same as business in the US. $1000+ for a 10 hour flight even if it's lie flat seems like an awful lot though (if it's my money)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on September 23, 2019, 02:43:49 PM

Quote from: michigancat on September 23, 2019, 01:59:47 PM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on September 22, 2019, 09:07:29 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on September 21, 2019, 05:39:05 PM

So happy you got that upgrade. My only 14+ hour flight was in lie flat seats and I can't imagine doing it in normal coach seats.

I can tell you that it sucks. DFW to Tokyo by the window with two large people beside me who slept the entire flight.

And a 10 hour flight from Germany to DFW next to a nice Indian man with smelly feet and holes in his socks.


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I got a business upgrade on a domestic flight not long ago and the woman next to me decided to use the wider seats as an opportunity to take off her flip flops and put her bare feet facing the center armrest that was shared to place drinks on before takeoff. It was up there with any grossness I've experienced in coach.

this only happened because you let it

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on September 23, 2019, 02:46:12 PM

What do you mean by “facing the center armrest?”

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: meow meow on September 23, 2019, 02:54:53 PM

sitting sideways with smelly bare feet inches away

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 23, 2019, 03:02:33 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on September 23, 2019, 02:46:12 PM

What do you mean by “facing the center armrest?”

kind of like this

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_RkdN7kEoRcE/THOmewQgAzI/AAAAAAAAHl4/yxc7ZNiWhm0/s1600/sit3.jpg)

with one of these seats...her feet were right next to the center armrest where they put the drinks

(https://i2.wp.com/thepointsguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/20190430_United-737-900ER_Business_EWR-CUN_ZHonig-12.jpg?fit=2048%2C2048px&ssl=1)

sometimes her feet were directly on her seat sitting like this

(https://previews.123rf.com/images/feedough/feedough1710/feedough171000036/87665201-seated-casual-woman-holding-knees-to-her-chest-and-smiles-on-white-background.jpg)

but the only time her feet weren't on the seat was during the meal and she tried to have them up then.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on September 23, 2019, 03:03:17 PM

Seems a little tickling would have been in order.

Title: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on September 23, 2019, 03:04:58 PM

Oh my god. She should never be allowed in first class again.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on September 23, 2019, 03:20:29 PM

I have only sat in business once (kef-mci) and there was no one in the seat next to me  :)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on September 24, 2019, 12:09:27 PM

Has anyone made an international connection through CDG, i.e. fly in from Copenhagen to connect to the US? Can I just stay in an international terminal or do I have to go thru customs in Paris?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 24, 2019, 12:56:50 PM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on September 24, 2019, 12:09:27 PM

Has anyone made an international connection through CDG, i.e. fly in from Copenhagen to connect to the US? Can I just stay in an international terminal or do I have to go thru customs in Paris?

haven't done CDG specifically, but you'd go through passport control for leaving the EU at CDG before getting into the international terminal. Maybe a little extra security but I doubt it. not a big deal.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on September 24, 2019, 01:11:05 PM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on September 24, 2019, 12:09:27 PM

Has anyone made an international connection through CDG, i.e. fly in from Copenhagen to connect to the US? Can I just stay in an international terminal or do I have to go thru customs in Paris?

Passport control. Might be a bit of a treck depending where you land. If you're asking if you need to retrieve any checked baggage and check back in, the answer is no.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on September 24, 2019, 01:12:20 PM

From your perspective, it will be no different than if you were just travelling within the EU

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: K-S-U-Wildcats! on September 25, 2019, 11:33:34 PM

We just started Day 4 of the Kili trek. In an area with data. This has been amazing - coolest adventure we’ve ever taken. Everyone has to do this. The views are incredible. Started off ascending through rain forest. Monkeys swinging through the trees. By second day we emerged above tree line and Kili really came into view. When I say “Kili” I’m actually referring to Kibu Peak, which is the biggest and tallest of three volcanic peaks that composes Kilimanjaro. The terrain now is mountain desert, with lots of grasses, flowers, and “trees” that are a very prehistoric-looking cross between palm trees, pineapples, and seguoro (so?) cactus. We hiked as high as 15,250 yesterday before descending to camp at 13k. We’re now right at the foot of Kibu and the details are really emerging. It looks like the lava cliffs of Hawaii, but with glaciers and less green.

The stars at night are literally out of this world. Can casually observe the Milky Way arcing overhead with the naked eye. Shooting stars are easy to see.

We are eating like kings, or maybe British colonists would be the better comparison. We have our own mess tent, table, chairs, cutlery, napkins. All that’s missing is the phonograph. The food is better than we get at most restaurants at home. Every breakfast, dinner, and even most lunches are these huge skillets full of meats and vegetables. Tureens of a different soup at every meal. I’m burning at least 3000 calories a day and I’m going to gain weight on this trek.

Not enough data to post pics but I’m getting some amazing stuff. I just wish my iPhone could capture what the night sky looks like.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on September 26, 2019, 08:46:55 AM

Not to show up K-S-U but off to Omaha this weekend!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on September 26, 2019, 09:00:23 AM

Quote from: ChiCat on September 26, 2019, 08:46:55 AM

Not to show up K-S-U but off to Omaha this weekend!

I hear the zoo there is great.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 26, 2019, 12:26:07 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on September 26, 2019, 08:46:55 AM

Not to show up K-S-U but off to Omaha this weekend!

if you're going to the zoo they've made some awesome additions and are making some more right now. it's pretty great. I may take the kids Sunday actually.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on September 26, 2019, 02:00:15 PM

Quote from: steve dave on September 26, 2019, 12:26:07 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on September 26, 2019, 08:46:55 AM

Not to show up K-S-U but off to Omaha this weekend!

if you're going to the zoo they've made some awesome additions and are making some more right now. it's pretty great. I may take the kids Sunday actually.

Wife and I will be out there on Saturday along with some friends and their kids.  Hamilton on Sat night.  If you have zoo pro-tips, I'm here for them.  I've never been to Omaha's.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 26, 2019, 02:12:11 PM

Get there 10 minutes before it opens. If you are going to do the Nocturnal Exhibit, desert dome (lame), jungle, or aquarium (awesome) do them first thing because they are indoors and it sucks when they get crowded. Gorillas are great. Skyfari is pretty cool to get from the back to front. For the kids I’d bring a change of clothes and a towel if it’s warm enough because the splash pad is elite AF. Also giant playground is elite for kids. Best food is by the elephants in the Africa exhibit. They have some unique stuff there.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: K-S-U-Wildcats! on September 29, 2019, 03:13:21 AM

We summited yesterday morning at about 7am. Started at midnight from the high camp at about 15,250 and plodded up 4,000 feet. Nothing much to see but rocks illuminated by the tight circle of the headlamp. Slowly slowly, one step every 1-2 seconds (slower than it sounds). The last 1,500 feet was mostly sand and gravel. Temps below freezing and my camelbac froze halfway up (normal). Switched to nalgene tucked in my pack.

I had heard summit night was hard but figured I’d be fine. I’m a runner. I’ve done marathons. This was the most brutal physical challenge I’ve ever done. Brutal but worth it. When the sun finally broke as we reached Stella Point, we were exhausted but the views were amazing. Here the glaciers and the caldera really come into view and it’s an easy stroll to the summit even though you’re sucking air at over 19,000 feet.

Summit night before sunrise was really the only bad thing about this trek. Everything else was amazing. Incredible week. I’ve got incredible pics.

(https://i.ibb.co/hH3zLK0/AF0-B343-E-A135-
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Hiking up through the montane rainforest.

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Machame Camp. We gained 3,400 feet today over 7 miles.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: K-S-U-Wildcats! on September 29, 2019, 03:23:53 AM

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Looking down on the clouds over the rain forest.

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Arriving at Shira Cave Camp, elevation 12,300.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: K-S-U-Wildcats! on September 29, 2019, 03:29:32 AM

(https://i.ibb.co/h2HN09H/8-AA2-C7-E8-CEB9-4204-AD51-D5-B8-C8-FF9370.jpg)
Sunset from Shira Cave Camp.

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Sunrise on Kibu Peak (the highest of the three peaks that make up Kili).

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Hiking toward Lava Tower at over 15,000 to acclimatize before descending to Barranco Camp to sleep.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: K-S-U-Wildcats! on September 29, 2019, 03:35:59 AM

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The alpine desert terrain near Lava Tower at base of Kibu.

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The trail from Lava Tower down to Barranco Camp.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: K-S-U-Wildcats! on September 29, 2019, 03:41:03 AM

(https://i.ibb.co/MRCSKVJ/74-B690-CC-9908-4-EF9-816-C-6-A36752-D8-E89.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/pz5rBQG/88829-A0-E-14-AD-4639-8051-D9-F46-EDA21-FE.jpg)

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Panorama of Barranco Camp, elevation 12,795. Several routes converge here, so many many tents.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: K-S-U-Wildcats! on September 29, 2019, 03:50:19 AM

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Sunrise on Kibu from Barranco Camp.

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The Barranco Wall. This requires some Class 3 scrambling.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: K-S-U-Wildcats! on September 29, 2019, 06:33:59 AM

(https://i.ibb.co/3djnB83/88-BF1625-69-C9-49-BD-89-E0-D8792-A15245-C.jpg) (https://ibb.co/B3Q9q7p)
Scrambling up the wall.

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(https://i.ibb.co/XXbBLDd/4-B1-B9909-F99-A-43-C6-A4-CA-A28828885-C60.jpg) (https://ibb.co/y0XTPpM)
Karanga Camp comes into view, across a valley.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on September 29, 2019, 07:01:07 AM

Awesome!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: K-S-U-Wildcats! on September 29, 2019, 07:02:11 AM

(https://i.ibb.co/XzJFbBf/84661863-FA9-F-43-DA-BD6-C-819-B70326-FBE.jpg) (https://ibb.co/RCHQ9nG)
Another amazing meal. The mess tent has become our all purpose station, including drying clothes from a very wet day.

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Ext morning, clouds clear, Kibu gettin big!

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Mt. Meru (not part of Kili) peaking above the clouds, from Karanga Camp.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on September 29, 2019, 08:43:18 AM

 :love:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Ksuminnesotacat on September 29, 2019, 09:18:24 AM

K-S-U voted to be GE’s Minister of Travelocity ! Awesome stuff

Title: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 29, 2019, 09:43:19 AM

Nice pics KSU-dub!


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Cire on September 29, 2019, 02:58:24 PM

Sweet pics

What shithole country are you in?


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on September 29, 2019, 03:50:44 PM

Looks amazing there

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: K-S-U-Wildcats! on September 29, 2019, 11:46:55 PM

(https://i.ibb.co/6HDPgHb/2-B7-B2-F88-ABD5-4-AC6-A7-EA-B109137-E1261.jpg) (https://ibb.co/2vctgvP)
On our way to Barafu Camp. Kibo loomin large.

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This is why you bring your own toilet.

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Barafu Camp, Elevation 15,250. We “sleep” here for an afternoon before midnight summit attempt.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: K-S-U-Wildcats! on September 30, 2019, 01:09:31 AM

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Don’t want to miss the bathroom in the dark - that’s a 500’ cliff.

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Mt. Meru above the clouds.

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Time to try to sleep for a few hours....

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: K-S-U-Wildcats! on September 30, 2019, 01:14:44 AM

(https://i.ibb.co/5MGYxtv/56-AB1109-B028-4-C3-E-9-CBA-92-FA19-C7-C2-D4.jpg) (https://ibb.co/8KNz4T2)
After five freezing hours, exhausted, Stella Point at sunrise. We made it! From here an easy stroll along caldera rim to summit.

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The massive caldera below.

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Glaciers way bigger than I imagined.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: K-S-U-Wildcats! on September 30, 2019, 01:26:13 AM

(https://i.ibb.co/RCm1sH6/2-C266-E26-4-ADE-4-FA7-92-DD-6653-DE45-AB18.jpg) (https://ibb.co/8jpJf8x)

(https://i.ibb.co/37qHP11/6-AB11-D36-7208-4-C9-E-9-E2-A-D9-CC4615-CBF2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/t4t51BB)
Paragliders taking off from Stella Point. Sadly, this man crashed and died seconds after this picture was taken. Saw the whole thing. It was horrible. Really sad. Rumor is that his wife was also waiting to take off and saw it.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/globalnews.ca/news/5967899/canadian-death-mount-kilimanjaro/amp/ (https://www.google.com/amp/s/globalnews.ca/news/5967899/canadian-death-mount-kilimanjaro/amp/)

(https://i.ibb.co/YDpMFwc/787-C49-BE-8-C1-C-4-B32-BE17-1-A7-F604-EF780.jpg) (https://ibb.co/B4qx5Fy)
Here’s what we ascended in the dark. You can just see high camp in the distance, 4,000 feet below.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on September 30, 2019, 06:31:39 AM

Well that’s all pretty great except for the whole part where the guy died

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 30, 2019, 08:16:12 AM

There are surprisingly shitloads of people up there.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on September 30, 2019, 09:16:59 AM

Pretty incredible

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on September 30, 2019, 09:29:54 AM

What do you get if you get to the top of this thing?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 30, 2019, 09:30:14 AM

Well that turned dark pretty quickly.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 30, 2019, 09:33:17 AM

why is there so much hiking at night

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on September 30, 2019, 09:46:37 AM

So you can see the sunrise at the summit

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on September 30, 2019, 10:58:56 AM

those glaciers are crazy looking

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: K-S-U-Wildcats! on September 30, 2019, 11:42:08 AM

Quote from: Trim on September 30, 2019, 09:29:54 AM

What do you get if you get to the top of this thing?

You get a snazzy certificate (which appears to have printed on a circa-1999 inkjet). And a trove of kickass pictures.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: K-S-U-Wildcats! on September 30, 2019, 11:46:36 AM

Quote from: michigancat on September 30, 2019, 09:33:17 AM

why is there so much hiking at night

So this is something we wondered, too. It had a little bit to do with weather possibly rolling in in the afternoon, although you could start hours later and still be fine. Our guides acknowledged that one reason is so that you can’t really see just how daunting the ascent is. You just have to keep trudging until sunrise. I’m not sure that’s a good reason to freeze. Man it was cold. About 4am is when people really started breaking down.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on September 30, 2019, 11:49:24 AM

33, make me a certificate of climbing this thing and put some EMAW stuff in k-s-u-w's pics.  T-Y.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Cire on September 30, 2019, 02:57:13 PM

In CO hiking needs to be finished early in the afternoon because static electricity and freak lightning etc.  Wonder if it's the same there...

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on September 30, 2019, 03:28:47 PM

Yeah that part where KSUdub got a picture of the guy right before he died was nuts.  Pics are crazy cool though.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on September 30, 2019, 03:41:31 PM

I feel like Dub really buried the lede about watching a man die. Holy crap. You don't seem very affected by that?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on September 30, 2019, 03:44:25 PM

The views were spectacular. It was VERY cold at times. Here's some class 3 terrain. Watched a man  violently die. The food cranked out from the mess tent was surprisingly tasty!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 30, 2019, 03:52:44 PM

Quote from: Spracne on September 30, 2019, 03:44:25 PM

The views were spectacular. It was VERY cold at times. Here's some class 3 terrain. Watched a man  violently die. The food cranked out from the mess tent was surprisingly tasty!

lol yes

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on September 30, 2019, 06:00:28 PM

ok what

Title: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on September 30, 2019, 06:02:52 PM

I bet if KSUW went back in a couple years the glaciers would be much smaller than what he remembered.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on September 30, 2019, 07:18:07 PM

https://twitter.com/Emergidoc/status/1178781464097374208?s=19

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on September 30, 2019, 07:20:27 PM

Daxing International Airport has opened in Beijing, prompting some commentators to question the close ties between Dax and the ChiComs: https://www.forbes.com/sites/willhorton1/2019/09/29/beijing-daxing-airport-opens-but-you-wont-be-using-it-soon/#33ee0a256af1

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: meow meow on October 01, 2019, 11:54:05 AM

Quote from: mocat on September 30, 2019, 07:18:07 PM

https://twitter.com/Emergidoc/status/1178781464097374208?s=19

was wondering what marshawn lynch was up too after football

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on October 01, 2019, 12:18:23 PM

 :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on October 04, 2019, 08:19:37 AM

Omaha Zoo was good as was Boiler Room :love:.  Hamilton was pretty great but the front row balcony seats at the Orpheum have absurdly limited leg room and we got the 2nd understudy.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on October 04, 2019, 08:20:06 AM

Also, booked round trip to Tokyo for next month on points for the wife and I.  Thanks CC peeps

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on October 04, 2019, 08:20:11 AM

Boiler Room is incred, good choice


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on October 04, 2019, 08:20:51 AM

The Orpheum needs to be gutted and redone. The Holland is a much better experience for a show.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on October 04, 2019, 08:02:27 PM

FOLKS

https://twitter.com/rklau/status/1179965234624286721


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on October 04, 2019, 08:26:31 PM

I’m going to Nebraska next weekend. I’m so excited.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on October 04, 2019, 08:28:13 PM

Quote from: steve dave on October 04, 2019, 08:02:27 PM

FOLKS

[tweet]1179965234624286721[/tweet]


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Been doing that for a few years. Game changer.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on October 04, 2019, 10:06:46 PM

This is most (only time) disappointing in SD I've ever been tbh

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on October 04, 2019, 10:58:59 PM

I’ve been doing this for years too

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on October 04, 2019, 11:04:07 PM

I thought everyone knew about this??

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on October 09, 2019, 04:05:48 PM

Delta domestic first class is the equivalent of United/American basic+. It’s very sad and very unfair.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on October 09, 2019, 04:18:38 PM

depends on the bird metal

Title: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on October 09, 2019, 04:21:00 PM

Quote from: mocat on October 09, 2019, 04:18:38 PM

depends on the bird metal

Yeah, I’m not flying trans con or anything. BUT, American gives me my much needed booze before takeoff even on Emb 175s. I’ve done four segments this week and all have been VERY SAD AND VERY UNFAIR.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on October 09, 2019, 04:22:31 PM

This SweetWater tho


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on October 09, 2019, 04:26:04 PM

thought pre-flight booze was standard on delta first class, they usually mention a reason why they can't but that has been rare.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on October 09, 2019, 04:29:41 PM

I’ve been all (I think) MD90s with 16(!) first class seats. OMA-ATL-SAV and back. Probable reason is squeezing WAY too much 1st onto the thing.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on October 11, 2019, 05:10:21 PM

My flight home tomorrow just got cancelled and I got rebooked to Sunday.  What do I do in Copenhagen tomorrow?

Also, what’s going on with the Copenhagen check-in counters.  Do they not have airline specific desks? Do I just go to any counter?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on October 11, 2019, 05:12:34 PM

post up and get absolutely black out with some stupid danes

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on October 11, 2019, 05:17:31 PM

Quote from: steve dave on October 11, 2019, 05:12:34 PM

post up and get absolutely black out with some stupid danes

I need to find a bar showing OU/Texas at 6:00pm and drink. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on October 11, 2019, 05:33:39 PM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on October 11, 2019, 05:10:21 PM

My flight home tomorrow just got cancelled and I got rebooked to Sunday.  What do I do in Copenhagen tomorrow?

Also, what’s going on with the Copenhagen check-in counters.  Do they not have airline specific desks? Do I just go to any counter?

Get drunk and walk around

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on October 11, 2019, 05:54:49 PM

Get drunk and sit around

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on October 11, 2019, 06:04:55 PM

See if Noma has any last minute reservation openings

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on October 12, 2019, 09:37:22 AM

I have 2 connections home, Munich and Chicago.  What happens if I make my connection in Munich, but my bag doesn’t. You have to collect your bag in Chicago & recheck for the connection. What happens if your bag isn’t there? I’m assuming they let the airline connect your luggage through later without you.

Title: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on October 12, 2019, 09:39:32 AM

Just carry on no matter what (advice excludes travel with several dozen children)

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 12, 2019, 09:52:14 AM

Another option is just don't stress about it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on October 12, 2019, 09:57:47 AM

Yeah, just throw your bag in the river. eff it.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on October 14, 2019, 12:25:58 PM

Quote from: Catchacold on July 26, 2018, 05:04:44 PM

Drive McKenzie pass and hike to Proxy falls. (pro tip: come in the early summer when the road is closed to traffic and bike it)

Also the well known brewpubs like Deschutes and 10 Barrel are good, but there can be a wait. I prefer McMenamins. Or Bend Brewing. Or... there are many options.

The usual recommendos. (Popular with good reason, but you won't find solitude or parking spots on weekends)
 - Tumalo Falls and North Fork trail. Beautiful hiking up the creek beyond the main falls.
 - Green lakes trail. Nice family hike. mosquitos.
 - Any of the lake resorts would have fun stuff for the family (Elk Lake and Cultus are closest. Or if you drive McKenzie, loop back on 126 and you'll go past a couple more that way)

If not traveling with family I would rent a Tallboy from Pine Mountain and ride the crap out of it. (see bendtrails.org).  If with kids maybe the trails near the town of Sisters.

I’ve got a few days in Bend coming up.  This looks good.  Any other suggestions?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 14, 2019, 12:29:59 PM

Quote from: tdaver on October 14, 2019, 12:25:58 PM

Quote from: Catchacold on July 26, 2018, 05:04:44 PM

Drive McKenzie pass and hike to Proxy falls. (pro tip: come in the early summer when the road is closed to traffic and bike it)

Also the well known brewpubs like Deschutes and 10 Barrel are good, but there can be a wait. I prefer McMenamins. Or Bend Brewing. Or... there are many options.

The usual recommendos. (Popular with good reason, but you won't find solitude or parking spots on weekends)
 - Tumalo Falls and North Fork trail. Beautiful hiking up the creek beyond the main falls.
 - Green lakes trail. Nice family hike. mosquitos.
 - Any of the lake resorts would have fun stuff for the family (Elk Lake and Cultus are closest. Or if you drive McKenzie, loop back on 126 and you'll go past a couple more that way)

If not traveling with family I would rent a Tallboy from Pine Mountain and ride the crap out of it. (see bendtrails.org).  If with kids maybe the trails near the town of Sisters.

I’ve got a few days in Bend coming up.  This looks good.  Any other suggestions?

I floated down the river in Bend and it was fun. I got a t-shirt at Bend Brewing that an absurd number of people compliment.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on October 16, 2019, 05:42:46 PM

You guys ever heard of Zingerman’s before in Ann Arbor? Food network and stuff and like $20 sandwiches. It was a bit insane.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191016/613cb1321c80a71863531be06aafa18a.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191016/0af973e4cc6974b9cd10055a4761d97c.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191016/c125345f83fc9ba2be55d500cd5760ea.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191016/ab88824b7715fced211e413c435e70c2.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191016/0563f31a85a8528d8a7d37aa8c602b5f.jpg)


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on October 16, 2019, 05:43:41 PM

Also, @taterblast and I were on the same flight again.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on October 16, 2019, 05:53:44 PM

Also, they make their own pickles and cola. Cola sucked ass.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on October 16, 2019, 06:35:02 PM

Did you get a liter of it?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on October 16, 2019, 06:36:29 PM

:keke:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on October 22, 2019, 11:42:10 AM

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on October 22, 2019, 11:43:37 AM

Looks like a waiting room.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on October 22, 2019, 11:57:05 AM

Quote from: kitten_mittons on October 22, 2019, 11:43:37 AM

Looks like a waiting room.

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That’s basically what airport terminals are at their core.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on October 22, 2019, 11:59:43 AM

Garden City, KS.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: meow meow on October 22, 2019, 12:09:32 PM

that airport is Dakota af

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on October 24, 2019, 01:31:55 PM

Quote from: meow meow on October 22, 2019, 12:09:32 PM

that airport is Dakota af

CanCo: ATY, Watertown Regional Airport.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on October 24, 2019, 01:56:35 PM

@steve dave, tell me where to have lunch in Omaha tomorrow.  Staying near UNO.  Going to a wedding tomorrow night, so booze at lunch is preferred if not required.  Also, pre-bar crawl Saturday brunch recommendo in Bensen?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on October 24, 2019, 02:05:11 PM

If you’re near UNO go to Dundee and hit either Pitch or Darios OR to Blackstone District and hit anything there. Don’t know Brunch spots in Benson but go to Krug Park.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on October 24, 2019, 02:17:47 PM

Aruba hot tips?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on October 24, 2019, 04:32:30 PM

Quote from: steve dave on October 24, 2019, 02:05:11 PM

If you’re near UNO go to Dundee and hit either Pitch or Darios OR to Blackstone District and hit anything there. Don’t know Brunch spots in Benson but go to Krug Park.


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Thanks! :cheers:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on October 24, 2019, 07:31:33 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on October 24, 2019, 02:17:47 PM

Aruba hot tips?

Fly/sail over to the C island and do the ATV tour that goes to the Aloe Vera Plantation.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on October 24, 2019, 07:40:47 PM

Quote from: DaBigTrain on October 24, 2019, 07:31:33 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on October 24, 2019, 02:17:47 PM

Aruba hot tips?

Fly/sail over to the C island and do the ATV tour that goes to the Aloe Vera Plantation.

that sounds soothing.  Thanks!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on October 24, 2019, 08:30:38 PM

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on October 25, 2019, 06:28:50 AM

Newt Gingrich was behind me in the TSA Line this morning

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on October 25, 2019, 08:04:04 AM

(https://i.imgur.com/qJGCMBd.gif)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on October 25, 2019, 10:55:07 AM

Quote from: tdaver on October 24, 2019, 08:30:38 PM

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feels like the walk from train to airport at midway

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on October 25, 2019, 10:57:27 AM

Looks like international arrivals to me.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on October 25, 2019, 11:09:14 AM

Nope and nope.  Think smaller.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on October 25, 2019, 12:53:25 PM

Quote from: steve dave on October 24, 2019, 02:05:11 PM

If you’re near UNO go to Dundee and hit either Pitch or Darios OR to Blackstone District and hit anything there. Don’t know Brunch spots in Benson but go to Krug Park.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on October 25, 2019, 07:05:19 PM

you know who the owner of that fine establishment is? WILLIE THEISEN! you know who that is (almost certainly not)? THE FOUNDER OF GODFATHERS PIZZA!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on October 27, 2019, 03:01:16 PM

Quote from: steve dave on October 25, 2019, 07:05:19 PM

you know who the owner of that fine establishment is? WILLIE THEISEN! you know who that is (almost certainly not)? THE FOUNDER OF GODFATHERS PIZZA!

well.  actually willie bought godfathers from gregg johnson who went on to start minsky’s.  gregg watches his beloved huskers at the falloon.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Catchacold on October 27, 2019, 06:16:56 PM

Quote from: tdaver on October 24, 2019, 08:30:38 PM

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 :surprised: Welcome to Central Oregon.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on October 27, 2019, 08:05:35 PM

Yep, RDM.  Bend is fantastic.  Can’t wait to go back.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 06, 2019, 07:09:49 AM

So how much does it suck to travel with babies? It looks awful from afar. Popping this cherry next week on our way to Marco.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on November 06, 2019, 07:15:43 AM

It’s super easy. Ours always slept the whole way. Get them their own ticket and put them in their car seat is the key. Almost all baby meltdowns on planes are from lap baby’s or a baby who had ears that couldn’t adjust to the pressure changes in my experience. Ours always went right to sleep or just hung out like they were in the car. We have a car seat we bought specifically for air travel that has only been used for that. It was a cheapo that got great reviews on travel sites for being light and easy to install. If you are in Omaha by chance prior to the flight I’ll give it to you as we no longer need it.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 06, 2019, 07:55:11 AM

 :cheers: :thumbs: Thanks, bud!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on November 12, 2019, 09:55:48 AM

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on November 12, 2019, 10:59:13 AM

finally back to Diamond on Delta. life is good.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on November 12, 2019, 11:13:25 AM

I have expiring miles on AA. I didn't realize I'd been flying SWA as much as I have. Need to give a little love to AA next trip.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on November 15, 2019, 11:26:59 PM

just blew 310k UA points on 2 ONE WAY business class flights. SAD AND UNFAIR!

also, I am rough ridin' enraged at chicat's tokyo travel photos. son of a bitch is having a time.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on November 17, 2019, 03:46:02 PM

Quote from: steve dave on November 15, 2019, 11:26:59 PM

just blew 310k UA points on 2 ONE WAY business class flights. SAD AND UNFAIR!

also, I am rough ridin' enraged at chicat's tokyo travel photos. son of a bitch is having a time.

I‘m going to need to stockpile a lot more points after this. Where are you off to?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on November 17, 2019, 06:05:00 PM

Belgium


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: hemmy on November 17, 2019, 09:32:07 PM

What's the ratio of card sign up points vs earned points you typically have? I feel like I don't spend enough money to get much beyond the occasional sign up bonus.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on November 18, 2019, 06:20:30 AM

I’d say like 70/30 earned/sign up. I travel a lot for work and we pay for everything except our mortgage on a cc. And we have several dozen children so that is a lot of spending.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: eastcat on November 18, 2019, 11:17:50 AM

Quote from: steve dave on November 15, 2019, 11:26:59 PM

just blew 310k UA points on 2 ONE WAY business class flights. SAD AND UNFAIR!

also, I am rough ridin' enraged at chicat's tokyo travel photos. son of a bitch is having a time.

Sounds like delta sky pesos.

AAdvantage is weirder, but works better if you're flexible with travel dates.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on November 18, 2019, 12:55:24 PM

Quote from: steve dave on November 18, 2019, 06:20:30 AM

I’d say like 70/30 earned/sign up. I travel a lot for work and we pay for everything except our mortgage on a cc. And we have several dozen children so that is a lot of spending.


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I moved my bills to Ink Biz this fall. Filling the points bucket quickly. Car and house payments are the only bills not on the CC. I certainly wish I could use my own CC for biz travel. Damn mandatory corp card!

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on November 21, 2019, 05:39:45 PM

Maybe this airport has been posted before (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191121/6002ccdd0ead2829c333ca2bccab776d.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 22, 2019, 09:47:23 AM

Any NYC pro tips? I leave next Saturday for a week long Dental Conference in Manhattan. It's near Hell's Kitchen. I've only been there once and it was for like a day, with @EMAWgeddon. Am I going to die there? If Kevin McCalister can do it, I can too, right?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on November 22, 2019, 10:01:13 AM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on November 22, 2019, 09:47:23 AM

Any NYC pro tips? I leave next Saturday for a week long Dental Conference in Manhattan. It's near Hell's Kitchen. I've only been there once and it was for like a day, with @EMAWgeddon. Am I going to die there? If Kevin McCalister can do it, I can too, right?

A week long conference? Sounds like pulling teeth.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 22, 2019, 10:02:47 AM

 :lol: Yup. Sunday through Wednesday. At a boot from 8-5 by myself. FML.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on November 22, 2019, 10:04:26 AM

I hope you pack da booth.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on November 22, 2019, 10:08:34 AM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on November 22, 2019, 09:47:23 AM

Any NYC pro tips? I leave next Saturday for a week long Dental Conference in Manhattan. It's near Hell's Kitchen. I've only been there once and it was for like a day, with @EMAWgeddon. Am I going to die there? If Kevin McCalister can do it, I can too, right?

Go to Existing Conditions on 8th St.  Go to Katz’s, it’s touristy but it’s the best pastrami I’ve had. Eat pizza. Scarr’s is cool on Ludlow in the Lower East Side.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 22, 2019, 10:16:15 AM

 :thumbs: Thank you! Any good places to watch the Chiefs on that Sunday?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on November 22, 2019, 11:15:25 AM

man, nyc is so great. just wear good boots/shoes and walk around everywhere and yeah definitely make it to LES. so many bars and places to eat. i had a good time at Fool's Gold earlier this year iirc

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 22, 2019, 01:02:40 PM

 :thumbsup:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on November 22, 2019, 01:07:48 PM

Gramercy Tavern


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on November 22, 2019, 02:17:45 PM

Go to Central Park

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on November 22, 2019, 03:06:07 PM

Quote from: mocat on November 22, 2019, 11:15:25 AM

man, nyc is so great. just wear good boots/shoes and walk around everywhere and yeah definitely make it to LES. so many bars and places to eat. i had a good time at Fool's Gold earlier this year iirc

This is always my advice.  Just wander.  I've only revisited a couple bars/restaurants ever while there.  McSorelys is still a great destination.  Park Avenue Fall/Winter/Spring/Summer (they change their design every season) is a good meal at a good price especially including wine.  Frying Pan but that's for summer drinking. Harry's downtown has a great brunch. 

You'll miss Santacon thankfully.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 22, 2019, 03:42:57 PM

I love walking around cities, but standing for 9 hours a day, I doubt i'm going to walk very far after the event each day. We shall see.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on November 22, 2019, 03:55:20 PM

Take the underground

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on November 22, 2019, 05:52:10 PM

Manhattan has a ridiculous number of boring ass cocktail bars selling $15 fish tacos. I hate traveling there for work because I always end up at them with coworkers.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on November 22, 2019, 07:07:02 PM

Oh, wow. Look at rusty. So hip and better than all of us.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on November 22, 2019, 07:10:32 PM

Quote from: steve dave on November 22, 2019, 07:07:02 PM

Oh, wow. Look at rusty. So hip and better than all of us.


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Should probably go the SF things thread.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on November 22, 2019, 07:22:10 PM

(https://i.makeagif.com/media/5-15-2015/_5S3eP.gif)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on November 22, 2019, 07:55:48 PM

Quote from: michigancat on November 22, 2019, 05:52:10 PM

Manhattan has a ridiculous number of boring ass cocktail bars selling $15 fish tacos. I hate traveling there for work because I always end up at them with coworkers.

Sounds like you are on an corporate card, blow it out in fish tacos!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on November 22, 2019, 10:10:20 PM

Hells Kitchen has so many great restaurants. I'm jealous of the trip!

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Title: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on November 22, 2019, 11:28:30 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on November 22, 2019, 10:10:20 PM

Hells Kitchen has so many great restaurants. I'm jealous of the trip!

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Well yeah they all have $15 fish tacos

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on November 23, 2019, 03:43:38 PM

Last time I went for work I was by myself and it was a lot better but I went to a UCB show and left at intermission because it was so bad. I also went to a good chinese noodle place

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on November 24, 2019, 08:34:35 PM

x/post in BBQ thread


I went on a road trip yesterday with my dog.  Went to try out some East North Carolina whole hog barbecue. It was a cool experience, fun trip, but I’ll take KC / Texas barbecue above that style x100. Available selections everywhere were essentially chopped pork with slaw and cornbread, plus smoked chicken.

Went to B’s BBQ in Greenville, Grady’s Barbecue in Dudley, and Skylight Inn BBQ in Ayden.  13 hours on the road, good food, lots of leftovers, one speeding ticket. The drive through Virginia on I-95 in the morning was beautiful with the fall leaves and the gradual change in forestry going south. Started raining in the afternoon.

Here are some pics:

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(forgot food pic at Grady’s)

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Church Creeper on November 24, 2019, 08:39:11 PM

Just the history and Americana of those old dives makes me wishful. Sounds like a fun trip. Good lookin pooch too 8man.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on November 24, 2019, 09:18:14 PM

ya carolina bbq is v weak
i would take a similar trip through texas though

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on November 24, 2019, 09:20:53 PM

Lockhart is your huckleberry, clams.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on November 24, 2019, 09:26:17 PM

Did the pup get any bbq

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on November 24, 2019, 10:29:25 PM

Quote from: Spracne on November 24, 2019, 09:20:53 PM

Lockhart is your huckleberry, clams.

is the dallas location on par with the original?

what do you consider the best bbq places in texas?
because I’m strongly considering doing a tejas tour de que

I wouldn’t wait in franklin’s line
lockhart
snow’s
micklethwait
2m
?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on November 24, 2019, 10:37:49 PM

Just go to Lockhart and call it a day. Enjoy the 85 mph speed limit on highway 30 on the way.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on November 24, 2019, 10:56:53 PM

Lockhart is good to try out a few places in one area.  There are a handful in Austin as good or better than Franklin's with much shorter waits. Louie Mueller in Taylor is good.   There are also some really good newer places that have popped up recently.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on November 25, 2019, 06:28:05 AM

Quote from: resident LibBot dick holder on November 24, 2019, 09:26:17 PM

Did the pup get any bbq

He did get a few bites for being such a good boy

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on November 25, 2019, 06:31:52 AM

Quote from: pissclams on November 24, 2019, 10:29:25 PM

Quote from: Spracne on November 24, 2019, 09:20:53 PM

Lockhart is your huckleberry, clams.

is the dallas location on par with the original?

what do you consider the best bbq places in texas?
because I’m strongly considering doing a tejas tour de que

I wouldn’t wait in franklin’s line
lockhart
snow’s
micklethwait
2m
?

Not that it would preclude the tour, but Snow’s will ship barbecue in maybe 10-20 lb packages at a price that is basically the same or less per pound as going out to eat at most places. I did that last year, and it was awesome.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on November 25, 2019, 07:49:36 AM

Pecan Lodge is the best in DFW.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on November 25, 2019, 01:17:52 PM

just stop by AST’s place.  done.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: meow meow on November 25, 2019, 01:51:33 PM

yes Lockhart is good, would recommend.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on December 01, 2019, 08:17:32 PM

Weather blows, but ate at a really cool Irish Reataurant called Rosie’s on Time Square with my team. I got to walk through all of it on my way back to the hotel. Pretty badass. I’ll probably go exploring by myself tomorrow.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on December 02, 2019, 11:26:23 AM

(https://i.imgur.com/oStoY1S_d.jpg?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=medium)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on December 04, 2019, 02:55:48 PM

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191204/6d4b467b3e8a0f32a6269544548a7f3e.jpg) This place was so cool. Been wanting to go there for a long time. Saw Arty (looks god awful), Dave Attell, and others... like Chris Gethard.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191204/3b3e89ab97f7efcc6f16e318fad27eba.png)We had to wait on standby to get in and we were literally the last two they let come in. We had to ziplock our phones away when we got in so we couldn’t take any pics. After Dave went, some chick named Jessica Kirson followed and she bombed big time. She said she got too high. So we eventually got up and left and she heckled the eff out of us in front of everyone. I told her she wasn’t worth being tired over and had to work in the morning and everyone laughed. She said something back and the room roared, but never heard what her comeback was. Good times!


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: meow meow on December 04, 2019, 03:07:10 PM

"you don't even hire real doctors, THEY ARE DENTISTS!"

crowd   :lol: :ROFL: :lol: :ROFL: :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on December 04, 2019, 03:14:53 PM

 :D :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on December 04, 2019, 03:15:59 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on December 02, 2019, 11:26:23 AM

(https://i.imgur.com/oStoY1S_d.jpg?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=medium)

it reminds me of a lonely non-United part of IAH

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on December 04, 2019, 04:07:26 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on December 02, 2019, 11:26:23 AM

(https://i.imgur.com/oStoY1S_d.jpg?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=medium)

Southern US. I would imagine someone would've got Charleston by now so I am guessing new termy at MSY

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on December 04, 2019, 04:43:29 PM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on December 04, 2019, 02:55:48 PM

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191204/6d4b467b3e8a0f32a6269544548a7f3e.jpg) This place was so cool. Been wanting to go there for a long time. Saw Arty (looks god awful), Dave Attell, and others... like Chris Gethard.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191204/3b3e89ab97f7efcc6f16e318fad27eba.png)We had to wait on standby to get in and we were literally the last two they let come in. We had to ziplock our phones away when we got in so we couldn’t take any pics. After Dave went, some chick named Jessica Kirson followed and she bombed big time. She said she got too high. So we eventually got up and left and she heckled the eff out of us in front of everyone. I told her she wasn’t worth being tired over and had to work in the morning and everyone laughed. She said something back and the room roared, but never heard what her comeback was. Good times!


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She was just on a radio show I listen to this morning and she spilled her full cup of coffee on the console

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on December 04, 2019, 04:46:23 PM

zach braff's sister apparently!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on December 04, 2019, 04:56:01 PM

She would spill her coffee on the console! What a mess!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on December 04, 2019, 04:58:47 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on December 04, 2019, 04:46:23 PM

zach braff's sister apparently!

!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on December 04, 2019, 05:40:59 PM

comedy cellar is great, nice job wacks

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on December 04, 2019, 05:48:58 PM

Quote from: ChiCat on December 04, 2019, 04:07:26 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on December 02, 2019, 11:26:23 AM

(https://i.imgur.com/oStoY1S_d.jpg?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=medium)

Southern US. I would imagine someone would've got Charleston by now so I am guessing new termy at MSY

Winner.  Thought the tree would make people think Charleston too!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on December 04, 2019, 09:56:59 PM

Quote from: mocat on December 04, 2019, 05:40:59 PM

comedy cellar is great, nice job wacks

:thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: meow meow on December 05, 2019, 08:23:43 AM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on December 04, 2019, 09:56:59 PM

Quote from: mocat on December 04, 2019, 05:40:59 PM

comedy cellar is great, nice job wacks

:thumbs:

middle ground!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on December 05, 2019, 08:32:33 AM

sat directly in front of the mic, first row, at comedy cellar once. got roasted by every comedian. 10/10 would recommend.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on December 05, 2019, 08:34:58 AM

on your honeymoon?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on December 05, 2019, 08:40:34 AM

nope about a year after that.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: meow meow on December 05, 2019, 10:57:10 AM

i'm wanting to take a trip in late March from KC.  Good places to go that time of year?  Looking at a long weekend, want nice weather, good food/booze options, etc.  Initial thought was maybe spring training, but not sure i would enjoy shitty baseball and was just there a few months ago.  Anyone have some good recommendos?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on December 05, 2019, 11:08:02 AM

Quote from: meow meow on December 05, 2019, 10:57:10 AM

i'm wanting to take a trip in late March from KC.  Good places to go that time of year?  Looking at a long weekend, want nice weather, good food/booze options, etc.  Initial thought was maybe spring training, but not sure i would enjoy shitty baseball and was just there a few months ago.  Anyone have some good recommendos?

Vegas, Nashville, Austin

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: meow meow on December 05, 2019, 11:11:35 AM

also add hiking to the list of things i'd like to do in addition to drinking

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on December 05, 2019, 11:42:19 AM

Vegas actually has some pretty decent hiking options nearby with Red Rock Canyon and Valley of Fire.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on December 05, 2019, 11:46:26 AM

Charleston and Savannah have been on my long weekend list for awhile.  Of course New Orleans is always a good time but I don't know about hiking there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: meow meow on December 05, 2019, 11:51:41 AM

good suggestions everyone, doesn't have to be mountainous hiking either, just some place to get outside.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on December 05, 2019, 12:13:47 PM

yeah go to savannah and stay at the andaz on points and absolutely blow the doors off mrs meow meow. savannah in the spring, holy crap wow

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: meow meow on December 05, 2019, 12:37:03 PM

what kinda points to i need for this place?  guessing no direct flights from kc  :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on December 05, 2019, 12:42:55 PM

Hyatt via chase

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: meow meow on December 05, 2019, 12:46:59 PM

well i got a couple hundo ur's so that's fun.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on December 05, 2019, 02:01:59 PM

Hyatt Chase referral right here

Quote from: tdaver on December 03, 2019, 02:36:13 PM

@Trim
https://www.referyourchasecard.com/m/205a/6L5/FZLY/1528949112

https://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=896.msg1945745#msg1945745

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on December 05, 2019, 02:25:53 PM

Quote from: meow meow on December 05, 2019, 12:46:59 PM

well i got a couple hundo ur's so that's fun.

 :kstategrad:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: meow meow on December 05, 2019, 02:30:21 PM

do you fly into hilton head?  need a rental?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on December 05, 2019, 02:31:09 PM

going to a wedding in munich next summer and trying to decide where to go after. it's down to eastern europe (like maybe vienna/bratislava/budapest) and iberia. i don't know how to choose

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on December 05, 2019, 02:32:37 PM

Quote from: meow meow on December 05, 2019, 02:30:21 PM

do you fly into hilton head?  need a rental?

delta to SAV. i would probably get a car but you could do it without if your base is the andaz

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on December 05, 2019, 02:33:29 PM

also i'm pretty sure everybody except sw flies to sav

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on December 05, 2019, 03:39:28 PM

Quote from: mocat on December 05, 2019, 02:31:09 PM

going to a wedding in munich next summer and trying to decide where to go after. it's down to eastern europe (like maybe vienna/bratislava/budapest) and iberia. i don't know how to choose

do you want to visit just cities? Is food important? History? Nature/beaches? Architecture/museums/culture? A more unique experience?

like, going through that list (without visiting either, just helping you think it through):

food: Iberia seems like it would be better overall but Eastern Europe might be more interesting and unique. Like you can get paella everywhere in the US but not as many places to get something like beet soup
Nature/beaches: Slovenia has incredible hiking for instance but Iberia would have some great beaches. Also mountains in austria and stuff
Architecture/culture: IMO they're all pretty similar with a lot of old crap but Iberia would probably be more crowded and touristy
Unique experience: based on the millenials I hang out with who think they are interesting because they travel, everyone and their dog goes to iberia. Way fewer Americans go to places like Budapest but I've heard nothing but lovely things about Budapest from those who've gone there and I don't know of anyone who's been to Bratslavia.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: bucket on December 05, 2019, 03:48:11 PM

Quote from: mocat on December 05, 2019, 02:31:09 PM

going to a wedding in munich next summer and trying to decide where to go after. it's down to eastern europe (like maybe vienna/bratislava/budapest) and iberia. i don't know how to choose

Watch the Anthony Bourdaion 'Parts Unknown' Budapest episode, then go there and then go eat everywhere he went.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on December 05, 2019, 03:57:59 PM

Budapest would be my choice but I'm a dumbass

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on December 05, 2019, 04:33:58 PM

i was leaning eastern euro and now i have some talking points to convince the others! T-Y everyone!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on December 06, 2019, 09:48:44 AM

NOLA for a work conference over the weekend and into next week. I'm going to get very fat and somewhat drunk for a few days. :)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: deputy dawg on December 06, 2019, 10:35:21 AM

Quote from: tdaver on December 05, 2019, 11:42:19 AM

Vegas actually has some pretty decent hiking options nearby with Red Rock Canyon and Valley of Fire.

If you want to hike while you're in Vegas, would strongly recommend hiking up Mt. Charleston.  It's an all day hike, but beatiful and uncrowded.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Catchacold on December 30, 2019, 05:27:11 PM

(https://i.imgur.com/B7G6Ihal.jpg)

wth, this is an airport?  :confused:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on December 30, 2019, 06:02:14 PM

chechnya international?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on December 30, 2019, 08:35:40 PM

Lulz

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on December 30, 2019, 08:42:29 PM

That looks like a dr office waiting room

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on December 30, 2019, 08:50:39 PM

Quote from: Catchacold on December 30, 2019, 05:27:11 PM

(https://i.imgur.com/B7G6Ihal.jpg)

wth, this is an airport?  :confused:

FSM?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on December 30, 2019, 11:07:45 PM

Quote from: Catchacold on December 30, 2019, 05:27:11 PM

(https://i.imgur.com/B7G6Ihal.jpg)

wth, this is an airport?  :confused:

looks like MCI

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on December 31, 2019, 08:11:28 AM

Church Basement?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on December 31, 2019, 08:29:25 AM

Quote from: ChiCat on December 31, 2019, 08:11:28 AM

Church Basement?

Yes, it looks like the Sunday school room

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on December 31, 2019, 08:33:18 AM

That is a part of an LDS splinter group community building on a compound.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Catchacold on December 31, 2019, 08:39:36 AM

Quote from: DaBigTrain on December 30, 2019, 08:42:29 PM

That looks like a dr office waiting room

number of sick people checks out

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Catchacold on December 31, 2019, 08:45:59 AM

Quote from: michigancat on December 30, 2019, 08:50:39 PM

FSM?

close.

Quote from: Kat Kid on December 31, 2019, 08:33:18 AM

That is a part of an LDS splinter group community building on a compound.

or rajneeshpuram with different clothing color scheme and three wal-marts

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on January 10, 2020, 03:01:21 PM

So I'm going to NYC for a few days in May and I would really like to see to kill a mockingbird w/ Ed Harris. I don't know anything at all about Broadway and whatnot. Is there going to be any difference between a matinee or evening show? Should I buy tickets now or wait until closer to the date? I do not like musicals generally, but is there any other show I should consider?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on January 10, 2020, 03:29:29 PM

Wicked is extremely PED-friendly

Title: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 10, 2020, 05:21:47 PM

If Motown is playing near Broadway I can whole heartedly recommend it. Just for the music obviously but that’s the point.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on January 11, 2020, 12:41:59 PM

Quote from: resident LibBot dick holder on January 10, 2020, 03:01:21 PM

So I'm going to NYC for a few days in May and I would really like to see to kill a mockingbird w/ Ed Harris. I don't know anything at all about Broadway and whatnot. Is there going to be any difference between a matinee or evening show? Should I buy tickets now or wait until closer to the date? I do not like musicals generally, but is there any other show I should consider?

book of mormon still on?  Hamilton is obv very good but impossible to get into.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 13, 2020, 10:40:20 AM

Guys I went to Ghent, Belgium this weekend and what a lovely little city. Wish I could have spent more time there. I took a boat tour.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200113/a68fda876f2a5b3b032b75fe87f87b08.jpg)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200113/34e84484bde9291ff7e33da3acfaf054.jpg)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200113/6d81aa9127b9432fe458c3d37032c462.jpg)

Also went to Dishoom in London and it was just ok, I wish I had more people with me so I could have tried more. Here's the line at like 9:15:

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200113/7c168d70a9a2a8232e837860c7ef46f4.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 13, 2020, 10:50:20 AM

Going this fall


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 13, 2020, 11:03:16 AM

Quote from: steve dave on January 13, 2020, 10:50:20 AM

Going this fall


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Where all in Belgium?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 13, 2020, 11:26:48 AM

Ghent, Bruges, Brussels


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Brock Landers on January 13, 2020, 11:28:51 AM

Nice pics, Mich.  Thanks for sharing.  That castle looks incredible.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on January 13, 2020, 11:35:58 AM

looks like a fairy tale place

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 13, 2020, 12:07:24 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 13, 2020, 11:26:48 AM

Ghent, Bruges, Brussels


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That'll be great. Does Mrs. SD like beer? Because I honestly don't know that much about beer but I love pretty much everything I try and fill up my suitcase every time I visit. I haven't visited anywhere mind blowing but everything I've eaten and drank had been good and interesting. Only place I've really wanted to go but couldn't was Beer Family but it was closed on a Friday night. Last time I was here I met some girls who worked in the US embassy and they said it was the best spot. (Whatever random bar I was at was up there too).

Worst part is the army dudes with their fingers on the trigger everywhere you go in Brussels. I know they're in Paris streets too but they seem more prevalent here.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200113/a31a62de0786f1e3a034a60b67b17cb4.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 13, 2020, 12:07:49 PM

I don't know why Tapatalk rotates those photos

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on January 16, 2020, 11:00:07 AM

Quote from: mocat on December 05, 2019, 02:31:09 PM

going to a wedding in munich next summer and trying to decide where to go after. it's down to eastern europe (like maybe vienna/bratislava/budapest) and iberia. i don't know how to choose

flights/points availability has chosen for me: portugal. would have liked budapest but this will still be great.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on January 16, 2020, 11:04:02 AM

congrats on the W mrs mocat ;)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on January 16, 2020, 11:11:54 AM

 :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 16, 2020, 02:40:27 PM

My friend group and wife want to do a week in Croatia this summer with 6 adults and 6 kids (ages 8-13). Sounds like a nightmare. How do I turn this into a stress-free Mexico all-inclusive? (Or make Croatia less stressful?)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on January 16, 2020, 02:43:00 PM

Dude, Croatia is awesome.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on January 16, 2020, 02:43:12 PM

Get a divorce?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 16, 2020, 02:46:48 PM

Quote from: Spracne on January 16, 2020, 02:43:00 PM

Dude, Croatia is awesome.

I would LOVE to do it with my wife or even my family. It's the other brats and picky adults I don't want to deal with. We've done the all inclusive thing with all of them and it's been great

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on January 16, 2020, 02:48:10 PM

Stop having so many friends, especially those with kids

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on January 16, 2020, 02:53:38 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 16, 2020, 02:40:27 PM

My friend group and wife want to do a week in Croatia this summer with 6 adults and 6 kids (ages 8-13). Sounds like a nightmare. How do I turn this into a stress-free Mexico all-inclusive? (Or make Croatia less stressful?)

I don't know which exact words to search for but I'm having deja vu that you've had this conundrum in this thread before.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 16, 2020, 02:55:25 PM

Quote from: Trim on January 16, 2020, 02:53:38 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 16, 2020, 02:40:27 PM

My friend group and wife want to do a week in Croatia this summer with 6 adults and 6 kids (ages 8-13). Sounds like a nightmare. How do I turn this into a stress-free Mexico all-inclusive? (Or make Croatia less stressful?)

I don't know which exact words to search for but I'm having deja vu that you've had this conundrum in this thread before.

I did. It was gonna be Spain in February. This one seems more real

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 16, 2020, 02:56:37 PM

I mean these people are closer than family, we get together just about every weekend and I love them all to death. I just don't wanna go to Croatia with them

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on January 16, 2020, 02:58:10 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 16, 2020, 02:56:37 PM

I mean these people are closer than family, we get together just about every weekend and I love them all to death. I just don't wanna go to Croatia with them

Is this a beachy vacay? Just get your separate places, hang out at the beach together, get lunch etc. then retire for the evening and do your own things.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 16, 2020, 02:59:47 PM

Quote from: Spracne on January 16, 2020, 02:58:10 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 16, 2020, 02:56:37 PM

I mean these people are closer than family, we get together just about every weekend and I love them all to death. I just don't wanna go to Croatia with them

Is this a beachy vacay? Just get your separate places, hang out at the beach together, get lunch etc. then retire for the evening and do your own things.

Yes, not a bad idea. Where would be best for this?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on January 16, 2020, 03:00:33 PM

How do you get closer than family?  You all get cloned from the same tube fetus?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 16, 2020, 03:03:00 PM

Quote from: DaBigTrain on January 16, 2020, 03:00:33 PM

How do you get closer than family?  You all get cloned from the same tube fetus?

You live closer to them and spend more time with them and generally enjoy their company more.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on January 16, 2020, 03:04:06 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 16, 2020, 02:59:47 PM

Quote from: Spracne on January 16, 2020, 02:58:10 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 16, 2020, 02:56:37 PM

I mean these people are closer than family, we get together just about every weekend and I love them all to death. I just don't wanna go to Croatia with them

Is this a beachy vacay? Just get your separate places, hang out at the beach together, get lunch etc. then retire for the evening and do your own things.

Yes, not a bad idea. Where would be best for this?

Well, imo you have to visit Dubrovnik, but I don't recall it being particularly beachy. The islands have good beaches, but just Google it. Despite my intimations, I'm not really a subject matter expert.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on January 18, 2020, 10:16:29 AM

anyone been to russia? any pro tips for the visa process?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 18, 2020, 10:47:23 AM

try the vodka

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 18, 2020, 11:38:19 AM

I haven't been but have heard St. Petersburg is a very nice place to visit.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 18, 2020, 12:25:52 PM

this was irl one of the better OMAT blog entires I've read. pretty fascinating.

https://onemileatatime.com/service-in-russia/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on January 18, 2020, 12:44:36 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 18, 2020, 11:38:19 AM

I haven't been but have heard St. Petersburg is a very nice place to visit.

yes going there

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on January 18, 2020, 12:47:48 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 18, 2020, 12:25:52 PM

this was irl one of the better OMAT blog entires I've read. pretty fascinating.

https://onemileatatime.com/service-in-russia/

 :thumbs: want as much of this kind of thing as i can get my eyes on

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: XocolateThundarr on January 20, 2020, 08:10:47 AM

Heading to Cabo in about a week. Any pro-tips from those that have been there?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 20, 2020, 08:23:58 AM

try the tequila

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on January 20, 2020, 08:28:22 AM

Stay away from the tequila

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: XocolateThundarr on January 20, 2020, 08:42:14 AM

Man...now I'm really confused.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on January 20, 2020, 02:03:38 PM

Going to Aspen in a couple weeks to ski.  Any hot tips?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: XocolateThundarr on January 20, 2020, 02:07:48 PM

 :dubious:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on January 20, 2020, 02:35:02 PM

Quote from: Dlew12 on January 20, 2020, 02:03:38 PM

Going to Aspen in a couple weeks to ski.  Any hot tips?

Belly Up has good shows sometimes

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on January 22, 2020, 10:33:51 AM

new orleans just blew my entire mind. what a place.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 22, 2020, 10:56:11 AM

Quote from: mocat on January 22, 2020, 10:33:51 AM

new orleans just blew my entire mind. what a place.

probably the best city in the US, maybe the world

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: meow meow on January 22, 2020, 10:58:08 AM

what places in NOLA blew your mind?  thinking about going in a couple months.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 22, 2020, 11:07:34 AM

I get to go for a convention in a couple months! :excited:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on January 22, 2020, 11:28:45 AM

my impression is that it doesn't matter where you eat in new orleans as long as you are not a total moron. or, it's more important what you eat than where, if that makes sense. like if the menu has a crawfish etouffee benedict, order that and not a sausage and eggs omelette you idiot.

off the top of my head these are some places i ate
ruby slipper
mother's
flamingo a go go
palace cafe
coterie
joey k's

other wonderful stuff:
eliza jane hotel (hyatt points!)
house ogling in the garden district
bar hopping / shopping on magazine st
getting blackout in french quarter
taking the streetcar to
audoban park and going for an instagram walk
ghost tour.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on January 22, 2020, 11:35:26 AM

i will never forget going to some random "dive" bar in NO at like, 5 am and getting an incredible plate of shrimp and grits. it was a revelation.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on January 22, 2020, 11:39:57 AM

This will be my 3rd Mardi gras in a row. Only partly by choice. AMA.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: meow meow on January 22, 2020, 11:44:42 AM

if i'm wanting to fly in to NOLA and uber somewhere and not deal with a rental car, where would be the best place to look for a hotel/airbnb?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on January 22, 2020, 11:47:55 AM

Quote from: meow meow on January 22, 2020, 11:44:42 AM

if i'm wanting to fly in to NOLA and uber somewhere and not deal with a rental car, where would be the best place to look for a hotel/airbnb?

Roughly between WWII and Frenchman street. Armstrong park to the river

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 22, 2020, 11:51:49 AM

Quote from: mocat on January 22, 2020, 11:28:45 AM

my impression is that it doesn't matter where you eat in new orleans as long as you are not a total moron. or, it's more important what you eat than where, if that makes sense. like if the menu has a crawfish etouffee benedict, order that and not a sausage and eggs omelette you idiot.

off the top of my head these are some places i ate
ruby slipper
mother's
flamingo a go go
palace cafe
coterie
joey k's

other wonderful stuff:
eliza jane hotel (hyatt points!)
house ogling in the garden district
bar hopping / shopping on magazine st
getting blackout in french quarter
taking the streetcar to
audoban park and going for an instagram walk
ghost tour.

I'd add that the people that live there are generally interesting, lovely, wonderful people.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: hemmy on January 22, 2020, 12:30:16 PM

Quote from: mocat on January 16, 2020, 11:00:07 AM

Quote from: mocat on December 05, 2019, 02:31:09 PM

going to a wedding in munich next summer and trying to decide where to go after. it's down to eastern europe (like maybe vienna/bratislava/budapest) and iberia. i don't know how to choose

flights/points availability has chosen for me: portugal. would have liked budapest but this will still be great.

None of those places are eastern europe, god dammit.

But, I actually did a Vienna/Bratislava/Budapest trip a couple years ago and enjoyed it. Vienna is heavy on history/culture, Budapest has a lot more of a party scene. Bratislava is nice but pretty small.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on January 22, 2020, 12:35:21 PM

Portugal is my favorite country I've visited so far other than probably Italy.  Amazing.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on January 22, 2020, 01:12:56 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on January 22, 2020, 12:35:21 PM

Portugal is my favorite country I've visited so far other than probably Italy.  Amazing.

And cheap.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on January 22, 2020, 01:45:47 PM

Going to Germany with a large group in March. Most things are planned, but I’ll be in Hamburg from Monday - Wednesday midday by myself. Any pro-tips?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on January 22, 2020, 01:46:28 PM

Try the hamburger.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on January 22, 2020, 02:04:15 PM

Quote from: Spracne on January 22, 2020, 01:12:56 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on January 22, 2020, 12:35:21 PM

Portugal is my favorite country I've visited so far other than probably Italy.  Amazing.

And cheap.

Cost was definitely a factor in my rating.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on January 22, 2020, 03:23:09 PM

Quote from: Spracne on January 22, 2020, 01:46:28 PM

Try the hamburger.

Obviously

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 22, 2020, 03:38:52 PM

Are there good beaches in Portugal?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on January 22, 2020, 03:57:15 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 22, 2020, 03:38:52 PM

Are there good beaches in Portugal?

obviously.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 22, 2020, 03:58:03 PM

going to kauai for 7 nights in july. first time taking my passel of children. have connecting rooms at the grand hyatt. flying first class there on United via sfo. coach back through lax on AA. spending several zillion airline/hotel miles/points.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on January 22, 2020, 03:58:52 PM

is there any point to new orleans if you don't like bars, music or talking to people?  it really doesn't sound like my thing, but my wife wants to go, eventually.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on January 22, 2020, 04:00:03 PM

Quote from: sys on January 22, 2020, 03:58:52 PM

is there any point to new orleans if you don't like bars, music or talking to people?  it really doesn't sound like my thing, but my wife wants to go, eventually.

Food. And people watching. History and architecture, too.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on January 22, 2020, 04:01:06 PM

Yeah, all of those things. It's amaze!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 22, 2020, 04:02:02 PM

my parents are only vaguely into those things you mentioned and they went a couple months ago and liked it a lot for the things spracne mentioned. they also went to a saints game because someone just handed them tickets which is weird. they do tours which I think helps the experience. In my old age I've become a big fan of tours on my first day in a new place.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on January 22, 2020, 04:04:59 PM

some friends went on a bike tour which sounded great and i wish i would have had time

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on January 22, 2020, 04:05:56 PM

I was going to go this winter/spring but couldn't make it work before it gets oppressively hot and humid. Maybe next year.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on January 22, 2020, 04:07:00 PM

yeah, i like all of those things.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on January 22, 2020, 04:08:42 PM

it was hard for me to comprehend the sheer amount of mid nineteenth century buildings

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on January 22, 2020, 04:09:03 PM

I've been a crap ton of times, but one time I went on the river boat that takes you up the river playing dixie land and other ole timey songs thee entire time (by myself). What a treat! They serve you some great fried chicken too.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on January 22, 2020, 04:10:31 PM

Their Audubon Aquarium right off the river front is the tits too.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on January 22, 2020, 04:11:14 PM

WWII museum is pretty awesome. It is THE national WWII museum.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 22, 2020, 04:20:12 PM

Quote from: sys on January 22, 2020, 03:57:15 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 22, 2020, 03:38:52 PM

Are there good beaches in Portugal?

obviously.

it's not obvious. seems like it might be rocky and cold and people there seem to love the crap out of the Mediterranean beaches and I've never heard anything about Portugal ones

but thanks

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 22, 2020, 04:25:47 PM

spracs what was the chicken place in NOLA you went crazy for

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on January 22, 2020, 04:33:20 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 22, 2020, 04:20:12 PM

it might be rocky and cold.

sandy and warm in the summer.  but i'd go to croatia if i were in your shoes.  you balk at the weirdest things.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on January 22, 2020, 04:34:17 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 22, 2020, 04:25:47 PM

spracs what was the chicken place in NOLA you went crazy for

I'm so glad you asked! Willie Mae's Scotch House, in Treme. I'm not sure what Scotch means in this context, because they don't serve any booze. Go hungry and get the fried chicken. Get you a fresh-squeezed lemonade, too.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on January 22, 2020, 04:50:26 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 22, 2020, 04:20:12 PM

Quote from: sys on January 22, 2020, 03:57:15 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 22, 2020, 03:38:52 PM

Are there good beaches in Portugal?

obviously.

it's not obvious. seems like it might be rocky and cold and people there seem to love the crap out of the Mediterranean beaches and I've never heard anything about Portugal ones

but thanks

West of Lisbon had some I saw but nothing amazing. I think southern of Lisbon had a lot of good beaches but didn't go that way.

Porto, no.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 22, 2020, 04:53:24 PM

Quote from: sys on January 22, 2020, 04:33:20 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 22, 2020, 04:20:12 PM

it might be rocky and cold.

sandy and warm in the summer.  but i'd go to croatia if i were in your shoes.  you balk at the weirdest things.

Good one


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on January 22, 2020, 04:54:51 PM

best part of new orleans?  two words:  the tits

you could say new orleans is the tits

i was up to my ass in tits when I went

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on January 22, 2020, 04:55:38 PM

spud, if you’re reading this board don’t read that last post!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 22, 2020, 05:15:30 PM

Quote from: sys on January 22, 2020, 04:33:20 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 22, 2020, 04:20:12 PM

it might be rocky and cold.

sandy and warm in the summer.  but i'd go to croatia if i were in your shoes.  you balk at the weirdest things.

I'm thinking Puerto Escondido

Croatia AirBNB's look gross in comparison

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on January 22, 2020, 05:16:45 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 22, 2020, 04:53:24 PM

Quote from: sys on January 22, 2020, 04:33:20 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 22, 2020, 04:20:12 PM

it might be rocky and cold.

sandy and warm in the summer.  but i'd go to croatia if i were in your shoes.  you balk at the weirdest things.

Good one


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Lol

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on January 22, 2020, 06:25:16 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on January 22, 2020, 12:35:21 PM

Portugal is my favorite country I've visited so far other than probably Italy.  Amazing.

 :dubious: I see how it is.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on January 22, 2020, 08:18:56 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 22, 2020, 03:58:03 PM

going to kauai for 7 nights in july. first time taking my passel of children. have connecting rooms at the grand hyatt.

Thanks, sd!  I was just wondering if they had connecting rooms there.  Time to start saving up the Hyatt points for a future trip.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on January 23, 2020, 07:31:05 AM

The airbnb game looks strong in lisbon. Phil or sys or anybody, recommendos on part of town?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on January 23, 2020, 09:22:55 AM

Quote from: mocat on January 23, 2020, 07:31:05 AM

The airbnb game looks strong in lisbon. Phil or sys or anybody, recommendos on part of town?

I grabbed an Airbnb around rua San Jose and rua das pretas. It was a little cheaper but super easy and flat (which is a huge bonus in Lisbon) walk to city center. There is also an awesome boulevard just to the west that is tree lined and full of these small outdoor bars we would hang out at all night. Everybody did.  Definitely liked being close to those.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on January 23, 2020, 11:43:27 AM

well that sounds lovely, thanks

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 23, 2020, 02:04:43 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 22, 2020, 03:58:03 PM

going to kauai for 7 nights in july. first time taking my passel of children. have connecting rooms at the grand hyatt. flying first class there on United via sfo. coach back through lax on AA. spending several zillion airline/hotel miles/points.

can you still do the two free Hyatt credit card nights thing for the Grand hyatt?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 23, 2020, 02:07:56 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 23, 2020, 02:04:43 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 22, 2020, 03:58:03 PM

going to kauai for 7 nights in july. first time taking my passel of children. have connecting rooms at the grand hyatt. flying first class there on United via sfo. coach back through lax on AA. spending several zillion airline/hotel miles/points.

can you still do the two free Hyatt credit card nights thing for the Grand hyatt?

I think they just give you points now instead of free nights. could be wrong though.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 23, 2020, 02:10:50 PM

I'm also sitting on quite a few bonvoy points (thanks travel to rural america)

Are the Sheraton's/marriotts in Kauai any good?

and I think I found a decent airbnb near dubrovnik

so it's looking like,
NOLA work trip in March (need restaurant recommendos)
Mr & Mrs. in Hawaii (or somewhere else?) spring break
1 week July family in Eastern Europe (Prague, Vienna, Czech village where my family originally came from, who else knows)
1 week Dubrovnik with the other two families after we do our backpacking crap


what should a family of 4 do in Eastern Europe? they're like teens now. Only real firm locations are Prague and the village. I don't know if we should just get a car and drive everywhere or what. I've spend quite a bit of time in Berlin for work so I want to go there too because I see things I want to do and know some good places to go already. But I'm really wide open.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 23, 2020, 02:11:17 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 23, 2020, 02:07:56 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 23, 2020, 02:04:43 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 22, 2020, 03:58:03 PM

going to kauai for 7 nights in july. first time taking my passel of children. have connecting rooms at the grand hyatt. flying first class there on United via sfo. coach back through lax on AA. spending several zillion airline/hotel miles/points.

can you still do the two free Hyatt credit card nights thing for the Grand hyatt?

I think they just give you points now instead of free nights. could be wrong though.

how the hell many points is 14 rough ridin' nights there

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 23, 2020, 02:27:43 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 23, 2020, 02:11:17 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 23, 2020, 02:07:56 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 23, 2020, 02:04:43 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 22, 2020, 03:58:03 PM

going to kauai for 7 nights in july. first time taking my passel of children. have connecting rooms at the grand hyatt. flying first class there on United via sfo. coach back through lax on AA. spending several zillion airline/hotel miles/points.

can you still do the two free Hyatt credit card nights thing for the Grand hyatt?

I think they just give you points now instead of free nights. could be wrong though.

how the hell many points is 14 rough ridin' nights there

looks like 350k. you might have literally used a million chase points on that there trip

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on January 23, 2020, 02:38:17 PM

iirc the hyatt free night thing was only for category 1-4 properties

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 23, 2020, 02:43:19 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 23, 2020, 02:11:17 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 23, 2020, 02:07:56 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 23, 2020, 02:04:43 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 22, 2020, 03:58:03 PM

going to kauai for 7 nights in july. first time taking my passel of children. have connecting rooms at the grand hyatt. flying first class there on United via sfo. coach back through lax on AA. spending several zillion airline/hotel miles/points.

can you still do the two free Hyatt credit card nights thing for the Grand hyatt?

I think they just give you points now instead of free nights. could be wrong though.

how the hell many points is 14 rough ridin' nights there

350k


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 23, 2020, 02:45:27 PM

The Marriott/Sheratons are kind of crappy on Kauai. There used to be a St Regis on the north shore but it’s something else now iirc. You should probably just vrbo a small beach shack near Hanalei if it’s just you two. You’d dig the crap out of it.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 23, 2020, 02:46:14 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 23, 2020, 02:27:43 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 23, 2020, 02:11:17 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 23, 2020, 02:07:56 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 23, 2020, 02:04:43 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 22, 2020, 03:58:03 PM

going to kauai for 7 nights in july. first time taking my passel of children. have connecting rooms at the grand hyatt. flying first class there on United via sfo. coach back through lax on AA. spending several zillion airline/hotel miles/points.

can you still do the two free Hyatt credit card nights thing for the Grand hyatt?

I think they just give you points now instead of free nights. could be wrong though.

how the hell many points is 14 rough ridin' nights there

looks like 350k. you might have literally used a million chase points on that there trip

360k UA, 350k Hyatt, 90k AA.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on January 23, 2020, 02:49:31 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 23, 2020, 02:45:27 PM

The Marriott/Sheratons are kind of crappy on Kauai. There used to be a St Regis on the north shore but it’s something else now iirc. You should probably just vrbo a small beach shack near Hanalei if it’s just you two. You’d dig the crap out of it.


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The Westin Princeville was okay when we stayed a couple years ago.  Definitely not the grand hyatt and there’s no beach, but fine if you want to use some points and do some exploring on the north side of the island.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 23, 2020, 03:01:58 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 23, 2020, 02:45:27 PM

The Marriott/Sheratons are kind of crappy on Kauai. There used to be a St Regis on the north shore but it’s something else now iirc. You should probably just vrbo a small beach shack near Hanalei if it’s just you two. You’d dig the crap out of it.


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cool. was kinda hoping to use some points since I'll need to drop real cash to stay in Dubrovnik but I'll look.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 24, 2020, 04:03:18 PM

well here's what I'm dealing with.

This is a trip for my wife's birthday (she wanted the other families, they wanted to go). We settled on Croatia in July because one family does an annual fancy pants sailing trip with another family and were sailing the Adriatic the week after. Well I find two pretty great Airbnb's outside of Dubrovnik that would accommodate all 12 of us the week we discussed (and there aren't a lot of choices). So the other family who can't sit still is like "do we want to stay there all week or also go to this dumb lake 4.5 hours away part of the week?" and someone from the first family is like "yes I want to go to that dumb lake. Also I don't want to go anywhere the boat is going to go." And I'm like "where is the yacht going?" and they don't know yet.

:blank:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on January 24, 2020, 04:09:32 PM

 :lol:

 :Rusty:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on January 24, 2020, 08:25:39 PM

Side note on Germany trip. Flying into Hamburg, but out of Frankfurt. Haven’t booked Return flight yet, as I did business to Hamburg on points, but FRA has a United/Lufthansa direct to ORD coming home.

Question: will I somehow eff myself over by booking a RT flight from FRA-ORD, never intending to take the return flight back to Germany? It is less than half the cost if I book RT instead of one way.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 24, 2020, 08:55:54 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on January 24, 2020, 08:25:39 PM

Side note on Germany trip. Flying into Hamburg, but out of Frankfurt. Haven’t booked Return flight yet, as I did business to Hamburg on points, but FRA has a United/Lufthansa direct to ORD coming home.

Question: will I somehow eff myself over by booking a RT flight from FRA-ORD, never intending to take the return flight back to Germany? It is less than half the cost if I book RT instead of one way.

Nothing will happen, I've had to leave for a work trip between legs of a round trip I'd booked and I just didn't do anything because the cancellation fee was more than the price of the ticket

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 25, 2020, 05:42:04 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on January 24, 2020, 08:25:39 PM

Question: will I somehow eff myself over by booking a RT flight from FRA-ORD, never intending to take the return flight back to Germany? It is less than half the cost if I book RT instead of one way.

Wut


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 25, 2020, 06:42:46 AM

Quote from: michigancat on January 24, 2020, 04:03:18 PM

well here's what I'm dealing with.

This is a trip for my wife's birthday (she wanted the other families, they wanted to go). We settled on Croatia in July because one family does an annual fancy pants sailing trip with another family and were sailing the Adriatic the week after. Well I find two pretty great Airbnb's outside of Dubrovnik that would accommodate all 12 of us the week we discussed (and there aren't a lot of choices). So the other family who can't sit still is like "do we want to stay there all week or also go to this dumb lake 4.5 hours away part of the week?" and someone from the first family is like "yes I want to go to that dumb lake. Also I don't want to go anywhere the boat is going to go." And I'm like "where is the yacht going?" and they don't know yet.

:blank:

this is nightmare fuel. Ts&Ps

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on January 25, 2020, 07:38:28 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on January 24, 2020, 08:25:39 PM

Side note on Germany trip. Flying into Hamburg, but out of Frankfurt. Haven’t booked Return flight yet, as I did business to Hamburg on points, but FRA has a United/Lufthansa direct to ORD coming home.

Question: will I somehow eff myself over by booking a RT flight from FRA-ORD, never intending to take the return flight back to Germany? It is less than half the cost if I book RT instead of one way.

Try the frankfurter.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on January 25, 2020, 07:39:38 AM

Quote from: steve dave on January 25, 2020, 05:42:04 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on January 24, 2020, 08:25:39 PM

Question: will I somehow eff myself over by booking a RT flight from FRA-ORD, never intending to take the return flight back to Germany? It is less than half the cost if I book RT instead of one way.

Wut


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If you are saying it is silly to worry about, sure. Just wondered about odd questions in customs or whatever.

As to the prices, here is economy, it’s similar for business:(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200125/fb4097aec10f6f350a04256f67f8d7dd.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200125/33c069449ef4c472a01d14dbe6c4d384.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 25, 2020, 07:41:53 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on January 25, 2020, 07:39:38 AM

Quote from: steve dave on January 25, 2020, 05:42:04 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on January 24, 2020, 08:25:39 PM

Question: will I somehow eff myself over by booking a RT flight from FRA-ORD, never intending to take the return flight back to Germany? It is less than half the cost if I book RT instead of one way.

Wut


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If you are saying it is silly to worry about, sure. Just wondered about odd questions in customs or whatever.

As to the prices, here is economy, it’s similar for business:(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200125/fb4097aec10f6f350a04256f67f8d7dd.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200125/33c069449ef4c472a01d14dbe6c4d384.jpg)

oh, you're paying with $. thought you meant twice the points. you can leave the seat vacant with no negative consequences.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on January 25, 2020, 07:42:06 AM

Have you tried multi-stop

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on January 25, 2020, 07:43:00 AM

Quote from: steve dave on January 25, 2020, 07:41:53 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on January 25, 2020, 07:39:38 AM

Quote from: steve dave on January 25, 2020, 05:42:04 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on January 24, 2020, 08:25:39 PM

Question: will I somehow eff myself over by booking a RT flight from FRA-ORD, never intending to take the return flight back to Germany? It is less than half the cost if I book RT instead of one way.

Wut


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If you are saying it is silly to worry about, sure. Just wondered about odd questions in customs or whatever.

As to the prices, here is economy, it’s similar for business:

oh, you're paying with $. thought you meant twice the points. you can leave the seat vacant with no negative consequences.

Yeah, I don’t have any United points or enough CC points

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on January 25, 2020, 07:44:06 AM

Oh nvm you already booked outgoing

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on January 25, 2020, 09:12:07 AM

Alright, what are the best hotel points destinations in 2 TERRIBLE cities for points:

Vegas
&
D.C.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 25, 2020, 01:43:35 PM

Ultimate rewards pay with miles


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 25, 2020, 01:44:28 PM

You can use Marriott at Cosmo but can almost always find rooms there cheaper than what the points are worth. DC everything is outrageous point redemptions as well.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: XocolateThundarr on January 27, 2020, 09:15:58 AM

Might not hurt to create an MLife account if you don't have one and see if they have any screaming room deals.  Last time we were there I booked a room for a couple of nights for next to nothing.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on January 27, 2020, 07:50:46 PM

Quote from: XocolateThundarr on January 27, 2020, 09:15:58 AM

Might not hurt to create an MLife account if you don't have one and see if they have any screaming room deals.  Last time we were there I booked a room for a couple of nights for next to nothing.

Prepare for multiple emails a day, every day.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on January 27, 2020, 08:13:04 PM

Quote from: mocat on January 23, 2020, 07:31:05 AM

The airbnb game looks strong in lisbon. Phil or sys or anybody, recommendos on part of town?

we stayed in the alfama.  it was nice.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 30, 2020, 09:40:02 AM

Cool pic imo. how relatively small a 737 is.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200130/0f71ee14d736fe891dfc4639a020a7ec.jpg)


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on January 30, 2020, 09:50:53 AM

What is that big boi

Title: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 30, 2020, 09:53:16 AM

A380-800. 495 passengers.

I think the SW one is a 737-700. It will have a single gap in the windows in front of the emergency exit over the wing. Hard to make out for sure. an 800 would have two doors and two gaps in the windows ahead of the wing. Also the 700 is shorter so it would make the picture cooler and this picture is cool.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on January 30, 2020, 10:05:52 AM

every time i see an a380 i nerd out for a good while and annoy my wife/whoever else is with me. LOOK AT THAT THING IT'S A DOUBLE DECKER THO MRS MOCAT!?!?! WHAT EVEN???

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 30, 2020, 11:56:49 AM

I flew on an A380 once and SFO could not handle the baggage or the people. The carousel was completely full (MCI style) but never stopped and it still took forever. Bags were getting smashed against other bags. It was brutal.

Also I was in premium economy which is like it's own tiny little cabin and it didn't seem like they want you to roam around. I'll actively avoid them if I can unless I can guarantee upper deck first class or I'm connecting or something.

(https://i.imgur.com/JeXwsgy.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/YL2ZxWv.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/94uySji.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/GGhWbUU.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 30, 2020, 12:06:12 PM

^but it was definitely cool to do once.  :)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on January 30, 2020, 01:31:02 PM

How big is a dreamliner compared to these things

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 30, 2020, 01:33:50 PM

half the girth

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on January 30, 2020, 01:34:20 PM

 :sdeek:

(https://pilotjohn.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/a380787.gif)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 30, 2020, 01:36:14 PM

ok, shorter. also a 787 is the best ride out there. giant windows, the air doesn't feel (as) disgusting, air pressure doesn't fluctuate as much, it's quiet.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 30, 2020, 01:38:54 PM

the A350s just started flying (us routes anyway). curious how they ride compared to the 787s.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on January 30, 2020, 01:40:34 PM

I'm not planeman at all but when I was in the Dominican you exit onto the tarmac then bus it to immigration and standing next to the 737 on the ground and then standing next to a 787 10 minutes later it was pretty  :horrorsurprise: how giant it was

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on January 30, 2020, 07:32:56 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 30, 2020, 01:36:14 PM

ok, shorter. also a 787 is the best ride out there. giant windows, the air doesn't feel (as) disgusting, air pressure doesn't fluctuate as much, it's quiet.

I used to work at the place that makes the window frames. Pretty cool how they are made, but I think they’d hunt me down 8 years later if I shared. I had to sign some papers to go in that room.

Also, my sister’s FIL was one of the first AA 787 captains.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on January 30, 2020, 07:38:34 PM

 Just switched jobs. I am kinda bummed I never got to take the A380 via Denver to Europe.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on January 31, 2020, 06:55:38 AM

Hell yeah

https://twitter.com/mariachong/status/1223114555397562368

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on February 05, 2020, 09:17:34 PM

your flight lands at 8:30 am, hotel is across town and you don’t check in for hours.
between the airport and the hotel is beaucoup sightseeing and tons of great crap to do.  if only it weren’t for the damned luggage. 
what do you do?

Title: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on February 05, 2020, 09:19:51 PM

Haul it all the way to the hotel and check it. Then backtrack. Sucks but it’s the only viable option.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on February 05, 2020, 09:26:42 PM

I flew a Dreamliner from Dallas to Tokyo. Great ride.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on February 05, 2020, 09:36:33 PM

Quote from: pissclams on February 05, 2020, 09:17:34 PM

your flight lands at 8:30 am, hotel is across town and you don’t check in for hours.
between the airport and the hotel is beaucoup sightseeing and tons of great crap to do.  if only it weren’t for the damned luggage. 
what do you do?

You can have it delivered to your hotel later that day/night, LAX definitely has this service and it's probably cheaper than backtracking

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 06, 2020, 05:47:06 AM

Quote from: pissclams on February 05, 2020, 09:17:34 PM

your flight lands at 8:30 am, hotel is across town and you don’t check in for hours.
between the airport and the hotel is beaucoup sightseeing and tons of great crap to do.  if only it weren’t for the damned luggage. 
what do you do?

If it's LA you might try luggage hero. https://luggagehero.com/los-angeles/

If you're in Europe you can find luggage storage at the big train stations.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on February 06, 2020, 06:18:32 AM

Delivery of luggage is viable but storing it at the airport or train station still leads to backtracking.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on February 06, 2020, 10:18:00 AM

Quote from: michigancat on February 06, 2020, 05:47:06 AM

Quote from: pissclams on February 05, 2020, 09:17:34 PM

your flight lands at 8:30 am, hotel is across town and you don’t check in for hours.
between the airport and the hotel is beaucoup sightseeing and tons of great crap to do.  if only it weren’t for the damned luggage. 
what do you do?

If it's LA you might try luggage hero. https://luggagehero.com/los-angeles/

If you're in Europe you can find luggage storage at the big train stations.

Did the train station thing in Tokyo.  A lot of times we are coming/going from the same subway station so backtracking wasn't an issue.  Viability depends on the city/public transit.

Barring that, I'm just getting it to the hotel and backtracking.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on February 06, 2020, 07:30:09 PM

Quote from: michigancat on February 06, 2020, 05:47:06 AM

Quote from: pissclams on February 05, 2020, 09:17:34 PM

your flight lands at 8:30 am, hotel is across town and you don’t check in for hours.
between the airport and the hotel is beaucoup sightseeing and tons of great crap to do.  if only it weren’t for the damned luggage. 
what do you do?

If it's LA you might try luggage hero. https://luggagehero.com/los-angeles/

If you're in Europe you can find luggage storage at the big train stations.

this is what I was wondering about AND GO CATS!  and yes in LA!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on March 12, 2020, 03:32:47 PM

@SD


https://twitter.com/emilychangtv/status/1238200435208568835

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 12, 2020, 03:39:19 PM

good, now do Florida. then get them nice and clean over the next two months before I go.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on March 12, 2020, 04:28:38 PM

I'm going to Seattle next week. What are the odds they cancel flights there between now and then? OR FLIGHTS BACK ONCE I'M THERE?!?!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on March 12, 2020, 04:53:50 PM

Okay I want to cash in on some cheap flights. Mexico?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on March 12, 2020, 04:58:54 PM

Quote from: Stevesie60 on March 12, 2020, 04:28:38 PM

I'm going to Seattle next week. What are the odds they cancel flights there between now and then? OR FLIGHTS BACK ONCE I'M THERE?!?!

You should try to cancel it under fear of coronavirus and see if you can get a full refund or at least full-price credit, and then rebook at cut-rate coronavirus prices.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 12, 2020, 05:09:54 PM

Quote from: Trim on March 12, 2020, 04:58:54 PM

Quote from: Stevesie60 on March 12, 2020, 04:28:38 PM

I'm going to Seattle next week. What are the odds they cancel flights there between now and then? OR FLIGHTS BACK ONCE I'M THERE?!?!

You should try to cancel it under fear of coronavirus and see if you can get a full refund or at least full-price credit, and then rebook at cut-rate coronavirus prices.

lmao, advised a family member to do this exact thing today :combofan:


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on March 12, 2020, 05:18:18 PM

Brilliant

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on March 12, 2020, 05:42:40 PM

 :combofan:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on March 12, 2020, 10:58:54 PM

Quote from: steve dave on March 12, 2020, 03:39:19 PM

good, now do Florida. then get them nice and clean over the next two months before I go.

you're not going to disneyworld or land or whatever they call the florida one in two months.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 12, 2020, 11:17:34 PM

Quote from: sys on March 12, 2020, 10:58:54 PM

Quote from: steve dave on March 12, 2020, 03:39:19 PM

good, now do Florida. then get them nice and clean over the next two months before I go.

you're not going to disneyworld or land or whatever they call the florida one in two months.

Where are you getting this information

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 12, 2020, 11:18:01 PM

That’s fine. I’ll go in three months. What now rough rider?


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 12, 2020, 11:18:48 PM

Quote from: michigancat on March 12, 2020, 11:17:34 PM

Quote from: sys on March 12, 2020, 10:58:54 PM

Quote from: steve dave on March 12, 2020, 03:39:19 PM

good, now do Florida. then get them nice and clean over the next two months before I go.

you're not going to disneyworld or land or whatever they call the florida one in two months.

Where are you getting this information

FWIW I also think we're going to see crazy numbers of people die but haven't no idea how long it'll take

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on March 12, 2020, 11:20:35 PM

will NYC be open in 8 weeks?  :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on March 13, 2020, 11:37:10 AM

Quote from: steve dave on March 12, 2020, 05:09:54 PM

Quote from: Trim on March 12, 2020, 04:58:54 PM

Quote from: Stevesie60 on March 12, 2020, 04:28:38 PM

I'm going to Seattle next week. What are the odds they cancel flights there between now and then? OR FLIGHTS BACK ONCE I'M THERE?!?!

You should try to cancel it under fear of coronavirus and see if you can get a full refund or at least full-price credit, and then rebook at cut-rate coronavirus prices.

lmao, advised a family member to do this exact thing today :combofan:


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No brainier but don't do this if company is paying and need dollar spend to get status!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on March 13, 2020, 12:32:27 PM

Quote from: Stevesie60 on March 12, 2020, 05:18:18 PM

Brilliant

For real, if you paid actual medium-to-high money or points for your travel and can get a refund, you should. 

As far as rebooking cheap, depends on if you have down time that you'd do nothing else and if this is the one time you'd ever visit the Bay and Seattle.  It'd be a weird experience for your lone time, if so.  At least in Seattle, almost every tourist thing is shut down.  There'd still be natural places to check out and bars/restaurants to PAK at.  The latter would be especially welcoming for your business, as every day more and more are closing temporarily or permanently because there's not enough people out.  I'd be directing you to my favorite establishments and to drink and eat heavily there.

I think the Bay has a lot of the same attendance restrictions/guidance, but not sure.  It'll be like that everywhere shortly.

If you had in mind taking selfies on top of the space needle, etc., there wouldn't be any of that.  You'd just be drinking a lot, seeing some nature views, and not getting sick.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 13, 2020, 12:36:45 PM

Quote from: Trim on March 13, 2020, 12:32:27 PM

Quote from: Stevesie60 on March 12, 2020, 05:18:18 PM

Brilliant

For real, if you paid actual medium-to-high money or points for your travel and can get a refund, you should. 

As far as rebooking cheap, depends on if you have down time that you'd do nothing else and if this is the one time you'd ever visit the Bay and Seattle.  It'd be a weird experience for your lone time, if so.  At least in Seattle, almost every tourist thing is shut down.  There'd still be natural places to check out and bars/restaurants to PAK at.  The latter would be especially welcoming for your business, as every day more and more are closing temporarily or permanently because there's not enough people out.  I'd be directing you to my favorite establishments and to drink and eat heavily there.

I think the Bay has a lot of the same attendance restrictions/guidance, but not sure.  It'll be like that everywhere shortly.

If you had in mind taking selfies on top of the space needle, etc., there wouldn't be any of that.  You'd just be drinking a lot, seeing some nature views, and not getting sick.

yeah don't travel next week at all

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 13, 2020, 12:37:33 PM

coworker is leaving tomorrow for a week in maui via lax

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 13, 2020, 12:41:58 PM

Quote from: mocat on March 13, 2020, 12:37:33 PM

coworker is leaving tomorrow for a week in maui via lax

I had a trip for Maui booked March 29. I'm cancelling.

Airbnb is allowing anything checking in between now and April 1 to be cancelled with a full refund BTW

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 13, 2020, 12:45:37 PM

Quote from: michigancat on March 13, 2020, 12:41:58 PM

Airbnb is allowing anything checking in between now and April 1 to be cancelled with a full refund BTW

i had just booked an airbnb in lisbon in early june. i think it's somewhere less than a coin flip that i'll end up going

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 13, 2020, 12:50:30 PM

Quote from: mocat on March 13, 2020, 12:45:37 PM

Quote from: michigancat on March 13, 2020, 12:41:58 PM

Airbnb is allowing anything checking in between now and April 1 to be cancelled with a full refund BTW

i had just booked an airbnb in lisbon in early june. i think it's somewhere less than a coin flip that i'll end up going

well that's not eligible so I'd just wait. I'm sure the policy will be adjusted.

I booked my flights to Maui using the Chase travel portal and they sent an email asking people to not contact them if you aren't traveling over the next three days because they're so overwhelmed.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 13, 2020, 12:57:42 PM

yeah i'm not worried about it now. like 3 days ago i thought maybe 90% chance we'd make it, and now i'm at like 40%

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 13, 2020, 01:07:24 PM

I’ve got Disney in May, Sep, Oct, Dec (lmao) and Kauai in July, and UK/Belgium in Oct and am just going to wait and see what happens.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 13, 2020, 01:08:47 PM

yeah I have a wedding in early May that I'm sitting tight on. I might try the cancel and rebook thing though

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 13, 2020, 01:13:43 PM

Im afraid to try that for the flights since the carriers are overwhelmed atm

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 13, 2020, 01:15:12 PM

Quote from: mocat on March 13, 2020, 01:13:43 PM

Im afraid to try that for the flights since the carriers are overwhelmed atm

I just looked and they aren't any cheaper. It was SW so I could have done it online

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 13, 2020, 01:25:04 PM

SW hasn't dropped prices at all from what I can see. SUCKS crap

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 13, 2020, 01:31:57 PM

Quote from: steve dave on March 13, 2020, 01:25:04 PM

SW hasn't dropped prices at all from what I can see. SUCKS crap

they dropped them quite a bit last week

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 13, 2020, 01:42:42 PM

Quote from: michigancat on March 13, 2020, 01:31:57 PM

Quote from: steve dave on March 13, 2020, 01:25:04 PM

SW hasn't dropped prices at all from what I can see. SUCKS crap

they dropped them quite a bit last week

not for my flights unfortunately. I check all of them about once a month to see if I can get some of my points back.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on March 13, 2020, 10:44:51 PM

Co-worker has flights to Italy in July. Called today and they told him they zeroed out every reservation for flights past July 3 on specific flights. They’re basically holding for rebooking when they rework their schedule, but to the customer it still looks booked on the same flight. He couldn’t cancel for a refund, but could rebook for another time. He noticed that business class was cheaper now than what he paid for coach. They let him change to business class for no change fee and refunded him the difference. If in the rescheduling process they don’t keep that flight he could probably get a full refund or accept getting rebooked business on a different flight.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on March 15, 2020, 12:41:40 PM

Quote from: Trim on March 13, 2020, 12:32:27 PM

Quote from: Stevesie60 on March 12, 2020, 05:18:18 PM

Brilliant

For real, if you paid actual medium-to-high money or points for your travel and can get a refund, you should. 

As far as rebooking cheap, depends on if you have down time that you'd do nothing else and if this is the one time you'd ever visit the Bay and Seattle.  It'd be a weird experience for your lone time, if so.  At least in Seattle, almost every tourist thing is shut down.  There'd still be natural places to check out and bars/restaurants to PAK at.  The latter would be especially welcoming for your business, as every day more and more are closing temporarily or permanently because there's not enough people out.  I'd be directing you to my favorite establishments and to drink and eat heavily there.

I think the Bay has a lot of the same attendance restrictions/guidance, but not sure.  It'll be like that everywhere shortly.

If you had in mind taking selfies on top of the space needle, etc., there wouldn't be any of that.  You'd just be drinking a lot, seeing some nature views, and not getting sick.

Not cheaper, sadly. But I'm lazy so that's okay. Wasn't planning on doing any of the tourist stuff so I should be okay.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 15, 2020, 12:44:03 PM

Quote from: Stevesie60 on March 15, 2020, 12:41:40 PM

Quote from: Trim on March 13, 2020, 12:32:27 PM

Quote from: Stevesie60 on March 12, 2020, 05:18:18 PM

Brilliant

For real, if you paid actual medium-to-high money or points for your travel and can get a refund, you should. 

As far as rebooking cheap, depends on if you have down time that you'd do nothing else and if this is the one time you'd ever visit the Bay and Seattle.  It'd be a weird experience for your lone time, if so.  At least in Seattle, almost every tourist thing is shut down.  There'd still be natural places to check out and bars/restaurants to PAK at.  The latter would be especially welcoming for your business, as every day more and more are closing temporarily or permanently because there's not enough people out.  I'd be directing you to my favorite establishments and to drink and eat heavily there.

I think the Bay has a lot of the same attendance restrictions/guidance, but not sure.  It'll be like that everywhere shortly.

If you had in mind taking selfies on top of the space needle, etc., there wouldn't be any of that.  You'd just be drinking a lot, seeing some nature views, and not getting sick.

Not cheaper, sadly. But I'm lazy so that's okay. Wasn't planning on doing any of the tourist stuff so I should be okay.

stevesie, I really don't think you should travel this week (or all month, actually)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on March 15, 2020, 01:18:36 PM

Quote from: Stevesie60 on March 15, 2020, 12:41:40 PM

Not cheaper, sadly. But I'm lazy so that's okay. Wasn't planning on doing any of the tourist stuff so I should be okay.

Well, it was a 2-part thing.  Virus-spread aside and regardless of if you'd have the option to rebook cheaper, if you have the option to cancel and get a full refund, you should because you paid full price for a ticket to go to a place where you'd be sitting around a lot and that sucks.  You'd be better off doing something else with the money/points, even if that's spending them later for the same thing at a time when the travel would be enjoyable, or upgrading your forced staycation to a platinum experience.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on March 15, 2020, 01:22:33 PM

I just canceled a United ticket and can rebook later with no change fee.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on March 16, 2020, 01:19:39 PM

Yeah, cancelling trip now. Bummer.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on March 16, 2020, 02:06:11 PM

good call.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on March 16, 2020, 02:09:03 PM

I have a cruise May 2nd.  I just wanted to post that for the LOLs

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on March 16, 2020, 02:18:50 PM

Looks like I could rebook the exact same trip June 3rd-9th for 2/3 the points. How are we feeling about traveling around that time?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 16, 2020, 02:36:40 PM

Quote from: Stevesie60 on March 16, 2020, 02:18:50 PM

Looks like I could rebook the exact same trip June 3rd-9th for 2/3 the points. How are we feeling about traveling around that time?

Without knowing the purpose of the trip, I'd say book it and see how it goes.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on March 16, 2020, 02:44:56 PM

I was thinking more like September.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on March 16, 2020, 02:47:54 PM

Yeah, probably what I should do. I'm supposed to go to New York (with waks!) in early October. Just don't want to take that much vacation in a month's span.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on March 16, 2020, 04:05:47 PM

If you’ll still have the option to cancel penalty-free should you not want to go in June (assuming they don’t cancel on you unilaterally), why not? You’re locking in cheaper prices for a much more desirable trip irrespective of viruses because June is so much more elite than March generally.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on March 16, 2020, 04:13:02 PM

I love when things are elite!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: meow meow on March 16, 2020, 04:32:28 PM

trip to california planned for memorial day weekend, should i just cancel now?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on March 16, 2020, 07:26:03 PM

yup!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on March 31, 2020, 12:17:51 PM

 :eek:

https://twitter.com/morganhousel/status/1244722502745706503

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on March 31, 2020, 12:20:17 PM

Our Sandals vacation in SEPTEMBER has been cancelled by Sandals. Damn it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: meow meow on March 31, 2020, 01:14:25 PM

have AA flights booked for May, anyone cancelled AA yet?  what's their policy, will they let you switch to a later time for free?  i don't fly AA much.  TIA!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 31, 2020, 01:30:30 PM

I was supposed to be in Maui right now and I booked using UR's and don't think I get them back, I have to reschedule. it's a little complicated (or maybe just a pain) because I was flying out on United and back on Hawaiian

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 31, 2020, 01:40:45 PM

Most of the carriers have no fee mile refunds through end of April. No idea on UR but I’d lean heavy on their asses if they were trying to eff you on that.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on March 31, 2020, 01:51:23 PM

I have a friend that booked but is worried that the miles will expire before he can use them because the trip he was going to use them was cancelled. Thoughts?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on March 31, 2020, 01:58:21 PM

Quote from: Kat Kid on March 31, 2020, 01:51:23 PM

I have a friend that booked but is worried that the miles will expire before he can use them because the trip he was going to use them was cancelled. Thoughts?

I don't know about CC miles but if theyre with any specific hotel/air program, I can't imagine them not offering some sort of extension if your friend reaches out.  They're all mumped and it's just not worth pissing off someone that could mean revenue down the line.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 31, 2020, 02:03:51 PM

They do t expire ever with any program I can think of unless you just have no activity for over a year. Plenty of ways to fix that.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 31, 2020, 02:07:06 PM

crap, I missed the email regarding the rescheduling AND the flight date passed. I think those points are gone

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 31, 2020, 02:07:28 PM

Well, yeah. Almost certainly.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 31, 2020, 02:11:40 PM

never mind, I have to reschedule by EOY. the communication hasn't been great but I kinda get it. booking with chase rewards is kind of a mess because of all the intermediate steps.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on March 31, 2020, 02:12:18 PM

Got a full refund on my non-refundable hotel for NYC in May. Was stressing that moderately but no problem.  :Woot:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on March 31, 2020, 02:42:54 PM

Quote from: Kat Kid on March 31, 2020, 01:51:23 PM

I have a friend that booked but is worried that the miles will expire before he can use them because the trip he was going to use them was cancelled. Thoughts?

Buy a gift card for Kroger or whatever. Had to do that with my AA miles. Been on a Southwest binge of late.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on April 14, 2020, 10:24:30 AM

https://twitter.com/mjs_DC/status/1250080129675669517

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 14, 2020, 10:36:53 AM

Quote from: chum1 on April 14, 2020, 10:24:30 AM

https://twitter.com/mjs_DC/status/1250080129675669517

lol what???

Also he's a pretty amazing dude. Just great energy

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 14, 2020, 10:41:54 AM

holy crap i had no idea! i love rick steves. this could also go in the good news rona thread or whatever

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 16, 2020, 04:52:15 PM

https://twitter.com/reesewaters/status/1250815749721141250

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 16, 2020, 09:13:23 PM

Not terribly surprising but this release from United's CEO is brutal to read.

Quote

— This weekend, we'll load a revamped schedule that will further reduce our capacity to about 10% of what had been planned for May at the beginning of this year. We expect to announce similar reductions to the June schedule in the next few weeks.

— These schedule changes reflect the stark reality of our situation — and unfortunately, it's something that even legislation as large as the CARES Act can't fix. Travel demand is essentially zero and shows no sign of improving in the near-term.

— To help you understand how few people are flying in this environment, less than 200,000 people flew with us during the first two weeks of April this year, compared to more than 6 million during the same time in 2019, a 97% drop. And we expect to fly fewer people during the entire month of May than we did on a single day in May 2019.

:sdeek:

https://www.sfgate.com/travel/article/United-s-very-grim-outlook-for-2020-15203869.php

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on April 17, 2020, 12:05:27 PM

Quote from: michigancat on April 16, 2020, 09:13:23 PM

Not terribly surprising but this release from United's CEO is brutal to read.

Quote

— This weekend, we'll load a revamped schedule that will further reduce our capacity to about 10% of what had been planned for May at the beginning of this year. We expect to announce similar reductions to the June schedule in the next few weeks.

— These schedule changes reflect the stark reality of our situation — and unfortunately, it's something that even legislation as large as the CARES Act can't fix. Travel demand is essentially zero and shows no sign of improving in the near-term.

— To help you understand how few people are flying in this environment, less than 200,000 people flew with us during the first two weeks of April this year, compared to more than 6 million during the same time in 2019, a 97% drop. And we expect to fly fewer people during the entire month of May than we did on a single day in May 2019.

:sdeek:

https://www.sfgate.com/travel/article/United-s-very-grim-outlook-for-2020-15203869.php

Wow

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on April 17, 2020, 12:40:08 PM

I rescheduled my Napa Valley/Seattle trip for June 3rd-9th. Should I just cancel now? Or is there hope?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on April 17, 2020, 12:43:33 PM

Quote from: Stevesie60 on April 17, 2020, 12:40:08 PM

I rescheduled my Napa Valley/Seattle trip for June 3rd-9th. Should I just cancel now? Or is there hope?

What benefit is there to canceling now?  Would you get tangible money back that you need?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on April 17, 2020, 01:06:04 PM

No, just being hyperbolic. Mostly just curious what likelihood I have of making it out there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 17, 2020, 01:09:07 PM

Quote from: Stevesie60 on April 17, 2020, 01:06:04 PM

No, just being hyperbolic. Mostly just curious what likelihood I have of making it out there.

I'm pretty sure you'll be able to fly but don't know what you'll be able to do if you make it. Like, I doubt a lot of wineries will be fully open by then and it's unclear what restaurants will be like.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on April 17, 2020, 01:21:52 PM

Just like before, make sure you know that you can cancel anytime w/o penalty and then wait to see what it's like come June and cancel then if it's not going to be a safe/good time.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on April 17, 2020, 01:47:55 PM

I would say it's very slim that you'd be able to do a lot of things you want then but it doesn't hurt to hold on.  If you're booking hotel rooms, I would do that now before these hotels see any light on the horizon and you can probably get a very good deal.  Also, some hotels in those regions are housing homeless so maybe call the hotels to check before booking.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on April 17, 2020, 03:44:49 PM

So, the Napa hotels are currently filled with winos?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on April 18, 2020, 09:14:11 PM

 This isn’t my current situation, but I was thinking about it. If someone lives in Philly and had a friend in Houston they could go visit for a week and just hang out at their house, how big of a dick move is it to catch a cheap flight?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 18, 2020, 09:26:33 PM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on April 18, 2020, 09:14:11 PM

This isn’t my current situation, but I was thinking about it. If someone lives in Philly and had a friend in Houston they could go visit for a week and just hang out at their house, how big of a dick move is it to catch a cheap flight?

Your Canadian friend in Philadelphia would be creating a lot of unnecessary contact with a lot of people to just "hang out". If you don't need to, why bother? You also may want to see what Texas considers hot spots now because there might be a two week quarantine when they land.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on April 20, 2020, 08:46:08 AM

Renewed global entry today.  Filling out the list of countries visited in the past 5 years pumped me up!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on April 20, 2020, 01:11:52 PM

Quote from: michigancat on April 18, 2020, 09:26:33 PM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on April 18, 2020, 09:14:11 PM

This isn’t my current situation, but I was thinking about it. If someone lives in Philly and had a friend in Houston they could go visit for a week and just hang out at their house, how big of a dick move is it to catch a cheap flight?

Your Canadian friend in Philadelphia would be creating a lot of unnecessary contact with a lot of people to just "hang out". If you don't need to, why bother? You also may want to see what Texas considers hot spots now because there might be a two week quarantine when they land.

What about road tripping there (hypothetically) so reducing your contact to essentially one person?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 20, 2020, 02:55:24 PM

Quote from: Stevesie60 on April 20, 2020, 01:11:52 PM

Quote from: michigancat on April 18, 2020, 09:26:33 PM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on April 18, 2020, 09:14:11 PM

This isn’t my current situation, but I was thinking about it. If someone lives in Philly and had a friend in Houston they could go visit for a week and just hang out at their house, how big of a dick move is it to catch a cheap flight?

Your Canadian friend in Philadelphia would be creating a lot of unnecessary contact with a lot of people to just "hang out". If you don't need to, why bother? You also may want to see what Texas considers hot spots now because there might be a two week quarantine when they land.

What about road tripping there (hypothetically) so reducing your contact to essentially one person?

you still might need to consider quarantine rules and you definitely need to consider gas, food, and restroom breaks on the way. The thing about a place like an interstate gas station is you're getting germs from all over and spreading yours all over. My recommendation is to leave them for the truckers who need to use them.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 20, 2020, 02:58:06 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on April 20, 2020, 08:46:08 AM

Renewed global entry today.  Filling out the list of countries visited in the past 5 years pumped me up!

I can't imagine global entry will exist in the same way moving forward. At least I hope it won't

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on April 20, 2020, 03:14:31 PM

Quote from: michigancat on April 20, 2020, 02:58:06 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on April 20, 2020, 08:46:08 AM

Renewed global entry today.  Filling out the list of countries visited in the past 5 years pumped me up!

I can't imagine global entry will exist in the same way moving forward. At least I hope it won't

which part?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 20, 2020, 03:17:38 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on April 20, 2020, 03:14:31 PM

Quote from: michigancat on April 20, 2020, 02:58:06 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on April 20, 2020, 08:46:08 AM

Renewed global entry today.  Filling out the list of countries visited in the past 5 years pumped me up!

I can't imagine global entry will exist in the same way moving forward. At least I hope it won't

which part?

the part where there's no one screening you in any way. I would expect some sort of medical screening will be added.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on April 20, 2020, 03:42:18 PM

Quote from: michigancat on April 20, 2020, 03:17:38 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on April 20, 2020, 03:14:31 PM

Quote from: michigancat on April 20, 2020, 02:58:06 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on April 20, 2020, 08:46:08 AM

Renewed global entry today.  Filling out the list of countries visited in the past 5 years pumped me up!

I can't imagine global entry will exist in the same way moving forward. At least I hope it won't

which part?

the part where there's no one screening you in any way. I would expect some sort of medical screening will be added.

Wonder if the kiosks could be modified to do a temp check?  I'm sure they could but not sure how reliable that would be.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 20, 2020, 03:46:48 PM

they can just ask questions about if you have covid symptoms or have been exposed or some crap.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 20, 2020, 03:53:42 PM

Quote from: steve dave on April 20, 2020, 03:46:48 PM

they can just ask questions about if you have covid symptoms or have been exposed or some crap.

which basically makes it the regular line

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 20, 2020, 03:54:35 PM

Not if the kiosk asks them


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 20, 2020, 03:57:53 PM

Quote from: steve dave on April 20, 2020, 03:54:35 PM

Not if the kiosk asks them


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yeah I guess you already answer questions

you know everyone will lie though. I think they need human screening in some way. Of course not like anyone will be traveling while this is needed anyway so whatevs.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 20, 2020, 04:15:03 PM

That’s why not everyone just gets Global Entry.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 20, 2020, 05:36:44 PM

Quote from: steve dave on April 20, 2020, 04:15:03 PM

That’s why not everyone just gets Global Entry.


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I don't know of anyone who's been denied and I think your typical global travel bro is very much a "rules don't apply to me because I'm very important" guy which could lead to problems if you're tying to stop disease.

Regardless, I hope it changes until there's a vaccine at least

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on April 27, 2020, 04:40:05 PM

https://twitter.com/prettykansas/status/1254875483252166661

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 27, 2020, 05:09:03 PM

Quote from: DaBigTrain on April 27, 2020, 04:40:05 PM

https://twitter.com/prettykansas/status/1254875483252166661

I had not heard of that twitter account and I enjoy it!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on May 02, 2020, 06:11:26 PM

https://twitter.com/jbarro/status/1256721966481977344

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on May 02, 2020, 07:07:48 PM

When he sold just enough to get below the reporting, that should’ve been obvious.

Glad to hear my boy is out there setting up some gainzz for me.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on May 03, 2020, 10:23:13 AM

So when we can start traveling again are prices going to be down because of people not having money or are prices going to go up due to pent up demand?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 03, 2020, 11:29:45 AM

I’m betting on the later


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on May 03, 2020, 12:36:11 PM

Quote from: steve dave on May 03, 2020, 11:29:45 AM

I’m betting on the later


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I told hamburglar this via text. He doesn't need to be stepping out on gE to get the same very smart answer but glad you agree SD.

That said I did get good deal in Vegas this fall.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 03, 2020, 12:48:55 PM

I don't think there's necessarily going to be pent up demand but the supply will be way way down and who knows what sort of protocols will be in place. It's just going to be less efficient no matter what and therefore more expensive.

I imagine at some point leisure travel will be cheap on the rebound through some form of government incentives but maybe not.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on May 03, 2020, 12:58:05 PM

I won't have any demand for leisure plane travel for a while.  Walking/riding/driving to an open operation will be exciting for a while.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 03, 2020, 01:00:44 PM

Quote from: Trim on May 03, 2020, 12:58:05 PM

I won't have any demand for leisure plane travel for a while.  Walking/riding/driving to an open operation will be exciting for a while.

A road trip sounds amazing

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on May 03, 2020, 01:09:20 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 03, 2020, 12:48:55 PM

I don't think there's necessarily going to be pent up demand but the supply will be way way down and who knows what sort of protocols will be in place. It's just going to be less efficient no matter what and therefore more expensive.

I imagine at some point leisure travel will be cheap on the rebound through some form of government incentives but maybe not.

Yeah this is why I don't think it will be cheap. Demand won't increase with drop in price so hotels and airlines will keep prices high to cash in on those who have to travel and the leisure travel that does venture out.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on May 05, 2020, 05:16:17 AM

Sandals Barbados officially cancelled for September. Hoping for a Florida road trip then. I miss the beach.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on May 09, 2020, 03:55:14 PM

I keep starting to plan a trip forgetting about the shutdowns. Every time I go longer before I remember.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on May 09, 2020, 09:03:42 PM

Keeping our reservations at Gulf Shores for July.  It’s a private beach so I think it will be ok.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: meow meow on May 10, 2020, 09:48:14 AM

i'm wanting to take a road trip memorial weekend with lady meow meow just to get out of the house and see something different, maybe get an airbnb somewhere secluded or something, anyone done this recently?  Is airbnb even taking reservations right now or has rona shut them down?  Anyone have any good recommedos if this is possible, maybe something within a 5-6 hr range of KC.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 10, 2020, 10:13:26 AM

Quote from: meow meow on May 10, 2020, 09:48:14 AM

i'm wanting to take a road trip memorial weekend with lady meow meow just to get out of the house and see something different, maybe get an airbnb somewhere secluded or something, anyone done this recently?  Is airbnb even taking reservations right now or has rona shut them down?  Anyone have any good recommedos if this is possible, maybe something within a 5-6 hr range of KC.

I follow someone on Instagram who appears to be staying in Airbnbs all over California and Oregon since like early April. Kinda annoying.

But yeah I'm sure you could find something.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 10, 2020, 10:13:36 AM

Pretty crazy photos and obnoxious commentary.

https://twitter.com/andystravelblog/status/1257698085691625474

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on May 10, 2020, 10:14:02 AM

Man Airbnb was on top of the world to start the year and are in tatters now.  I’m sure they will survive but they are going to have quite an up hill battle to get back to where they were.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: meow meow on May 10, 2020, 11:52:15 AM

Quote from: michigancat on May 10, 2020, 10:13:26 AM

Quote from: meow meow on May 10, 2020, 09:48:14 AM

i'm wanting to take a road trip memorial weekend with lady meow meow just to get out of the house and see something different, maybe get an airbnb somewhere secluded or something, anyone done this recently?  Is airbnb even taking reservations right now or has rona shut them down?  Anyone have any good recommedos if this is possible, maybe something within a 5-6 hr range of KC.

I follow someone on Instagram who appears to be staying in Airbnbs all over California and Oregon since like early April. Kinda annoying.

But yeah I'm sure you could find something.

I had a couple airbnb's booked for mem weekend in california, and the one by joshua tree made me cancel it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on May 10, 2020, 03:55:03 PM

Quote from: meow meow on May 10, 2020, 09:48:14 AM

i'm wanting to take a road trip memorial weekend with lady meow meow just to get out of the house and see something different, maybe get an airbnb somewhere secluded or something, anyone done this recently?  Is airbnb even taking reservations right now or has rona shut them down?  Anyone have any good recommedos if this is possible, maybe something within a 5-6 hr range of KC.

thinking about doing South Dakota but it's further than 6 hours.  I hate naturey trips but this summer it might be the only option.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on May 10, 2020, 04:31:02 PM

Quote from: meow meow on May 10, 2020, 09:48:14 AM

i'm wanting to take a road trip memorial weekend with lady meow meow just to get out of the house and see something different, maybe get an airbnb somewhere secluded or something, anyone done this recently?  Is airbnb even taking reservations right now or has rona shut them down?  Anyone have any good recommedos if this is possible, maybe something within a 5-6 hr range of KC.

Sounds like you’re Branson Bound.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on May 10, 2020, 04:31:37 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on May 10, 2020, 03:55:03 PM

Quote from: meow meow on May 10, 2020, 09:48:14 AM

i'm wanting to take a road trip memorial weekend with lady meow meow just to get out of the house and see something different, maybe get an airbnb somewhere secluded or something, anyone done this recently?  Is airbnb even taking reservations right now or has rona shut them down?  Anyone have any good recommedos if this is possible, maybe something within a 5-6 hr range of KC.

thinking about doing South Dakota but it's further than 6 hours.  I hate naturey trips but this summer it might be the only option.

You could come see your nieces.  :dunno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: meow meow on May 10, 2020, 07:12:29 PM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on May 10, 2020, 04:31:02 PM

Quote from: meow meow on May 10, 2020, 09:48:14 AM

i'm wanting to take a road trip memorial weekend with lady meow meow just to get out of the house and see something different, maybe get an airbnb somewhere secluded or something, anyone done this recently?  Is airbnb even taking reservations right now or has rona shut them down?  Anyone have any good recommedos if this is possible, maybe something within a 5-6 hr range of KC.

Sounds like you’re Branson Bound.

yeah, no, maybe NW arkansas somewhere?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 10, 2020, 07:25:02 PM

We go to NW Arkansas a lot because we meet my brother there who lives in Louisiana. Eureka Springs, Beaver Lake, and Devils Den are all great spots. :th_twocents: Bella Vista too. Great golf/lake situations there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 01, 2020, 04:44:05 PM

https://twitter.com/JustinMeyerKC/status/1267488236189827073?s=19

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on June 01, 2020, 04:59:02 PM

Napa/Seattle trip reschedule for Aug 26th-Sept 1st!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on June 19, 2020, 12:06:27 PM

Booked Hawaii flights and crap for november with URs.  Hoping the quarantine stuff ends by then.  Everything refundable.

Roundtrip tickets for ~400 bucks  :eek:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on June 19, 2020, 04:54:25 PM

Wowzers. I was looking at those. I booked 4 of us to go to Universal Studios for their Halloween stuff and one of the people going is the biggest Harry Potter fan ever and hasn't been to Harry Potter World. The Halloween stuff looks very neat!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on July 12, 2020, 11:06:04 AM

Aruba or Barbados for a month remote working? Aruba seemed more expensive but outside of any hurricane zone.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on July 12, 2020, 02:04:34 PM

are you using airbnb?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on July 12, 2020, 02:07:35 PM

Yes but probably going to wait to book one till I actually get in country with how fast allowing us dirty US citizens in changes.

Also looking at st Marteen. They were going to let us in July 1 and change that on that day. Now it's tentatively August 1st for them.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on July 12, 2020, 02:56:38 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on July 12, 2020, 11:06:04 AM

Aruba or Barbados for a month remote working? Aruba seemed more expensive but outside of any hurricane zone.

aruba has an indigenous rattlesnake.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on July 12, 2020, 03:16:00 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on July 12, 2020, 11:06:04 AM

Aruba or Barbados for a month remote working? Aruba seemed more expensive but outside of any hurricane zone.

This is an intriguing idea...

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 12, 2020, 10:22:17 PM

Will they let Americans into the country? Seems like a bad idea if they are

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on July 12, 2020, 10:23:31 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 12, 2020, 10:22:17 PM

Will they let Americans into the country? Seems like a bad idea if they are

I'm considering USVI.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on July 12, 2020, 10:23:50 PM

Yes. Have to have proof of a negative test within days of arrival.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on July 12, 2020, 10:30:48 PM

Quote from: Spracne on July 12, 2020, 10:23:31 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 12, 2020, 10:22:17 PM

Will they let Americans into the country? Seems like a bad idea if they are

I'm considering USVI.

Considering this as well. They weren't on the initial list I saw that was allowing Americans.

Still not sure how it will play in the office.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on July 12, 2020, 10:34:02 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on July 12, 2020, 10:30:48 PM

Quote from: Spracne on July 12, 2020, 10:23:31 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 12, 2020, 10:22:17 PM

Will they let Americans into the country? Seems like a bad idea if they are

I'm considering USVI.

Considering this as well. They weren't on the initial list I saw that was allowing Americans.

Still not sure how it will play in the office.

Is there a reason they need to know? Let's do it, phil. You and me.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on July 13, 2020, 08:13:01 AM

Quote from: Spracne on July 12, 2020, 10:34:02 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on July 12, 2020, 10:30:48 PM

Quote from: Spracne on July 12, 2020, 10:23:31 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 12, 2020, 10:22:17 PM

Will they let Americans into the country? Seems like a bad idea if they are

I'm considering USVI.

Considering this as well. They weren't on the initial list I saw that was allowing Americans.

Still not sure how it will play in the office.

Is there a reason they need to know? Let's do it, phil. You and me.

I was all in with you bud. Mushed by infosec.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on July 13, 2020, 09:25:28 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on July 13, 2020, 08:13:01 AM

Quote from: Spracne on July 12, 2020, 10:34:02 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on July 12, 2020, 10:30:48 PM

Quote from: Spracne on July 12, 2020, 10:23:31 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 12, 2020, 10:22:17 PM

Will they let Americans into the country? Seems like a bad idea if they are

I'm considering USVI.

Considering this as well. They weren't on the initial list I saw that was allowing Americans.

Still not sure how it will play in the office.

Is there a reason they need to know? Let's do it, phil. You and me.

I was all in with you bud. Mushed by infosec.

wait, really?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on July 13, 2020, 09:34:30 AM

Quote from: Spracne on July 13, 2020, 09:25:28 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on July 13, 2020, 08:13:01 AM

Quote from: Spracne on July 12, 2020, 10:34:02 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on July 12, 2020, 10:30:48 PM

Quote from: Spracne on July 12, 2020, 10:23:31 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 12, 2020, 10:22:17 PM

Will they let Americans into the country? Seems like a bad idea if they are

I'm considering USVI.

Considering this as well. They weren't on the initial list I saw that was allowing Americans.

Still not sure how it will play in the office.

Is there a reason they need to know? Let's do it, phil. You and me.

I was all in with you bud. Mushed by infosec.

wait, really?

I'm not 100% shutout yet but if you look into it see if your company allows connections from outside the US.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on July 13, 2020, 09:36:12 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on July 13, 2020, 09:34:30 AM

Quote from: Spracne on July 13, 2020, 09:25:28 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on July 13, 2020, 08:13:01 AM

Quote from: Spracne on July 12, 2020, 10:34:02 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on July 12, 2020, 10:30:48 PM

Quote from: Spracne on July 12, 2020, 10:23:31 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 12, 2020, 10:22:17 PM

Will they let Americans into the country? Seems like a bad idea if they are

I'm considering USVI.

Considering this as well. They weren't on the initial list I saw that was allowing Americans.

Still not sure how it will play in the office.

Is there a reason they need to know? Let's do it, phil. You and me.

I was all in with you bud. Mushed by infosec.

wait, really?

I'm not 100% shutout yet but if you look into it see if your company allows connections from outside the US.

backup plan is key west.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on July 14, 2020, 07:45:10 AM

First domino

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8520077/Forget-overseas-holiday-Qantas-pulls-international-flights-MARCH-year.html

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on July 14, 2020, 11:00:26 AM

Because of my extended WFH scenario I have also considered this whole chill at the beach for a month and WFH.  The downer right now is that the best places to go are the global hot spots right now :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on July 14, 2020, 11:05:17 AM

Quote from: DaBigTrain on July 14, 2020, 11:00:26 AM

Because of my extended WFH scenario I have also considered this whole chill at the beach for a month and WFH.  The downer right now is that the best places to go are the global hot spots right now :frown:

Like? I should have an answer tomorrow. Finalists are Aruba, Barbados, St Thomas. Would like st Marteen but looks like they are being all anti American.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on July 14, 2020, 11:12:13 AM

your plan doesn't make sense to me. if downtown kc feels like an isolated island, why is your solution to go to an actually isolated island for a month?

i would go crazy on st maarten for an entire month

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on July 14, 2020, 11:16:18 AM

Quote from: mocat on July 14, 2020, 11:12:13 AM

your plan doesn't make sense to me. if downtown kc feels like an isolated island, why is your solution to go to an actually isolated island for a month?

i would go crazy on st maarten for an entire month

I'm not really sure honestly. Never had a chance to do it, escape to a place where covid isn't going HAM, check out a new culture versus just popping in for a few days, trial run a new life?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on July 14, 2020, 11:16:37 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on July 14, 2020, 11:05:17 AM

Quote from: DaBigTrain on July 14, 2020, 11:00:26 AM

Because of my extended WFH scenario I have also considered this whole chill at the beach for a month and WFH.  The downer right now is that the best places to go are the global hot spots right now :frown:

Like? I should have an answer tomorrow. Finalists are Aruba, Barbados, St Thomas. Would like st Marteen but looks like they are being all anti American.

I’m talking places within the US like Florida and stuff. I haven’t looked abroad because I wouldn’t want to risk not being able to get back or a quarantine either when I get somewhere outside the US or coming back.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on July 14, 2020, 11:19:37 AM

Quote from: DaBigTrain on July 14, 2020, 11:16:37 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on July 14, 2020, 11:05:17 AM

Quote from: DaBigTrain on July 14, 2020, 11:00:26 AM

Because of my extended WFH scenario I have also considered this whole chill at the beach for a month and WFH.  The downer right now is that the best places to go are the global hot spots right now :frown:

Like? I should have an answer tomorrow. Finalists are Aruba, Barbados, St Thomas. Would like st Marteen but looks like they are being all anti American.

I’m talking places within the US like Florida and stuff. I haven’t looked abroad because I wouldn’t want to risk not being able to get back or a quarantine either when I get somewhere outside the US or coming back.

Fair points. These places let you come in with a recent negative test so feel like the quarantine risk is mitigated going there. Not being able to get back is a consideration thought a lot about but I assume my powerful state department could get me back if commercial flights stop? At minimum there would be a warning of them ending and come back early.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on July 14, 2020, 11:44:27 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on July 14, 2020, 11:19:37 AM

Quote from: DaBigTrain on July 14, 2020, 11:16:37 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on July 14, 2020, 11:05:17 AM

Quote from: DaBigTrain on July 14, 2020, 11:00:26 AM

Because of my extended WFH scenario I have also considered this whole chill at the beach for a month and WFH.  The downer right now is that the best places to go are the global hot spots right now :frown:

Like? I should have an answer tomorrow. Finalists are Aruba, Barbados, St Thomas. Would like st Marteen but looks like they are being all anti American.

I’m talking places within the US like Florida and stuff. I haven’t looked abroad because I wouldn’t want to risk not being able to get back or a quarantine either when I get somewhere outside the US or coming back.

Fair points. These places let you come in with a recent negative test so feel like the quarantine risk is mitigated going there. Not being able to get back is a consideration thought a lot about but I assume my powerful state department could get me back if commercial flights stop? At minimum there would be a warning of them ending and come back early.

If you are considering Aruba I would also look at Curaçao.  I was there for a week 2.5 years ago and it was great.  It's less commercialized than Aruba but it was amazing there.  Did snorkeling of a ship wreck, met a Curaçao Olympian, and did a fantastic ATV tour of the island that I would highly recommend.  This is where I stayed but looks like they are currently closed :frown:

https://www.santabarbararesortcuracao.com/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on July 14, 2020, 12:40:11 PM

Croatia is begging Americans to come visit rn

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 14, 2020, 01:23:06 PM

Quote from: star seed 7 on July 14, 2020, 12:40:11 PM

Croatia is begging Americans to come visit rn

I was scheduled to visit this very week! In Oregon instead which is great!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on July 14, 2020, 01:31:22 PM

Quote from: star seed 7 on July 14, 2020, 12:40:11 PM

Croatia is begging Americans to come visit rn

given delays on testing and receiving test results, this seems like it might be difficult to schedule.

Quote

“Persons arriving from a third-party country are not subject to a quarantine / self-isolation measure if they present a negative PCR result of a nasal and throat swab for SARS-Cov-2 at the border crossing point, which is not older than 48 hours (counting from the time of taking the swab to arriving at the border crossing point).
Persons who do not present a negative PCR result are subject to a mandatory 14-day quarantine / self-isolation measure. As of July 13, 2020.”

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on July 14, 2020, 01:36:14 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 14, 2020, 01:23:06 PM

Quote from: star seed 7 on July 14, 2020, 12:40:11 PM

Croatia is begging Americans to come visit rn

I was scheduled to visit this very week! In Oregon instead which is great!

This edit really helps clarify because going to Croatia every week seemed excessive.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on July 14, 2020, 01:59:59 PM

Quote from: sys on July 14, 2020, 01:31:22 PM

Quote from: star seed 7 on July 14, 2020, 12:40:11 PM

Croatia is begging Americans to come visit rn

given delays on testing and receiving test results, this seems like it might be difficult to schedule.

Quote

“Persons arriving from a third-party country are not subject to a quarantine / self-isolation measure if they present a negative PCR result of a nasal and throat swab for SARS-Cov-2 at the border crossing point, which is not older than 48 hours (counting from the time of taking the swab to arriving at the border crossing point).
Persons who do not present a negative PCR result are subject to a mandatory 14-day quarantine / self-isolation measure. As of July 13, 2020.”

I'm pretty confident an enterprising individual could find an expedited private test

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on July 14, 2020, 02:08:39 PM

someone should start up a lab to just run expedited tests for travelers.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 14, 2020, 04:36:23 PM

I'm pretty sure early on the Vienna airport would offer tests upon arrival (for a fee) instead of a quarantine.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on July 14, 2020, 05:25:53 PM

lounges are gonna offer tests and credit cards will refund the test fees within 3 months.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on July 21, 2020, 09:20:45 PM

https://twitter.com/OneMileataTime/status/1285587661911195649

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on July 25, 2020, 05:12:00 PM

Has anyone been to Belize?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on July 25, 2020, 07:08:05 PM

Quote from: Stevesie60 on July 25, 2020, 05:12:00 PM

Has anyone been to Belize?

no but I played soccer with a guy from there. kind of an interesting place, supposed to be beautiful.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on July 26, 2020, 06:46:40 AM

Quote from: Stevesie60 on July 25, 2020, 05:12:00 PM

Has anyone been to Belize?

Yes honeymoon

It was dope

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on July 26, 2020, 07:18:48 AM

Did like an all inclusive island thing

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on July 27, 2020, 11:48:59 AM

Tubed in a cave in Belize.  It was fun.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on July 27, 2020, 11:51:58 AM

Island work idea is fizzling.  Too many logistics getting testing back in a 72 hour timeframe.  Not wanting to risk flying there, test positive, and spend two weeks in their isolation chambers.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on July 27, 2020, 12:01:43 PM

connect through istanbul. maybe to a nice croatian island.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 27, 2020, 12:08:32 PM

Quote from: sys on July 27, 2020, 12:01:43 PM

connect through istanbul. maybe to a nice croatian island.

time zones would be a tough adjustment

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on July 27, 2020, 12:40:45 PM

Quote from: Stevesie60 on July 25, 2020, 05:12:00 PM

Has anyone been to Belize?

15 years ago we snuba’d there off a private island as part of a cruise excursion. They had also had scuba, snorkeling, a beach with some floating things & a shack with rum punch/sandwiches. My dad got to talking to the guys running it and said they made the equivalent of $15k/year & were some of the richest people in town. He asked if they’d jump to do the same for a new company in a different island for $20k/year & they all said absolutely. He still thinks about starting something similar. We just have no idea how much you have to bribe to get in with whoever book that stuff. He knows it won’t be cruises, but with travel agents, etc.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on July 27, 2020, 02:54:02 PM

Quote from: Stevesie60 on July 25, 2020, 05:12:00 PM

Has anyone been to Belize?

yes, recently, AMA

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on August 01, 2020, 11:47:33 AM

i have no plans to travel currently, but if i did, mexico, turkey and croatia would be among my top five choices pandemic or no pandemic, so joke's on the virus.

https://twitter.com/TravzzzWorld/status/1287588298710372353

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 09, 2020, 09:33:18 AM

Gonna work remote in Breckinridge for a week starting the beginning of September. Haven’t been back there since our wedding 4 years ago. Trying to make a list of things to do there: 1. Trout fishing 2. Golf 3. Hiking 4. PAK’ing (bringing the grandparents to watch lil wacky) 5. Foodie crap


What else am I missing? Any Colorado elitist out there?


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 09, 2020, 09:35:45 AM

see a whole ass bear

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on August 09, 2020, 01:57:51 PM

 :bong:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 09, 2020, 02:07:49 PM

Mos def. with the folks around too. I don’t even care. It’s legal.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on August 11, 2020, 07:10:58 PM

First day lung acclimation hike...

Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center - Scott Griffith Lodge
300 Snowy Ridge Dr, Breckenridge, CO 80424
(970) 453-0146
https://maps.app.goo.gl/FJqFaVLFZooYsmW26

You can take the trolley to Spa at Breckenridge and hike up someone who makes me uncomfortable Trail. I love the little lake at the top.



If you want to take a drive, head up to Boreas Pass. Take the trail to the left for a nice but moderate hike with some killer views.

Co Rd 33
Co Rd 33, Colorado
https://maps.app.goo.gl/rjb3rnsyrs3z385K9


Of course, shopping, breweries, and food. Love that town even if it's a tourist trap and overpriced.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 11, 2020, 08:14:23 PM

Awesome! Good stuff. We love it too. We’ve just always partied there with friends and have never really had downtime there. Thank you!


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on August 11, 2020, 08:43:33 PM

I've been crap in this thread, it's like the best one. We're currently in the Duluth area, this is going to become a long weekend spot, may come back up here a couple of times this fall since college football is shot. Going to visit Cup Foods in Minneapolis on the way back home.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on August 11, 2020, 08:46:44 PM

Since we have extended WFH through the end of the year I'm planning on driving out to CO/WY and staying for a couple weeks.  Probably stay in Estes Park or somewhere like that for a bit then cruise on up to WY and stay with family for a TBD amount of time.  Already have a cabin vision quest scheduled to stay at to hike in and out of, no electricity or running water.  Should be a great time.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on August 11, 2020, 08:48:46 PM

Quote from: DaBigTrain on August 11, 2020, 08:46:44 PM

Since we have extended WFH through the end of the year I'm planning on driving out to CO/WY and staying for a couple weeks.  Probably stay in Estes Park or somewhere like that for a bit then cruise on up to WY and stay with family for a TBD amount of time.  Already have a cabin vision quest scheduled to stay at to hike in and out of, no electricity or running water.  Should be a great time.

Saint Marteen is now open to Americans, if I can find a way to get a timely test result, it's still on the table for a month.  Still worried about the internet speeds.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on August 12, 2020, 10:43:49 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on August 11, 2020, 08:48:46 PM

Quote from: DaBigTrain on August 11, 2020, 08:46:44 PM

Since we have extended WFH through the end of the year I'm planning on driving out to CO/WY and staying for a couple weeks.  Probably stay in Estes Park or somewhere like that for a bit then cruise on up to WY and stay with family for a TBD amount of time.  Already have a cabin vision quest scheduled to stay at to hike in and out of, no electricity or running water.  Should be a great time.

Saint Marteen is now open to Americans, if I can find a way to get a timely test result, it's still on the table for a month.  Still worried about the internet speeds.

it's Sint Maarten (dutch half) or Saint Martin (french half) but never Saint Marteen

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 12, 2020, 10:45:19 AM

Quote from: mocat on August 12, 2020, 10:43:49 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on August 11, 2020, 08:48:46 PM

Quote from: DaBigTrain on August 11, 2020, 08:46:44 PM

Since we have extended WFH through the end of the year I'm planning on driving out to CO/WY and staying for a couple weeks.  Probably stay in Estes Park or somewhere like that for a bit then cruise on up to WY and stay with family for a TBD amount of time.  Already have a cabin vision quest scheduled to stay at to hike in and out of, no electricity or running water.  Should be a great time.

Saint Marteen is now open to Americans, if I can find a way to get a timely test result, it's still on the table for a month.  Still worried about the internet speeds.

it's Sint Maarten (dutch half) or Saint Martin (french half) but never Saint Marteen

look at you

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on August 12, 2020, 10:58:52 AM

:cool:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on August 12, 2020, 11:04:50 AM

Quote from: mocat on August 12, 2020, 10:43:49 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on August 11, 2020, 08:48:46 PM

Quote from: DaBigTrain on August 11, 2020, 08:46:44 PM

Since we have extended WFH through the end of the year I'm planning on driving out to CO/WY and staying for a couple weeks.  Probably stay in Estes Park or somewhere like that for a bit then cruise on up to WY and stay with family for a TBD amount of time.  Already have a cabin vision quest scheduled to stay at to hike in and out of, no electricity or running water.  Should be a great time.

Saint Marteen is now open to Americans, if I can find a way to get a timely test result, it's still on the table for a month.  Still worried about the internet speeds.

it's Sint Maarten (dutch half) or Saint Martin (french half) but never Saint Marteen

My apologies to my dutch/french brethern

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on August 12, 2020, 11:07:36 AM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on August 09, 2020, 09:33:18 AM

Gonna work remote in Breckinridge for a week starting the beginning of September. Haven’t been back there since our wedding 4 years ago. Trying to make a list of things to do there: 1. Trout fishing 2. Golf 3. Hiking 4. PAK’ing (bringing the grandparents to watch lil wacky) 5. Foodie crap


What else am I missing? Any Colorado elitist out there?


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I too, will be in Frisco the 2nd week of Sept. with  ms. ww.   :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on August 12, 2020, 11:21:16 AM

Quote from: mocat on August 12, 2020, 10:43:49 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on August 11, 2020, 08:48:46 PM

Quote from: DaBigTrain on August 11, 2020, 08:46:44 PM

Since we have extended WFH through the end of the year I'm planning on driving out to CO/WY and staying for a couple weeks.  Probably stay in Estes Park or somewhere like that for a bit then cruise on up to WY and stay with family for a TBD amount of time.  Already have a cabin vision quest scheduled to stay at to hike in and out of, no electricity or running water.  Should be a great time.

Saint Marteen is now open to Americans, if I can find a way to get a timely test result, it's still on the table for a month.  Still worried about the internet speeds.

it's Sint Maarten (dutch half) or Saint Martin (french half) but never Saint Marteen

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: cfbandyman on August 12, 2020, 11:33:40 AM

In talks with friends of doing a Route 66 esque road trip and cutoff for the grand canyon instead of going to LA.

Also in talks with ski trip in January. At least these are something.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on August 12, 2020, 12:16:39 PM

I just took the money I would have spent on a summer trip and built a new gaming computer  :th_twocents:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 12, 2020, 01:32:17 PM

Quote from: WillieWatanabe on August 12, 2020, 11:07:36 AM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on August 09, 2020, 09:33:18 AM

Gonna work remote in Breckinridge for a week starting the beginning of September. Haven’t been back there since our wedding 4 years ago. Trying to make a list of things to do there: 1. Trout fishing 2. Golf 3. Hiking 4. PAK’ing (bringing the grandparents to watch lil wacky) 5. Foodie crap


What else am I missing? Any Colorado elitist out there?


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I too, will be in Frisco the 2nd week of Sept. with  ms. ww.   :thumbs:

Nice! Our friend just sold his condo there. That’s where we use to stay. Love that town and lake next to it. Enjoy!


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on August 31, 2020, 08:38:47 AM

 :surprised:

https://twitter.com/united/status/1300161783425048576

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on August 31, 2020, 09:35:49 AM

Wow, United... way to go.

American started waiving change fees because of Covid back in March and I don't Southwest has ever had them.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on August 31, 2020, 10:14:51 AM

i feel sorry for people who fly united

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on August 31, 2020, 10:25:05 AM

Every united flight is sort of same-day standby, in that maybe the flight will happen and maybe it won't.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 31, 2020, 10:36:56 AM

Quote from: pissclams on August 31, 2020, 10:14:51 AM

i feel sorry for people who fly united

United was perfectly acceptable back in the day.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on August 31, 2020, 10:39:17 AM

people said the same thing about not allowing women to vote, perfectly acceptable! 

good grief can we take a moment to honor the women's suffrage movement (and also condemn rusty's misogyny)?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on August 31, 2020, 10:49:51 AM

Yikes cRusty, not a good look

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on August 31, 2020, 10:59:57 AM

Shocking take from a person that I think has daughters and presumably a wife and mother.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on August 31, 2020, 12:49:34 PM

I just want to give it up for Susan B. Anthony and also say that Rusty is a chauvinistic piece of crap.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on September 01, 2020, 10:09:03 PM

https://twitter.com/alexanderaviate/status/1300986709593579520?s=19

Title: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 02, 2020, 08:20:26 AM

Domestic business will also be smaller for some time. And that time for both is forever.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on September 04, 2020, 05:26:32 PM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on August 12, 2020, 01:32:17 PM

Quote from: WillieWatanabe on August 12, 2020, 11:07:36 AM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on August 09, 2020, 09:33:18 AM

Gonna work remote in Breckinridge for a week starting the beginning of September. Haven’t been back there since our wedding 4 years ago. Trying to make a list of things to do there: 1. Trout fishing 2. Golf 3. Hiking 4. PAK’ing (bringing the grandparents to watch lil wacky) 5. Foodie crap


What else am I missing? Any Colorado elitist out there?


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I too, will be in Frisco the 2nd week of Sept. with  ms. ww.   :thumbs:

Nice! Our friend just sold his condo there. That’s where we use to stay. Love that town and lake next to it. Enjoy!


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this is bullshit

(https://i.imgur.com/VFkHPNc.png)

https://twitter.com/wxbrad/status/1301633377808920578

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on September 15, 2020, 12:41:05 PM

Check out this hot POA!

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200915/c661ae39fb0ef6ffd9f287449d58218a.jpg)

https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2020/09/15/salt-lake-citys-new/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on September 15, 2020, 03:18:34 PM

Vacation booked for Clearwater Beach in four weeks. Looking forward to some sand and waves.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 15, 2020, 03:21:43 PM

just curious, who here has flown since covid? I haven't but I feel more and more people are getting comfortable with it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on September 15, 2020, 03:22:54 PM

i've been flying since june so much i already have status on american ( :frown: )

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on September 15, 2020, 03:27:10 PM

Haven’t flown since March.  Used to fly at least monthly.  Had an awesome trip to Omaha planned but you guys talked me out of it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on September 15, 2020, 03:33:56 PM

I haven’t flown since March either. I’ve done several road trips tho(would normally have flown)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 15, 2020, 03:41:14 PM

Quote from: mocat on September 15, 2020, 03:22:54 PM

i've been flying since june so much i already have status on american ( :frown: )

dang. Looks like if I took two more expensive trips with connections I would get Premier Platinum on United for 2021. I don't think it'll happen though.

I've heard Delta is doing better at not completely filling planes compared to United and American

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on September 15, 2020, 03:52:40 PM

pretty much every flight is full. I will say passengers' behavior in airports has improved dramatically since june. mask usage is pretty much 100% now, and i just avoid the food court areas or whatever. there seem to be fewer flights so it's not hard to find a gate with nobody in it to eat.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on September 15, 2020, 04:00:42 PM

Quote from: mocat on September 15, 2020, 03:22:54 PM

i've been flying since june so much i already have status on american ( :frown: )

Didn't they already extend all status for a year?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on September 15, 2020, 04:12:13 PM

Quote from: mocat on September 15, 2020, 03:22:54 PM

i've been flying since june so much i already have status on american ( :frown: )

dang!  :love:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on September 15, 2020, 04:26:27 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on September 15, 2020, 04:00:42 PM

Quote from: mocat on September 15, 2020, 03:22:54 PM

i've been flying since june so much i already have status on american ( :frown: )

Didn't they already extend all status for a year?

i mean i have earned status since june. it goes until jan 2022.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on September 15, 2020, 04:27:08 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on September 15, 2020, 04:12:13 PM

Quote from: mocat on September 15, 2020, 03:22:54 PM

i've been flying since june so much i already have status on american ( :frown: )

dang!  :love:

i would rather still be with delta but the first couple trips this year only made sense with american so i just rolled w it

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on September 15, 2020, 04:34:52 PM

Quote from: mocat on September 15, 2020, 04:26:27 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on September 15, 2020, 04:00:42 PM

Quote from: mocat on September 15, 2020, 03:22:54 PM

i've been flying since june so much i already have status on american ( :frown: )

Didn't they already extend all status for a year?

i mean i have earned status since june. it goes until jan 2022.

Same and only 10 segments this year.  They should extend you like 5 years for knocking it out for the year though.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on September 15, 2020, 04:35:51 PM

kRusty, I am flying to OAK on Friday if you want to say hello at the airport

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on September 15, 2020, 04:39:30 PM

Quote from: mocat on September 15, 2020, 04:27:08 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on September 15, 2020, 04:12:13 PM

Quote from: mocat on September 15, 2020, 03:22:54 PM

i've been flying since june so much i already have status on american ( :frown: )

dang!  :love:

i would rather still be with delta but the first couple trips this year only made sense with american so i just rolled w it

i get it. work travel will probably never be the same for me (2020 was supposed to be a big year) but i'm going to try to squeeze as much as i can out of my extended diamond status until January 2022.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 15, 2020, 05:24:29 PM

Quote from: star seed 7 on September 15, 2020, 04:35:51 PM

kRusty, I am flying to OAK on Friday if you want to say hello at the airport

pls keep your covid out of alameda county thx

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on September 15, 2020, 06:31:14 PM

Rude

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 15, 2020, 08:15:21 PM

Quote from: star seed 7 on September 15, 2020, 06:31:14 PM

Rude

We are about to go from purple to red on Gavin's watchlist thing but is we can't keep people from coming in we're screwed

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 18, 2020, 10:26:32 AM

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EiMlysCWoAAzDdz?format=jpg&name=900x900)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on September 18, 2020, 10:27:44 AM

thinking about taking a tlbhoneymoon in aruba.  i know nothing about it other than i think it's really close to venezuela and also kokomo.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 18, 2020, 10:29:09 AM

Quote from: DQ12 on September 18, 2020, 10:27:44 AM

thinking about taking a tlbhoneymoon in aruba.  i know nothing about it other than i think it's really close to venezuela and also kokomo.

rick daris has been. I think they have good point option hotels.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 18, 2020, 10:30:24 AM

Quote from: DQ12 on September 18, 2020, 10:27:44 AM

thinking about taking a tlbhoneymoon in aruba.  i know nothing about it other than i think it's really close to venezuela and also kokomo.

my wife went on a girls trip pre-covid. sounded kinda desert-y with shitloads of dutch people. Obviously the number of Dutch people might be different but the desert wouldn't

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on September 18, 2020, 10:33:33 AM

Quote from: michigancat on September 18, 2020, 10:30:24 AM

Quote from: DQ12 on September 18, 2020, 10:27:44 AM

thinking about taking a tlbhoneymoon in aruba.  i know nothing about it other than i think it's really close to venezuela and also kokomo.

my wife went on a girls trip pre-covid. sounded kinda desert-y with shitloads of dutch people. Obviously the number of Dutch people might be different but the desert wouldn't

sounds pretty nice other than the deserts.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on September 18, 2020, 10:48:23 AM

Quote from: DQ12 on September 18, 2020, 10:27:44 AM

thinking about taking a tlbhoneymoon in aruba.  i know nothing about it other than i think it's really close to venezuela and also kokomo.

It's spendy as far as Carribean islands go.  Nice place and squeaky clean but I'd probably pick one of the St. islands

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 18, 2020, 01:19:31 PM

Aruba seems to get smoked by hurricanes less frequently


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on September 18, 2020, 03:15:23 PM

aruba has its own endangered rattlesnake.

i think i made phil aware of this previously in this thread but he still didn't go work remotely from aruba.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on September 18, 2020, 05:05:53 PM

Quote from: steve dave on September 18, 2020, 01:19:31 PM

Aruba seems to get smoked by hurricanes less frequently


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Astute. South of the hurricane zone. Definitely a plus if looking for now.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on September 18, 2020, 05:16:23 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on September 18, 2020, 05:05:53 PM

Quote from: steve dave on September 18, 2020, 01:19:31 PM

Aruba seems to get smoked by hurricanes less frequently


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Astute. South of the hurricane zone. Definitely a plus if looking for now.

But smack dab in the middle of pirate routes.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on September 20, 2020, 06:27:42 AM

When you visit Louisville, there's a new restaurant atop Churchill Downs, Matt Winn's Steakhouse. Reservations required but easily obtained until the track reopens. Highly recommend. Nothing like cashing a few big tickets at the window and rolling upstairs for some fine dining.

https://www.mattwinnsteakhouse.com/

We both had the petite filet. Apps were baked oysters with some fancy toppings. I also had french onion soup that was fantastic. My fiance had lobster bisque. The brussel sprouts were *chef's kiss*. $200 with tip and no booze.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200920/023715f6f4a13eedd7edfba6f7f4e04e.jpg)

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on December 30, 2020, 09:31:34 PM

omg

https://www.instagram.com/p/CJbaoBqpvyM/?igshid=1l5stexaebyqr

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on December 30, 2020, 10:10:42 PM

I literally forgot this thread existed.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on December 31, 2020, 10:18:38 AM

I actually miss nasty ass MCI terminal.  :Crybaby:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on December 31, 2020, 10:37:59 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on December 31, 2020, 10:18:38 AM

I actually miss nasty ass MCI terminal.  :Crybaby:

Feels like a ghost town there. Just about everything is shut down.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on December 31, 2020, 10:39:06 AM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on December 31, 2020, 10:37:59 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on December 31, 2020, 10:18:38 AM

I actually miss nasty ass MCI terminal.  :Crybaby:

Feels like a ghost town there. Just about everything is shut down.

So like flying out in 2019 basically?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on December 31, 2020, 11:12:13 AM

Lol

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on December 31, 2020, 11:15:28 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on December 31, 2020, 10:18:38 AM

I actually miss nasty ass MCI terminal.  :Crybaby:

:barf: I have to go here 1/15 to wrap up my DHS interview for my Global Entry.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on January 05, 2021, 10:52:14 AM

Which airport is better to fly into/out of?
Omaha or Des Moines?
I moved and now I live smack dab in the middle of both of them, and I fly frequently for work, so what airport do I choose?
Keep in mind, I will spend very little if no time in either city, this is strictly airport related.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 05, 2021, 11:11:57 AM

Quote from: kitten_mittons on January 05, 2021, 10:52:14 AM

Which airport is better to fly into/out of?
Omaha or Des Moines?
I moved and now I live smack dab in the middle of both of them, and I fly frequently for work, so what airport do I choose?
Keep in mind, I will spend very little if no time in either city, this is strictly airport related.

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Go for the one with the most flights on your preferred airline

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on January 05, 2021, 11:23:00 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on December 31, 2020, 10:18:38 AM

I actually miss nasty ass MCI terminal.  :Crybaby:

Now you recognize it works just fine and you didn’t need to spend billions.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on January 05, 2021, 11:47:00 AM

Quote from: michigancat on January 05, 2021, 11:11:57 AM

Quote from: kitten_mittons on January 05, 2021, 10:52:14 AM

Which airport is better to fly into/out of?
Omaha or Des Moines?
I moved and now I live smack dab in the middle of both of them, and I fly frequently for work, so what airport do I choose?
Keep in mind, I will spend very little if no time in either city, this is strictly airport related.

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Go for the one with the most flights on your preferred airline

So neither of them suck any harder than the other?

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 05, 2021, 11:51:35 AM

I have never flown Des Moines but can tell you tons of crap about OMA.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 05, 2021, 12:09:39 PM

Quote from: kitten_mittons on January 05, 2021, 11:47:00 AM

Quote from: michigancat on January 05, 2021, 11:11:57 AM

Quote from: kitten_mittons on January 05, 2021, 10:52:14 AM

Which airport is better to fly into/out of?
Omaha or Des Moines?
I moved and now I live smack dab in the middle of both of them, and I fly frequently for work, so what airport do I choose?
Keep in mind, I will spend very little if no time in either city, this is strictly airport related.

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Go for the one with the most flights on your preferred airline

So neither of them suck any harder than the other?

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I have never been to either...I'm guessing every airport sucks now and you won't want to spend much time at them. you want the most options to get you where you're going.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on January 05, 2021, 12:13:17 PM

I was looking today and SW has some $29 tickets

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on January 05, 2021, 12:14:08 PM

I've used Des Moines a few times. Pretty easy in and out from my experience.

As noted, use the airport with the direct flight when available.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on January 05, 2021, 12:15:05 PM

Quote from: kitten_mittons on January 05, 2021, 10:52:14 AM

Which airport is better to fly into/out of?
Omaha or Des Moines?
I moved and now I live smack dab in the middle of both of them, and I fly frequently for work, so what airport do I choose?
Keep in mind, I will spend very little if no time in either city, this is strictly airport related.

Why do you have to pick an airport vs. picking whatever flight from/to either airport is most convenient to you each time?  I bet doing the latter for a bit will somewhat quickly lead you to knowing what's available and what you like and making it standard.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on January 05, 2021, 12:18:29 PM

i tend to think that planes that are more likely to crash, fly into worse airports.  so i always pick the best airport for that reason.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on January 05, 2021, 12:22:59 PM

Quote from: kitten_mittons on January 05, 2021, 11:47:00 AM

Quote from: michigancat on January 05, 2021, 11:11:57 AM

Quote from: kitten_mittons on January 05, 2021, 10:52:14 AM

Which airport is better to fly into/out of?
Omaha or Des Moines?
I moved and now I live smack dab in the middle of both of them, and I fly frequently for work, so what airport do I choose?
Keep in mind, I will spend very little if no time in either city, this is strictly airport related.

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Go for the one with the most flights on your preferred airline

So neither of them suck any harder than the other?

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Not enough to effect your travel experience, no. DSM is smaller and quicker to get in and out of. If you're driving I think parking at DSM is cheaper. They're both miles better than ICT or MCI. If you're looking for an appreciable difference in price, available flights, and amenities, MSP is your next closest and best choice.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on January 05, 2021, 12:32:26 PM

I'm flying out of Omaha tomorrow to Austin, neither DSM or OMA have direct flights to Austin, and they both connect through DFW.  I just didn't want to fly Omaha and then decide to try DSM, and find out that it sucks and I shouldn't have done that.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on January 05, 2021, 12:34:00 PM

Quote from: Trim on January 05, 2021, 12:15:05 PM

Quote from: kitten_mittons on January 05, 2021, 10:52:14 AM

Which airport is better to fly into/out of?
Omaha or Des Moines?
I moved and now I live smack dab in the middle of both of them, and I fly frequently for work, so what airport do I choose?
Keep in mind, I will spend very little if no time in either city, this is strictly airport related.

Why do you have to pick an airport vs. picking whatever flight from/to either airport is most convenient to you each time?  I bet doing the latter for a bit will somewhat quickly lead you to knowing what's available and what you like and making it standard.

My employer's travel booking site has you choose a *preferred* airport, which only makes it slightly more inconvenient if I want to choose another airport to depart from.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on January 05, 2021, 12:34:50 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 05, 2021, 11:51:35 AM

I have never flown Des Moines but can tell you tons of crap about OMA.


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What insidery info do you have for me?

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on January 05, 2021, 12:36:02 PM

Quote from: pissclams on January 05, 2021, 12:18:29 PM

i tend to think that planes that are more likely to crash, fly into worse airports.  so i always pick the best airport for that reason.

Same.  I did a search and found out that Omaha is about twice as busy as Des Moines, which is why I chose them initially.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 05, 2021, 12:40:59 PM

Quote from: kitten_mittons on January 05, 2021, 12:34:00 PM

Quote from: Trim on January 05, 2021, 12:15:05 PM

Quote from: kitten_mittons on January 05, 2021, 10:52:14 AM

Which airport is better to fly into/out of?
Omaha or Des Moines?
I moved and now I live smack dab in the middle of both of them, and I fly frequently for work, so what airport do I choose?
Keep in mind, I will spend very little if no time in either city, this is strictly airport related.

Why do you have to pick an airport vs. picking whatever flight from/to either airport is most convenient to you each time?  I bet doing the latter for a bit will somewhat quickly lead you to knowing what's available and what you like and making it standard.

My employer's travel booking site has you choose a *preferred* airport, which only makes it slightly more inconvenient if I want to choose another airport to depart from.

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my goodness just change it if you need to. back in the days of travel I did this with SFO and OAK all the time in concur

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on January 05, 2021, 12:49:25 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 05, 2021, 12:40:59 PM

Quote from: kitten_mittons on January 05, 2021, 12:34:00 PM

Quote from: Trim on January 05, 2021, 12:15:05 PM

Quote from: kitten_mittons on January 05, 2021, 10:52:14 AM

Which airport is better to fly into/out of?
Omaha or Des Moines?
I moved and now I live smack dab in the middle of both of them, and I fly frequently for work, so what airport do I choose?
Keep in mind, I will spend very little if no time in either city, this is strictly airport related.

Why do you have to pick an airport vs. picking whatever flight from/to either airport is most convenient to you each time?  I bet doing the latter for a bit will somewhat quickly lead you to knowing what's available and what you like and making it standard.

My employer's travel booking site has you choose a *preferred* airport, which only makes it slightly more inconvenient if I want to choose another airport to depart from.

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my goodness just change it if you need to. back in the days of travel I did this with SFO and OAK all the time in concur

No, it isn't hard to do, it would take like 30 seconds, but I don't want to go to a sucky Des Moines (if it did suck) when I had a perfectly good Omaha to fly out of.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on January 05, 2021, 01:04:49 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on January 05, 2021, 12:22:59 PM

Quote from: kitten_mittons on January 05, 2021, 11:47:00 AM

Quote from: michigancat on January 05, 2021, 11:11:57 AM

Quote from: kitten_mittons on January 05, 2021, 10:52:14 AM

Which airport is better to fly into/out of?
Omaha or Des Moines?
I moved and now I live smack dab in the middle of both of them, and I fly frequently for work, so what airport do I choose?
Keep in mind, I will spend very little if no time in either city, this is strictly airport related.

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Go for the one with the most flights on your preferred airline

So neither of them suck any harder than the other?

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Not enough to effect your travel experience, no. DSM is smaller and quicker to get in and out of. If you're driving I think parking at DSM is cheaper. They're both miles better than ICT or MCI. If you're looking for an appreciable difference in price, available flights, and amenities, MSP is your next closest and best choice.

If the drive isn't that far, I'd be hammering MSP for all those direct flights. Big fan of direct when I can.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 05, 2021, 01:05:59 PM

Quote from: kitten_mittons on January 05, 2021, 12:34:50 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 05, 2021, 11:51:35 AM

I have never flown Des Moines but can tell you tons of crap about OMA.


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What insidery info do you have for me?

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the bar at concourse A used to be hilariously bad but now is way better than B.

If you are doing covered parking when you enter the main south garage go up and then to the end of the second level. Before you enter the north side (of the South Garage, not to be confused with the North Garage) turn left (you aren't supposed to) and there are usually a couple spots right there to park. This is only applicable after Covid as right now you can find spots everywhere.

On that note, just walk across the skyway from the garage if you aren't checking luggage. security is on the second floor and you don't need to go to the first floor.

Again on that note check which concourse you are flying out of ahead of time and park on the South for A and North for B (of the South Garage, never enter the North Garage). There are two skyways so doesn't matter which one you park at. Southwest, United, Allegient on North/B. American, Alaska, Frontier, Delta on South/A.....we used to have Air Canada on B and it was a massive brag because we had an international flight but not anymore :-(

If you are not paying for garage parking use the South Longterm lot. Buses are fast and it's pretty easy. North is just as fast and easy but costs a bit more and I'm not certain why. Right now with Covid it's closed and the garage is the same price.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on January 05, 2021, 01:07:37 PM

Quote from: kitten_mittons on January 05, 2021, 12:49:25 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 05, 2021, 12:40:59 PM

Quote from: kitten_mittons on January 05, 2021, 12:34:00 PM

Quote from: Trim on January 05, 2021, 12:15:05 PM

Quote from: kitten_mittons on January 05, 2021, 10:52:14 AM

Which airport is better to fly into/out of?
Omaha or Des Moines?
I moved and now I live smack dab in the middle of both of them, and I fly frequently for work, so what airport do I choose?
Keep in mind, I will spend very little if no time in either city, this is strictly airport related.

Why do you have to pick an airport vs. picking whatever flight from/to either airport is most convenient to you each time?  I bet doing the latter for a bit will somewhat quickly lead you to knowing what's available and what you like and making it standard.

My employer's travel booking site has you choose a *preferred* airport, which only makes it slightly more inconvenient if I want to choose another airport to depart from.

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my goodness just change it if you need to. back in the days of travel I did this with SFO and OAK all the time in concur

No, it isn't hard to do, it would take like 30 seconds, but I don't want to go to a sucky Des Moines (if it did suck) when I had a perfectly good Omaha to fly out of.

If you're flying as often as you say and will be in this new home for a bit, it's probably worth it to try each and decide what you like.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 05, 2021, 01:08:23 PM

Oh, and coffee in A is just generic whatever and is undrinkable imo. I'm not even a coffee snob. B has Scooters so that's a bonus there. Also Godfathers so another win for B. If you need some coffee and are heading to A there is a scooters right outside of security if you want to pause and hammer one.

Also the Hudson News locations are outside of the concourses. Only a "stand" one past security. So if you need to buy like paw patrol minis or whatever for the kids do it before security.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 05, 2021, 01:14:08 PM

is Godfather's the Herman Cain pizza chain

Title: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 05, 2021, 01:21:05 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 05, 2021, 01:14:08 PM

is Godfather's the Herman Cain pizza chain

That’s a fact. And Omahan Willy Theissen.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on January 05, 2021, 01:35:57 PM

sounds like you and SD could carpool together as well

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on January 05, 2021, 01:37:42 PM

which airport terminal has the best pga tour shop?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on January 05, 2021, 01:52:38 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on January 05, 2021, 01:35:57 PM

sounds like you and SD could carpool together as well

I live like 2 hours NE from Omaha, so it might be a bit out of the way for him.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on January 06, 2021, 07:52:03 AM

Quote from: kitten_mittons on January 05, 2021, 01:52:38 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on January 05, 2021, 01:35:57 PM

sounds like you and SD could carpool together as well

I live like 2 hours NE from Omaha, so it might be a bit out of the way for him.

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might as well fly SUX if you have to connect

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on January 06, 2021, 08:01:39 AM

Good ole Sioux City, IA!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on January 09, 2021, 06:41:07 PM

I’m been in the Phoenix area for about a month. Out of over 2100+ restaurants it was rated #1 on travel adviser. Jalapeño margarita, barbacoa green chili enchilada, chicken enchilada, beef tenderloin steak taco.

Was delicious and did not disappoint. Ate outside on the patio. Good way to end a good hiking day. :lick:

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on January 09, 2021, 06:55:46 PM

Was hoping for summer 2021 blowout, but now eyeing couples only (non-RP style) Miami trip winter 2021/Spring 2022.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on January 09, 2021, 07:49:04 PM

Prices are dece tbt!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on January 09, 2021, 08:08:47 PM

Quote from: DaBigTrain on January 09, 2021, 06:41:07 PM

Good way to end a good hiking day.[/img]

Where are the Vision Quest thread pics?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on January 09, 2021, 08:11:59 PM

Any chance the US/Canada border will be open by July?  I was able to defer entry from a canceled event last year to this year and I really really really want to go. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 09, 2021, 08:33:27 PM

Yes, they will be


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on January 23, 2021, 05:45:56 PM

Ate at Guadalajara Grill Fiesta today in Tucson.  Massive patio for outdoor seating and a very pleasant mid 60’s degree day.  Had a Cadillac Marg that was way bigger than I thought it would be.  They make the salsa table side to your liking, and mix it for each table, pretty cool.  Also got Pollo en Mole and a side of guac.  Highly recommend if ever in east Tucson.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on January 23, 2021, 05:53:36 PM

Dayummmm

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 23, 2021, 06:02:04 PM

I used to go to Arizona all the time and regret never going to Tuscon. It seems nice.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on February 01, 2021, 03:18:42 PM

Space is officially open for travel by civilians in Q4 of this year. SpaceX will have the first all civilian flight.

I am excited to travel to space!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on February 20, 2021, 04:29:08 PM

holy crap

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on February 20, 2021, 04:30:08 PM

https://twitter.com/JacdecNew/status/1363237388827385859

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CHONGS on February 20, 2021, 05:28:30 PM

https://twitter.com/michaelagiulia/status/1363241125495136267?s=19

Can you imagine seeing that...

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on February 20, 2021, 05:36:40 PM

****Huge important update on DSM vs OMA****

They seemed like the same airport to me.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on February 20, 2021, 05:37:31 PM

Quote from: kitten_mittons on February 20, 2021, 05:36:40 PM

****Huge important update on DSM vs OMA****

They seemed like the same airport to me.

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maybe the tie breaker should be which one was featured prominently in the big time travel and travel point movie with sexy george clooney Up In The Air?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on February 20, 2021, 05:37:53 PM

Quote from: steve dave on February 20, 2021, 04:29:08 PM

holy crap

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Anyone seen Donnie Darko?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on February 20, 2021, 05:54:55 PM

Quote from: steve dave on February 20, 2021, 05:37:31 PM

Quote from: kitten_mittons on February 20, 2021, 05:36:40 PM

****Huge important update on DSM vs OMA****

They seemed like the same airport to me.

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maybe the tie breaker should be which one was featured prominently in the big time travel and travel point movie with sexy george clooney Up In The Air?

Yeah, it could be that. Or it would probably be which one has better flights to wherever I might be headed.  One of those for sure, though.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ksupamplemousse on March 16, 2021, 09:41:22 AM

Headed to the Grand Hyatt in Kauai for a week at the end of June with the wife. Will hit Disneyland for a day on the way out there if they're open to out of state guests by that time. Gonna be weird leaving the kid at home after spending essentially an entire year at home with him 24/7. But I'm ready. This is by far the longest I've ever gone without travel, and it's time for that to end.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 16, 2021, 09:58:48 AM

Hell yeah


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on March 16, 2021, 10:07:44 AM

Hawaii and Disneyland in one trip? That is a steve dave vacation if ever I saw one. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on March 16, 2021, 10:15:26 AM

Quote from: Institutional Control on March 16, 2021, 10:07:44 AM

Hawaii and Disneyland in one trip? That is a steve dave vacation if ever I saw one.

Never been to Hawaii and considering taking the fam. Whats the best resort for families? I have an ass ton of Marriott points, but also plenty of Chase URs. appreciate any tips.

Title: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 16, 2021, 10:18:16 AM

Grand Hyatt on Kauai. Probably Aluani on Oahu. All the points hotels on Oahu are on Waikiki which is a shitshow. Tons of options on Maui with both Marriott and Hyatt.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ksupamplemousse on March 16, 2021, 10:24:36 AM

I'm not Steve Dave, but grand Hyatt is the nicest resort on Kauai, and probably the best for kids too. Lazy river, big ass pool slide, giant fake beach, pool basketball, camp Hyatt, Etc. But, Kauai isn't for everybody. Plenty of nature stuff to do, but not a whole lot of metropolitan attractions.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 16, 2021, 10:31:19 AM

Hawaii has a lot of flavors when it comes to population density and non tropical things to do. Spicy (Oahu), medium (Maui), mild (Kauai), volcano (big).


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on March 16, 2021, 10:56:23 AM

Kauai sounds like it might be for us. Kids are 8 so we want things for them to do while Mrs. SF and I sit on the beach or by the pool and drink. Good restaurants there as well? TIA

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on March 16, 2021, 11:02:54 AM

Cancun tomorrow morning.  Time to get some vitamin D

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 16, 2021, 11:20:04 AM

Quote from: Dugout DickStone on March 16, 2021, 11:02:54 AM

Cancun tomorrow morning.  Time to get some vitamin D

Oh I bet you get some vitamin D alright lmao.


vitamin D = drunk, guys


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 16, 2021, 11:20:55 AM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on March 16, 2021, 10:56:23 AM

Kauai sounds like it might be for us. Kids are 8 so we want things for them to do while Mrs. SF and I sit on the beach or by the pool and drink. Good restaurants there as well? TIA

There are a few but nothing like Oahu or Maui. But, with an 8 year old, wgaf.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on March 16, 2021, 11:21:42 AM

yes, for sure getting pak'd.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on March 16, 2021, 11:32:06 AM

I thought maybe vitamin d was code for collecting pelts

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on March 16, 2021, 11:53:07 AM

Quote from: steve dave on March 16, 2021, 11:20:55 AM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on March 16, 2021, 10:56:23 AM

Kauai sounds like it might be for us. Kids are 8 so we want things for them to do while Mrs. SF and I sit on the beach or by the pool and drink. Good restaurants there as well? TIA

There are a few but nothing like Oahu or Maui. But, with an 8 year old, wgaf.


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Thanks. This Hyatt resort also seems nicer than the Marriott resorts popping up in my limited searching so far. Some of the Sheraton/Marriott resorts look a bit janky. I'd prefer to use Marriott points, but whatevs.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 16, 2021, 12:12:12 PM

food in maui sucks IMO

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ksupamplemousse on March 16, 2021, 12:29:49 PM

Quote from: steve dave on March 16, 2021, 11:20:55 AM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on March 16, 2021, 10:56:23 AM

Kauai sounds like it might be for us. Kids are 8 so we want things for them to do while Mrs. SF and I sit on the beach or by the pool and drink. Good restaurants there as well? TIA

There are a few but nothing like Oahu or Maui. But, with an 8 year old, wgaf.


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There are a couple nice restaurants on/close to the resort. Tide pools on resort and Eating House 1849 a couple miles up the road. I wouldn't say the island is generally known for fine dining though. Plenty of decent spots to eat though.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on March 16, 2021, 01:24:02 PM

how far is one island to the next?  can you swim to them?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on March 16, 2021, 01:30:37 PM

Quote from: pissclams on March 16, 2021, 01:24:02 PM

how far is one island to the next?  can you swim to them?

no you canoe or jet ski.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 16, 2021, 02:21:26 PM

Quote from: michigancat on March 16, 2021, 12:12:12 PM

food in maui sucks IMO

Merrimans is incredibly good IMO


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 16, 2021, 02:21:55 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on March 16, 2021, 11:53:07 AM

Quote from: steve dave on March 16, 2021, 11:20:55 AM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on March 16, 2021, 10:56:23 AM

Kauai sounds like it might be for us. Kids are 8 so we want things for them to do while Mrs. SF and I sit on the beach or by the pool and drink. Good restaurants there as well? TIA

There are a few but nothing like Oahu or Maui. But, with an 8 year old, wgaf.


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Thanks. This Hyatt resort also seems nicer than the Marriott resorts popping up in my limited searching so far. Some of the Sheraton/Marriott resorts look a bit janky. I'd prefer to use Marriott points, but whatevs.

Yeah, if you are going to Kauai the Hyatt is the best


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 16, 2021, 02:32:13 PM

Quote from: steve dave on March 16, 2021, 02:21:26 PM

Quote from: michigancat on March 16, 2021, 12:12:12 PM

food in maui sucks IMO

Merrimans is incredibly good IMO


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I ate there and decided I would never get good mahi mahi

(lots of other stuff was pretty decent though, everyone else loved their meals)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on March 16, 2021, 07:23:31 PM

Thanks for the info guys. The Hyatt looks great and I was ready to book it until I found out how much of a pain in the balls it is to get to and from Hawaii (mostly from). I'm probably passing.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ksupamplemousse on March 16, 2021, 11:35:11 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on March 16, 2021, 07:23:31 PM

Thanks for the info guys. The Hyatt looks great and I was ready to book it until I found out how much of a pain in the balls it is to get to and from Hawaii (mostly from). I'm probably passing.

Yeah, the trip back is miserable. No way to sugar coat it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 16, 2021, 11:36:41 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on March 16, 2021, 07:23:31 PM

Thanks for the info guys. The Hyatt looks great and I was ready to book it until I found out how much of a pain in the balls it is to get to and from Hawaii (mostly from). I'm probably passing.

What is the hard part? Jet lag?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on March 17, 2021, 08:24:44 AM

I was not a fan of the trip to/from hawaii either and I left from the west coast.  I just go to Mexico now for beaches.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 17, 2021, 08:34:24 AM

grab one last poke bowl and a few mai tais or whatever, head to the airport, fall asleep on the plane and wake up just in time for coffee in a lounge at LAX. that's the dream you weirdos

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on March 17, 2021, 08:56:19 AM

Quote from: michigancat on March 16, 2021, 11:36:41 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on March 16, 2021, 07:23:31 PM

Thanks for the info guys. The Hyatt looks great and I was ready to book it until I found out how much of a pain in the balls it is to get to and from Hawaii (mostly from). I'm probably passing.

What is the hard part? Jet lag?

All of the flights back are overnight or you fly back to CA and then leave the next day. All that seems rough with young kids. Still debating.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on March 17, 2021, 08:57:39 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on March 17, 2021, 08:24:44 AM

I was not a fan of the trip to/from hawaii either and I left from the west coast.  I just go to Mexico now for beaches.

Any good resort recommendations for kids? Nicer ones that won't get us murdered?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on March 17, 2021, 09:01:13 AM

I can't sleep on planes  :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on March 17, 2021, 09:16:24 AM

Quote from: star seed 7 on March 17, 2021, 09:01:13 AM

I can't sleep on planes  :frown:

I broke this streak but it took ORD > HKG + business class lay flat (not long enough) seats + booze + Melatonin

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on March 17, 2021, 09:18:08 AM

Quote from: star seed 7 on March 17, 2021, 09:01:13 AM

I can't sleep on planes  :frown:

Oh man. I sleep like a baby on them. I can fall asleep right at takeoff and have someone nudge me to deplane. Its great.....Not so great with young kids though.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on March 17, 2021, 09:18:59 AM

I really want to go to Asia next year and man those flights look so punishing.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on March 17, 2021, 09:20:49 AM

Quote from: star seed 7 on March 17, 2021, 09:18:59 AM

I really want to go to Asia next year and man those flights look so punishing.

I can't imagine doing it in coach or coach+.  Friends on the trip did and said it wasn't horrible but they said they won't do it again in the back of the plane.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on March 17, 2021, 09:57:25 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on March 17, 2021, 09:16:24 AM

Quote from: star seed 7 on March 17, 2021, 09:01:13 AM

I can't sleep on planes  :frown:

I broke this streak but it took ORD > HKG + business class lay flat (not long enough) seats + booze + Melatonin

I can't sleep on planes either, in coach. I've only flown in lay flat seats a couple times and I was able to sleep a bit.  In coach I can maybe, MAYBE, get some version of half asleep coma thing going for an hour or so, but I usually end up watching movies the entire time. I once watched 5 movies in a row on a flight home from Africa.  That was zero fun.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 17, 2021, 10:22:44 AM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on March 17, 2021, 08:56:19 AM

Quote from: michigancat on March 16, 2021, 11:36:41 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on March 16, 2021, 07:23:31 PM

Thanks for the info guys. The Hyatt looks great and I was ready to book it until I found out how much of a pain in the balls it is to get to and from Hawaii (mostly from). I'm probably passing.

What is the hard part? Jet lag?

All of the flights back are overnight or you fly back to CA and then leave the next day. All that seems rough with young kids. Still debating.

if you do MCI looks like Alaska has a one-day option but still a pretty long day.

I had a friend who flew SW through Oakland and hung out with me for a night each way.

but agree with Phil on Mexico for beaches. Cheaper, easier travel, better food. Probably not as good if you want to like hike and adventure though

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on March 17, 2021, 10:43:51 AM

Quote from: Pete on March 17, 2021, 09:57:25 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on March 17, 2021, 09:16:24 AM

Quote from: star seed 7 on March 17, 2021, 09:01:13 AM

I can't sleep on planes  :frown:

I broke this streak but it took ORD > HKG + business class lay flat (not long enough) seats + booze + Melatonin

I can't sleep on planes either, in coach. I've only flown in lay flat seats a couple times and I was able to sleep a bit.  In coach I can maybe, MAYBE, get some version of half asleep coma thing going for an hour or so, but I usually end up watching movies the entire time. I once watched 5 movies in a row on a flight home from Africa.  That was zero fun.

flight to london I feel asleep and the stewardess bumped me with her cart  :blank:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on March 17, 2021, 11:57:05 AM

Quote from: michigancat on March 17, 2021, 10:22:44 AM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on March 17, 2021, 08:56:19 AM

Quote from: michigancat on March 16, 2021, 11:36:41 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on March 16, 2021, 07:23:31 PM

Thanks for the info guys. The Hyatt looks great and I was ready to book it until I found out how much of a pain in the balls it is to get to and from Hawaii (mostly from). I'm probably passing.

What is the hard part? Jet lag?

All of the flights back are overnight or you fly back to CA and then leave the next day. All that seems rough with young kids. Still debating.

if you do MCI looks like Alaska has a one-day option but still a pretty long day.

I had a friend who flew SW through Oakland and hung out with me for a night each way.

but agree with Phil on Mexico for beaches. Cheaper, easier travel, better food. Probably not as good if you want to like hike and adventure though

This is our probable plan. From HI to San Jose and then out the next day. I think I'm more annoyed that even staying an extra night in CA, I still have a shitty 1 stop SW flight back to KC that basically takes up a whole day including the time change.

Got any Mexico resort recs?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on March 17, 2021, 12:03:08 PM

Quote from: Pete on March 17, 2021, 09:57:25 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on March 17, 2021, 09:16:24 AM

Quote from: star seed 7 on March 17, 2021, 09:01:13 AM

I can't sleep on planes  :frown:

I broke this streak but it took ORD > HKG + business class lay flat (not long enough) seats + booze + Melatonin

I can't sleep on planes either, in coach. I've only flown in lay flat seats a couple times and I was able to sleep a bit.  In coach I can maybe, MAYBE, get some version of half asleep coma thing going for an hour or so, but I usually end up watching movies the entire time. I once watched 5 movies in a row on a flight home from Africa.  That was zero fun.

I can get a good plane coma on the LAS > MCI flight.  Usually too hung to even watch a movie.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 17, 2021, 01:05:02 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on March 17, 2021, 11:57:05 AM

Quote from: michigancat on March 17, 2021, 10:22:44 AM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on March 17, 2021, 08:56:19 AM

Quote from: michigancat on March 16, 2021, 11:36:41 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on March 16, 2021, 07:23:31 PM

Thanks for the info guys. The Hyatt looks great and I was ready to book it until I found out how much of a pain in the balls it is to get to and from Hawaii (mostly from). I'm probably passing.

What is the hard part? Jet lag?

All of the flights back are overnight or you fly back to CA and then leave the next day. All that seems rough with young kids. Still debating.

if you do MCI looks like Alaska has a one-day option but still a pretty long day.

I had a friend who flew SW through Oakland and hung out with me for a night each way.

but agree with Phil on Mexico for beaches. Cheaper, easier travel, better food. Probably not as good if you want to like hike and adventure though

This is our probable plan. From HI to San Jose and then out the next day. I think I'm more annoyed that even staying an extra night in CA, I still have a shitty 1 stop SW flight back to KC that basically takes up a whole day including the time change.

Got any Mexico resort recs?

not really, but I'd just look at all-inclusives in cancun if you're bringing a kid

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on March 17, 2021, 09:41:44 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on March 17, 2021, 09:20:49 AM

Quote from: star seed 7 on March 17, 2021, 09:18:59 AM

I really want to go to Asia next year and man those flights look so punishing.

I can't imagine doing it in coach or coach+.  Friends on the trip did and said it wasn't horrible but they said they won't do it again in the back of the plane.

dont let delta sit you anywhere near their trashcan unless you want to die of breakfast stromboli air poisoning

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 17, 2021, 10:15:17 PM

I've flown to Asia in coach many times and it's usually fine. Helps if you're with family and can choose who you sit by (or have an empty flight)

I think I've said this before, but I've determined that I reach maximum discomfort at around 5 hours of a flight. Anything longer and you can get up and walk around and stretch and in general I don't get any more uncomfortable after that. I don't stress about sleeping because the jet lag when you arrive is gonna be a challenge even if you get some sleep on the flight most times - really hard to get the timing and amount of sleep right.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on March 17, 2021, 10:22:11 PM

So I just watched a story on the news about Santa Maria, California paying tourists $100 to visit during the pandemic. They mentioned that Santa Maria is "famous for California barbeque," but they didn't even show what that is, just someone on a massive stone grill. So my question is, what is California barbeque?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 17, 2021, 10:31:52 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on March 17, 2021, 10:22:11 PM

So I just watched a story on the news about Santa Maria, California paying tourists $100 to visit during the pandemic. They mentioned that Santa Maria is "famous for California barbeque," but they didn't even show what that is, just someone on a massive stone grill. So my question is, what is California barbeque?

It's all crap

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on March 17, 2021, 10:32:22 PM

https://santamariavalley.com/eat-and-drink/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on March 18, 2021, 12:47:29 AM

Quote from: Trim on March 17, 2021, 10:32:22 PM

https://santamariavalley.com/eat-and-drink/

Thanks trim. This link
https://santamariavalley.com/eat-and-drink/santa-maria-barbecue/
doesn't make the meat preparation seem any different than anywhere else that uses a dry rub, unless that wood is unique to Santa Maria. Seems like the uniqueness is due to the very specific sides served, which don't seem great. The meat does look delicious tho.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on March 18, 2021, 07:18:58 AM

Quote from: MakeItRain on March 18, 2021, 12:47:29 AM

Quote from: Trim on March 17, 2021, 10:32:22 PM

https://santamariavalley.com/eat-and-drink/

Thanks trim. This link
https://santamariavalley.com/eat-and-drink/santa-maria-barbecue/
doesn't make the meat preparation seem any different than anywhere else that uses a dry rub, unless that wood is unique to Santa Maria. Seems like the uniqueness is due to the very specific sides served, which don't seem great. The meat does look delicious tho.

Smoking tri-tip is what California is known for.  It's terrible.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on March 18, 2021, 08:09:43 AM

Quote from: michigancat on March 17, 2021, 10:15:17 PM

I've flown to Asia in coach many times and it's usually fine. Helps if you're with family and can choose who you sit by (or have an empty flight)

I think I've said this before, but I've determined that I reach maximum discomfort at around 5 hours of a flight. Anything longer and you can get up and walk around and stretch and in general I don't get any more uncomfortable after that. I don't stress about sleeping because the jet lag when you arrive is gonna be a challenge even if you get some sleep on the flight most times - really hard to get the timing and amount of sleep right.

I used some jet lag timer calculator to tell me when to go to sleep and for how long.  With only one time traveling with that much time change no idea how well it worked.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on March 18, 2021, 08:14:03 AM

I flew to/from asia a little before the pandemic in coach.  On the trip out, I upgraded to the front of coach right behind the wall and it was a pretty solid experience.  On the way back, I wasn't able to upgrade due to using points and a codeshare so I was in the middle of a 3 seat row for 16 hours.  That I would not recommend.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 18, 2021, 08:19:18 AM

I've flown to hawaii 4 times rt in coach and while it sucked it wasn't the suckiest thing ever. the worst part of the redeye home is the landing in hub and dealing with normal travelers all over the damn place while you groggily drag yourself to your connection home. it is possible to get back on a non-redeye but it's trickier and you blow through the whole day doing it. when traveling with kids I am very adamant that we are going to get a LOT of trip out of the travel time. I'd never got to Hawaii with kids for less than 7 nights unless I was rusty and could get direct flights. I do the same for even domestic trips. we're flying to maine in July and staying 8 nights for similar reasons. if I have to fly into freaking bangor and rent a sled to drive to bar harbor I'm getting some time in.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 18, 2021, 08:56:28 AM

i am surprised at all the people saying they had to stay an extra night in LA or whatever. there are shitloads of nonstops to MCI from SFO / LAX / PHX / DEN / SEA or wherever

Title: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on March 18, 2021, 08:59:45 AM

I am old and grumpy now and don’t think I would like a flight to Hawaii with kids. Even though my kids are getting bigger.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 18, 2021, 09:46:47 AM

Quote from: mocat on March 18, 2021, 08:56:28 AM

i am surprised at all the people saying they had to stay an extra night in LA or whatever. there are shitloads of nonstops to MCI from SFO / LAX / PHX / DEN / SEA or wherever

There are way fewer flights now, I was surprised, too! The only option I saw on the random day I picked required leaving Honolulu at 8am and landing in KC after 11pm.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 18, 2021, 10:05:26 AM

Quote from: michigancat on March 18, 2021, 09:46:47 AM

Quote from: mocat on March 18, 2021, 08:56:28 AM

i am surprised at all the people saying they had to stay an extra night in LA or whatever. there are shitloads of nonstops to MCI from SFO / LAX / PHX / DEN / SEA or wherever

There are way fewer flights now, I was surprised, too! The only option I saw on the random day I picked required leaving Honolulu at 8am and landing in KC after 11pm.

yeah but people were saying they had to stay an extra night pre-covid, before the airlines reduced their flights

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on March 18, 2021, 10:07:21 AM

Quote from: michigancat on March 18, 2021, 09:46:47 AM

Quote from: mocat on March 18, 2021, 08:56:28 AM

i am surprised at all the people saying they had to stay an extra night in LA or whatever. there are shitloads of nonstops to MCI from SFO / LAX / PHX / DEN / SEA or wherever

There are way fewer flights now, I was surprised, too! The only option I saw on the random day I picked required leaving Honolulu at 8am and landing in KC after 11pm.

South west only offers morning flights to Hawaii I think.  We were going to go before Covid, and we would have had to stay over in Oakland, and leave the next morning from Oakland to Maui.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 18, 2021, 10:10:00 AM

I just looked at a one way from LIH so the prices are wonky but still. This list goes on for a while before you get to 11pm or later arrival.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210318/ac03ee56e277a448806778f3fc0a384f.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 18, 2021, 10:12:46 AM

Southwest flight to Hawaii is something I don't think I would ever do. And if I did I would be an unbearable bad person to my friends and family about how terrible it was

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on March 18, 2021, 10:18:58 AM

Holy hell that Alaska Airlines flight is crazy cheap. Is that a good airline or is it like Frontier, a once great airline that has been stripped down to bolts?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on March 18, 2021, 10:26:59 AM

Quote from: steve dave on March 18, 2021, 08:19:18 AM

I've flown to hawaii 4 times rt in coach and while it sucked it wasn't the suckiest thing ever. the worst part of the redeye home is the landing in hub and dealing with normal travelers all over the damn place while you groggily drag yourself to your connection home. it is possible to get back on a non-redeye but it's trickier and you blow through the whole day doing it. when traveling with kids I am very adamant that we are going to get a LOT of trip out of the travel time. I'd never got to Hawaii with kids for less than 7 nights unless I was rusty and could get direct flights. I do the same for even domestic trips. we're flying to maine in July and staying 8 nights for similar reasons. if I have to fly into freaking bangor and rent a sled to drive to bar harbor I'm getting some time in.

This is what we struggle with. We really aren't a travel family and all hate the "travel" part. If we do go to HI Mrs SF and I have already said we have to give ourselves the time or we will just make it more miserable. This is good advice SD. Thanks

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on March 18, 2021, 10:34:32 AM

Quote from: MakeItRain on March 18, 2021, 10:18:58 AM

Holy hell that Alaska Airlines flight is crazy cheap. Is that a good airline or is it like Frontier, a once great airline that has been stripped down to bolts?

It’s a good airline

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on March 18, 2021, 10:44:14 AM

Quote from: steve dave on March 18, 2021, 08:19:18 AM

I've flown to hawaii 4 times rt in coach and while it sucked it wasn't the suckiest thing ever. the worst part of the redeye home is the landing in hub and dealing with normal travelers all over the damn place while you groggily drag yourself to your connection home. it is possible to get back on a non-redeye but it's trickier and you blow through the whole day doing it. when traveling with kids I am very adamant that we are going to get a LOT of trip out of the travel time. I'd never got to Hawaii with kids for less than 7 nights unless I was rusty and could get direct flights. I do the same for even domestic trips. we're flying to maine in July and staying 8 nights for similar reasons. if I have to fly into freaking bangor and rent a sled to drive to bar harbor I'm getting some time in.

I'm guessing you have booked already, but it is worth the time to fly into Portland instead of Bangor. The drive from Portland to Mount Desert Island is awesome. Eight nights is a looooooonnnnnnnnggggg time for Bar Harbor if you aren't jumping on that CAT Ferry to Nova Scotia for a couple of days. It's really really small but even more isolated. Most of the businesses are either bar/restaurants, souvenir shops, and ice cream shoppes. Last time I went, we went hiking, biking, and Sea Kayaking, all at Acadia. Went mini-golfing and arcading, went to a lumberjack show, deep sea fishing, and an island dinner cruise and did all of that in 4 days, because everything is really close, like you drive there and need to do so, but you won't need the car again for anything but the Lumberjack Show and Mini-Golf, because those two things are on the island but not in Bar Harbor.

I have a ton of Bar Harbor and Maine tips. Maine is my Disney for you. We are staying on the South Coast this summer.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 18, 2021, 10:53:21 AM

Quote from: mocat on March 18, 2021, 10:10:00 AM

I just looked at a one way from LIH so the prices are wonky but still. This list goes on for a while before you get to 11pm or later arrival.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210318/ac03ee56e277a448806778f3fc0a384f.jpg)

all those are overnights except the Alaska

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 18, 2021, 11:05:29 AM

Quote from: michigancat on March 18, 2021, 10:53:21 AM

Quote from: mocat on March 18, 2021, 10:10:00 AM

I just looked at a one way from LIH so the prices are wonky but still. This list goes on for a while before you get to 11pm or later arrival.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210318/ac03ee56e277a448806778f3fc0a384f.jpg)

all those are overnights except the Alaska

oh no crap? which one requires you to stay the night in the city of the layover?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 18, 2021, 12:22:04 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on March 18, 2021, 10:44:14 AM

Quote from: steve dave on March 18, 2021, 08:19:18 AM

I've flown to hawaii 4 times rt in coach and while it sucked it wasn't the suckiest thing ever. the worst part of the redeye home is the landing in hub and dealing with normal travelers all over the damn place while you groggily drag yourself to your connection home. it is possible to get back on a non-redeye but it's trickier and you blow through the whole day doing it. when traveling with kids I am very adamant that we are going to get a LOT of trip out of the travel time. I'd never got to Hawaii with kids for less than 7 nights unless I was rusty and could get direct flights. I do the same for even domestic trips. we're flying to maine in July and staying 8 nights for similar reasons. if I have to fly into freaking bangor and rent a sled to drive to bar harbor I'm getting some time in.

I'm guessing you have booked already, but it is worth the time to fly into Portland instead of Bangor. The drive from Portland to Mount Desert Island is awesome. Eight nights is a looooooonnnnnnnnggggg time for Bar Harbor if you aren't jumping on that CAT Ferry to Nova Scotia for a couple of days. It's really really small but even more isolated. Most of the businesses are either bar/restaurants, souvenir shops, and ice cream shoppes. Last time I went, we went hiking, biking, and Sea Kayaking, all at Acadia. Went mini-golfing and arcading, went to a lumberjack show, deep sea fishing, and an island dinner cruise and did all of that in 4 days, because everything is really close, like you drive there and need to do so, but you won't need the car again for anything but the Lumberjack Show and Mini-Golf, because those two things are on the island but not in Bar Harbor.

I have a ton of Bar Harbor and Maine tips. Maine is my Disney for you. We are staying on the South Coast this summer.

Great stuff here. We have been and flew into Portland last time. We are doing all of it in Bar Harbor except possibly the first night in Camden. Have an Airbnb locked up for the rest of it right in downtown bar harbor. May be tired of it by the end but we’ll risk it. We only did bar harbor for 2 nights last time and wished we had longer. Probably a lot of hiking (kid friendly). Hit me up with any must do or must not dos.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on March 18, 2021, 12:27:23 PM

Gonna grab Council Bluffs by its balls and taint this weekend.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 18, 2021, 12:32:46 PM

Quote from: steve dave on March 18, 2021, 12:22:04 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on March 18, 2021, 10:44:14 AM

Quote from: steve dave on March 18, 2021, 08:19:18 AM

I've flown to hawaii 4 times rt in coach and while it sucked it wasn't the suckiest thing ever. the worst part of the redeye home is the landing in hub and dealing with normal travelers all over the damn place while you groggily drag yourself to your connection home. it is possible to get back on a non-redeye but it's trickier and you blow through the whole day doing it. when traveling with kids I am very adamant that we are going to get a LOT of trip out of the travel time. I'd never got to Hawaii with kids for less than 7 nights unless I was rusty and could get direct flights. I do the same for even domestic trips. we're flying to maine in July and staying 8 nights for similar reasons. if I have to fly into freaking bangor and rent a sled to drive to bar harbor I'm getting some time in.

I'm guessing you have booked already, but it is worth the time to fly into Portland instead of Bangor. The drive from Portland to Mount Desert Island is awesome. Eight nights is a looooooonnnnnnnnggggg time for Bar Harbor if you aren't jumping on that CAT Ferry to Nova Scotia for a couple of days. It's really really small but even more isolated. Most of the businesses are either bar/restaurants, souvenir shops, and ice cream shoppes. Last time I went, we went hiking, biking, and Sea Kayaking, all at Acadia. Went mini-golfing and arcading, went to a lumberjack show, deep sea fishing, and an island dinner cruise and did all of that in 4 days, because everything is really close, like you drive there and need to do so, but you won't need the car again for anything but the Lumberjack Show and Mini-Golf, because those two things are on the island but not in Bar Harbor.

I have a ton of Bar Harbor and Maine tips. Maine is my Disney for you. We are staying on the South Coast this summer.

Great stuff here. We have been and flew into Portland last time. We are doing all of it in Bar Harbor except possibly the first night in Camden. Have an Airbnb locked up for the rest of it right in downtown bar harbor. May be tired of it by the end but we’ll risk it. We only did bar harbor for 2 nights last time and wished we had longer. Probably a lot of hiking (kid friendly). Hit me up with any must do or must not dos.


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also, we are booked but can adjust the itenerary for little to no charge if needed. I'm a travel booking and points using savant with this stuff.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 18, 2021, 12:35:49 PM

The 2020 wedding in Germany that was postponed to 2021 got postponed again to 2022 so like where should me and mrs mocat go this summer? Probably just camp in CO / Moab again? Maybe Zion (never been)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on March 18, 2021, 12:51:59 PM

Quote from: mocat on March 18, 2021, 12:35:49 PM

The 2020 wedding in Germany that was postponed to 2021 got postponed again to 2022 so like where should me and mrs mocat go this summer? Probably just camp in CO / Moab again? Maybe Zion (never been)

Camping is what we had to do for fun during covid, go do something sexy!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 18, 2021, 12:58:04 PM

Quote from: mocat on March 18, 2021, 12:35:49 PM

The 2020 wedding in Germany that was postponed to 2021 got postponed again to 2022 so like where should me and mrs mocat go this summer? Probably just camp in CO / Moab again? Maybe Zion (never been)

Sounds like the movie 5 year engagement.  :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on March 18, 2021, 03:09:17 PM

Quote from: mocat on March 18, 2021, 12:35:49 PM

The 2020 wedding in Germany that was postponed to 2021 got postponed again to 2022 so like where should me and mrs mocat go this summer? Probably just camp in CO / Moab again? Maybe Zion (never been)

Zion (and So Utah in general) is amazing but hot as balls in the summer.  There are some higher elevation places you can stay within easy driving distance so that you can cool off in the evening.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on March 18, 2021, 03:12:25 PM

Quote from: tdaver on January 09, 2021, 08:11:59 PM

Any chance the US/Canada border will be open by July?  I was able to defer entry from a canceled event last year to this year and I really really really want to go.

What do you think, guys?  Getting anxious to make travel plans.  Maybe I should just defer it another year.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 18, 2021, 03:15:04 PM

Quote from: mocat on March 18, 2021, 11:05:29 AM

Quote from: michigancat on March 18, 2021, 10:53:21 AM

Quote from: mocat on March 18, 2021, 10:10:00 AM

I just looked at a one way from LIH so the prices are wonky but still. This list goes on for a while before you get to 11pm or later arrival.

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all those are overnights except the Alaska

oh no crap? which one requires you to stay the night in the city of the layover?

:nono:

this was what I was referring to, please don't try to be mean to me!

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Thanks for the info guys. The Hyatt looks great and I was ready to book it until I found out how much of a pain in the balls it is to get to and from Hawaii (mostly from). I'm probably passing.

What is the hard part? Jet lag?

All of the flights back are overnight or you fly back to CA and then leave the next day. All that seems rough with young kids. Still debating.

Still, SW would be the airline that would probably require an overnight stay

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on March 18, 2021, 03:20:52 PM

Quote from: tdaver on March 18, 2021, 03:12:25 PM

Quote from: tdaver on January 09, 2021, 08:11:59 PM

Any chance the US/Canada border will be open by July?  I was able to defer entry from a canceled event last year to this year and I really really really want to go.

What do you think, guys?  Getting anxious to make travel plans.  Maybe I should just defer it another year.

I’m doubtful and it sucks. America’s gonna be extra white trash boom boom on 4th of July and there’ll be no escape.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 18, 2021, 03:22:49 PM

Biden admin is opening up international travel in May according to some tweet I saw earlier


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 18, 2021, 03:23:16 PM

Doesn’t mean stupid sexy Trudeau will though


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on March 18, 2021, 06:18:36 PM

i dont even like flights under 6 hours anymore

"i can only watch three movies wtf?" - what i say to myself and out loud

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 18, 2021, 06:26:58 PM

Quote from: puniraptor on March 18, 2021, 06:18:36 PM

i dont even like flights under 6 hours anymore

"i can only watch three movies wtf?" - what i say to myself and out loud

nothing worse than ending one as you land and having to deal with all the announcements

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on March 18, 2021, 06:47:27 PM

:Rusty:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on March 19, 2021, 12:24:12 AM

Quote from: tdaver on March 18, 2021, 03:12:25 PM

Quote from: tdaver on January 09, 2021, 08:11:59 PM

Any chance the US/Canada border will be open by July?  I was able to defer entry from a canceled event last year to this year and I really really really want to go.

What do you think, guys?  Getting anxious to make travel plans.  Maybe I should just defer it another year.

I don't think it's great. The plans I had to share with the Steve Davids included taking the elite CAT Ferry to Nova Scotia for some Puffin watching and a Canadian good time but the authorities in NS announced on February 1st that they will remain closed through the summer. Of course other provinces can make their own decisions, but I can't imagine NS cutting off such a huge part of their economy without consultation.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on March 19, 2021, 08:47:43 AM

Quote from: mocat on March 18, 2021, 10:12:46 AM

Southwest flight to Hawaii is something I don't think I would ever do. And if I did I would be an unbearable bad person to my friends and family about how terrible it was

Totally, but I have (had?) to fly them all the time for work so I'm sitting on like 500K miles I gotta use somehow.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 19, 2021, 08:54:55 AM

Mocat acts like he's 6"4' and can't tolerate a less than 10 hour flight to Hawaii on SW. lol. With his short ass....

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on March 19, 2021, 09:31:45 AM

If you have A-List, traveling on Southwest (for me) is better than any other domestic airline.  The only limitations are if you love airline food, or don't have a smartphone/tablet/laptop.  Southwest can't provide you with airline food and doesn't have screens in the headrest. 

If you don't have A-list, and don't buy early bird, then Southwest can probably feel pretty crummy.  No argument with that.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 19, 2021, 10:17:30 AM

SW is super efficient and delivers all the time. I'll cram my tall ass in the bathroom if I have to for the cost of their flights.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on March 19, 2021, 10:21:52 AM

I don't find SW fares to be any cheaper than AA anymore but that's probably because AA's hub is here.

The last time I flew SW was two years ago to Boise and we had a super entertaining flight attendant.  https://youtu.be/8SAgiDRd4O8

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 19, 2021, 10:26:33 AM

Flying to ft myers on Sunday, round trip for two was $450 total. Of course we had points, so we used them, but you honestly can't beat that.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on March 19, 2021, 10:31:37 AM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on March 19, 2021, 10:26:33 AM

Flying to ft myers on Sunday, round trip for two was $450 total. Of course we had points, so we used them, but you honestly can't beat that.

CDC says we shouldn't travel!!!!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 19, 2021, 11:48:11 AM

i absolutely hate that flight attendant stuff, but that's more a reflection on me than SW. just the polos and khaki shorts, no power outlets / seatback screens, no choosing your seat beforehand, idk, me and SW are just not compatible. the occasional random nonstop to Baltimore or whatever is handy in a pinch

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 19, 2021, 11:48:44 AM

it has nothing to do with legroom though, lol

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 19, 2021, 12:38:25 PM

 :D

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on March 19, 2021, 12:39:38 PM

Quote from: mocat on March 19, 2021, 11:48:11 AM

i absolutely hate that flight attendant stuff, but that's more a reflection on me than SW. just the polos and khaki shorts, no power outlets / seatback screens, no choosing your seat beforehand, idk, me and SW are just not compatible. the occasional random nonstop to Baltimore or whatever is handy in a pinch

I echo this, especially the flight attendant stuff.  Add in the queue approach which I hate somewhat due to my flying brethren can't figure it out.

that said I'll take them a lot and 99% of the time to Vegas due to the only direct and I very much enjoy when I get the companion pass setup.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on March 19, 2021, 12:52:31 PM

How are so many of you friends with people too stupid to figure out the simplest boarding procedure in air travel?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on March 19, 2021, 12:55:34 PM

Quote from: star seed 7 on March 19, 2021, 12:52:31 PM

How are so many of you friends with people too stupid to figure out the simplest boarding procedure in air travel?

these aren't my friends, these are the A32 ticket holder that can't figure out numbers and letters

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on March 19, 2021, 01:53:47 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on March 18, 2021, 12:47:29 AM

Seems like the uniqueness is due to the very specific sides served, which don't seem great.

the cut is tri-tip, that's the "unique" part.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on March 19, 2021, 02:08:37 PM

hard for me to imagine canada is gonna lock out a bunch of vaccinated-up american tourists flush with stimulus money for no reason.


mir, you should post all your maine tips.  it's on my list too.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 19, 2021, 02:24:57 PM

POST THE TIPS!


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 19, 2021, 02:55:32 PM

I think the SW cheeky flight attendant stuff is pretty rare these days

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 19, 2021, 06:03:40 PM

Quote from: michigancat on March 19, 2021, 02:55:32 PM

I think the SW cheeky flight attendant stuff is pretty rare these days

They sang a song on my flight the other day. Kids loved it.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 19, 2021, 07:28:32 PM

Southwest brought me and Mrs. Wacky a bottle of champagne on our flight to the DR (honeymoon) because a person in line during boarding heard us talking about our wedding the night prior. Their flight attendants are amaze. I can’t remember the last time we’ve paid for a flight due to points too.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on March 19, 2021, 07:44:20 PM

Quote from: mocat on March 19, 2021, 11:48:11 AM

i absolutely hate that flight attendant stuff, but that's more a reflection on me than SW. just the polos and khaki shorts, no power outlets / seatback screens, no choosing your seat beforehand, idk, me and SW are just not compatible. the occasional random nonstop to Baltimore or whatever is handy in a pinch

I'm with you buddy. I hate the crap out of SW. Also on mostly full or completely full flights the onus lies on the travelers to be considerate and not selfish assholes. You can also add the leg room issue for me as well. If I'm on a fight where I can't stretch out in coach in upgrading to economy plus or business class.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on March 19, 2021, 07:45:57 PM

Quote from: sys on March 19, 2021, 02:08:37 PM

hard for me to imagine canada is gonna lock out a bunch of vaccinated-up american tourists flush with stimulus money for no reason.


mir, you should post all your maine tips.  it's on my list too.

Which region are you interested in staying?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on March 19, 2021, 07:50:23 PM

Quote from: steve dave on March 19, 2021, 02:24:57 PM

POST THE TIPS!


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How far are you willing to venture off of the island?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 19, 2021, 08:32:38 PM

Booth Bay


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 19, 2021, 08:33:06 PM

I mean, we could do whatever. Could be further.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 19, 2021, 08:34:52 PM

actually that's basically portland so I've only ruled out Kennebunkport. But that would actually be fine too. A day trip road trip would be fine. we're bringing car seats and renting a tahoe, may as well use it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on March 19, 2021, 08:56:46 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on March 19, 2021, 07:45:57 PM

Which region are you interested in staying?

i need you to tell me that.  more of a mountains and moose fan than lobster and whales.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on March 19, 2021, 09:25:31 PM

Quote from: steve dave on March 19, 2021, 08:32:38 PM

Booth Bay


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First of all, skip Boothbay. I love it, used to go every summer, but it has nothing that Bar Harbor doesn't have, literally nothing.

As much as I love Portland, that's where we'll be, I'd skip that too. It's 3.5 from Bar Harbor and not really worth a day trip, that should be its own unique trip. There's enough to do for y'all in 8 days, it will be a really relaxing trip, like the polar opposite of your Disney trips.

The only recommeno I'll make outside of the immediate Mount Desert Island area is a trip to Calais. It's 2.5 hours away up northeast from Bar Harbor. It's a really cool city on the border and you can go to St. Croix Island which is literally on the border and it's very pretty there. www.nps.gov/sacr/index.htm

-Forget about any beach and take layers even if you go in July. The only real beach in classic terms at Bar Harbor is pretty small and clearly made to appease tourists. If you insist on going to a real beach you will then need to go to Boothbay to either Popham Beach or Reid State Park and hope for warm weather. Both are nice beaches but you're in the North Atlantic so the weather is rarely warm enough for a "beach day." Boothbay is far enough south for there to be some of those days. If you check the weather before you leave for Maine and see you'll get some hot coastal days, bear in mind the warmest part of the day there is late morning to early afternoon.

-Go Sea Kayaking. You actually won't be on open Atlantic waters, there's lots of coves, so it won't be intimidating for anyone. I can't even swim and I did it and it was great. This company is great www.acadiafun.com

-Two restaurant selections you won't see but you must do are Pat's Pizza and Governor's Restaurant. Both are Maine chains but are very much Maine things to do. The Pizza at Pat's is very good and it's usually a good family atmosphere with good local beer choices too. Have a Shipyard for me! Governor's is like a local version of ihop but their menu has a lot of local flavor with things like Lobster Rolls and Poutine. Again plenty for the kids and their dessert menu is unmatched.

-The Lumberjack Show is cool and a very unique experience. One of the ladies who is part of the show, maybe the owner, was on Survivor. www.mainelumberjack.com

-There's a cool fun center just as you cross onto the island. They have water slides, mini golf, go carts, a ropes course, and a bunch of other stuff. It's far enough from the ocean that the water slides won't be freezing. www.wildacadia.com

-Many people don't know this but Maine produces nearly all of America's blueberries. Cool blueberry restaurant and kitschy spot. www.wildblueberryland.com

-I think there is only one boat cruise company and its on the Maine drag of Bar Harbor. That street goes right to the ocean and ends at this spot. They have all kinds of boat tours; whale watches, harbor cruises, deep sea fishing, etc. I've never done the whale watch because we normally do that in Cape Cod because there's a whale sanctuary there and we know we'll see them. If you go on one or more of these excursions, and in 8 days I'm assuming you will, don't just do the harbor cruise. All of their other excursions basically include everything you'd see on the basic cruise. https://www.barharborwhales.com/#activities

-I mentioned it before, they're currently planning on being closed for the summer, but if they do open take the CAT Ferry to Nova Scotia. It's such an amazingly unique experience. When you get to NS go Puffin watching if you don't see them on the CAT. https://www.ferries.ca/thecat/overview/

-Finally I didn't include anything from Acadia because you don't need any tips from me on that one. The one thing I'll say about Acadia is the most underrated part is something many people don't see because it isn't actually on the island. It's Schoodic Peninsula it's only like 30 miles away from Bar Harbor but it takes an hour to drive there. It's still part of Acadia, but it's on a peninsula across from the island looking back, it's beautiful and not nearly as busy. Go there.

That's it my friend. Any questions, ask.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 19, 2021, 09:31:36 PM

maine sounds like it sucks tbh, you should go to disney again instead sd

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on March 19, 2021, 09:37:50 PM

Quote from: sys on March 19, 2021, 08:56:46 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on March 19, 2021, 07:45:57 PM

Which region are you interested in staying?

i need you to tell me that.  more of a mountains and moose fan than lobster and whales.

Ah yes, the mountain and lakes region, that's my favorite region. I love it because it's so close to everything and the lobster and whales are only an hour or so away if you need a change of pace, and that's to the warmer south Maine coast. BTW Maine is split into regions for tourism purposes

Mountain & Lakes
Maine Beaches
Mid Coast
Maine Highlands
Aroostook County
Acadia & Downeast
Kennebec Valley
Portland & Casco Bay

I'll give you a mountain & lakes breakdown tomorrow, I'm worn out today. I will let you know that you have 3 airport options, Portland, Manchester, NH, & Boston. Boston would definitely be the most options, it's 2-3 hours away from wherever you would be staying in the region but that's the easiest, most beautiful stretch of interstate on the east coast and some of the recommendos I have for you will be on the way. Portland is closest, but Manchester is also very close, those two airports are indistinguishable.

Okay I'm Maine'd out right now, but I got you, I promise.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on March 19, 2021, 09:39:14 PM

Quote from: michigancat on March 19, 2021, 09:31:36 PM

maine sounds like it sucks tbh, you should go to disney again instead sd

With your beard you look like every Mainer ever.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on March 19, 2021, 09:39:35 PM

I've never been to Maine, but I think tide pools are good family fun.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 19, 2021, 09:45:03 PM

Quote from: chum1 on March 19, 2021, 09:39:35 PM

I've never been to Maine, but I think tide pools are good family fun.

tide pools are great! there's a few great ones like 20 minutes from SF

:Rusty:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 19, 2021, 10:35:25 PM

MIR thank you for your service here


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 20, 2021, 09:34:43 AM

Maine is amazing FWIW. It’s a foodie paradise. Drive along the coast and have some of the best seafood in this country. Go inland and go hiking up in their mountains. It’s beautiful there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 20, 2021, 09:36:18 AM

Quote from: MakeItRain on March 19, 2021, 09:39:14 PM

Quote from: michigancat on March 19, 2021, 09:31:36 PM

maine sounds like it sucks tbh, you should go to disney again instead sd

With your beard you look like every Mainer ever.

I’ve got some horrible news for you :-(


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 20, 2021, 09:37:21 AM

Quote from: michigancat on March 19, 2021, 09:31:36 PM

maine sounds like it sucks tbh, you should go to disney again instead sd

We’re going in May, lmao


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 20, 2021, 09:38:44 AM

Quote from: steve dave on March 20, 2021, 09:37:21 AM

Quote from: michigancat on March 19, 2021, 09:31:36 PM

maine sounds like it sucks tbh, you should go to disney again instead sd

We’re going in May, lmao


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You staying in Portland?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 20, 2021, 09:43:50 AM

no, meant we are going to Disney World in May. we are going to maine in July. staying for 8 nights in Bar Harbor.

Also going to disney in October (lmao)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 20, 2021, 09:45:28 AM

 :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on March 20, 2021, 10:58:04 AM

My Maine ultimate pro tip is Lucky Catch lobster tour in Portland.  Great boat ride, catch a lobster, take lobster off dock in your hands, carry it to restaurant on the dock and they cook that very lobster for you to eat. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on March 20, 2021, 12:48:04 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on March 20, 2021, 10:58:04 AM

My Maine ultimate pro tip is Lucky Catch lobster tour in Portland.  Great boat ride, catch a lobster, take lobster off dock in your hands, carry it to restaurant on the dock and they cook that very lobster for you to eat.

This sounds great.  I've always wanted to go to Maine and do nothing more than eat crap loads of lobster. Just drive up and down the coast stopping at lobster places.  I love lobster rolls as well. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on March 20, 2021, 01:14:18 PM

Can confirm that Maine is great.  I’ve only been for work so I hope to take the wife there some time for a vacation.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on March 20, 2021, 01:59:30 PM

June, Vegas, booked.  Let's go.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on March 20, 2021, 04:29:43 PM

I wouldn’t have pegged kk as a vegas guy

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on March 20, 2021, 04:43:45 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on March 20, 2021, 04:29:43 PM

I wouldn’t have pegged kk as a vegas guy

poker guy

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on March 20, 2021, 04:47:08 PM

vegas is hot in june.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on March 20, 2021, 05:02:09 PM

Quote from: Kat Kid on March 20, 2021, 01:59:30 PM

June, Vegas, booked.  Let's go.

I'm there in 27 days. I'll leave you some cash

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on March 20, 2021, 05:03:01 PM

I'm going to Vegas in August for my bud's 40th. I don't look forward to the heat sys.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on March 20, 2021, 05:10:39 PM

Quote from: star seed 7 on March 20, 2021, 05:03:01 PM

I'm going to Vegas in August for my bud's 40th. I don't look forward to the heat sys.

don't go outside before 11 pm.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on March 20, 2021, 05:23:10 PM

Quote from: sys on March 20, 2021, 04:47:08 PM

vegas is hot in june.

I have 3 months to get pool ready

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on March 20, 2021, 06:14:25 PM

Quote from: Kat Kid on March 20, 2021, 05:23:10 PM

Quote from: sys on March 20, 2021, 04:47:08 PM

vegas is hot in june.

I have 3 months to get pool ready

As of now masks required everywhere in public, unless in the water. Not looking forward to laying out with a mask.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on March 20, 2021, 06:38:39 PM

Quote from: star seed 7 on March 20, 2021, 05:03:01 PM

I'm going to Vegas in August for my bud's 40th. I don't look forward to the heat sys.

It’s a dry heat. You’ll be fine.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on March 21, 2021, 02:45:37 PM

Went to Hot Springs two weeks ago for Rebel stakes. Decent little town. Great track. Might go back for Arkansas Derby.

Headed to Chicago in June or July. Ready to explore the city and eat some fine food. Staying downtown. So I'll be digging through the PM box for the tips from @8manpick.

Florida booked for October. Sit my ass on the beach and bake for a week. Might explore the Tampa zoo. Might not.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: passranch on March 21, 2021, 08:30:41 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on March 19, 2021, 09:37:50 PM

Quote from: sys on March 19, 2021, 08:56:46 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on March 19, 2021, 07:45:57 PM

Which region are you interested in staying?

i need you to tell me that.  more of a mountains and moose fan than lobster and whales.

Ah yes, the mountain and lakes region, that's my favorite region. I love it because it's so close to everything and the lobster and whales are only an hour or so away if you need a change of pace, and that's to the warmer south Maine coast. BTW Maine is split into regions for tourism purposes

Mountain & Lakes
Maine Beaches
Mid Coast
Maine Highlands
Aroostook County
Acadia & Downeast
Kennebec Valley
Portland & Casco Bay

I'll give you a mountain & lakes breakdown tomorrow, I'm worn out today. I will let you know that you have 3 airport options, Portland, Manchester, NH, & Boston. Boston would definitely be the most options, it's 2-3 hours away from wherever you would be staying in the region but that's the easiest, most beautiful stretch of interstate on the east coast and some of the recommendos I have for you will be on the way. Portland is closest, but Manchester is also very close, those two airports are indistinguishable.

Okay I'm Maine'd out right now, but I got you, I promise.

When I lived in Boston I would go up to Maine all the time.  Loved the crap outta that state.  Aroostook is my jam.

Would go to Baxter state park every Labor Day weekend.  Really fantastic spot.

Saw the most fantastic display of Northern Lights there ever, literally half of the entire sky looked like it was on fire with green flames, pretty trippy.

Bar Harbor/MDI is whatever but I can see why it's popular with tourists.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on March 21, 2021, 10:01:48 PM

Quote from: passranch on March 21, 2021, 08:30:41 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on March 19, 2021, 09:37:50 PM

Quote from: sys on March 19, 2021, 08:56:46 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on March 19, 2021, 07:45:57 PM

Which region are you interested in staying?

i need you to tell me that.  more of a mountains and moose fan than lobster and whales.

Ah yes, the mountain and lakes region, that's my favorite region. I love it because it's so close to everything and the lobster and whales are only an hour or so away if you need a change of pace, and that's to the warmer south Maine coast. BTW Maine is split into regions for tourism purposes

Mountain & Lakes
Maine Beaches
Mid Coast
Maine Highlands
Aroostook County
Acadia & Downeast
Kennebec Valley
Portland & Casco Bay

I'll give you a mountain & lakes breakdown tomorrow, I'm worn out today. I will let you know that you have 3 airport options, Portland, Manchester, NH, & Boston. Boston would definitely be the most options, it's 2-3 hours away from wherever you would be staying in the region but that's the easiest, most beautiful stretch of interstate on the east coast and some of the recommendos I have for you will be on the way. Portland is closest, but Manchester is also very close, those two airports are indistinguishable.

Okay I'm Maine'd out right now, but I got you, I promise.

When I lived in Boston I would go up to Maine all the time.  Loved the crap outta that state.  Aroostook is my jam.

Would go to Baxter state park every Labor Day weekend.  Really fantastic spot.

Saw the most fantastic display of Northern Lights there ever, literally half of the entire sky looked like it was on fire with green flames, pretty trippy.

Bar Harbor/MDI is whatever but I can see why it's popular with tourists.

Yeah, now that I think about it either Aroostook County or the Maine Highlands might be more of what sys is looking for.

I don't have many tips for either place. I've never been to Aroostook County, but I imagine it's pretty rugged and beautiful up there with lots of moose and bears.

I have been to the Highlands and it's awesome there, no real touristy stuff there at all. Sys, the Highlands are where Baxter State Park is that passranch mentioned. Baxter State Park is home to Mt. Katahdin. It is a mountain, highest peak in Maine well over 5000 ft., and it's the end of the Appalachian Trail. Very cool place. I also go whitewater rafting in the Highlands, there are a few outfits up there. I have used Three Rivers, threeriverswhitewater.com and Moxie, moxierafting.com. The rafting is awesome, they have multiple class 4 and 5 rapids. I also had the best steak I've ever had on one of those trips, the guides are really good cooks as well.

Since these places aren't really touristy at all then there's no more tips I can give you, honestly I'm usually only up there for no more than 24-48 hours each visit.

If you want more tips on the mountains & lakes region, home of Sunday River, and really close to the New Hampshire mountains, Portland, and the southern Maine coast, much more touristy, then I'll hook you up.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on March 21, 2021, 10:09:16 PM

thanks to both of you.  if we go, we'll probably drive, sometime between august-october.  or in a coming year if we don't go this year.  i'll be back for more concrete suggestions if/when we make definite plans.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on March 21, 2021, 10:31:07 PM

Quote from: sys on March 21, 2021, 10:09:16 PM

thanks to both of you.  if we go, we'll probably drive, sometime between august-october.  or in a coming year if we don't go this year.  i'll be back for more concrete suggestions if/when we make definite plans.

We're driving out in early August. That's a hell of a drive for you, I-80 to Chicago, I-90 to Boston, 5 days on the road each way.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on March 22, 2021, 12:13:26 AM

Go to a central maine hoops game starring Jamal Crawford's kid.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on March 22, 2021, 01:29:36 AM

Quote from: MakeItRain on March 21, 2021, 10:31:07 PM

That's a hell of a drive for you, I-80 to Chicago, I-90 to Boston, 5 days on the road each way.

yeah, lot of the country up along the north that i've never seen.  kinda interested to drive through some of it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on March 22, 2021, 09:21:06 AM

Well, I did it. Booked Grand Hyatt in Kauai. Decided to go with SW and stay the night in San Jose on the way back and then fly back the next morning. I have a bunch of SW points and the companion pass so that adding to the fact that we didn't want to redeye with two kids helped make the decision. Not ideal flight situation either way, but whenever I start complaining about it I remember that I am taking my family to Hawaii for 7-8 days for essentially 9-11 fees and a few taxes from using points. That helps. Mahalo mfers

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 22, 2021, 09:22:59 AM

Great move


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on March 22, 2021, 09:56:59 PM

Quote from: Trim on March 18, 2021, 03:20:52 PM

Quote from: tdaver on March 18, 2021, 03:12:25 PM

Quote from: tdaver on January 09, 2021, 08:11:59 PM

Any chance the US/Canada border will be open by July?  I was able to defer entry from a canceled event last year to this year and I really really really want to go.

What do you think, guys?  Getting anxious to make travel plans.  Maybe I should just defer it another year.

I’m doubtful and it sucks. America’s gonna be extra white trash boom boom on 4th of July and there’ll be no escape.

Latest border closure order is thru 4/21 at the moment, and BC'r told me he's expecting to get chip'd in June.  Hoping it's like here and they're underselling and overdelivering and they'll be chip'n ever-y-one in May and maybe they'll take in us dirtbags in June.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on March 29, 2021, 08:34:26 PM

Anyone have thoughts on Budapest?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on March 29, 2021, 08:47:11 PM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on March 29, 2021, 08:34:26 PM

Anyone have thoughts on Budapest?

I have a friend who is from and lives there. He’s shown me a lot of the city on Google earth and it looks really cool. Do you have any specific questions?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on March 29, 2021, 11:09:58 PM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on March 29, 2021, 08:34:26 PM

Anyone have thoughts on Budapest?

I've seen Grand Budapest Hotel. Have any questions?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on March 29, 2021, 11:30:33 PM

Quote from: DaBigTrain on March 29, 2021, 08:47:11 PM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on March 29, 2021, 08:34:26 PM

Anyone have thoughts on Budapest?

I have a friend who is from and lives there. He’s shown me a lot of the city on Google earth and it looks really cool. Do you have any specific questions?

Nothing specific, just if anyone has been there & general thoughts. Thinking about Prague/Brno/Budapest.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 29, 2021, 11:56:25 PM

Seems great! Go for it!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on March 30, 2021, 12:10:34 AM

@kougar24

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on March 30, 2021, 12:21:51 AM

Quote from: Spracne on March 29, 2021, 11:09:58 PM

I've seen Grand Budapest Hotel. Have any questions?

good movie.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on March 30, 2021, 11:29:43 AM

Quote from: sys on March 30, 2021, 12:21:51 AM

Quote from: Spracne on March 29, 2021, 11:09:58 PM

I've seen Grand Budapest Hotel. Have any questions?

good movie.

It's an institution.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on March 30, 2021, 12:13:44 PM

Confession time, I get Budapest and Istanbul mixed up a lot

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on March 30, 2021, 01:25:37 PM

Quote from: star seed 7 on March 30, 2021, 12:13:44 PM

Confession time, I get Budapest and Istanbul mixed up a lot

Maybe you're just hungary for turkey?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on March 30, 2021, 03:45:48 PM

Quote from: Spracne on March 30, 2021, 01:25:37 PM

Quote from: star seed 7 on March 30, 2021, 12:13:44 PM

Confession time, I get Budapest and Istanbul mixed up a lot

Maybe you're just hungary for turkey?

No, he gets constantinople

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on April 02, 2021, 11:42:41 AM

Green light to travel ChipCats

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/travel-during-covid19.html

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 02, 2021, 11:44:41 AM

Hell yeah


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on April 10, 2021, 05:03:02 PM

Quote from: tdaver on March 18, 2021, 03:12:25 PM

Quote from: tdaver on January 09, 2021, 08:11:59 PM

Any chance the US/Canada border will be open by July?  I was able to defer entry from a canceled event last year to this year and I really really really want to go.

What do you think, guys?  Getting anxious to make travel plans.  Maybe I should just defer it another year.

Going to Montana.  Booked a place in the Whitefish/Kalispell area.  Haven’t been up there in maybe 15 years and it was pre-kids, so hit me with suggestions.  Obviously will spend some time in Glacier.

If the border opens, we’ll extend our trip a couple days and drive up to do the Canada thing.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on April 10, 2021, 05:19:40 PM

Quote from: tdaver on April 10, 2021, 05:03:02 PM

Quote from: tdaver on March 18, 2021, 03:12:25 PM

Quote from: tdaver on January 09, 2021, 08:11:59 PM

Any chance the US/Canada border will be open by July?  I was able to defer entry from a canceled event last year to this year and I really really really want to go.

What do you think, guys?  Getting anxious to make travel plans.  Maybe I should just defer it another year.

Going to Montana.  Booked a place in the Whitefish/Kalispell area.  Haven’t been up there in maybe 15 years and it was pre-kids, so hit me with suggestions.  Obviously will spend some time in Glacier.

If the border opens, we’ll extend our trip a couple days and drive up to do the Canada thing.

Mount Brown Lookout trail if you're into hiking and looking for a challenge. you'll run into big white mountain goats toward the top. increds.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on April 20, 2021, 08:40:00 AM

First post-chip trip completed.  Totally out of practice traveling but a couple upgrades to 1st and lounges got me back into the swing of things.  I can't imagine traveling on a plane and busy location (Vegas) before I was fully chipped though.  With it in my arm though, felt good.

Before you restart your travel engine, check credit cards on auto pay travel things you use.  I had like 4 I had to reset like for economy parking, etc.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on April 20, 2021, 08:49:26 AM

Starting to plan my Kauai trip and looking for recommendations. Staying at the Grand Hyatt and honestly I don't give a crap if I just sit there all day every day and chill, but I figure I should prob do a couple of things for the kids. Any tips? I've never been to Hawaii. Someone said I should rent a Jeep and drive around??? Not sure about this as I don't just want to roam around in a car all day. We are not in to hiking so maybe just a trip to a cool beach town for some non resort beach time and good food? Maybe a morning boat trip or something? As you can tell, I have no idea so I'll take about any recommendation or tips for those that have been, especially food recommendations. Thanks

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 20, 2021, 08:53:59 AM

I wanna go see my buds new place in LA this summer. @sys @michigancat are bars and stuff opened back up in cali? He's in West Hollywood now, so I could just Sur it up and spend a day in Santa Monica on Saturday.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 20, 2021, 09:08:21 AM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on April 20, 2021, 08:49:26 AM

Starting to plan my Kauai trip and looking for recommendations. Staying at the Grand Hyatt and honestly I don't give a crap if I just sit there all day every day and chill, but I figure I should prob do a couple of things for the kids. Any tips? I've never been to Hawaii. Someone said I should rent a Jeep and drive around??? Not sure about this as I don't just want to roam around in a car all day. We are not in to hiking so maybe just a trip to a cool beach town for some non resort beach time and good food? Maybe a morning boat trip or something? As you can tell, I have no idea so I'll take about any recommendation or tips for those that have been, especially food recommendations. Thanks

How old are the kids? Great things I can vouch for as being great:

- https://www.napali.com/. We've done the snorkel sail and dinner sail on different trips. You'll get an assload of dolphins riding your bow on the morning one and it's pretty incredible. Dinner sail is super chill and views are incred. Despite the photos kids would definitely enjoy it too. The view of the Napali coast from these sails are probably the coolest scenic views on the planet.

- Kalalau trail on the north side. Start the hike and get as far as the beach unless your kids are older and hardcore.

- Near that trail head is my favorite beach and beach town on Kauai, Hanalei. It's the absolute longest drive you can make from your hotel but the island is tiny and it's a very chill and scenic drive. We'd usually drive up here twice per week we'd stay and spend the day either hiking at Kalalau or hanging out on the beach and in Hanalei.

- https://www.theshopsatkukuiula.com/. Cool shopping area near the Hyatt with a lot of good food and a nice little grocery/prepared food store we stopped at for coffee and to get food for the day each morning. They'd have live bands and stuff in the evenings sometimes. Merriman's is here and is good but not the same experience as the Maui location because it's not on the water.

I'll think of more stuff later

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: fatdamon on April 20, 2021, 09:35:06 AM

anyone ever been to ecuador?  gonna go kick it there for a month this summer.  sounds dope.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on April 20, 2021, 09:37:06 AM

Quote from: steve dave on April 20, 2021, 09:08:21 AM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on April 20, 2021, 08:49:26 AM

Starting to plan my Kauai trip and looking for recommendations. Staying at the Grand Hyatt and honestly I don't give a crap if I just sit there all day every day and chill, but I figure I should prob do a couple of things for the kids. Any tips? I've never been to Hawaii. Someone said I should rent a Jeep and drive around??? Not sure about this as I don't just want to roam around in a car all day. We are not in to hiking so maybe just a trip to a cool beach town for some non resort beach time and good food? Maybe a morning boat trip or something? As you can tell, I have no idea so I'll take about any recommendation or tips for those that have been, especially food recommendations. Thanks

How old are the kids? Great things I can vouch for as being great:

- https://www.napali.com/. We've done the snorkel sail and dinner sail on different trips. You'll get an assload of dolphins riding your bow on the morning one and it's pretty incredible. Dinner sail is super chill and views are incred. Despite the photos kids would definitely enjoy it too. The view of the Napali coast from these sails are probably the coolest scenic views on the planet.

- Kalalau trail on the north side. Start the hike and get as far as the beach unless your kids are older and hardcore.

- Near that trail head is my favorite beach and beach town on Kauai, Hanalei. It's the absolute longest drive you can make from your hotel but the island is tiny and it's a very chill and scenic drive. We'd usually drive up here twice per week we'd stay and spend the day either hiking at Kalalau or hanging out on the beach and in Hanalei.

- https://www.theshopsatkukuiula.com/. Cool shopping area near the Hyatt with a lot of good food and a nice little grocery/prepared food store we stopped at for coffee and to get food for the day each morning. They'd have live bands and stuff in the evenings sometimes. Merriman's is here and is good but not the same experience as the Maui location because it's not on the water.

I'll think of more stuff later

Oh man, this is great. keep it coming. Kids are 8-9. This brings up another question. Should I rent a car? Can I get one for like the day? I didn't really consider it before since we were mainly resorting it and only there for 5 days. Hanalei is exactly something I would be down for. I love little beach towns. Hitting the beach and then going into town for food and drinks is my jam. I would love to do this a day or 2. Thanks again.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on April 20, 2021, 10:02:51 AM

michigan / mackinac island pro tips plz

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 20, 2021, 10:08:30 AM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on April 20, 2021, 08:53:59 AM

I wanna go see my buds new place in LA this summer. @sys @michigancat are bars and stuff opened back up in cali? He's in West Hollywood now, so I could just Sur it up and spend a day in Santa Monica on Saturday.

Pretty much everything is open now.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 20, 2021, 10:13:24 AM

Quote from: 'taterblast on April 20, 2021, 10:02:51 AM

michigan / mackinac island pro tips plz

Have an olive burger!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: cfbandyman on April 20, 2021, 10:17:44 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on April 20, 2021, 08:40:00 AM

First post-chip trip completed.  Totally out of practice traveling but a couple upgrades to 1st and lounges got me back into the swing of things.  I can't imagine traveling on a plane and busy location (Vegas) before I was fully chipped though.  With it in my arm though, felt good.

Before you restart your travel engine, check credit cards on auto pay travel things you use.  I had like 4 I had to reset like for economy parking, etc.

Had to travel before being chipped, and coincidentally one of my flights to El Paso was through Vegas, you just had to get over it. Most people did a reasonable job, and at that time all middle seats (was going via SWA) were not used so it was actually pretty nice, being in McCarron for the layover, not so great.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 20, 2021, 10:23:16 AM

Quote from: michigancat on April 20, 2021, 10:08:30 AM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on April 20, 2021, 08:53:59 AM

I wanna go see my buds new place in LA this summer. @sys @michigancat are bars and stuff opened back up in cali? He's in West Hollywood now, so I could just Sur it up and spend a day in Santa Monica on Saturday.

Pretty much everything is open now.

:thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 20, 2021, 10:34:57 AM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on April 20, 2021, 10:23:16 AM

Quote from: michigancat on April 20, 2021, 10:08:30 AM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on April 20, 2021, 08:53:59 AM

I wanna go see my buds new place in LA this summer. @sys @michigancat are bars and stuff opened back up in cali? He's in West Hollywood now, so I could just Sur it up and spend a day in Santa Monica on Saturday.

Pretty much everything is open now.

:thumbs:

*except schools lol

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 20, 2021, 10:43:53 AM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on April 20, 2021, 09:37:06 AM

Quote from: steve dave on April 20, 2021, 09:08:21 AM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on April 20, 2021, 08:49:26 AM

Starting to plan my Kauai trip and looking for recommendations. Staying at the Grand Hyatt and honestly I don't give a crap if I just sit there all day every day and chill, but I figure I should prob do a couple of things for the kids. Any tips? I've never been to Hawaii. Someone said I should rent a Jeep and drive around??? Not sure about this as I don't just want to roam around in a car all day. We are not in to hiking so maybe just a trip to a cool beach town for some non resort beach time and good food? Maybe a morning boat trip or something? As you can tell, I have no idea so I'll take about any recommendation or tips for those that have been, especially food recommendations. Thanks

How old are the kids? Great things I can vouch for as being great:

- https://www.napali.com/. We've done the snorkel sail and dinner sail on different trips. You'll get an assload of dolphins riding your bow on the morning one and it's pretty incredible. Dinner sail is super chill and views are incred. Despite the photos kids would definitely enjoy it too. The view of the Napali coast from these sails are probably the coolest scenic views on the planet.

- Kalalau trail on the north side. Start the hike and get as far as the beach unless your kids are older and hardcore.

- Near that trail head is my favorite beach and beach town on Kauai, Hanalei. It's the absolute longest drive you can make from your hotel but the island is tiny and it's a very chill and scenic drive. We'd usually drive up here twice per week we'd stay and spend the day either hiking at Kalalau or hanging out on the beach and in Hanalei.

- https://www.theshopsatkukuiula.com/. Cool shopping area near the Hyatt with a lot of good food and a nice little grocery/prepared food store we stopped at for coffee and to get food for the day each morning. They'd have live bands and stuff in the evenings sometimes. Merriman's is here and is good but not the same experience as the Maui location because it's not on the water.

I'll think of more stuff later

Oh man, this is great. keep it coming. Kids are 8-9. This brings up another question. Should I rent a car? Can I get one for like the day? I didn't really consider it before since we were mainly resorting it and only there for 5 days. Hanalei is exactly something I would be down for. I love little beach towns. Hitting the beach and then going into town for food and drinks is my jam. I would love to do this a day or 2. Thanks again.

Yes, 100% mandatory to rent a car. Would suggest a Jeep.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kstate4life on April 20, 2021, 11:47:17 AM

Quote from: fatdamon on April 20, 2021, 09:35:06 AM

anyone ever been to ecuador?  gonna go kick it there for a month this summer.  sounds dope.

Stayed in Quito a few days before\after going to the Galapagos. There is a ton of cool history things, Independence Square, El Panecillo, and the Basilica if that is your thing.  There is a tour thing you can do to stand on both sides of the equator at the same time, and see some crazy science stuff that happens at the equator.  My favorite was just the food.  Great food everywhere, and the market is super cheap.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on April 20, 2021, 11:57:48 AM

Quote from: steve dave on April 20, 2021, 10:43:53 AM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on April 20, 2021, 09:37:06 AM

Quote from: steve dave on April 20, 2021, 09:08:21 AM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on April 20, 2021, 08:49:26 AM

Starting to plan my Kauai trip and looking for recommendations. Staying at the Grand Hyatt and honestly I don't give a crap if I just sit there all day every day and chill, but I figure I should prob do a couple of things for the kids. Any tips? I've never been to Hawaii. Someone said I should rent a Jeep and drive around??? Not sure about this as I don't just want to roam around in a car all day. We are not in to hiking so maybe just a trip to a cool beach town for some non resort beach time and good food? Maybe a morning boat trip or something? As you can tell, I have no idea so I'll take about any recommendation or tips for those that have been, especially food recommendations. Thanks

How old are the kids? Great things I can vouch for as being great:

- https://www.napali.com/. We've done the snorkel sail and dinner sail on different trips. You'll get an assload of dolphins riding your bow on the morning one and it's pretty incredible. Dinner sail is super chill and views are incred. Despite the photos kids would definitely enjoy it too. The view of the Napali coast from these sails are probably the coolest scenic views on the planet.

- Kalalau trail on the north side. Start the hike and get as far as the beach unless your kids are older and hardcore.

- Near that trail head is my favorite beach and beach town on Kauai, Hanalei. It's the absolute longest drive you can make from your hotel but the island is tiny and it's a very chill and scenic drive. We'd usually drive up here twice per week we'd stay and spend the day either hiking at Kalalau or hanging out on the beach and in Hanalei.

- https://www.theshopsatkukuiula.com/. Cool shopping area near the Hyatt with a lot of good food and a nice little grocery/prepared food store we stopped at for coffee and to get food for the day each morning. They'd have live bands and stuff in the evenings sometimes. Merriman's is here and is good but not the same experience as the Maui location because it's not on the water.

I'll think of more stuff later

Oh man, this is great. keep it coming. Kids are 8-9. This brings up another question. Should I rent a car? Can I get one for like the day? I didn't really consider it before since we were mainly resorting it and only there for 5 days. Hanalei is exactly something I would be down for. I love little beach towns. Hitting the beach and then going into town for food and drinks is my jam. I would love to do this a day or 2. Thanks again.

Yes, 100% mandatory to rent a car. Would suggest a Jeep.


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cool thanks. I was going to try and do without, but it seems I should just book a car for the whole trip.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 20, 2021, 12:15:36 PM

Yes, 100% need a car the whole time


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: fatdamon on April 21, 2021, 08:41:54 AM

Quote from: kstate4life on April 20, 2021, 11:47:17 AM

Quote from: fatdamon on April 20, 2021, 09:35:06 AM

anyone ever been to ecuador?  gonna go kick it there for a month this summer.  sounds dope.

Stayed in Quito a few days before\after going to the Galapagos. There is a ton of cool history things, Independence Square, El Panecillo, and the Basilica if that is your thing.  There is a tour thing you can do to stand on both sides of the equator at the same time, and see some crazy science stuff that happens at the equator.  My favorite was just the food.  Great food everywhere, and the market is super cheap.

we are planning on flying into guayaquil and checking that place out for a couple of days before heading to the beach house in the montanita/olon area.  going to take weekend trips around the country to hit a couple of other spots, tho.  planning on going to cuenca, quito, and then checking out the rainforest. 

all of that sounded great, but yesterday looked on the US embassy website and they were pretty much like "don't go to ecuador unless ur a stupid idiot b/c 'rona," so all of this may go out the window.   :curse:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 21, 2021, 09:34:05 AM

I don't think I'd book an adventurous vacation to a third world country in 2021 unless everything was fully refundable.

Actually, I know I wouldn't.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on April 21, 2021, 11:05:48 AM

Quote from: fatdamon on April 21, 2021, 08:41:54 AM

Quote from: kstate4life on April 20, 2021, 11:47:17 AM

Quote from: fatdamon on April 20, 2021, 09:35:06 AM

anyone ever been to ecuador?  gonna go kick it there for a month this summer.  sounds dope.

Stayed in Quito a few days before\after going to the Galapagos. There is a ton of cool history things, Independence Square, El Panecillo, and the Basilica if that is your thing.  There is a tour thing you can do to stand on both sides of the equator at the same time, and see some crazy science stuff that happens at the equator.  My favorite was just the food.  Great food everywhere, and the market is super cheap.

we are planning on flying into guayaquil and checking that place out for a couple of days before heading to the beach house in the montanita/olon area.  going to take weekend trips around the country to hit a couple of other spots, tho.  planning on going to cuenca, quito, and then checking out the rainforest. 

all of that sounded great, but yesterday looked on the US embassy website and they were pretty much like "don't go to ecuador unless ur a stupid idiot b/c 'rona," so all of this may go out the window.   :curse:

lol, you were surprised by this?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 21, 2021, 11:07:56 AM

I mean US embassies make trips to Mexico seem like you're heading into a warzone in normal timesso of course they'll be conservative during a pandemic.

but also duh

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: fatdamon on April 21, 2021, 11:23:28 AM

yeah, i knew they would give a bad report.  was planning on going anyway, but they just upgraded from level 2 (of 4) to a 4/4 on the "you're definitely gonna die-o-meter." 

GIMMIE A BREAK I'VE NEVER BEEN FURTHER SOUTH THAN WICHITA

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on April 21, 2021, 11:29:22 AM

After america has itself sufficiently chip’d, do all the domestic travel and vacationing you’ve ever wanted to do for a year or so. Go rough ridin' nut(s) with it. It’ll feel great after being so locked down for a year. Save everything else for when it’s certain that the rest of the world is chip’d too and it’s been shown this is entirely under control.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 21, 2021, 12:07:17 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on April 20, 2021, 09:37:06 AM

Quote from: steve dave on April 20, 2021, 09:08:21 AM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on April 20, 2021, 08:49:26 AM

Starting to plan my Kauai trip and looking for recommendations. Staying at the Grand Hyatt and honestly I don't give a crap if I just sit there all day every day and chill, but I figure I should prob do a couple of things for the kids. Any tips? I've never been to Hawaii. Someone said I should rent a Jeep and drive around??? Not sure about this as I don't just want to roam around in a car all day. We are not in to hiking so maybe just a trip to a cool beach town for some non resort beach time and good food? Maybe a morning boat trip or something? As you can tell, I have no idea so I'll take about any recommendation or tips for those that have been, especially food recommendations. Thanks

How old are the kids? Great things I can vouch for as being great:

- https://www.napali.com/. We've done the snorkel sail and dinner sail on different trips. You'll get an assload of dolphins riding your bow on the morning one and it's pretty incredible. Dinner sail is super chill and views are incred. Despite the photos kids would definitely enjoy it too. The view of the Napali coast from these sails are probably the coolest scenic views on the planet.

- Kalalau trail on the north side. Start the hike and get as far as the beach unless your kids are older and hardcore.

- Near that trail head is my favorite beach and beach town on Kauai, Hanalei. It's the absolute longest drive you can make from your hotel but the island is tiny and it's a very chill and scenic drive. We'd usually drive up here twice per week we'd stay and spend the day either hiking at Kalalau or hanging out on the beach and in Hanalei.

- https://www.theshopsatkukuiula.com/. Cool shopping area near the Hyatt with a lot of good food and a nice little grocery/prepared food store we stopped at for coffee and to get food for the day each morning. They'd have live bands and stuff in the evenings sometimes. Merriman's is here and is good but not the same experience as the Maui location because it's not on the water.

I'll think of more stuff later

Oh man, this is great. keep it coming. Kids are 8-9. This brings up another question. Should I rent a car? Can I get one for like the day? I didn't really consider it before since we were mainly resorting it and only there for 5 days. Hanalei is exactly something I would be down for. I love little beach towns. Hitting the beach and then going into town for food and drinks is my jam. I would love to do this a day or 2. Thanks again.

What SD said but also my favorite beach is Polihale on the west side. It's kinda remote (fun drive in the jeep!) but like you'll probably have it basically to yourself and it's beautiful. Good body surfing oppo.

And obvs take the kids to get puka dogs at some point. It's in Poipu v close to the Grand Hyatt

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on April 21, 2021, 12:14:50 PM

Quote from: michigancat on April 20, 2021, 10:13:24 AM

Quote from: 'taterblast on April 20, 2021, 10:02:51 AM

michigan / mackinac island pro tips plz

Have an olive burger!

i can't tell if you're kidding but either way don't care, i'm going to have an olive burger.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 21, 2021, 12:14:59 PM

Quote from: fatdamon on April 20, 2021, 09:35:06 AM

anyone ever been to ecuador?  gonna go kick it there for a month this summer.  sounds dope.

My parents used to live in Quito. It's gorgeous, on the side of a mountain, it's like 60 degrees year round, and everything is basically free. If you like avocados you are in for an all you can avocado buffet.
Guayaquil is like a gross dirty seaport town with a totally different vibe and even accent from Quito. Some of the most "accent-free" Spanish is spoken in Quito, apparently. You should def visit Cotopaxi if that is allowed

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on April 21, 2021, 12:39:02 PM

Yeah I've already postponed any foreign trips for the year.  Just too much uncertainty.  If one falls into my lap this fall, bonus.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 21, 2021, 01:05:10 PM

Quote from: mocat on April 21, 2021, 12:07:17 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on April 20, 2021, 09:37:06 AM

Quote from: steve dave on April 20, 2021, 09:08:21 AM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on April 20, 2021, 08:49:26 AM

Starting to plan my Kauai trip and looking for recommendations. Staying at the Grand Hyatt and honestly I don't give a crap if I just sit there all day every day and chill, but I figure I should prob do a couple of things for the kids. Any tips? I've never been to Hawaii. Someone said I should rent a Jeep and drive around??? Not sure about this as I don't just want to roam around in a car all day. We are not in to hiking so maybe just a trip to a cool beach town for some non resort beach time and good food? Maybe a morning boat trip or something? As you can tell, I have no idea so I'll take about any recommendation or tips for those that have been, especially food recommendations. Thanks

How old are the kids? Great things I can vouch for as being great:

- https://www.napali.com/. We've done the snorkel sail and dinner sail on different trips. You'll get an assload of dolphins riding your bow on the morning one and it's pretty incredible. Dinner sail is super chill and views are incred. Despite the photos kids would definitely enjoy it too. The view of the Napali coast from these sails are probably the coolest scenic views on the planet.

- Kalalau trail on the north side. Start the hike and get as far as the beach unless your kids are older and hardcore.

- Near that trail head is my favorite beach and beach town on Kauai, Hanalei. It's the absolute longest drive you can make from your hotel but the island is tiny and it's a very chill and scenic drive. We'd usually drive up here twice per week we'd stay and spend the day either hiking at Kalalau or hanging out on the beach and in Hanalei.

- https://www.theshopsatkukuiula.com/. Cool shopping area near the Hyatt with a lot of good food and a nice little grocery/prepared food store we stopped at for coffee and to get food for the day each morning. They'd have live bands and stuff in the evenings sometimes. Merriman's is here and is good but not the same experience as the Maui location because it's not on the water.

I'll think of more stuff later

Oh man, this is great. keep it coming. Kids are 8-9. This brings up another question. Should I rent a car? Can I get one for like the day? I didn't really consider it before since we were mainly resorting it and only there for 5 days. Hanalei is exactly something I would be down for. I love little beach towns. Hitting the beach and then going into town for food and drinks is my jam. I would love to do this a day or 2. Thanks again.

What SD said but also my favorite beach is Polihale on the west side. It's kinda remote (fun drive in the jeep!) but like you'll probably have it basically to yourself and it's beautiful. Good body surfing oppo.

And obvs take the kids to get puka dogs at some point. It's in Poipu v close to the Grand Hyatt

lmao, that little shopping center is a tourist trappy treat. I enjoyed cruising through it and crushing a puka dog.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on April 21, 2021, 01:10:29 PM

Quote from: Trim on April 21, 2021, 11:29:22 AM

After america has itself sufficiently chip’d, do all the domestic travel and vacationing you’ve ever wanted to do for a year or so. Go rough ridin' nut(s) with it. It’ll feel great after being so locked down for a year. Save everything else for when it’s certain that the rest of the world is chip’d too and it’s been shown this is entirely under control.

It doesn't sound like Kansas will ever be sufficiently chipped as counties are turning away vaccine supply in counties where something like 26%-50% have been chipped.  Cancun may be an improvement.

My take is get your chip now.  Go play hard over then next 6-9 months while you can.  You are safe against the known variants.  It's what variant pops up in the near future from a large amount of unvaccinated people that I am worried about.  Get your travel in now, imo.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 21, 2021, 01:16:54 PM

the biontech people convinced me that variants are not scary or a real threat. and since they basically are going to cure cancer and MS and most other diseases I trust them.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 21, 2021, 01:18:36 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on April 21, 2021, 12:14:50 PM

Quote from: michigancat on April 20, 2021, 10:13:24 AM

Quote from: 'taterblast on April 20, 2021, 10:02:51 AM

michigan / mackinac island pro tips plz

Have an olive burger!

i can't tell if you're kidding but either way don't care, i'm going to have an olive burger.

it's a thing! and it's a thing I've never seen anywhere but Michigan!

And I never actually went to Mackinac, but the Lake Michigan coast is absolutely beautiful in the summer and fall.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on April 21, 2021, 01:24:19 PM

Variants are the issue with not meeting herd immunity.  Large groups of unchipped dumb dumbs allow a large opportunity for future mutations over time and one of those little fucks might be better than my chip.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on April 21, 2021, 01:30:41 PM

Quote from: mocat on April 21, 2021, 12:07:17 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on April 20, 2021, 09:37:06 AM

Quote from: steve dave on April 20, 2021, 09:08:21 AM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on April 20, 2021, 08:49:26 AM

Starting to plan my Kauai trip and looking for recommendations. Staying at the Grand Hyatt and honestly I don't give a crap if I just sit there all day every day and chill, but I figure I should prob do a couple of things for the kids. Any tips? I've never been to Hawaii. Someone said I should rent a Jeep and drive around??? Not sure about this as I don't just want to roam around in a car all day. We are not in to hiking so maybe just a trip to a cool beach town for some non resort beach time and good food? Maybe a morning boat trip or something? As you can tell, I have no idea so I'll take about any recommendation or tips for those that have been, especially food recommendations. Thanks

How old are the kids? Great things I can vouch for as being great:

- https://www.napali.com/. We've done the snorkel sail and dinner sail on different trips. You'll get an assload of dolphins riding your bow on the morning one and it's pretty incredible. Dinner sail is super chill and views are incred. Despite the photos kids would definitely enjoy it too. The view of the Napali coast from these sails are probably the coolest scenic views on the planet.

- Kalalau trail on the north side. Start the hike and get as far as the beach unless your kids are older and hardcore.

- Near that trail head is my favorite beach and beach town on Kauai, Hanalei. It's the absolute longest drive you can make from your hotel but the island is tiny and it's a very chill and scenic drive. We'd usually drive up here twice per week we'd stay and spend the day either hiking at Kalalau or hanging out on the beach and in Hanalei.

- https://www.theshopsatkukuiula.com/. Cool shopping area near the Hyatt with a lot of good food and a nice little grocery/prepared food store we stopped at for coffee and to get food for the day each morning. They'd have live bands and stuff in the evenings sometimes. Merriman's is here and is good but not the same experience as the Maui location because it's not on the water.

I'll think of more stuff later

Oh man, this is great. keep it coming. Kids are 8-9. This brings up another question. Should I rent a car? Can I get one for like the day? I didn't really consider it before since we were mainly resorting it and only there for 5 days. Hanalei is exactly something I would be down for. I love little beach towns. Hitting the beach and then going into town for food and drinks is my jam. I would love to do this a day or 2. Thanks again.

What SD said but also my favorite beach is Polihale on the west side. It's kinda remote (fun drive in the jeep!) but like you'll probably have it basically to yourself and it's beautiful. Good body surfing oppo.

And obvs take the kids to get puka dogs at some point. It's in Poipu v close to the Grand Hyatt

A lot of these words seem like a trick.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on April 21, 2021, 01:50:20 PM

Hey SF, grab me a jar of Aunty Lilikoi’s passion fruit wasabi mustard while you’re there.  Thanks.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on April 21, 2021, 08:21:04 PM

i think this year is probably a pretty good year to visit international destinations.  if you're lucky you can get in before travelers from some slower to vaccinate countries are able to go and you may miss some crowds.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 22, 2021, 12:05:13 AM

Quote from: sys on April 21, 2021, 08:21:04 PM

i think this year is probably a pretty good year to visit international destinations.  if you're lucky you can get in before travelers from some slower to vaccinate countries are able to go and you may miss some crowds.

You may be right depending on the destination but I would want to book as late as possible

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on April 22, 2021, 01:42:29 PM

New business idea. Car rental places in Hawaii or other island places. This free trip is starting to get expensive.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 22, 2021, 03:06:42 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on April 22, 2021, 01:42:29 PM

New business idea. Car rental places in Hawaii or other island places. This free trip is starting to get expensive.

Yeah a friend just went to the big island for spring break and there were absolutely no cars available.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 22, 2021, 03:18:25 PM

Quote from: michigancat on April 22, 2021, 03:06:42 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on April 22, 2021, 01:42:29 PM

New business idea. Car rental places in Hawaii or other island places. This free trip is starting to get expensive.

Yeah a friend just went to the big island for spring break and there were absolutely no cars available.

When we flew into Ft. Myers about a month ago for our vacation in Marco, my in-laws had a car reserved, but had to wait 8 hours to get a car, because they were out. It was insane. Wasted a whole day for them.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on April 22, 2021, 03:52:55 PM

Quote from: michigancat on April 22, 2021, 03:06:42 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on April 22, 2021, 01:42:29 PM

New business idea. Car rental places in Hawaii or other island places. This free trip is starting to get expensive.

Yeah a friend just went to the big island for spring break and there were absolutely no cars available.

I thought the Avis site was just messed up. I called and they typed for like 10 minutes and then came back and said, "yep, we're out". I was like, "All cars, you don't have any cars at all?". "yes sir". Ok thanks. I ended up finding a Jeep through Expedia for like $1300 for the week. No idea if i'll even get it, but I got a confirm from Dollar.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on April 22, 2021, 03:54:43 PM

Probably another reason Hawaii doesn't do much for me. Too car dependant.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kstate4life on April 22, 2021, 04:40:06 PM

Has anyone had any experience using Turo for renting cars?  Heading to Maui in Sept and the cars seem much cheaper that way.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on April 22, 2021, 04:49:40 PM

Quote from: kstate4life on April 22, 2021, 04:40:06 PM

Has anyone had any experience using Turo for renting cars?  Heading to Maui in Sept and the cars seem much cheaper that way.

I was thinking about this and hope someone will chime in. I'd like to just have a car for a day or two if its easy. I went ahead and booked for the whole week just to ensure I have something, but it would be nice to just pay for a couple of days that we will venture off resort.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kstate4life on April 22, 2021, 05:59:56 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on April 22, 2021, 04:49:40 PM

Quote from: kstate4life on April 22, 2021, 04:40:06 PM

Has anyone had any experience using Turo for renting cars?  Heading to Maui in Sept and the cars seem much cheaper that way.

I was thinking about this and hope someone will chime in. I'd like to just have a car for a day or two if its easy. I went ahead and booked for the whole week just to ensure I have something, but it would be nice to just pay for a couple of days that we will venture off resort.

From my limited research it seems that insurance can be a problem renting through Turo.  To get insurance through them it is pretty expensive, so it doesn't really make it any cheaper than a rental car company.  No credit card will cover a Turo rental, and it looks like most, if not all, personal insurance companies won't cover it either.  I know State Farm doesn't for sure, it looks like Geico might.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 22, 2021, 06:33:16 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on April 22, 2021, 03:54:43 PM

Probably another reason Hawaii doesn't do much for me. Too car dependant.

I was thinking about something I didn't like about Hawaii and it was the fact that I felt like an invader and unwelcome in general. And when you know anything about Hawaii's history you can kinda understand the bitterness they have.

For whatever reason, I don't get the same feeling in Mexico - in Mexico you're a guest doing business. In Hawaii you're someone that mumped over/slaughtered/conquered the native population.

:Rusty:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 22, 2021, 07:38:46 PM

lmao I have never gotten that feeling at all. Maybe I’m an oblivious white POS though.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 22, 2021, 07:41:00 PM

Quote from: steve dave on April 22, 2021, 07:38:46 PM

lmao I have never gotten that feeling at all. Maybe I’m an oblivious white POS though.


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We also did a Road to Hana app that was great and on the way back it was basically a Hawaiian history podcast that was really informative but pretty depressing at the same time. Also we were sort of part of the early pandemic crowd which may have made a bit of an impact.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on April 22, 2021, 07:48:20 PM

Quote from: michigancat on April 22, 2021, 07:41:00 PM

Quote from: steve dave on April 22, 2021, 07:38:46 PM

lmao I have never gotten that feeling at all. Maybe I’m an oblivious white POS though.


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We also did a Road to Hana app that was great and on the way back it was basically a Hawaiian history podcast that was really informative but pretty depressing at the same time. Also we were sort of part of the early pandemic crowd which may have made a bit of an impact.

Staying woke

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on April 22, 2021, 08:44:24 PM

Road to Hana.  :jerk:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 22, 2021, 09:09:20 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on April 22, 2021, 08:44:24 PM

Road to Hana.  :jerk:

I don't know if I would do it again but it was worth doing once. And the seven sacred pools was very cool imo. easy walk/hike for kids as well.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 22, 2021, 09:35:23 PM

Yeah there's like six things to do in Maui, it was great.

I also probably wouldn't do it again.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 22, 2021, 09:36:50 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on April 22, 2021, 07:48:20 PM

Quote from: michigancat on April 22, 2021, 07:41:00 PM

Quote from: steve dave on April 22, 2021, 07:38:46 PM

lmao I have never gotten that feeling at all. Maybe I’m an oblivious white POS though.


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We also did a Road to Hana app that was great and on the way back it was basically a Hawaiian history podcast that was really informative but pretty depressing at the same time. Also we were sort of part of the early pandemic crowd which may have made a bit of an impact.

Staying woke

Saying "woke" to own the libs

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 23, 2021, 09:27:20 AM

Quote from: michigancat on April 22, 2021, 09:36:50 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on April 22, 2021, 07:48:20 PM

Quote from: michigancat on April 22, 2021, 07:41:00 PM

Quote from: steve dave on April 22, 2021, 07:38:46 PM

lmao I have never gotten that feeling at all. Maybe I’m an oblivious white POS though.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

We also did a Road to Hana app that was great and on the way back it was basically a Hawaiian history podcast that was really informative but pretty depressing at the same time. Also we were sort of part of the early pandemic crowd which may have made a bit of an impact.

Staying woke

Saying "woke" to own the libs

LMAO

https://twitter.com/orlandosentinel/status/1385581448363716608

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 23, 2021, 09:28:59 AM

The next time I ride Jungle Cruise I will not be thinking about the gloriously entertaining puns of the skippers, I will be thinking about Disney’s political agenda. That’s a mood killer.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on April 23, 2021, 09:29:54 AM

I certainly want my family friendly cartoon based amusement parks to be a little more edgy as well

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 23, 2021, 09:49:30 AM

Quote from: michigancat on April 23, 2021, 09:28:59 AM

The next time I ride Jungle Cruise I will not be thinking about the gloriously entertaining puns of the skippers, I will be thinking about Disney’s political agenda. That’s a mood killer.

You should ride through the Africa section of Its A Small World

:sdeek:


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on April 23, 2021, 09:53:39 AM

Quote from: michigancat on April 23, 2021, 09:27:20 AM

Quote from: michigancat on April 22, 2021, 09:36:50 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on April 22, 2021, 07:48:20 PM

Quote from: michigancat on April 22, 2021, 07:41:00 PM

Quote from: steve dave on April 22, 2021, 07:38:46 PM

lmao I have never gotten that feeling at all. Maybe I’m an oblivious white POS though.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

We also did a Road to Hana app that was great and on the way back it was basically a Hawaiian history podcast that was really informative but pretty depressing at the same time. Also we were sort of part of the early pandemic crowd which may have made a bit of an impact.

Staying woke

Saying "woke" to own the libs

LMAO

https://twitter.com/orlandosentinel/status/1385581448363716608

that guy see's everything.. easy to stay woke that way.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on April 23, 2021, 10:41:20 AM

Quote from: michigancat on April 23, 2021, 09:27:20 AM

Quote from: michigancat on April 22, 2021, 09:36:50 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on April 22, 2021, 07:48:20 PM

Quote from: michigancat on April 22, 2021, 07:41:00 PM

Quote from: steve dave on April 22, 2021, 07:38:46 PM

lmao I have never gotten that feeling at all. Maybe I’m an oblivious white POS though.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

We also did a Road to Hana app that was great and on the way back it was basically a Hawaiian history podcast that was really informative but pretty depressing at the same time. Also we were sort of part of the early pandemic crowd which may have made a bit of an impact.

Staying woke

Saying "woke" to own the libs

LMAO

https://twitter.com/orlandosentinel/status/1385581448363716608

If I had read this someone who makes me uncomfortable rant and then had a professional sketch out what I though this guy looked like, it would look exactly like this guy. People have just lost their minds.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on April 26, 2021, 08:28:29 AM

Heading to Tahoe in early June with a buddy and am looking for any pro tips. I went to a wedding in Incline Village a couple of years ago but wedding events took up most of the trip so we didn't do much else.

We will be staying at Harrah's in South Lake Tahoe and am looking for some stuff to do during the day. Thinking about a fishing charter/Booze Cruise around the lake etc etc.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on April 26, 2021, 08:47:55 AM

I have only been in the summer when I was a kid but just FYI the water is still pretty cold in June.

Mountain biking is a pretty big deal, crap loads of trails for that. The gondola at heavenly will give you some top tier views.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 26, 2021, 12:27:25 PM

There are good hikes all around. I like Eagle Falls which isn't far from South Lake Tahoe. I don't know what else people do there all summer TBH, I've only been there for like a day or two at a time. I don't think boating or fishing is very big but it could just be who I know that goes there every summer.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on April 26, 2021, 12:46:41 PM

https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2021/04/25/us/hawaii-u-haul-tourist-rental-trnd/index.html

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on April 26, 2021, 01:22:43 PM

SIAP

https://www.npr.org/sections/coronavirus-live-updates/2021/04/26/990818111/vaccinated-u-s-travelers-will-be-allowed-to-visit-europe-again-starting-this-sum

Quote

American tourists who have been fully vaccinated will be allowed to visit the European Union this summer, according to officials in Brussels.

Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, said she expects all 27 EU member states will accept travelers who've received COVID-19 vaccines that the European Medicines Agency has approved. That would include the three vaccines that have been authorized for use in the United States — Moderna, Johnson & Johnson and Pfizer-BioNTech.

"This will enable free movement and travel to the European Union," von der Leyen said

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on April 26, 2021, 02:00:12 PM

Quote from: Trim on April 26, 2021, 12:46:41 PM

https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2021/04/25/us/hawaii-u-haul-tourist-rental-trnd/index.html

Ha, see above. Expedia tells me I have a Jeep for $1300 for 6 days, but i'm a bit skeptical since all other rental car places were sold out. My buddy just got back and he told me about the Uhaul thing. That is wild. If I don't get a car, I'm just going to stay and drink a lot at the resort. BFD I say.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 26, 2021, 02:21:49 PM

if you go to Kauai and don't get a boat tour of the Napali coast i will be upset with you

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on April 26, 2021, 02:30:10 PM

Quote from: mocat on April 26, 2021, 02:21:49 PM

if you go to Kauai and don't get a boat tour of the Napali coast i will be upset with you

what about 'copter

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on April 26, 2021, 02:32:21 PM

Florida is wide open. Get your jabs and enjoy. Currently, working on the condo balcony enjoying the crashing waves.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on April 26, 2021, 02:39:37 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on April 26, 2021, 02:32:21 PM

Florida is wide open. Get your jabs and enjoy. Currently, working on the condo balcony enjoying the crashing waves.

That sounds terrific.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 26, 2021, 02:40:25 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on April 26, 2021, 02:30:10 PM

Quote from: mocat on April 26, 2021, 02:21:49 PM

if you go to Kauai and don't get a boat tour of the Napali coast i will be upset with you

what about 'copter

would suggest doing the boat tour prior to dying in the helicopter crash

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on April 26, 2021, 02:41:49 PM

Quote from: steve dave on April 26, 2021, 02:40:25 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on April 26, 2021, 02:30:10 PM

Quote from: mocat on April 26, 2021, 02:21:49 PM

if you go to Kauai and don't get a boat tour of the Napali coast i will be upset with you

what about 'copter

would suggest doing the boat tour prior to dying in the helicopter crash

I did the chopper tour of the Napli coast in summer of 2000, but that was back when I was invincible.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on April 26, 2021, 02:42:41 PM

Quote from: Pete on April 26, 2021, 02:39:37 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on April 26, 2021, 02:32:21 PM

Florida is wide open. Get your jabs and enjoy. Currently, working on the condo balcony enjoying the crashing waves.

That sounds terrific.

It is Pete. I'm here for a funeral but staying a couple extra days to enjoy the sunshine. I'm in the touristy high rise part of PCB and don't even care. So nice to see the gulf and hear the waves crashing.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on April 26, 2021, 02:45:21 PM

Quote from: steve dave on April 26, 2021, 02:40:25 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on April 26, 2021, 02:30:10 PM

Quote from: mocat on April 26, 2021, 02:21:49 PM

if you go to Kauai and don't get a boat tour of the Napali coast i will be upset with you

what about 'copter

would suggest doing the boat tour prior to dying in the helicopter crash

 :lol: i will always laugh at the memory of my Napali 'copter tour and it being the moment i realized i will never ride on a 'copter ever again. the constant combination "omg this is beautiful" and "omg i am going to die."

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 26, 2021, 02:54:37 PM

The helo tour sounds fun but like, not as fun as the boat tour, which includes snorkeling and mai tais and sunset photos

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 26, 2021, 02:56:40 PM

helicopters and small planes are scary AF to me. and my parents owned a beechcraft bonanza and both them and one of my bros had pilots licenses. crap is just not for me. large planes though, that's the good safe stuff.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on April 26, 2021, 03:04:46 PM

Boats and snorkeling and crap sound boring as crap compared to a chopper but that's just me I guess

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on April 26, 2021, 03:11:26 PM

Quote from: steve dave on April 26, 2021, 02:56:40 PM

helicopters and small planes are scary AF to me. and my parents owned a beechcraft bonanza and both them and one of my bros had pilots licenses. crap is just not for me. large planes though, that's the good safe stuff.

Helicopters x10 imo bc if they break it just falls straight down to earth

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on April 26, 2021, 03:48:30 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on April 26, 2021, 02:00:12 PM

Quote from: Trim on April 26, 2021, 12:46:41 PM

https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2021/04/25/us/hawaii-u-haul-tourist-rental-trnd/index.html

Ha, see above. Expedia tells me I have a Jeep for $1300 for 6 days, but i'm a bit skeptical since all other rental car places were sold out. My buddy just got back and he told me about the Uhaul thing. That is wild. If I don't get a car, I'm just going to stay and drink a lot at the resort. BFD I say.

How much for a local handler who would drive you around and probably to some cooler crap than you’d line up on your own?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 26, 2021, 04:07:31 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on April 26, 2021, 03:11:26 PM

Quote from: steve dave on April 26, 2021, 02:56:40 PM

helicopters and small planes are scary AF to me. and my parents owned a beechcraft bonanza and both them and one of my bros had pilots licenses. crap is just not for me. large planes though, that's the good safe stuff.

Helicopters x10 imo bc if they break it just falls straight down to earth

sometimes they don't even break but they just run straight into a mountain. you would never catch a large plane doing that

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on April 26, 2021, 04:33:25 PM

once got a copter tour of NYNY at night and expensed it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on April 26, 2021, 09:43:34 PM

Quote from: star seed 7 on April 26, 2021, 03:04:46 PM

Boats and snorkeling and crap sound boring as crap.

i don't want to get all yolo, but a lot of crap that sounded stupid to me prepandemic now sounds pretty reasonable.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 26, 2021, 09:45:17 PM

snorkeling is more of a rush than you'd think depending on where you go. big scary creatures are in the ocean and you can see them!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 27, 2021, 06:41:05 AM

Quote from: michigancat on April 26, 2021, 09:45:17 PM

snorkeling is more of a rush than you'd think depending on where you go. big scary creatures are in the ocean and you can see them!

Also turtles


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 27, 2021, 06:44:59 AM

Quote from: steve dave on April 27, 2021, 06:41:05 AM

Quote from: michigancat on April 26, 2021, 09:45:17 PM

snorkeling is more of a rush than you'd think depending on where you go. big scary creatures are in the ocean and you can see them!

Also turtles


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They are a little scary because they are so big! But kind of a rush seeing them underwater even if you aren't scared like me.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 27, 2021, 06:50:52 AM

I like just following their slow asses around.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 27, 2021, 07:47:37 AM

I could geek out in the ocean for days!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 27, 2021, 08:00:01 AM

one time we were just snorkeling around like dumbasses in maui and a giant barracuda swam up on me and around me and then swam off and when we got out of the water I was like "holy crap did you see that big ass scary barracuda checking my meaty ass out to take a giant chomp out of me!?" and mrs. dave said "yeah, he was really fat" and I was confused and after about 10 minutes of back and forth I figured out she didn't know what a barracuda was and she thought the scary ones were the big fat ones that just sit there by the rocks and the barracuda wasn't scary because it was just long and skinny. "DID YOU SEE THE TEETH ON IT MRS. DAVE!?". she did not.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 27, 2021, 08:07:45 AM

 :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on April 27, 2021, 08:41:17 AM

Quote from: steve dave on April 27, 2021, 08:00:01 AM

one time we were just snorkeling around like dumbasses in maui and a giant barracuda swam up on me and around me and then swam off and when we got out of the water I was like "holy crap did you see that big ass scary barracuda checking my meaty ass out to take a giant chomp out of me!?" and mrs. dave said "yeah, he was really fat" and I was confused and after about 10 minutes of back and forth I figured out she didn't know what a barracuda was and she thought the scary ones were the big fat ones that just sit there by the rocks and the barracuda wasn't scary because it was just long and skinny. "DID YOU SEE THE TEETH ON IT MRS. DAVE!?". she did not.

I totally thought Mrs. Dave was talking about a shark you didn't see and she didn't tell you about it. That would have been a greater story.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: passranch on April 27, 2021, 09:53:22 AM

I, too, was waiting for the big Shark reveal at the end of that story.  Kinda disappointed, TBH

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on April 27, 2021, 10:02:52 AM

Quote from: 'taterblast on April 26, 2021, 02:45:21 PM

Quote from: steve dave on April 26, 2021, 02:40:25 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on April 26, 2021, 02:30:10 PM

Quote from: mocat on April 26, 2021, 02:21:49 PM

if you go to Kauai and don't get a boat tour of the Napali coast i will be upset with you

what about 'copter

would suggest doing the boat tour prior to dying in the helicopter crash

 :lol: i will always laugh at the memory of my Napali 'copter tour and it being the moment i realized i will never ride on a 'copter ever again. the constant combination "omg this is beautiful" and "omg i am going to die."

Same. One crashed the day before and the day after mine. Never again.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on April 27, 2021, 11:46:09 AM

I almost died snorkeling in Hawaii, would not do again.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on April 27, 2021, 11:59:45 AM

Quote from: Kat Kid on April 27, 2021, 11:46:09 AM

I almost died snorkeling in Hawaii, would not do again.

Great discussion guys, this is helpful. Just booked a snorkeling tour. I'll post my farewells in this thread before I leave.  :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 27, 2021, 12:58:12 PM

Just keep swimming, SF.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on April 27, 2021, 01:11:26 PM

I thought the barracuda was fat from chomping so much white midwestern ass

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on April 27, 2021, 01:45:59 PM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on April 27, 2021, 12:58:12 PM

Just keep swimming, SF.

True, I have two young kids. I'll be fine

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 27, 2021, 01:51:59 PM

 :thumbs:

The toughest snorkeling I ever did was down in the Dominican Republic. Crazy ass waves, etc. Took awhile to get adjusted, but it was worth it after I figured everything out. Have fun!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on April 27, 2021, 02:17:48 PM

Had a moray eel get real close to me.. Those things are freaking scary

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on April 27, 2021, 04:19:55 PM

REAL ID requirement got pushed again to May 2023. whoa!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on April 27, 2021, 04:24:30 PM

I'm not sure it's ever going to happen

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on April 27, 2021, 04:46:46 PM

almost be time for me to get a new one by then

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on April 28, 2021, 12:42:32 AM

I'm on my third real id license since real id became a thing, pretty shocked it still isn't universal, everywhere.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on April 28, 2021, 08:50:16 AM

Uhg...Flights to Hawaii just got bumped to 5 hours later. Basically ruins the first day. This is why I hate traveling for the most part. I despise airlines. I quit traveling for work for a few reasons and dealing with this crap was a big part of it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 28, 2021, 08:55:56 AM

Flight changes are a rush. Love scrambling to reassemble my itinerary. Not even joking. I hate it but I love it if that makes sense.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on April 28, 2021, 09:23:40 AM

We were once supposed to arrive in Seattle, spend the night, and the next day drive up to Vancouver. We'd planned to stop during the drive for an all afternoon whale watching boat ride. Family was super excited about the whale watching boat ride. Plane had mechanical issues and flight was rescheduled to EARLY next morning. So, we ended up arriving mid-morning (not direct  :frown:) and hauling ass to the boat place. Long day, but worked out fine. Family loved it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on April 28, 2021, 09:26:25 AM

Quote from: MakeItRain on April 28, 2021, 12:42:32 AM

I'm on my third real id license since real id became a thing, pretty shocked it still isn't universal, everywhere.

You can opt out of getting one in MO because you know, government tracking you with those alone.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on April 28, 2021, 09:27:17 AM

Quote from: steve dave on April 28, 2021, 08:55:56 AM

Flight changes are a rush. Love scrambling to reassemble my itinerary. Not even joking. I hate it but I love it if that makes sense.


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Is SWA the one that doesn't tell you what the change was and you have to have known your old itenary to figure it out?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on April 28, 2021, 09:44:18 AM

Quote from: steve dave on April 28, 2021, 08:55:56 AM

Flight changes are a rush. Love scrambling to reassemble my itinerary. Not even joking. I hate it but I love it if that makes sense.


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yeah, we don't even like planning for trips that don't have problems. Thats a big reason we don't travel much. My friend's wife lives for it. Like she starts planning for the next vacation before the current one. I want to pay her to plan and book my stuff.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 28, 2021, 09:44:29 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on April 28, 2021, 09:27:17 AM

Quote from: steve dave on April 28, 2021, 08:55:56 AM

Flight changes are a rush. Love scrambling to reassemble my itinerary. Not even joking. I hate it but I love it if that makes sense.


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Is SWA the one that doesn't tell you what the change was and you have to have known your old itenary to figure it out?

It's happened to us a few times for Ft. Myers flights. We wouldn't notice it until we tried to remind ourselves what time the flight is. If you call them though, they'll fix it for ya. They just think they can get a quick one by ya, when you book it months out in advance.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on April 28, 2021, 09:46:42 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on April 28, 2021, 09:27:17 AM

Quote from: steve dave on April 28, 2021, 08:55:56 AM

Flight changes are a rush. Love scrambling to reassemble my itinerary. Not even joking. I hate it but I love it if that makes sense.


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Is SWA the one that doesn't tell you what the change was and you have to have known your old itenary to figure it out?

No they send you an email that says, "hey, that flight that you planned a long time ago and planned your whole vacation around?, yeah, we rebooked you on these other flights. If you don't like it, you can cancel. Thanks for choosing SW".

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 28, 2021, 09:48:11 AM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on April 28, 2021, 09:46:42 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on April 28, 2021, 09:27:17 AM

Quote from: steve dave on April 28, 2021, 08:55:56 AM

Flight changes are a rush. Love scrambling to reassemble my itinerary. Not even joking. I hate it but I love it if that makes sense.


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Is SWA the one that doesn't tell you what the change was and you have to have known your old itenary to figure it out?

No they send you an email that says, "hey, that flight that you planned a long time ago and planned your whole vacation around?, yeah, we rebooked you on these other flights. If you don't like it, you can cancel. Thanks for choosing SW".

Did you call them and bully the crap out of them? I just figured they did this to us, because we're usually flying for free most of the time based off points.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 28, 2021, 09:56:22 AM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on April 28, 2021, 09:48:11 AM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on April 28, 2021, 09:46:42 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on April 28, 2021, 09:27:17 AM

Quote from: steve dave on April 28, 2021, 08:55:56 AM

Flight changes are a rush. Love scrambling to reassemble my itinerary. Not even joking. I hate it but I love it if that makes sense.


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Is SWA the one that doesn't tell you what the change was and you have to have known your old itenary to figure it out?

No they send you an email that says, "hey, that flight that you planned a long time ago and planned your whole vacation around?, yeah, we rebooked you on these other flights. If you don't like it, you can cancel. Thanks for choosing SW".

Did you call them and bully the crap out of them? I just figured they did this to us, because we're usually flying for free most of the time based off points.

The person on the phone didn’t change your flight. Be very nice to them please.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 28, 2021, 09:57:34 AM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on April 28, 2021, 08:50:16 AM

Uhg...Flights to Hawaii just got bumped to 5 hours later. Basically ruins the first day. This is why I hate traveling for the most part. I despise airlines. I quit traveling for work for a few reasons and dealing with this crap was a big part of it.

did they rebook you on a different flight, or did the airline change their flight schedule?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 28, 2021, 09:58:19 AM

Quote from: steve dave on April 28, 2021, 09:56:22 AM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on April 28, 2021, 09:48:11 AM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on April 28, 2021, 09:46:42 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on April 28, 2021, 09:27:17 AM

Quote from: steve dave on April 28, 2021, 08:55:56 AM

Flight changes are a rush. Love scrambling to reassemble my itinerary. Not even joking. I hate it but I love it if that makes sense.


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Is SWA the one that doesn't tell you what the change was and you have to have known your old itenary to figure it out?

No they send you an email that says, "hey, that flight that you planned a long time ago and planned your whole vacation around?, yeah, we rebooked you on these other flights. If you don't like it, you can cancel. Thanks for choosing SW".

Did you call them and bully the crap out of them? I just figured they did this to us, because we're usually flying for free most of the time based off points.

The person on the phone didn’t change your flight. Be very nice to them please.


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Well... yeah. How do you think I get crap done? I said bully to sound like a badass in front of my gE friends.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on April 28, 2021, 10:03:54 AM

Quote from: mocat on April 28, 2021, 09:57:34 AM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on April 28, 2021, 08:50:16 AM

Uhg...Flights to Hawaii just got bumped to 5 hours later. Basically ruins the first day. This is why I hate traveling for the most part. I despise airlines. I quit traveling for work for a few reasons and dealing with this crap was a big part of it.

did they rebook you on a different flight, or did the airline change their flight schedule?

Yes, rebooked us, but we get there like 6 hours later. Not a huge deal, but with the time change, it pretty much wipes any time at all the first day. I'm on hold right now (it said someone would be with me in 92 minutes!). I think I may be going with Wacky's opinion as to what happened. All booked with points so they bumped us to the later flight. My flight is no longer an option on the site so it must have been overbooked. I'm going to get an explanation. Yes, SD, I'll be nice to them as long as they are nice to me.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 28, 2021, 10:04:11 AM

Ha, yeah. Normally just figure out ahead of time what I want to have done then if I can’t do it online myself I call and ask them to do what I want the resolution to be (very politely).


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on April 28, 2021, 10:24:21 AM

Quote from: steve dave on April 28, 2021, 10:04:11 AM

Ha, yeah. Normally just figure out ahead of time what I want to have done then if I can’t do it online myself I call and ask them to do what I want the resolution to be (very politely).


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you are smarter than me. i'm not prepared and am just going to waste my time asking them why they did this and see if they can move us back. They are going to say no and then i'm going to debate extending the trip a day after talking it over with Mrs. SF (who puts zero effort into planning trips) and probably just leave everything. If I need to move back a day, I should be able to do it on line though and not have to listen to the hold music and how great the SW app is and how I should be just using that to solve my problem for 90 minutes.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on April 28, 2021, 10:28:43 AM

Did you guys know that SW had an App!!!!!!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on April 28, 2021, 10:30:02 AM

Hey, did you guys know that SW has gift cards? Who doesn't like to travel? You can get them directly at SW.com

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on April 28, 2021, 10:32:23 AM

hahahahaha. Holy crap. 40 minutes in and the call failed. Traveling is the best

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on April 28, 2021, 10:47:47 AM

being on hold with the airlines sucks - i have considered driving out to MCI to try and get it done in person but have never done it and not sure they can or would do it?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 28, 2021, 11:04:26 AM

Quote from: mocat on March 18, 2021, 10:12:46 AM

Southwest flight to Hawaii is something I don't think I would ever do. And if I did I would be an unbearable bad person to my friends and family about how terrible it was

sorry stupid fitz. it will all be worth it when you hit the beach / boat / death chopper / uhaul truck

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 28, 2021, 11:11:00 AM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on April 28, 2021, 10:32:23 AM

hahahahaha. Holy crap. 40 minutes in and the call failed. Traveling is the best

:frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 28, 2021, 11:13:05 AM

If they say no, let them know how big your hog is. Also, make them say they bumped your flight because you got it based off points and then return with a "I thought that's what being a valued cardholder was all about. That's what I was sold on" and then BOOM, they'll call their "manager" to see what they can do.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on April 28, 2021, 11:15:20 AM

Quote from: Skipper44 on April 28, 2021, 10:47:47 AM

being on hold with the airlines sucks - i have considered driving out to MCI to try and get it done in person but have never done it and not sure they can or would do it?

yeah, I rough ridin' hate when large companies don't have the "we will call you back feature". None of them have enough CS people and that is normally fine, but holding for 90 minutes for anything is stupid.

But hey, did you know that for $90 your furry friend can fly with you? Dogs and Cats only though folks, as much they would like, no Zebras!!!!!

I'm not sure they crowdsourced that enough. I think they overestimate the number of people that would like to have Zebras on the plane with them.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on April 28, 2021, 11:16:14 AM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on April 28, 2021, 11:13:05 AM

If they say no, let them know how big your hog is. Also, make them say they bumped your flight because you got it based off points and then return with a "I thought that's what being a valued cardholder was all about. That's what I was sold on" and then BOOM, they'll call their "manager" to see what they can do.

Not sure I have another 90 minutes in me Wacky. We will see later.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 28, 2021, 11:17:34 AM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on April 28, 2021, 11:16:14 AM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on April 28, 2021, 11:13:05 AM

If they say no, let them know how big your hog is. Also, make them say they bumped your flight because you got it based off points and then return with a "I thought that's what being a valued cardholder was all about. That's what I was sold on" and then BOOM, they'll call their "manager" to see what they can do.

Not sure I have another 90 minutes in me Wacky. We will see later.

:thumbs: Just trying to help if you do.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on April 28, 2021, 11:18:41 AM

Stupid Fitz, abort this whole thing and go somewhere drivable or that has multiple direct flights from your airport and that is adequately warm and near water.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on April 28, 2021, 11:32:36 AM

Quote from: Trim on April 28, 2021, 11:18:41 AM

Stupid Fitz, abort this whole thing and go somewhere drivable or that has multiple direct flights from your airport and that is adequately warm and near water.

I thought a lot about this Trim. See above for the I hate planning part. I'm only going here because people in this thread confirmed that the Resort is really nice. I thought about going somewhere else/easier to get to, but I would have had to figure out where to go so here I am. It will be fine. Its about time I showed my kids how drunk dad can get(respectfully of course) at an airport and on a plane. They were going to see it at some point.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on April 28, 2021, 11:36:47 AM

Go to disney world and have sd set up your whole plan with adding a day or 2 that has you driving to a beach on either coast.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 28, 2021, 11:52:47 AM

Quote from: Trim on April 28, 2021, 11:36:47 AM

Go to disney world and have sd set up your whole plan with adding a day or 2 that has you driving to a beach on either coast.

Disclaimer: Disney World is expensive AF if you want to have a good time.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on April 28, 2021, 11:55:05 AM

I think if I was in SF's position I would have just shrugged this whole thing off. So you get in 6 hours later, wgaf.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on April 28, 2021, 12:22:05 PM

Quote from: steve dave on April 28, 2021, 11:52:47 AM

Quote from: Trim on April 28, 2021, 11:36:47 AM

Go to disney world and have sd set up your whole plan with adding a day or 2 that has you driving to a beach on either coast.

Disclaimer: Disney World is expensive AF if you want to have a good time.

I’ve gathered that SF largely wants to self-PAK by water but also wants convenient options of some things to do to prevent FOMO and also to not have people looking at him crazy when he says he went to ______ but didn’t do any of the things they’ve heard about.

I think he should go to Chicago and stay in a nice place with a pool and that he can easily access the beach from and where he doesn’t have to plan anything, he’ll inadvertently do things just by walking around.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on April 28, 2021, 12:32:12 PM

Quote from: Trim on April 28, 2021, 12:22:05 PM

Quote from: steve dave on April 28, 2021, 11:52:47 AM

Quote from: Trim on April 28, 2021, 11:36:47 AM

Go to disney world and have sd set up your whole plan with adding a day or 2 that has you driving to a beach on either coast.

Disclaimer: Disney World is expensive AF if you want to have a good time.

I’ve gathered that SF largely wants to self-PAK by water but also wants convenient options of some things to do to prevent FOMO and also to not have people looking at him crazy when he says he went to ______ but didn’t do any of the things they’ve heard about.

I think he should go to Chicago and stay in a nice place with a pool and that he can easily access the beach from and where he doesn’t have to plan anything, he’ll inadvertently do things just by walking around.

Trim gets Me.  :party:

I should listen to you more. Remember when you told me to go to West Seattle for the Sub Pop 30 show when I was in Seattle for Pearl Jam? I was already thinking about doing it, but was prob going to bail because it seemed hard. Mrs SF and I went, got a baller seat at a patio bar overlooking the stage. Sat and Pak'd all day listening to bands, watching people that wished they had our seats, and staring at the ocean. That is my ideal vacation day. Kids ruin that though, so I have to reconfig a bit.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on April 28, 2021, 12:35:07 PM

Quote from: star seed 7 on April 28, 2021, 11:55:05 AM

I think if I was in SF's position I would have just shrugged this whole thing off. So you get in 6 hours later, wgaf.

Mrs SF is madder than I am. I'm irritated that I have to pay for a resort (sort of) for a night to just check in and go to sleep, but whatevs. The flight I got rebooked to is actually better, it just gets there way later. Going to try and convince her to stay another night if I can rebook return flights and there is a spot at the resort. Its all fine though. I just sit at home by myself all day and like to yell at things on here every once in a while.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kstate4life on April 28, 2021, 12:54:01 PM

You should try contacting SW via Facebook Messenger.  I used it earlier this year to add my infant to our flight and it was super fast. 

I have also used the text to customer service on a couple other things that has been way more helpful than sitting on the phone for hours.  For instance, we had to change our Maui flight 3 times during the pandemic (flying Hawaiian Air), and they were able to do everything over text.  Plus they respond immediately with a time estimate for when you will get a rep to text you back.  Then you can go throughout your day and just wait for the text.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on April 28, 2021, 01:04:34 PM

Quote from: kstate4life on April 28, 2021, 12:54:01 PM

You should try contacting SW via Facebook Messenger.  I used it earlier this year to add my infant to our flight and it was super fast. 

I have also used the text to customer service on a couple other things that has been way more helpful than sitting on the phone for hours.  For instance, we had to change our Maui flight 3 times during the pandemic (flying Hawaiian Air), and they were able to do everything over text.  Plus they respond immediately with a time estimate for when you will get a rep to text you back.  Then you can go throughout your day and just wait for the text.

I already let the government put a 5g chip in me Kstate4life. No Facebook for this guy.  :driving:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on April 28, 2021, 02:46:44 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on April 28, 2021, 12:32:12 PM

Quote from: Trim on April 28, 2021, 12:22:05 PM

Quote from: steve dave on April 28, 2021, 11:52:47 AM

Quote from: Trim on April 28, 2021, 11:36:47 AM

Go to disney world and have sd set up your whole plan with adding a day or 2 that has you driving to a beach on either coast.

Disclaimer: Disney World is expensive AF if you want to have a good time.

I’ve gathered that SF largely wants to self-PAK by water but also wants convenient options of some things to do to prevent FOMO and also to not have people looking at him crazy when he says he went to ______ but didn’t do any of the things they’ve heard about.

I think he should go to Chicago and stay in a nice place with a pool and that he can easily access the beach from and where he doesn’t have to plan anything, he’ll inadvertently do things just by walking around.

Trim gets Me.  :party:

I should listen to you more. Remember when you told me to go to West Seattle for the Sub Pop 30 show when I was in Seattle for Pearl Jam? I was already thinking about doing it, but was prob going to bail because it seemed hard. Mrs SF and I went, got a baller seat at a patio bar overlooking the stage. Sat and Pak'd all day listening to bands, watching people that wished they had our seats, and staring at the ocean. That is my ideal vacation day. Kids ruin that though, so I have to reconfig a bit.

I remember giving that wildly successful advice but not specifically to you.  El Chupacabra, right?

Yeah, cancel this whole thing, PM me some specific parameters, and I'll get draw up your new plans.  If you're pfizer-chip'd we can message using that too.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kstate4life on April 28, 2021, 03:31:14 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on April 28, 2021, 01:04:34 PM

Quote from: kstate4life on April 28, 2021, 12:54:01 PM

You should try contacting SW via Facebook Messenger.  I used it earlier this year to add my infant to our flight and it was super fast. 

I have also used the text to customer service on a couple other things that has been way more helpful than sitting on the phone for hours.  For instance, we had to change our Maui flight 3 times during the pandemic (flying Hawaiian Air), and they were able to do everything over text.  Plus they respond immediately with a time estimate for when you will get a rep to text you back.  Then you can go throughout your day and just wait for the text.

I already let the government put a 5g chip in me Kstate4life. No Facebook for this guy.  :driving:

Ha! Fair enough

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on April 28, 2021, 04:07:06 PM

Update. I reached out via the Twitters. No idea why I didn't just do that initially. Apparently one of the flights is "no longer in service". I asked that specifically to see if I got bumped. Sounds like it is what it is. Mrs SF is still pissed, but I think she is underestimating how tired and awful the kids will be anyway by the time we get there with the time change. Its going to be midnight vs like 7pm in their brains anyway.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 29, 2021, 08:42:06 AM

We rented an SUV for 8 days based out of the Bangor airport for our July Bar Harbor trip. Reserved it like 5 months ago. I was pissed that it was $600 when I reserved it. Well, if I wanted to make that reservation today it would be $2,500. lmao

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on April 29, 2021, 10:22:48 AM

Quote from: steve dave on April 29, 2021, 08:42:06 AM

We rented an SUV for 8 days based out of the Bangor airport for our July Bar Harbor trip. Reserved it like 5 months ago. I was pissed that it was $600 when I reserved it. Well, if I wanted to make that reservation today it would be $2,500. lmao

Holy crap. I mean, we all knew it would happen. These companies are going to try and make 2020 money back ASAP. Its also really hilarious that pretty much everyone is going..."that is a ripoff.....here's my credit card". People don't give a eff right now and just want to do fun things.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on April 29, 2021, 10:33:17 AM

Those weirdo car-tech startups that try to get you to take some stranger's car should have some opportunities to cash in.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 29, 2021, 10:42:49 AM

Quote from: ChiComCat on April 29, 2021, 10:33:17 AM

Those weirdo car-tech startups that try to get you to take some stranger's car should have some opportunities to cash in.

Also we should TM “carbnb” and “Crbo”


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on April 29, 2021, 11:06:55 AM

4th of July NYC on the books!  Still holding out hope for Portugal or another EU city this fall.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on April 29, 2021, 11:12:32 AM

I could use some recommendations for Carribbean/Mexico All-Inclusive this fall.  The priorities are good beach access and lots of decent restaurants.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 29, 2021, 11:15:31 AM

I traveled for work this week and SFO was shockingly more full compared to when I traveled a little over a month ago. Had a 100% full flight from SFO to Boston and the pilot gave an emotional speech about how a year ago there were more pilots than passengers and he was so happy to see a full flight again and closed it with United was the first airline to return to profitability. (which really is kind of crazy). He got applause even with the awkward closer!

connected through Newark on the way back and the 777 was mostly full but they ended meals for Economy Plus (something they had just started for cross-country flights pre-pandemic). :jerk:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 29, 2021, 11:16:49 AM

Quote from: ChiComCat on April 29, 2021, 11:12:32 AM

I could use some recommendations for Carribbean/Mexico All-Inclusive this fall.  The priorities are good beach access and lots of decent restaurants.

How long are you staying? I did like 4 nights at the Hyatt Cancun and it was wonderful but don't remember a huge variety of restaurants. Maybe you'd get bored over a week but not sure.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 29, 2021, 11:20:16 AM

Quote from: michigancat on April 29, 2021, 11:16:49 AM

Quote from: ChiComCat on April 29, 2021, 11:12:32 AM

I could use some recommendations for Carribbean/Mexico All-Inclusive this fall.  The priorities are good beach access and lots of decent restaurants.

How long are you staying? I did like 4 nights at the Hyatt Cancun and it was wonderful but don't remember a huge variety of restaurants. Maybe you'd get bored over a week but not sure.

Excellence in the DR was an amazing experience. 7 restaurants, shows every night, games daily, all you can eat and drink. Badass beach as well. Rooms are$! Free porn channel too if you're into that kind of thing.  :fatty:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on April 29, 2021, 11:26:17 AM

Quote from: ChiComCat on April 29, 2021, 11:12:32 AM

I could use some recommendations for Carribbean/Mexico All-Inclusive this fall.  The priorities are good beach access and lots of decent restaurants.

Like good on property restaurants as part of the all inclusive I assume?  I've never had luck finding that in any all-inclusive.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on April 29, 2021, 11:44:09 AM

This thread seems to be a good example of how people are itching to travel again.

Personally, I haven't really even given it much thought. And the two fleeting thoughts I had were still about driving to remote places.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 29, 2021, 11:44:26 AM

all of them I've been to (3) had a variety of "decent" options. I've actually had better Mexican food at lower end resorts in Mexico that aren't all Canadians and Americans visiting.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on April 29, 2021, 11:46:32 AM

This year we’re just doing the in-state casino resort for a few days. All the kids want to do is swim anyways, so we reserved a pool side cabana next to the water slide for the whole time. We’ll do a blow out vacation next summer.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on April 29, 2021, 11:47:27 AM

I went to barcelo bavaro Beach in the DR and it was everything I could imagine. I'm a pretty simple/picky eater but the on property restaurants were good imo but not amazing (the buffets are what they are though...). The beach is like a mile long and the buildings are only 4 stories so it's spread out and not crowded, which is my speed. Also only like 100 feet from room to the ocean. Clientele seemed to be majority south Americans and then us/Canada.

Patio view:
(https://i.imgur.com/dK19IOT_d.webp?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=medium)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 29, 2021, 11:58:06 AM

The DR is just simply amazing. The people there are great!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on April 29, 2021, 12:25:31 PM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on April 29, 2021, 11:58:06 AM

The DR is just simply amazing. The people there are great!

Not good with the driving #RIPAce

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on April 29, 2021, 12:56:21 PM

I'm not expecting great restaurants with an all-inclusive but grading them on a curve.  I'd imagine a variety of decent restaurants is the best I can hope for.  We're going with another couple so there are some constraints that we're working with but I'll check some of these out.  We'll be out there for a week.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 29, 2021, 02:51:00 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on April 29, 2021, 12:25:31 PM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on April 29, 2021, 11:58:06 AM

The DR is just simply amazing. The people there are great!

Not good with the driving #RIPAce

Can confirm. Our driver went 90 the whole way to the airport, passing cars going up hills on 2 ways.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on April 29, 2021, 08:12:37 PM

Quote from: ChiComCat on April 29, 2021, 10:33:17 AM

Those weirdo car-tech startups that try to get you to take some stranger's car should have some opportunities to cash in.

Like three years ago I had two international counselors, two very pretty women from the UK tell me they were going to Chicago to get some guys Tesla, young dude like in his 20s, and driving it to San Diego. I was convinced they were either going to get chopped up or they were inadvertently running drugs. It worked out for them even though I'm still convinced that car had every hidden crevice loaded with X.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on May 03, 2021, 02:35:17 PM

Another Kauai question. My friend got back from HI a month or so ago and the one thing he regretted prior to going was not thinking ahead with restaurant reservations. He said many places were still in limited capacity so getting a table was tough/impossible. Those that have stayed in Kauai, are there any places I should think about getting a reservation soon? I'll have kids so I'm not talking about anything really fancy, but I didn't know if there were some "can't miss" places that we should be thinking about. Any food tips are appreciated.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 03, 2021, 02:57:35 PM

here's a tip, food in maui sucks

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: cfbandyman on May 03, 2021, 03:00:44 PM

Quote from: star seed 7 on April 29, 2021, 11:47:27 AM

I went to barcelo bavaro Beach in the DR and it was everything I could imagine. I'm a pretty simple/picky eater but the on property restaurants were good imo but not amazing (the buffets are what they are though...). The beach is like a mile long and the buildings are only 4 stories so it's spread out and not crowded, which is my speed. Also only like 100 feet from room to the ocean. Clientele seemed to be majority south Americans and then us/Canada.

Patio view:
(https://i.imgur.com/dK19IOT_d.webp?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=medium)

Been there before, it is pretty solid. Also went another time to Punta Cana literally 10 months earlier with my family and we stayed at an airbnb, both were quite fine.

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on April 29, 2021, 02:51:00 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on April 29, 2021, 12:25:31 PM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on April 29, 2021, 11:58:06 AM

The DR is just simply amazing. The people there are great!

Not good with the driving #RIPAce

Can confirm. Our driver went 90 the whole way to the airport, passing cars going up hills on 2 ways.

All of this is true, wonderful people, holy crap drivers.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on May 03, 2021, 03:15:25 PM

i just remembered you can golf 18 at Wailua and it's cheap AF bc it's a public course, and there are like 6 beach holes so it's pretty amaze value, scenery-wise.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on May 04, 2021, 09:31:29 PM

How about this KC to Hawaii flight?
https://youtu.be/OrRiKzCtwHg
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/women-gives-birth-flight-hawaii-help-doctor-nurses-board-n1266145

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on May 04, 2021, 09:33:28 PM

crap ass southwest
https://youtu.be/PR20Eu0bKhE

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on May 05, 2021, 08:29:31 AM

my experience tells me that this is a one-off situation that may not have been handled well by any of the parties involved. but thank goodness that the family already has an attorney so they can get some of that sweet sweet lawsuit money off of their situation. 

also if i'm flying with a child or anyone else prone to seizures, i'll prob not pack their medicine in the checked luggage.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on May 07, 2021, 09:54:19 AM

I booked the Excellence in Punta Cana - seemed to have the most restaurants and also the private beach/adults-only side were nice benefits.  Now I'm about $3k in for a Wacky recommendation so it better be good or I'm going to him for my refund.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 07, 2021, 09:57:47 AM

It’s a good choice. Food sucks but that’s the all inclusive experience.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on May 07, 2021, 11:15:35 AM

Just booked some “unaccompanied minor” tickets for the kids  :ohno:  but also  :Woohoo:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 07, 2021, 11:21:05 AM

Quote from: tdaver on May 07, 2021, 11:15:35 AM

Just booked some “unaccompanied minor” tickets for the kids  :ohno:  but also  :Woohoo:

yeah SW is the best of this because they're cheapest and most flexible. Plus you don't even need them if someone is 14! :sdeek:

(everyone else is 16)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on May 07, 2021, 11:30:34 AM

SW unfortunately doesn’t fly direct to grandma’s house

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on May 07, 2021, 02:13:49 PM

I am thinking of heading to Europe late summer early fall if the EU moves forward with opening up. However, I wonder if there will be push backs against Americans?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 07, 2021, 03:15:57 PM

Quote from: Pete on May 07, 2021, 02:13:49 PM

I am thinking of heading to Europe late summer early fall if the EU moves forward with opening up. However, I wonder if there will be push backs against Americans?

The EU needs our money


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on May 07, 2021, 03:20:55 PM

Those idiots probably don't even know about crypto over there

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on May 07, 2021, 08:39:14 PM

Quote from: Pete on May 07, 2021, 02:13:49 PM

I am thinking of heading to Europe late summer early fall if the EU moves forward with opening up. However, I wonder if there will be push backs against Americans?

they'll be very happy to see tourists of any stripe.  haven't booked anything, but i'm hoping to join you in what time frame.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on May 09, 2021, 06:50:25 PM

look at this stud

https://twitter.com/mekkadonmusic/status/1391442783668514824?s=21


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=maPB_KMmMJU

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Cire on May 19, 2021, 08:56:40 PM

Any pro tips for gulf shores/orange beach/flora bama???


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on May 19, 2021, 09:53:28 PM

Oh no.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 19, 2021, 10:35:45 PM

Quote from: Cire on May 19, 2021, 08:56:40 PM

Any pro tips for gulf shores/orange beach/flora bama???


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@sonofdaxjones

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on May 19, 2021, 11:51:21 PM

I’ll be on a plane for the first time this coming Thursday for the first time since coming back from AZ when everything first starting shutting down last year.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 20, 2021, 07:08:34 AM

Quote from: DaBigTrain on May 19, 2021, 11:51:21 PM

I’ll be on a plane for the first time this coming Thursday for the first time since coming back from AZ when everything first starting shutting down last year.

airports are now complete warzones compared to during peak pandemic. if there were an upcharge for going to the "good" airport that mimic'd peak covid I would pay that fee.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on May 20, 2021, 08:46:31 AM

Quote from: Cire on May 19, 2021, 08:56:40 PM

Any pro tips for gulf shores/orange beach/flora bama???


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It's an easy drive from KC area.  We mostly drive it straight through, but have stopped and spent the night in Memphis and done the zoo there and crap like that.  We like to stay in the big high rise condos and get a condo on an upper floor with a balcony overlooking the ocean.  Up high like that, you can't hear the rednecks at the pool or on the beach, and just hear the ocean. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on May 20, 2021, 09:36:07 AM

Quote from: Pete on May 20, 2021, 08:46:31 AM

Quote from: Cire on May 19, 2021, 08:56:40 PM

Any pro tips for gulf shores/orange beach/flora bama???


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It's an easy drive from KC area.  We mostly drive it straight through, but have stopped and spent the night in Memphis and done the zoo there and crap like that.  We like to stay in the big high rise condos and get a condo on an upper floor with a balcony overlooking the ocean.  Up high like that, you can't hear the rednecks at the pool or on the beach, and just hear the ocean.

We have a totally different definition of easy drive.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on May 20, 2021, 11:21:15 AM

Quote from: Cire on May 19, 2021, 08:56:40 PM

Any pro tips for gulf shores/orange beach/flora bama???

look for the rare and adorable beach mice.

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/proxy/Whooz9S4f91KiR9QY-wDOipc9Hjd5tOGC2zpBnq8Gp-uU6YzhH61y3V7wwIb8Il9CCC3jK5iqcHDuJBfl0qP)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on May 20, 2021, 03:54:41 PM

The drive from Dallas to Gulf Shores is about 12 hours and it's a beating.  Last year we drove to Natchitoches, LA and stayed the night.  Wife wanted to take the Steel Magnolia tour while there but I didn't budget that 45 minutes into our travel schedule. So, I drove her by the house in the movie and got out of town. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 20, 2021, 08:59:11 PM

Quote from: Institutional Control on May 20, 2021, 03:54:41 PM

The drive from Dallas to Gulf Shores is about 12 hours and it's a beating.  Last year we drove to Natchitoches, LA and stayed the night.  Wife wanted to take the Steel Magnolia tour while there but I didn't budget that 45 minutes into our travel schedule. So, I drove her by the house in the movie and got out of town.

I enjoyed reading this tweet

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on May 20, 2021, 09:16:07 PM

Quote from: steve dave on May 20, 2021, 08:59:11 PM

Quote from: Institutional Control on May 20, 2021, 03:54:41 PM

The drive from Dallas to Gulf Shores is about 12 hours and it's a beating.  Last year we drove to Natchitoches, LA and stayed the night.  Wife wanted to take the Steel Magnolia tour while there but I didn't budget that 45 minutes into our travel schedule. So, I drove her by the house in the movie and got out of town.

I enjoyed reading this tweet

You can’t imagine how difficult my wife is. She loves to tell people she’s never been to Austin when she knows we used to drive thru Austin every year on our way to Port Arkansas. One year we even stopped and got gas in Georgetown, which is basically Austin.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 20, 2021, 09:23:02 PM

Quote from: Institutional Control on May 20, 2021, 09:16:07 PM

Quote from: steve dave on May 20, 2021, 08:59:11 PM

Quote from: Institutional Control on May 20, 2021, 03:54:41 PM

The drive from Dallas to Gulf Shores is about 12 hours and it's a beating.  Last year we drove to Natchitoches, LA and stayed the night.  Wife wanted to take the Steel Magnolia tour while there but I didn't budget that 45 minutes into our travel schedule. So, I drove her by the house in the movie and got out of town.

I enjoyed reading this tweet

You can’t imagine how difficult my wife is. She loves to tell people she’s never been to Austin when she knows we used to drive thru Austin every year on our way to Port Arkansas. One year we even stopped and got gas in Georgetown, which is basically Austin.


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I'm gonna say your wife isn't wrong here

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on May 20, 2021, 10:34:40 PM

i don't think it'd kill you to spend an hour in natchitoches for that matter.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 20, 2021, 10:56:00 PM

Quote from: sys on May 20, 2021, 10:34:40 PM

i don't think it'd kill you to spend an hour in natchitoches for that matter.

Sorry had a 3:25pm beach reservation

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on May 20, 2021, 11:28:07 PM

boys weekend in Vegas in 2 weeks

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on May 21, 2021, 08:24:07 AM

Quote from: Institutional Control on May 20, 2021, 09:16:07 PM

Quote from: steve dave on May 20, 2021, 08:59:11 PM

Quote from: Institutional Control on May 20, 2021, 03:54:41 PM

The drive from Dallas to Gulf Shores is about 12 hours and it's a beating.  Last year we drove to Natchitoches, LA and stayed the night.  Wife wanted to take the Steel Magnolia tour while there but I didn't budget that 45 minutes into our travel schedule. So, I drove her by the house in the movie and got out of town.

I enjoyed reading this tweet

You can’t imagine how difficult my wife is. She loves to tell people she’s never been to Austin when she knows we used to drive thru Austin every year on our way to Port Arkansas. One year we even stopped and got gas in Georgetown, which is basically Austin.


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Your wife is the opposite of a guy I used to work with. His wife booked a trip to Europe that basically included train stops to every country/place possible for like 2 weeks. He said some stops were basically just get out, look, and get back on. She did it so she could "visit" a bunch of different countries. I told him that he should have jumped back off the train at the first good spot and never talked to her ever again.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on May 21, 2021, 12:17:23 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 20, 2021, 10:56:00 PM

Quote from: sys on May 20, 2021, 10:34:40 PM

i don't think it'd kill you to spend an hour in natchitoches for that matter.

Sorry had a 3:25pm beach reservation

Exactly.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on May 21, 2021, 12:22:20 PM

https://www.flybreeze.com/home

New discount airline starting flights next week.  From same guy that started JetBlue and a few others.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on May 22, 2021, 11:28:34 PM

alaska completely rules

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 23, 2021, 09:32:01 AM

Anyone ever done Cozumel? Friends have a free place to stay and we’re thinking about going in July. I get to potentially test my biggest fear, which is being murdered by the cartel, in a horrific way. :excited:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: cfbandyman on May 23, 2021, 09:41:30 AM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on May 21, 2021, 08:24:07 AM

Quote from: Institutional Control on May 20, 2021, 09:16:07 PM

Quote from: steve dave on May 20, 2021, 08:59:11 PM

Quote from: Institutional Control on May 20, 2021, 03:54:41 PM

The drive from Dallas to Gulf Shores is about 12 hours and it's a beating.  Last year we drove to Natchitoches, LA and stayed the night.  Wife wanted to take the Steel Magnolia tour while there but I didn't budget that 45 minutes into our travel schedule. So, I drove her by the house in the movie and got out of town.

I enjoyed reading this tweet

You can’t imagine how difficult my wife is. She loves to tell people she’s never been to Austin when she knows we used to drive thru Austin every year on our way to Port Arkansas. One year we even stopped and got gas in Georgetown, which is basically Austin.


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Your wife is the opposite of a guy I used to work with. His wife booked a trip to Europe that basically included train stops to every country/place possible for like 2 weeks. He said some stops were basically just get out, look, and get back on. She did it so she could "visit" a bunch of different countries. I told him that he should have jumped back off the train at the first good spot and never talked to her ever again.

At least that basically clears the bar for saying you "been" somewhere for me but yeah, what a low grade way of doing it. Better than going through something and never going out to say you been there. To me you gotta at least spend some time on actual soil in a place that isn't a station/airport whatever to claim you been there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on May 24, 2021, 10:43:57 AM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on May 23, 2021, 09:32:01 AM

Anyone ever done Cozumel? Friends have a free place to stay and we’re thinking about going in July. I get to potentially test my biggest fear, which is being murdered by the cartel, in a horrific way. :excited:

Many friends have done the Ironman there. You'll be fine.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on May 24, 2021, 10:46:51 AM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on May 23, 2021, 09:32:01 AM

Anyone ever done Cozumel? Friends have a free place to stay and we’re thinking about going in July. I get to potentially test my biggest fear, which is being murdered by the cartel, in a horrific way. :excited:

as of 2009 Spring Break Cozumel was fantastic and you'll be fine

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 24, 2021, 10:52:53 AM

 :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on May 24, 2021, 10:55:47 AM

Don't sneeze beer all over the Cartel's craps table, wacky.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 24, 2021, 11:01:44 AM

Great advice! :cheers:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Cire on May 24, 2021, 12:07:52 PM

We skipped civil rights museum and Elvis birthplace to make the reso time


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Cire on May 24, 2021, 12:08:15 PM

We skipped civil rights museum and Elvis birthplace to make the reso time.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 24, 2021, 02:03:11 PM

I'm going to Meade over Memorial Day weekend. Driving, which will suck bigtime.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on May 24, 2021, 03:02:49 PM

Headed to Colorado Springs for a few days. Looking forward to exploring one of the few areas I've not yet in CO. Fiancé has already said no gummies. No mention of brownies though. :)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on May 24, 2021, 04:35:56 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on May 24, 2021, 03:02:49 PM

Headed to Colorado Springs for a few days. Looking forward to exploring one of the few areas I've not yet in CO. Fiancé has already said no gummies. No mention of brownies though. :)

People love this race. Coming up soon.

https://gardentenmile.com/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on May 24, 2021, 04:41:37 PM

Brownies & Aquariums/Zoos are a good time.  I've heard great things about the CO Springs zoo.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on May 24, 2021, 04:48:23 PM

Quote from: chum1 on May 24, 2021, 04:35:56 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on May 24, 2021, 03:02:49 PM

Headed to Colorado Springs for a few days. Looking forward to exploring one of the few areas I've not yet in CO. Fiancé has already said no gummies. No mention of brownies though. :)

People love this race. Coming up soon.

https://gardentenmile.com/

That looks like a great race!

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on May 24, 2021, 04:56:05 PM

Quote from: ChiComCat on May 24, 2021, 04:41:37 PM

Brownies & Aquariums/Zoos are a good time.  I've heard great things about the CO Springs zoo.

Thank you. My fiancé loves zoos!

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on May 24, 2021, 05:57:41 PM

I am flying to lovely Oakland, CA this weekend  :Carl:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on May 24, 2021, 06:01:52 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on May 24, 2021, 03:02:49 PM

Headed to Colorado Springs for a few days. Looking forward to exploring one of the few areas I've not yet in CO. Fiancé has already said no gummies. No mention of brownies though. :)

Go to manitou springs as well. Super fun little town

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on May 24, 2021, 06:30:09 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on May 24, 2021, 06:01:52 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on May 24, 2021, 03:02:49 PM

Headed to Colorado Springs for a few days. Looking forward to exploring one of the few areas I've not yet in CO. Fiancé has already said no gummies. No mention of brownies though. :)

Go to manitou springs as well. Super fun little town

Gonna do the incline. Hopefully I won't die.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on May 24, 2021, 06:59:43 PM

My 21 post covid plans so far

Vegas in April done.

FLL in June, NYC for the 4th, Vegas in July, Charlotte in August (never been), maybe Chicago for Cubs/Royals in August, Dallas for Stanford game, Probably NOLA at some point. Trying to get into Europe somewhere this fall. Would love to go back to Portugal.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on May 27, 2021, 06:37:16 PM

Quote from: ChiComCat on May 24, 2021, 04:41:37 PM

Brownies & Aquariums/Zoos are a good time.  I've heard great things about the CO Springs zoo.

Zoo was awesome. Thanks for the tip.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on May 28, 2021, 09:07:33 AM

Quote from: ChiComCat on May 24, 2021, 04:41:37 PM

Brownies & Aquariums/Zoos are a good time.  I've heard great things about the CO Springs zoo.

Took my kids a while back. We enjoyed it. Hit up the penny arcade in Manitou if you have kids. We also had beers at the brewery there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kstate4life on May 28, 2021, 09:22:42 AM

Quote from: IPA4Me on May 27, 2021, 06:37:16 PM

Quote from: ChiComCat on May 24, 2021, 04:41:37 PM

Brownies & Aquariums/Zoos are a good time.  I've heard great things about the CO Springs zoo.

Zoo was awesome. Thanks for the tip.

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Were you at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo yesterday??  I was there from 10 am - 2 pm.  It is a great zoo!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on May 28, 2021, 09:30:46 AM

Quote from: kstate4life on May 28, 2021, 09:22:42 AM

Quote from: IPA4Me on May 27, 2021, 06:37:16 PM

Quote from: ChiComCat on May 24, 2021, 04:41:37 PM

Brownies & Aquariums/Zoos are a good time.  I've heard great things about the CO Springs zoo.

Zoo was awesome. Thanks for the tip.

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Were you at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo yesterday??  I was there from 10 am - 2 pm.  It is a great zoo!

Yep. Was a fantastic day.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on May 28, 2021, 10:03:52 AM

Not a fan of this packed full flight nonsense

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on May 28, 2021, 11:01:10 AM

Open the air nozzle. Enjoy the 50% fresh / 50% purified air.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on May 28, 2021, 01:48:11 PM

First flight since last March was yesterday and it was 100% full. I felt fine tho

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on May 28, 2021, 01:51:26 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on May 28, 2021, 11:01:10 AM

Open the air nozzle. Enjoy the 50% fresh / 50% purified air.

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Lol, I'm don't care about germs or whatever, it's the large lady in the middle seat that I hate.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on May 28, 2021, 01:54:09 PM

And mci's cramped ass tiny terminals

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on May 29, 2021, 06:15:50 AM

Green Bay / Door peninsula WI pro tips?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on May 29, 2021, 11:04:35 PM

Pizza tip for Colorado Springs: https://basilandbarley.com/

Owners are immigrants from Italy. So damn good.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Brock Landers on June 01, 2021, 04:44:44 PM

Went to San Antonio over the weekend visiting a buddy and his wife who moved there last year.  Went kayaking on the Frio River and that was my favorite activity on the whole trip.  Did some obligatory touristy stuff like Buc-ee's and Whataburger and also getting faced on margaritas on the river walk.  Went to a concert at a little outdoor venue, some dude named Roger Creager.  Country music isn't really my jam but he and his band were great and I genuinely enjoyed the hell out of it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on June 01, 2021, 07:32:12 PM

I would crush that touristy crap so hard

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on June 02, 2021, 06:41:33 AM

A gas station is a tourist destination?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on June 02, 2021, 07:06:42 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on June 02, 2021, 06:41:33 AM

A gas station is a tourist destination?

I’ve been waiting for a ruling

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 02, 2021, 07:42:19 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on June 02, 2021, 06:41:33 AM

A gas station is a tourist destination?

let he who has never told someone to go to joe's cast the first stone

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on June 02, 2021, 08:49:47 AM

Airport game is back, here is a easy one.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210602/351de6ba0819dba0cbbe7e67121a908b.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on June 02, 2021, 08:52:38 AM

Sky Harbor

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on June 02, 2021, 08:53:46 AM

Airports really love the crap out of terrazzo floors

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on June 02, 2021, 09:01:47 AM

ChiCom is a Winner!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on June 02, 2021, 01:30:07 PM

New one (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210602/009a20f38ca81f5256d501e48a3ddbab.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210602/f9f5d70e296b320cfb38529a94ef331b.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 02, 2021, 01:44:54 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on May 29, 2021, 11:04:35 PM

Pizza tip for Colorado Springs: https://basilandbarley.com/

Owners are immigrants from Italy. So damn good.

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i am triggered by the name of this place

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on June 02, 2021, 02:37:44 PM

Quote from: mocat on June 02, 2021, 01:44:54 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on May 29, 2021, 11:04:35 PM

Pizza tip for Colorado Springs: https://basilandbarley.com/

Owners are immigrants from Italy. So damn good.

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i am triggered by the name of this place

Triggered to eat pizza and drink beer I hope.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on June 02, 2021, 04:11:57 PM

Quote from: ben ji on June 02, 2021, 01:30:07 PM

New one (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210602/009a20f38ca81f5256d501e48a3ddbab.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210602/f9f5d70e296b320cfb38529a94ef331b.jpg)

PIE

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on June 02, 2021, 04:50:20 PM

RNO

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on June 02, 2021, 05:15:51 PM

Quote from: ChiComCat on June 02, 2021, 04:50:20 PM

RNO

Wow, chicat is on his game today!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on June 02, 2021, 06:01:08 PM

Guys, Tahoe is amazing. Check into your hotel, a quick $90 win at the black jack table then take a 5 min scooter ride to the lake for some beers

Currently 83 degrees with no humidity at X thousand feet up.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210602/e7961965921d558b06d27257b577091e.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210602/8d205270bf5c473f00eea3efe75b4b2a.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kstate4life on June 02, 2021, 07:12:31 PM

Damn, I need that.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 02, 2021, 07:47:52 PM

Enjoy yourself, Ben Ji! Looks great!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 02, 2021, 07:56:22 PM

Looks like crap


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on June 02, 2021, 08:15:15 PM

Looks like way more fun than Colorado Springs.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on June 02, 2021, 08:58:57 PM

i’d probably pound like two hundred truly’s sitting there, then burn a heater and try to climb up that big mountain

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on June 03, 2021, 04:56:51 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on June 02, 2021, 08:15:15 PM

Looks like way more fun than Colorado Springs Mountain Wichita.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 03, 2021, 05:05:03 PM

I think Colorado Springs might be more christian culty than Wichita. not sure though

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on June 03, 2021, 07:30:30 PM

Quote from: ben ji on June 02, 2021, 06:01:08 PM

Guys, Tahoe is amazing. Check into your hotel, a quick $90 win at the black jack table then take a 5 min scooter ride to the lake for some beers

Currently 83 degrees with no humidity at X thousand feet up.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210602/e7961965921d558b06d27257b577091e.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210602/8d205270bf5c473f00eea3efe75b4b2a.jpg)

Please tell me exactly where that is, I am going to Tahoe with fam in July.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 03, 2021, 09:47:43 PM

It's South Lake Tahoe somewhere, can't be that hard to find

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Catchacold on June 03, 2021, 09:51:56 PM

Quote from: michigancat on June 03, 2021, 05:05:03 PM

I think Colorado Springs might be more christian culty than Wichita. not sure though

100% yes

lived there for 3 months, and that is one of the first things that comes to mind. nice to have mountain biking right out the door though.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on June 03, 2021, 10:28:54 PM

Quote from: Catchacold on June 03, 2021, 09:51:56 PM

Quote from: michigancat on June 03, 2021, 05:05:03 PM

I think Colorado Springs might be more christian culty than Wichita. not sure though

100% yes

lived there for 3 months, and that is one of the first things that comes to mind. nice to have mountain biking right out the door though.

I lived there for a year and yeah this is true. Focus on the family headquarters and all that. At first I wanted to fight mir for comparing it to Wichita but it’s actually not that bad of a comparison.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 03, 2021, 11:19:02 PM

Quote from: Dr Rick Daris on June 03, 2021, 10:28:54 PM

Quote from: Catchacold on June 03, 2021, 09:51:56 PM

Quote from: michigancat on June 03, 2021, 05:05:03 PM

I think Colorado Springs might be more christian culty than Wichita. not sure though

100% yes

lived there for 3 months, and that is one of the first things that comes to mind. nice to have mountain biking right out the door though.

I lived there for a year and yeah this is true. Focus on the family headquarters and all that. At first I wanted to fight mir for comparing it to Wichita but it’s actually not that bad of a comparison.

Yeah, the AF being there is also a weird people draw. I had a great time in Co Springs for a wedding one time but at the end of it I was left with a feeling of "wtf was this town?". Also my wife was barfing at the airport all day and then we had a hilarious layover in DEN and @Trim had the same layover from somewhere else and he walked over to where we were and we were like "yep, mrs. dave does for sure look like barfy crap right now" and we combo fan'd and he went to his flight.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 03, 2021, 11:20:59 PM

like, when I say barfing I mean throwing up like 4 times in the security line before getting to security. I'm shocked they let us fly. they had a guy bring over a trash can and followed along beside her until we got to security. If I was airport bouncer I would have thrown her out into the cab line street.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on June 03, 2021, 11:39:09 PM

Quote from: michigancat on June 03, 2021, 09:47:43 PM

It's South Lake Tahoe somewhere, can't be that hard to find

The location is literally on a sign in the second photo

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on June 04, 2021, 02:04:42 AM

Quote from: Dr Rick Daris on June 03, 2021, 10:28:54 PM

Quote from: Catchacold on June 03, 2021, 09:51:56 PM

Quote from: michigancat on June 03, 2021, 05:05:03 PM

I think Colorado Springs might be more christian culty than Wichita. not sure though

100% yes

lived there for 3 months, and that is one of the first things that comes to mind. nice to have mountain biking right out the door though.

I lived there for a year and yeah this is true. Focus on the family headquarters and all that. At first I wanted to fight mir for comparing it to Wichita but it’s actually not that bad of a comparison.

I think Garden Citiers are Co Springs and Wichita experts, you alternate them when you want a big weekend.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on June 04, 2021, 06:41:53 AM

Odd takes on Colo Springs considering the dopers, homeless, and other oddities downtown. Def didn't have a Christian Culty feel where we stayed.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 04, 2021, 08:23:39 AM

My god! Christians! The horror!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 04, 2021, 09:24:11 AM

colorado springs is a gigantic olathe, barf

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 04, 2021, 09:32:07 AM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on June 04, 2021, 08:23:39 AM

My god! Christians! The horror!

It's not so much the "Christians" it's that everyone you encounter could pass for a youth pastor

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kstate4life on June 04, 2021, 10:57:08 AM

Funny story, kinda related to Wichita, CO Springs and christians, but not really travel...

My very christian parents, who live in Wichita, were going to go to a conference at Focus on the Family in the middle of the pandemic, but I talked them out of it.  And then the week after the conference there was a covid outbreak at FotF, so was very thankful they didn't go.  But then they caught covid at church in Wichita a few months after that.  So I guess I am saying that CO Springs and Wichita are very similar in that christians loved to spread covid in both cities.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on June 04, 2021, 11:32:02 AM

my cat Scout, whom some of you know personally, is from Colorado Springs

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on June 04, 2021, 12:41:08 PM

She's also a Christian fundamentalist

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on June 04, 2021, 01:23:14 PM

Quote from: Kat Kid on June 03, 2021, 07:30:30 PM

Quote from: ben ji on June 02, 2021, 06:01:08 PM

Guys, Tahoe is amazing. Check into your hotel, a quick $90 win at the black jack table then take a 5 min scooter ride to the lake for some beers

Currently 83 degrees with no humidity at X thousand feet up.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210602/e7961965921d558b06d27257b577091e.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210602/8d205270bf5c473f00eea3efe75b4b2a.jpg)

Please tell me exactly where that is, I am going to Tahoe with fam in July.

Called "Beach House" in South Lake Tahoe. Only open noon to 6pm.

Just a fyi apparently you have to pay $25 per person to access the beach at this location so if you plan on bringing your gaggle of kids there are better/cheaper places. Not many better places to crush some light domestic lagers tho.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on June 04, 2021, 02:49:43 PM

Quote from: ben ji on June 04, 2021, 01:23:14 PM

Quote from: Kat Kid on June 03, 2021, 07:30:30 PM

Quote from: ben ji on June 02, 2021, 06:01:08 PM

Guys, Tahoe is amazing. Check into your hotel, a quick $90 win at the black jack table then take a 5 min scooter ride to the lake for some beers

Currently 83 degrees with no humidity at X thousand feet up.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210602/e7961965921d558b06d27257b577091e.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210602/8d205270bf5c473f00eea3efe75b4b2a.jpg)

Please tell me exactly where that is, I am going to Tahoe with fam in July.

Called "Beach House" in South Lake Tahoe. Only open noon to 6pm.

Just a fyi apparently you have to pay $25 per person to access the beach at this location so if you plan on bringing your gaggle of kids there are better/cheaper places. Not many better places to crush some light domestic lagers tho.

ok then tell me the Tahoe dos and donts for the whole brood.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on June 04, 2021, 03:22:59 PM

Quote from: mocat on June 04, 2021, 09:24:11 AM

colorado springs is a gigantic olathe, barf

The thing about Colorado Springs is all of the cool things to do aren't actually in the city. Everything east of I-25 is Wichita/Tulsa/Olathe/Toledo/Gary/Laredo.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on June 04, 2021, 04:40:58 PM

A friend just got back from Colorado Springs and was telling me about a random hole in the wall bar she went to in Woodland Park CO (base of pikes peak kinda). She noticed everyone was had some unique patch on their shirt/hat then saw a poster in the bathroom advertising for the local militia meet up every Friday...

Then the county sheriff (50 year old lesbian) tried to get her to go home with her and kept telling her how "this is her town and she makes the rules around here".

Yute Saloon or something like that was the name.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on June 04, 2021, 09:49:14 PM

Interesting

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210605/339b948041d886c2b322ef66ce4115cf.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on June 05, 2021, 09:27:39 AM

there have been huge biker fights that turn into shoot outs a Reno & Laughlin casinos like the cinema classic Stone Cold staring Brian Bosworth come to life

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on June 05, 2021, 11:19:11 AM

I read like a 50 slide PowerPoint uploaded by the LA county sheriff dept or something that had several hilarious typos/misspelled words and also recounted the Laughlin shootout. It was great.

https://lp.post.ca.gov/post/resources/resources/LASD/Outlaw-Motorcycle-Gangs-LES-FOUO.pdf

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 05, 2021, 11:26:43 AM

Quote from: Skipper44 on June 05, 2021, 09:27:39 AM

there have been huge biker fights that turn into shoot outs a Reno & Laughlin casinos like the cinema classic Stone Cold staring Brian Bosworth come to life

I never knew this but also everyone I know that goes to Tahoe is way too fancy for the casinos.

I went to a Lyle Lovett concert at the Silver Legacy Casino a couple summers ago and it was great except for a shitty pool. (No gang shootouts)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 05, 2021, 11:28:07 AM

Quote from: Kat Kid on June 05, 2021, 11:19:11 AM

I read like a 50 slide PowerPoint uploaded by the LA county sheriff dept or something that had several hilarious typos/misspelled words and also recounted the Laughlin shootout. It was great.

https://lp.post.ca.gov/post/resources/resources/LASD/Outlaw-Motorcycle-Gangs-LES-FOUO.pdf

Holy crap and I'm only three sides in and lol

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 05, 2021, 11:29:39 AM

the font choices are incredible, lmao

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 05, 2021, 11:41:24 AM

reading the wing color meanings got increasingly awful  :sdeek:

these stupid cops have no clue where omaha is

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on June 05, 2021, 11:42:59 AM

I also genuinely enjoyed how all the advice for dealing with them was like “talk to the officers of the gang and see if they will let you arrest someone if you have to.” 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 05, 2021, 11:55:27 AM

Quote from: Kat Kid on June 05, 2021, 11:42:59 AM

I also genuinely enjoyed how all the advice for dealing with them was like “talk to the officers of the gang and see if they will let you arrest someone if you have to.”

yes, lmao

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 05, 2021, 11:56:13 AM

it was very clear that the cop who put it together thought mc gangs were cool AF. like, some nerd kid doing a school report on which pokemon was most powerful.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on June 05, 2021, 11:57:01 AM

It took a long time to get to what makes any of them outlaw as opposed to gross but very structured organization.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 05, 2021, 12:18:32 PM

Quote from: steve dave on June 05, 2021, 11:55:27 AM

Quote from: Kat Kid on June 05, 2021, 11:42:59 AM

I also genuinely enjoyed how all the advice for dealing with them was like “talk to the officers of the gang and see if they will let you arrest someone if you have to.”

yes, lmao

Also watch out for shotgun handlebars

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on June 05, 2021, 12:34:58 PM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on June 04, 2021, 08:23:39 AM

My god! Christians! The horror!

Nobody said just Christians dipshit. They/we are talking about fringe Christian cult like groups.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on June 05, 2021, 03:43:52 PM

I saw a "no MC colors" sign at a bar was and was so confused why they hated mc hammer.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on June 05, 2021, 03:55:04 PM

Life comes at you fast

https://www.instagram.com/p/COiQsV9BkQ6/?utm_medium=copy_link

Quote from: waks on May 06, 2021, 12:49:07 PM

We'll see...

https://twitter.com/JWsportsbets/status/1390330355652116488

https://www.instagram.com/p/CPt3_EJhDNB/?utm_medium=copy_link

Back to back insta

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on June 05, 2021, 03:58:25 PM

drove fresno-manhattan-fresno scenic routes recently.  pretty enjoyable - saw tons of ungulates:  pronghorn, deer, elk, moose, cows.  averaged about 48 mpg.  colorado and kansas are so ridiculously wet and green.  everything west of colorado (except a tiny corner of wyoming) is already dry as eff and everyone living there will probably die or burn away this summer.

hotel and restaurant prices are up.  got a little sticker shocky, even though i expected it.


a couple of semi-unrelated observations:

1)  saw a lot of older housing stock and historical buildings and it just struck me how much richer we are now and how much our expectations have increased.  like 120 years ago middle-class families lived in houses the size of my kitchen and presumably were happy to do so.  even just 40-50 years ago most houses were so small and shitty.

2)  drove a lot of smaller highways and as someone who is very bullish on rapid ev adoption it was noticeable to me how once you're off the interstate, you can buy gas in the most ridiculously tiny corner of anywhere but how there are basically no charging options east of california.  not an insurmountable problem at all (one ev advantage is that power infrastructure basically goes everywhere and you don't need to continuously send tankers full of gas out to the middle of nowhere to keep the fleet moving), but just struck me how expansive our current gasoline infrastructure is and that replicating that for other fuel sources will be a massive undertaking.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 05, 2021, 04:09:40 PM

Quote from: sys on June 05, 2021, 03:58:25 PM

colorado and kansas are so ridiculously wet and green.  everything west of colorado (except a tiny corner of wyoming) is already dry as eff and everyone living there will probably die or burn away this summer.

I was in SW KS over Memorial day weekend and told my dad I'd never seen it so green and he said he has only seen it a handful of times like this.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on June 05, 2021, 04:29:01 PM

Quote from: sys on June 05, 2021, 03:58:25 PM

drove fresno-manhattan-fresno scenic routes recently.  pretty enjoyable - saw tons of ungulates:  pronghorn, deer, elk, moose, cows.  averaged about 48 mpg.  colorado and kansas are so ridiculously wet and green.  everything west of colorado (except a tiny corner of wyoming) is already dry as eff and everyone living there will probably die or burn away this summer.

hotel and restaurant prices are up.  got a little sticker shocky, even though i expected it.


a couple of semi-unrelated observations:

1)  saw a lot of older housing stock and historical buildings and it just struck me how much richer we are now and how much our expectations have increased.  like 120 years ago middle-class families lived in houses the size of my kitchen and presumably were happy to do so.  even just 40-50 years ago most houses were so small and shitty.

2)  drove a lot of smaller highways and as someone who is very bullish on rapid ev adoption it was noticeable to me how once you're off the interstate, you can buy gas in the most ridiculously tiny corner of anywhere but how there are basically no charging options east of california.  not an insurmountable problem at all (one ev advantage is that power infrastructure basically goes everywhere and you don't need to continuously send tankers full of gas out to the middle of nowhere to keep the fleet moving), but just struck me how expansive our current gasoline infrastructure is and that replicating that for other fuel sources will be a massive undertaking.

I agree wholeheartedly with the second part, but that infrastructure is 100 years in the making. I think we will be pretty efficient and in 10 years from now it will be incredible how much has been adopted. And guess what, gas stations will add EV chargers so it isn’t like we will start from scratch.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on June 05, 2021, 05:49:05 PM

Quote from: steve dave on June 05, 2021, 04:09:40 PM

I was in SW KS over Memorial day weekend and told my dad I'd never seen it so green and he said he has only seen it a handful of times like this.

manhattan was basically a temperate rain forest.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on June 06, 2021, 10:57:44 AM

Quote from: Kat Kid on June 05, 2021, 11:19:11 AM

I read like a 50 slide PowerPoint uploaded by the LA county sheriff dept or something that had several hilarious typos/misspelled words and also recounted the Laughlin shootout. It was great.

https://lp.post.ca.gov/post/resources/resources/LASD/Outlaw-Motorcycle-Gangs-LES-FOUO.pdf

OMG

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on June 06, 2021, 11:29:38 AM

A 1% owns the gun shop in Ogden  :sdeek:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on June 06, 2021, 02:21:24 PM

Quote from: ben ji on June 04, 2021, 09:49:14 PM

Interesting

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Hit a royal flush in pai gao at that Harvey's  :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on June 07, 2021, 06:27:37 PM

Quote from: Kat Kid on June 04, 2021, 02:49:43 PM

Quote from: ben ji on June 04, 2021, 01:23:14 PM

Quote from: Kat Kid on June 03, 2021, 07:30:30 PM

Quote from: ben ji on June 02, 2021, 06:01:08 PM

Guys, Tahoe is amazing. Check into your hotel, a quick $90 win at the black jack table then take a 5 min scooter ride to the lake for some beers

Currently 83 degrees with no humidity at X thousand feet up.

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Please tell me exactly where that is, I am going to Tahoe with fam in July.

Called "Beach House" in South Lake Tahoe. Only open noon to 6pm.

Just a fyi apparently you have to pay $25 per person to access the beach at this location so if you plan on bringing your gaggle of kids there are better/cheaper places. Not many better places to crush some light domestic lagers tho.

ok then tell me the Tahoe dos and donts for the whole brood.

Not sure where you are staying but here are some pro tips for South Lake Tahoe area

Went to 3 Breweries (Ranked in order)

1. North of South - Almost all outdoor seating in a shaded area with picnic tables/live band/corn hole etc. Beer was very good.
2. The Brewery at Lake Tahoe - Mainly indoor seating with a small patio. Only had 1 beer here but it was good and the bar keep was fun to talk to.
3. Stateline Brewery - Located on the main tourist drag it has a great patio but the beer was crap and the food was shittier.

Non Brewery/Gambling stuff

There are lime scooters everywhere, not sure how old your gaggle of kids are but it was super fun/cheap to jump on a lime scooter and explore the town or take them somewhere to eat instead of driving or walking. Just download the app and it will show you were the closest scooters are.

We looked into renting a boat but it was around $600 for 4 hours...not worth it for 2 people but would be fun for the family. Water will still probably be cold in July but it would be a good time, Emerald bay is pretty and where most people "cove out" (but not like ozarks cove out where everyone ties their boats together).

I believe this is a free beach where you can take the kids and also have a beer at the tiki bar...https://goo.gl/maps/Dp4cnLm8qv7MhWPA6

The casino's have a very "90's" feel and are no where as nice as Vegas but are still a good time if you want to give your kids $20 to hit the arcade while you go slam some drinks upstairs.

My buddy had some free comps so we went up to the fancy restaurant at the top floor of Harrahs for dinner one night, excellent food and excellent view.

You take Mrs KK here and you might be adding another to your brood of kids

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on June 08, 2021, 02:43:40 PM

Kauai Help!!!!! My wife just called and yelled at me saying there are no reservations for anything when we are there in 3 weeks!!! Like, how much of a problem is this? Do we have to eat gas station food all week? Are there decent places that we can pop in near the area that don't require reservations? Not looking for anything fancy especially with the kids, but I was hoping to try some different places throughout the week.

Please advise!!!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 08, 2021, 03:07:25 PM

You’ll be fine


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on June 08, 2021, 03:13:24 PM

Quote from: steve dave on June 08, 2021, 03:07:25 PM

You’ll be fine


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Thanks, Mrs SF is pretty worried we aren't going to get any tacos. I'm probably going to try and make a bunch of random 3pm dinner reservations just in case.  :ohno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on June 08, 2021, 03:16:14 PM

I've never been to Hawaii, but I can't imagine that the food trucks and seafood shacks I've seen Guy Fieri eat at require any reservations.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on June 08, 2021, 04:21:58 PM

Quote from: chum1 on June 08, 2021, 03:16:14 PM

I've never been to Hawaii, but I can't imagine that the food trucks and seafood shacks I've seen Guy Fieri eat at require any reservations.

this is what we will eat the whole time anyway so I hope you are right Chum.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on June 08, 2021, 04:34:53 PM

just eat puka dogs every day

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Catchacold on June 08, 2021, 04:41:24 PM

Da Crack! (https://www.dacrackkauai.com/)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on June 08, 2021, 05:35:22 PM

Cancel.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 08, 2021, 05:41:54 PM

Quote from: tdaver on June 08, 2021, 04:34:53 PM

just eat puka dogs every day

And poke!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on June 09, 2021, 04:28:01 AM

Jack in the Box has amazing tacos and there's one in Lihue. Fun times for everyone in the family. The wife can have a frozen eli's cheesecake slice and you can get the kids that jack in the box antenna ball head thingy to play with.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on June 12, 2021, 09:56:21 AM

I’m in steamboat springs rn.  These mountain towns in the summer are pretty nice.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 12, 2021, 11:11:26 AM

Quote from: mocat on June 08, 2021, 05:41:54 PM

Quote from: tdaver on June 08, 2021, 04:34:53 PM

just eat puka dogs every day

And poke!

Yeah grocery store poke was probably my favorite meal in Maui

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on June 12, 2021, 11:39:47 AM

Quote from: DQ12 on June 12, 2021, 09:56:21 AM

I’m in steamboat springs rn.  These mountain towns in the summer are pretty nice.

Mountains are the best summer vacation spot in my opinion. Love the beach in late fall when my face doesn't melt.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on June 12, 2021, 06:38:01 PM

Quote from: DQ12 on June 12, 2021, 09:56:21 AM

I’m in steamboat springs rn.  These mountain towns in the summer are pretty nice.

i just drove through there.  really liked the valley to the east.  hooved animals all over the place.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on June 12, 2021, 06:49:40 PM

speaking of mountain towns… any Ketchum/Sun Valley pro tips?  Definitely hitting a trail or two in the Sawtooths.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on June 13, 2021, 02:14:02 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on June 12, 2021, 11:39:47 AM

Quote from: DQ12 on June 12, 2021, 09:56:21 AM

I’m in steamboat springs rn.  These mountain towns in the summer are pretty nice.

Mountains are the best summer vacation spot in my opinion. Love the beach in late fall when my face doesn't melt.

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Go to places with both.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 15, 2021, 04:59:29 PM

southwest grounded their entire fleet after a 2nd consecutive day with system-wide computer problems. mrs mocat is trying to get home and having a rough go of it

https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/southwest-alaska-airlines-delta-outage/index.html (https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/southwest-alaska-airlines-delta-outage/index.html)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on June 15, 2021, 06:53:57 PM

Quote

The airline told CNN it canceled around 500 flights because of the issue. Data from the aviation tracking website FlightAware reported 966 delays and showed the cancellations and delays together affected 42% of Southwest's schedule on Tuesday.

mocat math   :confused:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on June 16, 2021, 01:57:17 PM

I was impacted by this. Was supposed to leave Denver at 7:30PM last night, that flight was cancelled and I was able to rebook for the 10PM departure. That flight was delayed until 11:50PM, so I decided to get a hotel and catch the 6AM flight out this morning, made it home. The flight I was supposed to be on last night was delayed several more times and didn't leave Denver until 1:55AM this morning  :sdeek:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 16, 2021, 02:04:09 PM

Employee of mine got stuck in LA because of it


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 16, 2021, 02:08:03 PM

Quote from: steve dave on June 16, 2021, 02:04:09 PM

Employee of mine got stuck in LA because of it


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Sounds awesome!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 16, 2021, 02:50:25 PM

Quote from: pissclams on June 15, 2021, 06:53:57 PM

Quote

The airline told CNN it canceled around 500 flights because of the issue. Data from the aviation tracking website FlightAware reported 966 delays and showed the cancellations and delays together affected 42% of Southwest's schedule on Tuesday.

mocat math   :confused:

grounding all flights does not equal grounding all flights for an entire day  :dunno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on June 16, 2021, 05:13:34 PM

My flight out of Vegas was delayed too.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on June 16, 2021, 05:50:09 PM

Quote from: mocat on June 16, 2021, 02:50:25 PM

Quote from: pissclams on June 15, 2021, 06:53:57 PM

Quote

The airline told CNN it canceled around 500 flights because of the issue. Data from the aviation tracking website FlightAware reported 966 delays and showed the cancellations and delays together affected 42% of Southwest's schedule on Tuesday.

mocat math   :confused:

grounding all flights does not equal grounding all flights for an entire day  :dunno:

sounds made up

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on June 16, 2021, 05:50:47 PM

Quote from: Kat Kid on June 16, 2021, 05:13:34 PM

My flight out of Vegas was delayed too.

all the more time to find a 6 footer

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on June 16, 2021, 07:06:55 PM

Quote from: pissclams on June 16, 2021, 05:50:47 PM

Quote from: Kat Kid on June 16, 2021, 05:13:34 PM

My flight out of Vegas was delayed too.

all the more time to find a 6 footer

There were some prospects but alas, nothing other than quad 9s and a pinky ring.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on June 16, 2021, 07:32:41 PM

Quote from: Kat Kid on June 16, 2021, 07:06:55 PM

Quote from: pissclams on June 16, 2021, 05:50:47 PM

Quote from: Kat Kid on June 16, 2021, 05:13:34 PM

My flight out of Vegas was delayed too.

all the more time to find a 6 footer

quad 9s and a pinky ring.

guy fieri's life story in 6 words or less

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on June 16, 2021, 08:45:04 PM

Quote from: DQ12 on June 12, 2021, 09:56:21 AM

I’m in steamboat springs rn.  These mountain towns in the summer are pretty nice.

Make sure you go to strawberry hot springs if you’re still there

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on June 16, 2021, 10:22:11 PM

Quote from: pissclams on June 16, 2021, 07:32:41 PM

Quote from: Kat Kid on June 16, 2021, 07:06:55 PM

Quote from: pissclams on June 16, 2021, 05:50:47 PM

Quote from: Kat Kid on June 16, 2021, 05:13:34 PM

My flight out of Vegas was delayed too.

all the more time to find a 6 footer

quad 9s and a pinky ring.

guy fieri's life story in 6 words or less

Guy fieri rules


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on June 16, 2021, 10:38:33 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on June 13, 2021, 02:14:02 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on June 12, 2021, 11:39:47 AM

Quote from: DQ12 on June 12, 2021, 09:56:21 AM

I’m in steamboat springs rn.  These mountain towns in the summer are pretty nice.

Mountains are the best summer vacation spot in my opinion. Love the beach in late fall when my face doesn't melt.

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Go to places with both.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on June 17, 2021, 07:45:31 AM

Quote from: Dr Rick Daris on June 16, 2021, 08:45:04 PM

Quote from: DQ12 on June 12, 2021, 09:56:21 AM

I’m in steamboat springs rn.  These mountain towns in the summer are pretty nice.

Make sure you go to strawberry hot springs if you’re still there

I’m not, and we looked into it but they required reservations and were full. 

We go skiing out there every year and agreed to make it a point to hit the hot springs sometime on our next trip.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 17, 2021, 08:09:04 AM

Quote from: tdaver on June 16, 2021, 10:38:33 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on June 13, 2021, 02:14:02 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on June 12, 2021, 11:39:47 AM

Quote from: DQ12 on June 12, 2021, 09:56:21 AM

I’m in steamboat springs rn.  These mountain towns in the summer are pretty nice.

Mountains are the best summer vacation spot in my opinion. Love the beach in late fall when my face doesn't melt.

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Go to places with both.

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this looks like tahoe, the alps, colorado, i have no idea.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 17, 2021, 10:46:31 AM

It's the Northwest. Probably Washington.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on June 18, 2021, 11:48:31 AM

Sawtooth National Forest. Water looks cold AF.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on June 18, 2021, 02:12:18 PM

Yep, Redfish Lake in the Sawtooths. Water was indeed cold AF but felt nice for a minute on tired feet after a long hike.  Sawtooths are gorgeous.  Will post pics in vision quest thread later.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 18, 2021, 10:23:48 PM

Damn IPA pegged that ish

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on June 19, 2021, 08:19:17 AM

Fortunate that he chose a spot used by many tourists. Google Image search was on it.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on June 22, 2021, 02:17:43 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on April 21, 2021, 12:14:50 PM

Quote from: michigancat on April 20, 2021, 10:13:24 AM

Quote from: 'taterblast on April 20, 2021, 10:02:51 AM

michigan / mackinac island pro tips plz

Have an olive burger!

i can't tell if you're kidding but either way don't care, i'm going to have an olive burger.

meh!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on June 22, 2021, 02:20:45 PM

Chicago in three weeks for my birthday! Museum and stuff on Friday. Arlington on Saturday. Staying at Palmer House. Where should we eat down that way? I'd like a nice steakhouse one night and some great pizza another night.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: bucket on June 22, 2021, 02:25:21 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on June 22, 2021, 02:20:45 PM

Chicago in three weeks for my birthday! Museum and stuff on Friday. Arlington on Saturday. Staying at Palmer House. Where should we eat down that way? I'd like a nice steakhouse one night and some great pizza another night.

Are the Cubs on the road?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on June 22, 2021, 02:26:18 PM

Get a hotel closer to Snickers, go there early and often, make friends, go where they tell you for pizza and steaks.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on June 22, 2021, 02:33:10 PM

Quote from: bucket on June 22, 2021, 02:25:21 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on June 22, 2021, 02:20:45 PM

Chicago in three weeks for my birthday! Museum and stuff on Friday. Arlington on Saturday. Staying at Palmer House. Where should we eat down that way? I'd like a nice steakhouse one night and some great pizza another night.

Are the Cubs on the road?

Yep. Arizona.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on June 22, 2021, 03:25:42 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on June 22, 2021, 02:20:45 PM

Chicago in three weeks for my birthday! Museum and stuff on Friday. Arlington on Saturday. Staying at Palmer House. Where should we eat down that way? I'd like a nice steakhouse one night and some great pizza another night.

I would have said Bavette’s for steak, but that is all booked between 4:30-9:30, so unless you want to eat early or late…

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on June 22, 2021, 03:58:02 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on June 22, 2021, 03:25:42 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on June 22, 2021, 02:20:45 PM

Chicago in three weeks for my birthday! Museum and stuff on Friday. Arlington on Saturday. Staying at Palmer House. Where should we eat down that way? I'd like a nice steakhouse one night and some great pizza another night.

I would have said Bavette’s for steak, but that is all booked between 4:30-9:30, so unless you want to eat early or late…

Mercy. Popular place. Do you still have capacity restrictions?

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Title: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on June 22, 2021, 03:59:14 PM

Not unless the specific place does (and I haven’t seen that anywhere). Opened up fully a week and a half ago.

There are lots of other great steak places:
Kenzie Chophouse
Gilt Bar (not just steak, but has great steak)
Mastro’s (not local but good)
Gibson’s
RPM Steak

Probably others that I haven’t been to

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on June 22, 2021, 04:00:29 PM

Hmm. Maybe we'll eat early on Friday.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on June 22, 2021, 08:37:04 PM

i never let time restrictions stop me from eating at a restaurant that I want to try.  wouldn’t care if I couldn’t get into that joint until 11, i’d still try it

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on June 23, 2021, 12:56:41 AM

BTW, those of you offended by my take on steak being overrated, Trim drug me to Gibson's. The meal was fun, the steak may as well come from Outback.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on June 23, 2021, 01:26:17 AM

Quote from: MakeItRain on June 23, 2021, 12:56:41 AM

BTW, those of you offended by my take on steak being overrated, Trim drug me to Gibson's. The meal was fun, the steak may as well come from Outback.

That was when Gooch, me and Brady went there for on BA miles for like 18 hours, right?

Didn’t one of you not get, or try to not get a steak there?

I agree there’s nothing better about steak in Chicago vs. anywhere else necessarily and THAT can be disappointing, but it’s still goood and fun to eat steaks.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on June 23, 2021, 07:44:43 AM

Miller's looks interesting. Been around for a while and close to the hotel.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on June 23, 2021, 08:14:31 AM

Cindy‘s is really good down there

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 23, 2021, 08:59:54 AM

The Gibson's steak I had was super peppery. I love steak, so this isn't the take I'm here for, but I agree Gibson's is just ok.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 23, 2021, 09:01:23 AM

I do think you have to go out of your way to act like you dislike steak though. It's the greatest meat out there by far.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on June 23, 2021, 10:29:16 AM

Steak is fine but it's not the best meat  :th_twocents:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on June 23, 2021, 10:35:18 AM

I went to the palm in Chicago around 2003ish (concierge suggested). My girlfriend of course orders her filet rare, I knew this was a mistake for her, but whatever. After she finishes she's got an instant stomachache. Waiting on the bill she runs to the bathroom to throw it all up. The bill was like $300 for the two of us. 21 yr old me was literally  :facepalm:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: passranch on June 23, 2021, 03:48:57 PM

Quote from: star seed 7 on June 23, 2021, 10:29:16 AM

Steak is fine but it's not the best meat  :th_twocents:

That emoji always looks like two little brown frowny faces to me.  Gets me every time.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on June 23, 2021, 11:00:58 PM

Quote from: Trim on June 23, 2021, 01:26:17 AM

Quote from: MakeItRain on June 23, 2021, 12:56:41 AM

BTW, those of you offended by my take on steak being overrated, Trim drug me to Gibson's. The meal was fun, the steak may as well come from Outback.

That was when Gooch, me and Brady went there for on BA miles for like 18 hours, right?

Didn’t one of you not get, or try to not get a steak there?

I agree there’s nothing better about steak in Chicago vs. anywhere else necessarily and THAT can be disappointing, but it’s still goood and fun to eat steaks.

All accurate

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on June 23, 2021, 11:03:39 PM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on June 23, 2021, 09:01:23 AM

I do think you have to go out of your way to act like you dislike steak though. It's the greatest meat out there by far.

I like steak, a lot, will make one this weekend. The thing about steak is that paying $100 for one isn't a guarantee that you will have one any better than spending $18 on one somewhere else.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on June 23, 2021, 11:07:43 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on June 23, 2021, 11:00:58 PM

Quote from: Trim on June 23, 2021, 01:26:17 AM

Quote from: MakeItRain on June 23, 2021, 12:56:41 AM

BTW, those of you offended by my take on steak being overrated, Trim drug me to Gibson's. The meal was fun, the steak may as well come from Outback.

That was when Gooch, me and Brady went there for on BA miles for like 18 hours, right?

Didn’t one of you not get, or try to not get a steak there?

I agree there’s nothing better about steak in Chicago vs. anywhere else necessarily and THAT can be disappointing, but it’s still goood and fun to eat steaks.

All accurate

Ha, I hadn’t thought of that trip for a while, that was ridiculous. That girl wanting coke from Brady, my Kanye and your Cee-Lo glasses. The dinner part, that was what we bragged up we were flying to Chicago for, was the most boring part of it all.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on June 24, 2021, 04:58:13 AM

Quote from: MakeItRain on June 23, 2021, 11:03:39 PM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on June 23, 2021, 09:01:23 AM

I do think you have to go out of your way to act like you dislike steak though. It's the greatest meat out there by far.

I like steak, a lot, will make one this weekend. The thing about steak is that paying $100 for one isn't a guarantee that you will have one any better than spending $18 on one somewhere else.

This is true.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on June 24, 2021, 07:03:21 AM

the capital grille steak for $70 is guaranteed to be better than the Tanners $12, sorry folks

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 24, 2021, 07:28:23 AM

Quote from: MakeItRain on June 23, 2021, 11:03:39 PM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on June 23, 2021, 09:01:23 AM

I do think you have to go out of your way to act like you dislike steak though. It's the greatest meat out there by far.

I like steak, a lot, will make one this weekend. The thing about steak is that paying $100 for one isn't a guarantee that you will have one any better than spending $18 on one somewhere else.

Totally fair and a great point.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on June 24, 2021, 08:03:37 AM

i do not order steaks at restaurants because it's something i can make relatively easily at home and is just as good :dunno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 24, 2021, 09:02:30 AM

I don’t love steak. I ate it constantly growing up because it was essentially free and have always been meh on it. I can appreciate a great steak and enjoy it but it’s not my favorite. I irl enjoy a great burger more.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 24, 2021, 09:03:08 AM

I don’t love steak. I ate it constantly growing up because it was essentially free and have always been meh on it. I can appreciate a great steak and enjoy it but it’s not my favorite. I irl enjoy a great burger more.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on June 24, 2021, 09:07:23 AM

Hell yeah brother

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on June 24, 2021, 09:37:57 AM

I don't crave steak often but I never make it at home.  If I'm eating it, I'm going big and having a steakhouse do it right for me.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kstate4life on June 24, 2021, 10:52:53 AM

Reverse sear with a cast iron skillet and a meat thermometer and its hard to mess up a steak at home.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on June 24, 2021, 11:25:47 AM

Quote from: pissclams on June 24, 2021, 07:03:21 AM

the capital grille steak for $70 is guaranteed to be better than the Tanners $12, sorry folks

that's exactly where my mind went.  CG is one of the best steaks I've ever had, and I would've said that if I paid 70 bucks for it, got it at Tanners, or made it at home.  Good piece of meat.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on June 24, 2021, 04:29:42 PM

Quote from: DQ12 on June 24, 2021, 11:25:47 AM

Quote from: pissclams on June 24, 2021, 07:03:21 AM

the capital grille steak for $70 is guaranteed to be better than the Tanners $12, sorry folks

that's exactly where my mind went.  CG is one of the best steaks I've ever had, and I would've said that if I paid 70 bucks for it, got it at Tanners, or made it at home.  Good piece of meat.

You know what's not good at The Capital Grille? Carpaccio Salad  :Yuck:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on June 25, 2021, 11:51:05 AM

Going to FLL with my whole family for a week starting tomorrow.  Very excited.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on June 25, 2021, 12:06:01 PM

Next week taking the family van on a long haul

July 2
Boulder
July 3
SLC
July 4
Sacramento/woodland (home base)
July 5-7
SF and Napa
July 8
Tahoe
July 9
Cheyenne
July 10
Home

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on June 25, 2021, 12:26:24 PM

Brutal

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on June 25, 2021, 12:34:26 PM

Jesus

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on June 25, 2021, 12:39:17 PM

I don't hate my family enough for that cruelty.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 25, 2021, 12:39:51 PM

Quote from: Kat Kid on June 25, 2021, 12:06:01 PM

Next week taking the family van on a long haul

July 2
Boulder
July 3
SLC
July 4
Sacramento/woodland (home base)
July 5-7
SF and Napa
July 8
Tahoe
July 9
Cheyenne
July 10
Home

take them to Musee Mecanique! https://museemecanique.com/

I think that will be fun.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on June 25, 2021, 01:01:31 PM

Someone call the cops on katkid

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on June 25, 2021, 01:10:44 PM

Well I am going to be taking lots of photos to prove how much fun we are having so just be prepared to see how much fun we are having!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on June 25, 2021, 01:24:16 PM

I don't have kids but I'm assuming you just stick an ipad in their face and they are pretty docile when your driving?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 25, 2021, 01:57:44 PM

Kat kid, I say this as your irl friend who I care about deeply: What the eff are you even thinking?


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: passranch on June 25, 2021, 02:17:49 PM

Kat Kid somewhere around July 8th:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Z3wNGUJZgU
(NSFW)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on June 25, 2021, 02:23:36 PM

This would be good if the July 2-5 are 2021 and the July 7-10 are 2022 or beyond.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on June 25, 2021, 02:47:09 PM

Did mrs Kat Kid sign off on this?  Good grief, KK.

I’m planning 8-9 days just to do the SLC - KS half of this.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on June 25, 2021, 02:57:16 PM

Don't listen to them friend, this sounds awesome.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on June 25, 2021, 03:18:19 PM

Is there a Motel 8 punchcard I'm not aware of??

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on June 25, 2021, 03:42:07 PM

that sounds great, katkid.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on June 25, 2021, 03:46:00 PM

All Marriott bonvoy points. I am actually doing most of this without Mrs. Kk but mama and Baba Alkhatib are pitching in to help for the middle part.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 25, 2021, 03:47:47 PM

Quote from: Kat Kid on June 25, 2021, 03:46:00 PM

I am actually doing most of this without Mrs. kk

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on June 25, 2021, 03:49:45 PM

I drop Mrs. Kk off in slc for sisters trip then head to woodland, then she flies to smh the 7th then we start to head home the 8th.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 25, 2021, 04:03:07 PM

For you to even consider this it must mean your kids are awesome. So congrats on the awesome kids, kk



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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on June 25, 2021, 05:11:19 PM

What's the contingency for when that flight definitely gets cancelled?

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on June 25, 2021, 05:12:51 PM

"See ya' in Manhattan, babe"

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on June 25, 2021, 05:14:30 PM

Quote from: puniraptor on June 25, 2021, 05:11:19 PM

What's the contingency for when that flight definitely gets cancelled?

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Pick her up in slc I guess

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 25, 2021, 05:31:11 PM

what if her babes keep her out drinking crispy boys and smoking heaters at o'malleys until real late and she misses her flight back? what then?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on June 25, 2021, 05:32:15 PM

I have made that drive 3 times and I can't even imagine having 7 children with me. Kk is a total masochist

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on June 25, 2021, 05:34:20 PM

I mean you're already at a pretty aggressive schedule but the children have to add 2-3 hours of travel time a day for bathroom breaks right?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on June 25, 2021, 08:44:09 PM

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 25, 2021, 08:56:49 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on June 25, 2021, 08:44:09 PM

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Hell yeah


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on June 25, 2021, 09:00:44 PM

Quote from: star seed 7 on June 25, 2021, 05:34:20 PM

I mean you're already at a pretty aggressive schedule but the children have to add 2-3 hours of travel time a day for bathroom breaks right?

Mostly moving during sleeping hours for them.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on June 25, 2021, 09:23:23 PM

Quote from: Kat Kid on June 25, 2021, 12:06:01 PM

Next week taking the family van on a long haul

July 2
Boulder
July 3
SLC
July 4
Sacramento/woodland (home base)
July 5-7
SF and Napa
July 8
Tahoe
July 9
Cheyenne
July 10
Home

I respect that tight schedule. If you need tips on how to keep on schedule, let me know.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 25, 2021, 10:00:04 PM

Did you bring a horses crop?


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on June 26, 2021, 07:12:38 AM

Ok so after some feedback and consideration, I think may only do Napa, not SF and just enjoy some chill time in Woodland.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on June 26, 2021, 07:13:33 AM

Quote from: Institutional Control on June 25, 2021, 09:23:23 PM

Quote from: Kat Kid on June 25, 2021, 12:06:01 PM

Next week taking the family van on a long haul

July 2
Boulder
July 3
SLC
July 4
Sacramento/woodland (home base)
July 5-7
SF and Napa
July 8
Tahoe
July 9
Cheyenne
July 10
Home

I respect that tight schedule. If you need tips on how to keep on schedule, let me know.


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Listen buddy, if you think I will turn down tips you are dead wrong.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on June 26, 2021, 07:14:19 AM

Quote from: star seed 7 on June 25, 2021, 05:34:20 PM

I mean you're already at a pretty aggressive schedule but the children have to add 2-3 hours of travel time a day for bathroom breaks right?

They are all boys, we can pee on the side of the road.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on June 26, 2021, 07:44:39 AM

I think it sounds like a blast KK

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on June 26, 2021, 09:25:48 AM

Quote from: Kat Kid on June 26, 2021, 07:13:33 AM

Quote from: Institutional Control on June 25, 2021, 09:23:23 PM

Quote from: Kat Kid on June 25, 2021, 12:06:01 PM

Next week taking the family van on a long haul

July 2
Boulder
July 3
SLC
July 4
Sacramento/woodland (home base)
July 5-7
SF and Napa
July 8
Tahoe
July 9
Cheyenne
July 10
Home

I respect that tight schedule. If you need tips on how to keep on schedule, let me know.


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Listen buddy, if you think I will turn down tips you are dead wrong.

First tip I learned from my dad is, always stop for gas at stations on the same side of the highway as you’re a traveling.

Always use Waze even if you know exactly where you’re going. And never doubt Waze when it comes to unexpected detours.

No unplanned stops.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 26, 2021, 09:39:53 AM

Google maps does a great job showing you the detour times for different gas stations and might give better alerts in the boonies compared to waze. You can also run both!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on June 26, 2021, 10:58:49 AM

Quote from: michigancat on June 26, 2021, 09:39:53 AM

Google maps does a great job showing you the detour times for different gas stations and might give better alerts in the boonies compared to waze. You can also run both!

I run both. Waze accounts your driving style into the drive time they give you, which means if you speed a lot then they adjust your drive time, which isn't great if you're not speeding. You can turn that off in the settings

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Cire on June 26, 2021, 11:20:28 AM

We use both


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 26, 2021, 11:20:56 AM

Yeah waze is usually more accurate in terms of time. I like maps more in unfamiliar places because it's better with telling you which lane to use and finding restaurants and stuff

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 26, 2021, 01:58:20 PM

Google maps has saved me like 4 separate times in the last couple months by letting me know of crash related slow downs on the highway. One saved me 30 dang minutes!

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 26, 2021, 02:05:37 PM

Quote from: mocat on June 26, 2021, 01:58:20 PM

Google maps has saved me like 4 separate times in the last couple months by letting me know of crash related slow downs on the highway. One saved me 30 dang minutes!

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It saved me this morning!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on June 26, 2021, 02:41:13 PM

K goggle maps, got it

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on June 26, 2021, 02:43:46 PM

I generally find waze better at informing about wrecks and delays.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on June 26, 2021, 03:35:59 PM

Soooo, did someone forget to tell me about landslides? Made it 5min away from Hanalei beach and haven’t moved in 35 min and counting. A local dude told Mrs SF that it was due to landslide cleanup, but if I was a local I would make up stories like this to tell stupid tourists too.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on June 26, 2021, 05:16:39 PM

Update. Townie man did not lie. Holy crap. Prob moving to Hanalei so I don’t have to get back in line and go back to the Hyatt. Currently bribing kids at a bar/restaurant so I can not go to the beach and keep drinking. I think I’ll be happy here guys.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 26, 2021, 05:20:16 PM

Hanalei is such a cool town


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on June 26, 2021, 06:08:19 PM

Quote from: steve dave on June 26, 2021, 05:20:16 PM

Hanalei is such a cool town


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Mrs SF did not agree that we should abandon our KC lives. I completely disagree and think we would be very happy Hanalei townies. Now in line on the highway where they apparently let the lines go every half hour or so. I already have to pee. Will update pee status as needed.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on June 27, 2021, 07:34:54 PM

Update to Stupid Fitz’s goEMAW recommended Kauai adventure. I’ve done everything you guys have told me. Hyatt is A+, Puka dogs were amaze, Hanalei was an awesome town and I’d go back if it wasn’t for the extra couple hours due to the landslide thingy. Captain Andy’s tour was great and the whole family enjoyed. This was a big one as my at least one of my kids hates what we are doing at all times. My daughter sort of hated parts of it because it is a long day but she gives no fucks and went down and took like and hour nap while people were looking at the dumb things the tour people were pointing out. I honestly got a bid bored with it too (yeah, that’s another cave, BFD), but at peak boredom they started feeding me beers so that helped. Pro tip to add on to the pro tip I got from SD. Do the morning one. It got pretty rough on the way back and I was loling at the people lining up to board for the afternoon trip. They are going to get the crap beat out of them. Still haven’t had great food yet but it’s been ok. One of the boat dudes wrote down a bunch of stuff for me so I’m excited to try some of his places. Prob going to chill the next few days.

Thanks to all, especially SD for the Kauai pro tips.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 27, 2021, 08:02:55 PM

Hell yeah bro!


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on June 27, 2021, 08:12:46 PM

I’m all for a field report but eff man can we get some kind of paragraphs

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on June 28, 2021, 12:18:17 AM

Sorry Willie, I have low Tapatalk IQ

Update update. I don’t remember what I paid for the fun boat thingy, but I want to pay again to go back tomorrow and smack that boat townie son of a bitch that recommended the worst Mexican place I’ve ever been. :angry


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 28, 2021, 12:39:50 AM

Kids that complain about anything on their Kauai trip can get mumped

IMHO

Glad you're having a good time!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on June 28, 2021, 01:18:37 AM

Quote from: michigancat on June 28, 2021, 12:39:50 AM

Kids that complain about anything on their Kauai trip can get mumped

IMHO

Glad you're having a good time!

Completely agree Rusty. I’ve told my kids that many times the past few days. I was a poor growing up and HI may as well been another planet.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Cire on June 28, 2021, 07:24:23 AM

Wife and I made a pact never to take our kids to the beach ever again because all they wanted was the pool


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on July 01, 2021, 01:43:55 PM

Any of you crazy kids driven through Bella Vista, Arkansas? Beautiful golf courses and in the Boston Mountains? My uncle has a lake house down there for the next month and we're going to visit this Saturday through Wednesday. It's gonna be wild, guys!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Sandstone Outcropping on July 01, 2021, 02:47:45 PM

Quote from: Cire on June 28, 2021, 07:24:23 AM

Wife and I made a pact never to take our kids to the beach ever again because all they wanted was the pool


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We are going to the beach later this month. Kids are all v excited

Does anyone have recommendations for good barbecue places in Memphis? Doesn't have to be The Best, just a good place where you can go and say that you've had the Memphis bbq experience.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on July 01, 2021, 04:00:24 PM

Leg 1 complete, Boulder is a little too hot but the mountain air makes 77 feel reasonable.  We are in a flash flood watch so no hiking but we are going to find a park, currently at the hotel pool. Not too bad!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on July 01, 2021, 04:40:01 PM

KK is going to have a fan-rough ridin'-tastic time just to spite all you haters.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 01, 2021, 04:57:59 PM

Quote from: Kat Kid on July 01, 2021, 04:00:24 PM

Leg 1 complete, Boulder is a little too hot but the mountain air makes 77 feel reasonable.  We are in a flash flood watch so no hiking but we are going to find a park, currently at the hotel pool. Not too bad!

Wow!


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on July 01, 2021, 04:59:24 PM

It's not even July 2 yet!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on July 01, 2021, 07:34:38 PM

Someone give me a place to stop for dinner approx halfway through the drive from Chicago to Overland Park tomorrow

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on July 01, 2021, 08:02:37 PM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on July 01, 2021, 01:43:55 PM

Any of you crazy kids driven through Bella Vista, Arkansas? Beautiful golf courses and in the Boston Mountains? My uncle has a lake house down there for the next month and we're going to visit this Saturday through Wednesday. It's gonna be wild, guys!

Yes. I lived there during middle school and still have family there. Enjoy the golf. Fireworks in Bentonville are done well.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on July 01, 2021, 08:21:25 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on July 01, 2021, 08:02:37 PM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on July 01, 2021, 01:43:55 PM

Any of you crazy kids driven through Bella Vista, Arkansas? Beautiful golf courses and in the Boston Mountains? My uncle has a lake house down there for the next month and we're going to visit this Saturday through Wednesday. It's gonna be wild, guys!

Yes. I lived there during middle school and still have family there. Enjoy the golf. Fireworks in Bentonville are done well.

:thumbs: Looking forward to it! 👍  Especially the golf!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on July 02, 2021, 07:45:52 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on July 01, 2021, 07:34:38 PM

Someone give me a place to stop for dinner approx halfway through the drive from Chicago to Overland Park tomorrow

this is more like 1/3 of the way but i saw it on twitter a while back and it looked p good.

https://twitter.com/TLBCRafi/status/1387837011407605762?s=20

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on July 02, 2021, 08:14:26 AM

Quote from: mocat on July 02, 2021, 07:45:52 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on July 01, 2021, 07:34:38 PM

Someone give me a place to stop for dinner approx halfway through the drive from Chicago to Overland Park tomorrow

this is more like 1/3 of the way but i saw it on twitter a while back and it looked p good.

https://twitter.com/TLBCRafi/status/1387837011407605762?s=20

So that place is named “Wise Guys Pizza,” not what I would think based on the tweet.

I may hit that on the way back, going the northern route adds a 1/2 hour, and I’m already leaving late.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on July 02, 2021, 10:29:08 AM

NYC on tap this weekend!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on July 02, 2021, 10:38:28 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on July 02, 2021, 08:14:26 AM

I may hit that on the way back, going the northern route adds a 1/2 hour, and I’m already leaving late.

in that case you will have to eat in st louis. i have approximately zero pro tips for that pile of crap

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on July 02, 2021, 11:05:28 AM

Quote from: mocat on July 02, 2021, 10:38:28 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on July 02, 2021, 08:14:26 AM

I may hit that on the way back, going the northern route adds a 1/2 hour, and I’m already leaving late.

in that case you will have to eat in st louis. i have approximately zero pro tips for that pile of crap

Even worse, Hannibal!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on July 02, 2021, 12:44:42 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on July 02, 2021, 08:14:26 AM

Quote from: mocat on July 02, 2021, 07:45:52 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on July 01, 2021, 07:34:38 PM

Someone give me a place to stop for dinner approx halfway through the drive from Chicago to Overland Park tomorrow

this is more like 1/3 of the way but i saw it on twitter a while back and it looked p good.

https://twitter.com/TLBCRafi/status/1387837011407605762?s=20

So that place is named “Wise Guys Pizza,” not what I would think based on the tweet.

I may hit that on the way back, going the northern route adds a 1/2 hour, and I’m already leaving late.

i enjoyed a German sausage plate at this place, right off I80 on the Iowa side of the river if you go North
www.bier-stube.com

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on July 02, 2021, 01:46:02 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on July 02, 2021, 11:05:28 AM

Quote from: mocat on July 02, 2021, 10:38:28 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on July 02, 2021, 08:14:26 AM

I may hit that on the way back, going the northern route adds a 1/2 hour, and I’m already leaving late.

in that case you will have to eat in st louis. i have approximately zero pro tips for that pile of crap

Even worse, Hannibal!

Take the extra 15 min and Go to Quincy, they have better food. Cassanos pizza is good pub style, or Coach’s which is an absolute trip.  My father in law is from there and it is like the town was frozen in 1980’s.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on July 02, 2021, 01:49:45 PM

Day 2 update

Drove through a flash flood (almost turned around, was sketchy as hell)  in Boulder to get Gravity Brewing’s food “Gatronauts” and it was good. Pizza, grilled romaine Caesar salad, wings, burgers. Got a Mexican sour while I waited that was solid.

Made it to SLC, we left at 4:30 am. At the hotel pool, then will go on a hike and get some good dinner, early bedtime then tomorrow plan is to leave early and get to Tahoe for late lunch and swim then roll in to Davis in early evening.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on July 02, 2021, 02:00:06 PM

If you need any hike recommendations or food suggestions, tell me what you’re looking for.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on July 02, 2021, 02:13:50 PM

https://stateparks.utah.gov/parks/jordanelle/

No actual hike, but this is the lake we settled on.

As far as food, looking for good cocktails (ha Utah!) and decent kid staples. Could just do takeout too, not really settled on anything.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on July 02, 2021, 02:23:33 PM

Quote from: mocat on July 02, 2021, 07:45:52 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on July 01, 2021, 07:34:38 PM

Someone give me a place to stop for dinner approx halfway through the drive from Chicago to Overland Park tomorrow

this is more like 1/3 of the way but i saw it on twitter a while back and it looked p good.

https://twitter.com/TLBCRafi/status/1387837011407605762?s=20

Why would you drive through the QC when driving from Chicago to KC? That way is no faster and you have to drive on Illinois' shitty toll road.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on July 02, 2021, 02:39:38 PM

Quote from: Kat Kid on July 02, 2021, 02:13:50 PM

https://stateparks.utah.gov/parks/jordanelle/

No actual hike, but this is the lake we settled on.

As far as food, looking for good cocktails (ha Utah!) and decent kid staples. Could just do takeout too, not really settled on anything.

Yeah, good cocktails… most of those places probably aren’t kid friendly, but any nice restaurant should have a handful on the menu.  If you are already going to be up in park city, maybe just walk up and down Main Street/Park Ave and see what looks good.  I would recommend High West, but I think they may have switched to 21+ a couple years ago.  If you’re heading back down to the valley for dinner, maybe look at Stratford Proper or Avenues Proper.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on July 02, 2021, 02:45:46 PM

Kk, did you stop at little America for a round of 50 cent ice cream cones?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on July 02, 2021, 02:48:15 PM

They’re 75 cents now!  Outrageous!!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on July 02, 2021, 02:53:17 PM

Good god, this country is going to hell

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on July 02, 2021, 02:58:18 PM

KK, make sure you ask every place in Utah what their sig male genitals is.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 02, 2021, 05:04:01 PM

I loved the weird ass pastrami burger restaurant in SLC I think tdaver recommend.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on July 02, 2021, 05:19:43 PM

Spent the week in Ft. Lauderdale and did a full private VIP tour at universal on Tuesday, AMA.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on July 02, 2021, 05:27:53 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 02, 2021, 05:04:01 PM

I loved the weird ass pastrami burger restaurant in SLC I think tdaver recommend.

Crown Burger, but sadly no cocktails for KK

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on July 02, 2021, 09:58:01 PM

Day 2 update

I went in the lake with my phone in my pocket and then couldn’t remember my Apple ID password and so I have a new phone but only can receive calls basically. So that’s fun.  Went to a brew pub that was pretty good, leaving early tomorrow then am headed straight to Cupertino to find my password.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on July 02, 2021, 10:04:51 PM

Quote from: Kat Kid on July 02, 2021, 02:13:50 PM

As far as food, looking for good cocktails (ha Utah!) and decent kid staples. Could just do takeout too, not really settled on anything.

chipotle

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 02, 2021, 10:55:53 PM

Quote from: Kat Kid on July 02, 2021, 09:58:01 PM

Day 2 update

I went in the lake with my phone in my pocket and then couldn’t remember my Apple ID password and so I have a new phone but only can receive calls basically. So that’s fun.  Went to a brew pub that was pretty good, leaving early tomorrow then am headed straight to Cupertino to find my password.

This vacation is right on schedule my man. Hell yeah brother. Hell yeah.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on July 03, 2021, 12:42:46 PM

Day 3 update

Remembered my Apple ID password miraculously. Still have to redownload apps and some other things but contacts and pics are back, got my watch tethered and we are off.  Made great time across Utah and Nevada and probably going to stop in Tahoe and eat before the home stretch. California Train Museum is open tomorrow and we are going to ride the rails.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on July 03, 2021, 12:45:57 PM

Also we got some classic DVDs for this trip-
Kong Skull Island
Godzilla King of Monsters
Space Jam (watched 3x)
Hook
Sponge Bob (100 episodes)
Secret Life of Pets
Garfield (20 stories)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 03, 2021, 01:13:07 PM

Quote from: Kat Kid on July 03, 2021, 12:42:46 PM

Day 3 update

Remembered my Apple ID password miraculously. Still have to redownload apps and some other things but contacts and pics are back, got my watch tethered and we are off.  Made great time across Utah and Nevada and probably going to stop in Tahoe and eat before the home stretch. California Train Museum is open tomorrow and we are going to ride the rails.

This thing sounds incredible


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 03, 2021, 01:13:16 PM

Quote from: Kat Kid on July 03, 2021, 12:45:57 PM

Also we got some classic DVDs for this trip-
Kong Skull Island
Godzilla King of Monsters
Space Jam (watched 3x)
Hook
Sponge Bob (100 episodes)
Secret Life of Pets
Garfield (20 stories)

Wow!


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on July 03, 2021, 01:44:50 PM

Road trips can be fun. I'm starting to appreciate that aspect of this endeavor. A little.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on July 03, 2021, 03:51:57 PM

Day 3 update-

TAHOE!

Omg! Saw the sign for Truckee and announced to the kids “WE ARE IN CALIFORNIA!”

Then I typed in “restaurant” like a moron and saw a pizza place called Glenshire Pizza Company and I was like “great!”

Actually this place rules! They had an outdoor picnic area that was covered with bean bag toss and tons of other kids toys. I ordered right away and they brought the pizza out super fast, very hot (Greek salad and half eaten slices for dad). Solid thin, crunchy, bubbly, crust, very good sauce, cheese was a little molten.

After traversing the desert it was even better. Folks this trip is turning around, a lot of positive momentum has been built.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 03, 2021, 03:56:17 PM

hmmmm, this is unexpected


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on July 03, 2021, 04:00:40 PM

I am laughing at my many haters and doubters, total losers who would fold like dogs and never NEVER agave tun with their families on zap AMERICA’S DAY WEEKEND!!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 03, 2021, 04:27:42 PM

Quote from: Kat Kid on July 03, 2021, 04:00:40 PM

I am laughing at my many haters and doubters, total losers who would fold like dogs and never NEVER agave tun with their families on zap AMERICA’S DAY WEEKEND!!

are you positive this ordeal hasn’t broken you?


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on July 04, 2021, 06:46:29 AM

Sounds like ramblings of a mad man. T&P.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on July 04, 2021, 07:32:06 AM

Quote from: IPA4Me on July 04, 2021, 06:46:29 AM

Sounds like ramblings of a mad man. T&P.

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Yea he is likely curled up crying in a truck stop bathroom wishing it was all over

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on July 08, 2021, 12:00:00 PM

Man, Northwest Arkansas just keeps getting better and better. We stayed on top of one of the mountains near Bella Vista the past 5 days. Private lake right next to the house, biking trails straight to Bentonville and back, kayaking, etc. Really turning into a culinary town there as well. Wal-Mart has done so much with that area. Beautiful 5 days of awesomeness.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on July 08, 2021, 12:39:05 PM

Kat Kid: will you take my kids on your next vacation? This sounds amazing (for them, not me). Let me know.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on July 08, 2021, 12:40:03 PM

My mom is having her 60th at a resort in Cabo and it was suggested by a family member that I should book through a travel agent. When I got the price back today the resort + flight + insurance + transfers cost the same as just the resort if I booked it myself. Am I being scammed here?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 08, 2021, 12:52:25 PM

Quote from: star seed 7 on July 08, 2021, 12:40:03 PM

My mom is having her 60th at a resort in Cabo and it was suggested by a family member that I should book through a travel agent. When I got the price back today the resort + flight + insurance + transfers cost the same as just the resort if I booked it myself. Am I being scammed here?

no, they have some good hookups for stuff like that sometimes.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on July 08, 2021, 12:56:26 PM

rough ridin' high five then  :excited:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on July 08, 2021, 01:47:33 PM

Quote from: star seed 7 on July 08, 2021, 12:56:26 PM

rough ridin' high five then  :excited:

congrats. A "good" TA can get some pretty good deals, especially with resorts. Hard to find a good one though from what I've heard.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on July 08, 2021, 10:34:03 PM

Where is kat kid? What did his children do to him?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 08, 2021, 10:37:36 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on July 08, 2021, 10:34:03 PM

Where is kat kid? What did his children do to him?

I texted him to get the lowdown on the Jimmy Dore/TYT beef and got ghosted. :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on July 08, 2021, 11:01:14 PM

 :dubious: Honestly, good for him & this unknown vaccine, going on a trip with them without your blessings.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 08, 2021, 11:47:18 PM

He only has bloomberg for market news :-(


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: meow meow on July 09, 2021, 09:01:09 AM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on July 08, 2021, 11:01:14 PM

:dubious: Honestly, good for him & this unknown vaccine, going on a trip with them without your blessings.

kickball is one helluva drug

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on July 09, 2021, 09:18:40 AM

Update—

Slowed down a bit and just chilled when hanging out with the fam.  Did go to Napa for a half day, skipped SF/Point Reyes. Did the California Train Museum (always stop there, it is pretty solid), walked to the capitol building, downtown Sacramento is pretty decent now with the stadium and new development.

Yesterday, Went to Donner Lake instead of Tahoe because there was a fire at Tahoe or something and it was closer to Truckee where we were staying.  I was waiting for pizza drinking a beer and I thought i was getting drunk because I felt a little unsteady all of a sudden and like the room was spinning. Turns out that was my first earthquake.  Didn’t know what it was until a few minutes later when someone came in for their shift and asked if anyone felt the earthquake and I was the only that had.

Absolutely love Tahoe/Truckee area and the lake was cold but had a real nice view of the mountains and was not overly busy. My wife and I are both definitely mountain lake in the summer people not ocean/beach.  It was also unseasonably hot so that helped a bit with making it comfortable too.

On our way back now we left at 2:30 am and are now halfway across Nevada, we are just going to power through and see how far we get, hoping for Denver or MHK.  My first driving shift is over and now time for a nap.

Overall the trip was great! better than I thought it would be and much better than some of the apocalyptic predictions in this thread.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on July 09, 2021, 09:29:00 AM

I never lost faith in you KK

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on July 09, 2021, 09:34:22 AM

Quote from: meow meow on July 09, 2021, 09:01:09 AM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on July 08, 2021, 11:01:14 PM

:dubious: Honestly, good for him & this unknown vaccine, going on a trip with them without your blessings.

kickball is one helluva drug

Good for you for skipping the pit! :thumbs: You probably have more brain cells for doing it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on July 09, 2021, 09:43:07 AM

Great success kk, but maybe next time get our permission.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on July 09, 2021, 09:44:15 AM

Exactly!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on July 09, 2021, 10:02:38 AM

KK survived a 5.9.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 09, 2021, 10:08:58 AM

Nice lying kk


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on July 09, 2021, 10:14:38 AM

Quote from: Kat Kid on July 09, 2021, 09:18:40 AM

I was waiting for pizza drinking a beer and I thought i was getting drunk because I felt a little unsteady all of a sudden and like the room was spinning. Turns out that was my first earthquake. 

i felt it in fresno.  pretty nice one.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: meow meow on July 09, 2021, 10:28:18 AM

you should have hung out with travis kelce and pat mahomes more

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 09, 2021, 12:26:56 PM

Quote from: sys on July 09, 2021, 10:14:38 AM

Quote from: Kat Kid on July 09, 2021, 09:18:40 AM

I was waiting for pizza drinking a beer and I thought i was getting drunk because I felt a little unsteady all of a sudden and like the room was spinning. Turns out that was my first earthquake. 

i felt it in fresno.  pretty nice one.

I felt it! probably the biggest one I've experienced except maybe the Napa one a few years back: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2014_South_Napa_earthquake

I was asleep for that one but it woke me up

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on July 09, 2021, 01:20:36 PM

Quote from: Kat Kid on July 09, 2021, 09:18:40 AM

Update—

Slowed down a bit and just chilled when hanging out with the fam.  Did go to Napa for a half day, skipped SF/Point Reyes. Did the California Train Museum (always stop there, it is pretty solid), walked to the capitol building, downtown Sacramento is pretty decent now with the stadium and new development.

Yesterday, Went to Donner Lake instead of Tahoe because there was a fire at Tahoe or something and it was closer to Truckee where we were staying.  I was waiting for pizza drinking a beer and I thought i was getting drunk because I felt a little unsteady all of a sudden and like the room was spinning. Turns out that was my first earthquake.  Didn’t know what it was until a few minutes later when someone came in for their shift and asked if anyone felt the earthquake and I was the only that had.

Absolutely love Tahoe/Truckee area and the lake was cold but had a real nice view of the mountains and was not overly busy. My wife and I are both definitely mountain lake in the summer people not ocean/beach.  It was also unseasonably hot so that helped a bit with making it comfortable too.

On our way back now we left at 2:30 am and are now halfway across Nevada, we are just going to power through and see how far we get, hoping for Denver or MHK.  My first driving shift is over and now time for a nap.

Overall the trip was great! better than I thought it would be and much better than some of the apocalyptic predictions in this thread.

 :thumbsup: saw that earthquakes caused boulders to fall all over highway 395 on the CA/NV border and I hoped you and your crew weren't stuck there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on July 09, 2021, 01:24:32 PM

Did you ever spend way too much money on something that wasn't as great as you thought it was going to be but instead of admitting that you may have done something stupid you try to convince yourself that you really do love the thing and that it really was worth all of the money you paid?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on July 09, 2021, 01:51:19 PM

Quote from: chum1 on July 09, 2021, 01:24:32 PM

Did you ever spend way too much money on something that wasn't as great as you thought it was going to be but instead of admitting that you may have done something stupid you try to convince yourself that you really do love the thing and that it really was worth all of the money you paid?

I feel seen

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 09, 2021, 01:52:53 PM

Quote from: chum1 on July 09, 2021, 01:24:32 PM

Did you ever spend way too much money on something that wasn't as great as you thought it was going to be but instead of admitting that you may have done something stupid you try to convince yourself that you really do love the thing and that it really was worth all of the money you paid?

lmao

Actually this is good


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 09, 2021, 02:01:13 PM

ignore the haters kat kid. sounds like a fantastic trip

although I do question leaving at 2:30am

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 09, 2021, 02:24:39 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 09, 2021, 02:01:13 PM

ignore the haters kat kid. sounds like a fantastic trip

although I do question leaving at 2:30am

These haters are hating on you

But, What kind of a moron are you?


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on July 09, 2021, 03:30:19 PM

Quote from: chum1 on July 09, 2021, 01:24:32 PM

Did you ever spend way too much money on something that wasn't as great as you thought it was going to be but instead of admitting that you may have done something stupid you try to convince yourself that you really do love the thing and that it really was worth all of the money you paid?

Wow. Harsh.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on July 18, 2021, 05:40:47 PM

Is this also our official motorcycle gang thread?

https://twitter.com/KCStar/status/1416858935919890434?s=19

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on July 19, 2021, 07:16:46 AM

Chicago was great. Stayed at Palmer House. Got a nice diamond upgrade to top floor. Food was great. Hit Miller's late on Thursday. Pizano's Pizza on Friday. Arlington Million Room on Saturday. Breakfast three mornings at the hotel.

Loved walking around downtown every morning. Absolutely love city architecture.

Arlington Park is a phenomenal race track. The interior is world class. I certainly hope Churchill Downs Inc changes direction and keeps it running.

Looking forward to the next trip.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 19, 2021, 02:05:53 PM

I went to a work outing at Arlington and got blackout drunk on Miller Lite and lost every single horse bet I made!


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 19, 2021, 02:06:02 PM

Fun AF though


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Cire on July 19, 2021, 02:16:37 PM

Went to Tulsa last week with in-laws for a cheap vrbo vacay. Vrbo had a nice pool.

Went to Diamond in the rough woolaroc, gathering place, aquarium, got some hideaway pizza which was pleasantly delicious.

Good time


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on July 19, 2021, 03:36:51 PM

finally rebooked a trip to greece (twice cancelled so far).  hopefully delta variant and delta variant panic doesn't eff us over again.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on July 19, 2021, 04:39:38 PM

Quote from: steve dave on July 19, 2021, 02:05:53 PM

I went to a work outing at Arlington and got blackout drunk on Miller Lite and lost every single horse bet I made!


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Arlington ... Texas?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on July 19, 2021, 06:13:29 PM

Arlington racetrack in Chicago burbs. It is a great time.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on July 19, 2021, 06:37:39 PM

Quote from: Kat Kid on July 19, 2021, 06:13:29 PM

Arlington racetrack in Chicago burbs. It is a great time.

Oh. Well, my question wasn't as dumb as it sounded. There is actually a pretty solid racetrack in/around Arlington, TX.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 19, 2021, 07:40:28 PM

Quote from: Spracne on July 19, 2021, 06:37:39 PM

Quote from: Kat Kid on July 19, 2021, 06:13:29 PM

Arlington racetrack in Chicago burbs. It is a great time.

Oh. Well, my question wasn't as dumb as it sounded. There is actually a pretty solid racetrack in/around Arlington, TX.

You’re thinking of Six Flags


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on July 19, 2021, 07:45:37 PM

Quote from: Spracne on July 19, 2021, 06:37:39 PM

Quote from: Kat Kid on July 19, 2021, 06:13:29 PM

Arlington racetrack in Chicago burbs. It is a great time.

Oh. Well, my question wasn't as dumb as it sounded. There is actually a pretty solid racetrack in/around Arlington, TX.

i’ve been there a couple of times, very fun place

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on July 19, 2021, 07:47:18 PM

Quote from: Spracne on July 19, 2021, 06:37:39 PM

Quote from: Kat Kid on July 19, 2021, 06:13:29 PM

Arlington racetrack in Chicago burbs. It is a great time.

Oh. Well, my question wasn't as dumb as it sounded. There is actually a pretty solid racetrack in/around Arlington, TX.

Lone Star

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on July 28, 2021, 10:48:01 AM

congratulations to all the Delta cats, 2020 status extended to January 2023!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on July 28, 2021, 02:46:36 PM

How dare you guys imply that Grand Prairie and Arlington are the same place.

The year I lived in FL was great because I lived near Tampa Bay Downs and could slide in on a weekday during my kid's cheer practice and watch a couple of races and/or play a few hands of poker.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 28, 2021, 03:21:42 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on July 28, 2021, 10:48:01 AM

congratulations to all the Delta cats, 2020 status extended to January 2023!

wow!

So I'm a United Gold but I wonder if I should do a status match to Delta at the end of 2021 given I'll be in NYC.

for NYC is Delta the best? United has the only true "hub" but Delta and AA have a lot of direct flights. I'll probably be about the same distance from all three airports. Most of my flights will probably be to the South and Midwest.

may belong in the CC thread, not sure!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 28, 2021, 03:23:54 PM

I bet United and AA extend as well


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 28, 2021, 03:26:05 PM

Also I think United is best in NYC from my experience. But probably depends on which airport you want to fly out of. You should be a Newark guy. United has flat beds on Newark directs to the west coast.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 28, 2021, 03:53:42 PM

Quote from: steve dave on July 28, 2021, 03:26:05 PM

Also I think United is best in NYC from my experience. But probably depends on which airport you want to fly out of. You should be a Newark guy. United has flat beds on Newark directs to the west coast.


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even as a gold I've never been eligible for those lieflat upgrades - it's only those transcon routes that I'm ineligible for but I wouldn't get them anyway because so many elites are flying SFO-EWR all the time. I'm comfortable with Newark (although the cab/uber situation SUCKED crap when I was there end of June)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on July 28, 2021, 06:49:56 PM

I'm going to Vegas next weekend for a group bday trip and they just reinstated masks and it's kinda bumming me out. If it was just a trip for myself I'd cancel but since it's a group trip I'll just deal with it. I don't care about wearing one at the grocery store or whatever but I'm not trying to vacation like that, especially a place like Vegas. Ugh.

On the bright side my room has gone down $400.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 28, 2021, 06:58:37 PM

Quote from: star seed 7 on July 28, 2021, 06:49:56 PM

I'm going to Vegas next weekend for a group bday trip and they just reinstated masks and it's kinda bumming me out. If it was just a trip for myself I'd cancel but since it's a group trip I'll just deal with it. I don't care about wearing one at the grocery store or whatever but I'm not trying to vacation like that, especially a place like Vegas. Ugh.

On the bright side my room has gone down $400.

just hold a beer or smoke a cig and no one will ever make you wear a mask anywhere but like a grocery store (and even then they won't give a eff)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on July 28, 2021, 07:08:26 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 28, 2021, 06:58:37 PM

Quote from: star seed 7 on July 28, 2021, 06:49:56 PM

I'm going to Vegas next weekend for a group bday trip and they just reinstated masks and it's kinda bumming me out. If it was just a trip for myself I'd cancel but since it's a group trip I'll just deal with it. I don't care about wearing one at the grocery store or whatever but I'm not trying to vacation like that, especially a place like Vegas. Ugh.

On the bright side my room has gone down $400.

just hold a beer or smoke a cig and no one will ever make you wear a mask anywhere but like a grocery store (and even then they won't give a eff)

I’ve just been holding my water bottle the whole time in the airport so I have an excuse not to when sitting down. That sucks tho ss7. I got to enjoy Vegas during the perfect time apparently.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on July 28, 2021, 08:48:45 PM

Would take.

Title: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 28, 2021, 09:42:16 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on July 28, 2021, 08:28:44 PM

Headed for our long anticipated trip to Maine on Friday. Let's say this is less than ideal for a summer trip.
(https://i.ibb.co/CKTp0yV/Screenshot-20210728-202419.png)
 :curse: :curse: :curse:

Well I mumped up and tried to respond to the above post from my phone but deleted it instead and can’t figure out how to fix it so apologies MIR. BUT, we had similar weather (maybe a few degrees warmer) and loved every minute of it. To come back to this hellscape temperature/humidity was awful. Have a blast bro.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on July 28, 2021, 09:46:53 PM

Quote from: steve dave on July 28, 2021, 09:42:16 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on July 28, 2021, 08:28:44 PM

Headed for our long anticipated trip to Maine on Friday. Let's say this is less than ideal for a summer trip.
(https://i.ibb.co/CKTp0yV/Screenshot-20210728-202419.png)
 :curse: :curse: :curse:

Well I mumped up and tried to respond to the above post from my phone but deleted it instead and can’t figure out how to fix it so apologies MIR. BUT, we had similar weather (maybe a few degrees warmer) and loved every minute of it. To come back to this hellscape temperature/humidity was awful. Have a blast bro.


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I spent 13 summers in New England, and yes Maine can get cold but it was never like that in late July/early August. It will be fine, we'll just cut the beach time.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on July 28, 2021, 10:03:21 PM

you're complaining about the warm nights, or what?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 28, 2021, 10:04:28 PM

Oh I know you know the area better than I ever will. Was just saying we loved it.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on July 29, 2021, 12:09:09 AM

Quote from: sys on July 28, 2021, 10:03:21 PM

you're complaining about the warm nights, or what?

The warm nights? Those temperatures are cold a.f. even for Maine. This time of year it's in the 80s in the day and pretty cool at night. It's going to be about 5-7 degrees cooler in Bar Harbor as well. I wasn't prepared to have to wear pants at the beach. Super duper first world problems.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on July 29, 2021, 04:31:11 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 28, 2021, 06:58:37 PM

Quote from: star seed 7 on July 28, 2021, 06:49:56 PM

I'm going to Vegas next weekend for a group bday trip and they just reinstated masks and it's kinda bumming me out. If it was just a trip for myself I'd cancel but since it's a group trip I'll just deal with it. I don't care about wearing one at the grocery store or whatever but I'm not trying to vacation like that, especially a place like Vegas. Ugh.

On the bright side my room has gone down $400.

just hold a beer or smoke a cig and no one will ever make you wear a mask anywhere but like a grocery store (and even then they won't give a eff)

I was in Vegas in April during "masks outside too" times and this wasn't flying with a lot of pit bosses / security.  Some even had signs about walking around smoking assumingly to combat this.  Pit bosses weren't having the "I've got a drink in my hand" game.  You had to put that baby on between sips.

Going back this weekend, at least won't have to wear them at my pool cabana which was the dumbest.  Also looking forward to just masks at the tables not sneeze guards too. 

s7 it's not that bad.  You'll have fun.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on August 03, 2021, 09:29:01 AM

https://twitter.com/wexler/status/1422328382042382338

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 03, 2021, 09:40:47 AM

that made me smile super big  :D

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on August 03, 2021, 09:43:25 AM

Lol, amazing

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on August 03, 2021, 09:47:26 AM

Quote from: chum1 on August 03, 2021, 09:29:01 AM

https://twitter.com/wexler/status/1422328382042382338

that's great, can we talk about eating on planes though? His sammich looked fine, but I think I am against. It makes me nauseous when someone opens up their gross smelly meal right at 10k feet. Maybe only cold items that don't smell should be allowed?
 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 03, 2021, 09:47:55 AM

Fantastic. Gotta love the kids on TikTok

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 03, 2021, 09:50:20 AM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on August 03, 2021, 09:47:26 AM

Quote from: chum1 on August 03, 2021, 09:29:01 AM

https://twitter.com/wexler/status/1422328382042382338

that's great, can we talk about eating on planes though? His sammich looked fine, but I think I am against. It makes me nauseous when someone opens up their gross smelly meal right at 10k feet. Maybe only cold items that don't smell should be allowed?

One time at IAH I brought barbecue on a flight and caught the guy sitting next to me fire off a text complaining about it. (Probably a militant Berkeley vegan). I was short on time and needed food!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on August 03, 2021, 10:11:26 AM

Quote from: michigancat on August 03, 2021, 09:50:20 AM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on August 03, 2021, 09:47:26 AM

Quote from: chum1 on August 03, 2021, 09:29:01 AM

https://twitter.com/wexler/status/1422328382042382338

that's great, can we talk about eating on planes though? His sammich looked fine, but I think I am against. It makes me nauseous when someone opens up their gross smelly meal right at 10k feet. Maybe only cold items that don't smell should be allowed?

One time at IAH I brought barbecue on a flight and caught the guy sitting next to me fire off a text complaining about it. (Probably a militant Berkeley vegan). I was short on time and needed food!

haha. I never do it because I think its kind of gross to eat on a plane. I also think its kind of weird. A while back, the family next to me waited until the ding and then started passing around burgers and fries that they obviously waited to eat until they got in the air. The fries looked all gross and cold and I couldn't figure out why they didn't just eat them before. Guess, they had a plan and stuck to it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 03, 2021, 10:15:58 AM

I mean from SF it seems like about every flight I take is at least four hours long so I generally kinda need to eat something.

Usually my go to is a packaged Cobb salad. Hot food sucks because you can get stuck on the tarmac and stuff and it gets stale but I made an exception for barbecue.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 03, 2021, 10:49:05 AM

I only eat in biz/first when they serve it but my kids for sure pound tons of food on planes. Like, my 8 year old has 100+ segments (<- incred dad brag) on him and has eaten something on probably 80% of them. It's always just pre-packaged stuff though.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 03, 2021, 10:54:28 AM

HERO FRONTIER CREW!

https://twitter.com/sweeneyabc/status/1422537706173775875


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 03, 2021, 10:54:49 AM

Best part was “parents worth 2 million” lmao


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on August 03, 2021, 11:10:45 AM

I understand that there are cases where bringing food on the plane is unavoidable but it really does stink up the whole place.

It bothers me more when someone in my row gets a tomato juice to drink though, the smell makes me on the verge of barfing for the entire flight. It's horrible.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on August 03, 2021, 11:21:22 AM

It's not unavoidable to not bring smelly food on a plane.  Although I don't think I've ever smelled tomato juice unless I was the one drinking it.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on August 03, 2021, 11:22:45 AM

Quote from: steve dave on August 03, 2021, 10:54:49 AM

Best part was “parents worth 2 million” lmao


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he was going to drop some grandparents knowledge, but didn't finish. I wonder how much money they have?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on August 03, 2021, 11:51:23 AM

Complaining about other people’s food smells on a plane is whiny and childish

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on August 03, 2021, 12:05:12 PM

I would say not being able to go 4 hours without burger King is whiny and childish but to each their own

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on August 03, 2021, 12:56:17 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on August 03, 2021, 11:51:23 AM

Complaining about other people’s food smells on a plane is whiny and childish

There are certain rules of the sky, guy. Like the middle seat gets both armrests. One of them is to not be overly odorous or bring overly odorous materials on board. I don't mind if someone is munching on a turkey wrap or something, but ever noticed how there are no Indian restaurants in airports? I would say the person breaking the social contract is being childish/selfish, not the other way around.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on August 03, 2021, 01:32:17 PM

i always try to avoid eating on the plane, but sometimes you have a 6AM flight with a 40 minute layover, and if you don't eat on the plane it's going to be like 2pm before you have your first calories! however in this scenario, you only have time for a cold sandwich or something that isn't that smelly.

if you have time to wait in line for hot smelly food you probably have time to eat it before boarding

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on August 03, 2021, 02:07:47 PM

You are a pretty big prick to bring on smelly food.

I freak out even about toppings on a cold sub being smelly if I have to bring on food at all.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 03, 2021, 02:23:00 PM

On this topic some lady (window) brought on her dog once and it was a pretty big dog and kind of huddled at her feet next to my wife (middle seat) and I (aisle) and I wanted to jettison either the person or the dog out the emergency exit.

Drive if you need to bring some animal with you.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on August 03, 2021, 02:23:45 PM

Quote from: steve dave on August 03, 2021, 02:23:00 PM

On this topic some lady (window) brought on her dog once and it was a pretty big dog and kind of huddled at her feet next to my wife (middle seat) and I (aisle) and I wanted to jettison either the person or the dog out the emergency exit.

Drive if you need to bring some animal with you.


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Don't be a monster. What if she or the dog has a crippling fear of driving?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 03, 2021, 02:25:51 PM

This also applies to lap infants. Buy a ticket for that thing.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 03, 2021, 02:33:47 PM

I may have been a prick to bring the bbq but I didn't have time to eat it in the terminal and it was worth it. (Pretty good for an airport!)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on August 03, 2021, 02:39:50 PM

I have never once eaten anything other than snacks on a plane or even considered eating a full meal/entreee. Is it that hard to scarf down a sandwich before you board?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on August 03, 2021, 02:57:25 PM

you can go about 10-15 days without food, keep your stanky crap off of the plane you rough ridin' downgrades

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on August 03, 2021, 02:57:41 PM

Quote from: steve dave on August 03, 2021, 02:23:00 PM

On this topic some lady (window) brought on her dog once and it was a pretty big dog and kind of huddled at her feet next to my wife (middle seat) and I (aisle) and I wanted to jettison either the person or the dog out the emergency exit.

Drive if you need to bring some animal with you.


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I would pet the crap out of a dog on a long flight. If the lady was a bitch and didn't let me pet her dog, i'd want them off too though.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on August 03, 2021, 04:31:18 PM

Quote from: michigancat on August 03, 2021, 02:33:47 PM

I may have been a prick to bring the bbq but I didn't have time to eat it in the terminal and it was worth it. (Pretty good for an airport!)

BBQ is fine except I'd be hungry af the whole time.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on August 03, 2021, 09:02:44 PM

I eat on planes and I don't give a eff who cares. Who is to determine what's considered smelly anyway? You know what generally smells strong, food served on planes. Now I do try to finish very quickly, like before the boarding is even done, and I don't sit in coach anymore so is not like I'm in someone's lap while I'm eating. If people are eating on a cramped ass airplane it's because they feel like they have to, not want to. Y'all nosy ass fuckers need to myob.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on August 03, 2021, 09:16:24 PM

I guess having a nose makes me nosey. SNR.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on August 03, 2021, 09:42:23 PM

Charlotte tips?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 03, 2021, 09:49:32 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on August 03, 2021, 09:42:23 PM

Charlotte tips?

Well, it’s a hub so easy access to lots of places


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on August 03, 2021, 10:10:41 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on August 03, 2021, 09:02:44 PM

I eat on planes and I don't give a eff who cares. Who is to determine what's considered smelly anyway? You know what generally smells strong, food served on planes. Now I do try to finish very quickly, like before the boarding is even done, and I don't sit in coach anymore so is not like I'm in someone's lap while I'm eating. If people are eating on a cramped ass airplane it's because they feel like they have to, not want to. Y'all nosy ass fuckers need to myob.

Thank you

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on August 04, 2021, 07:34:28 AM

Quote from: steve dave on August 03, 2021, 09:49:32 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on August 03, 2021, 09:42:23 PM

Charlotte tips?

Well, it’s a hub so easy access to lots of places


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Yeah that's my only experience but this time is my final destination. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 04, 2021, 07:43:14 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on August 04, 2021, 07:34:28 AM

Quote from: steve dave on August 03, 2021, 09:49:32 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on August 03, 2021, 09:42:23 PM

Charlotte tips?

Well, it’s a hub so easy access to lots of places


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Yeah that's my only experience but this time is my final destination.

It's pretty generic for how big it is. I go there for work a lot but usually just for short stops and spend most of our time in the triangle or triad (WHY TWO THINGS THAT ARE 3's NC YOU CONFUSING bad person STATE!?). That said, I am usually there with boring work guys so they probably don't take me to the cool places.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 04, 2021, 08:03:00 AM

I mean find some carolina barbecue, obviously.

But yeah, I was there for a conference when KSU played in the NCAA tournament and can't remember a single notable thing about the city but also didn't get out much.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 04, 2021, 08:04:02 AM

Santa Fe things to do? I am going for a wedding. I think the Georgia O'Keefe museum is booked and I also want to do Meow Wolf and maybe some ruins or something?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on August 04, 2021, 08:06:17 AM

25+ craft breweries in Charlotte if you can't anything else to do after eating some BBQ.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on August 04, 2021, 08:22:44 AM

Phil you might like Optimist Hall, it's sort of like a giant Parlor. Birdsong Brewery nearby there is v good.
as IPA mentioned there are a crap ton of breweries

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on August 04, 2021, 08:24:19 AM

Quote from: michigancat on August 04, 2021, 08:04:02 AM

Santa Fe things to do?

I enjoyed just walking around the old downtown, popping in artisan shops, and admiring the architectural details. Unique place. Ate at Maria's because Robert Redford said they have the best margaritas.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on August 04, 2021, 09:36:11 AM

Quote from: michigancat on August 04, 2021, 08:04:02 AM

Santa Fe things to do? I am going for a wedding. I think the Georgia O'Keefe museum is booked and I also want to do Meow Wolf and maybe some ruins or something?

Bandelier National Monument has some cool stuff.  Foundations of an old pueblo, cliff dwellings, etc.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on August 04, 2021, 09:49:40 AM

On my last SW flight, they made about 5 announcements that lap children need to be in the lap because the plane was booked and someone couldn't find a seat.  They were really starting to scold everyone.  Then they realized that a crew member that should've been in the jump seat was taking the passenger's seat.  Amateur hour crew work right there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on August 04, 2021, 10:03:27 AM

I hope there was a hilarious flight attendant who later got on the mic to do an apology song/skit.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 04, 2021, 10:47:13 AM

Quote from: ChiComCat on August 04, 2021, 09:49:40 AM

On my last SW flight, they made about 5 announcements that lap children need to be in the lap because the plane was booked and someone couldn't find a seat.  They were really starting to scold everyone.  Then they realized that a crew member that should've been in the jump seat was taking the passenger's seat.  Amateur hour crew work right there.

lmao. I've been on one where the lap baby was actually taking a seat and this happened though. infuriating. when my kids were little we always got them their own tickets and put them in a car seat in the plane because they could sleep really easy in the car seat. avoided confusion. I'd walk onto the plane with the seat and immediately tell the purser/first attendant that the baby was ticketed.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 04, 2021, 11:07:55 AM

I couldn't afford an extra ticket when I had lap children

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on August 04, 2021, 11:33:20 AM

Midwest Express was still a thing when i had my first lap child so it became an armrest child and everyone enjoyed warm chocolate chip cookies

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on August 04, 2021, 11:42:21 AM

Quote from: Skipper44 on August 04, 2021, 11:33:20 AM

Midwest Express was still a thing when i had my first lap child so it became an armrest child and everyone enjoyed warm chocolate chip cookies

one of my first flights as a youngster was nonstop MCI-SFO on Midwest Express! the chocolate chip cookie and also landing on that runway thing that juts out into the water were highlights for young mocat

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on August 04, 2021, 11:43:30 AM

Quote from: Trim on August 04, 2021, 10:03:27 AM

I hope there was a hilarious flight attendant who later got on the mic to do an apology song/skit.

lol (me now; not chicat then)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on August 04, 2021, 12:25:06 PM

Quote from: mocat on August 04, 2021, 08:22:44 AM

Phil you might like Optimist Hall, it's sort of like a giant Parlor. Birdsong Brewery nearby there is v good.
as IPA mentioned there are a crap ton of breweries

Thanks all. Confirms what I'm finding the CLT seems pretty meh.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on August 04, 2021, 12:37:17 PM

remember when emaw stud michael beasley was committed to unc-charlotte, lol wow

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on August 04, 2021, 03:56:31 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on August 04, 2021, 12:25:06 PM

Quote from: mocat on August 04, 2021, 08:22:44 AM

Phil you might like Optimist Hall, it's sort of like a giant Parlor. Birdsong Brewery nearby there is v good.
as IPA mentioned there are a crap ton of breweries

Thanks all. Confirms what I'm finding the CLT seems pretty meh.

could tour some NASCAR shops if you are desperate.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 04, 2021, 10:56:22 PM

The NASCAR Hall of Fame is there! I remember when KC thought they might get it

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on August 05, 2021, 08:02:02 AM

Dogged a bullet.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on August 05, 2021, 08:51:14 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on August 03, 2021, 09:42:23 PM

Charlotte tips?

If it isn’t too late, I really enjoyed Mert’s Heart and Soul when I was there like 7 years ago.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 08, 2021, 03:01:12 PM

(https://i.ibb.co/r3fDtrt/PXL-20210808-185237786.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 08, 2021, 03:03:02 PM

(https://i.ibb.co/KxH4LXq/PXL-20210801-221219040-MP.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on August 08, 2021, 04:16:26 PM

7's Las Vegas review:

Bellagio - stayed here and it was nothing special and probably would not recommend staying there. We ate dinner at prime, the steakhouse, and it was pretty good.

Park mgm - I really enjoyed the feel of this place, would def stay there. Had an excellent dinner at la la noodle, maybe the best Chinese I've ever tasted(?!). I wanted to try eataly but was out voted.

Nyny - prob makes me a rube but I really enjoy the big apple experience here

Excalibur - blows

Tropicana - this place was absolutely dead but we found a hot blackjack table. 2/7 stars

Mgm grand - standard crap, almost forgot we even stopped by this place

Cosmopolitan - not my vibe at all, couldn't get out of that place fast enough. Feels like an insta influencer manifested as a building.

Linq - nothing memorable about the casino but the promenade is pretty fun.

Harrahs - standard casino place

Freemont st - this is my jam. The Circa sportsbook is rough ridin' insane. Circa overall is pretty cool, but the gogo dancers and gogo dealers were a little weird. A group of 5 of us hit a hot blackjack variation table at the plaza called "world's most liberal 21" and the 5 of us left probably 15k up collectively and the dealer probably had another 1k in tips. Really great end to the weekend.

Anyway I had a good time.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 08, 2021, 04:32:22 PM

I appreciate NYNY as well

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on August 08, 2021, 04:38:37 PM

My only nyny experience is a hot blackjack run on our walk back to Mandalay so it's a okay in my book.

Cosmo is my jam though. Best place on the strip food and hotel wise. Never really gambled there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 08, 2021, 04:42:03 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on August 08, 2021, 04:38:37 PM

My only nyny experience is a hot blackjack run on our walk back to Mandalay so it's a okay in my book.

Cosmo is my jam though. Best place on the strip food and hotel wise. Never really gambled there.

Great rooms at Cosmo too


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on August 08, 2021, 04:45:00 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on August 05, 2021, 08:51:14 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on August 03, 2021, 09:42:23 PM

Charlotte tips?

If it isn’t too late, I really enjoyed Mert’s Heart and Soul when I was there like 7 years ago.

This may give indy as one of the most boring places to visit in the US. Seems to be liveable but woof nothing great attraction or food wise.  Do have a lot of breweries

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on August 08, 2021, 06:57:17 PM

heading to jackson hole on tuesday for a TLB vision quest with my wife. guided tour of yellowstone.  doing the tetons on our own.  and going to a rodeo yeehaw! dipping out of work at about 3 or so on tuesday and going to try to make it to cheyenne. 

flights were stupid expensive so driving it is.  actually kind of looking forward to the driving part. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on August 08, 2021, 07:34:22 PM

Y'all are gE'ing about NYNY right? When they had an ESPN Zone there it was aight, even though I saw K-State get absolutely bombed by Syracuse in the insight bowl there, but NY Experience?

Have either of you been there before and after they built T-Mobile Arena? I'd imagine they have upgraded since that arena was built? :dunno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: bucket on August 08, 2021, 07:47:02 PM

I like the NYNY rollercoaster.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on August 08, 2021, 07:47:48 PM

Quote from: bucket on August 08, 2021, 07:47:02 PM

I like the NYNY rollercoaster.

That thing feels super dangerous.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: bucket on August 08, 2021, 07:52:52 PM

Quote from: Spracne on August 08, 2021, 07:47:48 PM

Quote from: bucket on August 08, 2021, 07:47:02 PM

I like the NYNY rollercoaster.

That thing feels super dangerous.

Then I wouldn't recommend the rides on their space needle thing. I like the NYNY rollercoaster because you can get on it in five minutes.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on August 08, 2021, 09:26:59 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on August 08, 2021, 07:34:22 PM

Y'all are gE'ing about NYNY right? When they had an ESPN Zone there it was aight, even though I saw K-State get absolutely bombed by Syracuse in the insight bowl there, but NY Experience?

Have either of you been there before and after they built T-Mobile Arena? I'd imagine they have upgraded since that arena was built? :dunno:

They have the worst book and overall don't like the feel of the place but I had a big win so all is forgiven.

I can't imagine staying there

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on August 08, 2021, 09:47:39 PM

Quote from: DQ12 on August 08, 2021, 06:57:17 PM

heading to jackson hole on tuesday for a TLB vision quest with my wife. guided tour of yellowstone.  doing the tetons on our own.  and going to a rodeo yeehaw! dipping out of work at about 3 or so on tuesday and going to try to make it to cheyenne. 

flights were stupid expensive so driving it is.  actually kind of looking forward to the driving part.

It’s smoky AF out here right now.  Hopefully it clears out for you.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on August 09, 2021, 08:06:59 AM

Quote from: star seed 7 on August 08, 2021, 04:16:26 PM

7's Las Vegas review:

Bellagio - stayed here and it was nothing special and probably would not recommend staying there. We ate dinner at prime, the steakhouse, and it was pretty good.

Park mgm - I really enjoyed the feel of this place, would def stay there. Had an excellent dinner at la la noodle, maybe the best Chinese I've ever tasted(?!). I wanted to try eataly but was out voted.

Nyny - prob makes me a rube but I really enjoy the big apple experience here

Excalibur - blows

Tropicana - this place was absolutely dead but we found a hot blackjack table. 2/7 stars

Mgm grand - standard crap, almost forgot we even stopped by this place

Cosmopolitan - not my vibe at all, couldn't get out of that place fast enough. Feels like an insta influencer manifested as a building.

Linq - nothing memorable about the casino but the promenade is pretty fun.

Harrahs - standard casino place

Freemont st - this is my jam. The Circa sportsbook is rough ridin' insane. Circa overall is pretty cool, but the gogo dancers and gogo dealers were a little weird. A group of 5 of us hit a hot blackjack variation table at the plaza called "world's most liberal 21" and the 5 of us left probably 15k up collectively and the dealer probably had another 1k in tips. Really great end to the weekend.

Anyway I had a good time.

The older I get the more I enjoy freemont street. Pretty soon I will be staying down there and taking day trips to the strip.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 09, 2021, 08:11:48 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on August 08, 2021, 09:26:59 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on August 08, 2021, 07:34:22 PM

Y'all are gE'ing about NYNY right? When they had an ESPN Zone there it was aight, even though I saw K-State get absolutely bombed by Syracuse in the insight bowl there, but NY Experience?

Have either of you been there before and after they built T-Mobile Arena? I'd imagine they have upgraded since that arena was built? :dunno:

They have the worst book and overall don't like the feel of the place but I had a big win so all is forgiven.

I can't imagine staying there

I stayed there like 15 years ago and it was surprisingly great then. Of course, my standards 15 years ago are a lot different than they are now.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on August 09, 2021, 08:14:22 AM

NYNY was fine for a guys trip years ago for me but not a place that I would take my wife to.  Pool is surprisingly nice IIRC

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on August 09, 2021, 08:15:15 AM

Quote from: DQ12 on August 08, 2021, 06:57:17 PM

heading to jackson hole on tuesday for a TLB vision quest with my wife. guided tour of yellowstone.  doing the tetons on our own.  and going to a rodeo yeehaw! dipping out of work at about 3 or so on tuesday and going to try to make it to cheyenne. 

flights were stupid expensive so driving it is.  actually kind of looking forward to the driving part.

I made this drive in June.

I recommend leaving the park through the east entrance (through cody) so you have a more scenic ride home. You go through shoshoni national park then drive back through the Wind River canyon south of Thermopolis which is amazing.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on August 09, 2021, 08:18:16 AM

Shoshoni National Park drive

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210809/93ed97c70354ca60bcda62f00f2274fd.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on August 09, 2021, 08:19:21 AM

Wind river canyon

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210809/ceb2c36b830350aae140486e6d4c43c9.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on August 09, 2021, 08:20:26 AM

Some random stop on the drive back

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210809/f80e887a9ea5e57a47f6602427d073fa.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on August 09, 2021, 08:21:26 AM

Here is the route I took back

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210809/0844f5608d823dd6b2fcc01ff8aea677.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on August 09, 2021, 08:37:27 AM

Quote from: bucket on August 08, 2021, 07:52:52 PM

Quote from: Spracne on August 08, 2021, 07:47:48 PM

Quote from: bucket on August 08, 2021, 07:47:02 PM

I like the NYNY rollercoaster.

That thing feels super dangerous.

Then I wouldn't recommend the rides on their space needle thing. I like the NYNY rollercoaster because you can get on it in five minutes.

Are you referring to The Stratosphere? I can't believe in all the years that thing's been open, at least 25 years, they're never had anyone hurt or killed. Some lady even got hurt at the roller coaster at Circus Circus. Well when they do inevitably do have someone fall and die a very violent death, it will absolutely be the end of the strat.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 09, 2021, 09:32:42 AM

If the stratosphere just collapsed today I would not be surprised. Thing is terrifying based solely on visible lack of maintenance/upkeep.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on August 09, 2021, 09:44:53 AM

My sister and her husband are eating at the stratosphere on wednesday.

Thank you for the visionquest suggestos 'ji.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on August 09, 2021, 09:49:43 AM

Highly recommend the starlite bar on the 66th floor of resorts world. Reasonable drinks and great atmosphere. Even has a small outdoor space.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: bucket on August 09, 2021, 10:14:25 AM

Quote from: MakeItRain on August 09, 2021, 08:37:27 AM

Quote from: bucket on August 08, 2021, 07:52:52 PM

Quote from: Spracne on August 08, 2021, 07:47:48 PM

Quote from: bucket on August 08, 2021, 07:47:02 PM

I like the NYNY rollercoaster.

That thing feels super dangerous.

Then I wouldn't recommend the rides on their space needle thing. I like the NYNY rollercoaster because you can get on it in five minutes.

Are you referring to The Stratosphere? I can't believe in all the years that thing's been open, at least 25 years, they're never had anyone hurt or killed. Some lady even got hurt at the roller coaster at Circus Circus. Well when they do inevitably do have someone fall and die a very violent death, it will absolutely be the end of the strat.

Yes.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on August 09, 2021, 10:31:27 AM

Quote from: michigancat on August 04, 2021, 08:04:02 AM

Santa Fe things to do? I am going for a wedding. I think the Georgia O'Keefe museum is booked and I also want to do Meow Wolf and maybe some ruins or something?

The opera seems pretty cool if they have a show playing. Just walking around downtown and popping in and out of shops is a lot of fun if you like art.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on August 09, 2021, 11:11:28 AM

Quote from: MakeItRain on August 09, 2021, 08:37:27 AM

Quote from: bucket on August 08, 2021, 07:52:52 PM

Quote from: Spracne on August 08, 2021, 07:47:48 PM

Quote from: bucket on August 08, 2021, 07:47:02 PM

I like the NYNY rollercoaster.

That thing feels super dangerous.

Then I wouldn't recommend the rides on their space needle thing. I like the NYNY rollercoaster because you can get on it in five minutes.

Are you referring to The Stratosphere? I can't believe in all the years that thing's been open, at least 25 years, they're never had anyone hurt or killed. Some lady even got hurt at the roller coaster at Circus Circus. Well when they do inevitably do have someone fall and die a very violent death, it will absolutely be the end of the strat.

are you saying someone is going to fall out of the roller coaster, or the roller coaster is going to fall off the building?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 09, 2021, 11:15:31 AM

literally all the strip casinos seem the same to me :dunno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on August 09, 2021, 12:55:05 PM

I have yet to go to vegas but nothing there really appeals to me. am I missing out?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 09, 2021, 12:56:15 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on August 09, 2021, 12:55:05 PM

I have yet to go to vegas but nothing there really appeals to me. am I missing out?

if nothing there appeals to you then, no, you are not missing out. anyone else have any extremely hard questions they are mulling over that I can be of assistance with?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on August 09, 2021, 01:04:09 PM

Quote from: steve dave on August 09, 2021, 12:56:15 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on August 09, 2021, 12:55:05 PM

I have yet to go to vegas but nothing there really appeals to me. am I missing out?

if nothing there appeals to you then, no, you are not missing out. anyone else have any extremely hard questions they are mulling over that I can be of assistance with?

I hate beets should I have them for dinner tonight?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on August 09, 2021, 01:08:56 PM

I was in Vegas for like 24 hours just to see the spectacle. No other reason. Worth it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on August 09, 2021, 01:16:28 PM

i too am definitely a Fremont st person

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 09, 2021, 01:22:26 PM

Quote from: chum1 on August 09, 2021, 01:08:56 PM

I was in Vegas for like 24 hours just to see the spectacle. No other reason. Worth it.

yes it's a perfect weekend destination to booze and gamble, people watch, have some really nice food, and bounce

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on August 09, 2021, 03:38:06 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on August 09, 2021, 01:04:09 PM

Quote from: steve dave on August 09, 2021, 12:56:15 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on August 09, 2021, 12:55:05 PM

I have yet to go to vegas but nothing there really appeals to me. am I missing out?

if nothing there appeals to you then, no, you are not missing out. anyone else have any extremely hard questions they are mulling over that I can be of assistance with?

I hate beets should I have them for dinner tonight?

yes, they are a great food for you.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on August 09, 2021, 09:50:28 PM

Quote from: mocat on August 09, 2021, 11:11:28 AM

Quote from: MakeItRain on August 09, 2021, 08:37:27 AM

Quote from: bucket on August 08, 2021, 07:52:52 PM

Quote from: Spracne on August 08, 2021, 07:47:48 PM

Quote from: bucket on August 08, 2021, 07:47:02 PM

I like the NYNY rollercoaster.

That thing feels super dangerous.

Then I wouldn't recommend the rides on their space needle thing. I like the NYNY rollercoaster because you can get on it in five minutes.

Are you referring to The Stratosphere? I can't believe in all the years that thing's been open, at least 25 years, they're never had anyone hurt or killed. Some lady even got hurt at the roller coaster at Circus Circus. Well when they do inevitably do have someone fall and die a very violent death, it will absolutely be the end of the strat.

are you saying someone is going to fall out of the roller coaster, or the roller coaster is going to fall off the building?

Yes. The strat is crap and they have a roller coaster that juts out over the Las Vegas Strip from literally 1000 feet in the air. That's eventually not going to end well. Props to the strat for having a shitty hotel for 25 years but running the safest amusement park in America.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on August 09, 2021, 10:02:04 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on August 09, 2021, 12:55:05 PM

I have yet to go to vegas but nothing there really appeals to me. am I missing out?

Hoover Dam, Red Rock Canyon, and Valley of Fire SP are all fun.  Vegas is a convenient place to stay to see them.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on August 12, 2021, 09:36:14 PM

Yellowstone is insane.  Best thing in the US, imo. 

Hiking around the Tetons tomorrow.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on August 13, 2021, 05:17:08 AM

Quote from: DQ12 on August 12, 2021, 09:36:14 PM

Yellowstone is insane.  Best thing in the US, imo. 

Hiking around the Tetons tomorrow.

It really is

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on August 13, 2021, 05:47:31 AM

Quote from: DQ12 on August 12, 2021, 09:36:14 PM

Yellowstone is insane.  Best thing in the US, imo. 

i went back there three years ago, definitely feeling like i was too wilderness adept for school.  and yes, it's completely ridiculous with all the people and facilities and paved roads and whatnot.  but it's also just so rough ridin' stuffed full of animals.  i rough ridin' loved it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on August 16, 2021, 12:39:44 PM

yellowstone RECAP:

Left KC on Tuesday at about 3 pm and got into the hotel in Cheyenne about 11:30 IIRC.  Got up early on Wednesday and made the ~6 hour drive to Jackson Hole.  Our little cabin in JH was cool and relatively cheap - little kitchenette, bathroom, queen bed, pullout couch:
(https://i.imgur.com/TfBvu0Nl.jpg)
 Goofed off the rest of the day Wednesday meandering around Jackson Hole -- which is actually much smaller than I anticipated.  The food is elite and would be happy to provide recommendos.

Woke up and did a tour of Yellowstone's Southern Loop on Thursday.  We were a little disappointed we didn't see any moose.  Saw old faithful - here's an artsy fartsy shot:
(https://i.imgur.com/qqLhXNrl.jpg)

I think the grand prismatic spring is the coolest thing I saw on the trip:
(https://i.imgur.com/0KhmlxJl.jpg)
The views in Yellowstone are just totally overwhelming.  It blows my mind that there's this much "stuff" within a ~25 mile radius
(https://i.imgur.com/i383F8bl.jpg)
Watch out big fella!
(https://i.imgur.com/naOY2uol.jpg)

On Friday we went to the Tetons and hiked around Jenny lake which was delightful.  I think our route was about 10 miles, but pretty easy hiking:
(https://i.imgur.com/CYu0dwTl.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/4lqwitpl.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/I9TMrqSl.jpg)
If we had to do it over again, we would've been prepared to get in the lake and swim some or rent a kayak or something, which apparently you can do.  It was really hot.  One thing, when we were hiking some people passed us and were like "hey there's a black bear up there near the trail."  We pressed on because we didn't really want to backtrack 6 miles around the lake, and I had bear spray and i'm pretty tough.  Anyway, we didn't see the bear but I'm sure we were within 25 yards of it at some point.  Side note, don't buy bear spray at the supermarket because they jack up the price like crazy.  Who knew.

On Saturday we went whitewater rafting in the morning and went to a rodeo on Saturday night, yeehaw:
(https://i.imgur.com/ADGnJiUl.jpg)
I don't know if this is just rodeo culture or what (probably is) but the PA guy at the rodeo was incredible.  I've never heard anyone gush as much about the red white and blue as that guy.  When we were getting ready to sing the national anthem while the lady road around on the horse holding the american flag, this guy gave an announcement that would make howard finkle blush: "And now, ladies and gentlemen, we want to welcome the most important lady at the rodeo, here she comes now, old glory, the red white and blue..."  It was a little strange to hear that much red-meat, unconditioned and unapologetic love for the US of A.  Overall the rodeo was great and would absolutely recommend and will be going to more rodeos in the future.
(https://i.imgur.com/vLAExPwl.jpg)
The actual bull/horse riding itself was crazy.  These guys are like ALMOST dying every time.  And the winners apparently get like 400 bucks or something?
(https://i.imgur.com/5kBb3Gwl.jpg)

Woke up yesterday morning and were on the road a 5:45.  Listened to the new Killers album as a rainstorm followed us out of the mountains at sunrise, which felt like a religious experience:
(https://i.imgur.com/VLvdpJcl.jpg)

Got back to KC at 10:30 last night.  It was a brutal drive to do in one day, but flights/car rentals were stupid expensive.  Anyway, it's a great trip. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on August 16, 2021, 12:45:43 PM

Awesome trip. Been 35 years since I was there. Need to get back.

Sent from my moto g power using Tapatalk

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on August 16, 2021, 06:20:41 PM

canco the bear spray markup, hopefully a walmart goes in yellowstone, it would probably make a killing

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on August 16, 2021, 08:26:15 PM

That rodeo sounds like an amazing time.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 16, 2021, 08:34:49 PM

I’ve been to probably a billion rodeos. I can see how they would be incredibly entertaining if you’d never been to one. I thought they were snoozefests after the first thousand times (bull fighting and crazy bull games they’d play always entertaining obv.)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 16, 2021, 08:35:07 PM

Dodge City has a bigtime rodeo.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on August 16, 2021, 08:42:06 PM

Yellowstone is amazing. Your write up was great. However, this when talking about a possible bear encounter might be the most ridiculous thing I’ve read in 10+ years on this blog.

Quote from: DQ12 on August 16, 2021, 12:39:44 PM

i'm pretty tough.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on August 16, 2021, 08:53:27 PM

I’m tough.  Stand behind me.  I have bear spray and I read the back label while Mrs. Dlew was in a porta potty so that bear didn’t stand a chance.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 17, 2021, 06:10:33 AM

Black bears aren’t going to mess with you anyway. I think dlew (tough as crap) has this thing handled.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on August 17, 2021, 07:50:57 AM

Like they say "If it's black fight back, if it's brown then crap down your leg because your already dead"

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on August 17, 2021, 08:17:25 AM

DQ thank you for the pics and write-up  :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 17, 2021, 08:23:56 AM

the replies to this good tweet are so good (travel relevant)

https://twitter.com/janky_jane/status/1426981976142123010

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 17, 2021, 08:49:57 AM

Quote from: steve dave on August 17, 2021, 08:23:56 AM

the replies to this good tweet are so good (travel relevant)

https://twitter.com/janky_jane/status/1426981976142123010

so great

https://twitter.com/MaxHomo/status/1427330281355231244

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 17, 2021, 09:39:01 AM

this one made me irl lol

https://twitter.com/NortonReport/status/1427326356208160768

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: stunted on August 19, 2021, 07:32:13 AM

Hot take - beaches are massively overrated

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 19, 2021, 08:14:50 AM

Quote from: stunted on August 19, 2021, 07:32:13 AM

Hot take - beaches are massively overrated

Hot take disclaimer - with little kids they are appropriately rated. little kids love the living crap out of beaches.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 19, 2021, 08:15:55 AM

Quote from: stunted on August 19, 2021, 07:32:13 AM

Hot take - beaches are massively overrated

:facepalm:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on August 19, 2021, 08:22:56 AM

Depends on the beach really. Stunz, have you been down to phuket?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 19, 2021, 08:25:06 AM

I've found my beach enjoyment is strongly correlated to how much schlepping I have to do

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 19, 2021, 08:32:30 AM

Quote from: ben ji on August 03, 2021, 02:39:50 PM

I have never once eaten anything other than snacks on a plane or even considered eating a full meal/entreee. Is it that hard to scarf down a sandwich before you board?

OK today I have a good example for why bringing a meal on the plane is good. Been in NYC the past couple of weeks so fully adjusted to Eastern time, but I'm flying EWR-SFO today. Leaves at 4:30 Eastern, lands at 7:24 Pacific. Figure I'll leave the apartment around 2, not long after lunch. But am I going to have a full meal at the airport? No, that would be stupid because I just ate lunch! Do I want to wait until SF to eat dinner? No, that would be like eating at ~11:30pm Eastern once I finally get somewhere!

So the solution is to get one of those dang cobb salads and some chips and eat it on the flight around 8:00 Eastern/5:00 Pacific. start the transition back to Pacific time, but don't starve in the process.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on August 19, 2021, 08:33:10 AM

Quote from: michigancat on August 19, 2021, 08:25:06 AM

I've found my beach enjoyment is strongly correlated to how much schlepping I have to do

That and access to adequate shade and drinks. I love the crap out of the beach, but carrying a days worth of crap a mile and being in the direct sun all day makes it tough. May as well hike in the woods and eff that crap, there are bugs in the woods.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on August 19, 2021, 08:33:42 AM

i wonder if there is any correlation between beach enjoyment and proclivity for taking naps.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on August 19, 2021, 08:41:30 AM

We once rented a wagon with giant sand wheels. Loaded it down with rented beach umbrellas, chairs, toys, and everything else. Easier than carrying stuff. Also more comfortable time on the beach with all that gear.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on August 19, 2021, 08:46:44 AM

Is schlepping a regional word or does everyone say it?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 19, 2021, 08:48:26 AM

Quote from: ChiComCat on August 19, 2021, 08:46:44 AM

Is schlepping a regional word or does everyone say it?

I thought about that before I used it. I think of it as especially sloppy hauling regardless of whether or not that's its true meaning.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on August 19, 2021, 08:49:07 AM

Quote from: michigancat on August 19, 2021, 08:48:26 AM

Quote from: ChiComCat on August 19, 2021, 08:46:44 AM

Is schlepping a regional word or does everyone say it?

I thought about that before I used it. I think of it as especially sloppy hauling regardless of whether or not that's its true meaning.

I thought your use of it was absolutely perfect and maybe the first time I've seen it written out.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on August 19, 2021, 09:00:05 AM

Quote from: ChiComCat on August 19, 2021, 08:46:44 AM

Is schlepping a regional word or does everyone say it?

Regional, but if you watched Seinfeld or the Golden Girls you probably use the word regardless of where you live. What's funny about how we in America use the word is the actual Yiddish word means something completely different.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on August 19, 2021, 11:10:00 AM

Quote from: michigancat on August 19, 2021, 08:32:30 AM

Quote from: ben ji on August 03, 2021, 02:39:50 PM

I have never once eaten anything other than snacks on a plane or even considered eating a full meal/entreee. Is it that hard to scarf down a sandwich before you board?

OK today I have a good example for why bringing a meal on the plane is good. Been in NYC the past couple of weeks so fully adjusted to Eastern time, but I'm flying EWR-SFO today. Leaves at 4:30 Eastern, lands at 7:24 Pacific. Figure I'll leave the apartment around 2, not long after lunch. But am I going to have a full meal at the airport? No, that would be stupid because I just ate lunch! Do I want to wait until SF to eat dinner? No, that would be like eating at ~11:30pm Eastern once I finally get somewhere!

So the solution is to get one of those dang cobb salads and some chips and eat it on the flight around 8:00 Eastern/5:00 Pacific. start the transition back to Pacific time, but don't starve in the process.

Grab a granola bar and power through.  You won’t starve.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 19, 2021, 11:12:56 AM

But what if someone thinks granola bars smell icky

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on August 19, 2021, 12:51:46 PM

beach = overrated.  a beach is nothing more than coarse dirt (sand) and water (aquifer under dirt).  to be honest with you guys, everywhere is a beach

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 19, 2021, 01:52:00 PM

Quote from: chum1 on August 19, 2021, 08:41:30 AM

We once rented a wagon with giant sand wheels. Loaded it down with rented beach umbrellas, chairs, toys, and everything else. Easier than carrying stuff. Also more comfortable time on the beach with all that gear.

I just booked an airbnb in hanalei for 2022 and a non-nominal part of that decision making was the fact that it came with one of those wagons and all of the beach gear, boards, etc. to schlep to the beach.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: stunted on August 19, 2021, 01:57:08 PM

Quote from: pissclams on August 19, 2021, 12:51:46 PM

beach = overrated.  a beach is nothing more than coarse dirt (sand) and water (aquifer under dirt).  to be honest with you guys, everywhere is a beach

I wrote down a list of stuff you can do on a beach that you can’t anywhere else:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 19, 2021, 01:59:22 PM

The ocean is the coolest thing on this planet and is filled with amazing/astonishing things, so if a beach is next to it, it's cool too, losers!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: stunted on August 19, 2021, 02:00:27 PM

Go scuba diving. An activity that the beach should not be able to claim.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 19, 2021, 02:02:45 PM

Quote from: stunted on August 19, 2021, 01:57:08 PM

Quote from: pissclams on August 19, 2021, 12:51:46 PM

beach = overrated.  a beach is nothing more than coarse dirt (sand) and water (aquifer under dirt).  to be honest with you guys, everywhere is a beach

I wrote down a list of stuff you can do on a beach that you can’t anywhere else:

catch a shark from land from a beach

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 19, 2021, 02:03:19 PM

take an insta photo with your dad's authentic 1970s tank top that says "Life's a Beach" from the beach

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 19, 2021, 02:04:23 PM

You really need some sort of beach to surf

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 19, 2021, 02:07:06 PM

Wife's work put a vacation freeze on her until November because of a big project they're rolling out. :frown: :frown: But we do have another vacation on the books by the beach again this year, for Thanksgiving. A whole week at Perdido Key, Florida, and I'm finally going deep sea fishing! :excited: :billdance:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 19, 2021, 02:13:01 PM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on August 19, 2021, 02:07:06 PM

Wife's work put a vacation freeze on her until November because of a big project they're rolling out. :frown: :frown: But we do have another vacation on the books by the beach again this year, for Thanksgiving. A whole week at Perdido Key, Florida, and I'm finally going deep sea fishing! :excited: :billdance:

hell yeah

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: stunted on August 19, 2021, 02:15:23 PM

Deep sea fishing is definitely badass

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 19, 2021, 02:15:37 PM

here's my upcoming (covid willing) revenge travel lineup

Oct - Disney World, 6 nights in connecting rooms at the Polynesian
Nov - 5 nights at the Montage Laguna Beach (NO KIDS!)
Feb - Disney World, 7 nights in a 2 bedroom suite at the Beach Club
May - Another mys adult trip tbd
July - Kauai - 5 nights in a two bedroom suite at the Grand Hyatt, 5 nights in Airbnb in Hanalei

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 19, 2021, 02:18:51 PM

Quote from: steve dave on August 19, 2021, 02:15:37 PM

here's my upcoming (covid willing) revenge travel lineup

Oct - Disney World, 6 nights in connecting rooms at the Polynesian
Nov - 5 nights at the Montage Laguna Beach (NO KIDS!)
Feb - Disney World, 7 nights in a 2 bedroom suite at the Beach Club
May - Another mys adult trip tbd
July - Kauai - 5 nights in a two bedroom suite at the Grand Hyatt, 5 nights in Airbnb in Hanalei

also probably 5 nights at the Eau Palm in Palm Beach in Mar (NO KIDS!) but that's not 100% confirmed yet

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 19, 2021, 02:21:53 PM

Amaze!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on August 19, 2021, 02:36:24 PM

Quote from: steve dave on August 19, 2021, 02:15:37 PM

here's my upcoming (covid willing) revenge travel lineup

Oct - Disney World, 6 nights in connecting rooms at the Polynesian
Nov - 5 nights at the Montage Laguna Beach (NO KIDS!)
Feb - Disney World, 7 nights in a 2 bedroom suite at the Beach Club
May - Another mys adult trip tbd
July - Kauai - 5 nights in a two bedroom suite at the Grand Hyatt, 5 nights in Airbnb in Hanalei

Man, I wish I was SD's kid. I also need you to be my travel agent. We would never do that much during that period because neither of us would plan any of it out.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on August 19, 2021, 02:38:56 PM

Trying to get back into Portugal before the year is out. Some reaort in the Caribbean this winter. Maybe DR

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on August 19, 2021, 02:53:35 PM

I am going to the DR in October

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on August 19, 2021, 02:56:52 PM

Quote from: star seed 7 on August 19, 2021, 02:53:35 PM

I am going to the DR in October

Ditto!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 19, 2021, 03:27:35 PM

Quote from: ChiComCat on August 19, 2021, 02:56:52 PM

Quote from: star seed 7 on August 19, 2021, 02:53:35 PM

I am going to the DR in October

Ditto!

Place is amazing. Where are all of you staying?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on August 19, 2021, 03:41:20 PM

Quote from: ChiComCat on August 19, 2021, 02:56:52 PM

Quote from: star seed 7 on August 19, 2021, 02:53:35 PM

I am going to the DR in October

Ditto!

 :cheers:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 19, 2021, 04:01:07 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on August 19, 2021, 02:36:24 PM

Quote from: steve dave on August 19, 2021, 02:15:37 PM

here's my upcoming (covid willing) revenge travel lineup

Oct - Disney World, 6 nights in connecting rooms at the Polynesian
Nov - 5 nights at the Montage Laguna Beach (NO KIDS!)
Feb - Disney World, 7 nights in a 2 bedroom suite at the Beach Club
May - Another mys adult trip tbd
July - Kauai - 5 nights in a two bedroom suite at the Grand Hyatt, 5 nights in Airbnb in Hanalei

Man, I wish I was SD's kid. I also need you to be my travel agent. We would never do that much during that period because neither of us would plan any of it out.

My favorite thing in the world is traveling with my family, my second is probably planning that travel.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on August 19, 2021, 04:25:59 PM

Quote from: steve dave on August 19, 2021, 04:01:07 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on August 19, 2021, 02:36:24 PM

Quote from: steve dave on August 19, 2021, 02:15:37 PM

here's my upcoming (covid willing) revenge travel lineup

Oct - Disney World, 6 nights in connecting rooms at the Polynesian
Nov - 5 nights at the Montage Laguna Beach (NO KIDS!)
Feb - Disney World, 7 nights in a 2 bedroom suite at the Beach Club
May - Another mys adult trip tbd
July - Kauai - 5 nights in a two bedroom suite at the Grand Hyatt, 5 nights in Airbnb in Hanalei

Man, I wish I was SD's kid. I also need you to be my travel agent. We would never do that much during that period because neither of us would plan any of it out.

My favorite thing in the world is traveling with my family, my second is probably planning that travel.

That's a pretty darn awesome lineup there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on August 19, 2021, 04:29:14 PM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on August 19, 2021, 03:27:35 PM

Quote from: ChiComCat on August 19, 2021, 02:56:52 PM

Quote from: star seed 7 on August 19, 2021, 02:53:35 PM

I am going to the DR in October

Ditto!

Place is amazing. Where are all of you staying?

Excellence - I think I took your advice on it

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on August 19, 2021, 04:34:10 PM

Quote from: steve dave on August 19, 2021, 04:01:07 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on August 19, 2021, 02:36:24 PM

Quote from: steve dave on August 19, 2021, 02:15:37 PM

here's my upcoming (covid willing) revenge travel lineup

Oct - Disney World, 6 nights in connecting rooms at the Polynesian
Nov - 5 nights at the Montage Laguna Beach (NO KIDS!)
Feb - Disney World, 7 nights in a 2 bedroom suite at the Beach Club
May - Another mys adult trip tbd
July - Kauai - 5 nights in a two bedroom suite at the Grand Hyatt, 5 nights in Airbnb in Hanalei

Man, I wish I was SD's kid. I also need you to be my travel agent. We would never do that much during that period because neither of us would plan any of it out.

My favorite thing in the world is traveling with my family, my second is probably planning that travel.

That's amazing SD. Mrs. SF is take it or leave it with travel and not at all interested in planning. Very jealous.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 19, 2021, 04:35:04 PM

Quote from: ChiComCat on August 19, 2021, 04:29:14 PM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on August 19, 2021, 03:27:35 PM

Quote from: ChiComCat on August 19, 2021, 02:56:52 PM

Quote from: star seed 7 on August 19, 2021, 02:53:35 PM

I am going to the DR in October

Ditto!

Place is amazing. Where are all of you staying?

Excellence - I think I took your advice on it

Badass! Enjoy! That place is awesome!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on August 19, 2021, 04:42:47 PM

This is the first flight I've ever booked though cc points. I feel grown up.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 19, 2021, 04:43:49 PM

Quote from: star seed 7 on August 19, 2021, 04:42:47 PM

This is the first flight I've ever booked though cc points. I feel grown up.

Hell yeah!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on August 19, 2021, 05:22:20 PM

Quote from: steve dave on August 19, 2021, 04:01:07 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on August 19, 2021, 02:36:24 PM

Quote from: steve dave on August 19, 2021, 02:15:37 PM

here's my upcoming (covid willing) revenge travel lineup

Oct - Disney World, 6 nights in connecting rooms at the Polynesian
Nov - 5 nights at the Montage Laguna Beach (NO KIDS!)
Feb - Disney World, 7 nights in a 2 bedroom suite at the Beach Club
May - Another mys adult trip tbd
July - Kauai - 5 nights in a two bedroom suite at the Grand Hyatt, 5 nights in Airbnb in Hanalei

Man, I wish I was SD's kid. I also need you to be my travel agent. We would never do that much during that period because neither of us would plan any of it out.

My favorite thing in the world is traveling with my family, my second is probably planning that travel.

Same

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: stunted on August 19, 2021, 06:20:36 PM

i've randomly thought before it's likely that i'll never go on another family trip again. makes me think i should take the lead in my family and plan something out. at least something with the parents and one sibling, that'll be the minimum for a family vacay

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 19, 2021, 06:51:18 PM

Quote from: stunted on August 19, 2021, 06:20:36 PM

i've randomly thought before it's likely that i'll never go on another family trip again. makes me think i should take the lead in my family and plan something out. at least something with the parents and one sibling, that'll be the minimum for a family vacay

Yes, and you are a HERO when you do

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on August 19, 2021, 07:20:24 PM

Staying a week in a Airbnb at St Augustine beach with my family in January, should be a good time.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 19, 2021, 08:39:45 PM

Quote from: wetwillie on August 19, 2021, 07:20:24 PM

Staying a week in a Airbnb at St Augustine beach with my family in January, should be a good time.

HELL YES IT WILL BE!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on August 20, 2021, 10:13:41 AM

I'm going on my 4th international round trip on points when I go to the Dominican.  Now that the wife is playing ball, we have another international trip's worth of points in the bank as well.

Agree with SD on planning travel.  It's nice to justify an expensive meal or experience because I saved a couple hundred on a hotel or flights.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 25, 2021, 01:26:39 PM

https://twitter.com/FareDealAlert/status/1430595832257073154?s=20

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on August 27, 2021, 01:58:35 PM

https://twitter.com/KellisRobinett/status/1431317079328755714

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on August 27, 2021, 02:18:23 PM

Hurricane (soon to be) Ida wrecked my NOLA plans this weekend.  godspeed NOLA, hang on!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on August 30, 2021, 01:45:52 PM

[redacted].

https://twitter.com/AP/status/1432374831207657481

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on August 30, 2021, 02:55:50 PM

Quote from: sys on August 30, 2021, 01:45:52 PM

[redacted].

https://twitter.com/AP/status/1432374831207657481

Fully vaccinated still allowed in. Love it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on August 30, 2021, 03:22:40 PM

there haven't been any changes yet, just the eu recommending that members tighten up.  if vaccinated aren't further restricted then that's fine.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on August 30, 2021, 05:31:18 PM

Quote from: sys on August 30, 2021, 03:22:40 PM

there haven't been any changes yet, just the eu recommending that members tighten up.  if vaccinated aren't further restricted then that's fine.

Another story I read indicated it was going to be only recommendation for unvaccinated people and it was still going to be up to the members to adopt it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 31, 2021, 03:15:25 PM

Stayed in a fancy hotel the last two nights in Detroit. It's where the visiting teams stay. Ran into the Twins players, the A's this morning, and Mark Wahlbergs bro who created all the restaurants. It was pretty amaze!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on August 31, 2021, 03:31:41 PM

This was Paul and I getting coffee yesterday!

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: cfbandyman on September 11, 2021, 12:16:54 AM

Friend found a great deal to Scotland, I had left over credit from last year for a flight to Rome, now I'm flying delta one to AMS and loving it and excited for it

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on September 11, 2021, 12:48:01 AM

Amaze, enjoy it m8

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: cfbandyman on September 11, 2021, 12:59:34 AM

Thanks man, should be a wonderful time.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on September 16, 2021, 09:51:49 AM

Gonna fly with our 11month old next month. Any tips are appreciated. Already purchased his own seat and light cheap carseat. picked a nonstop southwest flight.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 16, 2021, 09:55:26 AM

Quote from: WillieWatanabe on September 16, 2021, 09:51:49 AM

Gonna fly with our 11month old next month. Any tips are appreciated. Already purchased his own seat and light cheap carseat. picked a nonstop southwest flight.

that's really the best protips right there. they do so much better in a carseat at that age. make sure you tell the flight attendant standing there as you board that the baby is ticketed or they'll give you the business about the carseat. can't put it in exit rows or the rows before or after the exit rows. Also they are somtimes a PITA to get buckled in so I would always get early check in or whatever they call it and go on ahead of my wife and baby with the seat. That way I could get it buckled into the window seat (they have to be in the window seat iirc) without my wife and kid holding up the line behind them waiting for me. then you hold the seats and tell anyone SEAT'S TAKEN! as they give you the evil eye. the flight attendants very much appreciate this strategy in my experience, sometimes they'll ask "where's the baby" as you go by and I would tell them. Got so I would just tell them proactively "baby is ticketed and will be coming with my wife in family boarding but I didn't want to hold up the line getting this thing buckled in".

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on September 16, 2021, 10:01:28 AM

will be flying with a 9 month old (and wife) next june. went the route of two first-class seats. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 16, 2021, 10:02:25 AM

Quote from: 'taterblast on September 16, 2021, 10:01:28 AM

will be flying with a 9 month old (and wife) next june. went the route of two first-class seats.

lmao at the rest of the first class passengers being all pissy when the baby cries or makes even a tiny sound. drink your third shooter of grey goose and mind ya business old lady/man.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kstate4life on September 16, 2021, 10:09:11 AM

Quote from: steve dave on September 16, 2021, 10:02:25 AM

Quote from: 'taterblast on September 16, 2021, 10:01:28 AM

will be flying with a 9 month old (and wife) next june. went the route of two first-class seats.

lmao at the rest of the first class passengers being all pissy when the baby cries or makes even a tiny sound. drink your third shooter of grey goose and mind ya business old lady/man.

Yeah should have just bought the baby it's own seat instead.  As stated in previous replies having the car seat on board is a game changer...

Speaking of, we just did a week in Maui with our 14 month old.  Didn't have to buy him his own seat because the flight wasn't full, so we were able to take the car seat on.  I had previously upgraded to extra comfort and booked the window\aisle seats hoping no one would take the middle.  It worked out great!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on September 16, 2021, 10:09:54 AM

it's gonna be great  :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on September 16, 2021, 10:28:34 AM

Quote from: steve dave on September 16, 2021, 09:55:26 AM

Quote from: WillieWatanabe on September 16, 2021, 09:51:49 AM

Gonna fly with our 11month old next month. Any tips are appreciated. Already purchased his own seat and light cheap carseat. picked a nonstop southwest flight.

that's really the best protips right there. they do so much better in a carseat at that age. make sure you tell the flight attendant standing there as you board that the baby is ticketed or they'll give you the business about the carseat. can't put it in exit rows or the rows before or after the exit rows. Also they are somtimes a PITA to get buckled in so I would always get early check in or whatever they call it and go on ahead of my wife and baby with the seat. That way I could get it buckled into the window seat (they have to be in the window seat iirc) without my wife and kid holding up the line behind them waiting for me. then you hold the seats and tell anyone SEAT'S TAKEN! as they give you the evil eye. the flight attendants very much appreciate this strategy in my experience, sometimes they'll ask "where's the baby" as you go by and I would tell them. Got so I would just tell them proactively "baby is ticketed and will be coming with my wife in family boarding but I didn't want to hold up the line getting this thing buckled in".

Early Bird check in? Where you can check in 36 hours ahead of time? Then you're allowed to get on the place ahead of most everyone else?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 16, 2021, 10:31:34 AM

Quote from: WillieWatanabe on September 16, 2021, 10:28:34 AM

Quote from: steve dave on September 16, 2021, 09:55:26 AM

Quote from: WillieWatanabe on September 16, 2021, 09:51:49 AM

Gonna fly with our 11month old next month. Any tips are appreciated. Already purchased his own seat and light cheap carseat. picked a nonstop southwest flight.

that's really the best protips right there. they do so much better in a carseat at that age. make sure you tell the flight attendant standing there as you board that the baby is ticketed or they'll give you the business about the carseat. can't put it in exit rows or the rows before or after the exit rows. Also they are somtimes a PITA to get buckled in so I would always get early check in or whatever they call it and go on ahead of my wife and baby with the seat. That way I could get it buckled into the window seat (they have to be in the window seat iirc) without my wife and kid holding up the line behind them waiting for me. then you hold the seats and tell anyone SEAT'S TAKEN! as they give you the evil eye. the flight attendants very much appreciate this strategy in my experience, sometimes they'll ask "where's the baby" as you go by and I would tell them. Got so I would just tell them proactively "baby is ticketed and will be coming with my wife in family boarding but I didn't want to hold up the line getting this thing buckled in".

Early Bird check in? Where you can check in 36 hours ahead of time? Then you're allowed to get on the place ahead of most everyone else?

Yeah, you'll get in with A group (99% of the time). Then your wife and kid can board with family boarding in between A and B.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on September 16, 2021, 10:35:50 AM

 :thumbs: ty

Really trying to minimize the amount of crap we bring and check so the shuttle to the car rental place isn't a PITA.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kstate4life on September 16, 2021, 10:38:32 AM

Quote from: WillieWatanabe on September 16, 2021, 10:35:50 AM

:thumbs: ty

Really trying to minimize the amount of crap we bring and check so the shuttle to the car rental place isn't a PITA.

Another pro tip... Shuttle to the rental car place first yourself with a couple of bags, then swing back around and pick up the wife and kid and the rest of the luggage.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on September 16, 2021, 10:39:40 AM

tablet and big, soft, over the ear earphones. We've had the wired version of these leapfrog headphones for 3 kids over 10 years and they are the best
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And yes, the car seat is a great call, although we always gate checked ours because all three of our kids at that age were very calm and comfortable cuddling with my wife. The car rental companies charge an insane amount of money to use their car seats.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on September 16, 2021, 10:41:35 AM

Quote from: kstate4life on September 16, 2021, 10:38:32 AM

Quote from: WillieWatanabe on September 16, 2021, 10:35:50 AM

:thumbs: ty

Really trying to minimize the amount of crap we bring and check so the shuttle to the car rental place isn't a PITA.

Another pro tip... Shuttle to the rental car place first yourself with a couple of bags, then swing back around and pick up the wife and kid and the rest of the luggage.

I think this really depends on the airport. I previously mentioned Las Vegas, 100% don't do this there, your wife is going to be pissed that you left them at the airport for 90 minutes.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on September 16, 2021, 10:43:52 AM

Quote from: MakeItRain on September 16, 2021, 10:41:35 AM

Quote from: kstate4life on September 16, 2021, 10:38:32 AM

Quote from: WillieWatanabe on September 16, 2021, 10:35:50 AM

:thumbs: ty

Really trying to minimize the amount of crap we bring and check so the shuttle to the car rental place isn't a PITA.

Another pro tip... Shuttle to the rental car place first yourself with a couple of bags, then swing back around and pick up the wife and kid and the rest of the luggage.

I think this really depends on the airport. I previously mentioned Las Vegas, 100% don't do this there, your wife is going to be pissed that you left them at the airport for 90 minutes.

PHX

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kstate4life on September 16, 2021, 10:45:09 AM

Quote from: MakeItRain on September 16, 2021, 10:41:35 AM

Quote from: kstate4life on September 16, 2021, 10:38:32 AM

Quote from: WillieWatanabe on September 16, 2021, 10:35:50 AM

:thumbs: ty

Really trying to minimize the amount of crap we bring and check so the shuttle to the car rental place isn't a PITA.

Another pro tip... Shuttle to the rental car place first yourself with a couple of bags, then swing back around and pick up the wife and kid and the rest of the luggage.

I think this really depends on the airport. I previously mentioned Las Vegas, 100% don't do this there, your wife is going to be pissed that you left them at the airport for 90 minutes.

Ha good point!  My recent experience in Maui this helped a ton.  But also baggage claim is right inside the door of arrival pickups.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on September 16, 2021, 11:07:24 AM

Quote from: WillieWatanabe on September 16, 2021, 10:43:52 AM

Quote from: MakeItRain on September 16, 2021, 10:41:35 AM

Quote from: kstate4life on September 16, 2021, 10:38:32 AM

Quote from: WillieWatanabe on September 16, 2021, 10:35:50 AM

:thumbs: ty

Really trying to minimize the amount of crap we bring and check so the shuttle to the car rental place isn't a PITA.

Another pro tip... Shuttle to the rental car place first yourself with a couple of bags, then swing back around and pick up the wife and kid and the rest of the luggage.

I think this really depends on the airport. I previously mentioned Las Vegas, 100% don't do this there, your wife is going to be pissed that you left them at the airport for 90 minutes.

PHX

PHX is another airport where the rental car facility is like 40 miles away. i don't have any offspring but leaving your wife there sounds less than ideal in this case

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on September 16, 2021, 11:12:08 AM

Mommy blog over here.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kstate4life on September 16, 2021, 11:55:09 AM

Quote from: mocat on September 16, 2021, 11:07:24 AM

Quote from: WillieWatanabe on September 16, 2021, 10:43:52 AM

Quote from: MakeItRain on September 16, 2021, 10:41:35 AM

Quote from: kstate4life on September 16, 2021, 10:38:32 AM

Quote from: WillieWatanabe on September 16, 2021, 10:35:50 AM

:thumbs: ty

Really trying to minimize the amount of crap we bring and check so the shuttle to the car rental place isn't a PITA.

Another pro tip... Shuttle to the rental car place first yourself with a couple of bags, then swing back around and pick up the wife and kid and the rest of the luggage.

I think this really depends on the airport. I previously mentioned Las Vegas, 100% don't do this there, your wife is going to be pissed that you left them at the airport for 90 minutes.

PHX

PHX is another airport where the rental car facility is like 40 miles away. i don't have any offspring but leaving your wife there sounds less than ideal in this case

I dunno... taking an unvaccinated baby on your lap in a crowded shuttle for 40 miles sounds worse.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kstate4life on September 16, 2021, 11:58:48 AM

Am I missing something here...

https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Phoenix+Sky+Harbor+International+Airport+(PHX),+3400+E+Sky+Harbor+Blvd,+Phoenix,+AZ+85034/Rental+Car+Center,+Sky+Harbor+Circle,+Phoenix,+AZ/@33.4359055,-112.036238,15z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x872b0e5c330370a5:0x82f535d5e256ee42!2m2!1d-112.010124!2d33.435249!1m5!1m1!1s0x872b0e1f1d096563:0x9b3751c84a3e7a07!2m2!1d-112.0448425!2d33.4304204!3e0

Never been to Phoenix airport so had to look it up.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on September 16, 2021, 12:14:28 PM

you just took your unvaccinated baby on a crowded airplane for 3 hours.  :confused:

i promise you the round trip to get the rental car at phx will take 60 mins

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kstate4life on September 16, 2021, 12:19:57 PM

Quote from: mocat on September 16, 2021, 12:14:28 PM

you just took your unvaccinated baby on a crowded airplane for 3 hours.  :confused:

i promise you the round trip to get the rental car at phx will take 60 mins

I am guessing masks aren't mandated on rental car shuttles, but could be I guess.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 16, 2021, 12:25:50 PM

Quote from: kstate4life on September 16, 2021, 12:19:57 PM

Quote from: mocat on September 16, 2021, 12:14:28 PM

you just took your unvaccinated baby on a crowded airplane for 3 hours.  :confused:

i promise you the round trip to get the rental car at phx will take 60 mins

I am guessing masks aren't mandated on rental car shuttles, but could be I guess.

They usually are, though if a state is not going to mandate it that state would be AZ for sure

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on September 16, 2021, 03:36:14 PM

I just took a shuttle to the rental car place in Phoenix four months ago. It took ten minutes tops. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on September 16, 2021, 03:46:19 PM

thanks rick yeah it's not that bad. go nuts, WW

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 16, 2021, 04:11:47 PM

even it took 40 minutes to get the car I think spending it at the airport with a baby would be way better than airport/shuttle/rental car line

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kstate4life on September 16, 2021, 04:20:06 PM

Quote from: michigancat on September 16, 2021, 04:11:47 PM

even it took 40 minutes to get the car I think spending it at the airport with a baby would be way better than airport/shuttle/rental car line

ESP when you have to add in all the crap it requires to fly with an infant.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on September 16, 2021, 04:28:51 PM

Quote from: kstate4life on September 16, 2021, 04:20:06 PM

Quote from: michigancat on September 16, 2021, 04:11:47 PM

even it took 40 minutes to get the car I think spending it at the airport with a baby would be way better than airport/shuttle/rental car line

ESP when you have to add in all the crap it requires to fly with an infant.

I disagree but whatever. Also pick up and drop off at phx is kind of confusing. Multiple levels and sides. Just get the baby inside the car and get on the road as quick as possible if it were me. And they don’t have to stand in line at the rental car place. They could sit off to the side. The car place at Phoenix is huge.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on September 16, 2021, 08:26:24 PM

Quote from: Dr Rick Daris on September 16, 2021, 04:28:51 PM

Quote from: kstate4life on September 16, 2021, 04:20:06 PM

Quote from: michigancat on September 16, 2021, 04:11:47 PM

even it took 40 minutes to get the car I think spending it at the airport with a baby would be way better than airport/shuttle/rental car line

ESP when you have to add in all the crap it requires to fly with an infant.

I disagree but whatever. Also pick up and drop off at phx is kind of confusing. Multiple levels and sides. Just get the baby inside the car and get on the road as quick as possible if it were me. And they don’t have to stand in line at the rental car place. They could sit off to the side. The car place at Phoenix is huge.

you can rent baby gear from a company apparently so ms ww is arranging that. We won't have to pack too much stuff thankfully. will try to keep everything moving as fast as we can.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on September 20, 2021, 09:29:11 AM

Need expert travel people (SD) opinion here. Should I change my flight to Turks? I currently have a 38 min change in Charlotte that is making the fam nervous. My other options are a bit under an hour or like 2.5 hours. I'd love to just keep it as it gets us there the fastest by far, but I don't know what happens if I get delayed in KC. It seems everything has to go perfect for that to work and I'm surprised it was even an option.

What would an expert traveller (SD) do if they were in this situation with the family?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on September 20, 2021, 09:42:20 AM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on September 20, 2021, 09:29:11 AM

Need expert travel people (SD) opinion here. Should I change my flight to Turks? I currently have a 38 min change in Charlotte that is making the fam nervous. My other options are a bit under an hour or like 2.5 hours. I'd love to just keep it as it gets us there the fastest by far, but I don't know what happens if I get delayed in KC. It seems everything has to go perfect for that to work and I'm surprised it was even an option.

What would an expert traveller (SD) do if they were in this situation with the family?

Not SD and don't have kids but based on what I've seen of CLT it would be pretty easy although it's kind of long to get kids around in if you are in different concourses.  I'd switch to the under hour one.  Doesn't seem like you are giving up that much time.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 20, 2021, 09:42:47 AM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on September 20, 2021, 09:29:11 AM

Need expert travel people (SD) opinion here. Should I change my flight to Turks? I currently have a 38 min change in Charlotte that is making the fam nervous. My other options are a bit under an hour or like 2.5 hours. I'd love to just keep it as it gets us there the fastest by far, but I don't know what happens if I get delayed in KC. It seems everything has to go perfect for that to work and I'm surprised it was even an option.

What would an expert traveller (SD) do if they were in this situation with the family?

Do the just under an hour option

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on September 20, 2021, 09:49:21 AM

Quote from: michigancat on June 15, 2017, 08:10:53 PM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on June 15, 2017, 08:09:45 PM

We're sitting on the tarmac and dude in front of me already has seat back.


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Well that guy's a prick because he's a "rules don't apply to me guy"

Well, on a flight yesterday with the guy in front of me leaning his seat back as we're taking off.  Got up an hour into the flight to go to the restroom and left the seat leaning back.

I stand by my belief that people who recline the seat are assholes. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 20, 2021, 12:46:46 PM

Quote from: Institutional Control on September 20, 2021, 09:49:21 AM

Quote from: michigancat on June 15, 2017, 08:10:53 PM

Quote from: Batt BcKee on June 15, 2017, 08:09:45 PM

We're sitting on the tarmac and dude in front of me already has seat back.


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Well that guy's a prick because he's a "rules don't apply to me guy"

Well, on a flight yesterday with the guy in front of me leaning his seat back as we're taking off.  Got up an hour into the flight to go to the restroom and left the seat leaning back.

I stand by my belief that people who recline the seat are assholes. 

I still think you're wrong! when you purchase an economy seat behind a reclining seat you signed a social contract that the seat in front of you can be reclined. If reclining wasn't expected, they would make them fixed (like they do in front of exit rows). Next time open up your wallet for one of those exit row seats that's the front of two exit rows so both you and the seat in front of you can't recline. Or go fly Spirit or Frontier where I'm assuming no seats recline.

That said, I think the safety rules should be followed! don't recline until 10k feet or whatever!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 20, 2021, 12:50:09 PM

frontier seats recline. no idea on spirit.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 20, 2021, 12:56:19 PM

Quote from: steve dave on September 20, 2021, 12:50:09 PM

frontier seats recline. no idea on spirit.

Looked it up and they "pre-recline" lol

https://thepointsguy.com/guide/is-spirit-airlines-big-front-seat-worth-it/amp/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: cfbandyman on September 20, 2021, 12:57:51 PM

I'm more reclining shouldn't happen kinda guy on most flights, but exceptions can be made. Most flights that are sub 3 hours you shouldn't feel any sort of need to recline, or being an ass about anything. You're an adult and you can make it. Youi obviously can recline back, but it just seems unnecessary on short flights. If it's longer than 3 hours than recline away, but within the rules/safety.

Still reminds me not of a reclining issue but a lack of AC issue on a flight from Denver to KC a few years back, and sure, was it uncomfortable? Yes, but like, it's barely an hour, but there was this woman next to me that just kept making it be an issue and was giving the flight attendants the business the whole preflight and during flight. Which was just awful. The pilots/crew were very clear they were trying to get it fixed before pushback, noticed it was not going to happen, and were very communicative through the whole thing that the AC was not working. I, and like the entire plane shrugged it off and did the best to just deal with it, not that woman. Horrible experience, and albeit not directly related to the recline thing, but it more to me points out short ass flights unless it is life and death just suck it up and shut up and deal with it. Any adult should be able to handle being slightly warmer/uncomfortable than desired for 60 minutes.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 20, 2021, 01:20:25 PM

Quote from: cfbandyman on September 20, 2021, 12:57:51 PM

I'm more reclining shouldn't happen kinda guy on most flights, but exceptions can be made. Most flights that are sub 3 hours you shouldn't feel any sort of need to recline, or being an ass about anything. You're an adult and you can make it. Youi obviously can recline back, but it just seems unnecessary on short flights. If it's longer than 3 hours than recline away, but within the rules/safety.

pretty reasonable but I think that goes both ways. you can deal with someone encroaching in your space by 2 inches for that flight from denver to kc

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on September 20, 2021, 08:52:28 PM

People are under no legal or moral obligation to return shopping carts to the nearest cart corral but only assholes don’t.

I’ve reclined the seat nobody was behind me and it adds so little additional comfort that I don’t even understand the point of having the option.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on September 20, 2021, 09:05:48 PM

Quote from: Institutional Control on September 20, 2021, 08:52:28 PM

People are under no legal or moral obligation to return shopping carts to the nearest cart corral but only assholes don’t.

I’ve reclined the seat nobody was behind me and it adds so little additional comfort that I don’t even understand the point of having the option.


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Yeah I never do it, I don't get the point either.

I don't care if someone in front of me does though.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 20, 2021, 09:11:57 PM

Quote from: Institutional Control on September 20, 2021, 08:52:28 PM

People are under no legal or moral obligation to return shopping carts to the nearest cart corral but only assholes don’t.

I’ve reclined the seat nobody was behind me and it adds so little additional comfort that I don’t even understand the point of having the option.


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There are signs everywhere asking you to return your cart. Aldi gives you your quarter back if you return the cart. There's a clear, communicated expectation that the cart goes to a designated spot when you're done.

I've never read a sign or heard a flight attendant tell folks to not recline except during takeoff and landing.


You're right about it but adding much benefit though.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on September 20, 2021, 09:26:29 PM

Quote from: michigancat on September 20, 2021, 09:11:57 PM

Quote from: Institutional Control on September 20, 2021, 08:52:28 PM

People are under no legal or moral obligation to return shopping carts to the nearest cart corral but only assholes don’t.

I’ve reclined the seat nobody was behind me and it adds so little additional comfort that I don’t even understand the point of having the option.


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There are signs everywhere asking you to return your cart. Aldi gives you your quarter back if you return the cart. There's a clear, communicated expectation that the cart goes to a designated spot when you're done.

I've never read a sign or heard a flight attendant tell folks to not recline except during takeoff and landing.


You're right about it but adding much benefit though.

It does make it slightly harder for me to type away at my laptop, as I have to move my elbows back and slap the floor like Jon Scheyer getting ready to take a charge. Thankfully, I'm not fat enough for it to become a major problem. I certainly don't mind forcefully grabbing the top of the recliner's seat in a possibly passive-aggressive manner for a standing assist that doesn't show up in the box score if I need to get up for any reason, though (I'm sitting in the aisle, of course). The seats in stowage are already cramped enough as it is. I have no idea how you truly tall people can put up with the additional burden interposed by the recliners of the world. Then again, aren't you the same person who would have no qualms about bringing piping hot (microwaved, week-old) Indian food onto an overbooked Southwest flight?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on September 21, 2021, 03:14:13 PM

my legs are long enough that they don’t allow for the seat in front of me to recline, I just have to be in the seat before the reclining passenger.  i’ve had several people sitting in front of not figure out why their seats weren’t going back.  yolo bro

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 23, 2021, 04:03:48 PM

Using points both through Delta and Southwest, we booked all 3 of us roundtrip down to Perdido Key, FL for $800 for Thanksgiving week. That's quite the deal! :gocho:

Also, sucks having to pay for our kid now on flights.  :Yuck:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on September 23, 2021, 04:26:35 PM

i also sometimes refer to official US dollars as "points" for the lulz

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on September 23, 2021, 05:33:01 PM

Midwestern people find more damn towns in Florida to visit.  It's like my weekly discovery of a new KS tiny town.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 23, 2021, 06:51:57 PM

My brother lives in Northeast Louisiana. That’s like the beach destination for the dirty south (Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, etc.). His clients always give us a free place to stay right off the beach there. It’s a no brainer for him.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on September 23, 2021, 07:27:36 PM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on September 23, 2021, 06:51:57 PM

My brother lives in Northeast Louisiana. That’s like the beach destination for the dirty south (Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, etc.). His clients always give us a free play to stay right off the beach there. It’s a no brainer for him.

Northeast Louisiana? You sure about that, stud?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 23, 2021, 08:56:38 PM

Quote from: Spracne on September 23, 2021, 07:27:36 PM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on September 23, 2021, 06:51:57 PM

My brother lives in Northeast Louisiana. That’s like the beach destination for the dirty south (Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, etc.). His clients always give us a free play to stay right off the beach there. It’s a no brainer for him.

Northeast Louisiana? You sure about that, stud?

I’m afraid I’m getting Spracne’d here and I’m missing a joke. :curse:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 23, 2021, 09:00:19 PM

the north part of LA isn't the beach part is what I'm thinking they are saying. but I'm not sure you are saying it's an actual beach or just comparing the draw of it to a beach destination ("that's like the beach destination"). maybe they are the ones getting ZAPP'D soon?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on September 23, 2021, 09:17:59 PM

Quote from: steve dave on September 23, 2021, 09:00:19 PM

the north part of LA isn't the beach part is what I'm thinking they are saying. but I'm not sure you are saying it's an actual beach or just comparing the draw of it to a beach destination ("that's like the beach destination"). maybe they are the ones getting ZAPP'D soon?

I'm legit trying to figure it out, because I don't live too far from Northern Looosiana. Interesting theory regarding some form of analogy, but how do you square this, though? -- "His clients always give us a free play [sic] to stay right off the beach there."

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on September 23, 2021, 09:19:49 PM

We talkin' like the northeast part of the southeast part or somethin?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 23, 2021, 09:27:40 PM

Quote from: Spracne on September 23, 2021, 09:17:59 PM

Quote from: steve dave on September 23, 2021, 09:00:19 PM

the north part of LA isn't the beach part is what I'm thinking they are saying. but I'm not sure you are saying it's an actual beach or just comparing the draw of it to a beach destination ("that's like the beach destination"). maybe they are the ones getting ZAPP'D soon?

I'm legit trying to figure it out, because I don't live too far from Northern Looosiana. Interesting theory regarding some form of analogy, but how do you square this, though? -- "His clients always give us a free play [sic] to stay right off the beach there."

I think because his brother lives in Northern Louisiana, his brother has an "in" on Florida beach destinations. Florida beaches are like the beach destination for the dirty south (Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, etc.)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 23, 2021, 09:41:24 PM

Bingo! Mich can understand #fanningstuff so well. I’m a Geography minor, so my mind was blowing up on this. I think that’s just where Monroe, LA people go for a key beach destination, semi close. He trains a lot of old $ there (Monroe) and they all have places there for some reason. New Orleans too. Always great to have free places to stay, in fun places.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 23, 2021, 09:46:32 PM

CASE CLOSED YOUR HONOR! SPRACNE LOSES THIS ONE FOR SURE!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on September 23, 2021, 09:49:00 PM

Well eff me....

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 23, 2021, 09:51:44 PM

 :love: :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: passranch on September 24, 2021, 03:17:42 PM

Quote from: michigancat on September 23, 2021, 09:27:40 PM

Quote from: Spracne on September 23, 2021, 09:17:59 PM

Quote from: steve dave on September 23, 2021, 09:00:19 PM

the north part of LA isn't the beach part is what I'm thinking they are saying. but I'm not sure you are saying it's an actual beach or just comparing the draw of it to a beach destination ("that's like the beach destination"). maybe they are the ones getting ZAPP'D soon?

I'm legit trying to figure it out, because I don't live too far from Northern Looosiana. Interesting theory regarding some form of analogy, but how do you square this, though? -- "His clients always give us a free play [sic] to stay right off the beach there."

I think because his brother lives in Northern Louisiana, his brother has an "in" on Florida beach destinations. Florida beaches are like the beach destination for the dirty south (Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, etc.)

I had to go back and re-read a couple of times then I figured it out...makes more sense when you read the two posts together:

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on September 23, 2021, 04:03:48 PM

Using points both through Delta and Southwest, we booked all 3 of us roundtrip down to Perdido Key, FL for $800 for Thanksgiving week. That's quite the deal! :gocho:

Also, sucks having to pay for our kid now on flights.  :Yuck:

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on September 23, 2021, 06:51:57 PM

My brother lives in Northeast Louisiana. That’s like the beach destination for the dirty south (Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, etc.). His clients always give us a free place to stay right off the beach there. It’s a no brainer for him.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on September 24, 2021, 07:44:54 PM

Quote from: passranch on September 24, 2021, 03:17:42 PM

Quote from: michigancat on September 23, 2021, 09:27:40 PM

Quote from: Spracne on September 23, 2021, 09:17:59 PM

Quote from: steve dave on September 23, 2021, 09:00:19 PM

the north part of LA isn't the beach part is what I'm thinking they are saying. but I'm not sure you are saying it's an actual beach or just comparing the draw of it to a beach destination ("that's like the beach destination"). maybe they are the ones getting ZAPP'D soon?

I'm legit trying to figure it out, because I don't live too far from Northern Looosiana. Interesting theory regarding some form of analogy, but how do you square this, though? -- "His clients always give us a free play [sic] to stay right off the beach there."

I think because his brother lives in Northern Louisiana, his brother has an "in" on Florida beach destinations. Florida beaches are like the beach destination for the dirty south (Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, etc.)

I had to go back and re-read a couple of times then I figured it out...makes more sense when you read the two posts together:

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on September 23, 2021, 04:03:48 PM

Using points both through Delta and Southwest, we booked all 3 of us roundtrip down to Perdido Key, FL for $800 for Thanksgiving week. That's quite the deal! :gocho:

Also, sucks having to pay for our kid now on flights.  :Yuck:

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on September 23, 2021, 06:51:57 PM

My brother lives in Northeast Louisiana. That’s like the beach destination for the dirty south (Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, etc.). His clients always give us a free place to stay right off the beach there. It’s a no brainer for him.

Just a classic case of absent-minded Thirsty Thursday posting on my part. Didn't have my head on a swivel.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 24, 2021, 11:13:41 PM

What an idiot!!! :D :D

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on September 27, 2021, 10:31:16 AM

Steve Dave and his family wildin'
https://twitter.com/garyleff/status/1441808911783415808

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 27, 2021, 10:56:55 AM

lmao, that’s wild

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on September 27, 2021, 11:04:36 AM

that is great. I can see them getting ready to leave and taking mental notes of things they might forget in their carryons. Headphones, iPads, kids snacks, extra batteries, chargers....8 port surge protector for the plane. haha

Title: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on September 27, 2021, 04:15:52 PM

I used to take surge protectors on cruises and then they confiscated it from me. And my gallon of Tito’s.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on September 28, 2021, 04:53:58 PM

@steve dave
Any recommendos on rear facing vs front facing car seat on the plane? our kid is under a year so i think technically needs to be rear facing, but his weight is high enough he can do front facing.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on September 28, 2021, 05:22:42 PM

Quote from: WillieWatanabe on September 28, 2021, 04:53:58 PM

@steve dave
Any recommendos on rear facing vs front facing car seat on the plane? our kid is under a year so i think technically needs to be rear facing, but his weight is high enough he can do front facing.

As someone who has never done this, rear-facing seems like it would be easier for you if you are sitting next to it.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on September 28, 2021, 05:26:45 PM

Quote from: kitten_mittons on September 28, 2021, 05:22:42 PM

Quote from: WillieWatanabe on September 28, 2021, 04:53:58 PM

@steve dave
Any recommendos on rear facing vs front facing car seat on the plane? our kid is under a year so i think technically needs to be rear facing, but his weight is high enough he can do front facing.

As someone who has never done this, rear-facing seems like it would be easier for you if you are sitting next to it.

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You might think that, but front-facing baby seats are statistically better at protecting babies in the event a commercial airplane falls out of the sky.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on September 28, 2021, 05:29:17 PM

Looking for a weekend getaway with Mrs. SF. Something with a direct flight from KC, pref Southwest. Thinking Charleston as I've heard that's a pretty cool area to walk around and eat and drink. That is really our only requirement. A place where we can walk to several places and just kind of wander. Any tips are appreciated.

FYI, this will all most likely be pointless. Mrs SF said she wants to do this, but will almost surely back out when I try and nail down a weekend.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kstate4life on September 28, 2021, 05:30:59 PM

Quote from: WillieWatanabe on September 28, 2021, 04:53:58 PM

@steve dave
Any recommendos on rear facing vs front facing car seat on the plane? our kid is under a year so i think technically needs to be rear facing, but his weight is high enough he can do front facing.

Rear facing is easier, but our last flight the airline (Hawaiian) made us have it front facing so the seat in front of us could recline.   :jerk:

We didn't buy the seat though, just happened to be an empty one available.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on September 28, 2021, 05:38:53 PM

Sweetie, you did an amazing job with buckling little WW into the seat there. I asked Steve Dave online what he thought about this, though, and I really think we need to turn the seat around to face the opposite direction.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on September 28, 2021, 05:40:34 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on September 28, 2021, 05:29:17 PM

Looking for a weekend getaway with Mrs. SF. Something with a direct flight from KC, pref Southwest. Thinking Charleston as I've heard that's a pretty cool area to walk around and eat and drink. That is really our only requirement. A place where we can walk to several places and just kind of wander. Any tips are appreciated.

FYI, this will all most likely be pointless. Mrs SF said she wants to do this, but will almost surely back out when I try and nail down a weekend.

I did Charleston a couple years back. I'd say there.  Portland, ME/OR would be good choices but I don't think ME has a direct.  Always Austin too.  Milwaukee is pretty fun.  New Orleans?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on September 28, 2021, 09:47:56 PM

Quote from: chum1 on September 28, 2021, 05:38:53 PM

Sweetie, you did an amazing job with buckling little WW into the seat there. I asked Steve Dave online what he thought about this, though, and I really think we need to turn the seat around to face the opposite direction.

:lol:

Title: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 29, 2021, 05:56:58 AM

Quote from: Spracne on September 28, 2021, 05:26:45 PM

Quote from: kitten_mittons on September 28, 2021, 05:22:42 PM

Quote from: WillieWatanabe on September 28, 2021, 04:53:58 PM

@steve dave
Any recommendos on rear facing vs front facing car seat on the plane? our kid is under a year so i think technically needs to be rear facing, but his weight is high enough he can do front facing.

As someone who has never done this, rear-facing seems like it would be easier for you if you are sitting next to it.

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You might think that, but front-facing baby seats are statistically better at protecting babies in the event a commercial airplane falls out of the sky.

Yeah, we only did rear facing once. They are a PITA to get in rear facing. The seat is mostly to keep them comfortable and really only to protect the kid from hitting the ceiling during big turbulence which basically means anchoring them to their seat to direction doesn’t matter.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 29, 2021, 06:01:12 AM

ww's trip stresses me out, man

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 29, 2021, 06:38:55 AM

I was pretty stressed out the first time I flew with a baby. I get it for sure.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: meow meow on September 29, 2021, 07:33:52 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on September 28, 2021, 05:40:34 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on September 28, 2021, 05:29:17 PM

Looking for a weekend getaway with Mrs. SF. Something with a direct flight from KC, pref Southwest. Thinking Charleston as I've heard that's a pretty cool area to walk around and eat and drink. That is really our only requirement. A place where we can walk to several places and just kind of wander. Any tips are appreciated.

FYI, this will all most likely be pointless. Mrs SF said she wants to do this, but will almost surely back out when I try and nail down a weekend.

I did Charleston a couple years back. I'd say there.  Portland, ME/OR would be good choices but I don't think ME has a direct.  Always Austin too.  Milwaukee is pretty fun.  New Orleans?

i don't think you can get to charleston from kc on sw direct?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on September 29, 2021, 08:19:47 AM

Thanks. wasn't concerned about the safety aspect as Spracne eloquently pointed out. Just was curious what was the easiest to install + best access to get him in and out of the seat during the flight + best view for him to be a looky loo. Him staring at everyone is my favorite part of taking him in public right now tbh.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on September 29, 2021, 08:24:33 AM

Quote from: meow meow on September 29, 2021, 07:33:52 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on September 28, 2021, 05:40:34 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on September 28, 2021, 05:29:17 PM

Looking for a weekend getaway with Mrs. SF. Something with a direct flight from KC, pref Southwest. Thinking Charleston as I've heard that's a pretty cool area to walk around and eat and drink. That is really our only requirement. A place where we can walk to several places and just kind of wander. Any tips are appreciated.

FYI, this will all most likely be pointless. Mrs SF said she wants to do this, but will almost surely back out when I try and nail down a weekend.

I did Charleston a couple years back. I'd say there.  Portland, ME/OR would be good choices but I don't think ME has a direct.  Always Austin too.  Milwaukee is pretty fun.  New Orleans?

i don't think you can get to charleston from kc on sw direct?

https://flykci.com/flight-information/nonstop-destinations/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kstate4life on September 29, 2021, 09:45:02 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on September 28, 2021, 05:40:34 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on September 28, 2021, 05:29:17 PM

Looking for a weekend getaway with Mrs. SF. Something with a direct flight from KC, pref Southwest. Thinking Charleston as I've heard that's a pretty cool area to walk around and eat and drink. That is really our only requirement. A place where we can walk to several places and just kind of wander. Any tips are appreciated.

FYI, this will all most likely be pointless. Mrs SF said she wants to do this, but will almost surely back out when I try and nail down a weekend.

I did Charleston a couple years back. I'd say there.  Portland, ME/OR would be good choices but I don't think ME has a direct.  Always Austin too.  Milwaukee is pretty fun.  New Orleans?

Stay away from Portland, OR right now.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on September 29, 2021, 09:48:28 AM

Why?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kstate4life on September 29, 2021, 10:02:24 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on September 29, 2021, 09:48:28 AM

Why?

Was just there a few weeks ago... there is still a lot of remnants from the riots.  Homeless camps strewn about, needles on the sidewalks, etc.  It is unfortunate, but the city hasn't done much to clean it up yet.  Bend, OR would be a much better spot in the PNW to visit.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on September 29, 2021, 10:16:29 AM

Quote from: kstate4life on September 29, 2021, 10:02:24 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on September 29, 2021, 09:48:28 AM

Why?

Was just there a few weeks ago... there is still a lot of remnants from the riots.  Homeless camps strewn about, needles on the sidewalks, etc.  It is unfortunate, but the city hasn't done much to clean it up yet.  Bend, OR would be a much better spot in the PNW to visit.

My wife and I aren't afraid of those damn liberal hippy Antifas. Thanks for the heads up though!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on September 29, 2021, 10:42:00 AM

 :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kstate4life on September 29, 2021, 11:03:12 AM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on September 29, 2021, 10:16:29 AM

Quote from: kstate4life on September 29, 2021, 10:02:24 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on September 29, 2021, 09:48:28 AM

Why?

Was just there a few weeks ago... there is still a lot of remnants from the riots.  Homeless camps strewn about, needles on the sidewalks, etc.  It is unfortunate, but the city hasn't done much to clean it up yet.  Bend, OR would be a much better spot in the PNW to visit.

My wife and I aren't afraid of those damn liberal hippy Antifas. Thanks for the heads up though!

Lolz

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on September 29, 2021, 11:10:13 AM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on September 28, 2021, 05:29:17 PM

Looking for a weekend getaway with Mrs. SF. Something with a direct flight from KC, pref Southwest. Thinking Charleston as I've heard that's a pretty cool area to walk around and eat and drink. That is really our only requirement. A place where we can walk to several places and just kind of wander. Any tips are appreciated.

FYI, this will all most likely be pointless. Mrs SF said she wants to do this, but will almost surely back out when I try and nail down a weekend.

Charleston is a fun place. not going to be within walking distance but holy city brewery is a good spot if you are feeling fancy the palmetto is nice as well.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 29, 2021, 11:24:26 AM

Quote from: kstate4life on September 29, 2021, 10:02:24 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on September 29, 2021, 09:48:28 AM

Why?

Was just there a few weeks ago... there is still a lot of remnants from the riots.  Homeless camps strewn about, needles on the sidewalks, etc.  It is unfortunate, but the city hasn't done much to clean it up yet.  Bend, OR would be a much better spot in the PNW to visit.

Yeah, that sounds awful. Especially on vacation. Woof! The whole point of vacation is to get away from the noise. Good advice, K4life!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on September 29, 2021, 11:36:41 AM

Quote from: kstate4life on September 29, 2021, 10:02:24 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on September 29, 2021, 09:48:28 AM

Why?

Was just there a few weeks ago... there is still a lot of remnants from the riots.  Homeless camps strewn about, needles on the sidewalks, etc.  It is unfortunate, but the city hasn't done much to clean it up yet.  Bend, OR would be a much better spot in the PNW to visit.

Homeless camps and needles long predate riots. Maybe you meant that as two separate things and that there’s still some spare hot topic gear laying around in addition to the tents/needles.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on September 29, 2021, 11:39:00 AM

As always, absent prohibitive weather, the answer for this is chicago.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kstate4life on September 29, 2021, 11:58:28 AM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on September 29, 2021, 11:24:26 AM

Quote from: kstate4life on September 29, 2021, 10:02:24 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on September 29, 2021, 09:48:28 AM

Why?

Was just there a few weeks ago... there is still a lot of remnants from the riots.  Homeless camps strewn about, needles on the sidewalks, etc.  It is unfortunate, but the city hasn't done much to clean it up yet.  Bend, OR would be a much better spot in the PNW to visit.

Yeah, that sounds awful. Especially on vacation. Woof! The whole point of vacation is to get away from the noise. Good advice, K4life!

Yeah it's tough.  We are moving to Vancouver, WA next spring (across the border from Portland), and even our friends that live there tell us to stay away from Portland.  I live in Denver now, so a lot of what I mentioned above isn't uncommon here either, but it is definitely worse there, at least for now.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 29, 2021, 12:00:44 PM

 :thumbs:

Yeah, lovely places to visit, but not when you're in the crap and Portland isn't big enough to be out of the crap there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kstate4life on September 29, 2021, 12:01:21 PM

Quote from: Trim on September 29, 2021, 11:36:41 AM

Quote from: kstate4life on September 29, 2021, 10:02:24 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on September 29, 2021, 09:48:28 AM

Why?

Was just there a few weeks ago... there is still a lot of remnants from the riots.  Homeless camps strewn about, needles on the sidewalks, etc.  It is unfortunate, but the city hasn't done much to clean it up yet.  Bend, OR would be a much better spot in the PNW to visit.

Homeless camps and needles long predate riots. Maybe you meant that as two separate things and that there%u2019s still some spare hot topic gear laying around in addition to the tents/needles.

No I agree.. I think that those things are worse because of the riots.  Like cleanup efforts are just non existent.  There used to be an instragram account "portlandlookslikeshit" that would show all of these things, but it was suspended because someone posted a video of a murder to it.

crap, they had to move an LPGA event to the burbs because of it.  https://www.yahoo.com/now/portland-moves-womens-golf-tournament-143600940.html

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on September 29, 2021, 12:05:31 PM

Quote from: kstate4life on September 29, 2021, 12:01:21 PM

Quote from: Trim on September 29, 2021, 11:36:41 AM

Quote from: kstate4life on September 29, 2021, 10:02:24 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on September 29, 2021, 09:48:28 AM

Why?

Was just there a few weeks ago... there is still a lot of remnants from the riots.  Homeless camps strewn about, needles on the sidewalks, etc.  It is unfortunate, but the city hasn't done much to clean it up yet.  Bend, OR would be a much better spot in the PNW to visit.

Homeless camps and needles long predate riots. Maybe you meant that as two separate things and that there%u2019s still some spare hot topic gear laying around in addition to the tents/needles.

No I agree.. I think that those things are worse because of the riots.  Like cleanup efforts are just non existent.  There used to be an instragram account "portlandlookslikeshit" that would show all of these things, but it was suspended because someone posted a video of a murder to it.

crap, they had to move an LPGA event to the burbs because of it.  https://www.yahoo.com/now/portland-moves-womens-golf-tournament-143600940.html

yep, do you know how many murders there are in Chicago on a daily basis????

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on September 29, 2021, 12:13:00 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on September 29, 2021, 12:05:31 PM

Quote from: kstate4life on September 29, 2021, 12:01:21 PM

Quote from: Trim on September 29, 2021, 11:36:41 AM

Quote from: kstate4life on September 29, 2021, 10:02:24 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on September 29, 2021, 09:48:28 AM

Why?

Was just there a few weeks ago... there is still a lot of remnants from the riots.  Homeless camps strewn about, needles on the sidewalks, etc.  It is unfortunate, but the city hasn't done much to clean it up yet.  Bend, OR would be a much better spot in the PNW to visit.

Homeless camps and needles long predate riots. Maybe you meant that as two separate things and that there%u2019s still some spare hot topic gear laying around in addition to the tents/needles.

No I agree.. I think that those things are worse because of the riots.  Like cleanup efforts are just non existent.  There used to be an instragram account "portlandlookslikeshit" that would show all of these things, but it was suspended because someone posted a video of a murder to it.

crap, they had to move an LPGA event to the burbs because of it.  https://www.yahoo.com/now/portland-moves-womens-golf-tournament-143600940.html

yep, do you know how many murders there are in Chicago on a daily basis????

Last time we went there they tried to make Mrs SF get an abortion and our kid is 7.

Last one I promise

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on September 29, 2021, 12:38:04 PM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on September 29, 2021, 12:00:44 PM

:thumbs:

Yeah, lovely places to visit, but not when you're in the crap and Portland isn't big enough to be out of the crap there.

What does this mean?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on September 29, 2021, 12:50:44 PM

When Hyatt says they’re not accepting points during those dates is there anyway around that bc it seems like bullshit to me.  And it doesn’t seem like a there is no standard room available issue.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on September 29, 2021, 12:56:54 PM

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Quote from: Phil Titola on September 29, 2021, 09:48:28 AM

Why?

Was just there a few weeks ago... there is still a lot of remnants from the riots.  Homeless camps strewn about, needles on the sidewalks, etc.  It is unfortunate, but the city hasn't done much to clean it up yet.  Bend, OR would be a much better spot in the PNW to visit.

Homeless camps and needles long predate riots. Maybe you meant that as two separate things and that there%u2019s still some spare hot topic gear laying around in addition to the tents/needles.

No I agree.. I think that those things are worse because of the riots.  Like cleanup efforts are just non existent.  There used to be an instragram account "portlandlookslikeshit" that would show all of these things, but it was suspended because someone posted a video of a murder to it.

crap, they had to move an LPGA event to the burbs because of it.  https://www.yahoo.com/now/portland-moves-womens-golf-tournament-143600940.html

yep, do you know how many murders there are in Chicago on a daily basis????

Last time we went there they tried to make Mrs SF get an abortion and our kid is 7.

Last one I promise

:ROFL:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 29, 2021, 01:02:09 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on September 29, 2021, 12:50:44 PM

When Hyatt says they’re not accepting points during those dates is there anyway around that bc it seems like bullshit to me.  And it doesn’t seem like a there is no standard room available issue.

Not in my experience. It’s the hotel themself doing it. It pisses me off. Like the Andaz Maui will have 4 “standard” rooms available per day or some crap. The rest are “deluxe” etc because they say they are.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 29, 2021, 01:09:33 PM

Quote from: star seed 7 on September 29, 2021, 12:38:04 PM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on September 29, 2021, 12:00:44 PM

:thumbs:

Yeah, lovely places to visit, but not when you're in the crap and Portland isn't big enough to be out of the crap there.

What does this mean?

Portland is a significantly smaller city compared to the other liberal cities he posted above. The greatest attributes to it is Downtown (other than leaving the physical city). I think if you want to stay away from the noise on vacation, that would be a super hard place to do it.  :th_twocents:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on September 29, 2021, 01:12:12 PM

Also, for those trying to read between the lines & being lol about it, #MAGA!!!!

(http://gifscenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/photo%20of%20American%20flag%20waving%20white%20background.gif)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on September 29, 2021, 01:20:24 PM

Quote from: steve dave on September 29, 2021, 01:02:09 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on September 29, 2021, 12:50:44 PM

When Hyatt says they’re not accepting points during those dates is there anyway around that bc it seems like bullshit to me.  And it doesn’t seem like a there is no standard room available issue.

Not in my experience. It’s the hotel themself doing it. It pisses me off. Like the Andaz Maui will have 4 “standard” rooms available per day or some crap. The rest are “deluxe” etc because they say they are.

Well damn

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on September 29, 2021, 01:24:20 PM

Bunch of gd scam artists

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on September 29, 2021, 02:31:34 PM

Quote from: steve dave on September 29, 2021, 06:38:55 AM

I was pretty stressed out the first time I flew with a baby. I get it for sure.

already one nervous poop today. Will feel much better tomorrow evening.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on October 11, 2021, 01:09:14 PM

Getting tested at the resort to come back to US tomorrow and saw a woman get told she is positive and her trip is now extended 10 days. Kinda freaky to watch. Luckily passed. My first ever COVID test!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on October 11, 2021, 02:09:33 PM

Nightmare situation. I’m currently in Disney World with the fam and brought 4 rapid Covid tests with me just in case.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on October 11, 2021, 02:20:03 PM

going to tourist around DC for a few days next month. hopefully we can catch the last remnants of fall.
what's everyone's favorite museums? i think i've only been to air & space and the building museum

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on October 11, 2021, 02:21:42 PM

Quote from: mocat on October 11, 2021, 02:20:03 PM

going to tourist around DC for a few days next month. hopefully we can catch the last remnants of fall.
what's everyone's favorite museums? i think i've only been to air & space and the building museum

The natural history museum (Smithsonian) is pretty dope.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on October 11, 2021, 02:42:52 PM

You have to set it up through your congressman's office but the white house tour was worth it imo

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on October 11, 2021, 02:55:12 PM

Quote from: mocat on October 11, 2021, 02:20:03 PM

going to tourist around DC for a few days next month. hopefully we can catch the last remnants of fall.
what's everyone's favorite museums? i think i've only been to air & space and the building museum

Big fan of the National Gallery of Art. I also enjoy the Botanic Garden.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 11, 2021, 06:40:41 PM

Quote from: mocat on October 11, 2021, 02:20:03 PM

going to tourist around DC for a few days next month. hopefully we can catch the last remnants of fall.
what's everyone's favorite museums? i think i've only been to air & space and the building museum

If you can do the air and space museum at Dulles, it's also great. I enjoyed the American History Museum, too. Really all the Smithsonians are probably worth your time

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on October 11, 2021, 07:04:18 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on October 11, 2021, 01:09:14 PM

Getting tested at the resort to come back to US tomorrow and saw a woman get told she is positive and her trip is now extended 10 days. Kinda freaky to watch. Luckily passed. My first ever COVID test!

not to make too much out of this, but needing to be tested was a not-completely-trivial source of time loss and stress.  all in all, i would say that i was surprised at how much covid-related friction was layered into the travel experience.  oh, and i think saw/heard like five or six people being kept off flights while in the airport or on a plane.  like, it was not an uncommon thing!  at least to observe.


that said, still kind of a good time to be traveling.  lack of crowds and what not.  our transatlantic flights were pretty empty.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on October 11, 2021, 09:11:03 PM

It does add a lot of stress and this place even lets you stay free if you test positive. Want to go to Portugal this fall and freaks me out a bit. Not sure what their rules for isolation if you test positive.

The verifly app process is pretty slick i have to say. See how well it all works at the airport tomorrow 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on October 11, 2021, 09:12:12 PM

Disney world let’s you stay free if you test positive as well

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on October 12, 2021, 07:26:34 AM

Quote from: steve dave on October 11, 2021, 09:12:12 PM

Disney world let’s you stay free if you test positive as well

Why do you have to test there at all?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 12, 2021, 07:30:04 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on October 12, 2021, 07:26:34 AM

Quote from: steve dave on October 11, 2021, 09:12:12 PM

Disney world let’s you stay free if you test positive as well

Why do you have to test there at all?

If you get Covid symptoms maybe?

Title: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on October 12, 2021, 08:14:07 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on October 12, 2021, 07:26:34 AM

Quote from: steve dave on October 11, 2021, 09:12:12 PM

Disney world let’s you stay free if you test positive as well

Why do you have to test there at all?

You don’t. I’m not sure Covid GAF if you test or not though.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on October 12, 2021, 09:12:07 AM

Quote from: steve dave on October 12, 2021, 08:14:07 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on October 12, 2021, 07:26:34 AM

Quote from: steve dave on October 11, 2021, 09:12:12 PM

Disney world let’s you stay free if you test positive as well

Why do you have to test there at all?

You don’t. I’m not sure Covid GAF if you test or not though.

I just don't understand in what situation Disney is telling a us citizen you tested positive and now must stay for free.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 12, 2021, 09:14:51 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on October 12, 2021, 09:12:07 AM

Quote from: steve dave on October 12, 2021, 08:14:07 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on October 12, 2021, 07:26:34 AM

Quote from: steve dave on October 11, 2021, 09:12:12 PM

Disney world let’s you stay free if you test positive as well

Why do you have to test there at all?

You don’t. I’m not sure Covid GAF if you test or not though.

I just don't understand in what situation Disney is telling a us citizen you tested positive and now must stay for free.

I'm guessing it's a courtesy if someone's trip needs to be extended because of a positive test. Hey, this guest had a fever and tested positive for covid, we'll let them stay for free for a few days rather than sending them to a busy airport and putting them on a plane.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on October 12, 2021, 09:19:42 AM

That makes sense. Nice benefit.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on October 13, 2021, 03:59:17 PM

Just had a family visit in Detroit and was reminded that airport is great.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on October 13, 2021, 04:00:27 PM

Going to Asheville, NC tomorrow  :party:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on October 13, 2021, 04:28:53 PM

Quote from: Kat Kid on October 13, 2021, 03:59:17 PM

Just had a family visit in Detroit and was reminded that airport is great.

It is! It was such a surprise when I, a farm boy raised in Kansas on nothing but wheat, wheat meal, wheat bread, and sunflowers travelled to Detroit for the first time, expecting gang fights and urban blight in the terminal, only to find a utopian bliss of trams and efficient movement of people.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on October 13, 2021, 04:36:55 PM

That airport got me some pretty healthy expense reports the past few months. I do enjoy it.

Pro tip there: If security is ever busy there, go through the hotel to the left, and they have a secret security line out of the hotel. Works every time! :gocho:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on October 13, 2021, 09:14:52 PM

Quote from: Spracne on October 13, 2021, 04:28:53 PM

Quote from: Kat Kid on October 13, 2021, 03:59:17 PM

Just had a family visit in Detroit and was reminded that airport is great.

It is! It was such a surprise when I, a farm boy raised in Kansas on nothing but wheat, wheat meal, wheat bread, and sunflowers travelled to Detroit for the first time, expecting gang fights and urban blight in the terminal, only to find a utopian bliss of trams and efficient movement of people.

I just visited Detroit during the 4-5 month stretch that it is nice to be there and almost got fooled again in to wanting to move there.  It is pretty great in season but no shot I would do winter there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: nicname on October 13, 2021, 09:33:22 PM

Detroit is the most fascinating city

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on October 16, 2021, 09:08:20 AM

Drove to Clearwater Beach this week (Tampa for the geographically challenged). Penultimate family trip was perfect weather. I doubt I'll ever go to a different beach but I'll be flying for future trips. I'm done burning 12-14 hours each way.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on October 17, 2021, 04:37:15 PM

Asheville is sweet.  We saw multiple bears. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on October 22, 2021, 07:27:13 PM

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 22, 2021, 09:01:00 PM

Quote from: DaBigTrain on October 22, 2021, 07:27:13 PM

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Hmm looks like a mid-sized city airport that's way bigger than they need. Tuscon?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on October 22, 2021, 09:43:36 PM

Quote from: michigancat on October 22, 2021, 09:01:00 PM

Quote from: DaBigTrain on October 22, 2021, 07:27:13 PM

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Hmm looks like a mid-sized city airport that's way bigger than they need. Tuscon?

It’s in a very big city.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on October 23, 2021, 03:48:05 PM

It's one I've been to a lot. Houston, I think.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on October 23, 2021, 03:48:57 PM

Quote from: DaBigTrain on October 22, 2021, 09:43:36 PM

Quote from: michigancat on October 22, 2021, 09:01:00 PM

Quote from: DaBigTrain on October 22, 2021, 07:27:13 PM

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211023/9e3a7df4b117ffae7380e040053bf618.jpg)

Hmm looks like a mid-sized city airport that's way bigger than they need. Tuscon?

It’s in a very big city.

midway?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on October 23, 2021, 08:36:56 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on October 23, 2021, 03:48:05 PM

It's one I've been to a lot. Houston, I think.

Yep!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on October 23, 2021, 10:10:24 PM

Quote from: DaBigTrain on October 23, 2021, 08:36:56 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on October 23, 2021, 03:48:05 PM

It's one I've been to a lot. Houston, I think.

Yep!

If that bar is relatively close to Whataburger I watched Germany upset Canada in ice hockey in the 2018 Olympics at that bar.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on October 24, 2021, 05:06:06 PM

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on October 24, 2021, 10:48:39 PM

Charlotte?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on October 25, 2021, 12:00:54 AM

Quote from: MakeItRain on October 24, 2021, 10:48:39 PM

Charlotte?

Nope!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on October 25, 2021, 01:20:41 AM

Memphis.

We know you were in the deep south

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on October 25, 2021, 09:57:40 AM

Quote from: MakeItRain on October 25, 2021, 01:20:41 AM

Memphis.

We know you were in the deep south

Nope!

Yes I was but you don’t know how shitty and out of the way my flight schedule looked.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on October 25, 2021, 10:03:19 AM

ORD?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on October 25, 2021, 10:29:12 AM

Nope. It was MCO

I did fly through Chicago coming down here tho

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on October 26, 2021, 10:23:20 AM

AA status got much simpler  might belong in credit card thread

https://aadvantagestatus.com/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on October 26, 2021, 11:08:22 PM

Quote from: DaBigTrain on October 25, 2021, 10:29:12 AM

Nope. It was MCO

I did fly through Chicago coming down here tho

Oh steve dave :nono:

I've flown in and out of Orlando twice and each time there's been so many people I wouldn't recognize anything. I've always thought MCO is like one of those airports in a place with wild population density like Mumbai, Mexico City, and Lagos and always a billion people at the airport and every where else.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on October 27, 2021, 08:02:28 AM

Quote from: MakeItRain on October 26, 2021, 11:08:22 PM

Quote from: DaBigTrain on October 25, 2021, 10:29:12 AM

Nope. It was MCO

I did fly through Chicago coming down here tho

Oh steve dave :nono:

I've flown in and out of Orlando twice and each time there's been so many people I wouldn't recognize anything. I've always thought MCO is like one of those airports in a place with wild population density like Mumbai, Mexico City, and Lagos and always a billion people at the airport and every where else.

man, really blew that one. MCO is 100% tourist so Sat, Sun it's a mess...especially Saturdays. Rest of the week it's wide open. We actually started planning some trips to not fly on Saturdays specifically. Take the kids out of school on a friday or monday is worth it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Brock Landers on October 27, 2021, 09:05:20 AM

Welp, I finally got a passport.  I feel like a real adult.  Now the fun part of deciding when and where to go!   :cool:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on October 27, 2021, 09:09:12 AM

we renewed our passports by mail this year and mine came back in like 8 days and mrs dave's is still being processed like 60 days later. lmao.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Brock Landers on October 27, 2021, 09:11:51 AM

Yeah I got mine in less than a month.  Took my stuff in on October 1 and got it back yesterday.  They were saying up to 16 weeks for regular processing and 10-12 weeks with expedited processing, so I paid for expedited.  Totally worth it I guess.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 27, 2021, 10:07:38 PM

Design is this airport's passion

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211028/8bfcadbe40daecef5b0db7a2da3a9e22.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on October 28, 2021, 08:29:58 AM

Quote from: michigancat on October 27, 2021, 10:07:38 PM

Design is this airport's passion

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I have had up to and including 1 zillion domestic light beers at that bar

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on October 28, 2021, 11:17:03 AM

Quote from: michigancat on October 27, 2021, 10:07:38 PM

Design is this airport's passion

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211028/8bfcadbe40daecef5b0db7a2da3a9e22.jpg)

Creighton logo

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on October 28, 2021, 11:22:12 AM

Quote from: MakeItRain on October 28, 2021, 11:17:03 AM

Creighton logo

the creighton logo is an actual karen haircut

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on October 28, 2021, 11:23:49 AM

Quote from: mocat on October 28, 2021, 11:22:12 AM

Quote from: MakeItRain on October 28, 2021, 11:17:03 AM

Creighton logo

the creighton logo is an actual karen haircut

that's hilarious

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 28, 2021, 02:17:34 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on October 28, 2021, 11:17:03 AM

Quote from: michigancat on October 27, 2021, 10:07:38 PM

Design is this airport's passion

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211028/8bfcadbe40daecef5b0db7a2da3a9e22.jpg)

Creighton logo

I've been at this bar for about 45 minutes and Busch Light Pounders are easily the best-selling item

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on November 01, 2021, 08:38:43 AM

Quote from: sys on October 30, 2021, 09:03:43 PM

has everyone known all along that sw was the most maga airline or is this new info?

man they are just leanin in hard

https://twitter.com/JonLemire/status/1454461586018603012

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on November 01, 2021, 12:33:14 PM

Ecuador?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 19, 2021, 10:12:30 AM

Anyone have good advice on how to keep a mask on a 2 year old. This should be interesting today.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on November 19, 2021, 10:15:40 AM

Just tell him mom will die if he takes it off

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 19, 2021, 10:21:11 AM

 :surprised: :horrorsurprise: :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: OB_Won on November 19, 2021, 11:34:59 AM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on November 19, 2021, 10:12:30 AM

Anyone have good advice on how to keep a mask on a 2 year old. This should be interesting today.

Ours was 4 when it started, but our nephew was 2 and they did/do well with these
https://wellbefore.com/collections/kids/products/kids-3ply-fda-individually-wrapped

My son actually likes the KN95 masks better because they stay off his mouth, but they're out of stock right now. The "petite" are a little bigger and more for 7-12 year olds.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on November 19, 2021, 11:38:59 AM

If you really cared you could have started in like short trips to the store or something.

But at long as you have one no one will care about a two year old not wearing a mask properly

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on November 19, 2021, 11:41:20 AM

Quote from: michigancat on November 19, 2021, 11:38:59 AM

If you really cared you could have started in like short trips to the store or something.

classic mich

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 19, 2021, 11:42:10 AM

Thanks! I haven’t traveled since September and live in Kansas, so I forget masks are still a thing.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on November 19, 2021, 12:27:31 PM

First of all, if you don't want to mask your two year old, you don't have to. Secondly, if you really want him to wear his mask, he will if everyone else is. The rare occasions we mask our two year old, he has no problem, just as he has no problem wearing pants and a shirt because he sees everyone else wearing these things.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 19, 2021, 12:30:45 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on November 19, 2021, 12:27:31 PM

First of all, if you don't want to mask your two year old, you don't have to. Secondly, if you really want him to wear his mask, he will if everyone else is. The rare occasions we mask our two year old, he has no problem, just as he has no problem wearing pants and a shirt because he sees everyone else wearing these things.

Interesting. I thought it was mandatory for 2 and over. He liked playing with our masks when we were wearing them a lot, so maybe he'll think it's fun. Gonna need a crap ton of Blippi for this flight. This kid likes to move now and is going to hate the crap out of this flight.  :lol: :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on November 19, 2021, 12:31:21 PM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on November 19, 2021, 12:30:45 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on November 19, 2021, 12:27:31 PM

First of all, if you don't want to mask your two year old, you don't have to. Secondly, if you really want him to wear his mask, he will if everyone else is. The rare occasions we mask our two year old, he has no problem, just as he has no problem wearing pants and a shirt because he sees everyone else wearing these things.

Interesting. I thought it was mandatory for 2 and over. He liked playing with our masks when we were wearing them a lot, so maybe he'll think it's fun. Gonna need a crap ton of Blippi for this flight. This kid likes to move now and is going to hate the crap out of this flight.  :lol: :lol:

Where you headed, Wackster?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 19, 2021, 12:33:04 PM

Perdido key, Florida. Gulf shores pretty much. We'll be there for a week. Using my bros clients condo on the beach.  :love:

Finally going deep sea fishing too. Been waiting for this, for awhile.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on November 19, 2021, 12:59:59 PM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on November 19, 2021, 12:33:04 PM

Perdido key, Florida. Gulf shores pretty much. We'll be there for a week. Using my bros clients condo on the beach.  :love:

Finally going deep sea fishing too. Been waiting for this, for awhile.

Nice. Enjoy!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on November 19, 2021, 01:00:45 PM

Thanks, friend! Will do! :cheers:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on November 19, 2021, 01:20:56 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on November 19, 2021, 12:27:31 PM

First of all, if you don't want to mask your two year old, you don't have to. Secondly, if you really want him to wear his mask, he will if everyone else is. The rare occasions we mask our two year old, he has no problem, just as he has no problem wearing pants and a shirt because he sees everyone else wearing these things.

This is/was not the case with my 2 y/o we even pulled him out of his children's day out because he absolutely refused to wear it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on November 22, 2021, 11:39:43 AM

It’s supposed to get up to 80F today here in AZ. Wow!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on November 22, 2021, 11:46:51 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on November 19, 2021, 01:20:56 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on November 19, 2021, 12:27:31 PM

First of all, if you don't want to mask your two year old, you don't have to. Secondly, if you really want him to wear his mask, he will if everyone else is. The rare occasions we mask our two year old, he has no problem, just as he has no problem wearing pants and a shirt because he sees everyone else wearing these things.

This is/was not the case with my 2 y/o we even pulled him out of his children's day out because he absolutely refused to wear it.

Was this an event when y'all were with him also wearing masks? I don't think my 2 year old would wear a mask if he weren't with us while we had them on.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on November 23, 2021, 09:29:48 AM

Quote from: MakeItRain on November 22, 2021, 11:46:51 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on November 19, 2021, 01:20:56 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on November 19, 2021, 12:27:31 PM

First of all, if you don't want to mask your two year old, you don't have to. Secondly, if you really want him to wear his mask, he will if everyone else is. The rare occasions we mask our two year old, he has no problem, just as he has no problem wearing pants and a shirt because he sees everyone else wearing these things.

This is/was not the case with my 2 y/o we even pulled him out of his children's day out because he absolutely refused to wear it.

Was this an event when y'all were with him also wearing masks? I don't think my 2 year old would wear a mask if he weren't with us while we had them on.

Correct.. he's a hard headed stubborn ass 2 year old though

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on December 02, 2021, 09:14:21 PM

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on December 02, 2021, 09:15:22 PM

Also should note I NEVER fly through here but have really fond memories from like a decade+ ago when I always flew through here. Folks, it has not held up. What an absolute shithole.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on December 02, 2021, 09:17:01 PM

BUT, another place I have fond memories of has only gotten more incred with age

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Title: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on December 02, 2021, 09:17:22 PM

Delta airlines ass themed domestic hub themed posting ass

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on December 02, 2021, 09:20:25 PM

I never know these, but Detroit has a sky train.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on December 02, 2021, 09:31:12 PM

MSP

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on December 02, 2021, 10:28:19 PM

Quote from: chum1 on December 02, 2021, 09:20:25 PM

I never know these, but Detroit has a sky train.

Yes!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on December 02, 2021, 10:28:28 PM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on December 02, 2021, 09:31:12 PM

MSP

Yes!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on December 02, 2021, 10:47:32 PM

I can't wait until gE is back flying on the reg for business and pleasure and just posting pictures of random airports 24/7 then BOOM of course someone knows what airport it is because we are all huge studs making phat stacks and traveling the world like the k-state grads we are.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on December 03, 2021, 08:40:58 AM

What the hell kind of routing took you to both DTW and MSP????

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on December 03, 2021, 09:21:10 AM

Quote from: michigancat on December 03, 2021, 08:40:58 AM

What the hell kind of routing took you to both DTW and MSP????

Different days. Destination was Boston (not pictured).

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on December 03, 2021, 10:40:29 AM

that MSP photo looks like they really tried to replicate some MEM energy

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on December 03, 2021, 01:40:03 PM

Just booked San Diego for January 27th-30th. Buddy who works for Farmers, got us VIP passes for the golf tournament out there. Points took care of all of our flights.  :gocho: Super excited.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on December 03, 2021, 02:40:02 PM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on December 03, 2021, 01:40:03 PM

Just booked San Diego for January 27th-30th. Buddy who works for Farmers, got us VIP passes for the golf tournament out there. Points took care of all of our flights.  :gocho: Super excited.

I like golf alright but never been to a big tournament as a spectator.  Is it fun?  Seems like sparse action.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on December 03, 2021, 02:46:23 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on December 03, 2021, 02:40:02 PM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on December 03, 2021, 01:40:03 PM

Just booked San Diego for January 27th-30th. Buddy who works for Farmers, got us VIP passes for the golf tournament out there. Points took care of all of our flights.  :gocho: Super excited.

I like golf alright but never been to a big tournament as a spectator.  Is it fun?  Seems like sparse action.

This tournament is considered one of the party tournaments. Especially with his coworkers who go every year. Players come and speak with the group after rounds sometimes too. It should be a lot of fun. It's right off the beach. We won't be there all day, because it's San Diego and there's a crap ton to do, but it should be fun for a good 4-5 hours.

https://www.farmersinsuranceopen.com/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on December 03, 2021, 02:54:35 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on December 03, 2021, 02:40:02 PM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on December 03, 2021, 01:40:03 PM

Just booked San Diego for January 27th-30th. Buddy who works for Farmers, got us VIP passes for the golf tournament out there. Points took care of all of our flights.  :gocho: Super excited.

I like golf alright but never been to a big tournament as a spectator.  Is it fun?  Seems like sparse action.

Not really, but GA tickets are cheap and you can get super close to the players on tee boxes and watch them bomb drives which is fun if you play golf.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on December 03, 2021, 03:11:02 PM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on December 03, 2021, 02:46:23 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on December 03, 2021, 02:40:02 PM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on December 03, 2021, 01:40:03 PM

Just booked San Diego for January 27th-30th. Buddy who works for Farmers, got us VIP passes for the golf tournament out there. Points took care of all of our flights.  :gocho: Super excited.

I like golf alright but never been to a big tournament as a spectator.  Is it fun?  Seems like sparse action.

This tournament is considered one of the party tournaments. Especially with his coworkers who go every year. Players come and speak with the group after rounds sometimes too. It should be a lot of fun. It's right off the beach. We won't be there all day, because it's San Diego and there's a crap ton to do, but it should be fun for a good 4-5 hours.

https://www.farmersinsuranceopen.com/

Have fun my man!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on December 03, 2021, 03:18:55 PM

 :thumbs: :cheers:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: passranch on December 03, 2021, 04:43:00 PM

Quote from: mocat on December 03, 2021, 10:40:29 AM

that MSP photo looks like they really tried to replicate some MEM energy

Yeah, Memphis was my guess when I saw it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on December 08, 2021, 04:08:03 PM

Felt good to get out for a few days.
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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on December 08, 2021, 04:15:46 PM

Denver but not a terminal that I'm familiar with - what airline?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on December 08, 2021, 04:16:35 PM

Quote from: ChiComCat on December 08, 2021, 04:15:46 PM

Denver but not a terminal that I'm familiar with - what airline?

My guess is Southwest based on the pedestals in the background

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on December 08, 2021, 04:35:30 PM

Quote from: michigancat on December 08, 2021, 04:16:35 PM

Quote from: ChiComCat on December 08, 2021, 04:15:46 PM

Denver but not a terminal that I'm familiar with - what airline?

My guess is Southwest based on the pedestals in the background

Correct. Terminal C.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: passranch on December 08, 2021, 05:07:22 PM

wow!  Direct flights to Palm Springs AND Nashville!

Denver has really got it made!!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on December 08, 2021, 05:12:54 PM

I’m headed to the airport myself in about 20 min :surprised:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on December 08, 2021, 07:34:00 PM

Took in my first capital one lounge today at dfw. Pretty empty and food at least as good as centurions. Had a ton of grab and go things which was nice. Peletons and private nap rooms (did not use). Not quite as much booze selection.

No MSY pic for guessing. I failed you all.
 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on December 08, 2021, 07:41:09 PM

Quote from: passranch on December 08, 2021, 05:07:22 PM

wow!  Direct flights to Palm Springs AND Nashville!

Denver has really got it made!!

Palm Springs, ya say?

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on December 08, 2021, 08:08:21 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on December 08, 2021, 07:34:00 PM

Took in my first capital one lounge today at dfw. Pretty empty and food at least as good as centurions. Had a ton of grab and go things which was nice. Peletons and private nap rooms (did not use). Not quite as much booze selection.

No MSY pic for guessing. I failed you all.

their problem on selling potential customers (me), is that there's like, what, four of them?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on December 08, 2021, 09:23:30 PM

Quote from: sys on December 08, 2021, 08:08:21 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on December 08, 2021, 07:34:00 PM

Took in my first capital one lounge today at dfw. Pretty empty and food at least as good as centurions. Had a ton of grab and go things which was nice. Peletons and private nap rooms (did not use). Not quite as much booze selection.

No MSY pic for guessing. I failed you all.

their problem on selling potential customers (me), is that there's like, what, four of them?

Yeah I doubt I keep it past year 1.  DFW is the only one right now.  DEN and IAD coming.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on December 08, 2021, 10:47:42 PM

Had a nice little dinner in DEN this evening in terminal C. Timberline Steak and Grille was a nice surprise. Trout almondine was delicious. Nice change of pace from the usual airport fare.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on December 09, 2021, 08:21:41 AM

Quote from: IPA4Me on December 08, 2021, 10:47:42 PM

Had a nice little dinner in DEN this evening in terminal C. Timberline Steak and Grille was a nice surprise. Trout almondine was delicious. Nice change of pace from the usual airport fare.

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Is that the place upstairs?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on December 09, 2021, 08:25:06 AM

Quote from: steve dave on December 09, 2021, 08:21:41 AM

Quote from: IPA4Me on December 08, 2021, 10:47:42 PM

Had a nice little dinner in DEN this evening in terminal C. Timberline Steak and Grille was a nice surprise. Trout almondine was delicious. Nice change of pace from the usual airport fare.

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Is that the place upstairs?

No. It's on the gate level in the circle above the tram.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/VZa1R5YPbzrEt1Ms7

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on December 09, 2021, 08:35:55 AM

Yeah, that's where we always go in Denver. You can sit by the windows and they have a nice charging station. Nice Colorado beer list too. Must be the main Southwest wing.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kstate4life on December 09, 2021, 12:21:16 PM

DIA has done a really good job with providing quality food options.  In terminal C Root Down is the best IMO... awesome cocktails!  Terminal B has Elways, and Terminal A is putting in a Mercantile... James Beard restaurant.

But that is probably the only good thing about DIA these days.  I have been flying in and out of there for 16 years and it has never been more overcrowded than it is now.  The construction doesn't help though and hopefully it is better when completed.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on December 09, 2021, 12:35:59 PM

Quote from: kstate4life on December 09, 2021, 12:21:16 PM

DIA has done a really good job with providing quality food options.  In terminal C Root Down is the best IMO... awesome cocktails!  Terminal B has Elways, and Terminal A is putting in a Mercantile... James Beard restaurant.

But that is probably the only good thing about DIA these days.  I have been flying in and out of there for 16 years and it has never been more overcrowded than it is now.  The construction doesn't help though and hopefully it is better when completed.

The security line is always the worst there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on December 09, 2021, 12:53:18 PM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on December 09, 2021, 12:35:59 PM

Quote from: kstate4life on December 09, 2021, 12:21:16 PM

DIA has done a really good job with providing quality food options.  In terminal C Root Down is the best IMO... awesome cocktails!  Terminal B has Elways, and Terminal A is putting in a Mercantile... James Beard restaurant.

But that is probably the only good thing about DIA these days.  I have been flying in and out of there for 16 years and it has never been more overcrowded than it is now.  The construction doesn't help though and hopefully it is better when completed.

The security line is always the worst there.

There's a half-secret bullshit security line there that they open when it gets busy (or at least used to).  I believe it's basically taking a walkway from the main building to Terminal A.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kstate4life on December 09, 2021, 02:58:08 PM

Quote from: ChiComCat on December 09, 2021, 12:53:18 PM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on December 09, 2021, 12:35:59 PM

Quote from: kstate4life on December 09, 2021, 12:21:16 PM

DIA has done a really good job with providing quality food options.  In terminal C Root Down is the best IMO... awesome cocktails!  Terminal B has Elways, and Terminal A is putting in a Mercantile... James Beard restaurant.

But that is probably the only good thing about DIA these days.  I have been flying in and out of there for 16 years and it has never been more overcrowded than it is now.  The construction doesn't help though and hopefully it is better when completed.

The security line is always the worst there.

There's a half-secret bullshit security line there that they open when it gets busy (or at least used to).  I believe it's basically taking a walkway from the main building to Terminal A.

Yeah that one is a crap show now too.  The real trick is to get tsa precheck, but they moved that to only the north side security now.  It still has a line, but obviously a lot faster.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on December 09, 2021, 03:06:00 PM

Good to know. Detroit has one of those through the Marriott there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on December 09, 2021, 09:52:49 PM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on December 09, 2021, 12:35:59 PM

Quote from: kstate4life on December 09, 2021, 12:21:16 PM

DIA has done a really good job with providing quality food options.  In terminal C Root Down is the best IMO... awesome cocktails!  Terminal B has Elways, and Terminal A is putting in a Mercantile... James Beard restaurant.

But that is probably the only good thing about DIA these days.  I have been flying in and out of there for 16 years and it has never been more overcrowded than it is now.  The construction doesn't help though and hopefully it is better when completed.

The security line is always the worst there.

have posted multiple times but mrs. dave was barfing her guts out in that long snaking ass security line (pre tsa pre) after we were at a wedding there the night before and she was going to die her guts out her entire life. and the workers there would just bring her a full size trash barrel to barf in and we'd move around the snaking line more and they'd bring it and she'd barf more. it would absolutely not be possible today. incredible service at the time though!. then trim was there at the same time and he came over to where we were and we did combo fan signs and my wife like eyes glazed over hanging off a shitty airport bench said "hey...trim".

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on December 09, 2021, 10:03:19 PM

:combofan:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on December 13, 2021, 03:34:48 PM

This is the worst thing you'll see today. I don't use Hertz anyway, so it's whatever for me, but why in the hell are they doing?

https://twitter.com/CBSMornings/status/1468935567643709443
https://twitter.com/PriyaG79/status/1470296808844783617

When looking at Twitter to see if they have released a statement, they haven't. I found this.
https://twitter.com/Klonick/status/1465748307549069324
And this
https://twitter.com/ewarren/status/1468583621011386368

Who knew a rental car company would be the poster child for corporate irresponsibility?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on December 13, 2021, 04:50:05 PM

jfc.  she's so stupid.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on December 13, 2021, 06:58:54 PM

That’s something, but I don’t think it’s stupidity

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on December 13, 2021, 10:21:59 PM

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on December 13, 2021, 10:27:04 PM

HVN

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on December 13, 2021, 10:43:22 PM

Quote from: sys on December 13, 2021, 04:50:05 PM

jfc.  she's so stupid.

I'd think Hertz calling the cops on over 300 people for cars they didn't steal, not doing crap about it, them lying about the reason it keeps happening, is a bigger deal, but maybe I'm wrong on this one.

I hope they fix this before they get someone killed.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on December 14, 2021, 05:57:36 AM

I'll admit I was kind of rooting against the lady who wrote the letter

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on December 14, 2021, 07:43:51 AM

Quote from: steve dave on December 13, 2021, 10:21:59 PM

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Harry Reed International

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on December 14, 2021, 08:25:25 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on December 14, 2021, 07:43:51 AM

Quote from: steve dave on December 13, 2021, 10:21:59 PM

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Harry Reed International

specifically the escalator down from the AB gates.  Bonus points for new name!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on December 14, 2021, 12:22:33 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on December 14, 2021, 08:25:25 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on December 14, 2021, 07:43:51 AM

Quote from: steve dave on December 13, 2021, 10:21:59 PM

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211214/93f3cb69906ec0bc1f8232e65ea7f098.jpg)

Harry Reed International

specifically the escalator down from the AB gates.  Bonus points for new name!

bonus points lost for not spelling new name correctly.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on December 21, 2021, 02:36:11 PM

does anyone remember flying Vanguard?

https://twitter.com/airlinemaps/status/1473380920849752066

I'm pretty sure I flew as an unaccompanied minor from Wichita to KC once

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on December 27, 2021, 01:40:45 PM

anybody been on a cruise in the pandemic era?  Think I may be going on one in January.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on December 27, 2021, 01:53:56 PM

Cruises gross me the eff out in normal times. RIP Phil.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on December 27, 2021, 01:55:28 PM

Quote from: steve dave on December 27, 2021, 01:53:56 PM

Cruises gross me the eff out in normal times. RIP Phil.

Yeah I totally understand the opinion.  My parents love them so I was playing along with them.  I like them too and right now testing to get back into the US is too big of a PITA.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on December 27, 2021, 03:50:46 PM

Quote from: steve dave on December 27, 2021, 01:53:56 PM

Cruises gross me the eff out in normal times. RIP Phil.

QFMFT

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on December 27, 2021, 04:03:04 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on December 27, 2021, 01:40:45 PM

anybody been on a cruise in the pandemic era?  Think I may be going on one in January.

My parents just got back from a 7 day cruise and 10 day cruise (Stayed in Miami for a couple of days in between) but that was pre omicron. You have to be vaxed and show a negative covid test from the last 48 hours before you can board which was the only stressful part (traveling/waiting for your results not knowing if you will not be able to board etc).

They said the ships were maybe 60% full but not much was different beside the buffets were no longer self serve and they closed earlier.

They absolutely love cruises and booked a bunch of them for dirt cheap once Covid Hit and just kept rolling them over until they started doing cruises again, going on another one in the middle of January.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on December 27, 2021, 04:13:48 PM

Also according to my parents Royal Caribbean has a new 15 drink a day limit even if you have the All you can drink package. They scan your card every time you get a drink and once you hit 15 you can't get anymore.

The all you can drink package and casino were the only thing that made the last cruise I went on tolerable (2018ish, parents paid and really wanted the whole family to go).

My personal hell is being in a line with 4,000 other people trying to get off a ship just to exit into a fake aztec market looking place where people are dressed up as aztec warriors and dancing then being forced to walk .5 miles through a maze of stalls selling shitty knick knacks while you are pressed up next to other people. This was Costa Maya Mexico, luckily there was a nice beach about a 10 minute taxi ride away.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on December 27, 2021, 04:30:44 PM

Cruises seem like AI resorts for people that don't like to relax and actually enjoy inconvenience.

I do kind of want to go on a European river cruise though.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on December 27, 2021, 04:50:12 PM

Only cruise that seemed interesting to me is the European river cruises on a barge where you go down the Danube or the Rhine or something.  Probably would still rather just take a train.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on December 27, 2021, 04:50:34 PM

Or a Nile river cruise.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on December 27, 2021, 05:02:49 PM

My parents had a cruise planned for next year but ended up cancelling because of the uncertainty. I've never been on a cruise but I feel like in the normal times it would have been a good time.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on December 27, 2021, 05:37:29 PM

Quote from: ben ji on December 27, 2021, 04:13:48 PM

Also according to my parents Royal Caribbean has a new 15 drink a day limit even if you have the All you can drink package. They scan your card every time you get a drink and once you hit 15 you can't get anymore.

The all you can drink package and casino were the only thing that made the last cruise I went on tolerable (2018ish, parents paid and really wanted the whole family to go).

My personal hell is being in a line with 4,000 other people trying to get off a ship just to exit into a fake aztec market looking place where people are dressed up as aztec warriors and dancing then being forced to walk .5 miles through a maze of stalls selling shitty knick knacks while you are pressed up next to other people. This was Costa Maya Mexico, luckily there was a nice beach about a 10 minute taxi ride away.

Carnival has had that limit for a long time.  Good to know about RC and the capacity.  Is that something cruise lines are doing for health or just not very popular rn?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on December 27, 2021, 06:03:56 PM

Quote from: Kat Kid on December 27, 2021, 04:50:12 PM

Only cruise that seemed interesting to me is the European river cruises on a barge where you go down the Danube or the Rhine or something.  Probably would still rather just take a train.

We took a day trip river cruise up the Rhine from Boppard. I could see both ways. However, if you’re going to the Rhine & wanting to stay in a few cities, I could see booking AirBNB in the cities & using the boats to go up/down the river instead of trains. I enjoyed seeing the cities from the boat.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on December 27, 2021, 06:28:34 PM

There is a route that goes through Vienna, Budapest, and Bucharest (also some castles and small towns and crap) that I've been eyeing for a trip with my mom.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on December 28, 2021, 07:21:19 AM

Quote from: star seed 7 on December 27, 2021, 06:28:34 PM

There is a route that goes through Vienna, Budapest, and Bucharest (also some castles and small towns and crap) that I've been eyeing for a trip with my mom.

Yes, my in laws went and loved this. I think it would be a good time.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on December 28, 2021, 09:55:52 PM

European river cruises are alot smaller/more intimate than Caribbean cruises. My parents went on one up the Rhine from Amsterdam to Basel Switzerland for 10 days and it was only around 150 guests on the ship. They were in their early 60's and said they were one of the youngest people on the ship and it was basically all americans.

 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on December 28, 2021, 10:03:11 PM

Quote from: star seed 7 on December 27, 2021, 04:30:44 PM

Cruises seem like AI resorts for people that don't like to relax and actually enjoy inconvenience.

The only plus to the cruise I see is that everyone is on the same timeline and restrictions, so maybe it makes it easier to link up with new people if that's a goal.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on December 29, 2021, 08:23:12 AM

Quote from: ben ji on December 28, 2021, 09:55:52 PM

European river cruises are alot smaller/more intimate than Caribbean cruises. My parents went on one up the Rhine from Amsterdam to Basel Switzerland for 10 days and it was only around 150 guests on the ship. They were in their early 60's and said they were one of the youngest people on the ship and it was basically all americans.

They have ones catered to families and kids. We are planning on taking our kids on one in 2023. probably AMAWaterways.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on December 29, 2021, 08:52:21 AM

My parents have done 2-3 viking cruises in europe.  I think they were most excited about traveling through some locks on the boat.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on December 29, 2021, 09:28:21 AM

For you river cruise ajace people, has there been any trouble with water levels canceling boats? Very nervous about that because they just move you by bus then and that sounds very not fun.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on January 22, 2022, 03:29:37 PM

Any hot Argentina tips?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sonofdaxjones on January 22, 2022, 04:06:45 PM

DFW Terminal D 2nd floor Flying Saucer.  Private restrooms.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on January 22, 2022, 05:51:37 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on January 22, 2022, 03:29:37 PM

Any hot Argentina tips?

where are you going?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 22, 2022, 05:58:28 PM

chile is the long skinny one that is shaped like a chile pepper. hth.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on January 22, 2022, 06:19:22 PM

Quote from: ChiComCat on December 29, 2021, 08:52:21 AM

My parents have done 2-3 viking cruises in europe.  I think they were most excited about traveling through some locks on the boat.

My parents just went on a Caribbean cruise in December where they went halfway through the panama canal, hung out in the lake in the middle for a day then went back to the caribbean, they thought it was pretty boring going through the locks.

Also not sure if I mentioned it but my parents have been on cruises since like Jan 5th...They went on one out of the Miami area and it was like 40% full, when they boarded they were offered a free cruise the following week so they took it. They are finally getting back to KC in a couple of days.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on January 22, 2022, 07:07:41 PM

My quarantine spot

(https://i.imgur.com/PSYfZ0D_d.webp?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=medium)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on January 22, 2022, 07:37:40 PM

Quote from: sys on January 22, 2022, 05:51:37 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on January 22, 2022, 03:29:37 PM

Any hot Argentina tips?

where are you going?

no idea, just looking at options.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on January 22, 2022, 07:42:45 PM

well, i've only been to buenos aires and bariloche, but i liked them both a lot.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on January 24, 2022, 12:19:38 PM

Anybody have good San Diego restaurants suggestions? I need to reserve something soon for Thursday night.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on January 24, 2022, 12:22:50 PM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on January 24, 2022, 12:19:38 PM

Anybody have good San Diego restaurants suggestions? I need to reserve something soon for Thursday night.

A fun spot is "World Famous" on Mission Beach.  Great view of the ocean and boardwalk. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on January 24, 2022, 12:24:07 PM

 :thumbs: Awesome! Thank you!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on January 24, 2022, 12:37:43 PM

Searsucker is good.  Miguels was good Mexican.  There was a good fish taco / seafood place that was great but looks like it closed.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on January 24, 2022, 12:39:18 PM

Fun. Looking forward to some really good seafood.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on January 24, 2022, 12:43:17 PM

this is a total square move but i could be extremely happy only eating fish tacos for 3 days in san diego

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on January 24, 2022, 01:04:50 PM

There are multiple Applebee's's in San Diego. Yet you come here asking for recs?  :confused:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on January 24, 2022, 01:10:20 PM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on January 24, 2022, 12:19:38 PM

Anybody have good San Diego restaurants suggestions? I need to reserve something soon for Thursday night.

What area

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on January 24, 2022, 01:15:37 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on January 24, 2022, 01:10:20 PM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on January 24, 2022, 12:19:38 PM

Anybody have good San Diego restaurants suggestions? I need to reserve something soon for Thursday night.

What area

Our hotel is near the airport, on the bay. I don't know San Diego that well. I've only been there once and it was for one day. Staying at the Sheraton.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 24, 2022, 01:45:54 PM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on January 24, 2022, 01:15:37 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on January 24, 2022, 01:10:20 PM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on January 24, 2022, 12:19:38 PM

Anybody have good San Diego restaurants suggestions? I need to reserve something soon for Thursday night.

What area

Our hotel is near the airport, on the bay. I don't know San Diego that well. I've only been there once and it was for one day. Staying at the Sheraton.

get the california burrito

https://elchingon.com/digital-menus/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on January 24, 2022, 01:50:31 PM

 :lick:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on January 24, 2022, 01:59:41 PM

Free to travel letter incoming from the Dr!  LFG!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on January 24, 2022, 02:12:29 PM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on January 24, 2022, 01:15:37 PM

Quote from: kim carnes on January 24, 2022, 01:10:20 PM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on January 24, 2022, 12:19:38 PM

Anybody have good San Diego restaurants suggestions? I need to reserve something soon for Thursday night.

What area

Our hotel is near the airport, on the bay. I don't know San Diego that well. I've only been there once and it was for one day. Staying at the Sheraton.

In the Point Loma area (by the airport), I would say:
Island Prime
Coasterra

Sushi spots:
Hane
Azuki
Both are in bankers hill

I would probably stay clear of downtown and the gas lamp. But if you want to eat there I’d recommend bang bang. 

Little italy has a lot of trendy spots:
juniper & ivy
Kettner exchange
Born and raised
Ironside
Herb and wood

Juniper probably has the best food of that group and they all have good cocktails.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on January 24, 2022, 02:13:31 PM

Thank you! Heard a lot of great things about Little Italy.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on January 24, 2022, 04:43:47 PM

Are you alone or with the family?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on January 24, 2022, 04:52:36 PM

Also whether you're with the family or not and you're a gelatto fan, I strongly recommend An's Dry Cleaning. It's in the North Park neighborhood that has a lot of good restaurants and bars. They make the gelatto by hand every day, which means the later you go, they could be out of some flavors. Its the second best ice cream/gelatto I've ever had and I make a point to get ice cream whenever I go anywhere.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on January 24, 2022, 06:32:54 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on January 24, 2022, 04:43:47 PM

Are you alone or with the family?

Flying out there with the wife and we’re hanging with my college buddy and his girl. He works for Farmers, so he hooked us up with some sweet field passes and suites for the golf tournament there. My uncle and cousin will be out there too.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on January 24, 2022, 11:23:11 PM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on January 24, 2022, 06:32:54 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on January 24, 2022, 04:43:47 PM

Are you alone or with the family?

Flying out there with the wife and we’re hanging with my college buddy and his girl. He works for Farmers, so he hooked us up with some sweet field passes and suites for the golf tournament there. My uncle and cousin will be out there too.

If you had the boy I had a recommendo that you all would love, since he isn't with you don't go and hang out at a restaurant with other people's kids, no matter how good the food is.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on January 25, 2022, 08:25:00 AM

Yeah, first time leaving him on a vacation. We've only done overnights with him and the grandparents. 4 days away. I'm ready to see some water works from the Mrs. lol.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on January 25, 2022, 10:50:37 AM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on January 25, 2022, 08:25:00 AM

Yeah, first time leaving him on a vacation. We've only done overnights with him and the grandparents. 4 days away. I'm ready to see some water works from the Mrs. lol.

Kat daddy no?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on January 25, 2022, 10:51:26 AM

 :lol: Whoops!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on January 25, 2022, 11:50:22 AM

 :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Lamesauce on January 25, 2022, 01:31:34 PM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on January 24, 2022, 12:39:18 PM

Fun. Looking forward to some really good seafood.

Blue Water Seafood Market and Grill. Lots of fresh fish options and was by far our favorite place to eat. On India St. right off I-5

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on January 25, 2022, 01:34:05 PM

 :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 01, 2022, 08:30:37 AM

I'm going to Negril for "ski week". I'm staying at the Riu Tropical Bay because I didn't want to plan crap. But is there anything I should do on a random afternoon if we want to get off the resort?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on February 01, 2022, 08:48:19 AM

Quote from: michigancat on February 01, 2022, 08:30:37 AM

I'm going to Negril for "ski week". I'm staying at the Riu Tropical Bay because I didn't want to plan crap. But is there anything I should do on a random afternoon if we want to get off the resort?

I've done the bioluminescent swim at night in Jamaica.  It wasn't anything that I would put into a "must" category but I enjoyed it and it could be good with kids. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on February 01, 2022, 10:10:08 AM

Quote from: michigancat on February 01, 2022, 08:30:37 AM

I'm going to Negril for "ski week". I'm staying at the Riu Tropical Bay because I didn't want to plan crap. But is there anything I should do on a random afternoon if we want to get off the resort?

Ski?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 01, 2022, 10:11:00 AM

Quote from: Pete on February 01, 2022, 10:10:08 AM

Quote from: michigancat on February 01, 2022, 08:30:37 AM

I'm going to Negril for "ski week". I'm staying at the Riu Tropical Bay because I didn't want to plan crap. But is there anything I should do on a random afternoon if we want to get off the resort?

Ski?

I will not be skiing in Jamaica

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on February 01, 2022, 10:12:08 AM

Is ski code for cocaine?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 01, 2022, 10:13:29 AM

Quote from: star seed 7 on February 01, 2022, 10:12:08 AM

Is ski code for cocaine?

DOESN'T MATTER

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on February 01, 2022, 10:19:06 AM

Ok well looks like hedonism ii is next door, maybe they have day passes?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on February 02, 2022, 02:40:01 PM

for our july kauai trip our UA flights were OMA-SFO-LIH but UA just changed them to UA-DEN-LIH. which makes for a really awful almost 8 hour second leg which a 5 and 8 yo may not enjoy. but we are now on a bird with lay flat seats for the long leg which will be cool for my tiny kids who have zero use for them.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on February 02, 2022, 02:45:21 PM

My global entry was approved the day before I returned from Mexico so I got to use that for the first time. Skipped a 20 minute wait at customs  :gocho:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on February 02, 2022, 02:45:50 PM

Quote from: star seed 7 on February 02, 2022, 02:45:21 PM

My global entry was approved the day before I returned from Mexico so I got to use that for the first time. Skipped a 20 minute wait at customs  :gocho:

Covid pays off again!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 02, 2022, 02:47:27 PM

I learned this past weekend, I could never sustain living in San Diego. At least not at the luxurious lifestyle I have now. It was great, tho! Coronado was awesome!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on February 02, 2022, 02:51:11 PM

Quote from: steve dave on February 02, 2022, 02:45:50 PM

Quote from: star seed 7 on February 02, 2022, 02:45:21 PM

My global entry was approved the day before I returned from Mexico so I got to use that for the first time. Skipped a 20 minute wait at customs  :gocho:

Covid pays off again!

Yes! Instead of waiting in line with sweaty security risks, I was able to scope out a primo spot at the luggage carousel

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on February 05, 2022, 12:06:51 PM

Headed to Portland Jr., left coast, on Monday, not excited about it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on February 05, 2022, 01:38:46 PM

i’m heading to scout’s hometown of colorado springs on memorial day weekend, really can’t wait

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 05, 2022, 01:41:11 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on February 05, 2022, 12:06:51 PM

Headed to Portland Jr., left coast, on Monday, not excited about it.

Go here!

https://screendoorrestaurant.com/

But really Portland is lovely, don't know why you're being a hater

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on February 05, 2022, 01:47:26 PM

Assign JMart to put your free time schedule together.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on February 05, 2022, 02:13:27 PM

I’m going to Universal Studios Florida with a group of ten (10) people on Wednesday. Seems like maybe too many people to manage.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on February 05, 2022, 09:56:05 PM

Quote from: michigancat on February 05, 2022, 01:41:11 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on February 05, 2022, 12:06:51 PM

Headed to Portland Jr., left coast, on Monday, not excited about it.

Go here!

https://screendoorrestaurant.com/

But really Portland is lovely, don't know why you're being a hater

The Pearl District place is very close to my hotel, but eff that's some expensive chicken. Are all restaurants in Portland that expensive? Also I'm being a hater because Portland seems like there's nothing there but rain, hobos, and hipsters. The PNW has never been a place that I've wanted to go to, outside of college football games at Washington and Oregon.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 05, 2022, 10:17:43 PM

They aren't all that expensive and there's no sales tax!!!

Portland is largely hipsters and hoboes and rain and it is all of those things to the max and it's part of its charm imo

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 05, 2022, 10:19:00 PM

You should go see the Blazers play the Magic!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on February 05, 2022, 10:22:11 PM

https://beastrobymarshawnlynch.com/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on February 06, 2022, 12:19:01 AM

Quote from: michigancat on February 05, 2022, 10:19:00 PM

You should go see the Blazers play the Magic!

Probably going to. They play the Lakers the next night but both teams will be playing back to back and the Lakers first game is against the bucks, so there's no shot of Lebron and AD against the blazers, and the Lakers tickets are like 3x more expensive.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on February 06, 2022, 12:20:44 AM

Quote from: Trim on February 05, 2022, 10:22:11 PM

https://beastrobymarshawnlynch.com/

Too far away

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on February 06, 2022, 12:45:13 AM

Quote from: MakeItRain on February 06, 2022, 12:20:44 AM

Too far away

There’s nothing in portland, or even out to milawukie, that’s too far from anywhere in portland. Which reminded me, get steaks at a-crop.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on February 06, 2022, 01:35:23 AM

Quote from: Trim on February 06, 2022, 12:45:13 AM

Quote from: MakeItRain on February 06, 2022, 12:20:44 AM

Too far away

There’s nothing in portland, or even out to milawukie, that’s too far from anywhere in portland. Which reminded me, get steaks at a-crop.

Well, I'm meeting the directors of girls camp I'm running at this gig, probably not the best first impression to make. I'd consider going by myself, late, after one of the assuredly terrible meals I'll have, but nothing over 16oz doesn't even make it worth my time.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on February 06, 2022, 01:48:30 AM

Quote from: MakeItRain on February 06, 2022, 01:35:23 AM

Quote from: Trim on February 06, 2022, 12:45:13 AM

Quote from: MakeItRain on February 06, 2022, 12:20:44 AM

Too far away

There’s nothing in portland, or even out to milawukie, that’s too far from anywhere in portland. Which reminded me, get steaks at a-crop.

Well, I'm meeting the directors of girls camp I'm running at this gig, probably not the best first impression to make. I'd consider going by myself, late, after one of the assuredly terrible meals I'll have, but nothing over 16oz doesn't even make it worth my time.

They’re cheap, get 2 or 3.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on February 06, 2022, 08:12:16 AM

Quote from: michigancat on February 05, 2022, 01:41:11 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on February 05, 2022, 12:06:51 PM

Headed to Portland Jr., left coast, on Monday, not excited about it.

Go here!

https://screendoorrestaurant.com/

But really Portland is lovely, don't know why you're being a hater

rusty are there any other fried chicken places that you can recommend for MIR?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on February 06, 2022, 08:22:34 AM

Hit up beems

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 06, 2022, 08:43:06 AM

I ate at some Mexican place in Portland and got up to go to the bathroom and accidentally walked into a strip club, because I chose the wrong door. True story. Mrs. Wacky decided we should just go to the strip club after dinner, because when in Rome. So random. Strip club was literally in the back of the Mexican restaurant. :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Justwin on February 06, 2022, 11:51:13 AM

I enjoyed Podnah's BBQ in Portland when we visited there. It was the only BBQ I've had in the PNW that was good and I really liked the brisket there.

https://www.podnahspit.com/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on February 06, 2022, 12:35:47 PM

Quote from: Justwin on February 06, 2022, 11:51:13 AM

I enjoyed Podnah's BBQ in Portland when we visited there. It was the only BBQ I've had in the PNW that was good and I really liked the brisket there.

https://www.podnahspit.com/

Ooh! Do you remember if they have their own smoker?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on February 06, 2022, 12:36:14 PM

Quote from: pissclams on February 06, 2022, 08:12:16 AM

Quote from: michigancat on February 05, 2022, 01:41:11 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on February 05, 2022, 12:06:51 PM

Headed to Portland Jr., left coast, on Monday, not excited about it.

Go here!

https://screendoorrestaurant.com/

But really Portland is lovely, don't know why you're being a hater

rusty are there any other fried chicken places that you can recommend for MIR?

 :ROFL:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: KST8FAN on February 06, 2022, 12:45:51 PM

Quote from: michigancat on December 21, 2021, 02:36:11 PM

does anyone remember flying Vanguard?

https://twitter.com/airlinemaps/status/1473380920849752066

I'm pretty sure I flew as an unaccompanied minor from Wichita to KC once

Flew Vanguard to 95 Holiday Bowl.  KCI to SF then drove down to SD.  I think the airfare was like $95.


Tom

Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Justwin on February 06, 2022, 01:01:26 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on February 06, 2022, 12:35:47 PM

Quote from: Justwin on February 06, 2022, 11:51:13 AM

I enjoyed Podnah's BBQ in Portland when we visited there. It was the only BBQ I've had in the PNW that was good and I really liked the brisket there.

https://www.podnahspit.com/

Ooh! Do you remember if they have their own smoker?

I'm pretty sure they have their own smoker. This is what is on the website:

All our meats are slow smoked using 100% oak hardwood. Without electric, gas assistance, or charcoal.
I start at 5 a.m. every morning to have meat ready by dinner that night.

What would it mean for a place to not have their own smoker?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on February 06, 2022, 01:11:41 PM

 :D

(https://www.podnahspit.com/images/slide1.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on February 06, 2022, 09:50:15 PM

Quote from: Justwin on February 06, 2022, 01:01:26 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on February 06, 2022, 12:35:47 PM

Quote from: Justwin on February 06, 2022, 11:51:13 AM

I enjoyed Podnah's BBQ in Portland when we visited there. It was the only BBQ I've had in the PNW that was good and I really liked the brisket there.

https://www.podnahspit.com/

Ooh! Do you remember if they have their own smoker?

I'm pretty sure they have their own smoker. This is what is on the website:

All our meats are slow smoked using 100% oak hardwood. Without electric, gas assistance, or charcoal.
I start at 5 a.m. every morning to have meat ready by dinner that night.

What would it mean for a place to not have their own smoker?

Well if they don't have a smoker or grill they're most likely making bbq in a oven or even worse they are boiling something shrink wrapped by Hormel, then putting sauce on it then finishing it in the oven.

Real barbeque is made on a grill or smoker, you knew this, right?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on February 06, 2022, 09:55:40 PM

Quote from: Trim on February 06, 2022, 01:11:41 PM

:D

(https://www.podnahspit.com/images/slide1.jpg)

If my man is smoking his own meat, every day, I don't give a eff how hipster he wants it to look like. This is at the bottom of the menu.
"Smoked meats cooked over an oak fire. Flour and Corn tortillas made made in house. (Corn from Three Sisters nixtamal.)"
This place will be my first PDX meal tomorrow and I hope like hell it's in whatever passes for the hood in Portland.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on February 06, 2022, 09:58:47 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on February 06, 2022, 09:55:40 PM

This place will be my first PDX meal tomorrow

They're closed.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on February 06, 2022, 09:59:08 PM

Looks like that will have to be lunch Wednesday.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 06, 2022, 11:27:23 PM

LOL that photo's a bit of a stretch for "hipster".

AND I WOULD KNOW

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on February 07, 2022, 03:38:10 AM

There are neck beards, pony tails, and beanies and and old man with a big ass silver chain. Whatever it is, it doesn't connote what they serve in that restaurant.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on February 07, 2022, 08:15:44 AM

Frontier and Spirit trying to merge.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on February 07, 2022, 08:28:29 AM

Quote from: steve dave on February 07, 2022, 08:15:44 AM

Frontier and Spirit trying to merge.

I've only flown each of them once. Frontier sightly less trashy so guess it's a positive frontier is there one acquiring?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on February 07, 2022, 08:32:52 AM

I’m flying frontier Wednesday!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on February 07, 2022, 08:34:19 AM

Quote from: steve dave on February 07, 2022, 08:15:44 AM

Frontier and Spirit trying to merge.

In vodka terms, this is Gordon’s and Zelko merging.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Justwin on February 07, 2022, 10:08:05 AM

Quote from: MakeItRain on February 06, 2022, 09:50:15 PM

Quote from: Justwin on February 06, 2022, 01:01:26 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on February 06, 2022, 12:35:47 PM

Quote from: Justwin on February 06, 2022, 11:51:13 AM

I enjoyed Podnah's BBQ in Portland when we visited there. It was the only BBQ I've had in the PNW that was good and I really liked the brisket there.

https://www.podnahspit.com/

Ooh! Do you remember if they have their own smoker?

I'm pretty sure they have their own smoker. This is what is on the website:

All our meats are slow smoked using 100% oak hardwood. Without electric, gas assistance, or charcoal.
I start at 5 a.m. every morning to have meat ready by dinner that night.

What would it mean for a place to not have their own smoker?

Well if they don't have a smoker or grill they're most likely making bbq in a oven or even worse they are boiling something shrink wrapped by Hormel, then putting sauce on it then finishing it in the oven.

Real barbeque is made on a grill or smoker, you knew this, right?

Yes, I know real barbecue is made on a grill or smoker.

I thought this is what you meant, but I can't imagine recommending a place that does BBQ in an oven or boiling Hormel meats, so I wasn't sure if I was missing something.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on February 07, 2022, 04:53:27 PM

Quote from: Justwin on February 07, 2022, 10:08:05 AM

Quote from: MakeItRain on February 06, 2022, 09:50:15 PM

Quote from: Justwin on February 06, 2022, 01:01:26 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on February 06, 2022, 12:35:47 PM

Quote from: Justwin on February 06, 2022, 11:51:13 AM

I enjoyed Podnah's BBQ in Portland when we visited there. It was the only BBQ I've had in the PNW that was good and I really liked the brisket there.

https://www.podnahspit.com/

Ooh! Do you remember if they have their own smoker?

I'm pretty sure they have their own smoker. This is what is on the website:

All our meats are slow smoked using 100% oak hardwood. Without electric, gas assistance, or charcoal.
I start at 5 a.m. every morning to have meat ready by dinner that night.

What would it mean for a place to not have their own smoker?

Well if they don't have a smoker or grill they're most likely making bbq in a oven or even worse they are boiling something shrink wrapped by Hormel, then putting sauce on it then finishing it in the oven.

Real barbeque is made on a grill or smoker, you knew this, right?

Yes, I know real barbecue is made on a grill or smoker.

I thought this is what you meant, but I can't imagine recommending a place that does BBQ in an oven or boiling Hormel meats, so I wasn't sure if I was missing something.

People are savages, justwin

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on February 07, 2022, 04:54:57 PM

Xpost but the train I'm on in Portland just went by a Carhartt store and the windows are boarded up.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kstate4life on February 08, 2022, 10:14:47 AM

Quote from: michigancat on February 05, 2022, 10:19:00 PM

You should go see the Blazers play the Magic!

This game should have just gotten even cheaper!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: KCFDcat on February 08, 2022, 10:23:31 AM

anyone in here ever been to Costa Rica?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on February 08, 2022, 12:10:20 PM

Quote from: KCFDcat on February 08, 2022, 10:23:31 AM

anyone in here ever been to Costa Rica?

Yep, loved it. We stayed at Tulemar on the pacific coast by the Manuel Antonio nature reserve. rough ridin' sloths outside our window, monkeys running all over the place, and loads of parrots and crap. Amazing. The place we stayed was nice. We got one of the cheaper “bungalow” things and it was perfect for us.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: KCFDcat on February 08, 2022, 12:24:56 PM

Quote from: Pete on February 08, 2022, 12:10:20 PM

Quote from: KCFDcat on February 08, 2022, 10:23:31 AM

anyone in here ever been to Costa Rica?

Yep, loved it. We stayed at Tulemar on the pacific coast by the Manuel Antonio nature reserve. rough ridin' sloths outside our window, monkeys running all over the place, and loads of parrots and crap. Amazing. The place we stayed was nice. We got one of the cheaper “bungalow” things and it was perfect for us.

this is what I'm looking for. I want to be as far away from corporate all inclusive resorts as I can get.

What time of year did you go? I've heard conflicting things about dry/rainy season.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on February 08, 2022, 01:54:06 PM

Quote from: KCFDcat on February 08, 2022, 12:24:56 PM

Quote from: Pete on February 08, 2022, 12:10:20 PM

Quote from: KCFDcat on February 08, 2022, 10:23:31 AM

anyone in here ever been to Costa Rica?

Yep, loved it. We stayed at Tulemar on the pacific coast by the Manuel Antonio nature reserve. rough ridin' sloths outside our window, monkeys running all over the place, and loads of parrots and crap. Amazing. The place we stayed was nice. We got one of the cheaper “bungalow” things and it was perfect for us.

this is what I'm looking for. I want to be as far away from corporate all inclusive resorts as I can get.

What time of year did you go? I've heard conflicting things about dry/rainy season.

Resort looks fantastic. I'm curious about flights. Did you take the regional from SJO or drive?

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on February 08, 2022, 06:59:09 PM

Getting your document of covid recovery is a much less stressful way to get back into the country.

First time coming back through customs at DIA. 40 minutes from touchdown to centurions lounge. Impressive.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on February 08, 2022, 08:44:13 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on February 08, 2022, 01:54:06 PM

Quote from: KCFDcat on February 08, 2022, 12:24:56 PM

Quote from: Pete on February 08, 2022, 12:10:20 PM

Quote from: KCFDcat on February 08, 2022, 10:23:31 AM

anyone in here ever been to Costa Rica?

Yep, loved it. We stayed at Tulemar on the pacific coast by the Manuel Antonio nature reserve. rough ridin' sloths outside our window, monkeys running all over the place, and loads of parrots and crap. Amazing. The place we stayed was nice. We got one of the cheaper “bungalow” things and it was perfect for us.

this is what I'm looking for. I want to be as far away from corporate all inclusive resorts as I can get.

What time of year did you go? I've heard conflicting things about dry/rainy season.

Resort looks fantastic. I'm curious about flights. Did you take the regional from SJO or drive?

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i flew into Liberia in 2016 but would do San Jose if I go back, the rain forest in the nortwest part of the country was a little underwhelming.  Was there in June which is the rainy season and while we only had 1 totally rainy day but it was cloudy almost the entire week.  Rental cars are super expensive.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on February 08, 2022, 08:47:01 PM

Quote from: Skipper44 on February 08, 2022, 08:44:13 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on February 08, 2022, 01:54:06 PM

Quote from: KCFDcat on February 08, 2022, 12:24:56 PM

Quote from: Pete on February 08, 2022, 12:10:20 PM

Quote from: KCFDcat on February 08, 2022, 10:23:31 AM

anyone in here ever been to Costa Rica?

Yep, loved it. We stayed at Tulemar on the pacific coast by the Manuel Antonio nature reserve. rough ridin' sloths outside our window, monkeys running all over the place, and loads of parrots and crap. Amazing. The place we stayed was nice. We got one of the cheaper “bungalow” things and it was perfect for us.

this is what I'm looking for. I want to be as far away from corporate all inclusive resorts as I can get.

What time of year did you go? I've heard conflicting things about dry/rainy season.

Resort looks fantastic. I'm curious about flights. Did you take the regional from SJO or drive?

Sent from my moto g power using Tapatalk

i flew into Liberia in 2016 but would do San Jose if I go back, the rain forest in the nortwest part of the country was a little underwhelming.  Was there in June which is the rainy season and while we only had 1 totally rainy day but it was cloudy almost the entire week.  Rental cars are super expensive.

Hmm. Sounds like the regional for $200 r/t might be the way to go. $400 is probably significantly less than a rental.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on February 09, 2022, 01:14:16 AM

Guys, Portland is really rough ridin' dirty and gross, no gEing either. My irl friend who is a Portlandia'r said that they've really had a hard time recovering from the summer of 2020. I've never seen so many homeless people, bird crap, and boarded up windows. You'd think they laid off their public works employees too

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on February 09, 2022, 07:23:51 AM

Quote from: KCFDcat on February 08, 2022, 12:24:56 PM

Quote from: Pete on February 08, 2022, 12:10:20 PM

Quote from: KCFDcat on February 08, 2022, 10:23:31 AM

anyone in here ever been to Costa Rica?

Yep, loved it. We stayed at Tulemar on the pacific coast by the Manuel Antonio nature reserve. rough ridin' sloths outside our window, monkeys running all over the place, and loads of parrots and crap. Amazing. The place we stayed was nice. We got one of the cheaper “bungalow” things and it was perfect for us.

this is what I'm looking for. I want to be as far away from corporate all inclusive resorts as I can get.

What time of year did you go? I've heard conflicting things about dry/rainy season.

We went over Thanksgiving week.  It was perfect.  Rained for a little bit here and there, but nothing that changed our plans.  They said that they occasionally get more rain that week, being at the end of the rainy season.  We flew into San Jose and got a private car service to take us to the resort.  Was about three hours, but the dude stopped to let us stand around at the bridge that has 800 giant crocodiles under it with people flinging chicken bits at them.

We loved every bit of it.  The nature was great, and the little town was fine for a bite to eat.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on February 09, 2022, 07:25:11 AM

Quote from: MakeItRain on February 09, 2022, 01:14:16 AM

Guys, Portland is really rough ridin' dirty and gross, no gEing either. My irl friend who is a Portlandia'r said that they've really had a hard time recovering from the summer of 2020. I've never seen so many homeless people, bird crap, and boarded up windows. You'd think they laid off their public works employees too

Are you talking about their "inner city" areas mostly?  I've never been, but I was led to believe that they have pretty quaint suburb areas.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 09, 2022, 07:59:33 AM

Quote from: MakeItRain on February 09, 2022, 01:14:16 AM

Guys, Portland is really rough ridin' dirty and gross, no gEing either. My irl friend who is a Portlandia'r said that they've really had a hard time recovering from the summer of 2020. I've never seen so many homeless people, bird crap, and boarded up windows. You'd think they laid off their public works employees too

I'm sure you're there for work and I haven't been since crap hit the fan, but if you get a chance, go drive out to god bridge and the falls. Checkout the major breweries as well and their famous comedy club. They usually have someone big playing.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kstate4life on February 09, 2022, 09:46:48 AM

Quote from: MakeItRain on February 09, 2022, 01:14:16 AM

Guys, Portland is really rough ridin' dirty and gross, no gEing either. My irl friend who is a Portlandia'r said that they've really had a hard time recovering from the summer of 2020. I've never seen so many homeless people, bird crap, and boarded up windows. You'd think they laid off their public works employees too

Quote from: kstate4life on September 29, 2021, 11:58:28 AM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on September 29, 2021, 11:24:26 AM

Quote from: kstate4life on September 29, 2021, 10:02:24 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on September 29, 2021, 09:48:28 AM

Why?

Was just there a few weeks ago... there is still a lot of remnants from the riots.  Homeless camps strewn about, needles on the sidewalks, etc.  It is unfortunate, but the city hasn't done much to clean it up yet.  Bend, OR would be a much better spot in the PNW to visit.

Yeah, that sounds awful. Especially on vacation. Woof! The whole point of vacation is to get away from the noise. Good advice, K4life!

Yeah it's tough.  We are moving to Vancouver, WA next spring (across the border from Portland), and even our friends that live there tell us to stay away from Portland.  I live in Denver now, so a lot of what I mentioned above isn't uncommon here either, but it is definitely worse there, at least for now.

Yeah I mentioned this back in September.  Sad to see it hasn't gotten any better.  Not super excited it's about to be our closest big city, but there is still a lot to do around it.  If you are still there, you should check out downtown Vancouver, WA.  Amaro's Table is a great place to eat.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on February 09, 2022, 11:20:13 AM

Yeah, I'm staying downtown. When I travel I prefer to stay in the city core and not the burbs. It's so bad. I did have a very good meal last night at a kitchy bowling alley, grand central bowling. Because I like to take public transport, I took a bus and a trolly from the restaurant back to my hotel, which I like a lot. I've never been so scared while walking to and waiting for that bus. There are many areas within the core/downtown areas that have been completely neglected.

I once walked from the LA Coliseum to the corner of Florence & Normandy, where the LA Riots started, and I wasn't scared at all because the neighborhood had so many people out and lots of street lights. Then I took a bus from there to Randy's Doughnuts in Inglewood, again not scared. Last night I was convinced I was going to get stabbed.

Wacky, I went to Deschutes, it's pretty close to the hotel, it was okay. Going to @Justwin recommendo of Podnah's for lunch today, will report back.

@Trim you sold Acrop short. My local buddy told me that the owner of acrop owns a strip club and a cattle and the steaks he sells are from his herd. Farm to table steaks! That being said, I haven't been in a strip club since 2005 and I won't be breaking that streak this week.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on February 09, 2022, 11:21:19 AM

Also food here is more expensive than San Diego, and that's unacceptable.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on February 09, 2022, 11:43:10 AM

Quote from: MakeItRain on February 09, 2022, 11:20:13 AM

@Trim you sold Acrop short. My local buddy told me that the owner of acrop owns a strip club and a cattle and the steaks he sells are from his herd. Farm to table steaks! That being said, I haven't been in a strip club since 2005 and I won't be breaking that streak this week.

I specifically said to get steaks at a-crop. They actually have a window you can order from to get the food without even entering.

I learned of it from the same girl who pitched me on the Oregon coast trip I later made. JMart backed out the night I wanted to go for dinner and I ended up going solo for awesome steak and eggs on Easter sunday brunch. There were whole groups of people coming in seemingly post-church.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on February 09, 2022, 11:44:24 AM

Quote from: MakeItRain on February 09, 2022, 11:21:19 AM

Also food here is more expensive than San Diego, and that's unacceptable.

A-crop has the flavors and prices you crave.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kstate4life on February 09, 2022, 11:48:17 AM

Quote from: MakeItRain on February 09, 2022, 11:21:19 AM

Also food here is more expensive than San Diego, and that's unacceptable.

That's disappointing.  Also, if I remember right, you are a big ice cream guy?  Try Salt and Straw if you get a chance, good stuff!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on February 09, 2022, 11:50:31 AM

https://www.vice.com/en/article/ywmvax/inside-the-insane-feud-between-a-vegan-strip-club-and-the-steak-house-next-door

https://www.wweek.com/bars/2019/06/06/dont-freak-out-iconic-portland-steakhouse-strip-club-the-acropolis-has-closed-but-only-temporarily/

:lol:

It’s all as Portland as it gets.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 09, 2022, 11:59:59 AM

Quote from: Trim on February 09, 2022, 11:50:31 AM

https://www.vice.com/en/article/ywmvax/inside-the-insane-feud-between-a-vegan-strip-club-and-the-steak-house-next-door

https://www.wweek.com/bars/2019/06/06/dont-freak-out-iconic-portland-steakhouse-strip-club-the-acropolis-has-closed-but-only-temporarily/

:lol:

It’s all as Portland as it gets.

It all checks out now:

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on February 06, 2022, 08:43:06 AM

I ate at some Mexican place in Portland and got up to go to the bathroom and accidentally walked into a strip club, because I chose the wrong door. True story. Mrs. Wacky decided we should just go to the strip club after dinner, because when in Rome. So random. Strip club was literally in the back of the Mexican restaurant. :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on February 09, 2022, 01:21:53 PM

Quote from: kstate4life on February 09, 2022, 11:48:17 AM

Quote from: MakeItRain on February 09, 2022, 11:21:19 AM

Also food here is more expensive than San Diego, and that's unacceptable.

That's disappointing.  Also, if I remember right, you are a big ice cream guy?  Try Salt and Straw if you get a chance, good stuff!

Oooh, on it.

Quote from: Trim on February 09, 2022, 11:43:10 AM

I learned of it from the same girl who pitched me on the Oregon coast trip I later made. JMart backed out the night I wanted to go for dinner and I ended up going solo for awesome steak and eggs on Easter sunday brunch. There were whole groups of people coming in seemingly post-church.

Yeah, but you didn't tell me ol boy has his own cows. Strip club steaks, particularly at those prices, don't connote fresh.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on February 09, 2022, 01:24:57 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on February 09, 2022, 01:21:53 PM

Yeah, but you didn't tell me ol boy has his own cows. Strip club steaks, particularly at those prices, don't connote fresh.

I can’t vouch for the cows, plus it appears from the articles he’s dead.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: KCFDcat on February 09, 2022, 03:29:45 PM

Quote from: Pete on February 09, 2022, 07:23:51 AM

Quote from: KCFDcat on February 08, 2022, 12:24:56 PM

Quote from: Pete on February 08, 2022, 12:10:20 PM

Quote from: KCFDcat on February 08, 2022, 10:23:31 AM

anyone in here ever been to Costa Rica?

Yep, loved it. We stayed at Tulemar on the pacific coast by the Manuel Antonio nature reserve. rough ridin' sloths outside our window, monkeys running all over the place, and loads of parrots and crap. Amazing. The place we stayed was nice. We got one of the cheaper “bungalow” things and it was perfect for us.

this is what I'm looking for. I want to be as far away from corporate all inclusive resorts as I can get.

What time of year did you go? I've heard conflicting things about dry/rainy season.

We went over Thanksgiving week.  It was perfect.  Rained for a little bit here and there, but nothing that changed our plans.  They said that they occasionally get more rain that week, being at the end of the rainy season.  We flew into San Jose and got a private car service to take us to the resort.  Was about three hours, but the dude stopped to let us stand around at the bridge that has 800 giant crocodiles under it with people flinging chicken bits at them.

We loved every bit of it.  The nature was great, and the little town was fine for a bite to eat.

Thanks for the info. looking at staying at Nayara Springs in June, sounds like they get a nice rain shower in the afternoon but other than that should be good.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: XocolateThundarr on February 09, 2022, 03:53:11 PM

Quote from: Trim on February 09, 2022, 11:44:24 AM

Quote from: MakeItRain on February 09, 2022, 11:21:19 AM

Also food here is more expensive than San Diego, and that's unacceptable.

A-crop has the flavors and prices you crave.

Is that the place we went to with JMart on the Beasley trip?  If so, the marrow bones were the icing on the cake /steak.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on February 09, 2022, 04:06:54 PM

Quote from: XocolateThundarr on February 09, 2022, 03:53:11 PM

Quote from: Trim on February 09, 2022, 11:44:24 AM

Quote from: MakeItRain on February 09, 2022, 11:21:19 AM

Also food here is more expensive than San Diego, and that's unacceptable.

A-crop has the flavors and prices you crave.

Is that the place we went to with JMart on the Beasley trip?  If so, the marrow bones were the icing on the cake /steak.

Lol, no, couldn't be more different. JMart's classy.

(https://images.sirved.com/ChIJ_-Kcxs4KlVQRgLvqa5UC3vA/5badd2107554d.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: XocolateThundarr on February 09, 2022, 04:17:25 PM

Quote from: Trim on February 09, 2022, 04:06:54 PM

Quote from: XocolateThundarr on February 09, 2022, 03:53:11 PM

Quote from: Trim on February 09, 2022, 11:44:24 AM

Quote from: MakeItRain on February 09, 2022, 11:21:19 AM

Also food here is more expensive than San Diego, and that's unacceptable.

A-crop has the flavors and prices you crave.

Is that the place we went to with JMart on the Beasley trip?  If so, the marrow bones were the icing on the cake /steak.

Lol, no, couldn't be more different. JMart's classy.

(https://images.sirved.com/ChIJ_-Kcxs4KlVQRgLvqa5UC3vA/5badd2107554d.jpg)

Holy crap..a fast food steak joint.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on February 09, 2022, 04:28:49 PM

The Acropolis Steakhouse has my attention

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on February 09, 2022, 04:34:48 PM

That's not like cow meat at those $ right? 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on February 09, 2022, 04:35:16 PM

That might be old. Here's a site with a few versions and it looks like the special may now be SEVEN bucks.

https://restaurantguru.com/Acropolis-Steakhouse-Portland/menu

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 09, 2022, 04:39:01 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on February 09, 2022, 04:34:48 PM

That's not like cow meat at those $ right?

Vegan, hipster cows

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on February 09, 2022, 04:41:26 PM

Quote from: Trim on February 09, 2022, 04:35:16 PM

That might be old. Here's a site with a few versions and it looks like the special may now be SEVEN bucks.

https://restaurantguru.com/Acropolis-Steakhouse-Portland/menu

rough ridin' inflation

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on February 09, 2022, 04:42:00 PM

omfg now i want to check this place out, those prices are hilarious

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on February 09, 2022, 04:50:38 PM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on February 09, 2022, 04:39:01 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on February 09, 2022, 04:34:48 PM

That's not like cow meat at those $ right?

Vegan, hipster cows

Vegan, hipster artisan cows.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on February 09, 2022, 04:54:44 PM

closest I've seen to those prices is Quaff and their steak special.  Isn't it like 12 wacky?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on February 09, 2022, 05:01:44 PM

Damn, there's another that says $8.50. Yesterday's price is not today's price!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 09, 2022, 06:21:36 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on February 09, 2022, 04:54:44 PM

closest I've seen to those prices is Quaff and their steak special.  Isn't it like 12 wacky?

Yes! I remember always seeing it advertised and wanting to see the people who ordered it, but I think it was a Monday special. :lol:

Purple Pig had a $7.99 special on Friday nights in MHK too. :love:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on February 09, 2022, 06:41:08 PM

looks legit
https://yelp.to/8AX0TuVjwnb

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on February 09, 2022, 06:43:41 PM

house special is $9

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on February 09, 2022, 11:20:05 PM

that place looks fantastic.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on February 10, 2022, 01:12:57 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on February 09, 2022, 04:34:48 PM

That's not like cow meat at those $ right?

They're her, as in the strip club owner's, cows. My Lyft driver told me ol dudes wife took over after he died and they gave their own cattle outside of town.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on February 10, 2022, 01:28:27 AM

Quote from: Justwin on February 06, 2022, 11:51:13 AM

I enjoyed Podnah's BBQ in Portland when we visited there. It was the only BBQ I've had in the PNW that was good and I really liked the brisket there.

https://www.podnahspit.com/

This was very good. We went right after they opened, first costumers of the day. You could smell the meat smoking when we walked up. I had a starter of Texas Red, that's Texas chili without beans, and it was very good. For my entree, I ended up getting a pound of ribs that came with two sides. I got BBQ beans and potato salad. The sides were awful, hated them. The potato salad was essentially a deviled egg, the beans were too authentic, too much bean, not enough bbq. Their sauce isn't sweet so I think it made the beans taste like just plain ass beans. The ribs were fantastic, great bark and prominent smoke ring. The meat was very tender but not too much, just three right chew.

There other people in my party got things other than the dinners, stuff like just brisket or tacos, and they all said they liked their food, but they had pretty small portions.

One thing I forgot to mention was one of the ladies in the group got chips and salsa for an app and the salsa was handmade, easily the best salsa I've ever had in a restaurant.

The only thing that sucked was the service. First of all, the lady who sat us, not the hostess, literally made me wear a mask for two steps, not an exaggeration. We picked up the menus she, she said, sit yourself, we proceeded to our table which was next to where the menus were, she says to me "sir we wear masks here." So I put it back on, walked two steps, sat down, took it off :rolleyes:

Our waiter was rough ridin' awful, too busy flirting with my homegirls and cracking jokes to be attentive. Then I commented that I might want dessert, then homeboy brings me a piece of very mediocre $7 pecan pie without checking with me first :curse:

Overall the place was very good. My meal was a cup of chili, 4 ribs, a cup of bad potato salad, a cup of worse beans, one coke, one piece of pie. $52 after tip. No sales tax.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on February 10, 2022, 01:36:25 AM

Those ribs must have been rough ridin' amazing to counteract the rest of that and get the place to an overall very good.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on February 10, 2022, 01:42:11 AM

Quote from: XocolateThundarr on February 09, 2022, 04:17:25 PM

Holy crap..a fast food steak joint.

Quote from: 'taterblast on February 09, 2022, 04:28:49 PM

The Acropolis Steakhouse has my attention

Quote from: Tobias on February 09, 2022, 04:42:00 PM

omfg now i want to check this place out, those prices are hilarious

Quote from: pissclams on February 09, 2022, 06:41:08 PM

looks legit
https://yelp.to/8AX0TuVjwnb

Quote from: sys on February 09, 2022, 11:20:05 PM

that place looks fantastic.

There’s been a number of times gE’rs have flown long distances to have a steak together. Time for acropolisPAK.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on February 10, 2022, 01:55:35 AM

Quote from: Trim on February 10, 2022, 01:36:25 AM

Those ribs must have been rough ridin' amazing to counteract the rest of that and get the place to an overall very good.

They were. The chili and salsa were also good. Their sauce was dece too. I really appreciate the craft of well made meat.

I also forgot to mention that picture on the website is absolutely a stock photo. Their restaurant looks absolutely nothing like that.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Justwin on February 10, 2022, 12:57:07 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on February 10, 2022, 01:28:27 AM

Quote from: Justwin on February 06, 2022, 11:51:13 AM

I enjoyed Podnah's BBQ in Portland when we visited there. It was the only BBQ I've had in the PNW that was good and I really liked the brisket there.

https://www.podnahspit.com/

This was very good. We went right after they opened, first costumers of the day. You could smell the meat smoking when we walked up. I had a starter of Texas Red, that's Texas chili without beans, and it was very good. For my entree, I ended up getting a pound of ribs that came with two sides. I got BBQ beans and potato salad. The sides were awful, hated them. The potato salad was essentially a deviled egg, the beans were too authentic, too much bean, not enough bbq. Their sauce isn't sweet so I think it made the beans taste like just plain ass beans. The ribs were fantastic, great bark and prominent smoke ring. The meat was very tender but not too much, just three right chew.

There other people in my party got things other than the dinners, stuff like just brisket or tacos, and they all said they liked their food, but they had pretty small portions.

One thing I forgot to mention was one of the ladies in the group got chips and salsa for an app and the salsa was handmade, easily the best salsa I've ever had in a restaurant.

The only thing that sucked was the service. First of all, the lady who sat us, not the hostess, literally made me wear a mask for two steps, not an exaggeration. We picked up the menus she, she said, sit yourself, we proceeded to our table which was next to where the menus were, she says to me "sir we wear masks here." So I put it back on, walked two steps, sat down, took it off :rolleyes:

Our waiter was rough ridin' awful, too busy flirting with my homegirls and cracking jokes to be attentive. Then I commented that I might want dessert, then homeboy brings me a piece of very mediocre $7 pecan pie without checking with me first :curse:

Overall the place was very good. My meal was a cup of chili, 4 ribs, a cup of bad potato salad, a cup of worse beans, one coke, one piece of pie. $52 after tip. No sales tax.

I'm glad it was overall very good. It's been a long while since we were there (10+ years) and I don't remember much about the sides. The thing that sticks out to me in my memory was the brisket and the meat we had there. I was wondering about the photo, because it was not how I remembered the place, but I thought maybe they had remodeled.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on February 10, 2022, 01:34:06 PM

Quote from: Justwin on February 06, 2022, 01:01:26 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on February 06, 2022, 12:35:47 PM

Quote from: Justwin on February 06, 2022, 11:51:13 AM

I enjoyed Podnah's BBQ in Portland when we visited there. It was the only BBQ I've had in the PNW that was good and I really liked the brisket there.

https://www.podnahspit.com/

Ooh! Do you remember if they have their own smoker?

I'm pretty sure they have their own smoker. This is what is on the website:

All our meats are slow smoked using 100% oak hardwood. Without electric, gas assistance, or charcoal.
I start at 5 a.m. every morning to have meat ready by dinner that night.

What would it mean for a place to not have their own smoker?

How do you smoke without electric, gas, or charcoal? Are there special smokers out there that can do this and actually maintain a steady temperature? Also, seems like you would go through a ton of wood. I don't see how it could be more environmentally friendly than using a charcoal base.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on February 10, 2022, 02:24:13 PM

Quote from: Rage Against the McKee on February 10, 2022, 01:34:06 PM

Quote from: Justwin on February 06, 2022, 01:01:26 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on February 06, 2022, 12:35:47 PM

Quote from: Justwin on February 06, 2022, 11:51:13 AM

I enjoyed Podnah's BBQ in Portland when we visited there. It was the only BBQ I've had in the PNW that was good and I really liked the brisket there.

https://www.podnahspit.com/

Ooh! Do you remember if they have their own smoker?

I'm pretty sure they have their own smoker. This is what is on the website:

All our meats are slow smoked using 100% oak hardwood. Without electric, gas assistance, or charcoal.
I start at 5 a.m. every morning to have meat ready by dinner that night.

What would it mean for a place to not have their own smoker?

How do you smoke without electric, gas, or charcoal? Are there special smokers out there that can do this and actually maintain a steady temperature? Also, seems like you would go through a ton of wood. I don't see how it could be more environmentally friendly than using a charcoal base.

I don't want to sound like an bad person but you know that people cooked with wood before any of those other things existed, right?

https://amazingribs.com/more-technique-and-science/grill-and-smoker-setup-and-firing/stickburning-smoking-wood/

And yes, they presumably use a crap ton of wood, there were cages filled with wood all over the restaurant and at one point the pit master came out and grabbed some slabs. Dude did not look anything like you'd picture a pit master. He was a chubby dude with a mohawk and long rat tail.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on February 10, 2022, 03:54:37 PM

I realize it's possible to cook with only wood. I'm just curious as to how you get the kind of consistent results that a restaurant would need to have.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on February 10, 2022, 05:02:20 PM

Quote from: Rage Against the McKee on February 10, 2022, 03:54:37 PM

I realize it's possible to cook with only wood. I'm just curious as to how you get the kind of consistent results that a restaurant would need to have.

somebody has never been to EPR and it shows

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on February 12, 2022, 05:47:28 PM

Huntsville AL wasn't a bad trip if you like space stuff and art museums. Easy drive from Louisville.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 15, 2022, 03:17:19 PM

Watching Claws take on the ATL Hawks tonight.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on February 15, 2022, 04:03:55 PM

I really like Atlanta. It's too late at this point but the College Football Hall of Fame is right next door to State Farm Arena and it's awesome, that whole area, Mercedes Benz Arena to Centennial Park to World of Coke, The Civil Rights Museum, and the Aquarium is walkable and rough ridin' great.

If you can get over to Georgia Tech I'd recommend that too, I love their old, weird football stadium. It's too bad the yellow jackets play tonight instead of tomorrow, their basketball arena is a great example of the smaller model of arenas.

The MLK site is very cool and it's a national park site, so it's free.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on February 15, 2022, 04:06:20 PM

Oh, Magic City isn't close to anywhere you will be and isn't a tourist trap, probably shouldn't go over there unless you plan on going in and getting an order of LouWill Lemon Pepper BBQ wings.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 15, 2022, 04:11:12 PM

Thank you! I'm right downtown, less than a half a mile from the arena. I might have some time tomorrow.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on February 15, 2022, 05:11:14 PM

Quote from: mocat on December 05, 2019, 02:31:09 PM

going to a wedding in munich next summer and trying to decide where to go after. it's down to eastern europe (like maybe vienna/bratislava/budapest) and iberia. i don't know how to choose

Quote from: mocat on March 18, 2021, 12:35:49 PM

The 2020 wedding in Germany that was postponed to 2021 got postponed again to 2022 so like where should me and mrs mocat go this summer? Probably just camp in CO / Moab again? Maybe Zion (never been)

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 15, 2022, 07:05:27 PM

guys I'm about to pull the trigger on a Delta status match. Been a United man for about 10 years and I'm kinda nervous. LGA and JFK are just so much easier for me than EWR (especially LGA).

Got United Platinum last year and I'm not sure if I'll be able to hit that match challenge, but I might be able to get gold.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 15, 2022, 07:35:22 PM

I like Delta a lot, but I hate they charge bags.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on February 15, 2022, 08:40:07 PM

Quote from: michigancat on February 15, 2022, 07:05:27 PM

guys I'm about to pull the trigger on a Delta status match. Been a United man for about 10 years and I'm kinda nervous. LGA and JFK are just so much easier for me than EWR (especially LGA).

Got United Platinum last year and I'm not sure if I'll be able to hit that match challenge, but I might be able to get gold.

Welcome aboard*


*I currently have no delta status

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on February 15, 2022, 08:40:50 PM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on February 15, 2022, 07:35:22 PM

I like Delta a lot, but I hate they charge bags.

Not for michigancat

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on February 16, 2022, 10:24:53 AM

michigancat you've made the correct decision. ironically i did the opposite status match two years ago (delta->united) but didn't get to see it through because of covid. i only did that because the route/schedule was 10x better for what i needed. delta is the superior airline. (still diamond on delta because they keep extending it, seat 2d to DTW this evening :gocho:)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 16, 2022, 10:26:23 AM

yeah my worry is I won't be able to schedule enough flights in a three month window. I'm pretty sure I can piece together silver immediately but not sure beyond that.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on February 16, 2022, 10:35:04 AM

Nice thing with Delta is they let you rollover unused MQMs each year.  So if you don’t quite make it to the higher status level one year, you’ve got a head start at it for the next year.  Add a delta Amex to cover the MQD requirement, and you’re all set.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on February 16, 2022, 10:37:15 AM

And they may just let you rollover everything again next year.  I’m going to hit platinum for the first time because they’ve kept extending my gold status without charging any miles for it during COVID.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on February 16, 2022, 01:14:12 PM

If any of you bloggers (or your loved ones) are strippers or whores who reside in California, there is an exiting new program being offered by Alaska Air that might significantly cut commute cost to Vegas.  Degenerate gamblers could probably also benefit from this. Perhaps even northern Californians looking to escape Antifa to the friendly militia bases in Arizona (or conversely escape the militias for Sodom and Gomorrah.


https://onemileatatime.com/news/alaska-airlines-flight-pass/

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on February 16, 2022, 01:21:56 PM

How is there not a high speed train between LA and Vegas? Never understood that. Guess LA I so spread out not a great central spot to terminate

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 16, 2022, 01:40:05 PM

Quote from: Pete on February 16, 2022, 01:14:12 PM

If any of you bloggers (or your loved ones) are strippers or whores who reside in California, there is an exiting new program being offered by Alaska Air that might significantly cut commute cost to Vegas.  Degenerate gamblers could probably also benefit from this. Perhaps even northern Californians looking to escape Antifa to the friendly militia bases in Arizona (or conversely escape the militias for Sodom and Gomorrah.


https://onemileatatime.com/news/alaska-airlines-flight-pass/

(https://cdn.onemileatatime.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Alaska-Flight-Pass-Routes.png?width=1100&auto_optimize=low&quality=75)

the oakland erasure is sad

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 16, 2022, 02:07:18 PM

Quote from: tdaver on February 16, 2022, 10:35:04 AM

Nice thing with Delta is they let you rollover unused MQMs each year.  So if you don’t quite make it to the higher status level one year, you’ve got a head start at it for the next year.  Add a delta Amex to cover the MQD requirement, and you’re all set.

I don't know how that will work if I'm short on the status match period. but yeah that's a pretty good perk

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on February 16, 2022, 04:51:08 PM

delta miles suck complete ass, though.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on February 16, 2022, 05:18:07 PM

Quote from: sys on February 16, 2022, 04:51:08 PM

delta miles suck complete ass, though.

for business class, yes

Quote

Delta SkyMiles
NerdWallet analysis finds that Delta SkyMiles are worth 1.3 cents per mile for economy class flights or 1.5 cents in business class.

United MileagePlus
United miles are worth just 1 cent each in economy or 2.4 cents per mile in business class.

American AAdvantage
Unlike Delta and United, American publishes an award chart showing how many AAdvantage miles you need for an award flight on American or any of its dozens of partner airlines.
American miles are worth around 1.2 cents each for economy class flights and 2.5 cents for business class.

https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/travel/delta-vs-united-vs-american (https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/travel/delta-vs-united-vs-american)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on February 16, 2022, 05:46:47 PM

maybe it's a function of where i want to fly, but united miles are by far the best for me, aa are good for off-season sales as long as you don't want to go anywhere hard to get to and delta is a scam.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: passranch on February 16, 2022, 05:48:42 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on February 16, 2022, 01:21:56 PM

How is there not a high speed train between LA and Vegas? Never understood that. Guess LA I so spread out not a great central spot to terminate

Do I have news for you!!!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brightline_West

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on February 16, 2022, 06:35:56 PM

Quote from: passranch on February 16, 2022, 05:48:42 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on February 16, 2022, 01:21:56 PM

How is there not a high speed train between LA and Vegas? Never understood that. Guess LA I so spread out not a great central spot to terminate

Do I have news for you!!!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brightline_West

I’d be shocked if that gets built.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 16, 2022, 08:13:05 PM

Quote from: sys on February 16, 2022, 05:46:47 PM

maybe it's a function of where i want to fly, but united miles are by far the best for me, aa are good for off-season sales as long as you don't want to go anywhere hard to get to and delta is a scam.

I have had United status for years and rarely been able to use miles. Probably because my personal travel is almost always during peak times. I just want the status

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: cfbandyman on February 16, 2022, 08:46:03 PM

Delta is amazing, upgrades are top notch, getting to have lounge access at gold is great, as is the bags (which they are slowly moving towards making one free anyways and dropping change fees).

I've never really had a bad experience on Delta at all, and I literally fly it exclusive internationally. Domestic is still got some SWA mixed in but depending domestic Delta is hard to beat (for me).

Can't imagine doing United or AA, just  :Yuck:

Once I start up my Canada travel again soon it's going to racking up a lot of miles again which I'm am going to be happy for.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on February 16, 2022, 08:47:15 PM

Delta is putting a lounge at the new KCI termy too!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: cfbandyman on February 16, 2022, 08:49:28 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on February 16, 2022, 08:47:15 PM

Delta is putting a lounge at the new KCI termy too!

I know :love:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 16, 2022, 09:59:58 PM

The lounge at gold is a great perk. I have a friend who always flies United business and got 1k and he basically can't get into a lounge unless he's flying internationally with them.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 17, 2022, 05:54:31 PM

I'm stuck here in Detroit, because of the weather. They have zero flights directly to KC tomorrow, so I need to go through Minneapolis and will be hanging there most of the day before my flight home. Anyways, I just saw that they put me in 1st class on the way to MSP.  :cool: I've never sat up there before. Are drinks free and how many can I get on that short of a flight? How do I look like I've been there before? TIA!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on February 17, 2022, 05:59:00 PM

 :shy:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on February 17, 2022, 05:59:54 PM

Wacky weren’t you just in ATL?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 17, 2022, 06:08:03 PM

Quote from: wetwillie on February 17, 2022, 05:59:54 PM

Wacky weren’t you just in ATL?

Yeah, ATL canceled my flight to KC yesterday for today, so I got a connecting flight today in hopes that I’d make it home. I was unsuccessful. :blush:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on February 17, 2022, 07:44:28 PM

Trying to get to home because of bad weather in the midwest?  TRY DTW!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 17, 2022, 08:12:49 PM

The weather hadn’t hit yesterday. It was just a forecast and they already Canceled my flight. I was trying to save the company a few bones by trying to make it home today. :curse:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on February 17, 2022, 08:35:53 PM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on February 17, 2022, 05:54:31 PM

I'm stuck here in Detroit, because of the weather. They have zero flights directly to KC tomorrow, so I need to go through Minneapolis and will be hanging there most of the day before my flight home. Anyways, I just saw that they put me in 1st class on the way to MSP.  :cool: I've never sat up there before. Are drinks free and how many can I get on that short of a flight? How do I look like I've been there before? TIA!

Yes free drinks, if you’re persistent I think you can get 4. But if you want to look like you’ve been there before, I don’t recommend this.

Whatever you do, don’t make eye contact with the proles as they file past.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on February 17, 2022, 08:40:27 PM

*Wacky, trying to blend in in first class*

Wacky: So, I can get four free booze drinks, right?

Flight Attendant: Sir, it's 8 in the morning, and the flight time is one hour. But technically, yes.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on February 17, 2022, 08:48:20 PM

the pit is gonna be lit tomorrow

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on February 17, 2022, 08:48:24 PM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on February 17, 2022, 05:54:31 PM

I'm stuck here in Detroit, because of the weather. They have zero flights directly to KC tomorrow, so I need to go through Minneapolis and will be hanging there most of the day before my flight home. Anyways, I just saw that they put me in 1st class on the way to MSP.  :cool: I've never sat up there before. Are drinks free and how many can I get on that short of a flight? How do I look like I've been there before? TIA!

Pre covid one pre take off and then as fast as you can pound them. Post covid? One I'd bet.  You should get home fine tomorrow. Nothing beats a Friday work flight home!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on February 17, 2022, 09:44:04 PM

Those aren’t pillows!


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 17, 2022, 09:48:33 PM

Lol. Thanks, gents!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on February 17, 2022, 09:59:30 PM

On a flight from Detroit to Minneapolis they very well may serve you once. I had a first class flight from Albuquerque to Denver and they provided it when we boarded but didn't provided service again once they plane pushed from the gate.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 18, 2022, 01:17:54 PM

First class ruined me. What a joy!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on February 18, 2022, 01:21:39 PM

I've only been in first once (but a 6 hour flight!) and it was one commoner goof after another for me. Pretty lol thinking back on it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kstate4life on February 18, 2022, 01:25:37 PM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on February 18, 2022, 01:17:54 PM

First class ruined me. What a joy!

You should try it international.  You will never sit coach again.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 18, 2022, 01:26:18 PM

 :love:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 18, 2022, 01:27:19 PM

Now they're going to stuff me in the bathroom just to get me home on the next flight.  :cry: What a week.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: cfbandyman on February 18, 2022, 01:43:10 PM

Quote from: kstate4life on February 18, 2022, 01:25:37 PM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on February 18, 2022, 01:17:54 PM

First class ruined me. What a joy!

You should try it international.  You will never sit coach again.

Flew Delta One to Amsterdam on my way to Scotland last month. Yup, it's amazeballs. I been looking at Delta One flights just for the thrill to see if I can find one near 2k.

I do want to try the one just below it, Premium Select, just to see if that is good enough for international, cause it is by far the best when going to europe to get good sleep on the way there.


Also wacky, grats on the first class, it is a ton of fun, it never gets old to be upgraded when I do going to and from Canada like I do. I'm always grateful for it, even if it's happened several dozen times.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 18, 2022, 01:53:00 PM

 :thumbs: :cheers:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: OB_Won on February 18, 2022, 01:54:44 PM

I always thought 1st class on most domestic flights is kind of overrated (work perk at old job). The major benefit is not sharing an armrest. Hot towels (meh), meals (still suck), booze (i'm not 20 anymore). Now international on the other hand...AMAZE!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 18, 2022, 02:03:04 PM

Arm rest point is huge. The flight out to Atlanta was miserable, because the dude in the middle seat took up both arm rests and had his legs wide out. He was deep in purple, so I let it slide. lol.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kstate4life on February 18, 2022, 02:04:42 PM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on February 18, 2022, 02:03:04 PM

Arm rest point is huge. The flight out to Atlanta was miserable, because the dude in the middle seat took up both arm rests and had his legs wide out. He was deep in purple, so I let it slide. lol.

Middle seat always gets both arm rests.  The leg spread thing is bs though.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on February 18, 2022, 02:09:54 PM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on February 18, 2022, 02:03:04 PM

Arm rest point is huge. The flight out to Atlanta was miserable, because the dude in the middle seat took up both arm rests and had his legs wide out. He was deep in purple, so I let it slide. lol.

Dude, you don't know the middle seat arm rest rule?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 18, 2022, 02:16:21 PM

lol. I literally never knew that. I usually curl up like a armadillo when I'm in the middle seat, so I'm not bothering anyone. Maybe I've done it too, but didn't think about it. Fair rule. Leg thing pissed me off tho.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on February 18, 2022, 02:43:07 PM

Did I miss how many drinks were drank?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 18, 2022, 02:45:42 PM

Ha. Just two. I like to look responsible around strangers out in the open. However, my final one, the flight attendant made it a double and said there's something extra in there for you. I was hoping it was hard drugs, but the extra vodka sufficed.  :D

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on February 18, 2022, 02:50:22 PM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on February 18, 2022, 02:45:42 PM

Ha. Just two. I like to look responsible around strangers out in the open. However, my final one, the flight attendant made it a double and said there's something extra in there for you. I was hoping it was hard drugs, but the extra vodka sufficed.  :D

 :cheers:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on February 18, 2022, 02:56:06 PM

She wanted your number bro

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on February 18, 2022, 03:00:28 PM

yeah international business class is absurdly wonderful. this is where delta points kind of suck compared to united/aa.

the only time i've been in business class international, mrs mocat and i were upgraded after boarding in premium economy. the flight attendant was like i'm sorry guys we're going to have to move you.... to the front! i only had gold status at the time iirc. absolutely incred. champagne before pushback, tumi toiletries bag, lie flat seats, i mean lmao

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on February 18, 2022, 03:02:24 PM

The longest flight I've taken ORD - HKG I had lay flat.  Holy hell.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 18, 2022, 03:14:38 PM

Quote from: star seed 7 on February 18, 2022, 02:56:06 PM

She wanted your number bro

He  :fatty:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: cfbandyman on February 18, 2022, 03:41:01 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on February 18, 2022, 03:02:24 PM

The longest flight I've taken ORD - HKG I had lay flat.  Holy hell.

It's so goddamn good. Literally was a life goal of mine achieved last month, and it surpassed that expectation.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on February 18, 2022, 05:07:56 PM

Quote from: Spracne on February 17, 2022, 08:40:27 PM

*Wacky, trying to blend in in first class*

Wacky: So, I can get four free booze drinks, right?

Flight Attendant: Sir, it's 8 in the morning, and the flight time is one hour. But technically, yes.

 :lol:

But you have to add wacky doing this afterwards

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: nicname on February 18, 2022, 05:38:49 PM

go to :59 seconds.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uURYmaY2APk

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 18, 2022, 08:12:58 PM

Quote from: ben ji on February 18, 2022, 05:07:56 PM

Quote from: Spracne on February 17, 2022, 08:40:27 PM

*Wacky, trying to blend in in first class*

Wacky: So, I can get four free booze drinks, right?

Flight Attendant: Sir, it's 8 in the morning, and the flight time is one hour. But technically, yes.

 :lol:

But you have to add wacky doing this afterwards

(https://media3.giphy.com/media/rmi45iyhIPuRG/giphy.gif?cid=ecf05e47od98m7vf5f9jvs9pgefu14e079lechlid1fs3fw3&rid=giphy.gif&ct=g)

:lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on February 18, 2022, 08:13:23 PM

Quote from: OB_Won on February 18, 2022, 01:54:44 PM

booze (i'm not 20 anymore)

meet me at the statue

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on February 19, 2022, 12:27:02 AM

Quote from: kstate4life on February 18, 2022, 02:04:42 PM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on February 18, 2022, 02:03:04 PM

Arm rest point is huge. The flight out to Atlanta was miserable, because the dude in the middle seat took up both arm rests and had his legs wide out. He was deep in purple, so I let it slide. lol.

Middle seat always gets both arm rests.  The leg spread thing is bs though.

Not on United they don't. They put the DirecTV remote on the middle arm rest for the window seat.

When I flew back I got an exit row seat. I always pick my seat the night before and I pick a window seat with an empty middle next to it, which is usually an exit row seat. Anyway my middle seat was open, great. Not great, one of the flight attendant gave some back the plane, boarding group 5 dweller, a free upgrade to my empty middle seat. The guy literally has broader shoulders than I do and I have some hefty shoulders. Dude comes in with no shame, wedges his shoulders in so aggressively he moved my left shoulder forward. I was pissed. He silverbacked me. He instantly closed his eyes, acting like we was sleep, we were barely taxiing. I hardly ever watch the DirecTV on domestic flights but I remembered the remote was on the middle arm rest. So I "woke" his ass up, reclaimed my arm rest, and switched between the Olympics and Ridiculousness for the entirety of the flight. More importantly I had room for my left shoulder and arm.

I also took a picture of this dude all in my space, sent it to united telling them I didn't pay $100 to upgrade my seat to have someone who didn't pay a dime take my space. I got a refund and 5000 miles.

MakeItKaren

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: nicname on February 19, 2022, 12:46:06 AM

 :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
(http://www.quickmeme.com/img/40/40b96f717103244d7d9dea023de22820619058efade0a529f2938430963ed6c7.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on February 19, 2022, 02:52:02 AM

 :emawkid:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on February 19, 2022, 09:02:52 AM

That’s how you do it!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 02, 2022, 10:57:10 AM

Southwest is having an awesome sale right now if you're ok with flying with peasants for pleasure.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on March 02, 2022, 01:51:41 PM

I need Costa Rica flights to open for November.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 02, 2022, 01:58:19 PM

They go there now? That’s awesome!

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Post by: IPA4Me on March 02, 2022, 03:23:24 PM

Ya. Just not on Saturday. Oddest thing.

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Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 02, 2022, 04:13:37 PM

Interesting

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Post by: michigancat on March 03, 2022, 02:47:55 PM

question for Deltacats:

Which is better: Comfort+ middle seat or exit row aisle with an empty middle?

Got approved for the challenge and I THINK I'm in good shape for a lie-flat upgrade on a transcon tonight. :gocho:

(obviously the comfort+ question is for a different flight)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on March 03, 2022, 02:52:16 PM

Unless you really want the free drink and extra snacks, take the exit row.

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Post by: star seed 7 on March 03, 2022, 03:10:09 PM

Not a deltacat, but I can't imagine any scenario where a middle seat beats whatever the worst aisle seat is.

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Post by: star seed 7 on March 03, 2022, 03:11:20 PM

I also have never sat in a middle seat so maybe it's not as bad as I think  :dunno:

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Post by: steve dave on March 03, 2022, 03:16:21 PM

Middle seats are that bad

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Post by: Spracne on March 03, 2022, 03:19:55 PM

Yeah, and then you get dipshits who don't understand the middle-seat armrest rules.

*I've never sat in a middle seat, but I have been a dipshit aisle seater dominating the middle-seat armest.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 03, 2022, 03:43:28 PM

Quote from: Spracne on March 03, 2022, 03:19:55 PM

Yeah, and then you get dipshits who don't understand the middle-seat armrest rules.

*I've never sat in a middle seat, but I have been a dipshit aisle seater dominating the middle-seat armest.

:shakesfist:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 03, 2022, 04:18:28 PM

I had a middle in premium plus on United and it sure beat anything in a lower class

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 03, 2022, 05:13:05 PM

It definitely depends on what kind of bird/route you are flying. General domestic? Absolutely not. Transatlantic? Yes.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on March 03, 2022, 07:25:49 PM

Because I rarely fly, I'm always amazed at everyone's ability to pick apart the minutia between different airplanes, airlines, and airports. They all seem exactly the same to me.

Now, I'm like, yeah, I can't even think of a reason to prefer an aisle, middle, or window seat.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on March 03, 2022, 07:29:56 PM

Quote from: chum1 on March 03, 2022, 07:25:49 PM

Because I rarely fly, I'm always amazed at everyone's ability to pick apart the minutia between different airplanes, airlines, and airports. They all seem exactly the same to me.

Now, I'm like, yeah, I can't even think of a reason to prefer an aisle, middle, or window seat.

The fact that you don't understand aisle>window>middle is astounding to me (that is, if you must travel in stowage).

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on March 03, 2022, 08:15:15 PM

I'm a window nerd  :nerd:

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Post by: yoga-like_abana on March 03, 2022, 08:34:55 PM

Quote from: star seed 7 on March 03, 2022, 08:15:15 PM

I'm a window nerd  :nerd:

Same, hate the middle and the aisle is annoying if its a longer flight

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on March 03, 2022, 08:56:02 PM

Quote from: Spracne on March 03, 2022, 07:29:56 PM

Quote from: chum1 on March 03, 2022, 07:25:49 PM

Because I rarely fly, I'm always amazed at everyone's ability to pick apart the minutia between different airplanes, airlines, and airports. They all seem exactly the same to me.

Now, I'm like, yeah, I can't even think of a reason to prefer an aisle, middle, or window seat.

The fact that you don't understand aisle>window>middle is astounding to me (that is, if you must travel in stowage).

They seem equally uncomfortable to me and the way I sit doesn't really vary depending on which I'm in.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 03, 2022, 09:48:32 PM

Exit row aisle is a tall person dream

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 03, 2022, 09:49:00 PM

First time in the new LGA termy D yesterday. It does not suck

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on March 04, 2022, 02:36:30 AM

Quote from: mocat on March 03, 2022, 09:48:32 PM

Exit row aisle is a tall person dream

Aisle is an utter nightmare if you are tall with broad shoulders. I think I've gotten to the point that I'd rather be squeezed into a middle seat than to be constantly shoulder checked by people's hips.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 04, 2022, 06:06:09 AM

Quote from: MakeItRain on March 04, 2022, 02:36:30 AM

Quote from: mocat on March 03, 2022, 09:48:32 PM

Exit row aisle is a tall person dream

Aisle is an utter nightmare if you are tall with broad shoulders. I think I've gotten to the point that I'd rather be squeezed into a middle seat than to be constantly shoulder checked by people's hips.

In mich's scenario there was nobody in the middle seat so you could lean into that

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 04, 2022, 07:51:26 AM

Got the lie flat. :gocho:

I'm worried I won't spend enough in three months for the status match though.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: meow meow on March 04, 2022, 08:31:42 AM

window > aisle, i want to fall asleep without other people trying to bother me to get up for the bathroom

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Post by: IPA4Me on March 04, 2022, 05:57:45 PM

Quote from: meow meow on March 04, 2022, 08:31:42 AM

window > aisle, i want to fall asleep without other people trying to bother me to get up for the bathroom

Yes!

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on March 04, 2022, 06:18:18 PM

I've never been able to sleep in economy, even with a window to lean against. Gimme the aisle. I'd rather not have to climb over sleeping poors (like myself, except I'm at best lucidly sleeping).

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on March 04, 2022, 08:31:28 PM

if it's a tight seat, short flight, i'll take the aisle.  i can stick one leg out there and for 2-3 hours i'd rather get to do that and have to pull it back in when needed than not.  for a longer flight, usually there's another inch or two of legroom and i then prefer the window.

sitting in a row with every seat full of strangers is basically impossible for me.  i can only manage it if i can take some of the legroom that's supposed to be for the empty seat or my wife's seat next to me.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on March 04, 2022, 09:20:24 PM

Quote from: Spracne on March 04, 2022, 06:18:18 PM

I've never been able to sleep in economy, even with a window to lean against. Gimme the aisle. I'd rather not have to climb over sleeping poors (like myself, except I'm at best lucidly sleeping).

There is no better sleep than staying up all night and taking the 6am flight back from Vegas to KC. Board, pass out, boom you are back in KC and hungover AF. I'm to old for that now but back in the day it was pure bliss.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on March 04, 2022, 09:23:55 PM

Quote from: ben ji on March 04, 2022, 09:20:24 PM

Quote from: Spracne on March 04, 2022, 06:18:18 PM

I've never been able to sleep in economy, even with a window to lean against. Gimme the aisle. I'd rather not have to climb over sleeping poors (like myself, except I'm at best lucidly sleeping).

There is no better sleep than staying up all night and taking the 6am flight back from Vegas to KC. Board, pass out, boom you are back in KC and hungover AF. I'm to old for that now but back in the day it was pure bliss.

The reason I found out I'm to old for this was that about 5 years ago I tried to execute this tried and true plan but ended up falling asleep at the airport in a chair, woke up like 5 minutes after departure time, tried to sprint down the gangway and was stopped by the gate agents who said it was too late. I had to spend another 3 hours in the vegas airport hungover waiting for the next flight only to be stuck with a middle seat because that was all they had left...0/10 would not recommend.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on March 05, 2022, 12:10:15 AM

I’m going to the beach tomorrow to soak up some rays. A 2 hour drive is pretty nice now.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on March 05, 2022, 10:39:18 PM

Texas beaches are not great.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on March 06, 2022, 12:43:45 AM

window seats are disgusting, i’m not ready to get close to the wall of germs

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on March 06, 2022, 05:57:25 AM

Quote from: Institutional Control on March 05, 2022, 10:39:18 PM

Texas beaches are not great.


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Better than a Kansas fake beach at the lake.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on March 06, 2022, 12:03:30 PM

Quote from: pissclams on March 06, 2022, 12:43:45 AM

window seats are disgusting, i’m not ready to get close to the wall of germs

They give you wipes now and at least on United, that bitch is the size of a washcloth.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 06, 2022, 07:08:18 PM

Booked four flights on the delta status match and have four upgrades to Delta One or first. WOW!

Interiors on the first two were pretty old though. I'll still take it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 09, 2022, 07:58:48 AM

(https://i.ibb.co/wcDJ6wp/PXL-20220309-135659698.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on March 09, 2022, 12:01:28 PM

i'm going to st. thomas on friday  :Chirp:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wiley on March 13, 2022, 08:51:44 PM

It’s looking like i get the opportunity to visit Paris (France) in June.  Any pro tips for a 4 day visit?


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 13, 2022, 09:35:41 PM

rent bikes and explore the city! there are automated bike rental stands all over the place and it's super cheap. the city is extremely bike friendly and flat. go to a flea market. sit in the park under the eiffel tower and drink wine at sunset. go to montmartre. the louvre is pretty spectacular but it is a full day commitment to see like a third of it. you don't have to do all of that but those are just some ideas! congrats wiley. where you staying?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 13, 2022, 09:56:11 PM

Quote from: mocat on March 13, 2022, 09:35:41 PM

rent bikes and explore the city! there are automated bike rental stands all over the place and it's super cheap. the city is extremely bike friendly and flat. go to a flea market. sit in the park under the eiffel tower and drink wine at sunset. go to montmartre. the louvre is pretty spectacular but it is a full day commitment to see like a third of it. you don't have to do all of that but those are just some ideas! congrats wiley. where you staying?

Yep great advice! We did a guided bike tour the first day to get a feel for it with kids and it was great. In general I think bikes are the best way to explore a city like Paris. I had fun riding bikes to record stores because it took us to non-touristy neighborhoods but finding the french version of something you like doing at home is a pretty good starting place.

Also get some dang bread and cheese and pastries with that wine!

Title: travel thread
Post by: wiley on March 13, 2022, 10:09:10 PM

Quote from: michigancat on March 13, 2022, 09:56:11 PM

Quote from: mocat on March 13, 2022, 09:35:41 PM

rent bikes and explore the city! there are automated bike rental stands all over the place and it's super cheap. the city is extremely bike friendly and flat. go to a flea market. sit in the park under the eiffel tower and drink wine at sunset. go to montmartre. the louvre is pretty spectacular but it is a full day commitment to see like a third of it. you don't have to do all of that but those are just some ideas! congrats wiley. where you staying?

Yep great advice! We did a guided bike tour the first day to get a feel for it with kids and it was great. In general I think bikes are the best way to explore a city like Paris. I had fun riding bikes to record stores because it took us to non-touristy neighborhoods but finding the french version of something you like doing at home is a pretty good starting place.

Also get some dang bread and cheese and pastries with that wine!

Thanks for the insight.  I think ill have a good idea where we are staying Monday or Tuesday. Mrs Wiley’s corporate office (currently) is near the Palais Garnier (Opera House?). One day i will be in Lyons, but the rest will be spent in Paris.  Ill probably do the bike rental the first day i an there because she will be in meetings all day.  And i’m someone who loves the opportunity to get lost in foreign cities just exploring.

* i realized the day we are in Lyons, ill be a 2 hour train ride to Geneva.  That seems incredibly tempting to make as it’ll probably be my only chance to do that in my lifetime.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 14, 2022, 07:42:02 AM

St Germaine is the best part of the city to just walk around in. Louvre and Orsay actually are pretty cool and I’m not much of an art person. Honestly the old yelp is helpful there because there are little hole in the wall places that are worth ducking into if yelp says they rule. “L’addition c’il vous plait” is critical to know because they will never bring you the check if you don’t ask for it. Make dinner reservations at like 8 PM if you do want to feel like a weirdo. If you have a high end credit card you can tell them where you want reservations and they will call all those places and make them for you so you aren’t dealing with time zones and speakin’ dang French.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on March 14, 2022, 10:45:36 AM

Paris is a giant crap hole if we are being honest. The louvre and the catacombs were my favorite things in the city.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Sandstone Outcropping on March 14, 2022, 11:09:22 AM

probably discussed earlier, itt but I'm too lazy to look. Do any elite gE travelers have recommendations for hassle free beach vacations in Florida or Carribean this summer? I've been doing some research about a Sandals resort in St Lucia that looks pretty great but we've never done an all-inclusive thing before. Looking for somewhere that would be simple to travel to from the KC area, quiet/no crowds, just sit on the beach and relax and eat/drink for 4-5 days.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: cfbandyman on March 14, 2022, 11:34:41 AM

Quote from: steve dave on March 14, 2022, 07:42:02 AM

St Germaine is the best part of the city to just walk around in. Louvre and Orsay actually are pretty cool and I’m not much of an art person. Honestly the old yelp is helpful there because there are little hole in the wall places that are worth ducking into if yelp says they rule. “L’addition c’il vous plait” is critical to know because they will never bring you the check if you don’t ask for it. Make dinner reservations at like 8 PM if you do want to feel like a weirdo. If you have a high end credit card you can tell them where you want reservations and they will call all those places and make them for you so you aren’t dealing with time zones and speakin’ dang French.

This is for sure important, also, I'd add when eating out expect it to more or less take closer to 2 hours, rather than 1, and not to waited on, wait staff there is very non-intrusive to the point of nearly ignoring you. You have to ask them, not the other way around.

Also Paris is great, you can easily get from the Arc De Triomphe to the Louvre on Champs de Elysees, across the Seine is the Eiffel Tower, Champ de Mars. Notre Dame is on an island just up the way from the Louvre.

I also really liked Hotel de Invalids, it's where Napoleon is buried and is also a great museum in general. You can also get a pretty cheap ticket to the top of Montparnasse which gives you great views of the city w/ the Eiffel Tower in it.

If you have the chance to duck out and go to Versailles and see the Palace, also worth it, just know it's going to be busy AF. I actually enjoyed the gardens there a ton, hardly anymore hangs out there, and it's just as interesting. Also if you're into the French revolution at all the Tennis Court where they took the Tennis Court Oath is like a fairly short walk from the Palace of Versailles.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: cfbandyman on March 14, 2022, 11:35:28 AM

Quote from: Sandstone Outcropping on March 14, 2022, 11:09:22 AM

probably discussed earlier, itt but I'm too lazy to look. Do any elite gE travelers have recommendations for hassle free beach vacations in Florida or Carribean this summer? I've been doing some research about a Sandals resort in St Lucia that looks pretty great but we've never done an all-inclusive thing before. Looking for somewhere that would be simple to travel to from the KC area, quiet/no crowds, just sit on the beach and relax and eat/drink for 4-5 days.

Probably not as quiet as you want but still fairly uncrowded was Marco Island, do recommend.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: cfbandyman on March 14, 2022, 11:41:05 AM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on March 14, 2022, 10:45:36 AM

Paris is a giant crap hole if we are being honest. The louvre and the catacombs were my favorite things in the city.

False

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wiley on March 14, 2022, 12:15:48 PM

It appears we have 3 options for a hotel in Paris.

Hotel Louvre Marsollier
Hotel Paradis
Hotel Gramont


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: cfbandyman on March 14, 2022, 12:48:21 PM

Quote from: wiley on March 14, 2022, 12:15:48 PM

It appears we have 3 options for a hotel in Paris.

Hotel Louvre Marsollier
Hotel Paradis
Hotel Gramont


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Obv your choice but I'd pick the ones in bold just cause it'd be short walks to metros and stuff. Def work checking more into the looks/room jut keep in mind like most european places things are usually more cramped basic. That being said I'm not big on needing a super nice place as long as clean and easy to get to the real cool places.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on March 14, 2022, 12:58:37 PM

I prefer the metro and the tram but I'm sure the bikes are cool too.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 14, 2022, 01:21:21 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on March 14, 2022, 10:45:36 AM

Paris is a giant crap hole if we are being honest.

what are some cities you like???

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on March 14, 2022, 01:25:16 PM

Quote from: michigancat on March 14, 2022, 01:21:21 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on March 14, 2022, 10:45:36 AM

Paris is a giant crap hole if we are being honest.

what are some cities you like???

San Diego & London are my two favorites Domestic and International.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on March 14, 2022, 01:34:07 PM

Quote from: Sandstone Outcropping on March 14, 2022, 11:09:22 AM

probably discussed earlier, itt but I'm too lazy to look. Do any elite gE travelers have recommendations for hassle free beach vacations in Florida or Carribean this summer? I've been doing some research about a Sandals resort in St Lucia that looks pretty great but we've never done an all-inclusive thing before. Looking for somewhere that would be simple to travel to from the KC area, quiet/no crowds, just sit on the beach and relax and eat/drink for 4-5 days.

Amelia Island, FL. St. Simon or Jekyll Island, GA. Fly into Jacksonville for all of them.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on March 14, 2022, 01:37:36 PM

Quote from: mocat on March 13, 2022, 09:35:41 PM

rent bikes and explore the city! there are automated bike rental stands all over the place and it's super cheap. the city is extremely bike friendly and flat. go to a flea market. sit in the park under the eiffel tower and drink wine at sunset. go to montmartre. the louvre is pretty spectacular but it is a full day commitment to see like a third of it. you don't have to do all of that but those are just some ideas! congrats wiley. where you staying?

Yes. If you want to have a heart attack or stroke, biking up montmartre is a great idea.

You can't go wrong in Paris. Just AirBNB an apartment anywhere and learn how to navigate the Metro.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on March 14, 2022, 01:41:12 PM

Ok any other paris recommendos? Wife is going there for a conference this spring.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 14, 2022, 01:43:24 PM

Quote from: Spracne on March 14, 2022, 01:37:36 PM

Quote from: mocat on March 13, 2022, 09:35:41 PM

rent bikes and explore the city! there are automated bike rental stands all over the place and it's super cheap. the city is extremely bike friendly and flat. go to a flea market. sit in the park under the eiffel tower and drink wine at sunset. go to montmartre. the louvre is pretty spectacular but it is a full day commitment to see like a third of it. you don't have to do all of that but those are just some ideas! congrats wiley. where you staying?

Yes. If you want to have a heart attack or stroke, biking up montmartre is a great idea.

You can't go wrong in Paris. Just AirBNB an apartment anywhere and learn how to navigate the Metro.

montmartre is not a bike destination*

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 14, 2022, 01:46:45 PM

Quote from: Kat Kid on March 14, 2022, 01:41:12 PM

Ok any other paris recommendos? Wife is going there for a conference this spring.

if you want to do an art museum do the orsay instead of the louvre

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on March 14, 2022, 04:16:13 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on March 14, 2022, 01:25:16 PM

Quote from: michigancat on March 14, 2022, 01:21:21 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on March 14, 2022, 10:45:36 AM

Paris is a giant crap hole if we are being honest.

what are some cities you like???

San Diego & London are my two favorites Domestic and International.

London is great and I do like it more than Paris, and I speak French. Are you serious about San Diego though? When you get away from the water, it's pretty dirty.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: OB_Won on March 15, 2022, 12:40:51 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on March 14, 2022, 04:16:13 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on March 14, 2022, 01:25:16 PM

Quote from: michigancat on March 14, 2022, 01:21:21 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on March 14, 2022, 10:45:36 AM

Paris is a giant crap hole if we are being honest.

what are some cities you like???

San Diego & London are my two favorites Domestic and International.

London is great and I do like it more than Paris, and I speak French. Are you serious about San Diego though? When you get away from the water, it's pretty dirty.

The uncultured American in me also prefers London over Paris. I haven't been to San Francisco in a decade, but the few times i've been there I really liked it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on March 15, 2022, 02:01:32 PM

lol @ yoga for this hot take: "Paris is a giant crap hole[,] if we are being honest."

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: cfbandyman on March 15, 2022, 02:18:28 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on March 14, 2022, 04:16:13 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on March 14, 2022, 01:25:16 PM

Quote from: michigancat on March 14, 2022, 01:21:21 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on March 14, 2022, 10:45:36 AM

Paris is a giant crap hole if we are being honest.

what are some cities you like???

San Diego & London are my two favorites Domestic and International.

London is great and I do like it more than Paris, and I speak French. Are you serious about San Diego though? When you get away from the water, it's pretty dirty.

IDK I just went to London back in January, London is perfectly find but it just doesn't feel as warm and airy as Paris is (besides being literally warmer and more open). It probably didn't help we spent the majority of the short time in SoHo this last time, and it's just grimy. Though, pretty much all giant cities have some grime to them.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 15, 2022, 02:24:43 PM

Quote from: Spracne on March 15, 2022, 02:01:32 PM

lol @ yoga for this hot take: "Paris is a giant crap hole[,] if we are being honest."

irl lol'd at yoga's post. maybe he had a distant relative die of TB during Belle-Epoque

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on March 15, 2022, 02:51:35 PM

Everyone knows that Amsterdam is the best Euro city. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 15, 2022, 02:54:53 PM

Edinburgh is my fave if it counts as “euro”

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on March 15, 2022, 07:32:26 PM

Rome is dirty and insane to navigate but I love it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 15, 2022, 07:41:04 PM

Brussels is more like I thought Paris would be than Paris. Rude people, great food (and beer), bad English, great neighborhoods and architecture. Paris had friendly people, great English, and it seemed harder to find great food. Both are great though!!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on March 15, 2022, 07:54:55 PM

Quote from: michigancat on March 09, 2022, 07:58:48 AM

(https://i.ibb.co/wcDJ6wp/PXL-20220309-135659698.jpg)

No one played the airport game here  :horrorsurprise:

I have no idea but I'm going to say Charlotte just to get things started.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 15, 2022, 08:27:14 PM

Quote from: ben ji on March 15, 2022, 07:54:55 PM

Quote from: michigancat on March 09, 2022, 07:58:48 AM

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No one played the airport game here  :horrorsurprise:

I have no idea but I'm going to say Charlotte just to get things started.

WRONG

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on March 15, 2022, 08:44:03 PM

HNL

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 15, 2022, 09:04:57 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on March 15, 2022, 08:44:03 PM

HNL

WRONG

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on March 16, 2022, 08:25:24 AM

Quote from: ben ji on March 15, 2022, 07:54:55 PM

Quote from: michigancat on March 09, 2022, 07:58:48 AM

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No one played the airport game here  :horrorsurprise:

I have no idea but I'm going to say Charlotte just to get things started.

I did play the game, I just had no rough ridin' clue.  I'm thinking it's some B level airport in Florida.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: passranch on March 16, 2022, 12:19:59 PM

Quote from: ben ji on March 15, 2022, 07:54:55 PM

Quote from: michigancat on March 09, 2022, 07:58:48 AM

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No one played the airport game here  :horrorsurprise:

I have no idea but I'm going to say Charlotte just to get things started.

Best guess I could come up with is Ward Parkway Mall so I declined to play.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 16, 2022, 12:34:51 PM

Quote from: ChiComCat on March 16, 2022, 08:25:24 AM

Quote from: ben ji on March 15, 2022, 07:54:55 PM

Quote from: michigancat on March 09, 2022, 07:58:48 AM

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No one played the airport game here  :horrorsurprise:

I have no idea but I'm going to say Charlotte just to get things started.

I did play the game, I just had no rough ridin' clue.  I'm thinking it's some B level airport in Florida.

part of this is accurate

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Post by: cfbandyman on March 16, 2022, 12:45:24 PM

Quote from: Institutional Control on March 15, 2022, 02:51:35 PM

Everyone knows that Amsterdam is the best Euro city.

Only flown through, do want to go there. Also want to do Rome pretty bad, and Vienna and Bratislava since they're like 50 miles apart.

Favorite euro city is Salzburg (so far), Inverness was also pretty great this last January.

Berlin is by far the weirdest euro city I've been to, though that is more due to it's history but that still makes it weird AF.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on March 16, 2022, 12:54:42 PM

Quote from: michigancat on March 16, 2022, 12:34:51 PM

Quote from: ChiComCat on March 16, 2022, 08:25:24 AM

Quote from: ben ji on March 15, 2022, 07:54:55 PM

Quote from: michigancat on March 09, 2022, 07:58:48 AM

(https://i.ibb.co/wcDJ6wp/PXL-20220309-135659698.jpg)

No one played the airport game here  :horrorsurprise:

I have no idea but I'm going to say Charlotte just to get things started.

I did play the game, I just had no rough ridin' clue.  I'm thinking it's some B level airport in Florida.

part of this is accurate

Jacksonville

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Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 16, 2022, 12:56:17 PM

Ft. Myers

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Post by: michigancat on March 16, 2022, 03:19:44 PM

***BUZZER SOUND***

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Post by: asava on March 16, 2022, 04:20:06 PM

Nice is nice.

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Post by: wiley on March 16, 2022, 04:24:26 PM

Another Europe related question.  We will be traveling to Lyon (France) for a whole day.  There is potential the Mrs will be working all day and i’ll have the opportunity to roam around.  Geneva is only a 100 minute train ride.  My question, given the opportunity is Geneva worth a short day trip?


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on March 16, 2022, 04:25:41 PM

Only if the convention is in town.

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Post by: Spracne on March 16, 2022, 04:26:00 PM

Quote from: wiley on March 16, 2022, 04:24:26 PM

Another Europe related question.  We will be traveling to Lyon (France) for a whole day.  There is potential the Mrs will be working all day and i’ll have the opportunity to roam around.  Geneva is only a 100 minute train ride.  My question, given the opportunity is Geneva worth a short day trip?


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Lyon is one of the best food cities in the world. I'd just wander around Lyon, if I were you.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wiley on March 16, 2022, 04:46:29 PM

Quote from: Spracne on March 16, 2022, 04:26:00 PM

Quote from: wiley on March 16, 2022, 04:24:26 PM

Another Europe related question.  We will be traveling to Lyon (France) for a whole day.  There is potential the Mrs will be working all day and i’ll have the opportunity to roam around.  Geneva is only a 100 minute train ride.  My question, given the opportunity is Geneva worth a short day trip?


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Lyon is one of the best food cities in the world. I'd just wander around Lyon, if I were you.

Sold! thanks Spracne


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: asava on March 16, 2022, 04:54:37 PM

Quote from: Spracne on March 16, 2022, 04:26:00 PM

Quote from: wiley on March 16, 2022, 04:24:26 PM

Another Europe related question.  We will be traveling to Lyon (France) for a whole day.  There is potential the Mrs will be working all day and i’ll have the opportunity to roam around.  Geneva is only a 100 minute train ride.  My question, given the opportunity is Geneva worth a short day trip?


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Lyon is one of the best food cities in the world. I'd just wander around Lyon, if I were you.

This. You're also next to insane wine country. That whole region is incredible and filled with National Parks.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on March 16, 2022, 05:23:54 PM

Quote from: wiley on March 16, 2022, 04:46:29 PM

Quote from: Spracne on March 16, 2022, 04:26:00 PM

Quote from: wiley on March 16, 2022, 04:24:26 PM

Another Europe related question.  We will be traveling to Lyon (France) for a whole day.  There is potential the Mrs will be working all day and i’ll have the opportunity to roam around.  Geneva is only a 100 minute train ride.  My question, given the opportunity is Geneva worth a short day trip?


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Lyon is one of the best food cities in the world. I'd just wander around Lyon, if I were you.

Sold! thanks Spracne


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I love Switzerland, but just briefly dipping your toe into the corner of the country doesn't seem worth it. Zermatt is worth it, and a reasonable drive from Geneve, but it doesn't sound like you have time.

As for Lyon gastronomique, here's a good place to start: https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/auvergne-rhone-alpes/lyon/restaurants

However, I've found that if you just duck into any local brasserie, you won't have a bad time. I would say French-language skills are seldom necessary in Lyon, but they certainly don't hurt.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 16, 2022, 07:25:29 PM

Let me just say if I was stuck in geneva I would take the train to Lyon and F around

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Post by: MakeItRain on March 16, 2022, 09:32:37 PM

Geneva is rough ridin' incredible but like Spracs said, that and Switzerland in general need to be their own trip

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Post by: Trim on March 18, 2022, 12:05:10 PM

Good to know with certainty that the flights won't actually happen.

https://twitter.com/FlyICT/status/1504864023170453541

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Post by: Phil Titola on March 18, 2022, 12:10:26 PM

Didn't they just merge with an even trashier airline, spirit?  Good riddance, plz leave KCI too.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on March 18, 2022, 02:58:57 PM

https://twitter.com/DallasTexasTV/status/1504839423300624387?s=20&t=O6-14a4xjRcLIDzUIch5dA

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on March 18, 2022, 03:10:02 PM

enjoy never flying again for TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on March 18, 2022, 11:11:49 PM

Heading back from st Thomas.  Lovely place.  Went snorkeling and saw two stingrays fighting/screwing and then one of them swam up real fast and jumped out of the water! :surprised:

Been there brother lol

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 19, 2022, 11:19:19 AM

Our friend group is doing a Napa trip in October. Got a badass Air Bnb. Really excited about it. Only been there for a half a day before.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on March 19, 2022, 05:04:53 PM

the world's various covid rules are kinda a giant pain in the ass.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 19, 2022, 05:44:22 PM

Quote from: sys on March 19, 2022, 05:04:53 PM

the world's various covid rules are kinda a giant pain in the ass.

luckily they are going away pretty fast!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on March 20, 2022, 10:42:18 AM

Got a month left on my prior infection don't have to test to get into the US pass.  I was going to do Croatia but flight times suck.  May just end up in the caribbean.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 20, 2022, 11:00:21 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on March 20, 2022, 10:42:18 AM

Got a month left on my prior infection don't have to test to get into the US pass.  I was going to do Croatia but flight times suck.  May just end up in the caribbean.

Testing is pretty easy now

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on March 20, 2022, 11:12:29 AM

Quote from: michigancat on March 20, 2022, 11:00:21 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on March 20, 2022, 10:42:18 AM

Got a month left on my prior infection don't have to test to get into the US pass.  I was going to do Croatia but flight times suck.  May just end up in the caribbean.

Testing is pretty easy now

It's the chance of being overseas and stuck in whatever quarantine rules that country has, another week of vacation, more lodging cost, etc.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 20, 2022, 11:13:14 AM

Just don't get Covid and you'll be fine

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on March 20, 2022, 11:23:08 AM

My advice is to not share your weed pen with 20+ people at the pool.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on March 20, 2022, 11:27:07 AM

Quote from: michigancat on March 20, 2022, 11:13:14 AM

Just don't get Covid and you'll be fine

I apparently suck at that. Got two trips in being able to skip testing so guess I'll be satisfied with that.

Prob time to drop that rule.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 20, 2022, 11:30:16 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on March 20, 2022, 11:27:07 AM

Quote from: michigancat on March 20, 2022, 11:13:14 AM

Just don't get Covid and you'll be fine

I apparently suck at that. Got two trips in being able to skip testing so guess I'll be satisfied with that.

Prob time to drop that rule.

Why? You think positive Covid cases should be flying?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on March 20, 2022, 11:34:58 AM

:Yuck:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on March 20, 2022, 11:35:28 AM

Quote from: michigancat on March 20, 2022, 11:30:16 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on March 20, 2022, 11:27:07 AM

Quote from: michigancat on March 20, 2022, 11:13:14 AM

Just don't get Covid and you'll be fine

I apparently suck at that. Got two trips in being able to skip testing so guess I'll be satisfied with that.

Prob time to drop that rule.

Why? You think positive Covid cases should be flying?

At this point sure. We let positive covid cases on buses and the grocery store.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 20, 2022, 01:42:42 PM

,

Quote from: Phil Titola on March 20, 2022, 11:35:28 AM

Quote from: michigancat on March 20, 2022, 11:30:16 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on March 20, 2022, 11:27:07 AM

Quote from: michigancat on March 20, 2022, 11:13:14 AM

Just don't get Covid and you'll be fine

I apparently suck at that. Got two trips in being able to skip testing so guess I'll be satisfied with that.

Prob time to drop that rule.

Why? You think positive Covid cases should be flying?

At this point sure. We let positive covid cases on buses and the grocery store.

That's a pretty dumb reason

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on March 20, 2022, 03:02:38 PM

yes, they should be flying.


pretty sure the evidence is still that filtration on flights reduces the chances of contagion to at worst no more than random running around on land and the way we conduct the mandated testing is not very useful in identifying contagious persons anyways.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 20, 2022, 03:35:44 PM

Quote from: sys on March 20, 2022, 03:02:38 PM

yes, they should be flying.


pretty sure the evidence is still that filtration on flights reduces the chances of contagion to at worst no more than random running around on land and the way we conduct the mandated testing is not very useful in identifying contagious persons anyways.

Testing 24 hours before a flight is a decent way to stop infectious people from getting on a flight.

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Post by: Phil Titola on March 20, 2022, 05:45:39 PM

Quote from: michigancat on March 20, 2022, 01:42:42 PM

,

Quote from: Phil Titola on March 20, 2022, 11:35:28 AM

Quote from: michigancat on March 20, 2022, 11:30:16 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on March 20, 2022, 11:27:07 AM

Quote from: michigancat on March 20, 2022, 11:13:14 AM

Just don't get Covid and you'll be fine

I apparently suck at that. Got two trips in being able to skip testing so guess I'll be satisfied with that.

Prob time to drop that rule.

Why? You think positive Covid cases should be flying?

At this point sure. We let positive covid cases on buses and the grocery store.

That's a pretty dumb reason

Why? We put masks on bus transit. Everything shows plane filtration is better than a closed in bus.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on March 20, 2022, 05:59:23 PM

Quote from: michigancat on March 20, 2022, 03:35:44 PM

Testing 24 hours before a flight is a decent way to stop infectious people from getting on a flight.

not with a pcr test, although, tbf people probably self-select to antigen tests, which are more appropriate.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on March 20, 2022, 06:46:39 PM

also, should note that this is a bit of a red herring.  keeping infectious passengers off of flights is not the rationale behind the testing requirement.

there is no testing requirement to board domestic flights and the number of domestic travelers dwarfs the number of international travelers.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 20, 2022, 07:03:21 PM

Quote from: sys on March 20, 2022, 06:46:39 PM

also, should note that this is a bit of a red herring.  keeping infectious passengers off of flights is not the rationale behind the testing requirement.

there is no testing requirement to board domestic flights and the number of domestic travelers dwarfs the number of international travelers.

I get all that, except I don't know what the rationale is other than keeping positive cases off international flights.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on March 20, 2022, 07:10:28 PM

it's to keep coronavirus outside the united states.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on March 20, 2022, 08:59:58 PM

Anyways. Not testing to get back in is nice. I'd encourage all survivors to take advantage

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Post by: steve dave on March 21, 2022, 08:48:10 AM

That Chinese 737-800 crash......


https://twitter.com/OAlexanderDK/status/1505839795813167106

 :sdeek:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on March 21, 2022, 08:49:52 AM

holy crap

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on March 21, 2022, 08:57:25 AM

Quote from: 'taterblast on March 21, 2022, 08:49:52 AM

holy crap

Well there is some nightmare fuel for you. Let's hope everybody had been knocked out from the g force before crashing

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 21, 2022, 09:04:19 AM

There would be zero g’s most likely. Free fall.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: cfbandyman on March 21, 2022, 09:13:30 AM

Depends if it was accelerating on down but yeah, regardless holy crap

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 21, 2022, 09:18:58 AM

i think i would rather be pulverized into dust instantly than have some half assed crash landing where my leg ends up behind my head and i lay there for 6 hours in agony as i bleed to death

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on March 21, 2022, 09:26:57 AM

Quote from: steve dave on March 21, 2022, 09:04:19 AM

There would be zero g’s most likely. Free fall.

I have low g iq

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 21, 2022, 09:40:39 AM

Quote from: mocat on March 21, 2022, 09:18:58 AM

i think i would rather be pulverized into dust instantly than have some half assed crash landing where my leg ends up behind my head and i lay there for 6 hours in agony as i bleed to death

Jesus, that was a graphic description.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on March 21, 2022, 10:46:49 AM

this is 100% why they should have parachutes under people’s seats

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: cfbandyman on March 21, 2022, 11:02:49 AM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on March 21, 2022, 09:40:39 AM

Quote from: mocat on March 21, 2022, 09:18:58 AM

i think i would rather be pulverized into dust instantly than have some half assed crash landing where my leg ends up behind my head and i lay there for 6 hours in agony as i bleed to death

Jesus, that was a graphic description.

Yet accurate way I'd prefer to go out in that situation

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on March 21, 2022, 11:11:11 AM

Quote from: steve dave on March 21, 2022, 09:04:19 AM

There would be zero g’s most likely. Free fall.

That would be 1 g, but I know what you mean

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on March 22, 2022, 03:36:36 AM

Quote from: pissclams on March 21, 2022, 10:46:49 AM

this is 100% why they should have parachutes under people’s seats

How would they get out of the plane tho?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wiley on March 22, 2022, 03:18:43 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on March 22, 2022, 03:36:36 AM

Quote from: pissclams on March 21, 2022, 10:46:49 AM

this is 100% why they should have parachutes under people’s seats

How would they get out of the plane tho?

100 amateur skydivers jumping out of a commercial airliner, nothing could possibly go wrong.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on March 22, 2022, 03:22:32 PM

Quote from: wiley on March 22, 2022, 03:18:43 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on March 22, 2022, 03:36:36 AM

Quote from: pissclams on March 21, 2022, 10:46:49 AM

this is 100% why they should have parachutes under people’s seats

How would they get out of the plane tho?

100 amateur skydivers jumping out of a commercial airliner, nothing could possibly go wrong.


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I mean, its a ridiculous idea, but i'm not sure I'd be worried about being around a bunch of amateur sky divers when my plane was barreling toward the ground.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on March 22, 2022, 03:39:08 PM

Quote from: wiley on March 22, 2022, 03:18:43 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on March 22, 2022, 03:36:36 AM

Quote from: pissclams on March 21, 2022, 10:46:49 AM

this is 100% why they should have parachutes under people’s seats

How would they get out of the plane tho?

100 amateur skydivers jumping out of a commercial airliner, nothing could possibly go wrong.


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Yeah ... I'd still rather take my chances as an amateur skydiver, tbh.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 22, 2022, 03:40:23 PM

imagine if the plane was going down so you jumped out but then the pilot managed to regain control and save the plane but then your parachute malfunctioned. that is comedy gold!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on March 22, 2022, 03:46:58 PM

I was listening to some podcast the other day and a guy was talking about the first MiG's produced in the 50's and how they had no safety features. So basically if you wanted to bail out you had to manually open the canopy, then unbuckle yourself while taking care not to unbuckle the parachute. Then, because the jet is moving so fast it's nearly impossible to climb out so you were supposed to roll the plane over and fall out.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 22, 2022, 03:47:01 PM

You morons ever hear of an ejector seat?

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Post by: Phil Titola on March 22, 2022, 03:55:25 PM

I sit in the exit row so I can check everybody's skydiver license validity.

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Post by: Rage Against the McKee on March 22, 2022, 03:56:37 PM

You get a carry-on bag. If you choose to not use it to pack a parachute, that's on you.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on March 22, 2022, 04:13:05 PM

Quote from: Rage Against the McKee on March 22, 2022, 03:56:37 PM

You get a carry-on bag. If you choose to not use it to pack a parachute, that's on you.

I wonder if this is even allowed?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on March 22, 2022, 08:25:32 PM

a lot of the better, more modern parachutes are so small that even when fully deployed there’s enough room in the cabin for everyone to use theirs.  so, ultimately, no need to leave the safety of the fuselage while parachuting away from the potential air catastrophe.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 22, 2022, 08:48:54 PM

If you’re going to get sucked through the engine a rule of thumb is to do a cannonball

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 22, 2022, 08:49:10 PM

Or a preachers seat

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on March 22, 2022, 10:25:58 PM

Just put parachutes on the plane

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 23, 2022, 07:17:37 AM

Make your body into a parachute shape and then at the last moment flip to your feet.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 23, 2022, 07:18:23 AM

Ride the plane down to the ground like a surfboard and at the last second jump up in the air nailing a cushiony landing.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 23, 2022, 07:19:50 AM

Aim for a super tall tree and break through the weak upper branches slowing your fall as you move down until the last branch basically is like landing on a foam mattress

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 23, 2022, 07:20:13 AM

Don’t wrack yourself on a super fat branch first thing. Your balls.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 23, 2022, 07:22:25 AM

Imagine if you hit the mother of all butt busters on some kids back yard trampoline and he’s landing at the exact moment and you launch him into the stratosphere. Probably less than a 5% chance you could pull that off but would be incredible to see.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on March 23, 2022, 07:41:54 AM

There is so much to remember and think about.  This is like a golf swing.  I have paralysis by analysis and I'm not even in the air yet.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on March 23, 2022, 08:19:27 AM

Quote from: Spracne on March 22, 2022, 04:13:05 PM

Quote from: Rage Against the McKee on March 22, 2022, 03:56:37 PM

You get a carry-on bag. If you choose to not use it to pack a parachute, that's on you.

I wonder if this is even allowed?

I'm picturing the chaos going onboard a flight about to crash.  Then Rage gets up with his parachute and starts meekly saying "excuse me" as he squeezes past people to the emergency exit row and asks someone to pop it open.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: KCFDcat on March 23, 2022, 05:23:09 PM

doing our first all inclusive in Sept for a bud's wedding. Pretty stoked, but also no idea what to expect. I'm a "go do crap" guy on vacations, not usually a "chill by the pool and drink"

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 23, 2022, 05:51:24 PM

Quote from: KCFDcat on March 23, 2022, 05:23:09 PM

doing our first all inclusive in Sept for a bud's wedding. Pretty stoked, but also no idea what to expect. I'm a "go do crap" guy on vacations, not usually a "chill by the pool and drink"

well, that's going to be a bit of a problem probably. unless your "go do crap" is poorly attended and poorly organized beach volleyball and pool games.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on March 23, 2022, 05:56:33 PM

Quote from: KCFDcat on March 23, 2022, 05:23:09 PM

doing our first all inclusive in Sept for a bud's wedding. Pretty stoked, but also no idea what to expect. I'm a "go do crap" guy on vacations, not usually a "chill by the pool and drink"

At least you know what to prepare for.  I've done two all-inclusives.  Not a big fan but they are good for groups and just hanging out and boozing, most are so far away from a town you can't even take a cab and go do crap in a reasonable timeframe.  Set your expectations for the food very very low and maybe you'll be surprised.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: KCFDcat on March 23, 2022, 06:36:54 PM

Quote from: steve dave on March 23, 2022, 05:51:24 PM

Quote from: KCFDcat on March 23, 2022, 05:23:09 PM

doing our first all inclusive in Sept for a bud's wedding. Pretty stoked, but also no idea what to expect. I'm a "go do crap" guy on vacations, not usually a "chill by the pool and drink"

well, that's going to be a bit of a problem probably. unless your "go do crap" is poorly attended and poorly organized beach volleyball and pool games.

We'll only be there for 3 days, and it'll be with a bunch of old friends, so I'm sure boozing by the pool and a v-ball game here or there will suffice for this trip

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: KCFDcat on March 23, 2022, 06:37:53 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on March 23, 2022, 05:56:33 PM

Quote from: KCFDcat on March 23, 2022, 05:23:09 PM

doing our first all inclusive in Sept for a bud's wedding. Pretty stoked, but also no idea what to expect. I'm a "go do crap" guy on vacations, not usually a "chill by the pool and drink"

At least you know what to prepare for.  I've done two all-inclusives.  Not a big fan but they are good for groups and just hanging out and boozing, most are so far away from a town you can't even take a cab and go do crap in a reasonable timeframe.  Set your expectations for the food very very low and maybe you'll be surprised.

What's the tip situation usually like? find one bar tender you like and tip him big the first day and call it good? tip per drink, per day, at the end of the stay?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 23, 2022, 08:59:48 PM

Quote from: KCFDcat on March 23, 2022, 06:37:53 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on March 23, 2022, 05:56:33 PM

Quote from: KCFDcat on March 23, 2022, 05:23:09 PM

doing our first all inclusive in Sept for a bud's wedding. Pretty stoked, but also no idea what to expect. I'm a "go do crap" guy on vacations, not usually a "chill by the pool and drink"

At least you know what to prepare for.  I've done two all-inclusives.  Not a big fan but they are good for groups and just hanging out and boozing, most are so far away from a town you can't even take a cab and go do crap in a reasonable timeframe.  Set your expectations for the food very very low and maybe you'll be surprised.

What's the tip situation usually like? find one bar tender you like and tip him big the first day and call it good? tip per drink, per day, at the end of the stay?

Depends on the resort. I've been where people tip every drink and others where people tip nothing. Like if they are handing you beer cans all day maybe don't stress but if you're getting special frozen drinks all day tipping every drink or semi-regularly is nice. Just see what the other folks are doing. Doesn't hurt to bring ones but if a lot of folks tip the resort will make change.

Also if you want something to do the resort concierge can arrange any excursions available in the area or you can book your own. I generally just want to sit on my ass getting drunk by a beach but if it's more than four days it's nice to get out to go snorkeling or to Tulum or something.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on March 23, 2022, 10:09:13 PM

I've taken a stack of dollars and done it a drink at a time

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 24, 2022, 07:22:21 AM

Hell yeah!

https://www.vice.com/en/article/y3gy5k/gen-z-airport-culture?fbclid=IwAR0yH8a6QW9x-prHSSDvvyEtU1Iga_HUPpWZIzRfmZlaJYBA35bg5tpQyeA

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on March 24, 2022, 07:48:27 AM

Quote from: steve dave on March 24, 2022, 07:22:21 AM

Hell yeah!

https://www.vice.com/en/article/y3gy5k/gen-z-airport-culture?fbclid=IwAR0yH8a6QW9x-prHSSDvvyEtU1Iga_HUPpWZIzRfmZlaJYBA35bg5tpQyeA

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on March 24, 2022, 09:21:11 AM

Quote from: KCFDcat on March 23, 2022, 06:37:53 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on March 23, 2022, 05:56:33 PM

Quote from: KCFDcat on March 23, 2022, 05:23:09 PM

doing our first all inclusive in Sept for a bud's wedding. Pretty stoked, but also no idea what to expect. I'm a "go do crap" guy on vacations, not usually a "chill by the pool and drink"

At least you know what to prepare for.  I've done two all-inclusives.  Not a big fan but they are good for groups and just hanging out and boozing, most are so far away from a town you can't even take a cab and go do crap in a reasonable timeframe.  Set your expectations for the food very very low and maybe you'll be surprised.

What's the tip situation usually like? find one bar tender you like and tip him big the first day and call it good? tip per drink, per day, at the end of the stay?

My last one put me through about $50 a day in tips.  That was tipping every drink ($1-2 each) and about $5 per meal.  On my last day, I gave servers/bartenders/staff that served me fairly consistently an additional $10-20.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on March 24, 2022, 10:29:36 AM

yeah go get a strap of 1s and make it drizzle

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: KCFDcat on March 24, 2022, 04:19:26 PM

Quote from: ChiComCat on March 24, 2022, 09:21:11 AM

Quote from: KCFDcat on March 23, 2022, 06:37:53 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on March 23, 2022, 05:56:33 PM

Quote from: KCFDcat on March 23, 2022, 05:23:09 PM

doing our first all inclusive in Sept for a bud's wedding. Pretty stoked, but also no idea what to expect. I'm a "go do crap" guy on vacations, not usually a "chill by the pool and drink"

At least you know what to prepare for.  I've done two all-inclusives.  Not a big fan but they are good for groups and just hanging out and boozing, most are so far away from a town you can't even take a cab and go do crap in a reasonable timeframe.  Set your expectations for the food very very low and maybe you'll be surprised.

What's the tip situation usually like? find one bar tender you like and tip him big the first day and call it good? tip per drink, per day, at the end of the stay?

My last one put me through about $50 a day in tips.  That was tipping every drink ($1-2 each) and about $5 per meal.  On my last day, I gave servers/bartenders/staff that served me fairly consistently an additional $10-20.

thanks for the info!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on March 26, 2022, 09:50:06 AM

Quote from: michigancat on March 23, 2022, 08:59:48 PM

Quote from: KCFDcat on March 23, 2022, 06:37:53 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on March 23, 2022, 05:56:33 PM

Quote from: KCFDcat on March 23, 2022, 05:23:09 PM

doing our first all inclusive in Sept for a bud's wedding. Pretty stoked, but also no idea what to expect. I'm a "go do crap" guy on vacations, not usually a "chill by the pool and drink"

At least you know what to prepare for.  I've done two all-inclusives.  Not a big fan but they are good for groups and just hanging out and boozing, most are so far away from a town you can't even take a cab and go do crap in a reasonable timeframe.  Set your expectations for the food very very low and maybe you'll be surprised.

What's the tip situation usually like? find one bar tender you like and tip him big the first day and call it good? tip per drink, per day, at the end of the stay?

Depends on the resort. I've been where people tip every drink and others where people tip nothing. Like if they are handing you beer cans all day maybe don't stress but if you're getting special frozen drinks all day tipping every drink or semi-regularly is nice. Just see what the other folks are doing. Doesn't hurt to bring ones but if a lot of folks tip the resort will make change.

Also if you want something to do the resort concierge can arrange any excursions available in the area or you can book your own. I generally just want to sit on my ass getting drunk by a beach but if it's more than four days it's nice to get out to go snorkeling or to Tulum or something.

Depending on how busy your schedule is with the wedding I would definitely plan something during at least one of the days where you go golfing/deep sea fishing/to town etc. I love drinking at the pool/beach all day but after 3 days in a row it gets kind of boring. Do a little googling before hand and see what is available and the concierge can hook up cabs etc.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on March 30, 2022, 10:15:56 AM

supposed to fly home in 36 hours and still testing positive.  this sucks.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on March 30, 2022, 11:05:21 AM

Where are you and when was your first positive?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on March 30, 2022, 12:41:31 PM

italy and the 22nd.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on March 30, 2022, 01:54:18 PM

Sucks. Since you are testing positive are there Italian quarantine rules that will keep you there or is this all at home testing as of now?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 30, 2022, 02:03:25 PM

just claim to still be testing positive and live there imo

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on March 30, 2022, 02:08:36 PM

Quote from: steve dave on March 30, 2022, 02:03:25 PM

just claim to still be testing positive and live there imo

Yes, when in Rome.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on March 30, 2022, 02:10:42 PM

My bro just got back and shared pictures of an ancient erotica exhibit in Naples, if you have some time between clearing testing and flying back or you end up living there

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: stunted on March 30, 2022, 03:20:44 PM

people who won't travel because they won't get vaccinated  :rolleyes:

"i'm not going to let the government control me!"

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on March 30, 2022, 03:24:27 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on March 30, 2022, 01:54:18 PM

Sucks. Since you are testing positive are there Italian quarantine rules that will keep you there or is this all at home testing as of now?

we've only taken at home tests so far.  i have no idea if we are supposed to have been quarantining (we haven't been).

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on March 30, 2022, 03:32:14 PM

just looked it up, and as far as i can tell we were supposed to have quarantined.  so that kinda complicates our plan going forward.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on March 30, 2022, 03:33:53 PM

Quote from: sys on March 30, 2022, 03:32:14 PM

just looked it up, and as far as i can tell we were supposed to have quarantined.  so that kinda complicates our plan going forward.

Have you considered lying?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on March 30, 2022, 03:39:42 PM

Quote from: Spracne on March 30, 2022, 03:33:53 PM

Have you considered lying?

unfortunately, the world is such these days that they will not take a man at his word.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on March 30, 2022, 03:41:28 PM

Quote from: sys on March 30, 2022, 03:39:42 PM

Quote from: Spracne on March 30, 2022, 03:33:53 PM

Have you considered lying?

unfortunately, the world is such these days that they will not take a man at his word.

Will they accept a negative at-home test?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on March 30, 2022, 03:46:14 PM

there are at home tests that can be accepted, but i assume they are monitored in some fashion.  dunno how fool proof that monitoring is.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on March 30, 2022, 03:48:14 PM

Quote from: sys on March 30, 2022, 03:46:14 PM

there are at home tests that can be accepted, but i assume they are monitored in some fashion.  dunno how fool proof that monitoring is.

Let's get you home, sys. Go find some healthy Italian doppelgangers for you and your wife and give them your passports and credit cards.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on March 30, 2022, 03:50:21 PM

i don't think i have the stomach for that deception.  i think my newly formulated plan is just to postpone our flight and not take an official test until we self-test clean.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 30, 2022, 03:51:37 PM

that sounds like a winning move either way

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on March 30, 2022, 04:39:16 PM

Is the extra lodging going to be a PITA $$?  This has been my "test to fly back" situation I do not want to deal with.

Yeah I wouldn't professionally test until you are clean on an at-home.  The at-homes they accept have to be proctored, basically you pull up your cell or laptop camera and they watch you shove it up your nose and put it in the test and then they 'watch' the test sit there and the results without you touching it.  Friend of mine did it this way to get back.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on March 30, 2022, 04:58:33 PM

yeah, it will involve some extra money and will eff up our schedule a bit.  fortunately our work schedules are pretty flexible.  also, not much we can do about it.


the quarantine thing sucks because otherwise i'd be inclined to just take an official test every day until we hit clean, but with that to consider we probably want to be a little cautious about testing so it may take a day or two longer.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sonofdaxjones on March 30, 2022, 05:03:03 PM

I was just in Vegas for some trade shows, and I was with former residents who are foodies (my new company is full of former restaurant people and we install technology in restaurants).   I'm pretty meh on the whole Vegas strip and casino stuff, but I would suggest the following restaurants if you go.

https://www.estherslv.com/    We sat a the chefs table, extremely good

https://edotapas.com/  In a pretty meh strip mall (off the strip) but it was outstanding.   Boss knew the owners, they murdered us with delicious plates

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on March 30, 2022, 05:08:46 PM

Quote from: sys on March 30, 2022, 04:58:33 PM

yeah, it will involve some extra money and will eff up our schedule a bit.  fortunately our work schedules are pretty flexible.  also, not much we can do about it.


the quarantine thing sucks because otherwise i'd be inclined to just take an official test every day until we hit clean, but with that to consider we probably want to be a little cautious about testing so it may take a day or two longer.

The official US DHS attestation asks if you've tested positive in the last 10 days BTW.  Not sure if a "yes" is a auto denial entry.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on March 30, 2022, 05:36:57 PM

i'm sure they mean on an official test, not some cheap home test that is really basically just witchcraft.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: passranch on March 30, 2022, 05:51:32 PM

Quote from: stunted on March 30, 2022, 03:20:44 PM

people who won't travel because they won't get vaccinated  :rolleyes:

"i'm not going to let the government control me!"

x-post Pet Peeves thread?   :dunno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on March 30, 2022, 06:55:31 PM

Quote from: sys on March 30, 2022, 05:36:57 PM

i'm sure they mean on an official test, not some cheap home test that is really basically just witchcraft.

Maybe I'm misremembering.  It doesn't ask that.  Maybe a specific airline one did, I swear I remember seeing 10 days on something I signed.  Get your neg and come home!
https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/pdf/Combined-Passenger-Attestation-Amended-Testing-Order-12-02-2021-p.pdf

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 30, 2022, 07:01:12 PM

just live there, nobody GAF if you come back or not

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on March 30, 2022, 07:42:00 PM

Quote from: sonofdaxjones on March 30, 2022, 05:03:03 PM

I was just in Vegas for some trade shows, and I was with former residents who are foodies (my new company is full of former restaurant people and we install technology in restaurants).   I'm pretty meh on the whole Vegas strip and casino stuff, but I would suggest the following restaurants if you go.

https://www.estherslv.com/    We sat a the chefs table, extremely good

https://edotapas.com/  In a pretty meh strip mall (off the strip) but it was outstanding.   Boss knew the owners, they murdered us with delicious plates

DAX!!!!! I took chicat to Esther’s and it was great. Literally one of the top 5 times I have been so full in my entire life and was so good. My brother in law is a sous chef there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on March 31, 2022, 03:39:30 PM

new plan is to fly back on monday.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on March 31, 2022, 05:49:51 PM

Quote from: sys on March 31, 2022, 03:39:30 PM

new plan is to fly back on monday.

Are you able to do stuff in Italy?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on April 01, 2022, 02:48:49 PM

yeah, we're not quarantining.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on April 01, 2022, 02:56:29 PM

that ish is endemic homey!  Quarantine days are so 2021.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on April 01, 2022, 03:39:01 PM

i mean someone gave it to us right?  qed, it's endemic.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on April 04, 2022, 06:13:53 AM

negative and headed home (currently stuck in munich with our flight delayed seven hours).   :emawkid:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on April 04, 2022, 07:38:30 AM

Quote from: sys on April 04, 2022, 06:13:53 AM

negative and headed home (currently stuck in munich with our flight delayed seven hours).   :emawkid:

Godspeed, Sys.  Get some of that sour tasting beer and a sausage or two (maybe a pretzel?) and savor it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on April 04, 2022, 08:05:50 AM

my wife and i are, for some reason, the only guests currently using some anonymous euro brand lounge and i'm availing myself of both the beer and some weirdly sweet-tasting red wine.  it's possible that covid rearranged my sense of taste slightly, but more likely germans are just odd.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on April 04, 2022, 08:18:49 AM

Good to hear you are getting back, we've missed you over here!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 05, 2022, 06:39:15 AM

Quote from: sys on April 01, 2022, 02:48:49 PM

yeah, we're not quarantining.

Am I understanding correctly that you were both surprised that you got Covid but also ran around being a tourist while testing positive?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on April 05, 2022, 04:39:26 PM

Quote from: michigancat on April 05, 2022, 06:39:15 AM

Quote from: sys on April 01, 2022, 02:48:49 PM

yeah, we're not quarantining.

Am I understanding correctly that you were both surprised that you got Covid but also ran around being a tourist while testing positive?

we weren't all that surprised, but otherwise you have it correct.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on April 05, 2022, 05:12:42 PM

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on April 05, 2022, 05:47:29 PM

I know the saying is fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me, but 4 times???

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on April 05, 2022, 05:49:05 PM

Quote

She also alleged she saw him lick his fingers clean at one point.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on April 05, 2022, 06:00:15 PM

Knowing which boarding group he was in would tell us a lot more about how much of a freak he is.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CHONGS on April 05, 2022, 06:03:10 PM

The fact he was on Southwest tells you all you need to know.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on April 05, 2022, 06:12:14 PM

What is the longest SWA flight, Hawaii?  6 hours?  Nice refractory period on that dude.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on April 05, 2022, 06:17:30 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on April 05, 2022, 06:12:14 PM

What is the longest SWA flight, Hawaii?  6 hours?  Nice refractory period on that dude.

I'm a bit dubious of this story. We're all assuming 4+ times means 4+ ejaculations, but how was that confirmed? I'm just asking questions here, folks.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on April 05, 2022, 06:19:50 PM

That's why you are our lawyer.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on April 05, 2022, 07:44:26 PM

It seems unlikely that any happy endings happened, let alone 4.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: passranch on April 05, 2022, 07:55:49 PM

 :buh-bye:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 05, 2022, 09:42:11 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on April 05, 2022, 06:19:50 PM

That's why you are our lawyer.

spracne is 100% the gE attorney and everything he says IS legal advice and honestly it's 100% good legal advice so far as far as I've seen.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on April 05, 2022, 10:49:06 PM

Quote from: steve dave on April 05, 2022, 09:42:11 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on April 05, 2022, 06:19:50 PM

That's why you are our lawyer.

spracne is 100% the gE attorney and everything he says IS legal advice and honestly it's 100% good legal advice so far as far as I've seen.

I'm not sure if I feel comfortable with a SQUAWK(but also a true sunflower brother who brought glory to our state) overseeing the legality of our "Donate Money 4 Dudes" summer charity event.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on April 05, 2022, 11:15:50 PM

Quote from: ben ji on April 05, 2022, 10:49:06 PM

Quote from: steve dave on April 05, 2022, 09:42:11 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on April 05, 2022, 06:19:50 PM

That's why you are our lawyer.

spracne is 100% the gE attorney and everything he says IS legal advice and honestly it's 100% good legal advice so far as far as I've seen.

I'm not sure if I feel comfortable with a SQUAWK(but also a true sunflower brother who brought glory to our state) overseeing the legality of our "Donate Money 4 Dudes" summer charity event.

Would you turn down a cello lesson from Yo-Yo Ma, too?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on April 05, 2022, 11:22:20 PM

Spraces is my internet lawyer, world champion and close personal friend.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on April 05, 2022, 11:48:17 PM

THAT kind of lawyer

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on April 19, 2022, 12:55:01 PM

Who is going to be first to report how much fun naked face flying was?  My first chance will be next weekend.

Title: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 19, 2022, 12:59:59 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on April 19, 2022, 12:55:01 PM

Who is going to be first to report how much fun naked face flying was?  My first chance will be next weekend.

I go to Laguna in a month and I’m going to be so horny about it

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: meow meow on April 19, 2022, 01:11:06 PM

today for me

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on April 19, 2022, 02:12:25 PM

Just like walk around with your mouths wide open 24/7/365

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on April 19, 2022, 02:12:48 PM

Maybe yodel as you walk

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on April 19, 2022, 02:50:07 PM

Think I'm headed to the beach this weekend, should be fun. Driving tho.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kstate4life on April 19, 2022, 02:52:05 PM

6 am flight out of PDX tomorrow, I expect to still see a lot of masks.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 19, 2022, 05:24:05 PM

I think I'll wear a surgical mask next time I fly. I don't notice it any more and people are gross

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on April 19, 2022, 06:10:03 PM

i still wore my kn95 in target today and at haircut and hyvee

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on April 19, 2022, 06:20:47 PM

I'm just hoping my seat neighbors on the flights for Brady's fundraiser are more seattle than kc.  Maybe we can take turns unmasking to pound drinks.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 20, 2022, 08:20:38 AM

This thing is currently parked at OMA.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on April 20, 2022, 09:46:45 AM

Quote from: Trim on April 19, 2022, 06:20:47 PM

I'm just hoping my seat neighbors on the flights for Brady's fundraiser are more seattle than kc.  Maybe we can take turns unmasking to pound drinks.

The smelliest person (x1000) I've ever been next to on public transportation was a Seattleite on Amtrak. I stayed the whole trip in the snack car

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on April 20, 2022, 10:11:45 AM

Heading to Turks in May. Have to have negative PCR test prior. I'm curious as to what people are doing prior to heading out on a trip like this. Are you taking it easy socially a couple weeks before the test? one week? Do you just not GAF and hope for the best? I'm starting to get stressed a bit as this wasn't a cheap trip and the covid case increases along with the recent flight cancellations are really making me  :ohno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 20, 2022, 10:26:22 AM

I can't imagine GAF

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 20, 2022, 10:26:28 AM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on April 20, 2022, 10:11:45 AM

Heading to Turks in May. Have to have negative PCR test prior. I'm curious as to what people are doing prior to heading out on a trip like this. Are you taking it easy socially a couple weeks before the test? one week? Do you just not GAF and hope for the best? I'm starting to get stressed a bit as this wasn't a cheap trip and the covid case increases along with the recent flight cancellations are really making me  :ohno:

can you get a second booster like now? I'm eligible for a second booster now but I'm going to try to time it like 8 weeks before a portugal trip in September.

Also when I was traveling around Christmas and omicron was going crazy I definitely avoided the office or restaurants in the week leading up to the trip even though a PCR wasn't required. when I went to Jamaica and needed a negative antigen I don't think I did anything.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 20, 2022, 10:33:58 AM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on April 20, 2022, 10:26:22 AM

I can't imagine GAF

you might GAF if you couldn't go on your expensive vacation because you contracted covid at wahlburgers right before the trip

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 20, 2022, 10:35:33 AM

Quote from: mocat on April 20, 2022, 10:33:58 AM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on April 20, 2022, 10:26:22 AM

I can't imagine GAF

you might GAF if you couldn't go on your expensive vacation because you contracted covid at wahlburgers right before the trip

I'm sure it would be refunded. Half those tests are false positives anyways. It's out of your control. And I have a personal relationship with the Wahlburgers, ty very much!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on April 20, 2022, 10:36:24 AM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on April 20, 2022, 10:11:45 AM

Heading to Turks in May. Have to have negative PCR test prior. I'm curious as to what people are doing prior to heading out on a trip like this. Are you taking it easy socially a couple weeks before the test? one week? Do you just not GAF and hope for the best? I'm starting to get stressed a bit as this wasn't a cheap trip and the covid case increases along with the recent flight cancellations are really making me  :ohno:

I've never had to test to go. When I had to test to come home it was a covid lull but it was always in the back of my mind when going inside somewhere. It was a beach so we were outside 95% of the time but tried to be cautious and away inside places.

Hoping testing to come back is turned off by my next trip

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 20, 2022, 10:38:11 AM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on April 20, 2022, 10:35:33 AM

Quote from: mocat on April 20, 2022, 10:33:58 AM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on April 20, 2022, 10:26:22 AM

I can't imagine GAF

you might GAF if you couldn't go on your expensive vacation because you contracted covid at wahlburgers right before the trip

I'm sure it would be refunded. Half those tests are false positives anyways. It's out of your control.

all three of the sentences in this post are lol

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 20, 2022, 10:41:18 AM

Quote from: mocat on April 20, 2022, 10:38:11 AM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on April 20, 2022, 10:35:33 AM

Quote from: mocat on April 20, 2022, 10:33:58 AM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on April 20, 2022, 10:26:22 AM

I can't imagine GAF

you might GAF if you couldn't go on your expensive vacation because you contracted covid at wahlburgers right before the trip

I'm sure it would be refunded. Half those tests are false positives anyways. It's out of your control.

all three of the sentences in this post are lol

k

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 20, 2022, 10:42:20 AM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on April 20, 2022, 10:11:45 AM

Heading to Turks in May. Have to have negative PCR test prior. I'm curious as to what people are doing prior to heading out on a trip like this. Are you taking it easy socially a couple weeks before the test? one week? Do you just not GAF and hope for the best? I'm starting to get stressed a bit as this wasn't a cheap trip and the covid case increases along with the recent flight cancellations are really making me  :ohno:

i'm sure you'll get refunded for your airfare, lodging and anything else you may have already paid for, and it's no big deal to have your Caribbean vacation canceled!
besides even if your vacation was canceled due to a false positive at least you don't have have covid while you are sitting at home not on your vacation!
and even if you stay home for the week leading up to your vacation you have exactly the same chances of catching covid as if you went to a bunch of bars/restaurants/concerts unmasked that week!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 20, 2022, 10:42:54 AM

The premise of hiding in a cave for two weeks, just so you can go ape crap wild on vacation, when the virus still exists out there is also lol, choder.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 20, 2022, 10:43:47 AM

Quote from: mocat on April 20, 2022, 10:42:20 AM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on April 20, 2022, 10:11:45 AM

Heading to Turks in May. Have to have negative PCR test prior. I'm curious as to what people are doing prior to heading out on a trip like this. Are you taking it easy socially a couple weeks before the test? one week? Do you just not GAF and hope for the best? I'm starting to get stressed a bit as this wasn't a cheap trip and the covid case increases along with the recent flight cancellations are really making me  :ohno:

i'm sure you'll get refunded for your airfare, lodging and anything else you may have already paid for, and it's no big deal to have your Caribbean vacation canceled!
besides even if your vacation was canceled due to a false positive at least you don't have have covid while you are sitting at home not on your vacation!
and even if you stay home for the week leading up to your vacation you have exactly the same chances of catching covid as if you went to a bunch of bars/restaurants/concerts unmasked that week!

Are you ok?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on April 20, 2022, 10:45:25 AM

If I was in this situation I'd probably try and chill out some higher risk things just to be safe. I'd be wanting the trip a lot more than whatever I'm doing here for a week.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 20, 2022, 10:46:44 AM

Get a crap load of shrooms and go out and get mumped up in some rando dessert like mocat does, away from everyone. Problem solved.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on April 20, 2022, 10:50:20 AM

Say eff it and make out with strangers all week then get wild in turks. Life without risk is boring.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 20, 2022, 10:52:26 AM

He has a family. Lock them all up from going to work, school, etc. for a month. Border up the house and leave a trail of gasoline from where you've been previously and light a match so you can go on vacation! :excited:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on April 20, 2022, 10:56:25 AM

FYI you're being a little weird bud.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 20, 2022, 10:57:09 AM

That last post was hilarious and you know it!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on April 20, 2022, 10:59:38 AM

Geezus, sorry bros, I didn't mean to turn this in to a pit discussion. Thanks and kindly eff off Wacky. I'm sure i'll get refunded and crap, but the whole family is looking forward to it and i was just curious. Not really interested in owning the libs or anything here.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 20, 2022, 11:01:09 AM

 :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 20, 2022, 11:03:25 AM

“Hey guys, I’m really stressing out about going on my Caribbean vacation, I need your guys help!”

Also

“eff you, bro, not like that!”

 :ROFL:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on April 20, 2022, 11:11:16 AM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on April 20, 2022, 11:03:25 AM

“Hey guys, I’m really stressing out about going on my Caribbean vacation, I need your guys help!”

Also

“eff you, bro, not like that!”

 :ROFL

You posted like 10 times and not once were trying to add anything helpful.  I don't know how you're possibly offended by the response.

Anyways, trip insurance if you have any doubts about refundability.  It won't save your vacation but may save $$, particularly if you think it'll be hard to reschedule with some of these places likely to only offer a credit.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 20, 2022, 11:13:19 AM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on April 20, 2022, 10:42:54 AM

The premise of hiding in a cave for two weeks, just so you can go ape crap wild on vacation, when the virus still exists out there is also lol, choder.

i'm not even talking about the health effects of covid.

the negative consequence from catching covid before vacation is you don't get a vacation.
the negative consequence from catching covid while on vacation is your vacation becomes longer.

you don't think the first one is different?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 20, 2022, 11:14:54 AM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on April 20, 2022, 10:52:26 AM

He has a family. Lock them all up from going to work, school, etc. for a month. Border up the house and leave a trail of gasoline from where you've been previously and light a match so you can go on vacation! :excited:

How is this not good advice on the subject? :dunno: MONSTERS!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on April 20, 2022, 11:15:18 AM

 :facepalm: all of you shut up

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on April 20, 2022, 11:42:58 AM

You've all been ZAPPED!!!!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 20, 2022, 11:45:46 AM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on April 20, 2022, 11:15:18 AM

:facepalm: all of you shut up

lol yes BOTH SIDES are acting equally ridiculous in this case

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 20, 2022, 11:48:16 AM

You guys have exhausted this subject to death for the past two years. If you can't figure it out for yourself by now, you shouldn't be traveling.  :th_twocents: We've even had coronabros on this blog get it while they've traveled internationally and had to extend their stay. Godspeed, everyone!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on April 20, 2022, 11:50:09 AM

It's ridiculous that airlines even require a test at this point. Just let everyone on the plane who has a ticket and be done with it. This thing has been cured for everyone who wants it to be for more than a year now.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on April 20, 2022, 11:54:25 AM

Good conversation everyone. Thanks

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on April 20, 2022, 12:03:20 PM

Can you go to Turks without also going to Caicos? Two separate places? Or does "T&C" encompass the whole shebang?

Title: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 20, 2022, 12:07:10 PM

I find that of the people who love bragging about which Caribbean island they are going to the T&C love it the most. maybe it’s the two names.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 20, 2022, 12:08:08 PM

And the best love to humble brag one is “one of the saints, I don’t know”

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 20, 2022, 12:09:24 PM

Quote from: Rage Against the McKee on April 20, 2022, 11:50:09 AM

It's ridiculous that airlines even require a test at this point. Just let everyone on the plane who has a ticket and be done with it. This thing has been cured for everyone who wants it to be for more than a year now.

yeah well unfortunately they do, so it's a valid discussion as to what (if any) measures you are willing to take to prevent your entire vacation from being canceled (if you GAF about that)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 20, 2022, 12:09:55 PM

Quote from: steve dave on April 20, 2022, 12:07:10 PM

I find that of the people who love bragging about which Caribbean island they are going to the T&C love it the most. maybe it’s the two names.

It's not the Dominican Republic when I speak to people about my trip there. It's the "DR". :gocho:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 20, 2022, 12:13:34 PM

Quote from: steve dave on April 20, 2022, 12:07:10 PM

I find that of the people who love bragging about which Caribbean island they are going to the T&C love it the most. maybe it’s the two names.

southwest flies to T&C. huge red flag imo

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on April 20, 2022, 12:24:22 PM

Quote from: mocat on April 20, 2022, 12:09:24 PM

Quote from: Rage Against the McKee on April 20, 2022, 11:50:09 AM

It's ridiculous that airlines even require a test at this point. Just let everyone on the plane who has a ticket and be done with it. This thing has been cured for everyone who wants it to be for more than a year now.

yeah well unfortunately they do, so it's a valid discussion as to what (if any) measures you are willing to take to prevent your entire vacation from being canceled (if you GAF about that)

Maybe pedantic but airlines don't require it they are just forced to enforce it. Governments require it to enter their lands.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 20, 2022, 12:26:58 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on April 20, 2022, 12:24:22 PM

Quote from: mocat on April 20, 2022, 12:09:24 PM

Quote from: Rage Against the McKee on April 20, 2022, 11:50:09 AM

It's ridiculous that airlines even require a test at this point. Just let everyone on the plane who has a ticket and be done with it. This thing has been cured for everyone who wants it to be for more than a year now.

yeah well unfortunately they do, so it's a valid discussion as to what (if any) measures you are willing to take to prevent your entire vacation from being canceled (if you GAF about that)

Maybe pedantic but airlines don't require it they are just forced to enforce it. Governments require it to enter their lands.

correct

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on April 20, 2022, 01:23:19 PM

Quote from: Rage Against the McKee on April 20, 2022, 11:50:09 AM

It's ridiculous that airlines even require a test at this point. Just let everyone on the plane who has a ticket and be done with it. This thing has been cured for everyone who wants it to be for more than a year now.

afaik, there aren't any airlines that have testing reqs.  they are required to enforce reqs of the countries they fly to.


agree that the countries are being ridiculous.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on April 20, 2022, 01:24:21 PM

goddamnit.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on April 20, 2022, 02:05:37 PM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on April 20, 2022, 10:52:26 AM

He has a family. Lock them all up from going to work, school, etc. for a month. Border up the house and leave a trail of gasoline from where you've been previously and light a match so you can go on vacation! :excited:

I get calls for everyone to shut up on this topic in this thread. But can we circle back on wacky saying “border up the house”.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on April 20, 2022, 02:08:48 PM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on April 20, 2022, 02:05:37 PM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on April 20, 2022, 10:52:26 AM

He has a family. Lock them all up from going to work, school, etc. for a month. Border up the house and leave a trail of gasoline from where you've been previously and light a match so you can go on vacation! :excited:

I get calls for everyone to shut up on this topic in this thread. But can we circle back on wacky saying “border up the house”.

It's absolute kayos! (sp?)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 20, 2022, 02:10:22 PM

Protect our boarders

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: XocolateThundarr on April 21, 2022, 11:20:48 AM

My biggest concern about traveling out of the country is the testing requirement to get back in.  I schedule most of our vacations between openings in work schedules so getting hung up out of the country waiting on a neg test would be less than ideal.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on April 22, 2022, 01:43:04 PM

Quote from: steve dave on April 20, 2022, 12:08:08 PM

And the best love to humble brag one is “one of the saints, I don’t know”

Sint Maarten  :love: :love: :love:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on April 22, 2022, 01:43:53 PM

even bigger humble brag is knowing how to spell it correctly

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on April 22, 2022, 01:54:55 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on April 22, 2022, 01:43:04 PM

Quote from: steve dave on April 20, 2022, 12:08:08 PM

And the best love to humble brag one is “one of the saints, I don’t know”

Sint Maarten  :love: :love: :love:

Is my fav

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 22, 2022, 01:58:44 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on August 12, 2020, 11:21:16 AM

Quote from: mocat on August 12, 2020, 10:43:49 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on August 11, 2020, 08:48:46 PM

Quote from: DaBigTrain on August 11, 2020, 08:46:44 PM

Since we have extended WFH through the end of the year I'm planning on driving out to CO/WY and staying for a couple weeks.  Probably stay in Estes Park or somewhere like that for a bit then cruise on up to WY and stay with family for a TBD amount of time.  Already have a cabin vision quest scheduled to stay at to hike in and out of, no electricity or running water.  Should be a great time.

Saint Marteen is now open to Americans, if I can find a way to get a timely test result, it's still on the table for a month.  Still worried about the internet speeds.

it's Sint Maarten (dutch half) or Saint Martin (french half) but never Saint Marteen

(https://thumbs.gfycat.com/UnequaledBlueIbadanmalimbe-size_restricted.gif)

 :cool:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on April 22, 2022, 05:18:36 PM

 :ROFL:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 28, 2022, 10:31:12 AM

I'm almost at the end of my Delta status match challenge. I got upgraded a ton more than I did with United Platinum, but it's looking like I'll get gold instead of platinum for the rest of the year. Also it's clear it will be way harder to hit status compared to Delta because with United there would be some crazy expensive last minute ticket that would up my status miles since it was purely dollar based and Delta is only distance.

Oh well, LGA and JFK are way more convenient than EWR.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on April 28, 2022, 10:38:42 AM

I don't think I've ever been to JFK.  Looking to go to NY this summer on Jetblue so might be my first.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 28, 2022, 11:01:52 AM

i used to get upgraded pretty frequently when i was delta gold

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on April 28, 2022, 11:05:12 AM

Great news everyone. The T and C gov removed travel restrictions so I can get as much covid as I want and still take my family on vacation. Take that libs!!!!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 28, 2022, 11:10:22 AM

Quote from: mocat on April 28, 2022, 11:01:52 AM

i used to get upgraded pretty frequently when i was delta gold

I don't know if I'll be able to make it to gold for 2023. :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 28, 2022, 11:11:10 AM

I've really grown fond of Delta lately, but holy crap sometimes their prices are insane. Looked up a weekend visit to Nashville for Mrs Wacky's birthday in September. Flights we're about $120 on Southwest and they were triple the cost for Delta. It's a 1 hour flight. Relax, bros.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 28, 2022, 11:19:17 AM

SW will always be the best option for going between random Midwestern cities that aren't hubs for any of the big 3

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on April 28, 2022, 11:21:35 AM

Quote from: michigancat on April 28, 2022, 11:10:22 AM

Quote from: mocat on April 28, 2022, 11:01:52 AM

i used to get upgraded pretty frequently when i was delta gold

I don't know if I'll be able to make it to gold for 2023. :frown:

Haven't flown Delta in a while. Used to take a sunday night flight to MN quite a bit with the old NWA. They were awesome. I would just walk up there and ask if they had any open first class and almost every time they were like, yep, we got you SF. Tried that soon after the merger and they moved me to the back middle seat immediately.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on April 28, 2022, 04:11:36 PM

Quote from: mocat on April 28, 2022, 11:19:17 AM

SW will always be the best option for going between random Midwestern cities that aren't hubs for any of the big 3

STL layovers, hard pass.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on April 28, 2022, 04:21:22 PM

SWA flies to 31 cities from KCI.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: cfbandyman on April 28, 2022, 04:39:35 PM

Quote from: michigancat on April 28, 2022, 11:10:22 AM

Quote from: mocat on April 28, 2022, 11:01:52 AM

i used to get upgraded pretty frequently when i was delta gold

I don't know if I'll be able to make it to gold for 2023. :frown:

Have only flown once so far but the flights are really going to start for me end of May. If I don't get platinum it'll be a let down. One turnaround trip should secure silver, and then it should just be a parade from there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 28, 2022, 04:56:52 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on April 28, 2022, 04:11:36 PM

Quote from: mocat on April 28, 2022, 11:19:17 AM

SW will always be the best option for going between random Midwestern cities that aren't hubs for any of the big 3

STL layovers, hard pass.

*assuming you can get a nonstop, obvs. if you're going to have a layover this is no longer valid

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on April 28, 2022, 07:23:39 PM

Ben ji's parents have been rough ridin' living up the mid 60's retired traveling life since last fall when covid restrictions started lifting a bit. They have so much pent up travel energy its getting absurd.

Probably 5? Caribbean cruises (They rough ridin' love that crap) which they pretty much got for free just because they needed people on the ship. Most of the time they drove from KC to Miami or Galveston so add another 3+ days of driving for 6 hours then stopping at a town to hit up the casino's/breweries.

They also flew into Phoenix in early march, rented a car and drove around the grand canyon area then up to vegas for about a week.

My mom is currently on some river cruise in the Netherlands and keeps sending me pictures of tulips. My dad sat this one out to go out to the farm so my mom went with a friend.

They are going on an Alaskan Cruise sometime in July and then a Mediterranean cruise in November out of Venice that goes to Italy/Croatia/Greece. 

If you can't tell they absolutely love cruises.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on April 28, 2022, 07:26:17 PM

Quote from: ben ji on April 28, 2022, 07:23:39 PM

Ben ji's parents have been rough ridin' living up the mid 60's retired traveling life since last fall when covid restrictions started lifting a bit. They have so much pent up travel energy its getting absurd.

Probably 5? Caribbean cruises (They rough ridin' love that crap) which they pretty much got for free just because they needed people on the ship. Most of the time they drove from KC to Miami or Galveston so add another 3+ days of driving for 6 hours then stopping at a town to hit up the casino's/breweries.

They also flew into Phoenix in early march, rented a car and drove around the grand canyon area then up to vegas for about a week.

My mom is currently on some river cruise in the Netherlands and keeps sending me pictures of tulips. My dad sat this one out to go out to the farm so my mom went with a friend.

They are going on an Alaskan Cruise sometime in July and then a Mediterranean cruise in November out of Venice that goes to Italy/Croatia/Greece. 

If you can't tell they absolutely love cruises.

One time in Jan or Feb they finished a cruise and the day before they got off they were offered another free cruise starting the next day on the same ship but a different destination. Since they had nothing else to do they just took it and texted me "We got a free cruise, can you take care of the cats/birds for another week?".

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 28, 2022, 07:27:04 PM

Jesus, that all rules

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on April 28, 2022, 07:34:02 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on April 28, 2022, 04:21:22 PM

SWA flies to 31 cities from KCI.

To where tho? You can't fly direct to MCI from DSM, OMA, or MSP. Are these cities like to crap airports like Lubbock, Garden City, and Green Bay?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on April 28, 2022, 07:37:50 PM

List is here. I did a quick count https://www.southwest.com/flight/routemap_dyn.html

Delta flies direct to MSP?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 28, 2022, 08:09:46 PM

lmao, wut? Yeah, delta flies to msp.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 29, 2022, 06:36:28 AM

Did anyone else know flight attendants weren't paid during boarding??? WTF???

https://twitter.com/davenewworld_2/status/1519174844700667904

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on April 29, 2022, 06:57:58 AM

Wow, I had no idea.  That's mumped up.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on April 29, 2022, 07:22:48 AM

Quote from: ben ji on April 28, 2022, 07:26:17 PM

Quote from: ben ji on April 28, 2022, 07:23:39 PM

Ben ji's parents have been rough ridin' living up the mid 60's retired traveling life since last fall when covid restrictions started lifting a bit. They have so much pent up travel energy its getting absurd.

Probably 5? Caribbean cruises (They rough ridin' love that crap) which they pretty much got for free just because they needed people on the ship. Most of the time they drove from KC to Miami or Galveston so add another 3+ days of driving for 6 hours then stopping at a town to hit up the casino's/breweries.

They also flew into Phoenix in early march, rented a car and drove around the grand canyon area then up to vegas for about a week.

My mom is currently on some river cruise in the Netherlands and keeps sending me pictures of tulips. My dad sat this one out to go out to the farm so my mom went with a friend.

They are going on an Alaskan Cruise sometime in July and then a Mediterranean cruise in November out of Venice that goes to Italy/Croatia/Greece. 

If you can't tell they absolutely love cruises.

One time in Jan or Feb they finished a cruise and the day before they got off they were offered another free cruise starting the next day on the same ship but a different destination. Since they had nothing else to do they just took it and texted me "We got a free cruise, can you take care of the cats/birds for another week?".

incredible

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on April 29, 2022, 08:10:07 AM

Quote from: michigancat on April 29, 2022, 06:36:28 AM

Did anyone else know flight attendants weren't paid during boarding??? WTF???

https://twitter.com/davenewworld_2/status/1519174844700667904

people on twitter found that out a few months back and it was a comments crap show.


best explanation i saw was that it's a semi-concealed seniority bonus because the more senior flight attendants get preference in scheduling and can pick flights with a higher air time to ground time ratio.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on April 29, 2022, 08:12:05 AM

I remember this bit of twitter outrage.  Seems something their union would have tried to fix a long time ago.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on April 29, 2022, 08:13:40 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on April 29, 2022, 08:12:05 AM

Seems something their union would have tried to fix a long time ago.

if they didn't like it.  but as a rule unions love rewarding seniority.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on April 29, 2022, 08:49:09 AM

Quote from: 'taterblast on April 29, 2022, 07:22:48 AM

Quote from: ben ji on April 28, 2022, 07:26:17 PM

Quote from: ben ji on April 28, 2022, 07:23:39 PM

Ben ji's parents have been rough ridin' living up the mid 60's retired traveling life since last fall when covid restrictions started lifting a bit. They have so much pent up travel energy its getting absurd.

Probably 5? Caribbean cruises (They rough ridin' love that crap) which they pretty much got for free just because they needed people on the ship. Most of the time they drove from KC to Miami or Galveston so add another 3+ days of driving for 6 hours then stopping at a town to hit up the casino's/breweries.

They also flew into Phoenix in early march, rented a car and drove around the grand canyon area then up to vegas for about a week.

My mom is currently on some river cruise in the Netherlands and keeps sending me pictures of tulips. My dad sat this one out to go out to the farm so my mom went with a friend.

They are going on an Alaskan Cruise sometime in July and then a Mediterranean cruise in November out of Venice that goes to Italy/Croatia/Greece. 

If you can't tell they absolutely love cruises.

One time in Jan or Feb they finished a cruise and the day before they got off they were offered another free cruise starting the next day on the same ship but a different destination. Since they had nothing else to do they just took it and texted me "We got a free cruise, can you take care of the cats/birds for another week?".

incredible

yeah, I'm a hard pass on cruises, but this is just amazing. Love seeing people live the retirement dream.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on April 29, 2022, 09:11:05 AM

I'm hear to defend cruises for the under retirement age crowd.  AMA

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 29, 2022, 09:12:18 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on April 29, 2022, 09:11:05 AM

I'm hear to defend cruises for the under retirement age crowd.  AMA

Why are they so gross?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on April 29, 2022, 09:13:04 AM

Quote from: steve dave on April 29, 2022, 09:12:18 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on April 29, 2022, 09:11:05 AM

I'm hear to defend cruises for the under retirement age crowd.  AMA

Why are they so gross?

While in fact they are not.  NEXT!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on April 29, 2022, 10:27:28 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on April 29, 2022, 09:11:05 AM

I'm hear to defend cruises for the under retirement age crowd.  AMA

How do you get rid of all the diseases you get from being on a cruise when you get back from a cruise?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on April 29, 2022, 10:46:52 AM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on April 29, 2022, 10:27:28 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on April 29, 2022, 09:11:05 AM

I'm hear to defend cruises for the under retirement age crowd.  AMA

How do you get rid of all the diseases you get from being on a cruise when you get back from a cruise?

Depends on how much and what kind of fun you had on said ship.  NEXT!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on April 29, 2022, 11:03:20 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on April 28, 2022, 07:37:50 PM

List is here. I did a quick count https://www.southwest.com/flight/routemap_dyn.html

Delta flies direct to MSP?

Phil, buddy. We're you not replying to this?

Quote from: MakeItRain on April 28, 2022, 04:11:36 PM

Quote from: mocat on April 28, 2022, 11:19:17 AM

SW will always be the best option for going between random Midwestern cities that aren't hubs for any of the big 3

STL layovers, hard pass.

If you are flying to Midwest cities that aren't hubs, you're laying over in STL or Midway. All of those direct flights aren't to Midwest cities.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on April 29, 2022, 11:03:35 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on April 29, 2022, 10:46:52 AM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on April 29, 2022, 10:27:28 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on April 29, 2022, 09:11:05 AM

I'm hear to defend cruises for the under retirement age crowd.  AMA

How do you get rid of all the diseases you get from being on a cruise when you get back from a cruise?

Depends on how much and what kind of fun you had on said ship.  NEXT!

Do you already have to know how to play bridge or do you just learn when you get on the ship?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on April 29, 2022, 11:10:54 AM

Quote from: MakeItRain on April 29, 2022, 11:03:20 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on April 28, 2022, 07:37:50 PM

List is here. I did a quick count https://www.southwest.com/flight/routemap_dyn.html

Delta flies direct to MSP?

Phil, buddy. We're you not replying to this?

Quote from: MakeItRain on April 28, 2022, 04:11:36 PM

Quote from: mocat on April 28, 2022, 11:19:17 AM

SW will always be the best option for going between random Midwestern cities that aren't hubs for any of the big 3

STL layovers, hard pass.

If you are flying to Midwest cities that aren't hubs, you're laying over in STL or Midway. All of those direct flights aren't to Midwest cities.

I was blending that southwest has a lot of directs out of KC that you don't have to layover in STL, not specifically "midwest" and other airlines to other midwest cities.  I don't frankly care which airline it is as long as I have a direct.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on April 29, 2022, 11:11:45 AM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on April 29, 2022, 11:03:35 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on April 29, 2022, 10:46:52 AM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on April 29, 2022, 10:27:28 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on April 29, 2022, 09:11:05 AM

I'm hear to defend cruises for the under retirement age crowd.  AMA

How do you get rid of all the diseases you get from being on a cruise when you get back from a cruise?

Depends on how much and what kind of fun you had on said ship.  NEXT!

Do you already have to know how to play bridge or do you just learn when you get on the ship?

I've never been invited to any Bridge! Old people shuffleboard with the long sticks is a nice alternative.  NEXT!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 29, 2022, 01:08:52 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on April 29, 2022, 11:03:20 AM

If you are flying to Midwest cities that aren't hubs, you're laying over in STL or Midway. All of those direct flights aren't to Midwest cities.

i guess SW flies nonstop from MCI to fewer rando cities than i thought. i kind of assumed you could fly nonstop to IND, CLE, SDF, etc

they have nonstops to the bachelor/ette party markets locked tf down tho:
LAS, BNA, MSY

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on April 29, 2022, 01:31:36 PM

Quote from: mocat on April 29, 2022, 01:08:52 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on April 29, 2022, 11:03:20 AM

If you are flying to Midwest cities that aren't hubs, you're laying over in STL or Midway. All of those direct flights aren't to Midwest cities.

i guess SW flies nonstop from MCI to fewer rando cities than i thought. i kind of assumed you could fly nonstop to IND, CLE, SDF, etc

they have nonstops to the bachelor/ette party markets locked tf down tho:
LAS, BNA, MSY

Definitely was more in 2019.  Thanks COVID http://web.archive.org/web/20190414183123/https://www.flykci.com/flight-information/nonstop-destinations/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on May 01, 2022, 05:50:31 PM

Just stopping by for a completely unnecessary reminder that MCI sucks balls and taints.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on May 01, 2022, 08:04:34 PM

Quote from: Spracne on May 01, 2022, 05:50:31 PM

Just stopping by for a completely unnecessary reminder that MCI sucks balls and taints.

Oh? Were you in KC?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on May 01, 2022, 08:28:02 PM

Quote from: Spracne on May 01, 2022, 05:50:31 PM

Just stopping by for a completely unnecessary reminder that MCI sucks balls and taints.

The absolute worst. I take you more of a downtown airport type of guy

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on May 01, 2022, 08:49:52 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on May 01, 2022, 08:28:02 PM

Quote from: Spracne on May 01, 2022, 05:50:31 PM

Just stopping by for a completely unnecessary reminder that MCI sucks balls and taints.

The absolute worst. I take you more of a downtown airport type of guy

Unfortunately, my primary bird is in the shop. The other one I lent out to Bill Self to do some phantom recruiting this week.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on May 02, 2022, 09:56:01 AM

Upgraded to swa business select to Houston. Ended up A6 and the 5 Houston bros in front of me all rushed to the exit row legroom seat (this plane only had one). Never seen anything like it. Ive gotten that seat bring like a50 before.

I really hate the swa cattle call seating

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on May 02, 2022, 10:42:59 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on April 29, 2022, 11:11:45 AM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on April 29, 2022, 11:03:35 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on April 29, 2022, 10:46:52 AM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on April 29, 2022, 10:27:28 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on April 29, 2022, 09:11:05 AM

I'm hear to defend cruises for the under retirement age crowd.  AMA

How do you get rid of all the diseases you get from being on a cruise when you get back from a cruise?

Depends on how much and what kind of fun you had on said ship.  NEXT!

Do you already have to know how to play bridge or do you just learn when you get on the ship?

I've never been invited to any Bridge! Old people shuffleboard with the long sticks is a nice alternative.  NEXT!

The sticks are called Tangs #gocats #fearthebeard

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on May 02, 2022, 02:18:33 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on May 02, 2022, 09:56:01 AM

Upgraded to swa business select to Houston. Ended up A6 and the 5 Houston bros in front of me all rushed to the exit row legroom seat (this plane only had one). Never seen anything like it. Ive gotten that seat bring like a50 before.

I really hate the swa cattle call seating

do you know what a cattle call is? i don’t think that you do.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on May 02, 2022, 02:31:03 PM

Quote from: pissclams on May 02, 2022, 02:18:33 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on May 02, 2022, 09:56:01 AM

Upgraded to swa business select to Houston. Ended up A6 and the 5 Houston bros in front of me all rushed to the exit row legroom seat (this plane only had one). Never seen anything like it. Ive gotten that seat bring like a50 before.

I really hate the swa cattle call seating

do you know what a cattle call is? i don’t think that you do.

I picked that up from other describing southwest boarding process so no I do not. Whatever the proper phrasing is, I don't like it

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on May 02, 2022, 02:35:13 PM

with no status, you were the 6th person to board and had your pick of any seat on the plane except the 5 exit row seats, and this is why you hate it.  makes complete sense, imo.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on May 02, 2022, 03:58:21 PM

I think I’ve settled on taking the family to New Orleans for fall break.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on May 02, 2022, 05:16:52 PM

https://www.inc.com/kelly-main/southwest-becomes-one-of-americas-least-reliable-airlines-after-one-bright-idea-backfired.html

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on May 02, 2022, 06:59:05 PM

Quote from: pissclams on May 02, 2022, 02:35:13 PM

with no status, you were the 6th person to board and had your pick of any seat on the plane except the 5 exit row seats, and this is why you hate it.  makes complete sense, imo.

 :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on May 02, 2022, 07:56:29 PM

I think cattle herding is the appropriate term, Phil.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on May 03, 2022, 10:01:48 AM

A cattle call was originally an open audition which would have a lot of people come. I’ve heard the term “put out the cattle call” to mean put out a mass announcement to get as many people as you can. I don’t think calling the SW boarding process a cattle call is as off as you guys are saying.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: fatdamon on May 03, 2022, 10:47:42 AM

anyone ever been to la jolla, california?  heading there later today.  need food recommendos

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on May 03, 2022, 10:58:03 AM

la jolla always makes me think of Anchorman

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: fatdamon on May 03, 2022, 11:07:43 AM

Quote from: mocat on May 03, 2022, 10:58:03 AM

la jolla always makes me think of Anchorman

yes i will most certainly be walking around with a room temp bottle of milk

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on May 03, 2022, 11:09:48 AM

Quote from: fatdamon on May 03, 2022, 10:47:42 AM

anyone ever been to la jolla, california?  heading there later today.  need food recommendos

carne asada fries

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on May 04, 2022, 11:36:38 AM

Quote from: fatdamon on May 03, 2022, 10:47:42 AM

anyone ever been to la jolla, california?  heading there later today.  need food recommendos

Went to the beach there to check out seals. There are a ton of restaurants in a small area, all the restaurants are small and unsurprisingly, expensive. What is surprising is that there aren't many mexican restaurants. We ate at a place called Puesto, and it wasn't the least bit authentic. It was okay, but you can get better mexican food almost anywhere for much better prices. I don't remember the prices, but they were obscene, like $7-8 a taco, pre pandemic.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 04, 2022, 11:39:35 AM

Best breakfast burrito of my life was on a second floor outside tiny place just as you start up the hill from the seal area/park. I asked for hot sauce and I got a little cup of their own thick hot sauce and, folks, it was hot. AF. Bigly.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on May 04, 2022, 01:18:47 PM

Heading to Napa tomorrow. Wine country. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 04, 2022, 01:32:59 PM

Quote from: DQ12 on May 04, 2022, 01:18:47 PM

Heading to Napa tomorrow. Wine country.

I'll be there in October! Give me some deets when you get back and have fun. Airbnb?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on May 04, 2022, 08:15:15 PM

Quote from: DQ12 on May 04, 2022, 01:18:47 PM

Heading to Napa tomorrow. Wine country.

the oxbow market is tremendous and great for shopping for food to take on a picnic.

Have you made reservations for tastings? Where are you staying?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on May 04, 2022, 09:45:34 PM

Headed to Chitown tomorrow for a few days. Should be fun

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: bucket on May 04, 2022, 09:47:41 PM

Quote from: DaBigTrain on May 04, 2022, 09:45:34 PM

Headed to Chitown tomorrow for a few days. Should be fun

I was considering a trip too, but the weather looks like crap. Cubs tickets were really cheap on Friday if they're able to get the game in.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on May 04, 2022, 10:14:16 PM

Quote from: DQ12 on May 04, 2022, 01:18:47 PM

Heading to Napa tomorrow. Wine country. 

Ah. Wine country.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on May 04, 2022, 10:14:46 PM

Quote from: DaBigTrain on May 04, 2022, 09:45:34 PM

Headed to Chitown tomorrow for a few days. Should be fun

Ah. The Windy City.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 04, 2022, 11:37:32 PM

lmao

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 05, 2022, 07:25:00 AM

No offense to chi town lovers, but that city is super overrated.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on May 05, 2022, 07:30:15 AM

I overheard someone try and argue how much better Dallas was than Chicago and it sparked instant rage.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 05, 2022, 08:08:09 AM

They both suck to be fair

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 05, 2022, 08:23:53 AM

Top US cities to travel to:

1-5. Anywhere in California
6. New Orleans
7. Miami
8. NYC
9. Philly
10. Your mom’s house

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on May 05, 2022, 09:25:03 AM

My us list-
1)prob nyc
2)Colorado ski towns (should probably do a separate ranking just for these and I could do it)
3)jackson and surrounding (includes Tetons and Yellowstone)
4)key west
5)Chicago
6)California beach towns (also prob deserves a separate ranking but I wouldn’t be the one to be able to do it)
7)New Orleans
8)willamette valley
9)sedona area
10)Vegas

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on May 05, 2022, 09:28:30 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on May 05, 2022, 07:30:15 AM

I overheard someone try and argue how much better Dallas was than Chicago and it sparked instant rage.

WTF are people doing when they visit Dallas? I’m a prime “Dallas short vacation” target. We went once & all I remember is going to a Stars game.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on May 05, 2022, 09:31:01 AM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on May 05, 2022, 09:28:30 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on May 05, 2022, 07:30:15 AM

I overheard someone try and argue how much better Dallas was than Chicago and it sparked instant rage.

WTF are people doing when they visit Dallas? I’m a prime “Dallas short vacation” target. We went once & all I remember is going to a Stars game.

I’ve spent around a month of my life in each place and can think of no viable argument for Dallas over Chicago as a fun place to visit for three days.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on May 05, 2022, 09:31:57 AM

To be fair I think they were talking living vs tourism. In that respect they both would suck for very different reasons

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on May 05, 2022, 09:37:31 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on May 05, 2022, 09:31:57 AM

To be fair I think they were talking living vs tourism. In that respect they both would suck for very different reasons

Oh. Might be an interesting discussion for the living in places thread.

For me- downtown Chicago area would be kind of fun. Suburbs in either would not be.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 05, 2022, 09:40:16 AM

Quote from: Dr Rick Daris on May 05, 2022, 09:25:03 AM

My us list-
1)prob nyc
2)Colorado ski towns (should probably do a separate ranking just for these and I could do it)
3)jackson and surrounding (includes Tetons and Yellowstone)
4)key west
5)Chicago
6)California beach towns (also prob deserves a separate ranking but I wouldn’t be the one to be able to do it)
7)New Orleans
8)willamette valley
9)sedona area
10)Vegas

Do the ski town one

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 05, 2022, 09:44:21 AM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on May 05, 2022, 09:28:30 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on May 05, 2022, 07:30:15 AM

I overheard someone try and argue how much better Dallas was than Chicago and it sparked instant rage.

WTF are people doing when they visit Dallas? I’m a prime “Dallas short vacation” target. We went once & all I remember is going to a Stars game.

JFK stuff and Fort Worth stockyards? throw in a zoo and a museum and some barbecue and that's an OK family long weekend. :dunno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on May 05, 2022, 09:49:52 AM

Quote from: steve dave on May 05, 2022, 09:40:16 AM

Quote from: Dr Rick Daris on May 05, 2022, 09:25:03 AM

My us list-
1)prob nyc
2)Colorado ski towns (should probably do a separate ranking just for these and I could do it)
3)jackson and surrounding (includes Tetons and Yellowstone)
4)key west
5)Chicago
6)California beach towns (also prob deserves a separate ranking but I wouldn’t be the one to be able to do it)
7)New Orleans
8)willamette valley
9)sedona area
10)Vegas

Do the ski town one

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on May 05, 2022, 10:00:08 AM

Quote from: mocat on May 05, 2022, 09:49:52 AM

Quote from: steve dave on May 05, 2022, 09:40:16 AM

Quote from: Dr Rick Daris on May 05, 2022, 09:25:03 AM

My us list-
1)prob nyc
2)Colorado ski towns (should probably do a separate ranking just for these and I could do it)
3)jackson and surrounding (includes Tetons and Yellowstone)
4)key west
5)Chicago
6)California beach towns (also prob deserves a separate ranking but I wouldn%u2019t be the one to be able to do it)
7)New Orleans
8)willamette valley
9)sedona area
10)Vegas

Do the ski town one

1)Aspen-Best food! Best hiking! Best trees in fall! Free in town dial a ride to pick up and take you anywhere you want service! Insane snarkiness and I’m better than you homeowner attitude! Jazz fest! Laugh fest!  Easy #1 pick. From here it gets much harder.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on May 05, 2022, 10:01:16 AM

Quote from: Dr Rick Daris on May 05, 2022, 10:00:08 AM

Quote from: mocat on May 05, 2022, 09:49:52 AM

Quote from: steve dave on May 05, 2022, 09:40:16 AM

Quote from: Dr Rick Daris on May 05, 2022, 09:25:03 AM

My us list-
1)prob nyc
2)Colorado ski towns (should probably do a separate ranking just for these and I could do it)
3)jackson and surrounding (includes Tetons and Yellowstone)
4)key west
5)Chicago
6)California beach towns (also prob deserves a separate ranking but I wouldn%u2019t be the one to be able to do it)
7)New Orleans
8)willamette valley
9)sedona area
10)Vegas

Do the ski town one

1)Aspen-Best food! Best hiking! Best trees in fall! Free in town dial a ride to pick up and take you anywhere you want service! Insane snarkiness and I%u2019m better than you homeowner attitude! Easy #1 pick. From here it gets much harder.

this needs to be its own thread!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kstate4life on May 05, 2022, 10:05:58 AM

Telluride
Crested Butte
Aspen
Steamboat Springs
Vail\Avon
Breckenridge
Winter Park
Durango
Silverthorne\Frisco\Dillon
Pagosa Springs

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on May 05, 2022, 10:09:47 AM

Quote from: kstate4life on May 05, 2022, 10:05:58 AM

Telluride
Crested Butte
Aspen
Steamboat Springs
Vail\Avon
Breckenridge
Winter Park
Durango
Silverthorne\Frisco\Dillon
Pagosa Springs

This is a joke, right? I just got back from crested butte on Monday. I love crested butte. Crested butte over Aspen? Why? How?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kstate4life on May 05, 2022, 10:12:26 AM

Quote from: Dr Rick Daris on May 05, 2022, 10:09:47 AM

Quote from: kstate4life on May 05, 2022, 10:05:58 AM

Telluride
Crested Butte
Aspen
Steamboat Springs
Vail\Avon
Breckenridge
Winter Park
Durango
Silverthorne\Frisco\Dillon
Pagosa Springs

This is a joke, right? I just got back from crested butte on Monday. I love crested butte. Crested butte over Aspen? Why? How?

They are definitely neck and neck, but it's personal preference for me.  Summer camping trips put CB on top for me.  If this list is only about food and downtown activities, then yeah Aspen wins.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 05, 2022, 10:15:01 AM

Is this only about the skiing or do you guys factor in hiking, eats, fishing, etc.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 05, 2022, 10:15:38 AM

I would actually prefer the list to not include skiing at all.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kstate4life on May 05, 2022, 10:16:18 AM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on May 05, 2022, 10:15:01 AM

Is this only about the skiing or do you guys factor in hiking, eats, fishing, etc.

I did everything. I lived in CO for 16 years so a lot of the visits were not during ski season.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on May 05, 2022, 10:17:02 AM

Winter Park/Grand County is middle of the pack winter but towards the top of a summer list.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on May 05, 2022, 10:17:50 AM

Yes, make it a mountain town list instead of ski town. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on May 05, 2022, 10:19:03 AM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on May 05, 2022, 10:15:01 AM

Is this only about the skiing or do you guys factor in hiking, eats, fishing, etc.

I am factoring everything. Ever-y-thing

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 05, 2022, 10:20:04 AM

 :cheers:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on May 05, 2022, 10:20:26 AM

and why just colorado?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kstate4life on May 05, 2022, 10:21:03 AM

Quote from: ChiComCat on May 05, 2022, 10:17:02 AM

Winter Park/Grand County is middle of the pack winter but towards the top of a summer list.

Yeah I probably ranked this one too low.  Grand Lake is great in the summer\leaf peeping!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 05, 2022, 10:23:45 AM

I love grand lake but that side of RMNP is where the crappier RMNP stuff is so we always just stay in estes.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on May 05, 2022, 10:26:10 AM

Nothing gets Kansasans hornier than Colorado mountain towns.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 05, 2022, 10:26:34 AM

I got married in Breckenridge and my kid is named after their (white people names?), so that's #1. I love Dillon lake too.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on May 05, 2022, 10:31:19 AM

Quote from: kstate4life on May 05, 2022, 10:05:58 AM

Telluride
Crested Butte
Aspen
Steamboat Springs
Vail\Avon
Breckenridge
Winter Park
Durango
Silverthorne\Frisco\Dillon
Pagosa Springs

no Salida? It is not close skiing but it is good for everything else

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on May 05, 2022, 10:34:23 AM

Quote from: Dr Rick Daris on May 05, 2022, 10:09:47 AM

Quote from: kstate4life on May 05, 2022, 10:05:58 AM

Telluride
Crested Butte
Aspen
Steamboat Springs
Vail\Avon
Breckenridge
Winter Park
Durango
Silverthorne\Frisco\Dillon
Pagosa Springs

This is a joke, right? I just got back from crested butte on Monday. I love crested butte. Crested butte over Aspen? Why? How?

Aspen is gorgeous but it's like being trapped in a coachella instagram influencer snow globe. crested butte 10 times out of 10 for ol mocat

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 05, 2022, 10:36:00 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on May 05, 2022, 10:26:10 AM

Nothing gets Kansasans hornier than Colorado mountain towns.

lol so true

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on May 05, 2022, 10:39:30 AM

Quote from: Skipper44 on May 05, 2022, 10:31:19 AM

Quote from: kstate4life on May 05, 2022, 10:05:58 AM

Telluride
Crested Butte
Aspen
Steamboat Springs
Vail\Avon
Breckenridge
Winter Park
Durango
Silverthorne\Frisco\Dillon
Pagosa Springs

no Salida? It is not close skiing but it is good for everything else

do we not like copper & estes anymore?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on May 05, 2022, 10:40:21 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on May 05, 2022, 10:26:10 AM

Nothing gets Kansasans hornier than Colorado mountain towns.

i am so horned up rn and i am not even a KANSASAN

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kstate4life on May 05, 2022, 10:40:43 AM

Quote from: Skipper44 on May 05, 2022, 10:31:19 AM

Quote from: kstate4life on May 05, 2022, 10:05:58 AM

Telluride
Crested Butte
Aspen
Steamboat Springs
Vail\Avon
Breckenridge
Winter Park
Durango
Silverthorne\Frisco\Dillon
Pagosa Springs

no Salida? It is not close skiing but it is good for everything else

Yeah I was specifically thinking towns around skiing when I made that list.  I have really only been to Salida once, and it was for the Mumford Gentleman of the Road festival.  Which is a lifetime highlight, so Salida has a special place in my heart.  Did a lot of camping and rafting around Buena Vista too, so another great summer time area!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on May 05, 2022, 11:04:49 AM

Not on the list yet so I’ll add glenwood springs


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kstate4life on May 05, 2022, 11:07:26 AM

Quote from: mocat on May 05, 2022, 10:39:30 AM

Quote from: Skipper44 on May 05, 2022, 10:31:19 AM

Quote from: kstate4life on May 05, 2022, 10:05:58 AM

Telluride
Crested Butte
Aspen
Steamboat Springs
Vail\Avon
Breckenridge
Winter Park
Durango
Silverthorne\Frisco\Dillon
Pagosa Springs

no Salida? It is not close skiing but it is good for everything else

do we not like copper & estes anymore?

I rope Copper in with Silverthorne\Frisco\Dillon.  Copper as a ski resort is great, as a mountain town, summit co is kinda meh (other than Breck).   Estes is also a great summer spot!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on May 05, 2022, 11:07:32 AM

Also most popular picture for people in Colorado Springs area has to be while hiking the manitou incline right?


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Church Creeper on May 05, 2022, 11:22:52 AM

Silverton

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 05, 2022, 11:25:12 AM

Underrated Mountain town: Eureka Springs, AR

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on May 05, 2022, 11:31:44 AM

Quote from: tdaver on May 05, 2022, 10:20:26 AM

and why just colorado?

I mean I just made a list of my favorite towns and grouped Colorado ski towns together as one. You can certainly make a different list. 🤷???

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on May 05, 2022, 11:36:18 AM

well Daris, why can’t you make your favorites list the way we would all make our favorites list?  Huh?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on May 05, 2022, 11:40:05 AM

Quote from: kstate4life on May 05, 2022, 10:12:26 AM

Quote from: Dr Rick Daris on May 05, 2022, 10:09:47 AM

Quote from: kstate4life on May 05, 2022, 10:05:58 AM

Telluride
Crested Butte
Aspen
Steamboat Springs
Vail\Avon
Breckenridge
Winter Park
Durango
Silverthorne\Frisco\Dillon
Pagosa Springs

This is a joke, right? I just got back from crested butte on Monday. I love crested butte. Crested butte over Aspen? Why? How?

They are definitely neck and neck, but it's personal preference for me.  Summer camping trips put CB on top for me.  If this list is only about food and downtown activities, then yeah Aspen wins.

You can hike from one town to the other in a day and a half with an single night in a tent stay so im not sure I buy the camping part being better in cb. Also Aspen is closer to Maroon bells, etc and all that. Aspen is also only an hour from hot springs and crested butte is over 2. Also crested butte is broken up between crested butte and mt crested butte whereas Aspen is just Aspen. I appreciate the cb boner, but it sounds more sentimental than fact based to this unbiased observer.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on May 05, 2022, 11:47:03 AM

Glenwood and Salida are both ok enough with stuff to do but both are 30 minutes from a ski slope so I’m not sure we should consider them ski towns. But…….they both would be the logical home bases for monarch and sunlight respectively, so maybe! 🤷???

Either way, neither should crack anyones top 5.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kstate4life on May 05, 2022, 11:50:34 AM

Quote from: Dr Rick Daris on May 05, 2022, 11:40:05 AM

Quote from: kstate4life on May 05, 2022, 10:12:26 AM

Quote from: Dr Rick Daris on May 05, 2022, 10:09:47 AM

Quote from: kstate4life on May 05, 2022, 10:05:58 AM

Telluride
Crested Butte
Aspen
Steamboat Springs
Vail\Avon
Breckenridge
Winter Park
Durango
Silverthorne\Frisco\Dillon
Pagosa Springs

This is a joke, right? I just got back from crested butte on Monday. I love crested butte. Crested butte over Aspen? Why? How?

They are definitely neck and neck, but it's personal preference for me.  Summer camping trips put CB on top for me.  If this list is only about food and downtown activities, then yeah Aspen wins.

You can hike from one town to the other in a day and a half with an single night in a tent stay so im not sure I buy the camping part being better in cb. Also Aspen is closer to Maroon bells, etc and all that. Aspen is also only an hour from hot springs and crested butte is over 2. Also crested butte is broken up between crested butte and mt crested butte whereas Aspen is just Aspen. I appreciate the cb boner, but it sounds more sentimental than fact based to this unbiased observer.

Sentiment definitely plays a part of my list.  What is your favorite CO mountain to ski?  I think it is Steamboat for me.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on May 05, 2022, 11:57:11 AM

Quote from: kstate4life on May 05, 2022, 11:50:34 AM

Quote from: Dr Rick Daris on May 05, 2022, 11:40:05 AM

Quote from: kstate4life on May 05, 2022, 10:12:26 AM

Quote from: Dr Rick Daris on May 05, 2022, 10:09:47 AM

Quote from: kstate4life on May 05, 2022, 10:05:58 AM

Telluride
Crested Butte
Aspen
Steamboat Springs
Vail\Avon
Breckenridge
Winter Park
Durango
Silverthorne\Frisco\Dillon
Pagosa Springs

This is a joke, right? I just got back from crested butte on Monday. I love crested butte. Crested butte over Aspen? Why? How?

They are definitely neck and neck, but it's personal preference for me.  Summer camping trips put CB on top for me.  If this list is only about food and downtown activities, then yeah Aspen wins.

You can hike from one town to the other in a day and a half with an single night in a tent stay so im not sure I buy the camping part being better in cb. Also Aspen is closer to Maroon bells, etc and all that. Aspen is also only an hour from hot springs and crested butte is over 2. Also crested butte is broken up between crested butte and mt crested butte whereas Aspen is just Aspen. I appreciate the cb boner, but it sounds more sentimental than fact based to this unbiased observer.

Sentiment definitely plays a part of my list.  What is your favorite CO mountain to ski?  I think it is Steamboat for me.

Rick Daris fast fact- I’ve been to cb and steamboat three times each in the last two years and have never skied either!!!!  :surprised:

Steamboat does rank #2 on my top Colorado ski towns list though. Great Main Street! Above average food selections! High end shops! The best hot springs (strawberry park) in all of Colorado! A second hot springs pool in town! The River to tube down in the summer! Wow!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on May 05, 2022, 12:10:54 PM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on May 05, 2022, 07:25:00 AM

No offense to chi town lovers, but that city is super overrated.

yup

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on May 05, 2022, 08:08:09 AM

They both suck to be fair

yup yup

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kstate4life on May 05, 2022, 12:10:59 PM

Quote from: Dr Rick Daris on May 05, 2022, 11:57:11 AM

Quote from: kstate4life on May 05, 2022, 11:50:34 AM

Quote from: Dr Rick Daris on May 05, 2022, 11:40:05 AM

Quote from: kstate4life on May 05, 2022, 10:12:26 AM

Quote from: Dr Rick Daris on May 05, 2022, 10:09:47 AM

Quote from: kstate4life on May 05, 2022, 10:05:58 AM

Telluride
Crested Butte
Aspen
Steamboat Springs
Vail\Avon
Breckenridge
Winter Park
Durango
Silverthorne\Frisco\Dillon
Pagosa Springs

This is a joke, right? I just got back from crested butte on Monday. I love crested butte. Crested butte over Aspen? Why? How?

They are definitely neck and neck, but it's personal preference for me.  Summer camping trips put CB on top for me.  If this list is only about food and downtown activities, then yeah Aspen wins.

You can hike from one town to the other in a day and a half with an single night in a tent stay so im not sure I buy the camping part being better in cb. Also Aspen is closer to Maroon bells, etc and all that. Aspen is also only an hour from hot springs and crested butte is over 2. Also crested butte is broken up between crested butte and mt crested butte whereas Aspen is just Aspen. I appreciate the cb boner, but it sounds more sentimental than fact based to this unbiased observer.

Sentiment definitely plays a part of my list.  What is your favorite CO mountain to ski?  I think it is Steamboat for me.

Rick Daris fast fact- I’ve been to cb and steamboat three times each in the last two years and have never skied either!!!!  :surprised:

Steamboat does rank #2 on my top Colorado ski towns list though. Great Main Street! Above average food selections! High end shops! The best hot springs (strawberry park) in all of Colorado! A second hot springs pool in town! The River to tube down in the summer! Wow!

Agree with all of that!  My family used to do ski trips (from Wichita) to Wolf Creek on spring break every year.  We switched it up to Steamboat once and never changed after!  They still make the trek every March, even though they have no kids with a spring break.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on May 05, 2022, 12:13:03 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 05, 2022, 09:44:21 AM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on May 05, 2022, 09:28:30 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on May 05, 2022, 07:30:15 AM

I overheard someone try and argue how much better Dallas was than Chicago and it sparked instant rage.

WTF are people doing when they visit Dallas? I’m a prime “Dallas short vacation” target. We went once & all I remember is going to a Stars game.

JFK stuff and Fort Worth stockyards? throw in a zoo and a museum and some barbecue and that's an OK family long weekend. :dunno:

"Hey kids this is the street where a president literally got shot and his wife had to hold his brains in his head. Wanna go take some pics?"

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on May 05, 2022, 12:14:15 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on May 05, 2022, 12:13:03 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 05, 2022, 09:44:21 AM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on May 05, 2022, 09:28:30 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on May 05, 2022, 07:30:15 AM

I overheard someone try and argue how much better Dallas was than Chicago and it sparked instant rage.

WTF are people doing when they visit Dallas? I’m a prime “Dallas short vacation” target. We went once & all I remember is going to a Stars game.

JFK stuff and Fort Worth stockyards? throw in a zoo and a museum and some barbecue and that's an OK family long weekend. :dunno:

"Hey kids this is the street where a president literally got shot and his wife had to hold his brains in his head. Wanna go take some pics?"

 :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kstate4life on May 05, 2022, 12:14:23 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on May 05, 2022, 12:13:03 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 05, 2022, 09:44:21 AM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on May 05, 2022, 09:28:30 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on May 05, 2022, 07:30:15 AM

I overheard someone try and argue how much better Dallas was than Chicago and it sparked instant rage.

WTF are people doing when they visit Dallas? I’m a prime “Dallas short vacation” target. We went once & all I remember is going to a Stars game.

JFK stuff and Fort Worth stockyards? throw in a zoo and a museum and some barbecue and that's an OK family long weekend. :dunno:

"Hey kids this is the street where a president literally got shot and his wife had to hold his brains in his head. Wanna go take some pics?"

Don't forget Billy Bob's!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on May 05, 2022, 12:15:07 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on May 05, 2022, 10:26:10 AM

Nothing gets Kansasans hornier than Colorado mountain towns.

hahaha facts

and who the eff is listing Salida over Buena Vista, are y'all serious?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on May 05, 2022, 12:16:05 PM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on May 05, 2022, 08:23:53 AM

Top US cities to travel to:

1-5. Anywhere in California
6. New Orleans
7. Miami
8. NYC
9. Philly
10. Your mom’s house

1. Boston (New England)
2. New Orleans
3. Who gives a eff

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 05, 2022, 12:16:49 PM

Quote from: Dr Rick Daris on May 05, 2022, 12:14:15 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on May 05, 2022, 12:13:03 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 05, 2022, 09:44:21 AM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on May 05, 2022, 09:28:30 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on May 05, 2022, 07:30:15 AM

I overheard someone try and argue how much better Dallas was than Chicago and it sparked instant rage.

WTF are people doing when they visit Dallas? I’m a prime “Dallas short vacation” target. We went once & all I remember is going to a Stars game.

JFK stuff and Fort Worth stockyards? throw in a zoo and a museum and some barbecue and that's an OK family long weekend. :dunno:

"Hey kids this is the street where a president literally got shot and his wife had to hold his brains in his head. Wanna go take some pics?"

 :lol:

IT'S HISTORY!

:lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on May 05, 2022, 12:20:08 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on May 05, 2022, 12:15:07 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on May 05, 2022, 10:26:10 AM

Nothing gets Kansasans hornier than Colorado mountain towns.

hahaha facts

and who the eff is listing Salida over Buena Vista, are y'all serious?

Neither is a ski town but I could at least make an argument that Salida is. Can’t do that with Buena vista. Buena vista is home to my favorite deli in all of Colorado though. Sorelle!  :Woohoo:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on May 05, 2022, 12:22:58 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on May 05, 2022, 12:15:07 PM

and who the eff is listing Salida over Buena Vista, are y'all serious?

neither of them are even mountain towns!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on May 05, 2022, 12:25:34 PM

Quote from: mocat on May 05, 2022, 10:34:23 AM

Quote from: Dr Rick Daris on May 05, 2022, 10:09:47 AM

Quote from: kstate4life on May 05, 2022, 10:05:58 AM

Telluride
Crested Butte
Aspen
Steamboat Springs
Vail\Avon
Breckenridge
Winter Park
Durango
Silverthorne\Frisco\Dillon
Pagosa Springs

This is a joke, right? I just got back from crested butte on Monday. I love crested butte. Crested butte over Aspen? Why? How?

Aspen is gorgeous but it's like being trapped in a coachella instagram influencer snow globe. crested butte 10 times out of 10 for ol mocat

Instead of worrying about what everyone else is doing, maybe you should just enjoy the crap out of the best food, views and hiking ski town that Colorado has to offer.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: meow meow on May 05, 2022, 12:27:30 PM

this thread is really getting me horned up for colorado on a thursday afternoon (KANSAN)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on May 05, 2022, 12:27:46 PM

rd give us a write up of some highlights of your recent 6 combined cb/aspen visits!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on May 05, 2022, 12:37:57 PM

I’ve never been to crested butte but i agree with daris that there’s just no way

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 05, 2022, 12:47:55 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on May 05, 2022, 12:16:05 PM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on May 05, 2022, 08:23:53 AM

Top US cities to travel to:

1-5. Anywhere in California
6. New Orleans
7. Miami
8. NYC
9. Philly
10. Your mom’s house

1. Boston (New England)
2. New Orleans
3. Who gives a eff

I still gotta get to Boston. Looks awesome!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on May 05, 2022, 12:51:34 PM

I just had some raw oysters last night in NOLA!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CHONGS on May 05, 2022, 01:01:46 PM

Santa Fe is nice

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on May 05, 2022, 01:06:17 PM

Quote from: meow meow on May 05, 2022, 12:27:30 PM

this thread is really getting me horned up for colorado on a thursday afternoon (KANSASAN)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on May 05, 2022, 01:06:24 PM

I gotta go with Ohio City on this one.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on May 05, 2022, 01:12:04 PM

Mountain towns are tearing gE apart

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 05, 2022, 01:20:27 PM

Quote from: CHONGS on May 05, 2022, 01:01:46 PM

Santa Fe is nice

yeah it's great. one of the truly unique american cities/towns

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on May 05, 2022, 01:52:57 PM

Quote from: mocat on May 05, 2022, 12:27:46 PM

rd give us a write up of some highlights of your recent 6 combined cb/aspen visits!

Personal highlights include pounding drinks and food with my bros and day hiking the crap out of both places. Had a friend with a place in Aspen for a while and my best friend just bought a place in cb last year.  I’m a mild to moderately poor Kansan, so the free places along with included friends to hang out with are pretty great!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 05, 2022, 01:55:05 PM

Have you every came across a mountain lion or a Ram? I saw a few as a kid when I lived out in Colorado growing up. It's amaze and terrifying at the same time.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on May 05, 2022, 02:01:31 PM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on May 05, 2022, 01:55:05 PM

Have you every came across a mountain lion or a Ram? I saw a few as a kid when I lived out in Colorado growing up. It's amaze and terrifying at the same time.

Pretty sure we saw bear tracks outside of cb last week along with probably five foxes, a couple ‘yotes, and two little elks.

I’ve seen and almost hit a gigantic moose in between Salida and Buena vista before and have seen countless bighorn sheep in browns canyon. Have never seen a mountain lion.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on May 05, 2022, 02:49:48 PM

I have had a moose encounter on foot and didn’t appreciate how much danger I was in at the time. They will eff your crap up as much or more than a bear.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on May 05, 2022, 02:59:42 PM

Quote from: wetwillie on May 05, 2022, 02:49:48 PM

I have had a moose encounter on foot and didn’t appreciate how much danger I was in at the time. They will eff your crap up as much or more than a bear.

Meh. I could and have taken down a moose before.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on May 05, 2022, 03:03:45 PM

Quote from: Spracne on May 05, 2022, 02:59:42 PM

Quote from: wetwillie on May 05, 2022, 02:49:48 PM

I have had a moose encounter on foot and didn’t appreciate how much danger I was in at the time. They will eff your crap up as much or more than a bear.

Meh. I could and have taken down a moose before.

I whip moose's ass 24/7/367

Title: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 05, 2022, 03:21:35 PM

I think I documented in the which animals could you take hand to hand thread that a moose was an animal I could take hand to hand

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Brock Landers on May 05, 2022, 03:33:32 PM

Huh?  Maybe a sick old moose with 3 legs or something but a prime moose would eff up a human pretty bad.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on May 05, 2022, 03:43:25 PM

i saw a baby moose in alaska from about 50 yards away. reached down to get my phone out to take a photo, and when i looked up the mom had appeared out of nowhere next to the baby moose so i left immediately. i can tell you there is no human that can take down an adult moose hand to hand. you can ALMOST walk under them without ducking!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 05, 2022, 03:55:48 PM

I'd easily kick a moose's ass

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on May 05, 2022, 04:01:10 PM

On one of the trails just outside of south cb and north of gunni (<— local lingo) that I went on last week there was a funny sign that told you what to do if you saw a moose. Moral of the story is run.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 05, 2022, 04:24:35 PM

Quote from: Dr Rick Daris on May 05, 2022, 04:01:10 PM

On one of the trails just outside of south cb and north of gunni (<— local lingo) that I went on last week there was a funny sign that told you what to do if you saw a moose. Moral of the story is run.

at the moose and smoke it with a haymaker

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on May 05, 2022, 04:24:58 PM

Quote from: Dugout DickStone on May 05, 2022, 03:03:45 PM

Quote from: Spracne on May 05, 2022, 02:59:42 PM

Quote from: wetwillie on May 05, 2022, 02:49:48 PM

I have had a moose encounter on foot and didn’t appreciate how much danger I was in at the time. They will eff your crap up as much or more than a bear.

Meh. I could and have taken down a moose before.

I whip moose's ass 24/7/367

I believe it. I've seen you absolutely demolish some Grizzlies without batting an eyelash.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on May 05, 2022, 04:36:10 PM

This thread has had quite a day.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on May 05, 2022, 05:31:48 PM

After 3 seconds in the ring with a moose I don't think my mother would be able to ID my corpse

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 05, 2022, 05:33:15 PM

dang, didn't realize we had this many people who completely suck at fighting wildlife at gE.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on May 05, 2022, 07:09:55 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on May 05, 2022, 12:13:03 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 05, 2022, 09:44:21 AM

JFK stuff

"Hey kids this is the street where a president literally got shot and his wife had to hold his brains in his head. Wanna go take some pics?"

probably a niche tourism market for the katkids of the world.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on May 05, 2022, 07:18:03 PM

The trick to fighting a moose is to let it know right from the opening bell that you will not be putting up with any of its bullshit.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on May 05, 2022, 07:24:40 PM

Quote from: Rage Against the McKee on May 05, 2022, 07:18:03 PM

The trick to fighting a moose is to let it know right from the opening bell that you will not be putting up with any of its bullshit.

And, relatedly, also not be a complete beta like mocat and Landers. My Lord. The moose can tell when they're bested.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on May 05, 2022, 07:27:31 PM

I’d give that moose a knuckle sandwich


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 05, 2022, 07:37:22 PM

Quote from: sys on May 05, 2022, 07:09:55 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on May 05, 2022, 12:13:03 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 05, 2022, 09:44:21 AM

JFK stuff

"Hey kids this is the street where a president literally got shot and his wife had to hold his brains in his head. Wanna go take some pics?"

probably a niche tourism market for the katkids of the world.

lmao

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on May 05, 2022, 09:07:49 PM

Quote from: sys on May 05, 2022, 07:09:55 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on May 05, 2022, 12:13:03 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 05, 2022, 09:44:21 AM

JFK stuff

"Hey kids this is the street where a president literally got shot and his wife had to hold his brains in his head. Wanna go take some pics?"

probably a niche tourism market for the katkids of the world.

 :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on May 05, 2022, 09:42:58 PM

not surprised by all the moose noobs in here.  Typical little kid sports dad tough guy act.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 05, 2022, 09:58:42 PM

If a moose looked at me wrong, I’d clearly laugh in his face. A lot of betas in here.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on May 05, 2022, 09:59:17 PM

oh yeah if you show up wearing a sliding glove and protective face mask the moose will completely crap its pants
- guy who has probably never even seen a moose

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on May 05, 2022, 10:01:30 PM

Quote from: mocat on May 05, 2022, 09:59:17 PM

oh yeah if you show up wearing a sliding glove and protective face mask the moose will completely crap its pants
- guy who has probably never even seen a moose

I'm basically the opposite of you, mocat. I would tacom out.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 05, 2022, 10:16:50 PM

how many other herbivores do you baby people fear?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: XocolateThundarr on May 05, 2022, 10:41:47 PM

Quote from: steve dave on May 05, 2022, 10:16:50 PM

how many other herbivores do you baby people fear?

Pissed off, psycho cow with a newborn calf.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on May 05, 2022, 10:58:23 PM

Quote from: mocat on May 05, 2022, 09:59:17 PM

oh yeah if you show up wearing a sliding glove and protective face mask the moose will completely crap its pants
- guy who has probably never even seen a moose

 :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

One time when I was camping in CO at a pretty populated campground some moose and her calf just walked right through the middle of the campground around 4pm. My back was to it so I didn't even notice it until it was in front of me but it definitely registered as a "Yeah, I couldn't take that animal" moment.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 05, 2022, 11:40:22 PM

this is the true pussification of america

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on May 05, 2022, 11:52:43 PM

A bee would take me down before a moose.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on May 06, 2022, 12:04:59 AM

Night 1 complete in Chicago. I came for friends and a good time and the city if providing just that.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 06, 2022, 12:28:11 AM

Quote from: DaBigTrain on May 06, 2022, 12:04:59 AM

Night 1 complete in Chicago. I came for friends and a good time and the city if providing just that.

That sounds really great potentially

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on May 06, 2022, 01:09:57 AM

TBT def could take a moose. Might even happen tonight.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on May 06, 2022, 06:12:16 AM

Quote from: sys on May 05, 2022, 07:09:55 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on May 05, 2022, 12:13:03 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 05, 2022, 09:44:21 AM

JFK stuff

"Hey kids this is the street where a president literally got shot and his wife had to hold his brains in his head. Wanna go take some pics?"

probably a niche tourism market for the katkids of the world.

I legitimately was going to take my kids and was with another parent with their kid and they thought that was crazy.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on May 06, 2022, 08:05:27 AM

Quote from: steve dave on May 05, 2022, 10:16:50 PM

how many other herbivores do you baby people fear?

Hippos

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CHONGS on May 06, 2022, 08:11:10 AM

Quote from: Institutional Control on May 06, 2022, 08:05:27 AM

Quote from: steve dave on May 05, 2022, 10:16:50 PM

how many other herbivores do you baby people fear?

Hippos

You just pop it in the nose and it'll scurry away.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 06, 2022, 08:23:55 AM

Call it fat and he'll walk away. Very insecure animals.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on May 06, 2022, 08:30:48 AM

Cotton bowl in 01 we stopped at the grassy knoll :)


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on May 06, 2022, 08:51:49 AM

I always show up in Dallas and I'm like now what. They did have a great tapas place but it closed.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 06, 2022, 08:55:37 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on May 06, 2022, 08:51:49 AM

I always show up in Dallas and I'm like now what. They did have a great tapas place but it closed.

I bet there are a lot of great strip mall restaurants for immigrant communities

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 06, 2022, 08:56:13 AM

"ethnic restaurants"

But really any city will get like that eventually if you go there enough

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on May 06, 2022, 09:30:55 AM

I don't think there is an attraction in DFW that someone should plan a vacation around unless you're really into JFK.   But if you're coming to Dallas for a concert, sporting event, conference or to visit family/friends, there is plenty to do and see.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 06, 2022, 09:33:40 AM

when I was a little kid we went to dfw and went to six flags. on the way we visited the okc bombing location which had just been bombed like the year before. I have no recollection of anything else we did other than ate at TGI Fridays and I got potato skins which was the first time I was aware that potato skins were a thing.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on May 06, 2022, 09:47:48 AM

Not that I think Dallas is the bee's knees, because I have no real attachment to it, but what does one do in any city? What does one do in Kansas City?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 06, 2022, 09:53:00 AM

Quote from: Spracne on May 06, 2022, 09:47:48 AM

Not that I think Dallas is the bee's knees, because I have no real attachment to it, but what does one do in any city? What does one do in Kansas City?

KC isn't talked about as the LA of the Midwest. There's a difference!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 06, 2022, 09:55:08 AM

Any city that isn't by a body of water should be banned from elite status talk.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 06, 2022, 09:56:15 AM

Quote from: Spracne on May 06, 2022, 09:47:48 AM

Not that I think Dallas is the bee's knees, because I have no real attachment to it, but what does one do in any city? What does one do in Kansas City?

jazz museum and negro leagues museum are pretty good unique things but that's probably about it. bonus is there isn't brain splatter although it does highlight a pretty nasty period of history.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 06, 2022, 09:56:26 AM

Quote from: Spracne on May 06, 2022, 09:47:48 AM

Not that I think Dallas is the bee's knees, because I have no real attachment to it, but what does one do in any city? What does one do in Kansas City?

Go to the Omaha zoo

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kitten_mittons on May 06, 2022, 09:57:10 AM

Quote from: Spracne on May 06, 2022, 09:47:48 AM

Not that I think Dallas is the bee's knees, because I have no real attachment to it, but what does one do in any city? What does one do in Kansas City?

I agree with this.  Find something entertaining, eat something, then find fun places to get housed.  So in my opinion, the 3rd one is the most important.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 06, 2022, 09:57:40 AM

Quote from: michigancat on May 06, 2022, 09:56:15 AM

Quote from: Spracne on May 06, 2022, 09:47:48 AM

Not that I think Dallas is the bee's knees, because I have no real attachment to it, but what does one do in any city? What does one do in Kansas City?

jazz museum and negro leagues museum are pretty good unique things but that's probably about it. bonus is there isn't brain splatter although it does highlight a pretty nasty period of history.

also the Steamboat Arabia Museum is GREAT and unique. Nothing really like it anywhere.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 06, 2022, 09:58:00 AM

KC has mafia crap here and you can do the tunnels and stuff and you get to feel like a gangster for a day. Dallas can't provide that feeling!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on May 06, 2022, 09:59:01 AM

Dallas isn't in the Midwest.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 06, 2022, 09:59:58 AM

Quote from: Institutional Control on May 06, 2022, 09:59:01 AM

Dallas isn't in the Midwest.

It basically is

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on May 06, 2022, 10:00:09 AM

Quote from: kitten_mittons on May 06, 2022, 09:57:10 AM

Quote from: Spracne on May 06, 2022, 09:47:48 AM

Not that I think Dallas is the bee's knees, because I have no real attachment to it, but what does one do in any city? What does one do in Kansas City?

I agree with this.  Find something entertaining, eat something, then find fun places to get housed.  So in my opinion, the 3rd one is the most important.

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Yep, most cities are fun if this is your plan. Mrs SF and I used to do that pre kids. NY is our fav. Just go, drop off somewhere, walk around and find places to eat and drink, profit. I've discovered that kids don't really like to do that though.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 06, 2022, 10:00:47 AM

Quote from: Institutional Control on May 06, 2022, 09:59:01 AM

Dallas isn't in the Midwest.

Correct. It's the LA of the south. KC is in the Midwest. Great geographic talk.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on May 06, 2022, 10:04:39 AM

oh ok.

I don't think Dallas and L.A. compare at all. L.A. is way better.  Kansas City might be better described as the Miniature Dallas of the Midwest.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 06, 2022, 10:06:17 AM

Yeah, KC is pretty pud, but I kinda like it. It's definitely not an elite city. I probably wouldn't go out of my way to visit here.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 06, 2022, 10:08:44 AM

The unique thing about KC is that it’s 100% suburbs

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 06, 2022, 10:09:47 AM

Quote from: steve dave on May 06, 2022, 10:08:44 AM

The unique thing about KC is that it’s 100% suburbs

is that unique though

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on May 06, 2022, 10:15:02 AM

Quote from: Institutional Control on May 06, 2022, 10:04:39 AM

oh ok.

I don't think Dallas and L.A. compare at all. L.A. is way better.  Kansas City might be better described as the Miniature Dallas of the Midwest.

It's just a throwback reference to something Beems said a long time ago.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kstate4life on May 06, 2022, 10:19:50 AM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on May 06, 2022, 09:55:08 AM

Any city that isn't by a body of water should be banned from elite status talk.

Denver would like a word!  :shakesfist:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 06, 2022, 10:23:08 AM

Quote from: kstate4life on May 06, 2022, 10:19:50 AM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on May 06, 2022, 09:55:08 AM

Any city that isn't by a body of water should be banned from elite status talk.

Denver would like a word!  :shakesfist:

/Mountains!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 06, 2022, 10:24:07 AM

Denver doesn't have any mountains and is just the Kansas City of the front range with a longer train line

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 06, 2022, 10:25:12 AM

Quote from: michigancat on May 06, 2022, 10:24:07 AM

Denver doesn't have any mountains and is just the Kansas City of the front range with a longer train line

"oh wow I love this city because of how you can leave it and do cool stuff"

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on May 06, 2022, 10:26:41 AM

Quote from: steve dave on May 06, 2022, 10:08:44 AM

The unique thing about KC is that it’s 100% suburbs

wut

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kstate4life on May 06, 2022, 10:27:53 AM

Quote from: michigancat on May 06, 2022, 10:24:07 AM

Denver doesn't have any mountains and is just the Kansas City of the front range with a longer train line

That is absolutely not true... when was the last time you visited just Denver (did not leave to go to the mountains)?

Having all 4 major sports teams downtown beats KC with just that.   The Denver light rail sucks though.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on May 06, 2022, 10:30:00 AM

Quote from: michigancat on May 06, 2022, 10:25:12 AM

Quote from: michigancat on May 06, 2022, 10:24:07 AM

Denver doesn't have any mountains and is just the Kansas City of the front range with a longer train line

"oh wow I love this city because of how you can leave it and do cool stuff"

i agree with the premise mostly, but have you looked at their train system recently? it's pretty incred

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 06, 2022, 10:31:00 AM

Quote from: kstate4life on May 06, 2022, 10:27:53 AM

Quote from: michigancat on May 06, 2022, 10:24:07 AM

Denver doesn't have any mountains and is just the Kansas City of the front range with a longer train line

That is absolutely not true... when was the last time you visited just Denver (did not leave to go to the mountains)?

Having all 4 major sports teams downtown beats KC with just that.   The Denver light rail sucks though.

Four or five years ago. Like I give a crap about hockey or a downtown NFL game

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 06, 2022, 10:31:25 AM

Quote from: mocat on May 06, 2022, 10:30:00 AM

Quote from: michigancat on May 06, 2022, 10:25:12 AM

Quote from: michigancat on May 06, 2022, 10:24:07 AM

Denver doesn't have any mountains and is just the Kansas City of the front range with a longer train line

"oh wow I love this city because of how you can leave it and do cool stuff"

i agree with the premise mostly, but have you looked at their train system recently? it's pretty incred

Of course I haven't LMAO

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 06, 2022, 10:32:14 AM

No one I know in Denver ever rides the trains

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on May 06, 2022, 10:32:28 AM

Quote from: kstate4life on May 06, 2022, 10:27:53 AM

The Denver light rail sucks though.

compared to what? not having one at all? what are you talking about. you can take a train from the airport to union station for like $9 every 30 minutes. and now there is a train from there to all directions of the suburbs

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on May 06, 2022, 10:33:16 AM

Quote from: michigancat on May 06, 2022, 10:32:14 AM

No one I know in Denver ever rides the trains

oh case closed i guess

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on May 06, 2022, 10:34:38 AM

Quote from: michigancat on May 06, 2022, 10:31:25 AM

Quote from: mocat on May 06, 2022, 10:30:00 AM

Quote from: michigancat on May 06, 2022, 10:25:12 AM

Quote from: michigancat on May 06, 2022, 10:24:07 AM

Denver doesn't have any mountains and is just the Kansas City of the front range with a longer train line

"oh wow I love this city because of how you can leave it and do cool stuff"

i agree with the premise mostly, but have you looked at their train system recently? it's pretty incred

Of course I haven't LMAO

well you brought it up

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kstate4life on May 06, 2022, 10:35:10 AM

Quote from: michigancat on May 06, 2022, 10:31:00 AM

Quote from: kstate4life on May 06, 2022, 10:27:53 AM

Quote from: michigancat on May 06, 2022, 10:24:07 AM

Denver doesn't have any mountains and is just the Kansas City of the front range with a longer train line

That is absolutely not true... when was the last time you visited just Denver (did not leave to go to the mountains)?

Having all 4 major sports teams downtown beats KC with just that.   The Denver light rail sucks though.

Four or five years ago. Like I give a crap about hockey or a downtown NFL game

Yeah the city has changed quite a bit in the last 4 years.  You can spend a whole week hopping around eating and drinking.  Denver has way more breweries than KC too.  I also don't give a crap about a downtown NFL game (except when the Chiefs play there), eff THE BRONCOS!  But Coors Field is the crap, and they just opened Denver's version of PNL right across the street from it.  Also Nuggets and Avs games are a blast... all within walking distance.  KC is no comparison IMO.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 06, 2022, 10:35:18 AM

Being able to see Mountains in the background of a city is a big deal to me. Denver > KC, for sure, but I bet the people suck more there, because I've encountered Broncos fans.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 06, 2022, 10:36:42 AM

I mean I was acknowledging it was better than Kansas City's little toy train. :dunno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 06, 2022, 10:37:55 AM

I think the top cities that I haven't visited yet goes: 1. Boston and 2. Seattle. Seattle looks beautiful, but I'm not sure I could deal with the smelly environment of grainy hipster dbags. Not good for my NIL.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kstate4life on May 06, 2022, 10:38:34 AM

Quote from: mocat on May 06, 2022, 10:32:28 AM

Quote from: kstate4life on May 06, 2022, 10:27:53 AM

The Denver light rail sucks though.

compared to what? not having one at all? what are you talking about. you can take a train from the airport to union station for like $9 every 30 minutes. and now there is a train from there to all directions of the suburbs

Yeah it's probably better than not having one.  The train to the airport is the best part about the system.  And it doesn't actually service as many burbs as you think.  Taking it from the DTC to downtown takes so long I would rather pay for an uber.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 06, 2022, 10:39:20 AM

Quote from: kstate4life on May 06, 2022, 10:35:10 AM

Quote from: michigancat on May 06, 2022, 10:31:00 AM

Quote from: kstate4life on May 06, 2022, 10:27:53 AM

Quote from: michigancat on May 06, 2022, 10:24:07 AM

Denver doesn't have any mountains and is just the Kansas City of the front range with a longer train line

That is absolutely not true... when was the last time you visited just Denver (did not leave to go to the mountains)?

Having all 4 major sports teams downtown beats KC with just that.   The Denver light rail sucks though.

Four or five years ago. Like I give a crap about hockey or a downtown NFL game

Yeah the city has changed quite a bit in the last 4 years.  You can spend a whole week hopping around eating and drinking.  Denver has way more breweries than KC too.  I also don't give a crap about a downtown NFL game (except when the Chiefs play there), eff THE BRONCOS!  But Coors Field is the crap, and they just opened Denver's version of PNL right across the street from it.  Also Nuggets and Avs games are a blast... all within walking distance.  KC is no comparison IMO.

Honestly having forty breweries vs twenty does not matter a single bit. Having a power and light district next to a baseball stadium is also not a selling point.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 06, 2022, 10:42:34 AM

Denver is great for KC'rs because you can get like a $99 roundtrip flight on Southwest. Once you get there, you can get some good food in the city and then drive right up into the mountains.

Plus.... CASA BONITA!!! :love:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on May 06, 2022, 10:43:12 AM

Quote from: Spracne on May 06, 2022, 09:47:48 AM

Not that I think Dallas is the bee's knees, because I have no real attachment to it, but what does one do in any city? What does one do in Kansas City?

I'm a KC stan but I mean we all get it's no tourist dream. WW1 and nlbm is the best two things for anybody in the country to come see. Nelson too. That's about it. Rest is regional tourism stuff

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kstate4life on May 06, 2022, 10:44:22 AM

Quote from: michigancat on May 06, 2022, 10:39:20 AM

Quote from: kstate4life on May 06, 2022, 10:35:10 AM

Quote from: michigancat on May 06, 2022, 10:31:00 AM

Quote from: kstate4life on May 06, 2022, 10:27:53 AM

Quote from: michigancat on May 06, 2022, 10:24:07 AM

Denver doesn't have any mountains and is just the Kansas City of the front range with a longer train line

That is absolutely not true... when was the last time you visited just Denver (did not leave to go to the mountains)?

Having all 4 major sports teams downtown beats KC with just that.   The Denver light rail sucks though.

Four or five years ago. Like I give a crap about hockey or a downtown NFL game

Yeah the city has changed quite a bit in the last 4 years.  You can spend a whole week hopping around eating and drinking.  Denver has way more breweries than KC too.  I also don't give a crap about a downtown NFL game (except when the Chiefs play there), eff THE BRONCOS!  But Coors Field is the crap, and they just opened Denver's version of PNL right across the street from it.  Also Nuggets and Avs games are a blast... all within walking distance.  KC is no comparison IMO.

Honestly having forty breweries vs twenty does not matter a single bit. Having a power and light district next to a baseball stadium is also not a selling point.

It's more about how you have to get to the next one when you are doing a brewery crawl!  I get it, you don't like Denver much, that's fine.  But you should visit again anyway!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on May 06, 2022, 10:44:50 AM

Quote from: michigancat on May 06, 2022, 10:36:42 AM

I mean I was acknowledging it was better than Kansas City's little toy train. :dunno:

yeah i'm just saying it's more than a "longer train line", they have a whole network now. kc will never have anything like this, even though the sprawl and density are very similar between the two metros


(https://www.rtd-denver.com/sites/default/files/image/2021-08/Rail_and_FF%20map_2021_COVID.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on May 06, 2022, 10:45:33 AM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on May 06, 2022, 10:42:34 AM

Denver is great for KC'rs because you can get like a $99 roundtrip flight on Southwest. Once you get there, you can get some good food in the city and then drive right up into the mountains.

Plus.... CASA BONITA!!! :love:

KC food scene is 10x Denver though.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 06, 2022, 10:46:13 AM

I like Denver and I like Kansas City!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kstate4life on May 06, 2022, 10:47:14 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on May 06, 2022, 10:45:33 AM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on May 06, 2022, 10:42:34 AM

Denver is great for KC'rs because you can get like a $99 roundtrip flight on Southwest. Once you get there, you can get some good food in the city and then drive right up into the mountains.

Plus.... CASA BONITA!!! :love:

KC food scene is 10x Denver though.

Yeah for BBQ no doubt.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on May 06, 2022, 10:51:04 AM

Quote from: michigancat on May 06, 2022, 10:46:13 AM

I like Denver and I like Kansas City!

Me too minus broncos fans. Scourge of the earth. Never gross mountain people

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on May 06, 2022, 10:53:05 AM

I’m with mich, Denver is just so far from the mountains that it might as well be in Kansas.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kstate4life on May 06, 2022, 10:53:26 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on May 06, 2022, 10:51:04 AM

Quote from: michigancat on May 06, 2022, 10:46:13 AM

I like Denver and I like Kansas City!

Me too minus broncos fans. Scourge of the earth. Never gross mountain people

It's crazy too, the Broncos fans that suck the worst aren't even from Denver.  It's definitely a transplant city, and most people just abandon their hometown teams and cheer for the Broncos when they are good.  The Manning years was an awful time to live there as a Chiefs fan, just awful!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on May 06, 2022, 10:56:17 AM

Quote from: kstate4life on May 06, 2022, 10:53:26 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on May 06, 2022, 10:51:04 AM

Quote from: michigancat on May 06, 2022, 10:46:13 AM

I like Denver and I like Kansas City!

Me too minus broncos fans. Scourge of the earth. Never gross mountain people

It's crazy too, the Broncos fans that suck the worst aren't even from Denver.  It's definitely a transplant city, and most people just abandon their hometown teams and cheer for the Broncos when they are good.  The Manning years was an awful time to live there as a Chiefs fan, just awful!

I hated that and also the Tebow hype, although the Tebow stuff was mostly harmless because he was never going to win much.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 06, 2022, 10:56:53 AM

To be fair, most NFL fans do suck. I just really hate the rough ridin' Broncos. Like, worse than KU.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on May 06, 2022, 10:58:18 AM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on May 06, 2022, 10:56:53 AM

To be fair, most NFL fans do suck. I just really hate the rough ridin' Broncos. Like, worse than KU.

If they started beating the cats in football I’d bet you’d feel differently


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 06, 2022, 10:59:49 AM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on May 06, 2022, 10:58:18 AM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on May 06, 2022, 10:56:53 AM

To be fair, most NFL fans do suck. I just really hate the rough ridin' Broncos. Like, worse than KU.

If they started beating the cats in football I’d bet you’d feel differently


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Fair.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on May 06, 2022, 11:03:24 AM

Off topic for you Colorado nerds.. Minus the backwards ass people Arkansas is kinda great. Soo many cool lakes, rivers and trails.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kstate4life on May 06, 2022, 11:03:47 AM

Quote from: ChiComCat on May 06, 2022, 10:56:17 AM

Quote from: kstate4life on May 06, 2022, 10:53:26 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on May 06, 2022, 10:51:04 AM

Quote from: michigancat on May 06, 2022, 10:46:13 AM

I like Denver and I like Kansas City!

Me too minus broncos fans. Scourge of the earth. Never gross mountain people

It's crazy too, the Broncos fans that suck the worst aren't even from Denver.  It's definitely a transplant city, and most people just abandon their hometown teams and cheer for the Broncos when they are good.  The Manning years was an awful time to live there as a Chiefs fan, just awful!

I hated that and also the Tebow hype, although the Tebow stuff was mostly harmless because he was never going to win much.

Oh man, Broncos fans had the biggest Tebow boner.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 06, 2022, 11:07:52 AM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on May 06, 2022, 11:03:24 AM

Off topic for you Colorado nerds.. Minus the backwards ass people Arkansas is kinda great. Soo many cool lakes, rivers and trails.


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Yes. We do Northwest Arkansas every summer. My uncle usually has a lake house near Bella Vista. Bentonville is a cool town. Lots of places to hike, fish, bike, etc.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on May 06, 2022, 11:22:33 AM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on May 06, 2022, 11:07:52 AM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on May 06, 2022, 11:03:24 AM

Off topic for you Colorado nerds.. Minus the backwards ass people Arkansas is kinda great. Soo many cool lakes, rivers and trails.


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My uncle usually has a lake house near Bella Vista.

Some beautiful views to be seen out that way

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on May 06, 2022, 12:46:11 PM

Quote from: Spracne on May 06, 2022, 11:22:33 AM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on May 06, 2022, 11:07:52 AM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on May 06, 2022, 11:03:24 AM

Off topic for you Colorado nerds.. Minus the backwards ass people Arkansas is kinda great. Soo many cool lakes, rivers and trails.


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My uncle usually has a lake house near Bella Vista.

Some beautiful views to be seen out that way

My grandparents and aunt/uncle lived in Bella vista growing up. We rented a house there one summer for an entire month. Beautiful part of the country with insanely proud hillbillies living in it. Like “I’m a proud hillbilly!”.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on May 06, 2022, 12:47:09 PM

ya the ww1 museum is a probably the coolest place for visitors or anyone to see yet rarely gets mentioned

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 06, 2022, 12:57:00 PM

Quote from: pissclams on May 06, 2022, 12:47:09 PM

ya the ww1 museum is a probably the coolest place for visitors or anyone to see yet rarely gets mentioned

I didn't even think about it but seriously have you been to the Steamboat Arabia? I didn't go until I came back visiting family 10 years after I left and had an afternoon to kill. honestly one of my favorite history museums I've been to. (out of like 6 or so)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on May 06, 2022, 01:00:52 PM

I didn't even know KC had a WWI museum. Will have to check that out next time.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on May 06, 2022, 01:17:48 PM

Quote from: Spracne on May 06, 2022, 01:00:52 PM

I didn't even know KC had a WWI museum. Will have to check that out next time.

it’s actually the ww1 museum, not a ww1 museum

pretty big deal but to my earlier point, it doesn’t get much publicity

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on May 06, 2022, 01:46:26 PM

This is how I knew about the WWI museum.

(https://i.redd.it/zfwwcrsv4u471.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on May 06, 2022, 01:54:48 PM

Quote from: pissclams on May 06, 2022, 01:17:48 PM

Quote from: Spracne on May 06, 2022, 01:00:52 PM

I didn't even know KC had a WWI museum. Will have to check that out next time.

it’s actually the ww1 museum, not a ww1 museum

pretty big deal but to my earlier point, it doesn’t get much publicity

Literally THE . Like for the whole USA

Arabia is unique. Supposedly it's leave river market for a rural site. Probably for the best it eats up a lot of good real estate that could be an indoor portion of the market.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 06, 2022, 01:56:47 PM

I have a vengeance towards the Arabia, because they single handily stopped the buzz concerts in the River Market and those were Euphoric!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on May 06, 2022, 02:15:13 PM

Quote from: Spracne on May 06, 2022, 10:15:02 AM

Quote from: Institutional Control on May 06, 2022, 10:04:39 AM

oh ok.

I don't think Dallas and L.A. compare at all. L.A. is way better.  Kansas City might be better described as the Miniature Dallas of the Midwest.

It's just a throwback reference to something Beems said a long time ago.

I believe mocat made the original la-dallas comparo

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on May 06, 2022, 03:19:13 PM

Quote from: star seed 7 on May 06, 2022, 02:15:13 PM

Quote from: Spracne on May 06, 2022, 10:15:02 AM

Quote from: Institutional Control on May 06, 2022, 10:04:39 AM

oh ok.

I don't think Dallas and L.A. compare at all. L.A. is way better.  Kansas City might be better described as the Miniature Dallas of the Midwest.

It's just a throwback reference to something Beems said a long time ago.

I believe mocat made the original la-dallas comparo

Interesting. Why do I associate it with Beems?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on May 06, 2022, 03:56:12 PM

river market concert - 2002
john mayer
https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/john-mayer/2002/city-market-kansas-city-mo-4bc3e33e.html

he capped it off as we all hoped he would with “your body is a wonderland”

AMA about river market concerts in this thread

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 06, 2022, 03:56:43 PM

Quote from: pissclams on May 06, 2022, 03:56:12 PM

river market concert - 2002
john mayer
https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/john-mayer/2002/city-market-kansas-city-mo-4bc3e33e.html

he capped it off as we all hoped he would with “your body is a wonderland”

AMA about river market concerts in this thread

Modest Mouse

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 06, 2022, 04:02:26 PM

When I worked at Entercom I got to watch the concerts in the VIP area with Lazlo. Met and watched 311, Weezer, Modest Mouse, etc. Coolest part of working there. Chicks thought I was cool. :gocho:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on May 06, 2022, 04:05:41 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 06, 2022, 10:25:12 AM

Quote from: michigancat on May 06, 2022, 10:24:07 AM

Denver doesn't have any mountains and is just the Kansas City of the front range with a longer train line

"oh wow I love this city because of how you can leave it and do cool stuff"

This makes up for your Dallas take.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on May 06, 2022, 04:09:28 PM

The Urge and 2 skinnee J's at river market, go ahead and try to beat that losers lmfao

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on May 06, 2022, 04:11:08 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on May 06, 2022, 10:45:33 AM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on May 06, 2022, 10:42:34 AM

Denver is great for KC'rs because you can get like a $99 roundtrip flight on Southwest. Once you get there, you can get some good food in the city and then drive right up into the mountains.

Plus.... CASA BONITA!!! :love:

KC food scene is 10x Denver though.

https://youtu.be/NWOZ2UKTUWs

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on May 06, 2022, 04:14:57 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on May 06, 2022, 11:03:24 AM

Off topic for you Colorado nerds.. Minus the backwards ass people Arkansas is kinda great. Soo many cool lakes, rivers and trails.


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:barf:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on May 06, 2022, 05:26:05 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 06, 2022, 10:32:14 AM

No one I know in Denver ever rides the trains

I have a buddy who lives there and works in a state government job and rides the trains everyday, but admittedly he’s a fan of public services.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on May 06, 2022, 06:05:46 PM

Steamboat Arabia is great, and they are still (!) cleaning crap off and putting it on display from the original recovery, so every time you go there is more stuff. Also I love the giant map of the Missouri River with the hundreds of known boat sinking sites. Like an lol amount of shipwrecks

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on May 07, 2022, 07:24:57 AM

Quote from: MakeItRain on May 06, 2022, 04:11:08 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on May 06, 2022, 10:45:33 AM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on May 06, 2022, 10:42:34 AM

Denver is great for KC'rs because you can get like a $99 roundtrip flight on Southwest. Once you get there, you can get some good food in the city and then drive right up into the mountains.

Plus.... CASA BONITA!!! :love:

KC food scene is 10x Denver though.

https://youtu.be/NWOZ2UKTUWs

Yeah I almost said 50x

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: passranch on May 07, 2022, 10:14:20 AM

Quote from: pissclams on May 06, 2022, 01:17:48 PM

Quote from: Spracne on May 06, 2022, 01:00:52 PM

I didn't even know KC had a WWI museum. Will have to check that out next time.

it’s actually the ww1 museum, not a ww1 museum

pretty big deal but to my earlier point, it doesn’t get much publicity

It's not just a museum.  It is THE World War I memorial for the USA.  AFAIK the only national war memorial not located in DC.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: passranch on May 07, 2022, 10:15:37 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on May 07, 2022, 07:24:57 AM

Quote from: MakeItRain on May 06, 2022, 04:11:08 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on May 06, 2022, 10:45:33 AM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on May 06, 2022, 10:42:34 AM

Denver is great for KC'rs because you can get like a $99 roundtrip flight on Southwest. Once you get there, you can get some good food in the city and then drive right up into the mountains.

Plus.... CASA BONITA!!! :love:

KC food scene is 10x Denver though.

https://youtu.be/NWOZ2UKTUWs

Yeah I almost said 50x

I'm on team Phil here.  Denver food scene is just okay.  But many places are way better, including KC and Omaha.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 07, 2022, 10:26:44 AM

Does Denver have some sort of distinct regional cuisine?

I guess Omaha has steak

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on May 07, 2022, 10:36:31 AM

Quote from: MakeItRain on May 06, 2022, 04:14:57 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on May 06, 2022, 11:03:24 AM

Off topic for you Colorado nerds.. Minus the backwards ass people Arkansas is kinda great. Soo many cool lakes, rivers and trails.


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:barf:

Spear fishing is pretty fracking cool


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on May 07, 2022, 10:39:18 AM

Denver is surely toward the front of the curve for new restaurant/food trends in virtue of being a trendy place for trendy people.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 07, 2022, 10:42:10 AM

Quote from: michigancat on May 07, 2022, 10:26:44 AM

Does Denver have some sort of distinct regional cuisine?

I guess Omaha has steak

How could I forget Rocky Mountain oysters

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on May 07, 2022, 12:59:02 PM

Denver omelette


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: passranch on May 07, 2022, 01:20:07 PM

Quote from: Kat Kid on May 07, 2022, 12:59:02 PM

Denver omelette


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True story, the worst Denver omelette I ever ate was in downtown Denver at a place that claimed to be "the home of the Denver omelette".   :ROFL:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on May 07, 2022, 01:22:07 PM

Quote from: passranch on May 07, 2022, 10:15:37 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on May 07, 2022, 07:24:57 AM

Quote from: MakeItRain on May 06, 2022, 04:11:08 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on May 06, 2022, 10:45:33 AM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on May 06, 2022, 10:42:34 AM

Denver is great for KC'rs because you can get like a $99 roundtrip flight on Southwest. Once you get there, you can get some good food in the city and then drive right up into the mountains.

Plus.... CASA BONITA!!! :love:

KC food scene is 10x Denver though.

https://youtu.be/NWOZ2UKTUWs

Yeah I almost said 50x

I'm on team Phil here.  Denver food scene is just okay.  But many places are way better, including KC and Omaha.

Here me out here, but do you think it's possible that y'all think KC has a better food scene than a place you might visit once a decade because you're more familiar with the city and where the actual good restaurants are? If you go to Kansas City as a tourist you're only told about mid BBQ places maybe a steak place or two.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 07, 2022, 01:41:32 PM

Excuse me, sir! You did not just call KC bbq mid like a 12 year old burner account on Twitter! :shakesfist:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on May 07, 2022, 01:44:05 PM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on May 07, 2022, 01:41:32 PM

Excuse me, sir! You did not just call KC bbq mid like a 12 year old burner account on Twitter! :shakesfist:

Read it again

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on May 07, 2022, 01:49:59 PM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on May 07, 2022, 01:41:32 PM

Excuse me, sir! You did not just call KC bbq mid like a 12 year old burner account on Twitter! :shakesfist:

Nah, just the places the tourists are sent to.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 07, 2022, 01:50:56 PM

 :thumbs: My bad

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: passranch on May 07, 2022, 03:25:37 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on May 07, 2022, 01:22:07 PM

Quote from: passranch on May 07, 2022, 10:15:37 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on May 07, 2022, 07:24:57 AM

Quote from: MakeItRain on May 06, 2022, 04:11:08 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on May 06, 2022, 10:45:33 AM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on May 06, 2022, 10:42:34 AM

Denver is great for KC'rs because you can get like a $99 roundtrip flight on Southwest. Once you get there, you can get some good food in the city and then drive right up into the mountains.

Plus.... CASA BONITA!!! :love:

KC food scene is 10x Denver though.

https://youtu.be/NWOZ2UKTUWs

Yeah I almost said 50x

I'm on team Phil here.  Denver food scene is just okay.  But many places are way better, including KC and Omaha.

Here me out here, but do you think it's possible that y'all think KC has a better food scene than a place you might visit once a decade because you're more familiar with the city and where the actual good restaurants are? If you go to Kansas City as a tourist you're only told about mid BBQ places maybe a steak place or two.

Yes I think it's possible, I even have thought that if I lived there maybe I could find something worthwhile.  But I only have my own experiences to go by here and I can comfortably say that I haven't found any reason in my many trips to Denver to believe that the restaurant scene there is anything but average, and that's being generous.  I have travelled to many other cities in this great land of ours and have been able to find decent dining almost everywhere.  Except Denver/Boulder.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on May 07, 2022, 03:28:50 PM

Denver has a pretty bangin' burrito/breakfast burrito scene.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on May 07, 2022, 03:37:57 PM

Does no one here watch Triple D?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on May 07, 2022, 04:22:07 PM

Quote from: chum1 on May 07, 2022, 03:37:57 PM

Does no one here watch Triple D?

Dongs, Dongs, and Dongs?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on May 07, 2022, 07:12:25 PM

(https://www.siouxfalls.business/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/10394486_1426829877594454_4277698342043641236_n.jpg)

If you're planning a trip to Denver, put Guy Fieri's favorite stops on your must-try list.

https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/diners-drive-ins-and-dives/photos/the-best-denver-restaurants-from-triple-d

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on May 07, 2022, 11:27:07 PM

I like Chicago a lot. Leave tomorrow.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sonofdaxjones on May 07, 2022, 11:44:46 PM

Recent dining recommendations:

https://www.estherslv.com/

https://edotapas.com/

https://serabythewater.com/    Mine was pretty good, everyone else raved about their meal

In three weeks  http://northpondrestaurant.com/

I enjoy the beer here https://www.persimmonhollowbrewing.com/lake-eola

Very good.  https://londonhouse.life/   We just did their POS implementation

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on May 08, 2022, 09:27:24 AM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on May 04, 2022, 01:32:59 PM

Quote from: DQ12 on May 04, 2022, 01:18:47 PM

Heading to Napa tomorrow. Wine country.

I'll be there in October! Give me some deets when you get back and have fun. Airbnb?

We stayed at a bed and breakfast, which is fun to do when you’re going with a group - we went in a group of 8.

Itinerary:

THURSDAY:
Arrive at SFO about noon.  Head to Napa.  Wine tasting at Cliff Lede.  Cinco de Mayo dinner at some Mexican restaurant which was pretty good.

FRIDAY:
Wine tasting at:
1. Robert Mondavi;
2. Vi Sattui - lunch
3. Beaulieu Vineyard

Dinner at Don Giovanni Italian food.  Decent but not my favorite.

Saturday:
Massages at the bnb; tasting at Charles Krug.  Dinner at Brix with a little pre-dinner apps/champagne in the garden.

Sunday: GTFO

Each winery was fun in its own way.  The grounds/view at Robert Mondavi was probably the best.  The wine/vibe at Vi Sattui was the best.  I could skip BV.  Krug is recommended.

Fun trip.  Beautiful area of the country, and I’m not even a big wine boi.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on May 08, 2022, 09:40:07 AM

Wonderful

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 08, 2022, 09:45:37 AM

Awesome!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on May 08, 2022, 10:55:59 AM

Quote from: DQ12 on May 08, 2022, 09:27:24 AM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on May 04, 2022, 01:32:59 PM

Quote from: DQ12 on May 04, 2022, 01:18:47 PM

Heading to Napa tomorrow. Wine country.

I'll be there in October! Give me some deets when you get back and have fun. Airbnb?

We stayed at a bed and breakfast, which is fun to do when you’re going with a group - we went in a group of 8.

Itinerary:

THURSDAY:
Arrive at SFO about noon.  Head to Napa.  Wine tasting at Cliff Lede.  Cinco de Mayo dinner at some Mexican restaurant which was pretty good.

FRIDAY:
Wine tasting at:
1. Robert Mondavi;
2. Vi Sattui - lunch
3. Beaulieu Vineyard

Dinner at Don Giovanni Italian food.  Decent but not my favorite.

Saturday:
Massages at the bnb; tasting at Charles Krug.  Dinner at Brix with a little pre-dinner apps/champagne in the garden.

Sunday: GTFO

Each winery was fun in its own way.  The grounds/view at Robert Mondavi was probably the best.  The wine/vibe at Vi Sattui was the best.  I could skip BV.  Krug is recommended.

Fun trip.  Beautiful area of the country, and I’m not even a big wine boi.

Was this a boys only trip?  Snag any fresh napa pelt?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on May 08, 2022, 12:53:12 PM

No pelts.

Went for my sister’s 40th bday.  Me, Mrs. DQ; Sis 1; Sis 2; 2 brothers in law; sister’s friend and her husband.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on May 09, 2022, 07:13:18 AM

with a group that size did you get a private bus and/or private tours for the wine tastings?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 09, 2022, 08:37:25 AM

We got a driver and car for wine tours once and it ruled. We also did a bike one once (not a group one, just Mrs Dave and I). It ruled because when we got tired of biking they just drove out and picked us up. No round trip BS.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on May 09, 2022, 10:55:43 AM

We rented a big van near SFO, which we drove over to napa and drove to dinner and crap in.  On the day we went to all the wineries, we hired a driver who just came to our airbnb and hauled us around in the van we rented.  It worked out really well.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: fatdamon on May 09, 2022, 03:13:51 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on May 03, 2022, 11:09:48 AM

Quote from: fatdamon on May 03, 2022, 10:47:42 AM

anyone ever been to la jolla, california?  heading there later today.  need food recommendos

carne asada fries

ate at a bunch of boujee restaurants but the best foods i got there all came from lil taco stands.  crap was legit

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 09, 2022, 03:51:53 PM

I never visited Napa in 10 years living an hour away. Went to Sonoma quite a bit though.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on May 09, 2022, 04:35:45 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 09, 2022, 03:51:53 PM

I never visited Napa in 10 years living an hour away. Went to Sonoma quite a bit though.

You should've.  It's a fun time, though probably not too different than Sonoma.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 09, 2022, 06:44:45 PM

Napa is way fancier if you like fancy stuff. Sonoma has great breweries,

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on May 09, 2022, 06:58:32 PM

sonoma has the nicer climate.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on May 10, 2022, 07:05:00 AM

Honestly Sonoma sounds great.  I love BEER!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 10, 2022, 07:07:09 AM

Quote from: DQ12 on May 10, 2022, 07:05:00 AM

Honestly Sonoma sounds great.  I love BEER!

Yeah, it rules

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 10, 2022, 07:07:54 AM

One time we did both sides for the beer lovin’ dudes and the wine lovin’ babes!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 10, 2022, 07:09:20 AM

also technically Sonoma has the Russian River and coast

but like, I can't remember the differences between any wineries other than the one I was gifted a membership to (that gave us free tastings every day if we wanted them).

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 10, 2022, 07:10:09 AM

oh also I went to a concert at Gundlach Bundschu and I know the guy that DJamer's there on weekends. Def the most hipster winery in the region.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 10, 2022, 07:11:31 AM

Quote from: michigancat on May 10, 2022, 07:09:20 AM

also technically Sonoma has the Russian River and coast

but like, I can't remember the differences between any wineries other than the one I was gifted a membership to (that gave us free tastings every day if we wanted them).

namesake of, you guessed it, russian river brewery!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 12, 2022, 03:52:30 PM

Anyone else notice all the Illinois travel ads lately with Jane Lynch? Are they struggling or something? @8manpack

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on May 12, 2022, 09:03:15 PM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on May 12, 2022, 03:52:30 PM

Anyone else notice all the Illinois travel ads lately with Jane Lynch? Are they struggling or something? @8manpack

Just that time of year for all states trying to get summer tourism. Kansas has a beautiful ad campaign running right now and they must be spending millions in Iowa and Minnesota because they are everywhere and at times when ad rates run the highest, like prime time network TV and during the NBA and NHL playoffs.

It's a shorter version of this ad with many of the same shots but it moves quicker. Harry Trotter scoring against KU is in the newly updated version.
https://youtu.be/3kpX0_Iws_U

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 12, 2022, 09:04:57 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on May 12, 2022, 09:03:15 PM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on May 12, 2022, 03:52:30 PM

Anyone else notice all the Illinois travel ads lately with Jane Lynch? Are they struggling or something? @8manpack

Just that time of year for all states trying to get summer tourism. Kansas has a beautiful ad campaign running right now and they must be spending millions in Iowa and Minnesota because they are everywhere and at times when ad rates run the highest, like prime time network TV and during the NBA and NHL playoffs.

It's a shorter version of this ad with many of the same shots but it moves quicker. Harry Trotter scoring against KU is in the newly updated version.
https://youtu.be/3kpX0_Iws_U

Nice. I had no clue we we’re doing that.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 12, 2022, 09:08:00 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on May 12, 2022, 09:03:15 PM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on May 12, 2022, 03:52:30 PM

Anyone else notice all the Illinois travel ads lately with Jane Lynch? Are they struggling or something? @8manpack

Just that time of year for all states trying to get summer tourism. Kansas has a beautiful ad campaign running right now and they must be spending millions in Iowa and Minnesota because they are everywhere and at times when ad rates run the highest, like prime time network TV and during the NBA and NHL playoffs.

It's a shorter version of this ad with many of the same shots but it moves quicker. Harry Trotter scoring against KU is in the newly updated version.
https://youtu.be/3kpX0_Iws_U

god that makes me horny for KS even though I know better. Nice work KS.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 12, 2022, 09:09:34 PM

I'm like "WHEAT HARVEST TOURISM IS A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY" but I might have a different perspective than most people

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 12, 2022, 09:17:40 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 12, 2022, 09:09:34 PM

I'm like "WHEAT HARVEST TOURISM IS A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY" but I might have a different perspective than most people

You people ever had your MOM deliver giant bags of THE LOCAL EQUIVALENT OF FAST FOOD to a FIELD for like 15 PEOPLE WHO ARE HALF ILLEGALS BUT COOL AF to eat in like 6 MINUTES before going back to cut wheat until it's DARK AS eff because the MOISTURE IS RIGHT on the wheat? Welcome to heaven mother fuckers.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 12, 2022, 09:19:46 PM

Quote from: steve dave on May 12, 2022, 09:17:40 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 12, 2022, 09:09:34 PM

I'm like "WHEAT HARVEST TOURISM IS A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY" but I might have a different perspective than most people

You people ever had your MOM deliver giant bags of THE LOCAL EQUIVALENT OF FAST FOOD to a FIELD for like 15 PEOPLE WHO ARE HALF ILLEGALS BUT COOL AF to eat in like 6 MINUTES before going back to cut wheat until it's DARK AS eff because the MOISTURE IS RIGHT on the wheat? Welcome to heaven mother fuckers.

I can SMELL this post

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on May 12, 2022, 09:34:20 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on May 12, 2022, 09:03:15 PM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on May 12, 2022, 03:52:30 PM

Anyone else notice all the Illinois travel ads lately with Jane Lynch? Are they struggling or something? @8manpack

Just that time of year for all states trying to get summer tourism. Kansas has a beautiful ad campaign running right now and they must be spending millions in Iowa and Minnesota because they are everywhere and at times when ad rates run the highest, like prime time network TV and during the NBA and NHL playoffs.

It's a shorter version of this ad with many of the same shots but it moves quicker. Harry Trotter scoring against KU is in the newly updated version.
https://youtu.be/3kpX0_Iws_U

In OK we have billboards of a woman eating a rib with the caption “get saucy in Kansas”.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 12, 2022, 09:46:00 PM

lmao at the midwesterners fighting for the other midwestern tourists. AT LEAST WE DON'T HAVE TO FLY!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on May 12, 2022, 10:05:00 PM

Dude ranches

(https://media1.giphy.com/media/l2SqfuVPmWDuydRHa/giphy.webp)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on May 12, 2022, 10:50:30 PM

Quote from: steve dave on May 12, 2022, 09:46:00 PM

lmao at the midwesterners fighting for the other midwestern tourists. AT LEAST WE DON'T HAVE TO FLY!

I did my Midwest vision quest in 2020. Omaha was my first hotel post march 2020 and I'll never forget you.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on May 12, 2022, 10:52:56 PM

Quote from: steve dave on May 12, 2022, 09:46:00 PM

lmao at the midwesterners fighting for the other midwestern tourists. AT LEAST WE DON'T HAVE TO FLY!

Yeah, they are also carpet bombing the electronic billboards in Des Moines.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on May 12, 2022, 11:49:31 PM

The brisket and boats looked good.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: meow meow on May 13, 2022, 08:22:06 AM

they got the guy from SLAP's in there  :love:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on May 13, 2022, 08:24:00 AM

I've always wanted to take my drone out to wheat field world and get some of those top down combine shots.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on May 13, 2022, 09:13:09 AM

where was the cliff on the side of a lake?
also where are there still bison? (bizon?)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on May 13, 2022, 09:20:14 AM

probably Wilson Lake

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 13, 2022, 03:42:51 PM

Quote from: mocat on May 13, 2022, 09:13:09 AM

where was the cliff on the side of a lake?
also where are there still bison? (bizon?)

when I was a kid it was big news when Turner bought a ranch and started raising bison in Barber County

https://www.tedturner.com/turner-ranches/turner-ranch-map/z-bar-kansas/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: fatdamon on May 13, 2022, 06:20:40 PM

Quote from: steve dave on May 12, 2022, 09:17:40 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 12, 2022, 09:09:34 PM

I'm like "WHEAT HARVEST TOURISM IS A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY" but I might have a different perspective than most people

You people ever had your MOM deliver giant bags of THE LOCAL EQUIVALENT OF FAST FOOD to a FIELD for like 15 PEOPLE WHO ARE HALF ILLEGALS BUT COOL AF to eat in like 6 MINUTES before going back to cut wheat until it's DARK AS eff because the MOISTURE IS RIGHT on the wheat? Welcome to heaven mother fuckers.

If it’s not Dairy Queen gtfoomf

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 13, 2022, 06:33:20 PM

Quote from: fatdamon on May 13, 2022, 06:20:40 PM

Quote from: steve dave on May 12, 2022, 09:17:40 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 12, 2022, 09:09:34 PM

I'm like "WHEAT HARVEST TOURISM IS A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY" but I might have a different perspective than most people

You people ever had your MOM deliver giant bags of THE LOCAL EQUIVALENT OF FAST FOOD to a FIELD for like 15 PEOPLE WHO ARE HALF ILLEGALS BUT COOL AF to eat in like 6 MINUTES before going back to cut wheat until it's DARK AS eff because the MOISTURE IS RIGHT on the wheat? Welcome to heaven mother fuckers.

If it’s not Dairy Queen gtfoomf

The closest DQ is a 3 hour drive from Meade, KS. lmao

It's Bob's Drive In btw

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/p/AF1QipMtGai9qQ3tJRWxBxg36iffvWk-4MX456JFC2ti=s1600-w400)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on May 13, 2022, 06:34:54 PM

SD, we're gonna need a BURGERMANIA update next time you're in town

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on May 13, 2022, 08:20:59 PM

https://7news.com.au/lifestyle/couple-live-aboard-cruise-ships-after-calculating-it-makes-more-financial-sense-than-a-mortgage-c-6678207

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on May 14, 2022, 11:15:34 AM

Quote from: mocat on May 13, 2022, 09:13:09 AM

where was the cliff on the side of a lake?
also where are there still bison? (bizon?)

There are buffalo all over the state homie, including a refuge in Garden City that used to equip the high school with a live buffalo for football games.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 14, 2022, 11:22:25 AM

Completely unrelated but there is a bison herd in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on May 18, 2022, 04:23:16 PM

Guys, I’m staying at the Four Seasons in the Bahamas and it is the bee’s knees.  Highly recommended.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on May 18, 2022, 04:29:34 PM

But there's only two seasons in the Bahamas??

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on May 18, 2022, 04:34:16 PM

Is there? Hurricane and non-hurricane?


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on May 18, 2022, 10:40:11 PM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on May 12, 2022, 03:52:30 PM

Anyone else notice all the Illinois travel ads lately with Jane Lynch? Are they struggling or something? @8manpack

We just get all the Pure Michigan ads here.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on May 19, 2022, 12:54:00 PM

steve dave about to get planted

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cdvm7zIJS_Q/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY=

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 19, 2022, 01:31:30 PM

I’d drop that POS right in its tracks

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on May 19, 2022, 01:32:52 PM

they seem to have a high center of gravity, susceptible to tripping imo.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on May 19, 2022, 05:45:55 PM

(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/udE4m-_AFjg/maxresdefault.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wiley on May 25, 2022, 06:32:56 PM

Has anyone with very young children, taken a separate flight than the significant other?

We have 2 big trips this year without the kids.  And family members are pulling the concerned card because we aren’t taking separate flights.  I don’t plan on changing that, but wondered if this was a common practice here.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on May 25, 2022, 06:35:08 PM

You have a better chance dying driving to the airport together


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wiley on May 25, 2022, 06:41:49 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on May 25, 2022, 06:35:08 PM

You have a better chance dying driving to the airport together


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Used this exact response when i realized they were serious.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on May 25, 2022, 06:42:26 PM

wait you're related to Justwin?

Title: travel thread
Post by: wiley on May 25, 2022, 06:45:10 PM

Quote from: Tobias on May 25, 2022, 06:42:26 PM

wait you're related to Justwin?

Crap, this has already been discussed?

* i daily commute on a motorcycle.  So i realize I’m already doing the most unsafe form of travel.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Justwin on May 25, 2022, 06:56:21 PM

Quote from: Tobias on May 25, 2022, 06:42:26 PM

wait you're related to Justwin?

I would never say something like that.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 25, 2022, 07:30:40 PM

Quote from: wiley on May 25, 2022, 06:32:56 PM

Has anyone with very young children, taken a separate flight than the significant other?

We have 2 big trips this year without the kids.  And family members are pulling the concerned card because we aren’t taking separate flights.  I don’t plan on changing that, but wondered if this was a common practice here.

No. We flew to San Diego in February and wrote something out for my mom and dad in case one in one billion chances happened. Just write something out and sign it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on May 25, 2022, 07:34:42 PM

Quote from: wiley on May 25, 2022, 06:32:56 PM

Has anyone with very young children, taken a separate flight than the significant other?

We have 2 big trips this year without the kids.  And family members are pulling the concerned card because we aren’t taking separate flights.  I don’t plan on changing that, but wondered if this was a common practice here.

this concept has never crossed my mind until now, seems unnecessary

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 25, 2022, 07:42:04 PM

Mrs. Wacky’s grandpa flew everyone to Cabo once and regretted looking back, just in case something crazy happened. He readjusted on the flights back. There was about 40 of them.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wiley on May 25, 2022, 07:42:52 PM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on May 25, 2022, 07:30:40 PM

Quote from: wiley on May 25, 2022, 06:32:56 PM

Has anyone with very young children, taken a separate flight than the significant other?

We have 2 big trips this year without the kids.  And family members are pulling the concerned card because we aren’t taking separate flights.  I don’t plan on changing that, but wondered if this was a common practice here.

No. We flew to San Diego in February and wrote something out for my mom and dad in case one in one billion chances happened. Just write something out and sign it.

We have all the legal stuff taken care of if something catastrophic happens, so that’s all fine.  And we’ve traveled and the left the kids with family before.  I think the Uvalde shooting has brought up fears of mortality (family member is a teacher).  I used to travel all the time and ran into people that did this, but didn’t have kids and never thought twice about it until a family member seemed concerned both of us are flying together.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 25, 2022, 07:45:47 PM

Totally makes sense. We’re in our late 30’s and can’t reproduce due to science. He loves my folks, so we just did it. I did have anxiety the whole flight there about it tho.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 25, 2022, 07:48:42 PM

LOL are you the rough ridin' president and vice president??? That's wild

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 25, 2022, 08:12:35 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 25, 2022, 07:48:42 PM

LOL are you the rough ridin' president and vice president??? That's wild

Lay off the caffeine, Mich. It’s a reasonable thought process by younger parents that haven’t traveled the globe.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 25, 2022, 08:13:31 PM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on May 25, 2022, 08:12:35 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 25, 2022, 07:48:42 PM

LOL are you the rough ridin' president and vice president??? That's wild

Lay off the caffeine, Mich. It’s a reasonable thought process by younger parents that haven’t traveled the globe.

Ok Kamala

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 25, 2022, 08:15:02 PM

 :rolleyes:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on May 25, 2022, 08:20:49 PM

Quote from: wiley on May 25, 2022, 06:32:56 PM

Has anyone with very young children, taken a separate flight than the significant other?

We have 2 big trips this year without the kids.  And family members are pulling the concerned card because we aren’t taking separate flights.  I don’t plan on changing that, but wondered if this was a common practice here.

I had to read this like 12 times to figure out what you were even asking. That is wild

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on May 25, 2022, 08:21:17 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 25, 2022, 07:48:42 PM

LOL are you the rough ridin' president and vice president??? That's wild

Yeah, I'm not trying to be rude, but I did not know this was an actual thing people worried about.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 25, 2022, 08:21:34 PM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on May 25, 2022, 07:42:04 PM

Mrs. Wacky’s grandpa flew everyone to Cabo once and regretted looking back, just in case something crazy happened. He readjusted on the flights back. There was about 40 of them.

For the record, this was early 2000’s before me. They might have been the Khardasians of Shawnee at the time with the defenbaughs on their ass for no reason.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 25, 2022, 08:46:12 PM

I can’t imagine trying to one up people trying to protect their families in this type of climate, but here you guys are, congrats! (Especially the ones without kids)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wiley on May 25, 2022, 09:06:04 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 25, 2022, 07:48:42 PM

LOL are you the rough ridin' president and vice president??? That's wild

I wouldn’t even consider myself the head of household.  Like i said, family members started pressing the idea.  Wanted to make sure i wasn’t being a difficult ahole by not taking the idea under any consideration.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 25, 2022, 09:16:58 PM

Quote from: wiley on May 25, 2022, 09:06:04 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 25, 2022, 07:48:42 PM

LOL are you the rough ridin' president and vice president??? That's wild

I wouldn’t even consider myself the head of household.  Like i said, family members started pressing the idea.  Wanted to make sure i wasn’t being a difficult ahole by not taking the idea under any consideration.

I can't quite put my finger on why I think it is so ridiculous (aside from being statistically irrational) but it is absolutely absurd and I have never heard of it as a concept outside of the president and vice president.

Maybe it's a little bit narcissistic/martyr-ish? Maybe I'm just a weirdo? Either way you should take the same flight as your wife.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on May 25, 2022, 09:19:55 PM

I knew the Bramlage family that died in a plane crash together, which was awful. But they were flying a small plane and that is not something that would cross my mind.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wiley on May 25, 2022, 09:20:18 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 25, 2022, 09:16:58 PM

Quote from: wiley on May 25, 2022, 09:06:04 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 25, 2022, 07:48:42 PM

LOL are you the rough ridin' president and vice president??? That's wild

I wouldn’t even consider myself the head of household.  Like i said, family members started pressing the idea.  Wanted to make sure i wasn’t being a difficult ahole by not taking the idea under any consideration.

I can't quite put my finger on why I think it is so ridiculous (aside from being statistically irrational) but it is absolutely absurd and I have never heard of it as a concept outside of the president and vice president.

Maybe it's a little bit narcissistic/martyr-ish? Maybe I'm just a weirdo? Either way you should take the same flight as your wife.

Im more irritated that i agreed to the middle seat on a 9 hour flight.  So that’s where my mindset is.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on May 25, 2022, 09:24:20 PM

There's a case to be made that it would actually be better for a family to all go out together. I personally wouldn't go that far, but I think it's very reasonable.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wiley on May 25, 2022, 09:26:24 PM

Quote from: chum1 on May 25, 2022, 09:24:20 PM

There's a case to be made that it would actually be better for a family to all go out together. I personally wouldn't go that far, but I think it's very reasonable.

My best explanation is that these individuals are well into there 60’s to early 70’s and have probably flown a hand full of times in their lives.  Probably a lack of appreciation how safe air travel is.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 25, 2022, 09:56:49 PM

Quote from: wiley on May 25, 2022, 09:26:24 PM

Quote from: chum1 on May 25, 2022, 09:24:20 PM

There's a case to be made that it would actually be better for a family to all go out together. I personally wouldn't go that far, but I think it's very reasonable.

My best explanation is that these individuals are well into there 60’s to early 70’s and have probably flown a hand full of times in their lives.  Probably a lack of appreciation how safe air travel is.

Ah that makes a little more sense than the Kennedys of Johnson County doing it

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on May 25, 2022, 09:58:17 PM

If Jesus calls me home in a plane crash, then it was my time. Who are any of us to question His will?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 25, 2022, 09:59:51 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 25, 2022, 09:56:49 PM

Quote from: wiley on May 25, 2022, 09:26:24 PM

Quote from: chum1 on May 25, 2022, 09:24:20 PM

There's a case to be made that it would actually be better for a family to all go out together. I personally wouldn't go that far, but I think it's very reasonable.

My best explanation is that these individuals are well into there 60’s to early 70’s and have probably flown a hand full of times in their lives.  Probably a lack of appreciation how safe air travel is.

Ah that makes a little more sense than the Kennedys of Johnson County doing it

:crossfingers:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on May 26, 2022, 12:57:09 AM

Quote from: Tobias on May 25, 2022, 06:42:26 PM

wait you're related to Justwin?

 :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on May 26, 2022, 06:38:55 AM

Quote from: Kat Kid on May 25, 2022, 09:19:55 PM

I knew the Bramlage family that died in a plane crash together, which was awful. But they were flying a small plane and that is not something that would cross my mind.

I was thinking of the same situation.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on May 26, 2022, 06:40:50 AM

When I watch my sibling's kids when they take a trip I joked about separate flights because I don't want to be stuck raising kids but it's never been a serious request

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on May 26, 2022, 09:03:46 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on May 26, 2022, 06:40:50 AM

When I watch my sibling's kids when they take a trip I joked about separate flights because I don't want to be stuck raising kids but it's never been a serious request

FYI we’re updating our death documents & we’re changing them so you to get ours too.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on May 26, 2022, 09:04:52 AM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on May 26, 2022, 09:03:46 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on May 26, 2022, 06:40:50 AM

When I watch my sibling's kids when they take a trip I joked about separate flights because I don't want to be stuck raising kids but it's never been a serious request

FYI we’re updating our death documents & we’re changing them so you to get ours too.

pwned

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on May 26, 2022, 09:26:33 AM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on May 26, 2022, 09:03:46 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on May 26, 2022, 06:40:50 AM

When I watch my sibling's kids when they take a trip I joked about separate flights because I don't want to be stuck raising kids but it's never been a serious request

FYI we’re updating our death documents & we’re changing them so you to get ours too.

No loving parent would do that to their kids.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on May 26, 2022, 09:38:52 AM

Quote from: michigancat on May 25, 2022, 08:13:31 PM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on May 25, 2022, 08:12:35 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 25, 2022, 07:48:42 PM

LOL are you the rough ridin' president and vice president??? That's wild

Lay off the caffeine, Mich. It’s a reasonable thought process by younger parents that haven’t traveled the globe.

Ok Kamala

lol savage

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 26, 2022, 09:49:03 AM

lol. Not really.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 26, 2022, 09:57:26 AM

Quote from: Kat Kid on May 25, 2022, 09:19:55 PM

I knew the Bramlage family that died in a plane crash together, which was awful. But they were flying a small plane and that is not something that would cross my mind.

I flew in a family friends plane down to Ft. Worth for a K-State-TCU game. That same plane crashed a month later due to maintenance issues when their family friend flew it, killing everyone on board. It's a pretty basic anxiety people have. Welcome to my TED talk.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on May 26, 2022, 09:59:01 AM

Small planes crash all the time.  I would absolutely understand 2 parents not wanting to be on the same small plane.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 26, 2022, 10:01:41 AM

We had a plane growing up. Beechcraft Bonanza. The nickname for the plane (not ours specifically, that type of plane) was Doctor Killer.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kstate4life on May 26, 2022, 10:47:53 AM

Quote from: wiley on May 25, 2022, 06:32:56 PM

Has anyone with very young children, taken a separate flight than the significant other?

We have 2 big trips this year without the kids.  And family members are pulling the concerned card because we aren’t taking separate flights.  I don’t plan on changing that, but wondered if this was a common practice here.

When I first read this I took it to mean so you could get solo alone time away from the SO. ha!

Title: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 26, 2022, 11:09:55 AM

My employer will force me and some of my peers to fly on different flights. Kind of a weird thing to have to do but my company is for sure the type that would think of that crap.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 26, 2022, 11:14:23 AM

We've almost done separate flights before, but only to cut costs and we decided it wasn't worth the hassle. I get all my delta points from work and all my SW points from my card.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on May 26, 2022, 11:21:12 AM

Quote from: steve dave on May 26, 2022, 10:01:41 AM

We had a plane growing up. Beechcraft Bonanza. The nickname for the plane (not ours specifically, that type of plane) was Doctor Killer.

HAd a dentist bro who was a very sketchy pilot but rides to MHK for games were a lot quicker

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on May 26, 2022, 11:21:46 AM

Quote from: steve dave on May 26, 2022, 11:09:55 AM

My employer will force me and some of my peers to fly on different flights. Kind of a weird thing to have to do but my company is for sure the type that would think of that crap.

We do that but only for the 1%rs. SD is irreplaceable!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 26, 2022, 11:25:54 AM

Quote from: Dugout DickStone on May 26, 2022, 11:21:12 AM

Quote from: steve dave on May 26, 2022, 10:01:41 AM

We had a plane growing up. Beechcraft Bonanza. The nickname for the plane (not ours specifically, that type of plane) was Doctor Killer.

HAd a dentist bro who was a very sketchy pilot but rides to MHK for games were a lot quicker

Sold advertising to a Scott City dude who was a dust cropper when I was in Garden City. He flew me to a few games while I was there. It was always interesting.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: XocolateThundarr on May 26, 2022, 02:04:40 PM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on May 26, 2022, 11:25:54 AM

Quote from: Dugout DickStone on May 26, 2022, 11:21:12 AM

Quote from: steve dave on May 26, 2022, 10:01:41 AM

We had a plane growing up. Beechcraft Bonanza. The nickname for the plane (not ours specifically, that type of plane) was Doctor Killer.

HAd a dentist bro who was a very sketchy pilot but rides to MHK for games were a lot quicker

Sold advertising to a Scott City dude who was a dust cropper when I was in Garden City. He flew me to a few games while I was there. It was always interesting.

 :D

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on May 26, 2022, 02:27:16 PM

Quote from: XocolateThundarr on May 26, 2022, 02:04:40 PM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on May 26, 2022, 11:25:54 AM

Quote from: Dugout DickStone on May 26, 2022, 11:21:12 AM

Quote from: steve dave on May 26, 2022, 10:01:41 AM

We had a plane growing up. Beechcraft Bonanza. The nickname for the plane (not ours specifically, that type of plane) was Doctor Killer.

HAd a dentist bro who was a very sketchy pilot but rides to MHK for games were a lot quicker

Sold advertising to a Scott City dude who was a dust cropper when I was in Garden City. He flew me to a few games while I was there. It was always interesting.

 :D

lol, that one is hilarious

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on May 26, 2022, 02:31:36 PM

Lol. That's one of those that I don't even notice because my brain simply corrects it while I'm skimming. A dust cropper seems like a real hardscrabble type of farmer. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on May 26, 2022, 02:38:06 PM

Quote from: steve dave on May 26, 2022, 10:01:41 AM

We had a plane growing up. Beechcraft Bonanza. The nickname for the plane (not ours specifically, that type of plane) was Doctor Killer.

I will never step foot in a V-tailed plane.

Do you know what kills them?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 26, 2022, 02:40:02 PM

Jerks! :shakesfist:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: passranch on May 26, 2022, 03:25:05 PM

Quote from: steve dave on May 26, 2022, 10:01:41 AM

We had a plane growing up. Beechcraft Bonanza. The nickname for the plane (not ours specifically, that type of plane) was Doctor Killer.

This dude flew around the world in one of those:

https://www.youtube.com/c/mattguthmiller
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Guthmiller

(he was, at the time, the youngest person to ever circumnavigate the globe solo)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on May 27, 2022, 08:05:09 AM

Can we go back to 2021 when everybody in the world didn't want to travel and drive up my flight prices.  JFC guys.

I'm sitting here trying to find places to go in June but I've either been there enough times or the prices are batshit crazy.  I'm not spending $800 to fly domestic.  I've tapped out all the driving from KC spots a dozen times.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: cfbandyman on May 27, 2022, 08:14:31 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on May 27, 2022, 08:05:09 AM

Can we go back to 2021 when everybody in the world didn't want to travel and drive up my flight prices.  JFC guys.

I'm sitting here trying to find places to go in June but I've either been there enough times or the prices are batshit crazy.  I'm not spending $800 to fly domestic.  I've tapped out all the driving from KC spots a dozen times.

Yeah, I'm super glad as my travelling begins back up it's all on the company dime and not mine.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 27, 2022, 08:26:37 AM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on May 26, 2022, 02:38:06 PM

Quote from: steve dave on May 26, 2022, 10:01:41 AM

We had a plane growing up. Beechcraft Bonanza. The nickname for the plane (not ours specifically, that type of plane) was Doctor Killer.

I will never step foot in a V-tailed plane.

Do you know what kills them?

ours had a traditional tail

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on May 27, 2022, 09:21:41 AM

 :facepalm:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 27, 2022, 09:22:59 AM

 :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on May 27, 2022, 09:34:34 AM

keep that nonsense in the pit.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 27, 2022, 09:39:32 AM

Air travel is up due to the insane gas prices and such. Don't cry about costs if you don't want to find out why they're high.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on May 27, 2022, 09:58:34 AM

take your maga ass to the pit or be gone

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on May 27, 2022, 10:01:28 AM

Sherriff 'clams is back in town, and he's not in the mood to be trifled with.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 27, 2022, 10:53:44 AM

lol. Clams deleted the posts? :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 27, 2022, 11:31:40 AM

NOW IT LOOKS LIKE EVERYONE IS MAKING FUN OF ME! YOU SONS OF BITCHES!  :curse:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 27, 2022, 11:41:06 AM

 :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on May 27, 2022, 12:39:04 PM

Quote from: steve dave on May 27, 2022, 11:31:40 AM

NOW IT LOOKS LIKE EVERYONE IS MAKING FUN OF ME! YOU SONS OF BITCHES!  :curse:

Trad-tailed wimp!  :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on May 27, 2022, 12:50:16 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on May 27, 2022, 08:05:09 AM

Can we go back to 2021 when everybody in the world didn't want to travel and drive up my flight prices.  JFC guys.

I'm sitting here trying to find places to go in June but I've either been there enough times or the prices are batshit crazy.  I'm not spending $800 to fly domestic.  I've tapped out all the driving from KC spots a dozen times.

Was just told you might come to visit at the end of June. Glad to know we were the back up plan.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on May 27, 2022, 01:13:33 PM

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on May 27, 2022, 01:39:40 PM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on May 27, 2022, 12:50:16 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on May 27, 2022, 08:05:09 AM

Can we go back to 2021 when everybody in the world didn't want to travel and drive up my flight prices.  JFC guys.

I'm sitting here trying to find places to go in June but I've either been there enough times or the prices are batshit crazy.  I'm not spending $800 to fly domestic.  I've tapped out all the driving from KC spots a dozen times.

Was just told you might come to visit at the end of June. Glad to know we were the back up plan.

worlds are colliding!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on May 27, 2022, 02:18:25 PM

Quote from: steve dave on May 27, 2022, 11:31:40 AM

NOW IT LOOKS LIKE EVERYONE IS MAKING FUN OF ME! YOU SONS OF BITCHES!  :curse:

yeah i was very confused

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 27, 2022, 02:21:45 PM

Quote from: WillieWatanabe on May 27, 2022, 02:18:25 PM

Quote from: steve dave on May 27, 2022, 11:31:40 AM

NOW IT LOOKS LIKE EVERYONE IS MAKING FUN OF ME! YOU SONS OF BITCHES!  :curse:

yeah i was very confused

I texted 'clams a someone who makes me uncomfortable and haven't heard back yet. I'll get to the bottom of this!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on May 27, 2022, 05:58:58 PM

rick, idk

https://twitter.com/RickSteves/status/1530306961203265536?t=9zeDGykadb7axPKWWwjbsg&s=19

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on May 28, 2022, 01:40:52 PM

#TeamBeard

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on May 28, 2022, 01:58:31 PM

Always #teambeard


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on May 28, 2022, 05:55:40 PM

You know, in Iceland, being communally naked with members of the oppo sex is considered normal. Consider booking your Summer 2022 vacations in Iceland. I approve this message.

https://twitter.com/cannonjw/status/1530676254718193665?s=20&t=abXPcwW4RUcV2qSEskw9Ww

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on May 28, 2022, 11:33:28 PM

eff yeah, I am Rick Steve's #teambeard

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on May 29, 2022, 06:41:06 AM

#NOTTOBEARD

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on May 30, 2022, 01:18:34 AM

https://twitter.com/cozycowpoke/status/1531058342164156417

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 30, 2022, 10:09:38 AM

Live look of SD running away

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 30, 2022, 12:44:30 PM

TIL I could whip a grizzly bears entire ass

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on May 31, 2022, 03:47:22 PM

flights are seriously expensive this summer

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on May 31, 2022, 03:56:09 PM

Quote from: michigancat on May 31, 2022, 03:47:22 PM

flights are seriously expensive this summer

Outrageously so

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on May 31, 2022, 03:58:02 PM

It's so disgusting

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on May 31, 2022, 05:45:01 PM

just qualified for my first companion pass OAT, it took a lot longer than expected but whatever, got it locked in for the next 19 months.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on June 01, 2022, 09:00:26 AM

I'm back friends. Recap, Turks and Caicos was pretty great. Best beach and beach type scenery i've ever seen, just beautiful. Resort was pretty great. I haven't been to many all inclusives because I normally like to try different local places, but the food was all pretty good. Great place for kids. Once we got settled, we pretty much let them run to a few areas. They had a diner type restaurant where the kids could order themselves so we would go eat at good places and they went there and ate themselves a few nights which they loved. All in all, B+ to A- type resort.

The travel there and back was a rough ridin' nightmare. We got to MCI 2ish hours before our flight at 7am and the line to check your bag at American was through the whole terminal. We realized the self check line was a bit shorter so we went there. Got through with very little time, but the American people said we'd be fine......Nope, the security line was maybe longer. Everyone was yelling and losing their minds at how long it took just to check a bag. Security was worse, people were really pissed there. No pre check open which really pissed me off. I got back in the American line to see about rebooking as I knew there was no way we were going to make it. While in line Mrs SF asked if she should bribe someone ahead. I just told her good luck and don't get punched in the face. She called me back seconds later and said to haul ass. I thought she got punched in the face, but instead an amazing Go Cats family let us in front. I kept trying to give them money but they wouldn't take it. If that was anyone you guys know, please let me know, they really helped us. Our friends were not so lucky and missed. They rebooked with Southwest the next day and breezed right through. I saw some folks later at the airport on the way back and they said they rebooked with American the next day and it was the exact same. I haven't flown American much at all, but they apparently really suck ass at everything that comes to getting people on airplanes. Then on the way home, our connecting flight from Miami to KC got cancelled just before boarding. It was late so no chance to get home. Got a hotel and was rebooked the next day on the very convenient and totally reasonable flight pattern of Miami to Phoenix, then to KC. There was a bit over an hour connection and our flight was delayed right at an hour. We had to sprint the airport in Phoenix and barely made the connection. So the moral of this story is eff American Air. They sent me $125 in travel credit after I bitched. ha

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on June 01, 2022, 09:24:15 AM

I'm glad you didn't die sf, great job.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 01, 2022, 09:27:11 AM

my goodness that is pretty bad. usually when there are crazy security lines at mci they will walk through and ask if anybody is on X flight to just go to the front of the line

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on June 01, 2022, 09:50:27 AM

Quote from: mocat on June 01, 2022, 09:27:11 AM

my goodness that is pretty bad. usually when there are crazy security lines at mci they will walk through and ask if anybody is on X flight to just go to the front of the line

Yep, we saw that happening at other airports and gladly stepped aside. They didn't do crap and not having the pre check line open was brutal. I mean, being there over 2 hours before should be plenty of time. I'm not sure 3 hours would have gotten us on that day. When we got on the flight, there was a dude behind us that basically cut as well. I said, "yeah, it shouldn't take 2 hours to check a bag" and the guy goes, oh, I just got there and someone let me in front. I hate those assholes.

Also, when we all finally got settled down and the flight took off, I got myself a coffee because I didn't have time to hit Starbucks before the flight obviously. Have a few sips of gross airplane coffee only to notice a tiny hole in the bottom of my cup that was leaking on my pants. Ha.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 01, 2022, 10:03:20 AM

One of our executives missed their flight out to LA for our meetings two weeks ago because of the 2 hour MCI security line. They were flying UA (not sure of same terminal).

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on June 01, 2022, 10:13:01 AM

My sister missed a work trip to Lisbon after arriving 2 hours early was not enough to
get her bag checked for the AA flight from MCI to ORD because none of the kiosks were working

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on June 01, 2022, 10:22:18 AM

What's the latest you dudes have ever shown up for a flight? I had an mhk-dfw morning flight where they didn't let me check in because it was 29 minutes from departure time (the flight was delayed so it was 44 minutes actually). Missed that one.

Another from mci-bwi-puj I arrived at the airport at 6am for a 6:20 flight. Bag check was at least an hour, so I walked straight up to the attendant lady that wasn't helping anyone and told her the sitch. She checked my bag and called the gate to wait for me. Breezed though pre-check and was on the plane at 6:17. I felt like a God.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on June 01, 2022, 10:24:15 AM

Quote from: Skipper44 on June 01, 2022, 10:13:01 AM

My sister missed a work trip to Lisbon after arriving 2 hours early was not enough to
get her bag checked for the AA flight from MCI to ORD because none of the kiosks were working

yeah, some were not working and some were being used by dumbasses that prob have a flip phone and just stand there at them waiting for someone to help them which defeats the whole purpose. This was what I wasn't getting though. The line was to just check a rough ridin' bag. I already had my tickets, I literally just needed to give them money and hand them my bag. How rough ridin' hard is that? As i said, i've never flown American much, but since I had to go to 9 airports to get there and back, I started looking around and the American bag check line was always way longer/slower than everyone else. May be just me being pissed at them, but it really seemed like they were just awful at getting bags from people.  :dunno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on June 01, 2022, 10:30:56 AM

American has been horrible every time I’ve flown them.  Avoid at all costs.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on June 01, 2022, 11:02:36 AM

Quote from: star seed 7 on June 01, 2022, 10:22:18 AM

What's the latest you dudes have ever shown up for a flight?

Pre 9/11, when I was young and careless, my goal was to go directly from the parking lot to the gate and arrive at the start of boarding. One time I arrived at the gate after everyone else had already boarded. Ridiculous.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 01, 2022, 11:12:04 AM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on June 01, 2022, 09:00:26 AM

I'm back friends. Recap, Turks and Caicos was pretty great. Best beach and beach type scenery i've ever seen, just beautiful. Resort was pretty great. I haven't been to many all inclusives because I normally like to try different local places, but the food was all pretty good. Great place for kids. Once we got settled, we pretty much let them run to a few areas. They had a diner type restaurant where the kids could order themselves so we would go eat at good places and they went there and ate themselves a few nights which they loved. All in all, B+ to A- type resort.

what resort was it?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 01, 2022, 11:38:57 AM

Quote from: tdaver on June 01, 2022, 10:30:56 AM

American has been horrible every time I’ve flown them.  Avoid at all costs.

I had a pleasurable experience flying them last week out of OMA.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 01, 2022, 11:43:14 AM

Quote from: steve dave on June 01, 2022, 11:38:57 AM

Quote from: tdaver on June 01, 2022, 10:30:56 AM

American has been horrible every time I’ve flown them.  Avoid at all costs.

I had a pleasurable experience flying them last week out of OMA.

Honestly sounds like an MCI problem as much as anything

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on June 01, 2022, 11:47:29 AM

Quote from: michigancat on June 01, 2022, 11:43:14 AM

Quote from: steve dave on June 01, 2022, 11:38:57 AM

Quote from: tdaver on June 01, 2022, 10:30:56 AM

American has been horrible every time I’ve flown them.  Avoid at all costs.

I had a pleasurable experience flying them last week out of OMA.

Honestly sounds like an MCI problem as much as anything

In and out of DFW for me.  Of all places, you’d think they would be on top of it there.  Delayed 100% of the time.  But honestly have avoided them for a few years now, so maybe they’ve improved.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 01, 2022, 11:51:33 AM

Quote from: tdaver on June 01, 2022, 11:47:29 AM

Quote from: michigancat on June 01, 2022, 11:43:14 AM

Quote from: steve dave on June 01, 2022, 11:38:57 AM

Quote from: tdaver on June 01, 2022, 10:30:56 AM

American has been horrible every time I’ve flown them.  Avoid at all costs.

I had a pleasurable experience flying them last week out of OMA.

Honestly sounds like an MCI problem as much as anything

In and out of DFW for me.  Of all places, you’d think they would be on top of it there.  Delayed 100% of the time.  But honestly have avoided them for a few years now, so maybe they’ve improved.

Every single airline has delays and cancellations but the MCI security clusterfuck seems particularly unique

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on June 01, 2022, 11:52:07 AM

Quote from: michigancat on June 01, 2022, 11:12:04 AM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on June 01, 2022, 09:00:26 AM

I'm back friends. Recap, Turks and Caicos was pretty great. Best beach and beach type scenery i've ever seen, just beautiful. Resort was pretty great. I haven't been to many all inclusives because I normally like to try different local places, but the food was all pretty good. Great place for kids. Once we got settled, we pretty much let them run to a few areas. They had a diner type restaurant where the kids could order themselves so we would go eat at good places and they went there and ate themselves a few nights which they loved. All in all, B+ to A- type resort.

what resort was it?

Beaches

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on June 01, 2022, 11:54:19 AM

Quote from: michigancat on June 01, 2022, 11:51:33 AM

Quote from: tdaver on June 01, 2022, 11:47:29 AM

Quote from: michigancat on June 01, 2022, 11:43:14 AM

Quote from: steve dave on June 01, 2022, 11:38:57 AM

Quote from: tdaver on June 01, 2022, 10:30:56 AM

American has been horrible every time I’ve flown them.  Avoid at all costs.

I had a pleasurable experience flying them last week out of OMA.

Honestly sounds like an MCI problem as much as anything

In and out of DFW for me.  Of all places, you’d think they would be on top of it there.  Delayed 100% of the time.  But honestly have avoided them for a few years now, so maybe they’ve improved.

Every single airline has delays and cancellations but the MCI security clusterfuck seems particularly unique

True, but it was the bag check process as well with AA. Even in the Turks tiny airport we waited and waited while the other airlines moved people right along. Maybe people that fly with AA just have more questions/issues?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 01, 2022, 11:55:52 AM

Quote from: michigancat on June 01, 2022, 11:51:33 AM

Quote from: tdaver on June 01, 2022, 11:47:29 AM

Quote from: michigancat on June 01, 2022, 11:43:14 AM

Quote from: steve dave on June 01, 2022, 11:38:57 AM

Quote from: tdaver on June 01, 2022, 10:30:56 AM

American has been horrible every time I’ve flown them.  Avoid at all costs.

I had a pleasurable experience flying them last week out of OMA.

Honestly sounds like an MCI problem as much as anything

In and out of DFW for me.  Of all places, you’d think they would be on top of it there.  Delayed 100% of the time.  But honestly have avoided them for a few years now, so maybe they’ve improved.

Every single airline has delays and cancellations but the MCI security clusterfuck seems particularly unique

they are manufacturing artificially long lines at the old MCI to make the lines at the new MCI seem better. classic slyin james tactic

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on June 01, 2022, 12:16:50 PM

Quote from: star seed 7 on June 01, 2022, 10:22:18 AM

What's the latest you dudes have ever shown up for a flight? I had an mhk-dfw morning flight where they didn't let me check in because it was 29 minutes from departure time (the flight was delayed so it was 44 minutes actually). Missed that one.

Another from mci-bwi-puj I arrived at the airport at 6am for a 6:20 flight. Bag check was at least an hour, so I walked straight up to the attendant lady that wasn't helping anyone and told her the sitch. She checked my bag and called the gate to wait for me. Breezed though pre-check and was on the plane at 6:17. I felt like a God.

When I fly JSX (elite airline), I always arrive exactly 15 minutes before the flight and breeze right on in. No security!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on June 01, 2022, 12:55:18 PM

Quote from: michigancat on June 01, 2022, 11:51:33 AM

Quote from: tdaver on June 01, 2022, 11:47:29 AM

Quote from: michigancat on June 01, 2022, 11:43:14 AM

Quote from: steve dave on June 01, 2022, 11:38:57 AM

Quote from: tdaver on June 01, 2022, 10:30:56 AM

American has been horrible every time I’ve flown them.  Avoid at all costs.

I had a pleasurable experience flying them last week out of OMA.

Honestly sounds like an MCI problem as much as anything

In and out of DFW for me.  Of all places, you’d think they would be on top of it there.  Delayed 100% of the time.  But honestly have avoided them for a few years now, so maybe they’ve improved.

Every single airline has delays and cancellations but the MCI security clusterfuck seems particularly unique

there’s no issues with swa at mci

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on June 01, 2022, 03:31:00 PM

i've had some sort of delay/missed connections/rerouting issue on every post-covid flight i've attempted.  i think that's just sort of standard for the time being.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 01, 2022, 03:36:56 PM

I think it's all back to staffing as boring of an explanation as that is. I know they are short pilots, stewards, tsa employees, the works. just like everywhere else.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 01, 2022, 03:38:40 PM

I've had one cancellation/non-weather delay and maybe 20 or 30 fights post-covid. Luckily on the one cancellation it was the night before and I could reroute.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on June 01, 2022, 03:47:26 PM

I recently flew to/from MCI on American, and it could not have been a smoother travel experience. Sorry you had a bad time.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on June 01, 2022, 03:57:02 PM

Quote from: michigancat on June 01, 2022, 11:43:14 AM

Quote from: steve dave on June 01, 2022, 11:38:57 AM

Quote from: tdaver on June 01, 2022, 10:30:56 AM

American has been horrible every time I’ve flown them.  Avoid at all costs.

I had a pleasurable experience flying them last week out of OMA.

Honestly sounds like an MCI problem as much as anything

Very much a current terminal problem especially bad as staffing is the suck.  It can't handle a surge of anybody at any gate and then other times it's empty. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on June 01, 2022, 03:58:57 PM

Who knew all the stressing about covid testing and flying was nothing but a horrible terminal was there to save the day for travel nightmares.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on June 01, 2022, 04:13:01 PM

Quote from: steve dave on June 01, 2022, 03:36:56 PM

I think it's all back to staffing as boring of an explanation as that is. I know they are short pilots, stewards, tsa employees, the works. just like everywhere else.

Yep, it just really sucks ass that's its impossible to predict now apparently. You basically have to get to the airport 3 hours early to be safe and there is a chance you will buzz right through and sit there for 2 hours. In Miami Mrs. SF asked the Marriott dood what time we should leave to make sure we catch our flight the next morning. "Oh, I fly out of there all the time, no later than 3 hours before your flight". I called BS since our bag was already in Dallas for some reason so we didn't have to check and the Miami airport would have pre check open. Mrs SF was in no mood at that point and wasn't missing the flight home so we got there 3 hours early and buzzed right through of course.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: XocolateThundarr on June 01, 2022, 10:26:49 PM

When I have to fly American, I make sure that any connecting flights have at least a 3 hour layover to account for the inevitable delays.  I remember sitting near a gate for damn near an hour waiting for someone to show up to run the jetway at DIA.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 08, 2022, 06:52:33 AM

If I book a 5:50am United flight out of MCI on July 5, how ridiculously early will I need to be at the airport

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on June 08, 2022, 07:16:32 AM

Quote from: michigancat on June 08, 2022, 06:52:33 AM

If I book a 5:50am United flight out of MCI on July 5, how ridiculously early will I need to be at the airport

I never fly united so no idea what their security sitch is. If I do that time for American or swa and I have precheck I'd probably get there at 4? The security line are such a crapshoot

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 08, 2022, 07:33:17 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on June 08, 2022, 07:16:32 AM

Quote from: michigancat on June 08, 2022, 06:52:33 AM

If I book a 5:50am United flight out of MCI on July 5, how ridiculously early will I need to be at the airport

I never fly united so no idea what their security sitch is. If I do that time for American or swa and I have precheck I'd probably get there at 4? The security line are such a crapshoot

gross

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on June 08, 2022, 08:15:52 AM

I have never had a problem with first flight type times. It's the 7-9am that is like wtf is going on?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on June 08, 2022, 08:18:51 AM

Quote from: star seed 7 on June 08, 2022, 08:15:52 AM

I have never had a problem with first flight type times. It's the 7-9am that is like wtf is going on?

That is true. I may have overestimated.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on June 08, 2022, 09:07:58 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on June 08, 2022, 07:16:32 AM

Quote from: michigancat on June 08, 2022, 06:52:33 AM

If I book a 5:50am United flight out of MCI on July 5, how ridiculously early will I need to be at the airport

I never fly united so no idea what their security sitch is. If I do that time for American or swa and I have precheck I'd probably get there at 4? The security line are such a crapshoot

You would have missed your flight by at least an hour last weekend if you arrived at American at that time. It was minimum 1.5 hours to check a bag and 1.5 hours in security, prob more. Like you said, its a crap shoot, but anything but SW seems way worse.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on June 08, 2022, 09:44:55 AM

yeah since pandemic stuff, MCI has been super hit or miss.  i used to feel OK about rolling up to the airport 15 minutes before boarding, but anymore i'm giving myself an hour and a half.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 08, 2022, 09:49:18 AM

Traveling during the pandemic was the BITB, if we're being honest with ourselves. Cheap flights, nobody at the airport, less germs, etc.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on June 08, 2022, 10:14:14 AM

Off to NYC with my oldest daughter.  Dad daughter trip.  Going to show her my old grounds and then out to the Hamptons for one of my bros bday party at their estate. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: meow meow on June 08, 2022, 12:22:42 PM

fly southwest out of mci very frequent, carryon, precheck, thru security in less than 5 minutes everytime for the past year.  family flying american in a couple weeks, now i'm getting nervous after reading this thread  :ohno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on June 08, 2022, 12:29:32 PM

Quote from: meow meow on June 08, 2022, 12:22:42 PM

fly southwest out of mci very frequent, carryon, precheck, thru security in less than 5 minutes everytime for the past year.  family flying american in a couple weeks, now i'm getting nervous after reading this thread  :ohno:

My only advice is 3 hours minimum if you are checking a bag. I would highly recommend not doing that if at all possible with American. Hopefully you will get lucky and at the very least pre check will be open, but I wouldn't count on it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 08, 2022, 12:34:01 PM

I try to get to air express two hours ahead of my flight and I usually have zero problems. I fly Southwest and Delta all the time and never seems to be an issue. Delta is more frustrating, because everyone has precheck. SW has seperate security lines between the two.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on June 08, 2022, 01:54:37 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on June 08, 2022, 12:29:32 PM

Quote from: meow meow on June 08, 2022, 12:22:42 PM

fly southwest out of mci very frequent, carryon, precheck, thru security in less than 5 minutes everytime for the past year.  family flying american in a couple weeks, now i'm getting nervous after reading this thread  :ohno:

My only advice is 3 hours minimum if you are checking a bag. I would highly recommend not doing that if at all possible with American. Hopefully you will get lucky and at the very least pre check will be open, but I wouldn't count on it.

Your experience sucked but is not standard at kci with American. That same experience can also happen at swa. It's like reason #4 why that terminal is trash.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 09, 2022, 06:55:02 AM

Quote from: Dugout DickStone on June 08, 2022, 10:14:14 AM

Off to NYC with my oldest daughter.  Dad daughter trip.  Going to show her my old grounds and then out to the Hamptons for one of my bros bday party at their estate.

Take her to a Broadway show! Beetlejuice is really good

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on June 09, 2022, 08:04:16 AM

I'll be there in a month wave if you see me mich. I do not look like David cross so should stand out.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on June 09, 2022, 08:29:27 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on June 08, 2022, 01:54:37 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on June 08, 2022, 12:29:32 PM

Quote from: meow meow on June 08, 2022, 12:22:42 PM

fly southwest out of mci very frequent, carryon, precheck, thru security in less than 5 minutes everytime for the past year.  family flying american in a couple weeks, now i'm getting nervous after reading this thread  :ohno:

My only advice is 3 hours minimum if you are checking a bag. I would highly recommend not doing that if at all possible with American. Hopefully you will get lucky and at the very least pre check will be open, but I wouldn't count on it.

Your experience sucked but is not standard at kci with American. That same experience can also happen at swa. It's like reason #4 why that terminal is trash.

Probably so, but I've never had it be that bad with SWA or even Delta and I used to fly both a ton. It was the same thing all week there from what I have seen. I guess it could have been a weird glitch with AA over a few day period, but i'm going to try and avoid them if at all possible. My normal SW routine is to arrive between an hour and hour and half before the flight and I've never had an issue. Arriving at the airport 3 hours before your flight is ridiculous and I'd rather not deal with it at all if that is the case.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on June 09, 2022, 08:31:01 AM

I leave for savannah tomorrow and am flying out of MCI, my flight leaves at 10:00am. Flying American but carry on only, how early do I need to get there?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on June 09, 2022, 08:38:52 AM

Current reports say between 5 minutes to 5 hours.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 09, 2022, 08:52:42 AM

Quote from: Kat Kid on June 09, 2022, 08:31:01 AM

I leave for savannah tomorrow and am flying out of MCI, my flight leaves at 10:00am. Flying American but carry on only, how early do I need to get there?

5:00am

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 09, 2022, 09:02:20 AM

Get there at midnight, KK.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on June 09, 2022, 09:11:20 AM

Quote from: Kat Kid on June 09, 2022, 08:31:01 AM

I leave for savannah tomorrow and am flying out of MCI, my flight leaves at 10:00am. Flying American but carry on only, how early do I need to get there?

I'd do 2 hours since you aren't checking. You could also just sleep there the night before.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on June 09, 2022, 09:17:28 AM

9am kk

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on June 09, 2022, 10:07:56 AM

Mrs Chicat wants you to stop by for some lemonade before your trip
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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kstate4life on June 09, 2022, 11:06:03 AM

Am I the only one who prefers to get to the airport extra early?  I like to make sure I have extra time to get boozed up for the flight, and people watching is the best at airports!  I guess MCI doesn't have the best food\drinks, but the bbq place isn't terrible.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 09, 2022, 11:12:49 AM

I like that too, kstate4life. Also, our Napa trip is booked and considered me shocked that the cheapest flights we found we're with United. $225 round trip to SFA. Everywhere else was triple that. :surprised:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on June 09, 2022, 11:18:59 AM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on June 09, 2022, 11:12:49 AM

I like that too, kstate4life. Also, our Napa trip is booked and considered me shocked that the cheapest flights we found we're with Unites. $225 round trip to SFA. Everywhere else was triple that. :surprised:

 :sdeek:

My mom is putting her house on the market next week and moving to Mexico in September. I wanted to go visit her one last time in California but the flights were outrageous, you got lucky bro.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 09, 2022, 11:36:25 AM

Definitely. The trip is in October, so I'm sure that helped.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on June 09, 2022, 11:42:07 AM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on June 09, 2022, 11:12:49 AM

I like that too, kstate4life. Also, our Napa trip is booked and considered me shocked that the cheapest flights we found we're with United. $225 round trip to SFA. Everywhere else was triple that. :surprised:

I don't mind ending my trip at the airport (those last few trip hours suck) or even a layover assuming there is a lounge or good food options. Obviously we all know that's not the case at kci

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kstate4life on June 09, 2022, 11:43:25 AM

Southwest is currently having a 40% off sale (select cities of course).  But got a round trip flight from PDX to San Jose for $140 the weekend of the Chiefs\49ers game.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on June 09, 2022, 11:45:00 AM

I didn't peg wacky has a winecat.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 09, 2022, 12:19:30 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on June 09, 2022, 11:45:00 AM

I didn't peg wacky has a winecat.

I love the crap out of a good pinot noir or cab sauv paired with a steak. More importantly, I love the country side out there and some friends asked us to go. They rented a huge Airbnb with a pool there, so I'm very excited to just kick back for a bit.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on June 09, 2022, 12:32:46 PM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on June 09, 2022, 12:19:30 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on June 09, 2022, 11:45:00 AM

I didn't peg wacky has a winecat.

I love the crap out of a good pinot noir or cab sauv paired with a steak. More importantly, I love the country side out there and some friends asked us to go. They rented a huge Airbnb with a pool there, so I'm very excited to just kick back for a bit.

Amazing all around.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on June 09, 2022, 02:17:23 PM

Wack how was the steak last night?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 09, 2022, 02:23:02 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on June 09, 2022, 02:17:23 PM

Wack how was the steak last night?

Delicious!  :emawkid: :ROFL: :cheers:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on June 09, 2022, 04:17:14 PM

Quote from: star seed 7 on June 09, 2022, 11:18:59 AM

My mom is putting her house on the market next week and moving to Mexico in September.

what part of mexico?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on June 09, 2022, 04:31:03 PM

BCS, about an hour south of La Paz on the sea of Cortez

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on June 09, 2022, 05:05:23 PM

neat.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 09, 2022, 05:24:03 PM

i will be in playa del carmen next week, p jazzed

Title: travel thread
Post by: wiley on June 10, 2022, 03:45:27 PM

https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/10/politics/us-to-end-pre-departure-testing-requirement/index.html

Ending negative covid test to enter the US via commercial airline


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on June 10, 2022, 03:58:18 PM

 :emawkid:

about rough ridin' time, tho.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wiley on June 10, 2022, 04:03:22 PM

Quote from: sys on June 10, 2022, 03:58:18 PM

:emawkid:

about rough ridin' time, tho.

Perfect timing for me, headed to Paris next Saturday.  Kids staying with the grandparents i was mildly stressed about getting stuck over there.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on June 10, 2022, 04:15:57 PM

CDG is a pretty good European airport, which reminds me of a slightly different corollary I've been wanting to introduce ITT. Anyone noticed how much better quality the food is in European airports? I mean, you go to CDG or any major hub in Europe, and the food blows anything we offer domestically out of the water.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wiley on June 10, 2022, 04:26:36 PM

Quote from: Spracne on June 10, 2022, 04:15:57 PM

CDG is a pretty good European airport, which reminds me of a slightly different corollary I've been wanting to introduce ITT. Anyone noticed how much better quality the food is in European airports? I mean, you go to CDG or any major hub in Europe, and the food blows anything we offer domestically out of the water.

We have a mid morning flight out, so we’ll probably get there way earlier than necessary just to avoid any delays (security).  So if you have recommendations, I’m open to them.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 10, 2022, 04:53:24 PM

I never noticed particularly good food at European airports

I also usually do lounges though :gocho:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on June 10, 2022, 05:00:25 PM

Quote from: michigancat on June 10, 2022, 04:53:24 PM

I never noticed particularly good food at European airports

I also usually do lounges though :gocho:

euro lounges are better tho.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on June 10, 2022, 05:13:13 PM

Quote from: wiley on June 10, 2022, 04:26:36 PM

Quote from: Spracne on June 10, 2022, 04:15:57 PM

CDG is a pretty good European airport, which reminds me of a slightly different corollary I've been wanting to introduce ITT. Anyone noticed how much better quality the food is in European airports? I mean, you go to CDG or any major hub in Europe, and the food blows anything we offer domestically out of the water.

We have a mid morning flight out, so we’ll probably get there way earlier than necessary just to avoid any delays (security).  So if you have recommendations, I’m open to them.


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The thing that sticks out to me is the grab-and-go stuff.  Fresh baguette sandwiches with ham, butter, and cornichons, for example. I've noticed there is more of a deli vibe to most airport "quick" eateries there. But it's actually good stuff, not 7-eleven packaged sandwich type stuff. Fresh ingredients. Same for Frankfurt, Zurich, Lyon, etc. Good bread.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 10, 2022, 05:58:29 PM

Quote from: Spracne on June 10, 2022, 04:15:57 PM

CDG is a pretty good European airport, which reminds me of a slightly different corollary I've been wanting to introduce ITT. Anyone noticed how much better quality the food is in European airports? I mean, you go to CDG or any major hub in Europe, and the food blows anything we offer domestically out of the water.

my one and only experience there we were in the Lufthansa lounge (NON HUMBLE brag) and we got our own special lounge bus to the bird. pretty sweet. also wtf with all the busses to the planes. just do a jetway you weirdos.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 10, 2022, 05:59:47 PM

mrs. sd was hungover as crap at the Frankfurt airport one time and you cannot buy any type of ibuprofen, tylenol, etc. in the entire place. we had to get some from the stewardess when we boarded our FIRST CLASS INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 10, 2022, 06:01:51 PM

We flew AA FIRST CLASS ORD TO LHR once and we got there in the morning and the LHR arrivals lounge rules. you get a little bathroom suite and shower up and put all your crap you want ironed throught his hatch and they iron your clothes while you shower and then you come out for breakfast buffet and, you guessed it, rough ridin' beans. beans for breakfast. welcome to london you rough ridin' freaks, enjoy you breakfast beans.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 10, 2022, 06:08:29 PM

my tiny little kids are flying UA LIE FLAT FIRST CLASS to LIH in a month. WHICH IS A BRAG.

Southwest home though

 :sdeek:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 10, 2022, 06:11:06 PM

how many mg of xanax for that southwest home? LIH-LAS-OMA. All daylight. 7 AM departure. and I'll have the across the aisle with strangers seat. Kids and wife in their three across. absolute nightmare fuel. I'll probably start stressing about it 2 days before we leave.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on June 10, 2022, 06:14:24 PM

Quote from: steve dave on June 10, 2022, 06:01:51 PM

We flew AA FIRST CLASS ORD TO LHR once and we got there in the morning and the LHR arrivals lounge rules. you get a little bathroom suite and shower up and put all your crap you want ironed throught his hatch and they iron your clothes while you shower and then you come out for breakfast buffet and, you guessed it, rough ridin' beans. beans for breakfast. welcome to london you rough ridin' freaks, enjoy you breakfast beans.

Lmao. That's happened to me in both London and Dublin. Beans are an integral part of a Full English.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 10, 2022, 07:05:10 PM

Quote from: steve dave on June 10, 2022, 06:11:06 PM

how many mg of xanax for that southwest home? LIH-LAS-OMA. All daylight. 7 AM departure. and I'll have the across the aisle with strangers seat. Kids and wife in their three across. absolute nightmare fuel. I'll probably start stressing about it 2 days before we leave.

What happened that you had to do SW

Title: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on June 10, 2022, 07:14:08 PM

Currently sitting at the gate boarded with no pilot. Boarded at 6:30 it is now 8:15.

AA in Charlotte.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 10, 2022, 07:14:53 PM

Quote from: mocat on June 10, 2022, 07:05:10 PM

Quote from: steve dave on June 10, 2022, 06:11:06 PM

how many mg of xanax for that southwest home? LIH-LAS-OMA. All daylight. 7 AM departure. and I'll have the across the aisle with strangers seat. Kids and wife in their three across. absolute nightmare fuel. I'll probably start stressing about it 2 days before we leave.

What happened that you had to do SW

Didn't want to do a redeye in coach and there was no first class reward availability (at least in United). Almost pulled the trigger at $1,400 per seat but man that's a lot of cash to spend for my kids to sleep on a plan where they would be fine in a coach seat. Now that $1,400 flight is long gone anyway. Spending $10k for my family of 4 to not fly coach home is not something even I will do. So the only non-redeyes were SW. And honestly we got the SW flights on almost no points, 27k each. And one stopover only (which is a big deal to OMA).

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wiley on June 10, 2022, 07:41:19 PM

Quote from: Kat Kid on June 10, 2022, 07:14:08 PM

Currently sitting at the gate boarded with no pilot. Boarded at 6:30 it is now 8:15.

AA in Charlotte.

That’s awful.  A few years back i had boarded a flight from Tokyo to San Fran.  We sat at the gate for 3 hours due to some mechanical issue and approval to fly from United HQ.  After about a 3 hour wait, had a 9+ hour flight.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on June 10, 2022, 08:11:20 PM

Quote from: steve dave on June 10, 2022, 07:14:53 PM

Quote from: mocat on June 10, 2022, 07:05:10 PM

Quote from: steve dave on June 10, 2022, 06:11:06 PM

how many mg of xanax for that southwest home? LIH-LAS-OMA. All daylight. 7 AM departure. and I'll have the across the aisle with strangers seat. Kids and wife in their three across. absolute nightmare fuel. I'll probably start stressing about it 2 days before we leave.

What happened that you had to do SW

Didn't want to do a redeye in coach and there was no first class reward availability (at least in United). Almost pulled the trigger at $1,400 per seat but man that's a lot of cash to spend for my kids to sleep on a plan where they would be fine in a coach seat. Now that $1,400 flight is long gone anyway. Spending $10k for my family of 4 to not fly coach home is not something even I will do. So the only non-redeyes were SW. And honestly we got the SW flights on almost no points, 27k each. And one stopover only (which is a big deal to OMA).

Family of 4? Based on your posting most people would assume you have enough children to field a full baseball squad.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 10, 2022, 08:46:46 PM

Quote from: ben ji on June 10, 2022, 08:11:20 PM

Quote from: steve dave on June 10, 2022, 07:14:53 PM

Quote from: mocat on June 10, 2022, 07:05:10 PM

Quote from: steve dave on June 10, 2022, 06:11:06 PM

how many mg of xanax for that southwest home? LIH-LAS-OMA. All daylight. 7 AM departure. and I'll have the across the aisle with strangers seat. Kids and wife in their three across. absolute nightmare fuel. I'll probably start stressing about it 2 days before we leave.

What happened that you had to do SW

Didn't want to do a redeye in coach and there was no first class reward availability (at least in United). Almost pulled the trigger at $1,400 per seat but man that's a lot of cash to spend for my kids to sleep on a plan where they would be fine in a coach seat. Now that $1,400 flight is long gone anyway. Spending $10k for my family of 4 to not fly coach home is not something even I will do. So the only non-redeyes were SW. And honestly we got the SW flights on almost no points, 27k each. And one stopover only (which is a big deal to OMA).

Family of 4? Based on your posting most people would assume you have enough children to field a full baseball squad.

4 is 4x of me. shitloads.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: _33 on June 10, 2022, 08:54:28 PM

Any pro tips for Galveston?  Going for first time in a couple weeks with family.  Kids 11, 12, 13.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on June 10, 2022, 09:13:39 PM

Quote from: sys on June 10, 2022, 05:00:25 PM

Quote from: michigancat on June 10, 2022, 04:53:24 PM

I never noticed particularly good food at European airports

I also usually do lounges though :gocho:

euro lounges are better tho.

I flew BA first from LHR to ORD a few years ago and the lounge was incredible.  Kinda ruined admirals clubs.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 10, 2022, 09:15:19 PM

Quote from: _33 on June 10, 2022, 08:54:28 PM

Any pro tips for Galveston?  Going for first time in a couple weeks with family.  Kids 11, 12, 13.

your 2008-2011 must have been pretty intense

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: _33 on June 10, 2022, 09:35:19 PM

We adopted the 12 year old when he was 8 so it wasn’t quite as intense as it seems.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 10, 2022, 09:46:15 PM

Quote from: _33 on June 10, 2022, 09:35:19 PM

We adopted the 12 year old when he was 8 so it wasn’t quite as intense as it seems.

hell yeah dude

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on June 10, 2022, 10:41:11 PM

Quote from: _33 on June 10, 2022, 08:54:28 PM

Any pro tips for Galveston?  Going for first time in a couple weeks with family.  Kids 11, 12, 13.

I think there is a Schlitterbahn in Galveston.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on June 12, 2022, 08:42:28 AM

Quote from: _33 on June 10, 2022, 08:54:28 PM

Any pro tips for Galveston?  Going for first time in a couple weeks with family.  Kids 11, 12, 13.

i grew up going to Galveston with my fam in houston but have not been since the 90s
the Hotel Galvez is a cool old hotel that is in the process of being renovated and it looks like the bar and lobby are done so maybe a good happy hour for you to take Mrs 33 to

i always enjoyed riding the ferry and bringing bread to feeding the seagulls

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sonofdaxjones on June 12, 2022, 10:42:56 AM

PHL:  Hellhole

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: catastrophe on June 12, 2022, 12:10:30 PM

Quote from: _33 on June 10, 2022, 08:54:28 PM

Any pro tips for Galveston?  Going for first time in a couple weeks with family.  Kids 11, 12, 13.

We’re working on putting together a Galveston trip in early August. Oldest will be under 5 though so likely different interests.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on June 13, 2022, 01:31:31 PM

$1000 to fly to MCI  :sdeek:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 13, 2022, 01:35:43 PM

Quote from: tdaver on June 13, 2022, 01:31:31 PM

$1000 to fly to MCI  :sdeek:

from where?

but yeah I'm looking at new york to KC or wichita and I really don't want to spend 800 a pop

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on June 13, 2022, 05:15:46 PM

SLC.  They cut the mid-day return flight from the schedule, so timing sucks as well  :shakesfist:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on June 13, 2022, 09:11:56 PM

Quote from: michigancat on June 13, 2022, 01:35:43 PM

Quote from: tdaver on June 13, 2022, 01:31:31 PM

$1000 to fly to MCI  :sdeek:

from where?

but yeah I'm looking at new york to KC or wichita and I really don't want to spend 800 a pop

Nothing says summer like a road trip from NYC to Kansas in a Subaru.

https://images.app.goo.gl/mgQnzKFgcvqCt3J4A

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on June 13, 2022, 10:28:44 PM

Quote from: ben ji on June 13, 2022, 09:11:56 PM

Quote from: michigancat on June 13, 2022, 01:35:43 PM

Quote from: tdaver on June 13, 2022, 01:31:31 PM

$1000 to fly to MCI  :sdeek:

i’ve done it many times, the fastest of which was done in 17.5

from where?

but yeah I'm looking at new york to KC or wichita and I really don't want to spend 800 a pop

Nothing says summer like a road trip from NYC to Kansas in a Subaru.

https://images.app.goo.gl/mgQnzKFgcvqCt3J4A

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on June 14, 2022, 12:50:03 AM

I hope I can go the rest of my life without stepping foot in to the Charlotte airport for the rest of my life. 6 hour delay on the first leg of my trip to savannah and now a 8 hour delay followed by cancellation on the return trip.

Also, yes American Airlines.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on June 14, 2022, 07:59:47 AM

Quote from: Kat Kid on June 14, 2022, 12:50:03 AM

I hope I can go the rest of my life without stepping foot in to the Charlotte airport for the rest of my life. 6 hour delay on the first leg of my trip to savannah and now a 8 hour delay followed by cancellation on the return trip.

Also, yes American Airlines.

I'm sorry Kat Kid. We are now brothers in arm over our hatred of that shitty airline.  :eye:

Title: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on June 14, 2022, 08:02:00 AM

I just woke up and it is the time I should be landing in kc. Still sitting in the plane at the gate in Charlotte due to weather.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: meow meow on June 14, 2022, 08:27:53 AM

i'm flying american to charlotte on sunday with only an hour 15 min layover  :ohno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 14, 2022, 08:32:22 AM

You mean a 26 hour layover

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: meow meow on June 14, 2022, 08:36:22 AM

worse case, i'll grab a rental there and start driving

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 14, 2022, 08:55:43 AM

A rental car? lmao

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 14, 2022, 08:56:02 AM

May want to investigate just how worst case that is

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on June 14, 2022, 10:12:07 AM

Quote from: meow meow on June 14, 2022, 08:27:53 AM

i'm flying american to charlotte on sunday with only an hour 15 min layover  :ohno:

Easy peasy

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Sandstone Outcropping on June 14, 2022, 10:26:29 AM

Quote from: Kat Kid on June 14, 2022, 12:50:03 AM

I hope I can go the rest of my life without stepping foot in to the Charlotte airport for the rest of my life. 6 hour delay on the first leg of my trip to savannah and now a 8 hour delay followed by cancellation on the return trip.

Also, yes American Airlines.

Great. Never been there but we are flying thru there next month. Booked flights thru our resort and then they informed me that the flight schedules had been readjusted to include a layover in Charlotte. We will now end up with about 24 hrs of travel time to get to the resort.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: cfbandyman on June 14, 2022, 10:31:02 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on June 14, 2022, 10:12:07 AM

Quote from: meow meow on June 14, 2022, 08:27:53 AM

i'm flying american to charlotte on sunday with only an hour 15 min layover  :ohno:

Easy peasy

Yeah, hour fifteen ain't nothing

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on June 14, 2022, 11:04:51 AM

have had as low as 35 min

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on June 14, 2022, 12:34:47 PM

Quote from: meow meow on June 14, 2022, 08:27:53 AM

i'm flying american to charlotte on sunday with only an hour 15 min layover  :ohno:

if your layover is not measured in days the NoDa brewery in Terminal A is my favorite spot in CLT
A is the newest terminal I think and American does not use it so it has never been crowded the half dozen times I have been thru CLT

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on June 14, 2022, 02:39:17 PM

meow meow is not even going to have enough time to pick up lunch at Bojangles.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: XocolateThundarr on June 14, 2022, 03:13:16 PM

Heading to Park City, UT this weekend to find some cooler weather.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on June 14, 2022, 07:33:59 PM

Quote from: XocolateThundarr on June 14, 2022, 03:13:16 PM

Heading to Park City, UT this weekend to find some cooler weather.

Who I almost went there this week too. Might go in fall. Please give detailed report.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on June 14, 2022, 08:18:01 PM

Quote from: XocolateThundarr on June 14, 2022, 03:13:16 PM

Heading to Park City, UT this weekend to find some cooler weather.

Little warm out here Thur/Fri but should be nice for the weekend.  lmk if you need any recommendations.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: XocolateThundarr on June 14, 2022, 08:53:54 PM

Quote from: tdaver on June 14, 2022, 08:18:01 PM

Quote from: XocolateThundarr on June 14, 2022, 03:13:16 PM

Heading to Park City, UT this weekend to find some cooler weather.

Little warm out here Thur/Fri but should be nice for the weekend.  lmk if you need any recommendations.

We will be flying in Friday and it is going to be way cooler there than it is here so we'll take it.  Hit me with the places we should eat and have booze drinks.  Also, any recommendos on hiking trails would be cool.  We won't have a car so Uber/Shuttle access will be a consideration.  We are staying at the Waldorf Astoria if that helps. 

 :users:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on June 14, 2022, 08:57:38 PM

Quote from: XocolateThundarr on June 14, 2022, 08:53:54 PM

Quote from: tdaver on June 14, 2022, 08:18:01 PM

Quote from: XocolateThundarr on June 14, 2022, 03:13:16 PM

Heading to Park City, UT this weekend to find some cooler weather.

Little warm out here Thur/Fri but should be nice for the weekend.  lmk if you need any recommendations.

We will be flying in Friday and it is going to be way cooler there than it is here so we'll take it.  Hit me with the places we should eat and have booze drinks.  Also, any recommendos on hiking trails would be cool.  We won't have a car so Uber/Shuttle access will be a consideration.  We are staying at the Waldorf Astoria if that helps. 

 :users:

Yes tdaver, do all of this please

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on June 15, 2022, 04:11:53 PM

This is way too long, but here we go…

XT - The Waldorf is at Canyons Village which is a few miles away from the core Park City restaurants and shops.  Park City does have a good transit system that is free. Get familiar with that.

BOOZE/FOOD
High West Saloon - whiskey, good food too
Silver Star Cafe - great food and patio, usually live music in the evenings
St Regis - ride the funicular up for the evening champagne sabering
Wasatch - just your standard brewpub but good sized patio at the top of Main St for post-hike beer
Alpine Distilling/Pie Bar - haven’t been here yet, but on my todo list
Ritual Chocolate - local bean to bar place, if you prefer truffles then I can hook you up with the best around
Lots of great restaurants on Main St.  Just walk up and down to find something that looks good.

TRAILS
There’s a huge network of trails across the Park City and Deer Valley ski resorts.  Perfect for a walk through the pines/aspens and accessible from town.  I honestly don’t spend much time on that side of the mountain, but this website (https://mountaintrails.org/) has a good interactive map and conditions updates.  Alltrails app is a good source for trail suggestions/details as well.  Generally, I’d say pick a trail from whatever staring point you chose, go up to the Mid-Mountain trail, and follow that to wherever you want to go back down into town.  Or if you take a lift up part way, you could try an upper trail to Shadow Lake or Red Pine Lake.

I prefer the higher elevation trails to lakes and peaks on the other side of the ridge.  Unfortunately most of those are a little farther from PC and may be difficult to get to with out a car.  Might be some shuttle options if you look around.  A few recommendations:

Bloods Lake and Lake Lackawaxen - Popular trail not far from Deer Valley.  There was a transit system shuttle here last summer but not sure if it’s started up yet this year.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/utah/bloods-lake-trail--3
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/utah/lackawaxen-lake-trail

Brighton Lakes - The drive over Guardsman Pass down into Big Cottonwood Canyon is alone worth the time.  There are several lakes above Bright ski resort that you can link together or hike individually.  This is where I usually take visitors for a hike.  Probably still some snow.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/utah/brighton-lakes-loop

Wasatch Crest - If you’re feeling adventurous, this is the iconic mountain bike/trail run route in the area.  Trail follows the ridge separating Park City and Big Cottonwood Canyon for several miles with amazing views.  Then you can either drop into Millcreek Canyon and head back to SLC or you can drop down the Park City side to finish at Canyons Village.  Several shuttle options available to take you to the trailhead at Guardsman Pass.


OTHER STUFF
Olympic Park - Ride the bobsled.  Might see people training on ski jumps or diving at the pool.  Other fun stuff like zip lines, alpine slides, etc.

Concerts - Deer Valley has a fantastic summer concert series at their amphitheater.  Canyons Village has some too.  I think you may be a week early, XT.

Homestead Crater - deep, hot spring pool inside a natural dome

Scenic Drive to Midway/Heber - Do this if you are here in late Sept/early Oct.  Drive up to Empire Pass and then down past Wasatch Mountain State Park into Midway.  The upper part of the drive will be through golden aspens, and it will turn to bright red maples as you get lower.  Eat at Midway Mercantile or Lola’s Street Kitchen.

Uinta Mountains - If you get some extra hot weather during a visit, drive up the Mirror Lake Hwy about an hour east to the Uinta Mountains.  So many little lakes and trails at 10,000+ ft up there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: XocolateThundarr on June 15, 2022, 08:59:45 PM

Thank you for the post.  I greatly appreciate the info and we will put it to good use.  I saw the Bloods Lake trail and it looked really cool.  Just need to figure out how to get over to it from the hotel.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: XocolateThundarr on June 15, 2022, 09:00:51 PM

Also I might die from being fat and out of shape on the hiking trails, but I'm going to do it anyway.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on June 15, 2022, 09:19:48 PM

Park City sounds badass.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on June 16, 2022, 12:17:08 AM

Quote from: XocolateThundarr on June 15, 2022, 08:59:45 PM

I saw the Bloods Lake trail and it looked really cool.  Just need to figure out how to get over to it from the hotel.

Check with one of these guys.  They pick up at Canyons Village where you’re staying and drive right by the Bloods Lake trailhead on their way to the Crest drop off.  They’ll have an empty van on the way down, so maybe they could pick you up on the return of a later drop.
https://bigrackshuttle.com/wasatch-crest-bike-shuttle/
https://foxnroxshuttle.com/

Quote from: XocolateThundarr on June 15, 2022, 09:00:51 PM

Also I might die from being fat and out of shape on the hiking trails, but I'm going to do it anyway.

:emawkid:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on June 16, 2022, 03:46:40 AM

Quote from: WillieWatanabe on June 15, 2022, 09:19:48 PM

Park City sounds badass.

olathe badass < park city badass

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 16, 2022, 03:32:27 PM

I am seeing prices fall a lot for 4th of July.

I will also say Delta's website is TERRIBLE. Just booked two flights and didn't get a confirmation for either one. I thought they went through. But did they? I definitely clicked "complete purchase" and went to a new screen. And of course now I go back and they are more expensive. oh btw their app sucks too

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on June 16, 2022, 06:56:50 PM

Quote from: michigancat on June 16, 2022, 03:32:27 PM

I am seeing prices fall a lot for 4th of July.

I will also say Delta's website is TERRIBLE. Just booked two flights and didn't get a confirmation for either one. I thought they went through. But did they? I definitely clicked "complete purchase" and went to a new screen. And of course now I go back and they are more expensive. oh btw their app sucks too

i recently had the same deal where i booked a mileage flight on united and got the reservation but they never followed through on ticketing and i didn't notice for some stupid reason and by the time i noticed it was too late to book.  had the same a couple times (united and american), but i noticed those in time to call and complete ticketing.

seems to be happening more frequently post-covid.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on June 17, 2022, 05:59:26 PM

You’re flying into a dust bowl, XT.  Ts and Ps.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 18, 2022, 01:47:32 PM

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 18, 2022, 02:08:54 PM

Quote from: mocat on June 18, 2022, 01:47:32 PM

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Man no idea so guessing some bygone hub like CVG or MEM

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 18, 2022, 02:17:29 PM

outside the US

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on June 18, 2022, 04:38:52 PM

anyone have recommendos on where to spend time in oregon?  have a bit of time in bend planned, looking for another couple of spots.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on June 18, 2022, 08:05:41 PM

Quote from: sys on June 18, 2022, 04:38:52 PM

anyone have recommendos on where to spend time in oregon?  have a bit of time in bend planned, looking for another couple of spots.

The coast.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 18, 2022, 09:46:49 PM

Quote from: sys on June 18, 2022, 04:38:52 PM

anyone have recommendos on where to spend time in oregon?  have a bit of time in bend planned, looking for another couple of spots.

cannon beach like the goonies

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on June 18, 2022, 10:14:04 PM

Have some kids and take them to tide pools.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 18, 2022, 10:16:45 PM

yeah, childless oregon sounds absolutely miserable. it's a state for families ONLY. breed or GTFO.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 19, 2022, 06:44:40 AM

Quote from: sys on June 18, 2022, 04:38:52 PM

anyone have recommendos on where to spend time in oregon?  have a bit of time in bend planned, looking for another couple of spots.

Go to the Pine Mountain Observatory!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on June 19, 2022, 09:26:25 AM

God’s bridge and the main waterfall

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wiley on June 20, 2022, 09:54:11 AM

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 20, 2022, 10:24:42 AM

is that the seine?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wiley on June 20, 2022, 10:29:01 AM

Quote from: mocat on June 20, 2022, 10:24:42 AM

is that the seine?

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wiley on June 20, 2022, 10:30:17 AM

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on June 20, 2022, 10:33:50 AM

Vegas!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: nicname on June 20, 2022, 10:39:42 AM

Quote from: Institutional Control on June 20, 2022, 10:33:50 AM

Vegas!

Covid and other bugs are going around like mad rn w/ the WSOP in town.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 20, 2022, 10:40:16 AM

congrats wiley, paris rules. go nuts

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on June 20, 2022, 10:46:57 AM

Quote from: wiley on June 20, 2022, 09:54:11 AM

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on June 20, 2022, 11:34:29 AM

Seine it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 20, 2022, 11:34:40 AM

i stayed a week on the riviera maya and it completely ruled. it was my first time in mexico.

- stayed at valentin imperial riviera maya which has got to be the nicest AI resort in the area. i know what you're saying, mocat this was your first time in MX how can you say that? i'm just telling you it was over the top, like you had to wear pants to go to any of the dinner restaurants. there are 11 bars on the property. the breakfast/lunch buffet room i believe was larger than my house. made to order omelettes / tacos / fresh churros, whatever you can imagine. one night i was kind of wandering around avoiding some rain and opened a door and there was a cirque de soleil circus thing going on in a theater i didn't know existed. at the party pool there was club music accompanied by a live saxophonist. there appeared to be several thousand employees, all wearing masks 100% of the time. i ate ceviche at least once every day, grilled octopus, sushi, tilapia, filet mignon, the works. the beach had no rocks and hardly any seaweed. i can't recommend this place enough. it was elite to the max.
- we booked through a travel agent (?!?) so we got a chartered nonstop from MCI to CUN on volaris / viva aerobus
- chichen itza is wild. i kind of was expecting just the main pyramid or whatever but there are a lot of buildings and cenotes and whatnot. i did not expect the giant stadium thing. there are 1200 vendors of trash souvenirs all over the place which kinda sucks but whatever. our tour guide was great but then when talking about mayan human sacrifice, he abruptly mentioned people in current times bathe in the blood of infants for adrenochrome, etc., i mean full Q. also said princess Diana was murdered by the royal family. was wild.
- swam in a cenote. completely badass. there are irl thousands to choose from and i'm sure they're all the same but it was v cool
- took a boat to isla mujeres, snorkeled and saw some of the underwater museum of sculptures. the beach at playa norte on isla mujeres is lol nice. rented bicycles and did a 10 mile loop of the island.

i know a lot of people on this board have been to cancun / playa but you have undersold it or i did not read your posts. 7/7 would recommend all of the above

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on June 20, 2022, 11:36:37 AM

Quote from: sys on June 18, 2022, 04:38:52 PM

anyone have recommendos on where to spend time in oregon?  have a bit of time in bend planned, looking for another couple of spots.

Crater lake is pretty cool to see in person. Also quite a few treehouse spots to stay near bend. Fun for a day or two

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on June 20, 2022, 11:37:46 AM

Mocat, you left out an important detail. How many jellyfish were there?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 20, 2022, 11:39:54 AM

Quote from: Spracne on June 20, 2022, 11:37:46 AM

Mocat, you left out an important detail. How many jellyfish were there?

i saw 0 jellyfish, but one thing i forgot to mention that is somewhat related and kind of sucks is that there are crap loads of trashy salt life (TM) maga type folks everywhere you go in that part of MX

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on June 20, 2022, 05:13:36 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on June 20, 2022, 11:36:37 AM

Quote from: sys on June 18, 2022, 04:38:52 PM

anyone have recommendos on where to spend time in oregon?  have a bit of time in bend planned, looking for another couple of spots.

Crater lake is pretty cool to see in person. Also quite a few treehouse spots to stay near bend. Fun for a day or two

i'm kinda down on crater lake.  we went there maybe three years ago and the surrounding area was on fire and it was all smokey.  we just kinda looked at the lake and left.

it's probably better when it's not burning, but i dunno, probably not going back right away.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on June 20, 2022, 05:14:20 PM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on June 19, 2022, 09:26:25 AM

God’s bridge and the main waterfall

eh, maybe if we're driving by anyways.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on June 20, 2022, 05:16:16 PM

Quote from: michigancat on June 19, 2022, 06:44:40 AM

Go to the Pine Mountain Observatory!

appears to only be open on weekends, but otherwise i'd probably take this suggesto.  looks pretty cool.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on June 20, 2022, 05:17:14 PM

Quote from: chum1 on June 18, 2022, 10:14:04 PM

Have some kids and take them to tide pools.

Quote from: steve dave on June 18, 2022, 10:16:45 PM

yeah, childless oregon sounds absolutely miserable. it's a state for families ONLY. breed or GTFO.

we'll have a dog with us.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on June 20, 2022, 05:18:36 PM

Quote from: Trim on June 18, 2022, 08:05:41 PM

The coast.

Quote from: steve dave on June 18, 2022, 09:46:49 PM

cannon beach like the goonies

anywhere in particular?  cannon beach looks pretty crowded.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kstate4life on June 20, 2022, 05:27:24 PM

Quote from: sys on June 20, 2022, 05:18:36 PM

Quote from: Trim on June 18, 2022, 08:05:41 PM

The coast.

Quote from: steve dave on June 18, 2022, 09:46:49 PM

cannon beach like the goonies

anywhere in particular?  cannon beach looks pretty crowded.

The goonies house is in Astoria.  If you like beer, they have some awesome breweries (Fort George and Buoy).  Other good coastal towns are Pacific City, Manzanita, and Rockaway beach.  Another really good spot non coastal spot to check out is Hood River.  Cool town right on the Columbia with good restaurants and breweries as well.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on June 20, 2022, 06:00:22 PM

I've driven through Astoria on the way to or back from, never stopped for more than a beer and lunch.  It's more on the river than the ocean.

I don't know that you'd like it because tourists, but I go to Seaside often.  There's a pretty basic hotel I like with a patio right on the beach, which is great for dogs and running and sitting and drinking.  And there's a decent amount of dog-friendly places throughout the town.  Kind of on the way out of town to the south is a little restaurant called Ruby's that loves dogs.

I haven't stayed there, but Cannon Beach is chiller/classier Seaside from what I've gathered. 

I did a night in Yachats at Fireside Motel, another place that caters to dogs.  It was mainly a break in driving between Seaside and the next stop near the CA border.  It was pretty nice, more of ocean observing than beach.  The hotel was a bit outside the main part of town so not great for pak'n.

Last Oregon stop was just north of Brookings within the Samuel H Boardman corridor.  Stayed here a couple nights - https://www.whalesheadresort.com/ - it's an old trailer park where owners have bonkers manufactured homes that qualify as trailers for tax purposes and rent them out through this resort.  This is the specific one I stayed in: http://whalesheadbeachresort.com/ but looks like they no longer allow dogs.  There's a tunnel that runs from the resort under the highway and to the beach, but it's also super easy to drive or walk up and down the corridor to different areas.

All that said, if you're not on a set schedule and can be on 101, you'd be in fine shape winging it and stopping off at places that look interesting and staying if they're great.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: cfbandyman on June 20, 2022, 06:30:09 PM

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Sandstone Outcropping on June 20, 2022, 07:36:04 PM

Quote from: sys on June 20, 2022, 05:18:36 PM

Quote from: Trim on June 18, 2022, 08:05:41 PM

The coast.

Quote from: steve dave on June 18, 2022, 09:46:49 PM

cannon beach like the goonies

anywhere in particular?  cannon beach looks pretty crowded.

Oregon coast is so freaking beautiful. I highly recommend going to Hug Point State Park at low tide ( a few miles south of Cannon Beach and less crowded). Ecola State Park is great also. Visit the Tilamook Creamery awesome ice cream. Go look at the mouth of the Columbia at Ft Stevens State Park. Don't go to Multnomah Falls on the weekends. That place is like an anthill.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Catchacold on June 20, 2022, 07:46:37 PM

Yachats is our go-to on the coast. Uncrowded beaches north of town up to Waldport, good place to let the dogs run. Nice hiking just south at Cape Perpetua. We've stayed at Deanes a few times, motel from the 1950s but clean and easy beach access.

Quote from: michigancat on June 19, 2022, 06:44:40 AM

Go to the Pine Mountain Observatory!

Lived here for 8 years and never been, maybe should do that.

Quote from: sys on June 20, 2022, 05:14:20 PM

Quote from: 420seriouscat69 on June 19, 2022, 09:26:25 AM

God’s bridge and the main waterfall

eh, maybe if we're driving by anyways.

Yeah, see Tumalo falls in Bend, or stop at Salt Creek falls on the way to Eugene on highway 58, via cascade lakes highway. Or go through Sisters over the McKenzie pass scenic highway which just opened for the season today. The hike to Proxy falls is short and worth the stop.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on June 20, 2022, 10:51:57 PM

Wine country around McMinnville outside of Portland is very pretty and they have lots of wineries if that is your jam.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: XocolateThundarr on June 22, 2022, 12:18:21 PM

Park City was great.  The City has free buses that run you around from resort area to resort area and to Main Street.  Only used Lyft a few times to go to places the buses didn't run to.  The bobsled at Olympic Park was awesome and we got to see people practicing X Games ski stuff into the pool.  Evidently we just missed the Ukrainian Olympic team practicing by a few hours.

Went to a few places on Main Street for food and drinks and didn't have a bad experience anywhere.  Liquor laws are kind of odd though.  You can't order doubles and a lot of the beer is served in cans to get around "tap laws" I guess.  My pro tip for booze drinks back at the hotel is to stop at one of the state run liquor stores and grab a bottle for mixing your own cocktail for hot tub time.

For hiking, we stayed pretty close to the resort areas.  There were tons of trails and we got a pretty good workout.  The first day we hiked up the mountain from Canyons Village to above the Red Pine Gondola and with luck we were able to catch a ride back down in it as the wind had everything pretty jacked up as far as lifts go.  The last day we were there, we rode a couple of lifts up from Park Mountain and checked out a couple of old mines and a lodge that they moved up the mountain from its original location maybe in the 60s or 70s.

It was pretty warm the first few days but snowed a little on the morning of our last full day in town.  Pretty cool area and would definitely visit again.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 22, 2022, 12:23:47 PM

Quote from: sys on June 20, 2022, 05:16:16 PM

Quote from: michigancat on June 19, 2022, 06:44:40 AM

Go to the Pine Mountain Observatory!

appears to only be open on weekends, but otherwise i'd probably take this suggesto.  looks pretty cool.

Pretty sure you can just park at a campground and walk around any time, you just don't get to look through a telescope. We went in 2020 when everything was closed and just looked with our eyes and it's still pretty mindblowing. Bring a red light so you don't piss off sky photographers.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on June 22, 2022, 04:02:07 PM

I believe steve dave mentioned one time SWA pilots sometimes just straight up cut in front of other planes in the landing pattern to meet on time % or whatever, so this tracks

https://twitter.com/davenewworld_2/status/1539350960589373440?t=VhWzSeKa__oY7d_hP8YzKA&s=19

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on June 22, 2022, 09:37:31 PM

Quote from: XocolateThundarr on June 22, 2022, 12:18:21 PM

Park City was great.  The City has free buses that run you around from resort area to resort area and to Main Street.  Only used Lyft a few times to go to places the buses didn't run to.  The bobsled at Olympic Park was awesome and we got to see people practicing X Games ski stuff into the pool.  Evidently we just missed the Ukrainian Olympic team practicing by a few hours.

Went to a few places on Main Street for food and drinks and didn't have a bad experience anywhere.  Liquor laws are kind of odd though.  You can't order doubles and a lot of the beer is served in cans to get around "tap laws" I guess.  My pro tip for booze drinks back at the hotel is to stop at one of the state run liquor stores and grab a bottle for mixing your own cocktail for hot tub time.

For hiking, we stayed pretty close to the resort areas.  There were tons of trails and we got a pretty good workout.  The first day we hiked up the mountain from Canyons Village to above the Red Pine Gondola and with luck we were able to catch a ride back down in it as the wind had everything pretty jacked up as far as lifts go.  The last day we were there, we rode a couple of lifts up from Park Mountain and checked out a couple of old mines and a lodge that they moved up the mountain from its original location maybe in the 60s or 70s.

It was pretty warm the first few days but snowed a little on the morning of our last full day in town.  Pretty cool area and would definitely visit again.

Glad you enjoyed it.  I should have included a little primer on the liquor laws, definitely a bit weird.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on June 28, 2022, 08:10:54 AM

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on June 28, 2022, 08:14:16 AM

I figured it out but certainly didn't know it off the top of my head.

Also, has some similarities to MHK.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on June 28, 2022, 08:18:48 AM

Quote from: ChiComCat on June 28, 2022, 08:14:16 AM

I figured it out but certainly didn't know it off the top of my head.

Also, has some similarities to MHK.

Yeah I cheated. Only knew it had to be small with the "restaurant" sign and one tiny escalator

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on June 28, 2022, 08:29:29 AM

EASY CLUES

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on June 28, 2022, 08:41:40 AM

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: passranch on June 28, 2022, 06:33:57 PM

Quote from: Kat Kid on June 28, 2022, 08:41:40 AM

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Yeah the beveled star definitely narrows it down to Texas.

Title: Re: travel thread
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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on June 29, 2022, 05:53:53 PM

De Gaulle

Title: travel thread
Post by: wiley on June 29, 2022, 05:56:00 PM

Quote from: ChiComCat on June 29, 2022, 05:53:53 PM

De Gaulle

Such a nice airport.  I went through border protection/passport and security in 10 minutes.  Ive been told i was lucky, but i’ll take it.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on June 29, 2022, 06:16:27 PM

Quote from: passranch on June 28, 2022, 06:33:57 PM

Quote from: Kat Kid on June 28, 2022, 08:41:40 AM

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Yeah the beveled star definitely narrows it down to Texas.

GRK

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on June 29, 2022, 09:56:46 PM

Quote from: wiley on June 29, 2022, 05:56:00 PM

Quote from: ChiComCat on June 29, 2022, 05:53:53 PM

De Gaulle

Such a nice airport.  I went through border protection/passport and security in 10 minutes.  Ive been told i was lucky, but i’ll take it.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Fldermaus on June 30, 2022, 09:26:39 AM

Quote from: tdaver on June 15, 2022, 04:11:53 PM

This is way too long, but here we go…

Going to Park City next week.
Tdaver -- thanks for all the awesome insidery info!   :cheers:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on June 30, 2022, 02:35:26 PM

I remember going through security in Rome and someone dropped two bottles of wine in the middle of the security rope maze and people had to step around the glass and vino. what a time.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on July 02, 2022, 01:13:42 PM

Anybody know if republic air AA service on embraer 175 first class has food nowadays?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 02, 2022, 04:00:56 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on July 02, 2022, 01:13:42 PM

Anybody know if republic air AA service on embraer 175 first class has food nowadays?

Good luck even boarding

https://twitter.com/ethanklapper/status/1543305365361762307

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on July 02, 2022, 11:25:10 PM

The eff is a gojet or republic?

Title: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 03, 2022, 06:46:33 AM

Quote from: MakeItRain on July 02, 2022, 11:25:10 PM

The eff is a gojet or republic?

Regional flyers for United and American (and maybe Delta?). You’ve flown them a ton thinking you were flying UA or AA if you live in flyover country like we do.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 03, 2022, 07:47:10 AM

Delta definitely uses Republic

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on July 03, 2022, 11:49:46 AM

My flight was delayed and hour today but it’s a direct flight so not worried at all

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on July 03, 2022, 07:55:27 PM

Quote from: steve dave on July 03, 2022, 06:46:33 AM

Quote from: MakeItRain on July 02, 2022, 11:25:10 PM

The eff is a gojet or republic?

Regional flyers for United and American (and maybe Delta?). You’ve flown them a ton thinking you were flying UA or AA if you live in flyover country like we do.

I don't fly American nor do I fly regionally. Mesa Airlines operates the UAL flights from DSM to ORD, ATL, and DIA.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 03, 2022, 07:56:42 PM

sweet

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on July 04, 2022, 03:28:12 PM

77 buck upgrade to 1st seems worth it for a 3.hour flight.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on July 04, 2022, 04:11:30 PM

Holy eff yes what a deal

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 04, 2022, 04:14:40 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on July 04, 2022, 03:28:12 PM

77 buck upgrade to 1st seems worth it for a 3.hour flight.

Incredible deal

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on July 06, 2022, 01:59:53 PM

so like yeah you have to wear an N95 and show your vax card everywhere, and America's reputation has never been lower, but $1.02:1 makes it an incred time to be an American in Europe  :excited:

https://www.bloomberg.com/quote/EURUSD:CUR (https://www.bloomberg.com/quote/EURUSD:CUR)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 06, 2022, 02:20:56 PM

Dollar is strong AF right now

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sonofdaxjones on July 06, 2022, 04:41:45 PM

LA and day trip to Catalina Island this weekend/coming week.

$ to Euro, time to consider buying some of that Euro sourced audio equipment.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on July 06, 2022, 05:47:32 PM

Quote from: sonofdaxjones on July 06, 2022, 04:41:45 PM

LA and day trip to Catalina Island this weekend/coming week.

$ to Euro, time to consider buying some of that Euro sourced audio equipment.

are you taking the ferry over or the helicopter?  leaving from long beach?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on July 06, 2022, 08:22:32 PM

Quote from: pissclams on July 06, 2022, 05:47:32 PM

Quote from: sonofdaxjones on July 06, 2022, 04:41:45 PM

LA and day trip to Catalina Island this weekend/coming week.

$ to Euro, time to consider buying some of that Euro sourced audio equipment.

are you taking the ferry over or the helicopter?  leaving from long beach?

Two words:

1.) Boats; and
2.) Hoes.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 07, 2022, 04:16:50 PM

Kauai with the fam Jul 13 - Jul 23.

4 first class tix OMA-DEN-LIH on United. Lie flats DEN-LIH leg. All on points booked right when the calendar opened on saver rates
5 nights in a 2br deluxe suite at Grand Hyatt all on points
5 nights in a 2br airbnb in hanalei on cash. booked in deep covid and have a steal.
rented a full size SUV for the entirety at the same time for almost nothing and it's outrageous what it would cost me to rent it if I was booking today
4 tix SW LIH-LAS-OMA on the way back (nightmare fuel here, but was cheap AF)

terrified any of the above are going to try to last minute cancel me somehow because they can book any of that for WAY more value/$ than I have them for. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 07, 2022, 05:23:17 PM

I am going to Lisbon. What is fun there?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on July 07, 2022, 05:34:21 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 07, 2022, 05:23:17 PM

I am going to Lisbon. What is fun there?

Affordable wine and affordable AirBNB's. Got some beaches. Some islands off the coast, but not very close. That's all I know.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on July 07, 2022, 08:06:10 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 07, 2022, 05:23:17 PM

I am going to Lisbon. What is fun there?

Absolutely loved it. Bottle of vihno Verde every night along the avenue de liberdarde. Ramiro for seafood. Baía do Peixe in Cascais for bottomless seafood . Bring me back a bottle of Ginjinha

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on July 07, 2022, 10:13:35 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 07, 2022, 05:23:17 PM

I am going to Lisbon. What is fun there?

walking around and having every third person try to sell you some sort of narcotic.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on July 07, 2022, 10:16:38 PM

Quote from: sys on July 07, 2022, 10:13:35 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 07, 2022, 05:23:17 PM

I am going to Lisbon. What is fun there?

walking around and having every third person try to sell you some sort of narcotic.

driving around the prostitute-filled pine forests in the peninsula south of town.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 07, 2022, 10:23:44 PM

Lisbon is sounding pretty dec’ tbh

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on July 07, 2022, 10:34:36 PM

That looks like 4 great recommendations & 0 negatives.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on July 08, 2022, 08:03:12 AM

nancy neg: 4.5 hr layover at ord tomorrow
peggy po: first time in a dreamliner
nancy neg: not business class tho
peggy po: not coach either

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on July 08, 2022, 08:26:48 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on July 07, 2022, 08:06:10 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 07, 2022, 05:23:17 PM

I am going to Lisbon. What is fun there?

Absolutely loved it. Bottle of vihno Verde every night along the avenue de liberdarde. Ramiro for seafood. Baía do Peixe in Cascais for bottomless seafood . Bring me back a bottle of Ginjinha

Also hilly AF.  You'll beg for SF.  Or maybe that was Porto.  They were both very hilly.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on July 08, 2022, 09:13:03 AM

Attention SD. I may be bringing the fam to the thriving metropolis of Omaha in a couple of weeks. Going to hit a Storm Chaser game and prob the zoo. Its been a bit since I've been to Omaha and I normally was by myself or with work people. What are some good places where I can have good food and booze drinks and my kids can play games or at the very least something they will like? Thanks for any recs.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 08, 2022, 10:02:02 AM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on July 08, 2022, 09:13:03 AM

Attention SD. I may be bringing the fam to the thriving metropolis of Omaha in a couple of weeks. Going to hit a Storm Chaser game and prob the zoo. Its been a bit since I've been to Omaha and I normally was by myself or with work people. What are some good places where I can have good food and booze drinks and my kids can play games or at the very least something they will like? Thanks for any recs.

chasers games rule for kids. foul ball/home run ball city out there. and tons for kids to do with bounce houses and crap. zoo obviously elite. tons of new stuff opened in the last 24 months. bring a swimsuit, towel, and change of clothes for the kids. splash pad and playground there have tons of water stuff and rule. are you talking like arcade games at restaurants and stuff? I don't have much there for you unfortunately. Where are you staying? Blatt (downtown or west) is my favorite place in town and I've mentioned it a trillion times ITT. great high end bar food and beer selection. cool vibe. west one at least has shuffleboard. not sure of downtown. Pitch is a great higher end pizza/italian/bar place. My kids like walking around the Old Market area and going into the candy and ice cream stores and crap. Gene Leahy Mall was just re-done and is getting good reviews. I've not taken the kids down there yet though. It's just a park downtown but if you're down there already I'd check that out.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on July 08, 2022, 11:18:56 AM

Quote from: steve dave on July 08, 2022, 10:02:02 AM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on July 08, 2022, 09:13:03 AM

Attention SD. I may be bringing the fam to the thriving metropolis of Omaha in a couple of weeks. Going to hit a Storm Chaser game and prob the zoo. Its been a bit since I've been to Omaha and I normally was by myself or with work people. What are some good places where I can have good food and booze drinks and my kids can play games or at the very least something they will like? Thanks for any recs.

chasers games rule for kids. foul ball/home run ball city out there. and tons for kids to do with bounce houses and crap. zoo obviously elite. tons of new stuff opened in the last 24 months. bring a swimsuit, towel, and change of clothes for the kids. splash pad and playground there have tons of water stuff and rule. are you talking like arcade games at restaurants and stuff? I don't have much there for you unfortunately. Where are you staying? Blatt (downtown or west) is my favorite place in town and I've mentioned it a trillion times ITT. great high end bar food and beer selection. cool vibe. west one at least has shuffleboard. not sure of downtown. Pitch is a great higher end pizza/italian/bar place. My kids like walking around the Old Market area and going into the candy and ice cream stores and crap. Gene Leahy Mall was just re-done and is getting good reviews. I've not taken the kids down there yet though. It's just a park downtown but if you're down there already I'd check that out.

Awesome thanks. Not really arcade, was just looking for places kids like, but also has good food and booze for me. Prob stay downtown, but haven't decided yet.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on July 08, 2022, 11:26:25 AM

That park does look cool but NOTE I'M NOT A KID nor do I own one so I have no idea what they enjoy.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: OB_Won on July 08, 2022, 12:24:05 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on July 08, 2022, 11:26:25 AM

That park does look cool but NOTE I'M NOT A KID nor do I own one so I have no idea what they enjoy.

lol

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: cfbandyman on July 08, 2022, 01:36:54 PM

Quote from: OB_Won on July 08, 2022, 12:24:05 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on July 08, 2022, 11:26:25 AM

That park does look cool but NOTE I'M NOT A KID nor do I own one so I have no idea what they enjoy.

lol

 :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on July 08, 2022, 07:37:04 PM

booked two direct rt’s to lax for $288 total.  ama

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 08, 2022, 07:40:06 PM

Quote from: pissclams on July 08, 2022, 07:37:04 PM

booked two direct rt’s to lax for $288 total.  ama

$144 each? Incred

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on July 08, 2022, 10:15:12 PM

Quote from: steve dave on July 08, 2022, 07:40:06 PM

Quote from: pissclams on July 08, 2022, 07:37:04 PM

booked two direct rt’s to lax for $288 total.  ama

$144 each? Incred

well I think you know it was really 277 + 11, I just really needed my compy pass flex

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 08, 2022, 10:17:48 PM

Quote from: pissclams on July 08, 2022, 10:15:12 PM

Quote from: steve dave on July 08, 2022, 07:40:06 PM

Quote from: pissclams on July 08, 2022, 07:37:04 PM

booked two direct rt’s to lax for $288 total.  ama

$144 each? Incred

well I think you know it was really 277 + 11, I just really needed my compy pass flex

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/d4/6f/3f/d46f3f3e04ec30d7810aa3e0618c461c.gif)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 08, 2022, 10:18:14 PM

^ elite BBS work

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on July 08, 2022, 10:18:44 PM

still a really good deal on my ticket  :cool:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 08, 2022, 10:19:22 PM

Quote from: pissclams on July 08, 2022, 10:18:44 PM

still a really good deal on my ticket  :cool:

yes, wild right now. double boner booking.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on July 10, 2022, 02:58:59 AM

Quote from: mocat on July 08, 2022, 08:03:12 AM

nancy neg: 4.5 hr layover at ord tomorrow
peggy po: first time in a dreamliner
nancy neg: not business class tho
peggy po: not coach either

I hope you got yourself some Garrett Popcorn, the best thing in any airport, anywhere.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on July 10, 2022, 05:32:37 AM

departing gate from ord was right next to gE legend tortas frontera

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on July 10, 2022, 02:52:58 PM

Banff must sees/dos and pro-tips, please.  Going in a couple weeks.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on July 10, 2022, 02:55:06 PM

Quote from: tdaver on July 10, 2022, 02:52:58 PM

Banff must sees/dos and pro-tips, please.  Going in a couple weeks.

i saw a wolf there (or near there).  it was pretty cool, so i'd try to do that.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on July 11, 2022, 03:55:21 AM

Airline delays/cancellations right now are a monster PITA. Good lord.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on July 11, 2022, 08:42:44 AM

Quote from: DaBigTrain on July 11, 2022, 03:55:21 AM

Airline delays/cancellations right now are a monster PITA. Good lord.

Yep, I've thought about booking 2 short trips this summer and passed on both because of my experience earlier this summer and from what i hear from everyone else. I despise dealing with airports anyway so i can't handle it when its like this. Have a fall trip planned so hopefully some of this shakes out a bit after summer.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on July 11, 2022, 01:46:06 PM

Hey SD. Working on my Omaha weekend. Storm Chaser game question. The Saturday game is Bobby Witt Jr bobble head night and its like almost sold out. Lil SF would love a BW Jr bobblehead but they have like 1500 of them and I foresee a million kids and huge losers getting in line 4 hours before the game to get one. This is what is going to happen right? I really don't want to do that which leads to my next question. I will prob just go the night before which will be less crowded and just not tell lil SF about the bobblehead thingy until he hears about it at the stadium. Anyhoo, where should we sit? I would like to have a good seat and pound giant Miller Lites with Mrs SF while the kids run around. Any seating tips are appreciated.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 11, 2022, 01:55:36 PM

lmao it's a minor league park sit wherever or next to the carnival bounce house (I'm guessing)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on July 11, 2022, 02:31:26 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 11, 2022, 01:55:36 PM

lmao it's a minor league park sit wherever or next to the carnival bounce house (I'm guessing)

It is almost sold out and I don't want to sit next to that thing Rusty  :curse:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 11, 2022, 02:33:52 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on July 11, 2022, 01:46:06 PM

Hey SD. Working on my Omaha weekend. Storm Chaser game question. The Saturday game is Bobby Witt Jr bobble head night and its like almost sold out. Lil SF would love a BW Jr bobblehead but they have like 1500 of them and I foresee a million kids and huge losers getting in line 4 hours before the game to get one. This is what is going to happen right? I really don't want to do that which leads to my next question. I will prob just go the night before which will be less crowded and just not tell lil SF about the bobblehead thingy until he hears about it at the stadium. Anyhoo, where should we sit? I would like to have a good seat and pound giant Miller Lites with Mrs SF while the kids run around. Any seating tips are appreciated.

there will for sure be a giant line of people getting that bobble head. we always sit behind home plate because it's equal distance to either side and the various food and drink and also the best view and also every ticket in the entire place is like $10 so just get good ones.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on July 11, 2022, 02:44:43 PM

Quote from: steve dave on July 11, 2022, 02:33:52 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on July 11, 2022, 01:46:06 PM

Hey SD. Working on my Omaha weekend. Storm Chaser game question. The Saturday game is Bobby Witt Jr bobble head night and its like almost sold out. Lil SF would love a BW Jr bobblehead but they have like 1500 of them and I foresee a million kids and huge losers getting in line 4 hours before the game to get one. This is what is going to happen right? I really don't want to do that which leads to my next question. I will prob just go the night before which will be less crowded and just not tell lil SF about the bobblehead thingy until he hears about it at the stadium. Anyhoo, where should we sit? I would like to have a good seat and pound giant Miller Lites with Mrs SF while the kids run around. Any seating tips are appreciated.

there will for sure be a giant line of people getting that bobble head. we always sit behind home plate because it's equal distance to either side and the various food and drink and also the best view and also every ticket in the entire place is like $10 so just get good ones.

yep, def going friday. The saturday game with the bobble is almost sold out with tix going for double on stub hub. ha

Thank you friend

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 11, 2022, 04:29:32 PM

Quote from: steve dave on July 07, 2022, 04:16:50 PM

Kauai with the fam Jul 13 - Jul 23.

4 first class tix OMA-DEN-LIH on United. Lie flats DEN-LIH leg. All on points booked right when the calendar opened on saver rates
5 nights in a 2br deluxe suite at Grand Hyatt all on points
5 nights in a 2br airbnb in hanalei on cash. booked in deep covid and have a steal.
rented a full size SUV for the entirety at the same time for almost nothing and it's outrageous what it would cost me to rent it if I was booking today
4 tix SW LIH-LAS-OMA on the way back (nightmare fuel here, but was cheap AF)

terrified any of the above are going to try to last minute cancel me somehow because they can book any of that for WAY more value/$ than I have them for.

bad news, our deluxe suite booking at 50k hyatt a night and two queen room at 25k hyatt a night cannot come through because they have no more connecting suite/rooms  :frown:

good news, they told me to just cancel my two queen room and get 125k hyatt points back and they'd upgrade us to the royal suite with plenty of rooms/beds.  :surprised:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on July 11, 2022, 04:35:24 PM

Quote from: steve dave on July 11, 2022, 04:29:32 PM

Quote from: steve dave on July 07, 2022, 04:16:50 PM

Kauai with the fam Jul 13 - Jul 23.

4 first class tix OMA-DEN-LIH on United. Lie flats DEN-LIH leg. All on points booked right when the calendar opened on saver rates
5 nights in a 2br deluxe suite at Grand Hyatt all on points
5 nights in a 2br airbnb in hanalei on cash. booked in deep covid and have a steal.
rented a full size SUV for the entirety at the same time for almost nothing and it's outrageous what it would cost me to rent it if I was booking today
4 tix SW LIH-LAS-OMA on the way back (nightmare fuel here, but was cheap AF)

terrified any of the above are going to try to last minute cancel me somehow because they can book any of that for WAY more value/$ than I have them for.

bad news, our deluxe suite booking at 50k hyatt a night and two queen room at 25k hyatt a night cannot come through because they have no more connecting suite/rooms  :frown:

good news, they told me to just cancel my two queen room and get 125k hyatt points back and they'd upgrade us to the royal suite with plenty of rooms/beds.  :surprised:

Whoa. That is awesome. So you are getting like 1.5 nights for free and a fancy upgrade. Good on them. I thought this was going to be a "hey, you booked this too good and we have people that want to pay real money so we are moving you to the room next to the ice machine" type of thing.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 11, 2022, 04:54:48 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on July 11, 2022, 04:35:24 PM

Quote from: steve dave on July 11, 2022, 04:29:32 PM

Quote from: steve dave on July 07, 2022, 04:16:50 PM

Kauai with the fam Jul 13 - Jul 23.

4 first class tix OMA-DEN-LIH on United. Lie flats DEN-LIH leg. All on points booked right when the calendar opened on saver rates
5 nights in a 2br deluxe suite at Grand Hyatt all on points
5 nights in a 2br airbnb in hanalei on cash. booked in deep covid and have a steal.
rented a full size SUV for the entirety at the same time for almost nothing and it's outrageous what it would cost me to rent it if I was booking today
4 tix SW LIH-LAS-OMA on the way back (nightmare fuel here, but was cheap AF)

terrified any of the above are going to try to last minute cancel me somehow because they can book any of that for WAY more value/$ than I have them for.

bad news, our deluxe suite booking at 50k hyatt a night and two queen room at 25k hyatt a night cannot come through because they have no more connecting suite/rooms  :frown:

good news, they told me to just cancel my two queen room and get 125k hyatt points back and they'd upgrade us to the royal suite with plenty of rooms/beds.  :surprised:

Whoa. That is awesome. So you are getting like 1.5 nights for free and a fancy upgrade. Good on them. I thought this was going to be a "hey, you booked this too good and we have people that want to pay real money so we are moving you to the room next to the ice machine" type of thing.

the entire 5 nights back for the regular room we were connecting to the suite, and yes.  :drool:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 12, 2022, 03:46:43 PM

United's app is the GOAT of airline apps

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 12, 2022, 05:50:11 PM

Quote from: steve dave on July 12, 2022, 03:46:43 PM

United's app is the GOAT of airline apps

100%. Delta sucks so hard in comparison

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: cfbandyman on July 12, 2022, 07:38:38 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 12, 2022, 05:50:11 PM

Quote from: steve dave on July 12, 2022, 03:46:43 PM

United's app is the GOAT of airline apps

100%. Delta sucks so hard in comparison

IDK what's going on with the app, it used to be pretty decent, but whatever update they sent out months ago has made it just awful. I don't get it

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 12, 2022, 08:02:57 PM

Quote from: cfbandyman on July 12, 2022, 07:38:38 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 12, 2022, 05:50:11 PM

Quote from: steve dave on July 12, 2022, 03:46:43 PM

United's app is the GOAT of airline apps

100%. Delta sucks so hard in comparison

IDK what's going on with the app, it used to be pretty decent, but whatever update they sent out months ago has made it just awful. I don't get it

I mean I guess you can check into a flight and see your miles? But good luck changing or booking.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on July 12, 2022, 10:39:48 PM

Quote from: steve dave on July 12, 2022, 03:46:43 PM

United's app is the GOAT of airline apps

Yessir

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 14, 2022, 06:09:12 AM

Quote from: michigancat on July 12, 2022, 08:02:57 PM

Quote from: cfbandyman on July 12, 2022, 07:38:38 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 12, 2022, 05:50:11 PM

Quote from: steve dave on July 12, 2022, 03:46:43 PM

United's app is the GOAT of airline apps

100%. Delta sucks so hard in comparison

IDK what's going on with the app, it used to be pretty decent, but whatever update they sent out months ago has made it just awful. I don't get it

I mean I guess you can check into a flight and see your miles? But good luck changing or booking.

Literally just trying to see flight options

(https://i.ibb.co/nmRyFKK/Screenshot-20220714-070752.png)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sonofdaxjones on July 14, 2022, 04:41:54 PM

I figured that on average I've taken between 15 to 20 airline trips a year for the past 25 years or so. 

Yesterday was my first aborted landing attempt, SWAir, Love Field (I hate SWAir, but for this trip I'm wasn't buying the tickets, the company was, and company says lowest fare offered must be chosen, unless special circumstances are involved and "I hate SWAir" is not valid for the comment section of the expense).

We were down very low on final about to touch down and suddenly we're being blasted out of there up to altitude.  Pilot said bad tailwind and they actually changed the whole pattern right after that. 

A little sporty.

Thankfully we weren't arrested as we got of the plane for the aborted attempt.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: cfbandyman on July 14, 2022, 05:49:55 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 14, 2022, 06:09:12 AM

Quote from: michigancat on July 12, 2022, 08:02:57 PM

Quote from: cfbandyman on July 12, 2022, 07:38:38 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 12, 2022, 05:50:11 PM

Quote from: steve dave on July 12, 2022, 03:46:43 PM

United's app is the GOAT of airline apps

100%. Delta sucks so hard in comparison

IDK what's going on with the app, it used to be pretty decent, but whatever update they sent out months ago has made it just awful. I don't get it

I mean I guess you can check into a flight and see your miles? But good luck changing or booking.

Literally just trying to see flight options

(https://i.ibb.co/nmRyFKK/Screenshot-20220714-070752.png)

And that's what I'm saying, all that used to work really well, but now it's super buggy after some update they sent out, I don't get. I have major issues just signing in, you can do it, you just gotta know the way, which is not how it used to be.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: cfbandyman on July 14, 2022, 05:51:16 PM

Quote from: cfbandyman on July 14, 2022, 05:49:55 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 14, 2022, 06:09:12 AM

Quote from: michigancat on July 12, 2022, 08:02:57 PM

Quote from: cfbandyman on July 12, 2022, 07:38:38 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 12, 2022, 05:50:11 PM

Quote from: steve dave on July 12, 2022, 03:46:43 PM

United's app is the GOAT of airline apps

100%. Delta sucks so hard in comparison

IDK what's going on with the app, it used to be pretty decent, but whatever update they sent out months ago has made it just awful. I don't get it

I mean I guess you can check into a flight and see your miles? But good luck changing or booking.

Literally just trying to see flight options

(https://i.ibb.co/nmRyFKK/Screenshot-20220714-070752.png)

And that's what I'm saying, all that used to work really well, but now it's super buggy after some update they sent out, I don't get. I have major issues just signing in, you can do it, you just gotta know the way, which is not how it used to be.

Ha, I just did it, it's working perfectly fine for me, for now.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on July 15, 2022, 10:29:52 PM

Quote from: sonofdaxjones on July 14, 2022, 04:41:54 PM

I figured that on average I've taken between 15 to 20 airline trips a year for the past 25 years or so. 

Yesterday was my first aborted landing attempt, SWAir, Love Field (I hate SWAir, but for this trip I'm wasn't buying the tickets, the company was, and company says lowest fare offered must be chosen, unless special circumstances are involved and "I hate SWAir" is not valid for the comment section of the expense).

We were down very low on final about to touch down and suddenly we're being blasted out of there up to altitude.  Pilot said bad tailwind and they actually changed the whole pattern right after that. 

A little sporty.

Thankfully we weren't arrested as we got of the plane for the aborted attempt.

I had one on SWA landing at PHX one time where our wheels just touched the ground and then they said "NOPE" and went back up to circle back, no explanation given. It was a very WTF moment.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 15, 2022, 11:40:05 PM

We are on day 2 of 10 in Kauai and my two children are carbon copies of Nick Russel.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on July 16, 2022, 09:46:56 AM

Quote from: steve dave on July 15, 2022, 11:40:05 PM

We are on day 2 of 10 in Kauai and my two children are carbon copies of Nick Russel.

Lol

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on July 16, 2022, 02:43:58 PM

:lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Sandstone Outcropping on July 20, 2022, 08:18:31 AM

Finishing up coffee on the patio and listening to a lovely rain shower in the Caribbean this morning:

(https://i.imgur.com/6q0UZIb.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on July 20, 2022, 09:39:55 AM

Quote from: Sandstone Outcropping on July 20, 2022, 08:18:31 AM

Finishing up coffee on the patio and listening to a lovely rain shower in the Caribbean this morning:

(https://i.imgur.com/6q0UZIb.jpg)

oh man, that looks great. that chair and view is my dream retirement.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 20, 2022, 12:19:42 PM

My kids running around like crazy people

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on July 20, 2022, 12:23:09 PM

Damn you have the beach all to yourselves

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on July 20, 2022, 12:29:41 PM

I enjoyed the pictures of them in their first-class seats.  If I was boarding the plane, walking towards economy, it would've been upsetting to me.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on July 20, 2022, 12:46:03 PM

Quote from: steve dave on July 20, 2022, 12:19:42 PM

My kids running around like crazy people

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awesome. Mrs SF and I ask each other why we live in KS at least once a month. Its all her fault btw.

Also, we better get a Puka Dog pic or your Kauai trip can GTFOOMF

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on July 20, 2022, 12:47:46 PM

Also need a new puka shell pic.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 20, 2022, 12:50:31 PM

Quote from: ChiComCat on July 20, 2022, 12:29:41 PM

I enjoyed the pictures of them in their first-class seats.  If I was boarding the plane, walking towards economy, it would've been upsetting to me.

Good news for you then because it was a 757 so we made a left turn. That was a first for them.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: cfbandyman on July 20, 2022, 01:06:56 PM

Quote from: steve dave on July 20, 2022, 12:19:42 PM

My kids running around like crazy people

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that is perfect

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on July 21, 2022, 10:46:40 AM

Quote from: Trim on July 20, 2022, 12:47:46 PM

Also need a new puka shell pic.

 :ROFL:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kstate4life on July 21, 2022, 02:03:34 PM

Hey guys, I need some SF tips...

We are heading there in Oct, mainly for the Chiefs\49ers game, but are planning on staying in SF Friday and Saturday night, then in San Jose Sunday night after the game.  We already have flights in\out of San Jose.   I have been to SF once before about 8 years ago and stayed at the Hilton in Union Square.  At the time it seemed like a great central location to pretty much everything.  I have heard lately that Union Square has gotten pretty dirty (is this true?), so was thinking about staying in another neighborhood.  I was recommended Nob Hill.  It will be my wife and I and another couple and want to be walking distance from good restaurants, cocktail bars, and some cool sights.   Any tips are appreciated!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on July 21, 2022, 02:57:08 PM

just ran into this gopher tortoise on the beach, dude had some wheels, son.

don’t believe what they tell you

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on July 21, 2022, 04:40:49 PM

Quote from: kstate4life on July 21, 2022, 02:03:34 PM

Hey guys, I need some SF tips...

We are heading there in Oct, mainly for the Chiefs\49ers game, but are planning on staying in SF Friday and Saturday night, then in San Jose Sunday night after the game.  We already have flights in\out of San Jose.   I have been to SF once before about 8 years ago and stayed at the Hilton in Union Square.  At the time it seemed like a great central location to pretty much everything.  I have heard lately that Union Square has gotten pretty dirty (is this true?), so was thinking about staying in another neighborhood.  I was recommended Nob Hill.  It will be my wife and I and another couple and want to be walking distance from good restaurants, cocktail bars, and some cool sights.   Any tips are appreciated!

I can say that Golden Gate Park is better than Central Park and absolutely you should dedicate a minimum of 2-3 hours there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 21, 2022, 06:21:45 PM

Nob Hill is great but like union square it borders the Tenderloin which has always been a wild place if you go down the wrong block. I'm guessing Union Square hasn't really changed much since the last time you visited either.

And Golden Gate Park is not better than Central Park lmao

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on July 21, 2022, 07:07:02 PM

Central Park is awesome and way better than Golden Gate Park.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kstate4life on July 21, 2022, 09:18:14 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 21, 2022, 06:21:45 PM

Nob Hill is great but like union square it borders the Tenderloin which has always been a wild place if you go down the wrong block. I'm guessing Union Square hasn't really changed much since the last time you visited either.

And Golden Gate Park is not better than Central Park lmao

Yeah I remember getting into the Tenderloin by like half a block last time, and turned right around.  I am thinking we will stay in the SOMA area so we are on the opposite end away from Tenderloin and can still walk through Union Station, or hop on the trolley easily.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 21, 2022, 09:24:11 PM

Quote from: Institutional Control on July 21, 2022, 07:07:02 PM

Central Park is awesome and way better than Golden Gate Park.


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Yes, very bizarre take

Title: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on July 21, 2022, 09:35:08 PM

Quote from: steve dave on July 21, 2022, 09:24:11 PM

Quote from: Institutional Control on July 21, 2022, 07:07:02 PM

Central Park is awesome and way better than Golden Gate Park.


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Yes, very bizarre take

I can only assume KK walked out of Trump tower to Strawberry Fields and said “this sucks” and turned around and went back to his room.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 21, 2022, 09:52:34 PM

Quote from: kstate4life on July 21, 2022, 09:18:14 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 21, 2022, 06:21:45 PM

Nob Hill is great but like union square it borders the Tenderloin which has always been a wild place if you go down the wrong block. I'm guessing Union Square hasn't really changed much since the last time you visited either.

And Golden Gate Park is not better than Central Park lmao

Yeah I remember getting into the Tenderloin by like half a block last time, and turned right around.  I am thinking we will stay in the SOMA area so we are on the opposite end away from Tenderloin and can still walk through Union Station, or hop on the trolley easily.

Well, soma can be a bit dodgy or bland depending on where you are. I'd do Nob Hill

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on July 25, 2022, 09:14:46 AM

SD we enjoyed Omaha. Thanks for the tips. Its been 5 or so years since I used to go there quite a bit for work and its changed a ton. Lots of familiar stuff though. Game and Zoo were great but hot as ballz. We also hit both of your food recommendos. Blatt was great and I realized when we got there that I had been to the pizza place a couple of times and just forgot. We also hit Beercade2 and Lil SF and I played the crap out of some Blitz 99 while Mrs SF and I had beers. It was a great place. The one thing I did notice moreso than I notice here in KC was a large amount of really proud MAGA folks. I saw more Trump/Lets Go Brandon shirts/hats than I normally do here in KC which was kind of odd, but whatevs. It was a pretty good short little vacay and we will prob do it again.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 25, 2022, 09:18:10 AM

That sucks about the MAGAs. Glad you all enjoyed it!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on July 25, 2022, 10:35:55 AM

Legged out about 40 miles 3 days in New York.  By far my favorite activity there is just walking around the neighborhoods between meals/drinks.  Actually finally got to see a Broadway show and the Met to satisfy being a tourist.  Also went to the skyscraper museum and that maybe the worst attraction for a cool topic I've never experienced.  Wow.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kstate4life on July 25, 2022, 10:36:58 AM

Quote from: michigancat on July 21, 2022, 09:52:34 PM

Quote from: kstate4life on July 21, 2022, 09:18:14 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 21, 2022, 06:21:45 PM

Nob Hill is great but like union square it borders the Tenderloin which has always been a wild place if you go down the wrong block. I'm guessing Union Square hasn't really changed much since the last time you visited either.

And Golden Gate Park is not better than Central Park lmao

Yeah I remember getting into the Tenderloin by like half a block last time, and turned right around.  I am thinking we will stay in the SOMA area so we are on the opposite end away from Tenderloin and can still walk through Union Station, or hop on the trolley easily.

Well, soma can be a bit dodgy or bland depending on where you are. I'd do Nob Hill

 :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on July 25, 2022, 10:42:04 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on July 25, 2022, 10:35:55 AM

Legged out about 40 miles 3 days in New York.  By far my favorite activity there is just walking around the neighborhoods between meals/drinks.  Actually finally got to see a Broadway show and the Met to satisfy being a tourist.  Also went to the skyscraper museum and that maybe the worst attraction for a cool topic I've never experienced.  Wow.

This is always my fav NY activity as well. Just hopping out in a random part and wandering. So many great bars and places tucked in everywhere.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: XocolateThundarr on July 27, 2022, 09:27:44 AM

Heading to Breckenridge for a board meeting today.  Really looking forward to the cool temps.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on August 12, 2022, 09:06:16 AM

Quote from: mocat on May 27, 2022, 05:58:58 PM

rick, idk

https://twitter.com/RickSteves/status/1530306961203265536?t=9zeDGykadb7axPKWWwjbsg&s=19

First reaction was that I mostly think of him as a nerdy guy (pot smoking notwithstanding) and no beard is a better fit for that.

New crap has come to light.

https://twitter.com/RickSteves/status/1557934242369118209

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 12, 2022, 09:28:00 AM

I like him a lot. Because I’m old AF now? Maybe, maybe.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 12, 2022, 09:29:59 AM

Quote from: steve dave on August 12, 2022, 09:28:00 AM

I like him a lot. Because I’m old AF now? Maybe, maybe.


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maybe. He's also just a nice positive dude doing what he loves!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on August 12, 2022, 09:38:56 AM

he is a treasure

Quote from: chum1 on August 12, 2022, 09:06:16 AM

New crap has come to light.

https://twitter.com/RickSteves/status/1557934242369118209

https://twitter.com/RickSteves/status/1547763371046346752

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on August 12, 2022, 09:47:49 AM

When I grow up I want to be an equal mix of Rick Steves and Anthony Bourdain (except the killing myself part)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Sandstone Outcropping on August 12, 2022, 10:09:14 AM

Quote from: michigancat on August 12, 2022, 09:29:59 AM

Quote from: steve dave on August 12, 2022, 09:28:00 AM

I like him a lot. Because I’m old AF now? Maybe, maybe.


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maybe. He's also just a nice positive dude doing what he loves!

Not ashamed to admit that I love watching Rick Steves while I get buzzed on the couch. So peaceful and relaxing. There's another series out there called "Great Continental Railway Journeys" that I like just as much. I think most of the eps are 10+ years old but the scenery is stunning and the host is a real treat, also.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: fatdamon on August 17, 2022, 12:15:04 PM

just spent the last 5 days in oaxaca and it was f’n rad.  Prolly my favorite place I’ve been.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on August 17, 2022, 12:16:43 PM

Quote from: fatdamon on August 17, 2022, 12:15:04 PM

just spent the last 5 days in oaxaca and it was f’n rad.  Prolly my favorite place I’ve been.

i watched an episode of something (i think it was Somebody Feed Phil) there recently and it looked incredible

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on August 17, 2022, 12:56:08 PM

anyone use a travel agent anymore? I know it seems stupid, but i'm terrible at finding stuff and hate the whole process of it. Mrs SF is the same but times 1000. She would rather not go anywhere than try and book a trip. I'd just like to go to someone and say, "I want to go here and this is the stuff I like to do". Then I'll just pick from there. Is this exactly what a travel agent does? Do they even exist anymore? I have no idea.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: fatdamon on August 17, 2022, 12:59:29 PM

Quote from: 'taterblast on August 17, 2022, 12:16:43 PM

Quote from: fatdamon on August 17, 2022, 12:15:04 PM

just spent the last 5 days in oaxaca and it was f’n rad.  Prolly my favorite place I’ve been.

i watched an episode of something (i think it was Somebody Feed Phil) there recently and it looked incredible

It is.  Unbeatable scenery, street dogs that walk you home from the bar to make sure you find your house, incredibly safe, and the food....hamma hamma

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Sandstone Outcropping on August 17, 2022, 01:03:17 PM

Mrs SSOC has a meeting in Jacksonville this winter. Should we take the whole fam? Is Jacksonville a good place to go with kids? Are there relaxing beaches there?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on August 17, 2022, 01:21:06 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on August 17, 2022, 12:56:08 PM

anyone use a travel agent anymore? I know it seems stupid, but i'm terrible at finding stuff and hate the whole process of it. Mrs SF is the same but times 1000. She would rather not go anywhere than try and book a trip. I'd just like to go to someone and say, "I want to go here and this is the stuff I like to do". Then I'll just pick from there. Is this exactly what a travel agent does? Do they even exist anymore? I have no idea.

I did use one for a trip to Mexico recently. 10/10 would recommend.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on August 17, 2022, 01:22:30 PM

Quote from: star seed 7 on August 17, 2022, 01:21:06 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on August 17, 2022, 12:56:08 PM

anyone use a travel agent anymore? I know it seems stupid, but i'm terrible at finding stuff and hate the whole process of it. Mrs SF is the same but times 1000. She would rather not go anywhere than try and book a trip. I'd just like to go to someone and say, "I want to go here and this is the stuff I like to do". Then I'll just pick from there. Is this exactly what a travel agent does? Do they even exist anymore? I have no idea.

I did use one for a trip to Mexico recently. 10/10 would recommend.

Also on this trip I tested positive for covid and they handled everything with the airline and hotel and that was great. Entire trip was cheaper than booking myself.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on August 17, 2022, 01:29:15 PM

Quote from: Sandstone Outcropping on August 17, 2022, 01:03:17 PM

Mrs SSOC has a meeting in Jacksonville this winter. Should we take the whole fam? Is Jacksonville a good place to go with kids? Are there relaxing beaches there?

I did a day of research on jax as just a random place to visit and passed. I didn't research the kid angle.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 17, 2022, 01:37:33 PM

Jacksonville as a tourist destination is lmao. Also Tampa.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on August 17, 2022, 01:52:21 PM

Amelia Island to the north is supposed to have terrific beaches.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on August 17, 2022, 02:19:37 PM

I would not waste your kids' time by taking them to Jacksonville unless you're planning to drive to Orlando.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on August 17, 2022, 02:22:23 PM

Quote from: Institutional Control on August 17, 2022, 02:19:37 PM

I would not waste your kids' time by taking them to Jacksonville unless you're planning to drive to St Augustine

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Sandstone Outcropping on August 17, 2022, 02:36:44 PM

Quote from: Institutional Control on August 17, 2022, 02:19:37 PM

I would not waste your kids' time by taking them to Jacksonville unless you're planning to drive to Orlando.

Okay. Good to know. I don't really want to do a lot of driving in Florida so if there aren't a lot of kid activities, maybe we will go ski again. Exposing my brain to sun in the winter is good for my mental health.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on August 17, 2022, 03:06:36 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on August 17, 2022, 12:56:08 PM

anyone use a travel agent anymore? I know it seems stupid, but i'm terrible at finding stuff and hate the whole process of it. Mrs SF is the same but times 1000. She would rather not go anywhere than try and book a trip. I'd just like to go to someone and say, "I want to go here and this is the stuff I like to do". Then I'll just pick from there. Is this exactly what a travel agent does? Do they even exist anymore? I have no idea.

Use gE.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on August 17, 2022, 03:26:38 PM

Quote from: steve dave on August 17, 2022, 01:37:33 PM

Jacksonville as a tourist destination is lmao. Also Tampa.


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I essentially lived there for a year or so for work. Jacksonville proper sucks bad, but easy drive distance to other more desirable places.

I never went to Amelia Island or St Augustine but heard they were great. Also rav reviews from golfers about the the world golf stuff south of Jacksonville.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 17, 2022, 03:30:32 PM

St Augustine is cool and close, good points


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on August 17, 2022, 05:20:26 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on August 17, 2022, 12:56:08 PM

anyone use a travel agent anymore? I know it seems stupid, but i'm terrible at finding stuff and hate the whole process of it. Mrs SF is the same but times 1000. She would rather not go anywhere than try and book a trip. I'd just like to go to someone and say, "I want to go here and this is the stuff I like to do". Then I'll just pick from there. Is this exactly what a travel agent does? Do they even exist anymore? I have no idea.

Used one for our honeymoon to mexico. We enjoyed it and it made it less stressful. I assume it cost more but I didn't care since I was stressed about other things at the time.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on August 17, 2022, 05:59:44 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on August 17, 2022, 12:56:08 PM

anyone use a travel agent anymore? I know it seems stupid, but i'm terrible at finding stuff and hate the whole process of it. Mrs SF is the same but times 1000. She would rather not go anywhere than try and book a trip. I'd just like to go to someone and say, "I want to go here and this is the stuff I like to do". Then I'll just pick from there. Is this exactly what a travel agent does? Do they even exist anymore? I have no idea.

i used one for the first time this year to go to mexico with family. the biggest advantage was a nonstop flight to Cancun from MCI, and also we got a way nicer place than we would have for the same amount of money

https://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=12998.msg2148557#msg2148557 (https://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=12998.msg2148557#msg2148557)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on August 17, 2022, 09:45:04 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on August 17, 2022, 12:56:08 PM

anyone use a travel agent anymore? I know it seems stupid, but i'm terrible at finding stuff and hate the whole process of it. Mrs SF is the same but times 1000. She would rather not go anywhere than try and book a trip. I'd just like to go to someone and say, "I want to go here and this is the stuff I like to do". Then I'll just pick from there. Is this exactly what a travel agent does? Do they even exist anymore? I have no idea.

My parents use one when they go to Europe and said it was actually cheaper than what they could find online for river/Mediterranean cruises but they are also boomers. They never use one when traveling in North America but I could see how it has value when traveling to a new continent. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on August 18, 2022, 08:57:24 AM

Travel Agents generally get paid through commissions from resorts/airlines/cruises.  A positive is that they shouldn't really be any more expensive to use but they also have incentives to send you wherever is paying them the most, regardless of quality.  I don't think most would send you to crap hole for an extra $50 in commission but I would also be careful if an agent starts pushing a certain resort hard.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on August 18, 2022, 08:58:53 AM

They typically get you better room locations on cruises for the same price if you are into that sort of amazing vacation

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 18, 2022, 09:40:04 AM

A better room for a cruise would be completely off the boat on land somewhere


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DreamWeaver69 on August 18, 2022, 09:53:35 AM

 :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on August 18, 2022, 10:21:49 AM

Yeah, I don't really care about the cost, I just want someone to tell me where to stay, where good food/bars are, and some fun things for kids. Even typing that sentence seemed stupid as this seems like an easy task, but it really isn't and I hate it. It seems I need a different type of travel agent that you guys are talking about. I get the Mexican resort type agents that have deals with the resorts and stuff, I just need like a travel planner. Like, i want to got to the New England area and eat a bunch of good seafood and go to fun restaurants and stuff. If I take the kids, i'll need something else to do as well. Tell me where to stay and give me a list of cool places in whatever area. Here's $100 or whatever.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DreamWeaver69 on August 18, 2022, 10:24:58 AM

Google is my travel agent and it's amazing! Also, just walking around new places can be a lot of fun.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Sandstone Outcropping on August 18, 2022, 11:23:58 AM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on August 18, 2022, 10:21:49 AM

Yeah, I don't really care about the cost, I just want someone to tell me where to stay, where good food/bars are, and some fun things for kids. Even typing that sentence seemed stupid as this seems like an easy task, but it really isn't and I hate it. It seems I need a different type of travel agent that you guys are talking about. I get the Mexican resort type agents that have deals with the resorts and stuff, I just need like a travel planner. Like, i want to got to the New England area and eat a bunch of good seafood and go to fun restaurants and stuff. If I take the kids, i'll need something else to do as well. Tell me where to stay and give me a list of cool places in whatever area. Here's $100 or whatever.

I think you should use a travel agent and not feel bad about it.

https://destinationfuntravel.com/meet-our-team/ (https://destinationfuntravel.com/meet-our-team/)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on August 18, 2022, 11:40:40 AM

No crap, a few people say yeah go ahead and use a travel agent and sf decides he's too special for a travel agent and they probably don't do what he wants anyway.

Total putz

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 18, 2022, 11:47:05 AM

Quote from: star seed 7 on August 18, 2022, 11:40:40 AM

No crap, a few people say yeah go ahead and use a travel agent and sf decides he's too special for a travel agent and they probably don't do what he wants anyway.

Total putz

I don't think you understand - he doesn't want a travel agent, he wants someone that plans a trip for him

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on August 18, 2022, 11:54:25 AM

I'd be amazing at what he is describing but only if you like to do what I like to do. Eat and drink.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DreamWeaver69 on August 18, 2022, 11:59:04 AM

He's literally never went on a trip before, without asking the entire board on how to do it. It makes sense.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on August 18, 2022, 12:07:37 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on August 18, 2022, 10:21:49 AM

Yeah, I don't really care about the cost, I just want someone to tell me where to stay, where good food/bars are, and some fun things for kids. Even typing that sentence seemed stupid as this seems like an easy task, but it really isn't and I hate it. It seems I need a different type of travel agent that you guys are talking about. I get the Mexican resort type agents that have deals with the resorts and stuff, I just need like a travel planner. Like, i want to got to the New England area and eat a bunch of good seafood and go to fun restaurants and stuff. If I take the kids, i'll need something else to do as well. Tell me where to stay and give me a list of cool places in whatever area. Here's $100 or whatever.

Aren't you married?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on August 18, 2022, 12:14:00 PM

Quote from: DreamWeaver69 on August 18, 2022, 11:59:04 AM

He's literally never went on a trip before, without asking the entire board on how to do it. It makes sense.

What the hell else is this place for? I guess we could all just head back to the bidet thread.  :dunno:

Also, you guys are being mean now.  :cry:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DreamWeaver69 on August 18, 2022, 12:17:49 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on August 18, 2022, 12:14:00 PM

Quote from: DreamWeaver69 on August 18, 2022, 11:59:04 AM

He's literally never went on a trip before, without asking the entire board on how to do it. It makes sense.

What the hell else is this place for? I guess we could all just head back to the bidet thread.  :dunno:

Also, you guys are being mean now.  :cry:

lol. Just giving you a hard time. I do it too.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on August 18, 2022, 12:45:16 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on August 18, 2022, 12:14:00 PM

I guess we could all just head back to the bidet thread.  :dunno:

x-post with bidet thread: the hotel in riviera maya we stayed at (as recommended by our travel agent) had a bidet in every room  :eek:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on August 18, 2022, 12:53:05 PM

Quote from: DreamWeaver69 on August 18, 2022, 12:17:49 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on August 18, 2022, 12:14:00 PM

Quote from: DreamWeaver69 on August 18, 2022, 11:59:04 AM

He's literally never went on a trip before, without asking the entire board on how to do it. It makes sense.

What the hell else is this place for? I guess we could all just head back to the bidet thread.  :dunno:

Also, you guys are being mean now.  :cry:

lol. Just giving you a hard time. I do it too.

 :emawkid:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on August 18, 2022, 01:38:41 PM

You could do a tour group.  They'll plan out all your meals and stops and whatnot.  Odds are that you're not getting the absolute best food but you'll likely be able to hit all the main attractions.

Pro-tip that I gleaned traveling with some posters on here is to go to a nice bar the first night and do a Fernet shot with the bartender.  After going through that trauma together, you're BFFs and they'll recommend all the best food spots.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on August 18, 2022, 01:44:57 PM

Quote from: ChiComCat on August 18, 2022, 01:38:41 PM

You could do a tour group.  They'll plan out all your meals and stops and whatnot.  Odds are that you're not getting the absolute best food but you'll likely be able to hit all the main attractions.

Pro-tip that I gleaned traveling with some posters on here is to go to a nice bar the first night and do a Fernet shot with the bartender.  After going through that trauma together, you're BFFs and they'll recommend all the best food spots.

This is a good tip and I do this on about every trip without kids.

I did this by myself one time in Chicago. It was only my second time there and I was with family the prior time so i wanted to explore. I went to a local bar and the bartender started talking to me. I told him I was going to the Sox game later, but was going to go early and wander around a bit before since I had never been. Both he and the townie dude next to me told me to shut the eff up and listen to them. They mapped out my train to the stadium and said, "you get off here with the rest of the people going to the game and walk straight to the park with that group. On the way back, you wait until there are a few people heading back to the train and you take the same path. You do not, under any circumstances deviate from this plan". I appreciated their advice more when I got close to the park.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on August 18, 2022, 04:22:56 PM

Quote from: ChiComCat on August 18, 2022, 01:38:41 PM

You could do a tour group.  They'll plan out all your meals and stops and whatnot.  Odds are that you're not getting the absolute best food but you'll likely be able to hit all the main attractions.

Pro-tip that I gleaned traveling with some posters on here is to go to a nice bar the first night and do a Fernet shot with the bartender.   After going through that trauma together, you're BFFs and they'll recommend all the best food spots.

Bite your tongue

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on August 18, 2022, 04:43:15 PM

SF

Everyone here likes to talk about the places we’ve been and would happily give you all the info you need plan a trip in the US.  Just tell us where you want to go. 

If you want to go to the Caribbean or Europe or something just use a travel agent. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on August 18, 2022, 08:51:57 PM

Quote from: tdaver on August 18, 2022, 04:43:15 PM

SF

Everyone here likes to talk about the places we’ve been and would happily give you all the info you need plan a trip in the US.  Just tell us where you want to go. 

If you want to go to the Caribbean or Europe or something just use a travel agent.

:nono: This blog is worldwide, tdaver.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 18, 2022, 09:01:07 PM

yeah, wtf tdaver

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on August 18, 2022, 09:17:15 PM

My apologies.  Was directed more towards my assumptions at his comfort level rather than at gE expertise.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on August 18, 2022, 10:44:54 PM

Imagine thinking we don't have Europe covered. I'd assume we have 90% of the countries represented at this point.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sonofdaxjones on August 18, 2022, 10:54:30 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on August 18, 2022, 01:44:57 PM

Quote from: ChiComCat on August 18, 2022, 01:38:41 PM

You could do a tour group.  They'll plan out all your meals and stops and whatnot.  Odds are that you're not getting the absolute best food but you'll likely be able to hit all the main attractions.

Pro-tip that I gleaned traveling with some posters on here is to go to a nice bar the first night and do a Fernet shot with the bartender.  After going through that trauma together, you're BFFs and they'll recommend all the best food spots.

This is a good tip and I do this on about every trip without kids.

I did this by myself one time in Chicago. It was only my second time there and I was with family the prior time so i wanted to explore. I went to a local bar and the bartender started talking to me. I told him I was going to the Sox game later, but was going to go early and wander around a bit before since I had never been. Both he and the townie dude next to me told me to shut the eff up and listen to them. They mapped out my train to the stadium and said, "you get off here with the rest of the people going to the game and walk straight to the park with that group. On the way back, you wait until there are a few people heading back to the train and you take the same path. You do not, under any circumstances deviate from this plan". I appreciated their advice more when I got close to the park.

Long story short I tried but to intervene but to no avail on behalf of a colleague having a medical incident at McCormick Place, but they took him to Insight Medical Center.  The staff was great, security was great, thankfully. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on August 18, 2022, 11:14:06 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on August 18, 2022, 01:44:57 PM

Quote from: ChiComCat on August 18, 2022, 01:38:41 PM

You could do a tour group.  They'll plan out all your meals and stops and whatnot.  Odds are that you're not getting the absolute best food but you'll likely be able to hit all the main attractions.

Pro-tip that I gleaned traveling with some posters on here is to go to a nice bar the first night and do a Fernet shot with the bartender.  After going through that trauma together, you're BFFs and they'll recommend all the best food spots.

This is a good tip and I do this on about every trip without kids.

I did this by myself one time in Chicago. It was only my second time there and I was with family the prior time so i wanted to explore. I went to a local bar and the bartender started talking to me. I told him I was going to the Sox game later, but was going to go early and wander around a bit before since I had never been. Both he and the townie dude next to me told me to shut the eff up and listen to them. They mapped out my train to the stadium and said, "you get off here with the rest of the people going to the game and walk straight to the park with that group. On the way back, you wait until there are a few people heading back to the train and you take the same path. You do not, under any circumstances deviate from this plan". I appreciated their advice more when I got close to the park.

In all fairness, that is stupid northsider/suburbanite advice for people scared of the city. There is a bunch of great stuff in Bridgeport along 35th St West of the stadium

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on August 18, 2022, 11:15:32 PM

But if you’re from and spent most of your time in small towns / suburbia it was the right advice

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on August 18, 2022, 11:58:20 PM

My big sis is a real life travel agent, people still use them. I don't, but people do.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on August 19, 2022, 08:55:59 AM

I have Clear with Amex benefit.  Has anybody ever found Clear useful anywhere?  If so what airport?  Every airport I go to my traveling partner (w/o clear) clears security within a minute of me.  Seems so worthless.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 19, 2022, 11:00:37 AM

clear had a brief shining moment when vaccination status was required places

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 19, 2022, 11:09:45 AM

I've taken quite a few flights this year and at an airport with proper precheck it has never taken more than 5 minutes to get to ID check.

(Note this doesn't apply to some small time ass town that brags about how small their airport is but precheck just gets a card and you still have to stand in line with everyone else)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on August 19, 2022, 11:25:08 AM

Quote from: steve dave on August 19, 2022, 11:00:37 AM

clear had a brief shining moment when vaccination status was required places

I bought their stock around that time.   :'bye cruel world:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on August 19, 2022, 03:14:20 PM

I had precheck in ATL last month and clear seemed to be faster there

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on August 19, 2022, 03:49:37 PM

What airline would even consider this besides Icelandair?


https://twitter.com/JustinMeyerKC/status/1560728696163557380?s=19

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: cfbandyman on August 19, 2022, 03:55:28 PM

I mean I get it, but the industry is shading towards smaller international planes, MCI might fit in fairly well there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on August 19, 2022, 03:55:53 PM

Fun fact: I took the first Icelandair flight out of kc a few years and it was great! Even got a swag bag  :gocho:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on August 19, 2022, 04:01:45 PM

this quote from the article is lmao

Quote

KCI leaders said there are 877 daily transatlantic passengers from KCI and other regional airports in a presentation to International Airlines Group.

The regional airports include Columbia and Springfield in Missouri; Des Moines, Iowa; Wichita and Manhattan in Kansas; and Lincoln and Omaha in Nebraska.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on August 19, 2022, 04:26:58 PM

When did MCI switch to KCI?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Sandstone Outcropping on August 19, 2022, 04:38:37 PM

Is there a reason not to present your boarding pass with the airline app vs a paper boarding pass? I’ve only flown once in the last five years but it seemed like I was one of the few people using the app to board. Maybe if you are someplace where you can’t charge your phone?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on August 19, 2022, 04:42:14 PM

Very boomer of me but I just prefer the paper

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on August 19, 2022, 04:53:10 PM

Quote from: Institutional Control on August 19, 2022, 04:26:58 PM

When did MCI switch to KCI?

It's a local news story and everyone locally calls it KCI

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on August 20, 2022, 11:34:32 AM

Quote from: mocat on August 19, 2022, 04:01:45 PM

this quote from the article is lmao

Quote

KCI leaders said there are 877 daily transatlantic passengers from KCI and other regional airports in a presentation to International Airlines Group.

The regional airports include Columbia and Springfield in Missouri; Des Moines, Iowa; Wichita and Manhattan in Kansas; and Lincoln and Omaha in Nebraska.

Regional airport? Whomever wrote that can S my D. It's Des Moines International Airport, hoe.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 20, 2022, 11:48:08 AM

for one shining moment pre-covid OMA had directs to YYZ (toronto) on air canada. gosh darn maple leaf tailed bird. right there in oma  :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 20, 2022, 12:15:27 PM

Quote from: steve dave on August 20, 2022, 11:48:08 AM

for one shining moment pre-covid OMA had directs to YYZ (toronto) on air canada. gosh darn maple leaf tailed bird. right there in oma  :frown:

I can't believe KC still has them. Who is on that flight? Has anyone taken one?

I recently did YYZ-LGA and it was cool because you go through US customs in Canada because LGA doesn't have customs

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on August 20, 2022, 01:44:10 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on August 20, 2022, 11:34:32 AM

Quote from: mocat on August 19, 2022, 04:01:45 PM

this quote from the article is lmao

Quote

KCI leaders said there are 877 daily transatlantic passengers from KCI and other regional airports in a presentation to International Airlines Group.

The regional airports include Columbia and Springfield in Missouri; Des Moines, Iowa; Wichita and Manhattan in Kansas; and Lincoln and Omaha in Nebraska.

Regional airport? Whomever wrote that can S my D. It's Des Moines International Airport, hoe.

in context i think it just means other airports in the region

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on August 20, 2022, 02:50:30 PM

Quote from: mocat on August 20, 2022, 01:44:10 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on August 20, 2022, 11:34:32 AM

Quote from: mocat on August 19, 2022, 04:01:45 PM

this quote from the article is lmao

Quote

KCI leaders said there are 877 daily transatlantic passengers from KCI and other regional airports in a presentation to International Airlines Group.

The regional airports include Columbia and Springfield in Missouri; Des Moines, Iowa; Wichita and Manhattan in Kansas; and Lincoln and Omaha in Nebraska.

Regional airport? Whomever wrote that can S my D. It's Des Moines International Airport, hoe.

in context i think it just means other airports in the region

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/9f/75/60/9f75604f6b67dac411353a164b7dfc10.gif)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: cfbandyman on August 20, 2022, 03:18:46 PM

Quote from: michigancat on August 20, 2022, 12:15:27 PM

Quote from: steve dave on August 20, 2022, 11:48:08 AM

for one shining moment pre-covid OMA had directs to YYZ (toronto) on air canada. gosh darn maple leaf tailed bird. right there in oma  :frown:

I can't believe KC still has them. Who is on that flight? Has anyone taken one?

I recently did YYZ-LGA and it was cool because you go through US customs in Canada because LGA doesn't have customs

A lot of people on my worksite take that flight  :shakesfist:

Quote from: Sandstone Outcropping on August 19, 2022, 04:38:37 PM

Is there a reason not to present your boarding pass with the airline app vs a paper boarding pass? I’ve only flown once in the last five years but it seemed like I was one of the few people using the app to board. Maybe if you are someplace where you can’t charge your phone?

It really depends, I use the app a lot, but sometimes it's nice to have paper, especially international when you have to show/scan it a lot, and I don't want to keep getting into my phone to find it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on August 20, 2022, 06:40:37 PM

When you check a bag they just give you one. What am I going to do not use it? Come on

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 20, 2022, 06:45:59 PM

Delta app is incredibly shitty and sometimes just won't let you log in. It's unreal but a decent reason for paper

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on August 20, 2022, 06:58:29 PM

Yeah I have had my boarding pass pulled up then scrolled twitter or whatever and gone back to the app at boarding time and its frozen so bad i have to restart my phone, not just the app. Incredibly embarrassing to back out of the line to restart your phone like a jackass

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on August 20, 2022, 07:31:57 PM

Who doesn’t just add the pass to their wallet and screenshot also just in case?

Title: travel thread
Post by: wiley on August 20, 2022, 07:38:09 PM

Quote from: Dr Rick Daris on August 20, 2022, 07:31:57 PM

Who doesn’t just add the pass to their wallet and screenshot also just in case?

This is my pre flight process as well.  However I was unable to do that prior to boarding CDG.  I had to check in, verify credentials, print boarding pass.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Sandstone Outcropping on August 20, 2022, 08:05:51 PM

Quote from: michigancat on August 20, 2022, 06:45:59 PM

Delta app is incredibly shitty and sometimes just won't let you log in. It's unreal but a decent reason for paper

I used the American app and it seemed to work pretty well. One one leg of the trip, you had to do a health screening before you could check in and I got a paper pass but they didn’t actually look at the pass or scan it, they just asked me for my name and seat number. Just observos from a travel n00b.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on August 20, 2022, 08:07:07 PM

Toronto’s pretty good to go through to Europe. Easy to get through to the international terminal. International terminal has a nice large side room if you aren’t using a club. I used to work at a Swedish owned company where the HQ is just across the Oresund from Copenhagen. We had to go to Sweden & had Swede’s coming over quite a bit. I got everyone hooked on TUL>ORD>YYZ>CPH on Air Canada for the last 2 legs.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on August 20, 2022, 11:18:50 PM

boarding passes I'm usually paper first.  I mean I see how much the app/phone people eff up the boarding process. No thanks I'll get the app version if I'm carrying on but no sweat off my back to get printed.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 21, 2022, 10:01:03 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on August 20, 2022, 11:18:50 PM

boarding passes I'm usually paper first.  I mean I see how much the app/phone people eff up the boarding process. No thanks I'll get the app version if I'm carrying on but no sweat off my back to get printed.

wtf


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on August 21, 2022, 10:06:06 AM

This whole conversation is ridiculous. The only reason to get paper is if you check a bag, and the only reason to check a bag is golf clubs or guns.  Use the app you geezers.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on August 21, 2022, 10:09:55 AM

There are kiosks where it takes 90 seconds to get the paper. Those 90 seconds are worth it.  :th_twocents:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 21, 2022, 10:11:01 AM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on August 20, 2022, 08:07:07 PM

Toronto’s pretty good to go through to Europe. Easy to get through to the international terminal. International terminal has a nice large side room if you aren’t using a club. I used to work at a Swedish owned company where the HQ is just across the Oresund from Copenhagen. We had to go to Sweden & had Swede’s coming over quite a bit. I got everyone hooked on TUL>ORD>YYZ>CPH on Air Canada for the last 2 legs.

Why wouldn't you just do ORD-CPH

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on August 25, 2022, 09:10:00 AM

Any Napa tips? Going on a work thing and we have an afternoon and night off. Doing wine tours with the group the whole time so i'm looking for something different and I really don't even like wine so there is that. I found what looks like a decent brewery/restaurant that we may hit up. Anyone been to the area much and have any non wine recommendations? We really only have a bit of the afternoon and then dinner in the evening to fill. Looking for something casual.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 25, 2022, 09:13:11 AM

Drive over to Russian River Brewery on the Sonoma side. It is BITB.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DreamWeaver69 on August 25, 2022, 09:20:30 AM

Doing napa in October. I'm getting pretty giddy about it.

Also, doing columbus, oh for work in September. Sticking around that Saturday night to witness an Ohio State game. Not even a fan, but I need to see what the horseshoe is all about.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on August 25, 2022, 09:51:10 AM

Quote from: steve dave on August 25, 2022, 09:13:11 AM

Drive over to Russian River Brewery on the Sonoma side. It is BITB.


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Ugh, I spotted this and keep going back to it. Its like an hour away from where we are staying though. Don't have a car, so not sure if we can pull it off. Looking at some spots in downtown Napa which is fairly close to where we are staying.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 25, 2022, 01:55:25 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on August 25, 2022, 09:51:10 AM

Quote from: steve dave on August 25, 2022, 09:13:11 AM

Drive over to Russian River Brewery on the Sonoma side. It is BITB.


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Ugh, I spotted this and keep going back to it. Its like an hour away from where we are staying though. Don't have a car, so not sure if we can pull it off. Looking at some spots in downtown Napa which is fairly close to where we are staying.

yeah just let yelp choose a nice restaurant for you. otherwise it's pretty boring.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on August 25, 2022, 02:08:14 PM

Quote from: michigancat on August 25, 2022, 01:55:25 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on August 25, 2022, 09:51:10 AM

Quote from: steve dave on August 25, 2022, 09:13:11 AM

Drive over to Russian River Brewery on the Sonoma side. It is BITB.


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Ugh, I spotted this and keep going back to it. Its like an hour away from where we are staying though. Don't have a car, so not sure if we can pull it off. Looking at some spots in downtown Napa which is fairly close to where we are staying.

yeah just let yelp choose a nice restaurant for you. otherwise it's pretty boring.

Ha, i'm looking way more forward to this day just wandering that the group tours and dinners. I found a couple of small breweries in what appears to be downtown Napa and within walking distance to each other. Will hit those and find a decent spot to eat. Thanks

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 25, 2022, 02:39:15 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on August 25, 2022, 02:08:14 PM

Quote from: michigancat on August 25, 2022, 01:55:25 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on August 25, 2022, 09:51:10 AM

Quote from: steve dave on August 25, 2022, 09:13:11 AM

Drive over to Russian River Brewery on the Sonoma side. It is BITB.


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Ugh, I spotted this and keep going back to it. Its like an hour away from where we are staying though. Don't have a car, so not sure if we can pull it off. Looking at some spots in downtown Napa which is fairly close to where we are staying.

yeah just let yelp choose a nice restaurant for you. otherwise it's pretty boring.

Ha, i'm looking way more forward to this day just wandering that the group tours and dinners. I found a couple of small breweries in what appears to be downtown Napa and within walking distance to each other. Will hit those and find a decent spot to eat. Thanks

Also not Napa but not far is this place which has a great concert series:

https://www.gunbun.com/events/?gclid=CjwKCAjwu5yYBhAjEiwAKXk_eAgB9pCCDh21-86UADw7qvTjsjW3EQ6cwa2WKG54jDQF7d0nFXYYFRoCuH4QAvD_BwE

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on August 25, 2022, 04:29:31 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on August 25, 2022, 09:10:00 AM

Any Napa tips? Going on a work thing and we have an afternoon and night off. Doing wine tours with the group the whole time so i'm looking for something different and I really don't even like wine so there is that. I found what looks like a decent brewery/restaurant that we may hit up. Anyone been to the area much and have any non wine recommendations? We really only have a bit of the afternoon and then dinner in the evening to fill. Looking for something casual.

Oxbow market is fantastic and would be a good afternoon activity. Bunch of stalls of great grocery/deli food and also wine of course and a few restaurants.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on August 25, 2022, 04:34:38 PM

Quote from: Kat Kid on August 25, 2022, 04:29:31 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on August 25, 2022, 09:10:00 AM

Any Napa tips? Going on a work thing and we have an afternoon and night off. Doing wine tours with the group the whole time so i'm looking for something different and I really don't even like wine so there is that. I found what looks like a decent brewery/restaurant that we may hit up. Anyone been to the area much and have any non wine recommendations? We really only have a bit of the afternoon and then dinner in the evening to fill. Looking for something casual.

Oxbow market is fantastic and would be a good afternoon activity. Bunch of stalls of great grocery/deli food and also wine of course and a few restaurants.

Nice, that is close to Trade Brewery which I was going to hit. Thanks KK.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on August 25, 2022, 07:48:12 PM

Regarding wine country in general, downtown Healdsburg has been my favorite little chill spot. But obviously, if you have any connects to any winery, that's the way to go.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: asava on August 26, 2022, 12:04:06 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on August 21, 2022, 10:06:06 AM

This whole conversation is ridiculous. The only reason to get paper is if you check a bag, and the only reason to check a bag is golf clubs or guns.  Use the app you geezers.

And bikes.

Speaking of which, anyone ever traveled to Nova Scotia or Montreal?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on August 27, 2022, 04:37:59 PM

Quote from: asava on August 26, 2022, 12:04:06 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on August 21, 2022, 10:06:06 AM

This whole conversation is ridiculous. The only reason to get paper is if you check a bag, and the only reason to check a bag is golf clubs or guns.  Use the app you geezers.

And bikes.

Speaking of which, anyone ever traveled to Nova Scotia or Montreal?

@waks

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Sandstone Outcropping on August 27, 2022, 05:40:42 PM

Interesting coverage of the Little Jerusalem badlands in Western KS. May need to visit soon. These kids make cool travel vids.


https://youtu.be/1_GGBMN5vIs

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on August 28, 2022, 02:11:12 AM

Quote from: asava on August 26, 2022, 12:04:06 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on August 21, 2022, 10:06:06 AM

This whole conversation is ridiculous. The only reason to get paper is if you check a bag, and the only reason to check a bag is golf clubs or guns.  Use the app you geezers.

And bikes.

Speaking of which, anyone ever traveled to Nova Scotia or Montreal?

Montreal, yes, lots. Nova Scotia, kinda.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on August 28, 2022, 10:15:47 AM

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on August 28, 2022, 05:20:10 PM

I know, but I cheated. I would never be caught dead in this airport or part of the country, ever again :Yuck:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 28, 2022, 08:39:37 PM

XNA! I think I have posted one from there!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 28, 2022, 08:40:20 PM

Also I thought NWA was pretty nice. :dunno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on August 28, 2022, 08:42:15 PM

Quote from: michigancat on August 28, 2022, 08:40:20 PM

Also I thought NWA was pretty nice. :dunno:

They were definitely ahead of their time.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on August 28, 2022, 10:16:36 PM

Arkansas is the worst place on earth.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on August 29, 2022, 06:29:34 AM

Its hard to believe Arkansas is worse than Mississippi but I’d listen to an argument

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on August 29, 2022, 09:16:14 AM

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220829/c97264492d7850c85065906bce5117ae.jpg)

Other than the people being Arkansans, the scenery is great!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on August 29, 2022, 09:55:31 AM

I clicked that "get boarding pass" button while checking my bags yesterday and thought of you all.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on August 29, 2022, 10:02:54 AM

Spent the weekend down at Big Cedar near Branson.  Pretty impressive place.  Would be great for families, though a bit pricey.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on August 29, 2022, 10:07:00 AM

Quote from: DQ12 on August 29, 2022, 10:02:54 AM

Spent the weekend down at Big Cedar near Branson.  Pretty impressive place.  Would be great for families, though a bit pricey.

Have thought about this for like Thanksgiving with family. Did you get a house or hotel room or what?


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on August 29, 2022, 10:20:21 AM

Quote from: steve dave on August 29, 2022, 10:07:00 AM

Quote from: DQ12 on August 29, 2022, 10:02:54 AM

Spent the weekend down at Big Cedar near Branson.  Pretty impressive place.  Would be great for families, though a bit pricey.

Have thought about this for like Thanksgiving with family. Did you get a house or hotel room or what?


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I would get a cabin. I think they have both hotel type rooms and then separate cabins. We did a cabin once and it was a decent time. The kids liked having a separate spot with a fireplace and  deck. In the end, it prob doesn't matter much because you are just going to spend 30 billion dollars at the arcade everyday anyway. At least that's what we did.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on August 29, 2022, 10:31:35 AM

Quote from: steve dave on August 29, 2022, 10:07:00 AM

Quote from: DQ12 on August 29, 2022, 10:02:54 AM

Spent the weekend down at Big Cedar near Branson.  Pretty impressive place.  Would be great for families, though a bit pricey.

Have thought about this for like Thanksgiving with family. Did you get a house or hotel room or what?


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We got a little one room cabin at Camp Long Creek.

These guys: (https://www.buildinbranson.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/camp-long-creek-66-640x480_c.jpg)
https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=oyZaQvw8h6A (https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=oyZaQvw8h6A)

It's about a 7 minute drive over to the Big Cedar area proper, but our area was also part of the whole BCL compound.  Plenty of bars/fine dining/spa/lake sport stuff for adults, but Mrs. DQ and I talked about how perfect it would be if you had a couple small kids.  Tons of crap geared for them.  Thanksgiving/fall time would be a great time to go. 

Dogwood Canyon (basically a private Bass Pro Shop park) is absolutely incredible.  Guided fishing in the stream.  Some tours to see elk/bison.  Horseback riding.  Bikes/walking trails.

(https://assets.simpleviewinc.com/simpleview/image/upload/crm/springfield/FBDWCMain0-461d52c25056a34_461d5408-5056-a348-3a4c9f52c390fb76.jpg)
(https://wondersofwildlife.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/DWC_AutumnLargeFalls-copy-scaled-1-e1645717353356.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: asava on August 29, 2022, 11:03:11 AM

Quote from: MakeItRain on August 28, 2022, 02:11:12 AM

Quote from: asava on August 26, 2022, 12:04:06 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on August 21, 2022, 10:06:06 AM

This whole conversation is ridiculous. The only reason to get paper is if you check a bag, and the only reason to check a bag is golf clubs or guns.  Use the app you geezers.

And bikes.

Speaking of which, anyone ever traveled to Nova Scotia or Montreal?

Montreal, yes, lots. Nova Scotia, kinda.

Tips? What places are must see? If you have to choose between the southern half or the northern half for a bike tour, what would you choose?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on August 29, 2022, 11:07:53 AM

Strip clubs

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on August 29, 2022, 08:22:08 PM

Quote from: wetwillie on August 29, 2022, 06:29:34 AM

Its hard to believe Arkansas is worse than Mississippi but I’d listen to an argument

They're literally the same rough ridin' place, including Memphis adjacency. The tiebreaker is one has coastline and the other doesn't.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on August 29, 2022, 08:42:33 PM

Quote from: asava on August 29, 2022, 11:03:11 AM

Quote from: MakeItRain on August 28, 2022, 02:11:12 AM

Quote from: asava on August 26, 2022, 12:04:06 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on August 21, 2022, 10:06:06 AM

This whole conversation is ridiculous. The only reason to get paper is if you check a bag, and the only reason to check a bag is golf clubs or guns.  Use the app you geezers.

And bikes.

Speaking of which, anyone ever traveled to Nova Scotia or Montreal?

Montreal, yes, lots. Nova Scotia, kinda.

Tips? What places are must see? If you have to choose between the southern half or the northern half for a bike tour, what would you choose?

What time of the year are you going? I've never been there when it is cold, because to hell with going north when it's cold. As much as I like Montreal, I don't know if I'd consider anything "must see." Depending on when you're going to be there, watching the Canadiens is probably the most memorable thing I've done there. They are really into hockey. Most everything you want to see are all accessible by bike or walking; the port, Old Montreal, Downtown, Chinatown, and The Red Light District are all adjacent. Again, don't know when you're going and whether or not you're going with kids, but jet boating is cool, as is La Ronde. The islands are pretty cool. The casino is :zzz: but I'm not really into them. I like hanging out at McGill's campus. And everyone will tell you to get a sandwich at Schwartz's Deli, we've discussed it on this board, problem is that you have to get in line for a smoked meat sandwich, and by line, I don't mean 20 minutes either.

I've never thought about Montreal in terms of north and south, but most of the things I have done there are definitely south. It's a cool city, an interesting mix of north america and europe. The french canadians can be rude as eff, the embodiment of what americans think of Parisians, which isn't actually true of them. I do like going there, but there aren't a lot of places that are going to blow your mind.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Sandstone Outcropping on August 29, 2022, 09:53:16 PM

Quote from: DQ12 on August 29, 2022, 10:02:54 AM

Spent the weekend down at Big Cedar near Branson.  Pretty impressive place.  Would be great for families, though a bit pricey.

did you see the treehouse at Dogwood Canyon? The kids were watching that show where they build awesome treehouses the other night and it featured the construction of their treehouse.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on August 29, 2022, 10:14:27 PM

Yes, saw the treehouse.  It’s right up close by the visitor center.  Looked pretty cool, but Mrs. DQ and I didn’t really bother with it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: asava on August 30, 2022, 03:09:17 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on August 29, 2022, 08:42:33 PM

Quote from: asava on August 29, 2022, 11:03:11 AM

Quote from: MakeItRain on August 28, 2022, 02:11:12 AM

Quote from: asava on August 26, 2022, 12:04:06 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on August 21, 2022, 10:06:06 AM

This whole conversation is ridiculous. The only reason to get paper is if you check a bag, and the only reason to check a bag is golf clubs or guns.  Use the app you geezers.

And bikes.

Speaking of which, anyone ever traveled to Nova Scotia or Montreal?

Montreal, yes, lots. Nova Scotia, kinda.

Tips? What places are must see? If you have to choose between the southern half or the northern half for a bike tour, what would you choose?

What time of the year are you going? I've never been there when it is cold, because to hell with going north when it's cold. As much as I like Montreal, I don't know if I'd consider anything "must see." Depending on when you're going to be there, watching the Canadiens is probably the most memorable thing I've done there. They are really into hockey. Most everything you want to see are all accessible by bike or walking; the port, Old Montreal, Downtown, Chinatown, and The Red Light District are all adjacent. Again, don't know when you're going and whether or not you're going with kids, but jet boating is cool, as is La Ronde. The islands are pretty cool. The casino is :zzz: but I'm not really into them. I like hanging out at McGill's campus. And everyone will tell you to get a sandwich at Schwartz's Deli, we've discussed it on this board, problem is that you have to get in line for a smoked meat sandwich, and by line, I don't mean 20 minutes either.

I've never thought about Montreal in terms of north and south, but most of the things I have done there are definitely south. It's a cool city, an interesting mix of north america and europe. The french canadians can be rude as eff, the embodiment of what americans think of Parisians, which isn't actually true of them. I do like going there, but there aren't a lot of places that are going to blow your mind.

North/south question was about Nova Scotia, but I appreciate the intel on Montreal! THANKS.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on August 30, 2022, 10:36:32 PM

Ah, I see. I said kinda to Nova Scotia because I've only spent a few hours in Yarmouth going to and from on the cat ferry from Bar Harbor.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: waks on September 05, 2022, 04:16:43 AM

Quote from: Stevesie60 on August 27, 2022, 04:37:59 PM

Quote from: asava on August 26, 2022, 12:04:06 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on August 21, 2022, 10:06:06 AM

This whole conversation is ridiculous. The only reason to get paper is if you check a bag, and the only reason to check a bag is golf clubs or guns.  Use the app you geezers.

And bikes.

Speaking of which, anyone ever traveled to Nova Scotia or Montreal?

@waks

:adios:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 08, 2022, 07:47:39 AM

After baseball season wraps next summer we're going to Colorado for about 2 weeks. I'm not a CO n00b but I've normally just went to ski/board with the boys and have only been with my family one time during summer. sd, mrs. sd, lil sd (age 10 by then), lil sdette (age 7 by then). So far our plan is:

2 nights Denver for 2 Rockies games. Probably just hotel point near the stadium here unless someone has other ideas.
2 nights in mystery place. park hyatt beaver creek? have the points for it. could get connecting rooms. no idea if beaver creek will be snoozeville for 2 days or if they have summer stuff. open to any and all suggestions here.
7 nights in estes park airbnb. have this booked. do a lot of RMNP, UTV tour, and rafting, and hiking stuff. touristy town but that's right in our wheelhouse as tourists.

any suggestions for those middle two days? could just do 4 in Denver but I don't know what Denver has for our age ranges.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 08, 2022, 07:49:29 AM

You can ride the little trains in Denver

Title: travel thread
Post by: Pete on September 08, 2022, 07:59:21 AM

When my kids were that age we stayed in Keystone and did a bunch of things in summit county that  were fun. Keystone had a covered wagon ride dinner outing that was cool. We rode the gondola up and things like that. There’s also a mine by Breck you can tour that was fun for them.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on September 08, 2022, 08:23:46 AM

They have a Meow Wolf exhibit that is great for adults on drugs and/or kids (sober).  Close to the stadium is probably a good location to stay.  You could probably also walk to the aquarium from there to see the tigers.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on September 08, 2022, 08:29:11 AM

They put tigers in aquariums?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on September 08, 2022, 08:29:16 AM

Quote from: steve dave on September 08, 2022, 07:47:39 AM

After baseball season wraps next summer we're going to Colorado for about 2 weeks. I'm not a CO n00b but I've normally just went to ski/board with the boys and have only been with my family one time during summer. sd, mrs. sd, lil sd (age 10 by then), lil sdette (age 7 by then). So far our plan is:

2 nights Denver for 2 Rockies games. Probably just hotel point near the stadium here unless someone has other ideas.
2 nights in mystery place. park hyatt beaver creek? have the points for it. could get connecting rooms. no idea if beaver creek will be snoozeville for 2 days or if they have summer stuff. open to any and all suggestions here.
7 nights in estes park airbnb. have this booked. do a lot of RMNP, UTV tour, and rafting, and hiking stuff. touristy town but that's right in our wheelhouse as tourists.

any suggestions for those middle two days? could just do 4 in Denver but I don't know what Denver has for our age ranges.

meow wolf would be fun activity for you and your kids
Hop Alley is one of my favorite restaurants and it's in the same area as coors field. not sure if your kids would like it or not. there are also tons of other places around there though

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on September 08, 2022, 08:29:44 AM

CASA BONITA!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on September 08, 2022, 08:36:30 AM

Quote from: Pete on September 08, 2022, 08:29:11 AM

They put tigers in aquariums?

They have no confidence in their product

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on September 08, 2022, 08:48:44 AM

Colorado Springs has tons of good touristy stuff.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on September 08, 2022, 07:40:40 PM

Quote from: ChiComCat on September 08, 2022, 08:23:46 AM

They have a Meow Wolf exhibit that is great for adults on drugs and/or kids (sober).  Close to the stadium is probably a good location to stay.  You could probably also walk to the aquarium from there to see the tigers.

we spent a couple hours at meow wolf in may and the only thing that i could think the whole time was how much star seed 7 would have enjoyed it more than I could

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on September 08, 2022, 07:44:04 PM

Quote from: chum1 on September 08, 2022, 08:48:44 AM

Colorado Springs has tons of good touristy stuff.

Fantastic zoo that was a lot of fun.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on September 08, 2022, 07:50:19 PM

Can't speak for the enjoyment of your kiddos or the missus, but when I go to Colorado, I like to wander off in the North Park area unarmed, carrying nothing but my bedroll and a bottle of whiskey. I don't return until I have a murdered moose slung across my shoulders. People don't realize it, but Colorado now has 3,000 wild moose living there. Well, I guess it's more like 2,994, now ...

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on September 08, 2022, 10:52:30 PM

I doubt I could carry more than one moose at a time.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on September 08, 2022, 11:10:22 PM

Quote from: Pete on September 08, 2022, 10:52:30 PM

I doubt I could carry more than one moose at a time.

I'm not a superhuman. I can only carry one moose myself, but I've been six times.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on September 09, 2022, 07:13:29 AM

Quote from: Spracne on September 08, 2022, 11:10:22 PM

Quote from: Pete on September 08, 2022, 10:52:30 PM

I doubt I could carry more than one moose at a time.

I'm not a superhuman. I can only carry one moose myself, but I've been six times.

OH! I completely misunderstood.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on September 09, 2022, 07:57:11 AM

Take a couple of your 4 extra days and go to Salida and if the lil SDs are good swimmers the boogie boarding and surfing in the river is great.   The city closes the streets downtown so you can get blasted on Hazy IPAs while the kids bike or skate around. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 09, 2022, 08:02:26 AM

they are excellent swimmers but that is pretty far away from where we are. I guess seeing the royal gorge could be checked off the list while down there though.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on September 09, 2022, 08:13:49 AM

It's also way too late in the season to be cavorting in the wonderful Arkansas River.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on September 09, 2022, 08:16:14 AM

yes but SD is talking post 2023 youth baseball which mid july - peak Ark river cavorting

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on September 09, 2022, 08:21:41 AM

Ah!  :combofan:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 09, 2022, 08:24:59 AM

Quote from: Skipper44 on September 09, 2022, 08:16:14 AM

yes but SD is talking post 2023 youth baseball which mid july - peak Ark river cavorting

yeah, my spring/summer are now completely scheduled until mid july. we have like that three week window after state baseball and before school starts where everything is overrun with people in the same situation. I'm trying to wield my assistant coach powers to pressure our HC to not plan any tourneys, games, or practices for spring break. we'll see how that goes.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 09, 2022, 03:37:07 PM

chicat (all others feel free to help me as well) I texted you but in case you changed your number or whatever since we haven't spoken in like 2 years would this location serve as a good home base in Denver? We may just do 4 nights here and then the 7 in estes because I think I have a smoking deal on a 2br apartment at this place.

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Sentral+Union+Station/@39.7549006,-105.0009665,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x94a0b2adab730798?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjAw-zox4j6AhWHlIkEHS3yBbAQ_BJ6BAhYEAU

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 09, 2022, 03:44:52 PM

alright, have the right number. all others please continue to post good stuff for 6 and 9 yo in Denver.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on September 09, 2022, 04:21:15 PM

Quote from: Pete on September 08, 2022, 08:29:11 AM

They put tigers in aquariums?

Fukin' A that is tits

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on September 09, 2022, 04:44:54 PM

Put this entirely in the King’s hands for our enjoyment.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 12, 2022, 10:22:52 AM

LOL

https://twitter.com/MartaVerse/status/1568496744241168384

https://twitter.com/Ryanair/status/1569268623235231748

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DreamWeaver69 on September 12, 2022, 10:27:17 AM

That's great!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on September 12, 2022, 11:02:21 AM

It's funny but the number of people in the replies caping up for a company who misled their customer then was cheeky about the customer taking exception, is crazy.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on September 12, 2022, 04:49:11 PM

Does anyone travelling on RyanAir actually expect creature comforts? Those tickets are like $20 each way.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 12, 2022, 05:01:30 PM

Yeah, getting dunked on by Ryanair is just getting what you paid for


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sonofdaxjones on September 12, 2022, 05:24:31 PM

5:13pm and Boulevard is shutting its doors at the Delta gate at KCI.

#smalltime

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on September 12, 2022, 05:34:16 PM

Quote from: sonofdaxjones on September 12, 2022, 05:24:31 PM

5:13pm and Boulevard is shutting its doors at the Delta gate at KCI.

#smalltime

They pull that crap every rough ridin' day, weekends included. I have no idea what their thought process is. Even if there's no layovers, people get dropped off early, show up to pick someone up only to find out their flight was delayed and they have 2 hours to kill. It's mindblowing.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on September 12, 2022, 05:35:21 PM

That being said, headed to NOLA on Thursday!! Best vacation spot in the US, if you ask me.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sonofdaxjones on September 12, 2022, 05:36:14 PM

Quote from: Stevesie60 on September 12, 2022, 05:34:16 PM

Quote from: sonofdaxjones on September 12, 2022, 05:24:31 PM

5:13pm and Boulevard is shutting its doors at the Delta gate at KCI.

#smalltime

They pull that crap every rough ridin' day, weekends included. I have no idea what their thought process is. Even if there's no layovers, people get dropped off early, show up to pick someone up only to find out their flight was delayed and they have 2 hours to kill. It's mindblowing.

Multiple people closing down this small time cowtown place and they either can’t get Uber/Lyft or their waits have been 30 minutes plus.

#3rdworldhellhole


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sonofdaxjones on September 12, 2022, 05:54:57 PM

Clear Account? LOL, not here. 

TSA Precheck/Delta Priority? LOL

Nope, just wait as the singular contract TSA dude alternates between all 3 lines. 

Hopefully the game gets picked up substantially in the new terminal.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on September 12, 2022, 06:07:48 PM

Honestly the KC airport experience is worse than almost every smaller or larger airport. For what it lacks in open places to eat or drink, it makes up for in unpredictability of time to get through TSA in random lengths between 30 seconds and an hour+

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on September 12, 2022, 07:21:39 PM

Quote from: Stevesie60 on September 12, 2022, 05:35:21 PM

That being said, headed to NOLA on Thursday!! Best vacation spot in the US, if you ask me.

I might be Steve there Friday night en route to USM game. I'll text if it happens.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on September 12, 2022, 08:09:57 PM

Quote from: sonofdaxjones on September 12, 2022, 05:54:57 PM

Clear Account? LOL, not here. 

TSA Precheck/Delta Priority? LOL

Nope, just wait as the singular contract TSA dude alternates between all 3 lines. 

Hopefully the game gets picked up substantially in the new terminal.

I mean it will be a normal design, so it will be 100000% better just out of the gate.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on September 12, 2022, 08:51:15 PM

Quote from: Stevesie60 on September 12, 2022, 05:35:21 PM

That being said, headed to NOLA on Thursday!! Best vacation spot in the US, if you ask me.

I've become somewhat of a NOLA expert behind SkinnyBenny

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on September 12, 2022, 09:36:36 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on September 12, 2022, 08:51:15 PM

Quote from: Stevesie60 on September 12, 2022, 05:35:21 PM

That being said, headed to NOLA on Thursday!! Best vacation spot in the US, if you ask me.

I've become somewhat of a NOLA expert behind SkinnyBenny

I like easy. No lines or reservations. Ernst is my go-to.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: cfbandyman on September 12, 2022, 09:55:32 PM

Quote from: sonofdaxjones on September 12, 2022, 05:24:31 PM

5:13pm and Boulevard is shutting its doors at the Delta gate at KCI.

#smalltime

I was so close to dax   :surprised:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on September 13, 2022, 07:22:47 AM

Quote from: Spracne on September 12, 2022, 04:49:11 PM

Does anyone travelling on RyanAir actually expect creature comforts? Those tickets are like $20 each way.

I can't speak to what that woman expected but RyanAir is definitely spending more time and money trying to be funny than offering a quality customer experience. Putting that "window" in then charging to sit next to it is foul.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 13, 2022, 08:12:32 AM

Quote from: MakeItRain on September 13, 2022, 07:22:47 AM

Quote from: Spracne on September 12, 2022, 04:49:11 PM

Does anyone travelling on RyanAir actually expect creature comforts? Those tickets are like $20 each way.

I can't speak to what that woman expected but RyanAir is definitely spending more time and money trying to be funny than offering a quality customer experience. Putting that "window" in then charging to sit next to it is foul.

Not to defend RyanAir because they obviously suck but I don't think it's unreasonable to charge extra for a "window seat" that doesn't actually have a window view - it's just a generic name for non aisle, non-middle seat and I'm guessing just about any airline could charge a premium for these seats if they don't already.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on September 13, 2022, 08:19:36 AM

Quote from: MakeItRain on September 13, 2022, 07:22:47 AM

Putting that "window" in then charging to sit next to it is foul.

what they paid for was an exit row seat, and they chose window vs aisle. both were delivered to them

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on September 15, 2022, 01:57:36 PM

Napa was good. Hot AF the first day, but good after that. At prob the fanciest tasting, I was sitting there drinking wine that tasted just like all of the other places wine and giggling when everyone in our group told the lady how amazing it was and a bowl of chips appeared in front of me. I look over at Mrs SF and she just shakes her head at me. Have I told you guys I love chips? Anyhoo, i'm crunching some tasty chips while everyone is discussing wine when finally someone else grabs a chip. The conversation immediately shifted to how great the chips were and the lady said they were some fancy truffle chip from Spain. Everyone then tried the chips and did the same thing they did with the wine. Oh....these are the best chips I've ever had!!!!. I just lol'd. They were just pretty good chips.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 15, 2022, 02:28:59 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on September 15, 2022, 01:57:36 PM

Napa was good. Hot AF the first day, but good after that. At prob the fanciest tasting, I was sitting there drinking wine that tasted just like all of the other places wine and giggling when everyone in our group told the lady how amazing it was and a bowl of chips appeared in front of me. I look over at Mrs SF and she just shakes her head at me. Have I told you guys I love chips? Anyhoo, i'm crunching some tasty chips while everyone is discussing wine when finally someone else grabs a chip. The conversation immediately shifted to how great the chips were and the lady said they were some fancy truffle chip from Spain. Everyone then tried the chips and did the same thing they did with the wine. Oh....these are the best chips I've ever had!!!!. I just lol'd. They were just pretty good chips.

that's a great recap

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: passranch on September 15, 2022, 03:56:10 PM

Everything tastes better on vacation.  It's science.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on September 15, 2022, 04:49:20 PM

Few things better than being bullshitted to by an at least somewhat believable sommelier/wine tasting host while you get drunk.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on September 15, 2022, 05:04:52 PM

Quote from: Kat Kid on September 15, 2022, 04:49:20 PM

Few things better than being bullshitted to by an at least somewhat believable sommelier/wine tasting host while you get drunk.

i’d be 100% great at that job

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on September 15, 2022, 05:11:05 PM

My favorite thing to do is walk around, point to the wine spit buckets and ask, "you gonna finish that?"

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on September 15, 2022, 05:23:27 PM

Quote from: pissclams on September 15, 2022, 05:04:52 PM

Quote from: Kat Kid on September 15, 2022, 04:49:20 PM

Few things better than being bullshitted to by an at least somewhat believable sommelier/wine tasting host while you get drunk.

i’d be 100% great at that job

Agreed, you truly would.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 15, 2022, 10:10:00 PM

Quote from: Pete on September 15, 2022, 05:23:27 PM

Quote from: pissclams on September 15, 2022, 05:04:52 PM

Quote from: Kat Kid on September 15, 2022, 04:49:20 PM

Few things better than being bullshitted to by an at least somewhat believable sommelier/wine tasting host while you get drunk.

i’d be 100% great at that job

Agreed, you truly would.

Oh my God it would be amazing. Can you imagine clams pouring for a bachelorette party?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on September 20, 2022, 11:10:46 AM

 :excited:
https://twitter.com/BuildKCI/status/1572232686470680579

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on September 20, 2022, 11:16:32 AM

Looks good to me

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 20, 2022, 11:59:34 AM

The MCI Lego store has my confused attention

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on September 20, 2022, 01:32:18 PM

Will the Pitch store sell free paper newspapers?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on September 20, 2022, 01:35:18 PM

Should be a Dunkin in each node, IMO.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on September 20, 2022, 01:40:47 PM

chain McDonalds / Starbucks are my airport guilty pleasures i never get in my daily life. cool to have locals I guess.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on September 20, 2022, 01:42:43 PM

So when is this thing opening up so I can fly home and try out all the new amenities?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on September 20, 2022, 02:03:06 PM

Quote from: DaBigTrain on September 20, 2022, 01:42:43 PM

So when is this thing opening up so I can fly home and try out all the new amenities?

Feb/March according to the media tour people yesterday.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on September 20, 2022, 02:09:25 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on September 20, 2022, 02:03:06 PM

Quote from: DaBigTrain on September 20, 2022, 01:42:43 PM

So when is this thing opening up so I can fly home and try out all the new amenities?

Feb/March according to the media tour people yesterday.

Hmm I'll probably wait a little bit then and wait for it to warm up a bit before coming back. That's like peak winter and homie don't like that.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on September 20, 2022, 02:12:53 PM

Quote from: DaBigTrain on September 20, 2022, 02:09:25 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on September 20, 2022, 02:03:06 PM

Quote from: DaBigTrain on September 20, 2022, 01:42:43 PM

So when is this thing opening up so I can fly home and try out all the new amenities?

Feb/March according to the media tour people yesterday.

Hmm I'll probably wait a little bit then and wait for it to warm up a bit before coming back. That's like peak winter and homie don't like that.

Come see Tang and the boys at the Philliips

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on September 20, 2022, 02:27:28 PM

Quote from: Pete on September 20, 2022, 01:35:18 PM

Should be a Dunkin in each node, IMO.

Yes, dunkin is a top tier establishment

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on September 20, 2022, 03:11:41 PM

why no chick fil a?
there’ll be room once the locals go out of business, I wonder how many will die before the airport opens

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on September 20, 2022, 03:15:43 PM

Quote from: pissclams on September 20, 2022, 03:11:41 PM

why no chick fil a?
there’ll be room once the locals go out of business, I wonder how many will die before the airport opens

I think they got cancelled when it was first announced.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on September 20, 2022, 04:20:02 PM

are airport chik fil a's open on sundays?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DreamWeaver69 on September 20, 2022, 04:56:35 PM

Quote from: mocat on September 20, 2022, 04:20:02 PM

are airport chik fil a's open on sundays?

No

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: cfbandyman on September 20, 2022, 08:13:42 PM

Quote from: DreamWeaver69 on September 20, 2022, 04:56:35 PM

Quote from: mocat on September 20, 2022, 04:20:02 PM

are airport chik fil a's open on sundays?

No

Wacky is correct, canco

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on September 20, 2022, 11:16:16 PM

https://www.travelandleisure.com/american-airlines-flagship-suites-preview-6741002

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on September 21, 2022, 06:54:22 AM

https://twitter.com/KyleACooke/status/1572285352357789701?t=FwkkmVTrZzH3Cq2z64ulEg&s=19

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 21, 2022, 07:17:35 AM

Quote from: pissclams on September 20, 2022, 11:16:16 PM

https://www.travelandleisure.com/american-airlines-flagship-suites-preview-6741002

I flew the old flagship product to London awhile back and it was a POS compared to this


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 21, 2022, 07:17:55 AM

Quote from: mocat on September 21, 2022, 06:54:22 AM

https://twitter.com/KyleACooke/status/1572285352357789701?t=FwkkmVTrZzH3Cq2z64ulEg&s=19

Mother of god


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on September 21, 2022, 08:11:55 AM

No way that's real. First possible legit reason to storm the cockpit.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on September 21, 2022, 08:33:21 AM

Quote from: steve dave on September 21, 2022, 07:17:55 AM

Quote from: mocat on September 21, 2022, 06:54:22 AM

https://twitter.com/KyleACooke/status/1572285352357789701?t=FwkkmVTrZzH3Cq2z64ulEg&s=19

Mother of god


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How do they not know that most of their flyers have an overwhelming want to just be left the hell alone. I'm certain that most people on a fight would take peace and quiet over a free uke.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: cfbandyman on September 21, 2022, 09:03:34 AM

Quote from: MakeItRain on September 21, 2022, 08:33:21 AM

Quote from: steve dave on September 21, 2022, 07:17:55 AM

Quote from: mocat on September 21, 2022, 06:54:22 AM

https://twitter.com/KyleACooke/status/1572285352357789701?t=FwkkmVTrZzH3Cq2z64ulEg&s=19

Mother of god


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How do they not know that most of their flyers have an overwhelming want to just be left the hell alone. I'm certain that most people on a fight would take peace and quiet over a free uke.

Truer words haven't been spoken re: travel, not interacting with people getting from point A to B is the best when it does happen

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 21, 2022, 09:45:47 AM

Imagine you just pop your required southwest flight Xanax and board to that crap.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DreamWeaver69 on September 21, 2022, 10:13:26 AM

I wear sunglasses and fake listening to air buds and crouch like a hidden dragon. Very hard to do at 6'4".

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on September 21, 2022, 10:24:31 AM

https://twitter.com/netw3rk/status/1572409767037140994?t=wcAnU7SQUTUazl5V_fi02Q&s=19

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DreamWeaver69 on September 21, 2022, 10:29:21 AM

(https://i.gifer.com/5Eu.gif)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 21, 2022, 11:57:40 AM

I legit would have loved that flight

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 21, 2022, 01:09:39 PM

Quote from: michigancat on September 21, 2022, 11:57:40 AM

I legit would have loved that flight

I bet half of the passengers did


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on September 21, 2022, 08:12:12 PM

lmao

https://twitter.com/jake_gotta/status/1572621240447410177?t=Aqp7FOiwmZgNxmKkTIln1w&s=19

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on September 21, 2022, 08:28:08 PM

oh crap lol

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 21, 2022, 09:04:42 PM

KATDADDY NO!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on September 22, 2022, 08:04:18 AM

Quote from: DreamWeaver69 on September 21, 2022, 10:13:26 AM

I wear sunglasses and fake listening to air buds and crouch like a hidden dragon. Very hard to do at 6'4".

why fake listen?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DreamWeaver69 on September 22, 2022, 08:40:35 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on September 22, 2022, 08:04:18 AM

Quote from: DreamWeaver69 on September 21, 2022, 10:13:26 AM

I wear sunglasses and fake listening to air buds and crouch like a hidden dragon. Very hard to do at 6'4".

why fake listen?

I only have so much ear bud life. I've had the worst luck with apple airpods. I usually wait to use them until we're up in the air. 2 bad pairs in a row. These charge for the shelf life of about an hour of listen time.  :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on September 22, 2022, 09:00:49 AM

I don't think I'd mind the free ukuleles.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on September 22, 2022, 09:08:34 AM

D-weaver, 1 hour of use is garbage level, I bet some cheap ass $30 Kroger brand crap does better than that.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DreamWeaver69 on September 22, 2022, 09:10:44 AM

Quote from: star seed 7 on September 22, 2022, 09:08:34 AM

D-weaver, 1 hour of use is garbage level, I bet some cheap ass $30 Kroger brand crap does better than that.

Yeah, kinda what I'm starting to think. Not sure it's worth throwing another $200 at apple, just to feed the beast.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kstate4life on September 22, 2022, 09:39:27 AM

Quote from: DreamWeaver69 on September 22, 2022, 09:10:44 AM

Quote from: star seed 7 on September 22, 2022, 09:08:34 AM

D-weaver, 1 hour of use is garbage level, I bet some cheap ass $30 Kroger brand crap does better than that.

Yeah, kinda what I'm starting to think. Not sure it's worth throwing another $200 at apple, just to feed the beast.

I know they are a little more expensive, but these effing rock!  I have had 2 pairs of these, first gen I used for probably 7 years with no issues.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/sony-wh-1000xm4-wireless-noise-cancelling-over-the-ear-headphones-black/6408356.p?skuId=6408356&ref=212&loc=1&extStoreId=1104&ref=212&loc=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwj7CZBhDHARIsAPPWv3fyGb029cSBIqkAN6IPXfSeIZMCZPrgoPfpN1Zrc24lyCgjfVGoJ_YaAm8ZEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DreamWeaver69 on September 22, 2022, 09:55:27 AM

Those look awesome! :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on September 22, 2022, 10:26:48 AM

I'm all in on these Jabra models, I've upgraded to each new one like 3 times.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/jabra-elite-7-pro-true-wireless-noise-canceling-in-ear-headphones-titanium-black/6480109.p?skuId=6480109&ref=212&loc=1&extStoreId=39&ref=212&loc=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwj7CZBhDHARIsAPPWv3fVdOcbL8488RNos80pwCUv0wIWtyWjGs2tX94LZt96RjeKuxVeZvcaAi7VEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DreamWeaver69 on September 22, 2022, 10:33:55 AM

Now that's what I'm talking about. efficient and cheaper.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on September 22, 2022, 01:54:25 PM

Quote from: mocat on September 21, 2022, 10:24:31 AM

https://twitter.com/netw3rk/status/1572409767037140994?t=wcAnU7SQUTUazl5V_fi02Q&s=19

We hit our heads on crap.

Short people make fun of how I have to get in cars.

Shitty knees.

Bang knees on desks.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DreamWeaver69 on September 22, 2022, 02:04:55 PM

I'm not going to lie. My back has been a mess all week and I think it's from sitting in tiny seat airplanes.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on September 22, 2022, 02:25:14 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on September 22, 2022, 01:54:25 PM

Quote from: mocat on September 21, 2022, 10:24:31 AM

https://twitter.com/netw3rk/status/1572409767037140994?t=wcAnU7SQUTUazl5V_fi02Q&s=19

We hit our heads on crap.

Short people make fun of how I have to get in cars.

Shitty knees.

Bang knees on desks.

No self respecting tall man bumps his head, we've been tall our whole lives my man!

Tables/Desks not fitting is legit issue. Being the guy always asking to lift bags into overhead also up there in tall guy problems.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on September 22, 2022, 02:29:51 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on September 22, 2022, 02:25:14 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on September 22, 2022, 01:54:25 PM

Quote from: mocat on September 21, 2022, 10:24:31 AM

https://twitter.com/netw3rk/status/1572409767037140994?t=wcAnU7SQUTUazl5V_fi02Q&s=19

We hit our heads on crap.

Short people make fun of how I have to get in cars.

Shitty knees.

Bang knees on desks.

No self respecting tall man bumps his head, we've been tall our whole lives my man!

Tables/Desks not fitting is legit issue. Being the guy always asking to lift bags into overhead also up there in tall guy problems.

I had an Airbnb a cople of weeks ago where the ceiling over the bathroom sink was 6 feet high. Don't see that every day.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on September 22, 2022, 02:43:58 PM

i did hit my head on a new tailgate tent first game this year. I chalked it up to being out of practice tailgating with a tent.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DreamWeaver69 on September 22, 2022, 02:58:42 PM

We've been house hunting lately and we seriously passed on a few, because I thought the best place for the treadmill would be downstairs in the man cave, but it wouldn't work, because my head would fly off because of how low the ceilings were.  :curse:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on September 22, 2022, 03:01:21 PM

'clams learning to navigate my house has been entertaining, there's at least 3 danger spots in heavy traffic areas

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on September 30, 2022, 05:36:14 PM

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on September 30, 2022, 07:49:09 PM

Hamburglar over here tossing up gopher balls.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on September 30, 2022, 10:55:24 PM

dtw

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on October 01, 2022, 10:32:36 PM

Quote from: mocat on September 30, 2022, 10:55:24 PM

dtw

Phil chastised me last night for making it too easy.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on October 01, 2022, 11:42:28 PM

Quote from: mocat on September 30, 2022, 10:55:24 PM

dtw

Do you not see that big ass red train up there?

Detroit

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on October 02, 2022, 05:38:34 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on October 01, 2022, 11:42:28 PM

Quote from: mocat on September 30, 2022, 10:55:24 PM

dtw

Do you not see that big ass red train up there?

Detroit

Ummm.....

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on October 02, 2022, 05:52:39 PM

Quote from: ben ji on October 02, 2022, 05:38:34 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on October 01, 2022, 11:42:28 PM

Quote from: mocat on September 30, 2022, 10:55:24 PM

dtw

Do you not see that big ass red train up there?

Detroit

Ummm.....

Does DFW now have a big ass red train on the ceiling of the terminal now too? They didn't when I was last there in 2019.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on October 02, 2022, 06:15:32 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on October 02, 2022, 05:52:39 PM

Quote from: ben ji on October 02, 2022, 05:38:34 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on October 01, 2022, 11:42:28 PM

Quote from: mocat on September 30, 2022, 10:55:24 PM

dtw

Do you not see that big ass red train up there?

Detroit

Ummm.....

Does DFW now have a big ass red train on the ceiling of the terminal now too? They didn't when I was last there in 2019.

Maybe add needing glasses to the olds thread?

dTw not dFw

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 02, 2022, 06:39:00 PM

LOL c'mon mir

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on October 04, 2022, 12:46:14 PM

Holy crap :ROFL:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on October 26, 2022, 09:43:32 PM

https://thepointsguy.com/guide/chase-sapphire-lounge-hong-kong/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on October 27, 2022, 12:06:14 AM

https://tenpages.github.io/us-level/us.html

119

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 27, 2022, 06:10:01 AM

Quote from: chum1 on October 27, 2022, 12:06:14 AM

https://tenpages.github.io/us-level/us.html

119

136! My parents moved a bit when I was very young. I also didn't "stay" anywhere. I would go up if I counted places I stayed the night as "stay"

I also have most states!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on October 27, 2022, 07:01:05 AM

114


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 27, 2022, 07:02:07 AM

Quote from: steve dave on October 27, 2022, 07:01:05 AM

114


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How did you count "stay" vs "visit"

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 27, 2022, 07:08:04 AM

This is very important

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on October 27, 2022, 08:14:33 AM

Quote from: michigancat on October 27, 2022, 07:08:04 AM

This is very important

overnight stay. visit is I drove there and ate dinner and drove back. I don't think us Kansans do a lot of "visits" but I can see it applying if you are a new englander and visited rhode island or some crap.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: OK_Cat on October 27, 2022, 08:15:11 AM

151

I used to travel a lot for work, so I’ve been to 48 states


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on October 27, 2022, 08:17:14 AM

airport layovers I put "passed here" and not "stopped here" which I think would mean like stopped at a gas station.

lived: obvious (KS and NE for me)
stayed: overnight stay in a hotel or whatever
visited: drove there to actually do something there. like drove to shitty rhode island to visit the rhode island museum of bullshit.
stopped here: stopped for lunch or something on your way somewhere else. (I don't think I had any of these)
passed here: drove through a state without stopping or lay over at an airport there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on October 27, 2022, 08:18:13 AM

maybe a layover should count as a "stopped here"? not sure.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on October 27, 2022, 08:22:36 AM

update: mine changed to 118 because I forgot my brother went to grad school at North Dakota and I went there to see him a couple times. would not recommend btw.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on October 27, 2022, 08:23:52 AM

Quote from: OK_Cat on October 27, 2022, 08:15:11 AM

151

I used to travel a lot for work, so I’ve been to 48 states


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damn, which two are you missing? I plan to never visit multiple states and use it as a flex on anyone from those states. Mississippi? Wow, I've never been there. What do they do there? Oh yeah? That's fascinating. I'll probably never see that.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on October 27, 2022, 08:30:01 AM

144

i only put stayed for where my grandparents live where i've been cumulatively like 6 months of my life or whatever.
visited if i've spent at least a night and done something in a place

never been to OR, RI, NH

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: OK_Cat on October 27, 2022, 08:30:45 AM

Quote from: steve dave on October 27, 2022, 08:23:52 AM

Quote from: OK_Cat on October 27, 2022, 08:15:11 AM

151

I used to travel a lot for work, so I’ve been to 48 states


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damn, which two are you missing? I plan to never visit multiple states and use it as a flex on anyone from those states. Mississippi? Wow, I've never been there. What do they do there? Oh yeah? That's fascinating. I'll probably never see that.

Hawaii and Alaska are my last two stops. My wife wants to do an Alaskan cruise this year, so I’ll be able to cross that bad boy off.

Honestly the only state that I couldn’t find a great quality was Idaho. That place sucks.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DreamWeaver69 on October 27, 2022, 08:38:11 AM

Quote from: mocat on October 27, 2022, 08:30:01 AM

144

i only put stayed for where my grandparents live where i've been cumulatively like 6 months of my life or whatever.
visited if i've spent at least a night and done something in a place

never been to OR, RI, NH

As someone who likes to trip out on nature and do a crap ton of drugs, you're really missing out on OR.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on October 27, 2022, 08:48:34 AM

78  :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on October 27, 2022, 08:53:53 AM

132

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: cfbandyman on October 27, 2022, 09:05:42 AM

144, New England and then the middle states of WV/Penn/NJ/Delaware I have yet to go to. I also technically never been to (but counted a through, the 1 ptr) tons of times in Minny, and some in SLC.

Can truly say stayed in NM, TX, NC, AL, MT, KY for extended times, beyond just "stayed here" I guess, but practically any work trip per SDs criterial extends that to like 20 some states.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on October 27, 2022, 09:24:31 AM

126 if spending the night (biz travel or vacay) = Stay
105 if the above is changed to Visit

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on October 27, 2022, 09:34:56 AM

118. I haven’t gotten the New England small state bump yet.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on October 27, 2022, 09:37:55 AM

Stayed/visited/stopped/passed is infuriating.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on October 27, 2022, 09:40:20 AM

119 but i included any overnight as a stayed because that makes sense to me and I spend 38 seconds filling it out. I prob have a few more whatever categories I left blank for layovers.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DreamWeaver69 on October 27, 2022, 09:45:29 AM

148

Still need: Utah, Montana, Idaho, RI, VT, SC, MA, NH, and CT.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on October 27, 2022, 09:53:53 AM

Quote from: DreamWeaver69 on October 27, 2022, 09:45:29 AM

148

Still need: Utah, Montana, Idaho, RI, VT, SC, MA, NH, and CT.

looks like we've got a stayer folks

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Sandstone Outcropping on October 27, 2022, 09:59:28 AM

98

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DreamWeaver69 on October 27, 2022, 10:03:25 AM

Quote from: mocat on October 27, 2022, 09:53:53 AM

Quote from: DreamWeaver69 on October 27, 2022, 09:45:29 AM

148

Still need: Utah, Montana, Idaho, RI, VT, SC, MA, NH, and CT.

looks like we've got a stayer folks

:gocho:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 27, 2022, 10:15:06 AM

UPDATE: 170
visited PA and CT
Stopped DE, WV, OH, KY, MS
Haven't been to SC, RI, VT, NH, ME, ND, AK

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on October 27, 2022, 10:21:24 AM

Quote from: michigancat on October 27, 2022, 10:15:06 AM

UPDATE: 170
visited PA and CT
Stopped DE, WV, OH, KY, MS
Haven't been to SC, RI, VT, NH, ME, ND, AK

I must have done it wrong if yours is that high based on this info. I should also get extra credit from having stayed in WV, ND, and OH.  :Yuck:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DreamWeaver69 on October 27, 2022, 10:25:13 AM

Quote from: michigancat on October 27, 2022, 10:15:06 AM

UPDATE: 170
visited PA and CT
Stopped DE, WV, OH, KY, MS
Haven't been to SC, RI, VT, NH, ME, ND, AK

You should stay in Maine and cross off a few of those along the way. It's beautiful up there!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on October 27, 2022, 10:31:43 AM

119.  i get a lot of points from the western half of the u.s. and not many from the eastern half.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on October 27, 2022, 10:51:57 AM

(https://media.tenor.com/o2Il2Mrzt5AAAAAM/hi-im.gif)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on October 27, 2022, 10:55:48 AM

125

Missing all of NE and the states that are basically Canada.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Brock Landers on October 27, 2022, 10:55:51 AM

72.  I need to get out more   :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on October 27, 2022, 11:12:21 AM

stay/visit is tearing this board apart

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: cfbandyman on October 27, 2022, 11:51:56 AM

Quote from: mocat on October 27, 2022, 11:12:21 AM

stay/visit is tearing this board apart

It's an important distinction with not clear avenue of a compromise

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DreamWeaver69 on October 27, 2022, 12:04:00 PM

Here’s the thing. I stayed in DC and West Virginia on a trip, but on the way there and back, I visited a winery in Virginia and ate crab cakes in Maryland. Case closed!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on October 27, 2022, 12:09:20 PM

Quote from: cfbandyman on October 27, 2022, 11:51:56 AM

Quote from: mocat on October 27, 2022, 11:12:21 AM

stay/visit is tearing this board apart

It's an important distinction with not clear avenue of a compromise

Here’s my example. I went to the 2007 Auburn game, but our hotel was in Atlanta. I stayed in Georgia & visited Alabama.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DreamWeaver69 on October 27, 2022, 12:09:40 PM

I stayed in PA with EMAWgeddon, but on the way to NYC, we stopped in NJ for gas (probably. I don’t remember). Stopped at the NJ turnpike for sure.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on October 27, 2022, 12:37:09 PM

127
I've lived in 8 different states. I only counted New York as "stayed here" because I've been there in totality for well over 3 months but have never received mail there, that's where my wife is from.

Anywhere I intentionally visited a site at, could leave a Google review for that place, at got visited here.

Did not do any "stopped here" places where I laid over or just got gas at got a passed though.
(https://i.ibb.co/xXFLhY7/Screenshot-20221027-123510.png)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on October 27, 2022, 12:43:18 PM

188

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on October 27, 2022, 01:10:37 PM

This is way worse than that agree/disagree transgender poll question sys found.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on October 27, 2022, 01:17:12 PM

also we already have a better version

https://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=32413.0 (https://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=32413.0)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: passranch on October 27, 2022, 05:26:14 PM

131 if hotel/motel stays only count as "Visited Here"
155 if they count as "Stayed Here"

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on October 27, 2022, 05:27:11 PM

Any of you Cowards! dare to do the EU version?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on October 27, 2022, 05:28:25 PM

Quote from: passranch on October 27, 2022, 05:26:14 PM

131 if hotel/motel stays only count as "Visited Here"
155 if they count as "Stayed Here"

They count as stayed. I laid out the very clear rules. Calling them anything else is ridiculous.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on October 27, 2022, 05:38:54 PM

What SD said. I "stayed in DC" when I was there for vacation but I "visited" Virginia when I went across the river to Arlington National Cemetery.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on October 27, 2022, 05:58:36 PM

I went with 118. My northeast is a mystery. I know where I lived super young  and I’m certain I stayed in many there, but went with “stopped” for all of those to low estimate and average them out with the ones that should only be “passed.”

I have no “visited.”

The “drunk in” is way more fun and memorable, even if the only memory is “pak’d, ____, woke up.”

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on October 27, 2022, 08:49:45 PM

(https://i.imgur.com/VbkrLQM_d.webp?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=medium)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DreamWeaver69 on October 27, 2022, 09:00:13 PM

Eskridge, KS

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: OK_Cat on October 27, 2022, 09:16:37 PM

Quote from: Spracne on October 27, 2022, 05:27:11 PM

Any of you Cowards! dare to do the EU version?

Let’s do this, send me a link


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 27, 2022, 09:18:43 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on October 27, 2022, 08:49:45 PM

(https://i.imgur.com/VbkrLQM_d.webp?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=medium)

I had to Google it but I was right on my first guess

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on October 27, 2022, 09:50:14 PM

My overall score: 119
My score for work travel: 4

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on October 27, 2022, 10:38:22 PM

Quote from: OK_Cat on October 27, 2022, 09:16:37 PM

Quote from: Spracne on October 27, 2022, 05:27:11 PM

Any of you Cowards! dare to do the EU version?

Let’s do this, send me a link

https://tenpages.github.io/us-level/eu.html

i got 45, using sd guidelines.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sonofdaxjones on October 27, 2022, 10:45:34 PM

121

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on October 27, 2022, 11:45:55 PM

Quote from: sys on October 27, 2022, 10:38:22 PM

Quote from: OK_Cat on October 27, 2022, 09:16:37 PM

Quote from: Spracne on October 27, 2022, 05:27:11 PM

Any of you Cowards! dare to do the EU version?

Let’s do this, send me a link

https://tenpages.github.io/us-level/eu.html

i got 45, using sd guidelines.

31. I suck

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: OK_Cat on October 28, 2022, 06:34:44 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on October 27, 2022, 11:45:55 PM

Quote from: sys on October 27, 2022, 10:38:22 PM

Quote from: OK_Cat on October 27, 2022, 09:16:37 PM

Quote from: Spracne on October 27, 2022, 05:27:11 PM

Any of you Cowards! dare to do the EU version?

Let’s do this, send me a link

https://tenpages.github.io/us-level/eu.html

i got 45, using sd guidelines.

31. I suck

24, you beat me. Still not sure if I’m doing the stayed/visited thing right though.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on October 28, 2022, 08:44:12 AM

Just a 14 on Euro.    :cry:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on October 28, 2022, 09:35:11 AM

34

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on October 28, 2022, 01:49:07 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on October 27, 2022, 08:49:45 PM

(https://i.imgur.com/VbkrLQM_d.webp?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=medium)

Looks a little like the Marrakesh airport, to me.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on October 28, 2022, 02:51:29 PM

Strike 1

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on October 28, 2022, 03:18:09 PM

Only 19 on EU.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 28, 2022, 07:45:33 PM

I got 28 on EU, but hear me out:

Europe kinda sucks

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 28, 2022, 07:46:03 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on October 28, 2022, 02:51:29 PM

Strike 1

It's another M!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on October 29, 2022, 09:42:31 AM

I like the old buildings

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on October 29, 2022, 09:45:53 AM

Quote from: steve dave on October 29, 2022, 09:42:31 AM

I like the old buildings

I like riding the train.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Catchacold on October 31, 2022, 04:23:21 PM

(https://i.ibb.co/8gKrzqb/20221027-212823.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: cfbandyman on October 31, 2022, 04:31:17 PM

21 for europe

Quote from: TheHamburglar on October 29, 2022, 09:45:53 AM

Quote from: steve dave on October 29, 2022, 09:42:31 AM

I like the old buildings

I like riding the train.

I enjoy the history and in general more laid back lifestyle they have, that includes the train/sbaun/ubaun/tube/metro whatever they have.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on October 31, 2022, 06:48:21 PM

Quote from: Catchacold on October 31, 2022, 04:23:21 PM

(https://i.ibb.co/8gKrzqb/20221027-212823.jpg)

BNA?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Catchacold on October 31, 2022, 07:21:01 PM

I was wastin' time, but not on my way to go honky tonkin'

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on October 31, 2022, 08:13:24 PM

Quote from: Catchacold on October 31, 2022, 04:23:21 PM

(https://i.ibb.co/8gKrzqb/20221027-212823.jpg)

No idea but based on context clues it has to be somewhere south of KC but not tropical. I'm going to guess Tuscon?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 31, 2022, 08:54:36 PM

Kinda gives Newark vibes but I don't go there much any more

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Catchacold on October 31, 2022, 09:34:32 PM

Quote from: michigancat on October 31, 2022, 08:54:36 PM

I don't go there much any more

welp, thought maybe you would be the one to get this.

if i didn't scale it down so much you could read the signs for "yoga room" and mission bar and grill.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on November 15, 2022, 02:49:20 PM

Anyone been to Puerto Rico? Heading this winter for the first time. Resort seems nice. Its a wife work thing. Doubt we will do much wandering since its a resort and we are only there for a few days, but looking forward to it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on November 15, 2022, 03:04:49 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on November 15, 2022, 02:49:20 PM

Anyone been to Puerto Rico? Heading this winter for the first time. Resort seems nice. Its a wife work thing. Doubt we will do much wandering since its a resort and we are only there for a few days, but looking forward to it.

I was there in 2009 and it was a fun trip. It's where I fell in love with Rum. If you can they have kayak trips into the bioluminescent bay that was incredible. It's a night thing and was one of the coolest things I've done.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on November 15, 2022, 03:09:51 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on November 15, 2022, 02:49:20 PM

Anyone been to Puerto Rico? Heading this winter for the first time. Resort seems nice. Its a wife work thing. Doubt we will do much wandering since its a resort and we are only there for a few days, but looking forward to it.

Where in PR are you going?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on November 16, 2022, 10:40:12 AM

Quote from: Spracne on November 15, 2022, 03:09:51 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on November 15, 2022, 02:49:20 PM

Anyone been to Puerto Rico? Heading this winter for the first time. Resort seems nice. Its a wife work thing. Doubt we will do much wandering since its a resort and we are only there for a few days, but looking forward to it.

Where in PR are you going?

San Juan. Staying at the Caribe Hilton.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on November 16, 2022, 10:40:59 AM

Quote from: DaBigTrain on November 15, 2022, 03:04:49 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on November 15, 2022, 02:49:20 PM

Anyone been to Puerto Rico? Heading this winter for the first time. Resort seems nice. Its a wife work thing. Doubt we will do much wandering since its a resort and we are only there for a few days, but looking forward to it.

I was there in 2009 and it was a fun trip. It's where I fell in love with Rum. If you can they have kayak trips into the bioluminescent bay that was incredible. It's a night thing and was one of the coolest things I've done.

Thanks DBT. These are the kind of tips i'm after.  :cheers:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on November 16, 2022, 03:13:56 PM

SF, I would take a case of paper towels and pass them out while there. They love that.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on November 16, 2022, 07:58:18 PM

The place where this season of The White Lotus is being shot, I need to be there.
https://nypost.com/2022/11/07/inside-the-italian-getaway-from-hbos-the-white-lotus/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DreamWeaver69 on November 17, 2022, 04:54:40 PM

https://twitter.com/saycheesedgtl/status/1593277141646540801?s=46&t=GrjuhFOwDCAZjQ3XuPdMJg

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on November 17, 2022, 05:00:03 PM

yeah good luck with that

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on November 17, 2022, 08:24:12 PM

I rarely fly AA but flew them down to Cabo in 2019. When the plane landed back in the US of A the flight attendant was going down the aisle asking people to apply for a AA credit card, 60k with no spend minimum.

I jumped all over it, spent like $100 on the card just to be safe then saw that the points hit closed it.

Due to Covid I had kind of forgot I had them until I got an email a couple of months ago saying they expired on december 30th.

Luckily our katz are kicking ass so I just went ahead and booked 2 MCI/DFW round trip tickets for the weekend of the big12 championship game for 58k points. My thinking is that once we officially clench the berth the prices will go up and I would have to use real money so I might as well book them now.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on November 18, 2022, 08:36:26 AM

the frontier thing is smoke and mirrors. you can buy $29 frontier tickets pretty much anytime but then always end up paying $300+ for bags, seats, etc.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DreamWeaver69 on November 18, 2022, 08:43:12 AM

Do they even fly into an airport or do they land in some field in the middle of nowhere, blindfolded, and throw your bags at you? Asking for a friend.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on November 18, 2022, 08:56:12 AM

I remember when Frontier was a nice little regional carrier with free DirecTV at every seat.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on November 18, 2022, 09:09:40 AM

Quote from: DreamWeaver69 on November 18, 2022, 08:43:12 AM

Do they even fly into an airport or do they land in some field in the middle of nowhere, blindfolded, and throw your bags at you? Asking for a friend.

They have occasional direct flights to MCO from here so we fly the fam to Disneyworld on them some. It’s a pleasant experience imo. We buy all the extra crap and room and stuff so it’s about the same price as SWA most times after all that. I probably prefer the full bells and whistles Frontier direct to the SWA direct all else equal.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on November 18, 2022, 07:58:02 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on November 15, 2022, 02:49:20 PM

Anyone been to Puerto Rico? Heading this winter for the first time. Resort seems nice. Its a wife work thing. Doubt we will do much wandering since its a resort and we are only there for a few days, but looking forward to it.

Rain forest excursion is cool. Beaches are nice. Traffic is insane.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on November 18, 2022, 08:03:41 PM

Quote from: steve dave on October 27, 2022, 08:17:14 AM

airport layovers I put "passed here" and not "stopped here" which I think would mean like stopped at a gas station.

lived: obvious (KS and NE for me)
stayed: overnight stay in a hotel or whatever
visited: drove there to actually do something there. like drove to shitty rhode island to visit the rhode island museum of bullshit.
stopped here: stopped for lunch or something on your way somewhere else. (I don't think I had any of these)
passed here: drove through a state without stopping or lay over at an airport there.

I've been around a bit per the rules of SD.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221119/a4f4045e10e0145dce340541205570d0.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DreamWeaver69 on November 18, 2022, 08:26:52 PM

Savannah, GA this next week to see my uncle and his partner for Thanksgiving! Pretty stoked about it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on November 18, 2022, 10:01:09 PM

Quote from: DreamWeaver69 on November 18, 2022, 08:26:52 PM

Savannah, GA this next week to see my uncle and his partner for Thanksgiving! Pretty stoked about it.

Old Pink House
Trolly Historical Tour
Vinny Van Go Go for a slice
Savannah art school shop for some cheap art crap
Love Savannah


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DreamWeaver69 on November 19, 2022, 08:54:18 AM

Thanks, friend!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on November 19, 2022, 09:01:43 AM

Husk was fantastic.

And walking along the river there is a bunch of fun stuff. Just walking through the historic district and all the old squares is very relaxing. One of the most pedestrian friendly cities in America.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on November 19, 2022, 09:41:09 AM

Quote from: Kat Kid on November 19, 2022, 09:01:43 AM

Husk was fantastic.

And walking along the river there is a bunch of fun stuff. Just walking through the historic district and all the old squares is very relaxing. One of the most pedestrian friendly cities in America.

It’s confusing because you can’t use a giant fountain as a landmark to know where you’re at


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on November 19, 2022, 01:36:13 PM

I regret not spending more time in Savannah when I loved in south Georgia.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on November 19, 2022, 05:25:58 PM

Oh and Common Thread was one of the best 3 meals of my life.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on November 20, 2022, 09:35:09 PM

Quote from: DreamWeaver69 on November 18, 2022, 08:26:52 PM

Savannah, GA this next week to see my uncle and his partner for Thanksgiving! Pretty stoked about it.

Savannah is a fun town, you should attempt to recreate my one man bar crawl through the city.

https://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=32812.msg1906333#msg1906333

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DreamWeaver69 on November 21, 2022, 10:20:37 AM

 :love:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on November 21, 2022, 10:34:49 AM

someone sign up and go crush 8 AM beers at the new terminal

https://twitter.com/BuildKCI/status/1594729574595706882

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on November 21, 2022, 10:59:39 AM

Done!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on November 23, 2022, 04:54:23 PM

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221123/476b27a951c437455511e4f3036e4471.jpg)
Aww yeah

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on November 23, 2022, 07:00:24 PM

Hell yeah 8mp

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on November 24, 2022, 12:57:07 PM

https://twitter.com/JohnMillerCNN/status/1595565323939303425

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on November 24, 2022, 05:00:29 PM

For some of you Colorado Springs frequent visitors this place might be worth a visit. It's a brewery owned by the wife of the guy who disarmed the night club shooter.

They have a great story.

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/richard-jessica-fierro-club-q-hero-atrevida-brewery-merch-231649932.html

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on December 05, 2022, 10:56:35 AM

Anyone got Vegas tips on the southern half of the strip?  I've always been on the north half previously.  Traveling with Mrs. 8mp.  Going to be there from Friday late morning thru Sunday noon.  Indiana vs Arizona basketball game on Saturday afternoon at the MGM Garden Arena, and really no other plans.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on December 05, 2022, 11:06:59 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on December 05, 2022, 10:56:35 AM

Anyone got Vegas tips on the southern half of the strip?  I've always been on the north half previously.  Traveling with Mrs. 8mp.  Going to be there from Friday late morning thru Sunday noon.  Indiana vs Arizona basketball game on Saturday afternoon at the MGM Garden Arena, and really no other plans.

Eately in Park is good. So is Best Friend at Park. Hussongs at Mandalay is probably best mexican I've found on the strip. Overlook @ cosmo is one of the best brunches around, I go there every time.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on December 05, 2022, 11:07:43 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on December 05, 2022, 10:56:35 AM

Anyone got Vegas tips on the southern half of the strip?  I've always been on the north half previously.  Traveling with Mrs. 8mp.  Going to be there from Friday late morning thru Sunday noon.  Indiana vs Arizona basketball game on Saturday afternoon at the MGM Garden Arena, and really no other plans.

I can't imagine the experience is that much different from the north half but I enjoyed Best Friend at Park MGM and Catch at Aria last time I was there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on December 09, 2022, 07:03:28 AM

Difficulty level 10
(https://i.ibb.co/DRNsGvL/PXL-20221209-125409655.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on December 09, 2022, 07:54:31 AM

Quote from: MakeItRain on December 09, 2022, 07:03:28 AM

Difficulty level 10
(https://i.ibb.co/DRNsGvL/PXL-20221209-125409655.jpg)

Looks renovated but still has the old school "booze" and "coffee" signage. Low ceilings. Billings, MT?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on December 09, 2022, 08:57:49 AM

Tucson

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on December 09, 2022, 09:01:37 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on December 09, 2022, 07:54:31 AM

Looks renovated but still has the old school "booze" and "coffee" signage. Low ceilings. Billings, MT?

southwest doesn't fly to billings

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on December 09, 2022, 09:14:43 AM

it's tough because the shittiness of the airport says older, east coast. the masking also says coastal, but nobody is wearing a coat so it can't be northeast. and there are southwest thingies in the background.

i'm taking a stab at Providence RI

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 'taterblast on December 09, 2022, 09:15:30 AM

O'Hare vibes but it's probably not that

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on December 09, 2022, 09:39:21 AM

Quote from: mocat on December 09, 2022, 09:01:37 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on December 09, 2022, 07:54:31 AM

Looks renovated but still has the old school "booze" and "coffee" signage. Low ceilings. Billings, MT?

southwest doesn't fly to billings

ahh, I missed the pillars.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on December 09, 2022, 09:43:57 AM

Quote from: 'taterblast on December 09, 2022, 09:15:30 AM

O'Hare vibes but it's probably not that

no SW at ORD but agree on vibes

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on December 09, 2022, 12:00:27 PM

Quote from: ChiComCat on December 09, 2022, 08:57:49 AM

Tucson

winner

Also I took the damn photo but I have no idea where you guys are seeing anything indicating Southwest.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on December 09, 2022, 12:05:37 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on December 09, 2022, 12:00:27 PM

Quote from: ChiComCat on December 09, 2022, 08:57:49 AM

Tucson

winner

Also I took the damn photo but I have no idea where you guys are seeing anything indicating Southwest.

The lineup pillars in the background

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on December 09, 2022, 12:09:27 PM

Quote from: star seed 7 on December 09, 2022, 12:05:37 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on December 09, 2022, 12:00:27 PM

Quote from: ChiComCat on December 09, 2022, 08:57:49 AM

Tucson

winner

Also I took the damn photo but I have no idea where you guys are seeing anything indicating Southwest.

The lineup pillars in the background

Oooooo I see. I was looking on the concrete pillars for an ad wrap or something. Eff Southwest.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on December 16, 2022, 07:08:28 AM

I don't think anybody was killed luckily so this is pretty lol

https://twitter.com/RawsGlobal/status/1603692343068164096?s=20&t=69ekkvJ8VTntXGxqXnD8aw

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on December 16, 2022, 07:08:49 AM

https://twitter.com/niklas_scheele/status/1603616683062689792?s=20&t=69ekkvJ8VTntXGxqXnD8aw

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Catchacold on December 24, 2022, 01:55:15 PM

(https://wildcatgrowl.com/images/pictures/20221211_181725.jpg)

 :lick:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on December 24, 2022, 08:23:47 PM

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221225/6cb25bfc89bad8bbe5121b83e0b18fa1.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221225/64cd46acec218ddfac825e0ac74ec92a.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221225/c4d2bc7c87cf6955cb6a50ed985a4487.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on December 24, 2022, 08:25:07 PM

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221225/79901eb9bc43516602d8c43d99ac7844.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on December 24, 2022, 08:28:07 PM

That's bananas! AK?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on December 24, 2022, 08:30:09 PM

balmy Norway for a couple of weeks!  kinda bummed to head to southern portion next week

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on December 24, 2022, 08:52:53 PM

Wow!


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on December 24, 2022, 09:04:47 PM

Quote from: Tobias on December 24, 2022, 08:23:47 PM

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venus?

Title: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on December 26, 2022, 06:13:26 AM

location already spoiled so figured I’d just post some lol airport pics

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on December 26, 2022, 06:22:59 AM

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on December 26, 2022, 06:37:12 AM

Why are you there? Seeing reindeer or something?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on December 26, 2022, 08:10:03 AM

There’s a non-zero chance that bent over guy in front of you is Jónsi


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on December 27, 2022, 08:24:56 AM

Can someone explain why southwest is melting down so hard

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on December 27, 2022, 08:36:27 AM

Quote from: mocat on December 27, 2022, 08:24:56 AM

Can someone explain why southwest is melting down so hard

weather but since they are more point to point their flight crews and planes aren't as easily to reposition as hub/spoke design. I'm sure there is more to it than that but that's what I've read / come up with.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on December 27, 2022, 09:13:06 AM

5 days to reposition tho?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on December 27, 2022, 09:34:19 AM

Quote from: Gooch on December 27, 2022, 09:13:06 AM

5 days to reposition tho?

Yeah seems a bit much. I was hoping it would all be worked out today and my NOLA flights tomorrow were safe. Nope.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on December 27, 2022, 09:48:06 AM

Quote from: Gooch on December 27, 2022, 09:13:06 AM

5 days to reposition tho?

Disproportionate amount of passengers requiring 2 seats.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on December 27, 2022, 10:13:41 AM

Also a disproportionate amount of karens, I cannot imagine what hell the gate agents are enduring

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on December 27, 2022, 10:46:21 AM

Quote from: Tobias on December 26, 2022, 06:22:59 AM

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pretty sure thats one of the levels for n64 goldeneye

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on December 27, 2022, 10:58:22 AM

lmao. That joke got me.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on December 28, 2022, 07:34:30 PM

Shitty SW needs to be dissolved

https://twitter.com/jessmagdefrau/status/1608068074632278016?s=46&t=JluRN1trwJSoHJrnWup6mw


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on December 28, 2022, 07:41:19 PM

I don’t see how they survive this

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on December 28, 2022, 08:56:45 PM

This is what happens when you do cattle call seating. We all knew the reaper would need to be paid.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on December 28, 2022, 09:37:52 PM

It was good while it lasted rip

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: cfbandyman on December 28, 2022, 09:59:46 PM

Quote from: steve dave on December 28, 2022, 08:56:45 PM

This is what happens when you do cattle call seating. We all knew the reaper would need to be paid.


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Lol, SD, love you, but obv that isn't the issue.

Would suck to see them ride off into the sunset like this. SW has been my #2 airline for over a decade, but this is absolutely abhorrent.

That being said, they'll survive, but it'll take a long, long time to rebuild. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on December 29, 2022, 07:30:23 AM

Southwest used to be a Harvard Business Review case study on successful operations.  For years and years I flew southwest every week, and I was very pleased with them...they were cheaper and more reliable than the others.  Looks like they are going to wind up getting a second HBR case study.   :frown:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on December 29, 2022, 09:40:33 AM

The Southwest breakdown seems like a super interesting logistics problem to me. My Elon Musk level of understanding is that the point to point model is the primary culprit here. I'd guess the newest iteration of airline software wouldn't actually help much at all to overcome it. And that they'd need radically different software and computers than airlines typically use to solve it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on December 29, 2022, 10:16:38 AM

Quote from: wetwillie on December 28, 2022, 07:41:19 PM

I don’t see how they survive this

If they tank get ready to add 20% onto fares at the other carriers.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DreamWeaver69 on December 29, 2022, 10:18:56 AM

Quote from: Dugout DickStone on December 29, 2022, 10:16:38 AM

Quote from: wetwillie on December 28, 2022, 07:41:19 PM

I don’t see how they survive this

If they tank get ready to add 20% onto fares at the other carriers.

Yeah, this is good for no one.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on December 29, 2022, 10:24:15 AM

Quote from: DreamWeaver69 on December 29, 2022, 10:18:56 AM

Quote from: Dugout DickStone on December 29, 2022, 10:16:38 AM

Quote from: wetwillie on December 28, 2022, 07:41:19 PM

I don’t see how they survive this

If they tank get ready to add 20% onto fares at the other carriers.

Yeah, this is good for no one.

Yeah they should do what's best for everyone for sure

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on December 29, 2022, 10:30:58 AM

Sw isn’t going anywhere you guys

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on December 29, 2022, 10:36:19 AM

It's certainly possible they have to file for bankruptcy, but then emerge from it. I'm concerned about their ability to pay the bills, and then their ability to service their debt if they have to take out loads of emergency credit.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on December 29, 2022, 10:43:51 AM

Quote from: Dugout DickStone on December 29, 2022, 10:16:38 AM

Quote from: wetwillie on December 28, 2022, 07:41:19 PM

I don’t see how they survive this

If they tank get ready to add 20% onto fares at the other carriers.

And probably much more in body mass.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DreamWeaver69 on December 29, 2022, 10:56:03 AM

Quote from: mocat on December 29, 2022, 10:24:15 AM

Quote from: DreamWeaver69 on December 29, 2022, 10:18:56 AM

Quote from: Dugout DickStone on December 29, 2022, 10:16:38 AM

Quote from: wetwillie on December 28, 2022, 07:41:19 PM

I don’t see how they survive this

If they tank get ready to add 20% onto fares at the other carriers.

Yeah, this is good for no one.

Yeah they should do what's best for everyone for sure

That's not what I'm saying. I'm saying I'm rooting for them. Especially since one of my best friends works for them. I can only imagine how shitty his job is right now.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on December 29, 2022, 10:58:32 AM

it’s too bad that they have $13b of cash sitting on their balance sheet, and that they took $7b in federal assistance during c19 that they used for stock buybacks.  and that they just raised their ceo’s compensation package to $9m annually.

really the software issue, while a legitimate issue, is contributing to the problem but not the cause.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on December 29, 2022, 11:25:46 AM

Quote from: pissclams on December 29, 2022, 10:58:32 AM

it’s too bad that they have $13b of cash sitting on their balance sheet, and that they took $7b in federal assistance during c19 that they used for stock buybacks.  and that they just raised their ceo’s compensation package to $9m annually.

really the software issue, while a legitimate issue, is contributing to the problem but not the cause.

in hindsight that buyback was not a strong move.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on December 29, 2022, 11:58:03 AM

I have a ton of SW miles  :curse:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on December 29, 2022, 12:27:44 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on December 29, 2022, 11:58:03 AM

I have a ton of SW miles  :curse:

This will probably be good for you - they won't go under but they'll probably need to discount heavily for a while

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on December 29, 2022, 01:13:45 PM

I'm flying with southwest on Monday! Don't plan on having any issues.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on December 29, 2022, 01:41:57 PM

'clams finally gets his SW Compassion Pass, and now this ish happens?!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 06, 2023, 06:59:09 AM

SW expects an $825m loss from their meltdown.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on January 06, 2023, 10:40:08 AM

Friend had their flight cancelled 2 days ago so this is still working itself out. I'm getting nervous about my Feb trip. I spent a crap ton on concert tix. Has anyone bought any type of travel insurance that is worth it for this sort of situation?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sonofdaxjones on January 06, 2023, 01:06:36 PM

Anyone who has worked for a large multi-billion dollar company that keeps legacy decades old systems limping along can feel the frustration of SWA employees.

I suspect paralysis from the price tag and fear of making the wrong decision in changing platforms.  Made even more ridiculous by the stack of cash they're sitting on.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on January 06, 2023, 01:09:54 PM

Can confirm

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on January 06, 2023, 02:02:03 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on January 06, 2023, 10:40:08 AM

Friend had their flight cancelled 2 days ago so this is still working itself out. I'm getting nervous about my Feb trip. I spent a crap ton on concert tix. Has anyone bought any type of travel insurance that is worth it for this sort of situation?

Travel insurance won't keep your flight on time. The value of travel insurance was much higher before the passenger bill of rights. Most of the crap that insurance would cover is kinda obsolete now, airlines are now obligated to reimburse you for a lot of things they previously weren't. The insurance is now mostly good for you getting sick. Knowing how insurance payouts generally go, I wouldn't think it would be real easy to cash in on one if you get COVID.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on January 06, 2023, 02:04:05 PM

Quote from: sonofdaxjones on January 06, 2023, 01:06:36 PM

Anyone who has worked for a large multi-billion dollar company that keeps legacy decades old systems limping along can feel the frustration of SWA employees.

I suspect paralysis from the price tag and fear of making the wrong decision in changing platforms.  Made even more ridiculous by the stack of cash they're sitting on.

The travel industry as a whole is largely operating on crap 90s computer technology.  I can't speak to how much worse Southwest's was specifically, but I hope this is a warning to a lot of people to invest in necessary upgrades.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on January 06, 2023, 02:42:11 PM

Did KSU ever officially announce that the hoops team is playing in the Bahamas next year? I'm pretty sure I saw something, but I can't find any official announcement or dates?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on January 06, 2023, 06:14:11 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on January 06, 2023, 02:42:11 PM

Did KSU ever officially announce that the hoops team is playing in the Bahamas next year? I'm pretty sure I saw something, but I can't find any official announcement or dates?

We're not playing at the Battle 4 Atlantis, were playing at the Baha Mar Tournament. There's no date for it yet but this past year it was the weekend before Thanksgiving, before the Battle 4 Atlantis.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 07, 2023, 08:21:50 AM

fyi. when it comes to bahamas atlantis is like a carnival cruise ship and baha mar is like, nice. not sure on the tournament location quality or teams involved but strictly based on places in the bahamas where I would personally stay baha mar is way better.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on January 07, 2023, 09:49:29 AM

They have three different tournaments and we were selected for their top tournament. It's played at Baha Mar, in the convention center. The other teams will be Miami, Providence, and they haven't announced the fourth team yet.

For those of us not going to the Bahamas, luckily, it appears this will be on CBS Sports Network and not on Flo Hoops.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on January 07, 2023, 09:55:23 AM

Quote from: steve dave on January 07, 2023, 08:21:50 AM

fyi. when it comes to bahamas atlantis is like a carnival cruise ship and baha mar is like, nice. not sure on the tournament location quality or teams involved but strictly based on places in the bahamas where I would personally stay baha mar is way better.

Time to gather some Hyatt points.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on January 07, 2023, 10:20:06 AM

Quote from: steve dave on January 07, 2023, 08:21:50 AM

fyi. when it comes to bahamas atlantis is like a carnival cruise ship and baha mar is like, nice. not sure on the tournament location quality or teams involved but strictly based on places in the bahamas where I would personally stay baha mar is way better.

I like both of these

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on January 07, 2023, 02:10:41 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on January 07, 2023, 09:55:23 AM

Quote from: steve dave on January 07, 2023, 08:21:50 AM

fyi. when it comes to bahamas atlantis is like a carnival cruise ship and baha mar is like, nice. not sure on the tournament location quality or teams involved but strictly based on places in the bahamas where I would personally stay baha mar is way better.

Time to gather some Hyatt points.

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That’s what I’m doing. I looked at some dates around thanksgiving and there aren’t too many rewards rooms available. That’s why I’m looking for the dates. Hopefully they announce before they are all booked up.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on January 08, 2023, 10:29:28 AM

Requesting northern Italy pro tips here for mrstdaver and I.  We’re focusing on the Dolomites (hiking) and Emilia-Romagna (food) right now.  Any must dos in those regions?  What about things nearby that we have to add on?  Like Venice, it’s right between those two areas so probably, right?  But also don’t want to get caught up in Italian tourist Disney type stuff.  We’ll get a car for the Dolomites for sure but how’s the transit situation in E-R?  Assuming Bologna as the home base there unless you guys have a better recommendation.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on January 08, 2023, 11:20:30 AM

bologna is nice.  trains to most places you'd probably want to go from there, but not to everywhere.  i like venice, even though it can be overwhelmingly disneylandish.  the crowds can be just ridiculous.  however the last time i was there (last spring) it wasn't all that crowded, at least by venice standards.  dunno if that was pandemic related or what.  at any rate, i'd go there.  it's a pretty unique place.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kstate4life on January 09, 2023, 11:47:30 AM

100% go to Venice, esp since it might be underwater at some point.  We stayed here: https://www.hotelnanimocenigo.com/ and couldn't recommend it enough.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on January 09, 2023, 04:20:18 PM

+1 on Venice.  I enjoyed it and it is a unique experience, even if touristy.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on January 10, 2023, 10:51:23 AM

Thanks emawbros.  We’ll add Venice. 

Bonus - Looks like Hyatt as a few nice properties there I can use points on.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on January 10, 2023, 05:39:06 PM

headed to nashville for the nate bargatze show in april and i’d really appreciate the wetdicked posters here to provide any elite level hotel and restaurant recommendations

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on January 10, 2023, 05:45:03 PM

remember- this is a call for wetdicks only.  the last thing anybody needs is one of you drydicks who haven’t touched a pelt in 8 months telling me to stay at the airport radisson

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 10, 2023, 05:50:56 PM

These have been recommended but I haven't been

Locust
https://maps.app.goo.gl/HT5xNBfwvmhjcJng8

Husk
(615) 256-6565
https://maps.app.goo.gl/WFHMudtK1eqGkiVC9

I also like Hattie B's

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on January 10, 2023, 05:55:37 PM

thank you and I will consider these recommendations as I know your shaft is sufficiently lub’d

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on January 10, 2023, 09:40:29 PM

Quote from: pissclams on January 10, 2023, 05:55:37 PM

thank you and I will consider these recommendations as I know your shaft is sufficiently lub’d

Husk is the only place I ate there worth a damn. That Broadway street is very gross and I'm embarassed for them. Don't let anybody tell you this "Gulch" is any better either unless your sole desire is to see a wing mural you can wait 40 minutes to pose in front of.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on January 10, 2023, 10:40:47 PM

Kid Rock's Big Ass Honky Tonk Rock N' Roll Steakhouse

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on January 10, 2023, 10:58:23 PM

This area - midtown? - was where I enjoyed pak’n.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on January 11, 2023, 12:15:52 AM

I only have been there once and had to stay at The Gaylord Opryland, it was fine but don't do that.

I liked Broadway a lot better than I thought I would. The only restaurant I'd recommend, other than the requisite hot chicken places, is a place called Lockeland Table, it's fantastic, not downtown though, so if you're staying down there you'll have to take a rideshare to the restaurant.

https://www.lockelandtable.com/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 11, 2023, 06:30:35 AM

I would never ever send our wetdick brother clams to Broadway but if he has to go he should go to Robert's Western World. (Other folks who would want a good Nashville experience should go there, it's really a wonderful oasis in the crap pile of Broadway cover bands and bachelorette parties.)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on January 11, 2023, 07:48:56 AM

Jimmy Kelly’s Steakhouse
(615) 329-4349
https://maps.app.goo.gl/GKnJtKosdMVwQssN7

Old school joint that I thoroughly enjoyed.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on January 11, 2023, 09:11:32 AM

venture into east nashville where the hipsters have been forced to live due to bachelorette gentrification, and go to Mas Tacos Por Favor. i believe it's cash only iirc

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on January 11, 2023, 09:14:06 AM

+1 for Husk

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on January 11, 2023, 10:45:48 AM

IMO the history of Tootsie's makes it worth a visit

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kstate4life on January 11, 2023, 10:50:21 AM

Quote from: ChiComCat on January 11, 2023, 09:14:06 AM

+1 for Husk

Add another for Husk.  Took my now wife there for dinner before I proposed to her on the pedestrian bridge.  I also recommend staying in East Nashville.  Hit up Butcher and Bee and Attaboy (amazing cocktails) for sure.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on January 11, 2023, 11:35:32 AM

Oh yeah, I also ate at Butcher and Bee, I completely forgot. I was good I like Lockeland Table better because I'm not enamored with Mediterranean food, but B & B is solid.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on January 12, 2023, 03:39:56 PM

Quote from: pissclams on January 10, 2023, 05:39:06 PM

headed to nashville for the nate bargatze show in april and i’d really appreciate the wetdicked posters here to provide any elite level hotel and restaurant recommendations

1. Super jealous you get to see Nate in his stomping grounds.

2. Urban Cowboy is a wine spot I loved that's basically in a house in the middle of a normal ass neighborhood.

https://www.urbancowboy.com/nashville/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on January 12, 2023, 04:10:20 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on January 11, 2023, 11:35:32 AM

Oh yeah, I also ate at Butcher and Bee, I completely forgot. I was good I like Lockeland Table better because I'm not enamored with Mediterranean food, but B & B is solid.

I don't have a lot of "taste" opinions, but I feel very strongly that Mediterranean food is the best kind of food. What's your complaint?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 12, 2023, 04:32:56 PM

Mexican is better

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on January 12, 2023, 06:39:05 PM

Quote from: Stevesie60 on January 12, 2023, 03:39:56 PM

Quote from: pissclams on January 10, 2023, 05:39:06 PM

headed to nashville for the nate bargatze show in april and i’d really appreciate the wetdicked posters here to provide any elite level hotel and restaurant recommendations

1. Super jealous you get to see Nate in his stomping grounds.

2. Urban Cowboy is a wine spot I loved that's basically in a house in the middle of a normal ass neighborhood.

https://www.urbancowboy.com/nashville/

seeing nate in his stomping grounds was the impetus for going
really excited

I also really need some wetdicked lodging recommendations before I go bonkers over here
hotels seem pretty expensive there, omni wants $700 a night

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Cardiac Cats on January 12, 2023, 07:23:11 PM

Book a reservation for dinner at The Listening Room and hear songwriters sing their hits and tell stories about them. Not going for the food, it’s fine, just a cool experience if you like country music.

If you want some karaoke check out Santa’s Pub. Or if you just feel like smoking heaters in a bar again (I warned you). Cash only and serve cold beers from a kitchen fridge.

Losers house band was fantastic.

Broadway is fine and best during the day in a rooftop. Bring sunglasses.  :gocho:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on January 12, 2023, 07:28:11 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 12, 2023, 04:32:56 PM

Mexican is better

Neck and neck for me but I definitely eat Mexican more. Could be because we don't have crap for Mediterranean here.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on January 12, 2023, 08:35:03 PM

never really figured out what mediterranean food was supposed to mean.  kind of greek/levant fusion?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 12, 2023, 09:32:10 PM

Quote from: sys on January 12, 2023, 08:35:03 PM

never really figured out what mediterranean food was supposed to mean.  kind of greek/levant fusion?

Yes typically. But like isn't Italian and French and Spanish "Mediterranean"?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on January 12, 2023, 09:39:36 PM

and at least in fresno armenian and persian seem to fall into mediterranean.  it's not very geographically precise.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on January 12, 2023, 09:52:17 PM

It doesn't mean anything

https://twitter.com/RegionalUSFood/status/1613607462409744384?s=20&t=IpAIx8_bByqpVTJxFl6Epw

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 12, 2023, 09:52:34 PM

Quote from: sys on January 12, 2023, 09:39:36 PM

and at least in fresno armenian and persian seem to fall into mediterranean.  it's not very geographically precise.

I think a generic way to classify "Mediterranean" is a menu that includes flat bread and lamb and something like hummus. I don't know what Armenian is like but I can totally see Palestinean falling into it. But I can also see afghan food making the cut! (Italian is more "Mediterranean")

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on January 12, 2023, 10:07:52 PM

Quote from: Spracne on January 12, 2023, 04:10:20 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on January 11, 2023, 11:35:32 AM

Oh yeah, I also ate at Butcher and Bee, I completely forgot. I was good I like Lockeland Table better because I'm not enamored with Mediterranean food, but B & B is solid.

I don't have a lot of "taste" opinions, but I feel very strongly that Mediterranean food is the best kind of food. What's your complaint?

No complaints, I just don't love Mediterranean food as much as I do other ethnic food. Not enough meat or the right meats that I prefer.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: cfbandyman on January 12, 2023, 10:29:59 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 12, 2023, 09:52:34 PM

Quote from: sys on January 12, 2023, 09:39:36 PM

and at least in fresno armenian and persian seem to fall into mediterranean.  it's not very geographically precise.

I think a generic way to classify "Mediterranean" is a menu that includes flat bread and lamb and something like hummus. I don't know what Armenian is like but I can totally see Palestinean falling into it. But I can also see afghan food making the cut! (Italian is more "Mediterranean")

FTR I love Mediterranean food and I would count Italian-Greek-Turkish-Levant area as "Mediterranean". I feel Armenian-Persian as "Middle Eastern." And IMO the line I draw, besides geography, is usually dependent on meat choices, and how much potential of subbing in more chickpea/grains over the pasta/breads you'd find in Mediterranean, as well as olive oil use. I do love both. I find the balance of meat/veggies/grains in both with the flavor and spices to be damn near the perfect diet.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on January 13, 2023, 08:05:52 AM

Quote from: mocat on January 12, 2023, 09:52:17 PM

It doesn't mean anything

https://twitter.com/RegionalUSFood/status/1613607462409744384?s=20&t=IpAIx8_bByqpVTJxFl6Epw

Remove this disgusting post immediately.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on January 13, 2023, 09:16:38 AM

Quote from: mocat on January 12, 2023, 09:52:17 PM

It doesn't mean anything

https://twitter.com/RegionalUSFood/status/1613607462409744384?s=20&t=IpAIx8_bByqpVTJxFl6Epw

 :lol: what the eff

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on January 13, 2023, 10:18:20 AM

The origin of Cincinnati chili is actually like some Greek soup. Everyone who says that it isn't chili is more correct than they know.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on January 13, 2023, 10:41:52 AM

I ate at Skyline after a friend told me it was a "must eat" place.  I'll never listen to a recommendation from him again.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DreamWeaver69 on January 13, 2023, 10:44:32 AM

It's terrible. Just like the whole state of Ohio.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on January 13, 2023, 10:47:26 AM

Quote from: mocat on January 12, 2023, 09:52:17 PM

It doesn't mean anything

Mediterranean = artisan?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on January 13, 2023, 10:49:03 AM

Quote from: Trim on January 13, 2023, 10:47:26 AM

Quote from: mocat on January 12, 2023, 09:52:17 PM

It doesn't mean anything

Mediterranean = artisan?

At best, yes. At worst, it's a euphemism white people use when they really mean "middle eastern" but are racist

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on January 13, 2023, 11:02:36 AM

Quote from: mocat on January 13, 2023, 10:49:03 AM

Quote from: Trim on January 13, 2023, 10:47:26 AM

Quote from: mocat on January 12, 2023, 09:52:17 PM

It doesn't mean anything

Mediterranean = artisan?

At best, yes. At worst, it's a euphemism white people use when they really mean "middle eastern" but are racist

lol good grief

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on January 13, 2023, 11:13:40 AM

Quote from: mocat on January 13, 2023, 10:49:03 AM

Quote from: Trim on January 13, 2023, 10:47:26 AM

Quote from: mocat on January 12, 2023, 09:52:17 PM

It doesn't mean anything

Mediterranean = artisan?

At best, yes. At worst, it's a euphemism white people use when they really mean "middle eastern" but are racist

Did I just get cancelled if this is true and I'm just a dumb white guy

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 13, 2023, 11:39:10 AM

I thought Mediterranean was olives and fish and feta and figs and no beef and healthy crap like that. I obviously know jack crap here.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on January 13, 2023, 11:40:27 AM

Quote from: steve dave on January 13, 2023, 11:39:10 AM

I thought Mediterranean was olives and fish and feta and figs and no beef and healthy crap like that. I obviously know jack crap here.


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Steve dave, yes!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CHONGS on January 13, 2023, 11:46:46 AM

The Mediterranean is a sea, and you can't eat it guys.  It's too salty.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on January 13, 2023, 05:33:36 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 13, 2023, 11:39:10 AM

I thought Mediterranean was olives and fish and feta and figs and no beef and healthy crap like that. I obviously know jack crap here.

the mediterranean diet isn't the same thing as the mediterranean category of restaurants.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on January 15, 2023, 09:17:41 AM

Yes!!


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: cfbandyman on January 15, 2023, 10:09:27 AM

Quote from: Institutional Control on January 15, 2023, 09:17:41 AM

Yes!!


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Reclining seats need to go away on any sub-3 hour flight. They truly should only be an option on international and cross ocean flights. Else you're a jackass cutting into people's space

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 15, 2023, 11:05:00 AM

People are such babies, you gave up your personal space and comfort when you bought a coach ticket, whether you recline or not

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DreamWeaver69 on January 15, 2023, 11:18:18 AM

There’s a great litmus test on plane recliners vs non plane recliners and bad people vs good people. It’s #Science!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on January 15, 2023, 11:29:23 AM

Quote from: michigancat on January 15, 2023, 11:05:00 AM

People are such babies, you gave up your personal space and comfort when you bought a coach ticket, whether you recline or not

Yep, hate the game not the player

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on January 15, 2023, 11:53:20 AM

my knees are so long that they don’t allow the person in front of me to recline

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: cfbandyman on January 15, 2023, 01:45:32 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 15, 2023, 11:05:00 AM

People are such babies, you gave up your personal space and comfort when you bought a coach ticket, whether you recline or not

You're right, all those people doing business travel but not able to upgrade due to corporate policies should STFU poors.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on January 15, 2023, 04:05:15 PM

Quote from: pissclams on January 15, 2023, 11:53:20 AM

my knees are so long that they don’t allow the person in front of me to recline

That, at times doesn't stop people from trying. Inevitably there's some person who's 5'8" 260 slamming their seat back. I'm almost always the tallest person on a flight and never recline my seat. A few years ago I started taking the first row in economy plus to avoid some dickhead from laying in my lap, best decision ever.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on January 15, 2023, 04:09:03 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on January 15, 2023, 04:05:15 PM

Quote from: pissclams on January 15, 2023, 11:53:20 AM

my knees are so long that they don’t allow the person in front of me to recline

That, at times doesn't stop people from trying. Inevitably there's some person who's 5'8" 260 slamming their seat back. I'm almost always the tallest person on a flight and never recline my seat. A few years ago I started taking the first row in economy plus to avoid some dickhead from laying in my lap, best decision ever.

Good thing I don't recline or this post would be a direct headshot

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on January 15, 2023, 04:18:15 PM

Quote from: star seed 7 on January 15, 2023, 04:09:03 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on January 15, 2023, 04:05:15 PM

Quote from: pissclams on January 15, 2023, 11:53:20 AM

my knees are so long that they don’t allow the person in front of me to recline

That, at times doesn't stop people from trying. Inevitably there's some person who's 5'8" 260 slamming their seat back. I'm almost always the tallest person on a flight and never recline my seat. A few years ago I started taking the first row in economy plus to avoid some dickhead from laying in my lap, best decision ever.

Good thing I don't recline or this post would be a direct headshot

Oh no, you're taller than that...
(https://i.ibb.co/Hr32k4c/Fh-Gm-Znd-Xg-AI9-C-4-2.jpg)

Well, you carry yourself with the confidence of a 6 footer

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on January 15, 2023, 04:45:57 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on January 15, 2023, 04:05:15 PM

Quote from: pissclams on January 15, 2023, 11:53:20 AM

my knees are so long that they don’t allow the person in front of me to recline

That, at times doesn't stop people from trying. Inevitably there's some person who's 5'8" 260 slamming their seat back. I'm almost always the tallest person on a flight and never recline my seat. A few years ago I started taking the first row in economy plus to avoid some dickhead from laying in my lap, best decision ever.

they’ve tried, but ya I usually sit bulkhead probably 95% of the time

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on January 15, 2023, 04:56:09 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on January 15, 2023, 04:18:15 PM

Quote from: star seed 7 on January 15, 2023, 04:09:03 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on January 15, 2023, 04:05:15 PM

Quote from: pissclams on January 15, 2023, 11:53:20 AM

my knees are so long that they don’t allow the person in front of me to recline

That, at times doesn't stop people from trying. Inevitably there's some person who's 5'8" 260 slamming their seat back. I'm almost always the tallest person on a flight and never recline my seat. A few years ago I started taking the first row in economy plus to avoid some dickhead from laying in my lap, best decision ever.

Good thing I don't recline or this post would be a direct headshot

Oh no, you're taller than that...
(https://i.ibb.co/Hr32k4c/Fh-Gm-Znd-Xg-AI9-C-4-2.jpg)

Well, you carry yourself with the confidence of a 6 footer

5-9 in the right shoes  :gocho:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on January 15, 2023, 04:58:00 PM

This seems fine.

https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/reclining-seats-airplanes/index.html

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DreamWeaver69 on January 15, 2023, 04:59:10 PM

The worst is seeing you midgets taking up the lone stretch seat on a southwest flight.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 15, 2023, 08:26:45 PM

My kids sometimes fly first or business class on long hauls. I don’t feel bad about it.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on January 17, 2023, 12:55:08 PM

Any recs on things to do in Toronto?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on January 17, 2023, 02:16:08 PM

Eat poutine? :dunno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on January 17, 2023, 06:36:24 PM

Quote from: Stevesie60 on January 17, 2023, 12:55:08 PM

Any recs on things to do in Toronto?

Gamble at Woodbine. See Niagara Falls.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on January 17, 2023, 07:14:28 PM

Head east to Montreal

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 17, 2023, 07:34:13 PM

It's funny I've been to Toronto for work a couple times and I ask like what the interesting local food is and no one has any ideas. Just feels like a very generic city

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on January 17, 2023, 09:11:41 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 17, 2023, 07:34:13 PM

It's funny I've been to Toronto for work a couple times and I ask like what the interesting local food is and no one has any ideas. Just feels like a very generic city

This is not what I want to hear

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Cire on January 17, 2023, 09:39:03 PM

I met a guy from Montreal who said you have to have “smoked meat sandwich”


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 17, 2023, 09:40:05 PM

I mean Montreal has poutine and bagels

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CHONGS on January 17, 2023, 10:12:46 PM

Toronto had good Indian food

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: cfbandyman on January 17, 2023, 10:26:11 PM

Try and hang out with Drake or the Weeknd, that or do lines with Rob Ford

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on January 18, 2023, 04:12:03 AM

Quote from: Kat Kid on January 17, 2023, 09:11:41 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 17, 2023, 07:34:13 PM

It's funny I've been to Toronto for work a couple times and I ask like what the interesting local food is and no one has any ideas. Just feels like a very generic city

This is not what I want to hear

Yeah, it's very much a generic North American city, East Minneapolis.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DreamWeaver69 on January 18, 2023, 08:06:30 AM

Quote from: michigancat on January 17, 2023, 07:34:13 PM

It's funny I've been to Toronto for work a couple times and I ask like what the interesting local food is and no one has any ideas. Just feels like a very generic city

Wish they had a capitol building like Albany, NY!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on January 18, 2023, 08:16:05 AM

tons of movies set in in NYC have been shot in Toronto, just find those places and walk around and pretend you're in NYC

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on January 18, 2023, 08:44:19 AM

very unrememberable city. Did go see the Blue Jays play just to knock a stadium off my list. Woof possibly worse than the Trop.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on January 18, 2023, 08:51:19 AM

Leave Montreal out of this everyone, it's a sore subject

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on January 18, 2023, 08:51:13 PM

Here's a fun question. What's your favorite city you've been to that a lot of people haven't?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on January 18, 2023, 09:36:47 PM

Quote from: Stevesie60 on January 18, 2023, 08:51:13 PM

Here's a fun question. What's your favorite city you've been to that a lot of people haven't?

Krakow

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on January 18, 2023, 09:39:39 PM

Quote from: ChiComCat on January 18, 2023, 08:51:19 AM

Leave Montreal out of this everyone, it's a sore subject

Montreal and Toronto are night and day, it's almost like they are on completely different continents.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on January 18, 2023, 09:59:58 PM

Quote from: Stevesie60 on January 18, 2023, 08:51:13 PM

Here's a fun question. What's your favorite city you've been to that a lot of people haven't?

People overall? Probably MHK.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on January 18, 2023, 10:00:49 PM

Or Kent.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on January 18, 2023, 10:06:19 PM

Quote from: Stevesie60 on January 18, 2023, 08:51:13 PM

Here's a fun question. What's your favorite city you've been to that a lot of people haven't?

Kaikoura, NZ

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on January 18, 2023, 10:31:55 PM

Quote from: Stevesie60 on January 18, 2023, 08:51:13 PM

Here's a fun question. What's your favorite city you've been to that a lot of people haven't?

Just give us the humblebrag man

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on January 18, 2023, 10:49:03 PM

Quote from: mocat on January 18, 2023, 10:31:55 PM

Quote from: Stevesie60 on January 18, 2023, 08:51:13 PM

Here's a fun question. What's your favorite city you've been to that a lot of people haven't?

Just give us the humblebrag man

No humblebrag. My friends and I are trying to plan a vacation. Toronto had the best betting odds but this thread didn't provide a ringing endorsement of that.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on January 18, 2023, 10:49:26 PM

Quote from: Trim on January 18, 2023, 10:00:49 PM

Or Kent.

Well duh.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on January 18, 2023, 11:00:11 PM

Quote from: Stevesie60 on January 18, 2023, 10:49:03 PM

My friends and I are trying to plan a vacation.

As always, go for cooperative weather and a place where you can do stuff very conveniently at any hour without planning.

Toronto would be fine depending on calendar.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on January 19, 2023, 08:06:27 AM

Best place for dinner in DC?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on January 19, 2023, 08:49:09 AM

if i was going to canada i'd go to vancouver or montreal before toronto

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on January 19, 2023, 10:25:20 AM

Quote from: mocat on January 19, 2023, 08:49:09 AM

if i was going to canada i'd go to vancouver or montreal before toronto

Quote from: ChiComCat on January 18, 2023, 08:51:19 AM

Leave Montreal out of this everyone, it's a sore subject

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 19, 2023, 10:43:30 AM

I don't know what the purpose of this trip is but I've heard Quebec City is also great

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on January 19, 2023, 11:08:57 AM

The blurbs here about vancouver and victoria are correct, so the others probably are too.

https://www.mensjournal.com/travel/best-canadian-cities/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on January 19, 2023, 11:10:51 AM

Target audience: me.

Quote

It’s home to incredible restaurants and bars. Its expansive public transit system—highlighted by the famous SkyTrain—makes it easy to get around.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on January 19, 2023, 03:00:48 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 19, 2023, 10:43:30 AM

I don't know what the purpose of this trip is but I've heard Quebec City is also great

It is. Even more European that Montreal

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 19, 2023, 03:03:42 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on January 19, 2023, 03:00:48 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 19, 2023, 10:43:30 AM

I don't know what the purpose of this trip is but I've heard Quebec City is also great

It is. Even more European that Montreal

yes this is consistent with what I've heard

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on January 21, 2023, 02:00:35 PM

are there any good okc restaurant recommendations?  as always wet dicks only please

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on January 21, 2023, 02:05:48 PM

Quote from: pissclams on January 21, 2023, 02:00:35 PM

are there any good okc restaurant recommendations?  as always wet dicks only please

I had Big Truck Tacos last time I was through there and it was pretty good.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on January 21, 2023, 02:34:47 PM

JJ’s alley for booze and to see if the pak head is still there behind the upstairs bar.

I vaguely remember mickey mantle’s and us having them slice up a filet as an appetizer to our big steaks.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on January 21, 2023, 04:53:36 PM

Leo's BBQ, in a grocery store, just north of the capital complex is the best BBQ I've ever had, anywhere. Bedlam BBQ, a mile north of Leo's, is also very good, but very expensive. Bedlam has better sides, drinks, and you can actually dine in there.

The pakhead is no longer behind the bar at JJ's

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on January 21, 2023, 05:47:07 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on January 21, 2023, 04:53:36 PM

The pakhead is no longer behind the bar at JJ's

:sdeek:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on January 21, 2023, 05:53:03 PM

Quote from: Trim on January 21, 2023, 02:34:47 PM

JJ’s alley for booze and to see if the pak head is still there behind the upstairs bar.

I vaguely remember mickey mantle’s and us having them slice up a filet as an appetizer to our big steaks.

MM’s is booked up on a Monday night, kinda wtf.  so I guess we’re going to go to Bob’s.  sounds like we need to make a trip to leo’s too.

we’re going down for the Thunder- GSW game, really need to see Steph play live

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on January 21, 2023, 06:18:05 PM

Quote from: pissclams on January 21, 2023, 05:53:03 PM

we’re going down for the Thunder- GSW game, really need to see Steph play live

Oh, then get something quick and convenient and go into the game early and catch warmups. There’s nothing there better than GSW stuff.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on January 21, 2023, 06:23:05 PM

yes for sure, i was explaining his pregame to mrs clams this afternoon

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on January 21, 2023, 06:37:06 PM

Looks like biting sow is maybe now mojo’s, could grab some hot dogs and/or beef off the roller and run right over to the shitty arena.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 26, 2023, 03:00:17 PM

@katkid let's get some non-strip Vegas restaurant recc's in here

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on January 26, 2023, 04:22:23 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 26, 2023, 03:00:17 PM

@katkid let's get some non-strip Vegas restaurant recc's in here

Esthers would prob be #1 for KK.
Lotus of Siam is up there as well.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on January 26, 2023, 04:23:59 PM

Quote from: pissclams on January 21, 2023, 02:00:35 PM

are there any good okc restaurant recommendations?  as always wet dicks only please

I'll ask my good buddy Lurch for you and revert.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on January 26, 2023, 05:36:33 PM

Quote from: ChiComCat on January 26, 2023, 04:22:23 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 26, 2023, 03:00:17 PM

@katkid let's get some non-strip Vegas restaurant recc's in here

Esthers would prob be #1 for KK.
Lotus of Siam is up there as well.

Lotus of Siam is #1, but when I went to Golden Steer people were passing out because it was so good.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on January 27, 2023, 05:36:31 PM

Quote from: ChiComCat on January 26, 2023, 04:22:23 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 26, 2023, 03:00:17 PM

@katkid let's get some non-strip Vegas restaurant recc's in here

Esthers would prob be #1 for KK.
Lotus of Siam is up there as well.

I have been to Esther’s probably 5 times and I think it is really great. I have also never been as uncomfortably full as I was walking away from that place with chicat and I was full on sourdough bread (with like 5 butters and spreads), cauliflower, and squid.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on January 27, 2023, 05:38:13 PM

Also depending upon when you are going Winnie and Ethel’s diner may be open. I really like the arts district and I would recommend going there and checking out some bars, restaurant and my favorite— the second hand stores and pawn shops. Really unique stuff.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: waks on January 28, 2023, 06:33:34 AM

Quote from: Stevesie60 on January 26, 2023, 05:36:33 PM

Quote from: ChiComCat on January 26, 2023, 04:22:23 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 26, 2023, 03:00:17 PM

@katkid let's get some non-strip Vegas restaurant recc's in here

Esthers would prob be #1 for KK.
Lotus of Siam is up there as well.

Lotus of Siam is #1, but when I went to Golden Steer people were passing out because it was so good.

:lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on January 29, 2023, 09:33:25 AM

Quote from: pissclams on January 10, 2023, 05:45:03 PM

remember- this is a call for wetdicks only.  the last thing anybody needs is one of you drydicks who haven’t touched a pelt in 8 months telling me to stay at the airport radisson

the omni it is!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Justwin on January 29, 2023, 11:36:49 AM

Quote from: Stevesie60 on January 26, 2023, 05:36:33 PM

Quote from: ChiComCat on January 26, 2023, 04:22:23 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 26, 2023, 03:00:17 PM

@katkid let's get some non-strip Vegas restaurant recc's in here

Esthers would prob be #1 for KK.
Lotus of Siam is up there as well.

Lotus of Siam is #1, but when I went to Golden Steer people were passing out because it was so good.

Lotus of Siam is maybe the 5th best Thai restaurant in Vegas. I would much rather go to Nittaya's Secret Kitchen for Thai.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on January 31, 2023, 08:28:42 AM

Quote from: waks on January 28, 2023, 06:33:34 AM

Quote from: Stevesie60 on January 26, 2023, 05:36:33 PM

Quote from: ChiComCat on January 26, 2023, 04:22:23 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 26, 2023, 03:00:17 PM

@katkid let's get some non-strip Vegas restaurant recc's in here

Esthers would prob be #1 for KK.
Lotus of Siam is up there as well.

Lotus of Siam is #1, but when I went to Golden Steer people were passing out because it was so good.

:lol:

Are you sure?  I don't remember that

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on February 14, 2023, 04:46:32 PM

Looking for best things to do in San Juan, Puerto Rico!!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on February 14, 2023, 04:49:19 PM

Quote from: Stevesie60 on February 14, 2023, 04:46:32 PM

Looking for best things to do in San Juan, Puerto Rico!!

Just got back from there Saturday. Ask me anything.

Uber is great there. The rides are really cheap too for some reason. Go to Old San Juan and walk around. Its pretty cool wandering the old streets that are a mix of shops, bars, and homes. Taberna Lupulo was my favorite bar. Tons of beers and the bartenders were fun. I'll try and think of a couple more specific places, but just go to old San Juan and walk up the hill. "Down the hill" is where the Cruise ships get off and all the tourist traps are. There could be some cool stuff down there, but we avoided per a recommendation. There are cool places everywhere and they just sneak up on you. The last day there we found this tiny brewery and these guys were brewing beer and had a wok where they made asian style wings and stuff. There was all kinds of random stuff like that.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on February 14, 2023, 05:09:22 PM

Oh hell yeah.

Is there a pretty distinct line that separates the tourist area with the locals area or is it a gradual dissipation of tourists the further inland you get?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on February 14, 2023, 05:22:45 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on February 14, 2023, 04:49:19 PM

Quote from: Stevesie60 on February 14, 2023, 04:46:32 PM

Looking for best things to do in San Juan, Puerto Rico!!

Just got back from there Saturday. Ask me anything.

Uber is great there. The rides are really cheap too for some reason. Go to Old San Juan and walk around. Its pretty cool wandering the old streets that are a mix of shops, bars, and homes. Taberna Lupulo was my favorite bar. Tons of beers and the bartenders were fun. I'll try and think of a couple more specific places, but just go to old San Juan and walk up the hill. "Down the hill" is where the Cruise ships get off and all the tourist traps are. There could be some cool stuff down there, but we avoided per a recommendation. There are cool places everywhere and they just sneak up on you. The last day there we found this tiny brewery and these guys were brewing beer and had a wok where they made asian style wings and stuff. There was all kinds of random stuff like that.

All of these are great and I know it’s a little outside of San Juan but doing a kayak excursion to the bioluminiscente bay is worth it. Did it when I was there and it was so cool.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on February 14, 2023, 05:35:17 PM

Quote from: Stevesie60 on February 14, 2023, 05:09:22 PM

Oh hell yeah.

Is there a pretty distinct line that separates the tourist area with the locals area or is it a gradual dissipation of tourists the further inland you get?

Its gradual, but you can tell. There is basically a town square that I thought was like in the middle. That is the best place for you to get your Uber and to get dropped off. The roads are very narrow and if you tell your Uber to take you to a specific bar, you may get caught up for a bit. Just drop at the town square. I don't know what the directions were, but the up the hill down the hill will be pretty obvious. The one thing I don't have for you is good food recommendations. I'm sure there were great places to get authentic puerto rican food, but we just never really found much. However, if you are a fan of tiny sandwiches like I am, those sum bitches are everywhere!!!! Every bar/place had a variety of sliders on their menu and I drank beer and ate the crap out of those. The buildings and the colors were just fun. It was a great place to wander around for a couple of days.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: bucket on February 14, 2023, 05:37:14 PM

Quote from: DaBigTrain on February 14, 2023, 05:22:45 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on February 14, 2023, 04:49:19 PM

Quote from: Stevesie60 on February 14, 2023, 04:46:32 PM

Looking for best things to do in San Juan, Puerto Rico!!

Just got back from there Saturday. Ask me anything.

Uber is great there. The rides are really cheap too for some reason. Go to Old San Juan and walk around. Its pretty cool wandering the old streets that are a mix of shops, bars, and homes. Taberna Lupulo was my favorite bar. Tons of beers and the bartenders were fun. I'll try and think of a couple more specific places, but just go to old San Juan and walk up the hill. "Down the hill" is where the Cruise ships get off and all the tourist traps are. There could be some cool stuff down there, but we avoided per a recommendation. There are cool places everywhere and they just sneak up on you. The last day there we found this tiny brewery and these guys were brewing beer and had a wok where they made asian style wings and stuff. There was all kinds of random stuff like that.

All of these are great and I know it’s a little outside of San Juan but doing a kayak excursion to the bioluminiscente bay is worth it. Did it when I was there and it was so cool.

I was going to say this.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on February 14, 2023, 05:55:08 PM

Was there in 1997 with the US Navy. We had so much fun in Old San Juan. Tips are spot on. I would add a trip to the rain forest, too. I like exploring natural crap.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on February 14, 2023, 07:40:37 PM

Wear a team angel shirt.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on March 06, 2023, 12:35:13 PM

North lake cats:

I have never been up north around the great lakes and am looking to put together a trip for the whole fam this summer.  I am wanting to drive from KC.  Probably looking at either side of Lake Michigan. I like the idea of getting a house on the lake or as close to on a lake as possible.  Want a laid back week.

Who has north lake experience?  What are some good spots?  What are some things to make sure we don't miss?  What are some things that suckers all think everyone should do, but that I should avoid because they actually suck?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on March 07, 2023, 11:03:48 AM

do a snorkeling excursion thing.  try and get one with lots of booze. 

i wasn't a big snorkeler and my wife was pretty scared of it, but down there it's incredible.  lots of cool crap to see, and the water is so salty that you can float on your tummy with basically no effort.  basically would have to try to drown.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on March 07, 2023, 01:38:49 PM

The northerners I used to work with loved the crap out of Mackinac Island.  I’m guessing @michigancat has the best upper Midwest travel pro tips.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 07, 2023, 02:13:13 PM

Quote from: wetwillie on March 07, 2023, 01:38:49 PM

The northerners I used to work with loved the crap out of Mackinac Island.  I’m guessing @michigancat has the best upper Midwest travel pro tips.

I did very little there but Northern Michigan is very nice. I wouldn't recommend snorkeling though.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on March 07, 2023, 08:06:12 PM

That was meant for Steve!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 08, 2023, 04:56:57 AM

Quote from: DQ12 on March 07, 2023, 08:06:12 PM

That was meant for Steve!

lol

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on March 13, 2023, 06:44:44 PM

Quote from: DQ12 on March 07, 2023, 08:06:12 PM

That was meant for Steve!

 :D

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on March 14, 2023, 10:52:27 AM

I'm going to Bentonville AR for some reason.  :dunno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: OB_Won on March 14, 2023, 12:25:41 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on March 14, 2023, 10:52:27 AM

I'm going to Bentonville AR for some reason.  :dunno:

Watch for falling prices!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 14, 2023, 03:10:43 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on March 14, 2023, 10:52:27 AM

I'm going to Bentonville AR for some reason.  :dunno:

1 - Are you into mountain biking? It's irl Disney world of man-made mtb trails
2 - find out what this is

https://twitter.com/robertashley/status/1635405095641956352?s=20

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on March 14, 2023, 03:20:03 PM

Quote from: mocat on March 14, 2023, 03:10:43 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on March 14, 2023, 10:52:27 AM

I'm going to Bentonville AR for some reason.  :dunno:

1 - Are you into mountain biking? It's irl Disney world of man-made mtb trails
2 - find out what this is

https://twitter.com/robertashley/status/1635405095641956352?s=20

1) No
2) I might make it my mission to eat that stupid taco this weekend. Thank you

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 14, 2023, 03:54:11 PM

Yeah would love to go to that idiot taco place

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on March 14, 2023, 04:05:34 PM

Quote from: michigancat on March 14, 2023, 03:54:11 PM

Yeah would love to go to that idiot taco place

Can't find the name of it, but I bet they have like a giant picture of that contraption on the window or something. Maybe i'll get lucky.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: XocolateThundarr on March 14, 2023, 04:12:49 PM

Type "stupid tacos in Bentonville Arkansas" into google and you will find it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on March 14, 2023, 04:20:45 PM

https://www.visitbentonville.com/blog/post/azul-tequila-bistro/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on March 14, 2023, 04:39:53 PM

Quote from: Trim on March 14, 2023, 04:20:45 PM

https://www.visitbentonville.com/blog/post/azul-tequila-bistro/

LOL at the different colored clothes pins. Its like a block from my hotel. Will def report back with pics.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on March 14, 2023, 05:21:13 PM

Be wary of Mexican food in the south (like seafood in the midwest) (unless you are in the part of the south that is texas)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 14, 2023, 05:26:06 PM

Yeah but if it's served suspended from a clothes hanger you should be in the clear

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on March 14, 2023, 05:27:25 PM

It does look tasty

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 14, 2023, 06:17:32 PM

lol that's not mexican food

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 14, 2023, 06:19:38 PM

still, I imagine you could find good mexican food in Arkansas if you needed to

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 14, 2023, 06:24:26 PM

I'm gonna call it - this place rules

https://goo.gl/maps/LMJ5bVGVEGLsjGxi9

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on March 14, 2023, 06:24:55 PM

Quote

Innovating, reloading and redefining Mexican Cuisine

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sonofdaxjones on March 14, 2023, 10:24:46 PM

Quote from: star seed 7 on March 14, 2023, 05:21:13 PM

Be wary of Mexican food in the south (like seafood in the midwest) (unless you are in the part of the south that is texas)

OMG

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 15, 2023, 01:24:49 AM

Quote from: Trim on March 14, 2023, 06:24:55 PM

Quote

Innovating, reloading and redefining Mexican Cuisine

https://twitter.com/madebytam/status/1635822447965380615?t=IRkrG0YHQTcJUesF9-X3Jw&s=19

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on March 15, 2023, 01:46:52 AM

Quote from: michigancat on March 14, 2023, 06:24:26 PM

I'm gonna call it - this place rules

https://goo.gl/maps/LMJ5bVGVEGLsjGxi9

Nice working link, nerd.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Gooch on March 15, 2023, 08:47:17 AM

Quote from: star seed 7 on March 14, 2023, 05:21:13 PM

Be wary of Mexican food in the south (like seafood in the midwest) (unless you are in the part of the south that is texas)

Some of the best sushi I have ever eaten was in Fayetteville. :dunno:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 15, 2023, 09:05:51 AM

Quote from: MakeItRain on March 15, 2023, 01:46:52 AM

Quote from: michigancat on March 14, 2023, 06:24:26 PM

I'm gonna call it - this place rules

https://goo.gl/maps/LMJ5bVGVEGLsjGxi9

Nice working link, nerd.

try this!

https://goo.gl/maps/DSobgZdnxuZMeLNN8

I was trying to link to a video of one of their commercials that was in the photos

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on March 15, 2023, 12:00:28 PM

Quote from: Gooch on March 15, 2023, 08:47:17 AM

Quote from: star seed 7 on March 14, 2023, 05:21:13 PM

Be wary of Mexican food in the south (like seafood in the midwest) (unless you are in the part of the south that is texas)

Some of the best sushi I have ever eaten was in Fayetteville. :dunno:

The post was purely dax bait

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on March 16, 2023, 11:34:00 AM

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230316/b2aae706f6f53974a6d5513a2a290551.jpg)
!!!!


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on March 16, 2023, 11:36:55 AM

:lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on March 16, 2023, 11:38:40 AM

Wow! How were they?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on March 16, 2023, 11:41:29 AM

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230316/f180f95a81e410294e50a8a1afde09f7.jpg)
Best tacos I’ve ever had hanging from clothes pins. Big hit with Lil SF.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on March 16, 2023, 11:42:55 AM

Anything else you guys need to see from Bentonville? Got that one checked off pretty quick.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 16, 2023, 11:49:18 AM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on March 16, 2023, 11:42:55 AM

Anything else you guys need to see from Bentonville? Got that one checked off pretty quick.


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LMAO

The art museum is supposed to be great. The Walmart museum is an interesting way to kill an hour

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Justwin on March 16, 2023, 11:57:40 AM

Quote from: michigancat on March 16, 2023, 11:49:18 AM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on March 16, 2023, 11:42:55 AM

Anything else you guys need to see from Bentonville? Got that one checked off pretty quick.


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LMAO

The art museum is supposed to be great. The Walmart museum is an interesting way to kill an hour

The art museum is called Crystal Bridges and it is pretty good.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on March 16, 2023, 01:30:24 PM

Quote from: Justwin on March 16, 2023, 11:57:40 AM

Quote from: michigancat on March 16, 2023, 11:49:18 AM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on March 16, 2023, 11:42:55 AM

Anything else you guys need to see from Bentonville? Got that one checked off pretty quick.


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LMAO

The art museum is supposed to be great. The Walmart museum is an interesting way to kill an hour

The art museum is called Crystal Bridges and it is pretty good.

Heading there next. Honestly after getting my taco pics, I’m ready to pack up and head home.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 16, 2023, 01:41:24 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on March 16, 2023, 11:34:00 AM

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230316/b2aae706f6f53974a6d5513a2a290551.jpg)
!!!!


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thank you for your service

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 16, 2023, 01:55:15 PM

is the idea that you eat them without using your hands?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on March 16, 2023, 03:59:54 PM

Quote from: michigancat on March 16, 2023, 01:55:15 PM

is the idea that you eat them without using your hands?

I don’t think so. It made no sense in the pictures I saw before or when they came out and I ate them. I doubt this is what they were going for but one of the tacos was slightly tilted so the “juice” was just running all over the bottom. Maybe it made the shell stay crunchy? :dunno:


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 16, 2023, 04:00:41 PM

Ha! Makes no sense, I love it

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on March 16, 2023, 04:53:40 PM

probably serve bacon on those things during "brunch".

I guess keeps them folded up for you? I'm sure they are 10x the price and 1000x crap than a Kansas Ave. birria

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on March 16, 2023, 04:59:06 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on March 16, 2023, 04:53:40 PM

probably serve bacon on those things during "brunch".

I guess keeps them folded up for you? I'm sure they are 10x the price and 1000x crap than a Kansas Ave. birria

And probably 10000x crap than a San Antonio birria

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 16, 2023, 06:00:34 PM

they look pretty yummy to me

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Cire on March 16, 2023, 06:04:35 PM

I think those tacos s look delicious


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on March 16, 2023, 11:17:30 PM

Quote from: michigancat on March 15, 2023, 09:05:51 AM

Quote from: MakeItRain on March 15, 2023, 01:46:52 AM

Quote from: michigancat on March 14, 2023, 06:24:26 PM

I'm gonna call it - this place rules

https://goo.gl/maps/LMJ5bVGVEGLsjGxi9

Nice working link, nerd.

try this!

https://goo.gl/maps/DSobgZdnxuZMeLNN8

I was trying to link to a video of one of their commercials that was in the photos

Nice! Saw the commercial too

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on March 17, 2023, 09:43:48 AM

Quote from: Cire on March 16, 2023, 06:04:35 PM

I think those tacos s look delicious


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So, they actually weren’t tacos according to waiter dude. They were called something else that I can’t remember. I almost ordered the tacos but asked the dude if these came out on the stupid clothes hanger thing. He said no and I changed my order. I would have been mad as hell. Also, they were $17. Ha


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 17, 2023, 09:45:23 AM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on March 17, 2023, 09:43:48 AM

Quote from: Cire on March 16, 2023, 06:04:35 PM

I think those tacos s look delicious


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So, they actually weren’t tacos according to waiter dude. They were called something else that I can’t remember. I almost ordered the tacos but asked the dude if these came out on the stupid clothes hanger thing. He said no and I changed my order. I would have been mad as hell. Also, they were $17. Ha


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you specifically asked for the clothes hanger non-tacos but didn't ask why they did it??? smdh stupid fitz

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 17, 2023, 09:52:49 AM

i am irate rn

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on March 17, 2023, 09:55:28 AM

I was going to ask if you had to specifically ask for the "clothes hanger tacos" and am delighted that you did.

 :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Cire on March 17, 2023, 11:51:12 AM

I’m sure they called them quesobirria or some bullshit

I bet the hanger is to let the grease drip out :love:


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on March 17, 2023, 02:10:26 PM

Quote from: Cire on March 17, 2023, 11:51:12 AM

I’m sure they called them quesobirria or some bullshit

I bet the hanger is to let the grease drip out :love:


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Yep, this is what they are called. Problem solved everyone.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on March 17, 2023, 02:46:06 PM

(https://i.imgur.io/AjNJELE_d.webp?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=medium)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on March 17, 2023, 03:26:26 PM

This ranks up there was dumb restaurant name spelling in my anger scale.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on March 17, 2023, 03:46:08 PM

SF GET YOUR ASS BACK IN THERE FOR THE BIKE WAGON THING!!!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on March 17, 2023, 03:48:02 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on March 17, 2023, 03:26:26 PM

This ranks up there was dumb restaurant name spelling in my anger scale.

It's really nonsensical, yeah.

This oasis of authenticity may inspire me to post some pictures from my travels to Stars & Stripes All American Bar & Restaurant in St. Gallen, Switzerland.

(https://i.postimg.cc/yNTRYJcy/CC535-DE0-6920-47-BE-BD64-B622-A635-A832-copy.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 17, 2023, 03:52:00 PM

travel thread is starting to cook!

(https://media.tenor.com/ShzdJcrguswAAAAC/burn-elmo.gif)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on March 17, 2023, 08:44:58 PM

Guys, I went to a fish market in Arkansas and it was pretty damn good. The clam chowder was 8/10.  Mrs SF (crazy person) even got a sushi roll and said it was delish. This place is weird.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 17, 2023, 11:12:09 PM

Show weird picks dude


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on March 18, 2023, 12:46:31 AM

Quote from: Spracne on March 17, 2023, 03:48:02 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on March 17, 2023, 03:26:26 PM

This ranks up there was dumb restaurant name spelling in my anger scale.

It's really nonsensical, yeah.

This oasis of authenticity may inspire me to post some pictures from my travels to Stars & Stripes All American Bar & Restaurant in St. Gallen, Switzerland.

(https://i.postimg.cc/yNTRYJcy/CC535-DE0-6920-47-BE-BD64-B622-A635-A832-copy.jpg)

If this restaurant were anywhere in America I'd avoid it like the plague, definitely gross food and a haven for bigots. In Switzerland though, I'd be all about it. There's an American diner in Kensington London, that's great.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on March 18, 2023, 09:28:28 PM

Northwest Arkansas food scene is a damn treat. Place has exploded with good restaurants over the last few years.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 18, 2023, 10:13:05 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on March 18, 2023, 12:46:31 AM

Quote from: Spracne on March 17, 2023, 03:48:02 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on March 17, 2023, 03:26:26 PM

This ranks up there was dumb restaurant name spelling in my anger scale.

It's really nonsensical, yeah.

This oasis of authenticity may inspire me to post some pictures from my travels to Stars & Stripes All American Bar & Restaurant in St. Gallen, Switzerland.

(https://i.postimg.cc/yNTRYJcy/CC535-DE0-6920-47-BE-BD64-B622-A635-A832-copy.jpg)

If this restaurant were anywhere in America I'd avoid it like the plague, definitely gross food and a haven for bigots. In Switzerland though, I'd be all about it. There's an American diner in Kensington London, that's great.

If it was in America I'd assume it's some hipster bullshit. but it obviously depends where in America it's located!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on March 18, 2023, 10:29:47 PM

You put that diner next to a truck stop and you are God damn right I'm going in

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on March 18, 2023, 10:51:50 PM

Oh wow, the same company operates the al capone steakhouse.

https://www.steakhouse-alcapone.ch/de

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on March 18, 2023, 11:43:08 PM

Quote from: Trim on March 18, 2023, 10:51:50 PM

Oh wow, the same company operates the al capone steakhouse.

https://www.steakhouse-alcapone.ch/de

I never noticed this in the Marktplatz, otherwise I'd have indulged, too.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steaksdime on March 22, 2023, 08:07:32 AM

Going to Buffalo for a concert late June. May go to the Finger Lakes region for a few days, was thinking Watkins Glenn area. Any tip or advice are appreciated. Thanks in advance.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 22, 2023, 08:58:11 AM

Quote from: steaksdime on March 22, 2023, 08:07:32 AM

Going to Buffalo for a concert late June. May go to the Finger Lakes region for a few days, was thinking Watkins Glenn area. Any tip or advice are appreciated. Thanks in advance.


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That seems like a random concert destination?

Also I can't really help you but I have heard the Watkins Glen area is nice

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on March 22, 2023, 09:02:31 AM

Quote from: Spracne on March 17, 2023, 03:48:02 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on March 17, 2023, 03:26:26 PM

This ranks up there was dumb restaurant name spelling in my anger scale.

It's really nonsensical, yeah.

This oasis of authenticity may inspire me to post some pictures from my travels to Stars & Stripes All American Bar & Restaurant in St. Gallen, Switzerland.

(https://i.postimg.cc/yNTRYJcy/CC535-DE0-6920-47-BE-BD64-B622-A635-A832-copy.jpg)

Love that their stock photo of America stuff includes what appears to be an early 2000s UIUC football player. 

Also, here'th thumthin (jay leno voice): i guessed that picture to be early 2000s, so I looked up the 2001 Illinois football roster to see if they had a white #87 tight ends.  Turns out, they did!  And it's current Illinois Athletic Director Josh Whitman.  How about that? cc @MrBread

@mrbread is that current UIUC AD Josh Whitman?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 22, 2023, 09:18:53 AM

Quote from: michigancat on March 22, 2023, 08:58:11 AM

Quote from: steaksdime on March 22, 2023, 08:07:32 AM

Going to Buffalo for a concert late June. May go to the Finger Lakes region for a few days, was thinking Watkins Glenn area. Any tip or advice are appreciated. Thanks in advance.


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That seems like a random concert destination?

Also I can't really help you but I have heard the Watkins Glen area is nice

Also go to Niagara Falls!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CHONGS on March 22, 2023, 09:23:05 AM

Yes that's him.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steaksdime on March 22, 2023, 09:34:15 AM

Quote from: michigancat on March 22, 2023, 09:18:53 AM

Quote from: michigancat on March 22, 2023, 08:58:11 AM

Quote from: steaksdime on March 22, 2023, 08:07:32 AM

Going to Buffalo for a concert late June. May go to the Finger Lakes region for a few days, was thinking Watkins Glenn area. Any tip or advice are appreciated. Thanks in advance.


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That seems like a random concert destination?

Also I can't really help you but I have heard the Watkins Glen area is nice

Also go to Niagara Falls!

It is a random destination. We go see My Morning Jacket fairly often and like to pick a part of the country we haven’t been. Definitely doing Niagara Falls. Debating whether to do the Canadian side, the US side, or both.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 22, 2023, 09:37:26 AM

Quote from: steaksdime on March 22, 2023, 09:34:15 AM

Quote from: michigancat on March 22, 2023, 09:18:53 AM

Quote from: michigancat on March 22, 2023, 08:58:11 AM

Quote from: steaksdime on March 22, 2023, 08:07:32 AM

Going to Buffalo for a concert late June. May go to the Finger Lakes region for a few days, was thinking Watkins Glenn area. Any tip or advice are appreciated. Thanks in advance.


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That seems like a random concert destination?

Also I can't really help you but I have heard the Watkins Glen area is nice

Also go to Niagara Falls!

It is a random destination. We go see My Morning Jacket fairly often and like to pick a part of the country we haven’t been. Definitely doing Niagara Falls. Debating whether to do the Canadian side, the US side, or both.


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very nice

I've never been but isn't Canada the better side? If you have a passport just do both

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Post by: DQ12 on March 22, 2023, 10:31:46 AM

Quote from: CHONGS on March 22, 2023, 09:23:05 AM

Yes that's him.

wow.  how do you like that, Chings?  right up there next to mt. rushmore, the golden gate bridge, a bald eagle, the LA skyline, and a rocket ship.

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Post by: Spracne on March 22, 2023, 11:29:27 AM

Quote from: DQ12 on March 22, 2023, 09:02:31 AM

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This ranks up there was dumb restaurant name spelling in my anger scale.

It's really nonsensical, yeah.

This oasis of authenticity may inspire me to post some pictures from my travels to Stars & Stripes All American Bar & Restaurant in St. Gallen, Switzerland.

(https://i.postimg.cc/yNTRYJcy/CC535-DE0-6920-47-BE-BD64-B622-A635-A832-copy.jpg)

Love that their stock photo of America stuff includes what appears to be an early 2000s UIUC football player. 

Also, here'th thumthin (jay leno voice): i guessed that picture to be early 2000s, so I looked up the 2001 Illinois football roster to see if they had a white #87 tight ends.  Turns out, they did!  And it's current Illinois Athletic Director Josh Whitman.  How about that? cc @MrBread

@mrbread is that current UIUC AD Josh Whitman?

Yes, that's Whitman. And yes, that's Kyle (the eagle).

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Post by: passranch on March 22, 2023, 12:30:56 PM

Quote from: michigancat on March 22, 2023, 09:37:26 AM

Quote from: steaksdime on March 22, 2023, 09:34:15 AM

Quote from: michigancat on March 22, 2023, 09:18:53 AM

Quote from: michigancat on March 22, 2023, 08:58:11 AM

Quote from: steaksdime on March 22, 2023, 08:07:32 AM

Going to Buffalo for a concert late June. May go to the Finger Lakes region for a few days, was thinking Watkins Glenn area. Any tip or advice are appreciated. Thanks in advance.


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That seems like a random concert destination?

Also I can't really help you but I have heard the Watkins Glen area is nice

Also go to Niagara Falls!

It is a random destination. We go see My Morning Jacket fairly often and like to pick a part of the country we haven’t been. Definitely doing Niagara Falls. Debating whether to do the Canadian side, the US side, or both.


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very nice

I've never been but isn't Canada the better side? If you have a passport just do both

Canadian side is definitely the better side.

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Post by: MakeItRain on March 22, 2023, 01:06:47 PM

Quote from: steaksdime on March 22, 2023, 08:07:32 AM

Going to Buffalo for a concert late June. May go to the Finger Lakes region for a few days, was thinking Watkins Glenn area. Any tip or advice are appreciated. Thanks in advance.


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Why Watkins Glen? It is pretty there but there are finger lakes/upstate areas that are just as pretty but not as far away. As someone who's made that drive more than I care for, it's a really long way away. It's not one of those drives that says it will take 2.5 hours but you can do it in 2, it's going to take every bit of that 2.5: and probably more because you'll get stuck behind a slow ass pickup on one of the impassable two lane highways. If you're set on going that far away from Buffalo, just go to Ithaca, it's the same distance, same beauty, more stuff to do, more restaurants and bars.

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Post by: MakeItRain on March 22, 2023, 01:10:14 PM

Quote from: passranch on March 22, 2023, 12:30:56 PM

Quote from: michigancat on March 22, 2023, 09:37:26 AM

Quote from: steaksdime on March 22, 2023, 09:34:15 AM

Quote from: michigancat on March 22, 2023, 09:18:53 AM

Quote from: michigancat on March 22, 2023, 08:58:11 AM

Quote from: steaksdime on March 22, 2023, 08:07:32 AM

Going to Buffalo for a concert late June. May go to the Finger Lakes region for a few days, was thinking Watkins Glenn area. Any tip or advice are appreciated. Thanks in advance.


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That seems like a random concert destination?

Also I can't really help you but I have heard the Watkins Glen area is nice

Also go to Niagara Falls!

It is a random destination. We go see My Morning Jacket fairly often and like to pick a part of the country we haven’t been. Definitely doing Niagara Falls. Debating whether to do the Canadian side, the US side, or both.


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very nice

I've never been but isn't Canada the better side? If you have a passport just do both

Canadian side is definitely the better side.

At the falls though, not really. It's not at all different than the American side. If you want to take the 90 minute drive to Toronto then yeah, but if you wait the 30 minutes to cross just to go to Niagara Falls, Ontario, you're going to be pissed.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CHONGS on March 22, 2023, 06:02:41 PM

Quote from: DQ12 on March 22, 2023, 10:31:46 AM

Quote from: CHONGS on March 22, 2023, 09:23:05 AM

Yes that's him.

wow.  how do you like that, Chings?  right up there next to mt. rushmore, the golden gate bridge, a bald eagle, the LA skyline, and a rocket ship.

It's great to be part of a legacy of excellence and large portions .

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Post by: Cire on March 22, 2023, 08:04:44 PM

My wife’s cousin lives on a finger lake ama


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Post by: wetwillie on March 22, 2023, 08:23:02 PM

I liked it better when chings switched over to the mr bread account to reply

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Post by: steaksdime on March 22, 2023, 08:38:40 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on March 22, 2023, 01:06:47 PM

Quote from: steaksdime on March 22, 2023, 08:07:32 AM

Going to Buffalo for a concert late June. May go to the Finger Lakes region for a few days, was thinking Watkins Glenn area. Any tip or advice are appreciated. Thanks in advance.


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Why Watkins Glen? It is pretty there but there are finger lakes/upstate areas that are just as pretty but not as far away. As someone who's made that drive more than I care for, it's a really long way away. It's not one of those drives that says it will take 2.5 hours but you can do it in 2, it's going to take every bit of that 2.5: and probably more because you'll get stuck behind a slow ass pickup on one of the impassable two lane highways. If you're set on going that far away from Buffalo, just go to Ithaca, it's the same distance, same beauty, more stuff to do, more restaurants and bars.

Watkins Glenn seemed central to a lot of the hiking and waterfalls. Also, found a cheap cabin (but googled the owner and he recently resigned as mayor due to multiple sexual harassment allegations  :sdeek: so probably will find another option). I don't mind driving, in areas that I haven't driven in a million times already (although not driving as far is obviously an advantage). How does that drive compare, scenery wise to driving I35 through Iowa/Minnesota?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on March 22, 2023, 10:37:41 PM

Quote from: steaksdime on March 22, 2023, 08:38:40 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on March 22, 2023, 01:06:47 PM

Quote from: steaksdime on March 22, 2023, 08:07:32 AM

Going to Buffalo for a concert late June. May go to the Finger Lakes region for a few days, was thinking Watkins Glenn area. Any tip or advice are appreciated. Thanks in advance.


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Why Watkins Glen? It is pretty there but there are finger lakes/upstate areas that are just as pretty but not as far away. As someone who's made that drive more than I care for, it's a really long way away. It's not one of those drives that says it will take 2.5 hours but you can do it in 2, it's going to take every bit of that 2.5: and probably more because you'll get stuck behind a slow ass pickup on one of the impassable two lane highways. If you're set on going that far away from Buffalo, just go to Ithaca, it's the same distance, same beauty, more stuff to do, more restaurants and bars.

Watkins Glenn seemed central to a lot of the hiking and waterfalls. Also, found a cheap cabin (but googled the owner and he recently resigned as mayor due to multiple sexual harassment allegations  :sdeek: so probably will find another option). I don't mind driving, in areas that I haven't driven in a million times already (although not driving as far is obviously an advantage). How does that drive compare, scenery wise to driving I35 through Iowa/Minnesota?

Hahahaha The drive actually isn't scenic at all until you get to Watkins Glen, then it's amazing Western New York is actually pretty assy. Upstate New York is nicer, has amazing pockets, but largely isn't great either. It's like the rest of rural America with a few more hills.

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Post by: pissclams on March 22, 2023, 10:53:06 PM

upstate new york as in the adirondacks is high level elite, much different than finger lakes/southern upstate

my formative years were spent throughout the region and I look back at it very fondly

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Post by: Spracne on March 22, 2023, 10:55:59 PM

Don't sleep on the Berkshires, either.

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Post by: MakeItRain on March 22, 2023, 11:00:18 PM

Quote from: pissclams on March 22, 2023, 10:53:06 PM

upstate new york as in the adirondacks is high level elite, much different than finger lakes/southern upstate

my formative years were spent throughout the region and I look back at it very fondly

Accurate

New York is a huge rough ridin' state, really diverse geography

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steaksdime on March 23, 2023, 08:42:17 AM

Thanks fellas. This is why I pay for premium.

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Post by: Tobias on March 26, 2023, 03:31:13 PM

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Post by: michigancat on March 26, 2023, 03:33:48 PM

Quote from: Tobias on March 26, 2023, 03:31:13 PM

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Knoxville?

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Post by: Tobias on March 26, 2023, 03:39:01 PM

nope!

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Post by: Skipper44 on March 26, 2023, 03:51:12 PM

SAV?

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Post by: Spracne on March 26, 2023, 04:01:31 PM

Three extra nights in Hawaii. What to do?

We’ve currently got six nights booked on Kaanapali Beach for the Maui Invitational in November…it will be my daughter‘s third Maui, my fourth and my wife's fifth. I’d like to spend three more nights (could do four) elsewhere. In 2019 we spent two nights in Hana, and are considering doing that again…but also thinking about Kauai/Oahu/Big Island.

We‘ve been to Maui, Oahu, Kauai and Lanai…but not the Big Island, and will be traveling with our nine year old daughter.

Anyone have a good pitch for a side trip? Is nine days enough to really get the job done?

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Post by: Tobias on March 26, 2023, 04:03:33 PM

Quote from: Skipper44 on March 26, 2023, 03:51:12 PM

SAV?

nope!  you and kRusty aren’t terribly far off tho

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Post by: 8manpick on March 26, 2023, 04:38:55 PM

I flew out of the new EWR terminal A today but didn’t get any pictures. It was very nice.

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Post by: MakeItRain on March 27, 2023, 12:14:27 AM

Nashville? I recognize those rocking chairs but I'm not 100% from where.

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Post by: ChiComCat on March 27, 2023, 12:58:11 PM

Charleston

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Post by: ChiComCat on March 27, 2023, 12:59:08 PM

Damn, I figured it out but absolutely cheated so I'll keep my mouth shut

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Post by: Tobias on March 27, 2023, 01:01:21 PM

honing in

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Post by: mocat on March 27, 2023, 02:05:28 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on March 27, 2023, 12:14:27 AM

Nashville? I recognize those rocking chairs but I'm not 100% from where.

Rocking chairs are in just about every airport in the south iirc

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Post by: mocat on March 27, 2023, 02:06:00 PM

CAE

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Post by: Kat Kid on March 27, 2023, 03:20:34 PM

Charlotte?

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Post by: Tobias on March 27, 2023, 04:02:17 PM

where's dax when we need him

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Post by: Tobias on March 27, 2023, 06:44:07 PM

Wilmington btw, y’all were close

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Post by: michigancat on March 28, 2023, 06:25:56 AM

I looked it up! Didn't want to cheat. Honestly didn't realize Wilmington had an airport before I looked it up

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Post by: tdaver on April 11, 2023, 10:37:31 AM

International Driving Permit?.  I’ve read in a couple travel mommy blogs that an IDP is required in Italy. True? Have any of you guys got one?

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Post by: Skipper44 on April 11, 2023, 11:37:04 AM

Quote from: tdaver on April 11, 2023, 10:37:31 AM

International Driving Permit?.  I’ve read in a couple travel mommy blogs that an IDP is required in Italy. True? Have any of you guys got one?

I did not have one when i drove around Italy last fall but it was a work trip and i did not rent the vehicle.  My coworkers that tacked on a vacation to the trip all rented cars and motorcycles without one so i am not sure the are required for US citizens

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Post by: TheHamburglar on April 12, 2023, 02:55:10 PM

Think we’re doing a 7 day trip to Tampa/Orlando for fall break.

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Post by: sys on April 12, 2023, 05:28:23 PM

Quote from: tdaver on April 11, 2023, 10:37:31 AM

International Driving Permit?.  I’ve read in a couple travel mommy blogs that an IDP is required in Italy. True? Have any of you guys got one?

they are required and there's at least a small chance that someone might nullify your rental reservation if you don't have one to show.  they're like $20 and 15 minutes of your time, so i think it's worth it be safe.  i've gotten them before.

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Post by: TheHamburglar on April 12, 2023, 06:56:08 PM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on April 12, 2023, 02:55:10 PM

Think we’re doing a 7 day trip to Tampa/Orlando for fall break.

SteveDave, I know part of your Disney plan is water park in the afternoon. Is mid-October Orlando weather still good for ambulances Typhoon Bay?

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Post by: MakeItRain on April 12, 2023, 09:00:50 PM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on April 12, 2023, 06:56:08 PM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on April 12, 2023, 02:55:10 PM

Think we’re doing a 7 day trip to Tampa/Orlando for fall break.

SteveDave, I know part of your Disney plan is water park in the afternoon. Is mid-October Orlando weather still good for ambulances Typhoon Bay?

It's always hot there bro. I was there on presidents day week and it was 90+ two of the five days I was there. Florida is a hellscape

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Post by: steve dave on April 13, 2023, 06:55:41 AM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on April 12, 2023, 06:56:08 PM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on April 12, 2023, 02:55:10 PM

Think we’re doing a 7 day trip to Tampa/Orlando for fall break.

SteveDave, I know part of your Disney plan is water park in the afternoon. Is mid-October Orlando weather still good for ambulances Typhoon Bay?

Yes, that’s perfect Typhoon Lagoon season


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on April 13, 2023, 11:43:35 AM

Tampa/Orlando trip is on.  To the Disney thread (we’re probably only going to Animal Kingdom & Typhoon Lagoon for Disney stuff).

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Post by: steve dave on April 13, 2023, 01:57:27 PM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on April 13, 2023, 11:43:35 AM

Tampa/Orlando trip is on.  To the Disney thread (we’re probably only going to Animal Kingdom & Typhoon Lagoon for Disney stuff).

out of curiosity why animal kingdom? we can take this to that thread if needed.

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Post by: Phil Titola on April 13, 2023, 02:14:29 PM

Appreciate that

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Post by: TheHamburglar on April 13, 2023, 02:43:17 PM

Quote from: steve dave on April 13, 2023, 01:57:27 PM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on April 13, 2023, 11:43:35 AM

Tampa/Orlando trip is on.  To the Disney thread (we’re probably only going to Animal Kingdom & Typhoon Lagoon for Disney stuff).

out of curiosity why animal kingdom? we can take this to that thread if needed.

I think my kids will like it more. They love animals way more than Disney. My younger one isn’t a big ride kid. Tulsa actually has a group of girls that do a really good job dressing up like Disney characters. We’ve been to tea parties and stuff with them and the youngest couldn’t care less about meeting them. However she loves shows like Disney on Ice & Animal Kingdom has a few shows she’ll love.

I just think everyone involved would like it more.

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Post by: TheHamburglar on April 13, 2023, 02:49:46 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on April 13, 2023, 02:14:29 PM

Appreciate that

Don’t say anything to anyone about the trip. We aren’t telling the kids until we leave for the airport. I don’t want one of the other SILs saying something to the FIL & him slipping up. We aren’t telling my family we’re going.

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Post by: michigancat on April 13, 2023, 02:51:19 PM

did this [redacted] compare girls in tulsa playing dress-up to Magic rough ridin' Kingdom????? Let's get his ass! :curse:

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Post by: TheHamburglar on April 13, 2023, 03:07:18 PM

Quote from: michigancat on April 13, 2023, 02:51:19 PM

did this [redacted] compare girls in tulsa playing dress-up to Magic rough ridin' Kingdom????? Let's get his ass! :curse:

The level to which she didn’t care about them tells me her reaction to Magic Kingdom, even if it’s 100x better, would be “meh”.

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Post by: Phil Titola on April 13, 2023, 03:10:07 PM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on April 13, 2023, 02:49:46 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on April 13, 2023, 02:14:29 PM

Appreciate that

Don’t say anything to anyone about the trip. We aren’t telling the kids until we leave for the airport. I don’t want one of the other SILs saying something to the FIL & him slipping up. We aren’t telling my family we’re going.

You underestimate who all is on here. Lol.

I know nothing

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 13, 2023, 03:12:56 PM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on April 13, 2023, 03:07:18 PM

Quote from: michigancat on April 13, 2023, 02:51:19 PM

did this [redacted] compare girls in tulsa playing dress-up to Magic rough ridin' Kingdom????? Let's get his ass! :curse:

The level to which she didn’t care about them tells me her reaction to Magic Kingdom, even if it’s 100x better, would be “meh”.

in all seriousness I would guess seeing the characters isn't a top 5 thing about a disney park for most kids. (I've only been to disneyland, but still)

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Post by: steve dave on April 13, 2023, 04:40:01 PM

Animal Kingdom is fine. Was just curious. Typhoon Lagoon is incredible. Get there right when it opens.

Animal Kingdom has 2 of the best rides I think. Do Flights of Passage for sure. Expedition Everest is good. And the only animal ride, Kilimanjaro Safaris is good if they are into Animals. You’ll see like every major animal in 15 minutes.

It’s a half day park for us though. Just not a lot to do imo. Elite food and drink though.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: puniraptor on April 15, 2023, 04:50:44 PM

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Post by: Spracne on April 15, 2023, 05:16:41 PM

Tokyo Int'l.

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Post by: star seed 7 on April 15, 2023, 05:17:13 PM

Topeka

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Post by: DaBigTrain on April 15, 2023, 05:29:35 PM

Is puní coming home :surprised:

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Post by: pissclams on April 15, 2023, 05:54:11 PM

leavenworth

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Post by: MakeItRain on April 16, 2023, 12:39:37 AM

Bruh posted a potted plant :lol:

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Post by: puniraptor on April 16, 2023, 09:46:01 AM

looks like maybe none of these cool cats have ever hung out with Taylor Swift

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Post by: pissclams on April 16, 2023, 01:14:00 PM

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Post by: star seed 7 on April 16, 2023, 01:17:27 PM

Those beaks are wide open to receive a space ship

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Post by: Tobias on April 16, 2023, 01:22:52 PM

ORD

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Post by: Spracne on April 16, 2023, 01:25:43 PM

CDG

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Post by: pissclams on April 16, 2023, 01:47:45 PM

nashville was really a cool city, i’d never been there before and was pleasantly surprised which rarely happens

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Post by: TheHamburglar on April 16, 2023, 06:10:53 PM

Quote from: pissclams on April 16, 2023, 01:47:45 PM

nashville was really a cool city, i’d never been there before and was pleasantly surprised which rarely happens

I have a bad habit of having a vision of what a city is even though I’ve never visited. When I was younger I wanted no part of NYC because SNL/Peter Veniman told me one too many times how dirty & awful it was. I went & it’s great. I have the same issue with Nashville. I just assume it’s country music & woo-girl matching shirt bachelorette party hell.

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Post by: pissclams on April 16, 2023, 06:31:33 PM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on April 16, 2023, 06:10:53 PM

Quote from: pissclams on April 16, 2023, 01:47:45 PM

nashville was really a cool city, i’d never been there before and was pleasantly surprised which rarely happens

I have a bad habit of having a vision of what a city is even though I’ve never visited. When I was younger I wanted no part of NYC because SNL/Peter Veniman told me one too many times how dirty & awful it was. I went & it’s great. I have the same issue with Nashville. I just assume it’s country music & woo-girl matching shirt bachelorette party hell.

it is mostly that, like 90% or more

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on April 17, 2023, 08:38:31 AM

Quote from: pissclams on April 16, 2023, 01:47:45 PM

nashville was really a cool city, i’d never been there before and was pleasantly surprised which rarely happens

I'm shocked and disappointed to here you say this. I found it exactly as I feared and worse. I'm not much of a 5 story live country music bar type of guy though.

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Post by: ChiComCat on April 17, 2023, 09:33:21 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on April 17, 2023, 08:38:31 AM

Quote from: pissclams on April 16, 2023, 01:47:45 PM

nashville was really a cool city, i’d never been there before and was pleasantly surprised which rarely happens

I'm shocked and disappointed to here you say this. I found it exactly as I feared and worse. I'm not much of a 5 story live country music bar type of guy though.

The bachelorette/5 story country bars are front and center but there's enough else there to avoid it and have a great time.

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Post by: 8manpick on April 17, 2023, 09:36:27 AM

Spending all your time on Broadway is a not a requirement for Nashville

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Post by: Phil Titola on April 17, 2023, 09:40:51 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on April 17, 2023, 09:36:27 AM

Spending all your time on Broadway is a not a requirement for Nashville

I should have come here for protips first. I was there for a short time for the Chiefs game so didn't have a lot of time to explore so did the Broadway thing that everybody raves about how great Nashville is and mentions it.

Their food scene was absolute trash.

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Post by: michigancat on April 17, 2023, 09:42:45 AM

I told clams this but if you're on Broadway go to Robert's Western World and nowhere else

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Post by: 8manpick on April 17, 2023, 09:44:09 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on April 17, 2023, 09:40:51 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on April 17, 2023, 09:36:27 AM

Spending all your time on Broadway is a not a requirement for Nashville

I should have come here for protips first. I was there for a short time for the Chiefs game so didn't have a lot of time to explore so did the Broadway thing that everybody raves about how great Nashville is and mentions it.

Their food scene was absolute trash.

Should have gone to one of Sean Brock’s restaurants.

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Post by: Phil Titola on April 17, 2023, 09:56:41 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on April 17, 2023, 09:44:09 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on April 17, 2023, 09:40:51 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on April 17, 2023, 09:36:27 AM

Spending all your time on Broadway is a not a requirement for Nashville

I should have come here for protips first. I was there for a short time for the Chiefs game so didn't have a lot of time to explore so did the Broadway thing that everybody raves about how great Nashville is and mentions it.

Their food scene was absolute trash.

Should have gone to one of Sean Brock’s restaurants.

Did got to Husk which was great but given that's from Charleston I didn't give Nashville too much credit for that one.

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Post by: MakeItRain on April 17, 2023, 11:10:52 AM

I was pleasantly surprised at how much non country music I heard on Broadway. Now it's not going to get confused with Atlanta, by any means, but it was far from all country.

The band in the bar I was in did mostly MJ and Prince covers.

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Post by: passranch on April 17, 2023, 04:01:26 PM

but woo the garbage dumpster water stench that permeates the entirety of Broadway really detracts from the experience IMO

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Post by: pissclams on April 17, 2023, 10:18:08 PM

we were watching the 1st floor band at kid rock’s steakhouse from outside on the sidewalk.  this was early in the day, before noon.  the bassist waved at clams gf then the band broke into slide from the goo goo dolls.  what a moment.

as far as the negative comments regarding broadway street, i don’t understand.  to me, it was just a bunch of people having a good time.  admittedly though as someone who was born and raised in the north, i’m pretty fascinated with areas of the south, most of which are completely foreign to me. 

knowing nothing about country music, i thought damn near everyone I heard playing in the bars could be on the radio. 
except the goo goo dolls guys, they were terrible.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sebytaba on April 20, 2023, 07:00:58 AM

I stumbled upon this thread and just had to chime in. As someone who loves to travel, I always try to keep up with different airports and their offerings. I'm actually surprised to hear that Wilmington has an airport too! And when it comes to flights, I have to admit that I'm a bit of a business class flights (https://travelbusinessclass.com/). There's just something about being able to relax in comfort and style that makes the entire travel experience much more enjoyable. Of course, it's not always within budget, but it's definitely a treat when I can make it work. Anyway, I just wanted to introduce myself as a new member on this forum.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 20, 2023, 07:21:22 AM

Quote from: sebytaba on April 20, 2023, 07:00:58 AM

There's just something about being able to relax in comfort and style that makes the entire travel experience much more enjoyable. Of course, it's not always within budget, but it's definitely a treat when I can make it work. Anyway, I just wanted to introduce myself as a new member on this forum.

This bot explodes into my awareness


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Brock Landers on April 27, 2023, 09:17:56 AM

I'm headed to the Dominican Republic, or the "DR" as cool people call it, next week.  Any pro tips besides nonstop eating and boozing?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 27, 2023, 09:57:35 AM

Quote from: Brock Landers on April 27, 2023, 09:17:56 AM

I'm headed to the Dominican Republic, or the "DR" as cool people call it, next week.  Any pro tips besides nonstop eating and boozing?

the beach

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on April 27, 2023, 10:27:40 AM

Don’t go to Haiti

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on April 27, 2023, 10:54:42 AM

Quote from: wetwillie on April 27, 2023, 10:27:40 AM

Don’t go to Haiti

I have technically been to Haiti about 10 years ago. Royal Caribbean bought some island off the mainland and made their own shitty cruise stop. 2.5 out of 10.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Brock Landers on April 27, 2023, 12:01:33 PM

Quote from: steve dave on April 27, 2023, 09:57:35 AM

Quote from: Brock Landers on April 27, 2023, 09:17:56 AM

I'm headed to the Dominican Republic, or the "DR" as cool people call it, next week.  Any pro tips besides nonstop eating and boozing?

the beach

Hmmm yes I've been hearing good things about the beach.  Will report back with findings if I make it there.

Quote from: wetwillie on April 27, 2023, 10:27:40 AM

Don’t go to Haiti

Definitely had not planned to go to that side of the island.

So far we have snorkeling and one of those little trips where you ride a 4 wheeler around in the jungle or whatever.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on April 27, 2023, 12:21:17 PM

I believe star seed is our local DR expert.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on April 27, 2023, 01:22:24 PM

Probably too late but getting the vip deal for arrival at the airport is fantastic. I've had it save me 2 (very hot and humid) hours in immigration. It also has only saved me like 30 seconds before so it's kinda yolo.

Other tip is get your own private transfer instead of the free bus the hotel will offer. https://dominicanairporttransfers.com/ DAT is who I use.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on April 27, 2023, 02:42:45 PM

Quote from: Brock Landers on April 27, 2023, 12:01:33 PM

Quote from: steve dave on April 27, 2023, 09:57:35 AM

Quote from: Brock Landers on April 27, 2023, 09:17:56 AM

I'm headed to the Dominican Republic, or the "DR" as cool people call it, next week.  Any pro tips besides nonstop eating and boozing?

the beach

Hmmm yes I've been hearing good things about the beach.  Will report back with findings if I make it there.

Quote from: wetwillie on April 27, 2023, 10:27:40 AM

Don’t go to Haiti

Definitely had not planned to go to that side of the island.

So far we have snorkeling and one of those little trips where you ride a 4 wheeler around in the jungle or whatever.

Bring shitty shoes/clothes for the 4 wheeler trip. Some people did one of those tours on our Puerto Rico trip and it rained. Their sneekies and clothes were basically ruined.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: XocolateThundarr on April 27, 2023, 02:51:04 PM

Quote from: star seed 7 on April 27, 2023, 01:22:24 PM

Probably too late but getting the vip deal for arrival at the airport is fantastic. I've had it save me 2 (very hot and humid) hours in immigration. It also has only saved me like 30 seconds before so it's kinda yolo.

Other tip is get your own private transfer instead of the free bus the hotel will offer. https://dominicanairporttransfers.com/ DAT is who I use.

I do a private transfer damn near everywhere we go now.  It is way more convenient than a cab/uber and a lot of them have booze for you in the car.  Also usually isn't a huge additional cost over a cab or uber.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on April 27, 2023, 03:35:02 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on April 27, 2023, 02:42:45 PM

Quote from: Brock Landers on April 27, 2023, 12:01:33 PM

Quote from: steve dave on April 27, 2023, 09:57:35 AM

Quote from: Brock Landers on April 27, 2023, 09:17:56 AM

I'm headed to the Dominican Republic, or the "DR" as cool people call it, next week.  Any pro tips besides nonstop eating and boozing?

the beach

Hmmm yes I've been hearing good things about the beach.  Will report back with findings if I make it there.

Quote from: wetwillie on April 27, 2023, 10:27:40 AM

Don’t go to Haiti

Definitely had not planned to go to that side of the island.

So far we have snorkeling and one of those little trips where you ride a 4 wheeler around in the jungle or whatever.

Bring shitty shoes/clothes for the 4 wheeler trip. Some people did one of those tours on our Puerto Rico trip and it rained. Their sneekies and clothes were basically ruined.

Yeah they can be super muddy and that's part of the fun! Wear water shoes and swim suit/swim shirt and a bandana on your face like an old timey train robber. They have "showers" after to demud so the swim clothes help with drying out and being comfortable on the ride home.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: AugustPorter on May 09, 2023, 07:31:25 PM

Hey there! While it's understandable to have concerns about traveling to certain destinations, it's important to remember that every place has its unique beauty and culture. Haiti is no exception. From its stunning beaches to its vibrant art scene, there's so much to discover and explore. And, if you're looking for an unforgettable experience, why not consider taking a cruise to Haiti? You can check out reliable resources such as cruisetimetables.com (https://www.cruisetimetables.com) for more information on the different itineraries available and start planning your next adventure today. Don't let fear hold you back from experiencing all the amazing things this world has to offer.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on May 09, 2023, 07:34:23 PM

I go to Haiti all the time

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on May 10, 2023, 01:20:11 PM

What are the options for someone that has an Unlimited, but refuses to get a paid card to transfer their points? They can really only use the Chase portal right? There is no way to transfer anything to me to book something right? I prob don't want to deal with that anyway, just looking for options. TIA

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on May 23, 2023, 06:13:00 PM

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Brock Landers on May 23, 2023, 06:54:46 PM

Haiti International Airport

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on May 23, 2023, 09:24:15 PM

 Louisville

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on May 23, 2023, 09:29:01 PM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on May 23, 2023, 09:24:15 PM

Louisville

Wow!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: nicname on May 23, 2023, 11:41:08 PM

One of my favorite thing about going to the islands is spending so much time in the saltwater works wonders for my psoriasis. That and jamaican dudes luring me in with handmade necklaces for the kids and then selling me weed.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on May 23, 2023, 11:54:37 PM

Quote from: nicname on May 23, 2023, 11:41:08 PM

One of my favorite thing about going to the islands is spending so much time in the saltwater works wonders for my psoriasis. That and jamaican dudes luring me in with handmade necklaces for the kids and then selling me weed.

The one time I went to Jamaica, the shuttle dude from the airport was like, "Do you smoke?" "Smoke what?" "Bob Marley, man!" And I was too afraid because I thought it was a setup.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Cire on May 27, 2023, 03:05:52 PM

Headed to gulf shores with the fam. Forgot what a shithole Mississippi/Tennessee/Arkansas/bama are!!!

Good god


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on May 27, 2023, 04:15:19 PM

people don’t understand how poor the deep south states are

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Cire on May 29, 2023, 09:22:46 AM

Quote from: pissclams on May 27, 2023, 04:15:19 PM

people don’t understand how poor the deep south states are

I saw a billboard with a necrotic foot that said “don’t lose your feet, come to the vascular health center of cousineff Alabama”


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on May 30, 2023, 09:51:27 AM

Quote from: Cire on May 29, 2023, 09:22:46 AM

Quote from: pissclams on May 27, 2023, 04:15:19 PM

people don’t understand how poor the deep south states are

I saw a billboard with a necrotic foot that said “don’t lose your feet, come to the vascular health center of cousineff Alabama”


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lol

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Cire on June 03, 2023, 10:12:32 PM

I swear. The civil war really did a number on bamastan. Really took all the best and brightest and it still hasn’t recovered.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on June 06, 2023, 12:43:21 PM

Any Charleston SC recommendos? Staying downtown Charleston and plan to just tool around and see the sites. Will prob do a beach day or two. Never been, but heard its a pretty fun place.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 06, 2023, 12:44:51 PM

I don’t really like it


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kid In the Hall on June 06, 2023, 12:49:42 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on June 06, 2023, 12:43:21 PM

Any Charleston SC recommendos? Staying downtown Charleston and plan to just tool around and see the sites. Will prob do a beach day or two. Never been, but heard its a pretty fun place.

I was there a few weeks ago and did one of the dolphin/whale sight seeing tours. No whales, but saw a 10-15 dolphins up close and the kiddos loved it. And, was nice to actually get out on the ocean past the beaches for a bit.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on June 06, 2023, 01:12:55 PM

Quote from: steve dave on June 06, 2023, 12:44:51 PM

I don’t really like it


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bad city, bad beaches, dumb people????

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 06, 2023, 01:38:56 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on June 06, 2023, 01:12:55 PM

Quote from: steve dave on June 06, 2023, 12:44:51 PM

I don’t really like it


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bad city, bad beaches, dumb people????

Old person vibes


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on June 06, 2023, 01:41:54 PM

Quote from: steve dave on June 06, 2023, 01:38:56 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on June 06, 2023, 01:12:55 PM

Quote from: steve dave on June 06, 2023, 12:44:51 PM

I don’t really like it


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bad city, bad beaches, dumb people????

Old person vibes


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Seems perfect for you?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 06, 2023, 01:48:46 PM

Quote from: Spracne on June 06, 2023, 01:41:54 PM

Quote from: steve dave on June 06, 2023, 01:38:56 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on June 06, 2023, 01:12:55 PM

Quote from: steve dave on June 06, 2023, 12:44:51 PM

I don’t really like it


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bad city, bad beaches, dumb people????

Old person vibes


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Seems perfect for you?

YOU SON OF A BITCH!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on June 06, 2023, 02:06:34 PM

 :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on June 06, 2023, 03:20:03 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on June 06, 2023, 12:43:21 PM

Any Charleston SC recommendos? Staying downtown Charleston and plan to just tool around and see the sites. Will prob do a beach day or two. Never been, but heard its a pretty fun place.

I've never been but highly recommend any restaurants by Sean Brock.  I believe he's got some in the area if that's your thing.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on June 06, 2023, 07:30:37 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on June 06, 2023, 12:43:21 PM

Any Charleston SC recommendos? Staying downtown Charleston and plan to just tool around and see the sites. Will prob do a beach day or two. Never been, but heard its a pretty fun place.

Husk, Darling Oyster Bar, FIG I remember all being good. I remember little else nor did I think "can't wait to come back". Fine for one trip.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on June 06, 2023, 09:58:21 PM

I are at FIG. It was fine.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on June 10, 2023, 10:55:23 AM

If you like naval history, visit Patriots Point. Isle of Palms was my beach of choice back in the Navy. Always enjoyed shopping at City Market.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on June 10, 2023, 07:02:46 PM

Going to Lauderdale next week with the whole family (parents/siblings/nieces/nephews/child).  We rent a giant Airbnb.  Always a fun time.

Baby DQ’s first vacation/plane ride and all that crap.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on June 16, 2023, 09:39:54 AM

Any Cleveland protips lurking about? Been a couple times and lowkey like that place.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on June 16, 2023, 10:13:33 AM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on June 06, 2023, 12:43:21 PM

Any Charleston SC recommendos? Staying downtown Charleston and plan to just tool around and see the sites. Will prob do a beach day or two. Never been, but heard its a pretty fun place.

Holy City Brewing co is a fun place

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: waks on June 16, 2023, 11:23:09 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on June 16, 2023, 09:39:54 AM

Any Cleveland protips lurking about? Been a couple times and lowkey like that place.

Rock N Roll HOF

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on June 16, 2023, 01:22:08 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on June 16, 2023, 09:39:54 AM

Any Cleveland protips lurking about? Been a couple times and lowkey like that place.

West side market or whatever it’s called?  Casino downtown.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on June 17, 2023, 02:16:51 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on June 16, 2023, 01:22:08 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on June 16, 2023, 09:39:54 AM

Any Cleveland protips lurking about? Been a couple times and lowkey like that place.

West side market or whatever it’s called?  Casino downtown.

Yep. Hit up Great Lakes Brewery while over there at the Market.

Big fan of Winking Lizard, Melt, and Slyman's in Independence.

Solon/Bedford Heights has Lizardville. Great bourbon and cigar bar.

Chagrin Falls has some great restaurants and bars. Cool ass little rich folk community.

Cleveland Heights: Voodoo and Bottlehouse breweries.

Westside: Sibling Revelry, Fat Head (probably my favorite), and Angelo's.

After you're done eating and drinking, make sure you visit their park system. It's one of the best in the nation.

https://www.clevelandmetroparks.com/parks

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on June 20, 2023, 07:05:20 PM

Hadn't been to Cleveland in like a decade. It's kinda sad now. Oh well, still had fun. Wish KC had a Westside Market'ish thing.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: nicname on June 20, 2023, 08:21:39 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on June 20, 2023, 07:05:20 PM

Hadn't been to Cleveland in like a decade. It's kinda sad now. Oh well, still had fun. Wish KC had a Westside Market'ish thing.

https://youtu.be/Vpr_KaaRjW0

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on July 18, 2023, 10:51:51 AM

Charleston Recap:

City was ok. As expected, my kids got bored pretty quick so we started venturing to the beach towns near. I enjoyed most of them. Folly beach was prob my favorite. We didn't get in the water much since the last half of the vacation was resort and beach type stuff. Ate at a couple decent places in Charleston, but nothing was noteworthy. We hit up a "fancy" nacho place and found out the bartender was from KC. He was also gorked out of his skull. My kids ordered some virgin daiquiris and they were horrendous. Since they didn't like them, I went up to the bar and paid him to throw a rum floater in them so Mrs SF and I could take one for the team. Turns, out, he poured Rumplemintz in there and if there is one booze from college that still sticks with me to this day its that. At first I thought he just poured the worst rum ever in there, but Mrs SF said it smelled like peppermint and I knew immediately. Nachos were pretty good though. The city would have been better to travel without kids as there were a few bars and restaurants I would have liked to hit or stay longer, but kids ruin that. Prob should have just stayed at one of the beach towns and skipped the city altogether with the kids, but it was fine.

Second half of the trip we stayed at the Marriott Resort at Myrtle Beach. The resort was better than expected. Pools were pretty good and the beach access was great. I would prob stay there again as the point redemption was decent. As expected, Myrtle Beach is a tourist trap mess so we stayed at the resort a majority of the time. Would not recommend Myrtle Beach itself. We did hit up a baseball game. The Cubs single A team is there and it was a good time. I love minor league baseball though. All in all, it was a good trip. Not on my list of return locations, but it was a fun visit.

Go Cats

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on July 18, 2023, 01:50:36 PM

Currently trying to plan a week-long family beach vacation for 2024. A 7-bedroom house with a pool on the beach. We did this 4 years on New Smyrna Beach. Now looking at the islands around Charleston/Savanna, Myrtle Beach, & Gulf Shores.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on July 18, 2023, 02:44:36 PM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on July 18, 2023, 01:50:36 PM

Currently trying to plan a week-long family beach vacation for 2024. A 7-bedroom house with a pool on the beach. We did this 4 years on New Smyrna Beach. Now looking at the islands around Charleston/Savanna, Myrtle Beach, & Gulf Shores.

New Smyrna was a fun beach town. Obv depends on what you plan on doing outside of the house. We enjoy checking out the local food and drink scene, but it obv doesn't matter much if you plan on staying at the house and beach.  Folly beach was a fun town near Charleston. We also spent a little bit of time on Sullivan's Island and Mount Pleasant.

If you are a giant person with lots and lots of tattoos and enjoy long wait times for below average food, Myrtle is your destination.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: XocolateThundarr on July 18, 2023, 03:46:05 PM

Thinking about Sedona for a few days this fall.  What is the best resort to stay at in the area?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on July 18, 2023, 08:24:35 PM

i’m going to new smyrna on tuesday, annual trip

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on July 19, 2023, 06:29:31 AM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on July 18, 2023, 01:50:36 PM

Currently trying to plan a week-long family beach vacation for 2024. A 7-bedroom house with a pool on the beach. We did this 4 years on New Smyrna Beach. Now looking at the islands around Charleston/Savanna, Myrtle Beach, & Gulf Shores.

I have stayed or lived in all those areas. I'd do Gulf Shores from that list.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on July 19, 2023, 06:31:28 AM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on July 18, 2023, 10:51:51 AM

Charleston Recap:

City was ok. As expected, my kids got bored pretty quick so we started venturing to the beach towns near. I enjoyed most of them. Folly beach was prob my favorite. We didn't get in the water much since the last half of the vacation was resort and beach type stuff. Ate at a couple decent places in Charleston, but nothing was noteworthy. We hit up a "fancy" nacho place and found out the bartender was from KC. He was also gorked out of his skull. My kids ordered some virgin daiquiris and they were horrendous. Since they didn't like them, I went up to the bar and paid him to throw a rum floater in them so Mrs SF and I could take one for the team. Turns, out, he poured Rumplemintz in there and if there is one booze from college that still sticks with me to this day its that. At first I thought he just poured the worst rum ever in there, but Mrs SF said it smelled like peppermint and I knew immediately. Nachos were pretty good though. The city would have been better to travel without kids as there were a few bars and restaurants I would have liked to hit or stay longer, but kids ruin that. Prob should have just stayed at one of the beach towns and skipped the city altogether with the kids, but it was fine.

Second half of the trip we stayed at the Marriott Resort at Myrtle Beach. The resort was better than expected. Pools were pretty good and the beach access was great. I would prob stay there again as the point redemption was decent. As expected, Myrtle Beach is a tourist trap mess so we stayed at the resort a majority of the time. Would not recommend Myrtle Beach itself. We did hit up a baseball game. The Cubs single A team is there and it was a good time. I love minor league baseball though. All in all, it was a good trip. Not on my list of return locations, but it was a fun visit.

Go Cats

IMO Myrtle Beach is best visited with the bros on a golfing trip. So many courses to play. 830a tee times. Lunch at the clubhouse or back at the beach bar.

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on July 19, 2023, 07:57:42 AM

Quote from: IPA4Me on July 19, 2023, 06:31:28 AM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on July 18, 2023, 10:51:51 AM

Charleston Recap:

City was ok. As expected, my kids got bored pretty quick so we started venturing to the beach towns near. I enjoyed most of them. Folly beach was prob my favorite. We didn't get in the water much since the last half of the vacation was resort and beach type stuff. Ate at a couple decent places in Charleston, but nothing was noteworthy. We hit up a "fancy" nacho place and found out the bartender was from KC. He was also gorked out of his skull. My kids ordered some virgin daiquiris and they were horrendous. Since they didn't like them, I went up to the bar and paid him to throw a rum floater in them so Mrs SF and I could take one for the team. Turns, out, he poured Rumplemintz in there and if there is one booze from college that still sticks with me to this day its that. At first I thought he just poured the worst rum ever in there, but Mrs SF said it smelled like peppermint and I knew immediately. Nachos were pretty good though. The city would have been better to travel without kids as there were a few bars and restaurants I would have liked to hit or stay longer, but kids ruin that. Prob should have just stayed at one of the beach towns and skipped the city altogether with the kids, but it was fine.

Second half of the trip we stayed at the Marriott Resort at Myrtle Beach. The resort was better than expected. Pools were pretty good and the beach access was great. I would prob stay there again as the point redemption was decent. As expected, Myrtle Beach is a tourist trap mess so we stayed at the resort a majority of the time. Would not recommend Myrtle Beach itself. We did hit up a baseball game. The Cubs single A team is there and it was a good time. I love minor league baseball though. All in all, it was a good trip. Not on my list of return locations, but it was a fun visit.

Go Cats

IMO Myrtle Beach is best visited with the bros on a golfing trip. So many courses to play. 830a tee times. Lunch at the clubhouse or back at the beach bar.

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I would def go back for this type of trip. Stay at the Marriott resort, golf, eat there, and then back to the resort. Everything else there was a nightmare.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on July 19, 2023, 09:11:26 AM

Quote from: XocolateThundarr on July 18, 2023, 03:46:05 PM

Thinking about Sedona for a few days this fall.  What is the best resort to stay at in the area?

Haven’t been in years so have no suggestions, but post pics in the VQ thread after!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 19, 2023, 04:08:40 PM

On a flight from JFK to LAX and the guy next to me texts his significant other "Clean white guy sitting next to me. Early 40's".

Then he texts something about being depressed and then fired up Truth Social until takeoff.

Glad I trimmed the homeless beard today I guess?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on July 19, 2023, 04:13:37 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 19, 2023, 04:08:40 PM

On a flight from JFK to LAX and the guy next to me texts his significant other "Clean white guy sitting next to me. Early 40's".

Then he texts something about being depressed and then fired up Truth Social until takeoff.

Glad I trimmed the homeless beard today I guess?

Hold on, you're a screen peeker?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on July 19, 2023, 04:14:05 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 19, 2023, 04:08:40 PM

On a flight from JFK to LAX and the guy next to me texts his significant other "Clean white guy sitting next to me. Early 40's".

Then he texts something about being depressed and then fired up Truth Social until takeoff.

Glad I trimmed the homeless beard today I guess?

You are also very lucky that you aren't a black guy apparently.

Have some drinks, bring up the homelessness in SF to him and just sit back and enjoy the flight.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 19, 2023, 04:16:00 PM

Quote from: Spracne on July 19, 2023, 04:13:37 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 19, 2023, 04:08:40 PM

On a flight from JFK to LAX and the guy next to me texts his significant other "Clean white guy sitting next to me. Early 40's".

Then he texts something about being depressed and then fired up Truth Social until takeoff.

Glad I trimmed the homeless beard today I guess?

Hold on, you're a screen peeker?

Yeah especially if someone is working on a PowerPoint but the way he was holding the phone I think he wanted me to see.

Later he texted that Miley Cyrus sounds like Gwen Stefani if she had been mumped by a black guy(??????)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on July 19, 2023, 04:17:14 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 19, 2023, 04:16:00 PM

Quote from: Spracne on July 19, 2023, 04:13:37 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 19, 2023, 04:08:40 PM

On a flight from JFK to LAX and the guy next to me texts his significant other "Clean white guy sitting next to me. Early 40's".

Then he texts something about being depressed and then fired up Truth Social until takeoff.

Glad I trimmed the homeless beard today I guess?

Hold on, you're a screen peeker?

Yeah especially if someone is working on a PowerPoint but the way he was holding the phone I think he wanted me to see.

Later he texted that Miley Cyrus sounds like Gwen Stefani if she had been mumped by a black guy(??????)

This is a breach of social contract, dude.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 19, 2023, 04:19:42 PM

Quote from: Spracne on July 19, 2023, 04:17:14 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 19, 2023, 04:16:00 PM

Quote from: Spracne on July 19, 2023, 04:13:37 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 19, 2023, 04:08:40 PM

On a flight from JFK to LAX and the guy next to me texts his significant other "Clean white guy sitting next to me. Early 40's".

Then he texts something about being depressed and then fired up Truth Social until takeoff.

Glad I trimmed the homeless beard today I guess?

Hold on, you're a screen peeker?

Yeah especially if someone is working on a PowerPoint but the way he was holding the phone I think he wanted me to see.

Later he texted that Miley Cyrus sounds like Gwen Stefani if she had been mumped by a black guy(??????)

This is a breach of social contract, dude.

Eh sometimes you can't help it. But I'm not really ashamed

You should really be worried about identity theft or leaking confidential info if you're working on a flight imo, not me learning how racist your are

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on July 19, 2023, 04:23:54 PM

I would've tried like hell to rip a big fart if I saw the initial text.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on July 19, 2023, 04:26:10 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 19, 2023, 04:19:42 PM

Quote from: Spracne on July 19, 2023, 04:17:14 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 19, 2023, 04:16:00 PM

Quote from: Spracne on July 19, 2023, 04:13:37 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 19, 2023, 04:08:40 PM

On a flight from JFK to LAX and the guy next to me texts his significant other "Clean white guy sitting next to me. Early 40's".

Then he texts something about being depressed and then fired up Truth Social until takeoff.

Glad I trimmed the homeless beard today I guess?

Hold on, you're a screen peeker?

Yeah especially if someone is working on a PowerPoint but the way he was holding the phone I think he wanted me to see.

Later he texted that Miley Cyrus sounds like Gwen Stefani if she had been mumped by a black guy(??????)

This is a breach of social contract, dude.

Eh sometimes you can't help it. But I'm not really ashamed

You should really be worried about identity theft or leaking confidential if you're working on a flight imo, not me learning how racist your are

I bet he is mad as crap about going to CA.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on July 19, 2023, 04:58:54 PM

Apparently you look young for a 67 year old

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 19, 2023, 06:46:21 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 19, 2023, 04:08:40 PM

On a flight from JFK to LAX and the guy next to me texts his significant other "Clean white guy sitting next to me. Early 40's".

Then he texts something about being depressed and then fired up Truth Social until takeoff.

Glad I trimmed the homeless beard today I guess?

FOLKS


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on July 19, 2023, 07:23:00 PM

Total screen peeker here. It's almost always boring crap to their spouse.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 19, 2023, 10:34:16 PM

Just landed, during the flight I watched Curb Your Enthusiasm. It was the episode where the coffee cup inventor had the Nazi dog. This mother rough rider next to me paused his movie and was watching Curb with me laughing his ass off at the Nazi dog trying to get me to have a shared experience with him.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 19, 2023, 10:35:08 PM

Quote from: star seed 7 on July 19, 2023, 07:23:00 PM

Total screen peeker here. It's almost always boring crap to their spouse.

One of my favorites was a guy who had a bunch of notes app notes and one was called "parenting like a CEO"

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on July 19, 2023, 10:35:26 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 19, 2023, 10:34:16 PM

Just landed, during the flight I watched Curb Your Enthusiasm. It was the episode where the coffee cup inventor had the Nazi dog. This mother rough rider next to me paused his movie and was watching Curb with me laughing his ass off at the Nazi dog trying to get me to have a shared experience with him.

Screen peeking for me but not for thee, I see.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 19, 2023, 10:36:22 PM

Quote from: Spracne on July 19, 2023, 10:35:26 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 19, 2023, 10:34:16 PM

Just landed, during the flight I watched Curb Your Enthusiasm. It was the episode where the coffee cup inventor had the Nazi dog. This mother rough rider next to me paused his movie and was watching Curb with me laughing his ass off at the Nazi dog trying to get me to have a shared experience with him.

Screen peeking for me but not for thee, I see.

No issue with the peeking, the issue is the participation. Be subtle about it!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on July 19, 2023, 10:39:14 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 19, 2023, 10:36:22 PM

Quote from: Spracne on July 19, 2023, 10:35:26 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 19, 2023, 10:34:16 PM

Just landed, during the flight I watched Curb Your Enthusiasm. It was the episode where the coffee cup inventor had the Nazi dog. This mother rough rider next to me paused his movie and was watching Curb with me laughing his ass off at the Nazi dog trying to get me to have a shared experience with him.

Screen peeking for me but not for thee, I see.

No issue with the peeking, the issue is the participation. Be subtle about it!

Probably noticed you screen peeking and thought you were just that kinda guy.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: waks on July 20, 2023, 12:30:57 AM

Quote from: michigancat on July 19, 2023, 04:08:40 PM

On a flight from JFK to LAX and the guy next to me texts his significant other "Clean white guy sitting next to me. Early 40's".

Then he texts something about being depressed and then fired up Truth Social until takeoff.

Glad I trimmed the homeless beard today I guess?

Definitely thought this was going in the direction of you being invited to bang his wife.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 20, 2023, 08:37:10 AM

Quote from: Spracne on July 19, 2023, 10:39:14 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 19, 2023, 10:36:22 PM

Quote from: Spracne on July 19, 2023, 10:35:26 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 19, 2023, 10:34:16 PM

Just landed, during the flight I watched Curb Your Enthusiasm. It was the episode where the coffee cup inventor had the Nazi dog. This mother rough rider next to me paused his movie and was watching Curb with me laughing his ass off at the Nazi dog trying to get me to have a shared experience with him.

Screen peeking for me but not for thee, I see.

No issue with the peeking, the issue is the participation. Be subtle about it!

Probably noticed you screen peeking and thought you were just that kinda guy.

I think he loved the Nazi dog a teeeeeeny but much and just couldn't help himself. He paused his own movie when it came on! (See how I peeped back :shy: )

https://youtu.be/7jSAM2VVlVQ

(It is definitely funny but he was laughing very hard without audio obviously)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on July 20, 2023, 09:15:37 AM

I wouldn’t screen peek so much if people didn’t keep rewarding me with great content.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on July 20, 2023, 09:20:23 AM

Quote from: michigancat on July 19, 2023, 10:35:08 PM

Quote from: star seed 7 on July 19, 2023, 07:23:00 PM

Total screen peeker here. It's almost always boring crap to their spouse.

One of my favorites was a guy who had a bunch of notes app notes and one was called "parenting like a CEO"

lmao


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on July 20, 2023, 09:42:11 AM

I screen peak not for content of what they type, I'm enthralled with what apps people have and their screen layouts.

If I think someone is screen peaking my texts I'll type "I think the guy next to me is reading this"

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on July 20, 2023, 12:25:06 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 20, 2023, 08:37:10 AM

Quote from: Spracne on July 19, 2023, 10:39:14 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 19, 2023, 10:36:22 PM

Quote from: Spracne on July 19, 2023, 10:35:26 PM

Quote from: michigancat on July 19, 2023, 10:34:16 PM

Just landed, during the flight I watched Curb Your Enthusiasm. It was the episode where the coffee cup inventor had the Nazi dog. This mother rough rider next to me paused his movie and was watching Curb with me laughing his ass off at the Nazi dog trying to get me to have a shared experience with him.

Screen peeking for me but not for thee, I see.

No issue with the peeking, the issue is the participation. Be subtle about it!

Probably noticed you screen peeking and thought you were just that kinda guy.

I think he loved the Nazi dog a teeeeeeny but much and just couldn't help himself. He paused his own movie when it came on! (See how I peeped back :shy: )

https://youtu.be/7jSAM2VVlVQ

(It is definitely funny but he was laughing very hard without audio obviously)

To be fair, it is a really funny bit.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on July 28, 2023, 05:22:06 AM

https://twitter.com/hello__caitlin/status/1684638066680659968

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on July 28, 2023, 08:37:39 AM

:lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on July 28, 2023, 11:42:43 AM

It's a screen peeker epidemic.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on July 28, 2023, 05:40:26 PM

77 and sunny in beautiful north central Minnesota today

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on July 30, 2023, 01:22:47 PM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on July 18, 2023, 01:50:36 PM

Currently trying to plan a week-long family beach vacation for 2024. A 7-bedroom house with a pool on the beach. We did this 4 years on New Smyrna Beach. Now looking at the islands around Charleston/Savanna, Myrtle Beach, & Gulf Shores.

Plans changed. Booked a villa in Puerto Vallarta.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on July 31, 2023, 09:59:14 AM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on July 30, 2023, 01:22:47 PM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on July 18, 2023, 01:50:36 PM

Currently trying to plan a week-long family beach vacation for 2024. A 7-bedroom house with a pool on the beach. We did this 4 years on New Smyrna Beach. Now looking at the islands around Charleston/Savanna, Myrtle Beach, & Gulf Shores.

Plans changed. Booked a villa in Puerto Vallarta.

smart man.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 15, 2023, 11:53:23 AM

Guy on last flight was one of those fake busy guys who opens his computer before we take off and frantically swipes from window to window every 10 seconds and sends like one email in a two hour flight but man oh man is he busy

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on August 15, 2023, 11:57:24 AM

Quote from: michigancat on August 15, 2023, 11:53:23 AM

Guy on last flight was one of those fake busy guys who opens his computer before we take off and frantically swipes from window to window every 10 seconds and sends like one email in a two hour flight but man oh man is he busy

Billable hours!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: cfbandyman on August 15, 2023, 12:10:44 PM

Quote from: michigancat on August 15, 2023, 11:53:23 AM

Guy on last flight was one of those fake busy guys who opens his computer before we take off and frantically swipes from window to window every 10 seconds and sends like one email in a two hour flight but man oh man is he busy

(https://media.tenor.com/PDeTwM5IFdgAAAAC/blazing-saddles-working.gif)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on August 15, 2023, 02:19:23 PM

frantically switching between windows makes it harder to see what you're doing for the nosy guy next to you

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on August 15, 2023, 03:51:21 PM

Quote from: mocat on August 15, 2023, 02:19:23 PM

frantically switching between windows makes it harder to see what you're doing for the nosy guy next to you

This is exactly what was going on. Michcat was snooping so the guy played shuffle every time he felt he was being watched.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on August 15, 2023, 03:57:05 PM

Quote from: ben ji on August 15, 2023, 03:51:21 PM

Quote from: mocat on August 15, 2023, 02:19:23 PM

frantically switching between windows makes it harder to see what you're doing for the nosy guy next to you

This is exactly what was going on. Michcat was snooping so the guy played shuffle every time he felt he was being watched.

Mich is a known, unapologetic screen looker, so this checks out.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on August 15, 2023, 03:57:38 PM

Quote from: Spracne on August 15, 2023, 03:57:05 PM

Quote from: ben ji on August 15, 2023, 03:51:21 PM

Quote from: mocat on August 15, 2023, 02:19:23 PM

frantically switching between windows makes it harder to see what you're doing for the nosy guy next to you

This is exactly what was going on. Michcat was snooping so the guy played shuffle every time he felt he was being watched.

Mich is a known, unapologetic screen looker, so this checks out.

Yeah next time we pak I'm gonna have to make sure I hide my phone around him!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on August 19, 2023, 05:09:52 PM

This has been my view the past couple of hours.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230819/d0954f38b7d09598dc5ebba71156f975.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on August 19, 2023, 05:34:34 PM

Quote from: DaBigTrain on August 19, 2023, 05:09:52 PM

This has been my view the past couple of hours.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230819/d0954f38b7d09598dc5ebba71156f975.jpg)

You're in Dallas??

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on August 20, 2023, 09:01:51 AM

Quote from: Spracne on August 19, 2023, 05:34:34 PM

Quote from: DaBigTrain on August 19, 2023, 05:09:52 PM

This has been my view the past couple of hours.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230819/d0954f38b7d09598dc5ebba71156f975.jpg)

You're in Dallas??

Chicago bruh!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on August 20, 2023, 09:37:55 AM

Quote from: DaBigTrain on August 19, 2023, 05:09:52 PM

This has been my view the past couple of hours.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230819/d0954f38b7d09598dc5ebba71156f975.jpg)

Nice place to watch the air and water show!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 20, 2023, 09:46:19 AM

lol

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on August 20, 2023, 09:49:53 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on August 20, 2023, 09:37:55 AM

Quote from: DaBigTrain on August 19, 2023, 05:09:52 PM

This has been my view the past couple of hours.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230819/d0954f38b7d09598dc5ebba71156f975.jpg)

Nice place to watch the air and water show!

Yeah I got here a little late to see it yesterday. Going to the royals/cubs game so not sure if I'll be able to see it today. Would be a good spot tho!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Sandstone Outcropping on August 22, 2023, 07:29:39 PM

n00b question: How much time should I allow for a layover when flying MCI --> (DFW or ORD or CLT) --> London. American has some iteneraries with a 35 minute layover before the  flight to London. This seems really short and I might miss the international flight? Maybe 90 minutes? I don't check any luggage.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on August 22, 2023, 08:15:53 PM

Yolo

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on August 22, 2023, 08:40:54 PM

Missing your flight on vacation can be fun. It can also suck butt. Choose wisely (or don't).

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Sandstone Outcropping on August 22, 2023, 09:16:45 PM

Quote from: star seed 7 on August 22, 2023, 08:15:53 PM

Yolo

Quote from: Spracne on August 22, 2023, 08:40:54 PM

Missing your flight on vacation can be fun. It can also suck butt. Choose wisely (or don't).

Thanks for nothing you guys. That is some of the most unhelpful advice I've every gotten.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on August 22, 2023, 09:46:42 PM

Quote from: Sandstone Outcropping on August 22, 2023, 09:16:45 PM

Quote from: star seed 7 on August 22, 2023, 08:15:53 PM

Yolo

Quote from: Spracne on August 22, 2023, 08:40:54 PM

Missing your flight on vacation can be fun. It can also suck butt. Choose wisely (or don't).

Thanks for nothing you guys. That is some of the most unhelpful advice I've every gotten.

Monitoring.

https://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=43574.0

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 22, 2023, 10:27:00 PM

Quote from: Sandstone Outcropping on August 22, 2023, 07:29:39 PM

n00b question: How much time should I allow for a layover when flying MCI --> (DFW or ORD or CLT) --> London. American has some iteneraries with a 35 minute layover before the  flight to London. This seems really short and I might miss the international flight? Maybe 90 minutes? I don't check any luggage.

I would take a short layover if there are multiple flights after the one you have scheduled.  ORD or DFW probably have more flights than CLT but not sure! I'd also check on the gate sitch - is the international flight in a different terminal? A lot of hub airports have international departures in the same terminal as domestic departures but not all. But generally if you're booking through the airline, the connections probably aren't frequently missed.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 22, 2023, 10:28:59 PM

Also we don't know if there is an event you need to be at or a price/redemption you need to meet or what your options are. You aren't giving us nearly enough info to give the board that kind of attitude

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on August 22, 2023, 10:46:50 PM

Quote from: michigancat on August 22, 2023, 10:28:59 PM

Also we don't know if there is an event you need to be at or a price/redemption you need to meet or what your options are. You aren't giving us nearly enough info to give the board that kind of attitude

You should just KNOW dude

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on August 22, 2023, 10:49:22 PM

if you just assume that every flight you take in 2023 will be late, cancelled or diverted, you'll be right more often than not.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on August 22, 2023, 10:53:26 PM

Quote from: sys on August 22, 2023, 10:49:22 PM

if you just assume that every flight you take in 2023 will be late, cancelled or diverted, you'll be right more often than not.

I feel like things work as expected 80% of the time. But 10% of the time, it goes just absolutely awfully.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on August 22, 2023, 10:56:31 PM

Quote from: Spracne on August 22, 2023, 10:53:26 PM

Quote from: sys on August 22, 2023, 10:49:22 PM

if you just assume that every flight you take in 2023 will be late, cancelled or diverted, you'll be right more often than not.

I feel like things work as expected 80% of the time. But 10% of the time, it goes just absolutely awfully.

90% of the time it works every time

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on August 23, 2023, 12:05:29 AM

35m international early enough in the day to final destination I’d probably roll the dice, but any other situation probably safe to work under the assumption it’ll be mumped and plan accordingly imo

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 23, 2023, 04:35:18 AM

I've taken 20 flights this year with little more than a slight delay. In NYC they tend to pad flight times a ton so I've probably had more early arrivals than delays. Had one connection scare but the connecting flight was delayed as well so all good.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Sandstone Outcropping on August 23, 2023, 07:59:10 AM

We are travelling for vacation so it isn't like I would miss a wedding or important meeting if we missed the second flight. The US --> London flight is overnight so I'm mostly wanting to avoid spending a prolonged time in the airport with bored and tired kids. My mom missed an international flight at DFW earlier this summer and spent most of a day stuck in the terminal there. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on August 23, 2023, 09:21:39 AM

35 minute layover with kids for an international flight seems like certain failure

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on August 23, 2023, 09:40:43 AM

So many anti-yoloites itt

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 23, 2023, 10:01:42 AM

Quote from: Sandstone Outcropping on August 23, 2023, 07:59:10 AM

We are travelling for vacation so it isn't like I would miss a wedding or important meeting if we missed the second flight. The US --> London flight is overnight so I'm mostly wanting to avoid spending a prolonged time in the airport with bored and tired kids. My mom missed an international flight at DFW earlier this summer and spent most of a day stuck in the terminal there.

I can't tell if prolonged time in an airport is why you're considering a short layover or why you would avoid it. On the way out will the kids really be a problem if they hang out in a terminal for like an hour or 2? If the price is the same and times aren't an issue shoot for at least an hour and don't take the last London flight of the day.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on August 23, 2023, 10:26:51 AM

Quote from: sys on August 22, 2023, 10:49:22 PM

if you just assume that every flight you take in 2023 will be late, cancelled or diverted, you'll be right more often than not.

Last two trips (delayed means more than an hour)

Delayed, delayed, cancelled, paid to take later flight, find out later today but on time as of now.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on August 23, 2023, 10:41:15 AM

Quote from: Sandstone Outcropping on August 23, 2023, 07:59:10 AM

We are travelling for vacation so it isn't like I would miss a wedding or important meeting if we missed the second flight. The US --> London flight is overnight so I'm mostly wanting to avoid spending a prolonged time in the airport with bored and tired kids. My mom missed an international flight at DFW earlier this summer and spent most of a day stuck in the terminal there.

I had to spend the night in the Dublin airport, once. They actually close the terminal after something stupid like 10 PM, so I just had to hang out in the pre-security area until like 8 AM. Had a very satisfying full-english and a beer at that time, though.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Sandstone Outcropping on August 23, 2023, 11:13:09 AM

Quote from: michigancat on August 23, 2023, 10:01:42 AM

Quote from: Sandstone Outcropping on August 23, 2023, 07:59:10 AM

We are travelling for vacation so it isn't like I would miss a wedding or important meeting if we missed the second flight. The US --> London flight is overnight so I'm mostly wanting to avoid spending a prolonged time in the airport with bored and tired kids. My mom missed an international flight at DFW earlier this summer and spent most of a day stuck in the terminal there.

I can't tell if prolonged time in an airport is why you're considering a short layover or why you would avoid it. On the way out will the kids really be a problem if they hang out in a terminal for like an hour or 2? If the price is the same and times aren't an issue shoot for at least an hour and don't take the last London flight of the day.

Not trying to be obtuse, it just seemed odd that Google Flights listed 2-3 flights with connecting times of 35 - 60 min as the "best flights" for my destination.
The kids would be fine for 3 -4 hrs in the airport. Just wanting to avoid missing a connection and getting stuck overnight.
I ended up booking a flight thru Chicago that has a 2 1/2 hr layover which should be an ideal amount of time to find the next terminal, snacks, etc.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on August 23, 2023, 11:28:05 AM

I'm guessing Google said those flights were best because of the combo of price and total travel time.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 09, 2023, 06:00:49 PM

Quote from: DQ12 on August 29, 2022, 10:02:54 AM

Spent the weekend down at Big Cedar near Branson.  Pretty impressive place.  Would be great for families, though a bit pricey.

We just booked a 2 bedroom cabin thing there for 4 nights in mid October when we have our school fall break. Pretty excited to take the kids. We aren't an outdoorsy family (probably because I grew up on a cattle ranch and had enough of it) and am looking forward to renting a boat and taking the kids tubing, wave runners, fishing, all that stuff. Gotta figure out what to book for restaurants and activities so pro-tips from everyone is very welcome. Going Tue-Sat because we have a football game Sunday.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 09, 2023, 10:14:14 PM

Quote from: steve dave on September 09, 2023, 06:00:49 PM

Quote from: DQ12 on August 29, 2022, 10:02:54 AM

Spent the weekend down at Big Cedar near Branson.  Pretty impressive place.  Would be great for families, though a bit pricey.

We just booked a 2 bedroom cabin thing there for 4 nights in mid October when we have our school fall break. Pretty excited to take the kids. We aren't an outdoorsy family (probably because I grew up on a cattle ranch and had enough of it) and am looking forward to renting a boat and taking the kids tubing, wave runners, fishing, all that stuff. Gotta figure out what to book for restaurants and activities so pro-tips from everyone is very welcome. Going Tue-Sat because we have a football game Sunday.

Tubing in mid October???

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on September 09, 2023, 10:19:36 PM

Quote from: michigancat on September 09, 2023, 10:14:14 PM

Quote from: steve dave on September 09, 2023, 06:00:49 PM

Quote from: DQ12 on August 29, 2022, 10:02:54 AM

Spent the weekend down at Big Cedar near Branson.  Pretty impressive place.  Would be great for families, though a bit pricey.

We just booked a 2 bedroom cabin thing there for 4 nights in mid October when we have our school fall break. Pretty excited to take the kids. We aren't an outdoorsy family (probably because I grew up on a cattle ranch and had enough of it) and am looking forward to renting a boat and taking the kids tubing, wave runners, fishing, all that stuff. Gotta figure out what to book for restaurants and activities so pro-tips from everyone is very welcome. Going Tue-Sat because we have a football game Sunday.

Tubing in mid October???

water temp will still be in the 70s so if the weather is dece watersports are no problem and even if it is cool and cloudy most kids can get on and off a tube without really getting wet

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 09, 2023, 10:20:15 PM

I'm cold thinking about it

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on September 10, 2023, 11:41:42 AM

Speaking of cold just booked December Chiefs at Green Bay trip.

Staying in Milwaukee. Amtrak up on the ole Southwest CHIEF!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: cfbandyman on September 10, 2023, 12:38:31 PM

Quote from: Skipper44 on September 09, 2023, 10:19:36 PM

Quote from: michigancat on September 09, 2023, 10:14:14 PM

Quote from: steve dave on September 09, 2023, 06:00:49 PM

Quote from: DQ12 on August 29, 2022, 10:02:54 AM

Spent the weekend down at Big Cedar near Branson.  Pretty impressive place.  Would be great for families, though a bit pricey.

We just booked a 2 bedroom cabin thing there for 4 nights in mid October when we have our school fall break. Pretty excited to take the kids. We aren't an outdoorsy family (probably because I grew up on a cattle ranch and had enough of it) and am looking forward to renting a boat and taking the kids tubing, wave runners, fishing, all that stuff. Gotta figure out what to book for restaurants and activities so pro-tips from everyone is very welcome. Going Tue-Sat because we have a football game Sunday.

Tubing in mid October???

water temp will still be in the 70s so if the weather is dece watersports are no problem and even if it is cool and cloudy most kids can get on and off a tube without really getting wet

Yup, water temps should berpretty good still. Heck it's usually warmer to be in the water than out.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on September 10, 2023, 02:49:51 PM

Water in the 70s is not enjoyable by any stretch w/o a wetsuit or whatever those things are.  :ohno: (<- but because cold)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on September 10, 2023, 03:42:40 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on September 10, 2023, 11:41:42 AM

Speaking of cold just booked December Chiefs at Green Bay trip.

Staying in Milwaukee. Amtrak up on the ole Southwest CHIEF!

how are you getting from dt Chicago to Milwaukee and then follow up Q how are you getting from Milwaukee to Green Bay

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on September 10, 2023, 04:26:59 PM

Quote from: mocat on September 10, 2023, 03:42:40 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on September 10, 2023, 11:41:42 AM

Speaking of cold just booked December Chiefs at Green Bay trip.

Staying in Milwaukee. Amtrak up on the ole Southwest CHIEF!

how are you getting from dt Chicago to Milwaukee and then follow up Q how are you getting from Milwaukee to Green Bay

Amtrak transfer in CHI. The line to Milwaukee is the Hiawatha Express I think, runs a few times a day, in case the chief is late, which it often is.

MKE <-> GB a bunch of bars do shuttles. $50 a person round trip, can bring booze on the bus. Some buses have open bars on the bus but I don't trust myself to not overdo it and miss the whole damn game.

Rented a car to get back, didn't want to do the train both ways and that way we can leave earlier than the train on the way back will get us back.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on September 13, 2023, 07:46:51 PM

I've been bumming around the Colorado mountain towns for the last 4 days, thinking about abandoning my family and just doing it full time.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on September 14, 2023, 07:24:41 AM

Quote from: wetwillie on September 13, 2023, 07:46:51 PM

I've been bumming around the Colorado mountain towns for the last 4 days, thinking about abandoning my family and just doing it full time.

Sounds dreamy.

When my parents kick the bucket, I'm going to pull my RV to different parts of the country. Stay a month or two. Might settle down in the place I like the most.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on September 14, 2023, 08:27:54 AM

Quote from: wetwillie on September 13, 2023, 07:46:51 PM

I've been bumming around the Colorado mountain towns for the last 4 days, thinking about abandoning my family and just doing it full time.

the very best

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Sandstone Outcropping on September 14, 2023, 08:51:51 AM

Quote from: wetwillie on September 13, 2023, 07:46:51 PM

I've been bumming around the Colorado mountain towns for the last 4 days, thinking about abandoning my family and just doing it full time.

If you had to pick one Colorado mountain town for a permanent residence, which one would you choose?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on September 14, 2023, 10:09:52 AM

Quote from: Sandstone Outcropping on September 14, 2023, 08:51:51 AM

Quote from: wetwillie on September 13, 2023, 07:46:51 PM

I've been bumming around the Colorado mountain towns for the last 4 days, thinking about abandoning my family and just doing it full time.

If you had to pick one Colorado mountain town for a permanent residence, which one would you choose?

If it were me I would do Buena Vista/Salida area.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Sandstone Outcropping on September 14, 2023, 12:51:09 PM

Quote from: wetwillie on September 14, 2023, 10:09:52 AM

Quote from: Sandstone Outcropping on September 14, 2023, 08:51:51 AM

Quote from: wetwillie on September 13, 2023, 07:46:51 PM

I've been bumming around the Colorado mountain towns for the last 4 days, thinking about abandoning my family and just doing it full time.

If you had to pick one Colorado mountain town for a permanent residence, which one would you choose?

If it were me I would do Buena Vista/Salida area.

There is a lot to like about that location. Pretty much limitless outdoor activities.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on September 14, 2023, 02:58:10 PM

Quote from: wetwillie on September 14, 2023, 10:09:52 AM

Quote from: Sandstone Outcropping on September 14, 2023, 08:51:51 AM

Quote from: wetwillie on September 13, 2023, 07:46:51 PM

I've been bumming around the Colorado mountain towns for the last 4 days, thinking about abandoning my family and just doing it full time.

If you had to pick one Colorado mountain town for a permanent residence, which one would you choose?

If it were me I would do Buena Vista/Salida area.

Hell yeah

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on September 14, 2023, 03:13:18 PM

I just boarded a southwest bird with a manual ramp at HDN to fly 23 minutes to Denver.  What a time to be alive.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on September 14, 2023, 03:18:54 PM

If money is no object, I'd choose the Durango/Silverton area.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on September 14, 2023, 03:45:48 PM

I don't want to dox myself with my actual answer, but do ski towns count? If so, I choose Telluride. There's a place that does Detroit-style pizza that I reflect on often.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on September 14, 2023, 03:49:14 PM

Any Austin pro tips? Going to be spending a few days there this weekend and I've never been.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on September 14, 2023, 03:54:00 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on September 14, 2023, 03:49:14 PM

Any Austin pro tips? Going to be spending a few days there this weekend and I've never been.

What are you interested in doing?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on September 14, 2023, 03:56:12 PM

Quote from: Spracne on September 14, 2023, 03:54:00 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on September 14, 2023, 03:49:14 PM

Any Austin pro tips? Going to be spending a few days there this weekend and I've never been.

What are you interested in doing?

Mostly drinking and eating. I've learned that Rainey street is where the olds hang out, but my hotel is closer to West Campus.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on September 14, 2023, 04:04:18 PM

Quote from: Spracne on September 14, 2023, 03:45:48 PM

I don't want to dox myself with my actual answer, but do ski towns count? If so, I choose Telluride. There's a place that does Detroit-style pizza that I reflect on often.

I had you pegged for the 'boat but vail and telluride would have been in the top 3.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on September 14, 2023, 04:12:45 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on September 14, 2023, 03:56:12 PM

Quote from: Spracne on September 14, 2023, 03:54:00 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on September 14, 2023, 03:49:14 PM

Any Austin pro tips? Going to be spending a few days there this weekend and I've never been.

What are you interested in doing?

Mostly drinking and eating. I've learned that Rainey street is where the olds hang out, but my hotel is closer to West Campus.

Rainey Street was cool like 10+ years ago. If you were into nature stuff, I was going to recommend hiking down to Bench Falls in the Greenbelt. Pretty cool feature to have in the middle of a major city. There, you will find a bunch of flower children (adults) hanging out with their dogs, swimming in the pool below the waterfall, chillin' in hammocks, smokin' doobies, drinkin' booze, and listenin' to tunes.

I haven't lived there in 5 years, but West Campus is obviously student-oriented. I'm sure some places didn't survive the pandemic. In terms of student-oriented bars in that area, I always liked Crown & Anchor Pub, Posse East, and Spiderhouse. All 3 serve food, but it's bar food. There is (or maybe was?) a great NY-style deli around 40th and Guadalupe called New World Deli (also serves beer). I miss that place.

Austin has a plethora of fine dining spots, but are you looking for something more casual? What's your flavor?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on September 14, 2023, 04:14:09 PM

Quote from: wetwillie on September 14, 2023, 04:04:18 PM

Quote from: Spracne on September 14, 2023, 03:45:48 PM

I don't want to dox myself with my actual answer, but do ski towns count? If so, I choose Telluride. There's a place that does Detroit-style pizza that I reflect on often.

I had you pegged for the 'boat but vail and telluride would have been in the top 3.

No on Steamboat or Vail. Like our dearly departed friend, my second would have been Breckenridge. Or maybe not. I don't want to think too hard about it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: bucket on September 14, 2023, 04:16:04 PM

Quote from: Sandstone Outcropping on September 14, 2023, 08:51:51 AM

Quote from: wetwillie on September 13, 2023, 07:46:51 PM

I've been bumming around the Colorado mountain towns for the last 4 days, thinking about abandoning my family and just doing it full time.

If you had to pick one Colorado mountain town for a permanent residence, which one would you choose?

There are better mountain towns in Colorado but I did Grand Lake this summer and had a good time.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on September 14, 2023, 04:40:30 PM

Quote from: Spracne on September 14, 2023, 04:12:45 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on September 14, 2023, 03:56:12 PM

Quote from: Spracne on September 14, 2023, 03:54:00 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on September 14, 2023, 03:49:14 PM

Any Austin pro tips? Going to be spending a few days there this weekend and I've never been.

What are you interested in doing?

Mostly drinking and eating. I've learned that Rainey street is where the olds hang out, but my hotel is closer to West Campus.

Rainey Street was cool like 10+ years ago. If you were into nature stuff, I was going to recommend hiking down to Bench Falls in the Greenbelt. Pretty cool feature to have in the middle of a major city. There, you will find a bunch of flower children (adults) hanging out with their dogs, swimming in the pool below the waterfall, chillin' in hammocks, smokin' doobies, drinkin' booze, and listenin' to tunes.

I haven't lived there in 5 years, but West Campus is obviously student-oriented. I'm sure some places didn't survive the pandemic. In terms of student-oriented bars in that area, I always liked Crown & Anchor Pub, Posse East, and Spiderhouse. All 3 serve food, but it's bar food. There is (or maybe was?) a great NY-style deli around 40th and Guadalupe called New World Deli (also serves beer). I miss that place.

Austin has a plethora of fine dining spots, but are you looking for something more casual? What's your flavor?

I'm not a fancy person like you so just some good breweries, brew pubs, etc. Going for a concert so it will be a casual weekend just hanging out and wandering in to new places. I'd take a destination spot if there is something worth it, but I'm prob more looking for an area to get dropped off and roam in and out of places.

Thanks Friend

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on September 14, 2023, 04:56:31 PM

Rainey street might be your jam, then. No breweries (as far as I know), but tons of bars and restaurants. There is (was?) a craft beer garden on the south end that serves a lot of local beers. In terms of breweries in Austin, they tend to be pretty far flung and not close to other attractions. Sounds like you've got the music thing covered, so I won't give you recs on that.

The other concentrations of food/booze/entertainment would be E. 6th street ("Dirty Sixth," sloppy college kids; don't recommend), W. 6th (slightly older, douchier crowd; feels like Dallas), S. Congress ("SoCo," hip/trendy), S. Lamar ("SoLa," mix of good restaurants, bars, and music, but kinda spread out), and the Domain (a sprawling outdoor complex of stores, restaurants, bars, and other stuff like Top Golf).

If you really want a destination spot, Jester King brewery is SW of town. Maybe a 45 minute drive. But worth it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on September 14, 2023, 05:04:52 PM

Is home slice on Congress still a thing?  I think I had a few slices and a lone star like a decade ago.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on September 14, 2023, 05:12:07 PM

Quote from: wetwillie on September 14, 2023, 05:04:52 PM

Is home slice on Congress still a thing?  I think I had a few slices and a lone star like a decade ago.

I assume so. That place is an institution.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on September 14, 2023, 05:23:57 PM

Quote from: Spracne on September 14, 2023, 04:56:31 PM

Rainey street might be your jam, then. No breweries (as far as I know), but tons of bars and restaurants. There is (was?) a craft beer garden on the south end that serves a lot of local beers. In terms of breweries in Austin, they tend to be pretty far flung and not close to other attractions. Sounds like you've got the music thing covered, so I won't give you recs on that.

The other concentrations of food/booze/entertainment would be E. 6th street ("Dirty Sixth," sloppy college kids; don't recommend), W. 6th (slightly older, douchier crowd; feels like Dallas), S. Congress ("SoCo," hip/trendy), S. Lamar ("SoLa," mix of good restaurants, bars, and music, but kinda spread out), and the Domain (a sprawling outdoor complex of stores, restaurants, bars, and other stuff like Top Golf).

If you really want a destination spot, Jester King brewery is SW of town. Maybe a 45 minute drive. But worth it.

This is great, thank you. Others have recommended Jester King. May have to do that. I've got nothing planned really at all other than the show Monday night so if there is a place for music you recommend, i'd take that too.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on September 14, 2023, 05:26:32 PM

The Continental Club on South Congress and the Saxon Pub on South Lamar always have good shows, nightly.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on September 14, 2023, 08:09:40 PM

Colorado Mountain towns? What is this the 90's/00's?!?

All the cool kids have migrated up to Wyoming (Encampment/Saratoga) but you have to remember to mention you are from Kansas. If they find out you are there from Colorado they will CUT you just enough so you don't die and tell you spread the word that Coloradan's are not welcome there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on September 14, 2023, 08:12:54 PM

Quote from: ben ji on September 14, 2023, 08:09:40 PM

Colorado Mountain towns? What is this the 90's/00's?!?

All the cool kids have migrated up to Wyoming (Encampment/Saratoga) but you have to remember to mention you are from Kansas. If they find out you are there from Colorado they will CUT you just enough so you don't die and tell you spread the word that Coloradan's are not welcome there.

I have totes never been to wyoming so if someone is angry at me for giving away all the sweet sweet mountain towns you can blame wackycat who told me all about those two towns.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on September 14, 2023, 08:21:28 PM

Wyoming is ass, just spent time there.  Idaho > Wyoming by a pretty wide margin.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on September 14, 2023, 08:24:31 PM

Quote from: wetwillie on September 14, 2023, 08:21:28 PM

Wyoming is ass, just spent time there.  Idaho > Wyoming by a pretty wide margin.

I 100% agree with you, no one should ever go to southeast Wyoming which is exactly the same as Colorado but totally not as cool. You should definitely go to the snake river valley and leave WY for the poors.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on September 14, 2023, 08:30:22 PM

Quote from: ben ji on September 14, 2023, 08:24:31 PM

Quote from: wetwillie on September 14, 2023, 08:21:28 PM

Wyoming is ass, just spent time there.  Idaho > Wyoming by a pretty wide margin.

I 100% agree with you, no one should ever go to southeast Wyoming which is exactly the same as Colorado but totally not as cool. You should definitely go to the snake river valley and leave WY for the poors.

One of my moms two houses is still in WY you son of a bitch! You’re right tho WY sucks ass to actually live there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on September 14, 2023, 08:35:54 PM

All I saw was sage brush, antelopes and broken dreams driving from Cheyenne to Centennial. The breweries were terrible and the food was bland. Other than that it was not bad.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on September 14, 2023, 08:47:00 PM

Quote from: ben ji on September 14, 2023, 08:09:40 PM

Colorado Mountain towns? What is this the 90's/00's?!?

All the cool kids have migrated up to Wyoming (Encampment/Saratoga) but you have to remember to mention you are from Kansas. If they find out you are there from Colorado they will CUT you just enough so you don't die and tell you spread the word that Coloradan's are not welcome there.

the town itself was pretty uninteresting, but i drove through north park a year or two ago and thought it was a pretty unique and amazing area.  i dunno about permanent residence, but i could see developing a habit of annually migrating to that area.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on September 14, 2023, 08:49:24 PM

Leadville

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on September 14, 2023, 09:14:00 PM

During Covid 2020ish I legit thought about selling my KC house and buying some house in Encampment (lol) or Saratoga (L O L) thinking I could break even.....long story short even 3 years ago my house in OP was worth less than what I would pay for a shittier house in WY.

Eventually I decided if I wanted to trade houses it would have to be in this lovely old coal mining town about 1 hr away from where I wanted to be.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanna,_Wyoming

I'm still living in OP

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on September 14, 2023, 10:39:47 PM

Quote from: mocat on September 14, 2023, 08:49:24 PM

Leadville

LoL. What a wonderful winter you'd have.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on September 15, 2023, 07:58:58 AM

Quote from: DaBigTrain on September 14, 2023, 08:30:22 PM

Quote from: ben ji on September 14, 2023, 08:24:31 PM

Quote from: wetwillie on September 14, 2023, 08:21:28 PM

Wyoming is ass, just spent time there.  Idaho > Wyoming by a pretty wide margin.

I 100% agree with you, no one should ever go to southeast Wyoming which is exactly the same as Colorado but totally not as cool. You should definitely go to the snake river valley and leave WY for the poors.

One of my moms two houses is still in WY you son of a bitch! You’re right tho WY sucks ass to actually live there.

Which mom?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on September 15, 2023, 08:21:05 AM

I've only been through Leadville a couple of times but have a friend who transplanted from Breck and seems to love it

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on September 15, 2023, 09:26:37 AM

Quote from: IPA4Me on September 14, 2023, 10:39:47 PM

Quote from: mocat on September 14, 2023, 08:49:24 PM

Leadville

LoL. What a wonderful winter you'd have.

agreed

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on September 15, 2023, 09:43:27 AM

Doesn't take many beers to get mumped up in Leadville.  At least that's what my Canadian friend experienced.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on September 15, 2023, 10:54:28 AM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on September 14, 2023, 03:49:14 PM

Any Austin pro tips? Going to be spending a few days there this weekend and I've never been.

Terry Black's is worth the wait. I think of their beef ribs almost every day.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on September 15, 2023, 10:56:43 AM

Peached Tortilla and Anthem are both very good restaurants. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GregKSU1027 on September 15, 2023, 11:14:34 AM

Quote from: sys on September 14, 2023, 08:47:00 PM

Quote from: ben ji on September 14, 2023, 08:09:40 PM

Colorado Mountain towns? What is this the 90's/00's?!?

All the cool kids have migrated up to Wyoming (Encampment/Saratoga) but you have to remember to mention you are from Kansas. If they find out you are there from Colorado they will CUT you just enough so you don't die and tell you spread the word that Coloradan's are not welcome there.

the town itself was pretty uninteresting, but i drove through north park a year or two ago and thought it was a pretty unique and amazing area.  i dunno about permanent residence, but i could see developing a habit of annually migrating to that area.

Late to the party but Gunnison or Lake City are my choices

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 15, 2023, 12:33:03 PM

Quote from: ben ji on September 14, 2023, 08:09:40 PM

Colorado Mountain towns? What is this the 90's/00's?!?

All the cool kids have migrated up to Wyoming (Encampment/Saratoga) but you have to remember to mention you are from Kansas. If they find out you are there from Colorado they will CUT you just enough so you don't die and tell you spread the word that Coloradan's are not welcome there.

Pretty fun nugget considering how Coloradans feel about Californians

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on September 15, 2023, 01:12:53 PM

Quote from: GregKSU1027 on September 15, 2023, 11:14:34 AM

Quote from: sys on September 14, 2023, 08:47:00 PM

Quote from: ben ji on September 14, 2023, 08:09:40 PM

Colorado Mountain towns? What is this the 90's/00's?!?

All the cool kids have migrated up to Wyoming (Encampment/Saratoga) but you have to remember to mention you are from Kansas. If they find out you are there from Colorado they will CUT you just enough so you don't die and tell you spread the word that Coloradan's are not welcome there.

the town itself was pretty uninteresting, but i drove through north park a year or two ago and thought it was a pretty unique and amazing area.  i dunno about permanent residence, but i could see developing a habit of annually migrating to that area.

Late to the party but Gunnison or Lake City are my choices

Lake City is awesome, but I'm not sure about living there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: _33 on September 15, 2023, 01:15:41 PM

Family Trip will be to Yellowstone and the surrounding area next year. I've been before but I was 12.  We're looking at getting an Air Bnb outside the north entrance near Gardiner. HOWEVER, the more I think about it the more I think maybe we should get a house near the south entrance so we're closer to the Grand Tetons and then we can do both and not have to drive forever. But I like that the north entrance is less tourist-y.

Any dos/don'ts/pro tips/nuggets/hacks/ or suggestos are appreciated.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on September 15, 2023, 02:09:46 PM

Do: have a good time
Don't: get eaten by a bear

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 15, 2023, 03:27:32 PM

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230915/c3e48624e1175243eeb28458134c6411.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on September 15, 2023, 04:20:35 PM

Quote from: Rage Against the McKee on September 15, 2023, 01:12:53 PM

Quote from: GregKSU1027 on September 15, 2023, 11:14:34 AM

Quote from: sys on September 14, 2023, 08:47:00 PM

Quote from: ben ji on September 14, 2023, 08:09:40 PM

Colorado Mountain towns? What is this the 90's/00's?!?

All the cool kids have migrated up to Wyoming (Encampment/Saratoga) but you have to remember to mention you are from Kansas. If they find out you are there from Colorado they will CUT you just enough so you don't die and tell you spread the word that Coloradan's are not welcome there.

the town itself was pretty uninteresting, but i drove through north park a year or two ago and thought it was a pretty unique and amazing area.  i dunno about permanent residence, but i could see developing a habit of annually migrating to that area.

Late to the party but Gunnison or Lake City are my choices

Lake City is awesome, but I'm not sure about living there.

Yeah Lake City pop is like less than 500. For comparo, Leadville is like 2500.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: chum1 on September 15, 2023, 04:22:06 PM

I never know these, but I do know the famous carpet.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on September 15, 2023, 04:30:51 PM

PDX

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 15, 2023, 04:31:58 PM

Quote from: chum1 on September 15, 2023, 04:22:06 PM

I never know these, but I do know the famous carpet.

I saw a guy with the pattern on a shirt the other day

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on September 15, 2023, 04:43:10 PM

It looks southeastern, like there may be rocking chairs just out of frame, rocking too

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on September 17, 2023, 09:47:51 PM

Quote from: _33 on September 15, 2023, 01:15:41 PM

Family Trip will be to Yellowstone and the surrounding area next year. I've been before but I was 12.  We're looking at getting an Air Bnb outside the north entrance near Gardiner. HOWEVER, the more I think about it the more I think maybe we should get a house near the south entrance so we're closer to the Grand Tetons and then we can do both and not have to drive forever. But I like that the north entrance is less tourist-y.

Any dos/don'ts/pro tips/nuggets/hacks/ or suggestos are appreciated.

I think mocat posted some great reviews/recommendations on here or the VQ thread a few times.  Search for those. 

Yellowstone is huge and you’re going to drive a ton regardless.  I’d recommend tacking the Tetons onto the front or back end and stay a night or two down there rather than trying to do it as a day trip from Yellowstone.

Main attractions will be swamped mid-day.  Go out early, siesta midday, and then go back out late afternoon to avoid the biggest crowds.  Plus the views are just that much better when you see the steam rising in the early/late light.  Staying in the park makes this a lot easier.

Definitely get up ridiculously early and drive to Lamar valley for wildlife viewing.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on September 20, 2023, 04:17:20 PM

I've never felt poorer than right now being in general security line at ATL

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on September 20, 2023, 04:23:40 PM

T’s and P’s

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 20, 2023, 04:24:40 PM

Quote from: wetwillie on September 20, 2023, 04:17:20 PM

I've never felt poorer than right now being in general security line at ATL

you're just trying to mask your laziness by claiming to be poor

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on September 20, 2023, 04:25:52 PM

I'll admit the reason I don't have pre-check is laziness. Can one of you more industrious people tell me what hoops I need to jump through?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 20, 2023, 04:30:05 PM

Quote from: Spracne on September 20, 2023, 04:25:52 PM

I'll admit the reason I don't have pre-check is laziness. Can one of you more industrious people tell me what hoops I need to jump through?

make an appt. online, show up with the required documents (DL and Passport is what I had to bring) and have your finger prints taken, sign something, walk out, get TSA pre like 3 weeks later. It's literally 10 minutes. then you can just renew online after 5 years.

https://tsaenrollmentbyidemia.tsa.dhs.gov/programs/precheck?utm_campaign=WT-TSA+%7C+Enrollment+-+TIER+2&utm_source=google_ads_search_direct&utm_medium=Appointment+-+T2&utm_term=tsa%20precheck%20appointment&gclid=CjwKCAjwsKqoBhBPEiwALrrqiEtpGRHAtZQoiptonJbH-pSxAX8_A07HWeOBkEHAHhCLgqu7dw5_ZRoCdskQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on September 20, 2023, 04:32:08 PM

Quote from: steve dave on September 20, 2023, 04:30:05 PM

Quote from: Spracne on September 20, 2023, 04:25:52 PM

I'll admit the reason I don't have pre-check is laziness. Can one of you more industrious people tell me what hoops I need to jump through?

make an appt. online, show up with the required documents and have your finger prints taken, sign something, walk out, get TSA pre like 3 weeks later. It's literally 10 minutes. then you can just renew online after 5 years.

https://tsaenrollmentbyidemia.tsa.dhs.gov/programs/precheck?utm_campaign=WT-TSA+%7C+Enrollment+-+TIER+2&utm_source=google_ads_search_direct&utm_medium=Appointment+-+T2&utm_term=tsa%20precheck%20appointment&gclid=CjwKCAjwsKqoBhBPEiwALrrqiEtpGRHAtZQoiptonJbH-pSxAX8_A07HWeOBkEHAHhCLgqu7dw5_ZRoCdskQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

I might do this soon, as I'm already procuring all the documents that Texas requires for me to RENEW my DL. I have to re-prove that I'm a citizen, among other things.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 20, 2023, 04:32:49 PM

oh yeah, getting DL stuff done is 9 infinity times more of a PITA

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on September 20, 2023, 04:33:48 PM

Quote from: Spracne on September 20, 2023, 04:25:52 PM

I'll admit the reason I don't have pre-check is laziness.

yeah, doesn't seem worth it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on September 20, 2023, 04:52:24 PM

My wife finally got her precheck appointment today.  Sure the convenience is nice, but I think she mostly wants me to shut up about it every time we travel. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 20, 2023, 04:58:43 PM

Quote from: ChiComCat on September 20, 2023, 04:52:24 PM

My wife finally got her precheck appointment today.  Sure the convenience is nice, but I think she mostly wants me to shut up about it every time we travel.

shame is a hell of a tool

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Dugout DickStone on September 20, 2023, 05:00:23 PM

appointments are at the end of OCtober? :Wha:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on September 20, 2023, 05:04:11 PM

Quote from: steve dave on September 20, 2023, 04:24:40 PM

Quote from: wetwillie on September 20, 2023, 04:17:20 PM

I've never felt poorer than right now being in general security line at ATL

you're just trying to mask your laziness by claiming to be poor

I recently changed positions at work and have to fly semi regularly now. I think I'm going to go do it, especially since ATL is probably a regular stop.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on September 20, 2023, 05:04:43 PM

just get gE (global entry) instead

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 20, 2023, 05:30:50 PM

Finding an appointment slot is definitely the biggest pain

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on September 20, 2023, 09:33:13 PM

Quote from: star seed 7 on September 20, 2023, 05:04:43 PM

just get gE (global entry) instead

Definitely do this.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on September 20, 2023, 11:33:08 PM

You may have to wait like a year from initiation to get approved but so what. It's worth it to get it done and be able to easily extend every 5 years similar to a passport.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on September 21, 2023, 07:48:49 AM

Quote from: star seed 7 on September 20, 2023, 05:04:43 PM

just get gE (global entry) instead

My point of entry is always ORD and that point of entry is never ever ever busy

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on September 21, 2023, 08:05:57 AM

precheck is so good

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 21, 2023, 08:36:42 AM

Quote from: MakeItRain on September 21, 2023, 07:48:49 AM

Quote from: star seed 7 on September 20, 2023, 05:04:43 PM

just get gE (global entry) instead

My point of entry is always ORD and that point of entry is never ever ever busy

Yes but if you are willing go through the trouble to get precheck you might as well get global entry

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on September 21, 2023, 10:20:00 AM

Does global entry help more on international flights? I'm likely going to have to go to Toronto fairly regularly too.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on September 21, 2023, 10:33:00 AM

Quote from: wetwillie on September 21, 2023, 10:20:00 AM

Does global entry help more on international flights? I'm likely going to have to go to Toronto fairly regularly too.

Get a NEXUS card. Canada thing that is cheapest yet includes precheck & GE.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 21, 2023, 10:33:25 AM

Quote from: wetwillie on September 21, 2023, 10:20:00 AM

Does global entry help more on international flights? I'm likely going to have to go to Toronto fairly regularly too.

Toronto I don't think it helps because of how the customs is set up there - for the special line I'm pretty sure you need to have Nexus or your GE card which I've never carried, but when I've flown from there, lines weren't an issue. So, it might help if you carry your card but only in really busy times.

For other international flights, it can help a lot depending on the port of entry setup.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Fldermaus on September 21, 2023, 10:34:33 AM

Quote from: steve dave on September 20, 2023, 04:30:05 PM

Quote from: Spracne on September 20, 2023, 04:25:52 PM

I'll admit the reason I don't have pre-check is laziness. Can one of you more industrious people tell me what hoops I need to jump through?

make an appt. online, show up with the required documents (DL and Passport is what I had to bring) and have your finger prints taken, sign something, walk out, get TSA pre like 3 weeks later. It's literally 10 minutes. then you can just renew online after 5 years.

https://tsaenrollmentbyidemia.tsa.dhs.gov/programs/precheck?utm_campaign=WT-TSA+%7C+Enrollment+-+TIER+2&utm_source=google_ads_search_direct&utm_medium=Appointment+-+T2&utm_term=tsa%20precheck%20appointment&gclid=CjwKCAjwsKqoBhBPEiwALrrqiEtpGRHAtZQoiptonJbH-pSxAX8_A07HWeOBkEHAHhCLgqu7dw5_ZRoCdskQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

You can do TSA precheck at Staples (at least in NC)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on September 21, 2023, 10:36:21 AM

Nexus application says 12-14 months processing time :sdeek:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on September 21, 2023, 11:11:46 AM

Quote from: wetwillie on September 21, 2023, 10:20:00 AM

Does global entry help more on international flights? I'm likely going to have to go to Toronto fairly regularly too.

Yes GE is for coming back in. Toronto may pre-clear up there though and not have GE? I know Vancouver didn't, I don't remember Toronto. GE just gets you Precheck and it's only 15 more bucks.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 21, 2023, 11:15:15 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on September 21, 2023, 11:11:46 AM

Quote from: wetwillie on September 21, 2023, 10:20:00 AM

Does global entry help more on international flights? I'm likely going to have to go to Toronto fairly regularly too.

Yes GE is for coming back in. Toronto may pre-clear up there though and not have GE? I know Vancouver didn't, I don't remember Toronto. GE just gets you Precheck and it's only 15 more bucks.

Toronto definitely has US customs on site

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on September 21, 2023, 12:57:05 PM

Quote from: michigancat on September 21, 2023, 11:15:15 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on September 21, 2023, 11:11:46 AM

Quote from: wetwillie on September 21, 2023, 10:20:00 AM

Does global entry help more on international flights? I'm likely going to have to go to Toronto fairly regularly too.

Yes GE is for coming back in. Toronto may pre-clear up there though and not have GE? I know Vancouver didn't, I don't remember Toronto. GE just gets you Precheck and it's only 15 more bucks.

Toronto definitely has US customs on site

Does it have Global Entry? I know there were a few airports they were going to start extending that to, maybe like Dublin first?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on September 21, 2023, 01:02:23 PM

The only knock on global entry is that it's too fast skipping customs and you just end up swapping waiting in line for waiting longer at baggage claim.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 21, 2023, 01:18:33 PM

Quote from: star seed 7 on September 21, 2023, 01:02:23 PM

The only knock on global entry is that it's too fast skipping customs and you just end up swapping waiting in line for waiting longer at baggage claim.

I distinctly remember flying on an A380 into SFO and I waited on my bags forever and because the plane was so big and the non-GE's were still in customs the carousel couldn't hold any more bags and some hardshell bags got smashed

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on September 21, 2023, 01:55:06 PM

if rick steves can go to europe without a checked bag so can i

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 21, 2023, 01:59:57 PM

Quote from: mocat on September 21, 2023, 01:55:06 PM

if rick steves can go to europe without a checked bag so can i

I was in Belgium and filled my suitcase with beer

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 21, 2023, 02:33:30 PM

I went 10 nights in london and paris in november with mrs. dave and I just having carry ons. I think we actually did the same in edinburgh and london same time of year. checked baggage is a massive pita international.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on September 21, 2023, 02:36:21 PM

Quote from: steve dave on September 21, 2023, 02:33:30 PM

I went 10 nights in london and paris in november with mrs. dave and I just having carry ons. I think we actually did the same in edinburgh and london same time of year. checked baggage is a massive pita international.

Was this a joint agreement or did you have to pressure to pack that small. That's not happening for me ever and there is really no further discussion about it nor something I'm willing to die on a hill for.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on September 21, 2023, 02:37:45 PM

Speaking of luggage is this where we talk luggage and I brag on me getting not only the sexy matte lavender Away bag before it went extinct but also the new glossy Away carryon (also now extinct) that had it's maidan voyage to Vegas this past weekend?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 21, 2023, 02:39:01 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on September 21, 2023, 02:36:21 PM

Quote from: steve dave on September 21, 2023, 02:33:30 PM

I went 10 nights in london and paris in november with mrs. dave and I just having carry ons. I think we actually did the same in edinburgh and london same time of year. checked baggage is a massive pita international.

Was this a joint agreement or did you have to pressure to pack that small. That's not happening for me ever and there is really no further discussion about it nor something I'm willing to die on a hill for.

I said we should do it and she said sounds good. I’m not married to you so you can do whatever you want dude.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on September 21, 2023, 02:58:09 PM

I did Philippines/Japan with a carry-on.  The goal was to make it through the Japan leg and then pay like $5 in the Philippines to have everything washed and folded.  Jokes on them, I totally would've paid $6 or $7.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on September 21, 2023, 03:35:49 PM

Quote from: steve dave on September 21, 2023, 02:39:01 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on September 21, 2023, 02:36:21 PM

Quote from: steve dave on September 21, 2023, 02:33:30 PM

I went 10 nights in london and paris in november with mrs. dave and I just having carry ons. I think we actually did the same in edinburgh and london same time of year. checked baggage is a massive pita international.

Was this a joint agreement or did you have to pressure to pack that small. That's not happening for me ever and there is really no further discussion about it nor something I'm willing to die on a hill for.

I said we should do it and she said sounds good. I’m not married to you so you can do whatever you want dude.


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I was meaning my travel partner would never allow for this. I'm jealous.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on September 21, 2023, 03:40:57 PM

After my wife tried it once, she got on board with it for future trips.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on September 21, 2023, 04:24:15 PM

i don't understand what people find to be a pita about checking luggage.  personally, i prefer not having to carry my luggage through airports or pass it through security.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on September 21, 2023, 04:29:52 PM

you can get away with a pretty enormous duffel as a carryon, and with backpack straps it's pretty great because both hands are free

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on September 21, 2023, 04:49:31 PM

Quote from: sys on September 21, 2023, 04:24:15 PM

i don't understand what people find to be a pita about checking luggage.  personally, i prefer not having to carry my luggage through airports or pass it through security.

It's two things for me.  First is I have control over my baggage, they can't lose what I have possession of. Second is the wait time post flight to collect the checked bag, it can sometimes take up to 30 minutes just on domestic flights.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on September 21, 2023, 04:54:54 PM

Quote from: wetwillie on September 21, 2023, 04:49:31 PM

Quote from: sys on September 21, 2023, 04:24:15 PM

i don't understand what people find to be a pita about checking luggage.  personally, i prefer not having to carry my luggage through airports or pass it through security.

It's two things for me.  First is I have control over my baggage, they can't lose what I have possession of. Second is the wait time post flight to collect the checked bag, it can sometimes take up to 30 minutes just on domestic flights.

Have you considered just flying private? You would have control over your baggage and also bring all the crap you want on the plane.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on September 21, 2023, 06:41:25 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on September 21, 2023, 03:35:49 PM

Quote from: steve dave on September 21, 2023, 02:39:01 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on September 21, 2023, 02:36:21 PM

Quote from: steve dave on September 21, 2023, 02:33:30 PM

I went 10 nights in london and paris in november with mrs. dave and I just having carry ons. I think we actually did the same in edinburgh and london same time of year. checked baggage is a massive pita international.

Was this a joint agreement or did you have to pressure to pack that small. That's not happening for me ever and there is really no further discussion about it nor something I'm willing to die on a hill for.

I said we should do it and she said sounds good. I’m not married to you so you can do whatever you want dude.


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I was meaning my travel partner would never allow for this. I'm jealous.

 :lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 21, 2023, 09:18:28 PM

Quote from: sys on September 21, 2023, 04:24:15 PM

i don't understand what people find to be a pita about checking luggage.  personally, i prefer not having to carry my luggage through airports or pass it through security.

yeah, this makes sense LMAO

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on September 22, 2023, 12:16:48 AM

Quote from: sys on September 21, 2023, 04:24:15 PM

i don't understand what people find to be a pita about checking luggage.  personally, i prefer not having to carry my luggage through airports or pass it through security.

Same, my friend, same. I only carry on a backpack for things that I don't want stolen by TSA.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on September 22, 2023, 02:13:24 AM

I've always been a "carry on only" guy. Until the wife and I did a NOLA trip with a 3.5 hour layover in Atlanta. Since she was checking a bag I figured I try it out for old times sake and holy crap, walking around Hartsfield Jackson without a bag to carry/monitor was orgasmic. That being said, I will only check a bag if someone I'm traveling with is also checking a bag.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on September 22, 2023, 08:24:51 AM

Quote from: wetwillie on September 21, 2023, 04:49:31 PM

Quote from: sys on September 21, 2023, 04:24:15 PM

i don't understand what people find to be a pita about checking luggage.  personally, i prefer not having to carry my luggage through airports or pass it through security.

It's two things for me.  First is I have control over my baggage, they can't lose what I have possession of. Second is the wait time post flight to collect the checked bag, it can sometimes take up to 30 minutes just on domestic flights.

Props to new KCI baggage system. I've never been able to get to baggage claim before my flight is already unloading.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on September 22, 2023, 09:45:54 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on September 22, 2023, 08:24:51 AM

Quote from: wetwillie on September 21, 2023, 04:49:31 PM

Quote from: sys on September 21, 2023, 04:24:15 PM

i don't understand what people find to be a pita about checking luggage.  personally, i prefer not having to carry my luggage through airports or pass it through security.

It's two things for me.  First is I have control over my baggage, they can't lose what I have possession of. Second is the wait time post flight to collect the checked bag, it can sometimes take up to 30 minutes just on domestic flights.

Props to new KCI baggage system. I've never been able to get to baggage claim before my flight is already unloading.

Probably because they make you walk 500 miles, stopping occasionally to vomit at the sight of the skid marks, to get there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on September 25, 2023, 09:10:22 AM

Back from Austin and then New York. I'm not sure if i'm late on this, but..Austin kind of sucked. There were a few places we enjoyed, but for the most part we didn't care much for Austin at all. The Moody Center was a pretty nice venue though and PJ ruled as always. NY was awesome. Kids first time there so I was nervous it would go bad since every other time i'm there I just wander around and hit bars and restaurants. They did awesome. Lil SF was a boss after the first day and he figured crap out. He kept asking me to bring headphones so he could wear them on the subway because that is what everyone else on there did. It was adorable.

Jinxing myself here, but the other best part was back to back trips from KC to Austin then KC to NY with one day in between and only 1 small flight delay even with some storms around. I'm going get my balls punched in next trip.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: cfbandyman on September 25, 2023, 09:22:07 AM

Quote from: Spracne on September 22, 2023, 09:45:54 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on September 22, 2023, 08:24:51 AM

Quote from: wetwillie on September 21, 2023, 04:49:31 PM

Quote from: sys on September 21, 2023, 04:24:15 PM

i don't understand what people find to be a pita about checking luggage.  personally, i prefer not having to carry my luggage through airports or pass it through security.

It's two things for me.  First is I have control over my baggage, they can't lose what I have possession of. Second is the wait time post flight to collect the checked bag, it can sometimes take up to 30 minutes just on domestic flights.

Props to new KCI baggage system. I've never been able to get to baggage claim before my flight is already unloading.

Probably because they make you walk 500 miles, stopping occasionally to vomit at the sight of the skid marks, to get there.

:lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 25, 2023, 10:27:06 AM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on September 25, 2023, 09:10:22 AM

Back from Austin and then New York. I'm not sure if i'm late on this, but..Austin kind of sucked. There were a few places we enjoyed, but for the most part we didn't care much for Austin at all. The Moody Center was a pretty nice venue though and PJ ruled as always. NY was awesome. Kids first time there so I was nervous it would go bad since every other time i'm there I just wander around and hit bars and restaurants. They did awesome. Lil SF was a boss after the first day and he figured crap out. He kept asking me to bring headphones so he could wear them on the subway because that is what everyone else on there did. It was adorable.

Jinxing myself here, but the other best part was back to back trips from KC to Austin then KC to NY with one day in between and only 1 small flight delay even with some storms around. I'm going get my balls punched in next trip.

how old and what did you do in NYC? I like ideas for kid visitors.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on September 25, 2023, 10:43:04 AM

Quote from: michigancat on September 25, 2023, 10:27:06 AM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on September 25, 2023, 09:10:22 AM

Back from Austin and then New York. I'm not sure if i'm late on this, but..Austin kind of sucked. There were a few places we enjoyed, but for the most part we didn't care much for Austin at all. The Moody Center was a pretty nice venue though and PJ ruled as always. NY was awesome. Kids first time there so I was nervous it would go bad since every other time i'm there I just wander around and hit bars and restaurants. They did awesome. Lil SF was a boss after the first day and he figured crap out. He kept asking me to bring headphones so he could wear them on the subway because that is what everyone else on there did. It was adorable.

Jinxing myself here, but the other best part was back to back trips from KC to Austin then KC to NY with one day in between and only 1 small flight delay even with some storms around. I'm going get my balls punched in next trip.

how old and what did you do in NYC? I like ideas for kid visitors.

10/11. We tried to do a mix of the touristy stuff and just regular go to a new place and explore. We stayed just east and a few blocks off of Times Square on 39th so it was a good location for exploring and people watching. We were only there for 3 days so it wasn't a ton. Yankee game, Broadway, Natural History Museum, Bday lunch at Serendipity, Dinner at Mermaid Inn, and then just mixed in several different areas to explore. They loved figuring out the subway and how to get to places. That was pretty fun to just watch them navigate and learn that the people there aren't on vacation and will run you the eff over if you are in the way. I walked them through Times Square at like 9pm the first night and one of them was pretty freaked. I asked if she would like to see this many people in Prairie Village on a Thursday night at 9pm and she said no way! One dumb thing we did that has me thinking of getting in the slime business was the Slime Museum in Soho(I think). I was pissed about paying for it, but they loved it. Its way too expensive, but they loved the crap out of it and it killed a couple of hours including the train there and me getting to have a beer in a new spot near there.  :driving:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on September 25, 2023, 01:51:23 PM

Did a Mexico all-inclusive a couple weeks ago.  I was skeptical -- kind of assumed it would be like a carnival cruise or something where it's all you can drink, but the drinks are shitty and watered down.  And it's all you can eat, except it's basically an old country buffet.

Turns out, no!  The drinks were excellent!  The food was unbelievable!  What a great place, and for such a reasonable price!

Highly, highly recommend: https://www.excellenceresorts.com/cancun/excellence-playa-mujeres/ (https://www.excellenceresorts.com/cancun/excellence-playa-mujeres/)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on September 25, 2023, 01:54:29 PM

AI resorts being awesome is one of the bigger surprises of my life.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on September 25, 2023, 01:55:39 PM

Quote from: DQ12 on September 25, 2023, 01:51:23 PM

Did a Mexico all-inclusive a couple weeks ago.  I was skeptical -- kind of assumed it would be like a carnival cruise or something where it's all you can drink, but the drinks are shitty and watered down.  And it's all you can eat, except it's basically an old country buffet.

Turns out, no!  The drinks were excellent!  The food was unbelievable!  What a great place, and for such a reasonable price!

Highly, highly recommend: https://www.excellenceresorts.com/cancun/excellence-playa-mujeres/ (https://www.excellenceresorts.com/cancun/excellence-playa-mujeres/)

I've been to a few AI in Mexico and never been happy with the food. The drinks also seemed more watered down than a cruise. Thanks for the recommendation of a good one!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 25, 2023, 01:56:59 PM

Quote from: DQ12 on September 25, 2023, 01:51:23 PM

Did a Mexico all-inclusive a couple weeks ago.  I was skeptical -- kind of assumed it would be like a carnival cruise or something where it's all you can drink, but the drinks are shitty and watered down.  And it's all you can eat, except it's basically an old country buffet.

Turns out, no!  The drinks were excellent!  The food was unbelievable!  What a great place, and for such a reasonable price!

Highly, highly recommend: https://www.excellenceresorts.com/cancun/excellence-playa-mujeres/ (https://www.excellenceresorts.com/cancun/excellence-playa-mujeres/)

I've stayed there. I thought the food was not very good but had no problems with the drinks. Spa was good. Property was nice and clean. Rooms were very large. This was like 10 years ago so obviously a lot could have changed since then.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 25, 2023, 02:00:02 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on September 25, 2023, 10:43:04 AM

Quote from: michigancat on September 25, 2023, 10:27:06 AM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on September 25, 2023, 09:10:22 AM

Back from Austin and then New York. I'm not sure if i'm late on this, but..Austin kind of sucked. There were a few places we enjoyed, but for the most part we didn't care much for Austin at all. The Moody Center was a pretty nice venue though and PJ ruled as always. NY was awesome. Kids first time there so I was nervous it would go bad since every other time i'm there I just wander around and hit bars and restaurants. They did awesome. Lil SF was a boss after the first day and he figured crap out. He kept asking me to bring headphones so he could wear them on the subway because that is what everyone else on there did. It was adorable.

Jinxing myself here, but the other best part was back to back trips from KC to Austin then KC to NY with one day in between and only 1 small flight delay even with some storms around. I'm going get my balls punched in next trip.

how old and what did you do in NYC? I like ideas for kid visitors.

10/11. We tried to do a mix of the touristy stuff and just regular go to a new place and explore. We stayed just east and a few blocks off of Times Square on 39th so it was a good location for exploring and people watching. We were only there for 3 days so it wasn't a ton. Yankee game, Broadway, Natural History Museum, Bday lunch at Serendipity, Dinner at Mermaid Inn, and then just mixed in several different areas to explore. They loved figuring out the subway and how to get to places. That was pretty fun to just watch them navigate and learn that the people there aren't on vacation and will run you the eff over if you are in the way. I walked them through Times Square at like 9pm the first night and one of them was pretty freaked. I asked if she would like to see this many people in Prairie Village on a Thursday night at 9pm and she said no way! One dumb thing we did that has me thinking of getting in the slime business was the Slime Museum in Soho(I think). I was pissed about paying for it, but they loved it. Its way too expensive, but they loved the crap out of it and it killed a couple of hours including the train there and me getting to have a beer in a new spot near there.  :driving:

thank you :thumbs:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 25, 2023, 02:02:28 PM

the only bad all-inclusive experience I had was a resort that had a shitty rocky beach and a main pool that didn't have the filter working properly. Like if you don't expect the finest of dining, don't want to watch your budget on site, and want to minimize stress overall, they're tough to beat.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on September 26, 2023, 09:55:41 AM

Quote from: DQ12 on September 25, 2023, 01:51:23 PM

Did a Mexico all-inclusive a couple weeks ago.  I was skeptical -- kind of assumed it would be like a carnival cruise or something where it's all you can drink, but the drinks are shitty and watered down.  And it's all you can eat, except it's basically an old country buffet.

Turns out, no!  The drinks were excellent!  The food was unbelievable!  What a great place, and for such a reasonable price!

Highly, highly recommend: https://www.excellenceresorts.com/cancun/excellence-playa-mujeres/ (https://www.excellenceresorts.com/cancun/excellence-playa-mujeres/)

I went to a different Excellence on a Wacky recommendation and enjoyed it too.  I thought the food at Excellence was better than other all-ins, although still won't compare to a legit good restaurant.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 26, 2023, 10:25:53 AM

Quote from: ChiComCat on September 26, 2023, 09:55:41 AM

Quote from: DQ12 on September 25, 2023, 01:51:23 PM

Did a Mexico all-inclusive a couple weeks ago.  I was skeptical -- kind of assumed it would be like a carnival cruise or something where it's all you can drink, but the drinks are shitty and watered down.  And it's all you can eat, except it's basically an old country buffet.

Turns out, no!  The drinks were excellent!  The food was unbelievable!  What a great place, and for such a reasonable price!

Highly, highly recommend: https://www.excellenceresorts.com/cancun/excellence-playa-mujeres/ (https://www.excellenceresorts.com/cancun/excellence-playa-mujeres/)

I went to a different Excellence on a Wacky recommendation and enjoyed it too.  I thought the food at Excellence was better than other all-ins, although still won't compare to a legit good restaurant.

yeah, that's kind of where I landed on the food. I wouldn't pay money for it ever, but I had very low expectations and it somewhat exceeded them.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on September 26, 2023, 12:34:36 PM

I went to a riu in Cabo and they had a rough ridin' street taco stand 5 feet from the pool. Absolutely amazing

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on September 26, 2023, 01:59:52 PM

Yeah i don't know.  I was eating lobster tails and ribeyes for dinner and al pastor tacos for lunch.  My mind was blown.  It wasn't michelen level, but I would put it on par with good/decent KC restaurants. 

Point is, I had ultra low expectations going into it, and was blown away by it.  My expectations probably helped enhance those flavors i savored.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: XocolateThundarr on September 26, 2023, 04:14:25 PM

The Riu we stayed at in Cabo had a huge table full of sushi one day at lunch.  I ate my weight in sushi, proceeded to pound drinks, and had a big nap by the pool that afternoon. 

The end.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 26, 2023, 04:44:17 PM

yeah I stayed at a bargain Riu and it had better than decent mexican food. certainly better than a lot of mexican restaurants in the states

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on September 26, 2023, 04:55:56 PM

I have no idea what the point of global entry is since customs usually takes about 45 seconds now that they just face scan you and identify you as a non-threat or whatever.  Took under a minute at both CDG and ORD.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on September 26, 2023, 05:55:37 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on September 26, 2023, 04:55:56 PM

I have no idea what the point of global entry is since customs usually takes about 45 seconds now that they just face scan you and identify you as a non-threat or whatever.  Took under a minute at both CDG and ORD.

That can vary depending on the time of day and the line you take the little printout to

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on September 26, 2023, 05:57:08 PM

7 years ago I waited in 30 minute lines, but the last couple of times it has been super quick. I dunno. France airport was incredibly efficient.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on September 26, 2023, 09:46:46 PM

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230927/0ef2e77b3c80efd08fb38d6577365b01.jpg)
Thought I got another better pic, oh well

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on September 26, 2023, 10:11:52 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on September 26, 2023, 09:46:46 PM

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230927/0ef2e77b3c80efd08fb38d6577365b01.jpg)
Thought I got another better pic, oh well

Catchacold would be all over this one but I’ll pinch hit… RDM.  Got any VQ pics to go with it?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on September 26, 2023, 10:14:10 PM

No… work :/

Will get a bunch of pics though

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on September 27, 2023, 10:54:00 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on September 26, 2023, 04:55:56 PM

I have no idea what the point of global entry is since customs usually takes about 45 seconds now that they just face scan you and identify you as a non-threat or whatever.  Took under a minute at both CDG and ORD.

That's what I said. ORD never takes long. Pay for global entry only to wait for your luggage. Nah. Now if LHR had some equivalent for US passport holders entering the UK, I'd be all over that. There's been times I've been in that line for two hours.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on September 27, 2023, 10:56:04 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on September 26, 2023, 09:46:46 PM

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230927/0ef2e77b3c80efd08fb38d6577365b01.jpg)
Thought I got another better pic, oh well

What in the third world airport is this? Were you on a peace corps mission?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on September 27, 2023, 11:01:04 AM

Idaho lodge feel

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on September 27, 2023, 11:17:49 AM

About to board my 20th flight this year and I’ll hit 25 in a little over a month. By far the most I’ve ever traveled in a year.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on September 27, 2023, 11:31:45 AM

Quote from: 8manpick on September 26, 2023, 09:46:46 PM

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230927/0ef2e77b3c80efd08fb38d6577365b01.jpg)
Thought I got another better pic, oh well

Lawrence, KS?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: cfbandyman on September 27, 2023, 12:50:24 PM

Definitely somewhere in the Idaho-Montana-Wyoming-Western Colorado area

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on September 27, 2023, 01:20:02 PM

Guys tdaver got it within minutes. RDM.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on September 27, 2023, 05:21:19 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on September 26, 2023, 04:55:56 PM

I have no idea what the point of global entry is since customs usually takes about 45 seconds now that they just face scan you and identify you as a non-threat or whatever.  Took under a minute at both CDG and ORD.

the point of global entry is why not?
you pay $22 extra over pre check and get pre check plus expedited customs screening

for most of us, this cost is being covered by our credit card perk so why not opt up to GE?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on September 27, 2023, 10:21:30 PM

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230928/a35647884868bfdb5af5727abaf62059.jpg)
Oregon is real pretty

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on September 28, 2023, 07:53:22 AM

have you considered pointing the camera directly at the sun so it's centered in the frame?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on September 28, 2023, 08:05:23 AM

yes, as per usual sd offers great advice here
i took the liberty of cropping your photo

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230928/394ff9e74c72e11d3004a88523d80dfc.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on September 28, 2023, 09:20:30 AM

Need a direct shot of the bridge graffiti.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on September 28, 2023, 10:24:37 AM

Quote from: pissclams on September 28, 2023, 08:05:23 AM

yes, as per usual sd offers great advice here
i took the liberty of cropping your photo

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230928/394ff9e74c72e11d3004a88523d80dfc.jpg)

:Wha:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on September 28, 2023, 10:59:40 AM

incredible time capsule from facebook (desktop) ca. 2007

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on September 28, 2023, 10:31:03 PM

Quote from: pissclams on September 27, 2023, 05:21:19 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on September 26, 2023, 04:55:56 PM

I have no idea what the point of global entry is since customs usually takes about 45 seconds now that they just face scan you and identify you as a non-threat or whatever.  Took under a minute at both CDG and ORD.

the point of global entry is why not?
you pay $22 extra over pre check and get pre check plus expedited customs screening

for most of us, this cost is being covered by our credit card perk so why not opt up to GE?

GE app just released to shoot your own face and not have to deal with crunching down to fit their short people cameras (74"+ get it)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on September 29, 2023, 06:50:53 AM

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230929/cc712f5f4521f0640f5ed2ea68a1bf59.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on September 29, 2023, 06:50:07 PM

Is that still LDM? Because it looks identical to the Duluth airport (DLH, if you will).

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on September 29, 2023, 09:00:54 PM

I’m guessing that’s the tail end of a one drive that started at RDM.  So another podunk Oregon airport like Medford or something.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on September 29, 2023, 09:32:25 PM

Quote from: tdaver on September 29, 2023, 09:00:54 PM

I’m guessing that’s the tail end of a one drive that started at RDM.  So another podunk Oregon airport like Medford or something.

Google Maps agrees

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: passranch on October 02, 2023, 02:08:41 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on September 29, 2023, 09:32:25 PM

Quote from: tdaver on September 29, 2023, 09:00:54 PM

I’m guessing that’s the tail end of a one drive that started at RDM.  So another podunk Oregon airport like Medford or something.

Google Maps agrees

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https://jacksoncountyor.org/airport/Amenities/Sky-House-Bar-Grill

Nails

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on October 04, 2023, 08:13:36 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on September 21, 2023, 02:36:21 PM

Quote from: steve dave on September 21, 2023, 02:33:30 PM

I went 10 nights in london and paris in november with mrs. dave and I just having carry ons. I think we actually did the same in edinburgh and london same time of year. checked baggage is a massive pita international.

Was this a joint agreement or did you have to pressure to pack that small. That's not happening for me ever and there is really no further discussion about it nor something I'm willing to die on a hill for.

Just saw a picture of Mrs. Titola’s bed covered in clothes as she packs, :lol: at the thought of her trying to pack to an overseas trip with carry ons.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on October 04, 2023, 08:48:47 PM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on October 04, 2023, 08:13:36 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on September 21, 2023, 02:36:21 PM

Quote from: steve dave on September 21, 2023, 02:33:30 PM

I went 10 nights in london and paris in november with mrs. dave and I just having carry ons. I think we actually did the same in edinburgh and london same time of year. checked baggage is a massive pita international.

Was this a joint agreement or did you have to pressure to pack that small. That's not happening for me ever and there is really no further discussion about it nor something I'm willing to die on a hill for.

Just saw a picture of Mrs. Titola’s bed covered in clothes as she packs, :lol: at the thought of her trying to pack to an overseas trip with carry ons.

 :peek:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on October 10, 2023, 08:57:40 AM

Quote from: michigancat on September 09, 2023, 10:20:15 PM

I'm cold thinking about it

bitch it's going to be 83 degrees and these kids are going to get sent into orbit when I put about 20 yards of slack in this line

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on October 10, 2023, 09:28:54 AM

Quote from: tdaver on September 29, 2023, 09:00:54 PM

I’m guessing that’s the tail end of a one drive that started at RDM.  So another podunk Oregon airport like Medford or something.

Yes, it was Medford

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on October 11, 2023, 05:21:29 PM

Quote from: steve dave on October 10, 2023, 08:57:40 AM

Quote from: michigancat on September 09, 2023, 10:20:15 PM

I'm cold thinking about it

bitch it's going to be 83 degrees and these kids are going to get sent into orbit when I put about 20 yards of slack in this line

First off all I’d like to thank my father for absolutely brutalizing me on a tube growing up. Lil sd got a lot of stories about it and after a couple mild and then medium runs wanted the gas. Did my best Jesus Christ of nazareth impersonation and said forgive him lord for he knows not what he asks. But HE STILL KEPT ASKING. So I skipped him across the lake on his ass probably 5 full skips. Was so pure. Was ready to go play mini golf from there.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on October 11, 2023, 08:48:24 PM

I remember [mention]stunted [/mention]that poor unsuspecting fella being right next to the boat in a tube and then said boat gunning it. Then stunted going about 10 feet airborne as soon as the slack was out of the line.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on October 21, 2023, 08:14:29 AM

Quote from: pissclams on September 27, 2023, 05:21:19 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on September 26, 2023, 04:55:56 PM

I have no idea what the point of global entry is since customs usually takes about 45 seconds now that they just face scan you and identify you as a non-threat or whatever.  Took under a minute at both CDG and ORD.

the point of global entry is why not?
you pay $22 extra over pre check and get pre check plus expedited customs screening

for most of us, this cost is being covered by our credit card perk so why not opt up to GE?

my global entry was set to expire this week and i’ve been reading that renewal was taking months to complete.  mine took one day, i’m safe and the government knows it.  brag about some stud thing?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on October 21, 2023, 09:57:33 AM

Quote from: pissclams on October 21, 2023, 08:14:29 AM

Quote from: pissclams on September 27, 2023, 05:21:19 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on September 26, 2023, 04:55:56 PM

I have no idea what the point of global entry is since customs usually takes about 45 seconds now that they just face scan you and identify you as a non-threat or whatever.  Took under a minute at both CDG and ORD.

the point of global entry is why not?
you pay $22 extra over pre check and get pre check plus expedited customs screening

for most of us, this cost is being covered by our credit card perk so why not opt up to GE?

my global entry was set to expire this week and i’ve been reading that renewal was taking months to complete.  mine took one day, i’m safe and the government knows it.  brag about some stud thing?

the new global entry kiosks that don't require fingerprints and the camera aimed high enough for anyone of any height kick ass. Got to use it this week. It was weird they still had an agent checking passports after though, the time I used the new kiosks prior to that they just called out your name and let you pass.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on October 22, 2023, 11:29:50 PM

Quote from: pissclams on October 21, 2023, 08:14:29 AM

Quote from: pissclams on September 27, 2023, 05:21:19 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on September 26, 2023, 04:55:56 PM

I have no idea what the point of global entry is since customs usually takes about 45 seconds now that they just face scan you and identify you as a non-threat or whatever.  Took under a minute at both CDG and ORD.

the point of global entry is why not?
you pay $22 extra over pre check and get pre check plus expedited customs screening

for most of us, this cost is being covered by our credit card perk so why not opt up to GE?

my global entry was set to expire this week and i’ve been reading that renewal was taking months to complete.  mine took one day, i’m safe and the government knows it.  brag about some stud thing?

The wait times that they tell you that they have is exactly why I didn't get it. I don't have 4-6 months to wait.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on October 23, 2023, 07:40:34 AM

Going to Sedona this week with the in-laws.  Really looking forward to it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: cfbandyman on October 23, 2023, 08:27:13 AM

Quote from: pissclams on October 21, 2023, 08:14:29 AM

Quote from: pissclams on September 27, 2023, 05:21:19 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on September 26, 2023, 04:55:56 PM

I have no idea what the point of global entry is since customs usually takes about 45 seconds now that they just face scan you and identify you as a non-threat or whatever.  Took under a minute at both CDG and ORD.

the point of global entry is why not?
you pay $22 extra over pre check and get pre check plus expedited customs screening

for most of us, this cost is being covered by our credit card perk so why not opt up to GE?

my global entry was set to expire this week and i’ve been reading that renewal was taking months to complete.  mine took one day, i’m safe and the government knows it.  brag about some stud thing?

I mine renewed in like a week. So yeah, I think the wait is to set expectations, and if you're clean as a whistle it goes fast.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 23, 2023, 10:44:34 AM

My global entry has been scheduled to expire for almost 6 months and they just have been giving me a grace period

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on October 24, 2023, 07:56:22 AM

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20231024/fbd2aec69c4e0c1c1c742b7af3e6c415.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on October 24, 2023, 09:48:24 AM

Quote from: DQ12 on October 23, 2023, 07:40:34 AM

Going to Sedona this week with the in-laws.  Really looking forward to it.

Desert season has officially begun.  Let’s see some VQ thread updates.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on October 24, 2023, 09:44:36 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on October 24, 2023, 07:56:22 AM

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Sedona

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on October 24, 2023, 10:52:42 PM

 
I brought the family to super nintendo world, it was cool.  i was a lot more impressed with universal studios than I thought I would be (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20231025/bf4f3b507517bfa4f1e8e3b375a568c5.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on October 24, 2023, 10:55:47 PM

i specifically took this photo for my goE friends & family

at bob hope/burbank, swa deplanes from the front and back.  kc spent nearly $19 billion on our new airport and doesn’t even have this
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20231025/1505e9b1faedfbd42fc68eef1e9847c3.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on October 24, 2023, 10:59:31 PM

 :love: :love: :love:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on October 25, 2023, 05:04:25 AM

Quote from: pissclams on October 24, 2023, 10:55:47 PM

i specifically took this photo for my goE friends & family

at bob hope/burbank, swa deplanes from the front and back.  kc spent nearly $19 billion on our new airport and doesn’t even have this
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20231025/1505e9b1faedfbd42fc68eef1e9847c3.jpg)

Experienced this a few years ago at that airport. mumped up and checked in late and got one of the last seats on the plane. Ended up one of the first people off the plane from the back. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on October 25, 2023, 11:52:11 AM

Quote from: pissclams on October 24, 2023, 10:52:42 PM

I brought the family to super nintendo world, it was cool.  i was a lot more impressed with universal studios than I thought I would be (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20231025/bf4f3b507517bfa4f1e8e3b375a568c5.jpg)

CLAMS ENTERING HIS THEME PARK ERA!


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on October 25, 2023, 01:27:27 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on October 24, 2023, 07:56:22 AM

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20231024/fbd2aec69c4e0c1c1c742b7af3e6c415.jpg)

Is this Logan?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on October 25, 2023, 01:45:18 PM

It is not. It’s a terminal that opened last year

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on October 25, 2023, 03:56:42 PM

Quote from: steve dave on October 25, 2023, 11:52:11 AM

Quote from: pissclams on October 24, 2023, 10:52:42 PM

I brought the family to super nintendo world, it was cool.  i was a lot more impressed with universal studios than I thought I would be (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20231025/bf4f3b507517bfa4f1e8e3b375a568c5.jpg)

CLAMS ENTERING HIS THEME PARK ERA!


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lol this was all me you son-o-a-bitch

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on October 25, 2023, 04:56:42 PM

Quote from: pissclams on October 25, 2023, 03:56:42 PM

Quote from: steve dave on October 25, 2023, 11:52:11 AM

Quote from: pissclams on October 24, 2023, 10:52:42 PM

I brought the family to super nintendo world, it was cool.  i was a lot more impressed with universal studios than I thought I would be (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20231025/bf4f3b507517bfa4f1e8e3b375a568c5.jpg)

CLAMS ENTERING HIS THEME PARK ERA!


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lol this was all me you son-o-a-bitch

THAT'S FINE AND GOOD AND STILL VALID!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on October 25, 2023, 05:19:57 PM

Nintendo World looks pretty sweet.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on October 26, 2023, 01:51:40 PM

What app do you frequent travelers use to track flight status? I've used FlightView for years but it seems spendy to get rid of the ads and lately the ads have been pretty invasive. Just want one that give me push updates on flight changes mostly.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 26, 2023, 01:53:58 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on October 26, 2023, 01:51:40 PM

What app do you frequent travelers use to track flight status? I've used FlightView for years but it seems spendy to get rid of the ads and lately the ads have been pretty invasive. Just want one that give me push updates on flight changes mostly.

My airline apps seem to do that just fine

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on October 26, 2023, 01:58:28 PM

Quote from: michigancat on October 26, 2023, 01:53:58 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on October 26, 2023, 01:51:40 PM

What app do you frequent travelers use to track flight status? I've used FlightView for years but it seems spendy to get rid of the ads and lately the ads have been pretty invasive. Just want one that give me push updates on flight changes mostly.

My airline apps seem to do that just fine

Some have gotten better. Flightview seems faster on delay notifications and can see where your plane is coming from (I know some airline ones do this). Also like seeing all my trips no matter the airline in one place.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on October 26, 2023, 04:08:03 PM

Tripit? I've used it for work before but don't really bother any more

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on October 26, 2023, 05:40:21 PM

i use flight tracker pro
i bought it years ago when it was on sale

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on October 26, 2023, 07:39:36 PM

Is ww going to make it through customs tomorrow and successfully make his connection in Detroit? Stay tuned to find out!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on October 26, 2023, 07:53:25 PM

I didn't know WillieWatanabe was traveling to Detroit tomorrow!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: 8manpick on October 27, 2023, 07:22:18 AM

Quote from: MakeItRain on October 25, 2023, 01:27:27 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on October 24, 2023, 07:56:22 AM

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20231024/fbd2aec69c4e0c1c1c742b7af3e6c415.jpg)

Is this Logan?

ATY

https://www.thepublicopinion.com/story/news/2022/08/29/ribbon-cutting-new-terminal-watertown-regional-airport/7926751001/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on October 27, 2023, 11:05:23 AM

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Quote from: MakeItRain on October 25, 2023, 01:27:27 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on October 24, 2023, 07:56:22 AM

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Is this Logan?

ATY

https://www.thepublicopinion.com/story/news/2022/08/29/ribbon-cutting-new-terminal-watertown-regional-airport/7926751001/

Get any birds?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on October 27, 2023, 11:23:08 AM

Quote from: pissclams on October 26, 2023, 05:40:21 PM

i use flight tracker pro
i bought it years ago when it was on sale

It's only $3 if it's the same one, that's very doable. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.acmeaom.android.flighttracker.pro&hl=en_US&gl=US

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on October 27, 2023, 03:43:37 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on October 27, 2023, 11:23:08 AM

Quote from: pissclams on October 26, 2023, 05:40:21 PM

i use flight tracker pro
i bought it years ago when it was on sale

It's only $3 if it's the same one, that's very doable. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.acmeaom.android.flighttracker.pro&hl=en_US&gl=US

different

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on October 27, 2023, 03:44:49 PM

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on October 27, 2023, 03:50:11 PM

I use flight tracker amateur and still find it pretty useful

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on October 30, 2023, 10:15:30 AM

Which mexican food joint should I eat in Austin next weekend? I haven't been to AUS in quite some time.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: WillieWatanabe on October 30, 2023, 01:07:54 PM

Quote from: DaBigTrain on October 26, 2023, 07:53:25 PM

I didn't know WillieWatanabe was traveling to Detroit tomorrow!

I missed my flight!!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on October 30, 2023, 01:11:23 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on October 30, 2023, 10:15:30 AM

Which mexican food joint should I eat in Austin next weekend? I haven't been to AUS in quite some time.

Not fully mexican but Peached Tortilla is really good

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on October 30, 2023, 01:15:23 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on October 30, 2023, 10:15:30 AM

Which mexican food joint should I eat in Austin next weekend? I haven't been to AUS in quite some time.

Kinda depends what flavors you're seeking, but Matt's El Rancho is pretty iconic and delicious. It's on South Lamar. Def worth it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on October 30, 2023, 01:18:23 PM

Quote from: Spracne on October 30, 2023, 01:15:23 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on October 30, 2023, 10:15:30 AM

Which mexican food joint should I eat in Austin next weekend? I haven't been to AUS in quite some time.

Kinda depends what flavors you're seeking, but Matt's El Rancho is pretty iconic and delicious. It's on South Lamar. Def worth it.

I celebrate all varieties of mexican food from complete authentic to tex mex. thanks

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on October 30, 2023, 01:21:44 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on October 30, 2023, 01:18:23 PM

Quote from: Spracne on October 30, 2023, 01:15:23 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on October 30, 2023, 10:15:30 AM

Which mexican food joint should I eat in Austin next weekend? I haven't been to AUS in quite some time.

Kinda depends what flavors you're seeking, but Matt's El Rancho is pretty iconic and delicious. It's on South Lamar. Def worth it.

I celebrate all varieties of mexican food from complete authentic to tex mex. thanks

Matt's El Rancho is like pinnacle Tex Mex. Hope that helps. Possibly best margs in the city, too.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on October 30, 2023, 01:34:48 PM

I think we’re going to a comedian show after the game, not sure where we are gonna eat yet.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on November 13, 2023, 08:12:27 AM

Friends, I spent over 2 enraging hours last night getting irrationally angry trying to find and book some flights, so basically the same cycle for every non Southwest Air trip I take. Anyhoo, I finally got it all entered in the Chase portal and I bet you guys know what happened next.....yep, sorry can't be booked please call.  :curse: :curse: :curse:
Its fine though, the nice lady said its a known issue so that helps. I'd seriously rather let everyone one of you punch me in the balls than do this. end rant.

now for my question, after spending another hour on the phone telling the nice lady all of the exact same info I had already spent way too much time entering myself, I got it booked. However, I discovered that my connection appears pretty tight. I think we have discussed this here at some point, but how screwed am I with a 45 minute connection in Atlanta? It was basically my only option so I'm not sure I have a reasonable choice. I've been to Atlanta and know that my gates could be 17 feet or 17 miles a part. Should I roll with it (i probably have to) or would you look for any other option? Thanks

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on November 13, 2023, 12:15:41 PM

You'll be fine

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on November 13, 2023, 12:20:30 PM

If you change it, you'll likely get the same results as if you happened to miss it.  Might as well try to make it. 45 minutes seems pretty ok.  They'd probably hold the plane a little longer if you're cutting it close.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on November 13, 2023, 12:27:46 PM

Do you need to change terminals in Atlanta on SW? Probably not unless it's international.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: XocolateThundarr on November 13, 2023, 01:16:58 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on November 13, 2023, 08:12:27 AM

Friends, I spent over 2 enraging hours last night getting irrationally angry trying to find and book some flights, so basically the same cycle for every non Southwest Air trip I take. Anyhoo, I finally got it all entered in the Chase portal and I bet you guys know what happened next.....yep, sorry can't be booked please call.  :curse: :curse: :curse:
Its fine though, the nice lady said its a known issue so that helps. I'd seriously rather let everyone one of you punch me in the balls than do this. end rant.

now for my question, after spending another hour on the phone telling the nice lady all of the exact same info I had already spent way too much time entering myself, I got it booked. However, I discovered that my connection appears pretty tight. I think we have discussed this here at some point, but how screwed am I with a 45 minute connection in Atlanta? It was basically my only option so I'm not sure I have a reasonable choice. I've been to Atlanta and know that my gates could be 17 feet or 17 miles a part. Should I roll with it (i probably have to) or would you look for any other option? Thanks

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on November 13, 2023, 02:47:13 PM

Quote from: michigancat on November 13, 2023, 12:27:46 PM

Do you need to change terminals in Atlanta on SW? Probably not unless it's international.

I prob need to look into this more. It is technically international (British Virgin Islands). Didn't even think of this point. That seems pretty tight and I'm surprised it was an option. There were only a couple of options and they were similar because flying anywhere fun out of KC is a pain.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on November 13, 2023, 03:00:02 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on November 13, 2023, 02:47:13 PM

Quote from: michigancat on November 13, 2023, 12:27:46 PM

Do you need to change terminals in Atlanta on SW? Probably not unless it's international.

I prob need to look into this more. It is technically international (British Virgin Islands). Didn't even think of this point. That seems pretty tight and I'm surprised it was an option. There were only a couple of options and they were similar because flying anywhere fun out of KC is a pain.

Where are you going in BVI? Tortuga? Jost Van Dyke?

I've made a tight connection in Atlanta en route to BVI, and I was able to catch the flight DESPITE the fact that I was forced to gate check my carry-on (containing my passport!), and some bad person grabbed the wrong bag on the jet bridge thinking it was his. I was able to track down my bag and make the flight in a different terminal (some jogging/running was involved). I believe the layover was the same as yours, +/- 5 minutes. So long as your flight to Atlanta is reasonably on time, you can do it. But I implore you: keep your passport on your person.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on November 13, 2023, 03:06:13 PM

Quote from: Spracne on November 13, 2023, 03:00:02 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on November 13, 2023, 02:47:13 PM

Quote from: michigancat on November 13, 2023, 12:27:46 PM

Do you need to change terminals in Atlanta on SW? Probably not unless it's international.

I prob need to look into this more. It is technically international (British Virgin Islands). Didn't even think of this point. That seems pretty tight and I'm surprised it was an option. There were only a couple of options and they were similar because flying anywhere fun out of KC is a pain.

Where are you going in BVI? Tortuga? Jost Van Dyke?

I've made a tight connection in Atlanta en route to BVI, and I was able to catch the flight DESPITE the fact that I was forced to gate check my carry-on (containing my passport!), and some bad person grabbed the wrong bag on the jet bridge thinking it was his. I was able to track down my bag and make the flight in a different terminal (some jogging/running was involved). I believe the layover was the same as yours, +/- 5 minutes. So long as your flight to Atlanta is reasonably on time, you can do it. But I implore you: keep your passport on your person.

Turks and Caicos. I just rechecked directly from the Delta site and its either this option with a 42m turnaround in ATL or a 1 hour and 15 min turnaround at JFK. Def not switching for 30 extra minutes and heading the wrong direction. May need to consider travel insurance for the first time and or just bite it and pray. Can't wait to see all the pissed off people on the plane trying to get to the beach but have to wait for a family of assholes because our flight from KC didn't leave on time.  :sdeek:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on November 13, 2023, 03:11:19 PM

When I have taken sw internationally (and with a connection) the flight was always from the normal sw domestic terminal. Arrivals are at international though and 45 minutes is def not enough.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on November 13, 2023, 03:22:46 PM

They also REQUIRE that you check in with an agent before going through security so allow time for that at mci. They make sure you have your passport and any other documentation in order. Then on the international flight you have to present your passport again at boarding.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on November 13, 2023, 03:25:57 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on November 13, 2023, 03:06:13 PM

Quote from: Spracne on November 13, 2023, 03:00:02 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on November 13, 2023, 02:47:13 PM

Quote from: michigancat on November 13, 2023, 12:27:46 PM

Do you need to change terminals in Atlanta on SW? Probably not unless it's international.

I prob need to look into this more. It is technically international (British Virgin Islands). Didn't even think of this point. That seems pretty tight and I'm surprised it was an option. There were only a couple of options and they were similar because flying anywhere fun out of KC is a pain.

Where are you going in BVI? Tortuga? Jost Van Dyke?

I've made a tight connection in Atlanta en route to BVI, and I was able to catch the flight DESPITE the fact that I was forced to gate check my carry-on (containing my passport!), and some bad person grabbed the wrong bag on the jet bridge thinking it was his. I was able to track down my bag and make the flight in a different terminal (some jogging/running was involved). I believe the layover was the same as yours, +/- 5 minutes. So long as your flight to Atlanta is reasonably on time, you can do it. But I implore you: keep your passport on your person.

Turks and Caicos. I just rechecked directly from the Delta site and its either this option with a 42m turnaround in ATL or a 1 hour and 15 min turnaround at JFK. Def not switching for 30 extra minutes and heading the wrong direction. May need to consider travel insurance for the first time and or just bite it and pray. Can't wait to see all the pissed off people on the plane trying to get to the beach but have to wait for a family of assholes because our flight from KC didn't leave on time.  :sdeek:

I've never heard Turks and Caicos referred to as "BVI," but maybe I'm ignorant. (But I'm pretty sure I'm correct.)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on November 13, 2023, 03:32:03 PM

I think my last sw international connection was like 25 minutes at bwi and the first leg was 20 minutes late. They held the plane for me and it was no big deal. I certainly didn't do any running and made it in under 10 minutes.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on November 13, 2023, 03:43:46 PM

Quote from: star seed 7 on November 13, 2023, 03:22:46 PM

They also REQUIRE that you check in with an agent before going through security so allow time for that at mci. They make sure you have your passport and any other documentation in order. Then on the international flight you have to present your passport again at boarding.

yeah, i'm good on the KC part and know what we will have to go through there. Its just the landing in ATL, getting to the new terminal on the international side, all in 45 min etc.... I just talked to Delta and they were like, yeah, I wouldn't do that at all. Just sucks that they have it as an option so my assumption is if I can buy it it, I should be fine, but that might not be the case.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on November 13, 2023, 03:46:23 PM

Why are you asking delta when you booked with sw? This might be why you keep running into problems  :confused:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on November 13, 2023, 04:16:41 PM

he said non-Southwest trip

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on November 13, 2023, 04:53:34 PM

Oh wow, T's&p's

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on November 13, 2023, 08:54:22 PM

Quote from: mocat on November 13, 2023, 04:16:41 PM

he said non-Southwest trip

I don't think he said that? Given that the explanation seems like such a mess, I'd say he's in trouble

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on November 13, 2023, 08:56:01 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on November 13, 2023, 08:12:27 AM

Friends, I spent over 2 enraging hours last night getting irrationally angry trying to find and book some flights, so basically the same cycle for every non Southwest Air trip I take. Anyhoo

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on November 13, 2023, 09:16:10 PM

Quote from: mocat on November 13, 2023, 08:56:01 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on November 13, 2023, 08:12:27 AM

Friends, I spent over 2 enraging hours last night getting irrationally angry trying to find and book some flights, so basically the same cycle for every non Southwest Air trip I take. Anyhoo

He didn't say he didn't book a Southwest flight! It's all a mess either way. Godspeed SF

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on November 14, 2023, 08:39:59 AM

Guys, I swear i'm not really the incompetent moron I appear to be. Travel booking is just the Universe's way of trying to break me for some reason. I'm mostly blessed so this is what they came up with.

It was not a SW trip, I can almost always figure that out. After thinking about it more, 45 min was just not enough time so I called Chase and spoke to the nice lady again. She was like, yeah, agree with the nice Delta lady, you should have never booked that even though it was a choice on both of our websites. Since I already had a separate return flight with a different airline (again, not many options from KC), I just asked the nice lady to book another flight that I found that left way earlier, but had a longer layover. While trying to cancel this flight she said she couldn't and that I was not in my 24 hour window. I politely disagreed and told her I was looking at my confirmation email with a time stamp saying I had like 4 more hours. After a while she got it cancelled,   :driving: I had already had the American site up (that was my return flight originally) and I told her what to book. She found it and booked it so we were ready to go right....right.... Well Mrs SF was next to me trying to keep me from smashing everything and cancelling the family vacation altogether and she quietly tapped me and pointed at the American screen I had up. The exact same flights were over $500 cheaper in total on the American site than through Chase. Now, Mrs SF knew at this point that bringing this up might make me explode because I was almost finished with this nightmare, but $500 is $500. I mentioned this to the nice lady at Chase and she just said that happens sometimes.(of course it happens to me right?). So after all that, I asked the nice Chase lady to go ahead and just cancel the whole rough ridin' thing now and I thanked her for her time and Mrs SF reentered all the crap on the American site and we are booked.

Thanks for listening everyone. I'll post here again yelling about travel people if my trip this weekend to see the Cats play on the beach gets messed up.

Go Cats

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on November 14, 2023, 08:50:34 AM

I wonder what thing Steve Dave is terrible at that stupid fitz does for fun in his spare time

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on November 14, 2023, 10:39:45 AM

:lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on November 15, 2023, 02:58:44 PM

What is the covid consensus among travel folks these days? We have still been pretty conservative and will test with the regular symptoms and stay away from everyone. Thankfully, we haven't had to deal with it in a while. Mrs SF asked me the other day what we would do if someone in the family got it before a big vacation. I initially said, I guess we wouldn't go and she said every single person in her office said eff that, unless someone is really sick, vacation on. I'd feel like a dick on the plane, I think.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on November 15, 2023, 03:08:20 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on November 15, 2023, 02:58:44 PM

What is the covid consensus among travel folks these days? We have still been pretty conservative and will test with the regular symptoms and stay away from everyone. Thankfully, we haven't had to deal with it in a while. Mrs SF asked me the other day what we would do if someone in the family got it before a big vacation. I initially said, I guess we wouldn't go and she said every single person in her office said eff that, unless someone is really sick, vacation on. I'd feel like a dick on the plane, I think.

As a society, we've already discovered the amount of time we're willing to entertain the concept of isolating when you have a contagious illness. I had hoped that in the work/school/childcare context, "stay at home if you feel sick" would catch on, but it turns out we're selfish and greedy. Who knew?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on November 15, 2023, 03:14:46 PM

Quote from: Spracne on November 15, 2023, 03:08:20 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on November 15, 2023, 02:58:44 PM

What is the covid consensus among travel folks these days? We have still been pretty conservative and will test with the regular symptoms and stay away from everyone. Thankfully, we haven't had to deal with it in a while. Mrs SF asked me the other day what we would do if someone in the family got it before a big vacation. I initially said, I guess we wouldn't go and she said every single person in her office said eff that, unless someone is really sick, vacation on. I'd feel like a dick on the plane, I think.

As a society, we've already discovered the amount of time we're willing to entertain the concept of isolating when you have a contagious illness. I had hoped that in the work/school/childcare context, "stay at home if you feel sick" would catch on, but it turns out we're selfish and greedy. Who knew?

yep, agree. Also, I knew masks wouldn't catch on because people are batshit nuts and selfish, but it was pretty sweet when everyone was masked up that one winter and no one in my family caught anything the entire cold and flu season. T&Ps to all those people that died from carbon dioxide poisoning from wearing their masks though.

NO PIT STUFF!!!!!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on November 15, 2023, 03:23:32 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on November 15, 2023, 03:14:46 PM

Quote from: Spracne on November 15, 2023, 03:08:20 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on November 15, 2023, 02:58:44 PM

What is the covid consensus among travel folks these days? We have still been pretty conservative and will test with the regular symptoms and stay away from everyone. Thankfully, we haven't had to deal with it in a while. Mrs SF asked me the other day what we would do if someone in the family got it before a big vacation. I initially said, I guess we wouldn't go and she said every single person in her office said eff that, unless someone is really sick, vacation on. I'd feel like a dick on the plane, I think.

As a society, we've already discovered the amount of time we're willing to entertain the concept of isolating when you have a contagious illness. I had hoped that in the work/school/childcare context, "stay at home if you feel sick" would catch on, but it turns out we're selfish and greedy. Who knew?

yep, agree. Also, I knew masks wouldn't catch on because people are batshit nuts and selfish, but it was pretty sweet when everyone was masked up that one winter and no one in my family caught anything the entire cold and flu season. T&Ps to all those people that died from carbon dioxide poisoning from wearing their masks though.

NO PIT STUFF!!!!!

Wasn't trying to pit it up. Just a comment on human nature based on my observations. Btw, I still occasionally see people masked up, but mostly just employees. And I still carry masks in my laptop bag, just in case someone/some place requests it. (They never do.)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on November 15, 2023, 03:41:07 PM

I had to wear a mask at the dentist last week. I also see folks on the subway and planes masked pretty regularly.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on November 15, 2023, 03:43:59 PM

Quote from: michigancat on November 15, 2023, 03:41:07 PM

I had to wear a mask at the dentist last week. I also see folks on the subway and planes masked pretty regularly.

yeah, I regularly still see people on planes and in airports masked. had a youth basketball referee who wore a mask the entire game last weekend too!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on November 15, 2023, 03:50:03 PM

Quote from: michigancat on November 15, 2023, 03:41:07 PM

I had to wear a mask at the dentist last week. I also see folks on the subway and planes masked pretty regularly.

Mrs SF and I have been wearing them on planes still. She got stuck next to a dude snotting all over the place our last flight so we were pretty glad we had our N95s on. Also, eff that guy. Blow your nose you rough ridin' toddler!!!!!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on November 16, 2023, 01:37:31 PM

Is there a place that shows just scheduled arrivals at an airport for 8 months from now? I have a group of people coming from different airports meeting at the same location that I need to schedule & I’m trying to see if I can back into their schedules.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on November 16, 2023, 04:53:16 PM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on November 16, 2023, 01:37:31 PM

Is there a place that shows just scheduled arrivals at an airport for 8 months from now? I have a group of people coming from different airports meeting at the same location that I need to schedule & I’m trying to see if I can back into their schedules.

Google flights but won't have like SWA. Airlines can still jack with schedules that far out.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Catchacold on November 17, 2023, 01:19:06 PM

Quote from: tdaver on September 26, 2023, 10:11:52 PM

Quote from: 8manpick on September 26, 2023, 09:46:46 PM

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Thought I got another better pic, oh well

Catchacold would be all over this one but I’ll pinch hit… RDM.  Got any VQ pics to go with it?

lol barely recognized it from that photo. Maybe this one looks a little less third world:

(https://wildcatgrowl.com/images/pictures/20231113_043437.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Catchacold on November 17, 2023, 01:21:33 PM

Strava version, wandered around this place for a few hours yesterday.

(https://wildcatgrowl.com/images/pictures/20231117095116.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on November 17, 2023, 01:32:43 PM

Has anyone visited Gunnison/Crested Butte recently? Looking at a June 2024 trip to Three Rivers Resort for some hiking, fishing, etc. with my lady friend. 

Any tips appreciated.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on November 27, 2023, 08:46:38 AM

I'm back fellas. The Grand Hyatt Baha Mar was pretty legit. The nicest resort I've ever been too. Pretty pricy though. Some of the food was just ridiculously priced, but we knew that going in. I still can't decide, but I think I prefer paying all up front at all inclusive type places. it prob works out the same, but paying for it ahead of time and just grabbing whatever you want works better in my brain. Plus its just a pain in the ass to get a check and fill out crap every time you get drinks or food. The food was way better than at any all inclusive that I've ever been to, so that tilts the scale back the other way though. All in all, it was a great trip. Great beach, weather, food, drinks, etc. Would def go back there. Would have been even more fun if the Cats would have remembered that Nigel Pack was pretty good at shooting basketballs and they didn't suck at shooting basketballs, but Lil SF and I still had fun.

Go Cats

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on December 04, 2023, 01:02:46 PM

What airport am I currently in?
(https://i.ibb.co/mcKt521/PXL-20231204-185758033.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Catchacold on December 05, 2023, 03:23:51 PM

GCK?

jk, jk

DEN

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on December 08, 2023, 12:06:43 PM

Quote from: Catchacold on December 05, 2023, 03:23:51 PM

GCK?

jk, jk

DEN

 :party:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on December 13, 2023, 09:42:57 PM

Gate lice. If this is you, I hope you stub your toe the next 5 days in a row
https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2023/12/13/gate-lice-plane-boarding-line/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on December 13, 2023, 09:54:06 PM

So as I'm sure most of you know United changed their boarding to allow window sitters to board early. I am a window sitter, almost always seat 7F or 7A, but I also have the status and sit in economy plus to always be in the second group anyway. Well now United's new boarding policy has like tripled the amount of people in group 2 and the gate lice are out of control. It was so bad on one of my fights last week, even sitting in row 7, I couldn't put my backpack in the overhead. All of these group 5 noobs were gate licing in my group to the point where I was third from last boarding in the group.

Damnit United
 :curse:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: cfbandyman on December 13, 2023, 09:54:33 PM

It's so weird tbh. I'm almost the opposite unless I have like a first class/business class seat where being on early matters due to perks. I love flying ( the literal in the sky part) but I hate being on a plane sooner than I need be to reduce just being stuck next to someone.

Also in my experience airlines with very distinct names for zones (like delta using first class, comfort plus, then sky priority , then main cabin) tends to make it less worse. Cause Zone 1 through 4 or w/e just doesn't impress upon people to hold back.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on December 13, 2023, 09:55:22 PM

 it's because overhead bin space is limited by the airline intentionally. These are almost exclusively business travellers who can't check a bag and need to assure they get it up top. It's not a people problem, it's an airline problem.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on December 13, 2023, 10:02:12 PM

Also one more airport picture, I think this should be relatively difficult
(https://i.ibb.co/xJD73GS/PXL-20231204-221312830-2.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on December 13, 2023, 10:03:58 PM

I hate hate hate having to gate check. I almost caused an international diplomatic incident in Cuba because of it. Thus, I will lice from time to time, depending on the circumstances.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on December 13, 2023, 10:10:41 PM

Yeah, nobody is up there because they want to get on the CO2 sausage quicker


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on December 13, 2023, 10:22:52 PM

I don't have to use the overhead because I'm in economy plus, but I pay for that space for my 6'3" frame and not my damn backpack.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on December 13, 2023, 10:25:01 PM

Southwest has minimal gate lice

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on December 13, 2023, 10:26:23 PM

Quote from: wetwillie on December 13, 2023, 10:25:01 PM

Southwest has minimal gate lice

Or 100%


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on December 14, 2023, 08:31:44 AM

Quote from: steve dave on December 13, 2023, 09:55:22 PM

it's because overhead bin space is limited by the airline intentionally. These are almost exclusively business travellers who can't check a bag and need to assure they get it up top. It's not a people problem, it's an airline problem.

some of the business travelers are complete assholes too though. I almost caused an incident back in my work travel days. I was already at my boiling point and was one of the first on the plane. The dick in front of me put his bag in the overhead in my aisle. No big deal, but he then walked all the way to the back of the plane to his seat. I asked him why the eff he would do that and basically told me to eff off. It was really strange and I couldn't figure out why he would do that. He was one of the first people on the plane.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on December 14, 2023, 08:35:36 AM

idk you guys, in my experience the worst offenders are clearly not business travelers. these are salt of the earth type folks who look at their Group 2 boarding pass and think that means they are boarding the plane 2nd

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on December 14, 2023, 08:40:02 AM

Quote from: steve dave on December 13, 2023, 10:26:23 PM

Quote from: wetwillie on December 13, 2023, 10:25:01 PM

Southwest has minimal gate lice

Or 100%


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Yep

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on December 14, 2023, 01:35:02 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on December 14, 2023, 08:31:44 AM

Quote from: steve dave on December 13, 2023, 09:55:22 PM

it's because overhead bin space is limited by the airline intentionally. These are almost exclusively business travellers who can't check a bag and need to assure they get it up top. It's not a people problem, it's an airline problem.

some of the business travelers are complete assholes too though. I almost caused an incident back in my work travel days. I was already at my boiling point and was one of the first on the plane. The dick in front of me put his bag in the overhead in my aisle. No big deal, but he then walked all the way to the back of the plane to his seat. I asked him why the eff he would do that and basically told me to eff off. It was really strange and I couldn't figure out why he would do that. He was one of the first people on the plane.

business guys always put a dang coat in the overhead bin

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on December 14, 2023, 02:05:58 PM

Quote from: michigancat on December 14, 2023, 01:35:02 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on December 14, 2023, 08:31:44 AM

Quote from: steve dave on December 13, 2023, 09:55:22 PM

it's because overhead bin space is limited by the airline intentionally. These are almost exclusively business travellers who can't check a bag and need to assure they get it up top. It's not a people problem, it's an airline problem.

some of the business travelers are complete assholes too though. I almost caused an incident back in my work travel days. I was already at my boiling point and was one of the first on the plane. The dick in front of me put his bag in the overhead in my aisle. No big deal, but he then walked all the way to the back of the plane to his seat. I asked him why the eff he would do that and basically told me to eff off. It was really strange and I couldn't figure out why he would do that. He was one of the first people on the plane.

business guys always put a dang coat in the overhead bin

I always smash mine on top of my own bag


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on December 14, 2023, 04:20:21 PM

Quote from: steve dave on December 14, 2023, 02:05:58 PM

Quote from: michigancat on December 14, 2023, 01:35:02 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on December 14, 2023, 08:31:44 AM

Quote from: steve dave on December 13, 2023, 09:55:22 PM

it's because overhead bin space is limited by the airline intentionally. These are almost exclusively business travellers who can't check a bag and need to assure they get it up top. It's not a people problem, it's an airline problem.

some of the business travelers are complete assholes too though. I almost caused an incident back in my work travel days. I was already at my boiling point and was one of the first on the plane. The dick in front of me put his bag in the overhead in my aisle. No big deal, but he then walked all the way to the back of the plane to his seat. I asked him why the eff he would do that and basically told me to eff off. It was really strange and I couldn't figure out why he would do that. He was one of the first people on the plane.

business guys always put a dang coat in the overhead bin

I always smash mine on top of my own bag


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that's because you are a decent human SD.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on December 14, 2023, 04:21:36 PM

Quote from: mocat on December 14, 2023, 08:35:36 AM

idk you guys, in my experience the worst offenders are clearly not business travelers. these are salt of the earth type folks who look at their Group 2 boarding pass and think that means they are boarding the plane 2nd

Yeah I seem to always be fighting to get around very non-business types holding Group 8 boarding. At first I'm nice thinking okay maybe they are waiting for this Group 1 that I'm going to but then they just stop and I see their Gate 8.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on December 14, 2023, 04:40:09 PM

Hold up MIR, did you have a carryon and the backpack or just the backpack?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on December 15, 2023, 11:42:15 PM

Just a backpack. I never ever have a carry on.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: cfbandyman on December 16, 2023, 09:27:47 AM

Quote from: mocat on December 14, 2023, 08:35:36 AM

idk you guys, in my experience the worst offenders are clearly not business travelers. these are salt of the earth type folks who look at their Group 2 boarding pass and think that means they are boarding the plane 2nd

This has been mine. There are some shitty business travelers but in my experience, thy less experience people have travelling, the more obvious it is how much they suck at the general expectations it takes to travel. It's kinda not their fault cause they don't travel a lot, but lord does it become a pain if you travel a lot and get tired of the "oh I should put my carry on in the upper bin pronto and get out the aisle so others can pass" etc. It's like your whole goal while travelling is to be as not in everyone else way as much as possible, and many people lack that awareness.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on December 16, 2023, 10:09:23 AM

Quote from: cfbandyman on December 16, 2023, 09:27:47 AM

Quote from: mocat on December 14, 2023, 08:35:36 AM

idk you guys, in my experience the worst offenders are clearly not business travelers. these are salt of the earth type folks who look at their Group 2 boarding pass and think that means they are boarding the plane 2nd

This has been mine. There are some shitty business travelers but in my experience, thy less experience people have travelling, the more obvious it is how much they suck at the general expectations it takes to travel. It's kinda not their fault cause they don't travel a lot, but lord does it become a pain if you travel a lot and get tired of the "oh I should put my carry on in the upper bin pronto and get out the aisle so others can pass" etc. It's like your whole goal while travelling is to be as not in everyone else way as much as possible, and many people lack that awareness.

You may extend your grace if you wish, but I give no quarter to these assholes. If it were so that a mere lack of travel experience could explain such behavior, how do we explain the same phenomenon in the aisles of grocery stores? A mere lack of grocery shopping experience?! These are deeply selfish cunts who deserve to die.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on December 16, 2023, 11:17:50 AM

:lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on December 20, 2023, 02:03:09 PM

So I got A-List this year for the first time on Southwest, so any protips for the next year+ that I should take advantage of?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on December 20, 2023, 05:39:56 PM

Quote from: DaBigTrain on December 20, 2023, 02:03:09 PM

So I got A-List this year for the first time on Southwest, so any protips for the next year+ that I should take advantage of?

Take advantage of the same day flight change. Just used that yesterday to jump up to an earlier flight to get home sooner. Even if you don't get A for some reason, make sure to board right after the A's with the families.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on December 28, 2023, 07:29:56 AM

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: SondraHenfling on December 29, 2023, 07:58:55 AM

I have a question for those who like to travel in style. I'm looking for a travel bag similar to this Weekender leather bag (https://vonbaer.com/products/weekender-mens-leather-weekend-bag), which is quite expensive. Does anyone have an alternative made of leather, that looks just as good but is a bit less costly?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on December 29, 2023, 08:15:18 AM

Quote from: SondraHenfling on December 29, 2023, 07:58:55 AM

I'm on the hunt for a new travel bag, but with the sheer number of options out there, I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed and unsure what to choose!

Like roller sized? Away is the only answer for that.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: meow meow on December 29, 2023, 09:06:30 AM

i got a new Away set for Christmas, will have a little extra confidence in my step walking thru the termy now

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on December 29, 2023, 10:34:52 AM

Jumped on their limited edition glossy lavender and now every EMAW is jelly of it.

Moved all my roller sized (carry on and checked) to Away. Had a small rip in one of the netting after 3-4 years of owning, support swapped out for a new one because they didn't have a replacement part for that specific netting.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on January 02, 2024, 02:05:46 AM

United ruined my rough ridin' hard sided suitcase, managed to break not one but two wheels. What are the actual benefits of hard sided luggage, other than how it looks?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 02, 2024, 08:16:07 AM

Quote from: MakeItRain on January 02, 2024, 02:05:46 AM

United ruined my rough ridin' hard sided suitcase, managed to break not one but two wheels. What are the actual benefits of hard sided luggage, other than how it looks?

slides in and out of overhead bins easier?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on January 02, 2024, 01:15:28 PM

Quote from: pissclams on October 24, 2023, 10:55:47 PM

i specifically took this photo for my goE friends & family

at bob hope/burbank, swa deplanes from the front and back.  kc spent nearly $19 billion on our new airport and doesn’t even have this
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20231025/1505e9b1faedfbd42fc68eef1e9847c3.jpg)

probably already mentioned but swa is giving us directs to bob hope this year.  wow, slow down 2024 boner.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on January 02, 2024, 04:21:55 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 02, 2024, 08:16:07 AM

Quote from: MakeItRain on January 02, 2024, 02:05:46 AM

United ruined my rough ridin' hard sided suitcase, managed to break not one but two wheels. What are the actual benefits of hard sided luggage, other than how it looks?

slides in and out of overhead bins easier?

That's it? Reading other travel blogs aren't giving me anything either. I didn't make it clear but the wheels broke because they caved in on the hard luggage, the wheels themselves were actually fine. As team no carry ons, I'm going to switch back to soft side luggage.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on January 02, 2024, 04:25:37 PM

A duffel with backpack style straps is great. You can cram a lot in there, and both your hands + arms are free while walking through an airport

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on January 02, 2024, 04:30:56 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on January 02, 2024, 04:21:55 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 02, 2024, 08:16:07 AM

Quote from: MakeItRain on January 02, 2024, 02:05:46 AM

United ruined my rough ridin' hard sided suitcase, managed to break not one but two wheels. What are the actual benefits of hard sided luggage, other than how it looks?

slides in and out of overhead bins easier?

That's it? Reading other travel blogs aren't giving me anything either. I didn't make it clear but the wheels broke because they caved in on the hard luggage, the wheels themselves were actually fine. As team no carry ons, I'm going to switch back to soft side luggage.

I don't really have a strong preference but since moving to Away hardsided I like if it's raining when they load it, it doesn't soak up rain. I like it does seem to protect stuff inside better. Seems to work better if I stack my backpack on top of it too. On the downside kinda what you experienced if it's not FULL it can be damaged easier it seems?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: JoeAlekber on January 05, 2024, 08:17:14 PM

That's frustrating about your suitcase! Hard-sided luggage is praised for durability and protection of fragile items. It's generally more resistant to impact and weather, keeping belongings safe. However, wheels can be a weak spot. When it comes to travel, durability matters, but wheel quality is crucial too. Soft-sided luggage might offer more flexibility but might not protect as well against impact. By the way, if you're ever exploring the US, visiting some of the incredible theme parks (https://wealthofgeeks.com/best-amusement-parks-in-the-us/) can be a fun way to ease travel woes and enjoy some excitement!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 06, 2024, 12:35:14 PM

bots these days are better than 80% of our irl posters

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on January 06, 2024, 09:39:38 PM

I'm thinking of doing an open ended trip to Europe. Seems kinda scary not having set plans but I don't want to be constrained by a schedule for a variety of reasons. Anyone done this? Am I thinking crazy?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 06, 2024, 09:42:48 PM

Quote from: star seed 7 on January 06, 2024, 09:39:38 PM

I'm thinking of doing an open ended trip to Europe. Seems kinda scary not having set plans but I don't want to be constrained by a schedule for a variety of reasons. Anyone done this? Am I thinking crazy?

I haven't done it but would love to. you should.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on January 06, 2024, 09:51:29 PM

Quote from: star seed 7 on January 06, 2024, 09:39:38 PM

I'm thinking of doing an open ended trip to Europe. Seems kinda scary not having set plans but I don't want to be constrained by a schedule for a variety of reasons. Anyone done this? Am I thinking crazy?

I have. Is there anything in particular that worries you?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on January 06, 2024, 09:52:22 PM

Do it. No negative consequences.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on January 06, 2024, 10:00:24 PM

Quote from: Spracne on January 06, 2024, 09:51:29 PM

Quote from: star seed 7 on January 06, 2024, 09:39:38 PM

I'm thinking of doing an open ended trip to Europe. Seems kinda scary not having set plans but I don't want to be constrained by a schedule for a variety of reasons. Anyone done this? Am I thinking crazy?

I have. Is there anything in particular that worries you?

The cost of making arrangements on short notice

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on January 06, 2024, 10:43:41 PM

Quote from: star seed 7 on January 06, 2024, 10:00:24 PM

Quote from: Spracne on January 06, 2024, 09:51:29 PM

Quote from: star seed 7 on January 06, 2024, 09:39:38 PM

I'm thinking of doing an open ended trip to Europe. Seems kinda scary not having set plans but I don't want to be constrained by a schedule for a variety of reasons. Anyone done this? Am I thinking crazy?

I have. Is there anything in particular that worries you?

The cost of making arrangements on short notice

If you're talking booking a return flight from Europe to America on short notice, yeah, you'll probably get pinched.

If you're talking about traveling within the Eurozone, I never really noticed a difference. Can't speak to plane tickets, as I never bought one day of or day before, but I regularly did for trains and buses, and it was fine. I have bought plane tickets, say, a week before, and was able to find reasonable prices. Travel by rail, if at all possible.

In terms of lodging, are we talking about hostels, hotels, or AirBNBs? AirBNB would generally be the way to go, and there wouldn't be a premium for booking an available place the day before. But you can't really book an open-ended AirBNB stay, obviously. Can't really speak to hotel pricing, and you don't strike me as a hostel guy.

Also, you can bounce around the Schengen countries (basically, all of Europe) with ease for up to 90 days without needing a visa. Perks of being an American. You will need to arrange a visa with one of the countries if you plan to stay longer than that.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on January 06, 2024, 10:54:25 PM

Mostly concerned about lodging. The other side of my brain says it probably won't be a big deal unless there happens to be a supply deficit for whatever reason and in that case yolo.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on January 06, 2024, 11:01:24 PM

Quote from: star seed 7 on January 06, 2024, 10:54:25 PM

Mostly concerned about lodging. The other side of my brain says it probably won't be a big deal unless there happens to be a supply deficit for whatever reason and in that case yolo.

I booked an AirBNB in Munich on short notice ... during Oktoberfest. Where there's a will you'll find a way (and it can even be a fun part of the experience).

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on January 08, 2024, 09:35:05 PM

Mci-dub booked with delta premium select lfg boys

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 08, 2024, 09:36:05 PM

Quote from: star seed 7 on January 08, 2024, 09:35:05 PM

Mci-dub booked with delta premium select lfg boys

Hell yeah!


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on January 09, 2024, 08:40:03 PM

Quote from: star seed 7 on January 08, 2024, 09:35:05 PM

Mci-dub booked with delta premium select lfg boys

Are you going to make it to the mainland or just the isles?


Also you should totes pick up some back to back WWII champs tshirts to wear and hand out while visiting.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on January 09, 2024, 09:03:22 PM

I intend to swing down through England, France, and Spain. TBD after that.

@Tobias which futbol stadium should I try to catch a match in?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on January 09, 2024, 09:09:17 PM

oooh rough timeline of when you’ll be in England?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on January 09, 2024, 09:30:20 PM

Quote from: Tobias on January 09, 2024, 09:09:17 PM

oooh rough timeline of when you’ll be in England?

I could probably make anything in the first two weeks of April work.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: meow meow on January 10, 2024, 08:21:33 AM

if you're not a fan of any particular team, i would just take a look at the cities you plan on going to and any game would be a cool experience.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 10, 2024, 09:56:00 AM

Quote from: star seed 7 on January 09, 2024, 09:30:20 PM

Quote from: Tobias on January 09, 2024, 09:09:17 PM

oooh rough timeline of when you’ll be in England?

I could probably make anything in the first two weeks of April work.

Palace hosts Man City April 6. Might be a tough ticket but a fun atmosphere in South London. Newcastle at Fulham would also be fun if you're in London. Luton hosts Bournemouth that day and it's the most ridiculous top level sports stadium ever, less than an hour from Kings Cross station.

Quote from: meow meow on January 10, 2024, 08:21:33 AM

if you're not a fan of any particular team, i would just take a look at the cities you plan on going to and any game would be a cool experience.

I'd personally recommend going anywhere but one of the big 6 stadiums (Man City, Spurs, Chelsea, Liverpool, United, Arsenal). I'm sure they'd be a good time but the smaller clubs would probably be a more unique experience and almost definitely cheaper. Maybe try a Championship game as well.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on January 10, 2024, 10:00:58 AM

I would pick a lower-tier club, a cheaper price and the same great experience.  I took a train down to Trent from Liverpool and watched Stoke City v Hull City and it was great. I think I paid 30 pounds for the ticket. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on January 10, 2024, 10:12:03 AM

Quote from: michigancat on January 10, 2024, 09:56:00 AM

Quote from: star seed 7 on January 09, 2024, 09:30:20 PM

Quote from: Tobias on January 09, 2024, 09:09:17 PM

oooh rough timeline of when you’ll be in England?

I could probably make anything in the first two weeks of April work.

Palace hosts Man City April 6. Might be a tough ticket but a fun atmosphere in South London. Newcastle at Fulham would also be fun if you're in London. Luton hosts Bournemouth that day and it's the most ridiculous top level sports stadium ever, less than an hour from Kings Cross station.

Quote from: meow meow on January 10, 2024, 08:21:33 AM

if you're not a fan of any particular team, i would just take a look at the cities you plan on going to and any game would be a cool experience.

I'd personally recommend going anywhere but one of the big 6 stadiums (Man City, Spurs, Chelsea, Liverpool, United, Arsenal). I'm sure they'd be a good time but the smaller clubs would probably be a more unique experience and almost definitely cheaper. Maybe try a Championship game as well.

i have never been to a european football match, but from reading here and elsewhere i agree, going to a match at a smaller club would be more enjoyable in a lot of ways.

what's unique about Luton's stadium?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 10, 2024, 10:30:22 AM

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-65483745

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on January 10, 2024, 10:50:50 AM

100% on smaller clubs

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on January 10, 2024, 03:02:10 PM

Before checking with gE my thought was either that palace match or Nottingham @ spurs

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: meow meow on January 10, 2024, 03:22:08 PM

i would never argue against spurs, but would also make it a point to go to a smaller club match either in the prem league or something in championship or league 1 or 2 would be just as fun, probably more fun if you don't have a rooting interest

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: passranch on January 10, 2024, 03:30:29 PM

Craven Cottage is like the Fenway Park of the EPL, my vote would be for Fulham.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on January 13, 2024, 01:45:38 AM

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: KST8FAN on January 14, 2024, 12:54:56 PM

Tom(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240114/0be20c0d6d7d2e9bdcd2fed8546de485.jpg)

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on January 14, 2024, 04:52:30 PM

https://twitter.com/JomiAdeniran/status/1746604295523639727

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 14, 2024, 05:00:00 PM

Southwest cancelled my flight today (along with a bunch of others) and rebooked me for a flight Tuesday(!) I booked a Delta flight home today but Southwest should give me something right? How did people get compensated the last time they had a giant eff up?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on January 14, 2024, 05:01:47 PM

I bet you could get a couple hundo on a voucher if you work it a little.  I had a flight delayed 4 hours from Denver to KC back in September and I think I got that much.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on January 14, 2024, 05:09:45 PM

That really sucks and I'm mad on your behalf.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on January 14, 2024, 06:04:13 PM

I'm in Vegas and can see the strip but can't go  :frown:

My earlier flight got delayed and so now my layover isn't long enough to be able to leave the airport. It's such a #firstworldy problem to have but it sucks non the less.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: cfbandyman on January 14, 2024, 06:46:17 PM

Quote from: DaBigTrain on January 14, 2024, 06:04:13 PM

I'm in Vegas and can see the strip but can't go  :frown:

My earlier flight got delayed and so now my layover isn't long enough to be able to leave the airport. It's such a #firstworldy problem to have but it sucks non the less.

Can still gamble tho

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on January 14, 2024, 10:51:55 PM

Quote from: cfbandyman on January 14, 2024, 06:46:17 PM

Quote from: DaBigTrain on January 14, 2024, 06:04:13 PM

I'm in Vegas and can see the strip but can't go  :frown:

My earlier flight got delayed and so now my layover isn't long enough to be able to leave the airport. It's such a #firstworldy problem to have but it sucks non the less.

Can still gamble tho

They don’t have blackjack at the airport and that’s really all I ever do

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on January 15, 2024, 01:02:21 AM

I'm now an Iceland pro if anybody needs pro level tips.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on January 15, 2024, 09:24:23 AM

Quote from: DaBigTrain on January 13, 2024, 01:45:38 AM

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DFW

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on January 15, 2024, 09:25:59 AM

San Anton

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on January 15, 2024, 05:04:51 PM

Nope and nope! I’m surprised a resident of this city’s airport hasn’t guessed it yet.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on January 15, 2024, 05:51:52 PM

San Jose

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on January 15, 2024, 06:03:44 PM

Houston then. It's an airport I've been to, that damn carpet

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on January 16, 2024, 12:53:04 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on January 15, 2024, 01:02:21 AM

I'm now an Iceland pro if anybody needs pro level tips.

find me a copy of the hobbit in icelandic

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on January 16, 2024, 11:46:20 AM

Last fall I won a raffle for a free trip to Cancun to an all inclusive (Sun Palace).  Resort looks decent enough, but I'm going in with 0 expectations because, at worst, it'll be free mediocre drinks/food and 4 days on the beach (i am perfectly fine with mediocre food/drinks).

Booked it for March.  What a great thing.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on January 16, 2024, 11:49:23 AM

Quote from: DQ12 on January 16, 2024, 11:46:20 AM

Last fall I won a raffle for a free trip to Cancun to an all inclusive (Sun Palace).  Resort looks decent enough, but I'm going in with 0 expectations because, at worst, it'll be free mediocre drinks/food and 4 days on the beach (i am perfectly fine with mediocre food/drinks).

Booked it for March.  What a great thing.

Are they going to try and pitch you on a vacation club?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on January 16, 2024, 12:15:46 PM

Quote from: DQ12 on January 16, 2024, 11:46:20 AM

Last fall I won a raffle for a free trip to Cancun to an all inclusive (Sun Palace).  Resort looks decent enough, but I'm going in with 0 expectations because, at worst, it'll be free mediocre drinks/food and 4 days on the beach (i am perfectly fine with mediocre food/drinks).

Booked it for March.  What a great thing.

That's a good mindset to have going into it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on January 16, 2024, 12:19:09 PM

Cancun over spring break, you dog

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on January 16, 2024, 12:29:09 PM

Quote from: wetwillie on January 16, 2024, 12:19:09 PM

Cancun over spring break, you dog

How do you know about that?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on January 16, 2024, 12:38:32 PM

Quote from: ChiComCat on January 16, 2024, 11:49:23 AM

Quote from: DQ12 on January 16, 2024, 11:46:20 AM

Last fall I won a raffle for a free trip to Cancun to an all inclusive (Sun Palace).  Resort looks decent enough, but I'm going in with 0 expectations because, at worst, it'll be free mediocre drinks/food and 4 days on the beach (i am perfectly fine with mediocre food/drinks).

Booked it for March.  What a great thing.

Are they going to try and pitch you on a vacation club?

I don't think so. 

Quote from: wetwillie on January 16, 2024, 12:19:09 PM

Cancun over spring break, you dog

Spring break timing was Mrs. DQ's idea (she's in grad school).

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: KST8FAN on January 16, 2024, 05:42:23 PM

Anyone here did an Alaskan cruise?  Alumni Association has one in August.  Never had any interest in cruises, but this has me curious.

Tom

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on January 16, 2024, 06:52:59 PM

My aunt did and loved it. She's not a cruise person either.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on January 16, 2024, 07:59:24 PM

Those Viking cruises look good to me.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on January 16, 2024, 08:07:50 PM

Quote from: Pete on January 16, 2024, 07:59:24 PM

Those Viking cruises look good to me.

Dude, agreed. I've never had a desire to go on a cruise, but those things seem more my speed. Naturally though, they cost a lot more bread.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on January 16, 2024, 09:28:25 PM

i have a coworker that did a viking cruise this year and said it was better than advertised, he can’t wait to go again

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on January 16, 2024, 09:30:41 PM

Quote from: Spracne on January 16, 2024, 08:07:50 PM

Quote from: Pete on January 16, 2024, 07:59:24 PM

Those Viking cruises look good to me.

Dude, agreed. I've never had a desire to go on a cruise, but those things seem more my speed. Naturally though, they cost a lot more bread.

Every once in a while I’ll spend an hour looking Viking cruises, but I know I’ll never spend the money.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 17, 2024, 08:23:33 AM

To me the appeal of a cruise is fresh open breeze and/or breathtaking scenery.

Viking Cruises keeps the worst part of the cruise experience, (the close proximity to gross smelly people and bad food), and replaces the best part of a cruise, the Caribbean Sea or Alaskan glaciers and replaces them with gross ass muddy European rivers. Hard pass

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 17, 2024, 09:03:03 AM

Also I think it replaces the young poor partytime people with old tired rich people. Give me the former of if I have to choose.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on January 17, 2024, 09:19:48 AM

Quote from: Spracne on January 16, 2024, 08:07:50 PM

Quote from: Pete on January 16, 2024, 07:59:24 PM

Those Viking cruises look good to me.

Dude, agreed. I've never had a desire to go on a cruise, but those things seem more my speed. Naturally though, they cost a lot more bread.

My mom did a couple European river cruises on a barge with her friends and raved about it. They chartered their own barge and I think between the size and not having a bunch of strangers took away most of the big complaints about cruises.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GregKSU1027 on January 17, 2024, 09:45:06 AM

Quote from: Kat Kid on January 17, 2024, 09:19:48 AM

Quote from: Spracne on January 16, 2024, 08:07:50 PM

Quote from: Pete on January 16, 2024, 07:59:24 PM

Those Viking cruises look good to me.

Dude, agreed. I've never had a desire to go on a cruise, but those things seem more my speed. Naturally though, they cost a lot more bread.

My mom did a couple European river cruises on a barge with her friends and raved about it. They chartered their own barge and I think between the size and not having a bunch of strangers took away most of the big complaints about cruises.

goEMAW European party barge anyone?  :ksu:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on January 17, 2024, 10:47:43 AM

BARGE GAS 2: BARGE PETROL

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on January 17, 2024, 10:50:26 AM

The only barge i associate with is GAS BARGE.

FWIW, I love typical, crappy Caribbean cruises.  I know they get a lot of hate, but I think they're great fun.  Gimme the all you can eat pizza at 9 am.  Gimme the crappy drinks.  Gimme the group macarana dance by the pool.  Gimme the 2 hours to explore the tourist zoo at the Nassau port.  Gimme the hilariously campy nightly entertainment in the theater. Gimme it all! 

"Ah yes, but you don't get to enjoy all the culture Cozumel has to offer," yeah but did you know there's a casino right on this boat?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on January 17, 2024, 10:51:47 AM

My parents did a couple of Viking cruises and loved them.  Their most recent one was in France and the river was too low to move the boat with passengers.  They would bus the passengers to the different ports and then have them sleep on the boat.  They were not impressed.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 17, 2024, 11:41:29 AM

Quote from: DQ12 on January 17, 2024, 10:50:26 AM

The only barge i associate with is GAS BARGE.

FWIW, I love typical, crappy Caribbean cruises.  I know they get a lot of hate, but I think they're great fun.  Gimme the all you can eat pizza at 9 am.  Gimme the crappy drinks.  Gimme the group macarana dance by the pool.  Gimme the 2 hours to explore the tourist zoo at the Nassau port.  Gimme the hilariously campy nightly entertainment in the theater. Gimme it all! 

"Ah yes, but you don't get to enjoy all the culture Cozumel has to offer," yeah but did you know there's a casino right on this boat?

dlew gets it

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on January 17, 2024, 11:48:20 AM

I have no interest in traditional cruises, but I watch a lot of cruise reviews on YouTube for some reason. Everything dlew listed are my favorite parts. I can't imagine being stuck around that many people though and will stick with ground based AI's.

I'm very interested in a Rhine river cruise though and would only do viking. The smaller ships and old timey ports seem right up my alley. Pretty pricey tho.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on January 17, 2024, 01:07:42 PM

How much bread are we talking about? I kind of feel like doing something spontaneous, as I'm inspired by my good friend ss7.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on January 17, 2024, 01:30:14 PM

5-10 racks? Maybe 3-5 if you book a year ahead.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on January 17, 2024, 01:37:14 PM

Oh. I think I can handle that.  :Woohoo:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: CNS on January 17, 2024, 01:59:02 PM

Quote from: DQ12 on January 17, 2024, 10:50:26 AM

The only barge i associate with is GAS BARGE.

FWIW, I love typical, crappy Caribbean cruises.  I know they get a lot of hate, but I think they're great fun.  Gimme the all you can eat pizza at 9 am.  Gimme the crappy drinks.  Gimme the group macarana dance by the pool.  Gimme the 2 hours to explore the tourist zoo at the Nassau port.  Gimme the hilariously campy nightly entertainment in the theater. Gimme it all! 

"Ah yes, but you don't get to enjoy all the culture Cozumel has to offer," yeah but did you know there's a casino right on this boat?

Never been on a cruise, but here to spoil Cozumel.  It doesn't have anything else to offer, really, other than a lot of nothing.  Nothing is what I went for, and it really delivered!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on January 17, 2024, 03:50:03 PM

Quote from: michigancat on January 17, 2024, 08:23:33 AM

To me the appeal of a cruise is fresh open breeze and/or breathtaking scenery.

Viking Cruises keeps the worst part of the cruise experience, (the close proximity to gross smelly people and bad food), and replaces the best part of a cruise, the Caribbean Sea or Alaskan glaciers and replaces them with gross ass muddy European rivers. Hard pass

I think with the price of Viking cruises you get good food & no gross smelly people. I’ve been on the Rhine River for a couple hours & enjoyed it. I think it would be a good way to travel. For me it’s more about a different way to travel Europe, but when it would come time to pay I think I’d just end up saving money & traveling around Europe by train/hotel.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 17, 2024, 04:15:14 PM

They have some of those euro river cruises that are built for families and I think that could be a good way to expose the kids to a lot of new stuff with minimal PITA parenting/logistics. I think AMA Waterways does some.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on January 17, 2024, 04:26:01 PM

Yeah, viking's audience is 55+, ama focuses on younger/more active people.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on January 17, 2024, 04:43:55 PM

I like cruises as a way to see a number of places, then decide where I want to go back to and actually spend some more time to really experience it.  With that in mind, I think they'd be great for kids as they'd have a whole lifetime ahead to explore in more detail.  Add in the kids clubs that provide free babysitting throughout the day and it seems like a big win.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 17, 2024, 04:44:46 PM

Spracne, I vote you whore your youthful bod to 55+ Viking River couples and explore the waterways of Europe year round until you are target audience.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 17, 2024, 04:46:49 PM

Quote from: ChiComCat on January 17, 2024, 04:43:55 PM

I like cruises as a way to see a number of places, then decide where I want to go back to and actually spend some more time to really experience it.  With that in mind, I think they'd be great for kids as they'd have a whole lifetime ahead to explore in more detail.  Add in the kids clubs that provide free babysitting throughout the day and it seems like a big win.

I’m huge into hiring a tour guide first day in a new place. Then tackling cool crap just like you describe.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on January 17, 2024, 04:50:00 PM

Quote from: steve dave on January 17, 2024, 04:44:46 PM

Spracne, I vote you whore your youthful bod to 55+ Viking River couples and explore the waterways of Europe year round until you are target audience.


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I could provide the women the companionship they've been missing. That's true.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on January 19, 2024, 01:37:27 PM

i went on a royal caribbean cruise to nassau when i was like 9. can you imagine how hard that ruled.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on January 19, 2024, 01:39:15 PM

Quote from: mocat on January 19, 2024, 01:37:27 PM

i went on a royal caribbean cruise to nassau when i was like 9. can you imagine how hard that ruled.

To each their own, but no. Being herded around like cattle with a ton of people who look like actual cattle. Doesn't appeal to me.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on January 19, 2024, 01:43:38 PM

Quote from: Spracne on January 19, 2024, 01:39:15 PM

Quote from: mocat on January 19, 2024, 01:37:27 PM

i went on a royal caribbean cruise to nassau when i was like 9. can you imagine how hard that ruled.

To each their own, but no. Being herded around like cattle with a ton of people who look like actual cattle. Doesn't appeal to me.

sorry i meant to say, can you imagine how hard that ruled for a 9 year old

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on January 19, 2024, 01:45:18 PM

i will absolutely not go on a cruise again except maybe when i am in the viking target demo. who can say what i will want to do when i'm 64?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on January 19, 2024, 01:55:51 PM

I'm pretty sure I've always felt this way, including at 9 years old. I am intrigued about the swinging on the Viking River Cruises, though.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on January 19, 2024, 02:18:51 PM

Talkin’ dongs 24/7/365 on these river vessels


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on January 19, 2024, 02:33:10 PM

I think an rc at 9 would probably rule irl

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on January 19, 2024, 02:55:45 PM

I'm not a fan of being herded but I am a big cruise fan, not Viking, those seem horrible. Can eff off and do what you want and avoid any crowds very easily. Good for groups that want to do different things.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on January 19, 2024, 03:07:08 PM

Phil seems like a virgin guy (the brand, not the no sex)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on January 19, 2024, 03:37:11 PM

Quote from: star seed 7 on January 19, 2024, 03:07:08 PM

Phil seems like a virgin guy (the brand, not the no sex)

I've been eyeing one. I believe I would be as well. They are spendy.

Let me tell you the Carnivals of the world are still fun but man you have to go in with a lot of being excited to people watch (and try not to gawk)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on January 19, 2024, 03:48:34 PM

I bet Ron Prince loves cruises

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on January 19, 2024, 03:54:37 PM

My parents are absolutely cruise fiends and have probably been on over 50. They are currently in Australia/New Zealand for a month and are doing two weeklong cruises while there.

Caribbean cruises? Check times a bagillion.

Mediterranean cruise? Check

Viking river cruises? They were the youngest people

2 week USA to Europe cruise? Check

Alaska cruise? Check

2 week Singapore to los Angeles cruise with stops in the Philippines/Hawaii etc? Later this year!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on January 19, 2024, 03:55:39 PM

Spending your inheritance on cruises, damn.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: XocolateThundarr on January 19, 2024, 03:58:10 PM

I haven't been on a cruise in a long time.  However, the last time I was on one we rolled about 40 deep in family and friends.  One night, we were sitting in a corridor area between two bars drinking our ass off and bullshitting.  Somehow the evening devolved into strangers joining us and eventually an impromptu talent show with stupid human tricks broke out.  It was great entertainment for us.  Toward the end of the night some of the staff brought us a couple platters of crown and cokes and asked that we take the party up to the top deck.  We were just finishing our drinks when we pulled into port in the morning and it was time to start the shitty process of getting off of the boat. 

The End.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on January 19, 2024, 03:59:45 PM

I enjoyed going on them as a kid/teenager because I could hang out with the other kids on the boat, sneak beers and make out with babes etc.

I get too claustrophobic for them now.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on January 19, 2024, 04:26:04 PM

Quote from: wetwillie on January 19, 2024, 03:55:39 PM

Spending your inheritance on cruises, damn.

Good thing Ben ji is a smart investor and not relying on an inheritance.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on January 19, 2024, 04:43:27 PM

We're doing an all inclusive Cancun deal in a couple weeks in order to attend a wedding. Booked it and then two weeks later found out Mrs. Stevesie was pregnant. So she will not be able to enjoy the most important thing that we've already paid for.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on January 19, 2024, 10:31:42 PM

Quote from: IPA4Me on January 19, 2024, 04:26:04 PM

Quote from: wetwillie on January 19, 2024, 03:55:39 PM

Spending your inheritance on cruises, damn.

Good thing Ben ji is a smart investor and not relying on an inheritance.

That, and my parents drive 15 year old Camrys and live in the same house they bought in the early 80's.

Cruising is the most frugal way to see tons of random places and they are all about it.

#Midwest

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: rangers666 on January 27, 2024, 03:37:08 AM

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on January 27, 2024, 09:24:17 AM

Quote from: rangers666 on January 27, 2024, 03:37:08 AM

Permainan slot yang kini telah menyebar keseluruh penjuru dunia contohnya ialah seperti https://marettotowap.com yang kita tahu sudah malang melintang bersama https://apriltoto-network.com untuk menjadi salah satu situs judi slot virtual dengan metode pembayaran uang asli. Selain itu juga https://apriltotogames.com dan marettoto berhasil mencakup ratusan ribu member untuk bermain bersama mereka agar mendapatkan cuan yang deras setiap harinya.

Maaf, saya tidak dapat memberikan dukungan atau informasi terkait situs judi atau permainan slot yang melibatkan uang asli. Apakah ada hal lain yang bisa saya bantu?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on January 30, 2024, 09:53:29 AM

Quote from: DaBigTrain on January 27, 2024, 09:24:17 AM

Quote from: rangers666 on January 27, 2024, 03:37:08 AM

Permainan slot yang kini telah menyebar keseluruh penjuru dunia contohnya ialah seperti https://marettotowap.com yang kita tahu sudah malang melintang bersama https://apriltoto-network.com untuk menjadi salah satu situs judi slot virtual dengan metode pembayaran uang asli. Selain itu juga https://apriltotogames.com dan marettoto berhasil mencakup ratusan ribu member untuk bermain bersama mereka agar mendapatkan cuan yang deras setiap harinya.

Maaf, saya tidak dapat memberikan dukungan atau informasi terkait situs judi atau permainan slot yang melibatkan uang asli. Apakah ada hal lain yang bisa saya bantu?

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on January 31, 2024, 05:43:16 PM

I'm thinking about going to Montreal around june ish.  Any pro tips?

Do you need a visa or anything to get into canadia or can I just book a plane ticket and show my passport?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 31, 2024, 05:44:27 PM

just a passport and ticket, have a bagel I guess

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on January 31, 2024, 05:53:30 PM

Quote from: ben ji on January 31, 2024, 05:43:16 PM

I'm thinking about going to Montreal around june ish.  Any pro tips?

Do you need a visa or anything to get into canadia or can I just book a plane ticket and show my passport?

Should be fine, assuming you're not staying more than 90 days. American passports, baby!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on January 31, 2024, 05:56:55 PM

When I went in the fall to Toronto there was an app that supposedly gave you a fast pass at customs but there wasn't a line when I went. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: cfbandyman on January 31, 2024, 08:34:57 PM

Yeah getting into Canada is easy AMA

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: cfbandyman on January 31, 2024, 08:36:16 PM

Quote from: Spracne on January 31, 2024, 05:53:30 PM

Quote from: ben ji on January 31, 2024, 05:43:16 PM

I'm thinking about going to Montreal around june ish.  Any pro tips?

Do you need a visa or anything to get into canadia or can I just book a plane ticket and show my passport?

Should be fine, assuming you're not staying more than 90 days. American passports, baby!

Yup, or using my 3rd visa up here

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on January 31, 2024, 08:39:43 PM

Quote from: ben ji on January 31, 2024, 05:43:16 PM

I'm thinking about going to Montreal around june ish.  Any pro tips?

Do you need a visa or anything to get into canadia or can I just book a plane ticket and show my passport?

There used to be an urban legend about a DUI on your record denying you entry but no idea if that's really a thing.

Montreal seemed snobbier about speaking French than France did. Awesome city though, much cooler than Toronto which sucks.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on January 31, 2024, 10:54:13 PM

Yeah. eff Toronto.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on January 31, 2024, 11:08:45 PM

Vancouver >

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on January 31, 2024, 11:18:50 PM

I asked people in Toronto I visited what was like a good local food and they said "Indian I guess"

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Ghost of Stan Parrish on February 01, 2024, 12:04:24 PM

Montreal is nice. Best to have your hotel in (or walkable to) the old quarter, though they more pricey. Bagels are amazing, and they have their own amazing pastrami ("smoked meat"). Walk up Mount Royal; it's a lovely park. I really love Quebec City, too, if you can swing part of your trip up there. I had a breakfast I will never forget in Quebec City, but would have to look up the name of the place.

I've been to Toronto a few times and do like the city -- it reminds me of a smaller NYC. But there wasn't a single meal I ate there that was memorable.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on February 01, 2024, 01:21:45 PM

Quote from: Ghost of Stan Parrish on February 01, 2024, 12:04:24 PM

Montreal is nice. Best to have your hotel in (or walkable to) the old quarter, though they more pricey. Bagels are amazing, and they have their own amazing pastrami ("smoked meat"). Walk up Mount Royal; it's a lovely park. I really love Quebec City, too, if you can swing part of your trip up there. I had a breakfast I will never forget in Quebec City, but would have to look up the name of the place.

I've been to Toronto a few times and do like the city -- it reminds me of a smaller NYC. But there wasn't a single meal I ate there that was memorable.

What about french whores?  While watching Kids in the Hall I was lead to believe there were loads of french whores there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on February 01, 2024, 03:47:04 PM

Montreal strip clubs are world famous

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Ghost of Stan Parrish on February 01, 2024, 03:47:49 PM

Quote from: Pete on February 01, 2024, 01:21:45 PM

Quote from: Ghost of Stan Parrish on February 01, 2024, 12:04:24 PM

Montreal is nice. Best to have your hotel in (or walkable to) the old quarter, though they more pricey. Bagels are amazing, and they have their own amazing pastrami ("smoked meat"). Walk up Mount Royal; it's a lovely park. I really love Quebec City, too, if you can swing part of your trip up there. I had a breakfast I will never forget in Quebec City, but would have to look up the name of the place.

I've been to Toronto a few times and do like the city -- it reminds me of a smaller NYC. But there wasn't a single meal I ate there that was memorable.

What about french whores?  While watching Kids in the Hall I was lead to believe there were loads of french whores there.

I don't know. My Canadian gf at the time (went to McGill) recommended certain notorious strip clubs when I went up there one time for a bachelor party, but I didn't mention that here because it's a family blog.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on February 01, 2024, 04:46:24 PM

Quote from: star seed 7 on February 01, 2024, 03:47:04 PM

Montreal strip clubs are world famous

Went there for a bachelor party. Not a fan of those places and haven't been to many in the US but I saw some things.....

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: passranch on February 01, 2024, 04:47:26 PM

Quote from: Pete on February 01, 2024, 01:21:45 PM

Quote from: Ghost of Stan Parrish on February 01, 2024, 12:04:24 PM

Montreal is nice. Best to have your hotel in (or walkable to) the old quarter, though they more pricey. Bagels are amazing, and they have their own amazing pastrami ("smoked meat"). Walk up Mount Royal; it's a lovely park. I really love Quebec City, too, if you can swing part of your trip up there. I had a breakfast I will never forget in Quebec City, but would have to look up the name of the place.

I've been to Toronto a few times and do like the city -- it reminds me of a smaller NYC. But there wasn't a single meal I ate there that was memorable.

What about french whores?  While watching Kids in the Hall I was lead to believe there were loads of french whores there.

They can all be found in the northeast end of downtown on St Catherine St.

The strip clubs there have this tradition of getting the groom from bachelor parties up on stage then stripping then down to the full monty, so if you aren't interested in showing your bird to a bunch of strangers and strippers on stage, then maybe don't go there for bachelor parties.

Jazz Fest is from June 27th to July 6th this year, that would be my choice of time to be there.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: cfbandyman on February 01, 2024, 06:08:43 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on January 31, 2024, 08:39:43 PM

Quote from: ben ji on January 31, 2024, 05:43:16 PM

I'm thinking about going to Montreal around june ish.  Any pro tips?

Do you need a visa or anything to get into canadia or can I just book a plane ticket and show my passport?

There used to be an urban legend about a DUI on your record denying you entry but no idea if that's really a thing.

Montreal seemed snobbier about speaking French than France did. Awesome city though, much cooler than Toronto which sucks.

It is 100% (mostly) true. It's why we can't get some workers up here. It's not a full blackball, it's just a lot of hoops to jump through.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on February 06, 2024, 07:33:50 PM

Quote from: ben ji on January 31, 2024, 05:43:16 PM

I'm thinking about going to Montreal around june ish.  Any pro tips?

Do you need a visa or anything to get into canadia or can I just book a plane ticket and show my passport?

Going to cancun/playa del carmen in early march now instead which has put montreal on the backburner....maybe one day montreal.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on February 06, 2024, 08:15:49 PM

Swim up rooms: smash or trash?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ben ji on February 06, 2024, 10:23:53 PM

Quote from: star seed 7 on February 06, 2024, 08:15:49 PM

Swim up rooms: smash or trash?

Equal...Yeah its cool to have your own swim up pool outside your room but unless it lazy river connects to the main pools at a resort you are just staring at another hotel room or the jungle on the otherside. And if it does lazy river connect to the rest of the pool you are going to have rando's outside your room all day trying to make the full loop.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on February 08, 2024, 01:36:27 PM

Booking a trip to Puerto Vallarta and found a really good early booking deal at the Hilton all-inclusive.

Anyone been recently to PV and have recommendos?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on February 08, 2024, 01:41:09 PM

Quote from: Kat Kid on February 08, 2024, 01:36:27 PM

Booking a trip to Puerto Vallarta and found a really good early booking deal at the Hilton all-inclusive.

Anyone been recently to PV and have recommendos?

No, but I will follow this closely because I too have always wanted to check it out.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on February 08, 2024, 01:45:22 PM

Can you imagine a gE ai pak?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on February 08, 2024, 02:13:10 PM

Quote from: Kat Kid on February 08, 2024, 01:36:27 PM

Booking a trip to Puerto Vallarta and found a really good early booking deal at the Hilton all-inclusive.

Anyone been recently to PV and have recommendos?

Pro PV guy but I only do the old town / romantic zone. It's an awesome place, best food I've had in Mexico consistently

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: XocolateThundarr on February 08, 2024, 02:54:37 PM

Quote from: star seed 7 on February 08, 2024, 01:45:22 PM

Can you imagine a gE ai pak?

This would be amaze.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on February 08, 2024, 03:04:21 PM

Quote from: Kat Kid on February 08, 2024, 01:36:27 PM

Booking a trip to Puerto Vallarta and found a really good early booking deal at the Hilton all-inclusive.

Anyone been recently to PV and have recommendos?

Scrap that, bring sergio and have him take care of ever-y-thing.

I stayed here: https://www.hotelyasminpv.com/

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on February 08, 2024, 08:42:54 PM

Quote from: Trim on February 08, 2024, 03:04:21 PM

Quote from: Kat Kid on February 08, 2024, 01:36:27 PM

Booking a trip to Puerto Vallarta and found a really good early booking deal at the Hilton all-inclusive.

Anyone been recently to PV and have recommendos?

Scrap that, bring sergio and have him take care of ever-y-thing.

I stayed here: https://www.hotelyasminpv.com/

Website says it is closed indefinitely.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on February 08, 2024, 09:06:06 PM

FREE!


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on February 08, 2024, 09:13:08 PM

Quote from: star seed 7 on February 08, 2024, 01:45:22 PM

Can you imagine a gE ai pak?

What do you mean by ai?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on February 08, 2024, 09:52:41 PM

Quote from: Pete on February 08, 2024, 09:13:08 PM

Quote from: star seed 7 on February 08, 2024, 01:45:22 PM

Can you imagine a gE ai pak?

What do you mean by ai?

I presume he means aleutian islands.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on February 08, 2024, 09:54:13 PM

Artificial Insemenation

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on February 08, 2024, 10:57:56 PM

American Indian

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on February 08, 2024, 11:35:32 PM

:lol:

(https://s3-media0.fl.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/M07vQOFS8r74J9Jkn4gkog/o.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on February 08, 2024, 11:45:51 PM

:thumbs:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFgigbafqTo

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on February 11, 2024, 03:26:27 PM

Just got back from an all inclusive in Cancun and I highly recommend doing a PAK at one. Location doesn't really matter since you never really leave the place, so anywhere works for me!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 11, 2024, 06:10:22 PM

Quote from: Stevesie60 on February 11, 2024, 03:26:27 PM

Just got back from an all inclusive in Cancun and I highly recommend doing a PAK at one. Location doesn't really matter since you never really leave the place, so anywhere works for me!

Which one did you go to

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on February 16, 2024, 08:22:10 AM

Quote from: Kat Kid on February 08, 2024, 01:36:27 PM

Booking a trip to Puerto Vallarta and found a really good early booking deal at the Hilton all-inclusive.

Anyone been recently to PV and have recommendos?

we love PV, been 8 times.

Pepes Tacos is great, as is Panchos Takos.
Playa Destileradera about 30 min north of town is a great very quiet beach.
Las Animas Beach and Yelapa are also chill vibes.
The Zoo is fun if you are into animals, you can pay $20 to play with and hold young jaguars and tigers.
Get out and explore, lots to see, do and eat/drink
We have day tripped to San Pancho and Sayulita, overrated.
Marisma has great fish tacos.  Visit barrio Versalles, great restaurants over there too.  Birria El Tio Tono is best in PV for birria/quesabirria.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on February 16, 2024, 08:40:10 AM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on February 16, 2024, 08:22:10 AM

Quote from: Kat Kid on February 08, 2024, 01:36:27 PM

Booking a trip to Puerto Vallarta and found a really good early booking deal at the Hilton all-inclusive.

Anyone been recently to PV and have recommendos?

we love PV, been 8 times.

Pepes Tacos is great, as is Panchos Takos.
Playa Destileradera about 30 min north of town is a great veru quiet beach.
Las Animas Beach and Yelapa are also chill vibes.
The Zoo is fun if you are into animals, you can pay $20 to play with and hold you jaguars and tigers.
Get out and explore, lots to see, do and eat/drink
We have day tripped to San Pancho and Sayulita, overrated.

I've been around that many times as well and I've never been outside of the city and still have a great time, just FYI for those looking to go, looks like either way you would be good.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on February 16, 2024, 08:50:55 AM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on February 16, 2024, 08:22:10 AM

Quote from: Kat Kid on February 08, 2024, 01:36:27 PM

Booking a trip to Puerto Vallarta and found a really good early booking deal at the Hilton all-inclusive.

Anyone been recently to PV and have recommendos?

we love PV, been 8 times.

Pepes Tacos is great, as is Panchos Takos.
Playa Destileradera about 30 min north of town is a great very quiet beach.
Las Animas Beach and Yelapa are also chill vibes.
The Zoo is fun if you are into animals, you can pay $20 to play with and hold young jaguars and tigers.
Get out and explore, lots to see, do and eat/drink
We have day tripped to San Pancho and Sayulita, overrated.
Marisma has great fish tacos.  Visit barrio Versalles, great restaurants over there too.  Birria El Tio Tono is best in PV for birria/quesabirria.

Like baby tigers?  We’re going for a week in July.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on February 16, 2024, 09:53:07 AM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on February 16, 2024, 08:50:55 AM

Quote from: Mikeyis4dcats on February 16, 2024, 08:22:10 AM

Quote from: Kat Kid on February 08, 2024, 01:36:27 PM

Booking a trip to Puerto Vallarta and found a really good early booking deal at the Hilton all-inclusive.

Anyone been recently to PV and have recommendos?

we love PV, been 8 times.

Pepes Tacos is great, as is Panchos Takos.
Playa Destileradera about 30 min north of town is a great very quiet beach.
Las Animas Beach and Yelapa are also chill vibes.
The Zoo is fun if you are into animals, you can pay $20 to play with and hold young jaguars and tigers.
Get out and explore, lots to see, do and eat/drink
We have day tripped to San Pancho and Sayulita, overrated.
Marisma has great fish tacos.  Visit barrio Versalles, great restaurants over there too.  Birria El Tio Tono is best in PV for birria/quesabirria.

Like baby tigers?  We’re going for a week in July.

yes.  Usually jaguars but sometimes tigers.
(https://i.imgur.com/HQEfoZf.png)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on February 16, 2024, 10:37:01 PM

Hey guys, its me, the unluckiest travel booker on the planet. Got a bit drunk tonight and convinced Mrs SF to book a trip to Portugal to go to a concert. It was actually going pretty well considering the amount of booze drinks I've had leading to this probably bad idea. Anywho, got concert tickets, booked a Hyatt hotel both pretty quick. Then, the flights. Why oh rough ridin' why does Chase hate me so? They literally have to have me flagged just to see if I rough ridin' lose it on the phone. Found flights online, easy peasy. booked through Chase to get the extra points or whatever. Same exact price and flights, no problem right???  First booking......denied, error. After however long of putting all the crap in the system for everyone..... error. Refresh again and select the same flights and renter all the crap again....error. Call, spend 3 times as long giving the dude the info for the same flights as i've tried to book twice online, he said no problem a lot.......error. He needs minute to figure it out. Turns out the problem is that they just need $250 more dollars and the error will go away... I don't even want to go anymore so whatever....but.....we have to enter all the info again. This time after giving all the info, he "needed to check something". A bit more of a hold and it finally went through. I honestly have no idea if he even booked the correct flights or if i'm going to the correct country or will make it back home, but he said it worked and I was too worn out to verify. I'll check it in the morning. If it all looks good, please send me Portugal tips. TIA

I'm still fascinated that so many people on this bbs enjoy doing this crap. I'm very thankful for it because it has saved me tons of money and i've gone to cool places, but it just doesn't seem possible to me that people enjoy the booking experience. Go Cats

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on February 16, 2024, 11:53:33 PM

:lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on February 17, 2024, 12:03:40 AM

:lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: cfbandyman on February 17, 2024, 07:35:55 AM

SF is my kinda guy to have drinks with.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on February 17, 2024, 08:28:03 AM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on February 16, 2024, 10:37:01 PM

Hey guys, its me, the unluckiest travel booker on the planet. Got a bit drunk tonight and convinced Mrs SF to book a trip to Portugal to go to a concert. It was actually going pretty well considering the amount of booze drinks I've had leading to this probably bad idea. Anywho, got concert tickets, booked a Hyatt hotel both pretty quick. Then, the flights. Why oh rough ridin' why does Chase hate me so? They literally have to have me flagged just to see if I rough ridin' lose it on the phone. Found flights online, easy peasy. booked through Chase to get the extra points or whatever. Same exact price and flights, no problem right???  First booking......denied, error. After however long of putting all the crap in the system for everyone..... error. Refresh again and select the same flights and renter all the crap again....error. Call, spend 3 times as long giving the dude the info for the same flights as i've tried to book twice online, he said no problem a lot.......error. He needs minute to figure it out. Turns out the problem is that they just need $250 more dollars and the error will go away... I don't even want to go anymore so whatever....but.....we have to enter all the info again. This time after giving all the info, he "needed to check something". A bit more of a hold and it finally went through. I honestly have no idea if he even booked the correct flights or if i'm going to the correct country or will make it back home, but he said it worked and I was too worn out to verify. I'll check it in the morning. If it all looks good, please send me Portugal tips. TIA

I'm still fascinated that so many people on this bbs enjoy doing this crap. I'm very thankful for it because it has saved me tons of money and i've gone to cool places, but it just doesn't seem possible to me that people enjoy the booking experience. Go Cats

shooo, sorry about that everyone. Guess i'm going to Portugal. Still hate the Chase portal. Go Cats

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on February 17, 2024, 08:29:54 AM

Incred

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on February 17, 2024, 09:47:31 AM

:lol:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 17, 2024, 10:51:12 AM

Primavera Sound in Porto?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on February 17, 2024, 10:56:41 AM

pearl jam in lisbon?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on February 17, 2024, 11:04:56 AM

Quote from: Tobias on February 17, 2024, 10:56:41 AM

pearl jam in lisbon?

 :Hook'em:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on February 17, 2024, 11:05:44 AM

Quote from: michigancat on February 17, 2024, 10:51:12 AM

Primavera Sound in Porto?

I know two of those words

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 17, 2024, 11:13:39 AM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on February 17, 2024, 11:04:56 AM

Quote from: Tobias on February 17, 2024, 10:56:41 AM

pearl jam in lisbon?

 :Hook'em:

Nice other than Pearl Jam sucks. I was there for a few days a while back. Try to start with an ebike tour day 1, it's a great way to get the lay of the land and fight jet lag. We did this one and would definitely do it again:

https://www.tripadvisor.com/AttractionProductReview-g189158-d11456361-Central_Lisbon_E_Bike_Tour-Lisbon_Lisbon_District_Central_Portugal.html

Go to a Fado dinner show here:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/8Nb1MuBSHUMsohZR8


This was a great dinner, reserve as soon as possible:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/vRyXkwt2YcFT2L9cA

There's also a pretty cool church ruin museum

https://www.golisbon.com/sight-seeing/carmo-church.html

Eat a lot of pastels and octopus and sardines

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on February 17, 2024, 12:09:21 PM

Quote from: michigancat on February 17, 2024, 11:13:39 AM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on February 17, 2024, 11:04:56 AM

Quote from: Tobias on February 17, 2024, 10:56:41 AM

pearl jam in lisbon?

 :Hook'em:

Nice other than Pearl Jam sucks. I was there for a few days a while back. Try to start with an ebike tour day 1, it's a great way to get the lay of the land and fight jet lag. We did this one and would definitely do it again:

https://www.tripadvisor.com/AttractionProductReview-g189158-d11456361-Central_Lisbon_E_Bike_Tour-Lisbon_Lisbon_District_Central_Portugal.html

Go to a Fado dinner show here:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/8Nb1MuBSHUMsohZR8


This was a great dinner, reserve as soon as possible:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/vRyXkwt2YcFT2L9cA

There's also a pretty cool church ruin museum

https://www.golisbon.com/sight-seeing/carmo-church.html

Eat a lot of pastels and octopus and sardines

wrong and thank you sir.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 17, 2024, 12:13:21 PM

I liked this place on the main tourist drag, too. Interesting flavors and a bathroom:
 https://maps.app.goo.gl/2UeQbKMFhdGLyWiN6

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on February 17, 2024, 12:57:34 PM

damn i nailed that one

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on February 17, 2024, 01:46:53 PM

there’s a really clear demarcation point between people who are ok with pearl jam and those who share rusty’s view of their music.

most of that has to do with age and whether or not you have the perspective to understand pearl jam’s place in music.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on February 17, 2024, 01:55:02 PM

Quote from: Kat Kid on February 08, 2024, 01:36:27 PM

Booking a trip to Puerto Vallarta and found a really good early booking deal at the Hilton all-inclusive.

Anyone been recently to PV and have recommendos?

this won’t help you.  i’ve been to pv only once.  after landing at the airport, I loaded into my ground transportation and drove south about 3 hours on highway 200 to a place called costa careyes.  if you’re looking to get away, there’s simply no better place in the central pacific coast of mexico than costa careyes!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on February 18, 2024, 08:37:38 PM

Anyone know anything about European soccer? I know crap about it and it appears the season ends in Juneish? Would love to hit up a game while in Portugal. Do they have like a Ted Lasso type league or something that plays in the summer? I'm early on in my Portugal googling. I know crap about soccer, but Lil SF would love the crap out of a "real" soccer game.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on February 18, 2024, 09:11:06 PM

I wish I could be more helpful, but no. The only thing I know is that the bots are taking over. And somehow they've gotten shittier.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on February 18, 2024, 09:47:51 PM

I’ll hit up Phil & tell him to get in here his Portugal info.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Tobias on February 18, 2024, 10:09:29 PM

can’t imagine there’ll be much going, league seasons all mostly end in May and Euros tournament (all the countries playing each other, mini World Cup just only Europe) happening in Germany June/July and everyone will be going crazy for that

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on February 19, 2024, 10:33:59 AM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on February 18, 2024, 08:37:38 PM

Anyone know anything about European soccer? I know crap about it and it appears the season ends in Juneish? Would love to hit up a game while in Portugal. Do they have like a Ted Lasso type league or something that plays in the summer? I'm early on in my Portugal googling. I know crap about soccer, but Lil SF would love the crap out of a "real" soccer game.

I've not actually pulled the trigger and went to one euro match in my travels either due to timing or price so not much help there but I fell in love with Portugal when I went. Porto and Lisbon were both amazing with the best food I think I've ever had, if you like seafood.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on February 19, 2024, 11:25:02 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on February 19, 2024, 10:33:59 AM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on February 18, 2024, 08:37:38 PM

Anyone know anything about European soccer? I know crap about it and it appears the season ends in Juneish? Would love to hit up a game while in Portugal. Do they have like a Ted Lasso type league or something that plays in the summer? I'm early on in my Portugal googling. I know crap about soccer, but Lil SF would love the crap out of a "real" soccer game.

I've not actually pulled the trigger and went to one euro match in my travels either due to timing or price so not much help there but I fell in love with Portugal when I went. Porto and Lisbon were both amazing with the best food I think I've ever had, if you like seafood.

This seems to be the consensus for anyone that has been and a reason it was on my radar. Very excited about the food. Already booked a Rusty recommended spot. Any other tips are appreciated. Staying in Lisbon, but cool to move around and do whatever.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on February 19, 2024, 11:45:38 AM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on February 19, 2024, 11:25:02 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on February 19, 2024, 10:33:59 AM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on February 18, 2024, 08:37:38 PM

Anyone know anything about European soccer? I know crap about it and it appears the season ends in Juneish? Would love to hit up a game while in Portugal. Do they have like a Ted Lasso type league or something that plays in the summer? I'm early on in my Portugal googling. I know crap about soccer, but Lil SF would love the crap out of a "real" soccer game.

I've not actually pulled the trigger and went to one euro match in my travels either due to timing or price so not much help there but I fell in love with Portugal when I went. Porto and Lisbon were both amazing with the best food I think I've ever had, if you like seafood.

This seems to be the consensus for anyone that has been and a reason it was on my radar. Very excited about the food. Already booked a Rusty recommended spot. Any other tips are appreciated. Staying in Lisbon, but cool to move around and do whatever.

- A Ginjinha - there are stands all over to get a ginjinha shot with a cherry. Some spots put it in an edible chocolate cup. They were a buck and delicious. Ended up bringing back like 4 bottles of ginjinha, didn't used to be able to get in in the US, that may have changed

- Cervejaria Ramiro - seafood place you order stuff by weight and write your order on the table. We completely effed up our order and the waiter just corrected it all and brought us the right weights of what we wanted.

- Baía do Peixe - Cascais - take the city tram over here, it's beachy. This place specifically brings all you can eat cold seafood platters. Literally keep them coming as long as you ask.

- Av. Liberdade - tree lined street park with these awesome unassuming bars all along. Sit down at any of them and grab a bottle of Vihno Verde. Literally like $8 a bottle and so good.

- Sol e Pesca - good place to sit down and try all their different canned fish. I wasn't a big fan but you'll see them in stores everywhere.

- Ponto Final - such a cool place on the water. Try and call and get a reservation, we didn't so we didn't get the coolest spots at the end of the pier but still awesome. Google pics of it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on February 19, 2024, 01:13:10 PM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on February 19, 2024, 11:25:02 AM

Quote from: Phil Titola on February 19, 2024, 10:33:59 AM

Quote from: Stupid Fitz on February 18, 2024, 08:37:38 PM

Anyone know anything about European soccer? I know crap about it and it appears the season ends in Juneish? Would love to hit up a game while in Portugal. Do they have like a Ted Lasso type league or something that plays in the summer? I'm early on in my Portugal googling. I know crap about soccer, but Lil SF would love the crap out of a "real" soccer game.

I've not actually pulled the trigger and went to one euro match in my travels either due to timing or price so not much help there but I fell in love with Portugal when I went. Porto and Lisbon were both amazing with the best food I think I've ever had, if you like seafood.

This seems to be the consensus for anyone that has been and a reason it was on my radar. Very excited about the food. Already booked a Rusty recommended spot. Any other tips are appreciated. Staying in Lisbon, but cool to move around and do whatever.

Watch 100 ft wave on Max and have a beach day in Nazare
 https://youtu.be/znCNT-9k_Ws?si=wkrtsMK1l9QjXup4 (https://youtu.be/znCNT-9k_Ws?si=wkrtsMK1l9QjXup4)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on February 19, 2024, 10:08:10 PM

how is the dope in portugal?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: IPA4Me on February 20, 2024, 08:08:45 AM

Speaking of dope... Officially booked for Colorado this summer. GF wants another shot at Manitou and Quandary.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on February 20, 2024, 09:27:09 AM

Quote from: michigancat on February 11, 2024, 06:10:22 PM

Quote from: Stevesie60 on February 11, 2024, 03:26:27 PM

Just got back from an all inclusive in Cancun and I highly recommend doing a PAK at one. Location doesn't really matter since you never really leave the place, so anywhere works for me!

Which one did you go to

Majestic in Costa Mujeres.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on February 20, 2024, 10:19:53 AM

Anybody done planet Hollywood in Cancun? Scheduled to go there soon but haven't had any trusted reviews to know if I should be looking somewhere else

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DQ12 on February 20, 2024, 10:28:03 AM

Went to Puerto Vallarta when I was in high school.  Haven't been back so don't have a lot to add, other than it holds an almost mystical place in my brain as the place with the best food on the planet.  All I can think about when it comes to puerto valllarta are lobster/crab quesadillas and i become hypnotized.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Cire on February 20, 2024, 10:47:17 AM

Quote from: DQ12 on February 20, 2024, 10:28:03 AM

Went to Puerto Vallarta when I was in high school.  Haven't been back so don't have a lot to add, other than it holds an almost mystical place in my brain as the place with the best food on the planet.  All I can think about when it comes to puerto valllarta are lobster/crab quesadillas and i become hypnotized.

I went on a trip to pv with a big teenager/tour deal.

It was awesome but holy crap it was a crap SHOW of poor decision making.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on February 20, 2024, 11:50:49 AM

Went to PV for our honeymoon going to a destination wedding just after anniversary 19 so I figure some things had changed

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on February 20, 2024, 12:25:45 PM

Going to PV this summer, but staying in a house on the beach with a chef. I’m not sure if we’ll leave the house. Wondering if there’s any must dos with girls that are 9 & 7.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on February 20, 2024, 12:57:59 PM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on February 20, 2024, 12:25:45 PM

Going to PV this summer, but staying in a house on the beach with a chef. I’m not sure if we’ll leave the house. Wondering if there’s any must dos with girls that are 9 & 7.

Man, this is like my dream vacation/lottery winning strategy. Congrats

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: MakeItRain on February 20, 2024, 01:14:43 PM

Quote from: Tobias on February 18, 2024, 10:09:29 PM

can’t imagine there’ll be much going, league seasons all mostly end in May and Euros tournament (all the countries playing each other, mini World Cup just only Europe) happening in Germany June/July and everyone will be going crazy for that

Yeah stupid fitz. If you're in Lisbon or Porto when Portugal is playing in Euro 2024 you can go to one of their watch parties, in some ways it could be better than going to a match.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on February 20, 2024, 02:06:28 PM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on February 20, 2024, 12:25:45 PM

Going to PV this summer, but staying in a house on the beach with a chef. I’m not sure if we’ll leave the house. Wondering if there’s any must dos with girls that are 9 & 7.

I am very open to people suggesting accommodations, pm with details if you don’t mind!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: kim carnes on February 20, 2024, 02:41:21 PM

Travel?  Who can afford it??

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on February 20, 2024, 03:15:35 PM

Quote from: Kat Kid on February 08, 2024, 08:42:54 PM

Quote from: Trim on February 08, 2024, 03:04:21 PM

Quote from: Kat Kid on February 08, 2024, 01:36:27 PM

Booking a trip to Puerto Vallarta and found a really good early booking deal at the Hilton all-inclusive.

Anyone been recently to PV and have recommendos?

Scrap that, bring sergio and have him take care of ever-y-thing.

I stayed here: https://www.hotelyasminpv.com/

Website says it is closed indefinitely.

Sergio confirmed, says the owner is now just using it as her own vacation home. He recommends hotel tropicana not too far away. Looks a lot more resort-y, still absurdly cheap.

Title: travel thread
Post by: Pete on February 20, 2024, 07:15:23 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on February 20, 2024, 01:14:43 PM

Quote from: Tobias on February 18, 2024, 10:09:29 PM

can’t imagine there’ll be much going, league seasons all mostly end in May and Euros tournament (all the countries playing each other, mini World Cup just only Europe) happening in Germany June/July and everyone will be going crazy for that

Yeah stupid fitz. If you're in Lisbon or Porto when Portugal is playing in Euro 2024 you can go to one of their watch parties, in some ways it could be better than going to a match.

Being in-country and watching a futball country watch their beloved team would be really fun I bet. It would be intense, I’d imagine!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: TheHamburglar on February 20, 2024, 07:52:00 PM

Quote from: Kat Kid on February 20, 2024, 02:06:28 PM

Quote from: TheHamburglar on February 20, 2024, 12:25:45 PM

Going to PV this summer, but staying in a house on the beach with a chef. I’m not sure if we’ll leave the house. Wondering if there’s any must dos with girls that are 9 & 7.

I am very open to people suggesting accommodations, pm with details if you don’t mind!

We’re going with a large group. 7 bedrooms. You have to rent for the whole week.

This is where we are staying.

https://casamacumba.com/ (https://casamacumba.com/)

https://www.vrbo.com/228628ha (https://www.vrbo.com/228628ha)

We stayed in a 7 bedroom house with a pool on the beach in New Smyrna Beach in 2019. My mom wanted to do that again. After Covid the rental prices of beach houses on the Atlantic & gulf coasts skyrocketed. The house we stayed at in Florida doubled in price. This house in PV is 40% cheaper than anything similar we could find from Gulf Shores to Atlantic Florida up through North Carolina.

Title: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on February 21, 2024, 07:19:11 AM

Quote from: Pete on February 20, 2024, 07:15:23 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on February 20, 2024, 01:14:43 PM

Quote from: Tobias on February 18, 2024, 10:09:29 PM

can’t imagine there’ll be much going, league seasons all mostly end in May and Euros tournament (all the countries playing each other, mini World Cup just only Europe) happening in Germany June/July and everyone will be going crazy for that

Yeah stupid fitz. If you're in Lisbon or Porto when Portugal is playing in Euro 2024 you can go to one of their watch parties, in some ways it could be better than going to a match.

Being in-country and watching a futball country watch their beloved team would be really fun I bet. It would be intense, I’d imagine!

i was in downtown madrid staying across from the bernabeu when real madrid beat barca for the kings cup.  huge celebration during which sergio ramos mistakenly dropped the cup off of the double decker bus he was parading in, only to have the bus then run over the cup

https://youtu.be/NXxSuzRpTps?si=17V0LiiDa8JfGKYm

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on February 21, 2024, 07:59:07 AM

What an elite life experience, clams.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on February 21, 2024, 07:59:56 AM

Quote from: pissclams on February 21, 2024, 07:19:11 AM

Quote from: Pete on February 20, 2024, 07:15:23 PM

Quote from: MakeItRain on February 20, 2024, 01:14:43 PM

Quote from: Tobias on February 18, 2024, 10:09:29 PM

can’t imagine there’ll be much going, league seasons all mostly end in May and Euros tournament (all the countries playing each other, mini World Cup just only Europe) happening in Germany June/July and everyone will be going crazy for that

Yeah stupid fitz. If you're in Lisbon or Porto when Portugal is playing in Euro 2024 you can go to one of their watch parties, in some ways it could be better than going to a match.

Being in-country and watching a futball country watch their beloved team would be really fun I bet. It would be intense, I’d imagine!

i was in downtown madrid staying across from the bernabeu when real madrid beat barca for the kings cup.  huge celebration during which sergio ramos mistakenly dropped the cup off of the double decker bus he was parading in, only to have the bus then run over the cup

https://youtu.be/NXxSuzRpTps?si=17V0LiiDa8JfGKYm

Now we see why clark holds the Lombardi the entire parade route

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on February 21, 2024, 08:58:35 AM

Quote from: Pete on February 21, 2024, 07:59:07 AM

What an elite life experience, clams.

it was really neat.  I speak no Spanish and the spaniards were taken aback by a giant white guy running around trying to high five them.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on February 23, 2024, 01:19:58 PM

Price being fairly equal, on a 10ish hour flight how would you rate delta one vs united Polaris vs jet blue mint?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on February 26, 2024, 11:21:55 AM

Do any other airlines have free live TV while you're flying or just Delta?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: GregKSU1027 on February 26, 2024, 11:22:50 AM

Quote from: Stevesie60 on February 26, 2024, 11:21:55 AM

Do any other airlines have free live TV while you're flying or just Delta?

United does and Southwest used to but they didn't on the flight I was just on.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 26, 2024, 02:36:58 PM

Quote from: star seed 7 on February 23, 2024, 01:19:58 PM

Price being fairly equal, on a 10ish hour flight how would you rate delta one vs united Polaris vs jet blue mint?

probably depends most on when the plane was last updated. Sometimes you can figure it out based on the plane type, but safest bet in that case is probably Jetblue. They might also try extra hard since it's so new but also Delta and United have been catering to that type of customer for years and do a better job. So who knows.

(note I have only flown Delta One, this is just a hunch)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on February 26, 2024, 02:48:15 PM

Quote from: Stevesie60 on February 26, 2024, 11:21:55 AM

Do any other airlines have free live TV while you're flying or just Delta?

Southwest has it on all planes unless something is just broke with the internet on that specific plane.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 26, 2024, 04:29:00 PM

also I have a humiliating travel story. basically I flew on a brokedick Sunwing(?) charter from Newark to Cancun because it was by far the cheapest direct flight and we were trying to coordinate multiple people and a travel agent set it up. It was all actually pretty seamless and nice. It was weird because there was no signage at Newark because Sunwing does not fly out of Newark normally. We were given instructions to go to a place to check in, it was the wrong place, and the correct place had zero signage but we saw people leaving with Sunwing boarding passes so decided it was the right line. Boarding and takeoff was late for no apparent reason other than there were two Sunwing flights side by side and one of them was writing down seat numbers off boarding passes to let people on the plane. Otherwise was uneventful.

However coming back from Cancun we got to the airport about 3 hours early for a 5:20 flight, chilled at the shitty Priority Pass lounge for a bit, then went looking for our gate when it didn't show up on the boards when it should have. Now at Cancun they don't assign gates until an hour before takeoff and they do not have overhead announcements for some reason. Our boarding passes said go to A7, so we went that direction at around 4:30, then we see on the departure boards that our flight leaves from a B gate at 6:20. So we head to B to chill for a bit, keeping an eye on the monitors. At some point (about 5:30) we notice our gate is B17, so we head over there. The guy at the gate is like "uh, that flight is closed, it left". Meanwhile right behind him the screen shows our flight at a 6:20 departure. He's like "I don't know what to tell you". I guess he calls his supervisor who tells us to go back to the ticket employee where the Sunwing and travel agent folks are. go to the Sunwing desk, they're like "call the airline, we are contractors and can't do anything". Call the airline, they're closed until Monday. Find the travel agent guys, they say call the airline. It was madness, Sunwing had no customer service presence in Cancun or on the phone where they had like 10 flights on a major leisure travel weekend.

Anyway I spent a night at a Cancun hotel and way too much money on Delta flights to NYC the next day.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on February 26, 2024, 04:36:56 PM

Headed to Cancun this week and now suddenly I'm happy to be flying Southwest.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on February 26, 2024, 04:37:52 PM

unreal.

i flew a charter nostop MCI to Cancun via two separate low cost Mexican airlines (Viva Aerobus and Volaris) and had a similar experience EXCEPT FOR THE STRANDED IN CANCUN PART

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 26, 2024, 04:59:38 PM

yeah and I booked the next day on Delta and got on an oversold flight, and somehow got asked to volunteer even though I basically paid the price of 4 first class tickets? Anyway it worked out because my car was at Newark and our flight was to JFK and I had them rebook me and one daughter to Newark with a connection but I got $600/ticket in visa gift cards back. We tried to board the flight but our boarding pass was for that afternoon so we started to chill. But then the lady that originally helped us was SPRINTING our way to get us to the gate because she got us on the early flight we had denied boarding. We were the last on the plane and it was seamless except for an annoying fat guy sitting next to me. Clearly she was an employee and really helpful even though it was a hassle to connect but it all worked out in the end other than the obscene amount of money and Chase rewards points I spent.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on February 26, 2024, 08:33:23 PM

That sounds stressful. Sorry man.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on February 26, 2024, 08:46:09 PM

it wasn’t really clear to me what happened with your return flight

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on February 27, 2024, 06:46:39 AM

Friends of ours got completely mumped by travel agent last week in Mexico. Showed up and they didn’t even have hotel rooms they had pre-paid for. Had to find another hotel paid out of pocket and have now filed criminal and civil complaints. Got on the local news though!

Why anyone would use a travel agent is beyond me. Another layer of complication to my travel, just what I need.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on February 27, 2024, 07:37:03 AM

AND, book your air directly through the airline and not through Expedia or whatever.  If you book through another service, you can't deal directly with the airline if you need to make changes.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 27, 2024, 07:37:42 AM

Quote from: steve dave on February 27, 2024, 06:46:39 AM

Friends of ours got completely mumped by travel agent last week in Mexico. Showed up and they didn’t even have hotel rooms they had pre-paid for. Had to find another hotel paid out of pocket and have now filed criminal and civil complaints. Got on the local news though!

Why anyone would use a travel agent is beyond me. Another layer of complication to my travel, just what I need.


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I started because I had three families from multiple locations and a rough budget but no one could narrow down options or make decisions so I went to one and was like "what can you do" and ended up getting a really good deal on flights. OBVIOUSLY IT WAS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on February 27, 2024, 07:41:40 AM

Classic hayseed trying to make it in the big city story. Smh


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 27, 2024, 07:47:08 AM

Quote from: pissclams on February 26, 2024, 08:46:09 PM

it wasn’t really clear to me what happened with your return flight

An important part is Cancun waits until an hour before the flight to assign a gate and they don't make overhead announcements.

We show up to the airport at 2:00 for a 5:20 flight
Chill at lounge until around 4:30, wonder why our flight isn't showing up on the departure boards when flights later than our 5:20 flight are showing up (flights are displayed by time not destination)
We head to our original gate on our boarding pass, A7 (A and B are like a 10-15 minute walk apart)
We see the flight is listed on the departure board for a 6:20 departure, on time, at a B gate but unassigned. That was an hour later than our boarding pass but this had been weird the whole time and times had changed more than once after booking so we just assumed the departure board was correct
Head to B gates
At around 5:30 we notice we have a gate assigned on the departure board so we head to the gate.
We get to the gate and the flight is closed, because it left at 5:20. At the gate, our flight was listed as a 6:20 departure even thought it was gone.

I checked and I got an email assigning the correct gate at 5pm (but didn't get a notification because it wasn't in my primary inbox), which would have been very tight but there was no other way to have known what our gate was. Given the multiple flight time changes after booking I'm pretty sure this is an airline fuckup. I'm going to try to get some sort of compensation but I doubt I'll take it is far as court lol.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 27, 2024, 07:53:08 AM

and if you mean the actual return flight to JFK on delta, it was oversold and they offered all 4 of us $600/ticket to come back tomorrow. I was like, well, I can go to Newark and save a trip to pick up the car and get a little money. They were like "well we're oversold by 3". And one of my daughters volunteered to go with me to Newark and they booked us to Newark via MSP. There was a flight to MSP boarding at 8:00am (it was ~7:30) and we thought that was our flight so we hustled down but were denied boarding. Turns out our boarding pass was for the 3:10pm MSP flight. So we chill and somehow the lady helping us got us on the early flights and came sprinting down to us and we got on the 8am flight and got home at a reasonable hour.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: ChiComCat on February 27, 2024, 09:26:43 AM

Quote from: steve dave on February 27, 2024, 06:46:39 AM

Why anyone would use a travel agent is beyond me. Another layer of complication to my travel, just what I need.

Quote from: Pete on February 27, 2024, 07:37:03 AM

AND, book your air directly through the airline and not through Expedia or whatever.  If you book through another service, you can't deal directly with the airline if you need to make changes.

From my years in the travel industry, both of these points are absolutely correct.  Systems are in place these days to make sure that the Travel Agent doesn't offer you any additional value.  It's just another layer of complication when crap goes wrong.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on February 27, 2024, 09:53:17 AM

I can't believe stupid fitz wasn't involved in any of this.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on February 27, 2024, 09:54:05 AM

stupid fitz is the only gE'r who should use a travel agent

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on February 27, 2024, 10:05:56 AM

In my defense, if I would have caught the flight I would have saved ~$3k on a direct flight vs. other airlines. The charter wasn't bookable without a travel agent.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on February 27, 2024, 10:09:31 AM

One time me and another random guy in a LGA cab line realized we were going basically the same place and hopped in a Gypsy cab (is that a slur? Sorry if so) and when we were almost to the place we were going to get dropped off he just bailed out leaving me in the vehicle. The “cab driver” was mad but only asked me to pay half of the agreed total which was nice of him.

Anyway, that’s only bookable by finding a shady guy with an Escalade parked across the street from the cab line.


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Trim on February 27, 2024, 10:32:41 AM

That reminds me, kk, if you’re needing a cab from pv airport, there’s a short path to a regular street across from the airport where you can get a cheaper quicker cab than the tourist lineup at the airport.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on February 27, 2024, 11:34:01 AM

Quote from: steve dave on February 27, 2024, 06:46:39 AM

Friends of ours got completely mumped by travel agent last week in Mexico. Showed up and they didn’t even have hotel rooms they had pre-paid for. Had to find another hotel paid out of pocket and have now filed criminal and civil complaints. Got on the local news though!

Why anyone would use a travel agent is beyond me. Another layer of complication to my travel, just what I need.


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I've only used a travel agent for cruises as they typically can get better rooms at same price but yeah no other time.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on February 27, 2024, 11:35:41 AM

Guys, i'm right here you know...... :cry:

also, if the Chase portal ever worked properly (for me at least) many of my travel woes would go away. I still hate the planning process though, but even I would prob never use a travel agent unless it was someone I knew personally or friend of a friend type sitch. Like, I would pay SD pretty much whatever if he would convert/transfer my points and book all my stuff, just so I didn't have to deal with it. I hate it that much. I would never pay a random person to book a prop plane to a random resort in Mexico. Can you imagine how that would work out for me?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on February 27, 2024, 12:28:00 PM

The only time I've ever used an agent was at work, which was required. I booked my own once and submitted receipts. I received a mild tongue lashing in return.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: cfbandyman on February 27, 2024, 12:49:53 PM

Got my own recent fun ass story with travel (that honestly should end up working out for the better).

So last weekend was my normal every 4 weeks long weekend home back in KC. Flight out early ass yesterday morning that gets me back to the Great White North around 2:30 pm. Any rate Sunday evening rolls around and they send out a delay notice on the flight from MSP to Saskatoon that it's now 1:55 pm. Great sign (weather was crappy here yesterday). So I'm chilling the MSP Delta longue and as noon approaches, new delay, it's now 3:42 pm. Ugh, great, even more later.

I'm nervous now though for two reasons, one, the flight I'm on is only operated M-W-F, and if they end up cancelling then I'm probably not able to get a nice easy flight up here until well into the afternoon the next day, and it would be like 2 flights at least vs 1. So I talk with the Delta reps in the lounge, and they're like "Yeah since that Canada flight is WestJet not much we can do but they are around the corner to talk to them" which I do, and they are more or less like "Yah, weather is bad, but if they keep pushing it back a little a time they think they can make it out". OK, fine.

Second reason I'm nervous is because my car has no heat in it (ELON!, and it crapped the bed like 2 weeks ago, and Wednesday when I headed out it was like 35) and the day was going to get progressively colder with today super cold, and I'm not exactly jonesing to drive 2 hours back to site in -10F weather. As an aside, if you ask, why not get it fixed? Well it can only happen in Saskatoon (confirmed by the car itself/online forums reading up on the problem, plus often times getting a part like the heater could have a several week lead time with no definite ability to get it scheduled until it's in so it's a crap shoot anyways), driving around town in Moose Jaw ain't the worse w/o heat, and we're also so effing busy rn that breaking away for a day to take care of it (in addition to driving 2 hours in the cold again), and we're like (and still) right at the cusp of turning the plant on for the first time, so taking any additional days beyond your normal days off is pretty frowned upon. So I'm in just gut it out mode, spring afterall isn't that far off.

So, I wait, around 3 they delay is to 5:10, at 4:30 they delay it to 6:10. It does finally come. I book a hotel in toon town cause I had been up since 3:45 in the morning, and now not getting in til nearly 9, and after customs and whatnot it'll be 10pm.

So I wake up this morning, it's -20F out, awesome, and plan the route out on the car and it wants to go to the supercharger first (even though it has enough range 250 km to go 102 km). Fine, not worth risking it. Well it takes FOREVER to warm the battery enough to accept a charge. I go to get some hand and foot warmers in prep of being in the cold for a long time. I decide to look up when the Tesla shop opens up, 10 am. Ok, it's 8:30, I might as well wait. Well it takes about said 90 minutes to get the car charged enough, I am sufficiently cold but bundled when I drive in, explained the situation, and they do have the part on hand, and can just take of it right then. So definitely glad all the delays worked out in my favor to just knock it out and not have to deal with it anymore, even if it has been a fairly long wait yesterday and today. Sometimes things work out. 

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: XocolateThundarr on February 27, 2024, 01:49:21 PM

Wait....didn't realize you were the "Canadian Friend" referenced in so many posts.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Institutional Control on February 27, 2024, 01:56:14 PM

Quote from: Stevesie60 on February 26, 2024, 11:21:55 AM

Do any other airlines have free live TV while you're flying or just Delta?

American has free TV and movies on every flight with wifi.  You have to stream on your phone or ipad but it's free.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on February 27, 2024, 02:03:40 PM

Travel agent counterpoint - when I got covid in Mexico I e-mailed the agent and they handled everything for me while also being half the price of booking myself.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on March 03, 2024, 03:22:39 PM

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in Omaha, Nebraska for the stevie nicks concert tonight.  pretty impressed with how clean the old  town and capitol districts are.  much cleaner and newer than kcmo.  i don’t see much homeless either.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on March 03, 2024, 03:25:23 PM

I've never been to omaHa, but based on this review, I will seriously consider it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on March 03, 2024, 03:41:00 PM

Quote from: pissclams on March 03, 2024, 03:22:39 PM

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in Omaha, Nebraska for the stevie nicks concert tonight.  pretty impressed with how clean the old  town and capitol districts are.  much cleaner and newer than kcmo.  i don’t see much homeless either.

Is blue sushi in the cards?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on March 03, 2024, 07:07:32 PM

Quote from: wetwillie on March 03, 2024, 03:41:00 PM

Quote from: pissclams on March 03, 2024, 03:22:39 PM

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in Omaha, Nebraska for the stevie nicks concert tonight.  pretty impressed with how clean the old  town and capitol districts are.  much cleaner and newer than kcmo.  i don’t see much homeless either.

Is blue sushi in the cards?

drove by it!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on March 04, 2024, 08:29:47 AM

Quote from: Spracne on March 03, 2024, 03:25:23 PM

I've never been to omaHa, but based on this review, I will seriously consider it.

Travelled there for work a ton back in the day. I always said if I moved anywhere else in the Midwest, that is where I'd go. Its a great spot. Went last year for a weekend with the fam just to get out of KC for a couple days.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on March 04, 2024, 10:19:30 AM

it was a nice place. I don’t recommend the downtown marriott though the rest of the experience was positive

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on March 04, 2024, 11:24:10 AM

Quote from: pissclams on March 04, 2024, 10:19:30 AM

it was a nice place. I don’t recommend the downtown marriott though the rest of the experience was positive

I used to stay there quite a bit and had an OK experience. I like that it has a J Gilberts in the lobby too.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on March 04, 2024, 05:08:10 PM

Quote from: Pete on March 04, 2024, 11:24:10 AM

Quote from: pissclams on March 04, 2024, 10:19:30 AM

it was a nice place. I don’t recommend the downtown marriott though the rest of the experience was positive

I used to stay there quite a bit and had an OK experience. I like that it has a J Gilberts in the lobby too.

as soon as I walked into my room, I knew I should have gone back to the lobby and asked for a different one but I didn’t.  we ate at j gils.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 05, 2024, 09:14:46 AM

guys (steve dave) I want to go from NYC to Paris August 1-11 (for the olympics!). would prefer delta but can do whatever and do not want to pay money for it. haven't done a points bonus in a long ass time because I've been able to just use my UR points until I drained them from my cancun fiasco. what are the best offers out there folks.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on March 05, 2024, 09:52:38 AM

i think going to paris for the olympics and wanting it to be free is a great idea and i have no idea why more people haven’t thought of it.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on March 05, 2024, 10:26:20 AM

Delta JFK-CDG lowest price is 71k skymiles (7/31-8/14)
Otherwise 88k (8/1-8/11)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on March 05, 2024, 10:38:29 AM

Quote from: pissclams on March 05, 2024, 09:52:38 AM

i think going to paris for the olympics and wanting it to be free is a great idea and i have no idea why more people haven’t thought of it.

I've booked an Airbnb. Hope I don't get scammed

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on March 05, 2024, 10:51:41 AM

Chase business is at 100k bonus rn

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on March 05, 2024, 01:59:41 PM

Quote from: michigancat on March 05, 2024, 10:38:29 AM

Quote from: pissclams on March 05, 2024, 09:52:38 AM

i think going to paris for the olympics and wanting it to be free is a great idea and i have no idea why more people haven’t thought of it.

I've booked an Airbnb. Hope I don't get scammed

Backup plan is to just find someplace to stay outside of town and take the train. Very low risk situation

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: yoga-like_abana on March 05, 2024, 02:19:45 PM

Quote from: star seed 7 on March 05, 2024, 10:51:41 AM

Chase business is at 100k bonus rn

I'm imagining stupid fitz trying to figure out how to apply for this  :D

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stupid Fitz on March 05, 2024, 03:12:25 PM

Quote from: yoga-like_abana on March 05, 2024, 02:19:45 PM

Quote from: star seed 7 on March 05, 2024, 10:51:41 AM

Chase business is at 100k bonus rn

I'm imagining stupid fitz trying to figure out how to apply for this  :D

Ha, I don't have much trouble with this part. Its the using/redeeming that always gets me.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: meow meow on March 06, 2024, 06:12:00 PM

love to see the boys busting each other's balls over some cc points, probably how our dad's felt about p&v locker room talk back in the day

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: DaBigTrain on March 07, 2024, 01:23:16 PM

Flew in for a show tonight. Haven’t been down here in forever!

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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on March 23, 2024, 06:16:42 PM

What are the absolute coolest things to do in Minneapolis?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on March 23, 2024, 07:14:14 PM

Quote from: Stevesie60 on March 23, 2024, 06:16:42 PM

What are the absolute coolest things to do in Minneapolis?

Juicy Lucy

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Post by: steve dave on March 23, 2024, 08:14:09 PM

Mall of America obviously. It’s utterly depressing from what I understand


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Skipper44 on March 23, 2024, 09:27:08 PM

Quote from: Stevesie60 on March 23, 2024, 06:16:42 PM

What are the absolute coolest things to do in Minneapolis?

the very enjoyable meals i have had at Stanley's Northeast and Young Joni lead me think NE Minneapolis is the cool part

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Post by: Trim on March 23, 2024, 11:10:54 PM

I remember being there for some school/camp/youth thing and it being very easy to sneak out of stuff because all the buildings are connected by skywalks to deal with death cold. But that’s probably not applicable.

Was there for like 20 hours for that coldest oat seahawks-vikings game. Stayed at W, ate there at manny’s, no idea where I pak’d out at.

Probably just go to a show at first avenue and/or paisley park.

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Post by: mocat on March 24, 2024, 10:29:54 AM

Enjoy their density and public transit

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Post by: Phil Titola on March 24, 2024, 10:35:59 AM

Quote from: Stevesie60 on March 23, 2024, 06:16:42 PM

What are the absolute coolest things to do in Minneapolis?

Fine city. wish KC was more like it. I didn't find a single cool thing to do there but enjoy visiting and going to a Twins game so maybe that?

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Post by: passranch on March 25, 2024, 04:19:41 PM

Quote from: Stevesie60 on March 23, 2024, 06:16:42 PM

What are the absolute coolest things to do in Minneapolis?

You could purify yourself in the waters of Lake Minnetonka.  That would be pretty cool, especially this time of year.

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Post by: passranch on March 25, 2024, 04:20:35 PM

Quote from: Spracne on March 23, 2024, 07:14:14 PM

Quote from: Stevesie60 on March 23, 2024, 06:16:42 PM

What are the absolute coolest things to do in Minneapolis?

Juicy Lucy

Real ones know it's spelled "Jucy Lucy" tho.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on March 25, 2024, 05:03:14 PM

Quote from: Stevesie60 on March 23, 2024, 06:16:42 PM

What are the absolute coolest things to do in Minneapolis?

What time of the year?

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Post by: Stupid Fitz on March 25, 2024, 05:16:34 PM

Pizza Luce is pretty great pizza.

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Post by: Stevesie60 on March 25, 2024, 08:42:40 PM

Quote from: Pete on March 25, 2024, 05:03:14 PM

Quote from: Stevesie60 on March 23, 2024, 06:16:42 PM

What are the absolute coolest things to do in Minneapolis?

What time of the year?

Early August

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Pete on March 25, 2024, 10:00:57 PM

Quote from: Stevesie60 on March 25, 2024, 08:42:40 PM

Quote from: Pete on March 25, 2024, 05:03:14 PM

Quote from: Stevesie60 on March 23, 2024, 06:16:42 PM

What are the absolute coolest things to do in Minneapolis?

What time of the year?

Early August

If it were late August, the can’t miss event is the Minnesota State fair. A very big deal there.

If you are up for venturing a ways out of town up north, I’d recommend a guided fishing trip (e.g. perch, walleye). The Gull Lake area would be a good one to check out. Lots of resorts. High end golf and stuff. Lots of bike trails, both paved and off-road.  Lots of kayaking/canoeing.

Dinky Town, student area around the university is fun. Lots of hipster restaurants, but that’s all over MSP really.

The St. Paul Saints minor league baseball games are fun. They were part owned by Bill Murray at one time and it’s a fun atmosphere. Lots of shenanigans.

Bunch of art museums. That one statue of the spoon with a cherry in it is there, and apparently it’s highly thought of.

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Post by: Phil Titola on March 26, 2024, 08:01:34 AM

That Baltimore bridge collapse is nightmare fuel.

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Post by: LickNeckey on March 26, 2024, 08:36:13 AM

that video is staggering

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Post by: mocat on March 26, 2024, 10:03:35 AM

crazy video

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Post by: Spracne on March 26, 2024, 10:18:39 AM

I'm a Francis Scott Key Bridge truther.

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Post by: mocat on March 26, 2024, 12:24:08 PM

good meltdown thread

https://twitter.com/carpethefish/status/1772562054471381256?t=p7O2EeScNrgifk_zuVvixA&s=19

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Post by: Spracne on March 26, 2024, 12:40:48 PM

That is quite the meltdown. Not that he's wrong.

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Post by: Pete on March 26, 2024, 12:57:43 PM

Terrific thread tho

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Post by: Ghost of Stan Parrish on March 26, 2024, 05:36:30 PM

I drove through Baltimore the day before. We took the tunnel, but coincidentally I was thinking about what would happen if the tunnel failed as we drove through.

P.S. The cherry blossom festival is a nice time to visit DC!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: wetwillie on March 26, 2024, 09:11:11 PM

Quote from: mocat on March 26, 2024, 12:24:08 PM

good meltdown thread

https://twitter.com/carpethefish/status/1772562054471381256?t=p7O2EeScNrgifk_zuVvixA&s=19

This is why Twitter is still king

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on March 26, 2024, 09:22:30 PM

Yeah, very nicely done


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Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: _33 on April 01, 2024, 10:26:54 AM

Heading to Yellowstone/Grand Tetons with the family in July. Staying here for several days in Montana near Gardiner and the north entrance:

(https://i.ibb.co/LpQ8kjM/Screenshot-2024-03-26-at-8-34-18-PM.png)
(https://i.ibb.co/3mqCft8/Screenshot-2024-03-26-at-8-34-53-PM.png)

Any Yellowstone/Grand Tetons pro-tips?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 01, 2024, 10:33:56 AM

animals to never approach:

grizzley bear, will eat your ass and not in the good way

wolf pack, see above

animals you can approach no prob:

moose, elk, wolf (solo), coyote, bison, antelope, mountain lion, bobcat, deer

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: cfbandyman on April 01, 2024, 11:06:09 AM

x-post that with the Vision Quest Thread _33

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on April 01, 2024, 11:13:45 AM

If you need any moose fighting pro-tips, lemme know.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: mocat on April 01, 2024, 11:17:12 AM

Quote from: _33 on April 01, 2024, 10:26:54 AM

Heading to Yellowstone/Grand Tetons with the family in July. Staying here for several days in Montana near Gardiner and the north entrance:

(https://i.ibb.co/LpQ8kjM/Screenshot-2024-03-26-at-8-34-18-PM.png)
(https://i.ibb.co/3mqCft8/Screenshot-2024-03-26-at-8-34-53-PM.png)

Any Yellowstone/Grand Tetons pro-tips?

that is an elite cabin.

my biggest pro tip is to go out early and late and avoid the middle part of the day. since you are staying so far away it will not be practical to drive back to the cabin over lunch, but you should be able to find somewhere to park and rest for a lunch nap. and prepare to drive forever. since you have an elite cabin to store all your luggage, it will be nice to drive around in an empty car, other than food and water for the day.
looking forward to your write up and photos afterwards!

https://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=27622.msg1755388;topicseen#msg1755388 (https://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=27622.msg1755388;topicseen#msg1755388)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on April 01, 2024, 11:24:20 AM

That really is an elite setup. Looks ideal for getting away from it all.

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Post by: tdaver on April 01, 2024, 11:51:38 AM

that cabin  :love:

It will be long drive to the Tetons from Gardiner.  Are you thinking a down/back day trip or will you stop on the front or tail end of trip?

Rent canoes or kayaks at Colter Bay on Jackson Lake.  Paddle around the little bays/coves in the area.  Pick out a quiet shoreline spot for lunch.  View of peaks across the water is incredible.

Good hiking around the smaller lakes south of Jackson Lake.  We enjoyed a loop with Bradley and Taggart Lakes.  Jenny Lake is probably the busiest area, but worth a drive buy and photos at minimum.

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Post by: pissclams on April 01, 2024, 11:51:59 AM

not really getting away from everything.  that propane tank is making sure of that.

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Post by: Phil Titola on April 01, 2024, 12:40:31 PM

that picture scares the ever living crap out of me.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: _33 on April 01, 2024, 12:51:44 PM

Quote from: tdaver on April 01, 2024, 11:51:38 AM

that cabin  :love:

It will be long drive to the Tetons from Gardiner.  Are you thinking a down/back day trip or will you stop on the front or tail end of trip?

Rent canoes or kayaks at Colter Bay on Jackson Lake.  Paddle around the little bays/coves in the area.  Pick out a quiet shoreline spot for lunch.  View of peaks across the water is incredible.

Good hiking around the smaller lakes south of Jackson Lake.  We enjoyed a loop with Bradley and Taggart Lakes.  Jenny Lake is probably the busiest area, but worth a drive buy and photos at minimum.

The Tetons will be on the way home. You're right, much too far for a day trip from the Gardiner cabin. We're going to stay near Jackson at least one night on the trip home. Thanks for the tips!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: _33 on April 01, 2024, 12:52:35 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on April 01, 2024, 12:40:31 PM

that picture scares the ever living crap out of me.

Why Phil?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: _33 on April 01, 2024, 01:00:59 PM

Quote from: mocat on April 01, 2024, 11:17:12 AM

Quote from: _33 on April 01, 2024, 10:26:54 AM

Heading to Yellowstone/Grand Tetons with the family in July. Staying here for several days in Montana near Gardiner and the north entrance:

(https://i.ibb.co/LpQ8kjM/Screenshot-2024-03-26-at-8-34-18-PM.png)
(https://i.ibb.co/3mqCft8/Screenshot-2024-03-26-at-8-34-53-PM.png)

Any Yellowstone/Grand Tetons pro-tips?

that is an elite cabin.

my biggest pro tip is to go out early and late and avoid the middle part of the day. since you are staying so far away it will not be practical to drive back to the cabin over lunch, but you should be able to find somewhere to park and rest for a lunch nap. and prepare to drive forever. since you have an elite cabin to store all your luggage, it will be nice to drive around in an empty car, other than food and water for the day.
looking forward to your write up and photos afterwards!

https://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=27622.msg1755388;topicseen#msg1755388 (https://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=27622.msg1755388;topicseen#msg1755388)

Awesome, thanks mocat! We plan to spend at least 2 full days in the park, maybe 3. But knowing how crowded the park can be I wanted a home base that was also out in nature where we could hike, view wildlife, fish and relax away from the crowds. The cabin is surrounded by 70 acres of private hiking trails and access to the Yellowstone River. The plan is to get as close to camping as we can without actually camping.

I'm also hoping for clear skies because I would love to be able to take advantage of the dark skies for some astrophotography.  :drool:

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on April 01, 2024, 01:09:44 PM

Quote from: _33 on April 01, 2024, 12:52:35 PM

Quote from: Phil Titola on April 01, 2024, 12:40:31 PM

that picture scares the ever living crap out of me.

Why Phil?

Movies like the Strangers. Animals. Bugs. Isolation. Not my thing. Looks great for those who do like those things.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on April 12, 2024, 05:29:00 AM

Ok gE friends, I need some opinions.

I have a flight home out of Madrid on May 3rd. I will be in Paris until the 16th, so that leaves me around 16 days to fill. The activities I have left are taking the golden pass rail through Switzerland, so let's say 3 days there. Then the Sagrada in Barcelona and a few days in Madrid, say a week combined.

What should I do for those other 5ish days?  A few things to keep in mind; 4 days is about as long as I can stand in a place, but also any flight will likely wipe me out totally for the rest of the day. In my current condition I can do about 5-6 hours tops of activity, so a jam packed itinerary won't happen. It's also unlikely I'll ever be across the pond again.

Option 1: fly to Rome from Switzerland, then to Barcelona to finish the journey. Peggy pos - see some old crap and visit the Vatican. Nancy negs - two flights

Option 2: stay somewhere on the French riveria. Peggy pos - relaxing I guess. Nancy negs - not exactly beach season.

Option 3: your suggestions!

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: michigancat on April 12, 2024, 05:43:20 AM

I started to type out "Lyon food tour" but then remembered you don't like onions. Maybe Monte Carlo?

I don't know if Amsterdam is too far out of the way but you can hit up the "coffee shops" (weed) and see a sex show after you go to the Anne Frank house. I'd probably do that over Rome if I hadn't been to either but I haven't been to Rome.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on April 12, 2024, 05:45:33 AM

I just left 3 days in Amsterdam, and had been there before. Same for Brussels (posting from Brussels midi waiting for my train to Paris)

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Post by: pissclams on April 12, 2024, 06:21:22 AM

what about barca to majorca back to barca then madrid then seville?

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Post by: mocat on April 12, 2024, 06:42:36 AM

Paris then a train down to the riviera in the off season sounds lovely and relaxing, and you can hopefully find some non onion rural comfort food.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: pissclams on April 12, 2024, 07:02:06 AM

i’m mostly concerned about lib7 eating euro onions, some of which are known to be the most oniony onions on the entire globe

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on April 12, 2024, 07:02:28 AM

Train over to Portugal from Madrid.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on April 12, 2024, 07:11:43 AM

No onions will taint these taste buds, I can promise you that.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Kat Kid on April 12, 2024, 10:24:26 AM

Rome is probably my favorite city I've ever been to. I would say that is the move. After you've done your walking/wandering/touring can sit for aperitivo and let that stretch in to dinner.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on April 13, 2024, 08:53:52 PM

i'm a little unsure i can properly take into consideration your preferences and conditions, because they seem pretty violently different than my own.  i've moved around frequently on vacations before and enjoyed it, but i much prefer to spend longer in one place.  if i had 16 days, i'd say to spend it one city.  don't waste your time moving around.

that said, if you are going to move around more i have thoughts on some possible cities within your area.

france.

lyon is really cool.
i was there a long time ago, but i also recommend grenoble.  especially if you can get out into the mountains, but also even if you can't.  kinda could fit logistically with your time in switzerland.

italy.

rome is unmissable.  my wife and i were just back there this spring and although it was pretty changed from how i still remember it from 25 years ago, it's amazing as simultaneously a tremendously provincial city and also the capital of the italy and (still in some ways) the world.  i'm an atheist and this last time there, i found the overtly catholic nature of the city pretty moving and the roman era ruins literally everywhere and usually all but ignored as commonplace to be as evocative and charming as ever.
florence isn't overrated.
naples is great.
bologna is fun.
venice is a bit of a disneyland, but it's also unique.

spain.

don't hesitate to hit pretty much any spanish city or town of any size.  hard to go wrong.  not getting bombed to crap in ww2 is a big advantage.
i could easily spend two weeks in madrid and wish for more time.
barcelona i thought was a bit overrated, but it has a nice vibe.
valencia is less touristy barcelona.
santiago is pretty and also has a nice vibe.
i can't not recommend granada (where i went to school).  great town and i can tell you where to eat.   

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on April 13, 2024, 08:55:47 PM

running into the tail end of the season, but you should still be able to get some calcots in barcelona.  i envy you that.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: star seed 7 on April 14, 2024, 08:46:56 AM

I really want to make it to Rome but I think it will be too rushed. I'm leaning towards adding another day or two in Paris (very much enjoying the vibe here) and a stop or two in a smaller French or Spanish city.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Phil Titola on April 14, 2024, 10:41:48 AM

Quote from: star seed 7 on April 14, 2024, 08:46:56 AM

I really want to make it to Rome but I think it will be too rushed. I'm leaning towards adding another day or two in Paris (very much enjoying the vibe here) and a stop or two in a smaller French or Spanish city.

I'd steer away from Avignon if looking for a french city. It would probably be fine for a day trip but we spent entirely too much time there and it wasn't anything that great. Nice was cool especially day trip over to Monte Carlo.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: sys on April 14, 2024, 10:48:12 AM

agree on avignon.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Ghost of Stan Parrish on April 15, 2024, 06:52:05 PM

Quote from: star seed 7 on April 14, 2024, 08:46:56 AM

I really want to make it to Rome but I think it will be too rushed. I'm leaning towards adding another day or two in Paris (very much enjoying the vibe here) and a stop or two in a smaller French or Spanish city.

I'm biased, but I prefer small Spanish cities. Sitting in a Spanish bar and eating free tapas is preferable to me to what I've found in France. Spain is way more tranquilo than France. I've never been to Bilbao, but it's easy to get to from France and it has the Guggenheim. I studied in Santiago and it's great, but it's out of the way. Oh, I recommend you find a Pulperia in Spain and have the boiled octopus and potatoes. All they add is paprika, and it's amazing.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on April 15, 2024, 07:39:01 PM

I've hesitated to recommend this, but Morocco is just across the Straight of Gibraltar from Spain, if you're looking for something Americans would call exotic. It's a very safe and well governed country.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: meow meow on April 16, 2024, 09:38:28 AM

taking daughter (age 12) to Joshua Tree/Palm Springs/San Diego late May, any must dos?

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on April 16, 2024, 01:23:49 PM

Don't remember which thread, but I promised a photo dump for this American restaurant in St. Gallen, Switzerland.

(https://i.postimg.cc/phsTRQtg/IMG-0862.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/sB9x0dHf/IMG-0863.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/BtZLkbGr/IMG-0864.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/mP9tCFQH/IMG-0866.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Wt9FvVNh/IMG-0867.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/TyXh9Y9H/IMG-0868.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/WhhDpyzS/IMG-0869.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/WhhDpyzS/IMG-0870.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/WhhDpyzS/IMG-0871.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/WhhDpyzS/IMG-0872.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/WhhDpyzS/IMG-0873.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on April 16, 2024, 01:24:35 PM

Well that won't do at all, at least on desktop. Here's a link to the gallery. https://postimg.cc/gallery/q3yz812

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on April 16, 2024, 01:27:38 PM

Here was my favorite little detail:

(https://i.postimg.cc/Wsn76rND/IMG-0868.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on April 16, 2024, 01:28:30 PM

The Sign

(https://i.postimg.cc/KGKr2HnL/IMG-0862.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on April 16, 2024, 01:29:39 PM

Other signs

(https://i.postimg.cc/08y0tQjV/IMG-0863.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on April 16, 2024, 01:31:21 PM

Now I'm just going to dump some menu pictures.

(https://i.postimg.cc/WVfXHMMg/IMG-0864.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on April 16, 2024, 01:32:12 PM

(https://i.postimg.cc/9cVp71h5/IMG-0866.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on April 16, 2024, 01:33:48 PM

(https://i.postimg.cc/X3GQSp8h/IMG-0867.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on April 16, 2024, 01:34:49 PM

(https://i.postimg.cc/FmMG9NCK/IMG-0869.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on April 16, 2024, 01:35:44 PM

(https://i.postimg.cc/SkcdR3Hf/IMG-0870.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on April 16, 2024, 01:36:29 PM

(https://i.postimg.cc/MW3bgSjq/IMG-0871.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on April 16, 2024, 01:37:33 PM

(https://i.postimg.cc/GLNKTCcq/IMG-0872.jpg)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: cfbandyman on April 16, 2024, 01:38:59 PM

Quote from: Spracne on April 16, 2024, 01:28:30 PM

The Sign

(https://i.postimg.cc/KGKr2HnL/IMG-0862.jpg)

I legit got a murica boner seeing this.

Really enjoy all those. I need to look and find my favorite American thing from Iceland. Also all of this reminds me of the Puniraptor Japan thread

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on April 16, 2024, 01:40:47 PM

Last one. Check out this. sad little fellow.

(https://i.postimg.cc/qk1j0KWf/IMG-0873.jpg)

At the time, the Swiss Franc and the U.S. Dollar were almost exactly 1:1, so you can see that some of these prices are pretty high. I got the fajitas, and they were terrible. Also, the way they code switch between Swiss German and English makes no sense, sometimes.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: cfbandyman on April 16, 2024, 01:42:13 PM

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AP1GczMc94lOa9pV7WfLDQYDJLf_Y38zvKl4r64o8Em6gWCThktBX1BVmIHbjv3UFkdjDkhC7VfRMAjXFlpYGRX67XHeLLFDboa5imuDO2gDx5LybahOdPYUmNPG7Alj3dFd8NGqjxRjToizSVi97xCARnfk4eQCY2bG5sKAEdscWEoD7eqOel_J69PwmQ-Fvo2_xk5ZW8fl-skxBacx6Vz7eVNWlTdiSRjn6uAnOgoB1vlwMbsf92bzuDzvszYgtON8Dmhd_Ba-QzNzblyHuHY81nUw4I3jmVSu3lDBMPVGhyweq6Bpwbr2aMiSlHn1Wp4nRS9TBihlKniAswESeqDUXgR0Z2wBXyNVnd5TrK0tFIda36clEeWLrc9SWNYCRRgK5K0hPsGaIQupwa_bjU0SvfCWMWz-BiDao2K8fsecwi0K6Oq63CAsW7B_p9dpWs3t9DWk0ciXoIWozoyP_4ryk_19WHVeMCGMTAp6J4d6v-QqTAgWetbXMZA9ZOp7tcl3vuqJ7B_F0iVGD8pk6MsyH73a1J4eVawUe4A_sqQoo7iRApxvvSzsUm6Pfdw-MiBDk-JBJIEQ15dhDOcdUqmhZTKi3RA0HRlFI8yc_ygNVFDdlOgujZk_2yyfkR-dKP5d0x3PijPCpM78idMcw3APh3KND5SyuVxOaZ12YXgyefqL7a2r4vVXe7_NhTZOHO52uT_0Ku2rm2IUOB4J0ljoA0EdwrXpUv6GWLZHw3K9NonHaGVhX-aV3O3Rs3WXS6qZvudsDz-JviKQgau6M9ZaF3eCG6vCX3L8NK36YE7-tNmtVxr_7Q-2G0sFVZekW5VlSaQFz8I5U02jiT-X3JbUUNcrVkkhF80VnshsssSIFTZmeVg9HtbPnAEkWUnmYliuCpQyJ7dxP8crDKIVWn1Ja622jCG7eVHzrjc6F2UivZjTdlwT2dN6s1fmZek0=w661-h881-s-no-gm?authuser=0)

Every time I see it I think of myself as a cool American  :gocho: (Iceland grocery store)

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on April 16, 2024, 01:54:14 PM

I guess they cannot comprehend ranch? lol

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Stevesie60 on April 16, 2024, 06:23:33 PM

Bleu Cheese is probably the last thing I would expect on a "California Burger"

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: Spracne on April 16, 2024, 06:25:41 PM

Quote from: Stevesie60 on April 16, 2024, 06:23:33 PM

Bleu Cheese is probably the last thing I would expect on a "California Burger"

Or shrimp, for that matter. Mmmm blue cheese and scrimps.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 17, 2024, 10:15:17 PM

staying at the st regis bahia in a couple weeks. wife has spa appointments three days in a row, lmao.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: steve dave on April 17, 2024, 10:18:39 PM

then after state baseball we are going to kauai again. 5 nights at an airbnb in Hanalei and then 6 nights in connecting rooms at the Grand Hyatt. Gonna be so chill guys, after the absolute monster stress and nonstop go of baseball. I mean, relative chill when you have an 8 and 11 year old. but you know, still sort of chill.

Title: Re: travel thread
Post by: tdaver on April 17, 2024, 11:54:26 PM

Quote from: steve dave on April 17, 2024, 10:18:39 PM

then after state baseball we are going to kauai again. 5 nights at an airbnb in Hanalei and then 6 nights in connecting rooms at the Grand Hyatt. Gonna be so chill guys, after the absolute monster stress and nonstop go of baseball. I mean, relative chill when you have an 8 and 11 year old. but you know, still sort of chill.

Have been thinking about a family Hawaii trip.  How many points will I need for connecting rooms at the Grand Hyatt?  Any Marriott properties on the north side worth a crap that I can blow some points on?