Topic: MERRILY OLD MAN RIVER KEEPS ROLLIN' ALONG (Read 23293 times)

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #180 on:** June 20, 2006, 03:22:00 PM »

DR elmore - One more possible suggestion/solution...

Since you do have a date that you know you want to fly out, and I'm guessing a time frame is not that big an issue... And I also don't think you're worrying about accumulating frequent flyer miles/point at this time...

I would try to see what kind of prices come up on those last-minute deals sites like Hotwire.com, etc...

If you get a good deal, then take it. You may not know the airline nor the time of day you're flying.

Then cancel your existing reservation on USAir - or United - I've lost track. Yes, you will be penalized anywhere from $75-100, but all the major airlines do that now. You may end up getting out of NYC and to Ohio for well under $496. And also sooner rather than later.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #181 on:** June 20, 2006, 03:22:28 PM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on June 20, 2006, 02:47:58 PM

Well... My "AAAARRRGGHHH!!!!" that I posted earlier today was in response to a couple of things. -I can't share all the details, but... Let's just say it's been, in the words of Charlie Brown - at least I think it was Charlie Brown... This has been a very discouraging day... Well, more like very frustrating.

-An upcoming project/gig may end up getting postponed due various reasons/problems.

DR Jose, that means we can get together next week?

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #182 on:** June 20, 2006, 03:23:10 PM »

Oh - Priceline.com was the main site I was thinking of.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #183 on:** June 20, 2006, 03:23:50 PM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on June 20, 2006, 03:22:28 PM

DR Jose, that means we can get together next week?

We'll see. I'll have a better idea after yet one more conference call tomorrow morning at 11:00.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #184 on:** June 20, 2006, 03:27:07 PM »

Quote from: Ron Pulliam on June 20, 2006, 03:06:59 PM

You know...I think you'd stand a great chance of flying standby...at around the exact time you want to go. All you do is show up and ask about flying that way.

Price should be much less, too, IIRC.

DRs Ron and Jose, thanks for the advice. What I don't want to deal with now is changing the reservation from July 18-25 that I already made to another date. My original plan was to book several flights in the upcoming months and use them, knowing that one would need to be changed for the big emergency trip. Truth is, a last minute flight is cheaper than rebooking. A new ticket for next wednesday is $392, and with the $244 additional charges to reschedule and charge me for the $392 ticket, it's costing me $492 or whatever the hell it was!

Tomovoz · « **Reply #185 on:** June 20, 2006, 03:54:07 PM »

Congratulations DR Vixmum.

MMM I wonder if there would have been less anxiety etc if DR Larry and Mr Flapapiano had dealt with each other's problems today. Soothing thoughts to the both of you.

Tomovoz · « **Reply #186 on:** June 20, 2006, 03:59:51 PM »

Thank you DRs for the "feedback" re the OzDerek memorial. A Melba toast to you all and may your day be peachy. My niece's partner Xavier is the manager/vineculturist for the Melba Estate. My niece thus dwells on the beautiful Melba Estate.
Connections to Derek are everywhere I look.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #187 on:** June 20, 2006, 04:16:56 PM »

Quote from: Tomovoz on June 20, 2006, 03:59:51 PM

Thank you DRs for the "feedback" re the OzDerek memorial. A Melba toast to you all and may your day be peachy. My niece's partner Xavier is the manager/vineculturist for the Melba Estate. My niece thus dwells on the beautiful Melba Estate.
Connections to Derek are everywhere I look.

I kept a photo!

DearReaderLaura · « **Reply #188 on:** June 20, 2006, 04:23:06 PM »

DR Cillaliz -- it's not looking good for Oak Creek Canyon.

Cillaliz · « **Reply #189 on:** June 20, 2006, 04:42:42 PM »

Quote from: DearReaderLaura on June 20, 2006, 04:23:06 PM

DR Cillaliz -- it's not looking good for Oak Creek Canyon.

That's really sad. It takes a long long time to grow an oak tree

Cillaliz · « **Reply #190 on:** June 20, 2006, 04:45:57 PM »

Well, I had a fairly good day at work until late in the afternoon when things got very frustrating due to problem I've been complaining about for a year, but I can't get my boss to do anything about it. He's coming up tomorrow so I'm going to have to tell him this just will not do.

Cillaliz · « **Reply #191 on:** June 20, 2006, 04:50:54 PM »

CONGRATS VIXMOM!!

Cillaliz · « **Reply #192 on:** June 20, 2006, 04:56:08 PM »

I visited my client in the intensive care ward at the hospital today. He looks great for what he put himself through. He was in good spirits and very happy to see me. He has a trach tube and can't talk real well, but I let him know that I was very glad his attempt failed and that he needs to work on getting better and sticking around. My investigator visited him in the morning, so my guess is that's the most attention he's had from visitors since he got there. It was so good to see him grinning from ear to ear.

DakotaCelt · « **Reply #193 on:** June 20, 2006, 04:57:40 PM »

Congrats Vixmom... ONward and Upward!!

MBarnum · « **Reply #194 on:** June 20, 2006, 05:02:20 PM »

Got my photos back of my day with Taylor to see Swan Lake! So now I shall force upon you my family album! LOL!

First we have my nephew John (Taylor's dad) and grand-nephew Ben awaiting my arrival...no doubt the beer at this time in the afternoon is just for medicinal purposes!

MBarnum · « **Reply #195 on:** June 20, 2006, 05:05:18 PM »

Taylor finally came bopping downstairs after getting all beautified and we were ready to roll!

MBarnum · « **Reply #196 on:** June 20, 2006, 05:06:35 PM »

Waiting patiently for the train to whisk us to Portland!

MBarnum · « **Reply #197 on:** June 20, 2006, 05:07:42 PM »

Ditto!

(Taylor is a pretty good little photographer!)

Tomovoz · « **Reply #198 on:** June 20, 2006, 05:09:43 PM »

Great pics Mike.

MBarnum · « **Reply #199 on:** June 20, 2006, 05:09:52 PM »

Waiting for the show to begin!

MBarnum · « **Reply #200 on:** June 20, 2006, 05:12:23 PM »

2 and 1/2 hours later, and at the 3rd intermission!!!!

"Whew this is one loooooooong show! Let's go!"

MBarnum · « **Reply #201 on:** June 20, 2006, 05:13:35 PM »

Ah, this is more like it!

An after show waterfall visit! (As you can see we were not the only ones to leave early!!)

DearReaderLaura · « **Reply #202 on:** June 20, 2006, 05:16:07 PM »

Awww. Nice photos.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #203 on:** June 20, 2006, 05:33:36 PM »

Quote from: MBarnum on June 20, 2006, 05:07:42 PM

Ditto!

(Taylor is a pretty good little photographer!)

Is that a shiney face or what?

?

elmore3003 · « **Reply #204 on:** June 20, 2006, 05:54:33 PM »

Actually, DR MBarnum, much as I hate to state it publicly, it's a nice photo!

Ginny · « **Reply #205 on:** June 20, 2006, 06:01:31 PM »

DR Elmore - I'm sorry you've had such a hassle with your travel plans. Like DR Jose said, "Breathe."

Ginny · « **Reply #206 on:** June 20, 2006, 06:27:35 PM »

Quote from: JRand55 on June 20, 2006, 12:22:37 PM

DR GINNY I posted the CHOCOLATE dates the other day....let me know if you need them again. DR CP is not commenting, so my guess is, he is uninterested in the trip....Kentucky being lovely this time of year.

DR JRand - it's not looking good for me to get over to Indiana either of those weekends. One is my Saturday to work and the other is a meeting that I have to attend in Columbus.

Ginny · « **Reply #207 on:** June 20, 2006, 06:28:10 PM »

Can I frenzy us to page 8?

Ginny · « **Reply #208 on:** June 20, 2006, 06:29:12 PM »

DR Jose - your cell phone situation is awful. Another new thing that I can now worry about!

Ginny · « **Reply #209 on:** June 20, 2006, 06:31:12 PM »

DR Cillaliz - glad to hear your client visit went well.

News:

Author Topic: MERRILY OLD MAN RIVER KEEPS ROLLIN' ALONG (Read 23293 times)

Cillaliz

Cillaliz

Cillaliz

Cillaliz

MBarnum

MBarnum

MBarnum

MBarnum

MBarnum

MBarnum

MBarnum