Topic: ON MY WAY TO THE CITY THAT NEVER SLEEPS (Read 13467 times)

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #90 on:** August 12, 2011, 02:22:10 PM »

Good Afternoon!

Greetings from Houston.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #91 on:** August 12, 2011, 02:24:37 PM »

The flight from BWI to IAH was OK. I zonked out for most of it, and, thankfully, the two people to my right - I was on the aisle - did not need to get up during the flight. Alas, those two people talked the whole time. It was a grandmother and her teenage grandson, so the "forced" eavesdropping wasn't too bad, but... He sure did like to talk a lot. Especially about every article in the in-flight magazine.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #92 on:** August 12, 2011, 02:26:13 PM »

Once I got to IAH, I realized I had a three-hour instead of a two-hour layover. So I did some terminal hopping to grab some food - BBQ and Do-Nuts - and now I'm waiting at my gate for boardng to begin in about 45 minutes.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #93 on:** August 12, 2011, 02:27:13 PM »

Quote from: Dan (the Man) on August 12, 2011, 09:17:47 AM

Dream Curly sounds like a dessert topping.

Well... Dessert topping was invol--

Oh, wait... This is a family site.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #94 on:** August 12, 2011, 02:28:40 PM »

Quote from: Jane on August 12, 2011, 01:13:58 PM

Quote from: JoseSPiano on August 12, 2011, 06:06:49 AM
In the meantime, I'm taking up residence in the Airspace Lounge here at BWI. It's basically a pay-for-a-day Admirals Club set up. It's not too bad. Free Wi-Fi, unlimited coffe and soft drinks, snacks, and one meal or alchoholic beverage are included in the one-time fee of $17.50. Kind of a bargain.

You can eat or have an alcoholic drink, not do both?

One or the other was included in the price of the day-pass. I could have paid an additional $4.00 if I wanted a glass of wine, but since it was before Noon...

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #95 on:** August 12, 2011, 02:29:50 PM »

Quote from: bk on August 12, 2011, 01:33:50 PM

Hello from NY and my hotel. The flight was fast and comfortable. I was a little further back than I like, but still in an extra leg room seat (all the front seats were taken - that is very unusual - I have a second row seat coming home). I thought traffic was going to be horrendous, but it wasn't bad at all. Had a very nice cabbie. The hotel, which is new to me and I found on Quikbook with really good rates, looked a little funky when I came in (it's on 46th on the East Side, but just off Fifth) - no check-in desk - totally weird. There's a little office and I gave them my name - they already had my key and I was taken to my second floor room. Once their all funk disappeared. The room is really nice, everything is new, there's room to actually move around and there's even a little patio with a table and chair.

bk - Welcome back to NYC! I'm sorry I won't be abe to meet up with you this time. Be sure to give my best to Brad and Diego when you see them.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #96 on:** August 12, 2011, 02:30:30 PM »

Thanks for the all the Travel Vibes! They certainly are making this day much more bearable.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #97 on:** August 12, 2011, 02:32:34 PM »

Oh... And my Mom called and basically asked, "WHY did you miss your original flight?" Not "How?"

elmore3003 · « **Reply #98 on:** August 12, 2011, 02:34:30 PM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on August 12, 2011, 02:30:30 PM

Thanks for the all the Travel Vibes! They certainly are making this day much more bearable.

And may they continue till you are where you need to be!

I think I napped about 15 minutes. My body is still dragging around very slowly. Hopefully I will sleep well tonight.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #99 on:** August 12, 2011, 02:50:30 PM »

OK... Boarding is about to begin... See you in San Diego!

Laters...

FJL · « **Reply #100 on:** August 12, 2011, 03:01:16 PM »

Thanks, Jeanne!!!

bk · « **Reply #101 on:** August 12, 2011, 03:07:10 PM »

Jose, I don't know where my seat is but it's a house seat so I presume it will be fine.

bk · « **Reply #102 on:** August 12, 2011, 03:08:09 PM »

You know what the coolest thing about the hotel is - they have umbrellas in the closet in case of rain. I've never seen that before. You know what the not coolest thing about the hotel is - terrible cell reception.

George · « **Reply #103 on:** August 12, 2011, 03:10:41 PM »

Quote from: Jeanne on August 12, 2011, 02:08:24 PM

Glad to see that BK is now in NY and likes his new hotel.

Ditto and ditto!!

George · « **Reply #104 on:** August 12, 2011, 03:11:01 PM »

Quote from: Jeanne on August 12, 2011, 02:09:05 PM

TRAVEL VIBES to DRs Jose, Ben, and all others who are traveling.

Ditto, too!!

George · « **Reply #105 on:** August 12, 2011, 03:11:32 PM »

Quote from: Jeanne on August 12, 2011, 02:09:41 PM

Sweet dreams and smooth wedding and rehearsal vibes to DR Ginny.

Ditto, three!

George · « **Reply #106 on:** August 12, 2011, 03:11:56 PM »

Quote from: Jeanne on August 12, 2011, 02:10:15 PM

Fred, I enjoyed your Gershwin Ghosts parody.

Ditto, four!

Jane · « **Reply #107 on:** August 12, 2011, 03:28:58 PM »

DR Ginny,

Jane · « **Reply #108 on:** August 12, 2011, 03:29:58 PM »

Quote from: Dan (the Man) on August 12, 2011, 09:21:17 AM

* * * * * NO MORE WORRY VIBES FOR DR ELMORE * * * * *

DITTO!!!!!!

Jane · « **Reply #109 on:** August 12, 2011, 03:31:51 PM »

Quote from: bk on August 12, 2011, 01:33:50 PM

Hello from NY and my hotel. The flight was fast and comfortable. I was a little further back than I like, but still in an extra leg room seat (all the front seats were taken - that is very unusual - I have a second row seat coming home). I thought traffic was going to be horrendous, but it wasn't bad at all. Had a very nice cabbie. The hotel, which is new to me and I found on Quikbook with really good rates, looked a little funky when I came in (it's on 46th on the East Side, but just off Fifth) - no check-in desk - totally weird. There's a little office and I gave them my name - they already had my key and I was taken to my second floor room. Once their all funk disappeared. The room is really nice, everything is new, there's room to actually move around and there's even a little patio with a table and chair.

Jane · « **Reply #110 on:** August 12, 2011, 03:33:05 PM »

Quote from: Ginny on August 12, 2011, 02:15:11 PM

DR Jeanne, Kinko's was a possibility but there isn't one close by. My friend Suzy, who's a graphic designer and a Mac person, recommended a local printer. So, I've been over there and will have my invitations Monday - on higher quality paper and at about half the cost of Staples.

Nice you got a better deal all around.

Jane · « **Reply #111 on:** August 12, 2011, 03:40:44 PM »

Quote from: Jeanne on August 12, 2011, 02:15:37 PM

TOD:

I'm watching season 3 of WISH ME LUCK. I'm a huge fan of season 1, which I think is brilliant. Unfortunately, season 2 and 3 have both a different composer and a very different look to the production. Not up to the quality of season 1, IMO, but still entertaining.

I just added to our NetFlix queue.

Jane · « **Reply #112 on:** August 12, 2011, 03:41:39 PM »

Quote from: Ginny on August 12, 2011, 02:18:36 PM

Quote from: Jeanne on August 12, 2011, 02:17:08 PM
Quote from: Ginny on August 12, 2011, 02:15:11 PM
DR Jeanne, Kinko's was a possibility but there isn't one close by. My friend Suzy, who's a graphic designer and a Mac person, recommended a local printer. So, I've been over there and will have my invitations Monday - on higher quality paper and at about half the cost of Staples.

Good! Glad you found a suitable alternative. Interesting that it's cheaper, too.

And I'm glad to be supporting a local small business...

Supporting local small business is good.

Jane · « **Reply #113 on:** August 12, 2011, 03:46:34 PM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on August 12, 2011, 02:28:40 PM

Quote from: Jane on August 12, 2011, 01:13:58 PM
Quote from: JoseSPiano on August 12, 2011, 06:06:49 AM
In the meantime, I'm taking up residence in the Airspace Lounge here at BWI. It's basically a pay-for-a-day Admirals Club set up. It's not too bad. Free Wi-Fi, unlimited coffe and soft drinks, snacks, and one meal or alchoholic beverage are included in the one-time fee of $17.50. Kind of a bargain.

You can eat or have an alcoholic drink, not do both?

One or the other was included in the price of the day-pass. I could have paid an additional $4.00 if I wanted a glass of wine, but since it was before Noon...

No matter the time I fly I never drink. It dehydrates you, plus it make motion sickness worse. I don't know how anyone could have 8 drinks before flying, especially an 18 year old. I get how an 18 year old wouldn't understand not to drink, just how he was served unless the originating state had a lower age limit for alcoholic beverages.

Jane · « **Reply #114 on:** August 12, 2011, 03:47:57 PM »

Quote from: JoseSPiano on August 12, 2011, 02:32:34 PM

Oh... And my Mom called and basically asked, "WHY did you miss your original flight?" Not "How?"

When Craig missed his flight from L.A. I hope I said how & not why

If I said why I meant the same thing as how & maybe your mother did as well.

Jane · « **Reply #115 on:** August 12, 2011, 03:49:27 PM »

Quote from: bk on August 12, 2011, 03:08:09 PM

You know what the coolest thing about the hotel is - they have umbrellas in the closet in case of rain. I've never seen that before.

I'm surprised you have never seen that. If umbrella's aren't in the room most nice hotels have one if you ask.

FJL · « **Reply #116 on:** August 12, 2011, 04:07:44 PM »

Quote from: George on August 12, 2011, 03:11:56 PM

Quote from: Jeanne on August 12, 2011, 02:10:15 PM
Fred, I enjoyed your Gershwin Ghosts parody.

Ditto, four!

Thanks!!!!!

Laura · « **Reply #117 on:** August 12, 2011, 05:37:51 PM »

Ginny, our previous pastor used a Mac thing called Pagemaker or something like that. I couldn't open ANY of his stuff. None of us could. Very frustrating.

Jane · « **Reply #118 on:** August 12, 2011, 06:14:39 PM »

Laura of course the previous pastor did that just to frustrate everyone

TCB · « **Reply #119 on:** August 12, 2011, 06:36:55 PM »

Okay, lets get going!

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