AMG 2012: Names/Arrivals/Departures

[phildinftlaudy]

Hi Everyone

Please use this thread to post your Washington D.C. arrival and departure information. Please also include your screen name, the arrival date/time of your airline/flight and flight number (or other arrival means info) departure date/time and airline/flight number (or other departure means info), as it will help us in offering a proper greeting once you arrive at the Residence Inn Arlington at Rosslyn.

Please use this thread only if you will be joining us in Washington D.C. in July 2012.

AMG Washington D.C. 2012 will be held July 26-31, 2012, at the Residence Inn Arlington at Rosslyn, 1651 North Oak Street • Arlington, Virginia 22209.

For information on making hotel reservations see the thread:

AMG 2012 Hotel Booking Details –
http://forums.poz.com/index.php?topic=41873.0

Information on making donations to help members to attend AMG 2012 and requests for assistance can be found at:

AMG 2012: Donations, Requests for Assistance, Member sponsorship
http://forums.poz.com/index.php?topic=41300.0

Provide your information in the following format:

Screenname/First Name  Arrival Date Time Airline/Flight Number  Depart Date  Time  Airline/Flight #

Thanks!

[bocker3]

Bocker3 / Mike  Arrive 7/27 around 6:00 Driving  Depart 7/31 Noon Driving

[J.R.E.]

J.R.E. Ray ( And Ed ) Arrive 7/27 around 12:00 noon,(Driving)- Depart- 7/30@ Approx- noon

[denb45]

denb45 ( Dennis & Bob from ABQ ) Arrivals July 26th by 3PM ....Departure July 30th by noon driving....

[Lou-ah-vull]

Lou-ah-vull (Gary) will arrive on Saturday, July 28:  USAir 3038 to Reagan @ 8:00 am;  depart Tuesday, July 31:  USAir 3395 from Reagan @ 1:55 pm.  Both flights nonstop...yoohoo!

Gary

[denb45]

denb45 ( Dennis & Bob from ABQ ) Arrivals July 26th by 3PM ....Departure July 30th by noon driving....

Revised: hubby didn't want to drive to D.C.  Booked and in the bag


Leave Thu, Jul 26
9:54 AM Albuquerque ABQ
4:58 PM Washington DC DCA
1 stop 5hr 4min total time

    Frontier Airlines 1334 / 724

    Flight 1334 Operated by REPUBLIC AIRLINES

Return Mon, Jul 30
10:30 AM Washington DC DCA
4:31 PM Albuquerque ABQ
2 stops 8hr 1min total time

    Frontier Airlines 1747 / 826 /

[Jody]

I made hotel reservations by phone with Michael, a very nice man who described a room with a queen size bed, a full size sofabed and a dining area, thanks once again Dennis for a great deal right near a train station, great location and nice amenities once again!  I'll room again with Mark (aztecan) which is great fun, I don't know how he does it.

Booked travel online with Amtrak on the Northeast Regional which is about one third the price of Acela...98.00 round trip plus 8.00 travel insurance, total 106.00.

Thur, 7/26-Depart NY Penn station 10:35 am, arrive Union station in DC at 2:00 pm.

Tues, 7/31-Depart DC 5:05 pm, arrive NYC at 8:39 pm.

See you in five months and if anyone comes to visit New York let me know as always.

Jody

[odyssey]

odyssey (to find out my real name you have to come to AMG 2012!)

Arriving: July 26th into Reagan International via JetBlue flight 683 @ 12:35 PM.

Departing: July 31st out of Reagan International via JetBlue flight 682 @ 12:10 PM.

I can't wait to see all my AIDSbuddies in Washington, D.C. in a few months!

[aztecan]

OK, I'm all set.

I will be arriving at Union Station at 12:40 p.m. July 26 on the Amtrak Capitol Limited. I only change trains once - in Chicago.   

I will leave Albuquerque on July 24 on board the Southwest Chief.

I leave July 31 at 4:05 p.m., again on the Capitol Limited, from Union Station.

I will arrive back in Albuquerque at 3:55 p.m. Aug. 2.

I am really looking forward to seeing everyone, and sharing digs with Jody, who is a great roomie.

HUGS,

Mark

[denb45]

OK, I'm all set.

I will be arriving at Union Station at 12:40 p.m. July 26 on the Amtrak Capitol Limited. I only change trains once - in Chicago.   

I will leave Albuquerque on July 24 on board the Southwest Chief.

I leave July 31 at 4:05 p.m., again on the Capitol Limited, from Union Station.

I will arrive back in Albuquerque at 3:55 p.m. Aug. 2.

Hey Mark, did u get one of those sleeper-car-trains 

[Buckmark]

Hey Mark, did u get one of those sleeper-car-trains 

No, I'm sure he was looking to book a train with a Marine wearing a kilt.   

[denb45]

No, I'm sure he was looking to book a train with a Marine wearing a kilt.   

Yeah, I heard about that story in Seattle 

[Buckmark]

I coughed up the frequent flyer miles for a flight.   Both Reagan National and Dulles airports were the same cost, so I chose National.  Here is when I will be arriving and departing:

Buckmark/Henry Arrive Thu 7/26 12:10PM American 836 Depart Tue 7/31 1:55 PM American 819

[odyssey]

For some reason I can't find the edit button!

JetBlue has changed the numbers of my arriving and departing flights. Everything else remains the same. I will now be arriving on #0687 and departing on #0686.

If anyone knows what happened to the edit feature, please tell me!

[wolfter]

For some reason I can't find the edit button!

JetBlue has changed the numbers of my arriving and departing flights. Everything else remains the same. I will now be arriving on #0687 and departing on #0686.

If anyone knows what happened to the edit feature, please tell me!

I asked this question once before on another thread and it was explained that one can only modify a thread for a certain amount of time.  Not sure how long though.

Wolfie

[RAB]

User Name:  RAB
Arriving July 25, Delta # 2384 3:58 pm

Departing July 31, Delta # 1945 3:05 pm

(What the heck I'm going to do in Detroit or Salt Lake City is beyond me.  Mumble mumble, grumble grumble)

[Lou-ah-vull]

RAB

If in Salt Lake City, watch out for the Mormons...and for heavens sake, don't sign anything they offer you!

Gary

[WillyWump]

Will arrives-
AirTran/Wash Reagan @ 12:10 on 7/26 on Flt 366

Departs -
AirTran/Wash Reagan @ 12:50 on 7/31 on flt 266


I will be rooming with RAB Roo, cause he always has great liquor in his room.

Buckmark/Henry Arrive Thu 7/26 12:10PM

Meet you at Baggage claim Henry and we can ride the Metro together?

-W

[Buckmark]

Meet you at Baggage claim Henry and we can ride the Metro together?

Deal!  Since we've yet to meet each other here in Texas, it's only fitting that we should meet for the first time in another state (or district).

[lforsyth]

I wish all the best for you all.

[bocker3]

And so it begins.............................  UGH!

[arlvarunner]

I'm just glad to see that no one is flying into Dulles. Complete waste of time, and the money you might save, you would pay for in taxi service to Arlington. That being said, I live in Arlington, within earshot of National's runway...so, if anyone does end up flying into Dulles and needs a ride, let me know. I would be happy to drive out to pick you up. Otherwise, plan to spend $30 each way to get to the city. In fact, if you're flying into national and need a ride, I would be happy to oblige. The Metro is very convenient though. If you decide to Metro to Rosslyn, make sure that you get on the blue line, bound for Largo.

[arlvarunner]

Crap. I just realized the dates. I'm going to be out of town that weekend. Sorry, I can't offer any rides, but I would certainly be willing to help you all with planning, if you need me. I've lived in the DC metro area for eight years now, so I'm pretty versed with anything you might want to know. Just let me know how I can help.

[RAB]

Crap. I just realized the dates. I'm going to be out of town that weekend. Sorry, I can't offer any rides, but I would certainly be willing to help you all with planning, if you need me. I've lived in the DC metro area for eight years now, so I'm pretty versed with anything you might want to know. Just let me know how I can help.

Well crap!  I'm pretty much transit impaired, to say the least.   

So I was thinking of taking you up on your offer.  But that's o.k.  I'm sure I'll make it to the hotel, though I will probably opt for a taxi.  LOL

RAB   

[arlvarunner]

Well crap!  I'm pretty much transit impaired, to say the least.   

So I was thinking of taking you up on your offer.  But that's o.k.  I'm sure I'll make it to the hotel, though I will probably opt for a taxi.  LOL

RAB   

Aww, sorry RAB! I can help you figure out how to get to Rosslyn though. Are you flying into National or Dulles?

[RAB]

Aww, sorry RAB! I can help you figure out how to get to Rosslyn though. Are you flying into National or Dulles?

You're going to miss a really good time, with some wonderful people attending AMG. 

I'm coming in on Wed and arriving at National.  (I think   

RAB 

[justpozman]

I live near here.  I am just now hearing about it.  Is there an automatic reminder feature?

[arlvarunner]

You're going to miss a really good time, with some wonderful people attending AMG. 

I'm coming in on Wed and arriving at National.  (I think   

RAB

No sweat then. If you are flying into National (DCA) then you can take the metro (no need to change trains) all the way to Rosslyn, and the station is right next to the hotel. You'll just want to make sure to take the blue line train towards Largo, and ride it to the Rosslyn station. You just have to be sure that you get on the blue line train, and not the yellow line train, because they use the same platform. Once you board the train, Rosslyn will be the fifth stop. See how easy that was? 

[pozniceguy]

just  settled  reservations for  hotel and flight

arr  DCA ( Reagan)   7/26 ,  AA  flt  1900 @ midnite
dep DCA  ( Reagan)   7/31   AA flt  1169   @11:30 AM

booked  hotel on  line...  easy  directions..got a  conf #.....   for the  $109 rate..


see you all there

Nick

[WillyWump]

arr  DCA ( Reagan)   7/26 ,  AA  flt  1900 @ midnite

Oh lord Nick, we'll be all liquored up by midnight 

[aztecan]

Oh lord Nick, we'll be all liquored up by midnight 

Yep, we'll probably all be in RAB's room. I'm sure he will have the makings of a manhattan, at the very least.

[wolfter]

Yep, we'll probably all be in RAB's room. I'm sure he will have the makings of a manhattan, at the very least.

Isn't a Manhattan just straight liquor over ice?  I think I did a few of those with the group?

Wolfie

[bocker3]

Yep, we'll probably all be in RAB's room. I'm sure he will have the makings of a manhattan, at the very least.

A much better location for you than that bar in Seattle at the top of that BIG hill.  I thought I was going to lose you a few times as I guided you back to the hotel...........  I had visions of you rolling, ass over elbow, all the way down 

Hugs,
Mike

[Buckmark]

Isn't a Manhattan just straight liquor over ice?  I think I did a few of those with the group?

Sacrilege!  There's also vermouth and bitters in a Manhattan, as well as a cherry.  Yes, in Seattle, Von's did a very nice job with their Manhattans.  I could use one right now, and it's on 10:30 AM.   

[Lou-ah-vull]

You all will recall I never even made it out of the hotel that infamous Saturday night after way too many Manhattans.  A truly wonderful cocktail!  They were exquisite on the cruise last week.

Gary

[wolfter]

You all will recall I never even made it out of the hotel that infamous Saturday night after way too many Manhattans.  A truly wonderful cocktail!  They were exquisite on the cruise last week.

Gary

Wish I would have stayed behind too after my first, second and third manhattan.  Probably how I ended up at some redneck bar in ghettoville.      I still think mine were straight whiskey.   

Wolfie

[aztecan]

A much better location for you than that bar in Seattle at the top of that BIG hill.  I thought I was going to lose you a few times as I guided you back to the hotel...........  I had visions of you rolling, ass over elbow, all the way down 

Hugs,
Mike

Who, Moi? 

Yes, I do remember running/stumbling/staggering down that hill. I had fun that night.

But I wasn't drinking manhattans. Mine was scotch on the rocks, or with a splash of water. I have trouble remembering. It was probably the laverdar martini that started the afternoon. 

[wolfter]

Who, Moi? 

 It was probably the laverdar martini that started the afternoon. 

45 years old, and I'm still be accused of influencing people

Wolfie

[RAB]

Yep, we'll probably all be in RAB's room. I'm sure he will have the makings of a manhattan, at the very least.

Like heck you will.  At that hour of night?  You all know 9:30 or 10:00 is my bedtime. 

 

You all will recall I never even made it out of the hotel that infamous Saturday night after way too many Manhattans.  A truly wonderful cocktail!  They were exquisite on the cruise last week.

Gary

I too stayed behind that infamous night, those darn Manhattans simply got the better of me.  Of course Jan's night at the Cuff left her pretty much useless the following day.  LOL 

 

Isn't a Manhattan just straight liquor over ice?  I think I did a few of those with the group?

Wolfie

What Buckmark said.  You'd better be careful or you'll be banished from the island mister.
(Aren't you the same fool who flew on an Airbus plane?   )

RAB

[pozniceguy]

I am sure that they will have  something to  drink on that  Red Eye  flight to  DC..... doesnt take off till 9:00  so can have some while waiting.... see you all there  for  breakfast at least..of  course you could all sit in the  Bar and wait for me


Nick

[David_CA]

David, Bonnie, and I will be arriving on the 26th via I-95 and will be departing on the 30th on the same route.  It'll be handy to have a car... just in case.

[Lou-ah-vull]

Now that the Davids and Bonnie are on the list, there simply is no reason for anyone to "dawdle".... sign up and join us in DC!

Gary

[phildinftlaudy]

Flight booked -

Depart Fort Lauderdale, Thursday July 26th at 8:05 a.m.
Arrive DC - National, at 1:00 p.m.  (Flight 2941)

Depart DC- National Monday, July 30th at 9:15 a.m. (Flight 2945)
Arrive back to Fort Lauderdale at 2:14 p.m.

And..... now for the great news..... Round trip flight on Delta was only $178.20 (including all taxes/fees)...... dayuuuummmmmmm!!!!!

See everyone in D.C.

-Phil

[wolfter]

Did I mention that I haven't booked a flight yet as I've waited to see if anyone was driving through my neck of the country?  

Considered driving myself but I'm just not good at it,  I get easily distracted.

Wolfie

[Miss Philicia]

Did I mention that I haven't booked a flight yet as I've waited to see if anyone was driving through my neck of the country?  

Considered driving myself but I'm just not good at it,  I get easily distracted.

Wolfie

If you can drive or have someone drive you to either Cincinnati (Cardinal line) or Cleveland (Capitol Limited) you can take Amtrak, though I'll assume you looked into that.

[wolfter]

If you can drive or have someone drive you to either Cincinnati (Cardinal line) or Cleveland (Capitol Limited) you can take Amtrak, though I'll assume you looked into that.

I did check and Amtrak is more expensive than flying.  Plus, being in SE Ohio, I'd have to back track a few hours to get to either of those 2 cities and might as well drive to DC. 

The price of a flight isn't an issue, it's just all the checked luggage and hassle of lugging it around.

[WillyWump]

 

The price of a flight isn't an issue, it's just all the checked luggage and hassle of lugging it around.

You are doing it wrong. You need to get a Skycap, tip them $5 and away you go.

[denb45]

it's just all the checked luggage and hassle of lugging it around.

Bob won't have to worry about who will lug around the luggage, he has me to carry it for him 

[aztecan]

I did check and Amtrak is more expensive than flying.  Plus, being in SE Ohio, I'd have to back track a few hours to get to either of those 2 cities and might as well drive to DC. 

The price of a flight isn't an issue, it's just all the checked luggage and hassle of lugging it around.

Were you checking on coach or a sleeper? Coach is usually pretty reasonable. Sleepers can put you in the poor house.

HUGS,

Mark

[David_CA]

Now that the Davids and Bonnie are on the list, there simply is no reason for anyone to "dawdle".... sign up and join us in DC!

Gary

That's right!  It's going to be a great time, as expected.

[wolfter]

Were you checking on coach or a sleeper? Coach is usually pretty reasonable. Sleepers can put you in the poor house.

HUGS,

Mark

I was adding the cost of having transportation to and from a train terminal.  Our awesome governor returned the federal funds that would have connected our parts to the transamerican system. 

I'm no longer afraid of flying, but the cost of extra checked luggage is crazy.  I only checked one for Seattle and that wasn't enough even with the mild weather.  I know I'll need a lot more for DC.  Hold the comments, I change often due to overheating, and not as a fashion statement. 

Although, I did HAVE to buy new shoes in Seattle.  Getting ready to book a flight now, I'll just make do.  I didn't check if the hotel has laundry service, but they probably do.

[Buckmark]

...
 I only checked one for Seattle and that wasn't enough even with the mild weather.  I know I'll need a lot more for DC.  Hold the comments, I change often due to overheating, and not as a fashion statement. 
...

Not a fashion statement?  Gurl, you and I went shopping at Nordstrom's in Seattle.   

[klassykitty]

Wolfter, they do have a laundry service.  bring your pup to, although the pet charge is quite outrageous.

michelle

[wolfter]

Not a fashion statement?  Gurl, you and I went shopping at Nordstrom's in Seattle.   

That was to feed my shopping addiction....I needed my weekly fix.   Besides, I didn't have proper shoes for the flight home.

Mikie and I shopped at some discount type store there also....Absolutely wish we had that type of store around here.  Don't remember the name of it, but their prices were great and they actually had some nice things.

[wolfter]

Wolfter, they do have a laundry service.  bring your pup to, although the pet charge is quite outrageous.

michelle

Thanks.  The puppy returned home this morning.

[klassykitty]

 

[odyssey]

Hey my peeps!

Unfortunately it is starting to look like I won't be able to come to DC this year and see all my favorite people. I've been sick for quite awhile now and my GI doc thinks I have food allergies. The cost to get tested for these is going to pretty much eat up all the money that would otherwise have gone to pay for the hotel. Which sucks, because I already booked my flight! Unless some sort of miracle happens and I get a bunch of money somehow, I'm afraid AMG 2012 will have to go on without me!

odyssey

[aztecan]

Hey my peeps!

Unfortunately it is starting to look like I won't be able to come to DC this year and see all my favorite people. I've been sick for quite awhile now and my GI doc thinks I have food allergies. The cost to get tested for these is going to pretty much eat up all the money that would otherwise have gone to pay for the hotel. Which sucks, because I already booked my flight! Unless some sort of miracle happens and I get a bunch of money somehow, I'm afraid AMG 2012 will have to go on without me!

odyssey

That is terrible! Maybe something will work out in the mean time.

Food issues suck.

HUGS,

Mark

[wolfter]

I've tried to create the updated list.  It never copies correctly so it is what it is.  If anyone finds an error, let me know and I'll correct it.

Wolfie

Screenname         Arrival Date  Time    Airline  Flight #Depart   Time    Airline
Bocker3              7/27/2012   6:00 AM  Driving              31-Jul  Noon   
Sid (w/ Bocker)  7/27/2012     6:00 AM  Driving              31-Jul  Noon   
J.R.E.              7/27/2012      Noon     Driving              30-Jul  Noon   
Denb45              7/26/2012     5:00 PM     Frontier   1334    30-Jul  10:30 AM    Frontier
Bob (with Den)   7/26/2012     5:00 PM     Frontier   1334    30-Jul  10:30 AM    Frontier
Lou-Ah-Vull        7/28/2012     8:00 AM  USAir   3038    31-Jul    1:55 PM   USAir
Jody              7/26/2012   10:35 AM  Amtrak              31-Jul    5:05 PM     Amtrak
Odyssey              7/26/2012   12:35 PM     Jetblue    687   31-Jul   12:10 PM     Jetblue
Aztecan              7/26/2012 12:40 PM  Amtrak              31-Jul    4:05 PM     Amtrak
Buckmark           7/26/2012   10:12 PM     American 836   31-Jul    1:55 PM   American
Rab              7/25/2012   3:58 PM  Delta    2384   31-Jul    3:05 PM   Delta
Willywump         7/26/2012   12:10 PM     Airtran      366   31-Jul  12:50 PM   Airtran
Pozniceguy         7/26/2012   Midnight     American 1900  31-Jul  11:30 AM  American
David              7/26/2012    Driving                  30-Jul      
David              7/26/2012   Driving                  30-Jul      
Bonnie              7/26/2012   Driving                  30-Jul      
Philinftlaudy       7/26/2012   1:00 PM   Delta    2941    30-Jul   9:15 AM   Delta
Wolfter              7/26/2012   2:07 PM   USAir    2405    31-Jul  12:50 PM   USAir

[phildinftlaudy]

Thanks Wolfie --

It would be wonderful if it had one of those little table making thingies...  I remember the frustrations last year on trying to get the columns to align!

Thanks again!
-Phil

[Razorbill]

Hey folks -
  I plan on coming.  I have a friend visiting from Australia the first week of August but the exact dates are not set.  So rather than post an arrival/ departure I'm going to hold off.  I expect if all goes as planned I'll be doing the same as the David's - same dates and driving (my new 2012 Jetta TDI!!!) only from the opposite direction. 
Ernie

[RAB]

Hey folks -
  I plan on coming.  I have a friend visiting from Australia the first week of August but the exact dates are not set.  So rather than post an arrival/ departure I'm going to hold off.  I expect if all goes as planned I'll be doing the same as the David's - same dates and driving (my new 2012 Jetta TDI!!!) only from the opposite direction. 
Ernie

Hey Buddy
I really hope you can make it. You know how great these gatherings are.  I look forward to seeing you again.  (BTW will Curtis be joining you too?)

RAB   

[wolfter]

Wolfie

Screenname         Arrival Date  Time    Airline  Flight #Depart   Time    Airline
Bocker3              7/27/2012   6:00 AM  Driving              31-Jul  Noon   
Sid (w/ Bocker)  7/27/2012     6:00 AM  Driving              31-Jul  Noon   
J.R.E.              7/27/2012      Noon     Driving              30-Jul  Noon   
Ed (with J.R.E.)   7/27/2012      Noon      Driving              30-Jul  Noon
Denb45              7/26/2012     5:00 PM     Frontier   1334    30-Jul  10:30 AM    Frontier
Bob (with Den)   7/26/2012     5:00 PM     Frontier   1334    30-Jul  10:30 AM    Frontier
Lou-Ah-Vull        7/28/2012     8:00 AM  USAir   3038    31-Jul    1:55 PM   USAir
Jody              7/26/2012   10:35 AM  Amtrak              31-Jul    5:05 PM     Amtrak
Odyssey              7/26/2012   12:35 PM     Jetblue    687   31-Jul   12:10 PM     Jetblue
Aztecan              7/26/2012 12:40 PM  Amtrak              31-Jul    4:05 PM     Amtrak
Buckmark           7/26/2012   10:12 PM     American 836   31-Jul    1:55 PM   American
Rab              7/25/2012   3:58 PM  Delta    2384   31-Jul    3:05 PM   Delta
Willywump         7/26/2012   12:10 PM     Airtran      366   31-Jul  12:50 PM   Airtran
Pozniceguy         7/26/2012   Midnight     American 1900  31-Jul  11:30 AM  American
David              7/26/2012    Driving                  30-Jul      
David              7/26/2012   Driving                  30-Jul      
Bonnie              7/26/2012   Driving                  30-Jul      
Philinftlaudy       7/26/2012   1:00 PM   Delta    2941    30-Jul   9:15 AM   Delta
Wolfter              7/26/2012   2:07 PM   USAir    2405    31-Jul  12:50 PM   USAir

So far, it looks like 19. 

Wolfie

[odyssey]

Its official folks, I'm not going to be able to make it. I have nowhere near enough money to pay for the hotel room or anything else, and with the onslaught of so many new food allergies venturing far from home doesn't seem wise. I hope everyone has a wonderful time!

[Lou-ah-vull]

You will surely be missed.  Who else can Willy Wump entice in his pajamas?  Hoping things get better for you. 

Gary

[Jody]

Sorry to hear that Ody, hope you feel better.  If this year is not meant to be, then hopefully next year.

Jody

[Razorbill]

Howdy. Just reserved.  Going to NC first to visit the Davids and then driving up same as they are, instead of down from NY.  Arrival 7/26 Thurs depart 7/30 Monday.
See you all soon.  xoxo

[Hellraiser]

Barring any more unforeseen financial shortfalls I will be booking my flight and hotel on friday!

[Jody]

Glad you are coming to DC Trey and you too Ernie, hope Curtis can be there as well..

Jody

[Miss Philicia]

Barring any more unforeseen financial shortfalls I will be booking my flight and hotel on friday!

Glory Days for sure -- too bad my hooves will prevent me from tormenting you on an hourly basis. But you never know, surprises have been known to happen with ample prayer.

[Basquo]

With regret, Santi and I will not be joining you all for AMG this year. We've been wavering due to my slow recovery from foot surgery 6 months ago--I'm still in pain and limping--but today we got the final word: a huge new software go-live at my hospital has been postponed to that week, and Santi's sups denied his request for time off.

I know you'll have a great time and we hope to join you next year. This will be my first year without you since Montreal in 2006.

I love you all very much. I hope you have the best time and miss y'all mucho!

Pansies and Puppydogs^tm,
Creighton

[Jody]

Creighton, so sorry to hear that you and dearest Santi will not be able to attend, you will be missed you great guys you.  There is always next year (the southwest U.S. perhaps?)

Hugs, Jody

[denb45]

No Creighton & Santi    sorry to hear this, I hope nobody else drops outta AMG 2012, we already lost a few of you, and that's not a good thing 

[RAB]

With regret, Santi and I will not be joining you all for AMG this year. We've been wavering due to my slow recovery from foot surgery 6 months ago--I'm still in pain and limping--but today we got the final word: a huge new software go-live at my hospital has been postponed to that week, and Santi's sups denied his request for time off.

I know you'll have a great time and we hope to join you next year. This will be my first year without you since Montreal in 2006.

I love you all very much. I hope you have the best time and miss y'all mucho!

Pansies and Puppydogs^tm,
Creighton

Well poop, poop, and double poop!  Maybe the rollout will be rescheduled again and you can still come?   

No Creighton & Santi    sorry to hear this, I hope nobody else drops outta AMG 2012, we already lost a few of you, and that's not a good thing 

Not to worry Den I know of at least 3 - 4 others who are coming just haven't announced yet pending lack of details.

DC is going to be a great AMG.

RAB   

[denb45]

Not to worry Den I know of at least 3 - 4 others who are coming just haven't announced yet pending lack of details.

DC is going to be a great AMG.

RAB   

Thanks RAB,  this will be my 1st AMG and hopefully not my last 

[Jeff G]

Just booked my flight and Hotel .

US Air Flight 2422 arrive at 1:20 at DCA on Friday July 27 . I will be leaving Monday 30Th  At 4:00 .   

[Buckmark]

@Jeff -- Yippee!

@Creighton -- I'm sorry you and Santi won't be attending.  Take care of that foot.  I hope that go-live doesn't turn into a cluster fuck.

[Lou-ah-vull]

Also saddened about Creighton and Santi... I will keep my fingers crossed that things will change.  I can't get there until Saturday morning myself (I have tried numerous times to get out of/reschedule a Friday evening work commitment to no avail) so I know the frustration of work interfering with AMG.  How dare they! 

Gary

[bocker3]

So sorry to hear that we will be without Creighton and Santi....     Of course, you WILL be there in spirit!

I need to adjust my arrival -- I am going to head up a day earlier ( the 26th vs. the 27th).  Not sure on time, it will depend entirely on when I get out of the office (hopefully early) and what the traffic up from Richmond is like -- most likely early evening.
Unsure when (or if) Sid will join us -- perhaps for the weekend, depending on his work schedule -- with our wedding in Sept (and our other trips this year), he doesn't have much vacation time left.
Can't wait!

Mike

[Basquo]

GAME CHANGE!!!

1) Jan's coming

2) Santi got 2 days off

3) I just stuck my vacation request under my boss's hand while she was on a call and jiggled the paper until she had signed it. Then I got online and didn't stop clicking until it was all done.

We'll be arriving at 4:40pm on 7/26, SW Airlines at Reagan International!!

Santi will be leaving Sunday afternoon at 5:15, and I'll be leaving Tuesday at the same time.

See you all, after all!!

[anniebc]

Arriving in Washington on the 19th.

Will be at the AMG Hotel on the morning of the 27th...leaving on the 1st of August.

Can't wait to see you all...Creighton, you have saved me from a huge cat fight... .

Aroha
Jan

[Jody]

Jan, I am so happy you can make it - You have traveled to the moon and back for our AMG's mileage wise and I can't wait to give you a big hug again.  denb, it will be nice to meet you. Jeff- glad you can make it again.  Creighton and Santi, it is so cool you can come, hope Curtis does too.  And Mike, you better make sure Sid is there for a long weekend if not more!

Hugs to all, Jody

[anniebc]

Jan, I am so happy you can make it - You have traveled to the moon and back for our AMG's mileage wise and I can't wait to give you a big hug again.  denb, it will be nice to meet you. Jeff- glad you can make it again.  Creighton and Santi, it is so cool you can come, hope Curtis does too.  And Mike, you better make sure Sid is there for a long weekend if not more!

Hugs to all, Jody

*Like*..

Aroha
Jan

[wolfter]

I've been lax with assisting with updating our list and will get to it soon.  I am very pleased to see a few of my favorites are now attending.  We just need to work on Carl, I will truly miss his company.

Wolfie (who will not try foreign vegetarian restaurants in DC)

[wolfter]

Screenname         Arrival Date  Time    Airline  Flight #Depart   Time    Airline
Bocker3              7/27/2012   6:00 AM  Driving              31-Jul  Noon   
Sid (w/ Bocker)  7/27/2012     6:00 AM  Driving              31-Jul  Noon   
J.R.E.              7/27/2012      Noon     Driving              30-Jul  Noon   
Denb45              7/26/2012     5:00 PM     Frontier   1334    30-Jul  10:30 AM    Frontier
Bob (with Den)   7/26/2012     5:00 PM     Frontier   1334    30-Jul  10:30 AM    Frontier
Lou-Ah-Vull        7/28/2012     8:00 AM  USAir   3038    31-Jul    1:55 PM   USAir
Jody              7/26/2012   10:35 AM  Amtrak              31-Jul    5:05 PM     Amtrak
Razorbill              7/26/2012        Driving              30-Jul   
Aztecan              7/26/2012 12:40 PM  Amtrak              31-Jul    4:05 PM     Amtrak
Buckmark           7/26/2012   10:12 PM     American 836   31-Jul    1:55 PM   American
Rab              7/25/2012   3:58 PM  Delta    2384   31-Jul    3:05 PM   Delta
Willywump         7/26/2012   12:10 PM     Airtran      366   31-Jul  12:50 PM   Airtran
Pozniceguy         7/26/2012   Midnight     American 1900  31-Jul  11:30 AM  American
David              7/26/2012    Driving                  30-Jul      
David              7/26/2012   Driving                  30-Jul      
Bonnie              7/26/2012   Driving                  30-Jul      
Philinftlaudy       7/26/2012   1:00 PM   Delta    2941    30-Jul   9:15 AM   Delta
Wolfter              7/26/2012   2:07 PM   USAir    2405    31-Jul  12:50 PM   USAir
JG1962              7/27/2012    1:20 AM                             30-Jul    4:00 AM
Basquo              7/26/2012    4:40 PM   SW                      29-Jul    5:15 AM
Santi (with Basquo)
Anniebc             7/27/12       Morning                               1-Aug

[wolfter]

Can everyone verify the accuracy of their arrival/departure times and dates? 

Thanks.

Wolfie

[Jeff G]

  I'm arriving at 1:20 pm on the 27Th , and departing at 4:00 pm on the 30Th on US air . 

[bocker3]

I am arriving sometime on the 26th -- depending on when I get out of the office and the traffic.
Sid's attendance is up in the air -- but would only be the weekend at most.

[wolfter]

Screenname         Arrival Date  Time    Airline  Flight #Depart   Time    Airline
Bocker3              7/26/2012   6:00 AM  Driving              31-Jul  Noon   
Sid (w/ Bocker)  TBA-probably for the weekend
J.R.E.              7/27/2012      Noon     Driving                30-Jul  Noon   
Denb45           7/26/2012     5:00 PM  Frontier    1334    30-Jul  10:30 AM    Frontier
Bob (with Den) 7/26/2012    5:00 PM  Frontier    1334    30-Jul  10:30 AM    Frontier
Lou-Ah-Vull      7/28/2012     8:00 AM  USAir   3038       31-Jul    1:55 PM   USAir
Jody              7/26/2012     10:35 AM  Amtrak               31-Jul    5:05 PM     Amtrak
Razorbill              7/26/2012               Driving                30-Jul   
Aztecan              7/26/2012 12:40 PM  Amtrak              31-Jul    4:05 PM     Amtrak
Buckmark           7/26/2012 10:12 PM  American 836     31-Jul    1:55 PM  American
Rab                  7/25/2012   3:58 PM    Delta    2384     31-Jul    3:05 PM   Delta
Willywump        7/26/2012   12:10 PM   irtran      366   31-Jul  12:50 PM   Airtran
Pozniceguy         7/26/2012   Midnight  American 1900  31-Jul  11:30 AM  American
David              7/26/2012    Driving                             30-Jul     
David              7/26/2012   Driving                              30-Jul     
Bonnie              7/26/2012   Driving                            30-Jul     
Philinftlaudy       7/26/2012   1:00 PM   Delta    2941    30-Jul   9:15 AM   Delta
Wolfter              7/26/2012   2:07 PM   USAir    2405    31-Jul  12:50 PM   USAir
JG1962              7/27/2012    1:20 PM  US Air              30-Jul    4:00 PM
Basquo              7/26/2012    4:40 PM   SW                  29-Jul    5:15 AM
Santi (with Basquo)
Anniebc             7/27/12       Morning                           1-Aug

[wolfter]

I'm arriving at 1:20 pm on the 27Th , and departing at 4:00 pm on the 30Th on US air .

I probably shouldn't work on things when tired, my dyslexia kicks in....   Unless I really thought you were showing up after the bars closed....lol

Wolfie

[Basquo]

Santi is leaving on the 29th @ 515pm. I'm leaving on the 31st @ 515pm.

[J.R.E.]

  Ed (with J.R.E.)   7/27/2012      Noon      Driving              30-Jul  Noon.

Somehow, he gets left out on post 88 !   



Ray

[Buckmark]

Can everyone verify the accuracy of their arrival/departure times and dates? 

I arrive at 12:55 PM on the 26th, and depart at 1:45 PM on the 31st.

[denb45]

Can everyone verify the accuracy of their arrival/departure times and dates? 

Thanks.

Wolfie

Denb45           7/26/2012  Arrival    5:00 PM  Frontier-Airlines    1334    30-Jul  10:30 AM  Departure  Frontier-Airlines
Bob (with Den) 7/26/2012 Arrival    5:00 PM  Frontier-Airlines    1334    30-Jul  10:30 AM  Departure   Frontier-Airlines

[RAB]

Wolfter

You got the correct info for me.  Don't forget to add JRE's partner to the list.


On a different matter does anyone know if Mum and Mini are still coming?  They said they were. 

RAB   

[anniebc]

Jen (Ozjen) arriving in Washington DC on the 19th, will be at the AMG hotel on the 27th.

Leaving on the 1st of August.

Aroha
Jan

[wolfter]

Screenname         Arrival Date  Time    Airline  Flight #Depart   Time    Airline
Bocker3              7/26/2012   6:00 AM  Driving              31-Jul  Noon   
Sid (w/ Bocker)  TBA-probably for the weekend
J.R.E.              7/27/2012      Noon     Driving                30-Jul  Noon
Ed (with JRE)   4/27/2012      Noon     Driving                30-Jul  Noon
Denb45           7/26/2012     5:00 PM  Frontier    1334    30-Jul  10:30 AM   Frontier
Bob (with Den) 7/26/2012    5:00 PM  Frontier    1334    30-Jul  10:30 AM    Frontier
Lou-Ah-Vull      7/28/2012     8:00 AM  USAir   3038       31-Jul    1:55 PM   USAir
Jody              7/26/2012     10:35 AM  Amtrak               31-Jul    5:05 PM     Amtrak
Razorbill              7/26/2012               Driving                30-Jul   
Aztecan              7/26/2012 12:40 PM  Amtrak              31-Jul    4:05 PM     Amtrak
Buckmark           7/26/2012 12:55 PM  American 836     31-Jul    1:45 PM  American
Rab                  7/25/2012   3:58 PM    Delta    2384     31-Jul    3:05 PM   Delta
Willywump        7/26/2012   12:10 PM   irtran      366   31-Jul  12:50 PM   Airtran
Pozniceguy         7/26/2012   Midnight  American 1900  31-Jul  11:30 AM  American
David              7/26/2012    Driving                             30-Jul     
David              7/26/2012   Driving                              30-Jul     
Bonnie              7/26/2012   Driving                            30-Jul     
Philinftlaudy       7/26/2012   1:00 PM   Delta    2941    30-Jul   9:15 AM   Delta
Wolfter              7/26/2012   2:07 PM   USAir    2405    31-Jul  12:50 PM   USAir
JG1962              7/27/2012    1:20 PM  US Air              30-Jul    4:00 PM
Basquo              7/26/2012    4:40 PM   SW                  29-Jul    5:15 AM
Santi (with Basquo)
Anniebc             7/27/12       Morning                           1-Aug
Ozjen                7/27/2012                                          1-Aug

[wolfter]

Looks like we're at 24 so far.  Still hoping a few more of my favorites make the decision to attend.

Wolfie

[WillyWump]

I see Ozjen on the list!

YAY! cant wait to see Jen again! (and the rest of you of course).

-Will

[Lou-ah-vull]

Will!  Sure missed you last year.... so glad to see you on the list!

Gary

[denb45]

Looks like we're at 24 so far.  Still hoping a few more of my favorites make the decision to attend.

Wolfie

24 confirmed, but there might be a few others, Weasel ( Carl),  killfoile (Joe) , Michele ( klassykitty) and some others that haven't yet confirmed 

[WillyWump]

There is going to be some changes to my times...I've decided to stay over after the 31st and go to Fredericksburg and visit my Ex's sister, so I will be taking the "Bocker3 Express" (the backseat of Mikes car) down to Fred and not flying out.

My arrival time will remain the same.

-Will

[WillyWump]

Hey guys and dolls,

We need to work on getting this list updated and ready to print out so RAB, the official AMG Welcome Wagon can print it out.

Ive got Pm's out to Weasel, Joe and Klassykitty (KittyKitty I think you are driving in). Is there anyone else??

Also, Sid will not be able to attend so we need to remove him.

anything else Im missing?

-Will

Ps- Michelle, are you going to meet and greet?

[klassykitty]

@ Willy- Yes I will be there.  I don't know if I will get there thursday night, friday morning or night, it depends on if I have to work, I will know that Wed. when the schedule goes up. (My work week is Friday-Thursday.) 

If I don't work Friday then I am going thursday after work and look for a hotel room somewhere, since I am doing the white house tour.  I will let you know wednesday when I get my schedule when I will be there for sure.

When is the meet&greet? I know it says somewhere but I'm to lazy to look for it.

 Yes you are right in that I am driving in.

Looking forward to meeting everyone.

Michelle

[wolfter]

I'll update the final list by Monday.  If anyone would like to have the spreadsheet file, shoot me a pm with an email address, and I'll send a copy.

wolfie

[wolfter]

Screenname         Arrival Date  Time    Airline  Flight #Depart   Time    Airline
Bocker3              7/26/2012   6:00 AM  Driving              31-Jul  Noon   
Klassykitty       TBA-probably for the weekend
J.R.E.              7/27/2012      Noon     Driving                30-Jul  Noon
Ed (with JRE)   4/27/2012      Noon     Driving                30-Jul  Noon
Denb45           7/26/2012     5:00 PM  Frontier    1334    30-Jul  10:30 AM   Frontier
Bob (with Den) 7/26/2012    5:00 PM  Frontier    1334    30-Jul  10:30 AM    Frontier
Lou-Ah-Vull      7/28/2012     8:00 AM  USAir   3038       31-Jul    1:55 PM   USAir
Jody              7/26/2012     10:35 AM  Amtrak               31-Jul    5:05 PM     Amtrak
Razorbill              7/26/2012               Driving                30-Jul   
Aztecan              7/26/2012 12:40 PM  Amtrak              31-Jul    4:05 PM     Amtrak
Buckmark           7/26/2012 12:55 PM  American 836     31-Jul    1:45 PM  American
Rab                  7/25/2012   3:58 PM    Delta    2384     31-Jul    3:05 PM   Delta
Willywump        7/26/2012   12:00 PM   Airtran     338   31-Jul  12:50 PM   Airtran
Pozniceguy         7/26/2012   Midnight  American 1900  31-Jul  11:30 AM  American
David              7/26/2012    Driving                             30-Jul     
David              7/26/2012   Driving                              30-Jul     
Bonnie              7/26/2012   Driving                            30-Jul     
Philinftlaudy       7/26/2012   1:00 PM   Delta    2941    30-Jul   9:15 AM   Delta
Wolfter              7/26/2012   2:07 PM   USAir    2405    31-Jul  12:50 PM   USAir
JG1962              7/27/2012    1:20 PM  US Air              30-Jul    4:00 PM
Basquo              7/26/2012    4:40 PM   SW                  31-Jul    5:15 AM
Santi (with Basquo)                                                     29-Jul
Anniebc             7/27/12       Morning                           1-Aug
Ozjen                7/27/2012                                          1-Aug


I think this is correct.  Emailing the list to those who requested it.

Wolfie

[Basquo]

Santi is leaving on the 29th @ 515pm. I'm leaving on the 31st @ 515pm.

Santi is leaving Sunday the 29th. I'm leaving Tuesday the 31st.

[wolfter]

Santi is leaving Sunday the 29th. I'm leaving Tuesday the 31st.

 I corrected it.  So looking forward to see you guys again.

[WillyWump]

I received a "service change" email this morning. My arriving flight number has changed to 338 and is arriving at 12:00. Also I am flying Airtran, not "irtran"

-Will

[aztecan]

 

Hey gang,

I am taking my leave of the forums today and beginning my journey to D.C.

I will head to Albuquerque to see my mum and then catch the train in the morning.

Safe journey to one and all and I can't wait to see you all.

BIG HUGS,

Mark

[wolfter]

Yah Mark, have a great and safe trip.  See you all soon.

[Jeff G]

Hey Wolf . I have changed my name to Taffy Cavanaugh so please make changes on the arrivals list . Please change it back to Jg1962 in the morning because this is just for the day . Thanks .

[wolfter]

Hey Wolf . I have changed my name to Taffy Cavanaugh so please make changes on the arrivals list . Please change it back to Jg1962 in the morning because this is just for the day . Thanks .

Is that your stage name?  I can imagine how tall you are in pumps.   Pictars please!!!!  Or perhaps a private showing this week?

[Jeff G]

Is that your stage name?  I can imagine how tall you are in pumps.   Pictars please!!!!  Or perhaps a private showing this week?

No , its nothing like that . Other people were making changes and I didn't want to feel left out .   

[WillyWump]

Hey gang,

I am taking my leave of the forums today and beginning my journey to D.C.

I will head to Albuquerque to see my mum and then catch the train in the morning.

Safe journey to one and all and I can't wait to see you all.

BIG HUGS,

Mark

I bid you a joyful trip, may it be filled with smooth tracks, good wine, and hot guys  See you in a couple.

-Will

[denb45]

I just got an Orbits email confirming all of my fight info and all of our seating info form ABQ to DCA and from DCA back to ABQ,

some of the fights didn't have all of seating listed, ( when I booked this back in FEB 2012) but they all do now , so I feel much better 

see you all there


Hugs

DEN 

[RAB]

Well I'm all packed.  Except for some small bits and pieces (toiletries) that I'll put in zip lock bags tomorrow morning.

I'm a little frustrated though.  I have too much stuff to fit in the small roll along (which I could take as carry on), and not enough for the larger suitcase (which I'll have to check for $25.00).  I tell ya size really does matter.   

I have to be at the friggin airport at 5:00 a.m. tomorrow morning for my 6:00 a.m. flight.  Damn fool is pitching a fit about it so I'll probably either take my car and park it in the economy lot, or take a taxi.

So by this time tomorrow I should be landing in DC.

Can't wait to see everyone again and meet the first timers.

I really look forward to these gathering.

RAB   

[WillyWump]

I have to be at the friggin airport at 5:00 a.m. tomorrow morning for my 6:00 a.m. flight.  Damn fool is pitching a fit about it so I'll probably either take my car and park it in the economy lot, or take a taxi.

I feel for ya. My flight is 6am as well (thurs). I will be cabbing it at 4:30.

HAve a safe flight buddy, enjoy Salt Lake  and see ya in a couple.

-Will

[David_CA]

I'm actually glad we're driving this time!

[phildinftlaudy]

My flight is Thursday @ 8:05, so that means getting to the airport at around 6:30, leaving the house at 5:45 (so I can park in the economy lot and shuttle to the airport) and waking up at 4:45... this after waking up at 4:45 this morning, getting home at 6:15 this evening, and setting the alarm for 5:00 tomorrow morning... and I have to go get a haircut tomorrow after work (at my back of the tattoo shop barber) and pick up a couple of things at the store....

Its going to be a long few days - but well worth it.

I will arrive at DCA at 1:00 pm and should be to the hotel around 2 on Thursday..... ready to drink by 2:20   

[WillyWump]

I will arrive at DCA at 1:00 pm and should be to the hotel around 2 on Thursday..... ready to drink by 2:20   

Find me, I got a bottle of Makers Mark in my suitcase and will already be one drink deep by the time you get there.

[phildinftlaudy]

Find me, I got a bottle of Makers Mark in my suitcase and will already be one drink deep by the time you get there.

I will definitely find you...

If you arrive and don't see me in the lobby or at the bar (if there is one in the hotel) - ask the concierge where the nearest restroom is and check the third stall...  I should be on my knees in there... especially, if I see a good looking bellhop. 

[WillyWump]

I will definitely find you...

If you arrive and don't see me in the lobby or at the bar (if there is one in the hotel) - ask the concierge where the nearest restroom is and check the third stall...  I should be on my knees in there... especially, if I see a good looking bellhop. 

No bar in Hotel. Thats why Im packin hooch. Me and RAB should be in the lobby greeting people so you should see me there. Now are we going to be seeing "For a good time call Phil" in the restrooms everywhere?

[phildinftlaudy]

Now are we going to be seeing "For a good time call Phil" in the restrooms everywhere?

That would be so 80's...

It will actually be for a good time call Phil (xxx-xxxx), twitter #phildinftlaudy, email: phildinftlaudy@xxx.com, facebook: xxxxxxx, linkedin: xxxxxx, a4a: xxxxxx, or just come to Room #XXX

These days I have to cover all faces bases.

[Basquo]

WHAT?? NO BAR IN HOTEL??? Did I vote for that? Oh hell. I've only just learned that all liquor in VA is sold in ABC stores, so we'll have to cross over to DC for hooch...I don't think there are liquor stores in the Austin airport...SHIT!

[Miss Philicia]

There is an ABC Store at 1731 Wilson Blvd or about 4 blocks from the hotel walking west. Wine and beer can be bought at the supermarket.

[Basquo]

Thank you Miss P! On my phone the closest one looked to to be more like 4 miles away. I figured Dixie Liquors across the river looked closer. Good to know! I did call the Safeway that's nearby to see what they sold, and to ask where the closest AA meetings are.

[phildinftlaudy]

I believe Dixie Liquors is right across the bridge - in Georgetown... it is right next to the gas station where you can see the steps that were used in the filming of the original Exorcist....

[WillyWump]

4 blocks from the hotel walking west. .

Excellent info. and easy to remember.

[Jeff G]

I'm glad y'all wont have to go far to get me some hooch 

[WillyWump]

I'm glad y'all wont have to go far to get me some hooch 

LOL, i was jsut thinking about sending my money with BAsquo and Phil when they go

[Lou-ah-vull]

Dixie Liquors is quite legendary...but it would not be easy to get there because the Metro does not stop in G'town.  Like the others said, the ABC store is nearby...we will make it work!

Gary

[WillyWump]

Dixie Liquors is quite legendary...but it would not be easy to get there because the Metro does not stop in G'town.  Like the others said, the ABC store is nearby...we will make it work!

Gary

Cant wait to se eyou Gary, I've missed you the most Scarecrow 

[wolfter]

    That's all I have to say.  See you all soon if nothing goes wrog.

[wolfter]

We're ready!  whoo hoo.

[Miss Philicia]

The other thing to know about the ABC Store in Rosslyn is that Ray's Hell Burger is in the same building. They'll even put seared foie gras and truffle oil on your selection. President Obama even took Dmitry Medvedev there!

http://rayshellburger.com/

[Miss Philicia]

As far as Georgetown goes, it's not hard to just walk across the bridge to get there. It's not a short walk but it is doable. If you want to take the subway there you can get off at the Foggy Bottom station and five blocks to the eastern edge of Georgetown too -- I used to do it all of the time when I was a teenager (to buy porn!)

[Ann]

My flight is Thursday @ 8:05, so that means getting to the airport at around 6:30, leaving the house at 5:45 (so I can park in the economy lot and shuttle to the airport) and waking up at 4:45... this after waking up at 4:45 this morning, getting home at 6:15 this evening, and setting the alarm for 5:00 tomorrow morning...

heh. You guys crack me up. I do this once every three months (more often recently) to catch my flight to Liverpool for my hiv clinic - but I usually have to get up by at least 4:15am to make sure my hiv related diarrhea is under control for the day so I don't have any nasty accidents in the taxi or plane. Taxi to the airport picks me up between 5:30 and 5:45am, depending on whether or not there are any other pick-ups besides me.

So stop yer moanin'!

[Jeff G]

I lucked out this year , my flight is a comfortable 10 am direct flight to DC .

Last year for AMG I had to be up at 4:30 to get to the airport in time . The worse part was I had an out of town guest that stayed over because he needed to be at the airport at the same time for his trip to Mexico . We had dinner out and a bottle of Bourbon afterwards and I managed to get about 3 hours sleep . I arrived in Seattle very hungover and bloated and I think even my teeth hurt I was in such bad shape . I will not repeat this again .       

[phildinftlaudy]

So stop yer moanin'!

I LOVE MOANIN'

MOANIN' in the morning....   

and afternoon, and evening, and ....


JUST checked in for my flight online.... that is out of the way....

I'm going to try to get out of the office early today (2:30 or so).. I still have to pack, get hair (just a single one) cut, etc.

Start seeing everyone in about 28 hours.

[wolfter]

Moaning is great as long as there's a lot of groaning accompaning it.

[Ann]

I LOVE MOANIN'

MOANIN' in the morning....   

and afternoon, and evening, and ....

If I was a moaner
I'd be moanin' in the morning
I'd be moanin' in the evening
All over this land
I'd moan about treatment
I'd moan about no cure
I'd moan about love between the neggies and the pozzies
All over this land

Hope you guys have a great time in D.C. Give each other a spanking a hug from me. 

[denb45]

Weeee one more day, I haven't even packed yet or gone to the bank , guess I better get BUSY and get off the puter 


Can't wait to meet you all 

see you there

Hugs

DEN 

[WillyWump]

Weeee one more day, I haven't even packed yet.

I just started my washing.

[wolfter]

Weeee one more day, I haven't even packed yet or gone to the bank , guess I better get BUSY and get off the puter 


Can't wait to meet you all 

see you there

Hugs

DEN 

Some of you all are so manly, I've already packed 3 times.   

[phildinftlaudy]

or gone to the bank

I have been going to the bank each day... as I have one of those max limits on withdrawals from ATM.....

Even though, there are plenty of BoFA up in DC that I can hit up...   

[Jeff G]

I just started my washing.

I'm only at the stage where I'm looking in closet to see which shirts have fried chicken grease stains so I can make my final selection . I did manage to get my suitcase out of my closet and into the spare bedroom without my dog seeing me and getting upset ... I thought she would never go out for her morning poo but the magic happend just moments ago . 

[denb45]

I have been going to the bank each day... as I have one of those max limits on withdrawals from ATM.....

Even though, there are plenty of BoFA up in DC that I can hit up...   

We prefer CASH, why leave a paper-trail, that just leaves you wide-open for ID-thief...

so we save for Vacation all yr long, and we just use that for fun....

I called  TSA, and told me as long as it's not over 10K we don't care 

[Jeff G]

I called  TSA, and told me as long as it's not over 10K we don't care 

Meet me in the lobby of the the hotel with your $9500 and I love you long time .

[denb45]

Meet me in the lobby of the the hotel with your $9500 and I love you long time .

Sorry sweetie, that is going into the bank today, I'll just use what is left over from that to spend and have some for FUN 

[Miss Philicia]

Travelling with so much cash is so amateur!

[denb45]

Travelling with so much cash is so amateur!

Haven't you heard darling, that is what all old people like me do 

[Miss Philicia]

Haven't you heard darling, that is what all old people like me do 

Even my parents in their late 70's don't do that. And they travel a lot. Some of you act like you're going to Suriname or something.

[WillyWump]

I have been going to the bank each day... as I have one of those max limits on withdrawals from ATM.....

We prefer CASH, why leave a paper-trail, that just leaves you wide-open for ID-thief...

Uhhh. Carrying large amounts of cash leaves you wide open to Thugs. You do realize that people still get mugged in Large cities right? Especially if you look touristy. I wont even go into the hideous mess at Airport Security.

Come on people, its not 1929, No need to make a run on the banks. Its a 4 day trip.

[denb45]

Child PLEASE    I already look like a THUG when i walk down the street most people just get outta my anyway when they see me, if they want to be adventurous, then YES I do know to fight very well if I have to 

[Miss Philicia]

I look like a Big Fairy with rainbow sparks coming out of my ass and I've not been mugged in 27 years of living in the big bad city.

[denb45]

I look like a Big Fairy with rainbow sparks coming out of my ass and I've not been mugged in 27 years of living in the big bad city.

Your a City Fairy, they know better, they don't wanna get cut 

[phildinftlaudy]

Uhhh. Carrying large amounts of cash leaves you wide open to Thugs. You do realize that people still get mugged in Large cities right? Especially if you look touristy. I wont even go into the hideous mess at Airport Security.

Come on people, its not 1929, No need to make a run on the banks. Its a 4 day trip.

A) I live in North Miami, I work in downtown Miami, I hang out in "pork and beans" part of Miami - "thugs" are nothing new to me;
B) I typically carry a small amount of walking around money;
C) The one time I didn't have over $20 on me, was the time I got jacked at gunpoint - the person stole both my cell phones and $17, and almost shot me - because...... wait for it..... I only had $17 on me..... down here, if someone goes to the trouble of jacking you and you have no money on you.... you're just about as good as dead.
D) Not boasting.... but 3 years in the military and 2 years of taekwondo, plus a few years in a mutually physically abusive relationship - make me more than a little comfortable slamming the sh** out of someone who tries to jack me (lest they have a gun - which I have learned, even the best street or trainined fighting skills aren't a good match against)...
E) I actually will not be carrying all that much on me when it is said in done - as I tend to just carry what I consider pocket money - and use my card for everything else - allows me to keep a better account of what I spend.
F) comes before G
G) comes before H
H) comes before I....
 

[denb45]

Phil were the hell you been all of life, I love you man 

 I could go out on the town with you and wouldn't have to kick anybodies ass, if anything went down......why are you single?

I'll carry at least a bank debit card and a bank visa credit card, just in-case, you never know

and our rooms do have a safe, I checked 



Hugs

DEN

[WillyWump]

I'll carry at least a bank debit card and a bank visa credit card, just in-case, you never know

"A debit card just in case". ROFLMAO

 I carry $100 cash. $50 of it in 10's, 5's and 1's because if you want a cocktail on the plane they want you to have exact change 

-W

[Miss Philicia]

Fuck drinking on a plane. You should be popping about 10 klonnies.

[Jeff G]

I just don't get the debit card phobia . I cant remember the last I wrote a check , on line banking and bill pay rocks and it balances your account for you .   

[Buckmark]

Travelling with so much cash is so amateur!

Telling everyone that you are travelling with so much cash is so amateur!

[denb45]

"A debit card just in case". ROFLMAO

 I carry $100 cash. $50 of it in 10's, 5's and 1's because if you want a cocktail on the plane they want you to have exact change 

-W

Yes, a debit card, you the one that's attached to most peoples checking account 

I NEVER Drink on a plane, all I do is sleep, snore & dribble on my hubby's shoulder

Trazodone (Brand names: Desyrel, Oleptro) WORKS WONDERS Darling 

Hugs

DEN 

[Miss Philicia]

So Henrietta, are you bringing cowboy boots?

[wolfter]

I never used to carry neither, I always allowed my looks to garner generosity from others.  

[wolfter]

So Henrietta, are you bringing cowboy boots?

I hope not, or I'll have to repack again.  Never thought that would be appropriate in DC.

[Buckmark]

So Henrietta, are you bringing cowboy boots?

I'll be sporting my mohawk, so cowgirl attire would clash.  Wumpy will have to be our resident cowgirl this year.

Before anyone asks: no, I will not be bringing any skinny jeans (nor do I own any).

I didn't realize there was a fashion component to this year's AMG meeting.  But around teh gays, there's always a fashion component, isn't there?  And it's fun to play dress up.   

[wolfter]

I didn't realize there was a fashion component to this year's AMG meeting.  But around teh gays, there's always a fashion component, isn't there?  And it's fun to play dress up.   

We better be careful, or the powers that be might implement AMG uniforms for future trips.  You know, to garner equality amongst us. 

[denb45]

Telling everyone that you are travelling with so much cash is so amateur!

sick em' Herny, tell him how we do things differently in the wild , wild west 



HUgs

DEN

[Lou-ah-vull]

Airplanes are all cashless for drinks, so be sure to bring that credit card or be prepared to drink Shirley Temples!

By the time I arrive on Saturday you will have all figured out the drinking strategy since we have learned there is no on-premises bar (are we sure about that?  sounds positively unAmerican!) 

Keep posting when you guys get there.  I will at least feel "in the loop" until I join you!

Safe travels!

Gary

[Lou-ah-vull]

Cant wait to se eyou Gary, I've missed you the most Scarecrow 

Smooch!   

Gary

[WillyWump]

Airplanes are all cashless for drinks, so be sure to bring that credit card or be prepared to drink Shirley Temples!

Not all of them. Airtran is not. Last time I flew United they would only accept Cash (might have been something wrong with the swipe). Just in case take a couple bucks.

[Miss Philicia]

I thought AirTran stopped existing.

[WillyWump]

I thought AirTran stopped existing.

I hope not cause I am booked on them tomorrow. Gotta use my last A+ miles before SW swallows them up

[Miss Philicia]

I hope not cause I am booked on them tomorrow. Gotta use my last A+ miles before SW swallows them up

wikipedia says they ceased operation in March 2012 and were folded into Southwest

[WillyWump]

wikipedia says they ceased operation in March 2012 and were folded into Southwest

blah blah Wikipedia blah blah blah.

http://www.airtran.com/Home.aspx

[J.R.E.]

 

Well, ... Ed and I are packed and ready to go.  ( I didn't pull too much of a Sheldon, from Big Bang Theory),        but I always seem to over pack ! LOL ! 

It's about 9:00 PM here, we"ll be going to bed shortly.  We plan on leaving Palm Harbor, around 10:30 Thursday morning.  We should be in Sanford, Fl , a little after noon.  The train leaves there at 4:00, and we should arrive at the hotel around noon on Friday.

By the way, it looks as though Ed and I will celebrating our 32nd anniversary having dinner on the train ! It was 32  years ago, July 26th 1980 , that Ed  and I met !!


See ya-----Ray

[denb45]

Wow 32 yrs. now that's something very special you guys

Looking forward to meeting you & Ed

and it's so nice to see other LT couples going to this

now I don't feel so left out, wish there were more of us around 


Hugs

DEN 

[bocker3]

All packed and ready, but FIRST..........

I have to go to work in the morning 

plan is to leave the office by 2:00, run home, throw my 1 suitcase (don't faint Wolfie) in the car and jump on 95N.  If all goes well, will be up there around 4:30ish.....  If all does not go well, I'll get there when I get there.

Can't wait to see you all.

M

[Basquo]

I'm done packing, Santi is finishing up now, and we'll be touching down around 4:40 tomorrow afternoon. See you all that soon!

[phildinftlaudy]

Off to bed -
See y'all in D.C.

[David_CA]

We're all packed and ready to go!  We should be arriving mid-afternoon or so.  See all you guys and gals then!

[Buckmark]

I'm delayed. The aircraft cabin depressurized shortly after taking off from DFW. It will make for an entertaining story. I should get to the hotel at about 5:00pm.np

[Jeff G]

I'm delayed. The aircraft cabin depressurized shortly after taking off from DFW. It will make for an entertaining story. I should get to the hotel at about 5:00pm.np

Wow ... that sounds kind of scary . Cant wait to see you tomorrow . I hear from a Birdie Phil is delayed also .

[J.R.E.]

 

We made to the train station @12:30, the car is now on the train. It's now 1:30, so we have a couple hours to sit around before we board.

Next stop Lorton, VA.


Ray

[Buckmark]

I'm at 33,000 feet, finally on my way to DC.  Should get to the hotel at about 6PM.

[denb45]

Our fight was delayed 2 hours due to the storms in the north-east
was suppose to get here by 5PM , but got here around 7PM, but you all have already left to eat dinner by the time we checked in 

anyway we made it and were both here  hope to see some of you soon I'm tried and it's been a very long day 

if the Zoo is still on Friday shoot me a PM and let me know when

Thanks

Hugs

DEN 

[weasel]

  Have fun you Guys & Gurls   
 
    I had thought I posted that I was unable to attend ?

     I will see you all next year     

                                                   Carl 

   P.S. :  I will be waiting for pictures and fabulous droll  stories of
            White house affairs 
           

     

[weasel]

Well, ... Ed and I are packed and ready to go.  ( I didn't pull too much of a Sheldon, from Big Bang Theory),        but I always seem to over pack ! LOL ! 

It's about 9:00 PM here, we"ll be going to bed shortly.  We plan on leaving Palm Harbor, around 10:30 Thursday morning.  We should be in Sanford, Fl , a little after noon.  The train leaves there at 4:00, and we should arrive at the hotel around noon on Friday.

By the way, it looks as though Ed and I will celebrating our 32nd anniversary having dinner on the train ! It was 32  years ago, July 26th 1980 , that Ed  and I met !!


See ya-----Ray

    Have a great Anniversary you two !  How very wonderful 
 
                                                                                                       Carl