The Delta Forum Lounge Thread — Everybody is Welcome! 2005-2018
Aug 22, 2009 | 12:47 am
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No issue with the Woodford Reserve,
now, the moose:
beef cattle, deer, sheep, and goats are all kosher animals. Antelope, giraffe, and moose are also kosher animals.
Vayikra (Leviticus) 11:1-8 HaShem said to Moses and Aaron, "Say to the Israelites: 'Of all the animals that live on land, these are the ones you may eat: You may eat any animal that has a split hoof completely divided and that chews the cud. "'There are some that only chew the cud or only have a split hoof, but you must not eat them.
Aug 22, 2009 | 3:28 am
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Eats... Legal Eagle Seafood (several locations)
See... Salem do the witchcraft tour
Philly
Independence hall, liberty bell
eats... you gotta get a good philly cheese steak.... I'll deffer to the locals for which one.
Aug 22, 2009 | 5:06 am
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more eats, some of my favorite suggestions :
Clio
L'Espalier
Miel
Via Matta
Also, lots of great eats in the North End if you like Italian.
Super cheap, hip place to grab a quick 'Asian' bite, Wagamama @ Faneuil Hall.
We also enjoy Todd English's Kingfish Hall @ Faneuil Hall (basically across the street from Wagamama)
Almost all of our 'dining out' is done in Boston. (we live approximately 40-45 minutes north of Boston, in Southern New Hampshire)
Aug 22, 2009 | 9:20 am
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Aug 22, 2009 | 10:08 am
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Forget the points,
With the new zoning on priceline, you can pretty much 'guarantee' the Intercontinental. One of my favorite properties, and a short walk to a number of attractions; also right next to the Children's Museum. See betterbidding.com for more details.
Also, the IC-Boston is very kind with regard to upgrades for Ambassadors, if NOT an Ambassador, do the upgrade @ the front desk (on your priceline stay) and score a minimum of a junior suite (regularly $550/night) and late check-out.
With the new zoning on priceline, you can pretty much 'guarantee' the Intercontinental. One of my favorite properties, and a short walk to a number of attractions; also right next to the Children's Museum. See betterbidding.com for more details.
Also, the IC-Boston is very kind with regard to upgrades for Ambassadors, if NOT an Ambassador, do the upgrade @ the front desk (on your priceline stay) and score a minimum of a junior suite (regularly $550/night) and late check-out.
REALLY? Care to provide some details? I've got 3 1-night stays next month and prices are out of my budget @ the moment.
Aug 22, 2009 | 10:39 am
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see here
and also see this post by me
If you are unfamiliar with Priceline and 'free' re-bids, there are a couple of caveats. Also some other 'inside knowledge' of the Boston bidding, if you desire. Don't rush things, and feel free to ask me questions.
In addition, the 'upgrade to Ambassador' @ the desk at the IC works like a charm. Heck, I even talked my way into an executive suite for a one-night stay last week.
Aug 22, 2009 | 10:46 am
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How's $109'ish a night @ the IC-Boston sound?
see here
and also see this post by me
If you are unfamiliar with Priceline and 'free' re-bids, there are a couple of caveats. Also some other 'inside knowledge' of the Boston bidding, if you desire. Don't rush things, and feel free to ask me questions.
In addition, the 'upgrade to Ambassador' @ the desk at the IC works like a charm. Heck, I even talked my way into an executive suite for a one-night stay last week.
see here
and also see this post by me
If you are unfamiliar with Priceline and 'free' re-bids, there are a couple of caveats. Also some other 'inside knowledge' of the Boston bidding, if you desire. Don't rush things, and feel free to ask me questions.
In addition, the 'upgrade to Ambassador' @ the desk at the IC works like a charm. Heck, I even talked my way into an executive suite for a one-night stay last week.
Aug 22, 2009 | 10:52 am
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no sales tax
no requirement for car insurance
no requirement to wear a seat belt (over 18)
no helmets for motorcycle riders
but, they did pass a non-smoking law
and added a 'bizarre' take-out food tax
Seems that the Atlantic City and Las Vegas casino floors are the only place I can enjoy a Davidoff Robusto these days.
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Aug 22, 2009 | 11:05 am
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Heck, in Virginia where tobacco is king, there are non-smoking laws coming up more often. Aren't you glad that AC only implemented a partial smoking ban and that only lasted for a short period?
Aug 22, 2009 | 11:14 am
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25% of the gaming areas are smoking. Always high-limit and asian gaming is smoking. Big problem, is that only around 10% (or less) of the rooms are smoking. So, getting a smoking room (or suite) is a HUGH accomplishment. But, I can live with that. Though, I much prefer the "Vegas-method" @ Palazzo; "baccarat_king we don't have a non-smoking suite available" --- but, "no worries, we will send up 5 ashtrays!"
Aug 22, 2009 | 11:57 am
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Just decided to book a little $95, 3-segment, 1528 MQM earning mileage run about 2 minutes ago
Gotta go to the airport now - flight leaves in about 90 minutes. (Gotta love having nothing to do on a Saturday afternoon).
Gotta go to the airport now - flight leaves in about 90 minutes. (Gotta love having nothing to do on a Saturday afternoon).
Aug 22, 2009 | 12:37 pm
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Aug 22, 2009 | 1:15 pm
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Only 1,528 MQMs? Same day purchase and not a bonus earning fare? At least you used your DL AmEx and status to get three times RDMs, correct?
Aug 22, 2009 | 1:19 pm
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I'm not in desperate need of MQMs as well, as I'll requalify for Plat next month and won't be going for Diamond.
Plus, all I was going to do this afternoon was pack the apartment a little bit and watch the Yankees game. I can catch most of the game from the WC in MKE, and flying is just more fun then packing.
Aug 22, 2009 | 1:48 pm
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I still need to book my IC Hotels / XP flight combination coupon. And I still have no flying scheduled between now and ZRH. After ZRH, no flights scheduled until December 29 (second consecutive NYE in LAS).
