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Old Jan 10, 2010 | 11:57 am
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Originally Posted by xanthuos
You knew Frank Sinatra?
Frankie stole the phrase from my friend.
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Old Jan 10, 2010 | 12:06 pm
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Originally Posted by Cholula
Frankie stole the phrase from my friend.

But he said it his way.
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Old Jan 10, 2010 | 12:41 pm
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Originally Posted by Cholula
A friend of mine once said that he felt sorry for folks who didn't drink alcohol.

When they get up every morning they feel as good as they're going to feel all day long.
Then please don't drink the alcohol anymore. It will become to be very intoxicated. You have to stay in sobers for 8 hours in advance. Don't drive the cars for 24 hours.
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Old Jan 10, 2010 | 12:50 pm
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Originally Posted by N830MH
Then please don't drink the alcohol anymore. It will become to be very intoxicated. You have to stay in sobers for 8 hours in advance. Don't drive the cars for 24 hours.
of course, one might ask "in advance of what?"
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Old Jan 10, 2010 | 1:30 pm
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Originally Posted by xanthuos
You knew Frank Sinatra?
Two years before he retired, He was Franks 1st grade teacher.
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Old Jan 10, 2010 | 3:43 pm
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Originally Posted by baccarat_king
of course, one might ask "in advance of what?"
You will not to do driving in the cars or get inside the commercial airplanes for 8 hours due to FAA regulations. You have to stay in sobers for 8 to 24 hours.
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Old Jan 10, 2010 | 3:51 pm
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Originally Posted by SkyVillager
Gainesville, GA or Gainesville, FL?
Isn't Gainesville in TX?
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Old Jan 10, 2010 | 4:25 pm
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Originally Posted by oklAAhoma
Isn't Gainesville in TX?
No. Only in Florida.
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Old Jan 10, 2010 | 4:42 pm
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Originally Posted by N830MH
You will not to do driving in the cars or get inside the commercial airplanes for 8 hours due to FAA regulations. You have to stay in sobers for 8 to 24 hours.
Unless, of course, you are just a mere passenger on the flight --- then you are free to enjoy as many cocktails as you desire (within reason) in the DL SkyClub prior to departure.
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Old Jan 10, 2010 | 5:08 pm
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In reply to several Gainesville comments above. FWIW, there are 8 in US:

GAINESVILLE, AL 35464
GAINESVILLE, FL 32601 & 32602–32614, 32627, 32635, 32641, 32653
GAINESVILLE, GA 30501 & 30503, 30504, 30506, 30507
GAINESVILLE, KY 42164

GAINESVILLE, MO 65655
GAINESVILLE, NY 14066
GAINESVILLE, TX 76240 & 76241
GAINESVILLE, VA 20155 & 20156
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Old Jan 10, 2010 | 5:24 pm
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Originally Posted by SkyVillager
In reply to several Gainesville comments above. FWIW, there are 8 in US:
Just as long as there isn't a Lossesville. baccarat_king wouldn't like that.
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Old Jan 10, 2010 | 5:35 pm
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Originally Posted by oklAAhoma
Isn't Gainesville in TX?
GVL is Georgia
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Old Jan 10, 2010 | 5:37 pm
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Originally Posted by N830MH
You will not to do driving in the cars or get inside the commercial airplanes for 8 hours due to FAA regulations. You have to stay in sobers for 8 to 24 hours.
What does the FAA have to do with cars?
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Old Jan 10, 2010 | 5:41 pm
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Originally Posted by secretsea18
What does the FAA have to do with cars?
Federal Auto Association?
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Old Jan 10, 2010 | 5:48 pm
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Originally Posted by oklAAhoma
Federal Auto Association?
Fiat America Autos

(Chrysler)
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