I wanted to be the first to wish Tania a Happy Birthday tomorrow 
(9th).

And I think I was first!

Johnny-don't-expect-a-card-though

<Johnny@ominous.portent> wrote in message
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> I wanted to be the first to wish Tania a Happy Birthday tomorrow
> (9th).
>
> And I think I was first!
>
> Johnny-don't-expect-a-card-though


Me too Tania. You have your birthday on England's Royal Wedding I believe.

Edith.

> Me too Tania. You have your birthday on England's Royal
> Wedding I believe. 
> 
> Edith.


But we won't let that tarnish her big day, now will we Edith?

Here's hoping Charles and Camilla go on a lovely honeymoon and 
decide to never come back.

Johnny-well-wisher

Johnny@ominous.portent wrote:

>>Me too Tania. You have your birthday on England's Royal
>>Wedding I believe. 
>>
>>Edith.
> 
> 
> But we won't let that tarnish her big day, now will we Edith?
> 
> Here's hoping Charles and Camilla go on a lovely honeymoon and 
> decide to never come back.
> 
> Johnny-well-wisher


They could start it with a tour of the United States, where they clearly 
have plenty of fans. I am flabbergasted by the line-up for tomorrow 
morning's  TV for my timezone. Women's Entertainment and Lifetime Cable 
channels are full of 'specials' too.

Three of the broadcast networks:

ABC (on Good Morning America 8-9am)
CBS (on The Early Show 7-9am)
NBC  (Tonight on Dateline 8pm, Camilla's friends talk about the long 
courtship)  Saturday (on Today at 7-9 am)

Then the three major Cable News Programmes:

CNN 3am-11am (THREE AM!!)
Fox News Channel "The Wedding of Charles and Camilla" 7-11am
MSNBC 7am - Noon

I haven't checked the schedule for BBC America (Premium Cable), nor for 
Public Broadcasting, which carries BBC News, but they did do live 
coverage of the Queen Mum's funeral.

Jp who never watches these things but heard Charles's plane leave 
Aberdeen airport for Paris, that September day.

Johnny@ominous.portent wrote:

> I wanted to be the first to wish Tania a Happy Birthday tomorrow
> (9th).
>
> And I think I was first!
>
> Johnny-don't-expect-a-card-though


A happy birthday to you Tania.

Al




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Johnny@ominous.portent wrote:

> I wanted to be the first to wish Tania a Happy Birthday tomorrow 
> (9th).
> 
> And I think I was first!
> 
> Johnny-don't-expect-a-card-though


Many Happy Returns, Tania.

Jp

> A happy birthday to you Tania.
> 
> Al


I heard you were an expert on cheap air fares. Why not join us 
for the boink? You can always go to the hills another weekend. 
But there's only going to be one trans-Atlantic boink!

Hey! Wait a minute. Cumbria is full of hills! You've got no 
excuse at all!

Johnny-applying-pressure

Johnny@ominous.portent wrote:

>> A happy birthday to you Tania.
>>
>> Al
>
> I heard you were an expert on cheap air fares. Why not join us
> for the boink? You can always go to the hills another weekend.
> But there's only going to be one trans-Atlantic boink!
>
> Hey! Wait a minute. Cumbria is full of hills! You've got no
> excuse at all!
>
> Johnny-applying-pressure


love to join you but there is the matter of work interfering with leisure as
usual.  I'm glad my expertise on cheap fares was of use to someone.

SW Airlines had a $89 each way special recently which would have put me
within a mere few hours driving time of Johnnyland.

Al

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Alfred Packer wrote:


> 
> 
> love to join you but there is the matter of work interfering with leisure as
> usual.  I'm glad my expertise on cheap fares was of use to someone.
> 
> SW Airlines had a $89 each way special recently which would have put me
> within a mere few hours driving time of Johnnyland.
> 
> Al


Shaaaame!

US Airways $442 (rt all inc tax etc) LGA - Philly - 
MAN/MAN-Philly-Baltimore-LGA. Sorted

Jp :-)

"Jpinny"  wrote in message
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> Alfred Packer wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > love to join you but there is the matter of work interfering with
leisure as
> > usual.  I'm glad my expertise on cheap fares was of use to someone.
> >
> > SW Airlines had a $89 each way special recently which would have put me
> > within a mere few hours driving time of Johnnyland.
> >
> > Al
>
> Shaaaame!
>
> US Airways $442 (rt all inc tax etc) LGA - Philly -
> MAN/MAN-Philly-Baltimore-LGA. Sorted
>
> Jp :-)


Sigh!

Al



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Jpinny wrote:

> Johnny@ominous.portent wrote:
>>> Me too Tania. You have your birthday on England's Royal
>>> Wedding I believe.
>>>
>>> Edith.
>>
>>
>> But we won't let that tarnish her big day, now will we Edith?
>>
>> Here's hoping Charles and Camilla go on a lovely honeymoon and
>> decide to never come back.
>>
>> Johnny-well-wisher
>
> They could start it with a tour of the United States, where they
> clearly have plenty of fans. I am flabbergasted by the line-up for
> tomorrow morning's  TV for my timezone. Women's Entertainment and
> Lifetime Cable channels are full of 'specials' too.
>
> Three of the broadcast networks:
>
> ABC (on Good Morning America 8-9am)
> CBS (on The Early Show 7-9am)
> NBC  (Tonight on Dateline 8pm, Camilla's friends talk about the long
> courtship)  Saturday (on Today at 7-9 am)
>
> Then the three major Cable News Programmes:
>
> CNN 3am-11am (THREE AM!!)
> Fox News Channel "The Wedding of Charles and Camilla" 7-11am
> MSNBC 7am - Noon
>


I'm glad to see it didn't spoil the turn-out for the Grand National. Bet the 
Queen was a bit peeved though!!

Kezzi. . .  and Kai Hsia who just like to take the opportunity to say HAPPY 
BIRTHDAY for today, to a special grandson LEON JAY!! And belated birthday 
greetings to Tania, of course!!

<Johnny@ominous.portent> wrote in message
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> I wanted to be the first to wish Tania a Happy Birthday tomorrow
> (9th).
>
> And I think I was first!
>

You probably were, but I was probably the only one to play Happy Birthday
for her in the streets of Cockermouth. Pity she wasn't there to hear it. One
or two people wondered who I was playing it for, and were slightly bemused
when I explained it was for a birthday girl on the other side of the
Atlantic, but I did promise....

ally

Dirty Sanchez <sanchez[at]westshape[dot]co[dot]uk> wrote in message
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>
> Kezzi. . .  and Kai Hsia who just like to take the opportunity to say
HAPPY
> BIRTHDAY for today, to a special grandson LEON JAY!! And belated birthday
> greetings to Tania, of course!!
>

Oh yes - I'd better add HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my little nephew Jake, who shares
Tania's birthday, but being only 6 won't be reading this: who knows, though,
maybe one day he'll trawl the usenet archives and come across it by chance.

ally

<Johnny@ominous.portent> wrote in message
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> I wanted to be the first to wish Tania a Happy Birthday tomorrow
> (9th).
>
> And I think I was first!
>
> Johnny-don't-expect-a-card-though


Thankyouverymuch, Johnny.

That's sweet of you.

Cards have turned out to be just a pain anyway.  The wind has been kicking
it this afternoon and the cards I have received have ended up blown all over
the house several times since I have the windows wide open.  I'm getting to
old to chase them.

Tania

">

> Me too Tania. You have your birthday on England's Royal Wedding I believe.
>
> Edith.
>
>

Yup.  Seems so.  That's what fate will do for ya.  I remember getting up at
four am for Charles's first wedding. I had a bit of a crush on him when I
was really young.  Was curious about the girl he chose as "the one".  She
turned out to be a very charming person.    I didn't bother to tune in to
his second one.

Thanks for for the well wishes, Edith.

Tania

> But we won't let that tarnish her big day, now will we Edith?
>
> Here's hoping Charles and Camilla go on a lovely honeymoon and
> decide to never come back.
>
> Johnny-well-wisher


That would mean Scotland would be stuck with them.  I have hopes of going
there soon.  Here's hoping they go somewhere else.

Tania

> Many Happy Returns, Tania.
>
> Jp


Thank you, Jp.  Hurrah! for you too. Not long now.

Tania

>
> I'm glad to see it didn't spoil the turn-out for the Grand National. Bet
the
> Queen was a bit peeved though!!
>

You know it.


> Kezzi. . .  and Kai Hsia who just like to take the opportunity to say
HAPPY
> BIRTHDAY for today, to a special grandson LEON JAY!! And belated birthday
> greetings to Tania, of course!!
>


Well, thanks.   Happy Birthday to Leon Jay from me as well.  I have a
special new family member.  She was four weeks old yesterday.  My
granddaughter, Riley.  She is too cute.  I may be just a little prejudice.

Tania

> Oh yes - I'd better add HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my little nephew Jake, who
shares
> Tania's birthday, but being only 6 won't be reading this: who knows,
though,
> maybe one day he'll trawl the usenet archives and come across it by
chance.
>
> ally
>

Oh, how true. The celestial bodies are already lined up right for such a
thing.  We Aries are a curious sign.

Tania

>
> A happy birthday to you Tania.
>
> Al
>

Thanks, Al.  Got your hidey hole prepared?  Tornado Alley has expanded to
your neck of the woods.  Be ready to duck if the weather channel is to be
believed.  We are in the red too.  I decided to celebrate my birthday this
evening.  Listening to old ZZ Top and have been grilling ribs, burgers and
pork loin.  Drinking some Chardonnay.  If the twister makes it this far east
I'll grab a rib and the bottle before I make a dash for the hallway or
utility room.

Tania

<Johnny@ominous.portent> wrote in message
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> > A happy birthday to you Tania.
> >
> > Al
>
> I heard you were an expert on cheap air fares. Why not join us
> for the boink? You can always go to the hills another weekend.
> But there's only going to be one trans-Atlantic boink!
>
> Hey! Wait a minute. Cumbria is full of hills! You've got no
> excuse at all!
>
> Johnny-applying-pressure


Oh, you should!  Wish I could!

Please pass along any good deals.  My plans are to return to Cumbria next
fall.  The best deal I found last trip was calling the airline directly.  If
you have better resorces please pass them along.

Tania

> love to join you but there is the matter of work interfering with leisure
as
> usual.  I'm glad my expertise on cheap fares was of use to someone.
>
> SW Airlines had a $89 each way special recently which would have put me
> within a mere few hours driving time of Johnnyland.
>
> Al
>

You and SWMBO should think about next fall.

Tania

> Shaaaame!
>
> US Airways $442 (rt all inc tax etc) LGA - Philly -
> MAN/MAN-Philly-Baltimore-LGA. Sorted
>
> Jp :-)


It is a shame.  When you come from our part of the world instead of LGA it's
a bit more.  Unless Al knows some some way around it.

Tania

"> > I wanted to be the first to wish Tania a Happy Birthday tomorrow

> > (9th).
> >
> > And I think I was first!
> >
> You probably were, but I was probably the only one to play Happy Birthday
> for her in the streets of Cockermouth. Pity she wasn't there to hear it.
One
> or two people wondered who I was playing it for, and were slightly bemused
> when I explained it was for a birthday girl on the other side of the
> Atlantic, but I did promise....
>
> ally
>
>

THANK YOU!  <sniff>  <sniff>  I did tell you I wear my Belfagan Badge on my
lab coat didn't I?.  The patients get such a kick out of it when I tell them
about it.

Tania

> love to join you but there is the matter of work
> interfering with leisure as usual.  I'm glad my expertise
> on cheap fares was of use to someone. 
> 
> SW Airlines had a $89 each way special recently which would
> have put me within a mere few hours driving time of
> Johnnyland. 
> 
> Al


I wish I had time to trot out my lengthy arguments about life's 
prioritites. But I'll leave you with this thought: I'm going in 
spite of my work.

Johnny-in-sunny-springtime-Johnnyland

<Johnny@ominous.portent> wrote in message
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> > love to join you but there is the matter of work
> > interfering with leisure as usual.  I'm glad my expertise
> > on cheap fares was of use to someone.
> >
> > SW Airlines had a $89 each way special recently which would
> > have put me within a mere few hours driving time of
> > Johnnyland.
> >
> > Al
>
> I wish I had time to trot out my lengthy arguments about life's
> prioritites. But I'll leave you with this thought: I'm going in
> spite of my work.
>
> Johnny-in-sunny-springtime-Johnnyland


T'moonis boornen a 'ole int pocket, is it?

Edith.

"Tania"  wrote in message
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>
> > love to join you but there is the matter of work interfering with
leisure
> as
> > usual.  I'm glad my expertise on cheap fares was of use to someone.
> >
> > SW Airlines had a $89 each way special recently which would have put me
> > within a mere few hours driving time of Johnnyland.
> >
> > Al
> >
> You and SWMBO should think about next fall.
>
> Tania
>

I agree, Tania. and by then I'll have my verandahs done-oops! Sorry Albert,
and I'll have saved enough to come too.

Edith

"Tania"  wrote in message
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>
> >
> > A happy birthday to you Tania.
> >
> > Al
> >
> Thanks, Al.  Got your hidey hole prepared?  Tornado Alley has expanded to
> your neck of the woods.  Be ready to duck if the weather channel is to be
> believed.  We are in the red too.  I decided to celebrate my birthday this
> evening.  Listening to old ZZ Top and have been grilling ribs, burgers and
> pork loin.  Drinking some Chardonnay.  If the twister makes it this far
east
> I'll grab a rib and the bottle before I make a dash for the hallway or
> utility room.
>
> Tania
>

Are you alright, tania? You to Al and co.? Did it miss you.? I hope so.

Edith.

Tania wrote:

>>Shaaaame!
>>
>>US Airways $442 (rt all inc tax etc) LGA - Philly -
>>MAN/MAN-Philly-Baltimore-LGA. Sorted
>>
>>Jp :-)
> 
> 
> It is a shame.  When you come from our part of the world instead of LGA it's
> a bit more.  Unless Al knows some some way around it.
> 
> Tania
> 
> 

I've been given a tip by my son's soccer coach, who is English, about 
arriving early for my return flight and asking if I can change my flight 
to New York. That would bring me back to JFK at no extra cost. I'd 
specially like the approach along Long Island, which I've come to know 
and love.

I would like to sell you & Al two a raffle ticket for a free flight with 
4 nights in London! Only prob is that it's out of JFK.

Jp

a l l y wrote:

> Dirty Sanchez <sanchez[at]westshape[dot]co[dot]uk> wrote in message
> news:4258db97_3@mk-nntp-2.news.uk.tiscali.com...
> 
>>Kezzi. . .  and Kai Hsia who just like to take the opportunity to say
> 
> HAPPY
> 
>>BIRTHDAY for today, to a special grandson LEON JAY!! And belated birthday
>>greetings to Tania, of course!!
>>
> 
> Oh yes - I'd better add HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my little nephew Jake, who shares
> Tania's birthday, but being only 6 won't be reading this: who knows, though,
> maybe one day he'll trawl the usenet archives and come across it by chance.
> 
> ally
> 
> 

My friend Regina in Germany has a birthday on the same day. Haven't seen 
her since we were 14 or 15. That's at least *20*!! years ago.

It's the fourth anniversary of my last cigarette, too. Thankyou Usenet 
for letting me keep my fingers busy on the keyboard.

Jp

> T'moonis boornen a 'ole int pocket, is it?
> 
> Edith.


Huh?

Johnny-doesn't-speak-gibberish

<Johnny@ominous.portent> wrote in message
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> > T'moonis boornen a 'ole int pocket, is it?
> >
> > Edith.
>
> Huh?
>
> Johnny-doesn't-speak-gibberish


Yer money's burning a hole in yer pocket. Dunce! I don't like that you are
going to Cumbria. You should stay in yer own cranky country. I don't like
you. I don't like Jp either.

Edith-Misunderlig.

"Jpinny"  wrote in message
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> a l l y wrote:
> > Dirty Sanchez <sanchez[at]westshape[dot]co[dot]uk> wrote in message
> > news:4258db97_3@mk-nntp-2.news.uk.tiscali.com...
> >
> >>Kezzi. . .  and Kai Hsia who just like to take the opportunity to say
> >
> > HAPPY
> >
> >>BIRTHDAY for today, to a special grandson LEON JAY!! And belated
birthday
> >>greetings to Tania, of course!!
> >>
> >
> > Oh yes - I'd better add HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my little nephew Jake, who
shares
> > Tania's birthday, but being only 6 won't be reading this: who knows,
though,
> > maybe one day he'll trawl the usenet archives and come across it by
chance.
> >
> > ally
> >
> >
> My friend Regina in Germany has a birthday on the same day. Haven't seen
> her since we were 14 or 15. That's at least *20*!! years ago.
>
> It's the fourth anniversary of my last cigarette, too. Thankyou Usenet
> for letting me keep my fingers busy on the keyboard.
>
> Jp


Oh, Jp., that's wonderful and today I met a friend in town who told me she
had a 33 year old lover, I mean, boyfriend. Isn't that wonderful. Things are
looking up in Norway and our postman has a tan already, too, tho' where he
got it is beyond me.

Edith Nosmoke.

> Yer money's burning a hole in yer pocket. Dunce! I don't
> like that you are going to Cumbria. You should stay in yer
> own cranky country. I don't like you. I don't like Jp
> either. 
> 
> Edith-Misunderlig.


Get up on the wrong side of the bed today, Edith?

Johnny-right-side

<Johnny@ominous.portent> wrote in message
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> > Yer money's burning a hole in yer pocket. Dunce! I don't
> > like that you are going to Cumbria. You should stay in yer
> > own cranky country. I don't like you. I don't like Jp
> > either.
> >
> > Edith-Misunderlig.
>
> Get up on the wrong side of the bed today, Edith?
>
> Johnny-right-side


NO!

plonk!

Edith.

The Traveller wrote:


> Oh, Jp., that's wonderful and today I met a friend in town who told me she
> had a 33 year old lover, I mean, boyfriend. Isn't that wonderful. Things are
> looking up in Norway and our postman has a tan already, too, tho' where he
> got it is beyond me.
> 
> Edith Nosmoke.


Perhaps he's been to the tanning salon.

Good for your friend. I'm assuming that she's a little more than 33 
herself. Ah, the memories :-)When my fella was 33, I also had a precious 
bundle who liked to mess with my sleep and who would toddle to my bed 
and poke her fingers in my face and shout "Mama's sleep?" at 5am. I was 
physically mangled and mentally mashed and had started to replace "I" 
and "me" with "Mummy". Oh what a waste !!!!


Jp

Tania wrote:

>> Oh yes - I'd better add HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my little nephew Jake, who
>> shares Tania's birthday, but being only 6 won't be reading this: who
>> knows, though, maybe one day he'll trawl the usenet archives and
>> come across it by chance.
>>
>> ally
>>
> Oh, how true. The celestial bodies are already lined up right for
> such a thing.  We Aries are a curious sign.
>
> Tania


Well that's me, my gran, my son, eldest daughter, and grandson!!!!! Oh, and 
my dog too. Tis true..!

The rest of the family are all Librans apart from Pop who's a Scorpio!!

Kezzi. . .

Jpinny wrote:

> a l l y wrote:
>> Dirty Sanchez <sanchez[at]westshape[dot]co[dot]uk> wrote in message
>> news:4258db97_3@mk-nntp-2.news.uk.tiscali.com...
>>
>>> Kezzi. . .  and Kai Hsia who just like to take the opportunity to
>>> say
>>
>> HAPPY
>>
>>> BIRTHDAY for today, to a special grandson LEON JAY!! And belated
>>> birthday greetings to Tania, of course!!
>>>
>>
>> Oh yes - I'd better add HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my little nephew Jake, who
>> shares Tania's birthday, but being only 6 won't be reading this: who
>> knows, though, maybe one day he'll trawl the usenet archives and
>> come across it by chance. ally
>>
>>
> My friend Regina in Germany has a birthday on the same day. Haven't
> seen her since we were 14 or 15. That's at least *20*!! years ago.


20 years ago?? 'S'funny - when I read your notes I thunked you were only 
around your early 20s...

Dirty Sanchez wrote:

>
>>My friend Regina in Germany has a birthday on the same day. Haven't
>>seen her since we were 14 or 15. That's at least *20*!! years ago.
> 
> 
> 20 years ago?? 'S'funny - when I read your notes I thunked you were only 
> around your early 20s... 


I now feel that I have to confess a little more elasticity in the truth....

Jp

Dirty Sanchez <sanchez[at]westshape[dot]co[dot]uk> wrote in message
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> Tania wrote:
> >> Oh yes - I'd better add HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my little nephew Jake, who
> >> shares Tania's birthday, but being only 6 won't be reading this: who
> >> knows, though, maybe one day he'll trawl the usenet archives and
> >> come across it by chance.
> >>
> >> ally
> >>
> > Oh, how true. The celestial bodies are already lined up right for
> > such a thing.  We Aries are a curious sign.
> >
> > Tania
>
> Well that's me, my gran, my son, eldest daughter, and grandson!!!!! Oh,
and
> my dog too. Tis true..!
>
> The rest of the family are all Librans apart from Pop who's a Scorpio!!
>

Hmm. Interesting. Our family are mostly from the beginning of the year so
it's Aquarians, Pisceans and the odd Capricorn for good measure. In fact, I
seem to collect Pisceans - my son, my man and my best friend all share the
same sign.

ally

Jpinny  wrote in message
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>
> It's the fourth anniversary of my last cigarette, too. Thankyou Usenet
> for letting me keep my fingers busy on the keyboard.
>

Oh well done Jane. It was my 5th anniversary on March 23rd. Isn't it lovely
to be smoke-free?

ally

"a l l y"  wrote in message
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>
> Jpinny  wrote in message
> news:rrB6e.771$UJ1.655@fe09.lga...
> >
> > It's the fourth anniversary of my last cigarette, too. Thankyou Usenet
> > for letting me keep my fingers busy on the keyboard.
> >
> Oh well done Jane. It was my 5th anniversary on March 23rd. Isn't it
lovely
> to be smoke-free?
>
> ally


Smoke free? not until the ban comes through, Ally. Like here. Lovely pubs.

Edith.

> Well that's me, my gran, my son, eldest daughter, and grandson!!!!! Oh,
and
> my dog too. Tis true..!
>
> The rest of the family are all Librans apart from Pop who's a Scorpio!!
>
> Kezzi. . .
>
>


Both my sons, grandson and a friend who is like a daughter here as well.
Gets expensive, doesn't it?  My best friend growing up and my husband are
both Libras.  Interesting.

When is your birtday Kezzi?

Tania

a l l y wrote:

> Jpinny  wrote in message
> news:rrB6e.771$UJ1.655@fe09.lga...
>>
>> It's the fourth anniversary of my last cigarette, too. Thankyou
>> Usenet for letting me keep my fingers busy on the keyboard.
>>
> Oh well done Jane. It was my 5th anniversary on March 23rd. Isn't it
> lovely to be smoke-free?
>
> ally


twas my 31st anniversay in January, I gave them up in favor of Vodka
martinis.

Al




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Tania wrote:

>> A happy birthday to you Tania.
>>
>> Al
>>
> Thanks, Al.  Got your hidey hole prepared?  Tornado Alley has
> expanded to your neck of the woods.  Be ready to duck if the weather
> channel is to be believed.  We are in the red too.  I decided to
> celebrate my birthday this evening.  Listening to old ZZ Top and have
> been grilling ribs, burgers and pork loin.  Drinking some Chardonnay.
> If the twister makes it this far east I'll grab a rib and the bottle
> before I make a dash for the hallway or utility room.
>
> Tania


thanks for the concern but nothing happened, false alarm in this neck of the
great southern piney woods.

Al




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Tania wrote:

> <Johnny@ominous.portent> wrote in message
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>>> A happy birthday to you Tania.
>>>
>>> Al
>>
>> I heard you were an expert on cheap air fares. Why not join us
>> for the boink? You can always go to the hills another weekend.
>> But there's only going to be one trans-Atlantic boink!
>>
>> Hey! Wait a minute. Cumbria is full of hills! You've got no
>> excuse at all!
>>
>> Johnny-applying-pressure
>
> Oh, you should!  Wish I could!
>
> Please pass along any good deals.  My plans are to return to Cumbria
> next fall.  The best deal I found last trip was calling the airline
> directly.  If you have better resorces please pass them along.
>
> Tania


I get email offers from Continental and a weekly list of specials from SW
Airlines in addition MSN frequently has ads for cheap fares.  IF I see
anything relevant I'll pass it on.  SW Airlines has a partnering deal with
some airline flying across the pond out of Baltimore I need to explore that.

If you plan on doing any domestic vacations get on SW Airline's mailing
list.  They had a special for anywhere in the country for $89 each way.  We
could have had an international boink in Niagara Falls.

What's the best route for you to UK via Chicago or St.Louis?  AA used to
have flights Chicago - Manchester and Chicago - Glasgow.

Al




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Jpinny wrote:

> Tania wrote:
>>> Shaaaame!
>>>
>>> US Airways $442 (rt all inc tax etc) LGA - Philly -
>>> MAN/MAN-Philly-Baltimore-LGA. Sorted
>>>
>>> Jp :-)
>>
>>
>> It is a shame.  When you come from our part of the world instead of
>> LGA it's a bit more.  Unless Al knows some some way around it.
>>
>> Tania
>>
>>
> I've been given a tip by my son's soccer coach, who is English, about
> arriving early for my return flight and asking if I can change my
> flight to New York. That would bring me back to JFK at no extra cost.
> I'd specially like the approach along Long Island, which I've come to
> know and love.
>
> I would like to sell you & Al two a raffle ticket for a free flight
> with 4 nights in London! Only prob is that it's out of JFK.
>
> Jp


OK what's the deal I can scrounge a few bucks for raffle tickets and SWA
flies into Islip.  Email me and I'll give up my lunch money for a worthy
cause.

Al




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Johnny@ominous.portent wrote:

>> Yer money's burning a hole in yer pocket. Dunce! I don't
>> like that you are going to Cumbria. You should stay in yer
>> own cranky country. I don't like you. I don't like Jp
>> either.
>>
>> Edith-Misunderlig.
>
> Get up on the wrong side of the bed today, Edith?
>
> Johnny-right-side


she sleeps in a circular bed and gets out on the wrong side every morning.

Al




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> Hmm. Interesting. Our family are mostly from the beginning of the year so
> it's Aquarians, Pisceans and the odd Capricorn for good measure. In fact,
I
> seem to collect Pisceans - my son, my man and my best friend all share the
> same sign.
>
> ally
>
>

Oh, forgot my sister is a Libra too. It is interesting.  I don't really
believe in all that stuff but I think it would be fun to have a chart done
or prediction (or whatever it's called) just to see what it says.

Tania

> My friend Regina in Germany has a birthday on the same day. Haven't seen
> her since we were 14 or 15. That's at least *20*!! years ago.
>
> It's the fourth anniversary of my last cigarette, too. Thankyou Usenet
> for letting me keep my fingers busy on the keyboard.
>
> Jp


Congrats, Jp!

Tania

> Oh well done Jane. It was my 5th anniversary on March 23rd. Isn't it
lovely
> to be smoke-free?
>
> ally
>
>

And congrats to you too, Ally!  5 years!  That's great.

Tania

"Jpinny"  wrote in message
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> Tania wrote:
> >>Shaaaame!
> >>
> >>US Airways $442 (rt all inc tax etc) LGA - Philly -
> >>MAN/MAN-Philly-Baltimore-LGA. Sorted
> >>
> >>Jp :-)
> >
> >
> > It is a shame.  When you come from our part of the world instead of LGA
it's
> > a bit more.  Unless Al knows some some way around it.
> >
> > Tania
> >
> >
> I've been given a tip by my son's soccer coach, who is English, about
> arriving early for my return flight and asking if I can change my flight
> to New York. That would bring me back to JFK at no extra cost. I'd
> specially like the approach along Long Island, which I've come to know
> and love.
>
> I would like to sell you & Al two a raffle ticket for a free flight with
> 4 nights in London! Only prob is that it's out of JFK.
>
> Jp


I'd catch a bus to NY for that if I won.  The money is the mail. <g>  For
real.

Tania

"The Traveller"  wrote in message
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>
> "Tania"  wrote in message
> news:qICdnQcqO8dDWMTfRVn-tQ@valuelinx.net...
> >
> > > love to join you but there is the matter of work interfering with
> leisure
> > as
> > > usual.  I'm glad my expertise on cheap fares was of use to someone.
> > >
> > > SW Airlines had a $89 each way special recently which would have put
me
> > > within a mere few hours driving time of Johnnyland.
> > >
> > > Al
> > >
> > You and SWMBO should think about next fall.
> >
> > Tania
> >
> I agree, Tania. and by then I'll have my verandahs done-oops! Sorry
Albert,
> and I'll have saved enough to come too.
>
> Edith
>
>


Sounds like a plan, Edith.

Tania

> I get email offers from Continental and a weekly list of specials from SW
> Airlines in addition MSN frequently has ads for cheap fares.  IF I see
> anything relevant I'll pass it on.  SW Airlines has a partnering deal with
> some airline flying across the pond out of Baltimore I need to explore
that.
>
> If you plan on doing any domestic vacations get on SW Airline's mailing
> list.  They had a special for anywhere in the country for $89 each way.
We
> could have had an international boink in Niagara Falls.
>
> What's the best route for you to UK via Chicago or St.Louis?  AA used to
> have flights Chicago - Manchester and Chicago - Glasgow.
>
> Al
>

I went via Chicago to Mancester last May.   American Airlines out of Tulsa.
It was the best price I could find at the time.  I searched for months and
then called the airlines and AA matched Travelocity which was the cheapest
online price at the time. I'd go any route that can get me there safe and
cheap.  Glasgow would be fine.  I'd like the drive down.

I'll sign up for SW emails.  We will be making frequent trips to Springfield
and St. Louis this spring and summer.  With the gas prices I'd opt for the
$89 special for sure.

I've always wanted to see Niagara Falls!  It could still happen.

Would appreciate anything you happen across that would help.  Thanks.

Tania

"Alfred Packer"  wrote in message
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> Johnny@ominous.portent wrote:
> >> Yer money's burning a hole in yer pocket. Dunce! I don't
> >> like that you are going to Cumbria. You should stay in yer
> >> own cranky country. I don't like you. I don't like Jp
> >> either.
> >>
> >> Edith-Misunderlig.
> >
> > Get up on the wrong side of the bed today, Edith?
> >
> > Johnny-right-side
>
> she sleeps in a circular bed and gets out on the wrong side every morning.
>
> Al


Listen oop, Fatso. My bed is square, just like you.

Edith-got-him-back.

"Alfred Packer"  wrote in message
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SNIP

> OK what's the deal I can scrounge a few bucks for raffle tickets and SWA
> flies into Islip.  Email me and I'll give up my lunch money for a worthy
> cause.
>
> Al


Hey! What about my verandahs??????Quick!

Invisible Edith

Tania wrote:

>
> Both my sons, grandson and a friend who is like a daughter here as
> well. Gets expensive, doesn't it?  My best friend growing up and my
> husband are both Libras.  Interesting.
>
> When is your birtday Kezzi?
>
> Tania


The 18th..... Son Jamie is today - 13th; Helen, my youngest daughter is 
cusped - 21st March; my dog - 1st April; gran - 9th; grandson - 10th; auntie 
Xandre on the cusp - 21st... My eldest, Alison, was born 2 weeks prematurely 
on the 15th March, so just missed out! Coincidently(?) Kai Hsia and I met on 
the 6th April (and she's a Libra)!

My mum and sister, who are both Libran, share the same birthday. I think 
it's the only time my dad ever forgot my mum's birthday, the day my little 
sis was born!!

Birthdays are getting cheaper now, though. My kids are 19, 22 and 23 and 
settle for an e-card and a quick drink; the dog isn't bothered; auntie 
Xandre is the woman who has everything; gran doesn't want reminding; KH and 
I occasionally recognise only our wedding anniversary, and so the baby gets 
spoiled!

Kezzi. . .

a l l y wrote:

> Jpinny  wrote in message
> news:rrB6e.771$UJ1.655@fe09.lga...
>>
>> It's the fourth anniversary of my last cigarette, too. Thankyou
>> Usenet for letting me keep my fingers busy on the keyboard.
>>
> Oh well done Jane. It was my 5th anniversary on March 23rd. Isn't it
> lovely to be smoke-free?
>
> ally


I stopped smoking on March 15th, 2003 after having cut down to just two a 
day for the previous 6 years in an effort to stop... (the best thing to come 
out of a heart attack; the second one taking care of the boozing!!) and yes, 
smoke-free is good. My smokaholic nephew is staying with us at the moment 
and even though I have relegated him to the bottom of the cul-de-sac to 
partake I am starting to get frustrated at the smell of his clothes which 
sort of leach into the walls and carpets....!!

Kez. . .

> I went via Chicago to Mancester last May.   American
> Airlines out of Tulsa. It was the best price I could find
> at the time.  I searched for months and then called the
> airlines and AA matched Travelocity which was the cheapest 
> online price at the time. I'd go any route that can get me
> there safe and cheap.  Glasgow would be fine.  I'd like the
> drive down. 
> 
> I'll sign up for SW emails.  We will be making frequent
> trips to Springfield and St. Louis this spring and summer. 
> With the gas prices I'd opt for the $89 special for sure.
> 
> I've always wanted to see Niagara Falls!  It could still
> happen. 
> 
> Would appreciate anything you happen across that would
> help.  Thanks. 
> 
> Tania


I used to live about an hour's drive from Niagra Falls when I 
was a child. We'd go there on the weekend just for something to 
do. I'd recommend beautiful, cultural Niagra-on-the-Lake instead 
of tacky Niagra Falls as a place to stay. It's a short drive to 
the Falls from there along the scenic Niagra River Parkway. 
There's quite a few 1812 battleground memorials along there too 
commemorating Canada's victory over the USA. Lest you've 
forgotten.

Johnny-Niagra-tours-incorporated

> she sleeps in a circular bed and gets out on the wrong side
> every morning. 
> 
> Al


Falls out on her head more likely.

Johnny-up-with-the-sun

<Johnny@ominous.portent> wrote in message
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> > she sleeps in a circular bed and gets out on the wrong side
> > every morning.
> >
> > Al
>
> Falls out on her head more likely.
>
> Johnny-up-with-the-sun


Titter!!!!!!!!Happy journey.

Edith.

Alfred Packer wrote:

> Tania wrote:
> 
>><Johnny@ominous.portent> wrote in message
>>news:-qOdnf1EJ97GncXfRVn-1g@igs.net...
>>
>>>>A happy birthday to you Tania.
>>>>
>>>>Al
>>>
>>>I heard you were an expert on cheap air fares. Why not join us
>>>for the boink? You can always go to the hills another weekend.
>>>But there's only going to be one trans-Atlantic boink!
>>>
>>>Hey! Wait a minute. Cumbria is full of hills! You've got no
>>>excuse at all!
>>>
>>>Johnny-applying-pressure
>>
>>Oh, you should!  Wish I could!
>>
>>Please pass along any good deals.  My plans are to return to Cumbria
>>next fall.  The best deal I found last trip was calling the airline
>>directly.  If you have better resorces please pass them along.
>>
>>Tania
> 
> 
> I get email offers from Continental and a weekly list of specials from SW
> Airlines in addition MSN frequently has ads for cheap fares.  IF I see
> anything relevant I'll pass it on.  SW Airlines has a partnering deal with
> some airline flying across the pond out of Baltimore I need to explore that.
> 
> If you plan on doing any domestic vacations get on SW Airline's mailing
> list.  They had a special for anywhere in the country for $89 each way.  We
> could have had an international boink in Niagara Falls.
> 
> What's the best route for you to UK via Chicago or St.Louis?  AA used to
> have flights Chicago - Manchester and Chicago - Glasgow.
> 
> Al
> 
>

I tried to get Glasgow - I'd have much preferred that, but there was 
nothing remotely affordable - Not even Iceland Air's specials, which 
bring you via Helsinki! I think Delta fly to Manchester out of Atlanta. 
There were folks from Cheshire, connecting from our flight from Tampa 
Bay on New Year's Eve. One of our coaches flew back to New York via 
Chicago - quite a way round.

Jp

Tania wrote:

>>
> 
>>could have had an international boink in Niagara Falls.
>>
>>What's the best route for you to UK via Chicago or St.Louis?  AA used to
>>have flights Chicago - Manchester and Chicago - Glasgow.
>>
>>Al
>>
> 
> I went via Chicago to Mancester last May.   American Airlines out of Tulsa.
> It was the best price I could find at the time.  I searched for months and
> then called the airlines and AA matched Travelocity which was the cheapest
> online price at the time. I'd go any route that can get me there safe and
> cheap.  Glasgow would be fine.  I'd like the drive down.
> 
> I'll sign up for SW emails.  We will be making frequent trips to Springfield
> and St. Louis this spring and summer.  With the gas prices I'd opt for the
> $89 special for sure.
> 
> I've always wanted to see Niagara Falls!  It could still happen.


Oooh, yes! Let's! Niagara's lovely in the summer.I'd drive up and sleep 
over one night in my daughter's student digs half way there. I also have 
an old school acquaintance in Buffalo.

Jp

Alfred Packer wrote:

> Jpinny wrote:
> 
>>Tania wrote:
>>
>>>>Shaaaame!
>>>>
>>>>US Airways $442 (rt all inc tax etc) LGA - Philly -
>>>>MAN/MAN-Philly-Baltimore-LGA. Sorted
>>>>
>>>>Jp :-)
>>>
>>>
>>>It is a shame.  When you come from our part of the world instead of
>>>LGA it's a bit more.  Unless Al knows some some way around it.
>>>
>>>Tania
>>>
>>>
>>
>>I've been given a tip by my son's soccer coach, who is English, about
>>arriving early for my return flight and asking if I can change my
>>flight to New York. That would bring me back to JFK at no extra cost.
>>I'd specially like the approach along Long Island, which I've come to
>>know and love.
>>
>>I would like to sell you & Al two a raffle ticket for a free flight
>>with 4 nights in London! Only prob is that it's out of JFK.
>>
>>Jp
> 
> 
> OK what's the deal I can scrounge a few bucks for raffle tickets and SWA
> flies into Islip.  Email me and I'll give up my lunch money for a worthy
> cause.
> 
> Al
> 


OK.It's a Round Trip Air Fare for Two, JFK - London, England (that's 
what it says folks) with a four night stay in London in 4 Star 
accommodation, with half board (bed, buffet breakfast and buffet 
dinner), West End Musical for 2 and a half day escorted tour of London. 
To be drawn September 2005.

Ten bucks, but there's only 20,000 tickets in circulation.

Anyone else lurking on the Left Pond?

I'll email you.

Jp

Tania wrote:

> "Jpinny"  wrote in message
> news:HiB6e.642$9F1.49@fe09.lga...
> 
>>Tania wrote:
>>
>>>>Shaaaame!
>>>>
>>>>US Airways $442 (rt all inc tax etc) LGA - Philly -
>>>>MAN/MAN-Philly-Baltimore-LGA. Sorted
>>>>
>>>>Jp :-)
>>>
>>>
>>>It is a shame.  When you come from our part of the world instead of LGA
> 
> it's
> 
>>>a bit more.  Unless Al knows some some way around it.
>>>
>>>Tania
>>>
>>>
>>
>>I've been given a tip by my son's soccer coach, who is English, about
>>arriving early for my return flight and asking if I can change my flight
>>to New York. That would bring me back to JFK at no extra cost. I'd
>>specially like the approach along Long Island, which I've come to know
>>and love.
>>
>>I would like to sell you & Al two a raffle ticket for a free flight with
>>4 nights in London! Only prob is that it's out of JFK.
>>
>>Jp
> 
> 
> I'd catch a bus to NY for that if I won.  The money is the mail. <g>  For
> real.
> 
> Tania
> 
> 

Oh, thanks Tania. Your ticket will be winging its way to you by the next 
collection. There is a misprint on the ticket and the year should read '05.

Jp

> Titter!!!!!!!!Happy journey.
> 
> Edith.


Thanks, Edith. Hope they do fix you verranda. But I doubt it. 
The've cried wolf before.

Looking forward to seeing/meeting all who show up for the boink.

This is the last post from me till May!

Those of you who have a spiritual side may now shout 
"Hallelujah!" and "Blessed Relief!".

Johnny-out-the-door

Tania  wrote in message
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> >
>
> Both my sons, grandson and a friend who is like a daughter here as well.
> Gets expensive, doesn't it?  My best friend growing up and my husband are
> both Libras.  Interesting.
>

Both my dad and Steve's dad are Librans.

ally

Alfred Packer  wrote in message
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>
> twas my 31st anniversay in January, I gave them up in favor of Vodka
> martinis.
>

Your THIRTY-FIRST anniversary???!!! Blimey. I am in awe. I am not
worthy.....

ally-unworthy

> The 18th..... Son Jamie is today - 13th; Helen, my youngest daughter is
> cusped - 21st March; my dog - 1st April; gran - 9th; grandson - 10th;
auntie
> Xandre on the cusp - 21st... My eldest, Alison, was born 2 weeks
prematurely
> on the 15th March, so just missed out! Coincidently(?) Kai Hsia and I met
on
> the 6th April (and she's a Libra)!
>
> My mum and sister, who are both Libran, share the same birthday. I think
> it's the only time my dad ever forgot my mum's birthday, the day my little
> sis was born!!
>
> Birthdays are getting cheaper now, though. My kids are 19, 22 and 23 and
> settle for an e-card and a quick drink; the dog isn't bothered; auntie
> Xandre is the woman who has everything; gran doesn't want reminding; KH
and
> I occasionally recognise only our wedding anniversary, and so the baby
gets
> spoiled!
>
> Kezzi. . .
>
>


Wish I could say that the birthdays were getting cheaper.  My kids are 17
(as of last Friday)  and 26 (last Tuesday).  The youngest still thinks he
should be spoiled along with the grandkids.

That's really cool that your mom and sister share a birthday.  My aunt,
Barbara Ann, and cousin, her daughter Barbara Jean, share the same birthday.
Thought the name was a bit much even if they did share a birthday. That's
eccentric southern families for ya.

The boink will be the prefect time for a slightly belated birthday
celebration!  I'll expect to see photos of you wearing a birthday hat having
fun  .  I would if I could!

Tania

Tania wrote:

>> The 18th..... Son Jamie is today - 13th; Helen, my youngest daughter
>> is cusped - 21st March; my dog - 1st April; gran - 9th; grandson -
>> 10th; auntie Xandre on the cusp - 21st... My eldest, Alison, was
>> born 2 weeks prematurely on the 15th March, so just missed out!
>> Coincidently(?) Kai Hsia and I met on the 6th April (and she's a
>> Libra)!
>>
>> My mum and sister, who are both Libran, share the same birthday. I
>> think it's the only time my dad ever forgot my mum's birthday, the
>> day my little sis was born!!
>>
>> Birthdays are getting cheaper now, though. My kids are 19, 22 and 23
>> and settle for an e-card and a quick drink; the dog isn't bothered;
>> auntie Xandre is the woman who has everything; gran doesn't want
>> reminding; KH and I occasionally recognise only our wedding
>> anniversary, and so the baby gets spoiled!
>>
>> Kezzi. . .
>>
>>
>
> Wish I could say that the birthdays were getting cheaper.  My kids
> are 17 (as of last Friday)  and 26 (last Tuesday).  The youngest
> still thinks he should be spoiled along with the grandkids.
>
> That's really cool that your mom and sister share a birthday.  My
> aunt, Barbara Ann, and cousin, her daughter Barbara Jean, share the
> same birthday. Thought the name was a bit much even if they did share
> a birthday. That's eccentric southern families for ya.
>
> The boink will be the prefect time for a slightly belated birthday
> celebration!  I'll expect to see photos of you wearing a birthday hat
> having fun  .  I would if I could!
>
> Tania


were you aunt's parents Beach Boys fans?

Al



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> were you aunt's parents Beach Boys fans?
>
> Al
>
>

Doubtful.  My maternal grandparents probably thought the Beach Boys were
some slackers that hung around the beach at Mobile.  Maybe the song was
named for Aunt Barabara.  She's about the right age. ;-)

Tania

Alfred Packer wrote:

> Tania wrote:
> 
>>>The 18th..... Son Jamie is today - 13th; Helen, my youngest daughter
>>>is cusped - 21st March; my dog - 1st April; gran - 9th; grandson -
>>>10th; auntie Xandre on the cusp - 21st... My eldest, Alison, was
>>>born 2 weeks prematurely on the 15th March, so just missed out!
>>>Coincidently(?) Kai Hsia and I met on the 6th April (and she's a
>>>Libra)!
>>>
>>>My mum and sister, who are both Libran, share the same birthday. I
>>>think it's the only time my dad ever forgot my mum's birthday, the
>>>day my little sis was born!!
>>>
>>>Birthdays are getting cheaper now, though. My kids are 19, 22 and 23
>>>and settle for an e-card and a quick drink; the dog isn't bothered;
>>>auntie Xandre is the woman who has everything; gran doesn't want
>>>reminding; KH and I occasionally recognise only our wedding
>>>anniversary, and so the baby gets spoiled!
>>>
>>>Kezzi. . .
>>>
>>>
>>
>>Wish I could say that the birthdays were getting cheaper.  My kids
>>are 17 (as of last Friday)  and 26 (last Tuesday).  The youngest
>>still thinks he should be spoiled along with the grandkids.
>>
>>That's really cool that your mom and sister share a birthday.  My
>>aunt, Barbara Ann, and cousin, her daughter Barbara Jean, share the
>>same birthday. Thought the name was a bit much even if they did share
>>a birthday. That's eccentric southern families for ya.
>>
>>The boink will be the prefect time for a slightly belated birthday
>>celebration!  I'll expect to see photos of you wearing a birthday hat
>>having fun  .  I would if I could!
>>
>>Tania
> 
> 
> were you aunt's parents Beach Boys fans?
> 
> Al


I think every second American Babygirlboomer was named Barbara. Most of 
the rest were Cathy. I know two Barbara Anns.

J-hadpeakedby56-p

<Johnny@ominous.portent> wrote in message
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> > Titter!!!!!!!!Happy journey.
> >
> > Edith.
>
> Thanks, Edith. Hope they do fix you verranda. But I doubt it.
> The've cried wolf before.


I'll believe it when I see it, but I must admit I do have my hopes up this
time.

>
> Looking forward to seeing/meeting all who show up for the boink.


I wish I could have been there. getting to preswick is no big deal. It's the
rest that I can't manage alone.

>
> This is the last post from me till May!


Huraaaaaaaaaaaaaaah! (yust kidding)

>
> Those of you who have a spiritual side may now shout
> "Hallelujah!" and "Blessed Relief!".


I'll be glad when you're back, cherub.

>
> Johnny-out-the-door


He's really gone. He's really left us in the lurch. It's a sad day in hell.

Edith.

> twas my 31st anniversay in January, I gave them up in favor of Vodka
> martinis.
>
> Al
>

Better Vodka than Gin.

T

>
> thanks for the concern but nothing happened, false alarm in this neck of
the
> great southern piney woods.
>
> Al
>
>

We had some strong winds and hail around4 Am.  Only the Iris I planted last
weekend suffered.  The weather warnings are enough to scare you to death.

Tania

"> > I've always wanted to see Niagara Falls!  It could still happen.

>
> Oooh, yes! Let's! Niagara's lovely in the summer.I'd drive up and sleep
> over one night in my daughter's student digs half way there. I also have
> an old school acquaintance in Buffalo.
>
> Jp


I think it would be a great summer break. Just let me know and I'll try for
sure.

Tania

> I tried to get Glasgow - I'd have much preferred that, but there was
> nothing remotely affordable - Not even Iceland Air's specials, which
> bring you via Helsinki! I think Delta fly to Manchester out of Atlanta.
> There were folks from Cheshire, connecting from our flight from Tampa
> Bay on New Year's Eve. One of our coaches flew back to New York via
> Chicago - quite a way round.
>
> Jp


That shows you how messed up the airlines are.  It's cheaper for me to fly
to Glasgow or Edinburgh than Manchester. It doesn't make sense.  I am
seriously considering Edinburgh to start my next UK visit then drive down to
Cumbria.  Would be especially nice if Ally can spare the time to show me
around.

Tania

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>
> >
> > were you aunt's parents Beach Boys fans?
> >
> > Al
> >
> >
> Doubtful.  My maternal grandparents probably thought the Beach Boys were
> some slackers that hung around the beach at Mobile.  Maybe the song was
> named for Aunt Barabara.  She's about the right age. ;-)
>
> Tania
>

:0)))))))))))))))))))))))))))

Edith.

Tania wrote:

>
> The boink will be the prefect time for a slightly belated birthday
> celebration!  I'll expect to see photos of you wearing a birthday hat
> having fun  .  I would if I could!
>
> Tania


I'm hoping we can make it for a belated birthday bash - not much on here. If 
the venue's a bit closer than was planned we shall. I've been a member for 
nearly 7 years and only recognise about 8 people by sight so I'm hoping to 
increase my catalogue of 'faces to names'. Then again, I generally only 
write to about four folk!! Ooops - make that five. I forgot Edwina....

I shall find a suitable birthday hat. Would you mind if I added some clothes 
to that 'cos it's a bit mild for this time of year. It would make for a 
better photo too!!

Kez. . .

If you say so.....

Jp

> That shows you how messed up the airlines are.  It's cheaper for me to fly
> to Glasgow or Edinburgh than Manchester. It doesn't make sense.  I am
> seriously considering Edinburgh to start my next UK visit then drive down to
> Cumbria.  Would be especially nice if Ally can spare the time to show me
> around.
> 
> Tania
> 
> 

It would be ten times nicer than Manchester even without Ally. People 
have said to me that Manchester's an expensive airport, but I tried 
Teesside, and that was a joke - 30% more expensive!

Jp

(PS - bought a luggage set in Target today for $40! Suitcase, carryon, 
tote and toiletry bag! Three cheers for the Chinese. Bet it drops to 
bits en route!)

JpinNY wrote:

> If you say so.....
>
> Jp


Haven't a clue what that statement addresses!!!!

Kezzi-said-something

Jpinny wrote:

> (PS - bought a luggage set in Target today for $40! Suitcase, carryon,
> tote and toiletry bag! Three cheers for the Chinese. Bet it drops to
> bits en route!)


Kai Hsia bets it doesn't... she said you're thinking of the Taiwanese 
rubbish...!!

Dirty Sanchez wrote:

> JpinNY wrote:
> 
>>If you say so.....
>>
>>Jp
> 
> 
> Haven't a clue what that statement addresses!!!!
> 
> Kezzi-said-something 
> 
> 

Dirty Sanchez wrote:

> JpinNY wrote:
> 
>>If you say so.....
>>
>>Jp
> 
> 
> Haven't a clue what that statement addresses!!!!
> 
> Kezzi-said-something 
> 
> 

You said that the weather wasn't suitable to restrict clothing to hats. 
(Perhaps that's a good thing!)

Jp

Dirty Sanchez wrote:

> Jpinny wrote:
> 
>>(PS - bought a luggage set in Target today for $40! Suitcase, carryon,
>>tote and toiletry bag! Three cheers for the Chinese. Bet it drops to
>>bits en route!)
> 
> 
> Kai Hsia bets it doesn't... she said you're thinking of the Taiwanese 
> rubbish...!! 
> 
> 

Certainly.

Jp

Jpinny wrote:

> Dirty Sanchez wrote:
>> Jpinny wrote:
>>
>>> (PS - bought a luggage set in Target today for $40! Suitcase,
>>> carryon, tote and toiletry bag! Three cheers for the Chinese. Bet
>>> it drops to bits en route!)
>>
>>
>> Kai Hsia bets it doesn't... she said you're thinking of the Taiwanese
>> rubbish...!!
>>
>>
> Certainly.
>
> Jp


nope it'll drop to bits on the way back.

Al not thinking of Taiwanese rubbish



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Jpinny wrote:

> Dirty Sanchez wrote:
>> JpinNY wrote:
>>
>>> If you say so.....
>>>
>>> Jp
>>
>>
>> Haven't a clue what that statement addresses!!!!
>>
>> Kezzi-said-something
>>
>>
> You said that the weather wasn't suitable to restrict clothing to
> hats. (Perhaps that's a good thing!)
>
> Jp


Lots of hats - some placed with remarkable effect.... It's wooly jumper and 
thermals weather today and I've got to go out. I'm sat here wrapped up warm 
*with* the central heating on and that grey sky looks mighty unfriendly....

Kez. . .

Alfred Packer wrote:

> Jpinny wrote:
> 
>>Dirty Sanchez wrote:
>>
>>>Jpinny wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>>(PS - bought a luggage set in Target today for $40! Suitcase,
>>>>carryon, tote and toiletry bag! Three cheers for the Chinese. Bet
>>>>it drops to bits en route!)
>>>
>>>
>>>Kai Hsia bets it doesn't... she said you're thinking of the Taiwanese
>>>rubbish...!!
>>>
>>>
>>
>>Certainly.
>>
>>Jp
> 
> 
> nope it'll drop to bits on the way back.
> 
> Al not thinking of Taiwanese rubbish
> 

I had a very large and very cheap suitcase, which I bought specially for 
my move from Aberdeen to New York. I secreted in it a bottle of French 
Champers, given to me by a very dear friend, and intended to celebrate 
my reuinion with Mr Pinny, after several months apart. It was packed in 
with my clothes and wrapped in a large beach towel. I filled the case 
according to the weight guidelines of my transatlantic carrier, Virgin 
Atlantic. Of course, the only connecting flight was operated by BA, and 
the checkout clerk complained that it was overweight for an internal 
flight. I explained that I'd gone by Virgin Atlantic's rules and I 
offered to pay excess, but she hummed and hawed and muttered, and told 
me to put my credit card away.

Just as I was approaching the departure gate, I noticed that the snooty 
bisom hadn't bothered to check me through to JFK and I ahd to go back 
and start all over again. She didn't apologise, but told me I should 
have asked specifically to be checked through, because I wasn't 
exclusively BA. This actually contravenes the rules, but if you are 
connecting to another international carrier from elsewhere in the UK, 
and have no choice but to travel with BA, make sure your luggage isn't 
going to be going round the carousel in Heathrow, while you are on a 
long haul across the Atlantic or another ocean.

When I got to JFK, I spent a long time worrying and waiting for my 
baggage, and when it arrived, the handle had dropped off completely, 
but, to my delight, there were no obvious leaks and I couldn't smell the 
champagne. The bottle remained intact until we bought our house here.

Jane