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Offline The Village Idiot

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Re: Lost Wages
« Reply #75 on: February 05, 2010, 08:21:41 AM »
80% of their costs for 3 years isn't enough?? Welfare queens.

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Jalbert said his buses can get to Boston within 10 percent of the time it would take someone to drive the route

Really, how many cars are stopping in every town to pick up passengers?
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Re: Lost Wages
« Reply #76 on: February 05, 2010, 08:33:32 AM »
Quote from: zeitgeist on February 05, 2010, 08:15:01 AM
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20100204-NEWS-100209910
Here, munch on this for a bit.

Had a BIL who files from LA come into Manchester on  SW saving major dough until he tried to arrange ground transportation to the P_town ( no one was available to pick him up ).   Did you check on Manchester flights?  I have no idea what their parking is like.

You really got ta get on da bus.  It is actually much nicer than you would expect 'less you are use to only flying first cabin.  Only problem is at Logan you can inhale a years worth of diesel exhaust while waiting for the darn thing.  I always figured the P-town terminal was bit of political pay back by Mean Jeanne to Jalbert so it could be seen repatriating some of you tax dollars.  :thatsright:




OMG--business that won't operate without government subsidies???  Say it ain't so!!!

And I usually do take the bus from Dover to Boston, but for this trip, since the flight out is so early, it's worth the extra $20 to save the time (and coming back).  Frankly, the bus to Logan is the primary reason I fly out of there versus Manchester.  SWA isn't nearly as good a deal as it used to be, and now that they fly out of Boston, even less of a reason to fly out of there.  Besides, my primary FF miles are on American.

ETA: That's not to say I NEVER fly out of Manch-vegas, however.  The last time I did wasn't bad.  Security lines sure are shorter.  However, remote parking lots are mostly closed, and good luck getting a shuttle.  The central parking is convenient enough, but not cheap at $17/day.
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Re: Lost Wages
« Reply #77 on: February 05, 2010, 08:37:53 AM »
Quote from: FGL on February 05, 2010, 08:21:41 AM
80% of their costs for 3 years isn't enough?? Welfare queens.

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Jalbert said his buses can get to Boston within 10 percent of the time it would take someone to drive the route


Really, how many cars are stopping in every town to pick up passengers?

Yeah, I'm thinking not.  Example: I live nearly 20 miles NORTH of Dover, the first bus stop.  It's 85 miles from my place to Logan.  I can make it in 1:20 on good roads.  The bus leaves from Dover on the half-hour, but you have to be there 15-20 minutes early, so call it 10 after the hour.  It then takes two hours (minimum) to get to the FIRST terminal at Logan, so in reality, I'd have to leave my house almost an hour before the bus I want to catch in order to make it.

Bottom line, if I left for the airport at the same time I left for the Dover bus terminal, I'd be at Logan right about the time that bus left Portsmouth.  About 90 minutes difference.
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Re: Lost Wages
« Reply #78 on: February 05, 2010, 09:03:42 AM »
Quote from: NHSparky on February 05, 2010, 08:37:53 AM

Really, how many cars are stopping in every town to pick up passengers?


Yeah, I'm thinking not.  Example: I live nearly 20 miles NORTH of Dover, the first bus stop.  It's 85 miles from my place to Logan.  I can make it in 1:20 on good roads.  The bus leaves from Dover on the half-hour, but you have to be there 15-20 minutes early, so call it 10 after the hour.  It then takes two hours (minimum) to get to the FIRST terminal at Logan, so in reality, I'd have to leave my house almost an hour before the bus I want to catch in order to make it.

Bottom line, if I left for the airport at the same time I left for the Dover bus terminal, I'd be at Logan right about the time that bus left Portsmouth.  About 90 minutes difference.


They said there'd be no math.  G. Ford :-)

That post sounds like an eighth grade algebra problem. :lmao:

(I have never been fond of leaving a vehicle anywhere south of the Merrimack fearing cinder block syndrome)
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Re: Lost Wages
« Reply #79 on: February 05, 2010, 09:11:22 AM »
Again, I've also parked at Logan.  Never had a problem.
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Re: Lost Wages
« Reply #80 on: February 05, 2010, 10:26:01 AM »
Quote from: NHSparky on February 05, 2010, 09:11:22 AM
Again, I've also parked at Logan.  Never had a problem.

Yeah well no where did I say it was a rational fear. :rotf:

Enjoy your time away.  Last year we came home to about a foot and a half of snow in the driveway.   Had to snow blow before we could even get the car in to take out the bags.
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Re: Lost Wages
« Reply #81 on: February 05, 2010, 11:29:03 AM »
Yeah, I've had trips like that too.  Good times...good times.
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Re: Lost Wages
« Reply #82 on: February 05, 2010, 05:12:48 PM »
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Quote from: NHSparky on February 05, 2010, 07:29:46 AM
Sounds like the time I was lifting at the gym, wasn't paying close enough attention, and dropped a 45-lb weight from chest height onto my foot.  Needless to say, I didn't do my run for a few days after that.  Nasty, shoe barely fit, but nothing broken.

Hmmmm...I brought a pair of shorts and t-shirt to work out if I feel stupid/insane enough to spend the $25 fee for the spa/gym.  Maybe if I want to hit the sauna/steam room to clear the congestion from all the smoke, but that's about it.

Since I'm still suffering from a sinus infection, that is one more reason to avoid the smoke of the casinos.

A saline nasal wash usually works good to help flush the contaminants out of your nasal passages.

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Re: Lost Wages
« Reply #83 on: February 06, 2010, 06:39:11 AM »
zeit--thanks for the snow jinx.  Snowstorm coming in Wednesday.  And right now, I'm in the "final" cold stage, that is, the "blow-everything-out-of-your-lungs-and-nose" phase.  Whee.  People are SO gonna love me hacking up a lung on a cross-country flight.  I'm thinking Nyquil as I get on the plane.
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Re: Lost Wages
« Reply #84 on: February 06, 2010, 09:30:56 AM »
Quote from: NHSparky on February 06, 2010, 06:39:11 AM
zeit--thanks for the snow jinx.  Snowstorm coming in Wednesday.  And right now, I'm in the "final" cold stage, that is, the "blow-everything-out-of-your-lungs-and-nose" phase.  Whee.  People are SO gonna love me hacking up a lung on a cross-country flight.  I'm thinking Nyquil as I get on the plane.


You are the person I always end up next to on an airplane and then 3 days later get sick.
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Go get some Tylenol cold and sinus....will dry you right up!!

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Just hand over the chocolate...back away slowly...far away....and you won't get hurt....

Save the Earth... it's the only planet with chocolate.

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A balanced diet is chocolate in both hands.

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Re: Lost Wages
« Reply #85 on: February 06, 2010, 09:34:34 AM »
Quote from: debk on February 06, 2010, 09:30:56 AM

You are the person I always end up next to on an airplane and then 3 days later get sick.
 :hammer:

Go get some Tylenol cold and sinus....will dry you right up!!



Been on the Zicam since Wednesday.  Taking some Nyquil this evening, and again when I get on the plane tomorrow.  I'll be zonked for the cattle car cross-country flight, at least.  Since when do you have to go to LA to make a connecting flight to Vegas?  At least I've got an extra 1000 FF miles out of it.
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Re: Lost Wages
« Reply #86 on: February 06, 2010, 09:40:37 AM »
Quote from: NHSparky on February 06, 2010, 09:34:34 AM
Been on the Zicam since Wednesday.  Taking some Nyquil this evening, and again when I get on the plane tomorrow.  I'll be zonked for the cattle car cross-country flight, at least.  Since when do you have to go to LA to make a connecting flight to Vegas?  At least I've got an extra 1000 FF miles out of it.

I've never taken Zicam, but Runnin' Buddy swears by it....she has severe allergies and says it's sometimes better than her Rx stuff.  I haven't taken Nyquil since it first came out and made me very woozy. But whatever works for you is best!

Beats me on the flights....we went to Minneapolis to get a connector to Omaha. I didn't even look to see what I picked up in miles....
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Just hand over the chocolate...back away slowly...far away....and you won't get hurt....

Save the Earth... it's the only planet with chocolate.

"My therapist told me the way to achieve true inner peace is to finish what I start. So far I've finished two bags of M&M's and a chocolate cake. I feel better already." – Dave Barry

A balanced diet is chocolate in both hands.

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Re: Lost Wages
« Reply #87 on: February 06, 2010, 01:53:23 PM »
We have had two solid days of heavy rain. In 2009 we had less then one inch for the entire year...we've already had about 2 inches so far this year.

The rain is fine with me, it keeps me inside while I recover. I'm still really bored...thank goodness for middle of the night botty calls or I would be nuts by now.  :evillaugh:
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Re: Lost Wages
« Reply #88 on: February 06, 2010, 02:08:44 PM »
Quote from: RobJohnson on February 06, 2010, 01:53:23 PM
We have had two solid days of heavy rain. In 2009 we had less then one inch for the entire year...we've already had about 2 inches so far this year.

The rain is fine with me, it keeps me inside while I recover. I'm still really bored...thank goodness for middle of the night botty calls or I would be nuts by now.  :evillaugh:


is that a combination of booty and potty?

or booze and potty?


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Just hand over the chocolate...back away slowly...far away....and you won't get hurt....

Save the Earth... it's the only planet with chocolate.

"My therapist told me the way to achieve true inner peace is to finish what I start. So far I've finished two bags of M&M's and a chocolate cake. I feel better already." – Dave Barry

A balanced diet is chocolate in both hands.

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Re: Lost Wages
« Reply #89 on: February 06, 2010, 03:02:05 PM »
Quote from: debk on February 06, 2010, 02:08:44 PM

is that a combination of booty and potty?

or booze and potty?


 :uhsure:

I leave my door unlocked for wine impaired women.  :evillaugh:
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Re: Lost Wages
« Reply #90 on: February 06, 2010, 07:15:28 PM »
Quote from: RobJohnson on February 06, 2010, 03:02:05 PM
I leave my door unlocked for wine impaired women.  :evillaugh:

oh but I get grief for saying I like cat ladies (around my own age of course)
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Re: Lost Wages
« Reply #91 on: February 10, 2010, 09:18:25 AM »
I went out for a while Monday night after work & caught up on my gambling. I won, everyone wins, but I really do. Went back last night, won again, in fact, I won two hand pay jackpots five minutes apart.

So to make a long story short, I kept my head out of my ass and cleared $1100 last night on top of $225 the night before....it took 90 minutes. Both jackpots were non-reportable. Two weeks ago I won $1295 all at once and that came with IRS papers...speaking of the IRS...I made about the same "taxable income" as two years ago, yet my tax liability has jumped a few hundred. Did the President lie to me?

I hope Spakry had a nice trip and stayed out of jail.
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Re: Lost Wages
« Reply #92 on: February 10, 2010, 09:20:00 AM »
Quote from: RobJohnson on February 10, 2010, 09:18:25 AM
I went out for a while Monday night after work & caught up on my gambling. I won, everyone wins, but I really do. Went back last night, won again, in fact, I won two hand pay jackpots five minutes apart.

So to make a long story short, I kept my head out of my ass and cleared $1100 last night on top of $225 the night before....it took 90 minutes. Both jackpots were non-reportable. Two weeks ago I won $1295 all at once and that came with IRS papers...speaking of the IRS...I made about the same "taxable income" as two years ago, yet my tax liability has jumped a few hundred. Did the President lie to me?

I hope Spakry had a nice trip and stayed out of jail.

Hang on, don't you want to spread some of that wealth around here at CC??  :p
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Re: Lost Wages
« Reply #93 on: February 10, 2010, 09:23:59 AM »
^ I did buy lunch for all of my coworkers Tuesday, I might do the same today.
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Re: Lost Wages
« Reply #94 on: February 10, 2010, 10:18:47 AM »
Quote from: RobJohnson on February 10, 2010, 09:23:59 AM
^ I did buy lunch for all of my coworkers Tuesday, I might do the same today.

Co-workers?? What about us coposters? Hang on, that needs a hyphen so badly... co-posters. That is such a weird word. Anyways...

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Re: Lost Wages
« Reply #95 on: February 10, 2010, 10:22:18 AM »
Quote from: FGL on February 10, 2010, 10:18:47 AM
Co-workers?? What about us coposters? Hang on, that needs a hyphen so badly... co-posters. That is such a weird word. Anyways...



Cyber lunch is on it's way...enjoy.  :lmao:

Besides, I need to buy a saddle when my free pony shows up.
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Re: Lost Wages
« Reply #96 on: February 10, 2010, 10:38:14 AM »
Quote from: RobJohnson on February 10, 2010, 10:22:18 AM
Cyber lunch is on it's way...enjoy.  :lmao:

Besides, I need to buy a saddle when my free pony shows up.

Cyber lunch of pizza...
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Re: Lost Wages
« Reply #97 on: February 10, 2010, 10:29:05 PM »
Well, none of my exploits made the papers, so that's a good thing.
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Re: Lost Wages
« Reply #98 on: February 10, 2010, 10:38:10 PM »
Quote from: NHSparky on February 10, 2010, 10:29:05 PM
Well, none of my exploits made the papers, so that's a good thing.

Hey, those places are LEGAL in the desert
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Re: Lost Wages
« Reply #99 on: February 10, 2010, 10:48:54 PM »
Quote from: FGL on February 10, 2010, 10:38:10 PM
Hey, those places are LEGAL in the desert

If a Sailor can't take home a woman from one venue or another, then they shouldn't be/ have been a Sailor....... We don't need "those places"........ :loser:

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