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mandragoraSo, a few weeks ago I pitched a hissy fit about the (stupid) new visitor regulations introduced by the US at their airports and grandly announced that I would no longer be visiting the US.
That was before I remembered that I'd promised my mother and sister that I'd help out in taking the nephews to Disneyworld (Auntie M is the only one who not only is willing to go on all the rides but actually enjoys going on them).
And before I received the offer of a free flight to the US, with a choice of Atlanta, Boston, New York or Washington.
The free flight comes courtesy of the Daily Mail. No, of course I don't read the Daily Mail! But my mother (who is in some ways typical of women of her age and class) does. She passed on the voucher to me on the basis that I was the only member of the family likely to use it.
Thus, because I am a hypocrite, and because, hey, free flight! I now have the dilemma of where to go of the four cities on offer and when.
The only city I haven't been to of the four is Atlanta. And it must be said that there are certain attractions there, such as![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
thermidor! and laurakaye! And I did say that I'd like to visit... This is leaving aside that Atlanta has, I gather, a very different 'feel' from other places I've been to in the US, which I'd like to experience.
Then there's Washington. I didn't have enough time to explore last time I was there. I really liked the city, which was a surprise, as I didn't think that I would, and would like to see more. And it also has LJ friends, such assmaragdgrun! and justacat!
Then there's New York. Ah, New York. Love it! I don't think I've met in person any of the LJers on my friendslist, but this would be a great opportunity. Assuming they would want to meet me, of course! It has been a while since I was last there, plus I could do the out of the way places, having seen all the major NYC tourist attractions.
Last, but not least, there's Boston. I didn't manage to see everything I wanted last time I was there, so this would be a good opportunity to see more. I would like to meet a certain curmudgeonly LJer of my online acquaintance, but I know he's shy so no joy there. But it's a lovely city in its own right.
I also have to travel between November 2004 and April 2005, so most places are likely to be a tad on the chilly side when I visit them. But that's okay, I'll just get the thermals out. In addition, because it's a free flight I may not get my choice of either destination or preferred time, so have to be flexible and list 3 choice of dates and all of the destinations in preferred order.
Incidentally, if anyone reading this can be similarly flexible, the offer states that friends can travel at 'preferential rates'. I don't know what they are, but could make enquiries if anyone is interested.
But. What do I do? Which city do I list first? Anyone want to meet up with me if I come visit your city?
That was before I remembered that I'd promised my mother and sister that I'd help out in taking the nephews to Disneyworld (Auntie M is the only one who not only is willing to go on all the rides but actually enjoys going on them).
And before I received the offer of a free flight to the US, with a choice of Atlanta, Boston, New York or Washington.
The free flight comes courtesy of the Daily Mail. No, of course I don't read the Daily Mail! But my mother (who is in some ways typical of women of her age and class) does. She passed on the voucher to me on the basis that I was the only member of the family likely to use it.
Thus, because I am a hypocrite, and because, hey, free flight! I now have the dilemma of where to go of the four cities on offer and when.
The only city I haven't been to of the four is Atlanta. And it must be said that there are certain attractions there, such as
thermidor! and laurakaye! And I did say that I'd like to visit... This is leaving aside that Atlanta has, I gather, a very different 'feel' from other places I've been to in the US, which I'd like to experience.Then there's Washington. I didn't have enough time to explore last time I was there. I really liked the city, which was a surprise, as I didn't think that I would, and would like to see more. And it also has LJ friends, such as
smaragdgrun! and justacat! Then there's New York. Ah, New York. Love it! I don't think I've met in person any of the LJers on my friendslist, but this would be a great opportunity. Assuming they would want to meet me, of course! It has been a while since I was last there, plus I could do the out of the way places, having seen all the major NYC tourist attractions.
Last, but not least, there's Boston. I didn't manage to see everything I wanted last time I was there, so this would be a good opportunity to see more. I would like to meet a certain curmudgeonly LJer of my online acquaintance, but I know he's shy so no joy there. But it's a lovely city in its own right.
I also have to travel between November 2004 and April 2005, so most places are likely to be a tad on the chilly side when I visit them. But that's okay, I'll just get the thermals out. In addition, because it's a free flight I may not get my choice of either destination or preferred time, so have to be flexible and list 3 choice of dates and all of the destinations in preferred order.
Incidentally, if anyone reading this can be similarly flexible, the offer states that friends can travel at 'preferential rates'. I don't know what they are, but could make enquiries if anyone is interested.
But. What do I do? Which city do I list first? Anyone want to meet up with me if I come visit your city?
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Date: 16 March 2004 05:05 (UTC)no subject
Date: 16 March 2004 05:10 (UTC)Oh, on Saturday do you want me to bring you some more OaT tapes? That's assuming you've managed to watch the first batch by now, of course.
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Date: 16 March 2004 10:01 (UTC)And I was looking at James Villas website recently - cuz I like torturing myself - and they have pretty good lastminute offers, if you're looking for a suggestion for your week. I'll hate you, but who cares... I was so tempted, but then I got railroaded to go back to IOM and dreams of vanishing to a deserted mediterranean island ended.
And yes please! - to the OAT. I'm working my way through them, and since I have these unexpected free days, I'll definitely have seen these by saturday. So, shall I bring them and do a mutual handover? Do you want the BG tape too?
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Date: 16 March 2004 14:44 (UTC)Shall bring OaT tapes with me, and yes please on the BG (although I don't know when I'll get round to actually watching it. Sigh).