Carol - Sadly we will be leaving on Dec 5th. It would be so great to meet up with you. One of these days i am going to have to make it to the BOS GTG. October is such a bad month for me though work wise....

Angel-with a month, I would pick four different locations. Bangkok, beach, Northern Thailand and Luang Prabang, laos. All can provide whatever pampering you desire.

Angel, please start a new thread with your question - I have lots of good ideas for you and I know others will too!

Carol: I would say "I am so jealous," but I have been on my feet too long today, and HURT! My knee replacement went well last Tuesday, and the Dr. assures me I will be up and going in about 3 weeks. Now, keep in mind, that I would prefer a 3 days instead of 3 weeks prognosis!

My surgeon called Saturday from Cabo San Lucas -- what a trip! -- but I was too dopey to remember exactly what he had to say. This this morning I was a little confused about some meds o I called his office and talked with the PhysAsst. Now this conversation probably requires a new thread ~ and even then, might be delected. Somehow I don't think this PA has been with him long and he told me I would need to keep my knee above my heart for 2.5 months to slow the swelling. This was a relatively new surgery ~ computerized (I even have the disk. YEAW!!!!!!) and my surgeon is a reseacher on the cutting edge of technology. HELLO ~ this is the 21st century.

Wow have I digressed! I will miss our planned breakfast this week, but hope you can arrange a meeting time in BKK in the spring. We have tried to stay at the Adelphi three times and have had to cancel all 3 times. THE NEXT TIME I WILL MAKE IT!!!!!!

It's time to quit, as I have just re-read this ramblin' about, and realize that this is't very interesting to those reading it.

Take care, and let's plan another brakfast, lunch, or dinner down the line. Tell Maeng and Dr. J that we still look forward to meeting them.

Sandra(McBeanie)

Sandra!!! How good to see your post here. I was thinking this morning that I should email you to see how you are doing. I'm so glad your replacement surgery went well. I hope your recovery is, indeed, weeks, and not months.

I will be back in Bangkok in Dec/Jan, of course, but for the spring it will be somewhere in the last two weeks of April, and/or first few days of May. DSs big birthday bash will be on Apr 23, and I don't want to miss all that fun at Tawandang. You're invited if you are in BKK at that time. I can't wait to have b'fast, lunch, dinner, whatever, when we are in the city at the same time. Looking forward to it!

I'll say hello to Maeng and Dr J for you.

Smeagol, I look forward to meeting up in BOS sometime! That would be great. I think you would enjoy meeting our friendly group of fodorites.

Carol

Carol,

Bangkok again? Haven't you found the real Thailand yet? lol

I know you will have a great time and here is another person pulling for you on your upgrade situation. Tell Brad we say Aloha and stop by SJ this time around.

Linda and I are in Hakone right now and it is knock down gorgeous this time of year. You should really plan a stop over on your way home from your home in BKK one of these trips. Hope to see you soon!

Aloha!

Oh, yeah, all of us United frequent fliers are pulling for your upgrade!

C9, D9, Z9 and economy is sold out.

I don't think I'm gonna be riding in business on the way over... drat!! The request for upgrade has disappeared from my itinerary. Well, at least I have leg room at my exit row seat. WHY is everyone going to BKK tomorrow!!!??? AAAARGH

Tonight, I'll drive up to the Hyatt at Ohare. I'm anxious to try out this place. If it is a pleasant experience, I'll book two more park/sleep/fly stays while the rate remains at $99!

DS called yesterday, from his balcony apartment at Omni Tower. He had an interesting tale about the rate he is paying. His apartment is quite lux, I guess, even tho it has not been remodeled. He was afraid he could not afford this one, so asked at the desk about the rate. Their reply was... "What do you want to pay?" and he told them. They agreed! I won't say the rate here, but let's just say, it was a steal!!! Too bad Omni isn't in a better location. For the price, I'd go back there and stay once again (although there is usually no washing machine, which I would miss).

C

Bill, I'm seeing C6, D6, Z5 now. Also, Y9, B9, M9, H6 (I paid MH fare) But my main concern is the message that upgrades are "not available" when I look at my itinerary and try to put in "upgrade" on 881. Should I still be hopeful...? You seem to know a whole more about how the system works.
C

Carol, don't give up hope. On our most recent flight to/from Hawaii, we were told no upgrades were available right up until the last day, then suddenly we had upgrades. This was in spite of not a single biz class seat being full (on the seating chart) a week before the trip. I think that United is holding on to seats as long as possible in the hope of selling them!

PS Call them. Tell them that your request for an upgrade has disappeared from your itinerary and you want to make sure you are still wait-listed for an upgrade. It never hurts, and often they can tell you where you stand.

Good idea, Kathie. I'll do that! Thanks.

My upgrade CLEARED.... yippeeeeeee!!!! Now I can rest easy that it'll be a comfortable flight to BKK. Thanks for that suggestion to give them a call, Kathie!
C

Congrats!

HOOOORAAAAAY!

That's great Carol, Enjoy!

Aloha!

Great. While you're relaxing in your upgrade, think of poor Beth and me, stuck in economy with Bob flying to BKK in November. I'm really happy. Really. Plus, Einstein has us driving from Needham to JFK, an extra four hours. I'm really happy.

Keep smilin' panda... Life is good! Lots of folks can't go to Bangkok at all, so that makes you one of the fortunate ones. Be positive... it's ONLY about 24 hours of flying time. Make sure Beth and Karen sit between you and Bob!
C

Fortunate? When is the last time you or anyone spent two weeks with Bob? Anyone? Anyone? I didn't think so. Exactly how many hotel managers and restaurant managers can one meet in two weeks? How many cab rides to the marriott? Yeah, real fortunate.