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Old Sep 7th, 2004, 05:24 PM
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Today is my 44th Birthday

Today is my 44th birthday and I treated myself to a round trip ticket from Newark to Paris (one glamorous destination to another). I got a great buy, $423 on Lufthansa via Frankfurt for November 13-25. This is my 7th trip to Paris.

I also just became STAR ALLIANCE GOLD status which means I can fly coach and use the business class lounges and I will aslo get double miles for a total of about 16,500 frequent flyer miles.

Oh did I mention I added on 4 days business in London too? This is my 7th trip to London.

I am not bragging.
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Old Sep 7th, 2004, 05:30 PM
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Happy 44th Birthday! Good extra perks too. Have a great time .
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Old Sep 7th, 2004, 05:34 PM
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Happy Birthday Richard! Wishing you many more birthdays and many more travels.

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Old Sep 7th, 2004, 05:36 PM
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Congratulations and happy birthday. I've found that having airline status dramatically changes the experience and economics of travel for me. Happy Contrails!
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Old Sep 7th, 2004, 05:37 PM
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Well you get to use the lounge and sit in perferred seats!
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Old Sep 7th, 2004, 05:40 PM
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Happy birthday
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Old Sep 7th, 2004, 05:46 PM
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I made a big pot of Coq au Vin.....
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Old Sep 7th, 2004, 05:48 PM
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richard, we flew Lufthansa a few times to Munich and Paris all via Frankfurt. The transfers in Frankfurt were about 1 hour and our luggage did not make it to us at our destination. Make sure you carry on a change of clothes and some toiletries. Have a nice trip.
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Old Sep 7th, 2004, 06:15 PM
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Buon Compleanno richardad..Um loves the chicken..Should I bring some baquette and a bottle of wine?
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Old Sep 7th, 2004, 06:22 PM
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Richardab, one of my all-time favorite Fodor post is your description of your trip to Italy in 2000(?). I've since eaten at one of the restaurants that you recommended in Rome. Happy birthday, Joe
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Happy birthday, Richard. I hope this year is a terrific one for you. Certainly sounds like it's going to be!


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Old Sep 7th, 2004, 06:30 PM
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I'll trade you your birthday for mine (this Saturday); one short of a "full deck".

Best wishes,

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Old Sep 7th, 2004, 06:35 PM
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Love your posts too! Happy birthday and go on, brag!
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Happy Birthday. Good choice for a gift to yourself. Have a great time!
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Old Sep 7th, 2004, 07:26 PM
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P.S. to Budman.... I almost always fly Lufthansa to Europe with connections and never have a problem. I usually try to get flights that have over 1 hr for connections. I find Lufthansa to be the most reliable airline i have ever flown. OK, the flight attendants do kiss your butt, but nor do they on United!
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Old Sep 7th, 2004, 07:29 PM
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BUON COMPLIANNO! Your birthday was just two days after mine, but I am younger!!! BUT YOU GET TO GO TO PARIS! Have a fantastic trip and don't forget to post when you get back.
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Happy birthday! It is my birthday, too. I'm a bit younger but didn't get anything as fun as you!
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Oh! So that explains why you're such an exemplary list-maker!!

From one Virgo to another:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
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Old Sep 8th, 2004, 04:45 AM
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Virgos are a mess, aren't we?
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