gcreptile 11,079 Posted July 8, 2017 On 4.7.2017 at 14:17, RadGuy said: I've actually never been to Poznań. But it seems like a clean, westernized city. Whether you're going for business or leisure, I'm sure you'll enjoy it. It was both, actually. A business trip on Friday that turned into leisure... as expected... I didn't get to see a whole lot of Poznan, but the marketplace was very nice. Lots of renovated old buildings. But I missed a couple of landmarks, but there simply wasn't time! And food and especially alcohol were EXTREMELY cheap. I couldn't believe it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,267 Posted July 23, 2017 I'm leaving for my trip to Florida today, which means my post will drop a lot from my usual number. Hopefully this means some of you can catch up. Anyways, I'll see you guys later. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,231 Posted July 23, 2017 11 minutes ago, Joey Russ said: I'm leaving for my trip to Florida today, which means my post will drop a lot from my usual number. Hopefully this means some of you can catch up. Anyways, I'll see you guys later. Enjoy, stalk a bunker at weekends with your Second Amendment rights, in case of Trump spotting. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,226 Posted July 23, 2017 2 hours ago, Joey Russ said: I'm leaving for my trip to Florida today, which means my post will drop a lot from my usual number. Hopefully this means some of you can catch up. Anyways, I'll see you guys later. You are a nice lad. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handrejka 1,911 Posted July 23, 2017 Just got back from a visit to the UK and a short holiday to Austria. Was nice but I think I've put on about 10lb in weight. Not good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Youwanticewiththat 611 Posted July 23, 2017 7 minutes ago, Handrejka said: Just got back from a visit to the UK and a short holiday to Austria. Was nice but I think I've put on about 10lb in weight. Not good. Welcome Back 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,226 Posted July 23, 2017 1 hour ago, Handrejka said: Just got back from a visit to the UK and a short holiday to Austria. Was nice but I think I've put on about 10lb in weight. Not good. Well you were hardly 2 ton Tessie to start with Handy. Ive lost over 20lbs in the last 6 months and im in danger of looking emaciated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,234 Posted July 23, 2017 1 hour ago, Handrejka said: Just got back from a visit to the UK and a short holiday to Austria. Was nice but I think I've put on about 10lb in weight. Not good. Ah yes, all that cake, and those noodly things as well. Spätzle, that's it. Yum. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,684 Posted August 8, 2017 Myself and Mrs MPFC had a few days full-on sex tourism in the Channel Islands (same as sex tourism any other place but you need more lube!) But, anyway - we spent a day on Sark. A truly strange place, tractors only, no cars and they give priority to horses, bikes and pedestrians. Beautiful in a strange historic English sense but the big talking point there is bizarre to say the least. The laws of the place still have feudal echoes and since 1993 there's been another dynamic completely since the Barclay brothers (82 year old identical billionaire twins who own the Daily Telegraph and The Ritz amongst the jewels of their empire) have built a castle on a nearby island and tried influencing Sark life. When a 2008 attempt at making the changes they wanted ended with candidates getting elected who opposed the Barclay's ideas the brothers responded by closing down the hotels they own and tearing up their vinyard. Consequently the island's economy has been hit and it isn't hard to find locals who'll tell you the brothers are ruining the whole place. On top of that there's a local "newspaper" - apparently - financed by the Barclays that rants about everything that's wrong on Sark and blames the landlords and lack of democracy for everything. If you imagine this as similar to Donald Trump's rants about what everyone else it doing wrong it makes a different sense to the message of the words themselves: http://www.sarknewspaper.com/ Doubtless dead pooling will get involved eventually because the whole scenario looks like a war of attrition between spirited islanders who are fighting to keep their tourist paradise profitable against two octagenarians unused to dissention in the ranks. The Barclays are obitable but - ironically for newspaper barons - very camera shy themselves. Here's an exception to that rule: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RadGuy 1,619 Posted August 8, 2017 Returning to the States. My flight from Krakow to Munich is tomorrow morning at 6:00. Then around 12:00 in the afternoon, from Munich to Chicago O'Hare. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,231 Posted August 8, 2017 Just now, Phantom of the Midway said: Returning to the States. My flight from Krakow to Munich is tomorrow morning at 6:00. Then around 12:00 in the afternoon, from Munich to Chicago O'Hare. Safe Journey. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,544 Posted August 8, 2017 Times like this, the forum misses Cat and the Flight Radar. I mean, anyone else could look it up, but somehow it's just not the same... 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,684 Posted August 10, 2017 On 08/08/2017 at 18:48, Phantom of the Midway said: Returning to the States. My flight from Krakow to Munich is tomorrow morning at 6:00. Then around 12:00 in the afternoon, from Munich to Chicago O'Hare. That there avatar Phantom...it's genuine appreciation of a masterpiece, right? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,684 Posted August 10, 2017 6 minutes ago, maryportfuncity said: That there avatar Phantom...it's genuine appreciation of a masterpiece, right? I'm seeing the heart above - good call Though the one that sees most action in my car these days is the first half of Physical Graffiti Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RadGuy 1,619 Posted August 10, 2017 9 minutes ago, maryportfuncity said: That there avatar Phantom...it's genuine appreciation of a masterpiece, right? Yes, one of my favorite albums. I also like the cover itself. The old man carrying the branches on his back. Gives you a certain kind of vibe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,677 Posted October 14, 2017 I’m off on my holidays in a couple of hours. a week in Magaluf, so wish me luck! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
philheybrookbay 439 Posted October 14, 2017 1 hour ago, time said: I’m off on my holidays in a couple of hours. a week in Magaluf, so wish me luck! Good luck mate. Hope you’ve taken some liver salts with you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
philheybrookbay 439 Posted October 14, 2017 Bit like Time above- I’m off to Zante in a few hours. 4th time to the resort of Alykes. Temps been up around 25/26 which is excellent! Cannot wait for that sun lounger and an Alpha beer 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,226 Posted October 14, 2017 5 hours ago, time said: I’m off on my holidays in a couple of hours. a week in Magaluf, so wish me luck! No vomiting in the streets, no lewd acts on dance floors. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,677 Posted October 22, 2017 On 10/14/2017 at 13:40, Lord Fellatio Nelson said: No vomiting in the streets, no lewd acts on dance floors. I'm back from Magaluf, complete with broken collarbone, sustained about six hours after arrival. Not quite the relaxing break I'd anticipated. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Youwanticewiththat 611 Posted October 22, 2017 2 minutes ago, time said: I'm back from Magaluf, complete with broken collarbone, sustained about six hours after arrival. Not quite the relaxing break I'd anticipated. Hope you make a speedy recovery time - I'm afraid to ask how you broke it mind... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,231 Posted October 22, 2017 Yikes! Get well soon time... I've never broken anything. Well, wind, maybe... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CarolAnn 926 Posted October 22, 2017 9 hours ago, time said: Not quite the relaxing break I'd anticipated. Sorry. I have to be that person. Can't help myself. Probably something to do with being an American. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathray 2,942 Posted October 22, 2017 21 minutes ago, CarolAnn said: Sorry. I have to be that person. Can't help myself. Probably something to do with being an American. What are you moaning about? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CarolAnn 926 Posted October 22, 2017 I'm not moaning about anything. Why do you ask? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
