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#82541

80ktsClamp , 12-05-2011 06:00 PM

Da Hudge

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Originally Posted by DAL 88 Driver

Great ribs next door. Rendevouz. Pretty good for a guy living up North.

It's been years since I ate there... but I wasn't too impressed with Rendevouz. The ribs were tasty. But for $13 (and this was quite a few years ago), I'll bet I didn't get more than 1/8 pound of meat off those ribs. I went away hungry. I went one more time and got the pulled pork sandwich that time. It was okay but nothing to write home about. The next layover, I was relaying my experience with Rendezvous to the van driver and he suggested Neely's BBQ as being way better. It's about a 15 minute walk from the hotel (wouldn't do it at night). I think the BBQ is much better there. Still not up there with the best Memphis BBQ places though (none of which are downtown). But if you go to Neely's, you gotta try the "Sock-it-to-me" cake for dessert! Yummy!!!

Blue's City BBQ is where it's at!

#82542

acl65pilot , 12-05-2011 06:13 PM

Happy to be here

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Originally Posted by forgot to bid

I was taking a look at 73 open time and CAE is in there for ATL guys - its a 9 hour overnight now. But why a 73 and not an 88 for that route? Odd but I guess we need to get used to 73s doing 88 type routes.

Now if you 73 guys want to give up CHS we'll gladly take that off your hands. it's a cross we will bear for everyone.

BDL did suck. PVD is one of the nicest, so is PWM. WTH happened with BUF?

Now if we have to stay downtown why are we where we're at in DFW? IAH has a great workout room but that is way too far, pick a better downtown in Houston, they've got like 7 to pick from.

CAE used to be RJ's so it is a move in the right direction.

#82543

buzzpat , 12-05-2011 06:45 PM

Gets Weekends Off

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill Lumberg

Great ribs next door. Rendevouz. Pretty good for a guy living up North.

The MEM hotel has changed and it's much nicer.

#82544

georgetg , 12-05-2011 06:46 PM

Gets Weekends Off

Bill Swellbar is at it again:

He opines:...How dumb American pilots are, for not settling with the company and offering up concessions, blah, blah, blah, and then this:

Quote:
Delta’s pilots will have the richest compensation package in the industry after American completes its bankruptcy negotiations. That means they won’t have any leverage over the company even as pilots squawk about the liberal scope clause in the current agreement.

American Airlines, Labor Leverage, US Airways and ChickenLittle - Aviation Articles and Commentary - Swelblog / Swelbar on Airlines

gotta love it, I bet he'll be on retainer...

Cheers
George

#82545

scambo1 , 12-05-2011 06:46 PM

The Brown Dot +1

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Originally Posted by buzzpat

I agree. I've always heard that the downtown thing is for the senior international guys. Domestically, I don't think its that big a deal and, in fact, is oftentimes a pain in the ass. See an NYC layover at the dumpy downtown place when you land at JFK at 5:00 PM on a Friday and have 12 hours. Two hours later, you get to the dumpy downtown hotel.

Our best domestic downtown is BOS.

There are some int'l layovers that going downtown is worse, or at least no more beneficial, than staying near(er) to the airport. Sometimes it depends on your layover plans, sometimes the length of the van ride, sometimes there is plenty of stuff to do nearer the airport.

#82546

scambo1 , 12-05-2011 06:52 PM

The Brown Dot +1

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Originally Posted by NuGuy

Looks like the nerf bat is coming for the SWA guys. Sure hope the Tranny guys are happy with that.

Nu

I wonder if that is part of the script.

#82547

DAL 88 Driver , 12-05-2011 06:59 PM

At home on the maddog!

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Originally Posted by 80ktsClamp

Blue's City BBQ is where it's at!

I know there are a lot of personal preferences and different ideas when it comes to BBQ. I didn't care for Blue's City BBQ's BBQ. But they have a sign up in there that says, "world's best tamales." At the suggestion of the guy I was flying with, I tried those tamales. I think their sign might be right!!!

#82548

nwaf16dude , 12-05-2011 07:09 PM

Gets Weekends Off

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Originally Posted by acl65pilot

CAE used to be RJ's so it is a move in the right direction.

...and the CAE commuters rejoice

#82549

hoserpilot , 12-05-2011 07:11 PM

Gets Weekends Off

Quote:

Originally Posted by buzzpat

The MEM hotel has changed and it's much nicer.

Buzz, pm me where we stay now. Can I still walk to the Flying Saucer???? Beer and hot chics......what else do you need on a layover?

#82550

80ktsClamp , 12-05-2011 07:12 PM

Da Hudge

Quote:

Originally Posted by DAL 88 Driver

Blue's City is def my favorite with Corky's coming in second- that and the yummy red potatoes. Not a fan of rendevous.

And by the way, your new Avatar is perfect.