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Jun 30, 2017 11:27 AM
justincredible;1860918 wrote:In other travel news, I've got 5ish years to plan a trip to Scotland. I'll take any and all recommendations that people have. I'm looking to golf, visit distilleries, and tour the countryside.
We did a 3 day van tour out of Edinburgh to the Isle of Skye. It was pretty cool. Went to a lot of small towns with hole in the wall pubs, and the countryside was amazing. It was by a company called Rabbies. We were only in Scotland for a week so besides that, another tour to St. Andrews, and spending time in Edinburgh we didn't do much else. Liked it a lot.


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Jun 30, 2017 11:27am
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Jun 30, 2017 12:13 PM
SA only redeeming quality is the river walk, but that is a really nice quality. The rest of the city I never need to see again.

Also, not sure where to post this...but just sat next to Wendell Pierce (aka Bunk from Wire). Funny guy. Said his cigars were for character and he hates smoking them, and producers were cheap, so bought him $2 cigars and kept reusing the nicer labels lolol.
Jun 30, 2017 12:13pm
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Jun 30, 2017 1:01 PM
Yeah, the river walk was cool. But the food options weren't great. We went to a Mexican restaurant and it wasn't very good and it was one of the better rated places.
Jun 30, 2017 1:01pm
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Jun 30, 2017 2:19 PM
justincredible;1860913 wrote:Just got back from San Antonio. We were there for a conference so I didn't get to see a ton of the city, but my overall impression was meh.
Got out just in time:

San Antonio police officer Miguel I. Moreno, who was hit by gunfire during a Thursday shootout in downtown San Antonio, died of his injuries on Friday, the department announces.

More on this: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/06/30/san-antonio-police-officer-dies-after-shootout.html
Jun 30, 2017 2:19pm
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Jun 30, 2017 3:06 PM
QuakerOats;1860963 wrote:Got out just in time:

San Antonio police officer Miguel I. Moreno, who was hit by gunfire during a Thursday shootout in downtown San Antonio, died of his injuries on Friday, the department announces.

More on this: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/06/30/san-antonio-police-officer-dies-after-shootout.html
Damn.
Jun 30, 2017 3:06pm
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Jul 1, 2017 12:12 PM
justincredible;1860942 wrote:Yeah, the river walk was cool. But the food options weren't great. We went to a Mexican restaurant and it wasn't very good and it was one of the better rated places.
went in January and I bet the riverwalk is awesome in the warmer months. Was disappointed in the food as well. The Alamo was cool but sround it too touristy. We went to another Mission that was much more impressive than the Alamo.
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Jul 1, 2017 12:12pm
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Jul 2, 2017 7:54 PM
Question for all of you:

An annual meeting you typically attend where you act as a company rep (not solo) in scheduled for Seoul. Your company doesn't require you to go. Do you go or not given the status of North Korea or do you not care because you wouldn't be in NK?
Jul 2, 2017 7:54pm
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Jul 2, 2017 8:41 PM
Paid for? I'd go anywhere company paid for except North Korea or some terrorist Middle East place. I'd have to do research on how safe it is though.


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Jul 2, 2017 8:50 PM
slingshot4ever;1861193 wrote:Question for all of you:

An annual meeting you typically attend where you act as a company rep (not solo) in scheduled for Seoul. Your company doesn't require you to go. Do you go or not given the status of North Korea or do you not care because you wouldn't be in NK?
On their dime? Ez
Jul 2, 2017 8:50pm
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Jul 2, 2017 9:16 PM
slingshot4ever;1861193 wrote:Question for all of you:

An annual meeting you typically attend where you act as a company rep (not solo) in scheduled for Seoul. Your company doesn't require you to go. Do you go or not given the status of North Korea or do you not care because you wouldn't be in NK?
I would go. My friend goes to Seoul all the time on business and never has issues.
Jul 2, 2017 9:16pm
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Jul 2, 2017 9:23 PM
iclfan2;1861197 wrote:Paid for? I'd go anywhere company paid for except North Korea or some terrorist Middle East place. I'd have to do research on how safe it is though.


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Jul 2, 2017 9:23pm
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Jul 2, 2017 11:07 PM
superman;1861201 wrote:I would go. My friend goes to Seoul all the time on business and never has issues.
Because SK ain't NK, right?


Dad joke time: What does a guy from the capital of South Korea say?
Jul 2, 2017 11:07pm
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Jul 3, 2017 9:43 AM
slingshot4ever;1861193 wrote:Question for all of you:

An annual meeting you typically attend where you act as a company rep (not solo) in scheduled for Seoul. Your company doesn't require you to go. Do you go or not given the status of North Korea or do you not care because you wouldn't be in NK?
If you are asking simply because of the security I would say don't be a ***** and just go. If it is because you have gone before and it is more of a been there, done that and you don't want to go again I would say.....Don't be a ***** and go for the free trip
Jul 3, 2017 9:43am
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Jul 3, 2017 10:43 AM
slingshot4ever;1861193 wrote:Question for all of you:

An annual meeting you typically attend where you act as a company rep (not solo) in scheduled for Seoul. Your company doesn't require you to go. Do you go or not given the status of North Korea or do you not care because you wouldn't be in NK?
Easy decision, go.

Tons of friends (my wife's and I) live in Seoul. They love it.
Jul 3, 2017 10:43am
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Jul 3, 2017 11:16 AM
Easily Go. Seoul is a pretty nice place what I hear.
Jul 3, 2017 11:16am
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Jul 3, 2017 11:45 AM
slingshot4ever;1861193 wrote:Question for all of you:

An annual meeting you typically attend where you act as a company rep (not solo) in scheduled for Seoul. Your company doesn't require you to go. Do you go or not given the status of North Korea or do you not care because you wouldn't be in NK?
No way would I go.

On a related note, my company is trying to send me to PHX for a few days this fall. Told them no way would I go. You know how close that is the border with Mexico? Yeah I know. No thanks.
Jul 3, 2017 11:45am
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Jul 3, 2017 12:29 PM
Commander of Awesome;1861238 wrote:No way would I go.

On a related note, my company is trying to send me to PHX for a few days this fall. Told them no way would I go. You know how close that is the border with Mexico? Yeah I know. No thanks.
I laughed. But upon reading again, honestly couldn't tell if you were serious lol.
Jul 3, 2017 12:29pm
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Jul 5, 2017 9:26 AM
So, I have a very random question:

In Colmar, France...went into an old bookstore and found a 1924 paperback copy of Oscar Wildes "The Portrait of Dorian Gray". Anyone know what that might be worth? It was on sale for 380 euros. I took some pictures, but not sure how to post from phone.

Also bought some original water paintings of the town in 1944 and 1957 for 70 euro total.

Thinking about buying an original poster from Reagans visit to Strasbourg in 1985. It's in French and basically says, Welcome Ronald, to Strasbourg!!
Jul 5, 2017 9:26am
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Jul 5, 2017 9:30 AM
Laley23;1861379 wrote:So, I have a very random question:

In Colmar, France...went into an old bookstore and found a 1924 paperback copy of Oscar Wildes "The Portrait of Dorian Gray". Anyone know what that might be worth? It was on sale for 380 euros. I took some pictures, but not sure how to post from phone.

Also bought some original water paintings of the town in 1944 and 1957 for 70 euro total.

Thinking about buying an original poster from Reagans visit to Strasbourg in 1985. It's in French and basically says, Welcome Ronald, to Strasbourg!!
A quick google search says it is not worth 380 euros. The Reagan poster sounds legit, I would get that.
Jul 5, 2017 9:30am
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Jul 5, 2017 9:38 AM
like_that;1861380 wrote:A quick google search says it is not worth 380 euros. The Reagan poster sounds legit, I would get that.
Thanks. They also have a few Shakespeare ones that seem old as hell (my guess is late 1800 or early 1900, but I can't find a publishing date (maybe a sign of how old they are lol). But, they are super pricey. Romeo and Juliette is 1,200 euro...which I can't part with. Plus it's in French so I couldn't even read it if I ever wanted to lol.
Jul 5, 2017 9:38am
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Jul 5, 2017 11:06 AM
Laley23;1861379 wrote:So, I have a very random question:

In Colmar, France...went into an old bookstore and found a 1924 paperback copy of Oscar Wildes "The Portrait of Dorian Gray". Anyone know what that might be worth? It was on sale for 380 euros. I took some pictures, but not sure how to post from phone.

Also bought some original water paintings of the town in 1944 and 1957 for 70 euro total.

Thinking about buying an original poster from Reagans visit to Strasbourg in 1985. It's in French and basically says, Welcome Ronald, to Strasbourg!!
Some book value website called Biblio says a paperback copy in fair condition from 1930 is worth $120.
Jul 5, 2017 11:06am
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Jul 5, 2017 11:23 AM
GOONx19;1861392 wrote:Some book value website called Biblio says a paperback copy in fair condition from 1930 is worth $120.
Yeah, I saw that too. Not even close to 380 euros.
Jul 5, 2017 11:23am
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Jul 5, 2017 12:22 PM
Laley23;1861379 wrote:So, I have a very random question:

In Colmar, France...went into an old bookstore and found a 1924 paperback copy of Oscar Wildes "The Portrait of Dorian Gray". Anyone know what that might be worth? It was on sale for 380 euros. I took some pictures, but not sure how to post from phone.

Also bought some original water paintings of the town in 1944 and 1957 for 70 euro total.

Thinking about buying an original poster from Reagans visit to Strasbourg in 1985. It's in French and basically says, Welcome Ronald, to Strasbourg!!
like_that;1861380 wrote:A quick google search says it is not worth 380 euros. The Reagan poster sounds legit, I would get that.
Laley23;1861381 wrote:Thanks. They also have a few Shakespeare ones that seem old as hell (my guess is late 1800 or early 1900, but I can't find a publishing date (maybe a sign of how old they are lol). But, they are super pricey. Romeo and Juliette is 1,200 euro...which I can't part with. Plus it's in French so I couldn't even read it if I ever wanted to lol.
GOONx19;1861392 wrote:Some book value website called Biblio says a paperback copy in fair condition from 1930 is worth $120.
like_that;1861394 wrote:Yeah, I saw that too. Not even close to 380 euros.
If Rebecca from Pawn Stars has taught me anything, it's that book's usually aren't worth money and if they are it better be first edition in excellent condition.
Jul 5, 2017 12:22pm
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Jul 5, 2017 1:24 PM
GOONx19;1861392 wrote:Some book value website called Biblio says a paperback copy in fair condition from 1930 is worth $120.
Lol, I'm a moron. It's a hardcover. I'd say very good or better condition. So maybe it's listed about right.
Jul 5, 2017 1:24pm
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Jul 6, 2017 9:32 AM
Flying to Barcelona this afternoon!
Jul 6, 2017 9:32am