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promoguy

promoguy
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Joined: June 19, 2005 2:47 pm
Last seen: December 28, 2017 3:44 pm
Topics: 8 / Replies: 622
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Re: tipping

I would love it that restaurants offer free parking. I would then be much more generous with the guy bringing the car. Alas, in LA the valets ar...

18 years ago
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Re: tipping

Blu, might have to change my opinion. I keep forgetting that when I'm back east I take taxis. Taxis don't work in Los Angeles, hell, public transpor...

18 years ago
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Re: tipping

New Englander, I live in the valet parking capital of the world Los Angeles and I hate it. Restaurants here will take up parking meter spaces, legall...

18 years ago
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Re: Verizon coverage - STT and STJ

Are you talking about Verizon or Cingular when you said no roaming. Cingular=no roaming Verizon=roaming

18 years ago
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Re: tipping - Blu

I agree with STT. I will tip a wait person even if I have issues with the food. I figure it ain't their fault. I will, however, let the person know...

18 years ago
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Re: Verizon coverage - STT and STJ

Just have money left over from the trip to pay for the roaming charges. And they will start from the time you deplaine in STT.

18 years ago
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Re: tipping

oopsie, answer went under wrong person. see my answer above to promoguy. I love to talk to myself.

18 years ago
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Re: tipping

oopsie, answer went under

18 years ago
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Re: tipping

You'll be tipping into a jar. Most have a couple of crew members. We normally tip $20.00 per person in OUR party.

18 years ago
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Re: tipping

Oh, I'm terribly sorry. I thought you were kind of complaining. See you at the parade.

18 years ago
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Re: tipping

No digression excuses necessary. I can't stand LV but basically make the 4 hour drive once a year for a trade show. This year they moved the show fr...

18 years ago
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Re: Increased BVI customs fees charged on day sails?

You did know that you don't pay anything extra when on the ferry? We have for about 10 years always find a catamaran trip to go on, but wait till we ...

18 years ago
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Re: Airfares

STJ Carnival, eh??? Does that mean we're hooking up for some Johnny Cakes, sweetie???? If you're a good girl we'll let you watch firecrackers with ...

18 years ago
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Re: tipping

Yeah, I'd tip.

18 years ago
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Re: tipping

I don't think that a greeter should be given a tip for showing the way to the villa. For helping with the bags, yeah I'd throw them a bone. But wou...

18 years ago
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Re: Increased BVI customs fees charged on day sails?

Just looked at the calypsovi.com website and noticed it was only 20.00. But the money is for entry to the BVI's right? So why would that impact the...

18 years ago
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Re: tipping

Grace, good point!!! Why would you tip anyone you didn't have any contact with. Who do you address the envelope to: To Whomever Sees This Envel...

18 years ago
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Re: any American Airlines problems?

Maitre d's you say. How about those stupid looking sommeliers who wear that stupid looking bling around the neck, bringing out a bottle of 40.00 of w...

18 years ago
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Re: any American Airlines problems?

A well greased porter at the airport is a godsend. Well worth it.

18 years ago
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Re: tipping

Totally not related to tipping on STJ, interesting as I think about tipping at 6.00 in the morning with my coffee. Starbucks folks do very well...

18 years ago
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