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Old 02-18-2016, 05:09 AM
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Originally Posted by MikeF16
Tax time, for domestic pilots that use Flightline's easybid or Prodiem -- did you find it was pretty much a wash between cost of the service and money you saved on your taxes? My laziness only slightly overcomes my dislike of sending the government money. If I'm going to spend $50 to save $55 then I'll probably just donate that extra $5 to my Uncle Sam.
Spend the $50 fps. It will save you plenty, provide a logbook, and keep you sleeping at night if you are audited.
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Old 02-18-2016, 07:37 AM
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***scratchy radio sound******* Hello GI, Tokyo Rose back again with bad news for all you NRT fly boys, your sweethearts in Japan will miss you when you leave our homeland for good. It's been swell having you here for the last 70 years, but now it's time for you to set sail back to Hollywood. The Emperor has won the last glorious battle to rid our island of the Yankee conquerors and their noisy Boeings. So GI, drink up that last Sapporo, finish your gyoza, and don't forget to pick up your laundry... Sayonara, Lootellan!!

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Old 02-18-2016, 07:49 AM
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***scratchy radio sound******* Hello GI, Tokyo Rose back again with bad news for all you NRT fly boys, your sweethearts in Japan will miss you when you leave our homeland for good. It's been swell having you here for the last 70 years, but now it's time for you to set sail back to Hollywood. The Emperor has won the last glorious battle to rid our island of the Yankee conquerors and their noisy Boeings. So GI, drink up that last Sapporo, finish your gyoza, and don't forget to pick up your laundry... Sayonara, Lootellan!!

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Old 02-18-2016, 07:54 AM
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Originally Posted by flyallnite
***scratchy radio sound******* Hello GI, Tokyo Rose back again with bad news for all you NRT fly boys, your sweethearts in Japan will miss you when you leave our homeland for good. It's been swell having you here for the last 70 years, but now it's time for you to set sail back to Hollywood. The Emperor has won the last glorious battle to rid our island of the Yankee conquerors and their noisy Boeings. So GI, drink up that last Sapporo, finish your gyoza, and don't forget to pick up your laundry... Sayonara, Lootellan!!

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That's awesome.
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Old 02-18-2016, 08:17 AM
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Any suggestions for Manhattan Hotels and New York must sees?

Planning a trip with my 22 year old daughter.

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Old 02-18-2016, 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Scoop
Guys,

Any suggestions for Manhattan Hotels and New York must sees?

Planning a trip with my 22 year old daughter.

Thanks Scoop
I have always used points for stays in NYC, so I can't comment on hotels, although the DoubleTree Times Square is in a perfect location.

Must sees? 9/11 memorial and Museum. MOMA, and the Met. Also look up the Frick Collection is pretty amazing as well.

Not into Art. McSorley's in the East Village is a riot, but maybe not for kids. just don't try to order anything other that Light, Dark or Jameisons.
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Old 02-18-2016, 09:00 AM
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That's awesome.
Watch the feet. More excuses for JV and code share coming soon. Can't compete, can't make money, have to pull out of NRT......gmab.... Should help with retirement problems for a year or so though
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Old 02-18-2016, 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Scoop
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Any suggestions for Manhattan Hotels and New York must sees?

Planning a trip with my 22 year old daughter.

Thanks Scoop
Here are a couple of suggestions:

Plan Your Visit At The Intrepid Museum

Carnegie Deli reopens: 'Finest pastrami sandwich in New York,' de Blasio says | am New York
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Old 02-18-2016, 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Scoop
Guys,

Any suggestions for Manhattan Hotels and New York must sees?

Planning a trip with my 22 year old daughter.

Thanks Scoop
Stayed with family at Hampton inn Time Square south. Recently remodeled, super clean, and great breakfast. Rooms were actually much nicer than the Roosevelt that we stay at on Madison Ave. Your about a block off all the action and in the middle of Manhattan, which makes it very convenient and quick to get to any of the attractions.

If you are prior military, you can get 50% off tickets on the circle line boats that tour around Manhattan on the Hudson and East rivers which is a nice way to spend an hour or so depending on the weather (you go right by ellis island, Statue of Liberty, and Staten Island. You also cross under all the famous bridges between Brooklyn and Manhattan. The starting point of the tours is just down the street from Times Square.

Also, we did the day and evening tour on the hop on/hop off bus and it was really worth it, they have a great route at night that goes through Brooklyn on the waterfront looking back at manhattan. Near times square they will be selling the tickets with street vendors, everything is negotiable as far as price. For the posted price of two adults, we got all three kids on free and they threw in the night tour as well.

Also if the weather is bad they have a natural history museum that rivals the smithsonian, and free to military vets. You could spend a whole day in there and not see the entire collections, but may not be a 22yr old's cup of tea.

Last obvious things to do with a 22yr old may be Empire state bldg, go see a show on Broadway, etc. Also, you can ride transit pretty easily from LGA to manhattan, at JFK, there is a flat rate $52 to anywhere in Manhattan cab fare which is a great deal if you have a couple of people and bags!

Have a great trip!
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Old 02-18-2016, 11:45 AM
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Starting Indoc on March 7th.

I was on the jumpseat the other day, and the DL pilots mentioned there would be an AE bid closing "sometime" in March.

Very curious because I assume I'll get assigned nyc, and I want to bid ATL asap.

Anybody have a firm date on when the AE bid closes?

Arigato.
AE bids are usually published on the first Friday of the month and close 10 days later. It gives you two weekends at home with the family (I kid, I kid) to discuss your career moves.

With a March 7th indoc, you should be able to bid before it closes. YMMV, opionions expressed are..., consult your own legal or tax professional, etc...
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