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Previously on "FAO MF - Suggestions required"

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  • FatLazyContractor
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    Ok, got a free upgrade to Junior suite.

    Waiting with a bollinger for the professional ladies to arrive

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  • greenlake
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    Originally posted by FatLazyContractor View Post
    Let us know how it goes ..

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  • FatLazyContractor
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    Originally posted by MarillionFan View Post
    Turns out there's one near my hotel (according to the bar tender). Not decided whether to do the wine tasting first and Uzi second. Or vice versa.
    Wine tasting first followed by the Uzi. Better chances for an accident to happen

    Let us know how it goes ..

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  • MarillionFan
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    Originally posted by FatLazyContractor View Post
    How many Turkeys did you manage to shoot in the end?
    Turns out there's one near my hotel (according to the bar tender). Not decided whether to do the wine tasting first and Uzi second. Or vice versa.

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  • FatLazyContractor
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    Originally posted by MarillionFan View Post
    Actually that's a bloody good idea. Was wondering what to do this weekend. Won the air rifle competition three days running when on holiday in Turkey last week and remembered I used to belong to a gun club when I was in my teens.

    I feel I need to shoot some Muslim targets!!!
    How many Turkeys did you manage to shoot in the end?

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  • MarillionFan
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    Originally posted by FatLazyContractor View Post
    Any firing ranges around where you stay?
    Actually that's a bloody good idea. Was wondering what to do this weekend. Won the air rifle competition three days running when on holiday in Turkey last week and remembered I used to belong to a gun club when I was in my teens.

    I feel I need to shoot some Muslim targets!!!

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  • FatLazyContractor
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    Originally posted by MarillionFan View Post
    Going to pop up to the Mountain Winery. Love the view there. Just Round the corner you can See the whole San Andreas fault.
    Any firing ranges around where you stay?

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  • MarillionFan
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    Originally posted by MarillionFan View Post
    As that's 150 miles North of me I doubt it. Presently in Palo Alto, not planning to head to Napa or Sonoma, just going to go local for a small taster as driving.
    Going to pop up to the Mountain Winery. Love the view there. Just Round the corner you can See the whole San Andreas fault.

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  • MarillionFan
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    Originally posted by WTFH View Post
    MF, if you are actually going wine tasting, a tip from me... Paul Toogood's vineyard in El Dorado County. Well worth it. Haven't been there in a few years. Also, I'll be looking out for your message tomorrow.

    As to the OP, Ritz Carlton for me. I used to be Holiday Inn, but now Marriott.
    As that's 150 miles North of me I doubt it. Presently in Palo Alto, not planning to head to Napa or Sonoma, just going to go local for a small taster as driving.

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  • FatLazyContractor
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    Originally posted by mudskipper View Post
    Found it

    https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restau...l_Hungary.html

    Good selection of wines - and you can have them by the tasting glass. Food was excellent too.
    Thanks for that. Added it to my list and shall let you know how it goes.

    Would you be able to advise on .... never mind, I'll ask BP.

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  • FatLazyContractor
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    Originally posted by MarillionFan View Post
    Well I would actually choose a Hilton for maximum rewards as I am a Diamond member and sucker for reward cards. Obviously BA to get there and Avios hire car for maximum points..
    Based on your suggestions, I called Hilton to try and book a room.

    They asked me whether I was COTBAC and told me to get forked.

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  • AtW
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    Originally posted by WTFH View Post
    MF, if you are actually going wine tasting, a tip from me... Paul Toogood's vineyard in El Dorado County.
    In El Dorado he is planning to eat them Shrimps...

    Good with white wine...?

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  • WTFH
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    MF, if you are actually going wine tasting, a tip from me... Paul Toogood's vineyard in El Dorado County. Well worth it. Haven't been there in a few years. Also, I'll be looking out for your message tomorrow.

    As to the OP, Ritz Carlton for me. I used to be Holiday Inn, but now Marriott.

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  • AtW
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    Originally posted by MarillionFan View Post
    Well I would actually choose a Hilton for maximum rewards as I am a Diamond member and a pig for reward cards. Obviously BA to get there and Avios hire car for maximum points.

    The Amex Centurion card for all spending to increase those points again.

    Just sitting, waiting for some Dynamite Prawns in PF Changs in Silicon Valley where I have a rewards card before heading up into the mountains for a little wife tasting.

    Seem to have time on my hands this weekend .
    FTFY

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  • MarillionFan
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    Originally posted by FatLazyContractor View Post
    I was asked to spend a couple of weeks in Budapest for work starting Tuesday and I am struggling to decide where to stay.

    Booked myself into Kempinski Corvinus for the time being (refundable), but I am unsure whether it is a 7* or just a stupid 5*.

    Other options I have are:
    - Four seasons Gresham palace
    - The Ritz-Carlton
    - Sofitel chain bridge
    - Corinthia.

    What would you choose?

    Well I would actually choose a Hilton for maximum rewards as I am a Diamond member and sucker for reward cards. Obviously BA to get there and Avios hire car for maximum points.

    The Amex BA card for all spending to increase those points again.

    Just sitting, waiting for some Dynamite Shrimp in PF Changs in Silicon Valley where I have a rewards card before heading up into the mountains for a little wine tasting.

    Seem to have time on my hands this weekend .

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