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Title: YAHOOOOOO!!!!!!
Post by: drewstar on January 30, 2007, 02:50:54 pm: Caldera has just contacted me and they tell me I won the contest!!!!!!!!!!!!!

YAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

A brand new Geneva!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: Chad on January 30, 2007, 02:52:26 pm: Quote
Caldera has just contacted me and they tell me I won the contest!!!!!!!!!!!!!

YAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

A brand new Geneva!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Are you serious?
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Post by: drewstar on January 30, 2007, 02:52:57 pm: Quote

Are you serious?

Yup!!!!!!!! :) :)
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Post by: East_TX_Spa on January 30, 2007, 02:53:34 pm: It was rigged!

Congratulations! ;)

~~Supreme Leader~~ Terminator
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Post by: Chad on January 30, 2007, 02:55:33 pm: Quote

Yup!!!!!!!! :) :)

No way!

That's [glow][size=72]UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!![/size][/glow]
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Post by: cburk0677 on January 30, 2007, 02:55:36 pm: What was the contest? Congrats on the prize!! What are you going to do with another spa?
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Post by: East_TX_Spa on January 30, 2007, 02:57:20 pm: Quote
What was the contest? Congrats on the prize!! What are you going to do with another spa?

Re-brand it and sell it online.

Terminator
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Post by: drewstar on January 30, 2007, 02:57:50 pm: The contest was "30 reasons why you should win a new hot tub" Hosted by Caldera for thier 30th aniversay.

My Tiger River will probably be going to a famlly member who could really use a tub. I need to discuss the details with my wife and familly.
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Post by: drewstar on January 30, 2007, 02:58:21 pm: Quote

Re-brand it and sell it online.

Terminator

;D
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Post by: cburk0677 on January 30, 2007, 03:01:48 pm: So now that you have won lets see your list of 30 reasons why you deserve this great prize ::)
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Post by: drewstar on January 30, 2007, 03:07:32 pm: 1) I’m the reason there are organizations such as The American Institute of Stress.

2) I already told my wife I'd won.

3) The local Caldera Dealer is sick and tired of me and my wife showing up every night at 7:30 in our bathing suits for “just one more test soak”. He is beginning to get suspicious.

4) My neighbor has one. According to Universal Man Code, I too must possess one.

5) My wife tells me if she’s catches me one more time in the bath tub with her Mix Master trying to create my own “Caldera Experience” she’s gonna leave me.

6) I already halfway there. Out in the garage, I’ve got 450 water jugs filled up ready to go. The neighbors are beginning to talk.

7) My swimming pool is getting lonely. So very lonely.

8) Despite my unique financing suggestion, the local Caldera dealer won’t sell me a Caldera tub in exchange for a big hug, a box of donuts and some old vacation photos I found in the attic.

9) Hey, I even offered to perform a highly entertaining “interpretive hot tub dance routine” but the dealer is pretty much set on some sort of “money for hot tub” deal. I can sing too.

10) Having broken everything else around the home, I figure it’s high time I see what kind of damage I can do to your product.

11) I can fill it with beer, right?

12) What about vodka?

13) I keep trying to talk my neighbor into getting a “neighborhood hot tub”. I’ve left him dozens of your brochures with little notes taped to his front door. So far, he ain't buying it. In fact, I think he’s avoiding me. He refuses to make eye contact with me, and runs into the house every time I come out. Go figure.

14) They have one at the local health club. However they have some funny rule wearing a bathing suit. Let me tell you, they’re pretty strict about it too.

15) Ever since what has become known as the embarrassing (and controversial) “Town Square Water Fountain Incident of ‘97”, local authorities have strongly suggested I purchase my own, “real” hot tub.

16) I won’t even mention the whole “Koi pond” thing. It wasn’t pretty. Let me just tell you goldfish don’t thrive in 103 degree water.

17) My make my own hot tub project didn’t work out as I envisioned. Hey, do you guys need an old bath tub, 175 feet of garden hose and 37 slightly used Water Pic massagers?

18) I have 35 rubber duckies. Help me.

19) I’ve seen the hot tub ads. Everyone in them look so nice and beautiful. Trust me; I really would like to look like that. Let’s start with getting a hot tub.

20) I’ve told my in-laws I was rich. (I lied.)

21) If those pushy spa salespeople on TV call me one more time, I’m going to scream.

22) Because the no-name hot tub I bought on the internet turned out to be made from old refrigerator boxes and duct tape. It had a family of angry raccoons living in it.

23) Someday I hope to be rich famous. Big fancy-smancy companies like yours are going to be begging me to endorse their product. I’m offering you a chance to get in on the ground floor and be my friend now. Trust me. This free hot tub thing could really seal the deal.

24) I plan on entering the highly competitive world of “Professional Hot Tubing” Will you sponsor me?

25) I’ll name my first born “Caldera” (or “Calderiaesa-Anna Maria-Lucille” if it’s a girl. Pretty, huh?)

26) Your “ocean wave opal” shell matches my wife’s eyes.

27) I am sexually aroused by the smell of ozone and dichlor.

28) My wife found a stack of hot tub model brochures under the bed and I need a really, really good excuse. FAST!

29) Is it possible to have “too much fun in a Caldera tub?” Let’s find out.

30) Through Caldera’s advanced engineering, custom hydrotherapy and easy to use controls, I plan on spreading world peace….Starting right in my backyard.
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Post by: Chad on January 30, 2007, 03:15:08 pm: ;D ;D ;D..........I would've given it to you too.

Congratulations, you deserve it!
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Post by: svspa on January 30, 2007, 03:16:18 pm: Way to go, drewstar, from your posts it's obvious you are one of a very few on this forum that could come up with 30 highly entertaining reasons for them to give you the tub. ROFL

Steve
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Post by: East_TX_Spa on January 30, 2007, 03:20:47 pm: Henny Youngman reincarnated, I tell ya! ;D ;D ;D

Terminator
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Post by: Reese on January 30, 2007, 03:26:11 pm: :) Congratulations!! :)
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Post by: hottubdan on January 30, 2007, 03:26:19 pm: congrats! did they know you are already a watkins customer? :D
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Post by: cburk0677 on January 30, 2007, 03:28:21 pm: Great list of reasons:) I'm sure the other entries they got were lame in comparison.
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Post by: wmccall on January 30, 2007, 03:45:59 pm: I came up with 20 good reasons and then got silly. I guess I should have teken it more seriously.
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Post by: cburk0677 on January 30, 2007, 03:51:17 pm: I honestly wonder how many entries spa companies receive for these contests. Probably much better odds than other contests that are known about by a larger audience.
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Post by: drewstar on January 30, 2007, 04:01:01 pm: Quote
I honestly wonder how many entries spa companies receive for these contests. Probably much better odds than other contests that are known about by a larger audience.

Thats what I figured. Plus hanging out with all you jokers made it easy. ;)

Actually as Wm said, I found it harder than first imagined to come up with 30 reasons.
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Post by: Bonibelle on January 30, 2007, 04:31:11 pm: Way to go Drew!!!I am so happy for you..I think you should keep your old tub (after all it is part of your family) and let your friends party in it ...have the new tub for a selected few ...(you and your wife).
Guess we'll be seeing the real you ...in a Caldera add or two!

ANd I thought my hubby was lucky, he won an ipod shuffle at work and a Nano from Boars Head Lunch Meats! But you are by far the luckiest....and cleverest (if that is a word). [smiley=beer.gif]
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Post by: Chas on January 30, 2007, 04:40:04 pm: Awesome!!

I almost voted for you!

8-)
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Post by: Vinny on January 30, 2007, 04:43:31 pm: Congrats drewstar!

What a way to start 2007!!!
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Post by: Vinny on January 30, 2007, 04:44:32 pm: Quote
Way to go Drew!!!I am so happy for you..I think you should keep your old tub (after all it is part of your family) and let your friends party in it ...have the new tub for a selected few ...(you and your wife).
Guess we'll be seeing the real you ...in a Caldera add or two!

ANd I thought my hubby was lucky, he won an ipod shuffle at work and a Nano from Boars Head Lunch Meats! But you are by far the luckiest....and cleverest (if that is a word). [smiley=beer.gif]

Hey, I though you guys on the other side of Philly ate Dietz & Watson!
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Post by: Spatech_tuo on January 30, 2007, 05:03:19 pm: Quote
Caldera has just contacted me and they tell me I won the contest!!!!!!!!!!!!!

YAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

A brand new Geneva!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

... and your wife and boss think you waste too much time on this site talking about spas??

That'll show 'em!!!!!!!!
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Post by: MostlyLurkingGal on January 30, 2007, 05:53:50 pm: Congrats Drewstar!!!! That is just too cool! You always make me laugh and I'm so glad to see that you won!!! When's the Hot Tub party?? [smiley=beer.gif]
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Post by: Chas on January 30, 2007, 06:25:29 pm: Uh oh.

Wait a second.

The rules clearly say that you must need a spa.

If you already have a spa, then you don't need a spa.

Sorry, we'll have to disqualify you and give the spa to the dealer who discovered this error -

me.

;)
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Post by: Reese on January 30, 2007, 07:00:36 pm: Quote
I almost voted for you!
Chas,
Do you know how many entries there were, or did you just see the finalists?
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Post by: Chas on January 30, 2007, 07:13:31 pm: I saw four finalists. They took down the special page, and I don't recall the number of entrants.

If I see it again, I'll post it.

8-)
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Post by: Campsalot on January 30, 2007, 07:20:43 pm: Wow! Thats really cool! Your list is a riot. Wouldn't that be great if it ended up on Letterman? Congrads man!
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Post by: Vanguard on January 30, 2007, 09:01:03 pm: Hey Drewstar - Congrats on the win. The list is hilarious. I'm sure you'll enjoy the new Geneva. Do you get to pick the color? If so, what are you going to pick?
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Post by: Zep on January 30, 2007, 09:48:23 pm: Awesome Drew......way to go!

(http://www.weeklyreader.com/readandwriting/content/binary/congrats%20balloons.jpg)
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Post by: anne on January 30, 2007, 10:02:55 pm: Nice list! Congrats!
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Post by: Gomboman on January 30, 2007, 10:48:47 pm: Drew, I thought you were kidding. That is awesome. You're going to love the Geneva. Wow, I can't believe it. When do you take delivery? Take pictures for us.

You lucky bastard....................
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Post by: ndabunka on January 31, 2007, 12:12:26 am: [smiley=thumbsup.gif] FANTASTIC! Great to see a great mind get rewarded for it's creativity (and it was nice of it to take the rest of your body along for the trip as well). My wife hardly ever reads these boards but your list left her in stiches! I tried to leverage her good humor mood but she told me to "go soak". Could not have happened to a more deserving guy :exclamation
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Post by: Chad on January 31, 2007, 01:59:13 am: Quote
Henny Youngman reincarnated, I tell ya! ;D ;D ;D

Terminator
(http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r165/tileman_photos/henny_youngman.jpg)
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Post by: Chad on January 31, 2007, 02:29:57 am: (http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r165/tileman_photos/hhrthrthrt.jpg)
I'm no Term, but atleast I tried. :D
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Post by: Chas on January 31, 2007, 04:52:57 am: Good effort.

8-)
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Post by: East_TX_Spa on January 31, 2007, 09:58:01 am: (http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b206/EastTexasSpa/aprizeforyou.jpg)

;)
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Post by: SpaNE on January 31, 2007, 10:18:26 am: Quote
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b206/EastTexasSpa/aprizeforyou.jpg)

;)

What tournament was this - the Greater Penthouse Open?
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Post by: 96SC on January 31, 2007, 11:01:37 am: No more, 'Throw me a Frikin' Bone'. Now you got the whole enchilada.

Congrats Drew, from all of us little people

:) ;) :D ;D >:(:( :o 8-) :-? ::) :P :-[ :-X :-/ :-* :'(
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Post by: drewstar on January 31, 2007, 11:09:38 am: Quote
No more, 'Throw me a Frikin' Bone'. Now you got the whole enchilada.

Congrats Drew, from all of us little people

:) ;) :D ;D >:(:( :o 8-) :-? ::) :P :-[ :-X :-/ :-* :'(

Yes, I'd like to thank all the little people who ~~I ve stepped on~~ have helped me out on my climb to the top... ;) ;D
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Post by: wmccall on January 31, 2007, 11:17:57 am: Any idea on delivery? I imagine you wan to time getting rid of the old one as close as possible.
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Post by: drewstar on January 31, 2007, 11:31:26 am: Quote
Any idea on delivery? I imagine you wan to time getting rid of the old one as close as possible.

I am working out all the details still. I am told I can take delivery any time in 07. since the ground is frozen, and I want to enlarge my paved area for the tub, I am thinking I will try and set it all up for Spring (April - May). I am going to go with the Silver with Coastal Grey cabinet. :)

I am also trying to figure out Taxes (yes, I will pay about 33% of the MSRP) and need to identify exactly what's included and whats not, ( I am not sure if steps and a lifter are included) and I need to identify any electrical changs I will need to make, and of course getting the Caspian moved. I am sure over the next few weeks I'll get it all worked out with Caldera and the local dealer, but I don't see myself soaking in the Geneva until May.
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Post by: Chas on January 31, 2007, 11:36:56 am: I'd be glad to store it for you until then....

8-)
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Post by: drewstar on January 31, 2007, 11:59:14 am: Quote
I'd be glad to store it for you until then....

8-)
Thank you Chas, you Caldera folks are really nice. ;)
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Post by: neocacher on January 31, 2007, 12:07:08 pm: congratulations! 30 Great reasons!
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Post by: D.P. Roberts on January 31, 2007, 04:45:52 pm: Quote
I saw four finalists. They took down the special page, and I don't recall the number of entrants.

If I see it again, I'll post it.

8-)

Do you remember what the other three entries were? I'm just dying to know if I was a finalist.
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Post by: bluesman on January 31, 2007, 08:16:33 pm: I never envisioned laughing this hard while surfing a hot tub forum. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

You are a true comic at heart.

Oh! and by the way. Congats!!!!!!!!

Bluesman 8-)
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Post by: In Canada eh on January 31, 2007, 08:23:35 pm: [size=48]CONGRATULATIONS[/size]

Way to go Drew, you deserve it for all the entertainment you provide around here
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Post by: Pisces on February 01, 2007, 12:37:59 am: Congratulations Drewstar, enjoy your new Caldera!!!
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Post by: drewstar on February 01, 2007, 09:41:38 am: Quote

Do you remember what the other three entries were? I'm just dying to know if I was a finalist.

They made an offical annoucemnt on thier website. and posted the entry up on thier website. The did mention that – Marilyn D. located in Cheshire, CT. was the 2nd place runner up.

Marilyn, are you a fellow member? :)
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Post by: Gomboman on February 01, 2007, 10:47:34 pm: Quote

They made an offical annoucemnt on thier website. and posted the entry up on thier website. The did mention that – Marilyn D. located in Cheshire, CT. was the 2nd place runner up.

Marilyn, are you a fellow member? :)

Very nice drewstar.

http://www.calderaspas.com/About/30anniversary-winner.html
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Post by: anne on February 02, 2007, 03:14:03 am: I went to Gombo's link, and read the little blurb.......my first thought was, "Andy? Who the heck is Andy? I thought Drewstar won!!!! Is he pulling our leg again?????" ........

Then I realized I really need to get some sleep. ;D
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Post by: drewstar on February 02, 2007, 09:18:17 am: Quote
I went to Gombo's link, and read the little blurb.......my first thought was, "Andy? Who the heck is Andy? I thought Drewstar won!!!! Is he pulling our leg again?????" ........

Then I realized I really need to get some sleep. ;D

Andy is short for AnDREW...hence the DREW part of my moniker.... friends and familly call me Drew. ;)
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Post by: vlady on February 02, 2007, 01:10:10 pm: Congratulations Drew! Way to go! I hope you enjoy it.
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Post by: drewstar on February 02, 2007, 01:16:37 pm: Thanks Vlady. :)

You know what's nice? my Tiger rriver dealer who comes in here time to time just sent me a note congratulating me. That's nice. They didn't see it as loosing a customer, but were just being freindly. Good folks down there at New England Spa and Sunroom. I was very touched by their offer to give a FREE YEAR of chemicals and to send me a couple of Tiger River Robes to remind me of them. Thanks Denise, that was very nice of you. ;) ;D

Ok. maybe not free chems and robes. But they are nice folks. ;) Thanks Denise.
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Post by: cburk0677 on February 02, 2007, 01:19:03 pm: So how much does the Genva retail for? I see over 500 people entered the contest so you did really well to win it. If it was me I would sell my old spa and keep the new one, or vice versa if you are happy with your old spa.
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Post by: drewstar on February 02, 2007, 01:27:29 pm: The List price for the Geneva that Caldera will put on the 1099 IRS form :P is $10100.00. I'm thinking it's actuall sselling price is more in the mid to high 8's. ???? Chas should be able to give us a range.
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Post by: Chas on February 02, 2007, 01:34:30 pm: That's not far off what I sell it for.

It's a really nice tub.

8-)
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Post by: wmccall on February 02, 2007, 01:44:53 pm: Quote

Very nice drewstar.

http://www.calderaspas.com/About/30anniversary-winner.html

Having read that, I realize how much better his entry was than mine, I find myself hating Drewstar less and may give him his 1000 posts back.
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Post by: drewstar on February 02, 2007, 01:48:46 pm: Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeey, you took my posts away? :-[ ;D

I'm sorry that you did not win Wm. Honestly. Dont' get me wrong....I'm thrilled that I did, :D but honestly, I was hoping someone from this forum would win. If you want, (and are willing to bring beer) I will let youcome over and you can LOOK at my new tub. ;)
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Post by: windsurfdog on February 02, 2007, 01:50:19 pm: WOW!!!! MUCHOS CONGRATS DREWSTAR!

Glad to see all those years of watching Carson, Leno and Letterman are paying off for you!

Actually, you are by far more entertaining than "those other guys"! Keep us laughing.... 8-)
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Post by: mattNY on February 02, 2007, 07:36:29 pm: Many congratulations drew! You'll have to post up some pics for us when you get it all installed :)
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Post by: KarlXII on March 01, 2007, 11:24:21 am: Well deserved Drewstar! (http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b200/slipsen/flinos/cheer.gif)
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Post by: drewstar on March 01, 2007, 11:26:02 am: thanks matt, thanks karl. Thanks Dogs....hell thanks everone for the very nice words. I appreaciate all the well wishes. :D

I'll extend my offer to everyone:

IF you are willing to bring beer, you are more than welcome to come over and LOOK at my new spa when it's installed. (no touching!)

ok, on second thought.....everyone jump in. 8-)

:) :) :) :)
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Post by: wmccall on March 01, 2007, 11:53:38 am: Quote
thanks matt, thanks karl. Thanks Dogs....hell thanks everone for the very nice words. I appreaciate all the well wishes. :D

I'll extend my offer to everyone:

IF you are willing to bring beer, you are more than welcome to come over and LOOK at my new spa when it's installed. (no touching!)

ok, on second thought.....everyone jump in. 8-)

:) :) :) :)

I was going to add that I shower every day, and will wear my "in public" suit. Your in Mass. right? I've never gone there on purpose.
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Post by: drewstar on March 01, 2007, 12:17:54 pm: Quote

I was going to add that I shower every day, and will wear my "in public" suit. Your in Mass. right? I've never gone there on purpose.

Ahhh come on. It's not that bad. ;) It's not like we're talking Ohio.... ;D :D ;)
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Post by: wmccall on March 01, 2007, 12:27:16 pm: Quote

Ahhh come on. It's not that bad. ;) It's not like we're talking Ohio.... ;D :D ;)

I should have said on pleasure rather than on purpose. I've spent a lot of time up there on business. I only have two negative things to say about it, and they are about Boston.

1. Boston is the worst town to drive in, I'll take Chicago or NY anyday.

2. Boston Radio Traffic reporters have their own names for streets and it is secret information from visitors. I was there once and their was a hazardous chemical spill on "The Van Ryan" Try finding the Van Ryan on any Hertz map.
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Post by: drewstar on March 01, 2007, 12:46:45 pm: Quote

I should have said on pleasure rather than on purpose. I've spent a lot of time up there on business. I only have two negative things to say about it, and they are about Boston.

1. Boston is the worst town to drive in, I'll take Chicago or NY anyday.

2. Boston Radio Traffic reporters have their own names for streets and it is secret information from visitors. I was there once and their was a hazardous chemical spill on "The Van Ryan" Try finding the Van Ryan on any Hertz map.

That is true. And amazingly, we take great pride in the fact it's a nightmare. Go figure. A few years ago a local TV station did a report on all the mis labled signs. it was amazing. half the street signs giving directions (Rt 90, next right" ect) were wrong.

As far as roads go, yup. And if you really want to get confused, drive rt 128, which is actually 93 south, but 95 north, unless you're on the south shore, then it's 95 North, 93 South, but you're actually still on Rt 128. ;D YOu may also want to stay away from the tunnel. ::)
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Post by: wmccall on March 01, 2007, 01:03:14 pm: Quote

;D YOu may also want to stay away from the tunnel. ::)

Ahh, the Calahan and Sumner tunnels. I have three memories of them.

My first time in Boston, I flew into NY Laguardia for a "in and out" trip. No baggage, and no cash, did everthing with credit card. Ended up in Nashua and drove back to Boston, came through the tunnel and saw the toll booths (back then they had them inbound) I went to the automated exact change booth, blew through it and dumped the car at Hertz and ran to my plane.

2nd time I had rented a brand new Pontiac Firebird (I think this was '84) It had a 4 cylinder and wouldn't idle with the AC on. It was Sept and 95F and I was in a jam in that tunnel.

Third time was coming in eastbound on the Mass Pike (90) and trying to merge across 5 lanes to get to the tunnel exit. (Term's 50 cal should be required.)
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Post by: drewstar on March 01, 2007, 01:06:44 pm: Quote

Ahh, the Calahan and Sumner tunnels. I have three memories of them.

My first time in Boston, I flew into NY Laguardia for a "in and out" trip. No baggage, and no cash, did everthing with credit card. Ended up in Nashua and drove back to Boston, came through the tunnel and saw the toll booths (back then they had them inbound) I went to the automated exact change booth, blew through it and dumped the car at Hertz and ran to my plane.

2nd time I had rented a brand new Pontiac Firebird (I think this was '84) It had a 4 cylinder and wouldn't idle with the AC on. It was Sept and 95F and I was in a jam in that tunnel.

Third time was coming in eastbound on the Mass Pike (90) and trying to merge across 5 lanes to get to the tunnel exit. (Term's 50 cal should be required.)

Oh those are great compared to the new harbor tunnel (The Big Dig) where the ceiling comes crashing down. :P
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Post by: tony on March 01, 2007, 01:14:17 pm: Quote

Ahh, the Calahan and Sumner tunnels. I have three memories of them.

I think drewstar may be referring to the "new" Ted Williams Tunnel that we from the South Shore take. Thats the tunnel that had the ceiling panel fell on a car resulting in a fatality.

I'm only about twenty miles outside of Boston and I don't know what the Van Ryan is.
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Post by: drewstar on March 01, 2007, 01:18:10 pm: Quote

I think drewstar may be referring to the "new" Ted Williams Tunnel that we from the South Shore take. Thats the tunnel that had the ceiling panel fell on a car resulting in a fatality.

I'm only about twenty miles outside of Boston and I don't know what the Van Ryan is.

Van ryan stumped me too.

Maybe it was an asian radio annoucer and Wm heard "Van Ryan" when actually they were reporting a mini van lying across the road...?
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Post by: tony on March 01, 2007, 01:22:06 pm: Quote

Van ryan stumped me too.

Maybe it was an asian radio annoucer and Wm heard "Van Ryan" when actually they were reporting a mini van lying across the road...?

;D
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Post by: wmccall on March 01, 2007, 01:27:28 pm: Is the Van Ryan Chicago? Whatever the name of the highway going N-S (95 or 93?) The locals had a name for it other than the obvious I-number.
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Post by: Reese on March 01, 2007, 01:32:53 pm: Quote
Is the Van Ryan Chicago?
I94 is called the Dan ;) Ryan expressway in Chicago. It is 5-7 lanes each way.
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Post by: tony on March 01, 2007, 01:38:23 pm: Quote
Is the Van Ryan Chicago? Whatever the name of the highway going N-S (95 or 93?) The locals had a name for it other than the obvious I-number.

I-93 through the city was called the Central Artery when it was elevated. Now it is underground and officially named the Thomas "Tip" O'Neil Tunnel.
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Post by: drewstar on March 01, 2007, 01:55:02 pm: Quote
Is the Van Ryan Chicago? Whatever the name of the highway going N-S (95 or 93?) The locals had a name for it other than the obvious I-number.

95, 93 runs with 128.so you depending on where you are you could be only any one of those. Usually 93 is refered to "the expressway"

Rt 90 (east west) is called "the Mass Pike" or "the Pike"

Storrow and Memorial drive are refered to as "The River Roads"
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Post by: drewstar on March 01, 2007, 02:24:41 pm: I know what you mean...it just came to me.....

Route 1, also know as the VFW parkway. (the Paahhkway)
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Post by: nlittle on March 01, 2007, 02:48:10 pm: Great job, you deserved it with that list!
Although, they list Andy S. located in Boylson, MA....
Boylson...That's near West Belin, right? LOL
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Post by: drewstar on March 01, 2007, 02:50:28 pm: Are we neighbors? :D

Oh yea, your in New (mooooo) hampshire. ;) :)

It's just Berlin now, no east-west. We took the wall down years ago. ;)
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Post by: wmccall on March 01, 2007, 05:06:43 pm: Quote

I-93 through the city was called the Central Artery when it was elevated. Now it is underground and officially named the Thomas "Tip" O'Neil Tunnel.

I would think a road with that name would have a lot of bars on it.
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Post by: hottub.pool_boy on March 01, 2007, 09:53:14 pm: very creative drewstar.... congratulations!