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Re: 2006 GangsterBB Convention
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08/09/05 09:05 PM
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The Italian Stallionette
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I can understand your point Geoff, about casinos and everyone kind of going there own way. For those who like to gamble, I suppose it wouldn't be hard to wander off and park it somewhere. Then again, if we are with a group, perhaps it'll curb the gambling somewhat. I don't know about AC, but if it's like Vegas, there are plenty of lounges/shops, tours, shows, etc. not to mention most any time of the year except the dead of summer you can count on decent weather. It would be nice to see something "gangster" related simply because we are all fans, but even if not, doesn't mean a good time won't be had. And I suppose where ever the location, it'll be close/convenient for one, but not for another. It would be nice if any of the members here who have never gone but really want to go, let us know if you're serious and if you have any suggestions feel free to say so. No reason why we can't toss the ball around. We have plenty of time at this point. TIS
"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
"War is over, if you want it" - John Lennon
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Re: 2006 GangsterBB Convention
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08/09/05 09:15 PM
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Well, I assume it goes without saying that I refuse to go in the winter, anyplace where it snows!!! :p Why, I'd just shrivel up and die!!! What a shock to the system. TIS
"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
"War is over, if you want it" - John Lennon
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Re: 2006 GangsterBB Convention
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08/09/05 09:19 PM
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Mignon
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Originally posted by Sicilian Babe: I think that whatever we end up doing, we should do it in a place that will have decent weather at that time of year, and in a hotel that offers other amenities, be it gambling or golf or at least couple of pools. That way, we'll have other distractions during the day.
I love the idea of NYC, just because I love NY. However, you're not going to find much to do IN a NY hotel, and it's going to be very expensive to do almost anything. Even having a few drinks in NY can cost a fortune. And don't forget SB the no smoking law for those who smoke in NY.
Dylan Matthew Moran born 10/30/12
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Re: 2006 GangsterBB Convention
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08/09/05 09:40 PM
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J Geoff
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Originally posted by The Italian Stallionette: I refuse to go in the winter, anyplace where it snows!!! :p I guess we can rule out Michigan in January then?
I studied Italian for 2 semesters. Not once was a "C" pronounced as a "G", and never was a trailing "I" ignored! And I'm from Jersey! lol Whaddaya want me to do? Whack a guy? Off a guy? Whack off a guy? --Peter Griffin My DVDs | Facebook | Godfather Filming Locations
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Re: 2006 GangsterBB Convention
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08/09/05 09:55 PM
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SC
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Originally posted by Don Cardi: I hear that May is a good time to visit Chicgao. Yeah, you don't have any hurricanes to drive through to get there. Tornadoes are another story.
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Re: 2006 GangsterBB Convention
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08/09/05 10:32 PM
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Hurricanes, earthquakes, tornados, snow....lions & tigers & bears oh my!!!! Ok, then let's just have it in Hawaii :p Of course then we'd have volcanos to worry about. Isn't anyone safe anywhere anymore??? TIS
"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
"War is over, if you want it" - John Lennon
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Re: 2006 GangsterBB Convention
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08/10/05 02:20 AM
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J Geoff
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Originally posted by Tony Love: Alright, plane ticket to Palermo for everyone. Geoff's treat! Oh wait, you must've meant Palermo in California, Maine, or North Dakota, right? :p
I studied Italian for 2 semesters. Not once was a "C" pronounced as a "G", and never was a trailing "I" ignored! And I'm from Jersey! lol Whaddaya want me to do? Whack a guy? Off a guy? Whack off a guy? --Peter Griffin My DVDs | Facebook | Godfather Filming Locations
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Re: 2006 GangsterBB Convention
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08/10/05 02:46 AM
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Originally posted by Tony Love: Alright, plane ticket to Palermo for everyone. Here's a freaky story: I met Sicilian Babe and Mr. Babe for the first time on Saturday about two hours before dinner. As we were getting to know each other the subject of visiting Sicily came up and Mr. Babe was describing how dangerous the approach to Palermo Airport is. OK, so after dinner everyone was going back to the lounge when I went back to my room to freshen up first and I turned the tv on to catch the top news stories. Lo and behold there was a story about a plane crashing into the sea after leaving Palermo Airport. BTW - That was the second freaky thing to happen that day. The other was seeing the horse die at the track. It was the #6 horse in the 6th race on the 6th day of the month.
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Re: 2006 GangsterBB Convention
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08/10/05 02:49 AM
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J Geoff
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...and you want me to go to a casino with you?
I studied Italian for 2 semesters. Not once was a "C" pronounced as a "G", and never was a trailing "I" ignored! And I'm from Jersey! lol Whaddaya want me to do? Whack a guy? Off a guy? Whack off a guy? --Peter Griffin My DVDs | Facebook | Godfather Filming Locations
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Re: 2006 GangsterBB Convention
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08/10/05 02:55 AM
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SC
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Originally posted by J Geoff: ...and you want me to go to a casino with you? Hey..... I didn't hurt myself this time!
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Re: 2006 GangsterBB Convention
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08/10/05 03:56 AM
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Originally posted by SC: I turned the tv on to catch the top news stories. Lo and behold there was a story about a plane crashing into the sea after leaving Palermo Airport. no, that plane left from Bari airport (in Puglia) and crashed into the sea near Palermo. It is not clear yet what this disaster was due to, the only thing they are sure it was not terrorism. It was a Tunisinian ATR, full of Italian tourists, en route to Djerba/Tunisia. Thirteen people died. Another 20 were rescued. It is true that Palermo airport is generally considered by pilots to be "difficult to approach" because of the mountains nearby (Punta Raisi). Almost 30 years ago a plane crashed, with more than 100 casualites. No other disaster happened since then, though. When I go to Sicily I prefer landing in Catania, anyway....
I don't want realism. I want magic! Yes, yes, magic. I try to give that to people. I do misrepresent things. I don't tell the truth. I tell what ought to be truth (Blanche/A streetcar named desire)
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Re: 2006 GangsterBB Convention
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08/11/05 12:40 AM
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Originally posted by Sicilian Babe: You fickle, fickle man!! No body calls me a fickle and gets away with it! Well, except that one guy who called me a fickle, and then ran away. He got away with it. But everyone else who has ever called me a fickle didn't get away with it! Well, actually that one guy who called me a fickle and ran was the only person to ever call me a fickle... But starting today, only half the people who've called me a fickle would've gotten away with it! :p I'm sorry, I couldn't help but quote Family Guy.
"Somebody told me when the bomb hits, everybody in a two mile radius will be instantly sublimated, but if you lay face down on the ground for some time, avoiding the residual ripples of heat, you might survive, permanently fucked up and twisted like you're always underwater refracted. But if you do go gas, there's nothing you can do if the air that was once you is mingled and mashed with the kicked up molecules of the enemy's former body. Big-kid-tested, motherf--ker approved."
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