Looking for ideas.....

Shane · June 6th, 2008, 05:45 PM

I have a free roundtrip ticket on Alaskan Airlines that I have to use before the end of September. I had forgotten about it until recently, and I decided I should use it up before they go bankrupt or something.

Problem is, I don't know where to go?! I can use it to go anywhere in the lower 48 that Alaskan flies, so I am looking for any ideas for a good, long weekend type trip.

The only idea I have had is to go to San Francisco, because the morbid side of me wants to tour Alcatraz, but that is all I really want to see there.

Any advice worldly travelers???

ssigman · June 6th, 2008, 06:16 PM

you and daddy can hang out in san fran

just go to vegas and lose all your money

whourdaddy · June 6th, 2008, 07:06 PM

San Fran is a great city to visit with good nightlife and better restaurants. Not nearly as gay as the reputation.

NICKinDALLAS · June 6th, 2008, 09:39 PM

Agreed. If not for that damn football team, SF would be great.

Rusty27 · June 8th, 2008, 10:52 AM

Seeing that you already live on the west coast,I would pick somewhere on the east coast. New York City,Florida Keys,hiking in New England or Tennessee/North Carolina Mountains.

rabbito · June 8th, 2008, 11:58 AM

go check out the Carolinas

Shane · June 8th, 2008, 05:07 PM

I may check out some of those East Coast options. I am not even sure if they fly there, but I assume they would.

The problem with the West coast is that I see the whole damn think about every month.

NICKinDALLAS · June 8th, 2008, 07:53 PM

New York City is a can't miss option.

whourdaddy · June 8th, 2008, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shane

I may check out some of those East Coast options. I am not even sure if they fly there, but I assume they would.

The problem with the West coast is that I see the whole damn think about every month.

I dont think they fly into charlotte which is a us airways hub. Rusty loves the airport here.

Rusty27 · June 9th, 2008, 07:00 AM

Lol yeah. Some swell bathroom attenendants you can meet and greet and tip instead of just a routine piss. Also, a nice selection of mouthwash and mints.MMMMMM. They never did answer my e-mail complaint about it.

BtownBeers · June 9th, 2008, 08:40 AM

I'd go with the East Coast too, just find a place you haven't been before and go do it, of course for me it would likely be west coast since I am from the east but if you see it all the time whats the point of going there unless one place stands out as a place you love to spend time...hell go to New Orleans...you can't miss having a good time there. Hell go to Alaska.

You could always fly to where the "Oregon Trail" actually starts and take in the history of it all

ssigman · June 10th, 2008, 08:55 AM

yea be another tourist in new york that i hate so much

BtownJay · June 10th, 2008, 09:01 AM

Now might be the time for New Yorkers to take advantage of the free condom campaign the city promotes. A new study by the city's Health Department found more than a quarter of adult residents are infected with the herpes virus.

According to the study, 26 percent of city residents have the virus that causes genital herpes, an incurable sexually-transmitted infection that can cause painful genital sores and can double a person's risk for HIV.

Nationally, 19 percent of the population has the infection, according to the department.

More specifically, the study showed that the rate is higher among women than men – 36 percent compared to 19 percent – and was higher among blacks than whites – 49 percent versus 14 percent, respectfully.

It also found the rate was higher among gay men than heterosexual men – 32 percent compared to 18 percent.

"Genital herpes alone will not cause serious problems for most people," said Dr. Julia Schillinger, Director of Surveillance for the Health Department's Bureau of STD Prevention and Control and lead author of the study. "But some people will have painful genital sores and the infection fosters the spread of HIV. We advise New Yorkers to protect themselves and others. Using condoms consistently will help you avoid getting or spreading genital herpes."

The data come from the city's Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, which used door-to-door interviews and in-person medical exams to assess the health of New Yorkers on a variety of measures, from diabetes to depression, according to the department.

The study was the city's first measurement of those infected with the virus. Herpes is not the only STD above the national rate in New York City. Rates of Chlamydia, gonorrhea, and infectious syphilis were also higher than the national rate.

Rusty27 · June 10th, 2008, 09:05 AM

I had no idea the % was so high even Nationally.

BtownJay · June 10th, 2008, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty27

I had no idea the % was so high even Nationally.

Me either... thats really scary. And with no cures, you know those numbers are going to continue to grow.

June 6th, 2008, 05:45 PM	#1
Shane Join Date: 06-08-2003 Location: Bend, Oregon Posts: 6,340	Looking for ideas..... I have a free roundtrip ticket on Alaskan Airlines that I have to use before the end of September. I had forgotten about it until recently, and I decided I should use it up before they go bankrupt or something. Problem is, I don't know where to go?! I can use it to go anywhere in the lower 48 that Alaskan flies, so I am looking for any ideas for a good, long weekend type trip. The only idea I have had is to go to San Francisco, because the morbid side of me wants to tour Alcatraz, but that is all I really want to see there. Any advice worldly travelers???

June 6th, 2008, 06:16 PM	#2
ssigman Join Date: 03-15-2004 Posts: 27,221	you and daddy can hang out in san fran just go to vegas and lose all your money

June 6th, 2008, 07:06 PM	#3
whourdaddy Join Date: 12-08-2005 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 3,825	San Fran is a great city to visit with good nightlife and better restaurants. Not nearly as gay as the reputation.

June 6th, 2008, 09:39 PM	#4
NICKinDALLAS Join Date: 11-24-2004 Location: Um, really? Posts: 2,372	Agreed. If not for that damn football team, SF would be great.

June 8th, 2008, 10:52 AM	#5
Rusty27 Join Date: 07-15-2004 Location: Knoxville,Tenn. Posts: 27,766	Seeing that you already live on the west coast,I would pick somewhere on the east coast. New York City,Florida Keys,hiking in New England or Tennessee/North Carolina Mountains.

June 8th, 2008, 11:58 AM	#6
rabbito Join Date: 05-10-2004 Location: Denver Posts: 1,307	go check out the Carolinas

June 8th, 2008, 05:07 PM	#7
Shane Join Date: 06-08-2003 Location: Bend, Oregon Posts: 6,340	I may check out some of those East Coast options. I am not even sure if they fly there, but I assume they would. The problem with the West coast is that I see the whole damn think about every month.

June 8th, 2008, 07:53 PM	#8
NICKinDALLAS Join Date: 11-24-2004 Location: Um, really? Posts: 2,372	New York City is a can't miss option.

June 9th, 2008, 07:00 AM	#10
Rusty27 Join Date: 07-15-2004 Location: Knoxville,Tenn. Posts: 27,766	Lol yeah. Some swell bathroom attenendants you can meet and greet and tip instead of just a routine piss. Also, a nice selection of mouthwash and mints.MMMMMM. They never did answer my e-mail complaint about it.

June 9th, 2008, 08:40 AM	#11
BtownBeers Join Date: 08-23-2004 Location: In Mrs. Jays Pants! Posts: 21,572	I'd go with the East Coast too, just find a place you haven't been before and go do it, of course for me it would likely be west coast since I am from the east but if you see it all the time whats the point of going there unless one place stands out as a place you love to spend time...hell go to New Orleans...you can't miss having a good time there. Hell go to Alaska. You could always fly to where the "Oregon Trail" actually starts and take in the history of it all

June 10th, 2008, 08:55 AM	#12
ssigman Join Date: 03-15-2004 Posts: 27,221	yea be another tourist in new york that i hate so much

June 10th, 2008, 09:01 AM	#13
BtownJay Join Date: 07-14-2004 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 28,016	Now might be the time for New Yorkers to take advantage of the free condom campaign the city promotes. A new study by the city's Health Department found more than a quarter of adult residents are infected with the herpes virus. According to the study, 26 percent of city residents have the virus that causes genital herpes, an incurable sexually-transmitted infection that can cause painful genital sores and can double a person's risk for HIV. Nationally, 19 percent of the population has the infection, according to the department. More specifically, the study showed that the rate is higher among women than men – 36 percent compared to 19 percent – and was higher among blacks than whites – 49 percent versus 14 percent, respectfully. It also found the rate was higher among gay men than heterosexual men – 32 percent compared to 18 percent. "Genital herpes alone will not cause serious problems for most people," said Dr. Julia Schillinger, Director of Surveillance for the Health Department's Bureau of STD Prevention and Control and lead author of the study. "But some people will have painful genital sores and the infection fosters the spread of HIV. We advise New Yorkers to protect themselves and others. Using condoms consistently will help you avoid getting or spreading genital herpes." The data come from the city's Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, which used door-to-door interviews and in-person medical exams to assess the health of New Yorkers on a variety of measures, from diabetes to depression, according to the department. The study was the city's first measurement of those infected with the virus. Herpes is not the only STD above the national rate in New York City. Rates of Chlamydia, gonorrhea, and infectious syphilis were also higher than the national rate.

June 10th, 2008, 09:05 AM	#14
Rusty27 Join Date: 07-15-2004 Location: Knoxville,Tenn. Posts: 27,766	I had no idea the % was so high even Nationally.