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Just Jack

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  1. FYI, the tracking number provided in the email appears to be of limited value.  I went to the usps site and put in the number, and there was no information, and went to check my mail, and saw my tickets had been slid under my door.  The delivery confirmation bar code number on the envelope matches the number in the email.  So, either that won't get updated until the mail carrier gets back to the office, or he/she didn't bother to scan it.

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    Yea, the USPS system for tracking isn't as advance as Fed-Ex. Updates are usually done after the carrier gets back to the PO and updates his info. So later tonight or tommorow you'll see that tickets were delivered.

  2. The PnP units (I have the Audiovox) puts out enough of a signal, that just the cable that connects to the external antenna can still pick it up.

     

    When I go to NYC for work from Syracuse, there are only two spots where there is a local radio station with enough power to drown out my PnP. One is while crossing the Tappen Zee Bridge, the other is along 495/LIE on Long Island, somewhere around exit 55.

  3. Yeah, drive-ins are pretty cool; it's sad that there aren't many left in the country :(

     

    If you're in Minnesota, here's the theater:

    http://www.drive-ins.com/detail/mntvali

     

    It's right off of I-94 in Lake Elmo (just east of Woodbury).

     

    You can even bing a Weber grill and tailgate before the movies which is pretty cool. ;)

     

    CW

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    There's two within an easy drive from Syracuse....

     

    Midway Drive In, between Oswego and Fulton. $6/adult on the weekends will get you three movies.

     

    West Rome Drive In, with two screens.

  4. One other thing from WotW that made no sense:

     

    MINOR SPOILER ALERT

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    When the aliens are shooting down the EMP pulses, shutting down all the electronics in the city...  First, Tom Cruise's wristwatch stopped working (it didn't look electronic to me).  Second, every single car in the city stopped (trying to tell me there were no cars from the 80s in the city?).  And third (and most blatant), some guy was using his video camera to record the Striders (aka: tripods)!  How the hell was his camcorder working?!?!

     

    Oh well...

     

    CW

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    I noticed that myself. And how about the TV crew he encounters? They were showing him footage they shot, but they shouldn't have been able to even get that footage.

  5. I'm all for charging the guy...But 10 yrs for some nude photos... C'mon

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    10 years is not long enough.....

     

    from the article....

    "Kieffer possessed more than 300 images of child pornography. Some of the images depicted pre-pubescent minors or minors under 12 years old, and portrayed sadistic or masochistic conduct or other depictions of violence. Kieffer had two prior convictions involving minor children."

  6. I thought it worked well last year.  Limited menu is fine.  Heck, I'd pay $20 and expand the buffet to include all the items.

     

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    And with a buffett, you have the option to graze, rather than waiting for your order to come out.

  7. Buffett is easier on the staff, but not everyone is going to want to have to pay to be in the room

     

    Limited menu is cheaper for those that won't eat very much, but is difficult for the staff to make sure everyone pays their bill.

     

    So in my opinion, go with the limited menu, and everyone remember to tip your waitress well.

     

    Is $5 for a pitcher of Labatts a reasonable price?

  8. Not sure about the one in Amherst, but the one I stayed at in Syracuse was nice. Small kitchen area, seating/living area, decent size bathroom, and seperate bedroom. Plus it had a fireplace in a corner of the living/seating area. Price was just over $100, I think $115 which was surprising for it being Valentines Weekend last year.

  9. ...anyone know what aisles have the best food in them? Where are the best freebies being handed out? Does everyone recommend getting a cart or should I just get the basket if I'm not getting that much?

     

    Thanks in advance...

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    Which Wegmans? There's the Rt 57 and Taft Road ones near you. I always prefered the Taft Road one. More cute high school chicks work at that one.

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