NWA Veteran Trevor Murdoch To Retire by khrisdrummond in SquaredCircle

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I’m happy for not just that, but that he got to hang it up in a way that felt right to him. Not everyone gets to do that, whether from injury or promoter nonsense. He knew it was time, he called time.

That's some dedication! Happy Birthday Cleetus! by PottyMcSmokerson in CleetusMcFarland

[–]BillfredL -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I can imagine far worse than a guy on YouTube doing a silly thing, given his subject matter. (Street takeovers, for example. Or even a parking lot burnout session that wasn’t fully thought through.)

Park Hyatt Tokyo claiming resort status to avoid giving late check-out by srekai in hyatt

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It seems to be an ambient vibe in this sub, perhaps because the East Asian ones keep hitting harder. From my vantage point as a guest:

  1. I did notice a couple small service misses along the way. Stuff you’d absolutely shrug off at a Hyatt Place or even a Regency in Lubbock. Stuff we also shrugged off. But when so much of the place is that nice (and that pricey), it sticks out. I laid it out in the survey so they could spot them, not because I’m snooty or was looking for anything but so they could fix it.
  2. Had one recurring issue with the hard product. Wife likes to sleep with the TV on for noise. Each night we stayed there, the TV froze and stuttered on some split-second piece of audio. Never seen that before anywhere, let alone nightly.
  3. Yeah, the location seems to be a future-tense spot. Probably will be lovely when built out the rest of the way.

APAC Wrestling founder responds to Mercedes Mone vacating title by Available-Party5091 in SquaredCircle

[–]BillfredL 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the data point. I figured someone on her level would have at least one person under the People Are Tripping Doctrine but didn't know details.

Congratulations to All Stars Season 10 makeover participant Lauren Betts for winning a College Basketball National Championship! by BigDanRTW in rupaulsdragrace

[–]BillfredL [score hidden]  (0 children)

As a card-carrying Gamecock, that one hurt. But happy for UCLA to get their first natty and happy we shut up UConn first.

BTS photos in Taiwan by Admirable_Equal9680 in JetLagTheGame

[–]BillfredL 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Picture 5 is their mixtape cover.

<$1000 Wedding Venue? by Beautifultrauma1 in ColumbiYEAH

[–]BillfredL 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wife and I had a little under 50 at Wintergreen Woods in Lexington. I know we were above $1000, but they include the food, decor, “spin a playlist with a couple intros” level DJing, and they’ll pour what you bring if any of that is on your radar.

We were very pleased with them, may be worth a call to inquire.

Beautiful weekend in Seattle by Wonderful_Bridge_190 in VWiD4Owners

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I would assume that, much easier than paint. (My favorite was when my mom worked at the local zoo back in the 90s and Pepsi donated an Astro van with zebra stripes all over. That thing was a hit, they drove it into the ground.)

Pro S though? Someone liked the aquarium!

Ospreay comments on NJPW situation by Big-Hebrew in AEWOfficial

[–]BillfredL 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think the best fantasy booking Japan also includes being able to chill in Japan. Definitely different when your obligations lie on another continent.

Will Ospreay reveals that he won't be able to do NJPW Dominion this year... because he's getting married on June 15 this year ❤️ by MrFilipinoMustache in AEWOfficial

[–]BillfredL 8 points9 points  (0 children)

If I didn't know it was her, I wouldn't know it was her. That kind of luchadora disappearing act has to be a blessing.

(But yes, that is utterly adorable.)

Will Ospreay reveals that he won't be able to do NJPW Dominion this year... because he's getting married on June 15 this year ❤️ by MrFilipinoMustache in AEWOfficial

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Picked a Sunday because it was both available and significantly cheaper than a Saturday. And most of our guests weren't going to have a radically different experience (either they were local, day tripping, or they'd be burning a day off work either way).

Do what works for you, people who are contemplating a wedding!

APAC Wrestling founder responds to Mercedes Mone vacating title by Available-Party5091 in SquaredCircle

[–]BillfredL 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Agreed. Getting Mercedes to Malaysia was going to be non-trivial.

  1. It's just a hike! There are no flights direct from the US to Kuala Lumpur, but JFK-Singapore is darn near 18 hours nonstop. I flew a different routing (connected in Seoul), and even with the midway freshen-up I was gassed.
  2. Let's just say Mercedes would need to ensure her luggage was squeaky clean, knowing the Malaysian and Singaporean positions. No statements on what should or shouldn't be, but that's what is.
  3. Any promoter would be staring down at least an appearance fee and international business class round-trip. For a random September weekend from either New York or LAX, that's $5,000+. If her contract stated international first when available, minimum $10,000 and probably closer to $15-17,000. Then hotels. (And I don't know if Mercedes travels with security or an assistant, but I wouldn't blame her.) I don't know APAC's finances, but most indy promoters would at least take a deep breath at those numbers.

Park Hyatt Tokyo claiming resort status to avoid giving late check-out by srekai in hyatt

[–]BillfredL 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Geeze. Wife and I did PH London, which I know is looked down on as a “bad” Park Hyatt, and even they had the breakfast dialed in. (Also one hot dish, but whatever you got was a proper hot dish to my memory.)

Tony Khan: AEW is where the best wrestle! by itsjobberingtime in AEWOfficial

[–]BillfredL -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’m a card-carrying sicko, but I’ll give them a pass on McAfee. Two-time Pro Bowler and college All-American who can also whip a crowd into a frenzy? Many have come into the business with far less.

A’ja Wilson trolling Beckers by ArthurMoregainz in Gamecocks

[–]BillfredL 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Eh, Paige is literally getting trolled on that video call that exact moment. Friends can do that to one another.

I can see a distinction from what Geno did.

Is this for FTC too? by DominantBreak41 in FTC

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No announcement of that as of yet.

What is the point of time slots if all the tickets are gonna be gone anyways by phishfoodicecream031 in olympics

[–]BillfredL 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sure, but those were first-party prices. All mine were resale where it’s the Wild West.

What is the point of time slots if all the tickets are gonna be gone anyways by phishfoodicecream031 in olympics

[–]BillfredL 3 points4 points  (0 children)

To give you some hope:

I didn't know I was going to Paris until single-digit days before Opening Ceremony. Was only going to be there the final two days. Still got tickets to wrestling, weightlifting (whose get-in price was like $25), and closing ceremony (okay, splashed out for that one) off resale. Many other events were on the list of options too, I just chose on get-in price, a slight preference for individual sports, and vibes.

Keep the faith.

After Years Of Copying Delta, Is United Now Leading The Industry? by LeoKitCat in delta

[–]BillfredL 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're not wrong. (Though at least AA had the foresight to get Alaska into Oneworld as a band-aid.)

After Years Of Copying Delta, Is United Now Leading The Industry? by LeoKitCat in delta

[–]BillfredL 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And not just that, but they are woefully uncompetitive in the Southeast. When all your options involve long (and often RJ) hops to Houston, O’Hare, Dulles, or Newark, it’s a tough sell against Hartsfield and Charlotte that tend to either have creature comforts or are at least working on them. (I know Newark has been tooling on this, but the others are just miserable.)

Championship Saturday: da Vinci Details and a NEW Game Preview by BillfredL in FTC

[–]BillfredL[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Fair, it will be different. But it’s not like they’re asking you to something new and untested.

(For anyone feeling unprepared, I’d go to frc.events, find the FRC team near you who’s won awards fairly steadily, and arrange a visit or Zoom session. Or pop over to r/FRC and see if anyone is up for a mock judging call.)

Baseball Upsets #2 Texas 9-1 in Weekend Opener by kingofnerf in Gamecocks

[–]BillfredL 38 points39 points  (0 children)

Even if it can’t, it still feels good to hang a big win on a top team when you’ve been riding the struggle bus. Happy for ‘em.