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    Default Visiting the US

    Hi guys. Haven't been able to come to FTR since moving to Abu Dhabi as they block it for being gambling. Other than that hitch it's an absolute surreal paradise i could have never dreamt existed though. But ok. Now i'm in the US, lake forest in california to be more precise, visiting panasonic avionics HQ. In the weekend i'll be looking to visit hollywood and probably a quick visit to Las Vegas as it's not too far. Anyone from FTR in the neighborhood?
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    I kind of remember Eric (FTR Admin) being on the west coast, but not sure which city. I kind of doubt he patrols the commune, but I wouldn't be surprised. Maybe send him a PM?

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    Your absence has been lamented in the WW forum.

    Hope you have a nice trip.
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    Well done for not getting locked up in UAE.
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    Yeah, agreed, for Jack that's quite remarkable.
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    Yes good point. They've kept me so busy that i haven't had time to be myself yet.

    And yeah mmm, i had hoped to be able to play the next ww, love that game. Once i'm more settled in i'll have to look into some kind of vpn..
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    cali is dumb go to ny
    Free your mind and your ass will follow.
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    Damn. I was in Abu Dhabi a few weeks ago on vacation. Wife and I stayed at the St. Regis on Saadiyat island for 3 days. Visited the mosque which was awesome in the most literal sense of the word. Other than that we hung out on the beach and made a night trip to the marina to some sports bar (Stars n Bar or something) to watch the Arsenal game. Sorry we missed you.

    Was in Dubai (bleh) for a wedding (Indian weddings are now my favorite) and made a side trip to check out Abu Dhabi, for context on why we were there.
    LOL OPERATIONS
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    Cali confirmed horrible.
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    I've traveled to many places but never seen anything like this before. So many people are caricatures. They do seem to realize it on some level though. I just can't help myself and start laughing and they invariably start to apologize and excuse themselves. It's been quite an experience. I miss abu dhabi already. It's grand, perhaps grotesque but such an amazing place to live. Well i do hope i get more used to the american way and find the good stuff i can appreciate bc i'll probably be coming here a lot more often. The ppl at my company hq have been great though.
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    And hot women actually approach me here. I don't have time for it so just been brushing it off but what is up with that..
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    JV, I used to live in Southern California but now I'm up in Sacramento. Enjoy your trip!
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    Quote Originally Posted by bigred View Post
    Was in Dubai (bleh) for a wedding (Indian weddings are now my favorite) and made a side trip to check out Abu Dhabi, for context on why we were there.
    Indian weddings are absolutely the best. Two big things that threw me off:

    1. They have no sense of punctuality whatsoever. If the invitation says you can show up at 10:00 and the ceremony will be at 11:00, that means people won't be showing up until 11:00, the ceremony will be at 12-ish, and people will still be wandering through partway through the ceremony.

    2. When you're in "line" for food or drinks at the reception, you have to be in it to win it. There's no shame in taking a place closer to the bartender if someone gives you the opportunity to cut them off because someone else will if you won't, and they will most definitely do it to you.


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    Quote Originally Posted by aubreymcfate View Post
    cali is dumb go to ny

    this, hookers + blow etc.
    Playing big pots at small stakes.
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    + me

    and blow and even better drugs ofc
    Free your mind and your ass will follow.
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    I'm no expert on SoCal, but I'm pretty sure there are both hookers and blow.

    Next time, come to Delaware. Delawareans are not caricatures. I think we were voted least exaggerated features in the US.
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    Surviva do you play in AC regularly? I'm a semi-reg at the Borgata.
    Playing big pots at small stakes.
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    Just got back from laguna beach. Wined and dined by a customer. I like it better already. I don't get to choose where i go though, business trip. Our hq is down here.

    Hey br you coming back to abu dhabi some time? Lemme know, we'll have a drink. No blow or drugs, just alcohol and tons of hookers.
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    You should totally do blow in Abu Dhabi! That takes fucking balls! Oooh and bang a local hooker!
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    Quote Originally Posted by baudib View Post
    Surviva do you play in AC regularly? I'm a semi-reg at the Borgata.
    I average an AC trip about once every 18 months. That'll certainly go up if my live reghood keeps up.
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    Quote Originally Posted by jackvance View Post

    Hey br you coming back to abu dhabi some time? Lemme know, we'll have a drink. No blow or drugs, just alcohol and tons of hookers.
    The UAE isn't dry?

    Also, Socal is amazing, you just have to come at it from the right angle.
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    Quote Originally Posted by rong View Post
    You should totally do blow in Abu Dhabi! That takes fucking balls!
    That's a scary thought. It's great to live here but you do need to follow their invisible rules. I'm pretty content to just smoke their sjisha. Strawberry!

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