Comments for Pull A Chair Up http://www.pullachairup.com And Join The Conversation Thu, 20 Nov 2008 22:36:56 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 Comment on Best Travel Experiences by Caroline Rocha http://www.pullachairup.com/2008/09/05/best-travel-experiences/#comment-87 Caroline Rocha Wed, 12 Nov 2008 21:23:37 +0000 http://www.pullachairup.com/?p=21#comment-87 rpiwl3nthmxet60a rpiwl3nthmxet60a

]]> Comment on WTF GQ (a mini-series) part 1 by Dennie Mayer http://www.pullachairup.com/2008/04/14/wtf-gq-a-mini-series-part-1/#comment-86 Dennie Mayer Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:12:40 +0000 http://www.pullachairup.com/?p=11#comment-86 pcmqlct5es5tefe0 pcmqlct5es5tefe0

]]> Comment on Best Travel Experiences by dani http://www.pullachairup.com/2008/09/05/best-travel-experiences/#comment-82 dani Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:32:46 +0000 http://www.pullachairup.com/?p=21#comment-82 Nothing too major but on the last trip Rob and I took, the woman checking us in at United moved us to thde first row of Coach (that really leg-roomy area right after First Class), and let us know that we would have three seats to ourselves. On a six hour flight (just for the FIRST leg!), that was haven. Naps abounded. And at the hotel, they had upgraded us to a partial oceanview room. Very partial, but still. That being said, the video blog things sounds awesome!! Nothing too major but on the last trip Rob and I took, the woman checking us in at United moved us to thde first row of Coach (that really leg-roomy area right after First Class), and let us know that we would have three seats to ourselves. On a six hour flight (just for the FIRST leg!), that was haven. Naps abounded.
And at the hotel, they had upgraded us to a partial oceanview room. Very partial, but still.

That being said, the video blog things sounds awesome!!

]]> Comment on Best Travel Experiences by Sarah11918 http://www.pullachairup.com/2008/09/05/best-travel-experiences/#comment-81 Sarah11918 Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:30:33 +0000 http://www.pullachairup.com/?p=21#comment-81 On our first trip to Europe, we didn't know that our return trip from Amsterdam to Toronto was in KLM WORLD BUSINESS CLASS! Best. Flight. Ever. And a total surprise. The flight was 7.5 hours, and I did NOT want to get off at the end! :) Hope something nice like that happens to you! On our first trip to Europe, we didn’t know that our return trip from Amsterdam to Toronto was in KLM WORLD BUSINESS CLASS! Best. Flight. Ever. And a total surprise.

The flight was 7.5 hours, and I did NOT want to get off at the end! :)

Hope something nice like that happens to you!

]]> Comment on Best Travel Experiences by Barry http://www.pullachairup.com/2008/09/05/best-travel-experiences/#comment-80 Barry Fri, 05 Sep 2008 09:00:08 +0000 http://www.pullachairup.com/?p=21#comment-80 Well, I've always loved flying Continental. They have a hub here in Knoxville so maybe this is where the good pilots and planes hang out, but still they've always seemed to be on time with good folks working for them. And some nice planes. I've never had a bad experience on a flight, really, at least with personnel or anything that was under anyone's control. I don't fly all that much - maybe once every two years or so, on average (I flew three times last year which was way unusual) so people that fly more are bound to have more chances to see bad things. Never had a flight canceled on me, thank goodness. One funny story - I was flying one time from Newark to Atlanta, then connecting back to Knoxville. Bad weather delayed the flight leaving Newark and we were way late getting into Atlanta. My mom was going to pick me up in Knoxville, but it looked like I might have to take a later flight and had no way to really get in touch with her (this was before cell phones were popular). When my flight in Atlanta landed it looked like I had about 10 minutes to make the connector so I did the full O.J. run across the Atlanta airport, carry-ons in hand, dodging babies and hurdling trams all the way. Finally ran up, huffing and puffing, to the gateway and asked if I'd made it. They said, "Relax, the pilots from your inbound flight are transferring over to this plane anyway. They're still in transit..." So I killed myself for nothing :) Well, I’ve always loved flying Continental. They have a hub here in Knoxville so maybe this is where the good pilots and planes hang out, but still they’ve always seemed to be on time with good folks working for them. And some nice planes.

I’ve never had a bad experience on a flight, really, at least with personnel or anything that was under anyone’s control. I don’t fly all that much - maybe once every two years or so, on average (I flew three times last year which was way unusual) so people that fly more are bound to have more chances to see bad things.

Never had a flight canceled on me, thank goodness.

One funny story - I was flying one time from Newark to Atlanta, then connecting back to Knoxville. Bad weather delayed the flight leaving Newark and we were way late getting into Atlanta. My mom was going to pick me up in Knoxville, but it looked like I might have to take a later flight and had no way to really get in touch with her (this was before cell phones were popular). When my flight in Atlanta landed it looked like I had about 10 minutes to make the connector so I did the full O.J. run across the Atlanta airport, carry-ons in hand, dodging babies and hurdling trams all the way. Finally ran up, huffing and puffing, to the gateway and asked if I’d made it. They said, “Relax, the pilots from your inbound flight are transferring over to this plane anyway. They’re still in transit…” So I killed myself for nothing :)

]]> Comment on I have never depended on the kindness of strangers by Stacy http://www.pullachairup.com/2008/05/12/i-have-never-depended-on-the-kindness-of-strangers/#comment-79 Stacy Mon, 02 Jun 2008 13:14:45 +0000 http://www.pullachairup.com/?p=20#comment-79 I live in Knoxville, TN and I have visited other places including places out of the country and no matter what I am always glad to be back home. There is just something about that relaxed feel you get from the general public and it is so nice to have the person in front of you hold the door and when you return the favor they dont look at you weird. Of course I also still live out in the sticks where everyone waves as they drive by even if they dont know you. The only bad thing I have found is that I recently switched to unsweet tea and it is impossible to find at a gas station. I guess I'll make do. :) I live in Knoxville, TN and I have visited other places including places out of the country and no matter what I am always glad to be back home. There is just something about that relaxed feel you get from the general public and it is so nice to have the person in front of you hold the door and when you return the favor they dont look at you weird. Of course I also still live out in the sticks where everyone waves as they drive by even if they dont know you. The only bad thing I have found is that I recently switched to unsweet tea and it is impossible to find at a gas station. I guess I’ll make do. :)

]]> Comment on Eating the Future by gilli http://www.pullachairup.com/2008/05/22/eating-the-future/#comment-78 gilli Tue, 27 May 2008 19:26:24 +0000 http://www.pullachairup.com/?p=19#comment-78 1. i would like to see a bacon hybrid too. what if you gave a chicken enough pig genes so that when it laid eggs, each egg had a piece of bacon inside, along with all the regular egg stuff? NOM anyone? 2. i have moral objections to grapples because they aren't actual hybrids, they're just apples injected with grape flavoring. i am all for actual fruit hybrids, because it's like we've learned nothing from cautionary tales like frankenstein. 1. i would like to see a bacon hybrid too. what if you gave a chicken enough pig genes so that when it laid eggs, each egg had a piece of bacon inside, along with all the regular egg stuff? NOM anyone?

2. i have moral objections to grapples because they aren’t actual hybrids, they’re just apples injected with grape flavoring. i am all for actual fruit hybrids, because it’s like we’ve learned nothing from cautionary tales like frankenstein.

]]> Comment on Eating the Future by Dave C http://www.pullachairup.com/2008/05/22/eating-the-future/#comment-77 Dave C Tue, 27 May 2008 16:49:08 +0000 http://www.pullachairup.com/?p=19#comment-77 A long time ago, I first ran into Pomellas in Israel. I think they are pomegranate/grapefruit fusion. They are actually kinda disappointing. If I had to fuse two things, maybe I'd do an orineach or perhaps a lemine (but only if it is lime on one side and lemon on the other). Maybe I can just get some glue. A long time ago, I first ran into Pomellas in Israel. I think they are pomegranate/grapefruit fusion. They are actually kinda disappointing.

If I had to fuse two things, maybe I’d do an orineach or perhaps a lemine (but only if it is lime on one side and lemon on the other). Maybe I can just get some glue.

]]> Comment on Eating the Future by jOhNnY http://www.pullachairup.com/2008/05/22/eating-the-future/#comment-75 jOhNnY Sat, 24 May 2008 23:18:11 +0000 http://www.pullachairup.com/?p=19#comment-75 chocolate and bacon? i gotta try that one. chocolate and bacon? i gotta try that one.

]]> Comment on Eating the Future by dani http://www.pullachairup.com/2008/05/22/eating-the-future/#comment-73 dani Fri, 23 May 2008 14:13:08 +0000 http://www.pullachairup.com/?p=19#comment-73 @Mike: Ohhhhhhhh yeahhhhhhhhhhhhh. The sad thing is I have already done this myself at a fondue party. Delicious. @Mike: Ohhhhhhhh yeahhhhhhhhhhhhh. The sad thing is I have already done this myself at a fondue party. Delicious.

]]> Comment on Eating the Future by Mike http://www.pullachairup.com/2008/05/22/eating-the-future/#comment-72 Mike Thu, 22 May 2008 11:20:18 +0000 http://www.pullachairup.com/?p=19#comment-72 Bacon fusion: http://flickr.com/photos/thebleedingheartbakery/2253281370/in/pool-slashfood Bacon fusion:
http://flickr.com/photos/thebleedingheartbakery/2253281370/in/pool-slashfood

]]> Comment on I have never depended on the kindness of strangers by jOhNny http://www.pullachairup.com/2008/05/12/i-have-never-depended-on-the-kindness-of-strangers/#comment-71 jOhNny Fri, 16 May 2008 02:27:02 +0000 http://www.pullachairup.com/?p=20#comment-71 I'm with you Shawn. I’m with you Shawn.

]]> Comment on I have never depended on the kindness of strangers by Shawn http://www.pullachairup.com/2008/05/12/i-have-never-depended-on-the-kindness-of-strangers/#comment-70 Shawn Thu, 15 May 2008 17:59:00 +0000 http://www.pullachairup.com/?p=20#comment-70 I've actually been thinking a lot recently about differences between Indiana and NJ/NY when it comes to public courtesy. When I give up my bus or subway seat to a lady, they usually respond with an expression of shock and awe. People around my office are constantly surprised that I'm more than willing to carry heavy things for them. Store clerks often seem incredulous when I speak to them with clear diction and respect (not to mention the use of "Please" and "Thank you" when ordering anything). Even my friends are slightly baffled when I tip gas station attendants. Unfortunately, my own expressions of common courtesy are starting to dwindle. I no longer tip every busker or street musician I encounter. I give up my public transportation seats less and less due to some rude responses from ladies who think I might have ulterior motives. I've stopped over-tipping on group checks at restaurants because I know the excess will only be swallowed by someone else's penny-pinching. I don't buy rounds of drinks for people because I've realized that they likely won't even think to do the same for me. I've started to realize that this area eventually makes everyone cynical, jaded, and selfish. I don't know why this is, but I do know that I really don't like it. -Shawn I’ve actually been thinking a lot recently about differences between Indiana and NJ/NY when it comes to public courtesy.
When I give up my bus or subway seat to a lady, they usually respond with an expression of shock and awe. People around my office are constantly surprised that I’m more than willing to carry heavy things for them. Store clerks often seem incredulous when I speak to them with clear diction and respect (not to mention the use of “Please” and “Thank you” when ordering anything). Even my friends are slightly baffled when I tip gas station attendants.
Unfortunately, my own expressions of common courtesy are starting to dwindle. I no longer tip every busker or street musician I encounter. I give up my public transportation seats less and less due to some rude responses from ladies who think I might have ulterior motives. I’ve stopped over-tipping on group checks at restaurants because I know the excess will only be swallowed by someone else’s penny-pinching. I don’t buy rounds of drinks for people because I’ve realized that they likely won’t even think to do the same for me.
I’ve started to realize that this area eventually makes everyone cynical, jaded, and selfish. I don’t know why this is, but I do know that I really don’t like it.

-Shawn

]]> Comment on I have never depended on the kindness of strangers by Dave C http://www.pullachairup.com/2008/05/12/i-have-never-depended-on-the-kindness-of-strangers/#comment-58 Dave C Mon, 12 May 2008 17:22:11 +0000 http://www.pullachairup.com/?p=20#comment-58 I've found the same kinda mentality here in MA. As you know, I am a Jersey boy myself so it took me a while to get used to this and I've tried to let some of that rub off on me. However, the other side of the coin is the disingenuous kindness. There is much more of this in MA to go with genuine kindness. I want to punch people that offer me fake caring. If given the choice of more actual kindness but more fake kindness included, I would probably just pass this offer up. I’ve found the same kinda mentality here in MA. As you know, I am a Jersey boy myself so it took me a while to get used to this and I’ve tried to let some of that rub off on me. However, the other side of the coin is the disingenuous kindness. There is much more of this in MA to go with genuine kindness. I want to punch people that offer me fake caring. If given the choice of more actual kindness but more fake kindness included, I would probably just pass this offer up.

]]> Comment on I have never depended on the kindness of strangers by eliz http://www.pullachairup.com/2008/05/12/i-have-never-depended-on-the-kindness-of-strangers/#comment-57 eliz Mon, 12 May 2008 16:38:42 +0000 http://www.pullachairup.com/?p=20#comment-57 the kindness and genuine interest that people in less populated areas seems to dwindle as people are forced to live closer together. the rural part of No. Ca was pretty and all the people were very sweet but I was uncomfortable being the bitchy rude person just b/c I was raised on a different coast. by NJ standards Im a push over, in Davis I was Bitch-tastic. its sad to see the inverse of this. My ex from Illinois was so heart broken by the rudeness and disinterest of No. NJ. he had a crappy car and was boggled when no one would offer him help on the side of the road. he had refused to set foot in NJ because of all that he "suffered". Oh yeah and he also owes me money. the kindness and genuine interest that people in less populated areas seems to dwindle as people are forced to live closer together. the rural part of No. Ca was pretty and all the people were very sweet but I was uncomfortable being the bitchy rude person just b/c I was raised on a different coast. by NJ standards Im a push over, in Davis I was Bitch-tastic.
its sad to see the inverse of this. My ex from Illinois was so heart broken by the rudeness and disinterest of No. NJ. he had a crappy car and was boggled when no one would offer him help on the side of the road. he had refused to set foot in NJ because of all that he “suffered”. Oh yeah and he also owes me money.

]]> Comment on Morning Ritual by jOhNny http://www.pullachairup.com/2008/04/09/morning-ritual/#comment-56 jOhNny Sun, 11 May 2008 21:42:38 +0000 http://www.pullachairup.com/?p=10#comment-56 I love the fact that Starbucks pays part-time people benefits. I think it distinguishes them from say a McDonalds or even a restaurant that competes with them. All great companies provide it in some form or fashion. I buy from them often for that reason. Pumpkin Spice Latte? Mmmmmmmm. Now, I will pay $4.00 for that. I love the fact that Starbucks pays part-time people benefits. I think it distinguishes them from say a McDonalds or even a restaurant that competes with them. All great companies provide it in some form or fashion. I buy from them often for that reason. Pumpkin Spice Latte? Mmmmmmmm. Now, I will pay $4.00 for that.

]]> Comment on Morning Ritual by jOhNny http://www.pullachairup.com/2008/04/09/morning-ritual/#comment-55 jOhNny Sat, 10 May 2008 02:07:34 +0000 http://www.pullachairup.com/?p=10#comment-55 Love the blog guys/girls. Keep writing. Love the blog guys/girls. Keep writing.

]]> Comment on Carnivorous Habits by jOhNny http://www.pullachairup.com/2008/04/07/carnivorous-habits/#comment-54 jOhNny Sat, 10 May 2008 02:00:15 +0000 http://PullAChairUp.com/?p=9#comment-54 Tatonka...buffalo. Tasty? Beef jerky is a gift from the heavens. Tatonka…buffalo. Tasty? Beef jerky is a gift from the heavens.

]]> Comment on Because a Blogger Went Ka-Choo! by jOhNny http://www.pullachairup.com/2008/04/16/because-a-blogger-went-ka-choo/#comment-51 jOhNny Fri, 09 May 2008 00:57:37 +0000 http://www.pullachairup.com/?p=15#comment-51    Another example was when Family Guy was taken off the air, viewers got the show back on air through various means. They tried to do that with Arrested Development, but they couldn't make it happen. Both where instances were consumers effected the product or business.    Another example was when Family Guy was taken off the air, viewers got the show back on air through various means. They tried to do that with Arrested Development, but they couldn’t make it happen. Both where instances were consumers effected the product or business.

]]> Comment on Because a Blogger Went Ka-Choo! by jOhNny http://www.pullachairup.com/2008/04/16/because-a-blogger-went-ka-choo/#comment-50 jOhNny Thu, 08 May 2008 02:10:51 +0000 http://www.pullachairup.com/?p=15#comment-50 Here's an update on the some changes since the uprising. http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9083518 Here’s an update on the some changes since the uprising.
http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9083518

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