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Post by johnlawitzke on May 19, 2018 3:56:12 GMT -5
Hi all! I haven’t been around here much in the past several weeks. I had a big burst of work travel and have spent 3.5 of the past 6 weeks on 3 work trips to Europe in addition to going to the Chicago Pipe Show. I’m currently between flights on my way home from Sweden. Once I am caught up on my sleep, I’ll be back to being a regular around The Patch as I don’t expect any more trips for a while.
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Post by haebar on May 19, 2018 5:01:03 GMT -5
I have been following your travels on Facebook. Looking forward to your return and continued postings.
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Post by Legend Lover on May 19, 2018 7:16:38 GMT -5
I wondered where you went. Safe home, buddy. It'll be good to have you around again.
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Post by lestrout on May 19, 2018 7:54:01 GMT -5
Yo joh
I've enjoyed your updates and semi-fondly recall my years as a road warrior. Every time I felt sorry for myself, I would look around the airplane or airport and realize that most there paid real money to be there and (also) had something that needed doing. Def First World Problems. Hope you didn't have schedule conflicts with pipe meetings.
hp
les
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Post by Dramatwist on May 19, 2018 12:19:32 GMT -5
...rest up, my friend... looking forward to your return...
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Post by Zach on May 19, 2018 12:21:33 GMT -5
Good to hear from you, John. Really wish Id been able to make Chicago to get some smokes in with you guys.
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Post by Darin on May 19, 2018 17:32:35 GMT -5
Welcome Back!! 
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Post by Matthew on May 19, 2018 17:46:03 GMT -5
Welcome back John !
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Post by JimInks on May 19, 2018 17:50:58 GMT -5
'bout durn time you came back. We need you to fry some eggs!!!
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Post by slomo on May 20, 2018 8:45:26 GMT -5
With so much time in Europe he is likely now an omelette man!
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Post by johnlawitzke on May 20, 2018 11:05:18 GMT -5
With so much time in Europe he is likely now an omelette man! Most of my time was spent in Sweden and they don’t eat eggs for breakfast there. |
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Post by JimInks on May 20, 2018 12:36:43 GMT -5
With so much time in Europe he is likely now an omelette man! Most of my time was spent in Sweden and they don’t eat eggs for breakfast there. Heathens. |
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Post by peterd-Buffalo Spirit on May 20, 2018 14:44:28 GMT -5
...after 38 years of travel domestically and internationally, I know how you feel...welcome back...
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Post by trailboss on May 20, 2018 16:16:50 GMT -5
...after 38 years of travel domestically and internationally, I know how you feel...welcome back... My brother did the same for several years, it can be a really tough job to do...time zones, jet lag, trapped in a cylinder with other people having colds, security hassles, schedules....not for the faint of heart. Welcome back, John! |
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Post by Deleted on May 20, 2018 16:34:54 GMT -5
Was this the round where you went to Paris? If so, how did you find the pipe culture?
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Post by antb on May 21, 2018 2:36:11 GMT -5
Will be good to see you back. I trust you bought a few pipes?
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Post by johnlawitzke on May 23, 2018 19:11:17 GMT -5
Was this the round where you went to Paris? If so, how did you find the pipe culture? Paris was the first of the three trips in six weeks. I didn't find pipe culture.  I didn't get to any pipe shops and I didn't see any other pipe smokers. However, Paris is smoker friendly in that you can sit at outdoor seating in cafes and bars and smoke. |
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Post by johnlawitzke on May 23, 2018 19:15:00 GMT -5
Although this was a big burst of travel of 3 trips to Europe in 6 weeks, it was a return to my old hardcore road warrior lifestyle. Back when I was attached to Sales, I spent 50%+ of my time on the road and flew 100,00 miles a year. Now that I am out of Sales for the past four years, I am normally down to about 5 trips a year and about 30 to 35,000 air miles a year. I already have my 1,000,000 mile status on Delta; I don't need 2,000,000 mile status.
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Post by Legend Lover on May 24, 2018 2:56:28 GMT -5
Although this was a big burst of travel of 3 trips to Europe in 6 weeks, it was a return to my old hardcore road warrior lifestyle. Back when I was attached to Sales, I spent 50%+ of my time on the road and flew 100,00 miles a year. Now that I am out of Sales for the past four years, I am normally down to about 5 trips a year and about 30 to 35,000 air miles a year. I already have my 1,000,000 mile status on Delta; I don't need 2,000,000 mile status. wow... You do more flying than superman. |
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I didn't get to any pipe shops and I didn't see any other pipe smokers. However, Paris is smoker friendly in that you can sit at outdoor seating in cafes and bars and smoke.