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May08
He's like travel...
e.g. exhausting
There were 166 posts and 2,271 votes
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- No more votes.Alden S
Comes with a lot of baggage
Alan F and 48 peopleAnne M
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William B like this - No more votes.Anna W
he helped me get out of the state I was in.
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Janiece U ·
Top 100 Player · PhD Candidate at University of Texas at Dallas in Dallas, TexasI love this one . . .and I'm not that easy!
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Angela S ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Department Assistant at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OhioDamn. I thought I voted for this. Please excuse my gross oversight...
- No more votes.Neal G
he sent me packing
Alan F and 47 peopleAngela S
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Vicki M like this - No more votes.Steve J
At times, he can be pretty distant
Alan F and 42 peopleAlden S
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William H like this - No more votes.Alan F
I have my reservations about him
Anne L and 40 peopleBrent S
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Vincent M like this - No more votes.Daniel O
he has a lot of connections
Alden S and 39 peopleAngela S
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Vincent M like this - No more votes.Vincent M
He's a trip
Brent S and 38 peopleBrian B
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William H like this - No more votes.Linda S
we ended up right back where we started
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Dot Cassidy D ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Hyannis, NebraskaYou're still rolling!!!
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Shane K ·
Top 100 Player · Metalworking Account Executive at MSC Industrial Supply in McKean, PennsylvaniaGreat one Linda!!
- No more votes.Chris W
used to be so much fun, now he's all business
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Chris W ·
Top 100 Player · Owner at Martin Instruments & Supplies in Little Rock, ArkansasDon't knock it until you've tried to squeeze one in, Greg:)
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Angela S ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Department Assistant at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OhioAnd everything costs extra... but that cuts down on the baggage. #happytradeoff?
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- No more votes.Laurie W
He's all over the map
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- No more votes.Jenn V
I won't go anywhere without him
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Dot Cassidy D ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Hyannis, NebraskaJust right, Jenn!
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Laurie F ·
Top 100 Player · Worked at School District (Para III) in Jefferson, Wisconsinperfect!
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- No more votes.Fern B
left me up in the air for far too long
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Dot Cassidy D ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Hyannis, NebraskaLove it, Fern!
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Laurie B ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Paradise, Californiagood one!
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- No more votes.John F
He's neither here nor there
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Dot Cassidy D ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Hyannis, NebraskaReally like this a lot, John.
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Shane K ·
Top 100 Player · Metalworking Account Executive at MSC Industrial Supply in McKean, PennsylvaniaGood one John!!
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- No more votes.Shane K
He's not as much fun as he used to be
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Ronan D ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · oxford city fc at Football Manager 2013 in Cork:) Hi Shane :)
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Dot Cassidy D ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Hyannis, NebraskaAgree.. and it makes me kind of sad. Nice one, Shane!
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- No more votes.Anne A
I'm using him to get somewhere.
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Dot Cassidy D ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Hyannis, NebraskaThat's great, Anne!
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Neal G ·
Top 10 Elite · Works at Zimmerman Advertising in Chappaqua, New YorkExcellent
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- No more votes.Jeremy H
I get nervous when he approaches
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William B ·
Top 100 Player · Works at Team Wrad in Republic, MissouriMe too. http://traveltips.usatoday.com/overcome-travel-anxiety-1654.html I hope this helps. I know all of your posts are autobiographical.
How to Overcome Travel Anxiety
http://traveltips.usatoday.com/overcome-travel-anxiety-1654.htmlVacations are typically viewed as relaxing times when a person can get away from his worries, but some people experience travel anxiety that can overpower leisure with stress. Travel anxiety is usually...
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Jeremy H ·
Top 100 Player · Works at ABC's The Neighbors in Mar Vista, CaliforniaAsshole.
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Chris M ·
Top 10 Elite · Works at Legal Assistant in Muskegon, MichiganMy mom turns into a crazy lady before vacation.
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- No more votes.Jack S
he's a pain in the ass
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Dot Cassidy D ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Hyannis, NebraskaMe too, Christopher it just hit me right. Travel is the worst kind of pain in the a** because it's supposed to be good but you end up driving, and lost and waiting, and hauling suitcases and losing your tickets, and fighting with your spouse, and then you get back home worn out and the next day you...See more
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Jack S ·
Top 100 Player · Works at Self employed from Rowayton, ConnecticutDot, I could not have said it better!
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- No more votes.Mike K
a lot more fun when he's on vacation
- No more votes.Susan C
I keep a separate diary just for him
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Dot Cassidy D ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Hyannis, NebraskaThat's sweet!
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Karen F ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Weston, FloridaWhat a guy!
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Sue F ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Lives in Buffalo, New Yorknice
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- No more votes.Brent S
I'm doing him right now
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Peggy H ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Works at Plays OneUpMe with a lot of flavor from Los Alamitos, CaliforniaIn front of everyone, Brent!! Have you no shame!
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Melinda S ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Lives in North Volney, New Yorkpictures or it didn't happen!
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Shane K ·
Top 100 Player · Metalworking Account Executive at MSC Industrial Supply in McKean, PennsylvaniaYou can type while you're doing it!! You are so talented!
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- No more votes.Kathy R
made me leave my happy home
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Neal G ·
Top 10 Elite · Works at Zimmerman Advertising in Chappaqua, New YorkREAVES. Here's a lone comment.
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Angela S ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Department Assistant at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OhioSUPERB. Here's a companion comment.
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Dot Cassidy D ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Hyannis, NebraskaMy sentiments exactly, only you said them better.
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- No more votes.Brad R
If I've got the money, he'll get me high
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Dot Cassidy D ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Hyannis, Nebraska$$$$$$$$$ !
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Angela S ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Department Assistant at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OhioTravel is your Pusherman
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- No more votes.Anne L
his ideas may be flighty, but I'm always on board
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Melissa G ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Medical Editor & Copywriter at Freelance in Hampton, New Hampshirecute
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Dot Cassidy D ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Hyannis, NebraskaWell put, Anne!
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- No more votes.Christina D
always on the go
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Shane K ·
Top 100 Player · Metalworking Account Executive at MSC Industrial Supply in McKean, PennsylvaniaGood one Christina!
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- No more votes.Michael B
You never know where you'll end up with him
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Dot Cassidy D ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Hyannis, NebraskaThat's been my experience right down the line, Michael.
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no fun when he's working
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Kept me on a schedule
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Chris M ·
Top 10 Elite · Works at Legal Assistant in Muskegon, MichiganYou seem off scheduled today, Kimberly ; )
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- No more votes.Ed H
gets more frisky every time I deal with him.
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Chris M ·
Top 10 Elite · Works at Legal Assistant in Muskegon, MichiganClever!
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Dot Cassidy D ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Hyannis, NebraskaExcellent, Ed!
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Joe C ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Saint Germain, WisconsinGotcha, Eddie!
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- No more votes.Nikolina ?
He carried me away
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Peggy H ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Works at Plays OneUpMe with a lot of flavor from Los Alamitos, CaliforniaHi Nikolina! Great post.... :-)
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- No more votes.Carl N
a day with him will be full of tips
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Dot Cassidy D ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Hyannis, NebraskaHA!!
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Laurie B ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Paradise, CaliforniaGood one!
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Peggy H ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · Works at Plays OneUpMe with a lot of flavor from Los Alamitos, CaliforniaCarl, just went through that on a 9 day trip! Probably droppeded a couple hundred easy.
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- No more votes.Linda B
I hope someone manages to find him in time
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Makes me remove my shoes before I do him
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Dot Cassidy D ·
Top 100 Player · Lives in Hyannis, NebraskaHe's too weird!!!
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Michael G ·
Top 100 Player · Joined May 30, 2011but you can keep your socks on!
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Lauren W · Works at CASA of Monmouth County in Marlboro, New Jersey
Thank goodness! Cold toes are the worst!
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Dina D ·
Elder (Over 100 Rounds) · From Howard Beach, New York
Congrats!
12 months agoJenn V ·
Top 100 Player · Human Resources at ComiXology in Brooklyn, New York
Too bad we couldn't get 20 more votes in. :p Congrats love! xx
12 months ago