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Woodpigeon Started conversation Jan 4, 2009
2008 turned out to be a good year overall for me.
I got a new job which I enjoy very much; I left Dublin to be back closer to my kids; I walked the Kerry Way, raising over 2000 euro for charity in the process; I managed to be in the US during the election; I flew to the US in first class; I presented a paper at a conference; I climbed Ireland's highest mountain; I biked the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco; I turned 40; I finally got an iPod and I discovered podcasting; I was in Croke Park to see my team win a historic All Ireland Final, I received an award for my Master's thesis; I visited the biggest cruise liner in the world; I walked the Ballycotton cliffs and the mountains overlooking Killarney and I brought my youngest boys to school on their first day and helped them as they swam for the first time; I met new, wonderful people and reaffirmed old friendships.
A couple of crappy things happened, but on balance they are not worth much of a mention.
Pretty good for a year, I would say.
Roll on 2009..
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Galaxy Babe - eclectic editor Posted Jan 4, 2009
All my best wishes for an even better year!
GB 
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lil ~ Auntie Giggles with added login ~ returned Posted Jan 4, 2009
You managed to cram in such a lot 
Here's hoping the New Year will be just as good
lil xx
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Woodpigeon Posted Jan 4, 2009
Yes, I did cram a lot in, didn't I? I should clarify that I got a free upgrade to first class - it's a complete waste of money by the way. If you choose to go first class across the Atlantic you have far too much cash in your pocket..
WIshing you all a very happy new year too!
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psychocandy-moderation team leader Posted Jan 4, 2009
I'm glad so many wonderful things have happened for you over the last year- and I hope 2009 holds many more for you!
Never bothered flying first class myself- it didn't seem like a big enough difference to warrant the extra money, though on my second flight to London, I wouldn't have minded one of those seats that let you really lie down.
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Websailor Posted Jan 4, 2009
Wood Pigeon,
It is nice to hear from you again. No wonder you haven't been on h2g2 much! You certainly packed a lot in to your year, proving life begins at 40 
I hope 2009 is as kind to you as 2008. 
Happy New Year 
Websailor 
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Phred Firecloud Posted Jan 4, 2009
40 is a good year. Life seems to stretch out ahead forever. My own son is only a year younger. You have much to celebrate and more to be proud of.
I have travelled first class myself on a few trips. Once was because the airlines screwed my reservation up really badly and I joked and smiled about it with the lady at the ticket counter. Surprise! They called me out and sent me 1st class on a seven hour leg instead of routing me on tourist for two legs and a layover that would have taken 16 hours to Alaska...it pays to be nice to working people sometimes...
may 2009 treat you as well...
May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face;
the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again,
may God hold you in the palm of His hand.
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Edward the Bonobo - Gone. Posted Jan 5, 2009
What *is* the secret of getting upgrades? I'm always excessively lovely to check-in staff - but zilch. Is it better just to be blatant and ask?
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Phred Firecloud Posted Jan 5, 2009
Beats me... Once a steward kept bringing me complimentary double Mojitas...for no reason I could see...I was way back in the cattle section...the Gods may be crazy when it comes to airline policies.
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Woodpigeon Posted Jan 5, 2009
Secret to getting upgrades? Don't book online and hope that tons of your colleagues are all travelling on the same flight...
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FordsTowel Posted Jan 5, 2009
Couldn't be happier for you WP!
However, it looks like you haven't updated your PS for a couple of birthdays!! 
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Woodpigeon Posted Jan 6, 2009
Ok - some of the more shockingly egregious errors removed. I seem to have time-travelled through a year or two there alright..
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Woodpigeon Posted Jan 7, 2009
It's made me think about what I *am* going to put there though.. Oh, decisions, decisions!
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smurfles Posted Jan 9, 2009
It sounds like you achieved such a lot in one year Woodpigeon.....here's to more of the same for 2009
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- 2: Galaxy Babe - eclectic editor (Jan 4, 2009)
- 3: lil ~ Auntie Giggles with added login ~ returned (Jan 4, 2009)
- 4: Woodpigeon (Jan 4, 2009)
- 5: psychocandy-moderation team leader (Jan 4, 2009)
- 6: Websailor (Jan 4, 2009)
- 7: Beatrice (Jan 4, 2009)
- 8: Phred Firecloud (Jan 4, 2009)
- 9: Edward the Bonobo - Gone. (Jan 5, 2009)
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