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kellwolf · November 28th, 2004, 22:53

I got screwed on vacation as an XJT new hire. Due to the time I get off probabtion, I don't get vacation until 2006. I'm hoping NOT to be throwing bags or checking people in by then.

As far as "blackhole," there's no internet at the hotel. Well, dial-up, but you better have a local number. Oh, and if you want to call that local number they'll need a credit card "just in case."

Food: Well, if you've got access to a car, the sky's the limit. Russ is the man to talk to about food in IAH. If you're stuck at the hotel, tough luck. Good Eats (hotel restaurant) will go straight through you, but there is Kettle across the street that's fairly cheap. There's a Taco Bell and Jack in the Box about 10 minute walk from there. Or, you can take the hotel shuttle to the mall, RUN across the street, and there is a brand new Hooters (with nice scenery), Chilis, and a couple of other restaurants. As far as food at the center, Brisket Bob's is good if you're not from Memphis, Kansas City or other BBQ capitals of the world. Rosa's Mexican is okay if you can take spicy food. Hartz Chicken.....well, after our class got sick twice on it, we stayed away from it. CiCi's Pizza is generally good, and if you're lucky you'll get Chic-fil-A.

November 28th, 2004, 22:53	#11
kellwolf Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 13,870	Re: The \"XJet Black Hole\" Effect! I got screwed on vacation as an XJT new hire. Due to the time I get off probabtion, I don't get vacation until 2006. I'm hoping NOT to be throwing bags or checking people in by then. As far as "blackhole," there's no internet at the hotel. Well, dial-up, but you better have a local number. Oh, and if you want to call that local number they'll need a credit card "just in case." Food: Well, if you've got access to a car, the sky's the limit. Russ is the man to talk to about food in IAH. If you're stuck at the hotel, tough luck. Good Eats (hotel restaurant) will go straight through you, but there is Kettle across the street that's fairly cheap. There's a Taco Bell and Jack in the Box about 10 minute walk from there. Or, you can take the hotel shuttle to the mall, RUN across the street, and there is a brand new Hooters (with nice scenery), Chilis, and a couple of other restaurants. As far as food at the center, Brisket Bob's is good if you're not from Memphis, Kansas City or other BBQ capitals of the world. Rosa's Mexican is okay if you can take spicy food. Hartz Chicken.....well, after our class got sick twice on it, we stayed away from it. CiCi's Pizza is generally good, and if you're lucky you'll get Chic-fil-A.