Chat Transcript - Last Minute and Road Trip Tips

Rather than spend a silly amount of time deleting the word [Delete], I've left it in. That's where the profile image would be. Thanks for joining in on the chat last night. It was a great conversation and I love everyone's enthusiasm right now. Here's the full-meal deal for the chat on April 20, 2009.

kariquaas: Hey Kids
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Bren1371: now she is registered
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JeremyStovall_24: kids ? lol
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Newell: yeah I remember one one where my friend died in a car accident that year
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Bren1371: hi Kari
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kariquaas: Hi
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Newell: kids
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kariquaas: I'm happy to say that I am currently sitting outside of my home in the sun whilst chatting with you fine people.
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Bren1371: I sat outside I would fry like an egg
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kariquaas: I figure I'll make it for an hour.
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JeremyStovall_24: short battery life ?
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Newell: just an hour?
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Newell: get a longer extension cord
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Newell:
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JeremyStovall_24: I got a 100 footer u could use kari
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Bren1371: ya don't have any outlets out there
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kariquaas: Hee Hee
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kariquaas: The internet cable gets me 4 feet out the door. That's enough for now.
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JeremyStovall_24: or is ur skin only gonna last an hour
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Newell: LOL
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Bren1371: whats the temp there
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kariquaas: Maybe 75.
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JeremyStovall_24: its only 80 for us Washington folks
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kariquaas: Skin lasting an hour....
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Bren1371: ahhh that's perfect weather
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aggie71: Howdy folks ... looks like a good group!
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Newell: yea that the trouble with you fair sinked people
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kariquaas: We're a fair skinned folk and the weather was cold and dark for months!
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JeremyStovall_24: kari u know u could get a wireless router , that would solve ur problem
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kariquaas: LOL
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kariquaas: "fair sinked"
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Bren1371: lol
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Newell: skind
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Bren1371: your sunk before ya get started
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kariquaas: Husband won't have that.
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JeremyStovall_24: why not ?
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kariquaas: Too funny.
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kariquaas: You never know who is OUT there.
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newideal: omg i was looking at someone's comment on this site "I faxed my 11 page resume to them last Monday."
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JeremyStovall_24: mkay
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kariquaas: I've seen that one.
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newideal: pleeease tell me it's not normal to have an 11 page resume!!
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JeremyStovall_24: dam 11pages
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Bren1371: 11 pages?
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kariquaas: Should be one or maybe two pages.
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Newell: 1 page experience with 10 page of references??
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newideal: ok phew
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Bren1371: I would look at the fist page and 5 finger it right away
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newideal: 5 finger?
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Bren1371: yeah term used meaning trash it
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newideal: well the 11 pages seemed to have gotten her an interview at the stanley
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kariquaas: round file
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newideal: was thinking it would be cool to work in a haunted place
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newideal: http://my.coolworks.com/forum/topics/the-stanley-hotel

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kariquaas: Definitely.
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JeremyStovall_24: I'll just be a ghost hunter lol
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Bren1371: ghost hunters went to the stanley once
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kariquaas: Anyhow, it's 6pm here in the West and 9pm in the East. Let's get started.
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kariquaas: Welcome to the official chat.
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kariquaas: We're super glad you're here.
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Bren1371: wooohooo
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newideal: actually i misread that
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Newell: TAPS the Seasonal Hunters
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newideal: not sure what the 11 pages got her
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kariquaas: I now have the ability again (yay!) to catch the transcript so you'll get the whole thing, not just bits.
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newideal: yes i was thinking of TAPS hehe
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newideal: i could do my own paranormal investigations on my nights off
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kariquaas: So tonight's topic is last minute stuff, road trip tips and the like.
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reggiecohen83402: i know amazing race and big brother has that many pages for there apps
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kariquaas: I know that some of you have already hit the road so congratulations!
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Bren1371: plenty of water
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kariquaas: Bring plenty of water - on the road?
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Bren1371: plenty of supply's like snacks to tide ya over
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JeremyStovall_24: plenty of gas money or food money, hotel's if needed
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Newell: Plenty of Rockstars and 5 hour energy
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aggie71: where is the best checklist on CW?
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Bren1371: a few $ in your pocket
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kariquaas: Rick did an awesome post about Last Minute stuff. Two secs...

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reggiecohen83402: and fill up on gas
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Newell: Traveller checks for Canadian gass
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kariquaas: http://my.coolworks.com/profiles/blogs/the-employee-journey-pt6-the
[The Employee Journey -- pt.6 The Last Minute Checklist - My CoolWorks]

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Bren1371: make sure your engine fluid and all is currently tuned
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JeremyStovall_24: good call new , love them rockstars
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kariquaas: That's good for the packing part and getting ready to be at your new job.
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Newell: yeah they help out
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kariquaas: Travel documents!
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Bren1371: current maintenance on vehicles
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Rick (guest): I suggest contacting your credit card company to tell them you will be traveling. Some credit security programs will stop your card if it is used far away from your usual purchases. They assume it was stolen. It happened to me in Canada.
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kariquaas: Great tip, Rick.
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kariquaas: Thor?
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aggie71: You can preplan your route using google maps or other site ... anyone have a favorite trip planning site?
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Newell: fastest time is 3 days from Wasilla to Salt Lake
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reggiecohen83402: make sure u have your passport
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kariquaas: Microsoft Streets and Trips is good too.
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JeremyStovall_24: If u can afford a gps use it and map out ur routes and places
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Coly (guest): I just use yahoo maps
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kariquaas: Most GPS devices will let you plan a route.
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Bren1371: drivers licence, SSI and other paperwork
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kariquaas: jinx, Stov.
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JeremyStovall_24: meh
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Newell: Expedia does good for maps and driving direction too
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Rick (guest): I suggest some audiobooks because you get no radio in a lot of Canada if you are driving to Alaska
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kariquaas: Toothbrush. Hee hee
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aggie71: don't forget your vehicle registration
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kariquaas: Insurance card
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kariquaas: Both health (if you have it) and for the car.
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Newell: and Remember if they ask DO YOU HAVE ANY WEAPONS WITH YOU?
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reggiecohen83402: and the most import one driver licence
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Newell: YOU SAY YES
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reggiecohen83402: your
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Bren1371: said that one reggie
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JeremyStovall_24: < always carries a shot gun under my seat just kidding lol
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Newell: Only if you are a vegetable or piece of meat
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kariquaas: Newell.....
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Newell: I'm a chef
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Bren1371: knifes for the chefs
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kariquaas: The Gear Group is good too for suggestions - http://my.coolworks.com/group/geartalk - or other groups for the locations you are going to.
[Gear Talk - My CoolWorks]

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Newell: and they let me pass
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kariquaas: Talk to the people who have been there before.
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Newell: I done it 4 times now
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kariquaas: Nice.
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Newell: in 4 days will be my 5th time
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Newell: pretty much the usual stops
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Rick (guest): Make sure you tell your employer when you are going to reach your property, it stinks to drive for a week and find your room not ready until the next day
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kariquaas: I actually wrote a post for our HR blog today about all of you kids hitting the road soon. Tis the season.
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Bren1371: also make sure you get in contact with any place that you owe money to and let them know your addy's
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kariquaas: Address Change
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Nuria2387: hi i just joined.
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Newell: Edmonton Mall, Liard Hot Springs, SignPost Area
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kariquaas: Good suggestion.
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kariquaas: Yes, let your employer know your arrival date!
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kariquaas: Hi Nuria
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don (guest): I am coming to yellowstone from florida.Any suggestions for the most interresting route
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reggiecohen83402: u don't want have surprise your check
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kariquaas: Liard Hot Springs rocks!
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Nuria2387: Hi, how do i know where everyone's going this summer?
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Robg101: brb
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kariquaas: ...It's at the top of B.C.
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Robg101: back
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RVGal: Don- Colorado is a must
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kariquaas: Florida to Yellowstone. Any suggestions for a good route?
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Newell: Yeah its a GUARENTTED STOP
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Bren1371: well if you ask them Nuria then you'll know
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JeremyStovall_24: use a plain lol
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Barb (guest): My first year at this, Mt. Rushmore in June.
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kariquaas: Nuria - On the site, you can find groups for several locations. You can see who is going where there.
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kariquaas: http://my.coolworks.com
[My CoolWorks - Living & Working in Great Places]

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TampaLiz: Don, I'm going from Tampa to Grand Teton Nat'l. Park, via Ft. Walton Beach, San Antonio, TX and Denver, CO.
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kariquaas: Cool, Barb!
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Robg101: it's very busy there
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Nuria2387: Mm...ok. I'm going to the Grand Canyon
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Nuria2387: first time doing a seasonal job.
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JeremyStovall_24: great wheeling in Colorado I hear
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kariquaas: Lots of folks going there.
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Nuria2387: i leave the 28th
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Bren1371: north or south Nuria
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Nuria2387: south
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Coly (guest): Not going anywhere this Summer but may try to head south this winter.
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Bren1371: they have a group for the south rim don't they Kari
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don (guest): Tampaliz-how many days are you allowing to get there
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kariquaas: Any South Rim folks on here tonight?
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kariquaas: I think so, Brenda.
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reggiecohen83402: nope denali
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Nuria2387: is there a specific chat i'm supposed to be in?
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Bren1371: nope couple of us NR
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Newell: McKinley Here
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kariquaas: Nuria - Not tonight, this one is general for all.
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Coly (guest): Loved Denali
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RVGal: Tetons for me
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kariquaas: I want to go to the Tetons!
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reggiecohen83402: 2nd time up to denali
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JeremyStovall_24: me 2
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Sara_B: glacier national park here!
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RVGal: OK come visit
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Nuria2387: Oh, ok. Well, that's alright. My friend that's coming up to South Rim May 20th did Tetons a couple years back...said it was amazing.
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kariquaas: I want to go there too, Sara!
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Bren1371: Nuria the groups on the main coolworks page are for different locations and there usually not live chats like this

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Sara_B: i'm so excited!
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Barb (guest): I love Glacier, West side!
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Newell: Been in Denali 3 Season
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Robg101: I loved Glacier
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Sara_B: lake mcdonald?
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Bren1371: but u will find all kinds of info in them
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Nuria2387: We're both from Phoenix but Phoenix is so dead in the summer that we want to go where the money goes.
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Robg101: East Side
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Lisa (guest): I will be in Glacier as well
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TampaLiz: Don, 5 days is all the budget allows. I'm staying at the Fiesta Bed & Breakfast in San Antonio 2 nights so I can be there for the town's annual festival, and 2 nights at Elyria's Western Guest House in Denver. I didn't want to do the hotel/motel thing and it's actually a lot cheaper staying at these places!
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reggiecohen83402: work 2 at princess at copper river
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kariquaas: Cool, Lisa.
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JeremyStovall_24: < North RIm may8th
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Newell: I remember U sayin that
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Robg101: I lived in Whitefish for two years
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Nuria2387: what are you doing at North Rim?
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Nuria2387: Jeremy...
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kariquaas: Nice. You guys are all going to have amazing experiences this summer!
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JeremyStovall_24: Being a host
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Newell: was gonna work there the first year but did Kenai instead
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Rick (guest): If you are driving to Alaska, keep in mind there is a good chance you will get a chipped windshield by the end of the trip.
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kariquaas: That's true, Rick.
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Nuria2387: get full glass on your car before you go just in case.
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Lisa (guest): why is that?
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Rick (guest): Always good to keep your camera on, and out of the case because you will see a lot of animals without much notice.
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kariquaas: Bring the bandaid Novus strips just in case!
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JeremyStovall_24: full glass ?
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JeffRoss (guest): Anyone here working in Denali this summer?
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Bren1371: North rim is gonna be a blast this year
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Robg101: good idea kari
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Bren1371: completely different
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newideal: *googles airfare to alaska*
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Robg101: I did last two years
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Bren1371: though it was fun at times last year
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kariquaas: Your insurance company should cover the chip repair for free.
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JeremyStovall_24: brenda u gonna travel/explore the back roads with me and janette when we take the rigs out
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don (guest): is anyone going to yellowstone in august and sept
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Dominic_S: OK what did I miss
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kariquaas: Hey Dom!
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Bren1371: yep I am stov
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JeremyStovall_24: sweet!
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JeffRoss (guest): Hi all
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Robg101: DOMINIC
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kariquaas: Hi Jeff!
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Dominic_S: Good evening Kari and fellow coolworkers
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Bren1371: not sitten on my duff this time around
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Coly (guest): Don you will be getting a lot of hours in at that time of year in yellowstone.
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JeffRoss (guest): Anyone else heading to Denali?
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JeremyStovall_24: I just hope we don't get lost out on the fun back country roads lol
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Robg101: Where in Denali
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Nuria2387: Is anyone here from Arizona?
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kariquaas: Oh, fyi, we're trying to firm up the Cool Works meet up in/near Yellowstone. It will definitely be in June.
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JeffRoss (guest): Salmon Bake in Denali Park
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Dominic_S: I am working north of Denali
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Newell: I'll be drivin past it
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Bren1371: well there will always be rangers somewhere
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Robg101: Good Times
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JeremyStovall_24: true brenda
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don (guest): coly-why is that
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TampaLiz: Anyone going to Grand Tetons?
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Robg101: my friend is a bartender there this summer
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JeremyStovall_24: Nuria u going to south or north ? and what job did u get ?
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Bren1371: if we do we will just have to make sure we have plenty of water
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Coly (guest): All the college kids are headed home.
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Nuria2387: Um, I'm Food and Beverage Server, South Rim.
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JeremyStovall_24: right on nuria
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RVGal: TampaLIz I am going to the Tetons will get there May 6th
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KellyRose: Hey everyone!
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JeremyStovall_24: hey kelly !
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don (guest): Coly- have you worked there before
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Robg101: which restaurant Nuria?
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TampaLiz: RVGal - Signal Mountain Lodge?
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Newell: Hiya Kelly
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Barb (guest): What does a "food attendant" do at Mt Rushmore?
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kariquaas: True, Coly. The early date folks start to leave in mid August so the hours will pick up for every one still there.
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Sara_B: I wanted to go to signal!
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kariquaas: Hi Kelly.
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KellyRose: Holy lot of people online!!
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Coly (guest): I worked at grant village in 1997.
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Bren1371: ahhhh about 3 weeks left
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kariquaas:
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JeremyStovall_24: its chat night kelly
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RVGal: No Grand Teton Lodge Company
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Dominic_S: Hello Kelly
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KellyRose: Oh I didn't know that
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Bren1371: I'm gettin excited a bit
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TampaLiz: Signal Mtn. is great!
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KellyRose: what is chat night??
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KellyRose: Hey Dom!
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Newell: lol
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don (guest): Coly- what did you do there
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kariquaas: Grand Teton Lodge Company looks like a great place to work.
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JeffRoss (guest): I leave next week and it can't come soon enough
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Robg101: Reggie and I leave in 7 days
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KellyRose: I only have 7 days left!
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Dominic_S: grr I wish you could still get peoples CW profile thru chat
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Ben (guest): Dominic, you'll have to let me know how coldfoot is once you get up there
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JeremyStovall_24: is grand teton lodge own by xanterra ?
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Newell: I leave in four days to AK!!!
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Dominic_S: OK

Apr 20 2009, 6:18 PM
Nuria2387: Does anyone know if they have kitchens for employees at Grand canyon (south)?
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kariquaas: Every Monday we have an official chat at 9pm Eastern / 6pm Pacific.
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Ben (guest): when do you head up to coldfoot?
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Apr 20 2009, 6:19 PM
reggiecohen83402: yeah they do
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JeremyStovall_24: yes they have an EDR area nuria
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Dominic_S: 2 weeks
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RVGal: No Vail Resorts owns Grand Teton Lodge Co
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kariquaas: Can't wait to meet you Dom!
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Bren1371: gtlc is a separate company stov
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KellyRose: O IC Kari... whats the topic??
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Ben (guest): sweet, i wont be up until june 14
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Dominic_S: Cool
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Robg101: not a kitchen though
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JeremyStovall_24: saweettttt
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Dominic_S: ok
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Nuria2387: But is there a kitchen? A stove?
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kariquaas: Last minute tips / road trip tips.
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Coly (guest): I worked at the Lakehouse Restaurant the first couple of weeks and then worked in housekeeping.
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Robg101: they cook for you
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Dominic_S: Ben do you have a laptop?
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KellyRose: so everyone is in crunch time huh??
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Ben (guest): yep
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Dominic_S: cool
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Newell: yeah
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JeremyStovall_24: where can i find info on this gtlc ?
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Newell: still packin
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kariquaas: On CW
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Dominic_S: Yeaaa I just sold my truck and I'm ready to go to Alaska!
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KellyRose: I just brought my cats to my mothers so she can kitty sit for the next 7 months!
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Bren1371: just type in Grand Teton Lodge Company
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Ben (guest): how long you at coldfoot for?
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JeremyStovall_24: ty
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KellyRose: What a horrific experience LOL!
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don (guest): Coly- we are supposed to work in housekeeping. how is it
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Dominic_S: till the end of Sept
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Bren1371: or go to cool works under wyoming
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kariquaas: http://www.coolworks.com/profile/grand-teton-lodge-company/summer-j...
[ Grand Teton Lodge Company - Summer Jobs with Grand Teton Lodge Company ]

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JeremyStovall_24: ty kari and brenda
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kariquaas:
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kariquaas: You bet.
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Amanda (guest): hey guys
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Dominic_S: Ben where are you coming from?
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Bren1371:
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Dominic_S: Hello Amanda
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KellyRose: Kari did you star CW??
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Ben (guest): from philadelphia
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Newell: Hiya Amanda
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Amanda (guest): hello
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kariquaas: Ah, the sun passed behind my neighbor's house. Sigh.....
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JeremyStovall_24: I remember that place , its on my list for next year
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patty54: hat u all
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kariquaas: Nope, Bill Berg, my boss did in 1995.
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kariquaas: I am one of five folks who work for CW.
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KellyRose: O cool and you took it over??
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Bren1371: and wow has it changed a lot from back then too
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Carol_1: hi patty
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KellyRose: I see I have had so much fun on here and learned soo much!
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Coly (guest): I liked it. You clean 13 rooms and when you are done you can take off and hike or do whatever. At the end of the season when there are not many employees you will probably have to clean more rooms.
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kariquaas: Just a team member.
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JeremyStovall_24: A new place was just added to the wyo side
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Bren1371: its gotten really advanced
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kariquaas: That's awesome, Kelly.
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Dominic_S: Amanda where are you working?
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reggiecohen83402: i see some of the winter jobs is posting already
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KellyRose: yup firsttime laptop owner! Im hooked!
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KellyRose: haha!
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Ben (guest): dominic, you on facebook? i'm trying to connect with as many of my future coworkers as possible
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JeremyStovall_24: where reggie ?
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KellyRose: any internet service at YNP??
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Dominic_S: Yes I am
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don (guest): Coly-should we plan it being pretty cold
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Dominic_S: Dominic Smith
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kariquaas: Yeah, and some of the typical winter resorts are posting their summer jobs.
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Dominic_S: Milwaukee WI
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Sara_B: is winter season like nov-march?
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kariquaas: Yep, Sara.
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JeremyStovall_24: Pretty close sara
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Coly (guest): I would bring warm clothing just in case.
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Dominic_S: hmmm maybe I will start looking for winter work
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kariquaas: Some will start in October -depending on what it is.
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Amanda (guest): kenai princess lodge anyone?
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kariquaas: Like ranches, for example.
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Ben (guest): cool thanks
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Sara_B: are there any that start as late as jan?
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don (guest): Coly-what were your favorite hikes
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reggiecohen83402: most places will have jobs fairs at your work site
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kariquaas: I love KPL.
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Coly (guest): when i was there it snowed in july but august was warm bot cooled down in september.
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Newell: Mckinely Princess Here
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JeffRoss (guest): Anyone know a great winter job in a warm climate?
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kariquaas: Some might, Sara.
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Newell: I did Kenai Priness 2 seasons
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Robg101: most around thanksgiving
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Dominic_S: Thats what im looking for JEff
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JeffRoss (guest): Hey Newell, I'm working at Salmon Bake
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Newell: Kewl
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Bren1371: Big Bend Jeff
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Robg101: I love salmon bake
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TampaLiz: JeffRoss - I'm going to check out a place in Key Largo I saw posted last fall. Anyone been there?
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Amanda (guest): how was kenai? its my first time working out of state

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JeffRoss (guest): Is that a cool place Bren?
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reggiecohen83402: thats an good place u going to see me there alot at salmon
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JeffRoss (guest): I lived in Key Largo winter 2008
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Bren1371: it's pretty remoste
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JeffRoss (guest): Where you thinking of working, Ocean Reef?
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Newell: its a good place... just be careful in the early mornin and late evenin Amanda
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Coly (guest): I enjoyed several of them but can't think of the names of the trails now.
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reggiecohen83402: did u work at ocean reef jeff
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aggie71: Big Bend is real remote
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Amanda (guest): how come?
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Bren1371: oppps remote even
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Robg101: if wife allows it reggie, lol
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TampaLiz: Yeah, Ocean Reef. Did u work there?
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Newell: Animals
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JeremyStovall_24: so like when is the right time to apply for winter jobs ?
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Newell: I did the cheffin there and the security too
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reggiecohen83402: thats one of my spot for the winter
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Amanda (guest): awesome. im gonna be a morning server
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Newell: so I had to patrol at nights
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JeffRoss (guest): I worked at a place called Big Chill, no housing, but lived with 2 buddies
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Robg101: reggie, don't forget to buy a bake pass
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Newell: there will be a shuttle in the mornings at times
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kariquaas: Apply about 4-6 weeks before your current job ends. Good basic timeline.
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JeffRoss (guest): Ocean Reef is good money, but lots of rules and regs
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don (guest): Thinking of bringing a smalll microwave to yellowstone. do they allow it
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kariquaas: Most will start back on the site in mid-summer.
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Amanda (guest): how cold is it in the morning?
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reggiecohen83402: is it hard to get on
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kariquaas: If you want to work in Antarctica this fall, apply NOW!
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JeremyStovall_24: brrrr
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Coly (guest): I don't think they are allowed in rooms.
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reggiecohen83402: we talk about getting an pass but since we may go once an month dont know if it going to be worth it
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Bren1371: antartica?????
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Dominic_S: antartacia???
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RVGal: I applied w/ Antarctica and was contacted already
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Robg101: too much work
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Bren1371: wow, and freeze to death
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Amanda (guest): thats insane antartica
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kariquaas: Cool, RV Gal.
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JeffRoss (guest): Is it that good a money in Antarctica?
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kariquaas: They give you a super warm suit!
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Newell: It will be cold in the begin months
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JeffRoss (guest): Where do I apply?
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kariquaas: Don't know about the money.
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kariquaas: Two secs....
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Robg101: depends on the job, some not at all, but work 7 days a week
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Newell: maybe inthe 40s but it will get warmere
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JeffRoss (guest): Might as well see if I get the job and then decide
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newideal: i read money is ok (not great) but you work many hours for it
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RVGal: Money depends on the job but you get a free trip to New Zealand
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kariquaas: http://www.coolworks.com/profile/nana-services/jobs-in-antarctica
[ NANA Services - GOING TO "€˜THE ICE"€™ (THE INSIDERS'€™ NAME FOR ANTARCTICA) ]

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Nuria2387: If I go up to the Grand Canyon, how many days a week do you typically work?
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JeffRoss (guest): Thanks
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Nuria2387: I'm assuming everyday right?
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Amanda (guest): thats not terrible how often do people go into town and is there a bank or somewhere to keep tips safe
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Robg101: good attitude
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newideal: also there's not a lot to spend your money on in antartica so you save a lot
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kariquaas: http://www.coolworks.com/profile/raytheon-polar-services-company/jo...
[ Raytheon Polar Services Company - Join us for the experience of a life time - jobs in Antarctica ]

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JeremyStovall_24: I heard 5-6 nuria but sr could be different
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kariquaas: You bet.
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Dominic_S: Im gonna pass on Antartica
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Amanda (guest): yeah me too lol
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Nuria2387: why don't they tell you where you're hired on before you go?
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kariquaas: What an experience!
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Dominic_S: working the summer in the artic circle is enough for me
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Nuria2387: at least at South Rim
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Robg101: me 3
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kariquaas:
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Newell: the cool thing it close to small city of Soldotna about 35 miles away
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JeffRoss (guest): It is a continent, gotta hit them all before I die, might as well work when I'm there
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kariquaas: The Arctic Circle is good.
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Newell: Anchorage is 97
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kariquaas: No kidding, Jeff.
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Bren1371: that would be one heck of a trip to work there
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kariquaas: It's actually one of the only ways to get there.
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JeffRoss (guest): Do you remember me Kari?
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reggiecohen83402: hey jeff how hard is it to get on an ocean reef
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kariquaas: Oh yeah.
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kariquaas: chef
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Newell: I did the Anchorage thing on my days off
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Amanda (guest): is there a bank in soldotna or do most people keep there tips just in their room
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Amanda (guest): did you have a car?
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Newell: I did
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kariquaas: I just picture the white smock for the kitchen Jeff.
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Amanda (guest): i don't lol
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JeffRoss (guest): huh?
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JeremyStovall_24: who has worked in parks in texas ?
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Newell: get yourself something that will keep your $$ safe
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kariquaas: Doesn't your profile photo have you in a white cook's outfit or something?
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Bren1371: lived in tx but not worked there
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JeffRoss (guest): I don't think so
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Amanda (guest): yeah that would probably be what I do how far is cooper landing
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Dominic_S: anybody know about working in Hawaii?
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Lisa (guest): I've worked at Big Bend
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Newell: you will be in Cooper Landing
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Lisa (guest): in Texas
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kariquaas: Sorry!
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JeffRoss (guest): I talked to you though when I was working HR at St. Mary Lodge
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JeremyStovall_24: how was that lisa ?
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reggiecohen83402: yeah i work in hawaii

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Dominic_S: Lisa how was big bend/
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kariquaas: St Mary
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kariquaas: !
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kariquaas: lol
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kariquaas: Too many people.
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Amanda (guest): how big is cooper landing, sorry to ask so many questions lol
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JeffRoss (guest): I know how it goes
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Newell: no worries
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kariquaas: Glad you're here, Jeff.
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Bren1371: had a guy try to get me to go work at big bend after the summer last year
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Newell: its a small town beside Kenai Lake
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JeffRoss (guest): I like it, first time I remembered the chat
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kariquaas: Just call that a "too much sun" moment.
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Lisa (guest): I liked it a lot, housing was decent, they were building new dorms when i was there
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Newell: about 300 people there
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Dominic_S: what did you do LIsa?
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kariquaas: Are you still there at St Mary?
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newideal: does it make sense to stay in alaska an extra week or two after the season ends? just wondering
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Lisa (guest): housekeeping
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JeffRoss (guest): No the new owners are a-holes
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newideal: do people stay and visit, or just move on?
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kariquaas: Yes, New Ideal!
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Amanda (guest): there were more people in my graduating high school class lol
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Dominic_S: I plan on staying in AK in October and seeing some sights
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Newell: its good to stay for a bit
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kariquaas: Enjoy it, if you're there already.
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Robg101: both
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Bren1371: lotta NR went to work up there for the winter stove after alst summer
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aggie71: anyone taken a bike to their summer job location?
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Newell: see the sights you missed
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JeffRoss (guest): They're selling timeshares and turning grea campgrounds into marinas
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Newell: yes I did
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Dominic_S: I wish I was taking a bike I may buy one up there
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kariquaas: interesting, Jeff.
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Newell: I got Timeshares
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JeffRoss (guest): Not my cup of tea
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Newell: 3 of them
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Amanda (guest): yeah thats what i was thinking about doing maybe, the bike thing
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kariquaas: You should be able to get some good deals on hotels once the season is over.
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newideal: true, kari
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reggiecohen83402: were going to stay and try to get on at the ski resort in alaska
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kariquaas: Not mine, either.
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kariquaas: ..Jeff.
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Newell: Cooper landing has a lot of area of hiking and such
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newideal: unless places are closed down already
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aggie71: should I be too concerned about my bike being stolen?
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kariquaas: Alyeska is cool.
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Lisa (guest): hard to get to any type of store without a car in Big Bend, the nearest grocery store is 2 hours away
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kariquaas: Aggie/Rich - Maybe, have a good lock.
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Newell: Seward too
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newideal: i haven't heard anyone say anything bad about any part of alaska yet
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newideal: ok let's have it...juneau haters? lol
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Amanda (guest): thats good, florida basically has no hiking lol seward was great when i went last time
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kariquaas: Nope, no hating here. I love Alaska.
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Lisa (guest): i want to go to Alaska! definitely next summer
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Nuria2387: how's the food at the south rim?
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Newell: yeah its my 8th season there
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Dominic_S: Im excited
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Nuria2387: are there healthy options? like what type of food can i expect to eat?
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JeffRoss (guest): You have to SCUBA or be a fisherman in FL.
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kariquaas: The toughest part for me would be the lack of light in the winter, but there are ways to work around that.
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Robg101: seward was cool
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Dominic_S: I cant do winter in AK
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Amanda (guest): kinda cold i suppose
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Dominic_S: I was to go somewhere sunny and warm in the winter
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Amanda (guest): florida
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kariquaas: It would be an experience for sure to stay up there for the winter.
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Newell: Im solar powered so I NEED sunlight
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aggie71: Regarding a bike - I am bringing a good lock and plan to keep the front wheel in the room (since it is easily removed)
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reggiecohen83402: but u can handle milkuee winters
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kariquaas: hee hee, Newell
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kariquaas: Me too.
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newideal: oh good point about lack of sun in winter
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Dominic_S: Aggie where are you working?
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Lisa (guest): Ithink I'd like to be up in AK for one winter, just to experience it
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Robg101: Anchorage winter is easy
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Robg101: Nome, not so much
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aggie71: Yellowstone - Lake area
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kariquaas: Yep, totally worth a visit in the winter.
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KellyRose: I plan on doing AK for the next summer spring season
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kariquaas:
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KellyRose: is it hard to get hired there?? is it Xanterra
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Dominic_S: I wouldnt be so worried about anyone stealing your bike there not gonna get far on it
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Newell: its a good thing to go
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TampaLiz: I've never driven in the mountains before & am a wee bit nervous. Any encouragement?
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JeffRoss (guest): hi
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kariquaas: In Alaska? Xanterra? Nope.
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Robg101: I encourage you
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Newell: I've taken my bike and there has been no trouble with other people takin it
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KellyRose: Who does the hiring for Denali
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TampaLiz: Thanks Robg
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JeffRoss (guest): Why does is say Guest by my name?
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Dominic_S: Aramark and Princess are big in Alaska
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Bren1371: alaska s aramark and princess and several others
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kariquaas: Aramark, Holland America, Princess, CIRI, Royal Celebrity Tours are the big names.
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don (guest): do you need tire chains in the fall in yellowstone area
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Dominic_S: Nope DON
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RVGal: TampaLiz what are you driving? Take your time and usually there will be no snow here in CO except this weekend they are forecasting another storm
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KellyRose: Good to know
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kariquaas: @Jeff - To be you, you need to join Chatroll.

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kariquaas: http://chatroll/signup
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KellyRose: I am wondering about the driving conditions too
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kariquaas: I changed chat platforms last week. Tired of it not working.
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KellyRose: I just have a cavalier! LOL
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TampaLiz: Fabulous. I'm driving a Hyundai Elantra (5-speed)
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Newell: driving condition for where?
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KellyRose: YNP
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Dominic_S: THANK YOU KARI!!!!!
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Newell: That my car too?
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don (guest): are there good places to bike in yellowstone
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kariquaas: For what, Dom?
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Dominic_S: THE CHAT
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kariquaas:
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Dominic_S: Biking in ys can be hard
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Dominic_S: not much room on the road
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Dominic_S: and offroad biking is prohibited
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TampaLiz: Thanks RVGal
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reggiecohen83402: and u have to watch out for bears
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kariquaas: True.
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KellyRose: I want to see a BEAR!!!!
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Bren1371: and Bison
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aggie71: The biking is limited in Yellowstone - only certain roads have shoulders
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reggiecohen83402: and elks
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KellyRose: ANyone see that animal planet doc on YNP??
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kariquaas: You can't miss the bison. They're everywhere.
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kariquaas: Elks too.
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JeffRoss (guest): Glacier National Park is the best for bears
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Bren1371: and they require helmets
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newideal: huh i thought biking would be good there
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don (guest): should we even bring our bikes
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Newell: Seeing bears and bison is cool just dont TOUCH
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KellyRose: I would NEVER touch!
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Robg101: we had bears in the employee housing last summer
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reggiecohen83402: or feed them
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KellyRose: too scared!
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kariquaas: Don't feed the animals!
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RVGal: TampaLIz- The mopuntains are great to drive through if you go that way to the Tetons but they are way west of where you could go.
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Dominic_S: Dont feed the Animals
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KellyRose: I just want a pic!
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aggie71: I plan to just go to work with mine from time to time
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KellyRose: from a safe enough distance!
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TampaLiz: Ok
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Dominic_S: keep your campsites clean
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Newell: even then do get close
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aggie71: bike that is
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Bren1371: yeah don't feed the animals or they can make mince meat pie out of you
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don (guest): has anyone worked in cody
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newideal: campsites? who's camping?
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Newell: My lil Elantra made the AK drive for 4 times this Thurs
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reggiecohen83402: kari whats next week chat
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TampaLiz: AK drive from where?
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Newell: Fm Salt Lake City
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reggiecohen83402: that could be my last chat for an while
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TampaLiz: Just got the car a couple months ago. Comfortable ride long distance?
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newideal: how come there aren't as many people from the east coast as west coast doing seasonal work?
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Robg101: no laptop reg?
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newideal: or at least it seems so
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Bill1: be careful
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Newell: yeah. I've got my wired for my Zune and DVD so trips are a breeze
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JeremyStovall_24: < west coast
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JeffRoss (guest): East Coast tends to be more technology and big city folk
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Bill1: see to many get fired first couple of weeks
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don (guest): any wifi in yellowstone
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newideal: right, as opposed to cali and silicon valley?
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Lisa (guest): last place I worked had a lot of midwest ppl
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Newell: thats true
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JeffRoss (guest): Iowa here
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Holly (guest): michigan here
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Dominic_S: I meet people from WI every where I go
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Lisa (guest): i'm from ohio
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Robg101: Minnesota
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Newell: Utah here
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Coly (guest): I am orginally from the East but now live in Colorado.
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Bill1: caymon islands
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Sara_B: ohhhhhhio
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JeffRoss (guest): Where you working Holly?
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Holly (guest): lake powell
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aggie71: WiFi is available in the DNC Yellowstone dorms
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Robg101: nice midwest towm bill
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Bill1: is wifi avaiable for xanterra in ynp
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Lisa (guest): hey Robg, where did u live in Glacier?
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JeffRoss (guest): I've heard good things about Lake Powell
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Robg101: east
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Bill1: glacier is so cool
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Holly (guest): where r u working jeff?
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kariquaas: (My cat is so cute right now lounging on the step across from me. Just had to share.)
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Robg101: loved it
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JeremyStovall_24: lake powell is wear ?
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amanda (guest): anyone from florida?
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DJQwanTim (guest): ill be in east this summer in the gift shop!
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newideal: meow
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Holly (guest): arizona
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TampaLiz: I am.
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JeffRoss (guest): I worked all over the east side in Glacier, this summer I am heading to Denali
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Lisa (guest): I'm gonna be at Many this summer
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don (guest): amanda- i am from florida
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Bill1: 10 years til the glaciers are all gone for good
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kariquaas: =^.^=
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JeremyStovall_24: go gators!
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kariquaas: Go Cougs!

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Robg101: it's so nice there
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amanda (guest): i figured you were tampa liz lol are you working in ak
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JeffRoss (guest): I was the dining room manager at Many in 2007
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amanda (guest): go gators!
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Bill1: powell will be hot
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TampaLiz: Go Bulls!
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aggie71: Gig Em Ags
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Robg101: really hot!
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Newell: I've cooked Gater
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Lisa (guest): nice Jeff, what did u think of it?
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Holly (guest): lol
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amanda (guest): haha nope i have a friend that goes to school there
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TampaLiz: I'm working in Grand Tetons - Signal Mtn. Lodge
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kariquaas: hee hee
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JeremyStovall_24: nice Amanda
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newideal: go...errrr...men in tights
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Holly (guest): coming out of a michigan winter here..
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amanda (guest): my roomate is a huge seminole fan
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JeffRoss (guest): Loved the location, didn't like management though, just be a server there
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JeremyStovall_24: ouch
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kariquaas: Welcome, Holly.
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reggiecohen83402: sorry making salmon rice and brocilli
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don (guest): Tampaliz- do you know if tetons are still hiring for the end of the season
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amanda (guest): yeah thats kinda why i became a gator fan lol
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Holly (guest): thank you
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DJQwanTim (guest): @ lisa: many is very cool, one of the biggest hotels up there but also one of the most remote, plus you have a bunch of great hikes right out your door
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Newell: Ahh the Seminoles... Fellow tribemen...
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Bill1: hello
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kariquaas: Hey Bill
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Holly (guest): has anyone worked at lake powell?
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newideal: what is many?
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TampaLiz: Haven't heard, Don but last year they had quite a few college kids leave in Aug.
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JeffRoss (guest): Many Glacier Lodge
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Lisa (guest): thanks Jeff and DJ
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DJQwanTim (guest): many glacier hotel in glacier natl park
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Sara_B: Any one worked at lake mcdonald?
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newideal: in AK?
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Bill1: hey kari
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JeffRoss (guest): My buddy used to be the GM at a resort in Lake Powell and he loved it
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DJQwanTim (guest): my gf is going to Lake McD this summer
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Bill1: the beach was so good sunshine and white sand
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Robg101: I love Lake McDonald, so pretty
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don (guest): is there any horseback riding in yellowstone or nearby
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DJQwanTim (guest): they just got new dorms built there
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newideal: glacier=AK, right?
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Bill1: 70's all weeek
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Sara_B: really?
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DJQwanTim (guest): glacier=MT
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Lisa (guest): no, glacier in montana
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Robg101: great rafting on Flathead river
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kariquaas: For sure Don. Lots of ranches between the two parks.
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Bill1: glacier is good
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newideal: montana? there aren't glaciers in MT, are there? lol
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Bill1: galcier bay is better
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aggie71: Getting back to trip prep ... don't forget to check your spare tire (assuming you got one)
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kariquaas: Thanks, Rich!
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Robg101: more remote
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Bill1: glacier park is good too
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reggiecohen83402: that would be an good place to work at if they have married housing
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JeffRoss (guest): I kinda feel like I am cheating on Glacier this summer,
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kariquaas: Coolant
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Bill1: yes
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kariquaas: Flares
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Bill1: they do reggie
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TampaLiz: Has anyone used tire inflater (in a can)?
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Newell: spare gas tank
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JeffRoss (guest): going to a different park
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aggie71: Bring cards and games for rainy days
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Bill1: reggie you talked to danny yet
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Newell: seeing if your cell provider can operate in Canada
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TampaLiz: Spare gas tank Newell?
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reggiecohen83402: last time i apply they didnt have married housing
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Lisa (guest): I'll let Glacier know you still love her
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Newell: yeah for the trip to AK
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DJQwanTim (guest): i dont think im ready for AK yet, just my 1st season this summer
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JeffRoss (guest): thanks lisa
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don (guest): what places have the best married housing
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Bill1: you still headed to denali
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Newell: the gas price is a killer in the upper part of BC
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Bill1: chalets
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reggiecohen83402: yes i'm still going there
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Lisa (guest): @Tim, thats how I felt about AK too, this will be my first full season at a park
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JeffRoss (guest): Make sure you hike the Dawson-Pitamakin loop out of Two Medicine Valley for me while you're there
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Bill1: gas shoould be cheaper this summer
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kariquaas: If you're driving the Alaska Highway, stop wherever you can. You never know if one will be shut down along the way.
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kariquaas: Get the book the Milepost.
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amanda (guest): hey tampaliz what part of tampa are you from
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Bill1: but still gonna rise another .50 cents
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Newell: it will still be nearly twice what we pay here
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Bill1: true kari
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TampaLiz: New Tampa, Amanda
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DJQwanTim (guest): yeah i want to get a couple seasons in glacier under my belt before i hit AK, Park Cafe wants me to go work for them next year
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aggie71: Use Gasbuddy.com to checkout the best gas prices for your trip
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Lisa (guest): I'm definitely ready for some Glacier hiking
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Bill1: wish i could ride the al-can highway
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kariquaas: Stop at Liard Hot Springs for a soak.
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JeffRoss (guest): Tim, you been you there the last couple years?
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reggiecohen83402: its allready 2.03 here for gas in idaho
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Lisa (guest): Park Cafe sounds like a nice place to work
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amanda (guest): what high school did you go to, my friend went to tampa catholic

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newideal: so....there are real glaciers in Montana??
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Newell: I do use gasbuddy
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DJQwanTim (guest): it is very chill & good peeps there
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kariquaas: I want to get pie at the Park Cafe!
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Lisa (guest): yeah, noncorporate right?
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Newell: and my cell phone for gas price too
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DJQwanTim (guest): newideal:theres still a few smallish ones
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Bill1: reggie danny bought 6000 acres - maybe you can go camping
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TampaLiz: High school in Delaware - Claymont
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reggiecohen83402: cool
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amanda (guest): did you go to usf
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Bill1: regggie
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JeffRoss (guest): I started the group and now I'm flying up there
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DJQwanTim (guest): lisa:make sure to do the red rock falls hike out of swiftcurrent, very nice & easy 1/2 day hike
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reggiecohen83402: yeah i;m here bill
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kariquaas: Someone suggested Gas Buddy on the "saving money" chat last week - http://my.coolworks.com/profiles/blogs/chat-transcript-ways-to-save
[Chat Transcript - Ways to Save Money While Working at Your Summer Job - My CoolWorks]

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TampaLiz: No - son just graduated there though
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RVGal: TampaLiz lots of fun thing to do here in Denver on your way to Signal Mtn
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Lisa (guest): thanks Tim, I definitely will be starting out easy, work my way up
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amanda (guest): did he go to high school in tampa
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amanda (guest): im from melbourne
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Bill1: hello
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DJQwanTim (guest): Yeah me too, been too lazy this winter!
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Lisa (guest): when do u have to be there Tim?
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kariquaas: Oh hey, any suggestions for a chat topic next week. Will anyone be around?!
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TampaLiz: Tell me RVGal! I'll be there Tuesday & Wednesday next week.
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DJQwanTim (guest): may 21 but im going up a few days early to see my Emliy in Lake McD, she has to be up there the 13th
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Coly (guest): RVing
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RVGal: Look me up on CW under RVGal
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kariquaas: Maybe we just go free form and see who is around. Thoughts?
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reggiecohen83402: dont know if i be here yet may go to an party next monday
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DJQwanTim (guest): She apparently will have a rafting hookup from out of there if you are interested
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aggie71: I'll be here to keep ya company
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kariquaas:
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TampaLiz: No. He went to Wharton High. Matt Morley
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Coly (guest): Okay rvgal
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Bill1: i will kari
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kariquaas: Maybe we'll just call it Checking In.
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reggiecohen83402: since i;m leaving next tuesday
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kariquaas: Right on.
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Bren1371: I'll be around
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Lisa (guest): @Tim, awesome, I will have to look you guys up
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kariquaas: cool
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Coly (guest): Sounds good
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aggie71: sounds good
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DJQwanTim (guest): & apparently every year there is a East glacier vs west glacier disco danceoff that i want to DJ at
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newideal: "
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Bill1: cool reggie danny said you could camp
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Jim620: jim620
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kariquaas: Hey Jim
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reggiecohen83402: cool thanks
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DJQwanTim (guest): yeah fo sho keep in touch! she will be managing the gift shop @ Lake & ill just be cashiering @ the one in East so stop by and say Hi!
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PotteryGal1 (guest): Sorry I missed the chat. I was really interested, but time got away!
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Bren1371: how bout what to expect on your first few days Kari
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Bren1371: or was that already covered
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reggiecohen83402: dont get fired
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JeffRoss (guest): Well, I gotta run, anyone with questions about glacier or that is going to be in Denali area this summer drop me a line at http://my.coolworks.com/profile/JeffRoss
[Jeff Ross's Page - My CoolWorks]

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kariquaas: Glad to see you here, Jeff!
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kariquaas: Good topic suggestion, Brenda!
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Jim620: anyone going to Sequoia/Kings Canyon?
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DJQwanTim (guest): WOULD LOVE TO GO THERE FOR THE WINTER...LOOKS NICE
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Bren1371:
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Lisa (guest): will do Tim, I think we all are in for a great summer, lots to do
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DJQwanTim (guest): oops sorry bout the caps, need it for work lol
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kariquaas: Glad to see some new names again tonight. Thanks so much for coming!
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Lisa (guest): I've heard good things about Kings/Sequoia
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Bren1371: that was an hour??????????
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kariquaas: I know. So fast.
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Bren1371: good grief that go's quick
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aggie71: Its always fun ... Thanks Kari!
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Jim620: oh good Lisa, I'll be there this summer
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reggiecohen83402: lol
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DJQwanTim (guest): there is a big group of returners to most of the GPI locations so we will have a huge posse lol
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kariquaas: Tim, I like your alias.
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Bill1: take care
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Bren1371: we have over 100 returning to NR
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reggiecohen83402: my favorite show is comming on the food network dinner dives and drive in
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DJQwanTim (guest): thanks...its my name when i play out in the bars around Helena
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Bill1: what is up
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Bill1: nr is cool
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kariquaas: Sweet. Eric from Cool Works lives in Helena.
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Jim620: yes Reg....great show
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Newell: Diner Dive and Drive In in AK is what I wanna see
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DJQwanTim (guest): oh yeah? hmm i know a few erics in town maybe i know him ill have to look him up
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kariquaas: I'm so excited for you all. These are good times!
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kariquaas: Two secs...
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DJQwanTim (guest): where's he go to work usually do you know?
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newideal: ya i'm excited for everyone too!
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kariquaas: http://my.coolworks.com/profile/etlund
[Eric's Page - My CoolWorks]

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newideal: what does this mean FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
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Bren1371: this year it seems more exciting then years past
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amanda (guest): im stoked i leave in 21 days
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kariquaas: You do get overtime.
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newideal: i see exempt-non-exempt sometimes but i don't know what that means
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Dominic_S: 15 days!!
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kariquaas: ...newideal
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Lisa (guest): everyone needs to check back in and let everyone know how their jobs went, I love hearing ppl's personal experiences
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Bill1: because of the economy
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Newell: 7 days

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Bill1: brenda
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kariquaas: FLSA is the law that regulates pay
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reggiecohen83402: 7 for me
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kariquaas: Exempt is exempt from overtime pay.
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Jim620: yes, good that we'll all have temporary minimum wage jobs...lol!
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Anonymous (guest): exempt is salaried workers i believe
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Bren1371: ?
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Bill1: reggie tell danny i said hello
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kariquaas: Non-exempt is the opposite. You get over time if you meet certain criteria.
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kariquaas: ...hours threshholds like over 40 in a week.
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Bren1371: well gonna head to the store. so see ya all later
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kariquaas: I used to work in HR.
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newideal: so non-exempt is better then?
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kariquaas: Can be.
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kariquaas: It depends, I guess.
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Jim620: bye Brent
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Bill1: you right about people being stoked
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newideal: ok bren have fun
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kariquaas: This is the fun time.
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Newell: yeah being non exempt is fun
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Bill1: true
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DJQwanTim (guest): oh...gotta do some work... brb
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kariquaas: Tim - Eric works from home, fyi
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kariquaas: Thanks for coming!
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TampaLiz: Thanks all.
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newideal: i suspect most salaried employees work more than 40 hours
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newideal: unless they're sick or something
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kariquaas: Yep, newideal. They do.
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Jim620: oh yes new....
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Bill1: traveling supposed to be down this year 25 percent
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Jim620: ...and they don't make much more
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kariquaas: Yeah, but hoping that travel deals will still get people out there.
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kariquaas: Stay-cations.
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Newell: or get more internationals to travel here
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kariquaas: It will be an interesting summer for sure.
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Bill1: you guys better do a good job

sort of like buying cars
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Jim620: It all comes down to working in a beautiful location. That's the trade off.
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kariquaas: Amen, Jim.
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Bill1: international community is hurting too
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Bill1: true
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kariquaas: Cool. Well, I'm signing off. Thanks for being here. I'll post the transcript soon.
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Jim620: Bill how so?
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Dominic_S: Good night
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JeremyStovall_24: n kari
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kariquaas: The whole world is slower right now.
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newideal: bye kari
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Sara_B: night all
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Jim620: with seasonal work
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Newell: yeah but now their money has more power than it did before
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kariquaas: Dom, message me about your plans.
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newideal: i'm gonna go too night everyone
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newideal: thanks for the cool chat, and ideas
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Jim620: bye new
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kariquaas: Hasta luego.
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Newell: ciao
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Dominic_S: ok
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Bill1: hell the euro and all of europe is very slow
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Newell: aloha
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kariquaas:
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Newell: cya