Hey Alyssa, I wear glass and contacts too. I'm bringing two extra pairs of glasses with me, I already have them so I might as well bring all three right? I...
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Shannon
sem071
Jan 13, 2010 7:12 pm
Hey Brennan, OMG!!! I LOVE THAT SHOW!! Unfortunately the bar the show takes place in does not exist, but I heard there is an actual Paddy's Pub not related...
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alyssaconn
Jan 13, 2010 6:19 pm
Does anyone wear contact lenses? If so, are you bringing spare ones just in case? I know that we're advised to wear glasses but I always like to have a back up...
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brennan_fay@...
brennan_fay...
Jan 13, 2010 7:21 am
hey pixie! my airport of departure will be LAX; flight 130, seat 14A. i am definitely down to share a cab ride to the hotel. just FYI, the holiday-inn...
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Devon Murphy
devon_patric...
Jan 13, 2010 1:40 am
For everyone interested in my electronics: I have the Brunton 26 watt charger ( http://www.brunton.com/product.php?id=420). My netbook uses a maximum power of...
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brnttepixie
Jan 13, 2010 12:58 am
Are you flying out from LAX because that is when my flight gets in also. Maybe we can cab it to the hotel then? ... in to philly on Feb. 8 at 4:55pm. upon my...
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natalie.peters28
natalie.pete...
Jan 13, 2010 12:50 am
A car battery...what an interesting idea! I'm getting overwhelmed trying to bring together rural and modern. On one hand I'd rather not worry about...
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natalie.peters28
natalie.pete...
Jan 13, 2010 12:29 am
gosh yeah! i wish i'd booked my flight for the 8th as well. mine will also arrive mid-morning on the 9th. can't wait to meet you all!...
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leonard_charlene
leonard_char...
Jan 13, 2010 12:16 am
Devon, I will be flying out of Roanoke on the 9th as well. Are you in the area?...
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brennan_fay@...
brennan_fay...
Jan 12, 2010 10:16 pm
oh i almost forgot, anyone know where paddy's pub is? i havent seen my favorite five philly bar owners for awhile and i would love to catch up, as well as...
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brennan_fay@...
brennan_fay...
Jan 12, 2010 10:12 pm
Ahoy mates! since i know you are all dieing to know, i will be getting in to philly on Feb. 8 at 4:55pm. upon my arrival i will be ready for whatever...
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Ashley
adunn527
Jan 12, 2010 9:06 pm
You should definitely drive up the night before so you can show us around!...
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Devon Murphy
devon_patric...
Jan 12, 2010 8:18 pm
I am bringing a small netbook (Asus EeePc) with me, but I'll be relying on internet cafe's or cell phone internet hookups to send messages. To power the...
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Grace
graciemcp...
Jan 12, 2010 7:25 pm
Hi! My flight comes in to Philadelphia from Denver at 3:15 pm on the 8th. How long does it take to drive from the airport to the hotel? I don't think that I am...
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Alyssa Conn
alyssaconn
Jan 12, 2010 6:56 pm
I'm going to bring my laptop. I don't think I'm going to go for the satellite internet. Skype is definitely a great way to chat with people, provided that your...
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David Matusek
davidmatusek
Jan 12, 2010 5:55 pm
Hi Shannon.   I have been in contact with a current volunteer in Uganda. He recommended bringing a laptop and indicated that about 80% of the most recent...
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Shannon
sem071
Jan 12, 2010 5:46 pm
Is anyone planning on bringing their laptops or a netbook? I'm planning on bringing mine and I'm thinking about looking into getting a satellite internet...
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Shannon
sem071
Jan 12, 2010 5:41 pm
I'm driving since I live in the suburbs of Philly so I won't get there until the afternoon of 9th either Dave. I'm thinking about coming up the night of the...
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dave
szaron31
Jan 12, 2010 3:26 pm
I am jealous of all of you who get into Philly on the 8th. I won't get until 11:15 on the 9th, so it looks like exploring the city the night before is out for...
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Ashley
adunn527
Jan 12, 2010 12:25 pm
I'm leaving from Texas on the 8th and I get into Philly around 5:15 that evening....
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alyssaconn
Jan 11, 2010 2:23 pm
Hey Devon, You might want to double check on the stove thing, because I think they might provide us with one...or at least that was the impression that I got...
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alyssaconn
Jan 11, 2010 2:22 pm
Hi Shannon! I actually have heard good things about Steve's though I have never been there....
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Shannon
sem071
Jan 11, 2010 6:05 am
Is anyone on facebook? They have a Uganda PCV group that some of the older volunteers started on there! And also last thing, PC supplies us with malaria...
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Shannon
sem071
Jan 11, 2010 6:01 am
Hi Everyone!! Let me introduce myself, my name is Shannon. I am 24 and born, raised, and currently reside in the suburbs in Philadelphia. I have been...
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Shannon
sem071
Jan 11, 2010 5:59 am
Hi Everyone!! Let me introduce myself, my name is Shannon. I am 24 and born, raised, and currently reside in the suburbs in Philadelphia. I have been...
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alyssaconn
Jan 11, 2010 1:04 am
I haven't even begun to scratch the surface on packing. I was reading through the whole list and it was a little overwhelming haha. In regards to Philly, may I...
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samplergirl05
Jan 10, 2010 8:09 am
Wow, thanks for that website Devon. There are some good discounts there. In regards to packing, I have been emailing with a girl who is in Uganda currently....
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devon_patrick_murphy
devon_patric...
Jan 10, 2010 4:44 am
Hi everyone! I'll be flying out of Roanoke, VA on the 9th. How is everyone doing on packing? I'm bringing a few clothes, a few backpacking items (stove,...
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alyssaconn
Jan 9, 2010 6:35 am
I live about 45 minutes from Philly so I'm driving....
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samplergirl05
Jan 9, 2010 12:59 am
Just booked my flight for Philadelphia! I get in to Philly Monday night, the 8th at 7:35pm. When does everyone else get in?...
