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    So... what car do you guys drive when not flying?

    I was booked for not having a motorway Carnet in Austria. I was escorted to a van which issued a printed fine and then took payment by eftpos. No evading them.
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    Juniors in Qantas club

    Invitation transferred. Thanks for your advice.
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    Juniors in Qantas club

    I want to transfer Qantas club passes to my daughter and her children 13 and 11. The 13 year old needs a pass but does the 11 year old? Thanks in advance.
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    QF1 from SIN diversion to Baku, Azerbaijan (GYD)

    Yes, my boost prepaid received messages in NZ. Data turned off. Phone access through wifi, iPhone.
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    The view from my "office"

    I thought that St Moritz was more expensive. We really enjoyed the town centre in Zermatt and walked in and around for hours. Zermatt is meant to be vehicle free but that seems to only apply to IC powered as there are many delivery vehicles. The railway trip up past the Matterhorn is spectacular...
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    The view from my "office"

    Are you in Zermatt?
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    QF1 from SIN diversion to Baku, Azerbaijan (GYD)

    The squaw code 7700 is for an emergency which can be involving the aircraft or a medical emergency onboard. Also from a dimming memory loss of radio communication.
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    General Medical issues thread

    Efudix can make the skin turn orange on the treated area makes for a good look when used on the face. It can be very effective but is not a panacea.
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    ATO (tax office) payments by credit card

    It is a common technique of credit card fraud to make a couple of small debits and when they go through to make a big hit and then disappear. The banks IT algorithm may be why your accounts were blocked.
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    The view from my "office"

    Thanks for your wishes each and every one.
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    The view from my "office"

    A car bounced off another at a T intersection head on into us in a 100k zone. Touch and go for Mrsausfox for a couple of weeks with less damage to myself. We are now repairing gradually but grateful to the Alfred ICU medics for their master class in repairing a human body.
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    The view from my "office"

    Our holiday accommodation for another at least 5 weeks of rehab. Merry Christmas posters and remember to enjoy your loved ones and your life.
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    So... what car do you guys drive when not flying?

    My Volvo diesel throws an engine light if the full level is exceeded by 200ml. I have had to correct it twice after servicing.
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    Life Time Gold - The [Realistic] Holy Grail

    I recently returned to WP and received a new card as did Mrsausfox.
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    Hunting the Northern Lights: Rovaniemi, Tromso and Iceland

    +1 on jealous
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    Best Australian Lounges?

    My experience has been that QF F lounge is a La carte dining whereas Emirates is buffet. That said we have had said buffet in a number of destinations and they have been excellent. The tipples just add to the experience.
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    Bait and switch fare pricing, or unlucky?

    Clear your cookies and try again. It is amazing what those nasty little cookies do to your price quote.
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    The view from my "office"

    Thanks for your thoughts folks. It is important that we all assess what we have, and what we take for granted as it can be taken from us in a second. We will have a long road back but hopefully still be able to travel for a few more years but maybe not as physical.
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    The view from my "office"

    The view from the 5th floor of the AlFred, hospital that is, not hotel. We were hit head on in a100k zone. Not feeling like I am on a holiday.
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    Famous people seen (or even met) whilst flying or lounging

    Peter Beattie in the Auckland QF invitation lounge on 19/11. He was polite and friendly A nice human being (and I don’t vote labor).
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