Dalmatian Coast cruising without a dog in sight

[RooFlyer]

Sounds like you need a holiday

( Or was that to corny?)

 

[Pushka]

Am I the only one who checks that the flight before the one they are due to fly out on is on time? Its quite strange this Qatar flight. It arrives into Adelaide at 4pm and sits on the tarmac using a bay until its 10.15pm departure. Good chance for a nice clean out.

Anyway, its on its way

 

[love_the_life]

Sounds like you need a holiday

( Or was that to corny?)

Never

 

[Pushka]

Well, the Unions aren’t letting up so I’ve cancelled the Reims trip. I’ve followed through and have booked in to the Lido on Champs Élysées for dinner and the show. The trip advisor reports vary between fabulous and those who don’t get a good view but these seats are the non dinner seats. I’ve booked the menu that is above their basic one as that had an emphasis on seafood which is not for me. I didn’t pick the Birthday dinner as the only difference is a cake. We are in Paris, there are Patisseries everywhere and don’t need the rather expensive one here. We might get a photo taken. After booking they ping through the dress code which is smart dinner style. Better check what MrP has packed. It does include a half bottle of wine or sparkling. MrP will have to stump for his own alcohol.

 

[Pushka]

Son who had the dingle this morning had the day off work. He is minding the house and cat. I'd bought in some of the things he likes to last at least a week. I swear he has already munched his way through a good third today. I think he doesn't eat much when he's batching

It's 4.30 and Mr P still at work. He decided to update his windows 10 and it's a biggie. It's still updating.

 

[VPS]

Mr P is a brave man ( or maybe silly)

 

[love_the_life]

Son who had the dingle this morning had the day off work He is minding the house and cat I'd bought in some of the things he likes to last at least a week I swear he has already munched his way through a good third today I think he doesn't eat much when he's batching

It's 4.30 and Mr P still at work. He decided to update his windows 10 and it's a biggie. It's still updating.

Hopefully you've made the airport by now (or at least not too far off). Happy trails to you...

 

[ellen10]

Well that first drink on the plane is still looking good! Safe travels

 

[Pushka]

And so it starts.
Taxi arrived on time and no traffic. Airport quiet at this time with only a couple of domestics and Qatar and Emirates flights. Straight to the desk for checkin.

They weighed our hand luggage in business! Tickets are presented in a nice card wallet. Much better.

Currently in Qantas lounge with an hour wait. It’s on the wrong side of immigration.



I have not eaten since 1pm.

 

[Pushka]

Well that first drink on the plane is still looking good! Safe travels

Just hope Ramadan starting today doesn’t impact on the pre flight drink.

 

[TomVexille]

Have a good flight

 

[Pushka]

This is not looking good. It’s 10.20 pm and not started boarding yet. Curfew is 11pm. Info from Qatar is pathetic. They have no idea what is going to happen. They say they are applying for dispensation.

 

[Pushka]

Flight cancelled.

 

[RooFlyer]

Oh bugger!

 

[OZDUCK]

Goodness me - sorry to hear this. I hope that things improve for you.

 

[Pushka]

Schmozzle.
Heard the F word many times used it myself.
Although we have so far escaped lightly. Info from Qatar was pitiful until the final announcement that the flight was cancelled. We were so fortunate to be near the customs door they decided to open to let everyone out. We were first to the counter. But they were only providing taxi vouchers and hotel nights. We no longer had a bed to go back to so we said we would take the hotel. They only had a limited number. They also have cabcharge to get us to and from the airport.
So we are now at Peppers in the city. We don’t know what will happen next. Trying to contact hotel in Venice. Lost our money on the Taxi in Venice.

The queue will take a couple of hours to sort. Poor buggers. Awful.

 

[drron]

I hope everything is sorted and no more dramas.Everything though should be good from here.I believe in the law of 3s so you have had your 3 bad things happen (or 6 if you count the family).

 

[craven morehead]

Flight cancelled.

Sheesh !!

 

[love_the_life]

Oh no
Not wanted we wanted to read. Hope they can get it sorted soon so if you need to make other arrangements you’ll have time to do it.
Good luck.

 

[ellen10]

Well you will have lost of travel stories to dine out on and the trip hasn't even started!.
I hope all will be sorted this morning and you will be on your way.