Just when you thought you had seen it all in the Qantas lounge...

[Julesmac]

Though i was originally training as a respiratory physician. but in the last 16 years of my practice became a real general physician in rural and regional areas. But GI infections are the major problem with improper food handling.Here is a USDA article on foodborn illnesses. People may treat the subject lightly but many die each year from these illnesses.

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/foodborne-illness-and-disease

Personally I identified a major salmonella outbreak from Griffith to Mildura by diagnosing the initial carrier who was a cook at a pub about midway between the two.
My personal involvement is looking out for Vibrio Vulcanificus as it is a bacteria that thrives particularly in high iron situations so those of us with Haemochromatosis are at a higher risk. often comes from eating oysters which I love. I became well aware of all the possible symptoms and have diagnosed several cases. Usually occurs in tropical and subtropical climates but i diagnosed a case that originated in Tasmania. The fellow had the typical skin rash. He was a commercial sea urchin diver. Sea urchins live on oysters. A short search revealed that oysters from St. helens had been found to contain vibrio vulcanificus and he operated out of St. Helens.

If ever I get sick I wanna get Vibrio Vulcanificus. What an absolutely magnificent name

 

[jcwhizz]

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If ever I get sick I wanna get Vibrio Vulcanificus. What an absolutely magnificent name

Best to avoid… . Same Genus as the bug that causes Cholera…, but not as violent..but still not nice

 

[drron]

And 100 people a year in the US die of that disease. If you get severe disease with blood borne spread mortality is ~ 20%.

 

[bPeteb]

Thankfully my son who has haemochromatosis doesn't like oysters.

Similarly afflicted and me either!

 

[Ade]

Update from CBR QF Club: A customer wearing thongs was refused entry to QF Club. He had to come into the store and buy a pair of Ugg boots to get in. So, looks like rules are being followed here, in this instance.

 

[bPeteb]

Update from CBR QF Club: A customer wearing thongs was refused entry to QF Club. He had to come into the store and buy a pair of Ugg boots to get in. So, looks like rules are being followed here, in this instance.

Uggs! Ugh

 

[RichardMEL]

for the cost of some uggs (or any shoes) ould have just enjoyed a cafe/bar in the terminal methinks....

(wait, is there an ok bar in CBR? it's been awhile since I've wandered that terminal)

 

[Ade]

wait, is there an ok bar in CBR?

There's one bar here in CBR ... and one other place that sells booze along with food ...

 

[dylarr]

Update from CBR QF Club: A customer wearing thongs was refused entry to QF Club. He had to come into the store and buy a pair of Ugg boots to get in. So, looks like rules are being followed here, in this instance.

Oh dear. I hope after all that effort he didn't cop a second rejection as Uggs are also prohibited

 

[Ade]

Oh dear. I hope after all that effort he didn't cop a second rejection as Uggs are also prohibited

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Actually, looks like he did not have a problem. He came back to buy something else and did not say that Uggs were not allowed. So guess he made it safely

 

[Mr H]

Oh dear. I hope after all that effort he didn't cop a second rejection as Uggs are also prohibited

It's a strange world when Uggs are not allowed but hi vis and uniforms are. It really makes you wonder what the dress code is trying to achieve.

 

[Princess Fiona]

Update from CBR QF Club: A customer wearing thongs was refused entry to QF Club. He had to come into the store and buy a pair of Ugg boots to get in. So, looks like rules are being followed here, in this instance.

Where did you read this ?

 

[Pushka]

It's a strange world when Uggs are not allowed but hi vis and uniforms are. It really makes you wonder what the dress code is trying to achieve.

Strange? One is a requirement of one's occupation. The other is merely a fashion choice. That is best left at home.

 

[Mr H]

Strange? One is a requirement of one's occupation. The other is merely a fashion choice. That is best left at home.

I think button down collars and monogrammed shirt cuffs are naff but I wouldn’t try to restrict others who choose to wear them.

 

[Ade]

Where did you read this ?

The customer came to the store in CBR and told me that he was refused entry because he was wearing thongs and purchased Uggs ...

 

[Pushka]

I think button down collars and monogrammed shirt cuffs are naff but I wouldn’t try to restrict others who choose to wear them.

You were describing uniforms. Where is the choice?

 

[dajop]

It's a strange world when Uggs are not allowed but hi vis and uniforms are. It really makes you wonder what the dress code is trying to achieve.

Not strange at all. QF and VA are not in the business of biting the hands that feed them. The employers of those travelling in hi vis and uniforms provide significant business to the airlines.

 

[Mr H]

Not strange at all. QF and VA are not in the business of biting the hands that feed them. The employers of those travelling in hi vis and uniforms provide significant business to the airlines.

Whereas the money of people who wear Ugg boots or flip flops is less good?

 

[dajop]

Whereas the money of people who wear Ugg boots or flip flops is less good?

No, just in much smaller volumes.

 

[Mr H]

You were describing uniforms. Where is the choice?

You mentioned poor fashion choices. I was just pointing out that some people make bad fashion choices but don't get barred from Qantas Lounges - presumably because their poor choices are middle class ones. But no fashion choice is as poor as choosing to be a snob.