the numerous Qantas staff on hand, none being Australian,
How odd that the Qantas staff at an American airport, weren't Australian! Now brace yourself for the big shock, they might even have been American!
the large and slovenly looking attendant
Because that matters.
wrap and tape my own bags
Oh the misfortune of having to do things for oneself.
I insisted it isn't oversized or valuable and wanted it checked in there, they proceeded to argue, I had to be more firm.
I thought I was the customer right?
Yes because the customer is always right, right?
after a long 3 month holiday I wanted to relax before my journey.
Sounds like a longer holiday was needed.
especially around the fake fireplace.
Sorry that it wasn't an actual fireplace, in the middle of an airport.
I even found four UAE coins in the back of my seat
Yes, Qantas secretly inserts foreign coins to stymie their passengers
I have taken almost 200 flights and I was well prepared with an additional blanket and jumper
In which case, I'm not entirely sure what this the whole temperature thing was an issue?
exacerbated by the 5 hour wait in the freezing lounge, and the almost cold shower
You could have at any point left the lounge. Nobody forced you to be uncomfortable there
The crew seemed competent. Yet all kiwi
Again, because that matters.
Indeed, QF now allow amateurs to staff their flights.
the vengeful staff member
Lets hope the next one is less vengeful, at you, personally.
my item was in the oversized collection area
Yes, this can happen. Surprised someone with 200 flights didn't realise this.
Which could well have been to Antarctica
Perhaps next time?