The totally off-topic thread

[beardoc]

Anyone here with a tattoo? Why? Some I can tolerate the majority are hideous....

I've always said I'll get a tattoo when I find one I would be happy to have for the rest of my life - that should keep them away from me. I have friends that are covered with tattoos everywhere except from the base of their neck up and their hands. He's got the Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge, in between the rainforest and a whole host of birds.

 

[wallacej]

11. The three most important things a good airline lounge needs are (in order)......
An available seat, good wifi, good selection of food
12. Which of the three major oceans have you crossed? And in which order and direction (i.e. east/west)?
Pacfic E/W
13. Have you ever flown international First class (on any airline)? If so, describe the first time.
No
14. Describe the last time you had to use stairs (rather than an aerobridge) for an international flight.
None I can remember
15. Boeing or Airbus?
Boeing, familiarity
16. Have you ever celebrated a significant event whilst in the air (e.g. birthday, etc.)?
Birthday (my own)
17. Is there an airline which uses your initials as its 2-letter IATA designator? JW (and for those that want to look one up : The Airline Codes Website
IATA-Code:JW, ICAO-Code:APW, Airline:Arrow Air, Country:United States
18. Describe the most turbulent flight you have ever been on.
This year, HBA-MEL, even got a few sqeaks out of the flight crew.
19. In your opinion, which is the best international passenger airport in the world?
LAX - limited exposure to others for comparison
20. What is your most preferred WHY refreshment item on a QF "Refreshment" domestic flight?
Red wine after 4pm

 

[beardoc]

beardoc,

No offence meant in any way.

Ah, good. So I'll continue to remain amused at your comments. Just needed to be sure.

 

[beardoc]

An event like that can really change your perspective.

And no drinking can save you a heap of money. My wallet is a fair bit lighter this morning. :idea:

But does your Amex now have a lot more transactions?

Agreed, it did change things for me. Fortunately for good, hopefully.

 

[Keith009]

Back home in MEL now. Limited sample i know but seems like the recession seems to be biting from my empty SQ F flights:
- HKG-SIN 2 weeks ago: 4 pax out of 18 seats
- SIN-LHR: i was the only pax
- HKG-SIN yesterday: 2 pax out of 18 seats
- SIN-MEL: again i was the only pax

 

[Bundy Bear]

Excellent - a new face with whom to share some beers - in moderation of course (or as much as ones Amex can stand all those transactions)...

I have added a post to FT about our monthly drinks.

Wasn't sure if you had a FT handle Richard.

 

[QF WP]

Not a bad idea, Bundy Bear.

QF009, so with almost nobody to share your Krug, you must have been smashed going through Customs after every flight...

 

[Keith009]

QF009, so with almost nobody to share your Krug, you must have been smashed going through Customs after every flight...

Oddly, I have found that I get less drunk in the air than on the ground. It's meant to be the other way round isn't it? :shock: As for yesterday, 1.5 bottles of Krug down and a bottle of shiraz.

Would admit to feeling a tad tipsy after HKG-SIN 2 days ago. Had a boozey brunch prior to flight and then that bottle of Krug and some of the DP onboard. Thankfully didn't visit the VSCH at HKG or the coughtails would've done me in (had no time after brunch, pretty much ran straight to gate after coming off airport express). Was in a wee giggly mood post flight, and dropped the bottle of Perrier Jouet I bought for a friend at SIN duty free which thankfully didn't break...

 

[Bundy Bear]

But does your Amex now have a lot more transactions?

Don't own an Amex, and I am not sure that paying for drinks with credit card at a bar is really a good thing to do.

I still feel just as bad today as I did yesterday; I am not as tired but my head hurts more. No I did not continue drinking last night.

I should be right by tomorrow night.

 

[Flashback]

Don't own an Amex, and I am not sure that paying for drinks with credit card at a bar is really a good thing to do.

I still feel just as bad today as I did yesterday; I am not as tired but my head hurts more. No I did not continue drinking last night.

I should be right by tomorrow night.

Sounds like you're experiencing that thing I've heard of before, called "Ageing"

 

[Bundy Bear]

Sounds like you're experiencing that thing I've heard of before, called "Ageing"

Ageing; oh no; any suggestions how to cure this aging thing.

Oh and I thought I should add a separate thread for drinks on Wednesday as the off topic thread has a life of its own. Actually many lives.

 

[rwatts]

I have added a post to FT about our monthly drinks.

Wasn't sure if you had a FT handle Richard.

I do, same as here but I post even less on FT.

Richard.

 

[beardoc]

Ageing; oh no; any suggestions how to cure this aging thing.

Oh and I thought I should add a separate thread for drinks on Wednesday as the off topic thread has a life of its own. Actually many lives.

Is there ever an AFF drinks thing happening in SYD?

 

[anat0l]

Is there ever an AFF drinks thing happening in SYD?

If you can start one and get people to it, there will be.

Ageing; oh no; any suggestions how to cure this aging thing.

Well, like the old (pun intended) saying goes, "You're only as old as you feel."

 

[Flashback]

Ageing; oh no; any suggestions how to cure this aging thing.

Oh and I thought I should add a separate thread for drinks on Wednesday as the off topic thread has a life of its own. Actually many lives.

I believe the cure is called "scotch"...

 

[anat0l]

I believe the cure is called "scotch"...

Isn't that the solution to almost anything?

 

[Bundy Bear]

Is there ever an AFF drinks thing happening in SYD?

Depends if you can organise a date and a time with a few AFFers.

There was talk that AFF Gatherings Part 3 might be in Sydney.

Brisbane has the advantage that a few of us have already met, some of them I have known for more than 5 years. :shock:

 

[JohnK]

Is there ever an AFF drinks thing happening in SYD?

If I wasn't working in BNE I could try to organise a monthly drinks gathering in SYD. I guess Saturday night would not be a popular night as most people would have plans for the weekend....

 

[Keith009]

If I wasn't working in BNE I could try to organise a monthly drinks gathering in SYD. I guess Saturday night would not be a popular night as most people would have plans for the weekend....

Unless it's an AFF Gathers weekend...

 

[Hvr]

If you can start one and get people to it, there will be.



Well, like the old (pun intended) saying goes, "You're only as old as you feel."

Isn't it; you're only as old as the person you are feeling?