The totally off-topic thread

[JohnK]

It's more related to feeling the cold (more than others). If you feel the cold then it could mean your thyroid is underactive. It also contributes to weight gain, lethargy and muscle and joint pain.

Interesting. Thyroid checked a long time ago but nothing out of the ordinary.

My body temperature is 2 degrees warmer than most people.

 

[Flashback]

There's the dividing into the 2 different train operators & then there's the New York style line numbering that will be different. The look & feel of the Sydney map is changing compared to the current map. I haven't seen a version on an official public website yet. The way that some of the lines are operating will be different with the new timetable come October.

I presume you're aware that the chap who designed the London Underground map is rather famous and that most cities around the world model their maps upon his design! Having learned the fact it has been interesting visiting various other cities (in many continents) since and seeing that it is indeed true.

 

[erkpod]

I presume you're aware that the chap who designed the London Underground map is rather famous and that most cities around the world model their maps upon his design! Having learned the fact it has been interesting visiting various other cities (in many continents) since and seeing that it is indeed true.

Indeed. There's even a book which shows how various rail maps have been developed.

Many senior staff are ex London Underground.

The new logos have been designed (according to the spin) to give Sydney a recognisable logo because we haven't had a common logo across all PT modes.

The allocation of New York style line numbers & the recolouring of some lines will be interesting.

 

[JohnK]

Didn't want to start new thread.

Can anyone think of the cheapest way SYD-BKK departing around 20-21 December and returning 18 January. Current available cost is ~AUD1500. I know it is peak season. Is it possible to get it cheaper?

 

[MEL_Traveller]

Didn't want to start new thread.

Can anyone think of the cheapest way SYD-BKK departing around 20-21 December and returning 18 January. Current available cost is ~AUD1500. I know it is peak season. Is it possible to get it cheaper?

cheapest I can find is on MH... $1433. book via expedia Australia.

 

[markis10]

Didn't want to start new thread.

Can anyone think of the cheapest way SYD-BKK departing around 20-21 December and returning 18 January. Current available cost is ~AUD1500. I know it is peak season. Is it possible to get it cheaper?

Lifemiles can get you out on the Monday for $900 worth of miles (when on a promo which is likely in Oct) and $166 Taxes. J has better availability for 50% more.

 

[Buzzard]

<snip> new timetable come October.

So the rail system in Sydney is being enhanced

 

[blackcat20]

I can see the Eiffel Tower from my hotel window

 

[docjames]

Didn't want to start new thread.

Can anyone think of the cheapest way SYD-BKK departing around 20-21 December and returning 18 January. Current available cost is ~AUD1500. I know it is peak season. Is it possible to get it cheaper?

Air Asia X ~ $1493 for those specific dates.


Malaysian $ 1400 - dates variable.

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[Bundy Bear]

I can see the Eiffel Tower from my hotel window

Can't you see the Eiffel Tower from anywhere in Paris.

 

[Buzzard]

Last time I looked up at the Eiffel Tower thats exactly what I got..... an eye full!
Bloody birds

 

[Buzzard]

A friend on mine is coming from Madrid to ADL via Dubai on QF8142 - QF8440 (EK metal?).
Does any body know if I send him a complimentary Qantas Lounge pass would he be given access :?:
I assume the answer is yes because he is on a QF numbered flight.
Thanks for your help on this.

 

[markis10]

A friend on mine is coming from Madrid to ADL via Dubai on QF8142 - QF8440 (EK metal?).
Does any body know if I send him a complimentary Qantas Lounge pass would he be given access :?:
I assume the answer is yes because he is on a QF numbered flight.
Thanks for your help on this.

Answer is no, the lounge passes only work at Qantas lounges.

 

[serfty]

Can't you see the Eiffel Tower from anywhere in Paris. ...

Not if your hotel is North of the tower and your room's only window faces North as well!

 

[Buzzard]

Answer is no, the lounge passes only work at Qantas lounges.

Thanks markis10, what a bummer. I can still give him a pass for departure from Oz so it's not all bad.

 

[erkpod]

Can't you see the Eiffel Tower from anywhere in Paris.

Hopefully you can't see it from the Metro!

 

[Pushka]

Interesting. Thyroid checked a long time ago but nothing out of the ordinary.

My body temperature is 2 degrees warmer than most people.

If things have changed for you in the last 2 years, eg coldness, fatigue or weight gain then it's time to check again.

 

[JohnK]

I can see the Eiffel Tower from my hotel window

I hope you didnt pay extra for the view.

I would have thought you could see the Eiffel Tower from almost anywhere in Paris.

 

[Katie]

Hopefully you can't see it from the Metro!

There's part of the metro that goes to a station near the Eiffel tower that is not underground, and you can see the tower from it.
(Well, from that train line, I presume it's part of the Metro and not another form of train system)

 

[erkpod]

So the rail system in Sydney is being enhanced

Some people will see it as an enhancement in the QFF meaning of the word, yes.