The totally off-topic thread

[Mal]

Drron. Found that they managed sidewalks quite well when I was there a few years ago. Still some slipery spots but found it good overall.

 

[drron]

Not tonight.Very slippery walking from Hilton 6th Ave to 57th street.

 

[cove]

I keep thinking of my neighbour lining up for half price tickets in the street in New York. I am wondering if she changed her mind. Seems a tad cold to do that.

 

[drron]

When we arrived at LGA on Monday at 2130 the temp was 3C.We thought it cold but didn't realise that was to be the highest temp we would have for our weeks stay.

 

[drron]

So just got this email from QF-

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[TD="align: left"] There's no better time to treat yourself to a Qantas Classic Award
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[TD="align: left"] With more than 1 million Qantas Classic Award* seats available across the international network for travel in 2014, now is the perfect time to reward yourself or your family[SUP]∞[/SUP] with an overseas trip. You can book up to 353 days in advance, which means you can search and book now for travel to Nov 2014. Plus, with our Status credit offer for Economy Classic Award bookings until 31 Dec 2013, there's plenty of reasons to take off with a Qantas Classic Award.

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[erkpod]

It has been a couple of days since I've posted on this thread.

Nothing was going on this weekend

 

[JessicaTam]

So just got this email from QF-

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I am not sure you would get to the end of your driveway with that.

 

[erkpod]

Has anyone here hired a houseboat before? I've been thinking about it for years but haven't done it yet. I've got a milestone birthday next year (August) so might do something special. If anywhere, I'd do it on the Hawkesbury River at Brooklyn. Or should I go the whole hog & do it somewhere like on the Gold Coast? LOL

 

[Shelf]

I've houseboated twice on the Murray.

Good times. Take drinks, music and a book

 

[rogerkambah]

So just got this email from QF-

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Yeah, that's a Classic OK.

 

[cove]

I thought that was a big brag by our drron. 88 points and you are almost off and flying!

 

[Hvr]

So just got this email from QF-

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So long since you've had any activity with that account? Would hate to see you start a thread about losing your valuable QFF points. :mrgreen:

 

[erkpod]

I was reading reactions to the new QF uniforms when I saw this comment.

These look so uncomfortable and unflattering. Any woman with any breasts would never willingly get into an outfit like this, because she will look - and feel - as though she's bursting out of it. High necklines, elbow length sleeves, a scarf around the neck and a little hat just to make the woman who's wearing it look even larger? Erk! Guaranteed to make any woman look, and feel, fat and unattractive. The old uniforms were lovely - dignified, flattering and distinctively Australian.

Erk would like to say that he had no input into the new QF uniforms.

 

[JohnK]

Apparently having no chance is having some chance!

 

[drron]

5 inches of snow in Central Park New York yesterday, currently at 10am NYC time , it is 30F with a wind chill of 20F !!!

Let me tell you that is COLD ! mrs.dr.ron on rons laptop

 

[erkpod]

5 inches of snow in Central Park New York yesterday, currently at 10am NYC time , it is 30F with a wind chill of 20F !!!

Let me tell you that is COLD ! mrs.dr.ron on rons laptop

Sounds similar to when I was in NYC in February during Snowstorm Nemo. The weekend before, I was in Mexico City where it was 30°C+ daily to sub-zero.

 

[Mal]

RIP Peter O'Toole. Another fine actor has passed away.

 

[cove]

Have just wrapped up some Christmas presents that are flights in the front of planes for the rellies.
May have to wrap them in an envelope including a card rather than a big box.

 

[Mal]

Haven't really thought about gifts for my Aussie siblings. Arrgh! Usually send gift baskets bit finding stores that still deliver this late is always a challenge. All fun

 

[markis10]

Haven't really thought about gifts for my Aussie siblings. Arrgh! Usually send gift baskets bit finding stores that still deliver this late is always a challenge. All fun

EDR points?

Woolworths Online

This looks a bargain LOL

Best of Italy Gourmet Hamper Crate - WAS $42
Item # 764049
$42.00