The totally off-topic thread

[JohnK]

So which AFFer is going to be the first to try this new airline-

I am Kinda thinking not me.

This

Kinda Airlines will be pleasured to announce its first start soon, with a schedule
flights to almost all points in middle east and Gulf Area....

and this

Kinda Airlines, a privet airlines company which will shortly commence operations
from its Damascus hub as a full service scheduled carrier

worry me slightly.

 

[Buzzard]

Do they serve Bombe Alaska

 

[erkpod]

Interesting CCTV footage from the ORD train derailment the other day. A lucky escape!

http://us995.cbslocal.com/2014/03/26/watch-two-guys-almost-get-nailed-by-the-blue-line-train/

 

[JohnK]

Try moving across country with furniture, it was good that I had airline status so I could take lots of luggage each trip.

I would rather spend a little extra and get a fully furnished place. I don't need too many things around me.

 

[Hvr]

Really? That is a relief. I thought it was just me.

I won't think of Miami Beach but I will be thinking about golf instead.

Sounds like things are turned about for you John, life is below par and golf is above par.

 

[markis10]

Sigh, some people always get the office with the nice view:

 

[docjames]

Do Tigerair use the VA gates (MEL) at times now? There's one parked down the end of the VA pier - down near the Rex area (gate 14).

 

[Bindibuys]

LOL. There are a couple bottles of red around somewhere. You can have one of those.

I am in the Hunter Vineyards - I can bring Red !!

 

[JohnK]

Sounds like things are turned about for you John, life is below par and golf is above par.

All I am missing is the ability to ignore people that think it is OK to behave like morons around others.

 

[serfty]

Do Tigerair use the VA gates (MEL) at times now? There's one parked down the end of the VA pier - down near the Rex area (gate 14).

T3 gates are often used by other carrier - I have seen a Jetconnect flight being boarded while gated at the southern pier (PAX were bussed in from T2).

 

[OATEK]

All I am missing is the ability to ignore people that think it is OK to behave like morons around others.

I suspect you have left it far too late in life to develop that skill - I know I have!

 

[markis10]

Things you see on a dashcam

ABC Radio Brisbane ‏@612brisbane 6m
Lyndsay just emailed this dash-cam pic. Spot anything unusual here? pic.twitter.com/EmIRpZfrvY

 

[docjames]

T3 gates are often used by other carrier - I have seen a Jetconnect flight being boarded while gated at the southern pier (PAX were bussed in from T2).

Ok, pax must be bussed from T4.

Surprised Tiger wear that expense (gate and bus costs)!

 

[JohnK]

Lyndsay just emailed this dash-cam pic. Spot anything unusual here?

The driver is obscured and it appears the dog is driving? Or it is left hand drive.

 

[QF WP]

Damn, all right! It's 1 am and now I'm hungry again! Thanks, QF WP!!!
Might as well complete the picture: what did you choose from beverage menu? (or no drinkies as back to work?)

I did allow myself 1 glass of the red. Both meals were delightful and I would happily have (and pay for) again.

Off to do it all again today. Are you ready for the rumbles again

 

[JohnK]

I suspect you have left it far too late in life to develop that skill - I know I have!

My brother tells me to look down and ignore them. The problem is I know they are still there.

 

[rogerkambah]

I did allow myself 1 glass of the red. Both meals were delightful and I would happily have (and pay for) again.

Off to do it all again today. Are you ready for the rumbles again

Oh its a tough life!!

 

[QF WP]

Things you see on a dashcam

ABC Radio Brisbane ‏@612brisbane 6m
Lyndsay just emailed this dash-cam pic. Spot anything unusual here? pic.twitter.com/EmIRpZfrvY

Yes, she spells her name the wrong way

 

[QF WP]

Interesting CCTV footage from the ORD train derailment the other day. A lucky escape!

http://us995.cbslocal.com/2014/03/26/watch-two-guys-almost-get-nailed-by-the-blue-line-train/

They were lucky to be standing so far behind (but not that you'd expect a train to plow through the end of the line).

News story about the crash here: http://au.news.yahoo.com/world/a/22194089/train-operator-asleep-before-chicago-crash/?cmp=ydn

 

[QF WP]

Oh its a tough life!!

It was today - finger food lunch in a boardroom of Tatts with OJ, water or tea/coffee as refreshments

Wasn't worth taking a photo and a far cry from Tuesday....