The totally off-topic thread

[beardoc]

Well I'll be leaving New Orleans tomorrow.

If you get here, you MUST go to the 3D Imax cinema.. saw two mindblowing short films there today, one on Dinosaurs and one on ocean life.

Next stop Miami!

It is any different to seeing a movie at Imax in Sydney or Melbourne in 3D?

 

[Flashback]

It is any different to seeing a movie at Imax in Sydney or Melbourne in 3D?

And a recent addition... Hoyts Carousel in Perth.

 

[bambbbam2]

You can't eat a po'boy and drink an icee at either of those places!

 

[Bundy Bear]

Re: Really, this is a totally ***off-topic*** thread

Just when you thought there couldn't be more questions..... here are more!

You know the deal: you can answer all, some or none....

71. The top ten busiest non-US airports by passenger traffic in 2008 are (world ranking in brackets):
LHR (London Heathrow, #3); HND (Tokyo Haneda, #4); CDG (Paris Charles de Gaulle, #5); PEK (Beijing Capital, #8); FRA (Frankfurt am Main, #9); MAD (Madrid Barajas, #11); HKG (Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok, #12); AMS (Amsterdam Schiphol, #14); BKK (Bangkok Suvarnabhumi, #18); SIN (Singapore Changi, #19)
Of all of these, which ones have you been to before?
LHR: AMS: SIN: I think I need to get out and travel some more.

72. Brace position when you can't reach the seat in front: are you actually able to put your head on your knees whilst seated and with your feet flat on the floor?
Yes: easily; not as easily when I was 10 but still can do it.

73. "This life jacket is the type with a single waist strap that clips together and tightens as shown...."
Notwithstanding that I'm unsure of how many types there are...how many "types" of aircraft life jackets have you encountered whilst flying as a passenger? (i.e. first hand, not from someone else's account, or from watching a video, etc.)
Don't know.

74. Apart from your home airport(s), which (a) international airport and (b) domestic airport have you frequented the most?
(a) Auckland: because relatives live there:
(b) Sydney: It has a first class lounge:

75. How do you pack your clothes (e.g. do you roll, fold, etc.)?
Fold or try to: good reason to under pack that way you can throw the clothes in any old way and they will still fit in the bag.

76. Do you iron your clothes (a) all before your flight (i.e. at home), (b) before and after your flight (i.e. at destination), (c) only after your flight, or (d) not at all?
B after washing I will iron; then iron again at destination; if there is an iron.

77. QF AU domestic 737-800 or 737-400: which one do you prefer?
737-400 has it has more leg room.

78. Describe the last time you flew a commercial flight using an aircraft which was not manufactured by Airbus or Boeing. (Exception: you may consider MD aircraft, i.e. McDonnell-Douglas, even though Boeing owns them now.)
Macair ATR42-500 ISA-TSV

79. Describe the longest non-stop flight (international or domestic) you have flown with a narrowbody aircraft (e.g. Boeing 737, Airbus A319, Airbus A320, Airbus A321...)
737-800 BNE-PER 5HRS +

80. Of all the airlines you have not flown before, which one would you like to fly next?
TT Tiger Airways: au version.

 

[tuapekastar]

Re: Really, this is a totally ***off-topic*** thread

Just when you thought there couldn't be more questions..... here are more!

You know the deal: you can answer all, some or none....

71. The top ten busiest non-US airports by passenger traffic in 2008 are (world ranking in brackets):
LHR (London Heathrow, #3); HND (Tokyo Haneda, #4); CDG (Paris Charles de Gaulle, #5); PEK (Beijing Capital, #8); FRA (Frankfurt am Main, #9); MAD (Madrid Barajas, #11); HKG (Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok, #12); AMS (Amsterdam Schiphol, #14); BKK (Bangkok Suvarnabhumi, #18); SIN (Singapore Changi, #19)
Of all of these, which ones have you been to before?
LHR MAD HKG BKK (old) SIN
72. Brace position when you can't reach the seat in front: are you actually able to put your head on your knees whilst seated and with your feet flat on the floor?
Nup
73. "This life jacket is the type with a single waist strap that clips together and tightens as shown...."
Notwithstanding that I'm unsure of how many types there are...how many "types" of aircraft life jackets have you encountered whilst flying as a passenger? (i.e. first hand, not from someone else's account, or from watching a video, etc.)
None that I've had to use
74. Apart from your home airport(s), which (a) international airport and (b) domestic airport have you frequented the most?
SIN and SYD
75. How do you pack your clothes (e.g. do you roll, fold, etc.)?
Fold
76. Do you iron your clothes (a) all before your flight (i.e. at home), (b) before and after your flight (i.e. at destination), (c) only after your flight, or (d) not at all?
(d) is closest. Ironing is a last resort.
77. QF AU domestic 737-800 or 737-400: which one do you prefer?
No preference
78. Describe the last time you flew a commerical flight using an aircraft which was not manufactured by Airbus or Boeing. (Exception: you may consider MD aircraft, i.e. McDonnell-Douglas, even though Boeing owns them now.)
Unknown a/c type (Shorts 360 perhaps) LSI-ABZ
79. Describe the longest non-stop flight (international or domestic) you have flown with a narrowbody aircraft (e.g. Boeing 737, Airbus A319, Airbus A320, Airbus A321...)
MEL-PER (or vv), MEL-AKL (or vv)
80. Of all the airlines you have not flown before, which one would you like to fly next?
CX

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[docjames]

Re: Really, this is a totally ***off-topic*** thread

71. The top ten busiest non-US airports by passenger traffic in 2008 are (world ranking in brackets):
LHR (London Heathrow, #3); HND (Tokyo Haneda, #4); CDG (Paris Charles de Gaulle, #5); PEK (Beijing Capital, #8); FRA (Frankfurt am Main, #9); MAD (Madrid Barajas, #11); HKG (Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok, #12); AMS (Amsterdam Schiphol, #14); BKK (Bangkok Suvarnabhumi, #18); SIN (Singapore Changi, #19)
Of all of these, which ones have you been to before?
LHR: CDG: FRA; SIN: HKG (Kai Tak, not the new one); BKK

72. Brace position when you can't reach the seat in front: are you actually able to put your head on your knees whilst seated and with your feet flat on the floor?
Yes, but hope i never have to.

73. "This life jacket is the type with a single waist strap that clips together and tightens as shown...."
Notwithstanding that I'm unsure of how many types there are...how many "types" of aircraft life jackets have you encountered whilst flying as a passenger? (i.e. first hand, not from someone else's account, or from watching a video, etc.)
Do you mean had to put on, or seen demo'd by the crew? If on, none, and again, never want to thanks.
If seen demo'd, gee, that's not something i would ever recall - it would have to be >6 though thinking back to recent trip alone, all were different on QF/AA/MX/LA.

74. Apart from your home airport(s), which (a) international airport and (b) domestic airport have you frequented the most?
(b) MEL/BNE (recently moved home from one to the other so depends how you count!)
(a) Probably LAX not counting Australian ones. Counting AUS, prob MEL followed by SYD.

75. How do you pack your clothes (e.g. do you roll, fold, etc.)?
Fold when leaving home, state varies by end of trip (folded = clean, plastic bag inside bag = dirty).

76. Do you iron your clothes (a) all before your flight (i.e. at home), (b) before and after your flight (i.e. at destination), (c) only after your flight, or (d) not at all?
A (prior to packing) then E - if needed at destination (ie. casual day, not too crunched, just wear; work function = iron)

77. QF AU domestic 737-800 or 737-400: which one do you prefer?
737-800 quieter, seats generally better. They need to get rid of the -400.

78. Describe the last time you flew a commercial flight using an aircraft which was not manufactured by Airbus or Boeing. (Exception: you may consider MD aircraft, i.e. McDonnell-Douglas, even though Boeing owns them now.)
BNE-NTL DHC-8-300 (March 09)
or
CUN-HAV-CUN on Fokker 100 (Sept 08)


79. Describe the longest non-stop flight (international or domestic) you have flown with a narrowbody aircraft (e.g. Boeing 737, Airbus A319, Airbus A320, Airbus A321...)
757 LAX-JFK ( I call them narrow body as only has one aisle).

80. Of all the airlines you have not flown before, which one would you like to fly next?
SQ

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[anat0l]

Re: Driving in MEL

Does anyone want to make a comment, give opinion or tips to driving a car in MEL, particularly within the CBD, South Melbourne and to/from Tulla Airport? Particularly over the upcoming ANZAC day weekend (25-26 Apr)?

 

[Flashback]

Re: Driving in MEL

Does anyone want to make a comment, give opinion or tips to driving a car in MEL, particularly within the CBD, South Melbourne and to/from Tulla Airport? Particularly over the upcoming ANZAC day weekend (25-26 Apr)?

I hope you know how to do those crazy hookturns

Will parking cost much, for the period you'll have the car? Or will it be free parking? Or even with parking, still works out cheaper than the Taxi?

 

[oz_mark]

Officially, Melbourne drives on the left.

 

[anat0l]

Re: Driving in MEL

I hope you know how to do those crazy hookturns

Will parking cost much, for the period you'll have the car? Or will it be free parking? Or even with parking, still works out cheaper than the Taxi?

I'm not phased about the parking, even if I have to pay for it the economy still works out better than a taxi (but of course doesn't match the Skybus; but riding the Skybus doesn't give any airline miles (except for that on the credit card)!)

I was more thinking about whether the traffic is crazy on the weekend or not, and then in particular that weekend. I know that it was crazy the last time I was in MEL (AFF Gather #1) due to an AFL game and some arts festival thing.

Also just really looking for general opinions about driving in Melbourne. I could give my opinion about driving in Perth :mrgreen:

 

[anat0l]

Officially, Melbourne drives on the left.

Good to know.

I thought things might be different in the People's Republic of Victoria. (Or is that New Brunswick?)

 

[oz_mark]

Re: Driving in MEL

Also just really looking for general opinions about driving in Melbourne. I could give my opinion about driving in Perth :mrgreen:

COuld just let you find out the bad driving habits Melbourne drivers have yourself!

Realistically, the drivers in each city aren't better or worse than any other city - just their bad habits vary a bit!

 

[Flashback]

Re: Driving in MEL

COuld just let you find out the bad driving habits Melbourne drivers have yourself!

Realistically, the drivers in each city aren't better or worse than any other city - just their bad habits vary a bit!

IMHO Perth driving is much easier than Melbourne driving

 

[JohnK]

Re: Driving in MEL

Does anyone want to make a comment, give opinion or tips to driving a car in MEL, particularly within the CBD, South Melbourne and to/from Tulla Airport? Particularly over the upcoming ANZAC day weekend (25-26 Apr)?

Avoid the toll roads and take the scenic route. Much healthier and cheaper.

I found that drivers in Victoria are always in a hurry and take unnecessary risks, like pulling out in front you and expecting you to slam on the brakes, compared to other states. Don't care too much for those crazy right turns from the left lane after the lights change to red.

 

[Mal]

Yes, it would appear it is back :evil:

Visited FT recently? ...

 

[kages]

Visited FT recently? ...

Indeed. IT is everywhere

 

[oz_mark]

Visited FT recently? ...

Are we referring to an FT member with a name based on a now defunct airline?

 

[Mal]

Are we referring to an FT member with a name based on a now defunct airline?

Well something over there looks very familiar ...

 

[munitalP]

Good to know.

I thought things might be different in the People's Republic of Victoria. (Or is that New Brunswick?)

THE PEOPLES REPUBLIC of VICTORIA (TPRV)

Now that has a nice ring to it - visa needed to enter God's own, armed boarder passes - bring it on!

And I want to be the new TPRV dictator as well - Chiang Kai munitalP, that too has a nice ring to it...




Mr!

 

[oz_mark]

Well something over there looks very familiar ...

I was just going on the questions, writing style and grammar