The totally off-topic thread

[markis10]

How Aeroflot are solving their 4 engine fleet problem (aircraft was awaiting sale)

 

[TomVexille]

How Aeroflot are solving their 4 engine fleet problem (aircraft was awaiting sale)

Insurance fraud?

 

[JessicaTam]

Insurance fraud?

Trying to turn it into a convertible?

 

[TomVexille]

Trying to turn it into a convertible?

Like HA did?

 

[drross]

Vale Bernard "Doc" Neeson from The Angels. Aged 67, brain cancer (metastatic)
The Angels' Doc Neeson, 67, dies

So sad. Great concert at Lang Park late 70s.. David Bowie supported by the Angels ( or was it the other way round?). Doc climbing the stage scaffolding..unreal.

 

[QF WP]

So sad. Great concert at Lang Park late 70s.. David Bowie supported by the Angels ( or was it the other way round?). Doc climbing the stage scaffolding..unreal.

Similar to my memories of Kiss there in 1982 IIRC. The tetra pack fight I will never forget - hundreds throwing the 330ml packs, some empty, some full and some with bodily fluid

 

[medhead]

Similar to my memories of Kiss there in 1982 IIRC. The tetra pack fight I will never forget - hundreds throwing the 330ml packs, some empty, some full and some with bodily fluid

The older brother of a primary school mate came home with a guitar body from that concert.

 

[Cruiser Elite]

Gave me a giggle - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gv1Z38uhRRc

 

[Pushka]

Cute choice of words by media interviewer re current siege situation in Adelaide to Police Rep. "It's been reported that Rodney is holed up in an Escort Agency. Can you put that to bed?". Silence. Then the reporter says "Mmmm, poor choice of words"

Bit of a tricky pathway to get to the Adelaide market this morning. The current cordon takes in Police Headquarters, all CBD magistrates and Supreme Court. And youth court. SA Water. Public transport and trams to city stopped or detoured. Many businesses and Hotels. Police say they will sit it out. Ah, no.

 

[Pushka]

And now the siege has ended with his suicide. Thankfully hostages were released safely.

 

[QF WP]

I was just about to say the same thing Pushka and post the link:
https://au.news.yahoo.com/sa/a/24165053/violent-fugitive-rodney-clavell-in-adelaide-siege/

 

[QF WP]

https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/w...e-from-daughter-who-died-from-cancer/?cmp=ydn

There are stories that once read, make a difference. I read this one and questioned why I was lucky to beat cancer, yet she didn't.

Cancer, I hate you and will give for the rest of my life to beat you...and even on my death, my final gift will continue so that in time, you may be defeated.

 

[jukebox333]

Ah, lucky, lucky PER! More enhancements to our choice of destinations: https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/24165099/jetstar-axes-selected-perth-services/

So if 'lack of demand" is why these flight were cut, how the hell is it that AJ is still in his chair ~ I'd have thought there's an underwhelming "lack of demand" that he occupy that boardroom seat.

I guess the silver lining is that at least those pax on Death* to BNE will be offered QF metal.

 

[anat0l]

For a bit of lighter side stuff....

I didn't know whether this should belong in the humour thread, even though I found it rather funny.

Butterfingers, well known by those from the USA and those who have had some experience with candy in the USA via travel etc., is known for some rather creative advertisements. This is one of them... with a typical female remark at the end:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UN5o1PtpXAM

 

[Pushka]

Ah you see. Why typical female response?. Do guys never say that about other guys?

 

[anat0l]

Ah you see. Why typical female response?. Do guys never say that about other guys?

Maybe they do, but it would be from a more endearing / funny disposition, whereas a female (like in the ad) says it from a more judgemental / criticising disposition.

 

[drron]

Well in the humour line I have had fun with Google maps.No matter where in England you try and get directions to the Hilton York the answer is always drive to London and fly to York.Even from the Laura Ashley store 4 blocks away.The flights though end right at the Hilton.Parachutes supplied?

 

[JohnM]

Very pleasant evening sipping wine on the hotel verandah in Arusha, Tanzania.

Leave on a 16 day aerial safari through Tanzania, Malawi, Botswana and Zambia in the morning...

 

[ReLoad]

Was the Upgrade fairy at QF enhanced? Made simpler and fairer? I used to have at least 1 a year, today's flight marks 100 flights since my last one.

Not expecting it but just one every so often would be pretty sweet

 

[Pushka]

Very pleasant evening sipping wine on the hotel verandah in Arusha, Tanzania.

Leave on a 16 day aerial safari through Tanzania, Malawi, Botswana and Zambia in the morning...

Our former Admin person has just moved to Tanzania. Specifically mentioned Arusha. Her living conditions sound extremely basic. Think - no stove, fridge, basic bathroom amenities. The things people do for love.