The totally off-topic thread

[tuapekastar]

Hope all goes really well (straitman) Bill!

 

[drron]

The centenary of little facts and oddities of your fellow AFFers...answer any or all......

91. Describe the longest stay (i.e. most consecutive checked-in nights) at a paid accommodation (hotel, motel, hostel, etc.) that you have ever had.
Coral Cay resort motel Mackay-5 weeks in wet season-but paid for me.
On my own account 15 days at the Hilton club NYC.
92. Have you ever had to obtain a specific visa to enter a country before? If so, describe the last time you had to do this.
Used to do this all the time.Last was in 2008-China and Vietnam
93. Someone gives you 100,000 QFF miles to be added to your current account balance, but the validity of those 100,000 miles is only 72 hours (they will be burnt first on any redemptions). Describe what you would do as soon as the miles are deposited. (For those that do not have a QFF account, let's assume for this question that you have a QFF Bronze account with initially no miles and no status credits.)
My first response would be-Is that all there is!I would add them to my current balance and try for an F award to LHR on the A380.
94. "Since there are many more airline partners in Star Alliance compared to oneworld, it is easier to attain and retain status on Star Alliance compared to oneworld." Discuss and debate.
Since the demise of AN and losing 500K points I havent looked at Star.
95. 'fess up: What are three things that you are not able to do that you are embarrassed about?
Post pictures on AFF.Apart from that I have a very thick skin.
96. Milk: do you prefer full cream (usu. 4% fat), low fat (~1-2%), skim (0.05%), extra creamy (greater than 4%), soy, other or lactose intolerant?
Full cream milk that is not homogenised such as our local Maleny dairies milk.
97. What forms of transport are you licensed to operate?
Nothing and exciting.
98. Describe the first time you consumed alcohol (including your age at that time! )
Before I got to High School-prob about 11.Siphoned off some scotch as did another couple of mates and we retired to a cave beside the Lane Cove River-none of us took to it-in fact have avoided scotch ever since.
99. Of the following snacks, which one would you normally choose: nuts, pretzels, crisps or lollies?
Nuts-cashews,macadamias.
...and the 100th question is...

100. Let's be honest: describe the last time you saw a flight attendant who you believed was really good looking (kind words just to keep this board at a PG rating ) - and yes, this includes both female and male FAs (depending on who you are and which "aircraft you're flying on"...)
Now I know this is not really believable but thinking about it over the last couple of days I couldnt think of one who was an absolute standout as a winner.As for service Marvelle on AA104 in the F cabin last year was one of the best FAs we have had looking after us.For an all round beautiful person the young Japanese FA who was assigned to me as interpreter on a medical emergency on JAL flight NRT-JFK which did take up a lot of my time on that flight.I guess she won me over by thanking me for being so nice!

 

[Nigelinoz]

Just seen on the news that there has been a Tsunami warning issued for low lying areas on the east coast after an undersea earthquake hit New Zealand earlier.

 

[anat0l]

Well, Origin 3 is over; QLD got killed by NSW 28-16.

Pathetic display.

 

[serfty]

Well, Origin 3 is over; QLD got killed by NSW 28-16.

Pathetic display.

Not really pathetic unless you're referring to the referee's.

They let NSW thug it most of the evening until it blew up, by then it was too late!

 

[QF WP]

My thoughts exctly serfty. NSW have always resorted tothuggery during matches. Play the game - the ball, not the player.

I hope Steve Price is okay. Waterhouse should have got reported, not just sent off.

 

[Bundy Bear]

Queensland won the series and I guess their heart wasn't in it.

 

[samh004]

Just seen on the news that there has been a Tsunami warning issued for low lying areas on the east coast after an undersea earthquake hit New Zealand earlier.

I can confirm the earthquake. Being my first one I was surprised to see the glasses in the bar swaying and initially thought I was really drunk, until I stood up and felt the floor move too.

Was great.

All the Australians made to flee the bar quickly while the New Zealanders and I stayed and enjoyed the good vibrations, I was hoping for aftershocks... but none came.

 

[Flashback]

I can confirm the earthquake. Being my first one I was surprised to see the glasses in the bar swaying and initially thought I was really drunk, until I stood up and felt the floor move too.

Was great.

All the Australians made to flee the bar quickly while the New Zealanders and I stayed and enjoyed the good vibrations, I was hoping for aftershocks... but none came.

I've always wondered what it would be like, and I figured that if I ever had a chance it would be when I was in Japan (last year), anyway; ended up missing out by 1 day! Happened the day after I flew out, damnit.

 

[samh004]

I've always wondered what it would be like, and I figured that if I ever had a chance it would be when I was in Japan (last year), anyway; ended up missing out by 1 day! Happened the day after I flew out, damnit.

It was quite cool. I was really hoping for more. I guess one day I'll experience a really big one where I wont be hoping for more. But this was cool.

 

[NM]

My thoughts exctly serfty. NSW have always resorted tothuggery during matches. Play the game - the ball, not the player.

I hope Steve Price is okay. Waterhouse should have got reported, not just sent off.

So it sounds like I didn't miss too much then

 

[QF WP]

No, you didn't miss much - we won the Series anyway.

On the phone to Dave Noble now, via Skype. He's in BKK on his way home.

 

[Flashback]

No, you didn't miss much - we won the Series anyway.

On the phone to Dave Noble now, via Skype. He's in BKK on his way home.

via SIN and BNE

 

[Nigelinoz]

All the Australians made to flee the bar quickly while the New Zealanders and I stayed and enjoyed the good vibrations, I was hoping for aftershocks..

:shock:
Man you are one seriously sick puppy................

 

[QF WP]

via SIN and BNE

Yes, he has a limo transfer both ways at BNE. The return back to the airport on Saturday is courtesy of me (and the Subaru limo I have)

 

[Flashback]

YouTube - PAC MAN (REMI GAILLARD)

Friend sent this over, thought it to be quite funny!

 

[samh004]

:shock:
Man you are one seriously sick puppy................

The epicentre wasn't that close, so it wasn't too big, but as it was my first, I was really interested in what was happening. Not scared... curious.

 

[NM]

No, you didn't miss much - we won the Series anyway.

On the phone to Dave Noble now, via Skype. He's in BKK on his way home.

via SIN and BNE

Hmm, how does the term go? Ahh yes .... "as the crow flies"

 

[Flashback]

Hmm, how does the term go? Ahh yes .... "as the crow flies"

The crow with the crooked eyesight?

 

[NM]

The crow with the crooked eyesight?

Who are you calling crooked? Now, where are my glasses. This crow is flying most direct routing this trip, unlike some others who shall remain nameless at this time