The totally off-topic thread

[Buzzard]

Some on AFF would have seen this for signaling

I remember as a kid working as an offsider on a soft drink delivery truck (Dales) and the truck had one of those plastic indicator hands attached to the drivers door. If the hand pointed straight out it meant you were turning right, fingers pointing up meant turning left IIRC.

 

[rogerkambah]

Don't know if this is OT enuff, but..........

On arrival into SYD last week, having used the chip passport gates, and clutching our Emirates fast track immigration/customs? cards we were directed to the general customs queue Asked about fast track line, to which the agent replied there wasn't one, but took our cards anyway.

I assume that Emirates pay for these cards but their pax aren't getting any service.

 

[JessicaTam]

Don't know if this is OT enuff, but..........

On arrival into SYD last week, having used the chip passport gates, and clutching our Emirates fast track immigration/customs? cards we were directed to the general customs queue Asked about fast track line, to which the agent replied there wasn't one, but took our cards anyway.

I assume that Emirates pay for these cards but their pax aren't getting any service.

There is a thread discussing this but I can't put my finger on it at the moment. Next time put the card in your pocket until it (hopefully) can be used again.

 

[TheEmu]

Had a similar coloured '69 R16TS (with radio cassette) which was absolutely comfortable and fabulous on a dirt road.

My dad bought the last of the R16TS line new in '76 (white) and yes, they had a fantastic ride (so did the 404). It was in the family for 11 years - great car.

 

[cove]

Saved a $50 note last night at dinner in the U.S. using raise.com e gift voucher. Before too long the savings will get noticed in my bank account. Certainly a help in getting the effective exchange rate up from seventy something to like ninety odd when we are in the U.S. for a few days or weeks.

 

[drron]

A great Day in golf.

 

[QF WP]

Congratulations to Jason Day for winning his first Major - 3 stroke win from Jordan Speith. The monkey is off your back Jason. Beautiful to see him so emotional.

 

[a330j]

Ditto. Fantastic effort by Jason Day

 

[medhead]

JT, why is my comment more OTT than the original post? Apparently unsolicited and unreferenced?

at least I added a

Wouldn't want off topic posts in the totally off topic thread.

 

[Cruiser Elite]

Thought I should post this - Kogan USB Key Drive - I have one of these and it is the handiest item I have ever had - always with you - $23 with free shipping it's a bargain.

 

[TheRealTMA]

Thought I should post this - Kogan USB Key Drive - I have one of these and it is the handiest item I have ever had - always with you - $23 with free shipping it's a bargain.

Maybe the one with the bottle opener would also be useful!

 

[JohnK]

Good to see Jason Day finally winning a golf major. And so impressively too.

 

[Cossie]

I was left some commbank shares when my Mum died, is it a no brainer to purchase some under the current buy back? I'd be able to buy about 200.

 

[TheRealTMA]

I was left some commbank shares when my Mum died, is it a no brainer to purchase some under the current buy back? I'd be able to buy about 200.

I am if that's any comfort.

 

[JohnK]

Why do people in service industry love to throw their weight around?

I went to Star Casino Saturday night for about 5 hours. I get complimentary drinks. Had 1 bloody Mary downstairs then went upstairs and had another 3 bloody Marys.

On the 3rd and last drink the guy serving me asked the guy taking food orders if there was any salt and pepper so he thought to stick his nose where it clearly did not belong.

"We don't serve coughtails. You're not getting one next time."
Me: "Bloody Mary is not a coughtail!"

A few moments passed by and as he handed me my drink the other guy weighed in again.

"We don't serve coughtails. You're not getting one next time."
By this stage I am extremely angry "Bloody Mary is not a coughtail!".... "and next time I will ask for a spicy tomato juice and a vodka...."

The look on his face was priceless as I walked away. He was speechless. I don't think he quite understood what he got himself into.

 

[anat0l]

"Bloody Mary is not a coughtail!"

It's not?

Last time I checked, Bloody Mary is a coughtail.

The official International Bartenders Association contents of a Bloody Mary coughtail are tomato juice, vodka and lemon juice, garnished with Worcestershire Sauce, Tabasco, salt and pepper. You could order a spicy tomato juice with vodka as a fair or close-to-dead-on approximation of it, and it would be considered a mixer rather than a coughtail, so to speak.

But overall why should it make a big difference? If you're allowed any drink, unless the terms of your free drink preclude what the house calls coughtails, and these are clearly outlined in the drinks menu, then you can have anything you want?

A screwdriver is another IBA official coughtail, even though it contains only two ingredients - vodka and orange juice. I wouldn't expect to see "Screwdriver" on a coughtail menu in Australia, however, and it is considered a mixer if you simply order a vodka and orange (juice).

 

[Boca68]

Why do people in service industry love to throw their weight around?

I went to Star Casino Saturday night for about 5 hours. I get complimentary drinks. Had 1 bloody Mary downstairs then went upstairs and had another 3 bloody Marys.

On the 3rd and last drink the guy serving me asked the guy taking food orders if there was any salt and pepper so he thought to stick his nose where it clearly did not belong.

"We don't serve coughtails. You're not getting one next time."
Me: "Bloody Mary is not a coughtail!"

A few moments passed by and as he handed me my drink the other guy weighed in again.

"We don't serve coughtails. You're not getting one next time."
By this stage I am extremely angry "Bloody Mary is not a coughtail!".... "and next time I will ask for a spicy tomato juice and a vodka...."

The look on his face was priceless as I walked away. He was speechless. I don't think he quite understood what he got himself into.

Yep, got to go with anat0l. Its a coughtail! Sorry JohnK. That is probably why the guy had an odd look on his face when he walked away.....

But, other than that, I don't quite understand what salt and pepper has to do with his response? Thinking part of the story is missing?

Anyway, enjoy your next Bloody Mary. coughtail or not.

 

[JohnK]

Yep, got to go with anat0l. Its a coughtail! Sorry JohnK. That is probably why the guy had an odd look on his face when he walked away.....

But, other than that, I don't quite understand what salt and pepper has to do with his response? Thinking part of the story is missing?

Anyway, enjoy your next Bloody Mary. coughtail or not.

Well what do you know?

I haven't had a look at menu but allowed to order any drink from bottom shelf. I have told you whole story. One of the bar sfaff asked him for salt and pepper and he went off his rocker.

So if I order vodka and orange that's a coughtail as well?

Anyway no need to order drink there. I will just ask for vodka and tomato juice with Worcestershire and tabasco next time and I will bring my own salt and pepper sachets.

 

[Boca68]

Well what do you know.

Woah! Settle down fella!

And I worked in Hospitality at 5* level for 12+ years. That's what I know.

And , yes, a vodka and orange is technically a coughtail. A coughtail is any drink that requires extra prepartion, i.e. not from a tap or straight from a bottle. Think Rusty Nail or Screwdriver.....oops sorry, Vodka and orange.

 

[JessicaTam]

Woah! Settle down fella!

And I worked in Hospitality at 5* level for 12+ years. That's what I know.

And , yes, a vodka and orange is technically a coughtail. A coughtail is any drink that requires extra prepartion, i.e. not from a tap or straight from a bottle. Think Rusty Nail or Screwdriver.....oops sorry, Vodka and orange.

So would that include any mixed drink, such as a gin and tonic, or bourbon and coke?