The totally off-topic thread

[JohnK]

I thought you had a "not calling it a screwdriver" policy.

What was I thinking? Blame samh004 for teaching me the term in the first place. Back to calling them "vodka and orange"....

 

[drron]

What a magnificent way for Shane Watson to score his first test ton today-dropped on 99

 

[Flashback]

What a magnificent way for Shane Watson to score his first test ton today-dropped on 99

I was working today, but just saw it on the news; very funny! Would have been the 2nd time this season he got out for 99 if it happened.

 

[JohnK]

I can't keep my eyes open. I knew 3 hours transit in TPE was going to be way too long after waking up at 4:30am in HKG and this will be my 9th flight in 2 days. And when I finally get to BKK at 10:20pm I then have another 90 minute taxi trip. Hopefully up at 9:00am for a well deserved game of golf....

 

[Flashback]

I can't keep my eyes open. I knew 3 hours transit in TPE was going to be way too long after waking up at 4:30am in HKG and this will be my 9th flight in 2 days. And when I finally get to BKK at 10:20pm I then have another 90 minute taxi trip. Hopefully up at 9:00am for a well deserved game of golf....

And then you can say status run complete

 

[JohnK]

And then you can say status run complete

Almost. I have 4 more flights Saturday/Sunday but that should be much easier. I hope.

I think someone on here mentioned they were doing 4-5 days of these status runs :shock: and I have a fair idea how many flights serfty does when he goes to the USA for 3-4 days. I am sure they cope well but for me it is very draining....

 

[serfty]

... I am sure they cope well but for me it is very draining....

As I posted, bubbles, bubbles, bubbles (with discretion of course). I do tend to let my hair down a bit on the last segment of the day/trip to a known port.

Other than that it is sleep management - I endeavor to get at least 6 hours per 24. If that means skipping a feed/service in getting a 45 minute power nap on the next 1¼ hour flight, so be it.

Also, build up the sleep bank starting two days before departure.

 

[samh004]

What was I thinking? Blame samh004 for teaching me the term in the first place. Back to calling them "vodka and orange"....

I was just thinking that!

 

[straitman]

Also, build up the sleep bank starting two days before departure.

If only I could :!:

I find it very hard to get ahead and very easy to fall behind on the sleep stakes.

 

[Bundy Bear]

Catch up on sleep; how can anyone do that before a trip; you are busy trying to fit in everything you need to do before your trip let alone trying to squeeze in a few more hours.

Now some times you can get some sleep when you are away but don't count on it; usually that cuts into good drinking time, or some times you want to save money and sleep at the airport.

Good motto to have: you can always sleep when you get home. :idea:

 

[serfty]

... Good motto to have: you can always sleep when you get home. :idea:

Of course! And every one is different.

Actually, it's also a case of acclimatising. However, for myself, living in SE Australia, say I am heading to the USA on a Friday. My normal sleep pattern is to retire around 11:30pm and awaken around 6:30am.

In the evenings leading up to travel I endeavour to retire:

• Tuesday Evening 11:00pm arise 6am
• Wednesday Evening 10:00pm, arise 5am
• Thursday Evening 9:00pm, arise 5am (Do you final packing then)
• Friday with ~3pm departure, treat lunch as dinner, enjoy the catering on the flight and watch a movie for three hours (max) and then spend the next 8-9 hours endeavouring to get at least 6 hours sleep ready for the final two hours or so of the flight.

The earlier am rises are desirable, otherwise it is often difficult to get to sleep relatively early.

 

[tuapekastar]

Good motto to have: you can always sleep when you get home. :idea:

Or as Jon Bon Jovi said, a little less subtly, "I'll sleep when I'm dead"!

 

[notzac]

I think someone on here mentioned they were doing 4-5 days of these status runs :shock: and I have a fair idea how many flights serfty does when he goes to the USA for 3-4 days. I am sure they cope well but for me it is very draining....

I find them a bit draining as well - on my last trip I found myself snoozing in the air a lot, which helped. I'm sure the gin didn't hurt, either.

 

[straitman]

It is a pleasant 23deg C here this morning with a forecast max of 30deg C :!:

 

[Flashback]

It is currently 19.8.
Latest Capital City Observations Western Australia

Much better than the 39.4 we had yesterday, and similar the day before.

I believe we're forecast to hit 24, finally a cool change although it's not staying like that for long.

 

[straitman]

It is currently 19.8.
Latest Capital City Observations Western Australia

Much better than the 39.4 we had yesterday, and similar the day before.

I believe we're forecast to hit 24, finally a cool change although it's not staying like that for long.

.... and hopefully no more bush fires.

 

[oz_mark]

It is currently 19.8.
Latest Capital City Observations Western Australia

Much better than the 39.4 we had yesterday, and similar the day before.

I believe we're forecast to hit 24, finally a cool change although it's not staying like that for long.

The hot weather followed me back to Melbourne.

 

[Flashback]

The hot weather followed me back to Melbourne.

Thanks

 

[serfty]

The hot weather followed me back to Melbourne.

Wot about the storms due tomorrow?

 

[Flashback]

Damn I hate that Murphy fella. The one day I decide to casually get up and get ready, and work from home; and a major event happens at one of my clients! D'oh! Better get moving