The totally off-topic thread

[donovan301]

Man buns are that disruptive a topic

Lmao, needed a good laugh...nice one !

 

[blackcat20]

Got our photos back last week; just love this one.

 

[Denali]

Beautiful!!

Meanwhile, at least a 7 on the evil scale.

 

[MEL_Traveller]

I've seen similar on both US flights and various Asian ones.

As far as I'm concerned, it's an appalling practice, which basically teaches the passengers that the signs don't mean anything. If the signs are on, then EVERYONE should be seated. Crew included.

Watching a Singapore girl trying to pour champagne whilst in quite nasty bumps was interesting on many levels.

Bringing this over from the 'ask the pilot' thread I guess the interesting thing is that in theory, there should never be an announcement on Qantas that the service of hot beverages is suspended while the seat belt sign is on... as service in total will have been suspended.

Different airlines have different policies for the use of the sign. There are several levels of turbulence... ranging from a level which might make it potentially unsafe for some passengers to be up and about (for example the elderly), but ok for experienced crew... to levels where everyone on board should be seated. Two family members were cabin crew, they felt comfortable with their experience to still be able to conduct service in the cabin with light turbulence. But that doesn't mean it was safe for everyone on board to be up and about (hence the seat belt sign).

Appreciate QF's use of the sign and it that it means everyone needs to be seated, but they are the only airline I can think of where that policy applies. Everyone else still rolls out the 'service of hot beverages is suspended' message (meaning crew are up and about).

 

[love_the_life]

Got our photos back last week; just love this one.
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That's a gorgeous photo.

 

[TheRealTMA]

Got our photos back last week; just love this one.
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Stand up straight, BC!

Great photo.

 

[anat0l]

Beautiful!!

Meanwhile, at least a 7 on the evil scale.
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Hilarious! Reminds me of this... for The Simpsons fans:

"Hey! This emergency exit is just painted on!"

 

[blackcat20]

Stand up straight, BC!

Great photo.

I am my arm is bent as it's holding my bouquet.

 

[whatmeworry]

I dont hate the man bun, its cute on most but once you reach a certain age, it has to go.

Man Bun can cause hair loss.

Dermatologists say the hairstyle could lead to hair loss.
"That longstanding pull or traction on the hair can pull the hair out and ultimately lead to permanent scarring, which is something we call traction alopecia," said Dr. Doris Day, a New York City-based dermatologist.
Traction alopecia develops when the hair follicles are scarred because hair is pulled too tight, too often, she said. The hair loss can be permanent.

Top-Knots, 'Man Buns' Can Lead to Hair Loss, Experts Say - ABC News

 

[JohnM]

I am my arm is bent as it's holding my bouquet.

I don't think that's what he was referring to... .

 

[TheRealTMA]

I am my arm is bent as it's holding my bouquet.

Is that a bouquet in your pocket or are you just pleased to see me.

Buona fortuna, BC.

 

[Quickstatus]

I guess because its Gladstone? Very poor service, or lack of service.

We just had ANOTHER fire evac because someone burnt toast somewhere, or tripped a desk heater or something in the building.

Checking my records, we had to evac March 29th, April 3rd, April 4th, May 9th, May 19th, June 6th, June 20th. Ridiculous! Told the building manager that I have 2 very pregnant ladies (who now have evac buddies) walking downwards in spirals for 8 flights who are getting dizzy because of these false alarms.

Deliberate false alarms?.

 

[anat0l]

Deliberate false alarms?.

Let's hope not - I believe that is against the law.

 

[Denali]

More like the building built to lowest tender and wiring is stuffed.

Creepy Cat set off our sensors 4 times so far tonight. And stands there, staring at us.

 

[Flying mermaid]

When are you leaving Cossie? With the cold mornings here it's a good idea! (Actually we are leaving for Tokyo on 17 Jul)

I am stuck with the cold mornings, as we are looking after the grandpuppies while Ms FM is on honeymoon. Plus I will end up with chronic indigestion - they watch every bit of food you put in your mouth, so I end up bolting mine down. Enjoy your trips both of you

 

[Quickstatus]

Drove the whole day today with L plates on display including down the motorway at 110kmh. No issues.

 

[Pushka]

Got our photos back last week; just love this one.

Beautiful.

 

[Denali]

First Dates Australia is a fantastic watch.

 

[donovan301]

First Dates Australia is a fantastic watch.

Each to their own,...

..personally I prefer Patek Philippe

 

[anat0l]

First Dates Australia is a fantastic watch.

I prefer to say... we have so many more TV channels compared to previously, and yet finding something which isn't trash on TV is much harder than before!*

You know what I miss on TV? Some actually decent game shows.

* unless you are prepared to pay for it