The totally off-topic thread

[blackcat20]

I reckon the flag got raised at the getgo with all the packaging and perceived ‘reluctance’ and push back. I’ve only seen nekkid laptops in the trays. Maybe you were lucky the other times.

The neoprene sleves are usually fine, they are made to be x-rayed with the laptop still in them. Don't think Ive ever been asked to take mine out.

 

[Denali]

Must say, laptop in ziplock bag in a bag sounds a bit unusual. I think the ziplock is what got you attention.

 

[JohnK]

I note that the 12.76% to retirement hasn't changed in a while. Could all the chasing SCs have a bearing on this?

I haven't checked the updated balance. A little closer now.

You're suggesting you want to fly JQ?

Yes, nuts.

I'm a JQ regular now. Still have vouchers I bought earlier in the year.

 

[Denali]

A friend just drove 300klms, 600 return, to raid my garage for free stuff. He came, he peed and then he was gone.

Told hubby he should have hit him up for a free lunch at least.

 

[Quickstatus]

FFS the Canada Eta website is sh..ty. It cant connect to its payment portal

Tried 3 computers and 3 dfferent internet links, even turned off firewall.

Took 5 goes to get one passport done. 3 to go.....


Then after all that, teen son comes in and casually says use another browser (as though it's as obvious as the sun rising in the east). all works now...

Use Safari not Chrome

 

[Denali]

I agree with Fitzsimons on this one. Why are we knocking down stadium that are rarely filled?

Premier Berejiklian, please make public your stadium figures

 

[AisleSeat]

Interview all done. Some pretty low-ball questions, but perhaps that was to be expected.

 

[Denali]

Interview all done. Some pretty low-ball questions, but perhaps that was to be expected.

My GM just finished conducting an interview....

 

[JohnK]

My GM just finished conducting an interview....

I think someone in my office conducted an interview or thinking about conducting an interview sometime in the near future....

 

[PLANT]

Due to the size the zip lock bag was open at the end...... Yeah at least 500 times in and out of security lucky pffftt

 

[Denali]

My husband tells me that hes bought a full sized roll up keyboard, that you plug into your computer and he wants to take it on holidays so he can practice.

This is why I can never have carryon trips only, its him with all the stuff!

 

[love_the_life]

I reckon the flag got raised at the getgo with all the packaging and perceived ‘reluctance’ and push back. I’ve only seen nekkid laptops in the trays. Maybe you were lucky the other times.

Every laptop I have seen go through security is totally removed from its bag/cover. At some airports I have had to take my iPad out of my bag, though more often than not they haven't bothered - it is only a mini though.

 

[love_the_life]

My husband tells me that hes bought a full sized roll up keyboard, that you plug into your computer and he wants to take it on holidays so he can practice.

This is why I can never have carryon trips only, its him with all the stuff!

My first reaction is why would he bother....

 

[JohnK]

We mostly don't realise but doctors and tests are expensive if you don't have Medicare

 

[Denali]

I said similar about Medicare when watching Struggle Street the other day. If it wasnt for medicare, lots of people will be in a very bad place, both physically and emotionally.

Looking over the paperwork for hubbys new car and I see we're entitled to a $2K gift card. Hubby said I can have it but Im betting if its a prepaid visa type card, hes going to buy a new laptop.

 

[drron]

The first passionfruit of the summer crop.A whopper.

 

[Pushka]

Due to the size the zip lock bag was open at the end...... Yeah at least 500 times in and out of security lucky pffftt

Sometimes I have to take my iPad out and sometimes I don’t. Security was pre luggage check in at Adelaide a couple of weeks ago. Now it’s not. Things change.

The first passionfruit of the summer crop.A whopper.

But that bottle is empty.

 

[get me outta here]

ASIS is recruiting. Here's an initial assessment of your memory and observational ability. The link is in this article. 'Not quite James Bond': Australian spy agency launches recruitment drive

Good luck!

 

[RooFlyer]

Yowzers. Am selling my holiday place, so have to empty the garage which has been my storage facility since I moved back to Tasmania in 2004.

Most furniture can go to local Mens Shed. Biggest item for investigation were the 25-30 cartons of 'stuff' kept because, well, you don't throw stuff out unless you have to. These cartons contained much of my paper life since first year Uni in '78 until when I left investment banking in 2004.

* Undergrad uni lecture notes, assignments etc ; Photo album from that era (God, weren't we young ... and thin! )
* Ansett Golden Wing cards;
* Letters to and from my main geology employer Western Mining Corp from my first job offer to my resignation, including advice of various pay rises through the years
* Most of my income tax returns from 1981-2004
* MSc in Canada notes, assignments etc; more photos from that era (Still young, not so thin, but in attractive company )
* Recipe for Newfie 'Screech'
* Pictures of me AFTER drinking said Screech;
* Pictures of me and friends after the annual 'Swamp Race'
* Publications on the geology of northern Canada;
* Investment Banking stuff - Corporations law, Takeover booklets by the score, presentations, valuations; most companies long forgotten;
* A genuine Bre-X share certificate (bought as a souvenir in Toronto after they went bust)
* Masses of my mum & dad's books - oh, what to do with them!
* Various pet rocks

Alas, most of it went to the tip (2 cubic m) ; just a few treasures kept. Much relief that no remorse has set in.

 

[mrs.dr.ron]

RooFlyer POST THE PICTURES !!!!!!!!!