The totally off-topic thread

[QF WP]

Congratulations to JohnK for the 100th reply to this thread and all that have made replies in that total. We're well on the way to breaking the record...

 

[Kiwi Flyer]

Have a merry Christmas every one

 

[serfty]

Have a merry Christmas every one

Same to you Kiwi Flyer, see you in SIN in three weeks!

Wishing the same sentiment to all: a Merry Christmas and a Happy new year.

Remember to watch out for those boysenberrys. :twisted:

 

[JohnK]

Thought that I would put this here since we have a totally off-topic thread.

MY RESUME
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My first job was working in an orange juice factory, but I got canned, couldn't concentrate.

Then I worked in the woods as a lumberjack, but I just couldn't hack it, so they gave me the axe.

After that I tried to be a tailor, but I just wasn't suited for it ... mainly because it was a sew-sew job.

Next I tried working in a muffler factory but that was too exhausting.

Then I tried to be a chef -- figured it would add a little spice too my life but I just didn't have the thyme. (Not to mention that I had an affair with Rosemary)

I attempted to be a deli worker, but any way I sliced it, I couldn't cut the mustard.

My best job was being a musician, but eventually I found I wasn't noteworthy.

I studied a long time to become a doctor, but I didn't have any patience.

Next was a job in a shoe factory; I tried but I just didn't fit in.

I became a professional fisherman, but discovered that I couldn't live on my net income.

I managed to get a good job working for a pool maintenance company, but the work was just too draining.

So then I got a job in a workout center, but they said I wasn't fit for the job.

After many years of trying to find steady work I finally got a job as a historian until I realized there was no future in it.

My last job was working at Tim Horton's, but I had to quit because it was always the same old grind.

SO I RETIRED AND I FOUND I AM PERFECT FOR THE JOB!

 

[QF WP]

QF have given me my first Xmas present with an upgrade U seat becoming available on my ADL/SYD flight in mid-late January (so now I have upgraded all 5 sectors BNE/PER/ADL/SYD/BNE using expiring UC's and point)

But what I really want from QF 8) , is 2 J seats on QF176 BNE/LAX tomorrow, but with Expert flyer reading J0 C0 D0 I0 U0, it'll be a close run thing...

Please QF, I've been reaaaaaallly good to you this year :wink:

 

[oz_mark]

Please QF, I've been reaaaaaallly good to you this year :wink:

Just had visions of Mr Dixon looking up his list of whos been naught or nice

 

[JohnK]

QF have given me my first Xmas present with an upgrade U seat becoming available on my ADL/SYD flight in mid-late January (so now I have upgraded all 5 sectors BNE/PER/ADL/SYD/BNE using expiring UC's and point)

But what I really want from QF 8) , is 2 J seats on QF176 BNE/LAX tomorrow, but with Expert flyer reading J0 C0 D0 I0 U0, it'll be a close run thing...

Please QF, I've been reaaaaaallly good to you this year :wink:

Well that is 2 Christmas presents now.

 

[JohnK]

Anyone not on holidays over Christmas and New Year?

 

[Yada Yada]

Anyone not on holidays over Christmas and New Year?

Nope.

So I am driving down to the local BBQ's Galore this morning to get some spare parts for the beast on my back deck, when the mobile phone rings. No caller ID number appears so I assume it's Mrs YY calling to ask me to pick up something for her. Wrong. It's one of my boss's setchetaries (in Singapore) asking if I had seen her email asking for everyone to submit their shirt size so she can finalise the order for company polo shirts. :roll: "Well no" I said - "I'm on leave and have not even turned on my laptop since last Friday". :evil: "Oh" she says in a surprised tone, as if this is strange.

Harumph!!!!! :evil:

Anyway, the office is closed until the 9th so I had to guess shirt sizes for everyone. If I've selected a larger size than I should have for any of the women I'll be on a hiding to nothing.

 

[straitman]

Anyone not on holidays over Christmas and New Year?

Hol's at Christmas BUT on call for New Year. -- OK, just keeps me sober which is probably a good idea :!:

 

[serfty]

Anyone not on holidays over Christmas and New Year?

(6pm in Thailand Eh?)

Normal work days for me; this week I was in Brisvegas on Tue, back in Melbourne Wed, Thu & Fri. I have been on 24 hour call since last Friday (including Xmas day); another takes over today and has to be awake on NYE.

Off to SIN for a lllooonnnggg Weekend with Mrs serfty Jan 11th thru 17th.

 

[oz_mark]

Anyone not on holidays over Christmas and New Year?

On hols, but on call if something diabolical happens, not that I would expect much to happen this week

 

[MetroAir]

Working

 

[Warks]

Not back until 16th - longest break (3 weeks) in 8 years!

 

[JohnK]

Anyone not on holidays over Christmas and New Year?

(6pm in Thailand Eh?)

Close but no cigar. It is 5pm in Thailand. 3 hours difference to Brisbane and 4 hours to Sydney. :roll: The sunsets at around 6pm anyway. Not much more to do during the day other than get ready for nightlife.

 

[oz_mark]

The sunsets at around 6pm anyway. Not much more to do during the day other than get ready for nightlife.

Probably as much as we need to know

 

[Yada Yada]

The sunsets at around 6pm anyway. Not much more to do during the day other than get ready for nightlife.

Probably as much as we need to know

:shock:

 

[JohnK]

The sunsets at around 6pm anyway. Not much more to do during the day other than get ready for nightlife.

Probably as much as we need to know

So you did not like my mini trip report. Well no point bothering with a full trip report. Pretty boring anyway.

What is wrong with getting ready for dinner and a few ales? Window shopping past all the street vendors? The statement should have read "Not much more to do during the rest of the day, between 5pm and 6pm, other than get ready for nightlife." All very innocent.

 

[JohnK]

Can anyone recommend 3 must play golf courses in Adelaide or surrounds that the public can play for a reasonable price. I am a full member of an AGU affiliated golf club with an AGU handicap.

Any advice on reasonable accommodation with qff point earning ability would also be appreciated. Best Western I think is OK but which property? I will be hiring a car so it does not have to be city centre.

 

[oz_mark]

The sunsets at around 6pm anyway. Not much more to do during the day other than get ready for nightlife.

Probably as much as we need to know

So you did not like my mini trip report. Well no point bothering with a full trip report. Pretty boring anyway.

What is wrong with getting ready for dinner and a few ales? Window shopping past all the street vendors? The statement should have read "Not much more to do during the rest of the day, between 5pm and 6pm, other than get ready for nightlife." All very innocent.

Yes, I remember the 'street vendors' and the wares they had for sale.