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  1. smithy

    Q lounge closing at BKK. Where do J* max passengers go?

    When I was in BKK (travelled J) last July, the checkin agent gave me a choice of either Emirates lounge or Cathay lounge..
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    Canberra wineries

    Helm and Clonakilla for me....
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    Melbourne CBD fringe transfer

    Taxi and share the cost...total approx $60-$70....
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    How many people actually fly F in their lives?

    Only time I have been in F was when my employer paid for the ticket...It was several years ago.
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    Woomera

    And the guy (rhs) in that fourth from last photo was still there in Woomera as at April 2017...‍♂️
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    Where are you going in 2018?

    I know OLP.......my brother was on the original WMC exploration crew back in mid 70's... At that time OLP was a drilling rig, 3 caravans and half dozen 4x4...total persons....6... And now it has it's own post code...
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    Woomera

    Your dates very much align with my father's timeline.. 1962 -66 at rocket range, 1966-73 at Island Lagoon and then 1973-85 at Nurrungar. Not sure when you last visited the town, I was there earlier this year...much of the town has been demolished or abandoned...In recent years, the RAAF are...
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    Woomera

    I did all my schooling and my first job in Woomera...we were there from 1967 to 1985... Have made a few visits over recent years, not much left of the place...?.both my parents are buried there..... There is a Facebook page titled Woomera.. It has been very active in last 12 months...
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    AMEX Lounge Access

    I have the same offer.. My interpretation is that it can be only be used in Sydney.....
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    Where are you going in 2018?

    2018 will see me do lots of leisure travel both domestic and international... UK in late April/early May.. Thailand in July Singapore in September.. And on the domestic front, ADL late February, DRW in June, TSV in July, CNS in August, OOL in October.
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    My first QF F experience - QF1 SYD-DXB-LHR

    Very good video...
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    QF 50% SC bonus to HKG

    Received the offer. Can not see myself making use of......
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    Am I a weirdo? I never use the IFE

    On international flights I will use the IFE......when flying domestic I don't bother with IFE .....
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    5,000 Bonus Points for adding a supplementary card holder over the phone.

    I made the call to Amex this morning....thanks for the heads up on this deal...
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    Do you read the inflight magazine? (Market research)

    Never read it..Full of advertising...content is repetative with each issue...
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    What's your Uber experience?

    I have used Uber on quite a few occasions in MEL, CBR and on the Gold Coast. I am happy with the service they provide however was not impressed with last Uber trip whilst on the Gold Coast back in October. The journey from hotel to airport, two of us, with bags had to squeeze into a Mazda 2...
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    AFF Gathering #11 - date choice

    Another June weekend to be mindful of is 16,17 and 18 when the v8 Supercars are in Darwin.. Accommodation from June to end of September is usually tight..
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    Guesting strangers into the lounge

    I have guested friends and work colleagues but I would not guest a stranger into the lounge. The place gets crowded enough...
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    Kowloon or Hong Kong Island

    Been to Honkers on three occasions in last ten years and always stay in TST area, the Sheraton.. Book a harbour view room. Brilliant and good price. Close to transport and tourist attractions if that is what you desire..
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    Hi from Thursday Island

    Wow..TI.. i worked up there back in 1978 at the branch of National Bank of Australasia... Now NAB. Flew (first class too) out of BNE to TSV then CNS on a Ansett 727.. Change planes, to a Fokker F27 to Wiepa then Horn Island. Then a boat (Mary Elton) to TI. I was only 19 at the time and had just...
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