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... or doing "The timewalk" ... :shock:I'm trying to picture this and keep getting visions of you jumping through the detector with your feet and knees together
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The FLounge Run TR Thread
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connieguy
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My day started at 06:15 to be at the Adl QP in time to enjoy a hot stack of Pancakes:
Before catching the flight to Syd, did read that others had their JQ35 BP issued at their home airport. But thought what could be so hard about getting the BP issued at Syd, I mean I did arrive at 10:45? Big mistake as I learned stepping off the terminal transfer buss at T1.
Darkness was the call of the day in Syd T1, especially for JQ check-in row H. Thought OK no biggie, just find the JQ service desk and get the BP issued there as I had no check-in baggage. What JQ service desk? No matter how much or where I looked, no JQ Orange coats anywhere. So again no biggie, just do that the others had done and get the BP issued at the Syd JQ domestic check-in. The mobile AFF web site is good on my BB Torch and I indicated that I was heading for domestic to get the BP issued. So back on the terminal bus to JQ domestic.
Upon arrival every JQ person I talked to and that included the check-in manager, insisted they could not issue a BP for JQ35 and it had to be done in T1. I don't give up easily but did when there were no more faces to talk to, what can you do? Mention of the AFF met and flashing the WP plastic had no effect. Bugger, back to the Hall of Darkness.
Arrive there and saw a group standing by check-in row H. Walked up and said "AFF?". LawLass said "welcome to hell" or something like that and was introduced to the others gathered seemingly praying (I mean they all were holding open book like things in their hands and muttering in voices) for electricity to be restored. Just then a Orange coat flashed by and we all chased it over 2 rows, only to chase it back, well we actually chased the cart with the Orange JQ BPs on it (I mean why follow Orange JQ coats when you can follow Orange JQ BP banks). Finally JQ got their check-in PCs up and running, but it took a IT guy to reboot them all.
FINALLY with the JQ35 BP and the all important Orange "D" sticker firmly in hand, set off for the Customs entry only to find the D/Express entry closed down and a queue about 400 mtrs long stretching off into the far distance. Found Markis10 walking back from the end of the queue looking for a familiar face as I was. Finally we spotted LawLass in the queue, said something aloud like, "There you are Darling, we have been looking all over for you" and without a side ways glance, Markis10 and I slipped into almost the head of the queue. Yes I know shameless but sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do.
Thereafter Markis10 bestowed his knowledge of Orange D stickers and totally confused a Customs line worker who insisted we all did need to fill in Green Immigration cards. Then past the Customs entry gate keeper, keeping a eagle sharp eye lookout for the Orange D signs and got through customs in record time. Was actually told to come forward when the customs staff say the Orange D. I was impressed at the power a Orange D bestows to it's holder.
Likewise for security, fast tracked through the Crew x-ray machine, expect for the female looking at the screen and letting one item through per minute. I mean did she not know that was my serious drinking time she was wasting?
Finally our mob make the FLounge and played WP cardies with getting everybody in. Time was about 12:45 or 2 hours since I landed and had expected to take no more than 15 minutes. BTW LawLass it is not surgery. It is diet and looking after yourself. 2 glasses of a really GOOD read each day also helps.
Lunch was over way too quick and hey what happened to my massage?
Somehow we all got priority boarding printed on our BPs so boarding JQ 35 was easy and fast. Soon settled into 44J, next to Harvyk in 44K. But not for long as soon enough LawLass and her AFF gang in tow were there and using our Exit Row Extra Leg Room to form another AFF inflight meet. So Harvyk and I stood for most of the flight and got told off several times by the FA for blocking the exit door. She actually said how could it be used in an emergency if we were standing in front of it??? :shock: Like we were going to open that door at 35,000 feet? :shock:
Arrived Mel and fast tracked through Immigrations and Customs thanks to the power of the Orange D. Too bad they took the BP with the stick-on or peal off Orange D when we exited Customs. Spoil sports did not seem to want us to be able to use them again.
Finally we got a group photo and then LawLass lead us to the DJ Lounge and all the fun we had with the DJ Lounge angels getting entry. Too bad I was driving later that night or I would have had a few more glasses of the good DJ Shiraz. As I was flying back to Adl, I took a few photos of the DJ lounge AFF crew, posted elsewhere, and moved to the QF J lounge to check-in.
This was my first use of the WP card with a NGCI pod that worked. Was pleased to see the pod flash Green. Normally it says it can't read my card or can't find my booking. Flashing the WP, walked into the QP and then the J lounge to find those that did not do the DJ Lounge run. Spoil sports.
Feeling the DJ red a bit, I decided to be a good boy and ordered a big glass of sparkling water with 2 slices of lemon. Buy the time it was finished, my flight was called and said my good byes to all that were still in the J Lounge.
Arrived Adl and drove home to many questions about how the day went. Seems SWMBO really did want to go but had to work. Next year Darling. Next year.
Before catching the flight to Syd, did read that others had their JQ35 BP issued at their home airport. But thought what could be so hard about getting the BP issued at Syd, I mean I did arrive at 10:45? Big mistake as I learned stepping off the terminal transfer buss at T1.
Darkness was the call of the day in Syd T1, especially for JQ check-in row H. Thought OK no biggie, just find the JQ service desk and get the BP issued there as I had no check-in baggage. What JQ service desk? No matter how much or where I looked, no JQ Orange coats anywhere. So again no biggie, just do that the others had done and get the BP issued at the Syd JQ domestic check-in. The mobile AFF web site is good on my BB Torch and I indicated that I was heading for domestic to get the BP issued. So back on the terminal bus to JQ domestic.
Upon arrival every JQ person I talked to and that included the check-in manager, insisted they could not issue a BP for JQ35 and it had to be done in T1. I don't give up easily but did when there were no more faces to talk to, what can you do? Mention of the AFF met and flashing the WP plastic had no effect. Bugger, back to the Hall of Darkness.
Arrive there and saw a group standing by check-in row H. Walked up and said "AFF?". LawLass said "welcome to hell" or something like that and was introduced to the others gathered seemingly praying (I mean they all were holding open book like things in their hands and muttering in voices) for electricity to be restored. Just then a Orange coat flashed by and we all chased it over 2 rows, only to chase it back, well we actually chased the cart with the Orange JQ BPs on it (I mean why follow Orange JQ coats when you can follow Orange JQ BP banks). Finally JQ got their check-in PCs up and running, but it took a IT guy to reboot them all.
FINALLY with the JQ35 BP and the all important Orange "D" sticker firmly in hand, set off for the Customs entry only to find the D/Express entry closed down and a queue about 400 mtrs long stretching off into the far distance. Found Markis10 walking back from the end of the queue looking for a familiar face as I was. Finally we spotted LawLass in the queue, said something aloud like, "There you are Darling, we have been looking all over for you" and without a side ways glance, Markis10 and I slipped into almost the head of the queue. Yes I know shameless but sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do.
Thereafter Markis10 bestowed his knowledge of Orange D stickers and totally confused a Customs line worker who insisted we all did need to fill in Green Immigration cards. Then past the Customs entry gate keeper, keeping a eagle sharp eye lookout for the Orange D signs and got through customs in record time. Was actually told to come forward when the customs staff say the Orange D. I was impressed at the power a Orange D bestows to it's holder.
Likewise for security, fast tracked through the Crew x-ray machine, expect for the female looking at the screen and letting one item through per minute. I mean did she not know that was my serious drinking time she was wasting?
Finally our mob make the FLounge and played WP cardies with getting everybody in. Time was about 12:45 or 2 hours since I landed and had expected to take no more than 15 minutes. BTW LawLass it is not surgery. It is diet and looking after yourself. 2 glasses of a really GOOD read each day also helps.
Lunch was over way too quick and hey what happened to my massage?
Somehow we all got priority boarding printed on our BPs so boarding JQ 35 was easy and fast. Soon settled into 44J, next to Harvyk in 44K. But not for long as soon enough LawLass and her AFF gang in tow were there and using our Exit Row Extra Leg Room to form another AFF inflight meet. So Harvyk and I stood for most of the flight and got told off several times by the FA for blocking the exit door. She actually said how could it be used in an emergency if we were standing in front of it??? :shock: Like we were going to open that door at 35,000 feet? :shock:
Arrived Mel and fast tracked through Immigrations and Customs thanks to the power of the Orange D. Too bad they took the BP with the stick-on or peal off Orange D when we exited Customs. Spoil sports did not seem to want us to be able to use them again.
Finally we got a group photo and then LawLass lead us to the DJ Lounge and all the fun we had with the DJ Lounge angels getting entry. Too bad I was driving later that night or I would have had a few more glasses of the good DJ Shiraz. As I was flying back to Adl, I took a few photos of the DJ lounge AFF crew, posted elsewhere, and moved to the QF J lounge to check-in.
This was my first use of the WP card with a NGCI pod that worked. Was pleased to see the pod flash Green. Normally it says it can't read my card or can't find my booking. Flashing the WP, walked into the QP and then the J lounge to find those that did not do the DJ Lounge run. Spoil sports.
Feeling the DJ red a bit, I decided to be a good boy and ordered a big glass of sparkling water with 2 slices of lemon. Buy the time it was finished, my flight was called and said my good byes to all that were still in the J Lounge.
Arrived Adl and drove home to many questions about how the day went. Seems SWMBO really did want to go but had to work. Next year Darling. Next year.
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Let's see - got up almost early enough to catch 921 to SYD, but went to work instead.
Spent the morning cursing, and checking AFF incessantly, wondering what I was missing.
Had a flash of volcano deja-vu when I heard of the power failure but quite excited when I heard of the "possibility" of getting the JQ35 BP issued in advance.....
For a micro-second was thankful that I had missed out on the chaos, but then disappointed when the F lounge action actually got going.
Still spewing - but will try and make the next one. Might just have to take the time off!
Spent the morning cursing, and checking AFF incessantly, wondering what I was missing.
Had a flash of volcano deja-vu when I heard of the power failure but quite excited when I heard of the "possibility" of getting the JQ35 BP issued in advance.....
For a micro-second was thankful that I had missed out on the chaos, but then disappointed when the F lounge action actually got going.
Still spewing - but will try and make the next one. Might just have to take the time off!
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Well, I guess there's no hope for me then.
Good to see the TRs rolling in, hope to see more!
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Well, I guess there's no hope for me then.
Good to see the TRs rolling in, hope to see more!
You are doing OK.
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Mine was nothing as eventful as others
Woke up early to go to the gym - need to work up an appetite :mrgreen:
Went to the airport at 11:30 to find it in darkness
Queue up at the counter to check in, then queue up at the vvvvv long queue for immigration
Finally made it through and super grateful for being guested into the lounge - My first ever visit into the SYD F Lounge
Thanks everyone!!
For those that are interested - my return flight on JQ was cancelled and they put me onto a QF flight, which is already great, and I just checked that it is also a status earning flight at Y!
Now I'm a lowly PS for the first time
Makes me wonder - for my future JQ flights - should I hope that it gets cancelled?
Woke up early to go to the gym - need to work up an appetite :mrgreen:
Went to the airport at 11:30 to find it in darkness
Queue up at the counter to check in, then queue up at the vvvvv long queue for immigration
Finally made it through and super grateful for being guested into the lounge - My first ever visit into the SYD F Lounge
Thanks everyone!!
For those that are interested - my return flight on JQ was cancelled and they put me onto a QF flight, which is already great, and I just checked that it is also a status earning flight at Y!
Now I'm a lowly PS for the first time
Makes me wonder - for my future JQ flights - should I hope that it gets cancelled?
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Had drinks with samh004 the night before,
Woke up at 4am with a head slightly sore.
What's that liver, you've had enough?
Cry me a river, time to get tough!
Drove to the city, to pick up Tazear,
Glad to be driving a 4WD, not a laser.
Arrived at the airport, parking a breeze,
Don't think I've ever parked with such ease.
Into the terminal, and who do we see?
Non other than ozbeachbabe, ready to please.
Qantas link to Jetstar down, can't check you in,
But don't you frown, I'm not giving in.
Over to Jetstar, hey you over there,
The checkin line starts over here!
No worry ma'am, we're being looked after
JQ35 passes were issued, we couldn't look dafter.
With smiles on our faces, we headed through security,
What a surprise, sir would you step over here.
After determining that I wasn't hiding a bomb,
Onto the QF lounge for pancakes aplomb.
The look on the dragons face, as we headed left,
Made us laugh, he thought our senses bereft.
With pancakes in hand back to the right we sauntered,
To eat in the J lounge, our breakfast well flaunted.
A quick jog to the far end of the terminal ensued,
For mal had a desire, the dark side to view.
A quick toasted sandwich, breakfast the second,
Set a nice base for the coming alcohol I reckoned.
Onto the gate with minutes to spare,
Priority access? No sign of it there.
Platinum benefits, you do have to love them
Not only exit row, but a shadow beside 'em.
Slept through the flight, always a good sign,
Arrived into Sydney, time to get flying.
Onto the transit bus, let's skip the J lounge
For we've JQ boarding passes, F lounge awaits
Dragon most unpleasant at the top of the stairs,
Didn't want us to use the bus of theirs'.
Qantas boarding cards flashed, and we were on our way,
QF staff like that, really should not stay.
Into T1, to the F lounge we're thinking,
Six hours ahead of eating and drinking.
Hang on a minute, why's it so dark?
No power? You're kidding? Holy fark!
Sit in a line, 3 hours at least,
The line it did grow into a massive beast.
Diversions were had, fending off the masses,
Who seemed to think that DYKWIA would impress us.
Finally someone came to give an update,
Screw you hippies, we're closing your gate.
So even though you're at the head of the express line,
You're now at the end and will be for some time.
Eventually immigration and security was passed.
Onto the F Lounge, finally, at last.
Entered with a group, Sir you can only guest one.
That's fine, they're Platinums, he looked stunned.
Into the lounge and sat at a table,
Service was slow, that's no fable.
Ordered I did, start with the squid.
Great as always wouldn't be dead for quids.
Next came the Laksa, a new entry on the menu
Fantastic! Brilliant! Best I've ever had
Followed by lava cake, impressions were low,
For I opened it up and it failed to flow.
Three glasses of Shiraz and a glass of Noble one,
Over the course of a meal, is not a tonne.
Much displeasure ensued, when not once but twice
We were lectured and attempts made to put our drinking on ice.
Soon our flight was called, time to make way,
Here comes the worst part of the day.
For flying on Jetstar is like a trip to the dentist,
Occasionally necessary, but enjoyable not the faintest.
My shadow followed me once more on this flight,
Although sadly no exit row, that didn't seem right.
Apparently shenanigans ensued up the back,
But up the front I slept like a babe in my rack.
Landing in Melbourne, once again the J lounge was bypassed,
Onto the Virgin lounge again right quick and fast.
Here was the largest gathering by far,
With drinks and eating, hope nobody came by car?
Into the city, the Skybus for us,
Myself, samh004, jdlover, ewing and Lawlass.
Then off to dinner, with Sam's sister and penegal as well,
What shall we eat on this night clear as a bell.
Chinatown! Dumplings, cheap and plenty,
Except so many people we were denied entry.
penegal enquired if we liked spicy food?
Silly question, to eat else would be rude.
So off to Sichuan House, a small upstairs place,
Where we looked in wonder with smiles on our face.
The plates were huge, and the food piled high,
At the though of choosing, my mouth was dry.
Chicken, and beef, and my what is that?
That's the crab and prawn stack.
Done, how could we possibly say no?
Stomachs bulging, no more could they grow.
Waddle we did as we left for the street,
Time for a tram, some respite for our feet.
Homeless without any plans for the night,
Lawlass saved the day and gave us respite.
Into her home samh004 and I were bid,
By a cuddly dog and a bottle of red.
Only one drink could I manage that night,
Before the call of the bed made me give up the fight.
Eight hours later and time to get up,
Just one flight more, so goodbye young pup.
Back on the tram, and Skybus once more,
And into the MEL J Lounge, for a breakfast quite poor.
Onto the plane, leaving samh004 behind,
Exit row again, oh and a shadow how kind.
Arrived into Brisbane, early how strange,
Picked up by my wife, when are we doing this again?
Woke up at 4am with a head slightly sore.
What's that liver, you've had enough?
Cry me a river, time to get tough!
Drove to the city, to pick up Tazear,
Glad to be driving a 4WD, not a laser.
Arrived at the airport, parking a breeze,
Don't think I've ever parked with such ease.
Into the terminal, and who do we see?
Non other than ozbeachbabe, ready to please.
Qantas link to Jetstar down, can't check you in,
But don't you frown, I'm not giving in.
Over to Jetstar, hey you over there,
The checkin line starts over here!
No worry ma'am, we're being looked after
JQ35 passes were issued, we couldn't look dafter.
With smiles on our faces, we headed through security,
What a surprise, sir would you step over here.
After determining that I wasn't hiding a bomb,
Onto the QF lounge for pancakes aplomb.
The look on the dragons face, as we headed left,
Made us laugh, he thought our senses bereft.
With pancakes in hand back to the right we sauntered,
To eat in the J lounge, our breakfast well flaunted.
A quick jog to the far end of the terminal ensued,
For mal had a desire, the dark side to view.
A quick toasted sandwich, breakfast the second,
Set a nice base for the coming alcohol I reckoned.
Onto the gate with minutes to spare,
Priority access? No sign of it there.
Platinum benefits, you do have to love them
Not only exit row, but a shadow beside 'em.
Slept through the flight, always a good sign,
Arrived into Sydney, time to get flying.
Onto the transit bus, let's skip the J lounge
For we've JQ boarding passes, F lounge awaits
Dragon most unpleasant at the top of the stairs,
Didn't want us to use the bus of theirs'.
Qantas boarding cards flashed, and we were on our way,
QF staff like that, really should not stay.
Into T1, to the F lounge we're thinking,
Six hours ahead of eating and drinking.
Hang on a minute, why's it so dark?
No power? You're kidding? Holy fark!
Sit in a line, 3 hours at least,
The line it did grow into a massive beast.
Diversions were had, fending off the masses,
Who seemed to think that DYKWIA would impress us.
Finally someone came to give an update,
Screw you hippies, we're closing your gate.
So even though you're at the head of the express line,
You're now at the end and will be for some time.
Eventually immigration and security was passed.
Onto the F Lounge, finally, at last.
Entered with a group, Sir you can only guest one.
That's fine, they're Platinums, he looked stunned.
Into the lounge and sat at a table,
Service was slow, that's no fable.
Ordered I did, start with the squid.
Great as always wouldn't be dead for quids.
Next came the Laksa, a new entry on the menu
Fantastic! Brilliant! Best I've ever had
Followed by lava cake, impressions were low,
For I opened it up and it failed to flow.
Three glasses of Shiraz and a glass of Noble one,
Over the course of a meal, is not a tonne.
Much displeasure ensued, when not once but twice
We were lectured and attempts made to put our drinking on ice.
Soon our flight was called, time to make way,
Here comes the worst part of the day.
For flying on Jetstar is like a trip to the dentist,
Occasionally necessary, but enjoyable not the faintest.
My shadow followed me once more on this flight,
Although sadly no exit row, that didn't seem right.
Apparently shenanigans ensued up the back,
But up the front I slept like a babe in my rack.
Landing in Melbourne, once again the J lounge was bypassed,
Onto the Virgin lounge again right quick and fast.
Here was the largest gathering by far,
With drinks and eating, hope nobody came by car?
Into the city, the Skybus for us,
Myself, samh004, jdlover, ewing and Lawlass.
Then off to dinner, with Sam's sister and penegal as well,
What shall we eat on this night clear as a bell.
Chinatown! Dumplings, cheap and plenty,
Except so many people we were denied entry.
penegal enquired if we liked spicy food?
Silly question, to eat else would be rude.
So off to Sichuan House, a small upstairs place,
Where we looked in wonder with smiles on our face.
The plates were huge, and the food piled high,
At the though of choosing, my mouth was dry.
Chicken, and beef, and my what is that?
That's the crab and prawn stack.
Done, how could we possibly say no?
Stomachs bulging, no more could they grow.
Waddle we did as we left for the street,
Time for a tram, some respite for our feet.
Homeless without any plans for the night,
Lawlass saved the day and gave us respite.
Into her home samh004 and I were bid,
By a cuddly dog and a bottle of red.
Only one drink could I manage that night,
Before the call of the bed made me give up the fight.
Eight hours later and time to get up,
Just one flight more, so goodbye young pup.
Back on the tram, and Skybus once more,
And into the MEL J Lounge, for a breakfast quite poor.
Onto the plane, leaving samh004 behind,
Exit row again, oh and a shadow how kind.
Arrived into Brisbane, early how strange,
Picked up by my wife, when are we doing this again?
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BWHAHAHA I was just thinking last night it would be hilarious if someone posted a TR for this in verse or poetry (haiku specifically, but let's not go there). Well done sir.
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I've spent far too much time reading Dr. Seuss with my kids
Will you, will you be a sport?
Will you do a trip report?
Beautiful work Andrew. That one will be hard to top (though I hope people keep trying)
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Can I say it? What the heck. It's thewinchester!
:innocentsmile:Doh! Too slow, again.
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ahem "thewinchester" please!
Can I say it? What the heck. It's thewinchester!
He'll be called whatever I want and he'll like it.
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Cheers guys, that was a lot of hard work, glad you appreciate it
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I'm not sure that some of my rhymes will stand up to too close a scrutiny
You do realize you have NOW set a new standard in TRs that will be hard to beat or even come close too? Well done mate. You have my top marks.
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