The totally off-topic thread

[Pushka]

Also I thing there are some very good reasons why US Education is US centric. Should there be a slightly larger world view? Yes.

That being said, I think my European history education is at least as good as any at the same level in Australia.

Definitely needs to have a world outlook given the extent they like to meddle in everyone else's government.

 

[Pushka]

What have trains go to do with it?

That like is totally in jest JohnK. . I just thought it funny.

 

[TomVexille]

Definitely needs to have a world outlook given the extent they like to meddle in everyone else's government.

Oh I agree.

 

[Hvr]

Definitely needs to have a world outlook given the extent they like to meddle in everyone else's government.

Well it is said that wars started by the US is how they teach their children geography.

 

[drron]

Another victim of AGW.Was to be on AA176 today NRT-DFW but cancelled-ice storm when it was supposed to leave DFW and presently 10 inches of snow on the ground at DFW.
Exceptional service again from AA so now on AA154 to ORD.
Means having to suffer 9 hours of JAL Flounges.
Most others are leaving the terminal with their baggage.
However on CNN this morning Monday's NFL match is in Chicago with a forecast -18C at match time.:shock:

 

[erkpod]

I wonder if the weirdos getting on the train look at me and think I am weird?

Train weirdos should be the last person to judge you!

 

[cove]

At $2.50 all day we are using the Sydney transport quite a bit including the trains. Sure there are a few folk who could learn what a rubbish bin is but we feel safer on the train than some taxis.

 

[anat0l]

This is pretty neat.

It's a "map" of all the current A380 routes.

There's a handful of inaccuracies with it and it'll probably have to be updated fairly soon, but still kind of cool.

 

[QF WP]

It is a small World http://www.mackayfoundation.com.au/pdf/The Mackay Foundation - HPSF - Bren Alman.pdf

Bren was an absolute gentlemen and nearly 40 on - I've never forgotten him. He taught the whole family....Mum/Dad and 4 sons.

A great read and now realise Bren is the father of Scott

I'm 45 for another 15 days...so I'm probably the younger one

Yes, I'm 16 months older - lucky fella

Welcome anytime.

Have clients at various points on the Coast - so usually at any of these (in this order) Pelican Waters, Peregian Beach, Noosa Heads, Tewantin and Buderim. Was trying to see some of them this or next week - trying to line up the ducks. Will let you know if it transpires

 

[Simo]

This is pretty neat.

It's a "map" of all the current A380 routes.

There's a handful of inaccuracies with it and it'll probably have to be updated fairly soon, but still kind of cool.

Still a great Guide.

Mauritious was the surprise for me that A380's Flew there.

I am surprised that DFW and SFA was not on the list.

DFW more but.

 

[Hvr]

Still a great Guide.

Mauritious was the surprise for me that A380's Flew there.

I am surprised that DFW and SFA was not on the list.

DFW more but.

Did you mean SFO rather than SFA?

 

[drron]

You really don't want to be at SFA at all.

 

[ReLoad]

Just a quick word of thanks to AFF and its innumerable fantastic posters who have helped me over the years.
Your insight and first hand knowledge has helped me get a lot more out of my traveling experience.

Even more so as ive made WP1 for the first time.

Thanks AFF'ers you guys n gals rock and I couldn't have done it without you.

 

[Hvr]

Just a quick word of thanks to AFF and its innumerable fantastic posters who have helped me over the years.
Your insight and first hand knowledge has helped me get a lot more out of my traveling experience.

Even more so as ive made WP1 for the first time.

Thanks AFF'ers you guys n gals rock and I couldn't have done it without you.

Congrats and welcome to the club. Enjoy the ride.

 

[JohnK]

What have trains go to do with it?

Are you trying to be nasty?

 

[coolumbla]

Really must make a trip to the Sunny Coast to see clients and drop in

so thers an AFF golf day???

( disclaimer like others in high school was off about 11 but uni and other stuff screwed that , now my handicap is my swing )

 

[JohnK]

Speaking of translation apps, there needs to be a Shazzam app for languages people speak in public. That would be interesting to me.

It wont be long now.

That implant is going to be able to translate everything to the language of choice. Personally I cant wait but I am not a fan of implants so hoping there is an alternate method.

 

[Rox]

It wont be long now.

That implant is going to be able to translate everything to the language of choice. Personally I cant wait but I am not a fan of implants so hoping there is an alternate method.

The babel fish.
You put it in your ear.
Then you can understand any language.



(The hitchhikers guide to the galaxy)

 

[JohnK]

That like is totally in jest JohnK. . I just thought it funny.

It wasnt so funny seeing a like on that post! :mrgreen:

 

[Pushka]

It wasnt so funny seeing a like on that post! :mrgreen:

That's the spirit JohnK.