Popular Post El Presidente Posted January 5, 2018 Popular Post Posted January 5, 2018 On the plane and we were handed a glass of Tattinger Champagne. Pyjamas were handed out and we duly got changed, settled back and looked forward to a fine meal and a long sleep on QF 16 (11:40 pm....LAX to Brisbane). What a great 16 days it has been! I cursed myself for not ringing Mike in Minnesotta but time got away from me today and I realised that at 11pm he would be burning furniture in order to keep warm. "Captain Qantas Speaking" "We have a small problem with an engine valve...it won't be long and we apologise for the delay" That was 11am. 2:30 am we were taken off the plane at LAX and herded into the ticketing area to collect our luggage and head to the appointed overnight hotels. Throughout the drama Di slept solidly and was awoken by the head steward when the decision was made to "abandon ship". "Are we there already?" ask's Di. "I don't think I had breakfast?" 350 unhappy people. 2 queues. The Qantas first/business/economy system is out the window. iIt is every man and woman for himself. Thankfully Di is like a Ninja as she tucks and rolls to secure a spot at the head of the queue. Qantas staff have drawn straws and only two stayed behind to face the wrath. Kids were crying. Parents angry. Qantas hands out peanuts and crackers.....but no water for 4 hours. Morons...all stores were closed. We hit the pillow at the Fairfield Marriot Airport hotel 6am. there were 200 in the queue for a room. People were strewn along the street. It could have been homeless people.....but I just like to assume they were Qantas customers who had just given up on life. We hit Hermosa beach today which is one of my favourite spots in Los Angeles. Had a lovely lunch and returned a few hours ago to the madness that is LAX. The scanning rules today were different to yesterdays. The yelling remained the same. The sad thing is that they just enjoy making people miserable. We made it through to the airport propper and up to the lounge. Sitting next to Australian Tennis Legend Rod Laver now. What a great bloke. He was also caught up in yesterday's failure to launch. There is an upside to everything! Off for another glass of Champagne. Salud and see you over the weekend! 10 1
Guest gorob23 Posted January 5, 2018 Posted January 5, 2018 REALLY!!! I live 3 miles from LAX and no heads up ..... Pres that could be Karma... Hermosa beach ... Well you never be clsoer. Of course I just respect you more for not calling. Rob
JamesKPolkEsq Posted January 5, 2018 Posted January 5, 2018 Beeee-uuuu-teee-fuuul day in Hermosa at least 23°C! Hope you got to take a nice stroll on the Strand!
WarriorPrincess Posted January 5, 2018 Posted January 5, 2018 23 minutes ago, gorob23 said: REALLY!!! I live 3 miles from LAX and no heads up ..... Pres that could be Karma... Hermosa beach ... Well you never be clsoer. Of course I just respect you more for not calling. Rob I would have been knocking on your door early in the morning LOL but you know me I love your company 1
Guest gorob23 Posted January 7, 2018 Posted January 7, 2018 You are invited 24/7 nd the boys would all show up at the same time
El Presidente Posted January 7, 2018 Author Posted January 7, 2018 On 1/5/2018 at 1:21 PM, gorob23 said: REALLY!!! I live 3 miles from LAX and no heads up ..... Pres that could be Karma... Hermosa beach ... Well you never be clsoer. Of course I just respect you more for not calling. Rob We were only meant to be there a few hours! I promise the next time I am though LA (November) we can catch up for a long lunch or dinner
Guest gorob23 Posted January 8, 2018 Posted January 8, 2018 This time it was my treat, the next time it's all on you You actually went right by the La Casa, as Hermosa beach is past my place from LAX. . As long as Lady Di says you can come over you have my blessing, but she always has first call. But yes you are correct more time will be needed, a layover works but longer days are better and the boys will want to go long into the night to solve all the problems. Glad your back safe... ok back to work Rob
Duxnutz Posted January 9, 2018 Posted January 9, 2018 Prez, what’s it gonna take for you to give Virgin’s Business Class a crack? The 777 rarely breaks!
El Presidente Posted January 9, 2018 Author Posted January 9, 2018 8 minutes ago, Duxnutz said: Prez, what’s it gonna take for you to give Virgin’s Business Class a crack? The 777 rarely breaks! All my points are with Qantas! I have heard that it BC on Virgin to the US is superb. If the right deal comes along I will take it up.
Ken Gargett Posted January 9, 2018 Posted January 9, 2018 31 minutes ago, El Presidente said: All my points are with Qantas! I have heard that it BC on Virgin to the US is superb. If the right deal comes along I will take it up. you mocked me endlessly some years ago for not swapping all my points across to virgin, as you had done. did something go wrong?
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