Jenz , did you get to do the Parra river criuse as you hoped?
What did you think of it.?
OvalGlen Custom Title Time!
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Regards,Glenn>
Jenz, did you Cruise the River to Sydney?
jenz58 Postal Menace
9,121 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Hey Glen.
No, missed a ferry by 15 minutes (5.15). They left on the hour, so next one was to be 6pm. Amazer and Jay dropped me off at Parramatta Station and I went into Circular Quay.
Walked down to The Oyster Bar, sat at a table next to the water and feasted until I had to catch the train to the airport.
Hmmm, thought I had plenty of time. Was enjoying the view so much that I decided to order coffe and sit a little longer thinking trains run frequently to airport. Had 'tourists' taking a long time to get their tickets out of machine in front of me. Missed a train, caught next to Central and changed to airport train which sat at station for what seemed like forever. Arrived at Mascot domestic @ 7.55 for 8.15 flight. Ran from train up escalators, along walk ramps and across carpark making it to the express check in @ 8pm to be told the paper work for my flight had been done and that I would have to take the next plane:cry (didn't even have any luggage to check in🙁)
Well it was the first ever plane I've missed in my life. Had to ring Dougie to tell him I'd be an hour late and $$$ poorer
It turned into a very expensive evening, but hey the food and the view were to die for. Couldn't complain I had an excellent day, just shouldn't have stayed to have the coffee (really didn't want to leave the view)
Will have to do the Parramatta River another time, everyone was telling me what a nice trip it is🙂
Cheers
No, missed a ferry by 15 minutes (5.15). They left on the hour, so next one was to be 6pm. Amazer and Jay dropped me off at Parramatta Station and I went into Circular Quay.
Walked down to The Oyster Bar, sat at a table next to the water and feasted until I had to catch the train to the airport.
Hmmm, thought I had plenty of time. Was enjoying the view so much that I decided to order coffe and sit a little longer thinking trains run frequently to airport. Had 'tourists' taking a long time to get their tickets out of machine in front of me. Missed a train, caught next to Central and changed to airport train which sat at station for what seemed like forever. Arrived at Mascot domestic @ 7.55 for 8.15 flight. Ran from train up escalators, along walk ramps and across carpark making it to the express check in @ 8pm to be told the paper work for my flight had been done and that I would have to take the next plane:cry (didn't even have any luggage to check in🙁)
Well it was the first ever plane I've missed in my life. Had to ring Dougie to tell him I'd be an hour late and $$$ poorer
It turned into a very expensive evening, but hey the food and the view were to die for. Couldn't complain I had an excellent day, just shouldn't have stayed to have the coffee (really didn't want to leave the view)
Will have to do the Parramatta River another time, everyone was telling me what a nice trip it is🙂
Cheers
"All you need is trust and a little bit of pixie dust!"
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vanderaj Administrator a suffusion of yellow
3,130 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Damn, that's shitty. I've made flights as they've been closing the door and still got on.
That's just rude. Let me guess, you were flying with the Virgins? They're complete nazis for late arrivers - that's how they make their money.
Andrew
That's just rude. Let me guess, you were flying with the Virgins? They're complete nazis for late arrivers - that's how they make their money.
Andrew
OvalGlen Custom Title Time!
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What a pain, Did they make you pay more ?🙁
Regards,Glenn>
jenz58 Postal Menace
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Have arrived 15 minutes before a flight in Melbourne and got on OK. It was Virgin but I found Sydney airport stricter.
Had Doug's vent windows in my duffle bag and the woman at security was going to get tough but I think she sensed that I'd had enough and backed off. My silver braclets set off they sensors but not in Melbourne
Had Doug's vent windows in my duffle bag and the woman at security was going to get tough but I think she sensed that I'd had enough and backed off. My silver braclets set off they sensors but not in Melbourne
"All you need is trust and a little bit of pixie dust!"
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=22473
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=56558#pid535643
...so I don't loose the links to my rides again hehehe
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=22473
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=56558#pid535643
...so I don't loose the links to my rides again hehehe
fatboy Disciple of Kol
603 posts · joined Nov 2002 ·
"Had Doug's vent windows in my duffle bag "
Gee you must have REALLY wanted a window seat to take your own with you 😀
Gee you must have REALLY wanted a window seat to take your own with you 😀
" Captain Picard, why are there no Indians on the Enterprise ? Don't you need IT Support ? "
vanderaj Administrator a suffusion of yellow
3,130 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
To get through the metal sensors when you have a bit of metal on you, walk slower.
Walking faster creates more of a flux in the field, which sets off the alarm threshold.
But there's some amount of metal that will always set off the alarms regardless of the speed you do.
Andrew
Walking faster creates more of a flux in the field, which sets off the alarm threshold.
But there's some amount of metal that will always set off the alarms regardless of the speed you do.
Andrew
jenz58 Postal Menace
9,121 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Na the windows went on the belt to be xrayed or what ever (on the belt), sillys😀
Duffle bag was heavy but windows fitted in and I was not going to have them broken in the hold. Plus did not want to have to wait for luggage.
Had stopped running by this time. Knew I had an hour to spare......
Hmmmm, my run from the train was a classic, like something out of that reality series 'Airport'
[Edited on 21-4-2003 by jenz58]
Duffle bag was heavy but windows fitted in and I was not going to have them broken in the hold. Plus did not want to have to wait for luggage.
Had stopped running by this time. Knew I had an hour to spare......
Hmmmm, my run from the train was a classic, like something out of that reality series 'Airport'
[Edited on 21-4-2003 by jenz58]
"All you need is trust and a little bit of pixie dust!"
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=22473
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=56558#pid535643
...so I don't loose the links to my rides again hehehe
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=22473
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=56558#pid535643
...so I don't loose the links to my rides again hehehe
vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday
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More Oysters n Prawns next time u go to the Oyster Bar !!!
I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true
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amazer kombi pilot
3,187 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Baaah missing one plane is easy. When you can miss 2 planes in 2 trips thats when you know you're clever and it wasnt just a fluke.
Chris.... kombi pilot, oval dreamer... finisher #26971 2005 city to surf
jenz58 Postal Menace
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Hmmm, I think I'll be a slow learner but hoping not.
Got to know my weaknesses:jesus
Oysters, wine to wash them down, Sydney Harbour, sweet old ferries, views to die for, day dreams, sharing the moment via text messages to Dougie, really not wanting to go or move cos it was so nice there......
The coffee was an excuse to stay longer. I was very slack not checking a train timetable but then I did have those people in front stuffing around at the ticket machine forever and missed a train which would have got me there 10 mins earlier and on my flight. Hmmm, guess most people allow for these things, I don't. Usually live on the edge just a little, makes life more interesting:o
OK, will I learn???????????? Will try to:sandrine
Got to know my weaknesses:jesus
Oysters, wine to wash them down, Sydney Harbour, sweet old ferries, views to die for, day dreams, sharing the moment via text messages to Dougie, really not wanting to go or move cos it was so nice there......
The coffee was an excuse to stay longer. I was very slack not checking a train timetable but then I did have those people in front stuffing around at the ticket machine forever and missed a train which would have got me there 10 mins earlier and on my flight. Hmmm, guess most people allow for these things, I don't. Usually live on the edge just a little, makes life more interesting:o
OK, will I learn???????????? Will try to:sandrine