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 posted on April 21st, 2003 at 10:53 PM |
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Jenz, did you Cruise the River to Sydney?
Jenz , did you get to do the Parra river criuse as you hoped?
What did you think of it.?
Regards,Glenn>
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| posted on April 21st, 2003 at 11:09 PM |
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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
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| posted on April 21st, 2003 at 11:18 PM |
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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
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| posted on April 21st, 2003 at 11:22 PM |
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What a pain, Did they make you pay more ?
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| posted on April 21st, 2003 at 11:24 PM |
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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
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| posted on April 21st, 2003 at 11:27 PM |
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"Had Doug's vent windows in my duffle bag "
Gee you must have REALLY wanted a window seat to take your own with you 
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| posted on April 21st, 2003 at 11:28 PM |
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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
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| posted on April 21st, 2003 at 11:33 PM |
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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]
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| posted on April 22nd, 2003 at 03:51 PM |
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More Oysters n Prawns next time u go to the Oyster Bar !!!
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| posted on April 22nd, 2003 at 06:20 PM |
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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
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| posted on April 22nd, 2003 at 08:29 PM |
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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 |
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