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by UTA_flyinghigh
Fri Nov 28, 2008 12:40 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Bounty Hunters In The UK?
Replies: 2
Views: 8847

RE: Bounty Hunters In The UK?

I think I saw (not a pussycat) such a vehicle a few minutes ago. Or it could have been my imagination.

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by UTA_flyinghigh
Thu Mar 06, 2008 8:52 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Sousse, Tunisia
Replies: 3
Views: 1103

RE: Sousse, Tunisia

Figures, I'll be in DUB at that time (leaving 8/3 and returning 15/3). Rhaaaa !

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by UTA_flyinghigh
Wed Mar 05, 2008 4:47 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Porsche Acquires Volkswagen AG
Replies: 26
Views: 3079

Porsche Acquires Volkswagen AG

Wonder why no one picked this up. Porsche becomes the majority shareholder of Volkswagen AG  <img border=0 src="/discussions/graphics/smilies/eek.gif" alt="Wow!"> Your thoughts ? UTA  <img border=0 src="/discussions/graphics/smilies/checkeredflag.gif" border=0> <br><br>[Edited 2008-03-05 08:48:...

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by UTA_flyinghigh
Wed Mar 05, 2008 4:45 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Sousse, Tunisia
Replies: 3
Views: 1103

RE: Sousse, Tunisia

Hi there, I've been living in <acronym title="Tunis - Carthage (TUN / DTTA), Tunisia">TUN</acronym> for almost two years now, Sousse is not bad but unfortunately it's not the "real" Tunisia, just a touristic area with beaches and hotels just like in any Mediterranean country. Tozeur is much more int...

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by UTA_flyinghigh
Mon Mar 03, 2008 10:45 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: US Dollar Plunges To Record Lows Across Globe
Replies: 53
Views: 3565

RE: US Dollar Plunges To Record Lows Across Globe

At least it's good for Euro tourists. Just spent 5 days here and I went by with $500 and bought stuff at the Boeing store and other souvenirs at <acronym title="Houston - George Bush Intercontinental (IAH / KIAH), USA - Texas">IAH</acronym>. Bouahahahahaaaa. UTA  <img src="/discussions/graphics...

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by UTA_flyinghigh
Wed Feb 27, 2008 10:23 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Canadian Immigration Officers On Powertrips
Replies: 59
Views: 5757

RE: Canadian Immigration Officers On Powertrips

I never had a problem with any Canadian/US/other Customs agency before and as I keep my big mouth shut at Customs (however hard this can be) I don't think I will in the near future. However if I ever encounter an agent on a powetrip, there shall be some fun to be had (I have a blue passport  <i...

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by UTA_flyinghigh
Tue Feb 26, 2008 8:26 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Canadian Immigration Officers On Powertrips
Replies: 59
Views: 5757

RE: Canadian Immigration Officers On Powertrips

My laptop shall be running Linux when I come to see you this <acronym title="Challenge Air Cargo (USA) and Rheintalflug (Austria)">WE</acronym>. We'll have fun when they attempt to find the search function  <img src="/discussions/graphics/smilies/smile.gif" alt="Smile"> UTA  <img src="/dis...

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by UTA_flyinghigh
Fri Feb 22, 2008 1:14 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Friday's Stupid Thread - Hot Or Cold Breakfast?
Replies: 47
Views: 3421

RE: Friday's Stupid Thread - Hot Or Cold Breakfast?

Did we wish to know that  Wink

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by UTA_flyinghigh
Fri Feb 22, 2008 11:30 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Friday's Stupid Thread - Hot Or Cold Breakfast?
Replies: 47
Views: 3421

Friday's Stupid Thread - Hot Or Cold Breakfast?

As the title says. I prefer a hot breakfast with eggs, bacon/sausages, croissants and more but I don't always have time to have it. You ?

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by UTA_flyinghigh
Thu Feb 21, 2008 3:31 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: What's Stored In Your Garage...?
Replies: 24
Views: 2791

RE: What's Stored In Your Garage...?

Tons of aviation-related stuff.

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by UTA_flyinghigh
Mon Feb 18, 2008 4:46 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: What Is Your Worst Car You Have Owned?
Replies: 36
Views: 4987

RE: What Is Your Worst Car You Have Owned?

1996 Fiat Brava 1.6 ELX. Thingy experienced a major oil leak while at 135 km/h on the highway and literally blew the engine in a plume of white smoke like in F1. Fortunately the insurance coughed up every penny (not hardaway). UTA  <img src="/discussions/graphics/smilies/checkeredflag.gif" alt=...

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by UTA_flyinghigh
Mon Feb 18, 2008 2:08 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Any A.net Member Own A Supercar?
Replies: 39
Views: 3493

RE: Any A.net Member Own A Supercar?

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by UTA_flyinghigh
Fri Feb 15, 2008 9:17 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Any A.net Member Own A Supercar?
Replies: 39
Views: 3493

RE: Any A.net Member Own A Supercar?

There's a UAE member that has ordered an R8 AFAIK but I con't recall his username or if he has received it yet.

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by UTA_flyinghigh
Tue Feb 12, 2008 1:11 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: GM Posts Biggest Annual US Auto Loss
Replies: 130
Views: 5602

GM Posts Biggest Annual US Auto Loss

So <acronym title="Air Slovakia">GM</acronym> lost 38.7 billion $ in 07 : <a href="http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/E/EARNS_GM?SITE=TNJAC&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT" target=_blank>http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories...NJAC&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT</a> Wow  <img src="/discussions/gr...

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by UTA_flyinghigh
Sun Feb 10, 2008 1:25 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: The Unofficial Golf Thread
Replies: 15
Views: 3044

RE: The Unofficial Golf Thread

I have a Golf <acronym title="Fuijan Airlines (China)">IV</acronym> and I hear the new Golf <acronym title="Volga-Dnepr Airlines (Russian Federation) and Vieques Air Link (Puerto Rico)">VI</acronym> shall be introduced at this year's Geneva Motor Show.  <img src="/discussions/graphics/smilies/w...

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by UTA_flyinghigh
Sun Feb 10, 2008 12:59 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: My Laptop Was Stolen... From HP!
Replies: 21
Views: 3239

RE: My Laptop Was Stolen... From HP!

I am an ex-HP employee and I assure you that a Kensington lock can and will be defeated very easily. Be sure to back up often.

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by UTA_flyinghigh
Sat Feb 09, 2008 7:43 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: The Unveiling Of The New Dodge Challenger
Replies: 35
Views: 3414

RE: The Unveiling Of The New Dodge Challenger

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by UTA_flyinghigh
Thu Feb 07, 2008 3:25 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: The Unveiling Of The New Dodge Challenger
Replies: 35
Views: 3414

RE: The Unveiling Of The New Dodge Challenger

What this vehicle needs is a Confederate flag on the roof and "01" on the doors.

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by UTA_flyinghigh
Tue Feb 05, 2008 8:58 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: How Long Does It Take You To Deice Your Car?
Replies: 13
Views: 5472

RE: How Long Does It Take You To Deice Your Car?

The only ice I have is in my freezer. Bouahahahaha.

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by UTA_flyinghigh
Mon Feb 04, 2008 4:11 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Saturn/Opel/Vauxhall Astra
Replies: 32
Views: 21402

RE: Saturn/Opel/Vauxhall Astra

I never said they were the best thing since sliced bread. I merely explained how they (are supposed to) work.

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by UTA_flyinghigh
Mon Feb 04, 2008 1:03 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Saturn/Opel/Vauxhall Astra
Replies: 32
Views: 21402

RE: Saturn/Opel/Vauxhall Astra

Automatic wipers are not a on-touch thingy. They work using a detector behind the windshield which measures the amount of rain and adjusts the wipers accordingly : <a href="http://www.autogazeta.com/g/378/406.jpg" target=_blank><img src="http://www.autogazeta.com/g/378/406.jpg" width=650 height=428 ...

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by UTA_flyinghigh
Sat Feb 02, 2008 6:33 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Saturn/Opel/Vauxhall Astra
Replies: 32
Views: 21402

RE: Saturn/Opel/Vauxhall Astra

Euuhhhhh...my '96 Peugeot 406 had automatic wipers...not a big deal.

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by UTA_flyinghigh
Fri Feb 01, 2008 8:48 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Friday's Stupid Thread - Scrape Ice On Windshield
Replies: 44
Views: 3985

Friday's Stupid Thread - Scrape Ice On Windshield

So how do you scrape the ice on your windshield ? Do you use : 1) an ice scraper 2) your credit card 3) your frequent flier card 4) hot water 5) nothing, you don't have ice where you live 6) other I use #5 You ? UTA  <img src="/discussions/graphics/smilies/checkeredflag.gif" alt="checkeredflag"...

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by UTA_flyinghigh
Sat Jan 26, 2008 8:26 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: The Official German Autobahn Speedlimit Thread
Replies: 52
Views: 5258

RE: The Official German Autobahn Speedlimit Thread

What speed limit ? <a href="http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g220/UTA_flyinghigh/Voitureuhs/supersonic_rhaat_3.jpg" target=_blank><img src="http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g220/UTA_flyinghigh/Voitureuhs/supersonic_rhaat_3.jpg" width=650 height=488 alt="http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g220/UTA_f...

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by UTA_flyinghigh
Sat Jan 26, 2008 8:24 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Poor Jobs By Trade "professionals"
Replies: 14
Views: 2309

RE: Poor Jobs By Trade "professionals"

Errrrrrrrrrrmmmmm...not exactly  Silly

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by UTA_flyinghigh
Sat Jan 26, 2008 7:00 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Poor Jobs By Trade "professionals"
Replies: 14
Views: 2309

Poor Jobs By Trade "professionals"

So a couple of weeks ago I got an aftermarket remote installed. Thing worked a few days then died on me. Someone here advised me to check for a blown realy. Whaddaya know ? Fool had installed it WITHOUT any relays, rhaaaaaaaaaaa ! Have you ever had an experience in which a so-called "professional" o...

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by UTA_flyinghigh
Fri Jan 25, 2008 4:33 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: My Car's Tire Is Flat
Replies: 60
Views: 3530

RE: My Car's Tire Is Flat

It's catching. I had my dad on the phone today and my Mégane's got a flat right front ! (true !)

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by UTA_flyinghigh
Fri Jan 25, 2008 8:02 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Friday's Stupid Thread - Your Xmas Tree Still Up?
Replies: 14
Views: 3333

Friday's Stupid Thread - Your Xmas Tree Still Up?

So it appears our office administrator has still not removed that pesky tree from my office, rhaaaaa !
Is yours still up and if not, when did it go ?

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by UTA_flyinghigh
Fri Jan 18, 2008 8:01 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Friday's Stupid Thread - How Loud Is Your Printer?
Replies: 44
Views: 4920

Friday's Stupid Thread - How Loud Is Your Printer?

I am printing around 100 pages on my foolish printer and the noise is like a 747 on takeoff. How loud is yours ?

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by UTA_flyinghigh
Thu Jan 17, 2008 4:57 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Welcome Back Myt332!
Replies: 280
Views: 5541

RE: Welcome Back Myt332!

Still in Tunisia but I'm very much Annette inactive now with my new job (and 1gn.org  Wink )

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by UTA_flyinghigh
Thu Jan 17, 2008 9:43 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Welcome Back Myt332!
Replies: 280
Views: 5541

RE: Welcome Back Myt332!

Welcome back Alex !!! Long time no see  Wink

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by UTA_flyinghigh
Fri Jan 04, 2008 8:02 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: 2008's First Friday's Stupid Thread :-)
Replies: 10
Views: 2573

2008's First Friday's Stupid Thread :-)

So how many things with "2008" on them do you have in your line of sight ? I have my new calendar and my new diary.

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by UTA_flyinghigh
Thu Jan 03, 2008 9:10 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: NBA Fans
Replies: 31
Views: 2299

RE: NBA Fans

Boston's 27-3 is indeed impressive but one has to wonder how much gas they'll have in the tank come playoff time. This is where teams like San Antonio and Detroit thrive, during the money time. I would however like <acronym title="Boston - General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS / KBOS), US...

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by UTA_flyinghigh
Thu Dec 27, 2007 2:16 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Benazir Bhutto Dead
Replies: 224
Views: 6630

RE: Benazir Bhutto Dead

Indeed sad news. I grew up in Asia with Bhutto as the leader of a Pakistan that was nowhere where it is now. May she rest in peace.

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by UTA_flyinghigh
Mon Dec 24, 2007 11:37 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Best Hotel You've Ever Been
Replies: 118
Views: 13551

RE: Best Hotel You've Ever Been

Top three where I've stayed : #1 ) Hilton Maldives, Rangali, Maldives Islands <img src="http://www.silkroadandbeyond.co.uk/images/360_maldives_b_004.jpg" width="360" height="278" border=0> <img src="http://www.azurecollection.com/dev/assets/hilton_maldives_01.jpg" width="320" height="359" border=0> ...

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by UTA_flyinghigh
Mon Dec 24, 2007 10:09 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: School Bans The Word "Christmas" In Carol
Replies: 46
Views: 4414

RE: School Bans The Word "Christmas" In Carol

Out of topic, YYZflyer, what is that Ontario-plated cop Vickie ? It's not the RCMP or the OPP which are black/white AFAIK, is it Toronto Metro Police ?

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by UTA_flyinghigh
Mon Dec 24, 2007 8:15 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Heads Up For A Stolen Neon In The Tri-State Area
Replies: 37
Views: 4741

RE: Heads Up For A Stolen Neon In The Tri-State Area

Update (I don't have internet access at home) :

Plate is Delaware 983359.

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by UTA_flyinghigh
Fri Dec 21, 2007 3:35 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Here It Comes. The "War On Christmas
Replies: 46
Views: 4314

RE: Here It Comes. The "War On Christmas

Ho ! ho ! ho !  stirthepot 

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by UTA_flyinghigh
Fri Dec 21, 2007 3:02 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Heads Up For A Stolen Neon In The Tri-State Area
Replies: 37
Views: 4741

RE: Heads Up For A Stolen Neon In The Tri-State Area

Just asked for the reg number. Keep you posted.

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by UTA_flyinghigh
Fri Dec 21, 2007 2:17 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Heads Up For A Stolen Neon In The Tri-State Area
Replies: 37
Views: 4741

RE: Heads Up For A Stolen Neon In The Tri-State Area

Ha ! ha ! ha ! I'm talking about the NY/NJ/CT area.

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by UTA_flyinghigh
Fri Dec 21, 2007 1:36 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Heads Up For A Stolen Neon In The Tri-State Area
Replies: 37
Views: 4741

Heads Up For A Stolen Neon In The Tri-State Area

Helping out a fellow Neon form member whose car has just been stolen : <img src="http://a577.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/90/m_82324b537e7cb888ce362932677cc1c0.jpg" width="170" height="126" border=0> <img src="http://a885.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/33/m_96d190a02bb42c6dd6278f024814d0bc.j...

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by UTA_flyinghigh
Fri Dec 21, 2007 10:44 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Friday's Stupid Thread - Wrapping Xmas Presents
Replies: 15
Views: 2607

RE: Friday's Stupid Thread - Wrapping Xmas Presents

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by UTA_flyinghigh
Fri Dec 21, 2007 10:21 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Your Christmas Tree
Replies: 10
Views: 2241

RE: Your Christmas Tree

The Tunisian Low-Cost Xmas tree : <img src="http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g220/UTA_flyinghigh/2007_treeuh_1.jpg" width="600" height="800" border=0> <img src="http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g220/UTA_flyinghigh/2007_treeuh_2.jpg" width="600" height="800" border=0>  <img src="/discussions/g...

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by UTA_flyinghigh
Fri Dec 21, 2007 7:53 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Friday's Stupid Thread - Wrapping Xmas Presents
Replies: 15
Views: 2607

Friday's Stupid Thread - Wrapping Xmas Presents

How do you wrap yours ? I'm lazy and let the store do the wrapping.

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by UTA_flyinghigh
Wed Dec 19, 2007 2:53 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Muslims Drinking Copious Amounts Of Alcohol
Replies: 17
Views: 2767

RE: Muslims Drinking Copious Amounts Of Alcohol

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by UTA_flyinghigh
Wed Dec 19, 2007 1:29 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Muslims Drinking Copious Amounts Of Alcohol
Replies: 17
Views: 2767

RE: Muslims Drinking Copious Amounts Of Alcohol

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by UTA_flyinghigh
Wed Dec 19, 2007 9:13 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Muslims Drinking Copious Amounts Of Alcohol
Replies: 17
Views: 2767

RE: Muslims Drinking Copious Amounts Of Alcohol

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by UTA_flyinghigh
Wed Dec 19, 2007 7:23 am
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Muslims Drinking Copious Amounts Of Alcohol
Replies: 17
Views: 2767

Muslims Drinking Copious Amounts Of Alcohol

So it appears today is the first day of Aid-El-Kebir, a two-day celebration which involves the ritual slaughtering (and eating) of a lamb. Yesterday I went to Carrefour to get some cakes and drinks. I was very surprised to see that supermarket security was on hand in the drinks section to prevent pe...

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by UTA_flyinghigh
Tue Dec 18, 2007 2:45 pm
Forum: Non-Aviation
Topic: Aidkom Mabrouk To All A.netters!
Replies: 10
Views: 3189

Aidkom Mabrouk To All A.netters!

So a few hours away until we eat the sheep  <img src="/discussions/graphics/smilies/smile.gif" alt="Smile"> : <img src="http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g220/UTA_flyinghigh/aideuh-1.jpg" width="340" height="242" border=0> So a big Aidkom Mabrouk to all Muslim Anetters !!! UTA  <img src="/...

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