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- Mon Dec 22, 2003 11:44 pm
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: No More Making Fun Of The Bush Twins...
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3352
RE: No More Making Fun Of The Bush Twins...
WTF?
Dammit if he doesn't look like the spawn of Clinton!!!
Damn and I'm a Clinton loving Democrat!
- Sun Dec 21, 2003 3:12 pm
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: Cell Phone Poll
- Replies: 40
- Views: 1993
RE: Cell Phone Poll
They serve a purpose.. I pay 40 bucks per month. Sprint PCS, I only go over my plan when I travel.
Hey B747-437B....How much was your GSM phone and what Company do you use?
I need to get one for International use next year.
Thanx
- Sat Dec 20, 2003 11:32 am
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: Illegitimate Child For Late Strom Thurmond?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1742
- Sat Dec 20, 2003 5:53 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Your Favorite PAA Clipper?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3844
RE: Your Favorite PAA Clipper?
The only Clipper I flew on was very shortly after Lockerbie from FRA to JFK... Clipper Juan J Trippe....
Jump to post- Wed Dec 17, 2003 2:29 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: BA - Never Again
- Replies: 82
- Views: 12328
RE: BA - Never Again
Expratt if you must check those bags.. wait untill the last minute, make sure you get a seat assingment from that website though.
The online check in usually works fine.
- Wed Dec 17, 2003 2:25 am
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: Possibly Moving To New York.
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2113
RE: Possibly Moving To New York.
Hey Jcs17!
What you got against Harlem?
Huh Huh huh?
Bill Clinton has an office here!
Come on up and see us sometime!
Or are you a Republican?
Syracuse????????
Anything North of NYC is the armpits as far as I'm concerned!
- Wed Dec 17, 2003 2:18 am
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: List The Best Of These You Have Heard.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3270
- Wed Dec 17, 2003 2:09 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: "If It's Not Boeing, I'm Not Going"
- Replies: 15
- Views: 32370
RE: "If It's Not Boeing, I'm Not Going"
Here is my 2 cents worth.. I recently ready a vicious post on this very forum.. something to the effect of "not flying all the way to use a "toilet in Toulouse'.
For the record I love the A330 just as much as I love B744/777.
- Wed Dec 17, 2003 2:01 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Have You Ever Boarded A Plane On A Right Side Door
- Replies: 44
- Views: 10373
RE: Have You Ever Boarded A Plane On A Right Side Door
Raggaebird when I stopped in Cape Verde, they indeed opened the right door, but we were NOT allowed to disembark.
This was on the now defunct Air Afrique.
You were very fortunate!
- Tue Dec 16, 2003 6:22 am
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: Seal In Washington DC
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1815
Seal In Washington DC
Saw Seal Saturday night in Washington DC.
Last stop on the current US tour.
EU A.net members keep a look out.
He hits you guys starting in March, in Vienna I believe.
Not to be missed!!
Amazing!!!!!
- Tue Dec 16, 2003 3:28 am
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: An FAQ For The Airliners.net Civil Aviation Forum
- Replies: 58
- Views: 9277
RE: An FAQ For The Airliners.net Civil Aviation Forum
"Can you idiots get it right?"
Q A N T A S has no "U"!!!!!!!!!!!
They get really bent behind that lemme tell ya!
- Mon Dec 15, 2003 2:49 pm
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Future Of Airtravel On Cnbc
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1626
RE: Future Of Airtravel On Cnbc
I believe the show is called The Power Of Flight..It's on now from 12:30am to 1:00 am East coast time.
My TV guide doesn't have it listed as such, and I'm not sure if its a repeat
- Mon Dec 15, 2003 2:44 pm
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Future Of Airtravel On Cnbc
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1626
Future Of Airtravel On Cnbc
Anyone see this discussion?
Bigger or faster?..What's next?
Definitely BIGGER, sadly not faster.
The usual A vs B discussion.
LCC influence on the industry.
One class future?
Maybe on Domestic..Not on longhaul!!
Comments Anet members?
- Fri Dec 12, 2003 1:41 am
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: Which State Has The Worst Drivers?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2514
- Thu Dec 11, 2003 4:19 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Dubai.... New Hot Spot?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1922
RE: Dubai.... New Hot Spot?
Sounds like they are well on their way to me..
If I could swing the fare I would be there ASAP!
- Thu Dec 11, 2003 4:17 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Air Jamaica A343 At LGW Today WHY?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4743
RE: Air Jamaica A343 At LGW Today WHY?
Planesarecool I think has your answer.
Air Jamaica was likely a divert from LHR due to weather from earlier.
- Thu Dec 11, 2003 4:13 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Dubai.... New Hot Spot?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1922
Dubai.... New Hot Spot?
I have noticed a great deal of Dubai action and mentions lately. I understand the strategic middle east location, and it being in a fabulously wealthy nation that is somewhat free of the hostilities that generally visit the region lately. My question is ,when did this airport/city become so prominen...
Jump to post- Thu Dec 11, 2003 2:46 am
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: Getting Spanked As A Child.
- Replies: 50
- Views: 4491
- Thu Dec 11, 2003 2:20 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Virgin Atlantic's Economy Class...opinions...
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6865
RE: Virgin Atlantic's Economy Class...opinions...
Flown on Virgin between <acronym title="New York - John F. Kennedy International (Idlewild) (JFK / KJFK), USA - New York">JFK</acronym> and <acronym title="London - Heathrow (LHR / EGLL), United Kingdom">LHR</acronym> on their 744's, economy was hell. The ac was packed to the rafters, I'm over 6 fee...
Jump to post- Thu Dec 11, 2003 1:53 am
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: Battlestar Galactica - Mini Series
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2317
RE: Battlestar Galactica - Mini Series
Andersjt.. You better duck fast!!
I sense an "incoming"
- Thu Dec 11, 2003 1:41 am
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: Battlestar Galactica - Mini Series
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2317
RE: Battlestar Galactica - Mini Series
The reviews were savage, and I was prepared to really hate it. I saw the first two episodes back to back because I was able to TIVO them. Understandably the gender switches of the original character names is a little weird at first, but I hate to admit I enjoyed them both especially the 2nd episode....
Jump to post- Thu Dec 11, 2003 1:13 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: JFK Airtrain To Start Dec. 17th
- Replies: 45
- Views: 4764
RE: JFK Airtrain To Start Dec. 17th
Prosa.. When the A train pulls into the station, you cross over the tracks and enter the subway station, buses meet passengers immediately outside the station, you can't get lost.
If the bus isn't there, one will arrive shortly, or you can get information from token booth clerk.
- Mon Dec 08, 2003 1:33 am
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: That Milk Shake Song..
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1370
RE: That Milk Shake Song..
Her name is Kelis and she is American!
I could teach you, but i would have to charge!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- Sat Dec 06, 2003 12:50 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: December 4, 1991: Pan Am
- Replies: 50
- Views: 7516
RE: December 4, 1991: Pan Am
Ok MattD.. Guilty as charged!
I hang my name/handle in shame!
RIP PAN AMERICAN WORLD AIRWAYS!!!
- Sat Dec 06, 2003 12:04 am
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: Non English A.net Members...
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1689
RE: Non English A.net Members...
Docpepz... Thank you for that well constructed response.
BTW, thank you for all the other relevant responses as well.
As we all know, being a native English speaker doesn't make one necessarily the greatest communicator, that being said, I apologize if my question wasn't exactly clear to all!
- Fri Dec 05, 2003 1:13 am
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: Non English A.net Members...
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1689
RE: Non English A.net Members...
Ok I have had 2 asinine responses to this thread, I'm suggesting a deletion.
For the record Airmale.. I often use on online translation that is free to communicate with friends around the globe!
- Fri Dec 05, 2003 12:54 am
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: Non English A.net Members...
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1689
RE: Non English A.net Members...
Kingsford, actually I'm NOT American born, I have traveled extensively, however. I realize that Non Americana do tend to speak more than their native tongue, most tend to be multi lingual due to the proximity of the neighboring countries. I didn't mean to start "that" kind of baiting. Was just curio...
Jump to post- Fri Dec 05, 2003 12:44 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Ryanair Launches 2 New Bases In Barcelona & Rome
- Replies: 25
- Views: 5145
RE: Ryanair Launches 2 New Bases In Barcelona & Rome
That bus from Girona to Barcelona is by NO MEANS FREE!!!!!!
Jump to post- Fri Dec 05, 2003 12:22 am
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: Non English A.net Members...
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1689
Non English A.net Members...
The international composition of the forum has not been lost on me in my short time here.
I was wondering though if the non English as a first language members are using translators, or is the service available in some other languages?
- Fri Dec 05, 2003 12:17 am
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: What's The Story Behind Your Username?
- Replies: 89
- Views: 3663
RE: What's The Story Behind Your Username?
My favorite livery and my first flight experience with the formal global giant Pan American!
RIP
- Fri Dec 05, 2003 12:10 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: AA New Colors
- Replies: 48
- Views: 8516
- Fri Dec 05, 2003 12:06 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: AA New Colors
- Replies: 48
- Views: 8516
RE: AA New Colors
Welcome to the forum all you "newbies" A word to the wise which I think should be included in the welcome email. <img src="/discussions/graphics/smile.gif" ALT="Smile"> Paint schemes when It comes to any airline PARTICULARLY <acronym title="American Airlines (USA)">AA</acronym>, is a very sens...
Jump to post- Thu Dec 04, 2003 1:17 pm
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: The Simple Life On Fox
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1867
The Simple Life On Fox
Are these girls geniuses or what?
"What is Walmart"?
"Do they sell wall stuff there"?
Jessica Simpson you are officially off the hook!!
Jeez!
- Thu Dec 04, 2003 4:27 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: EWR Vs JFK
- Replies: 144
- Views: 19471
RE: EWR Vs JFK
FoxBravo.. as a fellow New Yorker. that was a dead on assessment of the situation!
Well done... everyone else should re-read!
- Wed Dec 03, 2003 3:43 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: "The Jet Blue Experience"
- Replies: 57
- Views: 17509
RE: "The Jet Blue Experience"
I can never seem to get the advertised fare when I try to book on jet blue, and I live in NYC! There also seems to be a difference between the fares outgoing and incoming, with the return being exorbitant for a LCC. I'll take <acronym title="Continental Airlines (USA)">CO</acronym> any day domestica...
Jump to post- Tue Dec 02, 2003 1:45 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Air India Launch 4th Transatlantic Route This Week
- Replies: 29
- Views: 5691
RE: Air India Launch 4th Transatlantic Route This Week
Windowseat... After flying <acronym title="Air India">AI</acronym> on the <acronym title="New York - John F. Kennedy International (Idlewild) (JFK / KJFK), USA - New York">JFK</acronym> to <acronym title="London - Heathrow (LHR / EGLL), United Kingdom">LHR</acronym> segment on a few occasions, it se...
Jump to post- Tue Dec 02, 2003 12:02 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: The Captain Of Air Force One
- Replies: 51
- Views: 20061
RE: The Captain Of Air Force One
FA4UA Garnetpalmetto is correct, I have a friend who flew with the Vice President. He was a NCO in the Air Force based at Andrews Air Force Base. Have quite a few souvenirs as well... playing cards, match books etc with the seal. <img src="/discussions/graphics/smile.gif" ALT="Smile"> shhhhhhh...
Jump to post- Sun Nov 30, 2003 11:22 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Inside Air Force 1
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4771
RE: Inside Air Force 1
I was just about to start a thread on this very topic after seeing pics of AF1 on here.
I noticed no windows where the upper deck would normally be.. What gives?
I know its jammed packed with techno wizadry, but what's really up there?
- Sun Nov 30, 2003 11:16 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: BBC Airport Series "Marathon" On Discovery Wings
- Replies: 35
- Views: 7009
RE: BBC Airport Series "Marathon" On Discovery Win
When was the series made?
It looks like back in 2000.
Is it currently in production?
- Sun Nov 30, 2003 11:13 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Americans: Your View On Normal Steps For Boarding
- Replies: 40
- Views: 4105
RE: Americans: Your View On Normal Steps For Board
The stairs are great for most aviation buffs, but as an arrogant self important American <img src="/discussions/graphics/smile.gif" ALT="Smile">......If I get chucked down some stairs and loaded on a bus at <acronym title="London - Gatwick (LGW / EGKK), United Kingdom">LGW</acronym> or <acrony...
Jump to post- Sat Nov 29, 2003 4:06 am
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: Pres. Bush And AirForceOne In Baghdad
- Replies: 84
- Views: 3978
RE: Pres. Bush And AirForceOne In Baghdad
Anyway.... (sigh).....Enough about the "politics" of it all.
I have 10 bucks on the first one to upload that 747 on the tarmac.
Bush bellyflops in Baghdad after nighfall in darkness.
Spot that!!!
- Sat Nov 29, 2003 12:49 am
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: Which State Has Most A.net Members?
- Replies: 104
- Views: 2928
RE: Which State Has Most A.net Members?
NEW YORK, so nice they named it TWICE.
Right under the LGA meander.
- Sat Nov 29, 2003 12:40 am
- Forum: Civil Aviation
- Topic: Whats The Loudest Aircraft In The World?
- Replies: 144
- Views: 58788
RE: Whats The Loudest Aircraft In The World?
I would hazzard a guess, its some form of a millitary aircraft. Shortly after 9/11, i was in the DC/MD area when i heard the most frightening noise I had EVER heard. I never did get a view of the aircraft, but I certainly felt in a post 9/11 world, this might be the "BIG ONE"! Then i remembered wher...
Jump to post- Tue Nov 25, 2003 5:34 am
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: First Major Step In World Trade Center Rebuilding
- Replies: 25
- Views: 4967
RE: First Major Step In World Trade Center Rebuilding
I was wondering as well.. And I'm not too keen on putting my Metrocard in a PATH turnstile and have it NOT come back!
Jump to post- Tue Nov 25, 2003 4:07 am
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: Why I'll Never Shop Ikea Again
- Replies: 27
- Views: 11915
RE: Why I'll Never Shop Ikea Again
Backfire you are absolutely correct, but you know what? Sometimes blowing hard is enough. MattD made it quite clear he wasn't shopping at Ikea anymore. BTW... I must remember to send my rants to you for editing in the future! <img src="/discussions/graphics/smile.gif" ALT="Smile"> Good editors...
Jump to post- Tue Nov 25, 2003 3:46 am
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: First Major Step In World Trade Center Rebuilding
- Replies: 25
- Views: 4967
RE: First Major Step In World Trade Center Rebuilding
STT757
The WTC station accepts NYC Metrocards?
Has that been "announced"?
- Tue Nov 25, 2003 3:40 am
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: Why I'll Never Shop Ikea Again
- Replies: 27
- Views: 11915
RE: Why I'll Never Shop Ikea Again
Good luck with that complaint.... I can still feel the heat emanating from you as you constructed that well crafted letter.
I'm not sure you'll be satisfied with their offers if any.. which will no doubt include some kind of "incentive" to return to patronize them!
Gift Card etc.
- Tue Nov 25, 2003 3:31 am
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: Bring The Troops Home!
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1849
RE: Bring The Troops Home!
I didn't mean to make a judgment on the merits of the intervention per se, just that we are the superior military force in Iraq, and we seem to be taking losses that are increasingly, at least to me, difficult to bear from missiles being launched from donkey carts etc! <acronym title="Nigeria Airway...
Jump to post- Tue Nov 25, 2003 12:16 am
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: Is It Because I'm White?
- Replies: 37
- Views: 2867
RE: Is It Because I'm White?
AMEN BigPhil!
There is no sensible answer I can think of better than that!
- Tue Nov 25, 2003 12:11 am
- Forum: Non-Aviation
- Topic: Bring The Troops Home!
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1849
Bring The Troops Home!
Am I alone in thinking not enough is being made of the body bags coming home? GWB has not allowed ANY news coverage of our young men coming home in body bags. In light of the increasing deaths since "the end" of the war, either we need to overwhelm those so called insurgents by blacking out all news...
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