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« on: October 12, 2007, 11:00:09 AM »
I have splurged and will be flying on the new Airbus A380 from Singapore to Sydney in 2 weeks time.. one of the first (but not the first) flight of this new large plane. I coughed up the money for Business Class so I'm really looking forward to it. I'm going to slot the flights intebween dialysis sessions but might just live it up a little and drink a little champ (hey, special occasion!!)....

Just hoping there won't be a kidney for me that couple of days I'm out of the country!!

I ummed and aaahed about it and decided life, at this stage, is about experiences.. and I reckon this would be fun and I want to. I flew on the first flight of the Boeing 777 in 1995 and one of the first of the Boeing 777-300 in 1998...  (yes I'm a nerd).... so I am really looking forward to this one.. and I even got a window seat :)





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« Reply #1 on: October 12, 2007, 11:20:28 AM »
thats great man!!! Have a wonderful time!!! Glad your living a dream!! :clap; :clap; :2thumbsup;
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« Reply #2 on: October 12, 2007, 12:09:09 PM »
That's awesome. The largest plane I've ever flown on was a 737, and I'd really like to fly on an A380 or a 747. I've seen a 767 up close on the ground, and that thing isn't exactly small. Have a good trip.

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« Reply #3 on: October 12, 2007, 12:24:55 PM »
Is this your first time flying while on dialysis?  I made a 26-hour, 8,000 mile flight while on dialysis and had no problems.  My technique was simply to eat nothing on the plane and to drink very little, so there was little chance for toxins to accumulate despite the gap between dialysis sessions.
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« Reply #4 on: October 12, 2007, 12:50:05 PM »
Have fun and let us know how it went  :2thumbsup;
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« Reply #5 on: October 12, 2007, 01:23:52 PM »
That's awsome!  Good for you!  Have a wonderful time, mate!   ;D  (that's "mate" with a Texas accent   ;))
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« Reply #6 on: October 12, 2007, 02:36:28 PM »
Hi, Richard,

Have a wonderful time, enjoy yourself!  Be sure to let us all know
how it was and all the details of the airplane.

Anne and Les :2thumbsup;
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« Reply #7 on: October 12, 2007, 02:43:22 PM »
Way to go Richard, sounds great :2thumbsup;
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« Reply #8 on: October 12, 2007, 06:56:33 PM »
Very cool!  I love to fly!  Have loads of fun!
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« Reply #9 on: October 12, 2007, 07:25:25 PM »
Have fun!!!!!!!!!!  :yahoo;
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« Reply #10 on: October 13, 2007, 07:33:33 AM »
Thats great Richard. and why not splurge! you deserve it.

How long will you be in Sydney for??
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« Reply #11 on: October 13, 2007, 07:53:14 AM »
Sounds like a good time  :thumbup;
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« Reply #12 on: October 13, 2007, 06:35:28 PM »
Go Richard Go ! See you up in the air real soon !  :2thumbsup;
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« Reply #13 on: October 14, 2007, 12:55:41 AM »


 :clap; :bandance; :bandance;  GO NERD BOY GO!!!!!   :bandance; :bandance; :yahoo;


Have a great time Richard and don't forget the .... :pics; :pics; :pics;    ;D
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« Reply #14 on: October 14, 2007, 03:09:43 AM »
I'm jealous!  And here I thought I was a Nerd.  Oh, wait.  I'm a Geek, thats right!  :)

Have lots of fun, and take some Pics if that machine, if ya can. :)
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« Reply #15 on: October 14, 2007, 07:33:54 AM »
Hey everyone...

I've been asked to write a blog and take pics for an aviation related online publication, so if they allow me to take pics I certainly will :)

Amanda... I will only be in Sydney a couple of hours... I arrive 0700 and while I haven't booked it I think I'll leave between 9 and 10 to get to Melbourne in time for my afternoon shift.

Thanks everyone for being supportive of the flying nerd :) I've decided life is about experiences and doing it.. though obviously I hope a Kidney doesn't become available while I'm over there! LOL. Still the chances are pretty small.

It's not the first time I will have flown while on dialysis, but the first International flying for me in well over a year. All my other trips have been 2 hours or under just around Australia. I'm not worried about the flying bit... as for toxins.. sorry but I intend to live it up. I spoke to the dialysis boss at my unit and she actually encouraged me (within reason)... saying pretty much "eat and drink and enjoy this experience.. we will fix it when you are on the machine!" - now I don't intend to drink for 7 hours solid or anything but I might just be a lil more relaxed about having a 2nd glass of champagne.... :-)

now.. for the nerds out there...

The Airbus A380 handover ceremony is on tomorrow (Oct 15) in France... streamed live for anyone that cares...

http://www.A380delivery.com  (10am GMT+2)

And I expect the seat and services I have will be much like this...

http://www.singaporeair.com/saa/en_UK/content/exp/new/businessclass/video.jsp
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« Reply #16 on: October 14, 2007, 04:27:35 PM »
I told my husband about your trip and he's SOOO jealous! He loves planes and can probably name every single one out there from the time they were invented. He used to fly too. He's also a self-proclaimed nerd (or geek, or dork, I'm can never remember)!  ;D  Have a great time!   :beer1;
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« Reply #17 on: October 14, 2007, 04:29:36 PM »
There was a story today on Yahoo News about the first Airbus flight. Have fun on your trip!
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« Reply #18 on: October 15, 2007, 02:58:53 AM »
The Airbus stopped in Cincinnati last week and I saw some news reports about it...it's impressive and massive! Enjoy the experience!
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« Reply #19 on: October 15, 2007, 01:11:14 PM »
Wow!!  :2thumbsup;  Please DO take pics, that is sooo cool!!!!  Enjoy that second glass of champagne, too!!! Yummers!!! :beer1;
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« Reply #20 on: October 17, 2007, 10:42:12 AM »
On Tuesday I deliberately went a lil over my usual fluid limit (and boy, did they notice!) but I explained what I was doing and they were cool. I wanted to see if I could handle taking > 3l off in a session (I could!!) since I hadn't had to for over 6 months and wanted to see if my body could handle it.

Not that I'm planning to be totally stupid on my flight, but I reckon if I'm paying $4,000 for the flight and they will serve drinkies with nice food etc.. well I want to enjoy my experience and not totally hold back... so hopefully it will be ok when I come in for my session and even if I'm massively over we can take it off over a couple of sessions and I should be OK.

What I like is that the staff are supporting me to do this not giving me grief... I guess they value that a rare experience like this is worth it.

I am booked into seat 14A - 3rd row from the front of the upper deck. :) Flying in under 2 weeks!! :)

thank you everyone for your support!! :)
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« Reply #21 on: October 19, 2007, 06:07:19 AM »
Go Go Richard Go !  :clap;
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« Reply #22 on: October 19, 2007, 08:18:52 AM »
Hi Richard - It sounds like great fun. What is your timeline from beginning to end? I hope you do get to take photos.

I want to fly in a jet - like an F16 or F18 -- I see them zoom over whenever Jenna goes to her transplant hospital - the military base is nearby. I love speed!
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« Reply #23 on: October 19, 2007, 09:10:23 AM »
Good luck on your flight and fluid gain..don't over do it though. I think for $4000 you should expect some female company.  :lol;  I hope you enjoy your experience.
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« Reply #24 on: October 19, 2007, 04:34:41 PM »
Just enjoy it amigo,  it all happens so fast and then its over.... cant wait to see the  :pics; ;) ;) 
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