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« Reply #50 on: October 30, 2007, 08:47:02 PM » |
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« Reply #51 on: October 30, 2007, 09:11:15 PM » |
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Woohooo, so glad you had a safe trip and you enjoyed yourself, and not bad on the fluids RichardMel, i can imagine how hot it was for you to lose all that fluid by sweating, Glad to have you back my friend  |
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« Reply #52 on: October 30, 2007, 09:39:08 PM » |
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Glad you had a good flight  Welcome back |
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« Reply #53 on: October 30, 2007, 11:29:44 PM » |
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Well I spent about 3 hours walking around out there. I sweated a heap but I didn't think it was THAT much. I was dying for a drink but new I had to be "good" because I intended to live it up... finally though I was feeling a bit faint so knew I had to have something and get some sugar into me, so I stopped at 7-11 and had a slurpee (thinking ice, less fluid and sugar included). It was a weird tropical flavour (blue???) but quite refreshing and I felt much better for it (I nearly got a tiger beer, but thought better of it  ).... and whoa when i got on the scales after drinking champagne, tea and juice etc on the plane.. I was so surprised I may just move there... no just kidding |
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« Reply #54 on: October 31, 2007, 12:06:17 AM » |
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Welcome home Richard. I am glad you had such a good time. GO NERD BOY GO!!  |
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« Reply #55 on: October 31, 2007, 02:15:43 AM » |
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Glad you had such a great time Richard, welcome home |
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« Reply #57 on: October 31, 2007, 04:23:16 AM » |
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« Reply #58 on: October 31, 2007, 05:59:58 AM » |
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Great Ken!!! So glad you had a great flight!! |
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« Reply #59 on: October 31, 2007, 07:10:16 AM » |
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Sounds like an awesome adventure...way to grab for the gusto!!
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« Reply #60 on: October 31, 2007, 09:29:22 AM » |
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Hooray the Aussie girls calling me a nerd boy.. I think I like it... mmm sort of... well... yeah! lol So, here are some pictures from the NERD BOY... 1st: Picture of the Whale parked at Gate F31 at Changi. I am certain that gate was setup for the A380 (with boarding bridges to the upper deck as well as lower) because of its position. When I was there you can see the plane from the main terminal area, so a lot of people were staring and taking pictures etc... Defintely not a co-incidence that. Alas there were no other planes nearby at the time to do a shot to show the size in comparision with say an A320 or something. 2nd: A not so great picture of the Business Class seat (good ones can be found elsewhere!) it looks decepively small in terms of space between the seat and the console, but my 6'2" legs had no issues and it was very comfortable. The seat is so wide you could fit 2 people in there snuggled up (incidently the seat has a headphone jack on each side of the shell... maybe they had this in mind?? ) 3rd: Stuff the fluid limit! Have a drink and some mixed nuts... above the fold out drink tray in the console next to the large video screen is a little mirror for the ladies.... to the left of the screen is another compartment to put glasses or other smalll odds and ends. There is also storage under the console for a bag. 4th: An appetizer of "drowned prawns" it was very nice. 5th: A shot from in bed (no it's not kinky) - trying to show the space... my legs are under the console and I am lying in the bed mode watching the video (transformers).. it's a bit blurry but you get the idea of the kind of space there is. 5th: Shot out of my window of the large RR engines... |
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« Reply #61 on: October 31, 2007, 09:39:25 AM » |
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Prawns and cocktails and Transformers and a stroll around Singapore...
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« Reply #62 on: October 31, 2007, 10:00:53 AM » |
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« Reply #63 on: October 31, 2007, 10:02:57 AM » |
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c'mon...married or not, being obsessed with Amanda is kinda like breathing...it's just natural  |
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« Reply #64 on: October 31, 2007, 10:06:26 AM » |
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The pictures are fantastic! Thanks for sharing.
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« Reply #65 on: October 31, 2007, 10:08:45 AM » |
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c'mon...married or not, being obsessed with Amanda is kinda like breathing...it's just natural
First of all, my husband is not allowed on IHD. This is my private space. Likewise, I'm not allowed on his Bengals' forum. Second, he's not like that at all! |
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« Reply #66 on: October 31, 2007, 11:46:03 AM » |
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Airline brings lovers down to earth
Wed Oct 31, 9:17 AM ET
Singapore Airlines, the first operator of the new Airbus A380, has dashed the hopes of sexual thrill-seekers planning to engage in amorous activity aboard the world's biggest jumbo jet.
The carrier said it would ask passengers on the A380 to refrain from sex while ensconced in one of its 12 first-class suites, which boast the world's first airborne double beds.
"All we ask of customers, wherever they are on our aircraft, is to observe standards that don't cause offence to other customers and crew," the company told Reuters in a statement.
"Nothing different applies for our Singapore Airlines Suites customers."
While private, the double cabins are neither sound proofed nor completely sealed.
Singapore Airlines, the world's second-largest airline by market value, started commercial flights of the double-decker A380 last week with a Singapore-Sydney service.
"So they'll sell you a double bed, and give you privacy and endless champagne and then say you can't do what comes naturally?" Tony Elwood, who traveled with wife Julie in a suite aboard the inaugural flight, told the Times of London.
"They seem to have done everything they can to make it romantic, short of bringing round oysters," Julie said. "I'd say they shouldn't really complain, should they?"
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« Reply #67 on: October 31, 2007, 11:56:27 AM » |
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 I don't know about that guy, but I think i could control myself if given a bed and champagne. I mean, geez, everyone would hear you!
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« Reply #68 on: October 31, 2007, 05:22:01 PM » |
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Note in the article the guy who travelled with his wife didn't say if they did or didn't indulge... but it sounds like they did - it's implied!
Anyhoo the forward Lav I tried was well and truly big enough for people to get friendly.. and it sure as hell wouldn't be the first, or the thousdandth time it would have happened.
SQ are just trying to cover their butts after launching the damn thing with the 2 beds together scattered with rose petals and a chilled bottle of Dom with 2 glasses... what did they EXPECT the reaction to be???
Anyway some people are quiet.... or can be :-)
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« Reply #69 on: October 31, 2007, 06:24:02 PM » |
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Richard, what an amazing adventure! My husband has worked for the airlines for decades, so our lives have always revolved around aircraft. We have arranged our vacations around air shows, visiting the Boeing plant, flying new planes when we can. He has been talking about this aircraft since word first came out. It is magnificent! Your pictures are great and really show the room. We are a little green with envy! I am so glad you made the decision to do this. Grab the brass ring--we only go around once!! Thanks for sharing this with us. It was an incredible trip! |
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« Reply #70 on: October 31, 2007, 06:27:06 PM » |
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Wow!!! Looks amazing... wish I had the chance to fly on that!! Your lucky |
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« Reply #71 on: November 01, 2007, 09:32:39 AM » |
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The next goal is the 787 in May next year (ANA-All Nippon).. that could be tricky though. Will have to see what the deal is.
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« Reply #72 on: November 01, 2007, 10:35:40 AM » |
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« Reply #73 on: November 01, 2007, 08:02:24 PM » |
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I'm officially jealous. Did you dialyze in Singapore?
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« Reply #74 on: November 03, 2007, 02:33:07 AM » |
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KR Cincy... your a funny one! Richard those pictures are amazing.. do u have anymore?? Glad to hear that you had such a great time. i can't wait to go on the Airbus!... i think i saw you fly past my place... well i think it was you....the handsome one.. of course! Amanda xxoo |
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