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[Dutchy]

Yeah
Is it worth doing even though only stage 1 is complete?
Looks great on Insta.

Its probably only 7-800m long at the moment I reckon, still worth having a look, its pretty impressive what they have done. I believe the long game is that it will all connect up to Hallett Cove trails once they do the refinery re-purposing, which will then in turn connect to the metro beach walks and then through to Glenthorne NP/HV Res/Sturt Gorge and through to Lofty.

[Jimmy_041]

Virgin giving out plenty of sale flights + FF options

Handing Qantas their ar$e on a plate

[Jim05]

Virgin giving out plenty of sale flights + FF options

Handing Qantas their ar$e on a plate

I wish it was true but they aren’t even making a dent.
Virgin’s devaluation on their FF program is a massive own goal and they are going to have to walk it back a touch.
If they tidied up a few parts of their business model they could well and truly give Qantas a shake so hopefully the Qataris can start making some waves

[Jimmy_041]

Virgin giving out plenty of sale flights + FF options

Handing Qantas their ar$e on a plate

I wish it was true but they aren’t even making a dent.
Virgin’s devaluation on their FF program is a massive own goal and they are going to have to walk it back a touch.
If they tidied up a few parts of their business model they could well and truly give Qantas a shake so hopefully the Qataris can start making some waves

A lot of airlines have devalued it - CX included
The Qataris are inflitrating everywhere
BA even use Avios now
Considering what Qatar did during the pandemic, compared to The Flying Rat, Qatar could rightfully call themselves our "national carrier"

I have started using Point Hacks Travel
I had tickets home (Melb) on QF but couldn't get there with QF or Virgin

They found me flights Melb to Bali using Ethiad Guest but flying Garuda. Cost - $120 consultancy fee

Good thing about hoarding unencumbered AMEX points & pay.com.au
This week I've booked flights for the year through QF, JL, CX, EY & BA

[Jimmy_041]

Just booked for the B&I Lions Test in Sydney

Virgin $280
QF $490

I am actually surpised how cheap they both are considering how many people will be going but I suppose the B&IL tourists will be in Melbourne the week before

[Jim05]

Virgin giving out plenty of sale flights + FF options

Handing Qantas their ar$e on a plate

I wish it was true but they aren’t even making a dent.
Virgin’s devaluation on their FF program is a massive own goal and they are going to have to walk it back a touch.
If they tidied up a few parts of their business model they could well and truly give Qantas a shake so hopefully the Qataris can start making some waves

A lot of airlines have devalued it - CX included
The Qataris are inflitrating everywhere
BA even use Avios now
Considering what Qatar did during the pandemic, compared to The Flying Rat, Qatar could rightfully call themselves our "national carrier"

I have started using Point Hacks Travel
I had tickets home (Melb) on QF but couldn't get there with QF or Virgin

They found me flights Melb to Bali using Ethiad Guest but flying Garuda. Cost - $120 consultancy fee

Good thing about hoarding unencumbered AMEX points & pay.com.au
This week I've booked flights for the year through QF, JL, CX, EY & BA

BA have used Avios for many years but the difference now is that IAG who are the owners of BA and Aer Lingus are 25% owned by Qatar. Qatar has stakes in numerous airlines including Cathay Pacific and soon Virgin Australia.
I’ve been playing the points games and have flown around the world purely in first or business class and I whilst it has become harder it’s still worthwhile. We are off to the cricket in the Caribbean this year and so far on points I’ve booked, Singapore Airlines business Adelaide to Singapore to KL. Qatar business KL to Doha then first class to Cairo. ITA business Cairo to London via Rome, Virgin Atlantic business London to Boston. Haven’t booked anything from US to Caribbean or back to Europe yet but then have London to Singapore via Bahrain online Gulf Air business before finishing with Singapore Airlines business back to Adelaide. Last year we had about 25 International flights all on points and in business/first.
I book it all myself as it’s a bit of a hobby for me and I used to do it for a friend who was a TA

[Booney]

New profile pic.

[wenchbarwer]

Penny drop moments (inspired by Boon's new profile pic).

Listened to Wired World of Sports the other day on a walk, and the cricket scene with Richie in particular.

There was a bit of a wag however in the Indian tail with Snake Sharma and Alarv Slimdusty putting on a good partnership of 52, and almost getting India back into this match. Both men were scoring freely particularly square of the wicket, and it was a brilliant piece of captaincy by Allan Border that eventually broke this pair up, when he decided to bring in a short, backwards square. David Boon the 5' 2" Tasmanian with the flared pants was the perfect choice.

Took me far too many years to get the joke

[Corona Man]

New profile pic.

The post I saw claimed the pic was before he/you discovered beer! True or False Mr Boon (the 5ft 2 tasmanian with the flared pants)?

[Brodlach]

New profile pic.

Not sure where you got the picture but SA Footballer now posting this picture

[Jimmy_041]

New profile pic.

Not sure where you got the picture but SA Footballer now posting this picture

Saying he's a new recruit?

[Brodlach]

Neale Daniher finally named Australian of the Year

[Thiele]

Neale Daniher finally named Australian of the Year

Agreed

[Brodlach]

Neale Daniher finally named Australian of the Year

I hope his daughter Rebecca gets recognition for her work one day too. She is a legend too.

[RustyCage]

Neale Daniher finally named Australian of the Year

One of the only times I can recall when the Australian of the Year has been announced and it’s been universal love for the recipient

[RustyCage]

Neale Daniher finally named Australian of the Year

One of the only times I can recall when the Australian of the Year has been announced and it’s been universal love for the recipient

[Pseudo]

This I jointly rate, and am given the shits by. Rate trumps shits in this case, so:

Doing the weekly shopping, at the till I made smalltalk with the checkout chick while she swiped the goods over the scanner. She finished and announced the total. I went to tap the card and noticed the displayed total was some $20 less than the quoted amount. After leaving I inspected the docket to determine the discrepancy - and discovered that the chick had cheekily entered a "pensioners discount" after giving me the original total.

Trust me to pick the checkout operator with daddy issues

[Booney]

Cracking weekend.

Friday night, 21st at The Maid n Magpie
Saturday afternoon, sausage sizzle at a mates place
Saturday night, kicked on at home with some classic Zeppelin
Sunday morning, hit the gym
Sunday afternoon, two mates over for a swim and a beer, baby sat the 3 year old nephew, roasted some lamb for 6 hours
Monday morning, Brighton/Seacliff loop with the family, took in the sculptures
Monday afternoon, watched Clarkson, May and Hammonds last Grand Tour
Tuesday morning, just got out the pool after a gym session

Someone call Barry, tell him I'm living.

[whufc]

Neale Daniher finally named Australian of the Year

Agreed

Often sport stars can be a tad over rate in these kind of honours but not in the case of Neale Daniger.

Worthy winner, supported by all. Great to see.

[Jimmy_041]

Neale Daniher finally named Australian of the Year

Agreed

Often sport stars can be a tad over rate in these kind of honours but not in the case of Neale Daniger.

Worthy winner, supported by all. Great to see.

Nice of Tame to take all the attention away