deicer Posted January 1, 2022 Author Share Posted January 1, 2022 The way it was supposed to be..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest1 Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 Wishing all a "Great" 2022. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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IFG Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 5 hours ago, deicer said: The way it was supposed to be..... & The Way It Was : Braniff Airways Concorde Operations | heritage-concorde (heritageconcorde.com) "Aviation history was made at Mach .95 on Friday January 12, 1979 as two Concordes, belonging to Air France and British Airways, flew in from the east and lined up to land on parallel runways at Dallas DFW. The simultaneous touchdown marked the beginning of a regularly scheduled supersonic service between Dallas DFW and Europe by Braniff in cooperation with Air France and British Airways. The new interchange was the first of its kind involving a United States carrier and foreign airlines ...." Cheers, IFG 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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deicer Posted January 8, 2022 Author Share Posted January 8, 2022 Things that will really make you think. https://www.ebaumsworld.com/pictures/25-shower-thoughts-that-will-change-how-you-see-the-world/87070307/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest1 Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 Travelling during Omicron? Canadians who tested positive for COVID-19 abroad urge caution Anne Gaviola 4 hrs ago If Amy Zheng could go back in time, she says, she would do things differently. Freshly double-vaccinated against COVID-19, the 28-year-old Toronto resident and her boyfriend Calvin Chan, 29, booked an all-inclusive vacation to a resort in Holguín, Cuba in May 2021. Their departure date was Dec. 10, less than a week before the Canadian government instituted an advisory against non-essential travel abroad. “If I could go back and give myself a glimpse of what I was going into, I would have 100 per cent cancelled. It was not worth the stress,” Zheng told Global News in an interview. She, like many other Canadians who have flown to sun destinations during the Omicron wave, tested positive while abroad and paid for it financially and emotionally. The risk calculation for flying south has changed because of how highly contagious the Omicron variant is and because different jurisdictions have their own rules, travel industry experts say. The day before their scheduled flight home, Zheng says a member of the hotel staff came to their room and informed them that she had tested positive for COVID-19. Chan, with whom she shared a bed and spent the entire trip, was negative. He flew back to Canada on their original return date so his job wouldn't be affected and to take care of their dogs. Despite her request for a retest, Zheng wasn’t given a second PCR test, which is considered to be more accurate than a rapid antigen test, for another five days. She spent that time in a “quarantine hotel,” which was decidedly less luxurious than the resort where they had spent most of the week. Zheng says drinking water was limited, there was no running hot water and the food was “indigestible.” Read more: COVID-related travel insurance not guaranteed for trips abroad, specialist says “I felt like I was wasting away and I had an anxiety attack every hour or so where I would break down,” she says. Zheng emerged from self-isolation with a $588 bill for her quarantine accommodation, medical services and second PCR test, which was negative. The trip was booked through Sunwing, which Zheng says has been giving them “the runaround” and it’s unclear if their travel insurance, purchased from a Canadian provider, will cover these extra costs. Sunwing has not responded to multiple requests for comment from Global News. Similar situations Zheng’s experience parallels what happened to Toronto resident Cindy Norton, who flew to Holguín December 2 for an all-inclusive vacation at a different resort, also booked through Sunwing. Norton organized a group of 15 close friends and family to honour her late mother, who died in May. “Her favourite place was Cuba,” Norton told Global News. “We decided to scatter some ashes on the beach and have seven days to recoup and give her the best sendoff that we could.” The memorial trip took a turn for the worse when Norton’s partner, who has requested to keep his identity private for fear of reprisal at work, was informed that he had tested positive for COVID-19 during his pre-flight PCR exam. Norton says he had no symptoms and was the only member of their group of 15 to test positive. “It’s scary to see how many people are coming back with the same story,” she says. Travel discussion forums and Facebook groups reveal a recent increase in the number of people recounting similar hassles, headaches and out-of-pocket costs resulting from a positive COVID-19 PCR test while overseas. The Omicron factor A number of airlines have recently announced plans to cut some of their scheduled flights amid the Omicron surge, further complicating travel plans for Canadians. Air Canada, for example, said Wednesday it would reduce flights to sun destinations from Jan. 24 until April 30 “in light of the current pandemic context.” Richard Vanderlubbe, president of tripadvisor.ca and the chair of the association of Canadian Travel Agencies, tells Global News that while has not noticed “a large spike” in the number of Canadian travellers testing positive while abroad, the airline’s move doesn’t surprise him. “It’s to be expected given the transmissibility of Omicron,” Vanderlubbe says. His key advice to travellers is to purchase COVID-19 insurance once you arrive at your destination, which should cover additional expenses because insurance purchased in Canada may be affected by the federal advisory against non-essential travel. “It’s important to deal with a travel agent because things are changing,” Vanderlubbe says. “It’s not just a matter of search online, find the lowest fare and book it. There are a lot of things to consider now.” Understand the rules and the risks Calgary-based Lesley Keyter, who runs The Travel Lady Agency, which she founded 26 years ago, says every individual must make their own, personalized risk assessment to determine whether or not to travel at this time. Factors to consider include the age, health and vaccination status of all members in the travel party (children four years and younger are not eligible for vaccination). And even then, travellers should have a clear idea of what could happen if they test positive right before or during their vacation. “It does happen, even if you’re boosted,” Keyter says. “It’s something that is going to potentially mess up your holiday.” For re-entry into Canada, travellers aged five and up must provide proof of vaccination and either a COVID-19 negative molecular test result or a previous positive test result taken between 14 and 180 days prior to arrival. While most resorts offer PCR testing, either internally or through a third party, the onus is on travellers to ensure they understand the procedure and added costs associated with this pre-flight requirement. Keyter says contingency planning involves understanding exactly what the rules are at your destination, as they can differ depending on your region, resort or cruise. Since her return to Canada, Zheng has taken to social media, including TikTok, Facebook and Instagram, to tell people about her experience. Doing so has opened her up to judgment from strangers online telling her that her choices led to her predicament. Still, she hopes her ordeal can serve as a cautionary tale. “I put this out because I want to give people a warning. I know so many people have travel plans,” says Zheng. “If I help one person avoid going through the same situation, then I’m glad I shared my story.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeker Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 The following video has 52 million views - not sure why? Haha, just kidding, some serious talent. Her name is Viola Brand, you know, just in case you want to search for more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDR Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 18 hours ago, Seeker said: The following video has 52 million views - not sure why? Haha, just kidding, some serious talent. Her name is Viola Brand, you know, just in case you want to search for more. WOW!! There must have been a lot of bruising sustained in developing that talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeker Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 29 minutes ago, GDR said: WOW!! There must have been a lot of bruising sustained in developing that talent. Here's another. I'm a little hesitant since the video actually freaks me out a bit but watch this (video cued to performance): Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDR Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 57 minutes ago, Seeker said: Here's another. I'm a little hesitant since the video actually freaks me out a bit but watch this (video cued to performance): Who could imagine that to be at all possible. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ross_Sisters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeker Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 22 minutes ago, GDR said: Who could imagine that to be at all possible. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ross_Sisters I also checked the Wikipedia article - seems like they did not have a happy life - was going to post a link but didn't want to rain on the parade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDR Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 I'm not so sure. It looks like they finished their act only up 20 or less and then married and had relatively normal lives. I wonder what their backs were like when they got older. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeker Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 8 minutes ago, GDR said: I'm not so sure. It looks like they finished their act only up 20 or less and then married and had relatively normal lives. I wonder what their backs were like when they got older. Well, one was in an abusive relationship with a schizophrenic and twice divorced, the next one was also divorced and the third died from a drug overdose. I would guess their backs were good but ironic that one of them became a chiropractor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 Michael O’Leary, Chief Executive of Ryanair after arriving in a hotel in Manchester went to the bar and asked for a pint of Guinness. The barman said, "That will be £1 please, Mr. O’Leary." Taken aback, O'Leary replied, "That's very cheap," and handed over his money. "We do try to stay ahead of the competition", said the barman. "We have the cheapest beer in England". "That is remarkable value", Michael comments. "I see you don't have a glass, you'll need one of ours. That will be £3 please." O'Leary scowled, but paid up. He took his drink and walked towards a seat. "Ah, you want to sit down?" said the barman. "That'll be an extra £2. If you'd pre-booked it would have cost £1." O'Leary swore to himself, but paid up. "I see you've brought your laptop" added the barman. "That wasn't pre-booked either, that's another £3." O'Leary was so incensed and his face was red with rage. "I've had enough! I insist on speaking to a manager!" "Here is his e-mail address, or if you wish, you can contact him between 9.00 am and 9.01am every morning, Monday to Tuesday. Calls are free, unless answered, then there is a charge of only £1 per second". "I will never use this bar again". "OK but do remember, we are the only hotel in England selling pints for £1." 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deicer Posted January 13, 2022 Author Share Posted January 13, 2022 Ozzy howled the original, but this slowed down cover gives a whole new meaning to the lyrics... https://fb.watch/aweOMC8AvN/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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J.O. Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 The least they could do is get the calls right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest1 Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 1 hour ago, J.O. said: The least they could do is get the calls right. What do you expect from "Quackers" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Falken Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 If you are on the autobahn and see lights flashing in your rear view mirror-get out of the way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Specs Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 5 hours ago, Seeker said: I don't see how that could ever be done in Canada with the drivers we have on our roads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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