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scrubbedexpat134 Jul 16th 2021 11:45 am

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 

Originally Posted by Jsmth321 (Post 13030203)
Could you imagine flying across the Atlantic in an aircraft like this? Early aviators were brave souls.

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/british...64a6c2d55.jpeg

I agree but they probably had more leg room and better food than todays trans atlantic flights,

Former Lancastrian Jul 16th 2021 11:46 am

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 

Originally Posted by Cheltonian (Post 13030259)
I agree but they probably had more leg room and better food than todays trans atlantic flights,

Probably didn't fight over the overhead bins either or bring on board inflatable alligators or big sombreros.

caretaker Jul 16th 2021 12:05 pm

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 

Originally Posted by Cheltonian (Post 13030259)
I agree but they probably had more leg room and better food than todays trans atlantic flights,

Not on that one. With every possible inch dedicated to carrying fuel I think Lindbergh's comfort had to suffer a bit

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/british...095d33ef14.jpg

scrubbedexpat091 Jul 16th 2021 12:33 pm

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Comfort you will need to be the judge. :lol:

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/british...17b97f911c.jpg

Photo of the Spirit Of St. Louis on its first flight during testing in San Diego, here it is seen departing what was then called Dutch Flats, which with time no longer exists, just concrete and traffic now. The city was inspired after this to build an airport which opened the following year, just a couple miles west of the above location, and named the airport Lindbergh Field, which the airport was called until 2003 when they renamed it San Diego International Airport. The airport is still in the same location as it was when it opened, although the passenger terminal moved to the opposite in the 1960's where the original 1960's terminal still stands.

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/british...4af15b4e8f.png






scrubbedexpat091 Jul 17th 2021 6:58 am

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 
Would be nice to have like a small reptile/aquarium supply store online.

Danny B Jul 17th 2021 10:41 am

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 
Anyone know what language this is?

https://www.reddit.com/r/PublicFreak...tm_name=iossmf


caretaker Jul 17th 2021 10:50 am

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 

Originally Posted by Danny B (Post 13030492)

Paul O'Grady accent.

scrubbedexpat091 Jul 17th 2021 1:51 pm

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 
I do wonder sometimes what the purpose of these types of listings are from 3rd party sellers, surely nobody is going to spend 11k on a toaster over. Money laundering via Amazon? Oh well shipping is only $5.54 :rofl:

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/british...aa4e6f067c.png

BristolUK Jul 18th 2021 1:45 am

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 

Originally Posted by Jsmth321 (Post 13030509)
I do wonder sometimes what the purpose of these types of listings are from 3rd party sellers, surely nobody is going to spend 11k on a toaster over. Money laundering via Amazon? Oh well shipping is only $5.54 :rofl:

Well isn't that just typical. On Amazon US it's available for a bargain $1529.24 :rofl:

scrubbedexpat091 Jul 18th 2021 6:01 am

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 

Originally Posted by BristolUK (Post 13030625)
Well isn't that just typical. On Amazon US it's available for a bargain $1529.24 :rofl:

Even the scammers jack the price up on the Canadian site.....:rofl:

I guess these listings serve some purpose, I just don't know who would actually pay that price....so not sure what the purpose is for such listings.


Danny B Jul 19th 2021 2:44 am

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 
:lol::rofl:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-57883692


spouse of scouse Jul 19th 2021 2:52 am

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 

Originally Posted by Danny B (Post 13030913)

She shouldn't have been allowed into the country in the first place, the bigoted loudmouth. As the Deputy Prime Minister said, 'pack your bongo and get out of the country' :lol:

Danny B Jul 19th 2021 1:39 pm

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 
Contract Amazon delivery drivers are getting lazier and lazier I swear :sneaky:

This was my package getting thrown to the ground this afternoon, good job it wasn't 9AM with everyone at work all day.



scrubbedexpat091 Jul 19th 2021 1:42 pm

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 
Amazon has unrealistic expectations, low pay, and it's any surprise any of their stuff gets delivered these days.

Amazon has had people give up on the job middle of delivering, parking up the truck and walking away (for those who don't use their own car.)

Not the worst I have seen, the videos on youtube with Amazon drivers can be entertaining.

caretaker Jul 19th 2021 10:04 pm

Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
 

Originally Posted by Danny B (Post 13031098)
Contract Amazon delivery drivers are getting lazier and lazier I swear :sneaky:

This was my package getting thrown to the ground this afternoon, good job it wasn't 9AM with everyone at work all day.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GgjYG918nE

That's pretty shabby. The last time I bought anything on Amazon was about 2 years ago and it was a Battco laptop battery. The driver came up to the house but instead of putting it in the mailbox or between the screen door and front door (like the letter carrier does) he just dropped it on the porch and didn't even ring the doorbell. At the time I thought that was careless; didn't realise I was getting the deluxe service. Luckily I don't need or order anything from Amazon so it isn't an issue. The item I purchased online last Wednesday from BC was delivered yesterday (3 business days via Express Post) and since it was a bit big for the mailbox, it was tucked between the front doors. I'll bet he rang the bell too; he usually does.


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