Back From The UK!
Nov 1st 2006, 3:20 am
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Back From The UK!
Greetings All,
Arrived back safe and sound last night after a flight from Manchester - Chicago via American Airlines.
Plastic knives and forks are now the norm on board, but, be careful.....the plastic fork which I used to hold my pizza still whilst I cut it, melted. I explained my dilemma to waiter at the O'Hare Bar & Grill at Chicago and he replied;
"You should see people's faces when they order a $25+ steak and have to eat it using plastic!"
Otherwise, the trip was excellent. Met up with family and friends and had a great time.
Jim.
Arrived back safe and sound last night after a flight from Manchester - Chicago via American Airlines.
Plastic knives and forks are now the norm on board, but, be careful.....the plastic fork which I used to hold my pizza still whilst I cut it, melted. I explained my dilemma to waiter at the O'Hare Bar & Grill at Chicago and he replied;
"You should see people's faces when they order a $25+ steak and have to eat it using plastic!"
Otherwise, the trip was excellent. Met up with family and friends and had a great time.
Jim.
Nov 1st 2006, 3:55 am
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Re: Back From The UK!
Originally Posted by Scouse Express
Greetings All,
Arrived back safe and sound last night after a flight from Manchester - Chicago via American Airlines.
Plastic knives and forks are now the norm on board, but, be careful.....the plastic fork which I used to hold my pizza still whilst I cut it, melted. I explained my dilemma to waiter at the O'Hare Bar & Grill at Chicago and he replied;
"You should see people's faces when they order a $25+ steak and have to eat it using plastic!"
Otherwise, the trip was excellent. Met up with family and friends and had a great time.
Jim.
Arrived back safe and sound last night after a flight from Manchester - Chicago via American Airlines.
Plastic knives and forks are now the norm on board, but, be careful.....the plastic fork which I used to hold my pizza still whilst I cut it, melted. I explained my dilemma to waiter at the O'Hare Bar & Grill at Chicago and he replied;
"You should see people's faces when they order a $25+ steak and have to eat it using plastic!"
Otherwise, the trip was excellent. Met up with family and friends and had a great time.
Jim.
Nov 1st 2006, 3:57 am
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Re: Back From The UK!
Welcome back Jim! Glad you had an excellent trip! 
Nov 1st 2006, 4:06 am
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Welcome back, glad you had a good trip.
Nov 1st 2006, 9:30 am
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Glad to have you back Jim ........... missed ya 
Nov 1st 2006, 12:00 pm
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Welcome back mate - hope it went well
Nov 1st 2006, 1:17 pm
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Re: Back From The UK!
Originally Posted by Scouse Express
Greetings All,
Arrived back safe and sound last night after a flight from Manchester - Chicago via American Airlines.
Arrived back safe and sound last night after a flight from Manchester - Chicago via American Airlines.
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Nov 1st 2006, 5:47 pm
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Re: Back From The UK!
Originally Posted by Circus-of-Power
....is the AA cabin crew still the motley crew of old dears that seemed to be on duty every time I flew with AA...:
That was exactly what I was wondering?
Nov 1st 2006, 7:25 pm
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Re: Back From The UK!
Originally Posted by Circus-of-Power
Is that flight 54 or 55 I can never remember which ....is the AA cabin crew still the motley crew of old dears that seemed to be on duty every time I flew with AA...Have a pint in The Dispensary or Doctor Duncans for me
During late 99 and early 2000 I crossed the pond several times both ways, allways on a virgin plane, ususaly 'Dancing Queen or 'Tinkerbell' and got to recognise a few of the flight crew. In May 2000 I had 2 days of interviews in NYC and stayed a few nights at the 'New Yorker' hotel on 8th and 34th. One evening I wandered into the lift and heard "Mr Hasler ... what are you doing here ?"
The lift was full of VIrgin crew who recognised me
Nov 1st 2006, 9:59 pm
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Re: Back From The UK!
Originally Posted by Circus-of-Power
Is that flight 54 or 55 I can never remember which ....is the AA cabin crew still the motley crew of old dears that seemed to be on duty every time I flew with AA...Have a pint in The Dispensary or Doctor Duncans for me
Eureka, Illinois eh???? I get to visit the College once or twice per year bringing visiting sports teams down there.
Jim.
Nov 1st 2006, 10:01 pm
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Re: Back From The UK!
Originally Posted by Patrick Hasler
During late 99 and early 2000 I crossed the pond several times both ways, allways on a virgin plane, ususaly 'Dancing Queen or 'Tinkerbell' and got to recognise a few of the flight crew. In May 2000 I had 2 days of interviews in NYC and stayed a few nights at the 'New Yorker' hotel on 8th and 34th. One evening I wandered into the lift and heard "Mr Hasler ... what are you doing here ?"
The lift was full of VIrgin crew who recognised me
Jim.
Nov 2nd 2006, 1:07 pm
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Re: Back From The UK!
Originally Posted by Scouse Express
Eureka, Illinois eh???? I get to visit the College once or twice per year bringing visiting sports teams down there.
Jim.
Jim.
Nov 2nd 2006, 5:50 pm
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Re: Back From The UK!
Originally Posted by Patrick Hasler
During late 99 and early 2000 I crossed the pond several times both ways, allways on a virgin plane, ususaly 'Dancing Queen or 'Tinkerbell' and got to recognise a few of the flight crew. In May 2000 I had 2 days of interviews in NYC and stayed a few nights at the 'New Yorker' hotel on 8th and 34th. One evening I wandered into the lift and heard "Mr Hasler ... what are you doing here ?"
The lift was full of VIrgin crew who recognised me
Did you feel like you were famous?
