At LAX going to NZ and AU now

[Hugh R]

Tried to find my OT on this subject, but my newish Samsung tablet doesnt seem to want to search the forums, or at least i havent figured out how yet. Leave at 10PM tonight, arrive at 8AM on Sunday. Having a Scotch in the Air New Zealand VIP lounge.

[tevake]

I love flying with air New Zealand, great service and vibe on board.
Hope you have some time for fun. Say aloha to Bill when you see him in Wellington!
Will be looking forward to some pics.

Happy trails, Richard

[Porsche-O-Phile]

Have fun down under! Lucky duck!

[herr_oberst]

I'm pretty jealous - the weather here is sort of crappy, wet, windy and cold, and a chance to see the Southern Cross on the company dime sounds pretty damn good right now.

Have a great trip!

[sc_rufctr]

I'm guessing you're going to Sydney or Brisbane... Lots to see but if you get a chance try to go bush. The Outback is incredible.

[BRPORSCHE]

Have fun Hugh! I can't wait to get back to Brisbane. Make sure you pronounce it correctly or you wil stick out.

Briz-bin.

[Embraer]

the skycouch is a ripoff, but air new Zealand is rather nice

[dennis in se pa]

Enjoy your long flight. I stopped in Tahiti on the way to NZ. And in Fiji and Hawaii on the way back. LAX to Tahiti was 10 hours back then. And enjoy your time down under.

[LakeCleElum]

Originally Posted by BRPORSCHE

Have fun Hugh! I can't wait to get back to Brisbane. Make sure you pronounce it correctly or you wil stick out.
Briz-bin.

Locals call it: Brizzie or Briz Vegas

[Bugsinrugs]

I happen to be in Sydney right now. The weather is beautiful. Manly beach is the destination today.

[Hugh R]

Got here just fine slept most of the way, Business Class, lay flat bed/seat. Cool and cloudy. Wandered around for an hour. Get picked up at 6:45 AM tomorrow and then on a four day Tech Scout of about 12 hours/day.p
Stuff isn't cheap here.

[dewolf]

Originally Posted by Hugh R

Stuff isn't cheap here.

You're right it's not. But it is relative to wages so all fair. My son has a 19 year old working for him and his minimum wage is almost $20ph. On top of that my son has to pay his workers comp and super. The kid works about 45 hours a week and takes home just over $900pw.

Lucky you were'nt there last week when they had storms. Have a good time. Brissy is a nice place.

[BRPORSCHE]

Originally Posted by Hugh R

Stuff isn't cheap here.

I warned you! Surprisngly expensive.

[LakeCleElum]

Originally Posted by BRPORSCHE

I warned you! Surprisngly expensive.

Seems to me about the same as being in Europe......After the exchange and prices, it averages about 40% more than home......By average, I mean, fuel is double, food maybe 10-15% more.......Beer about $5 each in AU and Europe. The only thing is Europe does vary some from one country to the next........It is what it is.......

[Cajundaddy]

Have a great trip Hugh! Oz and Nz are on my bucket list and we will check them off sooner rather than later.

[Hugh R]

Testing my newish Samsung tablet camera in Auckland. Hope to post better pics with my Sony camera later.

[Bill Douglas]

Originally Posted by tevake

Say aloha to Bill when you see him in Wellington!

Thanks Richard, and aloha back to you. I'll make sure Hugh has a good time and doesn't get eaten by the local Maoris

[Nostril Cheese]

Originally Posted by Hugh R

Testing my newish Samsung tablet camera in Auckland. Hope to post better pics with my Sony camera later.

Looks like SW Portland, lol. Have fun.

[Hugh R]

Sorry,not much of a pic, just a test.

Bill Douglas, I WIll see you on Thursday or Friday in Wellington. BtW taking a limo in today I looked at the local paper and saw Ads for guns. Am I mistaken? I thought you were like AU in bans on guns?

[bugstrider]

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