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JRSlim · #**911** 07-06-2009, 10:00

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Originally Posted by jaffaman

Hope AUS is a bit more brutal in the WC.
Qatar should have been thrashed.

Yeah we beat Qatar in our last 3 encounters. In this instance we only needed 1 point to advance to WC 2010 , and it was no secret we ( I keep saying we), anyway it was no secret we were gonna play it safe and go for the draw.

Mav · #**912** 07-06-2009, 22:32

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Originally Posted by jaffaman

Hope AUS is a bit more brutal in the WC.
Qatar should have been thrashed.

Job was done....a win was a bonus...a draw was magic !

snowy · #**913** 08-06-2009, 06:39

there seems to be a fair bit of birthday wishes on the board lately, so it would be remiss to not congratulate lizzie for her birthday.
(ok not officially her b'day, but will take the p/hol anyway.)

Evilbaz · #**914** 08-06-2009, 08:27

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Originally Posted by snowy

there seems to be a fair bit of birthday wishes on the board lately, so it would be remiss to not congratulate lizzie for her birthday.
(ok not officially her b'day, but will take the p/hol anyway.)

Buggerit - it's a bank holiday in Oz today Snowy?

ER · #**915** 08-06-2009, 12:17

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Originally Posted by Evilbaz

Buggerit - it's a bank holiday in Oz today Snowy?

EB, I'll answer for Snowy.
It's the Queen's Birthday long weekend.

Evilbaz · #**916** 08-06-2009, 13:05

Thanks Easy One

Not much point in having banks here open every day (Kasikorn at Jung Ceylon) when the slack Aussies are working 10-3 on Mon to Friday and 27 public holidays off a year.

Oh well, it's only the rent - I'm sure my Italian landlord will understand!

astroboydivx · #**917** 08-06-2009, 18:30

Bank Holiday is 3rd August. Got that holiday in my diary

dawsey · #**918** 09-06-2009, 00:10

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Originally Posted by easyrider_au

EB, I'll answer for Snowy.
It's the Queen's Birthday long weekend.

Damn.......even the Brits don't get a long weekend for the Queen's birthday

Mav · #**919** 10-06-2009, 19:06

Gordon Ramsay Vrs Tracey Grimshaw.....what a load of hoo har about nowt.

IMO he was wrong to say what he said....and has apologised tonight.....but l don't feel very sorry for any people involved in any of those Garbage TV Current Affairs Shows....they are the first to prey on anyone else and get personal for a story.

And the feck would Kevin Dudd get involved.....most likely just a Ch 9 publicity stunt anyway.

greenwood · #**920** 11-06-2009, 07:24

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Originally Posted by Mav

Gordon Ramsay Vrs Tracey Grimshaw.....what a load of hoo har about nowt.

IMO he was wrong to say what he said....and has apologised tonight.....but l don't feel very sorry for any people involved in any of those Garbage TV Current Affairs Shows....they are the first to prey on anyone else and get personal for a story.

And the feck would Kevin Dudd get involved.....most likely just a Ch 9 publicity stunt anyway.

Perhaps Gordon had been given the nod before she interviewed him, about stories that were going around Sydney a few years ago about her and another very famous Ch9 girl to stir her up. What better person to drop that sort on info to, there would be no way he would not use it (probably given by rival networks).

ER · #**921** 12-06-2009, 05:51

Bar mat theft mother refused US visa

A Melbourne woman convicted of stealing a bar mat in Thailand says she cannot take her children on a dream holiday to Disneyland because the US government has refused her visa application.

Annice Smoel plans to take her four daughters to Disneyland to make up for the distress they suffered during her 18-day detention in Thailand but the US embassy says her conviction means she is ineligible for a tourist visa.

Smoel was given a six-month suspended sentence and a small fine for theft in return for a guilty plea.

She said her daughters, aged 6 to 12, would be "absolutely devastated".

"They've been having nightmares and coming into mum's bed at night since I got back. It would have been the perfect way to take their minds off all of what's happened," she told News Limited.

Smoel said US authorities may reconsider if the wording of her charge makes it a misdemeanour and not a felony.

"I've got to get all the Thai court documents translated into English and hope the charge is a misdemeanour and not a felony, but I'm not very hopeful," she said.

A US embassy spokesman said it did not comment on specific cases.

likeitalot · #**922** 12-06-2009, 06:10

New show coming on the box "Trouble in Paradise". Tales about Aussies in trouble OS, they could put an episode on every night of the week, there's enough of them. Some legitimate, some through stupidity. Wonder who will be on that?

Evilbaz · #**923** 12-06-2009, 08:06

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Originally Posted by easyrider_au

Bar mat theft mother refused US visa

A Melbourne woman convicted of stealing a bar mat in Thailand says she cannot take her children on a dream holiday to Disneyland because the US government has refused her visa application.

Annice Smoel plans to take her four daughters to Disneyland to make up for the distress they suffered during her 18-day detention in Thailand but the US embassy says her conviction means she is ineligible for a tourist visa.

Smoel was given a six-month suspended sentence and a small fine for theft in return for a guilty plea.

She said her daughters, aged 6 to 12, would be "absolutely devastated".

"They've been having nightmares and coming into mum's bed at night since I got back. It would have been the perfect way to take their minds off all of what's happened," she told News Limited.

Smoel said US authorities may reconsider if the wording of her charge makes it a misdemeanour and not a felony.

"I've got to get all the Thai court documents translated into English and hope the charge is a misdemeanour and not a felony, but I'm not very hopeful," she said.

A US embassy spokesman said it did not comment on specific cases.

Som nom na.

jaffaman · #**924** 12-06-2009, 11:21

If you live outside Aus you don't get all the sport stories.
Tonights NRL big clash will go ahead after all.
Brisbane chief executive Bruno Cullen said player power had convinced the club not to boycott Friday night's blockbuster NRL clash with the Bulldogs.
He said the club's 72-hour swine flu quarantine was not due to finish until 10pm on Friday night which was why the club was so opposed to the game going ahead.
Full story
Brisbane bosses give in to player power - NRL.com

greenwood · #**925** 12-06-2009, 11:28

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Originally Posted by jaffaman

If you live outside Aus you don't get all the sport stories.
Tonights NRL big clash will go ahead after all.
Brisbane chief executive Bruno Cullen said player power had convinced the club not to boycott Friday night's blockbuster NRL clash with the Bulldogs.
He said the club's 72-hour swine flu quarantine was not due to finish until 10pm on Friday night which was why the club was so opposed to the game going ahead.
Full story
Brisbane bosses give in to player power - NRL.com

Jaffaman, we have Rugby League over in Perth this weekend as part of an agreement with South Sydney,
They are playing Melbourne Storm at Members Equity in Perth tomorrow night.
Will be good to see what sort of crowd they get, (as previously discussed) they are trying to get a side back in the National Comp in the coming years.

jaffaman · #**926** 12-06-2009, 16:02

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Originally Posted by greenwood

Jaffaman, we have Rugby League over in Perth this weekend as part of an agreement with South Sydney,
They are playing Melbourne Storm at Members Equity in Perth tomorrow night.
Will be good to see what sort of crowd they get, (as previously discussed) they are trying to get a side back in the National Comp in the coming years.

Dammit, ME Stadium is perfect for watching League.
The Storm should be a major crowd fave.
I'm stuck in Chiang Mai! (how about some sympathy, tee hee!)

Bello Uomo · #**927** 13-06-2009, 14:26

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Originally Posted by greenwood

Jaffaman, we have Rugby League over in Perth this weekend as part of an agreement with South Sydney,
They are playing Melbourne Storm at Members Equity in Perth tomorrow night.
Will be good to see what sort of crowd they get

I believe it is a sell-out. Small stadium though - about 20-25K. But that's a MONSTER crowd for rugby league 55555

greenwood · #**928** 14-06-2009, 07:52

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Originally Posted by Bello Uomo

I believe it is a sell-out. Small stadium though - about 20-25K. But that's a MONSTER crowd for rugby league 55555

Bello I agree the ground is small, but from an atmosphere point of view, it is better to play to a full crowd there than play at a larger venue with only the same amount of crowd.
That is one of the main reasons that the Rugby Union crowds are down this year, as they have had to be playing at Subiaco Oval where the ground is really not suitable to play rugby.
Next season they return to play at Members Equity, so will be interesting to see if the crowds improve again.
I have been to games when I lived in Sydney where there were only 10,000 in the 40,000 stadium, and would think it would be even worse not that some of the games are played at the ANZ
The fact that the ground here only hold upto 20,000 is not a problem, and also think it would make for a very hostile home ground for all teams visiting.
Anyway will have to wait and see what happens in relation to getting a team in the comp.

jaffaman · #**929** 14-06-2009, 10:57

Last night the NRL game at ME stadium attracted 15,197 fans.
It was a close game, the Storm snuck home, Did anyone from the board go?

jayel · #**930** 16-06-2009, 11:58

I have been looking for ages for the best deal on Brisbane to BKK

I missed all the airasia,jetstar deals, I do wish to fly direct and being married to a Thai girl i must lean towards Thaiair ..

Thaiair prices are going up slowly, I can go from dec 1 to dec 31 return for $1141 each, I do not think i will do any better than this

what i am asking is , should i book flights now or hang on and see if any better deals turn up?????

JL

The Loop · #**931** 16-06-2009, 13:13

Toss of the coin John.

I`d wait at least a month,they may start some specials.

Tough call.

ER · #**932** 16-06-2009, 15:23

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Originally Posted by jayel

I have been looking for ages for the best deal on Brisbane to BKK

I missed all the airasia,jetstar deals, I do wish to fly direct and being married to a Thai girl i must lean towards Thaiair ..

Thaiair prices are going up slowly, I can go from dec 1 to dec 31 return for $1141 each, I do not think i will do any better than this

what i am asking is , should i book flights now or hang on and see if any better deals turn up?????

JL

I'm yet to see any Oz airlines reduce fares in peak season.

Evilbaz · #**933** 16-06-2009, 15:34

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Originally Posted by easyrider_au

I'm yet to see any Oz airlines reduce fares in peak season.

I've yet to see ThaiAir come up with prices that go anywhere the opposition out of Perth.

And no BS about full service airlines - Thai has old planes, worn out seats and perfunctory service.

Twenty years ago they were superb.

Bello Uomo · #**934** 16-06-2009, 19:02

I can fly Perth - Bangkok (ie. Pattaya) return on horrific Tiger Airlines connecting flights for $542 all inclusive in December 2009 (dep 11/12 ret 20/12).

Evilbaz · #**935** 16-06-2009, 19:50

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Originally Posted by Bello Uomo

I can fly Perth - Bangkok (ie. Pattaya) return on horrific Tiger Airlines connecting flights for $542 all inclusive in December 2009 (dep 11/12 ret 20/12).

Book in Row 13 and you have an Exit row seat and a Non-Reclining seat in front of you - well worth the $30 or so.
(you can phone and request this).

Bello Uomo · #**936** 16-06-2009, 20:15

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Originally Posted by Evilbaz

Book in Row 13 and you have an Exit row seat and a Non-Reclining seat in front of you - well worth the $30 or so.
(you can phone and request this).

For sure mate, I have actually done that before. It is money very well spent! And Pattaya is calling out for me to go back.....

(From memory it is rows 12 &13 for the benefit of anyone else reading this.)

Maverick351 · #**937** 16-06-2009, 21:49

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Originally Posted by Evilbaz

I've yet to see ThaiAir come up with prices that go anywhere the opposition out of Perth.

And no BS about full service airlines - Thai has old planes, worn out seats and perfunctory service.

Twenty years ago they were superb.

I stopped flying Thai when they used to run the 747's out of Sydney. Now all of them are 777's. Must have given you the old 747's for the Perth leg.

My flight was moved for tomorrow, as Thai are reducing a few flights a week. Some days only have two services instead of three, so must be hurting. Last trip over and back, only about 40% full.

Evilbaz · #**938** 17-06-2009, 08:16

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Originally Posted by Maverick351

I stopped flying Thai when they used to run the 747's out of Sydney. Now all of them are 777's. Must have given you the old 747's for the Perth leg.

My flight was moved for tomorrow, as Thai are reducing a few flights a week. Some days only have two services instead of three, so must be hurting. Last trip over and back, only about 40% full.

The last time I had to use Thai out of Perth (get outta town quick time) it was an old Airbus A330. Nothing as flash as a 747.

My flight over in October HKT-Per is A$300 on Tiger with Exit row seating and 15 kg luggage.
To come back on ThaiAir it would be A$647 one way on the same type of plane!

Typical Thai attitude - they might be hurting but they aren't discounting.
No wonder they are going belly up.

big mitch · #**939** 17-06-2009, 08:40

There is nothing wrong with Tiger and Air Asia for a shortish leg from Perth. I got a similar deal in mid September.The money you save flying these guys is a good bonus to spend in Patong.Its hard to justify all that extra money for a little more service with a major carrier when its only for a few hours.

I see the shit has really hit the fan for Brtitish Airways now. I wonder how much of their problems weigh on Budget Airlines, or if they are just victim to the economic downturn?. I have a flight booked from Heathrow to Amsterdam in October and I am very concerned.

visa2003 · #**940** 17-06-2009, 09:15

The biggest benifit, to my mind, in flying with Thai is that the ticket is good for 12 months, with 1 or 2 flight changes free!
So if you have decided to stay longer or shorter, you don't get slugged for a new return ticket.
I have used this feature several times ...... to stay longer, of course!

Bello Uomo · #**941** 17-06-2009, 14:02

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Originally Posted by Evilbaz

My flight over in October HKT-Per is A$300 on Tiger with Exit row seating and 15 kg luggage.

Is that one-way?

big mitch · #**942** 17-06-2009, 14:16

Air Asia currently have a sale departing Perth to KL around the 14th of Sep and returning the 30th and beyond for $198 including tax. Add $78 return KL to Phuket on the same days. What a deal!!.I thought i did well getting around 300 return to Singapore with tiger from Perth around the same dates.

luv u long time · #**943** 29-06-2009, 20:55

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Originally Posted by visa2003

The biggest benifit, to my mind, in flying with Thai is that the ticket is good for 12 months, with 1 or 2 flight changes free!
So if you have decided to stay longer or shorter, you don't get slugged for a new return ticket.
I have used this feature several times ...... to stay longer, of course!

Yeah true but depending on if you chose the cheapest fair or not... This trip i returned from(actually just got back today) i got tickets $820 Melb - HKT return and we extended our trip an extra 5 days and when checking in at Phuket airport had to pay $150AUD which isnt too bad but have on other occasions did the same think but didnt have to pay.. again depending on which class fair you buy..

The Loop · #**944** 03-07-2009, 10:40

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Originally Posted by Homer

A little birdy mentioned the letters ESG a few weeks back, fcucked if I know what he was talking about

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Originally Posted by Homer

Much patience grasshoper....one day does not make a lifetime...or some such Zen crap.

No mention it went up 34% last week?

Buy early Dec .38 today (after the 9.45% - followed the market sector) .575 not too shabby - but not finished yet maybe??

same same QGC buy 28 cents - up - down - up - down - up - up - up sell -$6.00 drops back and ends $5.75 (or so)

But this is shares...and this is 2009 so FIIK

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Originally Posted by The Loop

$3-5 or more is possible in the event of a takeover.

I`m happy to add to my holding in the 50c range.

Energy giant, Santos,yesterday announcing the purchase of a 20% ($176m) stake in our little share tip,ESG

It could well be taken over before the end of the year.

Lets hope my guestimate of $3-5 back then is close.

Hopefully our patience will be rewarded.

Fingers crossed.

Homer · #**945** 03-07-2009, 10:53

Good news indeed mate!