Popular Post Aussieflyer38 Posted July 17, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted July 17, 2022 Just back, well Saturday, trip to Melbourne bit over 1800 klms, then another 1800 back. Family funeral that I didn't want to attend, that made it worse. We couldn't get a flight that worked in with the arrangements so had no option but to drive, and I'll tell you, I'll NEVER do it again. I'm just to old for that, and it takes too long to get over it. Not kidding, today I'm completely knackered, in full recovery mode, gonna take me some time to get back on top. And I'll tell you, even if its me who dies next, I won't be driving to that one either, I'll just give it a big miss. So now, having let you know where I have been, it's time to get airborne. Don 5 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper31 Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 Hopefully some sim time can help take your mind off for a bit Don. Landon 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerribleT Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 Totally agree mate, although a well staged road trip beats traveling in the sardine cans that pass for airliners these days and the physically challenging process of chaos that passes for aviation terminal attendance and negotiation. 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W2DR Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 (edited) I know exactly what you mean Don. Back in February my wife and I drove from San Diego, CA, to Orlando, FL. A really boring 3956 km. And we did it in four days. And we'll never do anything like that again. It took us three months to recover. One thing we did learn though. The scenery in West Texas isn't nearly as bad as people had described it to us. It's much worse. My family moved from Missouri to what is now Tarrant County in Texas back in 1858. And now I know why they never moved any further west . Edited July 18, 2022 by W2DR kant spel 4 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussieflyer38 Posted July 18, 2022 Author Share Posted July 18, 2022 58 minutes ago, Sniper31 said: Hopefully some sim time can help take your mind off for a bit Don. Landon Thanks Landon. I'm still in the middle of re-installing all my stuff from that "unfortunate" accident - I have forgiven Tim. So plenty to get my mind back onto more pleasant and important things. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussieflyer38 Posted July 18, 2022 Author Share Posted July 18, 2022 43 minutes ago, TerribleT said: Totally agree mate, although a well staged road trip beats traveling in the sardine cans that pass for airliners these days and the physically challenging process of chaos that passes for aviation terminal attendance and negotiation. Yep, being a local, you'll know the situation her in Oz with the airlines. My daughter had a "friend" who knew a "friend " at Qantas, but only one ticket, and business class, Couldn't afford $2000 or there about, oh and one way, it would have been a long walk home, and with the wife complaining the whole time holy crap 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussieflyer38 Posted July 18, 2022 Author Share Posted July 18, 2022 23 minutes ago, W2DR said: I know exactly what you mean Don. Back in February my wife and I drove from San Diego, CA, to Orlando, FL. A really boring 3956 km. And we did it in four days. And we'll never do anything like that again. It took us three months to recover. One thing we did learn though. The scenery in West Texas isn't nearly as bad as people had described it to us. It's much worse. My family moved from Missouri to what is now Tarrant County in Texas back in 1858. And now I know why they never moved any further west . Yep W2DR, not a lot to see from Brisbane and Melbourne either. I think I have a few more days yet, to get back on my feet. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillwater Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 6 hours ago, Aussieflyer38 said: And I'll tell you, even if its me who dies next, I won't be driving to that one either, I'll just give it a big miss. That sounds like a good strategy... 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wain71 Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 wow that sounds like one hell of a journey, hope the recovery goes well and I think a good bit of flight simming is just the answer... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 That is one heck of a journey Don. Just take it easy now and get airborne! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chumley Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 5 hours ago, Aussieflyer38 said: Yep, being a local, you'll know the situation her in Oz with the airlines. My daughter had a "friend" who knew a "friend " at Qantas, but only one ticket, and business class, Couldn't afford $2000 or there about, oh and one way, it would have been a long walk home, and with the wife complaining the whole time holy crap Get the Leprachaun to give up some of his bonus or threaten to egg his roof. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingfish55 Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 Aussieflyer38, look on the bright side. As you said, you won't be driving to your funeral, however you will be chauffeur driven 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanderlay Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 6 hours ago, chumley said: Get the Leprachaun to give up some of his bonus or threaten to egg his roof. Haha. Apparently someone took to it (his house) with toilet paper the other day, so you’re not the only one thinking along those lines. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 That is a long trip to take and with fuel the price it is it wouldn't have been cheap. On top of that who from north of the Murray wants to come to Danistan. I hope you get ovet it quickly Don and as mentioned before getting on your sim should aid your recovery. 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Terry Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 Don, well done but basically the only way to do Brisbane Melbourne is to break the journey into four pieces, did you do something similar? Bris to Coffs Coffs to Sydney Sydney to Albury Albury to Melb This gives you a chance to recover, enjoy a nice meal and a long sleep. Cheers Ken 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerribleT Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 My Daughter lives in Melbourne and I break it into minimum 5 stages down the inland (choice of 2 routes) less traffic, cooler and some great scenery, lots of great country pubs and clubs (rissoles, bowlos and golf) 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussieflyer38 Posted July 19, 2022 Author Share Posted July 19, 2022 19 hours ago, chumley said: Get the Leprachaun to give up some of his bonus or threaten to egg his roof. LOL, what a great idea except I don't think he would get the yolk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussieflyer38 Posted July 19, 2022 Author Share Posted July 19, 2022 6 hours ago, VH-KDK said: That is a long trip to take and with fuel the price it is it wouldn't have been cheap. On top of that who from north of the Murray wants to come to Danistan. I hope you get ovet it quickly Don and as mentioned before getting on your sim should aid your recovery. Thanks Martyn, and not only the fuel, but also the motel etc, it wasn't a cheap trip. Could have bought another compute with that -almost. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussieflyer38 Posted July 19, 2022 Author Share Posted July 19, 2022 2 hours ago, TerribleT said: My Daughter lives in Melbourne and I break it into minimum 5 stages down the inland (choice of 2 routes) less traffic, cooler and some great scenery, lots of great country pubs and clubs (rissoles, bowlos and golf) Unfortunately TT we had a time problem, so couldn't stop for pub goodies, did that last time, that was a pleasure trip, and on the way home that's just where I wanted to be. We also had our grandaughter looking after our dogs, which didn't go wells, so I was glad we did an express trip. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussieflyer38 Posted July 19, 2022 Author Share Posted July 19, 2022 3 hours ago, Ken Terry said: Don, well done but basically the only way to do Brisbane Melbourne is to break the journey into four pieces, did you do something similar? Bris to Coffs Coffs to Sydney Sydney to Albury Albury to Melb This gives you a chance to recover, enjoy a nice meal and a long sleep. Cheers Ken Good idea Ken, but unfortunately they can only keep them on ice for short periods. We had to rush. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussieflyer38 Posted July 19, 2022 Author Share Posted July 19, 2022 18 hours ago, flyingfish55 said: Aussieflyer38, look on the bright side. As you said, you won't be driving to your funeral, however you will be chauffeur driven Dead right mate 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 Next time just set Alt-T in your car's ECU 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussieflyer38 Posted July 20, 2022 Author Share Posted July 20, 2022 22 hours ago, Bassman said: Next time just set Alt-T in your car's ECU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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