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I am finally home, after a wretched day at the airport. I checked my luggage in at Dallas, flew to LA, spent 10 hours there, then went to board my QANTAS flight. They no longer take American Airlines boarding passes, so I had to go back to the queue and check in again. My left leg actually collapsed on me while I was doing that, but I made it through. I got the same seat, new boarding pass and got on the plane. The flight was not too bad, I watched Capote and 'Good night and good luck' ( I am fascinated by McCarthyism, it was very good ). I also got 5 hours sleep - I am getting better at this travel stuff. When I landed, my bags werer amongst the last to come out, so I guess FILO. As a result, I guess, a customs guy came and asked me some questions, stamped my entry card, and I didn't have to go through customs proper ( no opening of my bags, etc ). So I checked into my flight and came home. While in the USA and Canada, I dragged Nish and Matt to every store I could see that might sell DVDs. My first purchase was 'Metal Mania Stripped' and my last was 'Triumph the comic insult dog'. While in Texas we bought a DVD to watch most nights, so, all up, I had about 10 DVDs in my case, although I don't know an exact figure. When I opened my case, I had one - Triumph the comic insult dog was the only DVD I had that the baggage checkers didn't like the look of. They also stole a digital camera that Matt gave me as a gift for my wife. I've called to complain and they've asked me to send something in writing, but told me not to get my hopes up, pretty much. I'm feeling pretty jaded with the whole thing. I was worried about my bags getting lost, especially with the connections, but not for them to be rifled. Christian Graus - Microsoft MVP - C++
That's a tough deal. I don't travel by air much, but I usually try to keep anything of value as part of my carry-on luggage. But when you are gone for several weeks, that can be difficult to do, what with all the presents for wife and kids. Hopefully there is some recourse with either the airline, airport or customs inspectors. Let me know if you have need of someone in Canada to try and replace a DVD for you. I'll be happy to oblige. :) Chris Meech I am Canadian. [heard in a local bar] When I want privacy, I'll close the bathroom door. [Stan Shannon] BAD DAY FOR: Friendly competition, as Ford Motor Co. declared the employee parking lot at its truck plant in Dearborn, Mich., off limits to vehicles built by rival companies. Workers have to drive a Ford to work, or park across the street. [CNNMoney.com] Nice sig! [Tim Deveaux on Matt Newman's sig with a quote from me]
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code-frog wrote:
Ah man!!! That sucks. Next time lock the zippers.
Most international flights have a rule that your checked-in baggage must not be locked. If you do that, they may force the lock if they want to. It's stupid really. If they insist on that, they should also take responsibility for security - which in CG's case, clearly they haven't! Regards, Nish
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Well, you can tell I don't get out much. :)
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code-frog wrote:
Well, you can tell I don't get out much.
Yes, I can :-) Regards, Nish
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code-frog wrote:
Well, you can tell I don't get out much.
Yes, I can :-) Regards, Nish
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The Ultimate Grid - The #1 MFC grid out there!That's all changing soon though. I cannot keep working as much and as hard. We also have an international trip planned for later this year. Celebrating 10 years of marriage:rose: (June of 06) and only being 31.:cool:
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That's all changing soon though. I cannot keep working as much and as hard. We also have an international trip planned for later this year. Celebrating 10 years of marriage:rose: (June of 06) and only being 31.:cool:
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code-frog wrote:
That's all changing soon though. I cannot keep working as much and as hard. We also have an international trip planned for later this year. Celebrating 10 years of marriage (June of 06) and only being 31.
Wow, that's good to hear :-) I also didn't think you were only 31 - somehow thought you'd be mid-40s. Sorry! :-) Regards, Nish
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code-frog wrote:
That's all changing soon though. I cannot keep working as much and as hard. We also have an international trip planned for later this year. Celebrating 10 years of marriage (June of 06) and only being 31.
Wow, that's good to hear :-) I also didn't think you were only 31 - somehow thought you'd be mid-40s. Sorry! :-) Regards, Nish
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The Ultimate Grid - The #1 MFC grid out there!Well, I think that's a compliment. Hopefully I'm not stodgy (like 40 is :rolleyes: stodgy). Lived a whole lot more life at 31 than I ever signed up to but I chalk it up as experience and practice ducking better. I don't walk around anymore to easy to be hit (by life) with something. I commando crawl everywhere I go. People look at me funny sometimes but life sure has settled down since I started doing that. Hard on the elbows and the jeans though.:laugh:
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I am finally home, after a wretched day at the airport. I checked my luggage in at Dallas, flew to LA, spent 10 hours there, then went to board my QANTAS flight. They no longer take American Airlines boarding passes, so I had to go back to the queue and check in again. My left leg actually collapsed on me while I was doing that, but I made it through. I got the same seat, new boarding pass and got on the plane. The flight was not too bad, I watched Capote and 'Good night and good luck' ( I am fascinated by McCarthyism, it was very good ). I also got 5 hours sleep - I am getting better at this travel stuff. When I landed, my bags werer amongst the last to come out, so I guess FILO. As a result, I guess, a customs guy came and asked me some questions, stamped my entry card, and I didn't have to go through customs proper ( no opening of my bags, etc ). So I checked into my flight and came home. While in the USA and Canada, I dragged Nish and Matt to every store I could see that might sell DVDs. My first purchase was 'Metal Mania Stripped' and my last was 'Triumph the comic insult dog'. While in Texas we bought a DVD to watch most nights, so, all up, I had about 10 DVDs in my case, although I don't know an exact figure. When I opened my case, I had one - Triumph the comic insult dog was the only DVD I had that the baggage checkers didn't like the look of. They also stole a digital camera that Matt gave me as a gift for my wife. I've called to complain and they've asked me to send something in writing, but told me not to get my hopes up, pretty much. I'm feeling pretty jaded with the whole thing. I was worried about my bags getting lost, especially with the connections, but not for them to be rifled. Christian Graus - Microsoft MVP - C++
It wasn't Brisbane airport you went through, was it? :~ cheers, Chris Maunder
CodeProject.com : C++ MVP
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code-frog wrote:
Ah man!!! That sucks. Next time lock the zippers.
Most international flights have a rule that your checked-in baggage must not be locked. If you do that, they may force the lock if they want to. It's stupid really. If they insist on that, they should also take responsibility for security - which in CG's case, clearly they haven't! Regards, Nish
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checked-in baggage must not be locked
Not in my experience - for my last flight the guy at checkin wanted to be sure the number-lock was scrambled and actually shuffled the numbers further. (That was Sydney BTW)
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I am finally home, after a wretched day at the airport. I checked my luggage in at Dallas, flew to LA, spent 10 hours there, then went to board my QANTAS flight. They no longer take American Airlines boarding passes, so I had to go back to the queue and check in again. My left leg actually collapsed on me while I was doing that, but I made it through. I got the same seat, new boarding pass and got on the plane. The flight was not too bad, I watched Capote and 'Good night and good luck' ( I am fascinated by McCarthyism, it was very good ). I also got 5 hours sleep - I am getting better at this travel stuff. When I landed, my bags werer amongst the last to come out, so I guess FILO. As a result, I guess, a customs guy came and asked me some questions, stamped my entry card, and I didn't have to go through customs proper ( no opening of my bags, etc ). So I checked into my flight and came home. While in the USA and Canada, I dragged Nish and Matt to every store I could see that might sell DVDs. My first purchase was 'Metal Mania Stripped' and my last was 'Triumph the comic insult dog'. While in Texas we bought a DVD to watch most nights, so, all up, I had about 10 DVDs in my case, although I don't know an exact figure. When I opened my case, I had one - Triumph the comic insult dog was the only DVD I had that the baggage checkers didn't like the look of. They also stole a digital camera that Matt gave me as a gift for my wife. I've called to complain and they've asked me to send something in writing, but told me not to get my hopes up, pretty much. I'm feeling pretty jaded with the whole thing. I was worried about my bags getting lost, especially with the connections, but not for them to be rifled. Christian Graus - Microsoft MVP - C++
Really sorry to hear about this Christian. I know how much effort you put in to search and find those titles :( I thought these things happened only in airports back home. Regards Smitha Every problem has a gift for you in its hands. -- Richard Bach
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I am finally home, after a wretched day at the airport. I checked my luggage in at Dallas, flew to LA, spent 10 hours there, then went to board my QANTAS flight. They no longer take American Airlines boarding passes, so I had to go back to the queue and check in again. My left leg actually collapsed on me while I was doing that, but I made it through. I got the same seat, new boarding pass and got on the plane. The flight was not too bad, I watched Capote and 'Good night and good luck' ( I am fascinated by McCarthyism, it was very good ). I also got 5 hours sleep - I am getting better at this travel stuff. When I landed, my bags werer amongst the last to come out, so I guess FILO. As a result, I guess, a customs guy came and asked me some questions, stamped my entry card, and I didn't have to go through customs proper ( no opening of my bags, etc ). So I checked into my flight and came home. While in the USA and Canada, I dragged Nish and Matt to every store I could see that might sell DVDs. My first purchase was 'Metal Mania Stripped' and my last was 'Triumph the comic insult dog'. While in Texas we bought a DVD to watch most nights, so, all up, I had about 10 DVDs in my case, although I don't know an exact figure. When I opened my case, I had one - Triumph the comic insult dog was the only DVD I had that the baggage checkers didn't like the look of. They also stole a digital camera that Matt gave me as a gift for my wife. I've called to complain and they've asked me to send something in writing, but told me not to get my hopes up, pretty much. I'm feeling pretty jaded with the whole thing. I was worried about my bags getting lost, especially with the connections, but not for them to be rifled. Christian Graus - Microsoft MVP - C++
I have Triumph the insult dog if you need it again. No sense paying for it twice......
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I am finally home, after a wretched day at the airport. I checked my luggage in at Dallas, flew to LA, spent 10 hours there, then went to board my QANTAS flight. They no longer take American Airlines boarding passes, so I had to go back to the queue and check in again. My left leg actually collapsed on me while I was doing that, but I made it through. I got the same seat, new boarding pass and got on the plane. The flight was not too bad, I watched Capote and 'Good night and good luck' ( I am fascinated by McCarthyism, it was very good ). I also got 5 hours sleep - I am getting better at this travel stuff. When I landed, my bags werer amongst the last to come out, so I guess FILO. As a result, I guess, a customs guy came and asked me some questions, stamped my entry card, and I didn't have to go through customs proper ( no opening of my bags, etc ). So I checked into my flight and came home. While in the USA and Canada, I dragged Nish and Matt to every store I could see that might sell DVDs. My first purchase was 'Metal Mania Stripped' and my last was 'Triumph the comic insult dog'. While in Texas we bought a DVD to watch most nights, so, all up, I had about 10 DVDs in my case, although I don't know an exact figure. When I opened my case, I had one - Triumph the comic insult dog was the only DVD I had that the baggage checkers didn't like the look of. They also stole a digital camera that Matt gave me as a gift for my wife. I've called to complain and they've asked me to send something in writing, but told me not to get my hopes up, pretty much. I'm feeling pretty jaded with the whole thing. I was worried about my bags getting lost, especially with the connections, but not for them to be rifled. Christian Graus - Microsoft MVP - C++
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Ah man!!! That sucks.:( Next time lock the zippers.
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Like Nish said - lock your case and they will smash the lock and they WILL go right through it, thoroughly. Christian Graus - Microsoft MVP - C++
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It wasn't Brisbane airport you went through, was it? :~ cheers, Chris Maunder
CodeProject.com : C++ MVP
Melbourne. But I checked my bag in at Dallas and didn't open it until I got home, so.... Christian Graus - Microsoft MVP - C++
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Ravi, it's totally not your duty :-) In the first instance, I will be waging war with the airline today, I hope that will give me some satisfaction. Christian Graus - Microsoft MVP - C++
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Ravi, it's totally not your duty :-) In the first instance, I will be waging war with the airline today, I hope that will give me some satisfaction. Christian Graus - Microsoft MVP - C++
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I am finally home, after a wretched day at the airport. I checked my luggage in at Dallas, flew to LA, spent 10 hours there, then went to board my QANTAS flight. They no longer take American Airlines boarding passes, so I had to go back to the queue and check in again. My left leg actually collapsed on me while I was doing that, but I made it through. I got the same seat, new boarding pass and got on the plane. The flight was not too bad, I watched Capote and 'Good night and good luck' ( I am fascinated by McCarthyism, it was very good ). I also got 5 hours sleep - I am getting better at this travel stuff. When I landed, my bags werer amongst the last to come out, so I guess FILO. As a result, I guess, a customs guy came and asked me some questions, stamped my entry card, and I didn't have to go through customs proper ( no opening of my bags, etc ). So I checked into my flight and came home. While in the USA and Canada, I dragged Nish and Matt to every store I could see that might sell DVDs. My first purchase was 'Metal Mania Stripped' and my last was 'Triumph the comic insult dog'. While in Texas we bought a DVD to watch most nights, so, all up, I had about 10 DVDs in my case, although I don't know an exact figure. When I opened my case, I had one - Triumph the comic insult dog was the only DVD I had that the baggage checkers didn't like the look of. They also stole a digital camera that Matt gave me as a gift for my wife. I've called to complain and they've asked me to send something in writing, but told me not to get my hopes up, pretty much. I'm feeling pretty jaded with the whole thing. I was worried about my bags getting lost, especially with the connections, but not for them to be rifled. Christian Graus - Microsoft MVP - C++
So, to follow up on your post a few days ago, are you in the doghouse? Marc Pensieve Functional Entanglement vs. Code Entanglement Static Classes Make For Rigid Architectures Some people believe what the bible says. Literally. At least [with Wikipedia] you have the chance to correct the wiki -- Jörgen Sigvardsson
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So, to follow up on your post a few days ago, are you in the doghouse? Marc Pensieve Functional Entanglement vs. Code Entanglement Static Classes Make For Rigid Architectures Some people believe what the bible says. Literally. At least [with Wikipedia] you have the chance to correct the wiki -- Jörgen Sigvardsson
No - it appears that all is well on that front. Perhaps she was bunging it on to make sure I bought a good present... Christian Graus - Microsoft MVP - C++
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No - it appears that all is well on that front. Perhaps she was bunging it on to make sure I bought a good present... Christian Graus - Microsoft MVP - C++
Christian Graus wrote:
Perhaps she was bunging it on to make sure I bought a good present...
But didn't it get stolen? Unless that eskimo neglige managed to make it through. :) Marc Pensieve Functional Entanglement vs. Code Entanglement Static Classes Make For Rigid Architectures Some people believe what the bible says. Literally. At least [with Wikipedia] you have the chance to correct the wiki -- Jörgen Sigvardsson