Today's the Day!!!!!

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Woohoo. Today's the day that I'm off to Thailand. Our flight is at 3pm (NZT or GMT + 12) this afternoon but its a 12 :c11: hour flight to Bangkok. We spend one night in Bangkok and then 12 days in Phuket. Followed by 2 nights again in Bangkok.

Woohoo

Can't wait to get on that plane

[Rue]

...enjoy! And don't forget to write!!! :ezpi_wink1:

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...enjoy! And don't forget to write!!! :ezpi_wink1:
i'll do my best

[Drumachine09]

Oh yea, well im on my way out the door to spend the night in oklahoma! Beat THAT!!!!


Have fun in thailand.



Later folks.

[Incredulous_Ed]

Oh yeah guys? I'm going to work! beat that! lol

Have fun!

[cocoa_pleco]

lol, i hate long plane rides. if i get a crying kid on the way to europe im gonna get a pillow and duct tape and tape the pillow to his mouth

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well, right now i'm sitting in the Koru Lounge (Air NZ business Class Lounge even though we're travelling on Thai) waiting for the plane to leave which is in about an hours time.

Checked in at the Thai first class check-in cause dad is a Star Alliance gold member. It is so great to be able to go straight through security in less than 10 mins rather than having to wait in the economy check-in.

Will post some pics up when i get back

[Rue]

I've travelled business class and coach...

Business is way more comfortable of course (LUV the bigger seats)...but I've met the nicest people in economy...

[cocoa_pleco]

lol, i dont do economy any more. some people that sit beside you are WEIRD. one time to vancouver island i had some buff army guy next to me. since westjet has tv's on all seats, theres a channel switcher on all the armrests. the buff guy had his arm on mine and i couldnt find a way to nicely say something, so i shut up and when drinks came by he moved

[A340]

(Air NZ business Class Lounge even though we're travelling on Thai)
They are both members of the Star Alliance, so you get access to both lounges and acculmulate/redeem frequent flier miles.

Have a great trip, Phuket is beautiful!

Personally, I'd rather fly coach than business/first. I fly about 4 times a year between Western Canada and Germany, so I couldn't afford to do it not flying coach. But I do get free upgrades quite frequently.

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Right now I'm sitting in an internet cafe here in Phuket. just met some of dads friends.

Flight was really nice. we came over in business class which was very nice. got on the plane and had a meal then drifted off to sleep. woke up and had another meal and went back to sleep again. Woke up 30mins before we landed. Flight home is going to be quite good as we are travelling in the first class cabin which has fully lie flat seats.

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Had a good night out in Patong beach with shopping and being chatted up by the she-boys :malelovies: . Went to the Simon Caberet show and youy wouldn't even know that they were all guys. Some were 'chopped' :confused: and had implants to seem more 'feminine'.

Dad is about to hire a private charter so that we can go out to some of the islands Such as Phi Phi island and do some diving, snorkelling and fishing. Also we are staying at the Sheraton Grande Laguna and just down the beach there is restaurant call the Lotus where you can play god with the creatures in the tanks. There was a tank full of 10-12" mantis shrimp for some rediculously cheap price - got some photos. I ate about 3 of them. Apparently they are deep fried alive to keep them fresh :c11: .

Anyway, will update you guys later on.

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[nanaglen2001]

Long flights in business class...great, really great...

When I flew over to Seattle a few years ago, I had a guy next to me who was into Jesus, or whatever. I mean he thought he was holier than holy...geesh, he talked and talked and prayed and prayed....great feeling, so safe and secure....

And when we where over the Atlantic in the middle of nowhere, the Captain asked, if there was a doctor on board.

Man I felt like being in an "Airport" movie....:ezpi_wink1:

But none the less, enjoy your time:ezpi_wink1:

[Rue]

Sounds like you're having fun! Enjoy! Post pictures too!

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well. the holiday is nearing an end. we fly out tonight at 7.30pm (local Thai time).

I have some great diving photos that I took at Racha Yai off the southern coast off Phuket Island. I also did some diving with the sharks at the Siam Ocean World aquarium here in Bangkok.

Anyway. I look forward to getting on that plane tonight and can't wait to upload some pics for you guys.

[Incredulous_Ed]

Welcome back!

[salman]

I went there about a year ago. It was AMAZING! The beaches were faboulous! Thialand is very beautiful. Have fun!

[Rue]

Looking forward to pics!:c3:

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uploading my diving photos now. Should be ready to reveal to you the under water world of Racha Yai, Phuket 2007

[RobbieG]

Welcome back - can't wait to see the pics also!

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okay

uploading isn't going so well. I managed to get two up

Racha Yai, Phuket - Moray Eel at 6m
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Racha Yai, Phuket - Sea Cucumber at 15m
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[RobbieG]

Those are awesome!

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2 photos down, 68 to go lol

[Rue]

Nice pics! Luv the eel...and the cucumber! (Sounds like a meal, doesn't it?).

[RobbieG]

Take your time - I like the suspense!

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three more

pipefish:

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Pair of cuttlefish:

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Octopus:

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[Drumachine09]

What kind of damsel is that above the octopus?

It also has the body shape of a coral beauty angel....hmmm, its really cool looking.

[cocoa_pleco]

im shocked with plane seating too. i bought 1st class for the one to europe, and 1st class has a 12 seat room and the economy one has literally hundreds

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im shocked with plane seating too. i bought 1st class for the one to europe, and 1st class has a 12 seat room and the economy one has literally hundreds
On the way to thailand I was in the front row of business (just behind the wall from first) and on the way back to Auckland (on a 747-400) I was in 1st class in row 1A - right up in the nose. Ever so silent. Plus, the only people in this cabin were my family. 10 seats or so being occupied by 4 people

[cocoa_pleco]

thank god i went first class then.

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thank god i went first class then.
Well, if you can afford higher than economy, you should pay it. Business is well worth the money and you arrive refreshed and relaxed.

Also, the food is better :)

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baby barracouda:

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School of Butterflies:

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Pair of mystery red fish:

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some more

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[RobbieG]

Those are all spectacular - you are an excellent photographer!