Delta's Tea-Break Natter (The Lighter Side) 2011 - Page 102

Cliff Ryan · 6 Nov 2011, 11:17 (Ref:2982229)

Just about to board @ Gatwick to Orlando as staying with friends for a couple of days first.

Al - the race to Florida is on, another Big Boys challenge for a Magnum White

**Peter Mallett** · 6 Nov 2011, 11:20 (Ref:2982231)

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Originally Posted by John Turner

I understand that internal flights in Russia are not very appealing, statistically, at the moment, as aged Tupolevs etc are being refurbished in even older and rudimentary factories!

Lol, the old Tu154 was a direct copy of the Trident. Look how long ago they stopped flying. In truth when I fly from here to the UK I use BA because, although it stops at Bahrain for 1.5hrs you get on board at 11:30 pm and arrive in the UK at 6:30am. And I tend to sleep all the way through. Qatar Airways is direct but leaves at 02:30 so you get a really disturbed night. This is the only reason why I use BA.

delta · 6 Nov 2011, 14:27 (Ref:2982291)

Its our 25th wedding anervesery next year.Mrs Delta booked us on a two week hol in Florida just after I get back from Portimao.What I am getting at is that sounds like I could be joining you next year ,thats if you guys go again.I will not mention it to her ATM./

delta · 6 Nov 2011, 14:28 (Ref:2982292)

BTW "Eric " we have booked Virgin

**Tim Falce** · 6 Nov 2011, 14:38 (Ref:2982299)

I've just had quite a shock, we've just been watching Wheeler Dealers where he buys a 57 Bel Air from Florida, brings it back does a bodge restoration and makes no money on it.
My wife said I should go to the US and bring a car back and restore it, quite an unusual statement from Mrs F so I expect she must have her eyes on a new horse somewhere.

GORDON STREETER · 6 Nov 2011, 15:19 (Ref:2982313)

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Originally Posted by delta

.What I am getting at is that sounds like I could be joining you next year ,thats if you guys go again.I will not mention it to her ATM./

A few years back I said to Sue "perhaps we'll have a quick holiday in Cyprus" " fine she said"
The day we got there I said "I've just thought I think the Cyprus rally is on this week !

Moosehead · 6 Nov 2011, 16:02 (Ref:2982326)

No holiday of ours is complete without some form of motorsport

midgetman · 6 Nov 2011, 16:35 (Ref:2982336)

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Originally Posted by delta

Its our 25th wedding anervesery next year.

Ours too mate. Like me, you must have been a child bridegroom

**John Turner** · 6 Nov 2011, 16:36 (Ref:2982337)

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Originally Posted by Tim Falce

My wife said I should go to the US and bring a car back and restore it, quite an unusual statement from Mrs F so I expect she must have her eyes on a new horse somewhere.

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Originally Posted by GORDON STREETER

A few years back I said to Sue "perhaps we'll have a quick holiday in Cyprus" " fine she said"
The day we got there I said "I've just thought I think the Cyprus rally is on this week !

Al Weyman · 6 Nov 2011, 17:53 (Ref:2982375)

We made it! The airport is next to the circuit aka Donington only actually alongside it and the absolutely stunning view as we touched down of the whole circuit as we had to circle right over it as plane arrived early was worth the effort alone. Oh I did upgrade my rental car but when the guy said he had only one in the lot in burnt orange and 300bhp V8 with 5000 miles on the click for $20 a day extra would you have refused or took the Nissan compact? This view was when we circled round to land prior to that we banked low right over the track when the approach was aborted, that was worth big bucks to see that just wish I could have got to the camera in time!

Clive Brown · 6 Nov 2011, 18:20 (Ref:2982380)

I guess Lydden will just never seem the same again, Al....

delta · 6 Nov 2011, 20:07 (Ref:2982425)

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Originally Posted by Al Weyman

We made it! The airport is next to the circuit aka Donington only actually alongside it and the absolutely stunning view as we touched down of the whole circuit as we had to circle right over it as plane arrived early was worth the effort alone. Oh I did upgrade my rental car but when the guy said he had only one in the lot in burnt orange and 300bhp V8 with 5000 miles on the click for $20 a day extra would you have refused or took the Nissan compact? This view was when we circled round to land prior to that we banked low right over the track when the approach was aborted, that was worth big bucks to see that just wish I could have got to the camera in time!

Good on you Al. Have fun mate.

Cliff Ryan · 7 Nov 2011, 03:07 (Ref:2982583)

We got to Orlando @ 4pm local time & then spent the best part of 2 hours getting through immigration as BA & Virgin arrive at same time.

Mustang convertible hire car so the GM / Ford split even carries over into hire cars

Al Weyman · 7 Nov 2011, 04:09 (Ref:2982588)

Ha ha I'll kick yer ass big boy in the pony car, I got 300bhp and floppy paddle gearchange lol!

Al Weyman · 7 Nov 2011, 04:15 (Ref:2982589)

BTW at Boston first point of entry I was through customs in 5 minutes flat so gained a couple of hours on you there! And I got that awesome view of the circuit as the plane steeply banked right over the top of it that was amazing.

Mike Bell · 7 Nov 2011, 06:37 (Ref:2982605)

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Originally Posted by Al Weyman

BTW at Boston first point of entry I was through customs in 5 minutes flat so gained a couple of hours

That's because you've got an honest face, Al.

Or did you flash them pics of your Camaros and Day Van?

Surprised Cliff got let in full stop what with him driving Jags and Range Rovers. And as for the shades.......

HRSTR5 · 7 Nov 2011, 07:51 (Ref:2982616)

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Originally Posted by Al Weyman

.. they have delayed another couple of hours apparently McDoneall Douglas say the landing gear should have yellow fluid in it and they only have red at the airport so no one wants to give the authourity to use the red stuff.

Does anyone else see a link with the Polish 767 that landed without gear last week ...! Mind you that pilot did such a great job it shows you can get away without the wheels ... still going to cost us a share $50m (ish) but could have been worse ....

There were comments about Russian aviation, most of their planes are probably 10 years younger than anything in the US ... there are of course plenty of old dogs still out there though ...

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Originally Posted by Al Weyman

BTW at Boston first point of entry I was through customs in 5 minutes

US Customs and Immigration working to Teresa May's orders as well, interesting ...

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Originally Posted by Al Weyman

gained a couple of hours on you there!

... just so you got the full benefit of the delays, Al ....

Hypothetical question ... as Al was delayed over the weekend the clocks went back in the US ... if you are delayed through the time the clocks go back does an hour get knocked off your delay ...?!

Happy Monday ...

James

Al Weyman · 7 Nov 2011, 21:54 (Ref:2982921)

Yes for once a change in clocks worked well for me as it gave me an extra hour in bed in the Atlanta hotel. Oh I forgot I did get a full body search on point of entry but I think the guy fancied me!

Funny enough when I used the karsey at one airport someone who I assume must have been a customs officer had dropped his notes so I had a quick shuffty while doing my business like you do, anyhow he he pulled one guy in for a full body search and in the preprinted notes he had put a cross by 'Passenger acting nervously or too relaxed' FFS it must have been the later for me as I was just having a laugh and joke about me kegs dropping down when I removed me belt!

Al Weyman · 8 Nov 2011, 12:04 (Ref:2983112)

Went to the Cruisin Bar last night, sort of made the Ace Cafe look totally lame
. The whole place is dedicated to NASCAR and Racing at Daytona and all the walls adorned with fantastic memorabila from signed photos to full race suits, you even sit in mock up NASCARs for your meal made from actual body panels.

gary396 · 8 Nov 2011, 12:11 (Ref:2983113)

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Originally Posted by Al Weyman

.....your meal made from actual body panels!!!!

I'd stick to the steaks if I were you Al!

MartinSmith · 8 Nov 2011, 12:12 (Ref:2983114)

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Originally Posted by Al Weyman

Went to the Cruisin Bar last night, sort of made the Ace Cafe look totally lame
. The whole place is dedicated to NASCAR and Racing at Daytona and all the walls adorned with fantastic memorabila from signed photos to full race suits, you even sit in mock up NASCARs for your meal made from actual body panels.

Your meal is made from actual body panels?....mmmm not sure I like the sound of that..."there goes my diet....I'll have the Hood* and spicy wings please

"

**Peter Mallett** · 8 Nov 2011, 12:22 (Ref:2983121)

Lol. Al, there are about five Hardees outlets in Doha and they all have memorabilia from Nascar. I doubt there have been that many cars built.

Al Weyman · 8 Nov 2011, 13:00 (Ref:2983131)

For God's sake shoot me down for the lack of a comma why don't you lol!

Eric Falce · 8 Nov 2011, 14:41 (Ref:2983163)

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Originally Posted by Al Weyman

For God's sake shoot me down for the lack of a comma why don't you lol!

dont take any notice of them Al they what are just jelouse as they dont uderstand american!

**Peter Mallett** · 8 Nov 2011, 14:48 (Ref:2983165)

It's 'mercaan.

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