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Old May 19, 2005 | 4:18 pm
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Originally Posted by ws8n
I was there 2 yrs back, but took the same evening 8pm flight. By the time I got to the lounge, it was pitch black outside.

The check-in agents weren't very friendly either. They went thru my ticket (RTW) with a fine-tooth comb, and determined I had to pay SIN departure tax, even though I am flying out the next day (so technically a transit point, since no same-day connecting flt available). Too lazy to argue after being sunburnt for a week.

Perhaps we can get the red-carpet treatment with CGK on the same flight.
Perhaps the agent did not know well about RTW regarding connecting within 24 hours did not consider as stop-over. The agent just saw it you left SIN different date than your arrival.
I wish I can roll my red carpet for you, but unfortunately, nobody I know at DPS.
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Old May 19, 2005 | 4:23 pm
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This is a friendly reminder for Ms cawhite60516. Please when you check-in at LAX for your SQ19, make sure asking for the package I left. It seems when I passed there last Monday, not all the agents knew about the arrangement.
Today, I am carrying the Dom and the Krug to Jakarta. Wish them luck. Hope they will make it to Bali as well ... who knows I might drink them up in Jakarta
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Old May 19, 2005 | 4:35 pm
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Originally Posted by CGK
This is a friendly reminder for Ms cawhite60516. Please when you check-in at LAX for your SQ19, make sure asking for the package I left. It seems when I passed there last Monday, not all the agents knew about the arrangement.
I remember! But the suspense...
Today, I am carrying the Dom and the Krug to Jakarta. Wish them luck. Hope they will make it to Bali as well ... who knows I might drink them up in Jakarta
Yes, I wish them luck getting to Bali without being opened first!

Wish I could make it to oontiveros' birthday bash on Saturday!
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Old May 19, 2005 | 4:39 pm
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Originally Posted by cawhite60156
I remember! But the suspense...
There is no suspense like most of Hollywood movies. It's revealed in the process of advertisement, and the audience knows what the so-called package waiting for you at SQ LAX check-in counter.
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Old May 19, 2005 | 4:47 pm
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Originally Posted by CGK
There is no suspense like most of Hollywood movies. It's revealed in the process of advertisement, and the audience knows what the so-called package waiting for you at SQ LAX check-in counter.
You are enjoying this, aren't you? Oooooh, is it satay????

Now let's just hope I make it to LAX with my ticket still intact
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Old May 19, 2005 | 11:46 pm
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Originally Posted by CGK
In March, I was directed to the lounge you meant. Forgot the name. But some others were directed to a smaller lounge.
The SQ contracted lounge in DPS is listed as "PT JASA Angkasa Semesta (Jas)". Not sure if that means anything to anybody--it certainly doesn't to me. Oh well, I guess we'll find out soon enough.
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Old May 19, 2005 | 11:49 pm
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Originally Posted by CGK
Today, I am carrying the Dom and the Krug to Jakarta. Wish them luck. Hope they will make it to Bali as well ... who knows I might drink them up in Jakarta
I'll make sure to have a backup in case you do. Have a nice stay in Jakarta. Sorry again I missed you in SIN! How was the Ritz-Carlton?
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Old May 20, 2005 | 12:58 am
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Originally Posted by MovieMan
The SQ contracted lounge in DPS is listed as "PT JASA Angkasa Semesta (Jas)". Not sure if that means anything to anybody--it certainly doesn't to me. Oh well, I guess we'll find out soon enough.
Wow....with a name like that, how did u remember it?

I didn't quite recall much about the lounge....then again, I had food poisoning towards the end of my Bali trip 2 yrs back. Careful with the water though....I think I had tainted bottled water...ended up having the runs for 2 nites...
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Old May 20, 2005 | 1:31 am
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Originally Posted by ws8n
Wow....with a name like that, how did u remember it?
Luckily, I have a photographic memory for airline lounges. (What's more amazing is that I have never even been to Bali!)*

Thanks for the watchout on the water...

*Actually, I found the name in the list of SQ's contracted lounges.
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Old May 20, 2005 | 3:11 am
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Originally Posted by ws8n
....I think I had tainted bottled water...ended up having the runs for 2 nites...
Don't go for small-name brands as you'll never know how they manufacture those bottled water. AQUA and ADES are both among the most trusted brands (AQUA is widely available in SIN).
A participant of our conference in Vietnam last year also got sick after drinking a local bottled water there.
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Old May 21, 2005 | 12:08 am
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Old May 22, 2005 | 10:37 am
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Originally Posted by cawhite60156
Just an fyi...I think most of us booked at the Westin are paying USD95/USD105 (garden/pool views) per night (not +/+). I"m glad you'll be staying with us at the Westin!
Since many of you are staying at the Westin, I hope somebody can make use of this before it goes to waste. I have two Starwood Privilege certs for 50% off rack rate, which works out to USD 73/78 for the garden/pool view rooms. Each cert is good for up to 3 nights and is fully transferable. If any of the SIN-based FTers want it, I'd be happy to mail them or pass them on to you in the Raffles Place/Holland V area. PM me with your contact details if you want it.

Wish I could join you all, but I'll be spending next weekend with a bunch of old school friends and several crates of beer on a little rock with a lighthouse called Sultan Shoal, about an hour's boat ride from Singapore. I've never been there, but apparently this picture is pretty much the whole island
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Old May 22, 2005 | 10:55 am
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Originally Posted by MovieMan
How was the Ritz-Carlton?
Hmm ... I will get scolded by the R-C fan. I don't particularly like the hotel, except for the bathtub by the window. Location wise is not good for tourist like me. It's quite a hassle to go to MRT station, especially with the construction at Marina Square, in addition to RAIN when I had to be in a hurry to go to Funan IT. I personally like the interior design of the room at Grand Hyatt than R-C. And, GH is centrally located for my needs.
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Old May 22, 2005 | 11:19 am
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Originally Posted by CGK
Hmm ... I will get scolded by the R-C fan. I don't particularly like the hotel, except for the bathtub by the window. Location wise is not good for tourist like me. It's quite a hassle to go to MRT station, especially with the construction at Marina Square, in addition to RAIN when I had to be in a hurry to go to Funan IT. I personally like the interior design of the room at Grand Hyatt than R-C. And, GH is centrally located for my needs.
GH is indeed nice, especially the renovated wing, and the lounge is quite impressive.

Hmmm....what do u get at Funan IT, that u can't get in YVR, or JKT?
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Old May 22, 2005 | 8:28 pm
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Originally Posted by ws8n
GH is indeed nice, especially the renovated wing, and the lounge is quite impressive.

Hmmm....what do u get at Funan IT, that u can't get in YVR, or JKT?
Right. I like the Grand Rooms. It's huge and modern looking. B&O tv looks fit for the room style.
Well, at YVR I have to pay whooping 14.5% taxes. Well at least at Funan I get my GST back. My SO needs Airport Express and some other Mac products. I lost my beloved iPods in one of my flight recently. So, got the replacement there.
Are you still heading for Westin Thursday night? Why not you and Guttorm come to Alila Ubud for a night. I have my room there available for us to share. I am sur cawhite will be happy with more FTers around....
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