SIN Run 2006
Jan 18, 2006, 2:23 pm
#691
In memoriam
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Originally Posted by gfowler-ord-1k
Even though most merchants in SIN are very honest many taxi drivers are not. The most frequent ripoff is to add surcharges when picking up someone at a hotel. This will show in the "Extras" display on the meter...
This is a good way to get a free ride from the ripoff drivers. Did anyone else have this happen?
Jan 18, 2006, 2:26 pm
#692
In memoriam
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I am in the SQ lounge in SIN now as my upgrades have cleared SIN-NRT-SFO. Thank again mjm for the great job. It was nice to meet some more of the FT gang.
Jan 18, 2006, 3:03 pm
#693
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Originally Posted by WWBGD
Glad you arrranged such a nice weekend weatherwise for all of us Sin Doers...Nice job W.
- W
Jan 18, 2006, 3:07 pm
#694
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Originally Posted by dedehans
Thank you, Mike, for arranging such a wonderful evening.....it was lovely to meet you and a few others, see old friends again. I am sorry I couldn't spend more time with everyone.
I do hope to see you at another FT Do very soon....
The pictures are great and much appreciation to all of you who brought cameras and posted so quickly.
I do hope to see you at another FT Do very soon....
The pictures are great and much appreciation to all of you who brought cameras and posted so quickly.
Jan 18, 2006, 4:28 pm
#695
Join Date: Jul 2004
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Darn it! I missed this again! I'll be back in Singapore next week though and staying for nearly 5 weeks. Oh well, maybe next year! Looks like it was off to a terrific start will reach 40K by end of march though
Jan 18, 2006, 11:33 pm
#697
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Originally Posted by gfowler-ord-1k
This was again attempted to me today when leaving the Raffles Plaza Hotel going to the airport. ... Did anyone else have this happen?
Jan 18, 2006, 11:47 pm
#698
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In well over a decade of regular (read at least monthly) travel to SIN and constant use of taxis, I have only ever had one taxi try anything like that - and then he was mostly keen to try and lock in a cash return trip to the airport.
Jan 19, 2006, 4:07 am
#699
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Seattle,
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Hey, cawhite, would you please take a look at the pictures and send us the names of all of your unidentified boyfriends?
For those of you who have never experienced the KUL Hilton, it is truly amazing. Here are some pictures.. Our suite was a designer's dream and the food in the lounge was delicious. We were just sorry that we didn't have more time to enjoy Malaysia. I guess that is what retirement is about.
For those of you who have never experienced the KUL Hilton, it is truly amazing. Here are some pictures.. Our suite was a designer's dream and the food in the lounge was delicious. We were just sorry that we didn't have more time to enjoy Malaysia. I guess that is what retirement is about.
Jan 19, 2006, 5:04 am
#700
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Originally Posted by gfowler-ord-1k
This was again attempted to me today when leaving the Raffles Plaza Hotel going to the airport. What I got in there was $6.40 displaying in the "extras" box. When I arrived at the airport I asked was the $6.40 was for. She said "It is a surcharge". I said "Surcharge for what?", response "Just a surcharge".
My guess is the cab driver is intimidated by your request to call for the police. When in doubt, read the tarrif rules on the side of the window in backseat.
Jan 19, 2006, 5:12 am
#701
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Originally Posted by ws8n
Did you take the cab prior to 6am? if you did, it is the pro-rate mid-nite surcharge (12mn to 6am) where you get slapped with 50% additional tariff.
My guess is the cab driver is intimidated by your request to call for the police. When in doubt, read the tarrif rules on the side of the window in backseat.
My guess is the cab driver is intimidated by your request to call for the police. When in doubt, read the tarrif rules on the side of the window in backseat.
http://www.comfort-transportation.co...s_charges.html
Jan 19, 2006, 7:22 am
#702
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Echoing what everyone else has said, thanks mjm for putting this event together. Quite a few of the people I met at this, my first Do, said the SIN Run is one of the best FlyerTalk Do's, and from what I experienced, I'd bet they're right. From dinner at No Signboard, where the food was great and the company even better, to the Night Safari on Sunday, where being buzzed by low-flying bats was just one highlight, the events were well chosen and well planned. I had so much fun that, even though I'm a cold-weather loving guy who finds Minnesota winters invigorating, I'm going to make an effort to attend again next year.
Jan 19, 2006, 9:03 am
#703
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Originally Posted by gvdIAD
I'm going to make an effort to attend again next year.
Best wishes, Dave
Jan 19, 2006, 10:55 am
#704
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Originally Posted by Hunki
Hey, cawhite, would you please take a look at the pictures and send us the names of all of your unidentified boyfriends?
The picture of 4 at No Signboard with 'names?' on is, L-R ws8n, 9V-JKL, Guttorm & CGK. The next picture of 3 is the last 2 plus Mafbar.
Last edited by MAN Flyer; Jan 19, 2006 at 11:01 am