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wow the car shop was busy, 10 cars in front of my when I got there, about 20 when I left!
It was quick lube express with state inspection station too, I have to say though to be out in an hour with that long line was impressive for a 3 bay shop! |
Thanks guys. And apparently I am not that nerd because I knew none of this. :D (after posting I found a link on Wikipedia too.) All very good information!
Originally Posted by Mackieman
(Post 12169261)
I use the Jeppesen charts in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004 because yes, I am that nerd. It shows VOR and ILS approach paths. Also, you can eyeball it on google maps by locating, for example, AUS, and counting out from the end of the runway about 10 miles.
Originally Posted by FT Lurker
(Post 12169265)
Generally, if you add a 0 to the end of the runway number you get the orientation of the "takeoff" end off the runway.
At AUS, since the runways are parallel, the southbound approach could be either runway 17R or 17L.
Originally Posted by Mackieman
(Post 12169284)
You can alos pull up the FAA charts here. Here's the one for AUS 17R approach:
http://naco.faa.gov/digital_tpp_sear...omplete+Search |
Originally Posted by jrzyshawn
(Post 12169209)
baglady, you are only 20 posts behind me in the box :eek:
Current Box Stats a good chunk of my posts are in here or the AMS thread |
I've lost another 2.4 pounds since the last post-racquetball weigh-in a few days ago; I guess walking the 55-acre Botanical Gardens Saturday made up for having fried chicken for lunch Saturday.
Celebrating with a beer now, Trader Joe's Mandarin Orange Chicken in the oven. In years past, I might eat most of that bag (950 calories); don't see that happening tonight. |
Originally Posted by jrzyshawn
(Post 12169196)
I was trying to think of the perfect destination and price. I think I lowball’d it going at $450. I think I should have chosen somewhere in the neighborhood of $1500 to get you all to scatter to the MR forum. Then victory would have been mine :rolleyes: :D
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Originally Posted by sbm12
(Post 12168959)
You'd like to think that, but we all see it all the time on the road. Maybe it isn't the rednecks we need to be worried about convincing. @:-)
Originally Posted by Olton Hall
(Post 12168981)
You must be some sort of Northern liberal elitest to know about aeroplanes and and high class airport lounges. ;)
Originally Posted by sdm1130
(Post 12168996)
This is officially the first time I have started packing 6 days before a trip. With the length of the trip and the craziness of final wedding preparations this week, I figured I might as well get it started.
Originally Posted by Olton Hall
(Post 12169029)
The motion failed as there was no second.
Originally Posted by jrzyshawn
(Post 12169098)
I am a Penalty Box Platinum Member
75,001st Post in the Box :rolleyes:
Originally Posted by Mackieman
(Post 12169129)
Thank you, thank you. I explained to my wife the auspiciousness of this occasion, and all I got in return was :rolleyes:.
Originally Posted by fozz
(Post 12169151)
CO should make us honorary interns
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I see according to an article on Yahoo that career fairs are a waste of time. Of course I read this two days before going to one. Makes me wonder if I should bother wasting my time and money to go to Brooklyn.
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Originally Posted by icurhere2
(Post 12169345)
I've lost another 2.4 pounds since the last post-racquetball weigh-in a few days ago;
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Originally Posted by icurhere2
(Post 12169345)
I've lost another 2.4 pounds since the last post-racquetball weigh-in a few days ago; I guess walking the 55-acre Botanical Gardens Saturday made up for having fried chicken for lunch Saturday.
Celebrating with a beer now, Trader Joe's Mandarin Orange Chicken in the oven. In years past, I might eat most of that bag (950 calories); don't see that happening tonight. |
I've missed too much Hannah Montana. Things have happened I didn't know about. In 2 minutes, I'm all caught up. :o
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Originally Posted by ConciergeMike
(Post 12168681)
Someone just called my cell phone and had a wrong number...he seemed to want to talk to "the rug company". When I said "The rug company?" is a :confused: way, he shot back with "Yeah, that's what I said. The rug company."
In retrospect, I should have ran with that. It would have been more fun than arguing with dip$hit loonballs on the toobz. :D |
Originally Posted by Olton Hall
(Post 12169360)
I see according to an article on Yahoo that career fairs are a waste of time. Of course I read this two days before going to one. Makes me wonder if I should bother wasting my time and money to go to Brooklyn.
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Plus1 is going to LA this weekend, which leaves BL JR and I on our own. I asked her what she wanted to do on our fun filled weekend (unless a good CO special comes along) and here is her list:
Go to the movies (I can't decide which I want to be more tortured with - G Force or Aliens in the Attic) Eat popcorn at the movies Get drinks at the movies (detailed isn't she) Go to a museum (She really wants to go to the Museum of Natural History, but I think I'll do that on a week day, not weekend) Go to some stores and buy things Spend our money Go to the Space Center I'm not sure "our" is in spending "our" money. |
Originally Posted by kingalien
(Post 12169362)
That's great, keep it going ^.
Originally Posted by baglady
(Post 12169363)
I've had a stomach virus for five days. It works better than Alli :rolleyes:
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Originally Posted by Mackieman
(Post 12169261)
I use the Jeppesen charts in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004 because yes, I am that nerd. It shows VOR and ILS approach paths. Also, you can eyeball it on google maps by locating, for example, AUS, and counting out from the end of the runway about 10 miles.
Ok, one more question - is there any way to find out ahead of time what runway/direction a flight will be using? (I'm still sorting through the links you provided so if it is there, my apologies!). I looked at Flightaware and similar websites but did not see that specific information. Since they seem to lag a bit real time, once the heading does show up, it's usually too late. The planes are pretty low over my house and if I have friends/family arriving I sometimes go out to see if I can see their plane (and take the appropriate photo). So maybe I am a mini-nerd.. |
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