AONE4 review
Oct 16, 2009 | 10:42 pm
#31
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Oct 17, 2009 | 2:30 am
#32
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Ah well, your sarcasm (although it is not really sarcasm but I won't try to explain) is ad hominem. I was merely mocking the fact that someone wants to go to a place he has no interest in. For all I know the OP is the nicest and smartest guy in the world who makes a very funny statement worthy of some good humoured banter.
Besides, since when where you appointed defender on this forum (assuming the OP actually feels he requires defending)?
Besides, since when where you appointed defender on this forum (assuming the OP actually feels he requires defending)?
Oct 17, 2009 | 3:22 am
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Ah well, your sarcasm (although it is not really sarcasm but I won't try to explain) is ad hominem. I was merely mocking the fact that someone wants to go to a place he has no interest in. For all I know the OP is the nicest and smartest guy in the world who makes a very funny statement worthy of some good humoured banter.
Besides, since when where you appointed defender on this forum (assuming the OP actually feels he requires defending)?
Besides, since when where you appointed defender on this forum (assuming the OP actually feels he requires defending)?
Last edited by Moomba; Oct 17, 2009 at 3:31 am
Oct 17, 2009 | 5:09 am
#34
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Hahaha!
Well in that case, Gold_Member, I hope you by now see I was merely reacting to your funny statement and not trying to put you down in any way. Still think you would like MCT better and it might even get you the slightest bit interested in ME culture...
Still believe it was not needed to insult me though.
Well in that case, Gold_Member, I hope you by now see I was merely reacting to your funny statement and not trying to put you down in any way. Still think you would like MCT better and it might even get you the slightest bit interested in ME culture...
Still believe it was not needed to insult me though.
Oct 20, 2009 | 4:42 pm
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For what's it's worth, Puerto Rico is spectacular. Vieques and Culebra have some of the most beautiful beaches you'll find outside of Australia, and the mountainous jungles in the interior are great. I'd probably do a quick 4-5 day trip from JFK instead of ORD. Sure, it's no 777 and fewer SC's but c'mon, this is life experiences we're talkin bout.
As for this...
^^^^ haha... spot on. My, we're all getting thin skin on this site these days aren't we. Sheesh. Dubai is a bore. Go there if Singapore is your idea of a really fun city. If Bangkok or Saigon is more your kinda thing, then go to MCT. Ya can't know if you like it 'til ya try it.
As for this...
If you are not interested in ME culture you should not go there... But since you decided to anyways, you picked the Costa del Allah. If that is your thing, that is your thing. Why see the world if you can be safe in your hotel compound, right?
MCT has far more to offer. Not only in sights (nature and otherwise) but also in authenticity, although I doubt you are much persuaded by the latter. If you are desperately worried that you will be exposed to something new you can hide away at Shangri La's Barr Al Jissah Resort. No worries, you can pretend you are anywhere.
MCT has far more to offer. Not only in sights (nature and otherwise) but also in authenticity, although I doubt you are much persuaded by the latter. If you are desperately worried that you will be exposed to something new you can hide away at Shangri La's Barr Al Jissah Resort. No worries, you can pretend you are anywhere.
Oct 27, 2009 | 11:35 pm
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I've booked/confirmed my AONE4 as originally posted and wanted to thanks everyone who helped. But most importantly, my sample bookings revealed that QF A380 A inventory (SYD-LHR) was plentiful for all of the dates I looked at in early to mid September 2010. So for those of you wondering, there is hope after all!
Interestingly enough, of the 14 suites available in First on A380, and with 11 months until departure, there were already 6 seats taken! This far out, I have to assume they are award and discounted first (A) opportunists like myself.
Interestingly enough, of the 14 suites available in First on A380, and with 11 months until departure, there were already 6 seats taken! This far out, I have to assume they are award and discounted first (A) opportunists like myself.