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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 4:29 pm
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JFK-MEL experience
Originally Posted by Crocodile
Happy I wasn't on this, but yes, things like this happen.

To make you feel a little better, try 56 hours NYC-MEL:
http://www.theage.com.au/news/nation...151816806.html

I think of this story when I am sitting on the tarmac for an hour in Shanghai or sitting in the terminal of some minor Asian airport - just helps to put things into perspective.
I cam across this thread today.... bringing back memories of the JFK - MEL 'experience'. Time seemed to lose meaning, becoming a surreal experience. It was a weather-initiated issue, but I noted 12 subsequent screwups by Qantas during the event, culminating with delays in getting the baggage off in Melbourne. But I always like to put this into perspective, having read Shackleton's account of being marooned in Antarctica for a year....
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 11:57 pm
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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 1:30 am
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Originally Posted by Catweazle
It builds character
Visiting Canberra?
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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 1:51 am
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