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June 6th, 2008, 04:25 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Middlesbrough, England
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OK LA is 8 hours behind GMT as I write this its like 02:18 am in the city of angels. (i'm at work and bored) If a flight leaves Heathrow at at 11:30am it arrives in LA at 15:00 local time. Thats 11.5 hours for a direct flight weather permitting. get a tail wind could be an hour early. The bad part. Leave LAX at 17:15 arrive in heathrow at 11:45 the NEXT DAY! and thats when the sodding jet lag hits you. To be honest the flight aint that boring if its during the day, i cant sleep on planes and when I arrived in Los Angeles I was a wee bit tipsy, to be honest I couldnt walk in a straight line.  I flew British Airways and it was a nice comfortable flight. I have heard that American Airlines flights are pretty uncomfortable, could be one to avoid. Virgin airways have great check in lounges if you wanna pay a little bit extra, better comfort before your flight and includes complimetary drinks and food.
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June 6th, 2008, 12:54 PM
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MiniMurray Wannabe
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Checking into the Psycho Motel...Crieff, Scotland
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John - I really hope you are there when I come over!! It would be sometime after September I think.
You guys are all so sweet!!! I love you all!! Timewarrior - when we flew to Newark we used British Airways. It was fine but then again that was my first long haul flight so don't know any different. I don't mind who I fly with as long as it's cheap! I'll strap myself to the wing if need be!!  |
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June 6th, 2008, 01:29 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
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Some nice airlines are
Singapore Air Cathay Pacific (I did a long long one on this. I think they go to Britain They give you a menu for meals in coach) All Nippon(sometimes shite) JAL Virgin Alaska Air(Its from Alaska, of course its good) Thai Air (nice lavender tint and the Flight attendants wear purple flowers in their hair) Avoid like the plague: United (If you like 3 hour delays they are for you), Delta, American, anything from mainland China like China Eastern, China Air, China Southern, etc. Trust me, I lived in China for 3 years and you don't want them flying your plane. Also, they keep their safety records hidden. Fuckin commies! From Hong Kong its ok, like Cathay Pacific, they are 5 Stars. Even in Taiwan the airlines are shite!
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June 6th, 2008, 01:34 PM
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MiniMurray Wannabe
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Checking into the Psycho Motel...Crieff, Scotland
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He was just discussing his experiences.I did look at Cathay Pacific cos my friend raves about them but they fly to Hong Kong first and then onto LA. I'd like to try as hard as possibly to get a direct flight cos I'll be doing this on my own!! |
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June 6th, 2008, 01:41 PM
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MiniMurray Wannabe
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Checking into the Psycho Motel...Crieff, Scotland
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Yeah, kinda silly eh? |
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June 6th, 2008, 01:52 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
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Are you really young?
Who cares if its by yourself. Its boring no matter who you are with. Flying just blows! But if you pick a good airline, like Virgin, they have video games at your seat. The East Coast of America is so different from California, it may as well be a different country. I've been to every East Coast state besides New Hampshire and Maine, and it feels like a foreign country to me. Southern California and Norther California may as well be separate states. Whatever you do, make sure you don't just veg out in LA. Go to San Diego or Santa Barbara or come to San Francisco, Santa Cruz, Napa, or somewhere beautiful. I suggest you drive up the 101 Freeway from LA to San Fran to get a good glimpse of California.
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June 6th, 2008, 02:00 PM
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MiniMurray Wannabe
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Checking into the Psycho Motel...Crieff, Scotland
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No, I'm 23. It doesn't really phase me now but back then I wouldn't have even contemplated it!! I'll be going wherever anyone wants to take me!! I need tour guides! The only touristy things I would like to is go to Universal Studios (but only if the Back To The Future bit is accessible - that's the only reason I want to go as it's my favourite film), go to Hollywood and see the walk of fame and the Sunset Strip and visit The Rainbow. The main reason I'm coming out is to the see the girls! |
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June 6th, 2008, 02:17 PM
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Oh did you hear about the fire last week that burnt the Back to the future Set down? The park/square part caught on fire. I'm not sure how much was burnt. I heard the clock tower is gone but the clock is ok.
I love those movies too. I have all 3 on DVD.
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June 6th, 2008, 02:25 PM
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MiniMurray Wannabe
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Checking into the Psycho Motel...Crieff, Scotland
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The news report I heard said "nothing irreplacable" had been lost so hopefully it will be open to the public when I go. I'm such a huge fan of those films. The second one is my all time favourite. It's so cleverly done with the alternate 1985 and going back into the first movie from another angle. I love it!! I have the dvd boxset too - and the videos!! |
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