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Virtual plane trip for Club Gransnet - where to?!

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ixion Sun 10-Jan-21 14:47:22

When I first joined, there was a thread suggesting interested parties hire a plane to visit lived ones in NZ/OZ.
Please can we charter another?
I am only now missing my son and his little family in Brisbane. I know he would be pleased to meet you all if you'd like a stopover (?), as much as I would love to see more of these countries- and, maybe, GNetters too.
Any joiners? Where shall we call?
As for creature comforts, I should like, please, proper beds and a shower and the sheer joy of the Argy Bargy staff to organise the drinks and eats (ensuring that we do get to our destination in corpore sano )

NotSpaghetti Sun 10-Jan-21 20:44:03

Lucca

Lauranorder I’d hate to spend anytime in Dubai!! My idea of of a horrible holiday (should I hide now ?)

I'm also not attracted to Dubai so maybe we could hang out in Italy a while longer... though I'm also happy to pop over to Gozo for a while.

LauraNorder Sun 10-Jan-21 20:43:26

Calli if you mean who I think you mean our cheerful Ocker was on Maws ‘reason to be cheerful’ thread.

LauraNorder Sun 10-Jan-21 20:40:52

Oh chucks Ixion that’s got me out of cooking duties. Cunning plan that worked for once.

Callistemon Sun 10-Jan-21 20:36:32

Chewbacca we'll have to go and check him out.
He's an Ocker, if I dare say so.

Has anyone heard from him lately btw?

I'm happy with First, in the absence of my own private jet.

ixion Sun 10-Jan-21 20:24:33

Sorry, we are only chartering first class, with a tiny curtained off section at the tail end for maids, cooks, general hoi poloi.
I wouldn't advertise pangolin pie, Laura, in the current climate. We may have fellow travellers with - er - sensitivities in that area?
Chewbacca Are you advertising your arrival with that hat to our Oz regular??

Callistemon Sun 10-Jan-21 20:20:17

We're not landing - I hope you realise it will be a parachute, a shove and mind the luggage on your way down!

Luckynan Sun 10-Jan-21 20:17:31

Can we have a stopover in Aruba. We could land on Eagle Beach, have a Barbie!! sleep the night on the beach and take off next morning. Absolutely beautiful place and people. Talcum powder beaches, fabulous sunsets and gorgeous food. No hotel charges to pay. Would love to go back there one day. X

Whitewavemark2 Sun 10-Jan-21 20:13:29

Maldives for me. Drop me off in Male and I’ll take a sea plane to my island.

Callistemon Sun 10-Jan-21 20:12:03

???

Chewbacca Sun 10-Jan-21 20:07:46

Better get my Davy Crockett 'at as well as my ocker Callistemon.

Callistemon Sun 10-Jan-21 20:01:08

Once???
How do words appear even if they are not typed?

Callistemon Sun 10-Jan-21 20:00:10

Tell you maid to pack for all climes, Jane10

You have a very large luggage allowance once in First.

Callistemon Sun 10-Jan-21 19:58:45

I've decided to go to Alaska as well so please could you detour there?

Oh yes, I'm with you.
You can come with me to Australia afterwards.
First class? ixion only offered me Business shock

Jane10 Sun 10-Jan-21 19:56:19

First class only for me. My staff can travel in steerage. I don't mind disembarking for a walk in Venice but I'll stay on the plane in Dubai. Mumbai, Calcutta, Singapore would be fine by me then straight on to Sydney.
We could fly back over the Pacific so could fit in Alaska and the Rockies.
How long should I tell my maid to pack for?

LauraNorder Sun 10-Jan-21 19:55:45

Not cooking Lemon, I’m on holiday. Anyway smoked salmon and caviar are not part of my usual repertoire.
Willing to contribute my pangolin pie on a bed of crushed rat tails though if we’re flying east.

LauraNorder Sun 10-Jan-21 19:52:26

Lucca I’ve never been to Dubai but fancied exploring what is supposed to be a luxury hotel but am happy to give it a miss if you think it’s tacky. Tuscany, Lot et Garonne or Provence would be my usual haunt but thought as it’s free I’d pick somewhere expensive.

ixion Sun 10-Jan-21 19:46:36

Are we to get out there, or is it a drop off only?
Otherwise, my suitcases of skimpy clothing will be woefully inadequate. ?

Chewbacca Sun 10-Jan-21 19:36:38

Callistemon Lucca and I will be flying first class so we'll have first dibs on any food being dished out. gosh you can be a meanie sometimes.

I've decided to go to Alaska as well so please could you detour there?

Callistemon Sun 10-Jan-21 19:13:21

Chewbacca

I'll disembark in Italy with Lucca if I may please. Rome or Naples, I don't mind which.

You're short haul, we're long haul!

You don't get free food and drink.
Sorry. ?????????

There's nothing as delicious as aeroplane food!

Lucca Sun 10-Jan-21 19:11:08

PamelaJ1

chewbacca is it allowed to bail out early? You and Lucca could get on easyJet. ?

Oy! No way!. Business class to Sydney thanks.

lemongrove Sun 10-Jan-21 19:06:55

Witzend we can do a tour of the beach bars there.

Bridie22 Sun 10-Jan-21 19:06:27

ibiza please .

PamelaJ1 Sun 10-Jan-21 19:04:27

chewbacca is it allowed to bail out early? You and Lucca could get on easyJet. ?

lemongrove Sun 10-Jan-21 19:03:54

With AGA selling her home made brew ( poteen) and LauraNorder as chef .....hold onto your hats it’s going to be a bumpy ride!?
I would like to stop off in Barbados for a while please?

Chewbacca Sun 10-Jan-21 17:36:14

I'll disembark in Italy with Lucca if I may please. Rome or Naples, I don't mind which.