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Planing on going to Brisbane Aus early nxt yr
December 4, 2017 at 8:26 pm
BUT HOLY FUCKING CRAP,
I get that the "youngens" are tec savey, but mother fucker, I want to talk to a human being.
The biggest prob is I already have my passport, but need my visa. FINE, was told that depending on airline they'd do that for me. FINE, so I try to call Quantas, told they do take care of that, but get put on hold for 5 billion hours. I call Travelocity and they give me a ballpark quote for flight prices but don't handle visas.
Been on the phone with to different companies and only have patchwork and no fucking visa regardless, and it is not about the price.
I DON'T WANT TO TALK TO A FUCKING COMPUTER. It is not about the money. I just want to book this shit so I can go see my friend.
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RE: Planing on going to Brisbane Aus early nxt yr
December 4, 2017 at 8:39 pm
Melbourne's better.
As to the rest, I often wonder why these companies seem to love to make travelling more difficult?
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RE: Planing on going to Brisbane Aus early nxt yr
December 4, 2017 at 8:46 pm
(December 4, 2017 at 8:39 pm)The Valkyrie Wrote: Melbourne's better.
As to the rest, I often wonder why these companies seem to love to make travelling more difficult?
While it is a vacation, it is specific for visiting my friend Bob. We have known each other since 2001, and up until his stroke 2 years ago, we had been talking almost every day on Skype. He is getting up there and I want to see him at least one time.
But yea, I agree, and from what I have heard tons of airlines are making the economy seats extremely uncomfortable. I am bent on doing this, but the phone part I know will piss me off far more than being treated like a sardine.
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RE: Planing on going to Brisbane Aus early nxt yr
December 4, 2017 at 9:56 pm
How long you going for?
I'm only an hour and a half away, we should meet up.
And who's going to look after your cat?
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RE: Planing on going to Brisbane Aus early nxt yr
December 4, 2017 at 10:06 pm
(December 4, 2017 at 9:56 pm)Little lunch Wrote: How long you going for?
I'm only an hour and a half away, we should meet up.
And who's going to look after your cat?
Gotta take care of my visa, but sometime in Feb or March next year. 2 weeks. Sure if you want to travel up one day during that time sure.
My cat, God of course. 
I may have to bite the bullet and pay to have a vet baby sit him, but between him and my prior dog, he should be less of a cost.
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RE: Planing on going to Brisbane Aus early nxt yr
December 4, 2017 at 10:14 pm
Australia? That's exciting, I'd like to visit Australia one day. Let me take that back - I will visit Australia one day. I have a few other destinations to take myself and my kid to first.
Just think of the visa crap as practice for the actual trip - there's always at least one thing that gets fucked up on a big trip. But have fun anyway! 
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RE: Planing on going to Brisbane Aus early nxt yr
December 4, 2017 at 10:22 pm
(December 4, 2017 at 10:14 pm)Tres Leches Wrote: Australia? That's exciting, I'd like to visit Australia one day. Let me take that back - I will visit Australia one day. I have a few other destinations to take myself and my kid to first.
Just think of the visa crap as practice for the actual trip - there's always at least one thing that gets fucked up on a big trip. But have fun anyway!
-Teresa
My Trip to Japan in 2000, said everything I needed to know. Expect delays, and expect to be fucking worn out when you get there.
That is why I am going for two weeks. I am going to need, after almost a day and a half of flight each way, WITH NO SLEEP. I cant sleep on a plane, at least a day sleeping at a hotel before I do any visiting anyone.
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RE: Planing on going to Brisbane Aus early nxt yr
December 4, 2017 at 10:40 pm
Is Brisbane anywhere near Porpoise Spit?
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RE: Planing on going to Brisbane Aus early nxt yr
December 4, 2017 at 10:44 pm
(December 4, 2017 at 10:22 pm)Brian37 Wrote: (December 4, 2017 at 10:14 pm)Tres Leches Wrote: Australia? That's exciting, I'd like to visit Australia one day. Let me take that back - I will visit Australia one day. I have a few other destinations to take myself and my kid to first.
Just think of the visa crap as practice for the actual trip - there's always at least one thing that gets fucked up on a big trip. But have fun anyway!
-Teresa
My Trip to Japan in 2000, said everything I needed to know. Expect delays, and expect to be fucking worn out when you get there.
That is why I am going for two weeks. I am going to need, after almost a day and a half of flight each way, WITH NO SLEEP. I cant sleep on a plane, at least a day sleeping at a hotel before I do any visiting anyone.
You're doing it the right way, then. I like to take my good old time when I travel and wander around without rushing. I could never understand why people do trips like 7 European countries in 9 days. Not my style.
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RE: Planing on going to Brisbane Aus early nxt yr
December 4, 2017 at 11:22 pm
I'm a little jealous, tbh... I travel quite a bit and Australia is one of those places I would love to go but me and long flights are no bueno - so Australia is probably out of reach. Sadly, there are few places to put down a jet in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.
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