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Title: Air Traffic control meltdown...
Post by: Pastis on September 25, 2008, 06:42:33 PM
Computer discs / memory sticks go missing... and now a "glitch" cause massive disruption all over the UK  ::)

This country'll go tits up at the click of a mouse one day.


Hang on a sec ... don't I recall ...  rubschin:

I'm going to Brighton tomorrow (on a hairyplane).Anything I should be warned about?
Title: Re: Traffic control meltdown...
Post by: Barman on September 25, 2008, 06:43:14 PM
Computer discs / memory sticks go missing... and now a "glitch" cause massive disruption all over the UK  ::)

This country'll go tits up at the click of a mouse one day.


Hang on a sec ... don't I recall ...  rubschin:

I'm going to Brighton tomorrow (on a hairyplane).Anything I should be warned about?
eeek:
Title: Re: Traffic control meltdown...
Post by: Snoopy on September 25, 2008, 06:59:28 PM
Well that seems to explain a lot.
Title: Re: Air Traffic control meltdown...
Post by: Grumpmeister on September 26, 2008, 09:01:11 AM
Especially since I heard in the news yesterday that the US aviaton authority revoked the suspension of 2 pilots who had their flight status dropped for falling asleep at the controls...

Apparently the only thing that averted disaster was the ATC tower getting through to them and waking them up 44 minutes into the 45 minute flight.  eeek:
Title: Re: Air Traffic control meltdown...
Post by: Snoopy on September 26, 2008, 09:03:52 AM
So ~ Nick in the air and the whole system is gubbed. Not really a surprise was it.  whistle:
Title: Re: Air Traffic control meltdown...
Post by: Just One More on September 26, 2008, 09:47:31 PM
How long is Nick in Brighton for? Norman Cook is doing his annual concert on the beach there this weekend
Title: Re: Air Traffic control meltdown...
Post by: Nick on September 27, 2008, 08:58:38 AM
I got back last night.The system crashed at about the same time as I landed at Gatwick on Thursday.Just a coincidence, of course  whistle:
Title: Re: Air Traffic control meltdown...
Post by: Barman on September 27, 2008, 09:03:05 AM
I got back last night.The system crashed at about the same time as I landed at Gatwick on Thursday.Just a coincidence, of course  whistle:
char048
Title: Re: Air Traffic control meltdown...
Post by: Nick on September 27, 2008, 10:10:43 AM
I did have a sticky moment in the haircut place in Brighton  eeek:
Title: Re: Air Traffic control meltdown...
Post by: Snoopy on September 27, 2008, 10:12:25 AM
Uncovered the comb-over did he?  whistle:
Title: Re: Air Traffic control meltdown...
Post by: Barman on September 27, 2008, 10:26:56 AM
Uncovered the comb-over did he?  whistle:
Glueing the new hairpiece in place...  whistle:
Title: Re: Air Traffic control meltdown...
Post by: Nick on September 27, 2008, 10:30:21 AM
I needed a haircut (BM Please Note) and with an hour or so to kill in Brighton decided I would get it done there. I came out of hte station and wandered down the hill and stopped at the first haircut shop I came to.

I went in.

"Yes sir?"

"Just a trim please."

"Sure, about 5 minutes, take a seat."

I made myself comfy.

I then noticed that all three other customers and all the staff had amazing, multi-colured Mohican hairstyles eeek:

I was trying to figure out some polite exit line when a guy who looked like a parakeet (but with facial piercings) appeared unto me and said "And what can I do for you, ..........sir eyes:?"

 scared2:

"A trim.JUST a trim, OK?"

"Certainly,...................sir  eyes:"

 scared2:

I came over all English and shut my eyes while he set to werk.No sound of snipping, but a definite buzz of electric shears  scared2:

Well, it's a bit shorter and, um. spikier than normal, but at least it isn't striped or anything
Title: Re: Air Traffic control meltdown...
Post by: Snoopy on September 27, 2008, 10:50:09 AM
I needed a haircut (BM Please Note) and with an hour or so to kill in Brighton decided I would get it done there. I came out of hte station and wandered down the hill and stopped at the first haircut shop I came to.


 rubschin: Last minute decision was it?.

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Reply #1930 on: September 24, 2008, 11:46:31 AM
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I plan on having a haircut while I am there
Title: Re: Air Traffic control meltdown...
Post by: Barman on September 27, 2008, 11:16:09 AM
LL cuts my hair...  cloud9:
Title: Re: Air Traffic control meltdown...
Post by: Snoopy on September 27, 2008, 11:20:20 AM
 tunble:

Does it take her long?
Title: Re: Air Traffic control meltdown...
Post by: Barman on September 27, 2008, 11:25:47 AM
tunble:

Does it take her long?
Yes...  evil:
Title: Re: Air Traffic control meltdown...
Post by: Snoopy on September 27, 2008, 11:30:57 AM
Don't be like that ~ I was just making conversation ..... no implications involved I can assure you.
Title: Re: Air Traffic control meltdown...
Post by: Barman on September 27, 2008, 11:32:36 AM
Don't be like that ~ I was just making conversation ..... no implications involved I can assure you.
Of course...  char048
Title: Re: Air Traffic control meltdown...
Post by: Nick on September 27, 2008, 11:37:43 AM
I needed a haircut (BM Please Note) and with an hour or so to kill in Brighton decided I would get it done there. I came out of hte station and wandered down the hill and stopped at the first haircut shop I came to.


 rubschin: Last minute decision was it?.

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Reply #1930 on: September 24, 2008, 11:46:31 AM
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I plan on having a haircut while I am there

Quite so.My plans came to fruition!
Title: Re: Air Traffic control meltdown...
Post by: Nick on September 27, 2008, 11:38:32 AM
Don't be like that ~ I was just making conversation ..... no implications involved I can assure you.

ONce a year and then out with the French Polish.
Title: Re: Air Traffic control meltdown...
Post by: Snoopy on September 27, 2008, 11:48:11 AM
I needed a haircut (BM Please Note) and with an hour or so to kill in Brighton decided I would get it done there. I came out of hte station and wandered down the hill and stopped at the first haircut shop I came to.


 rubschin: Last minute decision was it?.

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Reply #1930 on: September 24, 2008, 11:46:31 AM
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I plan on having a haircut while I am there

Quite so.My plans came to fruition!


That would be RJ's Hairdressers would it? Just down the hill from the station.
Title: Re: Air Traffic control meltdown...
Post by: Nick on September 27, 2008, 11:49:55 AM
Dunno, didn't look to see what it was called. WHy, do you know it?
Title: Re: Air Traffic control meltdown...
Post by: Snoopy on September 27, 2008, 11:54:16 AM
I know Brighton quite well. Apart from spending a lot of time there in the past I also researched it a lot during recent holidays as the family tree led me there. Found a lot of relatives still in the area. My Great Grandparents used to live near the station which is why I was trawling the various streets looking for addresses. Most of which have been turned into shops or pulled down.

Much depends on which station you used of course.
Title: Re: Air Traffic control meltdown...
Post by: Nick on September 27, 2008, 12:14:26 PM
The main one! Straight down the hill and a couple of hundred yardsonthe right.Watch out for the peacocks!
Title: Re: Air Traffic control meltdown...
Post by: Darwins Selection on September 27, 2008, 02:08:10 PM
LL cuts my hair...  cloud9:
=LL polishes my scalp.  noooo:
Title: Re: Air Traffic control meltdown...
Post by: Snoopy on September 27, 2008, 02:10:21 PM
LL cuts my hair...  cloud9:
=LL polishes my scalp.  noooo:

 rubschin:
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Title: Re: Air Traffic control meltdown...
Post by: Barman on September 27, 2008, 02:10:41 PM
LL cuts my hair...  cloud9:
=LL polishes my scalp.  noooo:
evil:
Title: Re: Air Traffic control meltdown...
Post by: Nick on September 27, 2008, 03:19:09 PM
Is there an echo in here?


 evil:
Title: Re: Air Traffic control meltdown...
Post by: Snoopy on September 27, 2008, 03:27:25 PM
NO   
                        NO     
                                                       
                                                 NO

                                                                            NO

                                                                                                  NO

                                                                                                                          no
Title: Re: Air Traffic control meltdown...
Post by: Barman on September 27, 2008, 03:28:56 PM
Is there an echo in here?


 evil:
No... No No No No No No No No No
Title: Re: Air Traffic control meltdown...
Post by: Barman on September 27, 2008, 03:29:19 PM
Bugger... beaten to it...  evil:
Title: Re: Air Traffic control meltdown...
Post by: The Moan Ranger on September 27, 2008, 03:38:03 PM
Has this ATC been sorted yet, or is our journey back likely to prove troublesome?
Title: Re: Air Traffic control meltdown...
Post by: Snoopy on September 27, 2008, 03:47:55 PM
Haven't heard anymore so assume all is well.
Title: Re: Air Traffic control meltdown...
Post by: Barman on September 27, 2008, 03:53:05 PM
Haven't heard anymore so assume all is well.
Best keep your eyes peeled tho...  whistle:
Title: Re: Air Traffic control meltdown...
Post by: The Moan Ranger on September 27, 2008, 04:35:56 PM
Barman. Kindly stop worrying me. If things go to plan, I will be drinking Young's at about 10pm tomorrow night.
Don't ruin my dream!
Title: Re: Air Traffic control meltdown...
Post by: Nick on September 27, 2008, 05:01:43 PM
It was all werking last night, like  whistle:
Title: Re: Air Traffic control meltdown...
Post by: The Moan Ranger on September 27, 2008, 05:05:52 PM
Thank you hound, for a breath of sensibility in this asylum.
Title: Re: Air Traffic control meltdown...
Post by: Nick on September 27, 2008, 05:07:06 PM
Unless our pilot did it by hand,like
Title: Re: Air Traffic control meltdown...
Post by: Barman on September 27, 2008, 05:14:34 PM
Barman. Kindly stop worrying me. If things go to plan, I will be drinking Young's at about 10pm tomorrow night.
Don't ruin my dream!
In Glasgow or some such prolly...  whistle:
Title: Re: Air Traffic control meltdown...
Post by: The Moan Ranger on September 27, 2008, 07:00:15 PM
Glasgow is good! Can handle that.
Title: Re: Air Traffic control meltdown...
Post by: Nick on September 27, 2008, 07:37:19 PM
Actress/Bishop
Title: Re: Air Traffic control meltdown...
Post by: Barman on September 28, 2008, 05:42:44 AM
Glasgow is good! Can handle that.
You'd have to drink 'Heavy' tho...
Title: Re: Air Traffic control meltdown...
Post by: The Moan Ranger on September 28, 2008, 09:35:06 AM
Heavy is good! I can handle that!
Title: Re: Air Traffic control meltdown...
Post by: Snoopy on September 28, 2008, 10:24:57 AM
So ~ It's a pint o heavy and a dram is it? Don't forget in Glasgow they drink in stereo. Glass in each hand.
Title: Re: Air Traffic control meltdown...
Post by: Grumpmeister on September 28, 2008, 07:00:36 PM
LL cuts my hair...  cloud9:

BM is actaully being literal here. Once LL manages to find it she trims the remaining strand...  whistle:
Title: Re: Air Traffic control meltdown...
Post by: Nick on September 28, 2008, 07:01:24 PM
Delicately  cloud9:






















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